2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 25, 1995 Coaches to reminisce iLeague lectures By CHRISTY GLASS For the Daily "Straight From the Coaches' Mouth", a lecture series by Univer- sity athletic coaches, begins today at noon in the Michigan League. "The lectures will provide aware- ness of athletic teams and the experi- ences of the athletes and coaches for the University community, particu- larly the students," said Benita Maria Murrel, programming coordinator for the Michigan League. The series will include informal talks by the men's and women's gym- ,,nastic coaches, the men's and .women's basketball coaches, the ice sand field hockey coaches, and the women's tennis coach. Murrel said she hopes the series will provide insight into the various athletic programs for students, fac- ulty and staff. Bev Plocki, the women's gym- nastics coach, will head-off the series with an informative talk about the program. Her presentation will in- clude a video of last year's competi- tion, a schedule of home meets and a question-and-answer period. Coach's lecture series. Lectures will be held at noon in the League Underground, located in the lower level of the Michigan League. Jan. 25 Bev Plocki women's gymnastics coac~h Feb. 1 Bob Darden men's gymnastics coach Feb. 8 Red Berenson hockey coach Feb. 15 Steve Fisher men's basketball coach Mar. 1 Patty Smith field hockey coach Mar. 8 Bitsy Ritt women's tennis coach Mar. 15 Trish Roberts women's basketball coach "The objective is to make more people in the University community aware of our program in order to generate more interest in the pro- gram," Plocki said. Helen Johnson, the marketing and promotional coordinator for the ath- letic department, said the series is a "promotion plan" for athletic events, as well as for the Michigan League. Johnson said she is hopeful of the success of the series and said, "If it works out great, we may schedule a 20 week series for next year." Simpson jurors hear opening remarks- LOS ANGELES (AP) - O.J. Simpson's dazzling public image ob- scured a dark secret of obsessive love and jealousy that turned him into a wife beater and murderer, jurors were told yesterday as prosecutors unfurled their case. Deputy District Attorney Christo- pher Darden, methodically acknowl- edging the power of Simpson's celeb- rity, told jurors they must realize the man on trial is not the one they ad- mired on the football field, in the movies or in easygoing Hertz rental car commercials. "The actor is not on trial here," Darden said, speaking deliberately and pausing often to let his words sink in. "Like many public men, they have a public image, apublic persona, apublic side, a public life. And they also have a private side, a private life, a private face. And that is the face we will expose to you in this trial: the other side of O.J. Simpson, the side you never met be- fore. "We will ex- pose in this trial r and show to youin h this trial that othery face, the face he wore behind the locks and the gates and the walls at Rockingham," Darden said, refer- Clark ring to the address of Simpson's Brentwood estate. As relatives of victims Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman wept quietly, Darden told a tale of obsessive love that turned bloody the night of June 12, 1994. "The man you will see is the face of a wife beater, a batterer, an abuser, a controller. You will see the face of Ron and Nicole's murderer," Darden said. Darden's portion of the prosecution's statement focused solely on the Simpson relationship, describing Simpson repeatedly as abusive, demeaning and controlling, and suggesting his powerful jealousy was a motive for murder. Lead prosecutor Marcia Clark fol- lowed him to the lectern to outline the evidence and the crucial time line the prosecution hopes to use to forge a chain of circumstantial evidence ty- ing Simpson to the killings. Throughout the presentation, both attorneys referred to Ms. Simpson by her unmarried name, "Nicole Brown," and called Simpson only "the defen- dant." Clark tracked one hour and 10 min- utes on June 12 when she said Simpson cannot account for his whereabouts. She said she would prove that in that time, Simpson became a murderer. "Being wealthy, being famous cannot change one simple truth. He's a person, and people have good side* and bad sides," Clark said. "We will show you the other side of the smiling face you saw on the Hertz commer- cial." Outside the jury's presence, be- fore statements began, Simpson at- torney Johnnie L. Cochran made clear the defense was determined to prove Simpson innocent. "This is a man