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Alexander Peacocke
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Grad Student Fled Assault Before Killed By Car; Suspect Arrested for Manslaughter
| Apr 7Minghui Yu, a student in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, was hit by a car after fleeing an alleged assault Friday night, and subsequently died at St. Luke’s Hospital. Police have since arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with the case, and the suspect has been charged with manslaughter in the second degree.
Kluge To Donate $400 Million
| Dec 31The University is set to receive a $400 million donation from media mogul John Kluge, CC '37.
Protesters Attack China Over Darfur
| Dec 31Cries of "send peacekeepers not weapons" broke the sleepy atmosphere of Murray Hill Friday as Amnesty International wrapped up a week-long campaign of activism with a vigil for the victims of human rights abuses in Darfur.
Lack of Action on Darfur Condemned
| Dec 31A panel sponsored by the Committee on Global Thought called on the general public to continue putting pressure on political leaders to help end human rights abuses in Darfur.
Housing Smartens Itself Up
| Dec 31Whether you are a rising sophomore trying to avoid the McBain shaft or a rising senior holding out for Hogan in group selection, here's the annual update on updates, giving you the inside skinny on housing renovations slated for the summer.
Ienuso Presents Columbia's Plans for Morningside to CB9
| Dec 31Discussion of development in Morningside Heights punctuated the monthly meeting of Manhattan's Community Board 9, held last Thursday night.
T'ai Chi Professor Dies
| Dec 31Barnard professor of physical education John Lad died on Monday after collapsing at an off-campus martial arts class. He was 60.
Microloan Program Announced
| Dec 31Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-Harlem) joined local and city community leaders to announce the launch of a new microloan fund for upper Manhattan entrepreneurs on Thursday.
Disrepair of Residence Hall Outrages Students
| Dec 31More than a month after many senior members of the Columbia administration inspected the site and promised improvements, residents of 600 W. 113th St. residence hall still complain of poor conditions in the dorm.







