LOCAIL/SlAirt The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 3, 1995 - 5 * cona C rank caller asks for Jesus A student living in East Quad called the Department of Public Safety to report that a man was calling re- peatedly and asking to speak with Jesus, Mary or Lucifer. According to DPS reports, the resi- dent said that the man would call frequently and sometimes hang up before the resident answered. The student had the number of the caller and East Quad staff called the 0 harasser to advise that charges would be brought against him. After speak- ing with the residence staff member, the man agreed to stop making the harassing calls without argument. Staff member sfinds marijuana A South Quad residence staff member found a student in posses- sion of marijuana yesterday and called DPS to the scene. A DPS officer confiscated "a baggy of marijuana ... (and) a pipe," which two students admitted to "mu- tually owning," reports state. The of- ficer then searched the students' room and found 15 cans of beer, which the students proceeded to dump out. DPS is seeking a warrant in the case. Truck follows woman on street A man in a pick-up truck followed a woman around North Campus Monday night asking her if she wanted a ride. The woman, who was walking alone *!around the area of Cram Circle and Jishop Street, told DPS that she was - approached by a white man, approxi- mately 30 years old with blonde hair and moustache who asked her repeat- edly if she wanted to get into his truck. Eventually, the man left the area. According to DPS, the unknown man was driving a white and green two-tone pick-up truck. West Quad fireworks After a complaint about fireworks Wednesday in West Quad, DPS of- ficers discovered minor damage on the third floor of Wenley House. DPS discovered bottle rockets that were set off in the hall and reported that there are no suspects in the case. Local woman assaulted A woman was "picked up by her throat, turned over and spanked on her buttocks then hit on the side of the head" in a domestic dispute on the city's southeast side Tuesday, accord- ing to police reports. Following an argument with her cousin over the phone, a woman hid in the bedroom of her aunt's house on the 3300 block of Rosedale Street after her cousin said that he was coming over to deal with the problem face-to-face. Ann Arbor Police Department re- ports say that the cousin physically assaulted her. The final blow, which threw the woman to the ground, caused bleeding behind her left ear drum, reports state. The suspect fled the area. The case is open pending followup by the de- tective division. - Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Josh White Ecology Center, NAACP to battle 'environmental racism' By Daniel Johnson Daily Staff Reporter YPSILANTI - In an unprecedented move, a local environmental group and the Ypsilanti- Willow Run Branch of the NAACP announced plans yesterday to collaborate on educating the community about pollution prevention. The alliance rose out of concern generated by recent studies indicating that race is the single-largest factor influencing exposure to environmental hazards. "We believe that our partnership with the Ecology Center promises to address some of southeast Michigan's most serious environmen- tal problems, which disproportionately affect people of color," said Raymond G. Mullins, executive director of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Organizers say the union of the Ecology Center and NAACP for this task is one of the first such collaborations ever between an estab- ft's a Aomon preciiption that environmental groups care only about whales" - Mike Garfield Ecology Center staff coordinator lished environmental organization and civil- rights organization. The alliance received $25,000 in the fall from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, a private grant-making organization. Part of the fund sponsors the Ypsilanti Pollution Prevention Project, or YP3, to inform and empower citizens of diverse ages, backgrounds, races and politi- cal affiliations about pollution prevention. Community meetings are scheduled this month in Ypsilanti to provide residents with information about existing pollution and to mobilize citizen action. The project aims to identify and direct efforts at "toxic hot spots" in the area. "This project will give people a chance to say what they're not often asked about," said Jennifer Jamison Lofton, NAACP member and YP3 coordinator. YP3 members plan to utilize findings from research now being conducted by the Ecology Center in conjunction with Wayne State Uni- versity. The study is probing the correlation between exposure to environmental hazards and race in the greater-Ypsilanti area. The study is similar to research conducted in 1992 in the Detroit area by University SNRE Profs. Paul Mohai and Bunyan Bryant. Mohai and Bryant found race to be the single-largest determining factor regarding the location of commercial hazardous waste facilities. National response to the study caused the battle against "environmental racism" to. swell. "In Washtenaw County, the same ugly trend appears to be