The Michigan Daily- Friday, November 15,1991 - Page 3 Federal judge talks on right t y Robin Litwin U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn enlightened a group of students about the right to privacy at Hutchins Hall last night. The speech, sponsored by the Michigan Student Assembly's Peace and Jus- tice Commission and the Under- graduate Law Club, related the topic to issues ranging from abor- ion to computer technology. "The right of privacy, however we define it, demonstrates the cre- ation of a right for the people under the law created by judges," Cohn said. This right has evolved since the precedent was set by a Harvard Law Review article in 1890, entitled "Right to Privacy." This article has been cited more times than any other *rticle in dealing with right-to-pri- vacy cases, Cohn said. He continued to trace growth of ) privacy the right to privacy principle up through the present, discussing the impact of the advancement of technology. "Technology will theoretically get to the point where anything anybody wants to know about us will be available," Cohn said. "But, practically, we will (have the same amount of privacy) because no one will be interested in finding out." He also addressed current issues including privacy issues involved in Roe v. Wade, as well as his 1989 de- cision that struck down the 1987 University discriminatory harass- ment policy as unconstitutional. In his ruling, he reasoned that the regulation was overbroad. This set a precedent for other universities to follow. - Daily staffer David Leitner contributed to this story Edwards, Duke battle over La. Correction The Strictly Business review in yesterday's Daily incorrectly reported the actor who plays "Homey the Clown" on "In Living Color." He is played by Damon Wayans. Calm before the storm There were only a few students in 17 Angell Hall yesterday because only graduate students are registering. Next week the room will be filled with students choosing classes for next semester. Miss. court case could impact governo- by Andrew Levy Daily Staff Reporter Tomorrow, Louisiana voters will cast ballots in the nation's most controversial gubernatorial, election in recent memory. The runoff election pits former three- term Democratic governor Edwin Edwards against Republican State Rep. David Duke, an ex-Nazi and former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. The contest was made necessary by the Oct. 19 primary in which Edwards won 34 percent of the vote, Duke won 32 percent and incumbent Gov. Buddy Roemer, also a Republi- can, won 26 percent. Since no candi- date received a majority, a runoff must be held. Current polls, which have been adjusted to account for people who will not admit their support for Duke's campaign, show Edwards leading 46 to 40 percent, with an- other 14 percent of voters undecided. "There's a lot of undecided vote out there. That's mine. I think all, most all of it is mine," Duke said in a recent campaign appearance in Lafayette. "I think we'll win by a whisker." The national controversy in the election has centered over the char- acter of candidate Duke, who has a history of involvement with a num- ber of racial and religious hate groups. Duke has disavowed his past affiliations with the KKK, and has rship gained support with a populist mes- sage appealing to many voters in a state hard hit by the recession. So controversial is Duke's candi- dacy, that the official state Republi- can party has refused to give him any backing. Even President Bush has, said he would vote Democratic. "What's the choice?" Bush. asked. Further complicating the elec- tion is Edwards' past. Following Edwards' third term as governor, he was indicted on racketeering charges, though he was later acquit- ted. The negative media attention focused on Edwards during that pe- riod has not completely worn off. "It's amazing," said political pollster Silas Lee. "We have two of the most disliked people in the state running for governor. They edged out the third most disliked - Buddy Roemer. All three of them consistently show very highly nega- tive images in polls." The key issue in the campaign has been the character of the candidates, highlighted by comments about their respective religious beliefs and about racial issues. Edwards' religious convictions have been brought into question by a 1984 interview in which he suppos- edly doubted the resurrection of Je- sus Christ. Duke, who claims to be a born-again Christian, has pressed that issue. - Associated Press contributed to this report THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Meetings Sunday Alpha Phi Omega. MLB Lec Rm 1. Pledge mtg 6 p.m. Chapter meeting, 7 P.M. U-M Chess Club. Michigan League. 1 p.m. Call 994-5824 for info. Speakers Friday "Political Reflection on Peru Based On a Recent Trip," Buzz Alexander. Guild House, 802 Monroe, noon. "Latino Identity, American Culture, and Chicano-Boricua Studies," Jose Cuello. 410 Mason, 11:30-1. "Dinosaur Tracking Revolution - New Applied Dimensions For Geology," Martin Lockley, University of Colorado. 1640 Chem, 4 p.m. "Infrared Spectroscopy as a Probe of Absorption and Catalysis at Electrified Interfaces," Dr. Carol Korzeniewski. 1706 Chem, noon. "Taiwan and China: Temporary Separation or Divorce?" Rev. Michael Stainton. Center Room, N. Campus Commons, 7:30-9:30. Saturday "Hindu Philosophy: Science or Spirituality" Dr. Mahesh Mehta. MLB, Lec Rm 1, 1:30. Furthermore Friday Safewalk, night-time safety walking service. Sun-Thur, 8 p.m.