I One hundred nine years ofedtonalrfreedom 74 ti NEWS: 76-DAILY CLASSIFIED: 764-0557 www.michigandally.com Tuesday =ebruary 22, 2000 ;. A 3 6 v,. Michigamua, scc make progress By Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter After two weeks proposals and counter pro- posals - but no face to face dialogue - mem- rs of Michigamua and the Students of Color Coalition met in private session last night to discuss a resolution to the two week long occu- pation of the seventh floor of the Michigan Union. Three representatives from Michigamua and three SCC members, along with their own legal counsel and Interim Vice Presi- dent of Student Affairs E. Royster Harper, discussed the SCC resolution proposal released this weekend. Michigamua spokesman Nick Delgado said the group agreed to three items during the meeting: ® Michigamua will deliver a formal apology to the Native American community. Michigamua will scrutinize the use of its name and the use of its members' nicknames. * Michigamua will continue the process of removing and proper redistribution of all cul- tural materials. "This is a significant step in a historical per- spective. It's a demonstration of the current group and its willingness to make significant changes in making the University better and the group better," Delgado said. The complete SCC proposal includes eight demands, including Michigamua and the University delivering public apologies to the community, Michigamua having to apply for office space as other student organizations on campus do and asking the University to fund a complete restructuring of Michigamua's office, which SCC believes should be converted into a cultural lounge. During the meeting Harper introduced an administrative proposal to the groups. Reil- ly said the document reiterated a statement by University President Lee Bollinger which testified that the University will not deny a student group's right to exist, even if it is offensive to other students, because such a limitation would deny them their First Amendment rights. "We recognize free speech as an impor- tant part of this University," Reilly said, "But we feel that when special privileged space is provided by the University to such groups, it creates a situation in which the potential for civil rights to be abused is pro- portionately higher." Delgado said Harper suggested that a committee form to discuss whether space should be allocated outside of MSA's cur- rent jurisdiction. But, the statement discour- aged allocating space based on a group's reputation, he said. Reilly said the SCC feels a committee to See MICHIGAMUA, Page 2 .bman resigns as chair of Sotheby's By Jeannie Baumann Daily Staff Reporter University alum A. Alfred Taub- man, for whom the College of Archi- tecture and Urban Planning, the Medical School Library and other University buildings are named, tepped down last night as chairman of Ae Board of Directors of Sotheby's Holdings, Inc. on the heels of anti- trust allegations. Sotheby's Holding's, Inc., based in New York and London, is a parent company for Sotheby's, a premier international auction house. "While this is clearly not an easy decision for me, I have determined that it is time for me to step down from my role as chairman," Taubman d in a written statement. The U.S. Department of Justice looked into violations of anti-trust laws by auction houses and dealers, including Sotheby's and Christie's, the other elite auction house. Investiga- tions included an allegation that Sothe- by's and Christie's had set agreements on commission prices. Sotheby's has recently met with the Department of 4stice in hopes of reaching a resolu- But several international organiza- tions, including the European Com- mission, the Australian Competitive Commission and United Kingdom's the Office of Fair Trading have launched similar investigations. Civil and class action complaints have also been filed. Medical School Dean Allen Lichter praised Taubman's patronage to the *liversity, specifically on the Medical wmpus. "He's made some important donations to the Medical Center, both to support the library and the outpatient building called the Taub- man Center," Lichter said. "In times we needed assistance, Mr. Taubman has been there for us. " See TAUBMAN, Page 2 A FINAL PUSH FOR VICTORY Support of bigwigs could spell Bush win By Jeremy W. Peters Daily Staff Reporter , EAST LANSING There was no shortage of Republican Party support for George W. Bush yesterday at a fundraising luncheon on the Michi- gan State University campus. Michi- gan notables including Gov. John Engler, U.S. Sen. Spence Abraham and three state Supreme Court jus- tices attended to show their support for the Texas governor. This massive amount of GOP backing could spell trouble for Ari- zona Sen. John McCain, who is try- ing to bounce back from an 11-point defeat in the South Carolina Republi- can primary last