One hundred nine years ofeditoralfreedom f NEWS: 76-DAILY CLASSIFIED: 764-0557 www.michigandaily.com Monday March 27, 2000 NMI= I .Gore kicks off school visits 1 Macomb Gore addresses scholarships, campus safety during visit By Hanna LoPatin Daily Staff Reporter MACOMB - Vice President Al Gore made his first of what he said vGil be weekly visits to schools across the United States at L'Anse Creuse Middle School North on Friday. Core created the program, which he calls "School Days," "to learn how we can bring revolutionary improvement to our schools:' Gore spent the day touring and learning about the school. He helped broadcast the morning announcements and teach a sixth 'ra de civics class. In the library Gore met with a small group of teachers, parents and stu- dents. "I want to do more listening Ithan talking," hie said. Taking questions from the audience, Core touched on topics from the U.S. stance on China-Taiwan relations to who he thinks will win the NCAA basketball finals. But the main focus of the meeting OWas education. Fred Miles, vice president of the Parent Advisory Council, asked Gore about safety on college campuses. "A lot of college campuses try to keep incidents, quiet because it's bad publicity," Gore said. "Campus police take jurisdiction" where the city police should, he said, "and sometimes they don't even report crimes. We need to insist on account- ' bility," he said. WGore addressed the affordability of college tuition and mentioned ~his+ National Tuition Savings Plan that will allow parents to save money for their children free of inflation and taxes. He also rallied for the expansion of Hope Scholarships and Pell Grants. "There is too much emphasis on loans," Gore said. "It puts pressure *n college graduates." Gore said he chose the school because of its high scholastic record in order to view firsthand what they were doing right. L'Anse Creuse was desig- nated as a Blue Ribbon School by the State of Michigan. "I couldn't have started in a better place," Gore said. "I've been mrost impressed in every way," he said at the meeting, which came towards the end of the day, but 4dded. "There are problems that need to be addressed." See GORE, Page 3A HidrM a wins 1 lanlagl de By Lisa Koivu and Josie Gingrich Daily Staff Reporters While many questioned his sanity and some questioned his logic, independent can- didate Hideki Tsutsumi proved that getting to know as many voters as possible is perhaps the best way to win the Michigan Student Assembly presidency. Yet, while he celebrated his victory, some members of the Wolverine Party spent the night in tears as the Central Student Judiciary disqualified them for due to illegal campaign- ing by the party's campaign manager. Tsutsumi, who has been campaigning since May 1999.by carrying a sandwich board around campus and giving impromptu speeches wherever students gathered, won the election with a total of 3,491 votes, beating out the disqualified Wolverine executive slate of Rory Diamond and Marcy Greenberger, who came in second. Blue Party candidates Glen Roe and Elise Erickson finished third, garnering a total of 1,028 votes, "My one year of campaigning paid off. I thought it would happen, but not this big," Tsutsumi said. "Four years ago I came to this country with the belief that I can be anything with hard work and determination. Today I realized this is true. "A lot of people have told me its impossi- ble to accomplish my platform, but one year ago nobody thought I could win. I believe I can accomplish anything with the support of students. I will work harder as president than I did campaigning," he added. Vice presidential victor Jim Secreto said he See MSA, Page 2A MSA election results Independent Hideli Tsutumi and Jim Secreto Blue Party Glen Roe and Elise Erikson Defend Affirmative Action Party Erika Dowdel and Jessica Curtin All People's Party IKyrn Stewart and Brian Chiang Friends Rebelling Against Tyranny Party Galaxor Nebulon and Sara Sweat Wolverine Party Rory Diamond and Marcy Greenberger 3,491 1,028 545 474 298 Disqualified CELEBRATING TRADITIONS Pow Wow draws thousands to CrilrArena' By Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter Despite much despondency expressed recently by members of the Native American due to controversy surrounding Michigamua, a senior honor society at the University, Crisler Arena emanated the pride of Native American culture at the 28th annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow this weekend. "It really feels good to be here because our culture has been defied by everything Michigamua has put on us," said SNRE junior Joe Reilly, who lead the occupation of the Michigan Union tower last month. Friday night, Native American veterans lead participants of the pow wow from the Crisler Arena to the steps of the Union where they held a protest against Michigamua. Clifena Yellowfox spoke in honor of Victoria Barnerm, who filed a legal complaint against Michigamua to the Michigan Civil Rights Com- mission in 1972. Yellowfox said Barnerm died about five years ago. "I'm standing here for someone who can't be here today - Victoria Barnerm - who this lounge was dedicated to. I stand for Vikki, for her family and for everyone who is here today," she said. The protest was followed by a rally on the lawn of University President Lee Bollinger's home on South Uni- versity Avenue. Routel said the pro- testers pleaded with Bollinger for nearly 40 minutes - expressing their desire for the president to engage in a private meeting with them. Routel said Bollinger did not make