Page Eight ,-. i THE MICHIGAN DAILY Tuesday, September 11, 1973 YOUNG, FEMALE: Counci (Continued from Page .1) Democrat and two radical Human Rights Party (HRP) members. But the Republican -councilmen still < remain numerically unbeatable. "WHILE TRYING to get some- thing done as a council person, the whole system often becomes very frustrating," Jones says. "I have a feeling of, self-worth- of personal reward - trying to make good changes even if the Republicans vote them down. But another side of me gets super an- gry and super frustrated." Even the most exciting moments Jones remembers from the council meetings seem tinged with futil- ity. Last July for instance the Re- publicans repealed Ann Arbor's $5 marijuana fine, the most liberal dope law in the ,country, amid a demonstration combining Bedlam and Ringling Brothers. MOST PEOPLE remember the surrealistic floorshow, yet Jones nimnily PCalls "the. Republicans,' I thwarts Jones haps having learned a lesson apout to cuss somebody out its appro- partisan politics, she hopes to solve priate because that's what I feel." those problems not as an elected! official but in an administrative MOREOVER JONES feels a self- roll or as a municipal consultant. imposed burden as the only Uni- Jones also harbors a dream that versity student on a council she some day she can helprfound a perceives as dominated by decidely "whole city on a socialistic basis" anti-student sentiments. benefiting every member of the "Students have been denied their community. fair share of city facilities even Students upset over 'U's' new residency requirement policy FOCUS GR UPS Counseling Services, Office of Student Services growth-oriented small group experiences with trained leaders "SERVING ON council has help- ed me better realize, what the municipal problems are and what some of the possible remedies may be," she says. "As ari educational experience, council h1as been like a series of killer courses." But Jones has very little else positive to say, especially about the! first several weeks on council dur- ing which she felt intimidated and unsure of herself. Not surprisingly, the Republicans did not take kindly to a woman over 20 years their junior, who wears a work shirt and jeans to council meetings, while they come though they are legally residents and the University has continually' neglected to advocate the student interest to the city," she comments with genuine anger. She also blasts the Stephenson administration for believing "the city owes the stu- dents nothing." Nonetheless, for all the fireworks which draw media attention, coun- cil spends most of its time discuss- ing and voting on road resurfac- ings, sewer systems, and zoning plans. Jones has already wearied of the mundane issues yet still puts in about 25 hours a week preparing for the Monday night sessions. (Continued from Page 1) ] wish someone could give me a rea- son."' ANOTHER STUDENT, R a n d 'y Grossman, was half-way through registration on Thursday when he' was told he was considered a non-a resident. Grossman graduated in? 1971 from the University and en- listed in VISTA for one year. He was placed in Chicago but still re- garded Michigan as his legal resi- dence. After leaving VISTA, Grossman worked at a public health center in Ohio. Throughout the entire per- iod, his parents lived in Michi- gan, he voted in Michigan, and his car was registered in Michigan. He returned to the state last June. Illinois and Ohio, Grossman has Grossman said that he will have lived in Michigan all his life. He to drop out of the School of Public was furious as he filled out an ap- Health if he does not attain resi- plication for a status change, sit- dent status. "There'sno question ting on the floor in the main lobby about that. The difference between: of the Literature, Science and Arts in-state and out-of-state tuition is $1500. I just can't cut another Building. "I'm filling out a form $1500." to prove to them that I've been liv- ing here for 25 years. This is really OTHER THAN those two stints in/ absurd." 0 " 0 0 0 AVAILABLE THIS SEMESTER {groups meet weekly unless otherwise soecified) Couples Group. Weekend Couples Group. Consciousness raising for handicapped students. Eastern ways of being. Playing professional roles. Experiencing Human Mortality. Interchange-behavioral self-modification. Weekend Gestalt worksop. " Groups for-new people in town. " Astrology and personality. Art Group s] 4 a I" , I Wr'Idiy FL~dY 'lrX1,VUM l attired in expensive suits replete! "RAS ND EW Shaet refusal to deal with the issue at ROAttAredWERexpens hand and to listen to what the with vests and ties. be considered i m po r t a n t even audience had to say." "though they aren't political or ex- Jones, however, quickly dismiss- "(MAYOR JAMES) Stephenson plosive," she says. "When you get es~s, thwee nily emrsas- goes out of his way to show his right down to it, those matters "out for themselves and only those condescensions. At least the others affect the day to day lives of the ike ,themselves" - bankers, law- don't flaunt their feelings quite so people more than anything else." yers, and corporate businessmen. openly," Jonescomments in a campaigning and serving slightly disgruntled tone. Whilecapingadsevg Despite a deep disenchantment on council though Jones has be- with HRP as well, she refuses to "At first I also had a hard time come discouraged by the number completely condemn the organiza- convincing the city administration of young people who refuse to have' tion that was her political genisis. I deserved answers to my ques- any connection with the political "HRP has unfortunately become tions and action on my requests system, including voting. concerned with the party for its just as much as any other council "Some people decided the Demo- own sake rather than for the sake member." crats and Republicans were both of the community," she explains in Looking back on the first quarter fucked' and HRP was going about something of a eulogy. things the wrong way so they of her term, Jones admits she was didn't even bother to vote," Jones "BUT HRP has done a lot of more intimidated by her own at- comments. good. A helluva lot of people, in- titude than anything else. "I would eluding myself, wouldn't be in- thn"ftigWt a n hn outside g the system,u work volved in politics if not forbthem. think of things to say and then otsekthe system, butwork They got us excited about what would wonder if they were appro- Jones adds emphaticly. "You can't iwas happening and what could hap- priate," she remembers with a accomplish much of value other- pen." grin. "Now I realize that if I have wise: And frankly I don't think I The frustrations and the battles an idea or a question or just want have sold out to the system yet." rqotwithstanding, Jones plans to __- _-- continue working with cities and their "people orientedproblems," R Hj oneshe earns her degree. Per-on FRESHMEN !I The place to meet interesting people BACH CLUB ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING All new students (and old ones) are invited to come help us get started for the Fall. We need your help with poster- hanging, typing, phone calling, driving, cooking, planning, etc. Thurs., Sept. 13, 8 p.m. Greene Lounge, East Quad Jelly donuts erved afterwards EVERYONE WELCOME! 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