The ichigan Dai l ew Student Edion -- September 8, 199 J onversion tto fantic S powerul 4ii hgh school, its all about image Any actions you took durnn those ur fateful years had the potential f)r either elevating or destroying your reputation. In my high school, as in many oth- ers, school spirit was out. Sure, there were the ditty pom-pon girls who ran up and down the football field cheering for the East Brunswick (N.J.) Bears, but in general, it was not socially accept- able to show any school spirit. People who wore school colors were iewed as spirit freaks. That is a faily restrictive social rule, considering my school's colors were blue and white. There are many theories as to why school spirit is frowned upon in high School. For me, when hundreds of peo- pledress the same, scream the same hagts and make the same body move- uetts, it is similar to the army of a strong fascist regime. To other high school students, school spirit is a waste of time. Instead of attending pep ral- lies, they could spend their time in the library or at the mall. JEFFREY Regardless of KOSSEFF their reasons, Two Roads most high school iverged students do not know their alma mater march song. You are probably one of them. Things are about to change. You are about to become a student at the University of Michigan, home of the NCAA football and hockey cham- pions. School pride is not only accepted lere, but it is a way of life. When I first arrived at the school, I rowned at this lifestyle. As in high school, I viewed University spirit to be reminiscent of the Gestapo. I had ordered season football tickets, planning to sell them for a profit. But my friends convinced me to go to a game against Boston College. As I entered the stadium, I was amazed. There were more than 100,000 other people wearing maize and blue. None of the students sat down for the q ntire game. They stood on the seats ini ront of them, banging cowbells and singing "The Victors!" During the third quarter, it began to rain. I thought it would force people to leave the stadium, but it only further energized the crowd. It was amazing to me that more than 100,000 people gathered in a stadium on a windy, drip- py day to celebrate a group of students running around with a ball. But school spirit is more than foot- ball. It is institutional pride. Ever since the Boston College game, in which we narrowly prevailed, I have loved every minute of Michigan football. I don't love the game. In fact, I am quite ignorant of it. I still don't under- stand how a team can score two points, and only last year I learned how a field goal is scored. Regardless of my foot- ball illiteracy, my time in the Big House is unforgettable. Bonding with thousands of people through march songs and marshmallow throwing is an experience that I will never have once I am a graduate. Fine, I don't know what a scrimmage s, but there is nothing like the feeling of waking up at 10 a.m. on a cool autumn Saturday, putting on a crusty old Michigan sweatshirt and walking down State Street to Michigan Stadium ith a group of friends. When Michigan scores, the pride I feel is not just for the football team. It is much more than that. Michigati is ranked at or tear the top of almost every academic diseipline. It offers the best public education in the country, and in many cases, its profes- sors are more recognized than those of Ivy League schools. Academia is the cause of my pride in the University. The top-notch education fered at the University was the reason chose to come here. I didn't even think about sports games. But my love for the University mani- fests itself within every cheer of "Go Blue" and each stomp on the bleachers at Michigan Stadium. There are countless reasons to love being a University of Michigan student. They range from finding your niche in the Greek system or a University activi- to spending a productive day study- ingI- atud researching ini the Unisersity's tremendous library system (one of the largest in the country.) Maybe you'll fall in love with the 'U' because of its endless cultural offerings or because it is located in Ann Arbor, the quintessential college town. Regardless of your personality or background, you will have a reason to sasor every moment of your time at the Uttiversity. That love for this 181-year- *ld institution of greatness can best be displayed by school spirit, regardless of your athletic intellect. So lose your high school inhibitions, grab a maize-and-blue pon-pon and learn every word of"The Victors!" Don't worry, I won't tell any of your friends from high school. -,'/ji' kissefis a Daile newts editot: lie can e Lrietcld iai (-'ail at j/wssu iN untch.edu. BOKSAND B ATHROBES iving- earning programs not for all students, choose wisely By James Miller Editorial Page Staff Writer Our university is a behemoth of an institution. Even though we're not as large as our Big II brethren Ohio State and Michigan State, the University has in the neighborhood of 35,000 students and an army of faculty and staff. We also have enough land in the middle of Ann Arbor to parcel out into fiefs. This is a huge place. Given the complexity and size of a university like ours, incoming first-year students may feel as if they are thrown into their classes and residential life with no anchor, no direction and no help. To combat this