9 Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, March 30,1993 Rapper Sister Souljah will address students byJulie Robinson Daily Staff Reporter Rapper and community activist Sister Souljah, who gained national attention during the presidential election when she and Bill Clinton exchanged opposing viewpoints concerning African Americans and their position in America, will speak tonight at 7:30 in the business school's Hale Auditorium. New Foundation - a new stu- dent organization that strives to promote the education, cultural awareness and empowerment of. African American students on cam- pus - hopes she will motivate all who attend. "I hope that more African Ameri- cans get a better sense of what they need to do economically, spiritually and academically so that they ask how will their education serve our people and their plight," said Krystal Van Lowe, New Foundations presi- dent and LSA senior. "From Chaos to Clarity: The Evolution of a Black Mind State" is the topic of Souljah's lecture. She is expected to touch on various issues lip .111 including male-female relationships, sexism, crime and genocide. "(Students) might not agree on everything," said Richard Clay, LSA sophomore and vice president of New Foundation. "But our main goal is to get people thinking about these issues.... To have a constant dialogue and get these ideas to the mainstream, have people keep them around, and to look to see how these ideas can benefit them and their community." Souljah is no stranger to the lec- turing circuit, promoting her mes- sage throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. Although her image is that of a "militant rapper," she is also a com- munity activist and supports a shel- ter for children of the homeless in New York City. "One of the reasons for the pro- gram is for people to see her in all of her dimensions -- as a woman and as an activist, not just a rapper," Van Lowe said. She said student response to Souljah's campus visit so far has been very supportive. Jennifer Winkleman, an LSA se- nior who works in a local record shop, said, "I think -that rap in gen- eral is something that you can relate to, that's why it's so popular. Yes, there's shock value in it, but some can relate to it. As for Sister Souljah, she's not someone I would listen to but she's going along with the norm and will keep on selling." LOBBY Continued from page 1 utes of the two-hour meeting to hearing student concerns. One of- ficial pointed out that the committee - which meets again today - could have easily devoted more time to the original purpose of the meeting. Nearly a dozen students read pre- pared statements blasting the gover- nor and the legislature for not in- creasing the higher education bud- get. Many students gave personal and highly emotional pleas for in- creased funding. Most students used the phrase "inflationary decrease" to remind legislators that by not increasing state appropriations to universities, they are not allowing the schools to keep up with the rate of inflation. Schools were limited to one speaker each, while about 50 stu- dents from colleges across the state demonstrated support for the speakers. Stephanie Arellano, the MCC chair who is on leave from Eastern Michigan University (EMU), urged the committee to "invest in our chil- dren's future," and criticized Engler for not increasing the state appropriations. "I may not have enough money to go back to school next year," Arellano said. "Students are cost- sensitive. There is no way a mini- mum-wage job can keep up with 9- percent tuition increases year after year." Michigan Student Assembly Rep. Tobias Zimmerman, an LSA junior and one of seven University students who attended the hearing, read a statement that was harshly critical of the governor, the University and the legislature. "Should the legislature fail to continue its consistent support for the University of Michigan, I fear that in the not-too-distant future, the student body will no longer contain the academic and intellectually elite, but instead, only the economically elite," Zimmerman said. Halfway through the students' testimony, only three members of the committee remained. Profit told MCC members that, contrary to their rhetoric, the state legislature had done much better in protecting higher education funding than most other states. But Rivers said the calls that ed- ucation has been protected are "disingenous." "While it is true that other areas have seen massive cuts, including mental health and child health pro- grams, through recapture and other ways, education funding has been cut to some degree,"Rivers said. Keith Molin, a University associ- ate vice president and chief lobbyist in Lansing, said students' testimony pushed for "getting more funding next time." "It's kind of like when Chris Webber complains to the official that he's been fouled. He hopes next time he'll get the call," Molin said. "And that's what students are waiting for - next time." MCC members passed out fliers supporting the Campus Sexual As- sault Victims' Bill of Rights, spon- sored by Rep. Tracey Yokich (D-St. Clair Shores). Members of the committee were receptive to bill. Central Michigan University, EMU, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan- Dearborn and Ann Arbor had student representatives at yesterday's hearings. FINE Continued from page 1 the frontiers of knowledge, what would there be to teach?" Fine also discussed the impor- tance of enthusiasm in teaching, something for which he is often praised. "I always regard it as a compliment when I tell a student I enjoyed teaching the particular course and the student responds that that was obvious." Later he added, "History is not the product of inexorable forces alone, and if man is not entirely the master of his own fate, he nev- ertheless helps to shape his own destiny." Fine focused the latter part of his lecture on four Americans: Woodrow Wilson, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and Frank Murphy. Fine gave a brief history of each individual - stressing each's commitment to integrating Catholics, Jews, African Americans, Native Americans and women into the mainstream of the federal government. He spoke of Wilson's achievements with the New Free- dom legislative program, saying that "at the national