who we have con- tended from the very beginning i wrongfully accused," Cochran said. "And they are in for the fight of their lives. " CLINTON Continued from page 1 on. "If he has changed his big-gov- ernment agenda, we say great: Join us as we change America." She ignored Clinton's specific ini- tiatives (in fact, her speech was taped and distributed before he had begun to speak), underscoring what may prove to be president's most difficult dilemma: Not whether members of Congress applauded last night, but whether they will pay much attention to what he said when they resume debating legislation Wednesday morning. The reaction from the crowded House floor was uniformly polite, but at times the Republicans and Demo- crats seemed to be using applause in a sort of duel - first one side and then the other rising to cheer particular statements the president made. From his chair on the dais, House Speaker Newt Gingrich was literally looking over the president's shoulder as he spoke. "Welcome to the House, of Representatives," he told Clinton when he arrived. And before the speech, Gingrich made only concilia- tory remarks, promising Republicans would "look through the speech care- fully for everything we can agree on." But the almost patronizing tone from some Republicans - who clearly feel free to pick and choose from among the president's propos- als - was another reminder of how they are now driving the national agenda, and how vulnerable and po- tentially irrelevant Clinton has be- come. In last year's State of the Union, Clinton defiantly demanded that Con- gress pass a health care bill that in- cluded universal coverage. Last night, with his rejected health care plan now a symbol of his troubles, Clinton said he had "bit off more than we could chew" and urged Congress to work "step by step and get something done." At the last minute he backed away from specifying an amount of increase for the $4.25-an-hour minimum wage. White House chief of staff Leon Panetta said Clinton decided not to propose a 75-cent increase in favor of negotiating with Republican leaders on an amount acceptable to them. On some issues, from a line-item veto to an overhaul of welfare, Clinton said he hoped to work with Republi- cans. But on other issues, he vowed to draw theline, signaling he would veto any attempt to disband the National Service program or repeal the assault- weapons ban. "I will not see that ban repealed," he declared flatly. By CHRISTY GLASS For the Daily While some students said Presi- dent Clinton's State of the Union ad- dress last night showed promise for real change in Washington, many re- mained skeptical. Matt Warner, an LSA first-year student, said the speech offered hope for bipartisanship. "The lines between the parties are not so distinct, I think that they can agree with each other on certain issues like family goals," he said. Other students were not so opti- mistic. "(Clinton) said a lot of good points, but because of the Republican Congress, he will have trouble pass- ing anything," said Jessica Herman, an LSA first-year student. "Unfortu- nately, I think it's going to be Clinton versus Congress rather than looking at the issues," she said. Michael Schwartz, an LSA junior, said Clinton was only looking ahead to re-election. "It seems to me that Clinton is conforming to the popular conserva- tive agenda," Schwartz said. "Maybe he thinks that's what the people want, but he's looking six years down the road instead of two," Schwartz said. Still other students felt the speech deserved praise. Robert Lee, LSAO senior, said the speech showed that Clinton was finally returning to the ideas which lead to his election in '92. "In his speech, Clinton was not capitulating to the Republican agenda, but was instead returning to the basic principles that he campaigned on," Lee said. "Clinton cannot afford to be con- frontational with Con rec hiram-P hi is looking at the '94 election as a sign from the voters that he must return to the platform that got him elected- the image of the New Democrat." Students skeptical of Cliton Phone-irn CRSP results mixed By DEBORAH WEINSTEIN For the Daily While many administrators were satisfied with phone CRISP, students have conflicting opinions on the new system. "It was a tremendous success. I couldn't be more pleased," Registrar Laura McCain Patterson said about phone CRISP. This term the University intro- duced phone-in registration, which as of today, replaces in-person CRISP registration. Associate Registrar Thomas McElvain said, "Faculty reception was mixed. Some departments are hesi- tant to use the electronic