4 Page 2- The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 12, 1988 a-or -N-a- BY JANE KANG "So, what's your major?" And although that line is guaran- teed to break the ice in any situation, ~~ it frustrates many students who have ._a difficult time "setting in stone" ~ what to do with their lives. Of course, some students know what they'll major in when they graduate from kindergarten. But for the rest, the answer can change dozens of times in their four or more years here. Students who have a specific ca- JESSICA GREEN/Daily reer goal, like LSA senior Michelle s* Simcik, often have the easiest time. , studies with her housemate, "(I want to) go into some area of law ie two students spent the first that I can do a lot of counseling, like ing homework for their - new divorce and adoption," Simcik ex- Arboretum. plained, so she is majoring in psy- chology and applying to law schools. BUT MAJORS and careers and city," he said. "Leo has an aren't always closely related. LSA excellent reputation in the junior Mark Burt knows he wants to community. He's a cooperative, go to medical school, but he doesn't conscientious, and respected public havea concentration yet. He said he safety officer."economics In July, the University's Board of and Spanish before he decides. Regents voted for former Interim. The only rule for choosing ma- President Robben Fleming's pro- jors, it seems, is that there is no posal to have the Washtenaw County rule. For LSA senior Kathi Gach, the Sheriff's department deputize the two decision to major in English was top campus safety officers. "very spur of the moment," she said. LSA junior Mark Fiddall said, "If I didn't have to have a major, I wouldn't." Back to the book: Mary Lou Abrigo, LSA senior Andrea Bewick, LSA senior. Th Sunday of the school year do classes at their home near the A rVhontinued from Page 1 they could" to maintain order during a similar CIA protest in 1985. BUT PETER Pellerito, the University's director of community relations, praised the two officers. "Both of them have a lot of experience representing the University's interests in the county x : BUST:" stymie 1988 after a two year increase. But Engineering Dean Charles Vest said he is not sure "if the de- crease will continue or if it is just a ripple," adding that the smaller num- ber of high school and college-age students may have caused the de- crease. Law school applications, how- ever, have not fallen. University law school applications jumped 29 per- cent last year, surpassing the national average of 16 percent. BUT LAW School Assistant Dean and Admissions Officer Allan Stillwagon doesn't consider the increase especially significant, adding that a climb over a four or five year span would be more noteworthy. Medicine has become a less popular career nationally, possibly because of the growing costs of mal- practice insurance, but Medical School Director of Admissions Maryann Wellman said the number of applications has increased slightly. The number of students choosing nursing has continued to decline, though at a lower rate than the na- tional figures, leaving many hospi- tals with a nursing shortage, Frank Smolinski, recruiter for the School of Nursing said. SMOLINSKI attributed the shortage to misconceptions that exist about the hours, pay, and duties of a nurse. As interest in education grows across the country, Sheila Gomez, teacher certification officer for the School of Education, said students are more interested in "helping" pro- fessions - although this might be due to openings in the job market, she said. Though nursing may have a slightly higher salary and wider job market than teaching, the latter is currently more popular, Gomez said, because teaching can lead to administrative positions while nurses always work under the doctors. NrESS J i ' i . s Precision Photographics, Inc. : ......... ................. Call: 971-9100 If you want to follow the crowd, the top four majors on campus are economics, psychology, English, and political science, according to the 1987-88 annual LSA report from the Audit Office - the same majors as the year before, but ranked in differ- ent order. OR YOU CAN pursue an interest in business, like one out of every four entering first-year students, according to the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business. Undergraduate business school applications are down by about 2 percent, school officials say, but en- rollment in the Masters Degree pro- gram is up 10 percent. That means you can major in something else, and pursue business later. Brian Dziadzio is an Engineering senior, but said he plans to eventu- ally obtain an MBA. "I'm just doing engineering now because it's a good background to have," he said. B UT nationally and locally, interest in engineering is dropping. The College of Engineering's applicant pool dropped five percent in IN BRIEF Compiled from Associated Press and staff reports Council endorses Walesa GDANSK - A group of intellectuals and artists met Sunday with Lech Walesa to endorse his participation in upcoming talks with the government and called for immediate legalization of solidarity. Walesa, the leader of the banned independent union movement, con- vened the Council on Poland, a group of about 60 advisers, to prepare for talks between representatives of the union and the government. "The most important condition for the beginning of a true dialogue between the civil opposition and the authorities (is) the legalization of Solidarity and the immediate implementation of pluralism," said a resolution adopted by the group. Walesa called an end to the wave of Solidarity-led strikes, which be- gan in mid-August, after the government on August 31 promised to discuss the country's future with workers' representatives, who demanded higher pay as well as free and legal trade unions. Pope visits South Africa HARARE - Pope John Paul II appealed Sunday for reconciliation, racial harmony and human rights in southern Africa, a region teeming with tribal, racial, and political problems. On Saturday, the pope talked of powerful political, economic and ideological forces that endanger the stability of the region and who fo- mented ethnic and tribal conflicts. Though