true," Mike Garfield, staff coordi- nator for the Ecology Center, said of the loca- tion of environmental hazards. "The state of Michigan suffers an enormous pollution legacy," he asserted. Garfield and Mullins pointed to the promi- nence of environmental contamination in Ypsilanti. A large housing complex, which houses primarily low-income and African American citizens, has been plagued with serious sewer back-ups and flooding problems. The complex also is adjacent to several sources of environ- mental contamination. "It's a common perception that environ- mentalists care only about whales," Garfield said. "I hope this work will lead kindred organizations to explore similar collabora- tions." Archer asks students to serve their communities By Tall Kravitz Daily Staff Reporter Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer en- couraged future political science gradu- ates to serve their communities in a speech last night at the Michigan Union. Archer and others spoke at an event sponsored by the Career Planning and Placement Office, the political sci- ence department and the Undergradu- ate Political Science Association to provide students with advice about choosing a major, exploring career options and dealing with ethics in today's society. At a panel discussion, titled "Ca- reer Pathways in Political Science," Archer stressed the importance of setting goals. While making money was one of his main aspirations, Ar- cher said, he later realized that "giv- ing back to your city and community provides the ultimate happiness." "It doesn't matter how wealthy you are, life is short, tomorrow isn't promised, and it's important to ask, 'Do I enjoy what I'm doing?"' Archer stressed to students: "Stay clean, be ethical and treat people the way you want to be treated." Archer, born in a small city near Detroit named Cassopolis, had no run- ning water in his home and held many jobs growing up - a caddy, a stockboy in a drugstore and a bakery floor sweeper. Archer said these experi- ences motivated him in part toward higher positions. Archer, a University graduate, holds degrees in political science and law. After graduation, he worked as a trial lawyer for 15 years. Later, as a Michigan Supreme Court justice, Archer kept a close eye on the problems in the city of Detroit. Archer said he asked himself if he was really making adifference and then decided to run for mayor of Detroit. Other panel members offered more reasons for studying politics. Political science Prof. Christopher Achen, a member of the Institute for Social Research, "There's no way to get an angle of attack on society's prob- lems without politics," Achen said. He added that despite the large class size, the University is able to provide a qual- ity political science education. Other panelists addressed areas of interest to political science majors such as media, business and law ca- reers. Political science graduate stu- dent Ken Goldstein spoke about the skills that media firms look for in graduates. He said more than any- thing else, "Employers want you to know how to read, write and think." Attorney Erica Munzel, assistant director of Law School admissions, said,"Being a lawyer is fun, challeng- ing and intellectually stimulating. Having a job as a lawyer is like being paid to play a fancy game of chess." Sara Turner, senior counselor and supervisor of CP&P's Public Service Intern Program, said once students decide to actively search for practical job experience or explore their ca- reers options, CP&P offers a wide variety of assistance. Turner encourages political science majors to stop by the center to research internship options that can provide prac- tical experience in the field. LSA sophomore Eric Credo, a po- litical science major, said he feels guid- ance at the University comes "com- pletely from one's own initiative. It's a big university and it's easy to get lost." Credo added that if students take the time, CP&P can offer an "open atmo- sphere" with freedom to study personal interests. Let your fingers do the playing Pianist Craig Tabom plays with his band, the Craig Tabor Trio. Inteflex raises $3,700 for Ronald McDonald House CP&P helps juniors, seniors find internships By Gall Mongkolpradit Daily Staff Reporter The Inteflex Program - an un- dergraduate medical studies program -- will end its weeklong fund-raiser by handing a check for $3,700 to the Ann Arbor Ronald McDonald House, Arbor House. Despite the cold weather, the Inteflex students were able to collect $850 from a bucket drive, students said. In addition to money from the bucket drives, the Ronald McDonald House also received proceeds from Saturday's Inteflex Ball. The ball is an annual event that recognizes mem- bers of the Inteflex community. The Arbor House provides lodg- ing for the parents of sick children who cannot afford to stay elsewhere. Most of the parents who live in the Arbor House have children who are being treated at the Mott Children's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. These children have illnesses from heart defects to brain tumors. Several Inteflex students said they felt good to help an organization