GENERAL SECTION I 111k it Aau 471, iiy GENERAL SECTION ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1961 PARKING, PEDESTRIAN PROBLEMS: Bicycles Create Congestion SGC( Greek onsiders HU-AC "Think twice before bringing a bike to the University," is the ad- vice of, James A. Lewis, Vice-Pres- ident for Student Affairs, to in- coming freshmen. "Freshmen who do bring bikes should come with a good padlock, register it immediately, and' keep it locked at all times. We suspect that professional thieves are com- ing in and taking bikes and there is nothing easier to steal than an unregistered, unlocked bike." "All cycles are subject to im- poundment if unregistered, even if legally parked. This same poli- cy obtains throughout the city so far as the police are concerned," Lewis said. "The large number of stolen bikes which we have been able to return to the proper owners, dur- ing the relatively short history of the Bicycle Control Program, leads us to only one conclusion: we've got to emphasize proper registra- tion throughout the city and on the campus." Lewis stressed that unless a bi- cycle has a current license the owner is practically helpless if he sees someone riding around on his. By making sure that all bikes have current licenses it will be possible to clean out the racks of abandoned and stolen bicycles which clutter parking facilities, and increase the hazards of safe- ty in sidewalks and around en- trances and exists of buildings. Chains Dangerous Chain locks are also an invita- tion to the thief. These locks are relatively easy to unlock and many students set the lock for only one number, thus making it even eas- ier to undo them. Lewis pointed out that the Bi- cycle Control Program is now be- ginning to concentrate on motor- cycles which are used in a haz- ardous fashion. Drastic and serious action will be taken against motorized bikes which are illegally parked or riden on side- walks. They will not only be im- pounded but subject to traffic controls." Danger on Walks Illegally parked bikes create a danger especially for the blind student who is going to a class or' the library and has no way of knowing when a bike is parked on the sidewalks." The Bicycle Control Program be- gan two years ago this July when hazards created by illegally parked bikes and numerous complaints by students, staff members and student government prompted University officials to take action against the bicycle code violators. As many as 800 bicycles are im- pounded during the school year, most of which are returned to their owners or auctioned off. Opinions Fly In Hyde Park Diag Debates They've transplanted a little bit of England here at the University. Hyde Park, London's renowned forum for public expression and arena of competition for the heck- ler, has been instated on the Diag ever since 1958. The cement benches replace soap boxes, but the banter and interchange of ideas and opinions is the genuine thing. Crowds throng, to listen to the student orators and sometimes, to heckle them. League Idea Originated by the League, the idea of Hyde Park has often been implemented as a sounding board for Student Government Council candidates, who view the Diag crowds as possible constituents. As envisioned and implemented by members of the League, Hyde Park is a loosely structured or- ganization established to promote a wide variety of discussion topics, a large amount of spontaneity and many active participants who are a part of the audience and who wish to provoke thought with what they have to say. See EXCITEMENT, Page 2 Discrimination ORIENTATION: Revamp Summer Schedule By ELLEN SILVERMAN The structure of fall orientation is in the process of being revamp- ed and will take a new role in the fall, Margie Bower, '63, Assembly orientation chairman, said. This year, summer oriented ,freshmen will not participate in any academic activities in the fall but will concentrate on purely so- cial activities. This means the elimination of library tours, speech clinic visits and information about campus or- ganizations from the fall schedule. Social Calendar In their place, freshmen will have more social activities, such as mixers, picnics, coke dates and dances. The new schedule will eliminate the need for coed orientation groups and leaders. Instead, orien- tation will be the responsibility of the individual housing units,. with leaders chosen from the house. The purpose of the program is two-fold. In the first place, this will allow the incoming students to become more aligned with their, own housing unit. Previously students felt no such ties since activities were with the orientation group and the house was "just the place to sleep." Secondly, the status of the ori- entation leaders has been changed from students who have no affilia- tion with the student to those who live in the same, unit. This helps the orientation office, for the stu- dents from the same house are better able to aid and communi- cate with the freshmen through- out the week. Staff Training Both orientation leaders for the fall and summer oriented students will attend training meetings to aid them in explaining the role, function anc limitations of the University's administration. They will also be instructed in the best way to give directions and the most helpful information that freshmen must have. Leaders of the new program hope that this program will bet- ter help freshmen to enjoy their week before classes and better in- tegrate them into the University life so that they do not feel like "sheep parading through a maze." Transfer students will follow the schedule of the fall oriented stu- dents, who complete entrance ex- aminations, campus orientation and registration during the first week before classes begin. ELECTION DAY-Students cast their ballots for Student Government Council candidate the Hare system. Each candidate is given a preferential number on the ballot, the vot choice getting a 1. 