-1:20 a.m. and Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Stop by 102 UGLi or call 936-1000. Extended hours are 1 a.m. -3 a.m. at the Angell Hall Computing Center or call 763-4246. Northwalk, North Campus safety walking service. Sun-Thur 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. and Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763- WALK. "Tokkan," film. Lorch Hall Audito- rium, 7 p.m., free. U-M Ultimate Frisbee Team, Friday practice. All skill levels welcome. Oosterbaan Fieldhouse, 7-9. U-M Ninjitsu Club, every Friday. Call 662-2306 for info. IM wrestling room, 6:30-8. U-M Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, practice. CCRB Martial Arts Rm, 6:30-7:30. U-M Women's Lacrosse Club. Friday practice. Oosterbaan Field House, 9- 10:30. U-M Taekwondo Club. Friday work- out. CCRB Small Gym, rm 1200, 6-8 p.m. VIA Hillel. Call Rob at 998-0482 for info. Grads and Young Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck. Law Quad, Lawyer's Club, 7:30. East Central Europe and Germany, symposium. League, Hussey Rm, 2- 5:30. The Yawp literary magazine is accept- ing manuscripts and artwork in 1210 Angell. U-M/OSU Blood Battle. Markley, 2- 8.. Army ROTC Turkey Shoot. Rifle Range, noon-5. "Shopping as an International Student," discussion. International Center, noon. Serpent's Tooth Theatre, auditions. Tappan Middle School, 2251 E. Stadium, 7-9. Faculty/Student Mixer, Undergraduate Philosophy Club. 2220 Angell, 3-5. "Academic Excellence: What Does it happy hour. Ashley's, 4-7. Snowboarding, weather permitting. Cube, 5 p.m. Women's.Glee Club, fall concert. Rackham Auditorium, 8 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Game, every Friday. Union, Tap Room, 7:15. Palimpsest: Editorial Theory in the Humanities, conference. B-School, Michigan Rm, 10-5. Rackham Assembly Hall, 8:15. Emerging Leaders Program Group Leader applications available at SODC, 2202 Union. Applications due Nov. 22. "The Status of Minority Peoples in Developing Countries," panel discus- sion. Rackham 3rd floor conf rm, 3- 4:15. The PC Frame-Up: What's Behind the Attack? "Why The PC Controversy Now?" panel discussion. MLB Aud 3, 3-5. "PC in the News," panel discussion. MLB Aud 3, 7:30-9:30. Saturday "A World Apart," film. Hillel, 8 p.m and 10 p.m. Drum Circle, percussion and rhythms. Guild House, 802 Monroe, 7:30. "Therapeutic Issues on the Frontline: Practical Interventions With Diverse Populations," panel discussion. League, Koessler Lounge, 10-5:30. Reform Havurah Havdalah Service. Hillel, 7:30. Palimpsest: Editorial Theory in the Humanities, conference. B-School, Michigan Rm, 10-5. East Central Europe and Germany, symposium. League, Hussey Rm, 9:30-3:30. Symposium on Nitrogen and Heterocyclic Chemistry. 1640 Chem, 9:30-12 and 2-4:15. Third Graduate Workshop on Contemporary China Second Anniversary of the Assassinations at the Jesuit University in El Salvador, workshop. MLB, 4-6:30. Rackham Steps, 6:30- 7:15. The PC Frame-Up: What's Behind the Attack? "Affirmative Action: Intent and Effect," panel discussion. Angell Aud B, 10-12. "Ongoing Curriculum Reforms at Michigan," panel. Angell Aud B, 1-3. "Perspectives on Future Curriculum Reforms at Michigan," panel discus- sion. Angell Aud B, 3:30-5:30. "Free Speech, Hate Speech, The First Amendment, and Equality Law: What Are the Issues?" panel discussion. Angell Aud B, 7:30-9:30. Sundav Blackc by Gwen Shaffer Daily Higher Education Reporter Separate but equal. Maybe. A 16-year-old debate over whether Mississippi universities are intentionally segregated is finally drawing to a close as the U.S. Supreme Court heard initial argu- ments in the case Wednesday. Funding gaps are the keystone of the lawsuit brought against the state of Mississippi for allegedly allocating more funding and provid- ing better quality programs and fa- cilities to historically white col- leges than historically Black insti- tutions. Plaintiffs claim the status of historically Black colleges is delib- erately kept beneath that of white schools to channel Black students to them, while lawyers arguing for Mississippi say that equal access to higher education is an "accomplished fact." Although Mississippi schools are no longer segregated by law, they continue to be segregated by numbers, said Ruby Neely, director of publickinformation at Jackson State. Jackson State's student body is 94 percent Black. The suit was filed in 1975 by Jake Ayers, Sr. on behalf of his son and 21 other Black students. The suit demands the historically Black colleges of Alcorn State, Jackson State, and Mississippi Valley State be compensated for decades of neglect. Although Mississippi colleges have been legally desegregated since 1962 when James Meredith, a Black man, was admitted to the Univer- sity of Mississppi under court or- der, they are not integrated. The state's five formerly all-white uni- versities remain 82 percent white, while its three historically Black colleges are 95 percent Black. This fiscal year, Alcorn, Jackson, and Valley have a combined $32.9 million in state funding. Five his- torically white universities and the University of Mississippi medical school have been allocated $203.6 million. Jackson State Political Science Prof. Mary Coleman said the Supreme Court's decision, which is expected by July, could have serious ramifications. "If the court does not rule for illeges the plaintiff, it sends the signal that there is not a judicial remedy for disparities that have historically ex- isted and continued to manifest in contemporary society," she said. John Goodman, a lawyer for the state, said historically Black col- leges are entitled to be enhanced, but a corrective order is not the jurisdic- tion of the federal courts. Goodman also contended that in "today's world," all students have the free- dom to choose where they would like to attend college. Coleman said she fears histori- cally Black colleges will be deemed without value to American society. "Although the Bush Adminis- tration says that Black colleges have a special mission, the ruling could argue that Black colleges are not es- sential institutions," she said. "Should the court rule in favor of Ayers, it would mean they have given legitimacy to the existence of historically Black colleges and taken notice of racial discrimination." Coleman said the issue is not about forced segregation. Hindu Students Council presents Dr. Mahesh Mehta President of World Hindu Council (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) Sponsored by MSA On Hindu Philosophy: Science or Spirituality Saturday, November 16,1:30 pm MLB Lecture Room #1 For more information call:Mihir Meghani at 995-2765 __ i A Message to All Students About Registration We are looking forward to assisting you as you prepare to register for the winter term (early registration is November 18 to December 6). As you know, charges for the current term were due in full on October 31, a month earlier than last year. 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