LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 9, 1997 - 5 0 Students search for part-time jobs By Alero Fregene For the Daily Jobs are plentiful in Ann Arbor, according to a recent study, but many say that University students looking for work should start hitting the pave- ment now. Fifty percent of Ann Arbor employ- ers want new employees, according to a study by Manpower, Inc., and many students flock to local businesses in search of employment. Daniel Switzer, general manager of Steve and Barry's on State Street, is not worried about a shortage of employees. "Anyone who can work game days, is excited about school, has flexibility with schedule, jokes around and smiles will be hired," Switzer said. "Lots of students are looking for jobs. Everyone wants a job for the school year." While there are still jobs available, students may no longer have their choice of employment locations. Crown House of Gifts manager Cathy Castle said most of her store's 15 positions were filled before the stu- dents arrived back in Ann Arbor. "No, there are not enough jobs. Tons of students apply" Castle said. While many students fill out hun- dreds of applications for Ann Arbor and University jobs this time of year, they harbor mixed emotions about finding a job. LSA senior Jon Jellema did not attempt to get a University-sponsored job. He is currently an employee of Bivuoac on State Street. "I was under the impression that most of the jobs on campus go to work-study students," he said. Some students said University jobs are a hot commodity because employers work around different class schedules. "They are flexible with your sched- ule, more understanding," said LSA senior Claudia Leone. Leone said she's not encouraged about her chances of finding part-time employment at the University. "You need (to be a) work-study (student) to work at the International Center," said Leone, who hails from Argentina. Leone said since she's an interna- tional student, she's not eligible for a work-study position. Essentially, the chances of getting hired are pretty high, said Terry Poole, owner of Mrs. Peabody's Cookies Ice Cream and Yogurt on North University Avenue. "We rely heavily on students," Poole said. "Sixty to 70 percent of AJA DEKIEVA COHEN/Daily LSA first-year student Courtnee Clark works part-time at Stucci's on South University Avenue. This ice cream and frozen yogurt establishment is one of many stores and restaurants in Ann Arbor that employ University students. Neither a resident nor a work-study student, Basu said she really wants to assist a professor but feels limited by her international student status. "There are very limited assistance- ships available to international stu- dents," Basu said. As a work-study student, Engineering first-year student Jennifer Brand is confident she will find a job. "I'm on work study, so I pretty much have to have one," Brand said. "Not that my parents can't afford it, but I would like to work to satisfy myself and also for financial independence" LSA sophomore Stacie Williamson, who is employed at the South Quad front desk, said she was "definitely" working for the extra money. Castle said one prerequisite comes in making a good first impression based largely, if not totally, on appearance. "You don't have to have on a $300 suit," Castle said. Kaki Orr, a day manager at Domino's Pizza on State Street, said among other requirements like a valid driver's license, a prospective student driver should "be able to read a map and not be totally ignorant." Students also compete with perma- nent Ann Arbor residents for jobs. Lisa Weiss, Bivuoac's women's cloth- ing buyer said, "Because of the location, we have a lot of students, but we don't care whether you're a student or not." Blood supply at critical shortage: DETROIT (AP) - Blood supplies are thin at about two-thirds of the nation's American Red Cross regions, prompting a nationwide appeal for donations. "I would say this has been one of the more serious decline in donations we've had. I can say it's one of the most serious but I can't quantify it," said Michael Fulwider, a spokesperson at Red Cross headquarters in Virginia. "We are seeking immediate blood donations. ... 25 of our 38 blood regions nationwide have a day-and-a-half or less supply of type O blood," he said. In Detroit, the Southeastern Michigan region was completely out of type O negative blood yesterday morn- ing, said spokesperson Lisa Raycraft. Type O negative is the so-called univer- sal donor that may be safely given to other blood types in an emergency. "I've been here five and a half years and this is the worst it's ever been. I've been out of (type) O by 2 p.m. just about every day"said Jeff Weathers, the Detroit region's director of hospital services. ' "I bite my nails a lot. I started .to work on other staff, I bring them in and chew on their nails," he said yesterday. Traditionally, blood donations slow over the summer, said Eric Slayton of the American Association of Blood Banks. "Going into the Labor Day weekend is usually a scary time because there is a shortage of units" he said. The prob- lem is partly that students leave schools and universities, while other people who donate are busy with vacation plans or other summer activities. "We're not at a crisis period nation- wide. We're in a spot emergency. There are specific areas around the country that are seeing acute shortages," Slayton said. "You really notice it if there's a trag- ic auto accident; then you're in real trouble:' In Portland, Ore., the Pacific Northwest region was appealing for all type O blood as well as Rh-negative types A, B and AB. "No patient has gone without blood. We're juggling hospital inventories," regional spokesperson Donna Neely said. "This is the worst summer we've had in years. I think part of it has to do with the way the holidays fell, because it seemed like a lot of people stretched those holidays in long weekends' dr longer vacations," Neely said. those who apply are hired." Apasrajita Basu, a School Architecture graduate student, is discouraged about finding University job. of also a tOSS tontInued from Page 1 "Everyone should know what the rules are and once you know those rules, they should be black and white," Goss said. Goss said he will be fair but deci- §ive when making decisions about ring and firing coaches. In recent ears, athletic directors have been criticized for not being assertive enough when making personnel 4decisions. "Under my administration, we will not just go out and shoot someone"' .Goss said. "Do I have the capacity to let someone go? Yes. Do I need to work ,with someone when they have prob- 'Ims? Yes." ' G o s s ' Oontract "At the end began yes- t' er d a y , we all want though his appointment thing - the will not for- mally be program i presented to t' h e Incom 'University 4bard of egents until Sept. 18. Goss said he is excited to take on his new position, which he accepted on the advice of his predecessors. "A few weeks ago, I called a few 'pople, including Don Canham" Goss 'said. "Don said, 'You can have some 'fun with this."' 