The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1987 - Page 3 Diag rally fights 'U' By DAVID WEBSTER Speakers at a Diag rally on Friday demanded that the University issue an official condemnation of a recent racist incident in Couzens dorm. They also criticized Univ- ersity administrators for failing to effectively combat racism on cam- pus. Barbara Ransby, a leader of the Free South Africa Coordinating Committee (FSACC), said some FSACC members are considering filing a law suit against the Univ- ersity for civil rights violations. Ransby told an audience of about 300 that a series of racial incidents have made it impossible for blacks to get an education at the Univ- ersity. Two weeks ago, a group of black women were holding an informal meeting in a student lounge at Couzens. After the women were interrupted by some individuals asking to use the lounge, a phony letter from the department of wildlife and fisheries in Ohio was slipped under the door of the lounge. The flier declared "an open (hunting) season on porch monkeys," and referred to blacks as saucerlips, jungle bunnies, and spooks. Following a march from Couzens to the Diag, members of student organizations spoke to the crowd from the steps of the Graduate Library. They urged students to fight racism both at the University and on a national level. As approximately 120 marchers neared the Diag, they joined hands and chanted "The people united will never be defeated." "You've got to let the racist know that he or she is the problem," said Brett Stockdill, an LSA senior. "Look inside your- selves. Look at your professors, your teaching assistants, your friends. Look for racism and confront it." At the rally, speakers announced plans for addressing racism on campus. Paul McNaughton, the r racism Couzens building director, said the housing division has drafted a letter to students and staff stating that racism will not be tolerated in the dorms. Ransby, who called the Univ- ersity Board of Regents "an elitist group of white men," hopes to discuss ways of fighting racism with Vice President and Provost James Duderstadt, currently serving as interim University president. These include creating a mechanism to log the occurence of racial incidents on campus. "We want to embarrass Vice President Duderstadt for not taking a stronger stand against racism," Ransby said. Women 's studies Daily Photo by GRACE TSAI Greg Marks, Deputy Provost of the Information Technology Division, goes Krogering. Well, not quite. Kroger lent the University it's shopping carts for Computer Weekend at Old Main Hospital. Com uter Weekends By REBECCA COX Students, faculty, and staff broke Apple Computers sales records during the Computer Weekend pickup. More than 2000 computers filled part of a cafeteria in Old Main Hospital this weekend, waiting to be picked up or bought. According to Lisa Goldman, head of the Educational Sales Division at the Apple Computer World Headquarters in California, it was "the largest single delivery of Apple Computers to one site at one time in the last ten years." "It was a little eerie. You could hear the boxes creaking," said Greg Marks, deputy provost of the University Information Technology Division, of the computers before the pickup started. Marks organized Sthe computer weekend project. The record-breaking weekend was a cooperative effort involving the University, Apple Computers, Mic-. rosoft, and three of the four local Apple dealers. kABOUT 1700 of the 2000 computers were taken; of the extra 300 ordered, a few dozen were purchased on the spot. The, University offered four computer packages at 52 percent off retail price. Packages ranged in price from $1,420 to $2,550. Most people, like LSA soph- omore Matt Johan, were picking up their first computer. "I'm basically going to use it for word pro- cessing," said Johan, who plans to concentrate in English. But some students were buying their second. "I've got one, I'm going to have two," said Tony Winkler, a freshman in the Engin- eering college. During the busiest period Saturday afternoon, it took buyers about 45 minutes to steer their carts through the hospital's corridors. It took only 21 minutes at other times, Marks said. Assistants in yellow t-shirts helped customers pick up their computers and register them, buy software, make sure the computers were in working order, and finally, have their computer-laden carts delivered to their cars. Buyers also filled out surveys on the quality of the service. "You could teach Disneyland a thing or two," one survey response said. seeks mal By JENNIFER WEISS In some women's studies classes at the University, there are five men for fifty-five women. But male students say discussing women's issues can be worth the initial "culture shock" of attending a pre- dominantly female class. "It makes you question some of the values in our society. It's the vehicle with which one can tran- scend not only sexist, but racist and classist values," said Dan Born- stein, a Women's Studies major and LSA junior. Men enroll in Women's Studies classes for the same reason that women do: to evaluate the role of women in the world. But they are challenged to dispell stereotypes and preconceptions with which they were raised. "At first in my discussion, I was always stumbling over myself not to say girl' instead of 'woman,' or anything that might be considered offensive. It's protocol like that that you stumble over," said