One hundred four years of editorial freedom 743 atili 56eas ldROBERT E. RUBIN Th56 years old * Former co-chairman of Goldman Sachs, a Wall Street investment firm * Key player in deficit reduction * Managed blind trust for Lloyd Bensten, whom he now succeeds Described by colleagues as n "honest broker" Known for low-key nature * Helped raise funds for Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign r Personal fortune estimated at $100-$150 million Harvard graduate; received law degree from Yale harassment claim leaves parties angry By FLINT WAINESS Daily Staff Reporter Case number 93-37 of the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities began like many conduct cases at the University do. There was a complainant, shaken and struggling to find a mechanism to reinstate what she refers to as a "safe academic environment." And an accused - allegedly Wepentant but just as confused by exactly what had led him being charged under the University's non-aca- demic conduct code. But unlike most complainants settling their disputes under the statement, otherwise known as the code, LSA junior Darcy Niven received the outcome she was seeking - her ex-boyfriend, Engineering senior Aaron Fekete formally "accepted responsibility" for his actions - but she still remains disgruntled with the situation. In conversations with the Daily, she expressed con- cern that the statement's sanctions against Fekete were enough to protect and ensure her a safe and stable d demic environment. "I don't feel like my rights are being protected. I still feel very unsafe," Niven said yesterday. Niven charged Fekete in September with violating the code's prohibitions on harassment, physical assault, battery or endangerment of any person and illegal entry into Uni- versity facilities. She alleges that for more than a year Fekete engaged in varying forms of physical and mental abuse against her W ging from being pushed and shoved to being knocked n and dragged across a bare mattress. See CODE, Page 2 Rubin named treasury secretary Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON - President Clinton, hoping to plug a gap in one of the most successful sectors of his administration, turned to Wall Street veteran Robert E. Rubin yesterday to replace Lloyd Bentsen as Trea- sury secretary. Clinton announced Bentsen's res- ignation, effective Dec. 22, and the selection of Rubin at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. Clinton praised the "economic wis- dom, common sense and common decency" of the 56-year-old nomi- nee, who served as secretary of the National Economic Council, which Clinton created to coordinate eco- nomic policy. Bentsen's departure is unlikely to shift the administration's approach to the economy. He and Rubin share a close relationship with Wall Street and have generally anchored the White House economic policy to more tradi- tional approaches during storms of debate with some of the younger Democrats who filled out the president's team. Even so, Rubin will be hard- pressed to match Bentsen's Washing- ton savvy, acquired during more than two decades in Congress. "As secretary of the treasury, his work has touched nearly every field of accomplishment of this adminis- tration, making our economy work again for ordinary Americans," Clinton said of Bentsen, 73, who plans to return to his home in Houston. "By any stead he ranks as one of the out- standing economic policy makers in this country since World War II." "I'm really going to miss you." he said to Bentsen. At the midpoint of his term, Clinton finds himself juggling a series of va- cancies or likely vacancies, and searching for replacements at the start of the third year of his presidency. To replace Rubin, Clinton will name Erskine Bowles, deputy chief of the White House staff and former administrator of the Small Business Administration, several administra- tion sources said. Laura d'Andrea Tyson, chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, was said to have wanted the post. At the same time, an administration source said, Rubin's deputy, W. Bow- man Cutter, is nearing a decision to resign after a series ofunsuccessful turf battles with colleagues. The president has yet to nominate a replacement for Agriculture Secretary See RUBIN, Page 2 Rubin has been an influential member of Clinton's economic team. See profile, Page 2. DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Housing director finalists address dorm education By RONNIE GLASSBERG Daily Staff Reporter The Division of Student Affairs has entered the final stages of an eight- month search for a new Housing di- rector, with the last two finalists giv- ing public presentations yesterday. Rodger Wolf, assistant to the vice president for student affairs, said he expects the final selection to be made before winter break or in early January. During the public presentations, the candidates were asked to focus on learning-living programs, like the 21st Century Program in Mary Markley and the Pilot Program in Alice Lloyd. Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen A. Hartford wants all first- year students to participate in such programs by 1996. Mark Doherty, the director of the housing division at the University of Viriginia since 1983, and William Zeller, director of residence life at Washington State University since 1989, presented their ideas for the division. Zeller has close professional ties to Hartford, who will select the new director. Hartford, who served as vice provost for student affairs at Wash- EVAN PETRIE/Daily Alpha Delta Phi members hurl snowballs at each other between South and West Quad last night. The fight celebrated the first snowfall in Ann Arbor this year. ington State before coming to the University, said she interviewed Zeller for his post, but the associate vice provost for student affairs made the selection. Last Thursday, Chika Kenneth Nnamani, director of housing services at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst since July 1993, and Constance Foley, director of residence services at Kent State University since 1990, gave public presenatations. "They're all very different