impression, the University has what are called living- learning pro- gramtis. These programs, without using confusing, post-secondary education-ese to describe them. are programs that com- bine a student's academic environment with their lIs ing environment. Most of these programs are created for first and second year students. The first of these programs is the Lloyd Hall Scholars program, housed in the Alice Lloyd residence hall. The old- est on campus, founded in 192, the Lloyd Scholars program offers its own teaching staff and academic advising programs, allowing it to offer the advantages of a small liberal arts school (360 students) with the resources of a large, research institution like the University, a claim that most living learning programs make. The Lloyd Scholars program requires its students to complete one commttunity ser ice course practicum, one writing workshop and one other course from its offerings. Apart from these require- ments, the program offers classes on a wivide range of topics in the humanities and the science, which can be miixed in with other offerings from the rest ofithe University curriculum. One of the more recent additions to the living-learning stable is the 21st Century Program, housed in Mary Markley residence hall. The purpose of the 21st Century Program is to help stu- dents make a smooth transition from high school to college. It provides an environment that encourages students both academically and socially. Students in this program must complete a one-credit seminar, a subject mastery workshop and "actively participate in 21st Century Program activities." The goals of these first two programs are similar. They both try to ease stu- dents into the University environment and help them make use of all the resources available to them without overwhelming them with meaningless, out of context information. Both pro- grams cultivate discussion within its classes and residences, attempting to draw out students and engage them in University life. The remainder of the programs are more academically oriented. The Honors Program admits only the top 10 to 12 percent of students admitted to the College of LS&A. Applicants must have a 1410 SAT, 32 ACT, 3.8 GPA and all the rest of the academic accolades you would expect. First-year students must take a humanities seminar their first semester. Apart from that, they must take two honors courses a semester. The Honors Program, despite its rigid academic standards, is rather flex- ible unit. They provide housing in South Quad residence hall, but students are not required to live on the Honors halls, if they choose not to. Upon entering their junior year, students must elect an Honors concentration, but can pick from an extensive list that spans nearly all of the University departments. The final program is the Resideitial College, housed in East Quad resilence hall. The most involved of all the pro- grams, the RC has several require- ments. Students must hve in East QuLd their first- and second-year. [hey Isal must take a first-year seminar mnd demonstrate proficiency in a forcigm language. To this end, the RC oilers intensive, eight credits per semester language courses as well as readings seminars. Apart from that, RC sttidenn are allowed to pick classes from xiy section of the University, as well as their major. The RC curriculum focuses mainly on either the humanities or the social sciences. Interdisciplinary approaches describe most of classes and students are encouraged to discuss and talk in class as much as possible. The RC offers its own academic coun- seling, allowing you to design your own major, as well as its own social events. Other living-learning programs include Women in Science and Engineering, housed in Cousins resi- dence hall and Undergraduate Research Onnortunitv Protmim whith will h housed in Mosher-Jordan residence hall this year. So, is a living-learning program right for you? Some people will tell you that they are too stifling, that they don't allow you to look around and find your own way. This is mostly untrue. Nearly all of the programs go out of their way to make sure that their students have access to all the University offers. They also provide the small, careful environment in which to explore these new possibilities. If you're looking for a way to take in the University without drowning in faces and course schedule, it would do you well to see if one of these programs fits you. Students in the Residential College - one of the numerous living-learning pro- grams on campus - are able to express themselves through theatre prdactions, Engler forgets hiS sup of term limits, wavers on t any key issues By David Wallace Daily Editoial Page Writer I arlier this summer, Go. John Engler completed a I i-clay, 39-city tour entitled "Michigan First in the 21st Century Bus tour." With this tour, Engler officially began his campaign to become Michigan's governor for a third term. Englers decision to seek the gover- nor's position contradicts a promise he made eight years ago to serve only two terms. For a political figure to maintain his or her integrity, it is important that he or she follow through on campaign commitments. Engler's latest change of mind illustrates the lack of integrity that prevents him from being a commend- able governor. Knowing the distaste people have