MPNO 4 The University's new Diag policy for all intents and purposes bans political activism at a school once known for it's radical behavior - and few people seem to care. There probably haven't been too many productions of "Antigone" like the one on Saturday night at the Michigan Theater. See Liz Shaw's review. The Michigan hockey team came into this weekend looking for revenge and the Wolverines accomplished their goal. This weekend, Michigan avenged earlier losses to UIC and Michigan State. Today Mixed clouds and sunshine ' High 38, Low 26 Tomorrow Mostly sunny; High 38, Low 28 WE ti One hundred two years of editorial freedom iVo.C1,N.7AroAndyFeray1 819 0 MichiganI . 199.*'The Daily3 'U' senior elected AIESEC president by Michelle Fricke LSA senior Jeremy Findley is training to be a leader of an international business organization. Findley - former president of * AIESEC Michigan -was elected president of AIESEC United States, Inc. at this year's National Con- vention, which was held in Indianapolis from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3. AIESEC - a French acronym meaning Students Interested in International Business Management and Commerce - was founded in 1948 in an effort to promote the ex- change of cultural perspectives and international business ideas among students around the world. When Findley's position offi- cially begins in July, he will be re- sponsible for the direction of AIESEC United States, Inc., in New York City. He will also represent AIESEC United States, Inc. at international AIESEC business conferences. Findley said he acquired valuable international business experience through internships in countries such as Japan and Belgium since he joined AIESEC in the fall of 1989. "AIESEC gave me practical business skills such as running meet- ings, creating business plans, creat- ing business budgets, and communi cating on an international level through speeches and other presentations," Findley said. The University local committee was honored as the best AIESEC chapter in the United States at the convention. AIESEC Michigan received this prestigious honor for its exceptional community projects - such as the Croatian War Poster Exhibit, in- volvement in the business commu- nity, and strong leadership skills among its members - said Kristina Grammatico, LSA senior and vice president of regional conference public relations. Another AIESEC member was recognized at the National Convention for his dedication to the organization and leadership abilities. Eli Cohen, an LSA junior, was elected Student Director of AIESEC United States, Inc. He will be re- sponsible for overseeing the activi- ties of the AIESEC chapters in the central region of the nation, and act- ing as a liaison between these local committees and the national staff. Cohen said he believes he has improved his leadership and com- munication abilities through his affiliation with AIESEC. "I wanted to gain practical busi- ness experience and associate with business leaders with a global mind- set, and I knew AIESEC would give me that experience," Cohen said. With local committees in 74 dif- ferent countries and on 70 college See AIESEC, Page 2 Regents extend GEO contract TA union negotiationscontinue by Kenneth Dancyger Daily Faculty Reporter After more than two months of negotiating, members of the University Board of Regents and the Graduate Employees Or- ganization (GEO) signed an ex- tension of the current teaching assistant (TA) contract Friday. The contract between the University and GEO expired at 12:01 this morning. Since the two parties began talks in late November, regents and GEO SHARON MUSHER/Daiy members have agreed upon several A GEO member participates in an informational picket to call attention to contract negotiations on the Diag Friday. non-economic issues, mostly con- cerning the clarification of language on University documents. However, at the last two ses- sions, GEO proposed several eco- nomic plans, which remain on the bargaining table and in negotiation, said Jon Curtiss, GEO Bargaining Committee chair. "We presented our final eco- nomic proposals last Friday ... But there wasn't any substantial discussions on economic issues," he said. The University declined to comment on the specifics of any of See GEO, Page 2 ROTC remains silent on lifting ban of gay soldiers by David Shepardson Daily Government Reporter While President Clinton's efforts to fulfill a campaign promise to end the ban on homosexuals in the military has stirred nationwide debate, his actions have resulted in curiously little public discussion by participants in the University's Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). ROTC cadets refused to com- ment on the proposed lifting of the commanding officers have been explicitly instructing them not to comment since January. The ban on homosexuals is part of a 50-year-old executive order regulating military entrance re- quirements. Military officials on campus tiptoed around to avoid making comments that could be construed as "for" or "against" continuing the ban. One top official of the Army ROTC, Lt. Col. Mary