Pete Giangreco, an LSA junior. Giangreco is taking "U.S. Women in History." Mike Tripp, an LSA junior majoring in Women's Issues, added, "You're definitely more conscious of what you're going to say - you can easily come under some fire.". ACCORDING to Alfred Meyer, a political science professor e input who teaches "Women and Socialism," some female students are astonished when a male walks into the classroom. Meyer said that men may act differently when they are surrounded by a group of women discussing women's issues. "Men tend to be more reticent or cautious, not because they are intimidated, but because they don't want to give off the impression that they are invading the women's turf," he said. Women's Studies teaches that a "feminist" is anyone who believes in equality between men and wo- men. Some male students agree that the classes have made them more in tuned with women's concerns. Tripp said, "I think that I've become a more aware person - I'm not sure if my attitudes have chan- ged, though." "At first I wasn't sure how many guys were going to be in the class. I definitely felt uncom- fortable," he explained. This appre- hension may inhibit class dis- cussion. But some female students say male input is essential in order to debate most women's issues. Wendy Raber, an LSA freshman taking Women's Issues said, "The women's position in society is greatlyinfluenced by the role men play. Therefore males' opinions could prove to be very helpful." SPRING BREAK BEGINS on February 21 Reservations now being accepted - for February tanning sessions when purchased at TANNING CENTERS j CAMPUS 10 Sessions WEST SIDE 216 S. State for 1896 W. Stadium * 747-8844 662-2602 IHours: 4 Hours: Daily 9-9 pm Daily4-9 pmU . 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Meetings Safety Walking Service, 8 p.m.- 1:30 a.m., Rm. 102, UGLI (936- 1000). Continental Insurance Company Recption - Career Planning & Placement, 7-9 p.m., Kuenzel Room, Union (764-7460). "Introductory Practice Interviewing" - Career Planning & Placement, 4:10-6 p.m., CP&P (764-7460). "Resumes for the International Student" - 4:10-5:30 p.m., 221619 Art & Architecture Bldg.(764-7460). "Preparing for the Summer Job Fair" - Career Planning & Placement , 4:10-5:30 p.m., MLB Lecture Rm. 1 (764-7460). "Resume Writng Lecture"- Career Planning & Placement, 6- 7:30 p.m., B115 MLB (763-5027). Lockheed Missles & Space Pre-Interview - SWE, 4-6 p.m., Room 3513 East Engineering Bldg. (763-5027). Chevron Pre-Interview - SWE, 5-7 p.m., Room 1078, East Engineering Bldg. (763-5027). Communication Internship Booklets Sale - Women in Communications, fishbowl (437- 03 60) Send announcements of up- coming events to "The List," c/o The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, Mich., 48109. 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In April, 1985, the city council's Affordable Housing Task Force, chaired by Peterson, released a 97-page report that identified "a severe need for more housing affordable to low and moderate- income people in Ann Arbor." In the past two years, Peterson, Salvation Army officials, and local developers have examined and rejected at least 12 possible sites to build or renovate an SRO facility. QUALITY TYP11NG (313) 973-1313 '9i typesetting " resumes " cover letters " research papers (A.P.A.) " dissertations wordprocessing . photocopying notary" walk-in service 24-HR TURNAROUND AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! call now for FREE PICKUP { DELIVERY (Ann Arbor/Ypsi Area) conveniently located in Arborland Consumer Mall US-23 at Washtenaw Ave. (take stairs or elevator to lower level) GREAT BRITAIN JAPAN NEW YORK International programs are offered for students, teachers and working professionals. 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The administration and faculty members supported the change because it would eliminate conflicts for graduate students and inteflex students who take classes in the medical school and other schools. The change, in addition to cutting one week off vacation time will also shorten the exam periov by three days. Students argue these days are important because the medical school calendar is crammed. "We just don't feel like that is enough to merit crowding things in," Magill said. I MEN J U-M COUNSELING SERVICES 3100 Michigan Union - 764-8312 Counseling Services will be offering the following groups and workshops for currently enrolled students. These groups are presently in the process of being filled. Enrollment is limited. Many groups require screening meetings with Counseling Service's staff to assure best service. For more information inquire at Counseling Services. 38 GOODBYES...GRADUATING SENIORS SIGNIFICANT LOSS - WOMEN'S GROUP - MONDAYS 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Screenings. led by Diana Hunt and Kathy Kimel led by Susan Kelly MINORITY/INTERNATIONAL TRANSITION STUDENTS' GROUP - "LEAVING HOME" GROUP - WEDNESDAYS 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MONDAYS 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Screenin Cr. Screenhngs. led by Blanca Charriez ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS/IMPAIRED PARENTS - THERAPY GROUP - None currently open. Inquire at Counseling Services for future groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - THURSDAYS 12 p.m. Non-smoking Chapter: Counseling Services Smoking Chapter: St. Mary's Education Bldg. F i