Monday, July 23, 2007

SDS to 'U': Sell defense stocks

Who knew that the University of Michigan invests in Halliburton? Some student activists at the University take issue with several of the University's investment decisions.

http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2007/03/15/CampusLife/Sds-To.u.Sell.Defense.Stocks-2776751.shtml

Poking the next president

The 2008 pre-election season began very early this year, and many candidates have begun targeting young voters...by using facebook profiles. I investigate what role Facebook is playing in the next presidential election:

http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2007/02/09/Government/Poking.The.Next.President-2709203.shtml

Duderstadt: End ticket tax breaks

In the wake of the looming Big House stadium renovations, I talked to former University of Michigan president James Duderstadt, who has expressed concerns regarding a tax provision that allows Michigan sports fans to deduct a large percentage of their season-ticket costs from their taxes.

http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2007/01/12/HigherEducation/Duderstadt.End.Ticket.Tax.Breaks-2628582.shtml

Open Season -- Confusion marks first days of lease signing for off-campus housing under new system

In the follow-up of my original article ("Loophole renders lease law ineffective"), I speak to students, landlords, and City Council members about the effectiveness of the new City Council's housing ordinance:

http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2006/12/01/CampusLife/Open-Season-2517538.shtml

Loophole renders lease law ineffective

In 2006, the Ann Arbor City Council passed a leasing law intended to alleviate the housing rush that students face in the fall. However, a loophole in the law compromises the effectiveness of the bill:

http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2006/10/13/CampusLife/Loophole.Renders.Lease.Law.Ineffective-2349191.shtml

Former President Clinton touts India-U.S. interconnection

Click here and scroll down to read the story I wrote about a speech given by former President Clinton:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/07/05/thursday/index.html?iref=newssearch

Immigrant advocates present Bush with Father's Day card

Here is the first wire story I wrote for CNN.com. Click on the link below and scroll down to read about an immigration protest I covered:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/06/19/tuesday/index.html