Craig Greenberg and Brian Kight won last week's MSA election. Now it's time for them to do something productive with the Assembly. Elise Bryant's "Workin' for a Livin'" looks at the reality and hardship of blue-collar workers, as well as discrimination and bigotry in the workplace. Kimberly Gaines reviews the musical. ST . a . March Madness has been full of upsets, and the Wolverines were almost the latest team to fall. Yesterday, Michigan battled back from a 19-point deficit to beat UCLA, 86-84, in overtime. Today Cloudy, warmer; High 39, Low 24 Tomorrow Partly sunny; High 39, Low 26 Jr t t .ti One hundred two years of editorial freedom ol II No.100An Arbo, Mchgn - onda, M rh* 2193© 93Sh Mcianwl Michigan cuts men s -gymnastics program by Ken Davidoff Daily Sports Editor A press release scheduled to come out today will announce the termination of the Michigan men's gymnastics program following the 1993-94 season. In its place, the women's soccer team will gain var- sity status in the fall of 1994. The Board of Intercollegiate Control recommended the action to Michigan Athletic Director Jack Weidenbach earlier this year. Wei- denbach informed men's gymnastics coach Bob Darden of the decision March 1. The Athletic Department is ex- pected to attribute the move to two main factors - the desire to reach gender equity by the mandated 1997 deadline, and the decrease in men's gymnastics participation at the high school level. The Big Ten's Gender Equity Act, implemented in June of last year, mandates that all conference schools have a ratio of 40 percent * female athletes to 60 percent male athletes. The maneuver elicited anger and frustration from gymnastics coaches and athletes. Women's soccer players were pleased with the decision. Darden said he would like to work with the University to im- plement this change, while trying to keep men's gymnastics alive. For complete coverage, see SPORTSMonday. Violence erupts at by James Cho and David Shepardson Daily Staff Reporters Violence erupted Saturday when white supremacists and neo-Nazis clashed with counter- demonstrators. Police, fearful for the safety of the neo-Nazis, asked them to halt the planned march. The rally, part of a more than 20-year tradition of demonstrations by neo-Nazi activists on the third Sunday in March in Ann Arbor, erupted in violence for what attendees claimed to be the first time in re- cent memory. Earlier in the day, nearly 200 protesters charged and then assaulted members of the Wayne County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of White People (NAAWP), as an es- timated half dozen NAAWP members, including two children, attempted to rally outside City Hall. Counter-demonstrators slammed three white supremacists against the outside wall of the Ann Arbor Fire Department and repeatedly punched them. NAAWP members fled in search of police pro- tection, however the Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) did not intervene as counter-demonstrators chased NAAWP-members from the site. AAPD officers who videotaped the event said tapes taken from the rally would be reviewed, but added that no arrests had been made. Police had kept anti-NAAWP protesters at bay for most of the morning, allowing the NAAWP to conduct a separate protest on the opposite side of Fifth Street. "We had a plan," said AAPD Sgt. Mark Hoornstra, "but unfortunately that plan didn't work See NAZI RALLY, Page 2 JOSH DETH/Daily As violence broke out Saturday, anti-Nazi demonstrators pelt SS Action members at Ann Arbor City Hall. New parties sweep MSA election by Jennifer Tianen Daily MSA Reporter In a surprise upset, new parties competing for seats on the Michigan Student Assembly swept the elections last week. Along with the success of the new Michigan Party, members of the Keg Party were struck by amazement after winning almost every seat for which the Party was vying. "It was a scream-hug fest (when I learned of the results)," said new LSA Rep. Brian Clune. "I couldn't believe it." Newly-elected Keg Party member David Pava said, "I would like to thank everyone who voted for us because they're the reason the Keg Party is here." Despite its slap-happy approach, the Keg Party has definite plans. "We want to open up ties with the administration," Pava said. "It's hard to do rotten things to people like instituting repressive policies against people who are your friends." To further MSA- administration ties, the Keg Party is inviting University President James Duderstadt to a meal at East Quad. "We are extending an open invitation to President Duderstadt for lunch or dinner in my room," Pava said. "It's just a friendly thing, maybe some spaghetti or Gumby's pizza if he's feeling really racy." Not only did the Michigan Party capture the assembly's executive seats with the election of Craig Greenberg and Brian Kight as president and vice president, respectively, but it also garnered nine MSA seats. "I don't think enough people