I Blue dominates Bucks Defense sparkles in football shutout; Sittler, Shields spearhead hockey sweep TODAY 1OMORROW WE One hundred three years of editorial freedom t 't ,4 . r , _ fA t t. , I 1e ( ~i t ; " w s. , - ------------- p . 4 -YInAi 4 #cia iiaa -- -- .3-a 1,a .The M~ -Ft I MSA to investigate electin f Allegations of alcohol consumption spur questions of wrong-doing, disorganization By KAREN TALASKI DAILY STAFF REPORTER In response to allegations that in- appropriate behavior took place in assembly chambers during its ballot counting process, the Michigan Stu- dent Assembly has launched an in- Donated land faces stringent regulations By JAMES CHlO DAILY STAFF REPORTER Many "charitable" property own- ers allegedly donate unprofitable, 0olluted land to the University and receive a tax deduction for the dona- tion, said a University regent last Fri- day. But the regent added that would- be real estate donors should take cau- tion since the University may no longer accept such donations. The University Board of Regents unanimously approved a modifica- tion of its real estate policy that would provide the University with added protection against accepting tainted land.° "Donated property would have to undergo an environmental assessment and the cost would be incurred by the donor," said Executive Vice Presi- dent and Chief Financial Officer Farris Womack. While the stringent requirements may alienate prospective donors and discourage gifts of real estate, Womack said the policy modification protects the University from possible cleanup costs of contaminated prop- erty. The University will now require all donors of property outside the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint areas to provide an environmental assessment of the property to determine the pres- ence of any hazardous substances. Regent Laurence Deitch (D- Bloomfield Hills) claimed donated property often has problems or de- fects. "The donor is finding a way to bail out by giving it to the University and taking the tax break," Deitch said. "There are certain types of gifts we really don't want. The costs associ- ated with them dip into funds that can be used for other areas." Womack added that in this new era of environmental protection, en- vironmental hazards can cost millions of dollars to clean up. "We have regulations from the (Department of Natural Resources) and (Environmental Protection Agency). We need this protection now," said Regent Shirley McFee (R- Battle Creek). If a property is deemed accept- able, the donor will also be required to accept agreements to pay back the University for any expenses it incurs for cleaning up the property. If the w1 ~ ~ ~ ~ . _ AYt M M~f [ '0 YM r~l~ t'' ~ vestigation into the events of last Wednesday night. The 1993 MSA Fall elections have come under scrutiny after several stu- dents charged members of the student government with consuming alcohol in MSA offices as the votes were being tallied -and consequently run- ning a disorganized, faulty election. MSA President Craig Greenberg released a statement Friday defend- ing the assembly against these allega- tions and promised to review MSA's entire election process "to ensure that such circumstances and actions do not happen again." The statement also included infor- mation that MSA Election Director Christian Payne has submitted his resignation to the assembly, and that investigations will continue regard- ing other individuals involved in the allegations. In his press release, Greenberg said one person, who was not an MSA representative and had not been count- ing ballots, had admitted to drinking in MSA offices. Greenberg said he was not present in MSA offices from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., when the alleged events took place. "While a few individuals con- ducted themselves in an inexcusible manner the night MSA election bal- lots were being counted, the results of the MSA elections are correct and valid and should not be perceived as tainted," Greenberg wrote in conclu- sion. Payne said he resigned of his own See ELECTION, Page 2 Although in 1963 most undergrads were a few years away from their births, this generation has become 4- responsible for the reconcilia- tion of the past. In F remebering of the 30th anniversary of the traumatic assassination of John F. Kennedy, an event which lingers in our collective past and present, the Daily would like to share a glimpse of what it might have been like Nov. 22, 1963 and why we still remember Camelot. See > Page 8 for a closer look to the legacy of that fateful day x in Dallas. , . Blood Batle THE FIRST SHUTOUT SINCE 1976 By SHARI SITRON FOR THE DAILY Second-year Business School graduate student JoAnna Horbath knew a little boy who needed a blood transfusion. From this personal expe- rience, she realized the importance of donating blood, and has since given blood several times. Horbath was also one of many students who participated in the Blood Battle versus Ohio State University during the last two weeks. Ohio State defeated the Univer- sity, which only met 90 percent of its goal, said Neal Fry, the University's American Red Cross representative. But she said there were no losers in this year's battle. "The real winners were the sick and injured who received the 4,273 pints of blood that the two universi- ties donated in two weeks," Fry said. Most students from Alpha Phi Omega (APO) service fraternity, the co-sponsers of the Blood Battle with the Red Cross, agreed that the 11th annual competition was a success. However, Nursing school junior Kara Pacis, a co-chair for the event, said she was somewhat disappointed with reactions from some students who were asked to donate blood. "I was really frustrated with stu- dents because a lot of them com- plained about needle phobia. It's a real good cause and one time is not going to hurt you,' Pwa s said. Horbath said giving blood can be a scary encounter but wanted to as- sure other students 'is not some- thing that you caft overcome." Horbath, who had a good experi- ence donating blood this time, pledged to cor bnue id donate i the future. As a volunteer f Or the Blood Battle for the past four years, Christine Saad, an LSA senior and member of APO said she has noticed a decline in the turnout of student donors on campus. She attributed the University's loss in the Blood BattLe to this trend but said she is unsure how to educate people about the importance and need for giving blood. "If they don't want to give, I don't know what to say to make them give." For next year's Blood Battle, Fry promised that the University would regain possession of the trophy from OSU. "We have no intention of letting those idiots have our trophy again," she stated. Fry explained that the most im- portant objective, though, is not the trophy but to collect as much blood as possible. DUGULAS KANTER/Daily Michigan's Chuck Winters celebrates with teammates after maing an interception in the second quarter of the 28-0 win over Ohio State Saturday at Michigan Stadium. See SPORTSMonday for complete coverage. 'U' breaks ground on thre new projects By RONNIE GLASSBERG DAILY STAFF REPORTER Although the ground had already progressed from the broken stage to one huge hole, University officials gathered Friday for groundbreaking ceremonies for three construction projects. "Actually, we're going to shovel sand," University President James Duderstadt joked. In a maize and blue tent filled with about 200 onlookers, Duderstadt, LSA Dean Edie Goldenberg, and Library Dean Donald Riggs stressed the sig- nificance of the Undergraduate Li- brary (UGLi), East Engineering, and Randall Lab renovations to the Uni- versity campus. "I think all of you can get a sense in the Central Campus area right now that it's a it of a 2ttle 7ne But. And while Regent Shirley McFee (R-Battle Creek), Brown, Goldenberg, Riggs, Duderstadt, and others were captured on film, Duderstadt also ex- tended an invitation to others in the shoveling spirit. "If anyone anyone else would like to shovel, we can take you over there," he said, pointing to the hole in front of Randall Lab. A helping hand might not speed up the project to provide laboratory space for the Physics Department in the Randall Lab renovations, which are expected to be completed in the summer of 1995. Another campus project in the works is the renovation of the East Engineering Building. The renova- tion of the north wing of the building will hold the Psychology Department and should be finished in December With turkey airline strike stalls travel FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The chairman of American Airlines dug his heels in Sunday, turning down a call from striking flight attendants for a presidential mediation board while announcing up to two-thirds of this week's flights would be canceled. Speaking on the fourth day of the planned 11-day strike by the Associa- tion of Professional Flight Attendants, airline Chairman Robert L. Crandall acknowledged that American fell short in notifying passengers about canceled flights, but said it has been ;--;nnQ-aJJ'inre ; h 4ia m a e p.0 .. .. ... ... .. . . .s. r.. .. ..