Just when you thought it was safe to go to a football game, Big Brother (read: the Department of Public Safety) is watching you. Throw marshmellows at your own risk. Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris and more! From director James Foley, "Glengarry Glen Ross" is a startlingly effective screen adaptation of David Mamet's play. The Michigan men's water polo got off to a fast start this weekend with a victory over Ohio State, before dropping three straight. However, this team will not allow its spirit to go in the tank. Today Clouds, showers possible; High 62, Low 45 Tomorrow Partly cloudy; High 62, Low 43 V 4v 4v rz One hundred two years of editorial freedom Vol GIN.1AnAroMc ian, -WdedaO tber14,992OG192 Te Mchianai, Analysts predict Perot may alter vote WASHINGTON (AP) - In an election year filled with surprises, Ross Perot's strong showing in the first debate could alter electoral dy- namics once again, analysts and strategists of both parties suggested Tuesday. No one expects the Texas busi- nessman to win. His homily-filled straight talk could translate into a spurt of support that makes a differ- ence to President Bush and Bill Clinton in individual states. Last night's vice presidential debate gave Americans another chance to take a look at the Perot- Stockdale ticket. And since expectations were low for retired Adm. James Stockdale, a credible performance by the Vietnam prisoner of war-turned- scholar could further pique interest in Perot. The Dallas billionaire could be- come a "resting place for disen- chanted Republicans" who would Sotherwise vote for Bush but see the president's chances as hopeless, said Democratic pollster Geoff Garin. Third-party candidates usually fare worse in elections than they do in polls because voters don't want to throw away their votes. If Clinton retains a double-digit lead in the polls over Bush, many voters who don't like either Bush or Clinton may feel they have nothing to lose by casting a protest vote for Perot. "The minute it looks like Bush See PEROT, Page 2 VP candidates clash on state of the nation Vice President Dan Quayle, Adm. James Stockwell and Sen. Al Gore exchange pleasantries following last n debate at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Regents to debate dral of U-M code oron~osal from staff and wire reports ATLANTA (AP) - With point- ing fingers and insistent interrup- tions, Al Gore and Dan Quayle clashed over leadership, abortion and the economy last night in a vice presidential debate denounced by James Stockdale as "why this nation is in gridlock." "I feel like an observer at a ping pong game," Ross Perot's running mate said after listening to perhaps the 10th or 20th time that Gore and AP PHOTO Quayle interrupted one another. It was a messy affair that ended night's on a sharp, negative note, with Republican Quayle looking into the prime-time camera and referring darkly to the Democratic front- runner. "The American people should demand that their president tell the truth. Do you really believe Bill Clinton will tell the truth, and do you trust Bill Clinton to be your president?" The lines were drawn from the liar with outset on the main issue of the s have a campaign. President Bush and Quayle were (R-Ann like "deer caught in the headlights" me con- when the recession struck, Gore ve been charged - "Blinded to the suffering and due and pain of bankruptcies and people me." who are unemployed." He pledged on of an that he and Democratic presidential ie nature candidate Clinton "stand for change." s it will "Trickle down economics simply , Page 2 does not work," Gore said of the In last night's debate, all three vice presidential candidates launched repeated attacks on their opponents. These are some: Quayle: "You need to have a president you can trust. Can you really trust Bill Clinton?" Clinton and Gore would, "make matters much worse." Gore: "Trickle-down economics simply does not work." Bush and Quayle were like,"deer caught in the headlights." Stockdale: "I think America is seeing right now the reason this nation is in gridlock." Republican platform. Quayle quickly retorted that Clinton and Gore would "make mat- ters much worse. "Jobs will be lost," he said, adding that the Democrats would raise taxes and spending, as well. LSA first-year student Adam Carter said Quayle's concerns were overshadowed by Gore. "The small issues that Quayle raised about Clinton's integrity were shot down by Gore's questioning of Bush's 'No new taxes' statement," Carter said. See DEBATE, Page 2 by Jennifer Silverberg Daily Administration Reporter The U-M Board of Regents will discuss - and possibly implement - the proposed Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities at its meeting tomorrow in Flint, and may abolish a similar policy adopted nearly 20 years ago. The Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities would allow the U-M to discipline students for be- havior on- and off-campus. "The intent is to pu interim code and I thin] close to being ready,' Shirley McFee (R-Batt But some regents e cerns about the curren they plan to address att "I think generally code is good. The