he did not identify any country, he clearly linked South Africa to his comments when he said they were "true for the grave issue of apartheid," Pretoria's system of racial segregation. Politics did not figure in John Paul's talks with diplomats. Instead, he urged the officials to use their influence to help Africa with its food problems, refugees and development. Bush takes day of rest, Dukakis tends to campaign UNDATED - Michael Dukakis, criticized for failing to spell out clearly his defense policy, conferred with Democratic congressional leaders Sunday on an offensive to improve his image. Running mate Lloyd Bentsen accused Republican George Bush of "kowtowing to the hard right" in his choice for vice president. While the Democratic ticket tended to campaign duties, Bush and his running mate, Senator Dan Quayle of Indiana, spent a quiet day together, gathering their families for an informal lunch at the vie president's residence in Washington. Bush planned to resume campaigning on Monday when he travels t' New Jersey and Illinois. Quayle scheduled appearances in Michigan and Wisconsin. Miss America crowned ATLANTIC CITY - Newly crowned Miss America Gretchen Eliza- beth Carlson, a classical violinist and Stanford University student with hopes of law school, said Sunday she plans to become a corporate execu- tive. "This wasn't luck," said Miss Carlson, entered in the pageant as Miss Minnesota, of her selection as Miss America 1989. She added that she is not superstitious and brought no good-luck charms to the pageant. Miss Carlson, 22, of Anoka, Minnesota, performed a spirited violi solo titled "Gypsy Airs." She has been studying violin for 17 years, win- ning national and state competitions and performing a solo with the Minnesota Orchestra. Pageant officials took pains this year to emphasize that the judged were looking for an "articulate, educated, dynamic role model" and not a beauty queen. EXTRAS Duderstadt to enter Daily's= 'Dump the Dude' contest Okay, so The Daily hasn't exactly received overwhelming response to its New Student Edition Dump the Dude Sweepstakes. (In case you missed it, we asked readers to predict the date and reason of the first call for newly-appointed University President Duderstadt's resignation.) But s far we've only received one entry. From the Dude himself. Although he hasn't yet decided on the specifics of his entry, President James Duderstadt's administrative assistant said he not only liked the contest, but will autograph the photo of himself (which appeared on the front page of last Thursday's Daily) that we offered as a prize. We'll keep you posted on future entries (if they occur) as well as the sweepstakes result. And, oh, President Duderstadt - if you really want a photo of yourself, we can arrange it. Even if you don't win. -Lisa Pollak 9 x kV ........Cal1: 668-0200 Inside Great Copy 110 E. Washington Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Main Lab 830 Phoenix Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 Monday - Friday Read Daey C&15841e4* i Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 2:00 - 6:00 Monday - Friday Ann Arbor's Professional Full-Service Photo Lab MAGAZINE ' The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscription rates: January through April - $15 in Ann Arbor, $22 outside the city. 1988 spring, summer, and fall term rates not yet available. The Michigan Daily is a member of The Associated Press and the National Student News Service. e images " pa WATCH ZENITH'S AWARD-WINNING FLAT TECHNOLOGY MONITOR REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY LIKE NEVER BEFORE! ZENITH INNOVATES AGAIN! With the level of com- patibility and clarity you need to visibly improve your productivity. Presenting the revolutionary Flat Tech- nology Monitor from Zenith Data Systems-winner of PC Magazine's coveted "Technical Excellence Award"* AMAZING COMPATIBILITY. Visit us today and see for yourself. Zenith's Flat Technology Monitor gives that Zenith's Flat Technology Monitor is virtually glare-free. So you can work longer without headaches and eyestrain. And that means greater productivity for your business. SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE TODAY. Of course, pictures speak louder than words. That's why we invite you to see the Flat Technology Monitor with your own eyes. For your free demonstration on this flat-out winner, visit your nearby Zenith Data Systems authorized dealer today! THE ZENITH FLAT TECHNOLOGY MONITOR IS AVAILABLE IN QUANTITIES RIGHT NOW AT: Editor in Chief...................REBECCA BLUMENSTEIN Managing Editor........................MARTHA SEVETSON News Editor ....................EVE BECKER City Editor... ...........MELISSA RAMSDELL F"atures Editor..................................ELIZABETH ATKINS University Editor ..............ANDREW MILLS NEWS STAFF: Victoria Bauer, Dov Cohen, Donna ladipaolo, Steve Knopper, Kristine LaLonde, Eric Lemont, Michael Lustig, Alyssa Lustigman, Lisa Pollak, Micah Schmnit, Anna Senkevitch, Marina Swain, Lawrence Rosenberg. DavidSchwartz,'Ryan Tutak Lisa Winer. Opinion Page Editors............JEFFREY RUTHERFORD CALE SOUTHWORTH OPINION STAFF: Muzamnil Ahmed, Elizabeth Esch, Noah Finkel. Amy Harmon, I. Matthew Miller, Henry Park. Sandra Steingraber. Sports Editor...............................TEFF RUSH ARTS STAFF: Sheala Durant, Michael Fischer, Brian Jarvinen, Juliet James, Mike Rubin, Beth Serlin, Lauren Shapiro. Chuck Skarsaune, Marie Wesaw. Photo Editors..........................KAREN HANDELMAN JOHN MUNSON PHOTO STAFF: Alexandra Brez, Jessica Greens, Ellen Levy, Robin Larnak, David Lubliner, Danny Stiebel, Lisa Wax Weekend Editor.........................STEPHEN GREGORY Associate Weekend Editor.....................BRIAN BONET Business Manager.............................................JEIN KIM Assistant Business Manager..................PAM BULLOCK Display Sales Manager.................JACKIEBMILLER Assistant Display Sales Manager...............Tamara Christie Special Sections Coordinator . .. LISA GEORGE Classified Manager. .... .MEREDITH POLLACK Assistant Classified Manager......... DAVID EDINGER Finance Manager.................................JODI FRIEND I I i ,I ,I