The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 3, 1996 - 7B J)aly staff keeps old tradition By Ronnie Gassberg Daily Editor in Chief Each academic night at around 1 a.m. or even 3 a.m. or later - a group of University students returns to their homes. Just like almost everyone else on atmpus. But these students aren't studying or pai-tying. This group, all students, is producing this - The Michigan Daily. At the Daily, staffers have an opportunity to inform their peers about the events on campus and throughout the world. 1' Each academic day at the University, more than 160 students work to bring stu- dents this paper. These students are not Daily just writers: The Daily includes students layo in' a wide variety of positions. -Some staffers sell advertising, some put t'gether our online edition and others shoot photos. From graphics and writing to finance And credit, the Daily provides students with a diverse array of experiences. t The Daily depends on the work of both its *tisiness and editorial staffs. We receive no fund- ing from the University; the Daily is supported totally through advertising. This ensures independence for the editorial A 11 staff: Student editors have final dn Puyrcar authority over content decisions. ar Each day the goal of Daily * Tuesdays staffers and editors is to provide a £ d paper that both informs and inter- -gsts the students at this university. . t1he same time, we offer tremendous learning experiences for members of that same group. Sometimes you will agree with or like the Daily, and at other times you might hate us. If the Pre-Medical Club Contact: President Janette Luu, President, 764- 4951, pmc.board@-umich.edu Mass Meeting: 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Michigan Union Ballroom The U-M Pre-Med Club was founded several years ago out of a need for support, information and service to undergraduates who are interested in a career in medicine. The club brings an academic and service perspective to the students, providing them with various activities and ways to get involved in the club and community at large. Since then, we have grown to more than 300 members and programming of campuswide interest. Our club offers members old exams, class notes, medical school admissions information and advice from club officers. A monthly newsletter describes upcoming speakers and events, which in the past have included animal research debates, the social- ization of medicine, faculty mixers, medical school tours, parties at the local children's hospitals, char- ity fundraisers, test-preparation information and interesting speakers. We also co-sponsor events such as the medical school information fair and the annual daylong pre-medical symposium. There is more to medicine than science, and the Pre-Med Club is here to help you discover all the opportuni- ties open to aspiring physicians. - By Janette Luu, Pre-Med Club president Queer Unity Project Contact: Erika Banks and Ryan LaLonde at LGBPO, 763-4186 Mass Meeting: 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Michigan Union QUP is a student group working to overcome dis- crimination against lesbians, gay men and bisexu- als through fun, educational and visible activities. All are welcome. For the past several years in the fall QUP has pro- grammed Welcome Week events, National Coming Out Week events such as the Queer Variety Show, a Poetry Slam, the Coming Out Rally and speakers such as: Jim Sears, author of "Growing Up Gay in the South"; Greg Louganis, Olympic gold medalist; Curtis Lipscomb, editor of Kick Magazine; River Houston, AIDS activist, and Beth Brant, Native American poet. NOPPORN KICHANANTHA/Daily y sports writer Will McCahil works on putting sports pages together over the summer. While page ut is done on computer, most are pages taken to the printer on paper. In the winter, QUP programs Jeans DavKi'-hn on Feb. 14, and Visibility Week, w hich, i< c'. 1 0- 14, in addition to year-round events like pcucks educational seminars and group di louucs' wiil campus Christian groups. Meetings are at 9 p.m. cvery ThursdayN in the Michigan Union. Our meetings are a _rcit way to meet other free-thinking individuals like yourself Tell a friend, bring a friend or come by yourself Call or e-mail us: qupwunici cd. - By Ryan LaLondc,. Qiwer Ln'ti /' e/Ct Student Alumni Council Mass Meeting: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15,. Alumni Center Right now, the anxiety created by your anticipa- tion of academic craziness here at Michigan proba- bly veils any thoughts of non-academic pursuits. Indeed, you should get everything together on the academic side, but take heart in the fact that this great university has much more to otTer. Enter Student Alumni Council, a student organizatlion within the Alumni Association. Feel like bridging that some- times crucial gap between University students and alums? How about feeling a connection with nearly every aspect of the University? lf either answer was close to yes, there is an opportunity for you in- SAC. The scope of SAC's involvement reaches every cor- ner of the University. Just a sample: * Prospective Student Services through walking tours and a developing Shadow Serv ice. Parents Weekend * Core University programs such as Welcome Week, Homecoming, Senior Days and Serve Week Alumni interaction through AluMnet, Alumni Day for Seniors, M Across America Legislative Advocacy in Lansing ® Leadership opprotunities within SAC as well as support of Michigan Leadership Initiatives Above all, through their involvement at Miclhigan, SAC members believe strongly in affecting positive change on campus to the end of making every stu- dent's Michigan experience memorable. The sky is the limit within Student Alumni Council, and we invite you to become involved in any capacity. - By Patrick McGinnis, Student Alumni Council president Please see GROUPS, Page 8B latter's the case, consider writing a letter to the editor at daily.letters@umich.edu, contact an edi- tor- or join the staff. Unlike most college newspapers, students can start writing for the Daily immediately. Students who want to work for the Daily only need to ful- fill section requirements, usually about four sto- ries a month and a few hours in additional production work each week. 1) ' kThg Despite not having any jour- nalism courses at the University, et. ~the Daily is nationally recognized as one of the top college news- . papers. An open-staff policy and students with diverse interests help add to the Daily's strength. For nearly 106 years, the Daily has played an important role on campus. University students founded the Daily, which first appeared on Monday, Sept. 29, 1890. At the time the Uni- versity had an enrollment of 2,153 