The Week in Brief: ROME to join students with profs for research, Tensions flare at Slifka abortion debate, Malik supporters mark anniversary shooting, Yale med prof upgraded to good condition, Homeless advocate highlights YHHAP week Around the Globe, Yale Index and Photoblurb Police union still looking for student support, By Joshua Marks YCC's new leaders hope to turn around image, By Krishanti Vignarajah Hockfield looks to bring new attitude to HGS, By Melissa DePetris Yale linguists part of effort to save dying languages, By William S. Mauldin GESO members embark on new plan of attack, By Sheela V. Pai Chiapas fighting escalates after Yale group's safe return, By Andrew Guenzer Yale Divinity School kicks off national dialogue on race, By Lauren Patrick Seniors look to Elm City for essay inspiration, By Ayon Nandi   Weekly Wisdom "Often on the ground with his legs wide open, Bell's masculinity is coarse yet refreshing." —George Cederquist, in A&E   Weekend Weather: FRI: Thunderstorms, high 60s SAT: Clearing, mid 60s SUN: Partly cloudy, mid 60s All materials © 1998 The Yale Herald, Inc., and its staff. Got any questions, comments, or advice? Email the online editors at online@yaleherald.com. Like to join us?