level, the Wilson presidency was the culmination of the progressive movement." He also noted Wilson's advocacy of the League of Nations. Fine called Franklin Roosevelt "the dominant figure in American public life in the 20th century." He spoke of Roosevelt's revitalization of the presidency, saying that he made it the most important of the three branches. He also noted Roosevelt's charisma in commu- nicating with Americans. Fine spoke highly of Eleanor Roosevelt's commitment to Amer- ican women's rights. Moreover, he said she was a major force in the New Deal. He said, "Despite all the talk that Hillary Clinton is the first first lady to have drawn a specific presidential assignment, Mrs. Roosevelt actually received an official presidential appointme, it in 1941 as deputy director of the CGL- of Civilian Defense." Regarding Supreme Court Justice and University alum Frank Murphy, Fine was full of praise. Students were excited to have an extra opportunity to hear Fine speak. "I had Prof. Fine last semester. I think he's a fantastic, wonderful lecturer, and I wanted to hear what his ideal 'last' lecture would be," said LSA junior Beth Wallis. LSA Senior Ari Good agreed. "Sidney Fine is a great professor," he said. "His teaching style is very unique. He also injects a lot of humor into what he teaches, and that makes it come alive." First-year Rackham student Melissa Beauchesna said she came to the University to study with Fine. "Everything that's important about history, he teaches. He embodies everything important about the study of history." Many of Fine's past students also attended the lecture. Carolyn Farmer, a 1964 Rack- ham graduate, studied under Fine while pursuing her Master of Arts degree. If you have a strong piano background, you are invited to audition to learn to play the BELLS in Burton Tower For Spring, Summer and Fall terms Call for an appointment 764-2539 CIy Continued from page 1 projects. Bach said the University would be very important in developing the Mate- rials Recovery Facility, which will help Ann Arbor recycle more products. "There may be new technology ev- ery day that may help us. It depends how we run it," Bach said. "I hope the University wizards help us out on that." Lumm agreed, but said it was the University's recycling tonnage that would really help the city. She added the city should consider renovating existing structures to solve its housing problem whenever possible. "The Ann Arbor Inn would cost millions to renovate. If that can be done with no additional cost to taxpayers, let's look at it," she said. She added that an easier climate for developers would help city projects. Bach said cooperation with other governments and perseverance will help solve the housing problem. "We just keep plugging away, one project after another with inter-govern- mental cooperation," Bach said. "Re- member manifest destiny. It's over. It isn't easy to find new land. Rehabilita- tion holds promise. We have to follow federal rules and regulations, but there's no reason we can't share this with the county." Lumm characterized the city as a facilitator. "I'm not sure the city should be in the housing business, but renovation and rehab works," she said. Lumm also encouraged the city to continue lever- aging federal money. Bach said the city needs to keep a look out for new developments. "We eitherrisk not doing something or risk something to make it work," Bach said. "We can always analyze." Krebaum offered an idea to solve the housing and parking problems. "I'd like to see us develop one or more transit corridors," he said. He continued saying the high-den- sity development around light-rail lines could include apartment buildings, which would allow more people to live without a car and improve their quality of life. Lumm added she thought city spend- ing could be curtailed for the taxpayers. "Justbecause there'smoney outthere doesn't mean you have to spend it," Lumm said. "Give something back to the taxpayer." She also expressed concern about how many taxpayer dollars go to the University. "Residential tax payers bear a huge burden and do, to a great extent, subsi- dize theUniversity,"Lumm said."There should be a little more give and take." Bach said any taxes should be exam- ined before implementation. "I'm not a proponent of any kind of new tax,"she said. "But I know in other university cities it's a common feature of their taxation policy." Krebaum said taxes - always a concern of Libertarians - would have to be controlled. "The city has to look at minimizing costs,just being very efficient," he said. Lumm also complained about the partisan nature of council. STRIKE Continued from page 1 a large part in instigating the strike, the professors also feel slighted in decision-making processes on campus. "The university is not a corpora- tion and should not be run like a business," he said, adding that fac- ulty opinion is not often considered in many administration decisions. UC students said the administra- tion issued a letter requesting they attend classes as usual durihg the strike. First-year UC student Jennifer Morris said, "It hasn't affected me yet because none of my classes have been canceled." Other students said a strike is un- fortunate, but may be necessary. Sophomore Melissa Gordon said, "It's such a pain, but I see some of my professors picketing and I realize it is an important cause for them." AAUP members said they are prepared to continue the strike indefinitely. U-M GRADUATE (M.A.) -1970 MEMBER U-M ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HUSBAND CLIFF IS U-M GRADUATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, U-M THEATRE ASSOCIATES BORN AT U-M HOSPITAL DAUGHTER AMY IS U-M GRADUATE SON-IN-LAW BOB IS U-M GRAD STUDENT I -iriq S19n vigl RUSSIA Continued from page 1 Sunday. The 1,033-member Congress is dominated by ex-Communist Party apparatchiks, factory directors and state farm chiefs elected before the Soviet collapse. Most oppose Yeltsin's market reforms and pro- Western foreign policy. In their latest slap at his powers, legislators voted 535-213 to rescind the president's 1991 decree appoint- ing personal "representatives" in regions across Russia. Yeltsin relies on the 66 officials to promote his reforms. 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