Saturday. Yesterday was the last day for Bush to convince Michigan residents that he, not McCain, is the best candidate for the Republican nomination. To a packed banquet hall of sup- porters who paid $70 per plate, the Texas governor confidently pro- claimed his qualifications and his plans for the nation's highest office. "I feel victory here in Michigan. I am here to ask for your vote and if you're going to the polls on my See BUSH, Page 7 UAVID R OCIu r Juaily Republican presidential hopeful John McCain campaigns yesterday at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti in preparation for the today's Michigan Republican Primary. McCain banks on By Yael Kohen turnout," McCain sai Daily Staff Reporter Mane hanitar at Wilk hig d, in an air- ow Run Air- very large here is not a we will win." YPSILANTI - Before he boarded a plane headed for his port. "If we have a turnout tomorrow, th doubt in my mind that, home state yester- day, Arizona Sen. John McCain urged Michigan voters - Republicans, Democrats and inde- pendents - to get out and vote in today's Michigan Republican primary. A high voter turnout today could be MICHIGAN R E P UBL I C A N Inside: Where to vote and coverage of Alan Keys' visit to Mich. Page 7 And he may get it. State officials are expecting 950,000 out of the 6.3 million reg- istered voters to turn out for today's prima- ry. This is a 50 percent increase from Michi- gan's last primary which saw only 666,000 voters. Many attribute i turnout enough Republican voters. But McCain leads Texas Gov. George W. Bush by four points in Michigan according to the the latest poll released by WDIV-TV. Ed Sarpolus, vice president of EPICIMRA, a Lansing-based polling firm, said McCain has to get at least 40 percent of the Michigan Republi- can vote to win the primary. McCain campaign officials remain optimistic about the Senator's appeal to Michigan Republicans as he cam- paigned across the state. "I think we'll get 42 percent," McCain's Chief Strategist Mike Mur- phy said. McCain campaigners have spent the last two days trying to entice GOP See MCCAIN, Page 7 I - - - the deciding factor for McCain's vic- tory in Michigan. "It's going to be based on McCain's Il-point defeat in Satur- day's South Carolina primary to the Arizona senator's inability to attract ALEX WOLK'/Duaily George W. Bush signs tee shirts for students yesterday during a rally at Michigan State University. 1 to announce construction of diabetes center Jalmle Winkler ily News Editor , The University Health System tomorrow plans to announce a joint endevour with the Juvenile Diabetes Foun- dation to construct a $6 million research center based at the University Hospitals. Researchers at the new center will attempt to tackle com- plications related to diabetes including vision failure, heart problems, nerve damage and kidney failure. t tomorrow's news conference, the University and F will present their plans for clinical research and officials will tour the University laboratories and treat- ment areas where most of the new research will occur. University officials said in a written statement that the new center's mission "fits perfectly" with the ongoing work of the University's Michigan Diabetes Research and Train- in Center. which already studies diabetes at the molecular First throw Residence halls may offer Caller ID in fall By Anna Clark Daily StaffReporter Leaping on the technologically advanced bandwagon, the University is prepared to offer Caller ID to campus residence halls next fall. Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State University installed similar systems earlier this year. "We have been exploring the possibilities for about a year now, and we're technically poised to bring Caller ID to residence halls this fall," said Catherine Lilly, customer service manager of the University's Information Technology Communi- cations. Lilly said students have requested access to the same phone services on campus they have at home, and it is the University's responsibility to offer as much as they can. Eastern Michigan Associate Housing Director Lilly explained that there are still many "policy issues" to work through before the University of Michigan begins service. "For instance, we don't know who will pay, who won't, if the service will be optional, if the University or the students will provide phones capable for the service," Lilly said. After a meeting with University Housing next week, the Information Technology Divi- sion expects to have plans for the system set within the next six weeks - before orienta- tion materials are sent out to incoming stu- dents. "Our goal is that students will come to campus next fall knowing the service will be there, so they can have any equipment they will need," Lilly said. The University, like Eastern Michigan, has a contract with Ameritech. "We'd work closely through (the Residence a R t"21 f yet it ]