2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 13, 1998 IRAQ Continued from Page 1 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wasn't even sure if he had a gas mask at home and only a trickle of peo- ple showed up at the 65 gas mask centers opened around the country. Iraq's defiant stand came despite growing evidence that the United States was preparing to make good on its threats unless searches for Iraq's weapons of mass destruction are renewed. "We're not playing games," Defense Secretary William Cohen said. But he also said, "We're not seek- ing to go to war. We're seeking to avoid it. All he has to do is comply. The choice is his." All arms inspectors and one-third of the,450 humanitarian workers have left the country, with the departure of aid workers likely reducing the effec- tiveness of programs to help Iraq's 22 million people. Aziz said Iraq was will- ing to cooperate with arms inspectors, but only if it had guarantees from the U.N. Security Council that it would lead to lifting sanctions. Sgt. Joseph Benda is accompanied at Travis Air Force Base daughter yesterday. Benda is being sent to Southwest Asia Golden Key National Honor Induction Ceremony Join us in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. All new, current and honorary meml are invited to attend. Sunday, November 15, 195 2 PM Rackham Auditorium Questions? gkexec.98@umich.edu http://gknhs.gsu.edu I'm now In town, do you know where 1 can get some fresh music and good dancing shoes? NATION/WORLD RACE Continued from Page 1 through the research of his ground-break- ing book "The Shape of the River: Long- term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions. Along with co-author Derek Bok, for- mer president of Harvard University, Bowen researched data from 28 academ- ically selective schools- four public and 24 private - to determine if schools achieve their goals by using race as one of many admission factors. Bowen's concluded the goals were met. The objectives of the universities, he said, include preparing minority gradu- ates for more professions and creating a diverse environment in which students live and learn. Bowen and Bok tracked students who entered the 28 schools, which included the University of Michigan and several Ivy League colleges, in 1951, 1976 and 1989. AP PHOTO The study examined many factors, by his wife and such as to what degree black and white with U.S. forces. students interacted together and the grad- uation rates and later community involve- ment of black students. "The evidence suggests real progress has been made;" Bowen said. S ociety Bowen framed his argument around a few key questions. "What is merit? Do we believe people should be admitted on their merits? g Certainly, I do;' Bowen said. "But, what does it mean to admit on the merits?" hers Racial diversity, Bowen said, enhances the education of all students. "Many African American students bring more to the table" Bowen said. ?8 Although he did not frame his discus- sion around the current lawsuits chal- lenging the University's use of race as an admissions factor, Bowen said higher education institutions cannot substitute race for other factors, such as socioeco- nomic status, and still achieve the same ends, while maintaining the same acade- mic standards. A year ago, the Washington, D.C- based Center for Individual Rights sued st d on solethe University's Law School and College of Literature, Science and the Arts on behalf of three white applicants who GHT Y claimed they were treated unfairly in the admissions process because race was N used as a factor. Several speakers - including admin- istrators, students, faculty and members of the Ann Arbor community - began their comments and questions by applauding Bowen's research contribu- tions to the debate over affirmative action in higher education admissions. y ZAlthough some questioners had con- j cerns about the implications of the research, most agreed with Bowen's con- clusions LSA first-year student Kirtland Marsh TY SOSSTONES said he would have liked to hear more of e Middle ESt a debate over the subject, but he general- ly was impressed with members of the res the fresh hit, audience who applied their expertise to stan That I Get." the subject. "I would have liked to see if someone had a made a challenge," Marsh said. "But I was amazed by the diversity of the audience." Rackham Dean Earl Lewis, who heads the Dialogue on Diversity initiative, said Bowens presentation and set the com- fortable tone of the discussion. tt ", 'The book itself has this type of tone," it fte shoes. Lewis said. Director of LSA Advising Alice Reinharz said she was impressed with the open flow of dialogue in the event. "It wasn't emotional. It wasn't hostile," Reinharz said. "I think we're all trying to understand affir- mative action and how it affects us RtLIGIOU$ $IZRVICIES AVAVAVAVA CANTERBURY HOUSE JAZZ MASS Episcopal Center at U of M 721 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 665-0606 The Rev. Matthew Lawrence, Chaplain SUNDAY5:;00 Holy Eucharist with live jazz Steve Rush and Quartex ASSEMBLY OF GOD EVANGEL TEMPLE - 769-4157 2455 Washtenaw (at Stadium) Free van rides from campus "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" College/Career Class 9:30am SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30am www.assemblies.org/mi/evangeltemple JESUS AWAKENING MOVEMENT FOR AMERICA The Korean Hope Presbyterian Church 2600 Nixon Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 