mai been and will be whatd allowed. Some rege persnickety about mak process is allowed," K- 1 t this in as an "Those that are really famil k we're pretty the legal aspects sometime: said Regent better sensitivity to it." le Creek). Regent Deane Baker xpressed con- Arbor) said he shares the sa t policy draft cern. "Some deficiencies ha the meeting. corrected but the vagueness speaking the process procedures concern n concern has Baker said implementati due process is interim policy depends on th nts are very of the meeting's discussion. king sure due "If there are objections McFee said. See REGENTS I Grad. school admissions test to be offered on computers by Christine Young Daily Staff Reporter Students nationwide will now be able to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) admissions test on a computer, resulting in immedi- ate test scores and more testing dates. However, the computerized test costs $90, twice as much as the $45 cost of the written version. The Educational Testing Service introduced the computerized version of the GREs to students Monday at more than 100 testing centers na- tionwide, including five in Michigan. "There are many advantages and drawbacks to the computerized ver- sion of the GRE," said Andrew Marr, center manager for Ann Arbor's Stanley Kaplan Educational Center Ltd. "The test taking conditions and the convenience of the availability of testing dates will benefit students. The only drawback is the increased cost for registration." The test will be offered by six universities nationwide, including Michigan State University in East Lansing. The U-M currently is not a test- ing sight for the computerized GRE test, but is considering offering the option in the future, said Walter Harrison, executive director of university relations. The computerized and written versions of the three and one-half hour test both have the same format. The difference is that the com- puterized version enables students to find out their scores immediately fol- lowing their test instead of waiting five to six weeks. The computerized test also en- ables students to register for the exam via telephone. "It is the wave of the future," said Kevin Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the Educational Testing Service. While there are only five poten- tial testing dates per year to take the written GRE, the Educational Testing Service and the Sylvan Learning Center will offer the com- puterized version 150 days throughout the year. The Educational Testing Service is in the process of computerizing many standardized tests including the Scholastic Aptitude Test, which it expects to offer within eight years. Within the next two years, the Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers will also be computerized. The computerized version of the GRE has caused debate on whether it would favor students familiar with See GRE, Page 2 Memories of JFK President John F. Kennedy announced his plans for the Peace Corps 22 years ago today during the 1960 presidential race. This plaque in front of the Michigan Union commemorates the announcement. Voters to decide fate of property tax proposals on Nov. 3 ballot by Hope Calati per year. points. Daily Government Reporter This proposal was placed on the "You can't help but b ProoslsA ad* e Voters will be asked in November to decide the fate of two property tax ballot questions, which could affect the amount of state appropriations the U-M receives. Proposal A would limit increases in home property tax accPCeman nt t 5narrnt n vmar nr ballot by a petition signed by more than 400,000 people. This proposal guarantees that public schools will be reimbursed dollar per dollar for money lost through reduction of property taxes. Proposal C could affect the state general fund. which feeds the U-M concerned about it because it has the spectre of being troublesome for higher education," Kennedy said. "Over the long term, even if rev- enue growth was enough to cover expenditures, it still limits the amount of funds eligible for higher education and state services." he There are four state ballot proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot. Two of the proposals, A and C, concern property tax relief. Here is how the proposals would affect Michigan taxpayers. Proposal A would limit assessment increases on homes to 5 percent a year or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Only after a home is sold would the assessment and tax bill be adjusted to reflect current by Ken Davidoff Daily Basketball Writer Two years after snaring Jimmy King and Ray Jackson, Michigan coach Steve Fisher and his assistants reached back into their Texas stable to capture another prestigious re- cruit. Six-foot-3 point guard Bobby Crawford of Houston Eisenhower High School informed Fisher Miller spoke highly of his star player. "He's a real team ballplayer," Miller said. "He's a good passer - not a fancy passer - but he hits the pass at the right time to the right man. His ego doesn't keep him from being successful. When we don't need his points, he just passes it and doesn't look to shoot." Fisher lassoes Texas basketball recruit i i I