The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 19,1990- Page 15 Sioux tribe leader speaks at E. Quad Flint prof. pleads for 'by Chuck Penoza One of the most revered figures in Sioux culture spoke to an audi- ence of nearly 100 students, alumni, and Native Americans at East Quad's Greene House Lounge last night. Michigan alumnus Dan Weis- Wender, who has lived with the Sioux people, called the opportu- nity for students to hear Looking Horse speak "unique," that they were able to hear first-hand some of the "most sacred things" about an "entire race of people." Looking Horse is the keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Maiden pipe, an ancient relic that is ex- tremely important to the ceremo- nial aspects of Sioux life. The pipe has been carried by members of Looking Horse's family for nineteen generations, and no one is sure how old it is. The pipe, according to Looking Horse, was delivered to the Sioux by a woman, the "Maiden," who descended from the clouds during a period of starvation. Of the two scouts to whom she revealed her- self, one thought "bad thoughts" and was turned into a pile of bones and rattlesnakes. The remaining scout returned to the people and got them to prepare for a second visit, during which she presented the Sioux with the pipe. Given both the mystery and the history behind the pipe, it is hardly surprising that it and its keeper are held in such esteem. Teron Jones, a Minority Peer Ad- Visor at East Quad, said, "Being a Native American myself...this is one of the great experiences of my life. To have a man of his prestige to speak here is a great honor." As a whole, the event was con- sidered a complete success by those involved. Paul Walker, a Native American and owner of the Eagle Speaks art shop, was "glad to see the response. I hope to see as many tomorrow night." Looking Horse will speak again tonight at 7:00 in Baits' more money by Daniel Poux Daily Administration Reporter Special to the Daily An economics professor at the over the past two years. JODI MILLMAN/DaIy Arvol Looking Horse, the keeper of the Sioux tribe's sacred pipe, speaks to a .crowd of 100 yesterday in the Green Lounge of East Quad. lounge on North Campus. Melissa Lopez, one of the or- ganizers of the event, said it went "exceptionally well...especially to see so many non-Native Ameri- cans interested." When asked to address the en- tire student body, Looking Horse said, "We all need to share our ways with our brothers and sis- ters...we have to work for unity." University's Flint campu with the University's Regents for more moneyf salaries and benefits at th monthly meeting yesterday Marketing Prof. Robin Chair of the Economic Stu Faculty Committee on Campus, said without faculty salaries and ben University will lose evenr top faculty. Widgery compared the: Professors and Associatel at the Flint campus to a do "peer universities," and dei that they were significantly mean average. The "peer universities the University of Al Huntsville, the Univ4 Colorado at Colorado University of Michigan- and Oakland University. Professor Widgery also how the benefits for the Fl and staff are dwarfed by Eastern Michigan Universi The professor fielded from administrators and that his committee. was pr( extensive study of intervi faculty that have left the u s pleaded "Hopefully, their responses (as to Board of why they left) will help us to for faculty identify ways to make U of M-Flint e Regents' more attractive," he said. Y. "Whether we look good or bad is Widgery, important, because it directly affects atus of the the caliber of faculty that come here, the Flint as opposed to going to other increased universities," he stressed. iefits, -the "Our school - all three of our more of its campuses - has fallen behind other universities around the country, and salaries for we must spend the next few years Professors pressuring the state legislature to ozen of its increase funding," he said in an monstrated interview. "We have to give higher y under the priority to higher education." University Provost and Vice- "included President for Academic Affairs abama at Gilbert Whittaker explained that the ersity of Flint campus's problems may lie in Springs, the fact that the satellite campus is Dearborn, looking for a particular type of faculty. illustrated "These campuses are looking for, lit faculty a different kind of faculty than the y those at Ann Arbor campus," he explained. ity. "They're looking for top-notch questions teachers, but not quality researchers." explained Whittaker said any decision will eparing an have to wait for further information ews with and the results of Widgery's university committee report. Flint campus to convert Water Street *Pavilion to student activities center by Michelle Clayton Daily Staff Reporter Water Street Pavilion, a $22 mil- lion, 70,000 square feet plaza in 'downtown Flint, has been bought by the University's Board of Regents to become a student activities center for the University's Flint campus. Earlier this year, the pavilion closed after going bankrupt. The restaurants, boutiques, and stores sit empty until renovations begin. The pavilion was bought for only $60,000 dollars, said University Vice-Provost and Assistant for Aca- demic Affairs Gilbert Whittaker. U- M Flint Chancellor Clinton Jones said the pavilion will be used to cre- ate classroom and faculty office- space. "The first floor will be used for a food court, open space, space for student offices and clubs, a book- store, and a cafe. The second floor will include my office and all en- rollment offices," Jones said. The pavilion will have a lot of open space on the first floor for stu- dents to gather and socialize, Jones said. With a large enrollment of commuter students, U-M Flint doesn't have many areas for students to spend time between classes. The new student activities center will affect more than just the cam- pus. The center will connect the university with downtown Flint by crossing Harrison St., which splits the campus and Flint. "Our campus gives a fortress-like impression, (almost) like saying, 'stay away,"' Jones said. "We are here to serve the Flint community." The pavilion was constructea in an attempt to stimulate business and give new life to an economically de- pressed community. When the opu- lent pavilion went belly up a little over a year ago, it was another blow to Flint's already serious problems. "The community is very excited about this....the potential for change is great on this end of town," Jones said. The pavilion will also act as a front to U-M Flint. Jones said, "We really don't have a front to cam- pus...with the Saginaw street entry you can describe to anyone how to get to U-M Flint." U-M Flint communications sophomore Tina Sevrance said, "I think it would be great because the University Center doesn't have enough club loft spaces (for student organizations)...this (University Center) is the only place to social- ize, there are smoking lounges, but this is really it." r. w -- -- -- -- , . celebrates Native PRE-GAME American month Vith art, speakers POST-GAME Health Care Clinic of Ann Arbor 3012 Packard Road " 971-1970 i k 4' }' ', ,', i' by Avram Mack Beginning with an art exhibit in rhe Benzinger Library at East Quad Jand ending with a night of Native American storytelling, October is Native American Month at the Uni- 'iversity. The Native American Student Association (NASA), ABENG, East