that aids low-income families. First-year Inteflex student Susie Joseph, a fund-raiser participant, said, "Not only do I appreciate the money we collected, but I learned to never walk by and ignore (buckettdrives) again." First-year Inteflex student Anand Parikh said, "We surpassed our ex- pectations and the support from the student body made it all worthwhile." Last year, the Inteflex Program raised about $3,000 for the Hope Medical Clinic Make-A-Wish Foun- dation, members said. The Inteflex Program plans to spon- sor another local fund-raiser this spring. By Lenny Feller For the Daily The Office of Career Planning and Placement is accepting applications from juniors and seniors who are in- terested in Detroit-area summer in- ternships in advertising, law, banking and other fields. Peter Schweitzer, a University alum and an executive at the J. Walter Thompson Co. advertising agency, has established 10 internships in the hopes of broadening summer oppor- tunities for University students, said Terri LaMarco, associate director of employer relations at CP&P. "We're very excited about these internships. They should be terrific opportunities," LaMarco said. "Hope- fully, students can come in and ask about these specific internships and find out about the new internships and job postings that come in every day." Although CP&P is waiting on a full description of all 10 internships, positions are definitely available in Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's of- fice and at the J. Walter Thompson Co. Interns will be employed full-time for 10 weeks, from June to August, LaMarco said. Some of the positions include a stipend. "Finding a summer job at the end of your junior year can be a tedious and difficult process," said Business School junior Brad Shulman. "This new set of internships could give stu- dents a fantastic opportunity to find placements for the summer." Interested juniors and seniors should submit an official college tran- script, a letter of recommendation from an'LSA faculty member, an up- dated resume and a one-page essay to CP&P by March 13. Selected appli- cants will be invited for interviews. Six thefts from vehicles reported on N. Campus By Andrew Taylor Daily News Editor Six larcenies from vehicles have been reported in University parking lot NC-31 on North Campus during the past week. Three thefts were reported to po- lice within less than one hour Tues- day night, along with three other re- ports last Friday night, from the lot at 1700 Hubbard Rd. "That lot has been a problem for some time," said Department of Pub- lic Safety Cpt. Jim Smiley. Smiley said he believes the incidents are re- lated. At 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, DPS re- ceived a call that someone stole a car's speakers, amplifier and Illi- nois license plate while parked in the lot. Thirteen minutes later another person called to report their car door locks had been broken and the stereo removed. At 7:41 p.m. another victim called to report a car stereo theft in the same lot. Last Friday three people also re- ported larcenies that took place in the lot. One jeep owner said his door lock had been broken, and the radio and a CD player were taken. A second caller reported a CD player and an amplifier stolen from a car. A third person flagged down a DPS patrol around 2 a.m. Saturday. The victim reported that their car had been forcibly entered and the CD player was stolen. Smiley said police believe the six larcenies occurred between 6 p.m.and 1 a.m. on various nights. He said the vehicles broken into were generally parked towards the back of the lot. "That parking lot for some reason leads the pack with problems," Smiley said. He added that DPS has increased patrols in the area. U Persons with information about illegal activities should call DPS at 763-1131. Correction The State Street Area Association has submitted a proposal to City Council requesting that individual business groups be allowed to monitor and grant permits to peddlers. Some of the peddlers have been working with the association and stores, such as Michigan Book and Supply and Red Hawk Bar and Grill, on the proposal. This was incorrectly reported in Monday's Daily. Mh,'s bapp'slng nAInm Arbor today FRIDAY O "Dynamical Geochemistry vs. Chemical Geodynamics: What's the Difference and Who Cares?" sponsored by Department of Geo- logical Sciences, Chemistry Build- ing, Room 1640, 4 p.m. o "From the Hood to the Amen Cor- ner: African American English, At- tiuAusk..n uhir nliran" le a+ iw 11:30 p.m. D Shoran-Ryu Karate-Do Club, men and women, beginners welcome, 994-3620, CCRB, Room 2275,6- 7 p.m. O Taekwondo Club, beginners and other new members welcome, 747- 6889, CCRB, Room 2275, 7-8:30 p.m. Q "Winter Blood Drive," sponsored by Aenh ritmun inann l nd l Q Ballroom Dance Club, 663-9213, CCRB, Main Dance Room, 7 p.m. Q "Blo Station Informational Meet- Ing," sponsored by Biological Soci- ety, Natural Science Building, Room 2004, 2 p.m. Q "Dinner and Dialogue," sponsored by Students Involved for the Global Neighborhood, Guild House, 802 Monroe, 5 p.m. Q EiR PAr Tutnrinl 747-459 Angell ,.:.1. i i ps