Sonntag, added that, in addition to having no comment on the possible lifting of the ban she had, "no opinion on the subject." Officials of all three ROTCs on campus stressed that they "followed all Department of Defense direc- tives" and directed further questions to Division headquarters. A military public affairs spokesperson at Division headquar- ters reiterated that campus ROTCs would follow all direct orders - in- cluding overturning the ban on gays - or face court martial proceedings. "It's basically a done deal," said Capt. Bart Clark, commander of the Navy ROTC on campus, who said See ROTC, Page 2 ban on gays in the military. Several cadets in the Naval ROTC said Aspin addresses segregation of gays in military WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Les Aspin must answer some of the most complex issues involving privacy and the sexual conduct of troops before President Clinton can issue an executive order allowing homosexuals in the military, officials say. The questions he is studying include the possible segregation of homosexuals from heterosexuals, whether in military units or in living quarters, as is now the situation for female troops in many cases. The problem is heightened by the fact that both proponents and opponents of changing the ban agree that homosexuals are now serving in the military and have not been separated for special treatment - except for being kicked out. Studying such questions eoesn't necessarily mean they might be implemented but they present a plethora of problems that Aspin, military leaders and Congress must wrestle within the coming months. "We will not rule anything in particular in or out this early during the review process," Aspin spokesperson Vernon Guidry said Sunday. One senior military officer with ties to the Joint Chiefs of Staff said that their chair, Gen. Colin Powell, has formulated his objections to lifting the ban on the issue of privacy. "That has been an overwhelming issue for him," said the officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity. One of the four-star chiefs has sent a message to his senior commanders noting that the president's latest statement didn't answer many questions for the troops in the fields, according to an aide. See BAN, Page 2 Clinton: Economy is still the Spriorit WASHINGTON (AP) - The; Clinton administration, burdeneda with the highest disapproval rat- ings of any new president in ,. . .decades, is struggling to regain k control of its message after an un- expected honeymoon detour. President Clinton spent most of last week distracted from his eco- nomic agenda - the centerpiece" of his campaign-by unrelated issues such as homosexuals in the military and finding anew attor- ney general. "I think Clinton has hit the ground stumbling," said Ben Wat- I tenberg, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. "The economy is what he was elected on and that's what people are waiting for," said Jeff Faux, director of the Economic Policy Institute, a labor union-based think tank. Clinton insists his "laser beam" economic focus hasn't been di- '::: ;F . tiverted by side issues. AP PHOTO "It's distracting you. It's not Gay U.S. Navy sailor Keith Meinhold holds up a t-shirt during a rally Thursday after a U.S. distracting me," he snapped at re- Federal District judge ruled that banning gays from the military violates the U.S. Constitution. See ECONOMY, Page 2 La Raza week aims to expose 'U' to Chicano culture These are some of the events for the Chicano History Week celebration presented by SALSA and the Office of Minority Affairs. La Raza organizers said they hope the University community will attend the events to learn more about the contributions of the Chicano community to American society. Keynote Address by Andy Hernandez, "The Future of Empowerment of the Chicano and Latino Community"; Tuesday, Feb. 2; 7-9 p.m.; Trotter House Dialogue, "What is a real Chicana? What is a real by Lisa Dines Festivities for La Raza - Chicano History Week - seek to offer the University community an opportunity to learn about, experi- ence and enjoy Chicano culture. The events, which take place on campus between Feb. 2 and Feb. 11, commemorate contribu- tions by Chicano people to the said the purpose of La Raza is "to educate not only Chicanos, but to inform and portray the contribu- tions of the Chicanos to the University population. It is a beau- tiful culture and we wish to share it with the University." Katlin Berdy, Minority Student Services representative to Hispanic and Latino students, said, His speech will address the "Future of Empowerment of the Chicano and Latino Community." Berdy said, "This topic is a concern that should appeal to all communities. It is not designed specifically for Chicanos. It was designed to share the culture with others." The Gran Baile dance, on Feb. today's diverse society. An examination of Chicano culture through film and poetry will take place Feb. 11. Martinez will be doing a dramatic reading of the works of Trinidad Sanchez, a well-known Detroit Chicano poet. Martinez said she hopes the reading will draw many diverse I'. I