New zone laws may students by Josh Mitnick Daily City Reporter Three proposals which would amend a controversial city zoning Erdinance that restricts the number of students living together in single family housing units were presented to the City Council last night. Currently,.city zoning laws pro- hibit more than four unrelated per- sons from living together in residen- tial areas that are zoned as single family housing areas. An unlimited number of related persons are al- lowed to live together in those sec- tions. But in a 1984 ruling, the state Supreme Court set a precedent that municipalities may not limit the, number of persons living in a hous- ing unit based on their relationship. Because of current pending litiga- tion against the city that challenges the current city ordinance, city attor- WeynBruce Laidlaw has advised the Wcouncil to adopt a revised law which would agree with the supreme court precedent. The lawsuit against the city was initiated by Jack Stegman of Cam- pus Rentals Inc., who claims that the current ordinance unfairly dis- criminates against students. The three proposals to change the ~ity's ordinance are: keeping the current limitation of no more than four unrelated per- sons, but allowing residents to peti- tion the city's building department to make an exception. setting the limitation at five unrelated people and allowing resi- dbnts to petition the city's zoning commission to make exceptions. changing the limitation to five 1,unrelated people but providing no means for making exceptions. Laidlaw, who supports the first option, explained that petitioning through. the building department would be quicker than making an appeal to the zoning board. Yet Mark Oimet (R-Forth Ward) said allowing residents to appeal to the zoning commision would ensure that more people would have input ,on the decision. Black offi on racism by Ruth Littmann Daily Staff Writer Four former Black military offi- cers recounted their experiences with racism during World War II and the Korean War yesterday at a sympo- sium sponsored by Arnold Air Soci- ety, a community service organiza- tion affiliated with Air Force ROTC. "Segregation, discrimination, was like a heavy blanket on your shoulders all day, everyday," said Wardell Polk, who served in the 477th Bombardment Group as one of the nation's first Black navigators and bombardiers. "We believe that Black cadets suf- fered harsher abuse from military of- ficers than white cadets," he said. Polk said a Texas Air Force base prohibited him and his fellow Black cadets from eating at tables which were designated "white tables." Black cadets protested this policy by refus- ing to eat there until they were able to sit where they wished, Polk said. "At that mess hall, we were treated like everyone else - except we had three tables, ten places each. The legs were painted black. We re- fused to eat." "It's hard for you students to un- derstand how gruesome it was for Blacks at that time," said Richard Macon, a World War II fighter pilot and former Prisoner of War. The military was segregated until 1948, barrin white trainin their particip Air Corp comr 'Our last Colonel 'Every m himself,' headline newspap 'Black s because afraid" Form "This was said that Bla than otherr weren't capal con, who ref with account ing World Wa Macon w squadron wh Europe int bomber esco - I want yo bomber thatN said. Robert F the rank of Army during The Michigan Daily -Tuesday, February 27, 1990 - Page 3 cers speak in military, g Blacks from most was not until the Eisenhower admin-, g bases and banning istration that the military was fully. ation in many Army integrated. But even with integra- ibat missions. tion, racism did not abate, he said. Describing a fateful 1949 battl,> t orders from near Seoul during the Korean W~ , Miller were Fletcher said even though "our last orders from Colonel Miller were tan for'Every man for himself,' the head- the lines in American newspapers real:. s in American Black soldiers ran because they were, pers read, afraid." oldiers ran Believing that the situation for the were Blacks in the military has improved, since the 1940s, Fletcher encouraged Black students to join the milita - Robert Fletcher - "but to pursue an education first, per Army Officer if possible." Two-star Major General Lucius, s done by people who Theus, USAF (Ret.) also stressed: cks had smaller brains the importance of education. - people, and therefore "We should not learn less about ble of flying," said Ma- (George)Washington, but we should. futed these stereotypes learn more about the many contribu, s of Black heroism dur- tions Blacks have made throughout- ar II. the centuries," he said. "Black his- as part of an all-Black tory is not only for Blacks, but f&r iich flew over Eastern all Americans, and for the world s6- over 311 successful ciety.",. rt missions. "We never Optimistic about the changes .. u to hear this - lost a the military, LSA junior and AAS. we were escorting," he commander Brian Sundermeyer said,, "Leaps and bounds have been male letcher, who achieved in providing opportunities for people, Staff Sergeant in the of all races to pursue careers in the the Korean War, said it military." KENNETH SMOLLER/Dai y Through the looking glass Mike Bialecki, an LSA first-year student, retrieves his mail at Couzens. , ,s Counselor dedicates time to improving students' 'U life .' by Julie Foster Second in a four-part series For ten years, Gus Pappas, a counselor at the Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP), has been