LOCAL/STATE U' debates return of Gonzalez Ally Charles Chen Daily Staff Reporter Throughout the last two months, many different perspectives concerning whether 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez should be returned to his father in Cuba have been portrayed in media reports. On Friday, Felix Wilson presented his perspec- tive as the First Secretary of the Cuban Interest Section to more than 50 people in the Michigan Union Ballroom. Wilson said the boy should not be granted citizenship in the United States and instead returned to his father in Cuba. "Eljan is being kidnapped in the United States," Wilson said. "He was brought here without know- ing where he was." Gonzalez arrived in the United States nearly two months ago after he and his mother attempted to sail to Florida illegally by boat from Cuba. Although his mother drowned when their boat capsized, Gonzalez was rescued by the Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Miami. Since then he has been placed in the custody of distant relatives in Miami. Wilson's speech focused primarily on the issue of Gonzalez's health and his beliefs that the boy is being used for other Cuban's personal gain. "We are not talking politics," Wilson explained. "People who are caring for Elian now won't care for him in two, three, even four months." The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 7, 2000 - 7A Halo seals taken, from stadium By David Enders Daily Staff Reporter them into storage with the rest of the halo decorations the following day: Although this is the off-season for JOANNA PAINE/Daily First Secretary of the Cuban Interest Section Felix Wilson spoke to a crowd of more than 50 people at the Michigan Union on Friday arguing that Ellan Gonzalez should be returned to his father in Cuba. Apparently, not everyone with a football, the parking lot at the adjacen halo is an angel. stadium is open during basketbal Three pieces of the "halo" that games to provide extra spaces nea: used to ring the top of Michigan Sta- Crisler Arena. dium were stolen during the Michi- "Construction management said gan-Northwestern men's basketball (the value) is approximately $1,00( game Jan. 19, the Michigan Athletic apiece," for the seals, Brown said. Department reported last week. The Athletic Department conducted University facilities spokeswoman an investigation of its own befor Diane Brown said the missing pieces reporting the theft last week. are three large round University The Department of Public Safety is seals, about five feet across, con- investigating the matter, but does no structed from aluminum and weigh- have any suspects. ing roughly 100 pounds each. The halo was added in 1998 dur The seals were left on the ground ing the stadium expansion projec near the stadium's press box by con- and was taken down last montl struction workers tearing down the after public outcry against the pro halo. The workers had intended to ject from University students an4 leave them there overnight and move alumni. MSU student contracts it 1L. I, 3t V r t M Much of his argument regarding family values also centered on the position of the boy's father, who lives in Cuba. "His father doesn't need to come to the United States. His son was kidnapped from him and should be returned to him as soon as possible," Wilson said. After Wilson's speech, he fielded questions from audience members for more than an hour. As audience members presented their opinions on the case, Ignacio Meneses, who serves as coordinator of the Justice for Cuba Coalition, said he sympa- thizes with Gonzalez's father. "You cannot lose perspective of the fundamental issues of the Elian Gonzalez case, in that he was kidnapped. You cannot tell me that someone can kidnap my child, then two months later tell me that you have rights equal to mine," Meneses said. While some feel that Gonzalez should be returned to his father in Cuba, others had-a differ- ent view. "The (Immigration and Naturalization Ser- vices) policy shouldn't be reversed since he did step on American soil. He risked his life to be here," Rackham first-year student Holly Stock- dale said. The International Action Center and the Peace and Justice Commission of Michigan Student Assembly sponsored Friday's presentation. Anyone interested in learning more about the Elian Gonzalez case may call the Justice for Cuba Coalition at (313) 561-8330. bacterial meningitis EAST LANSING (AP) - A Michi- gan State University student was being treated yesterday for bacterial menin- gitis, a potentially deadly disease, uni- versity officials said. 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The suspension stems from Craw- ford's involvement with Henthorn, chairman of a telecommunications com- pany in Seattle. Crawford's mother asked Henthorn about three years ago to assume guardianship of Crawford. Henthorn furnished Crawford with a room, food, car and spending money. Crawford said that he lived with Hen- thorn for awhile, but would not define the length of time. But no legal transaction of guardian- ship took place, and the NCAA ruled that Crawford's relationship with Hen- thorn broke the NCAA amateurism bylaw. "He was just a mentor and a family friend. I've known him for awhile, and I lived with him for awhile. He's a real nice guy, and when I was having prob- lems he helped me out -- and not just financially. I don't know where I would be (without him) - working on the streets probably." Crawford's suspension comes in a period where the NCAA has utilized its iron fist at any sign of wrongdoing. This weekend players from the University of Connecticut, Seton Hall University, and St. Johns' University were ruled ineligi- ble. "If they look into other people, there may be instances," Crawford said. "They know I didn't do anything wrong." Crawford was ruled ineligible as a result of an internal investigation by the University Athletic Department of the possible violation. The department self reported its findings to the NCAA on Jan. 24. The NCAA responded Jan. 28 ask- ing Michigan to rule Crawford ineli- gible until it made a final decision on the matter. The NCAA announced the decision to suspend Crawford late Friday after- noon. Crawford will return for a Feb. 24 matchup against Purdue University. Both Crawford and Ellerbe would not comment on whether University offi- cials knew about the guardianship dur- ing the recruiting process. Education Prof. Percy Bates, a faculty representative on the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athlet- ics said after the Michigan State game that the University had no prior knowledge of the matter until late December when Crawford tried to register his car, in Henthorn's name, with the Athletic Department. Crawford said he did not know. exactly when he learned that his guardianship may be an NCAA vio- lation, but did say he did not know about it before he signed his letterof intent. Meanwhile, the Wolverines sludge without their leading scorer, in the madst of a four-game losing streak. Michigan began the season 12-3. Crawford doesn't blame himself for the suspension and says his teammates and fans don't either. "It wasn't my fault so I don't feel responsible," Crawford said. "I think we'll still make the tournament. Just be there for them and be supportive. They've supported me. They tell me to just keep my head up. The whole administration here, the fans, every- body's been really supportive." Crawford has dealt with numerous off-court problems in the past few months. First, he had to deal with a punish- ment for successive flare-ups at practice in January. Ellerbe benched Crawford for more than 14 minutes of the first half against Illinois. Crawford also has endured numerous backlashes through the media in the past few weeks, beginning with speculation he was homesick and wanted to transfer to the University of Washington near his Seattle-area home. Michigan assistant coach Lorenzo Neely's role within the program was reduced after a physical altercation with Crawford. Neely has yet to comment pn the incident. Crawford then dealt with the NCAA violation and successive suspension. Before he came to the University, Crawford filed for the NBA. ESPN reported last week that Craw- ford sent the draft paperwork to the NBA last May but it got to the league office one day late. If the letter made it in time, the NBA would have entered Crawford in the draft and he would be ineligible to play in college - even if he changed his mind at a later date. Crawford was apparently unaware of the rule. "You get confused," Crawford said in his first public comments on filing for the draft. "It wasn't much of a thought, You make mistakes. I'm here. I didn't know what I was doing." Michigan coaches have told Craw- ford to come back after his suspension and then evaluate his options - includ- ing whether he will stay at Michigan or try his luck in the NBA. "They told me to just hang in there' Crawford said. -DailyStaff Reporter Jen Fish contributed to this repo. LOOKING FOR ROOMMATES with references you cantrust? Your friends and your friend's friends might know someone and sixdegrees can help you meet them. wwwsixdegrees com WWW.AMGIEAPARO.COM debate album, The American featuring the single "Spaceship" in stores this spring. 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