1 1]1, Clauses, Ex-Officios Hold Seats ti v On Council Bi-Annual Elections Determine Members By JUDITH OPPENHEIM The University's Student Gov- ernment Council is composed of 11 elected members and the heads of seven student organizations. Ex-officios represented on the Council are presidents of Assem- bly Association, Interfraternity Council, the'Michigan Union, Pan- hellenic Association, and the Women's League, and the editor of The Daily. Members are elected twice an- nually, in November and March, for staggered one year and one semester terms. At the present time, members are elected accord- ing to the Hare system of ballot- ing, but the recent growth of stu- dent political parties on campus has led to speculation that: the s under voting method may be changed. ers first Main Work One of the main activities of the Council during recent years has been work toward the end of Sre discrimination in University or- ganizations. During the 1960-61 school year, SGC voted to include sororities Ed and fraternities under a ruling outlawing discrimination in any CUS student activities. To implement the anti-bias rul- cal artists ing, a Committee on Membership ncert Uni- in Student Organizations has been ty 1961-2 formed. The committee is com- posed of students, faculty and ad- sets and ministration members, and will be including in charge of receiving, investigat- hestra pit, ing and recommending to SOC by dance action on any complaints on dis- ne. crimination it receives. construct- Sororities and fraternities have overed and been required to submit to Vice- for events President for Student Affairs ed. It will James A. Lewis the portions of University their constitutions pertaining to building. membership . selection together ect present with an explanation of all writ- or the sea- ten and unwritten practices or traditions regarding membership. cal Society National Issues ago in 1879 The Council does not restrict rating mu- its concern to local issues. Mem- function of bers take stands on many national nusic as a events, particularly those of rele- ent. vance to students. whose 300 Last semester SGC passed a mo- s the Mes- tion condemning the movie "Oper- t of a uni- ation Abolition." The film was Ann Arbor produced by the House Commit- he Handel tee on Un-American Activities and oup simply portrays the demonstrations by in various California students outside the Committee chambers in San Fran- ided to ex- cisco in May, 1960. ame under Commentary by HUAC mem- orship and bers charges that the students age 3 See SGC, Page 2 SETS FINES, PENALTIES: Joint Judiciary Council Upholds Campus Rules NOR ANY PLACE TO PARK-Indicating the severity of the seem- ingly minor problem of campus traffic, all of these bikes are illegally parked. Although measures have been taken to create, more parking space, bike racks always overflow into illegal areas. The hazard which they present to Diag and sidewalk pedestrians is still another problem which the University administration must face. ,, Freshmen Welcomed* I join with the whole University community in welcoming you to this campus. You are a carefully selected group of stu- dents with great promise as you enter your first year of college. I am sure you are all aware of the increased demands being placed on students these days in your academic pursuits so I will say no more to you about this phase of your college life. I would call to' your attention the fact that all those con- nected with the University are most anxious to help you in your classrooms, in the Office of Student Affairs, and in special units all over campus who are here to help you. None are going to foist help upon you but will leave the initiative for seeking help with you. The University does not make counseling com- pulsory but likes to give each student whatever aid he feels he needs. We are all concerned with the over-all development and health of each student, and are looking forward to helping each student achieve his total growth and development as a mature and responsible adult. I am certain you will find warm and friendly people around you and all join in welcoming you to The University of Michigan. James A. Lewis Vice-President for Student Affairs By ELLEN SILVERMAN Actions of students at the Uni- versity are governed by the regu- lations put forth by house coun- cils, Student Government Council and the University administration. When these regulations are vio- lated, the offending student is brought before one of the many judicial councils, depending upon the offense. These councils then' review the case and attempt to reach the correct decisions re- garding guilt and, if necessary, punishment. The supreme student judicial body is Joint Judiciary Council, composed of ten male and female students. The function of Joint Judic is not only punishment but also counseling for students who are brought before it. Campus Regulations The council deals with all cam- pus regulations, such as those con- cerning driving, drinking and apartment parties. Joint Judic acts not only as an appellate court but certain major offenses concerning both men and women are brought before it im- mediately. Such a case was last May's panty raid. The members are chosen from students who petition. All cases which are referred to Joint Judic and a decision reach- ed, then pass to the Faculty Sub- Committee on Discipline which re- views them. In the case of second offenses, the student case is im- mediately referred to this commit- tee. Court of Appeals The faculty committee is also the students last "court of ap- peal." This is the only body which can overrule the decision of Joint Judic. Immediately under Joint Judic, for men, is the quadrangle judic. For women, however, there are two bodies of judicial action be- fore coming to the house level of action. Women's Judic is the coordinat- ing agency and appellate court for women's dormitories. This body comes under the jur- isdiction of the Women's League as does the highest women's court, Women's Panel, which deals with the most serious offenses. The president of Women's Judic sits on Panel also. The structure of men's judicial organizations begins at the house level. Each house in any quad- rangle has its own judic and it is See JUDICIARY, Page 6 IMusic F4 Schedull By DAVID LIAR( World famous musi will highlight the 30-co versity Musical Socie season. Revisions in stage lighting at Hill Aud., the addition of an orc will allow performance groups for the first tin The orchestra pit is ed so that it can be cc seats installed above it where the pit is unus also allow music at proceedings held in the The pit will not aff4 seating arrangements f son. The University Musi was organized 82 yearsE for the purpose of integ sic as an educational f the University with m community entertainm The Choral Union, member choir performq siah annually, grew out fied project by four1 churches to present t work. At first, the grc presented the one work churches. When the group 'deci pand its repertoire, it c Musical .Society spons See MUSICAL, P { I .. ~.. .. .. s- Literary, Science Buildings Set Campus Mood Emir= .: R' t: m l &M."...0 ' _ . . . : ': .. :' n .: S t. :;r