973-9025 Date: November 13 - November 15 LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY Lord of Light Lutheran Church(ELCA) 801 S. Forest (at Hill St.) 668-7622 Sun. Worship 10 am, Bible Study 9 am _ mTuesdav h7 rnm:TIses oc f Faith Grout) Student courtroom wins cause backlash NEW ORLEANS - After law stu- dents from a Tulane University legal clinic won several courtroom rounds in their fight to stop a plastics plant from being built in a black community, envi- ronmental groups crowed about David beating Goliath. But Goliath's friends have struck back with a mighty blow. Louisiana's powerful business lobby persuaded the state Supreme Court to slap student legal clinics with the nation's toughest restrictions on what they can and cannot do. The rules essentially limit the clinics to serving the poorest of the poor - individuals who make less than $10,056 a year, or $20,563 for a family of four. Clinics can represent groups only if more than half of the members fall below that income level and if they have no affiliation with any national group. Clinic directors from Harvard to Stanford said the rules harm both legal clinics and the people who need them. AROUND THE NATION Gephardt considers presidential race WASHINGTON - Dick Gephardt said yesterday he is seriously considering a presidential race despite pressure from some Democratic officials who want him to remain in the House and set his sights on the speakership. "I'm actively considering it, and I will continue to do so for the next two months," the House Democratic leader said of a presidential bid in an inteN' with The Associated Press. The Democrats who want Gephardt to stay put have various motives: Some think he is the party's best hope for leading the effort to seize back the House in 2000. Some are simply supporters of Vice President Al Gore who would like the field clear of a tough rival. Gephardt's political future was buoyed Nov. 3, when Democrats surpassed their own expectations and picked up five seats in the House. Six more would give them a majority. He had raised millions of dollars, cam- paigned for dozens of candidates and helped shape the party's midterm message. If Democrats had collapsed, losing 20 or more seats, advisers say Gephardt almost certainly would have run for president. With the speakership a whisper away, he now faces a tougher choice. Does he try to win the House or the Wj House? "It's a hard decision, but it's a straightforward and simple decisi,' Gephardt said. AROUND TH E WORLDi "All law school clinics are concerned because there is a risk that if we are successful in teaching our students, and they are good advocates for a cause, that the other side will change the rules of the game,' said Frank Wu, a clinic professor at Howard University. " Tulane example is just one example ;of big business trying to alter the rulesto favor them in lawsuits." Lewiskynegotiates interview contract WASHINGTON - Monica Lewinsky's representatives are negoti- ating overseas for her to do a television interview that would defray famil legal bills running well in excess o million, according to people familiar with the matter. Until an international interview is arranged, a possible deal with ABC's Barbara Walters is on hold, added the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity. An ABC appearance would be for free, since major U.S. networks don't pay for interviews. U.S. signs global- warming treaty BUENOS AIRES - In a move wel- comed by environmentalists but con- demned by congressional critics, the United States signed a global-warm- ing treaty yesterday, one of the modest achievements of a conference here that has focused on the role of devel- oping nations in reducing greenhouse gases. Under Secretary of State Stuart Eizenstat made the announcement here to representatives of 160 nations who have spent a sometimes contentious two weeks wrestling over implementation of the global- warming accord reached last year in Kyoto, Japan. In taking another step toward a commitment to cutting emissions of carbon dioxide and five other heat- trapping gases, the United States joins about 60 nations that have signed the treaty. The signing, at the United Nations yesterday, represents only a small, if necessary, advancement toward ratification of the treaty, which faces intense opposition in Congress. Republican opponents, some of whom question the very existence 0 global-warming threat, demand that major developing nations make a stronger anti-pollution commitment before the United States even consid- ers ratification. Netanyahu pushes ahead with deal JERUSALEM - Israel offe'l mixed signals on its commitm toll Mideast peace plan yesterday, pledging to turn over territory while accepting bids for construction of a Jewish hous- ing project in a disputed area of Jerusalem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed ahead with plans to honor the peace deal signed at the Wye summit in Maryland, one day after he secured nar- row Cabinet approval for it by attaching conditions likely to slow down theh- dover of land. - Compiled from Daily wire reports. Te Mimhgan Daiy( I SS N 74-9t U 7) publInhe o eytUhroug hmuiuey JIIU5 SU uring5 me ra no i r m s students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $85. Winter term (January through April) is $95, yearlong (September through April) is $165. On-campus scriptions for fall term are $35. Subscriptions must be prepaid. 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