News: 76-DAILY Display Ads: 764-0554 Classified Ads: 764-0557 WE *rn One hundred eight years ofeditorialfreedom Wednesday January 6, 1999 ------ ---I l iII impeachment trial set to jegm tomorrow War against winter Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON - Without a clear blueprint on how to conduct the impeachment trial to remove President Clinton from office, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott announced yesterday that the proceeding will open tomorrow nevertheless. Among the unresolved matters that Stinued to split the Republican majority on the eve of the historic trial were questions over such basic proce- dural issues as how long the trial would last and whether witnesses would be called. Underscoring the murky outlook, Rep. Henry Hyde (R-1ll.), who is to argue the case against Clinton in the trial, emerged from a meeting with aides last night and conceded he had lit- t dea of what to expect. "Everything is under negotiation. All kinds of rumors are going around. Time is wasting. We need to agree on a format," Hyde said, echoing a frus- tration shared by his team of 12 "managers," all fellow House Republicans, who will assist him in the prosecution. Despite such unresolved muatters, the White House reacted yesterday with 'U' stude "Time is wasting. We need to agree on a format." - Henry Hyde Representative (D-IIL) equanimity - in sharp contrast to the confrontational tone it adopted during the House impeachment proceedings. White House lawyers are "prepar- ing for all eventualities," presidential spokesperson Joe Lockhart said. "We expect this process to move forward in a way that's fair, bipartisan and expedi- tious." - Lott (R-Miss.) announced the trial opening after he and his Democratic counterpart, Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.), discussed the case at the Supreme Court with Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who will preside over the trial. Adding still more uncertainty to the timetable is Rehnquist's schedule for next week. The chief justice told Daschle and Lott that oral arguments at the Supreme Court may prevent him See IMPEACH, Page 7A ~nt die Students. dig their way back toclass By Kelly O'Connor and Jaimie Winkler Daily Staff Reporter: To ring in the new year, the sky opened up and dumped nearly 16 inch- es of snow on the City of Ann Arbor. The large amount of unexpected snow has delayed students returning to the University. Some students who are unsure about their reserved spots in classes have been calling department offices to let professors know they might not make it back for the first day of class. "I am getting calls from people who are stranded," said Linda, a recep- tionist in the Romance Languages department who did not want her last name used. She said she takes the names of the students and write notes to the instruc- tors to ensure the students will not lose their places in classes. In the English department, five professors have called to notify the University that they are stranded. The department plans to post notes telling students classes are canceled. For students who cannot attend classes due to inclement weather and are worried about losing their places in classes with long wait lists, "we're going to wait until Monday to adhere to our policy' said Terry Jansen, who oversees the introductory composition classes. In addition to the stress of starting classes, students may be faced with another worry - removing snow from walkways leading to their apartment or house. Chapter 105 of the Ann Arbor City Code states that all snow and ice that has accumulated prior to 6 a.m. must be removed by 2:30 p.m. of the same day. In many cases, snow removal is taken care of by landlords. The city is enforcing the ordinance on a complaint basis at this time, said Building Department Director Larry See STORM, Page 7A in, car accident By Jason Stoffer IDily Staff Reporter *Ann Arbor Police Department detectives said blood alcohol test results will help determine whether charges will be filed in the Dec. 29 traf- fic death of Engineering sophomore Kyu Jong Han. Police said Engineering sophomore Min Kang, 21, was returning with Han to a party when his 1997 Audi hopped a curb on Huron Parkway and slammed a tree. Kang, who was recently released from the hospital, said he could not recall anything about the crash. "I have a shock right now because of the accident," Kang said. "A life is gone and I almost died, too. (Han) was a nice person and he was my friend." Police said Han and Kang were at an apartment party with five or six friends on the 2300 block of Lancashire Drive when they left to buy cigarettes. People present at the party told detectives that both students had been drinking, and police reports said they detected a "strong odor of alcohol" at the crash scene. Kang said he could not recall if he was drinking before getting behind the wheel. "I don't remember anything about that night," Kang said. Ann Arbor Police Department detective Brian Zazadny said tests scheduled to be completed later this week will determine if Kang was legal- See ACCIDENT, Page 2A Above: Business Administration first-year student Priya Franklin shovels the area surrounding her car yesterday. Franklin's car was trapped by snow in the parking lot of her apartment complex. Right: Cars on South Division Street were covered by snow yesterday. ADRiANA YUGOVtCH/Oatly Students make resolutions By Nika Schulte Daily Staff Reporter In spite of swept-up confetti and thrown-out plastic champagne glasses, many students are try- ing to preserve the promise of the New Year by making resolutions to improve their behavior or abandon destructive habits. For LSA first-year student Andi Rameau, Jan. I marked the beginning of her separation from cigarettes. After one final ceremonious puff New Year's morning, Rameau has remained smoke- free for the past five days. Even though Rameau has been able to stick to her resolution she admits it hasn't been easy. "Of course there's temptation, but I haven't given in Rameau said. Not all students can make such a claim. Only two hours after the ball dropped in Times Square, LSA sophomore Sheetal Patel broke her cigarette-free hopes for 1999. "Everyone was mad at me because I hadn't even waited a day," Patel said. Although Patel has not lit up since, she said that quitting her use of cigarettes has been difficult to endure not only for her but her friends as well. "My roommate is not so happy with me; either," Patel added. Patel said that another of her resolutions, to increase workouts, has been stccessful because she has diverted her temptation to smoke by exercising. While many would consider Patel's lapse to indicate failure, psychology Prof. Christopher Peterson said going astray does not merit a See NEW YEAR, Page 2A ADRIANA YUGOVIC Engineering senior Bruce McCully, left, and ISA senior Matt Lederman, right, start the new year by working out at the Central Campus Recreation Building yesterday. Judge certifies class status in lawsuit Sunny farewell 17 -~ By Katie Plona Daily Staff Reporter ' A Detroit judge ruled last week that the lawsuit challenging the University's College of Literature, Science and the Arts admissions practices received class action status, which may allow thousands of appli- cants to gain entrance to the University in the future. The lawsuit, which was filed more than one year ago, is scheduled for trial this summer. With the new class action status, the two named plaintiffs represent a class of simi- larly situated applicants who also could seek to enter the suit. According to Detroit Federal Judge Patrick Duggan's opinion, the court currently is not considering dam- not granted admission to (LSA) for all aca- demic years from 1995 forward and who are members of those racial or ethnic groups, including Caucasian, that defen- dants treat less favorably on the basis of race in considering their application for admission," court documents state. Duggan certified the class on the "issues of liability: whether defendants' use of race as a factor in admission decisions violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution," court documents state. The Center for Individual Rights filed the lawsuit Dec. 14, 1997 against the University on behalf of two individuals, Jennifer Gratz, who applied in 1995 and Hamacher, who applied in 1996. Th.- whie nin+;ffrr 1lemthev were The University had filed a motion denying the class-action certification. Since the suit was filed, the University has vigorously defended its use of race as a factor in its admission process. CIR senior legal counsel Terry Pell could not be reached for comment yester- day. University spokesperson Julie Peterson said the University has no comment, but is still studying the ruling. The University could appeal Duggan's decision. Hamacher has testified that he intends to apply for transfer to the University. He currently attends Michigan State University, where he is presently sopho- more. According to the. court documents, the I niversit said Hamaeher must have at ............... . WARREN ZINN/Daily