students and Ann Arbor had fewer than 10,000 residents. The Daily's alums include many prominent individuals, such as Thomas Hayden, a member of the "Chicago Seven"; Arthur Miller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Crucible"; Richard L. Berke, who covers politics for The New York Times; Leon Jaroff, a science writer for Time magazine; and Ann Marie Lipinski, Pulitzer Prize winner and managing editor of the Chicago Tribune. Since its founding, the newspaper has received praise and criticism from top places. In 1956, the Democratic nominee for U.S. presi- dent, Adlai Stevenson, called a Daily editorial "the finest presentation of Democratic position that I saw anywhere in the campaign." What's important to us, though, is to receive both praise and criticism from University stu- dents. Whether you read us daily or once in a while, the Daily's here to serve you. Panhellenic Association Panhel Mass Meetings: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Union Ballroom The Greek Community at the Univer- ty is a diverse group of individuals who form the largest student organization at the University. It is comprised of the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association and the Black Greek Associ- ation. All Greek organizations are built on scholarship, leadership and service. Greeks at Michigan consistently main- tain a higher GPA than the all-campus GPA. Greeks hold many leadership posi- tions around campus and are extremely nvolved with community service. In addition, Greeks at the University enjoy socializing together- holding date patties, playing intramural sports and holding alumni events. The University's Greek community is more than 150 years old, and we are proud of its contri- bution to Ann Arbor and the University. - The Panhellenic Association acts as the governing and coordinating body for 17 sororities on the University's campus. #ororities offer students opportunities fors substantial growth and exposure to living-learning environments. Friend- ship, sisterhood, service, scholarship and' leadership are the pillars upon which sorority life is structured. Some 2;000 University women are affiliated with Panhellenic sororities. Panhel spon- sors sorority Rush, which kicks off with a mandatory meeting Sept. 24. - By Becca Coggins, Panhel president Polish Association The U-M Polish Association is dedi- cated to the promotion and education of Polish culture and language. I The group welcomes all students, fac- ulty, staff and alums, regardless of their knowledge of Polish culture or language. MPA expects nothing of its members but 'yearning to have a good time and explore the Polish culture and language. actMPA is planning a broad range of activities for the 1996-97 academic year. These activities include bringing lectur- ers on related topics to the University; excursions (i.e. trips to Hamtramck, din- ner at Amadeus, Polish festivals, etc.); Polish Tea hours and other social gath- erings; providing a reference library with information on graduate studies' and study/work-in-Poland programs; and tutoring for Polish language stu- dents. Most of all, we try our best to keep our members informed of any event, scholarship or activity we believe would be of interest. If you're interested in joining the U-M Polish Association, stop by our table at Festifall. - Yvonne Paprocki, MPA president Undergraduate Political Science Association Contact: President Michelle Pak, 669-9236 The Undergraduate-Political Science Association is a non-partisan student organization that aims to raise academ- ic and political awareness. UPSA is open to all University under- graduates. Throughout the year, UPSA organizes several events, including lunch discussions with political science professors, programs on political intern- ships, conferences and debates. UPSA's biggest event is the Jack L. Walker Conference, which seeks to raise awareness of a political issue by consider- ing both sides through open and lively dis- course. In the past, the conference has explored issues like the future of affirma- tive action and the Proposition 187 con- troversy. In addition, UPSA has brought famous political figures to the University for events such as the conference. UPSA works closely with the political science department and gives members the chance to become actively involved in the University community and the politi- cal science department. - By David Seitz, UPSA Publicity/Communications Chairperson I division of student affairs LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL PROGRAMS OFFICE 3116 Michigan Union Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (313) 763-4186 Celebrate the academic year with us! For more information on this year's celebration, pick up our schedule of programs and events at our Open House: 4-7pm on Friday, 9/6, in the LGBPO Lounge; or Saturday 9/14 at Ann Arbor's one and only 1 t Igbpo@umich.edu http:llwww.umich.edu/~inqueeryl UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) Wishing Students a Successful Fall Term The following is a list of the groups and workshops being offered at Counseling and Psychological Services this fall. All groups and workshops are free and available to currently enrolled UM students. For more information about a group or workshop, stop by our office or call us at (313) 764-8312. GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR FALL 1996 " Eating and Body Image Issues: Schedule a first appointment at CAPS (764-8312) for a pre-group interview. " Time Management Skills: Thursdays, 12 noon to 1pm, starting September 26. " Welcome to Michigan: A four week group to help new students adjust to new academic, social and personal pressures. New sessions begin Thursday, September 19, from 3:10pm to 4:30pm; Monday, October 7, from 3:10pm to 4:30pm; and Tues ay, November 5, from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. " Relaxation Training Workshop (drop-in group): Call CAPS (764- 8312) for more information. " Procrastination Workshop: Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1pm, starting October 2. " First Generation College Student Group: Wednesdays, 4:10 pm to 5pm, starting September 25. " Group for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder (drop-in group): Call Services for Students with Disabilities at 763-3000 for more information. " African-American Undergraduate Male Dialogue Group: Thursdays, 5:30pm, starting September 12. Group meets in the Asubuhi Lounge, West Quad. " Food For Thought: A four week eating and body image workshop. Wednesdays 3:30 to 5 pm starting October 30. " Gay and Bi-sexual Men's Therapy Group: Call CAPS (764-8312) for a pre-group interview. 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