overrides. Others like it." Kinesiology senior Melanie Babcock was among the students who liked phone CRISP. "I liked to use the phone because it is very convenient. I could call and check my schedule as opposed to calling the department." However, LSA junior Jason Teichman said, "Phone CRISP told me my information was invalid or improper. I couldn't use it. I didn't have any problems at in-line CRISP, just the wait. I was angry about the phone." LSA sophomore David Plevan also experienced difficulty. "E-mailing my schedule didn't work. I tried twice, and it didn't work. Other than that, phone registration was easy. I thought the lines would be busy but they MSA Continued from page 1 Some representatives speculate that the money was solicited by an MSA member. "People don't watch us that closely, they don't watch us closely at all," said Rackham Rep. Paul Check. "What number of people knew our COSGA delegation was in trouble? We should perhaps contact DPS or some other authoritative or investiga- tive body." Vice President Jacob Stern con- firmed that during an emergency meeting of the MSA steering com- mittee last night, he questioned Wright about the source of the money. "(Wright) was directly asked, 'Do you know the source of this dona- tion?' He responded in answer, 'It wasn't my money,"' Neenan said. "It would be really nice to know where this money came from. It smells, actually reeks of an inside job. It would be nice to know who's watching us so closely," said Busi- ness Administration Rep. Devon Bodoh. "If it is an inside job then I'm not sure what the motive was," Neenan said. "If we had taken the money we would have been setting a precarious precendent. If that was an attempt to make me look bad, then I think it failed." During the meeting, LSA Rep. Jonathan Freeman openly accused Wright of being linked to the anony- mous donation. "I think that Andrew had abso- lutely something to so with this. This whole thing is just too convenient. I think he should answer up to this," Freeman said. "I'm not going to honor these re- marks," Wright said in response. Ann Arbor Mayor Ingrid Sheldon "If it is internal it seems to me attempting to manipulate the organi- zation is a good reason for recall," Neenan said. The letter and money arrived via the U.S. mail last Thursday without a return address. The let- ter included instructions for re- turning the money if the condi- tions were not fulfilled. "There is a mechanism for poten- tial return, which has been deleted in the letter. So there is a specific way to return the money," said MSA accoun- tant Sarah Flynn. Check believes the letter should be traced back to determine the origi- nal source. "If there is a return mechanism in that letter then I think we can and should find out who they are," Check said. weren't." Impatience prompted some to go to Angell Hall and CRISP in person, LSA junior Bill Plevan said, "It (phone CRISP) was quick and easy, but I found when I wanted to change my schedule I'd go to the CRISP office because I knew I would get immediate information. I didn't want to wait. Since there were no lines at CRISP, it was just as conve- nient." Some students avoided phone CRISP. "I never tried it. I have one* more year here, why stop (in-person CRISP) now? With the phone sys- tem, the lines at Angell Hall are shorter," said LSA junior Ben Bel- lows. 'detter :Text. Ms. Flynn: Enclosed please find an. anonymous donation for the. Assembly. The intent of 'my~ donation is for a total of four people to attend the 1995 QOSGA trip. ,... Let me makek my intentions clear, this money is to be used to fund two additional people; not in lieu o4 the money~already allocated by the assembly. If, for some, reason, by March' 1st,1995 the assembly has not used the enclosed donation for the express; purpose of sending two= additional, for a total of four, people to the 1995 COSGA trip," 'please place an ad ..and l will frwartdyot furthe4rr strutlpnrsj " " Welcome Back For "95" " "We Cut Hair Your Way" Dascola Barbers: 6 Barbers-No Waiting : For Men and Women M-F 8:30-5:20 Sat Til 4:20 " 615 E. Liberty Off State. a aa e a mE...... aa a Thne MichigaDl Iy (ISSN4 V0745967 ) is publishied Monda~y thlrou~gh rl idaJy dur ingteTfdflnd wirtms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $90. Winter term (January through April) is $95, yearaong (September through April) is $160. On-campus subscriptions for fal term are $35. Subscriptions must be prepaid. The Michigan Daily is a member of the Associated Press and the Associated Collegiate Press. 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