people and I think they all have different things to offer in this job," said search committee chair Garry D. Brewer, dean of the School of Natural Re- sources and the Environment. "We all know that we've got to do better. That's why we're taking so much time with the search." Doherty holds a bachelor's degree in English from Amherst, a master's degree in public administration from James -Madison University, and is completing his doctoral degree in comparative and international educa- tion education at the University of Virginia. "What will mark our efforts is a See DIRECTOR, Page 2 - Holiday Bowl tickets on sale From Staff Reports Tickets for the Dec. 30 Thrifty Car Rental Holiday Bowl, featur- ing the No. 20 Michigan Wolver- ines (7-4) and the No. 10 Colorado State Rams (10-1) are now on sale at the Athletic Ticket Office. The University received 10,222 tickets for alumni, stu- dents, faculty and staff. Students wishing to purchase tickets for the game, which is set for6 p.m.PST(9p.m. EST)atJack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, may call 764-0247 for more infor- mation. The price per ticket is $35. State Legislature looks to finish lame-duck session Senate debates bill to ban assisted suicide; vote expected later today LANSING (AP) - Determined to challenge Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the Senate advanced a bill yesterday to permanently ban the practice of as- sisted suicide. The Republican-run chamber over- whelmingly rejected alternatives to regulate assisted suicide and to put the ' e before Michigan voters for their dict in 1996. It then put the bill into position for a final vote, expected on Wednesday. The measure would have to go to the state House for passage before going to Gov. John Engler's desk. "This is one of the most important debates facing society today," said the bill's sponsor, Sen. Fred Dillingham (R-Fowlerville). "The Legislature wds to maintain control of this issue." Sen. Jim Berryman (D-Adrian), unsuccessfully sponsored two al- ternative approaches. One was to adopt the "Death with Dignity Act" approved by Oregon voters last month to permit assisted suicide. The second would have asked Michi- gan voters in 1996 if they supported a ban on assisted suicide. "This amendment takes Jack Kevorkian out of it," Berryman said of the first approach. "Government does not belong in that (patient's) room making these decisions for you." Adopting the Oregon program only got eight votes and putting the issue up fora statewide vote got 10. Both needed 20 votes to be adopted.' The Senate's action follows a dis- pute over whether Michigan's original ban on assisted suicide has expired or See SENATE, Page 2 What's Next? , The Michigan Legislature, in lame-duck session, is attempting to complete its work for the year. They will likely be in session into next week. Before they adjourn, legislators will tackle several issues: * A possible ban on physician-assisted suicide. New banking rules that would allow financial institutions sell a variety of insurance plans. A plan to cut the retirement benefits of state employees. An ethics-reform package for state legislators, which includes restrictions on accepting speaking fees. House passes measure allowing banks to enter insurance market LANSING (AP) - Banks and other financial institutions would be able to sell insurance under a package of bills clearing the House yesterday. The House bills originally would have banned such sales, but the bank- ing and insurance interests worked out a compromise on the issue. The bills now go to the Senate. Along with allowing banks and other institutions to sell insurance, the package also would put in place regu- lations to make sure bank customers aren't pressured into buying insurance. Opponents of the idea said banks still would have too many chances to pressure loan applicants to buy insur- ance in order to get a loan. They main- tain that even the fear of such coer- cion would be- unfair to borrowers. Supporters said Michigan is one of the few states that doesn't allow banks to sell insurance. That, they said, puts the state's banks at a com- petitive disadvantage. The banks-insurance issue irked several House members, mainly Re- publicans, who fought to keep the bill a ban on insurance sales by banks. Many of them said they were against such sales, but were also angry that lawmakers were left out of the compro- mise deal. "What we've had is the financial institutions sitting down and working out a compromise," said Rep. Bill Mar- tin (R-Battle Creek). "Unfortunately, they didn't sit down with you and me, but with the insurance industry. "The question is whether this meets the needs of the consumers. See HOUSE, Page 2 INSIDE NEWS Gay, lesbian and bisexual student group stirs controversy at Hope College. ARTS The Chieftains will give their "Christmas in Ireland" conce at 8 tonight at Hill Auditorium SPORTS 3 Veggie group wants, dorm menu changes 8 ,rt n. 9 By MAGGIE WEYING Daily Staff Reporter Few students say they enjoy eating cafeteria food. One campus group knows this problem more than any other. As vegans and vegetarians, Stu- dents United for Compassion toward the support of this group." SUCA is now actively working to- ward educating vegetarians, especially vegans - those who do not eat any- thing that is produced by or from animals - as to how they can con- tinue their eating habits in the dormi- What's a Vegan? Vegans stick to a diet that does not include animals or animal products. The. recommended daily diet for vegans includes: * Grains and Starches: 2-4 4 oz. servings per day Fruits: 3-6 4 oz. servings per day Vegetables: Green -1-2 4 oz. servings per day; Yellow - 1-2 4 oz. servings every two Former Clinton official pleads guilty to fraud Hubbell, once No. 3 official in Justice Dept., admits taking $400,000 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A disgraced Webster Hubbell, confidant nent Arkansans. Starrdecinedtocommepton a likely sentence but said he was "looking for- ward" to Hubbell's cooperation. Lawyers familiar with the probe said Starr intends to question Hubbell about whether the Clinton administra- I