had to third terms since the days of George Washington, Engler's campaign looks upon Iis third term as necessary to continue the reforms he brought about in his previous terms. Iwnet set's his first term as used pri- marily to get the state back on track from the disarray left over from Gov. Jim Blanchard's era in office. The cam- paign portrays Engler's second term as a period of reform. In making his promis eihtars ago. IEngler himtselfi mut Iv !ltthat politicians lose at lersi sim c( their effectiveness after serving "tw tirms inl office. Campaigns focusing cni ier politi- cIams are notutu a uicommtr111r011 tAictic, esfu- cially against incumbents. hut tpoliti- cian making claims that term limits are a necessity for government to function optimally should believe il his or her own messuge. With his newly inaugurat- ed campaign, Engler apparently does not. Also puzzling is the inclusion il Ithe state Constitution, passedh in Ifl19%6, of a provision limuitiug gcvernors to tiwo terms that will take cffcct after Eingler leaves office. Engler supported the Constitution, so his rejection of an issue he recently advocated is all the ruore unsettling. A lick of support for issues he loud- ly champions is nothing res. E ducati0n is a priority Engler ofte 1.11rkc on, speaking of his desire for Iite t I' M ichi"an to develop the best schol}s i the country. While he talks aiurr.t helping, schor . Engler shows i genteraiyunfriendly attitude towards Mich-ians educational c rems. Schools not meeting expecta- tions on standardized tests do not rouse support front rEngler, and have met with ihreats of decreased funding. Such a response is baffling, as a faltering school would only be hurt more when faced with less money. Another recent showing of Engler's backing out on education is his 1.5-per- cent increase in funding to the U iisersity. I his increase is way down from the levels of presious years. flhe result will be felt heavily by the University, and will result in larg- er increases in tuition than in past years. Higher education is a necessity to produce the skilled workers needed in the 21st Century, and Engler's stingy distribution of funding demon- strates an inability to properly recog- nice the steps needed for the state to be competitive with others across the country. Sngler's flip-flops on key issues d:cmrnsitrane a Lack of personal imtegri- ty. Ore with integrity knows the values for i hich he or she stands, and does not suer from them. Engler does not pos- ses this quality so crucial for public serasnts. Violence, tragedy can be avoided By Jack Schillaci to prevent domestic violence and sexu- that those who leave abusive relation- Daily Editorial Page Editor al assault. In addition, it should publi- ships almost invariably need. On the evening of Sept. 23, the cize the wide variety of services avail- First-year students venturing out University community lost a little bit of able through SAPAC and various other alone on their own for the first time its innocence. Tamara Williams, an University programs. Everyone must need to be wary also. Domestic vio- LSA senior who excelled in a pre-law learn the boundaries of their relation- lence on campus will not be eliminated curriculum, was murdered by her ships with others and what types of until the entire University community boyfriend Kevin Nelson in front-of her behaviors may lead to future abuse. takes a stand and works together to pre- North Campus apartment. But simply helping students from vent it. Awareness is the first step Her death marked a tragic moment getting themselves into a bad situation toward preventing further dangers for for students - both those who knew is not enough. Students should learn all students, and the University must con- her and those she had never met. The that they can about the signs other tinue to play an educational role in this murder came as a sobering shock to the exhibit when enmeshed in a dangerous issue. University community - showing that relationship. They should also be avail- Dailt StaffReporter Jason Stoffer walls of academia cannot protect stu- able to provide the emotional safety net contributed to this story. dents from all of the realities and hor- rors of thue ouutside world. The social plague of don estidevioheuc was fore d into the spotlight. Nelson had been arrested numerous times for beating Williams in previous years. But her pleas for help, like those BOO KSTO RE of so many other victims of domestic 549 E. Universtry. 662-3201 violence, went unheard ..iwe re more than a bookstore! But domestic violence at the a University does not end with Tamara Williams. There are no doubt numerous other victims out there - hiding the evidence of their abuse from those thatI surround them. Sarah Heuser, the train- ing and education program counselor at i l PER 600bok the University's Sexual Awareness Prevention and Awareness Center, said" "one-fourth to one-fifth of female col- lege students are sexual assault victims during thir college years " no T he University should do more to, educate incomnmg students about how HOURS: M ri 9-6at 9:30-5 Sun 12-5 EXTENDED HOURSDURING BOOKUSHI Michigan governor John Engler has decided to run for a third term, despite his promises that he would not campaign after completing two terms. 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