any official agreement to meet with See POW WOW, Page 8A ABOVE: Members of the Mandaree drum group from New Town, N.D. perform during the pow wow Friday night at Crisler Arena. LEFT: London, Ontario resident Donna Phillips helps her granddaughter prepare for the grand entrance Friday evening. Photos by SARA SCHENCK/Daiy MVIeI higainua modifies group's name Oy Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter The annual Ann Arbor Pow Wow took on a different demeanor this year in light of the 37-day Michigan Union tower occupation by the Students of Color Coalition and the Native American community against" the senior society Michigamua. During the Pow Wow, members of Michigamua approached SCC spokesman Joe Reilly with a statement that Michigamua has officially modified its name to Michigamua "New Traditions for a New Millennium."; Also included in the statement were the society's plans to renovate its meeting space, repatriate all cultural artifacts to their rightful owners and contribute seed money for a Native American Institute at the University. Michigamua spokesman Nick Delgado said Michigamua negotiated the content of the statement with a member of the Native American community. "This is not a proposal ... it was a collaboration piece more than anything, with a member of the Native American community, a statement of our present position," Delgado said. Reilly said he "is very disappointed with the actions of Michigamua." He said he believes Michigamua's statement was a means to circumvent an official meeting with the Native American community. But Delgado said it is time for both groups to come together now and reach a compromise. See SOCIETY, Page 8A I 'Beauty Oscars By Erin Podolsky Daily Arts Writer Billy Crystal dropped the soap to kick off the trst Academy Awards ceremony of the new mil- nnium during his famed introductory medley. Unfortunately, as winner Kevin Spacey said in his "American Beauty" performance, it was all downhill from there. Four solid hours (less com- mercials) of unfunny jokes (eight of which had to do with the now-infamous Oscar statuette theft), tears of glycerine joy and predictable winners made Oscar 2000 a dud. . Favorite "American Beauty" walked away with the most awards, winning for actor (Spacey), cine- iatography (Conrad L. Hall), original screenplay (Alan Ball), direction (Sam Mendes) and best pic- ture. It was the first win for rookies Mendes and Ball, as well as the first film released by Dream- works to win a best picture trophy. Surprisingly, the next most-recognized film was "The Matrix,"' which was not nominated for any major awards but And the Oscars go to.. o Best-Picture: "American Beauty" a Best Director: Sam Mendes ("American Beauty") Best Actor: Kevin Spacey ("American Beauty") * Best Actress: Hillary Swank ("Boys Don't Cry") * Best Supporting Actor: Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") a Best Supporting Actress: Angelina Jolie ("Girl, Interrupted") U Best Original Screenplay: Alan Ball ("American Beauty") incredibly bloated with several new song-and- dance numbers. After three hours, only two major awards of eight had been announced. While this enabled the remaining majors to be delivered in quick succession during the final 30 minutes of the show, the majority crawled like molasses. Things came to a halt altogether when Warren Beatty was awarded the Irving G. Thalberg life- time achievement award. Roasted - and nearly upstaged - by his good friend Jack Nicholson, Beatty rambled on about the importance of fami- ly and, of course, making movies. "The Cider House Rules," which closely fol- lowed "American Beauty"'s eight nominations Worn out Blue falls to Maine By Stephanie Offen Daily Sports Editor ALBANY, N.Y. - Maine coach Shawn Walsh wore a green clover patch on the left lapel of his suit jacket. It was not a lucky clover, as the defending national champions did not need luck. The clover had only three leaves and each one stood for a goal that separated Maine from Michigan last night, as the Black Bears defeated the Wolverines, 5-2, ending Michi- gan's season in the second round of the NCAA tournament. A disallowed Colgate overtime goal on Sat- urday gave the Wolverines a lucky break and led to a 4-3 victory and their succession from the first round of the tournament. But when it came down to the final period of Michigan's season, luck was nowhere to be found. A record-breaking NCAA game pitting third-seeded Boston University against second- seeded St. Lawrence extended over seven peri- ods and six hours, leaving the Wolverines huddling in their lockerroom eagerly anticipat- ing their second match-up of the weekend. Players were struggling to find food and changing in and out of their uniforms, all while trying to stay focused on the task at hand - even though it continued to get further and fur- ther away. DANA LINNANE/Daily Michigan goalie Josh Blackburn lets a goal in during the third period of Michigan's 5-2 loss to Maine last night in the second round of the NCAA tournament at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, N.Y. go on forever" But when the clock hit 7:05 p.m. the puck was finally dropped, and Maine versus Michi- gan finally began. But just as in the preceding game, the Wolverines luck wore out and exhaustion set in, ing our game into the third period." The bye did not become prevalent until the Black Bears took the lead in the third period. Until then, it was Blackburn keying the intensi- ty for the Wolverines. The sophomore racked up a career-high 40 saves, stopping an explo- I