'Goss emphasized the importance of tradition in the Athletic Department. "I think there's a real need for every- ein the department to understand what tradition is about," Goss said. "We have to bring that tradition back .. from our coaches to everyone who's involved. That tradition means some- thing. At the end of the day, we all want the same thing - the best pro- gram in America. And I think we will 'have that." As athletic director, Goss will save his fair share of challenges ead. Besides a string of disap- pointing football seasons, Goss will confront the results of an investiga- tion into numerous allegations of impropriety made against the Michigan men's basketball pro- NECTARINE Stinued from Page 1 r observe the alleged incident. "'The manager was one of the guys right there when the whole incident occurred. They refused to give their tiames, and the bouncer said that he was 'not worried because you can't sue a bar, so he's not even going to worry about it," Najera said. Ann Arbor Police Department Sgt. James Stephenson said the *amirez family filed a report at 10 ptm. Saturday about the incident at the Nectarine, but said the police would not further investigate the incident because it is a civil mat- ter. "The Ann Arbor Police Department was contacted by the complaintant ant, n inid~t nt the. Nectarine" gram. Boll inger originally thought the report would be ready for yesterday's press conference, but it was delayed. "I hope that in the next two weeks, we will be able to tell the public what we intend to do with the results," he said. Goss received his undergraduate education at the University and played football from 1966-68. He was an All- Big Ten defensive tackle in 1968. Since his days on campus, Goss has been an active part of the busi- ness world, holding the positions of vice president for sales of Faygo Beverages, executive vice president and general manager of National Beverage Corp.'s Western Shasco Archer faces two candidates in mayoral primary today DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer is count- ing on visions of casinos, stadiums and renewal to propel him into a second four-year term. Archer faces state Rep. Ed Vaughn and meat packer Rosa Garmendia in a primary election today. The top two candi- dates advance to the general election, and Archer and Vaughn are strong favorites over Garmendia, who has raised virtually no money. And Archer is considered the strong favorite over Vaughn in the general election. The mayor can point to plans for two new stadiums and three casinos, and says the city has seen several improvements on his watch, including decreases in crime, scores of new development projects and improved city services. Archer's connections with Detroit's business community have brought him a campaign chest estimated at more than $3.5 million. So far, he's the only candidate to air broadcast television ads. "The only people who can beat Dennis Archer this year are either dead, in jail or out of town;' says William Noakes, a Wayne County administrator and longtime local political observer. "Archer will have a cakewalk." Those aren't the sentiments Archer expresses in public. "I'm just going to work real hard and run like I'm 30 points behind," Archer told the Detroit Free Press. "I'm taking noth- ing for granted" Vaughn, 63, has campaigned with the slogan "unbought and unbossed" and says Archer is too generous to outside interests. "Archer is giving the city away," he told The Detroit News. "Privatizing left and right. Doing away with jobs. Depopulating the city. If he's in there another eight years, there won't be any city of Detroit left. It will be owned lock, stock and barrel by private corporations." Vaughn stumps largely for improved city services, particu- larly streetlights, bulk garbage pickup and programs to deal with abandoned buildings. He also says Archer isn't ensuring enough participation by Detroiters in new development pro- jects, and urges more youth programs. It's a message he tells by mailing literature and going door- to-door six days a week. Vaughn thinks his one-on-one con- tact may offset the disparity in resources. "We're just going to keep hammering away with our grass- roots campaign;' Vaughn said. Fof the day the same mbest 4merica"' -- Tom Goss ning Athletic Director Division and president and chief operating officer of PIA Merchandising Co. F o r m e r A t h I e t i c Director and Michigan foot- ball coach Bo SchembechIer said Goss is the man for the job. "I didn't think Lee Bollinger could pull it off," Schembechler said. "But he did. We got him. He's a guy who under- stands Michigan, but he's been away from it for awhile. That might be what we need right about.now." Regent Daniel Horning (R-Grand Haven) said he has no doubt that Goss will be approved by the regents. "I'm thrilled and I look forward to our regents' meeting when we will have to put him into office," Horning said. "I think that his record speaks for itself, and I look forward to the direction that the college athletic program will turn." Students said that they are hopeful about the arrival of the new athletic director. LSA first-year student Andrea Loewen said she hopes Goss will be able to handle the struggle he has before him. "I think it's going to be a big chal- lenge trying to turn all that around," Loewen said. - Daily Sports Editors Nicholas .J: Cotsonika and Alan Goldenbach con- tributed to this report.' next step should be:' The recent report is not the first com- plaint that has been filed with the Ann Arbor Police Department against the Nectarine. In 1995, HUES, a biracial woman's magazine, filed a complaint against the Nectarine for discrimina- tion. Darilis Garcia, a University alumnae, said that HUES held a fund-raiser at the Nectarine and attendees were faced with racial and cultural discrimination similar to that which the Ramirez family allegedly received. "I don't think the Nectarine real- ized how many people of color were going to be there," Garcia said. "We were going to have our own DJ and the Nectarine said that they didn't want rap music to play. They a-,ciitiidthat we wj~vnr ania to paIc. SACUA Continued from Page I. projects or research. "I want the University to support the school;' Cantor said. "I want people to feel if there's a new venture (they would like to do) ... there are still ways to do that." The provost also discussed her plans to try and attend all Senate Assembly meetings in order to get a better feel for the needs of the faculty. 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