Stories by Nicole Aber
Fifth sexual assault in two months reported near campus
BY NICOLE ABER
A crime similar to the four sexual assaults near campus that occurred in July happened last night, as a woman was fondled when she was walking on the 400 block of South First Street near William Street.
Andrew Shirvell, creator of derisive anti-gay blog, fired by Attorney General's Office
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY NICOLE ABER
Andrew Shirvell — the Michigan assistant attorney general engulfed in a firestorm of criticism after he created a blog attacking Michigan Student Assembly President Chris Armstrong — has been fired by the attorney general's office, according to a statement from Deborah Gordon, the attorney representing Armstrong.
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Suspects of Bank of America robbery still at large
BY NICOLE ABER
Two suspects, who fired gunshots during an armed robbery at Bank of America’s Eisenhower branch at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Packard Street yesterday morning, are still at large, Ann Arbor police confirmed as of publication at 2:15 a.m. this morning.
'U' announces new Peace Corps grad program
BY NICOLE ABER
As part of its celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the University announced that three schools will begin a program next year offering master’s students credit for partaking in the Peace Corps during their graduate studies.
AATA receives federal grant to reconstruct Blake Transit Center
- Jake Fromm/Daily
BY NICOLE ABER
City leaders discussed plans for the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s upcoming renovation of the Blake Transit Center at a press conference yesterday afternoon and lauded United States Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.) for securing a $1 million federal grant for the project.
The story behind Ricksline.com
- Marissa McClain/Daily
BY NICOLE ABER AND VERONICA MENALDI
Shooting the breeze one Thursday night in August before going out, a group of University students thought of the idea that would become Ricksline.com — a website that allows users to view the line outside Rick’s American Café. And while the five friends said the website is a helpful tool for people to plan their nights out, Chris Hesse, manager of Rick’s American Café, said he thinks Ricksline.com will actually be “detrimental” to the bar.
Groups rally against University issues, ask regents for their support
- Rob Migrin/Daily
BY NICOLE ABER AND KYLE SWANSON
Lecturers, graduate students, undergraduates and other members of the University community gathered in Regents’ Plaza prior to yesterday’s Board of Regents meeting to voice their concerns about issues at the University.