helping students adjust to University life. Being a counselor in CSP is more than just doling out academic advice to students, he said. Part of the objective of CSP counseling is to make the University more per- sonal for its students. "In such a large University where someone can feel lost and isolated, I think CSP is a wonderful feature," Pappas added. CSP is a support organization primarily for minority students. which offers tutorial services, coun- seling, intensive courses, a mentor- ship program, and internships. Because each student is assigned just one counselor for his or her en- tire college career, Pappas said, "(The students) get to know the counselor quite well, and we get to know the students well. It becomes a close and ongoing relationship." Emory Johnson, one of Pappas's previous students and a graduate of the College of Engineering with a degree in nuclear engineering said, "I had a lot of problems when I was here. If it hadn't been for (CSP) I would have dropped out a long time ago." Counseling, Pappas explained, is a joint effort between mentor and student. Part of the responsibility is left to the student to arrange 'ap- pointments and express concerns, but counselors can also contact a student if he or she has been neglect- ing to make appointments. Although Pappas considers the one-on-one approach in CSP coun- seling effective, he expresses a few concerns. Each counselor is assigned to approximately 180-200 students, making it difficult to spend enough time with each student. The counselors also have other duties besides meeting with students. "Most CSP counselors do one half day of LSA counseling a week and rotate activity on the Academic Ac- tions Board approximately once a week." Pappas also coordinates all of CSP's orientation programs. In addition to academic counsel- ing, CSP provides counseling for personal problems such as housing, financial aid, roommate conflicts, or family matters. In comparison to the issues LSA counselors face, Pappas said, "Most of the basic issues remain the same, but in addition we more often have the personal issues that arise." One of Pappas's favorite aspects of his job is helping students achieve their goals. "It's gratifying if you know in your daily work you're helping someone," he said. LSA junior Keith McKee said, "Gus has helped me with the ad- justment from high school to col- lege." McKee said Pappas gave him information on tutorial services and a position as a research assistant in the Biology department. In spite of these rewards, being a counselor does have its drawbacks. "Sometimes students suffer tragic or sad circumstances, and you hate to see someone suffer like that," Pap- pas said. But Pappas is dedicated to the CSP program and is impressed with its success and progress. "I love having a sense of helping the student do the best they can possibly do." THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Meetings LaGROC - The Lesbian and Gay Mens' Rights Organizing Com- mittee meets at 7:30 p.m. in Union 3100; 7 p.m. to set agenda Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry - weekly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Hillel Women's Club Lacrosse - practice 4-6 p.m. at the Sports Coliseum (5th and Hill) UM Cycling --- team meeting and rollers riding 6 p.m. in the Sports Coliseum Women's Rugby --- meeting and practice 8 p.m. in the Sports Coliseum Arab-American Anti- discrimination Committee - meeting at 7 p.m. in the Union (check board for room) Asian American Women's Journal --- meeting at 5 p.m. in South Quad's Afro-American Lounge Ann Arbor Committee to Defend Abortion and Reproductive Rights (A2CDAR2) --- new members meeting at 5:15 p.m., general body meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Union Women's Issues Commission of MSA --- meeting at 6:30 p.m. in 3909 Union Indian and Pakistani- American Students' Coalition' (IPASC) --- meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Union 4th Floor Lounge Iranian Student Cultural Club - -- meeting at 7:45 p.m.. in the Michigan League TARDAA (Time and Relative Dimensions in Ann Arbor) - Dr. Who/BBC event at 8 p.m. in Speakers "How and Why of Publishing and Postdocs" --- program for grad students wanting to be ready for the job market after the Ph.D from 7-9p.m. in the East Conference Room of Rackham "The Idea of Goodness in Art" --- Walter Darby Bannard speaks at noon in 1524 Rackham Furthermore ECB Peer Writing Tutors - available for help from 7-11 p.m. at the Angell and 611 Church St. computing centers Safewalk - the night-time safety walking service runs form 8 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. in Rm. 102 UGLi or call 936-1000 Northwalk - the north-campus night-time walking service runs from 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in Bursley 2333, or call 763-WALK Career Planning and Placement --- the long distance job search 4:10-5 p.m. CP&P Conference Room; US Dept. of Labor/Bureau ofmStatisitcs 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Union Kuenzel Room SPARK Revolutionary History Series --- "Fascism in Germany: What it Was, How to Fight it" 7- 8 p.m; in B122 of the MLB Voter Registration Rally --- table 9-3 p.m. in the Fishbowl "The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation" --- a Frances Cress Welsing video presented at 7 p.m. in East Quad Room 126 Clean Air Rally --- "die-in" at Protectress of animals A passer-by glances at Lady Liberty as she stands outside Liberty Square. 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