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Scholarships, Wage Rules Can Both Win

In a compromise between the Republican-controlled state Legislature and Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the Legislature has passed a bill that would extend overtime pay to thousands of minimum-wage workers not now eligible, providing the governor agrees to increase Michigan Merit Scholarship grants from $2,5000 to $4,000 per student. The editors urge the governor and Legislature to follow through with the tentative agreement, noting that it has "the makings of a good deal."

African Town edges forward

Robert Sedler, WSU constitutional law professor, commented about "African Town," a plan to develop a black business district in Detroit. "The city has the constitutional power to establish an inner city-business district and, above all, to secure city funds and resources to assist Detroit residents to acquire, own and operate businesses located in African Town," Sedler said. According to Sedler, an African Town that gives preference to African Americans is allowable because, "the city is looking to the consumer preference of Detroit residents, and the population of the city of Detroit is over 80 percent African American."

Higher ed's higher costs pinch many

A story about how students are coping with tuition increases at Michigan 's public universities includes comments by Alicia Keaton, associate director for financial aid here. She points out that there is keen competition for scholarships and grants and that more students are exploring options such as enrolling at community colleges. Wayne State junior Amie Michael of Royal Oak complained that tuition will increase 5.8 percent this fall, the year after an 18.5 percent increase. She said she prefers to live near campus but will move back to her parents' home for the fall term to conserve money. The article points out that state funding for public universities has declined from $6,840 per student in 2000-01 to $5,688 in 2005-06. Officials at the universities say a 3 percent increase in aid for 2006-07 is not sufficient to make up for previous cuts and rising expenses.

Sex and the college freshman

Among students interviewed for this article about pressures to have sex while in college is a current WSU student who became pregnant during her freshman year at Michigan State . "College is a whole different atmosphere," explained Ayana Kali, 18. "In high school you might see your boyfriend once or twice a week. But in college you see him every day, all the time, and you can stay in each other's room. When you're packing your school supplies, birth control is not one of those supplies you think about, but in reality you should."

Weisman, Hill Take Leadership Roles

Wayne State University head baseball coach Jay Alexander has announced the Warriors team captains for the 2006-07 baseball season. They are seniors Jon Weisman and Kyle Hill, and junior Matt Cunningham. Last season, Weisman tied the WSU career mark for home runs with 25, and was named to the All-GLIAC team. Hill, a pitcher, holds a career record of 18-13 and is tied for fourth on WSU's all-time win list. Cunningham, All-GLIAC second team last season, started as catcher for 35 games last season and is a .275 career hitter. All three captains have been named to the GLIAC All-Academic team. "I believe these guys are extremely focused and because of their mental toughness they will help lead us back to the top of the GLIAC," Alexander said. Photos of the players accompany the write-up.

Compound Controversy

Susan Hendrix, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the WSU School of Medicine, is quoted in an article about the use of compounded bioidentical hormones to treat symptoms of menopause. These hormones are derived from plants and are called bioidentical because they act the way a woman's natural hormones do. Hendrix questions their safety, noting that it would take large studies involving thousands of participants over several years to adequately determine the risks. While use of the plant-derived hormones is attractive to some women who feel those hormones are safer than pharmaceuticals, Hendrix said she tells women that "I'd rather use a product where we know what the risk is." A photo of Hendrix accompanies the story.

Federal panel approves final draft report on higher education

The Commission on the Future of Higher Education voted Thursday to approve a report that warns of the perils of complacency and calls for sweeping changes in American higher education. Reaction to the report from the "big six" higher education associations has been mixed. Thursday's meeting of the commission was its final one. It was formed by Secretary of Education Margaret Spelling to develop a comprehensive national strategy for the future of higher education.

WSU announces renovation, plan for new development

Wayne State University plans within two months to solicit bids for the $5.64 million renovation and expansion of a 32,000-square-foot Cass Avenue building on the Detroit campus, according to John Davis, vice president of finance and facilities and CFO. The Board of Governors last month approved the project which will provide space to consolidate WSU's public safety department from its two current buildings to one site, Davis said. "We still have to come to an agreement as to the overall development," he said, adding there is no deadline for doing so.

Fraternity Forever

A feature story about the former Gamma Kappa Chi all-Jewish fraternity at Wayne State focuses on the camaraderie that still reigns among the group's members, now ranging in age from their late 60s to the 90s. Members stay in touch through weekly luncheons and annual reunions. In its heyday of the 1940s-50s, GKC had the largest membership of any fraternity on campus, nearly 100 active members. It was known as the frat for "jocks and docs." One member says the fraternity was the first that did not restrict members to one religion. Among the group's members was Dr. Ben Paolucci, a former WSU and Detroit Lions football player who is now the Detroit Pistons' team doctor. GKC, which ceased to exist at WSU in 1958, is planning its 70th anniversary reunion, Aug. 25-27, in Farmington Hills .

Dearborn surprised by arrests of two men

Stories in these newspapers about two Dearborn men being held by authorities in Ohio for money laundering in support of terrorist activities mention that one of the men arrested is a student at Wayne State . The Marietta Times story indicates that the man was studying physical therapy at WSU but is not currently enrolled. The Free Press story cites a defense attorney who indicates the man is studying at WSU to become a history teacher. A lawyer for the men contends the police in the Ohio town where they were arrested have blown the incident out of proportion. An AP version of the story was picked up widely by newspapers around the country.

Learning from Warriors

Wayne State\'s summer baseball camp is featured in this story. The camp, which ran July 21-22, was run by Warriors baseball coach Jay Alexander. The participants, who ranged from 7-18 years of age, availed themselves of several practice stations, including strength and conditioning, hitting techniques, warming up, defensive fundamentals, live hitting and pitching. Each station had two coaches, most of whom are WSU baseball players. "These guys are getting good instruction," Alexander said. "It's all about making kids better." At the end of the camp, participants attended a Q&A session featuring Detroit Tigers Jeremy Bonderman, Joel Zumaya, Jason Grilli and Curtis Granderson.

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