came out to vote but I was very pleased with the way things turned out," said Stephanie Logan, a newly-elected Michigan Party member. "I am going to take an active part because people around here don't even know what MSA is." The Progressives won three seats in Rackham, and the Conservative Coalition grabbed one seat in Engineering, making the bi-partisan assembly a relic of the past. The Conglomerate of Weasels managed to sneak a member onto MSA, even though the Weasel name did not appear on the ballot. "We were running to get a message across, and we think we did," said Weasel Chris Bzdok. These are the people elected to serve on the assembly for the next year. They are listed by school and followed by their party affiliation: Art: Michael Jefferson, Keg Party. Business: Michael Rubin, Weasel. Engineering: Michael Bruno, Conservative Coalition; Lori Park, Michigan Party. Law: Andrew Willeke, write-in. LSA: Tanya Clay, Scott Ferber, Stephanie Logan, Julie Neenan, Paul Scublinsky, Michigan Party; David Pava, Brian Clune, Taryn Merkl, Michelle Ferrarese, Keg Party. Medical: Tracy Washington,Michigan Party. Nursing: Keith Keller, Michigan Party. Pharmacy: Tom Macek, write-in. Rackham: John Blow, Michigan Party; Mark Buchan, Jon Van Camp, Najeeb Jan, Progressives. SNR: Noah Hall, Independent. Low turnout upsets MSA candidates 'U' athlete pleads guilt for fisticuffs by Will McCahill Daily Crime Reporter A University athlete arrested in a brawl at the Michigan Union March 6 pleaded guilty to a disorderly per- son charge Friday. Steve King, a defensive back on the football team, was arrested by University Department of Public Safety officers in the early hours of March 6 after a fight broke out at a dance held in the Union. King, a first-year student in the School of Physical Education, was arraigned Friday in 15th District Court by Judge Elizabeth Pollard. "I took action," head football coach Gary Moeller told the Detroit Free Press. "He knew I was upset and won't put up with this. "He is back in spring practice but was not allowed to participate in team conditioning and activities for two weeks," Moeller added. King, a Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. native, was arraigned by the Washtenaw County prosecutor's of- fice after a lengthy delay. Almost two weeks passed between the origi- nal arrest and the arraignment. The charge - King's first of- fense - is a simple misdemeanor and carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. King will be sentenced April 23. Here are the reek Week events that take place this week: MONDAY, MARCH 22 Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop; 7 p.m.; 1351 by Adam Anger Daily MSA Reporter Despite substantial involve- ment in the newly implemented voter participation drive, only 8.8 percent of University students turned out for Michigan Student Assembly elections - down from 9.4 percent in last winter's election. With 30 poll sites open last Wednesday and Thursday, Michi- gan Party candidates Craig Green- berg and Brian Kight won the Presidential and vice presidential positions, receiving votes from 40 percent of the 8.8 percent of stu- dents who cast ballots - 1,047 votes. Candidates were required to post at least 15 non-partisan posters as part of the voter-partici- pation drive. The posters, designed by the Election Staff, ensured non- partisanship and did not endorse, support, or mention specific can- didates or parties. "I am not sure all candidates put out their 15 posters," said Election Director Allison Insley. "I think their active participation would have increased voter turnout." Votes from students in the Medical School, LSA, College of Engineering, and School of Music increased, but decreased in Rack- ham and most other small schools. "I think one of the major fac- tors was that there were more presidential candidates from LSA and Engineering than any other schools," Insley said. LSA turnout increased from 8.3 percent of enrolled students in fall elections to 13.3 last week. Votes from Engineering students rose from 10.9 percent to 13.7 percent. Michigan Party winners as- sessed how the voter drive influ- enced the changes in voter per- centage from individual schools. "It had its effect in the bigger schools, but the smaller schools had notable drop-offs," Kight said. "That can really change what could have been a respectable turnout to a poor turnout. It looks See TURNOUT, Page 2 Former 'U' student sentenced on sexual assault charge by Shelley Morrison Daily Crime Reporter A courtroom filled with lawyers, S family and emotion was still Friday One half hour later, 15th district Judge Melinda Morris delivered a sentence of five years probation with the first year to be spent in the This was a very difficult case. You have to weigh (the survivor's) concerns, the concerns of society, the concerns of the University. To said. Morris' attorney, Michael Vincent, agreed. "Judge Morris worked exceed-