LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily -- Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 3 Ndwa HNIGHER ED MSU students find residence all vandalized Students of Michigan State Universi- ty's Bailey Residence Hall recently woke up to their halls vandalized with explicit writings and drawings. Residents found message boards, doors and walls covered in papers sometimes containing racist or gender- offensive messages. Students also noticed "cheez-whiz" I over their locks, doors and stairways. Hall President Patrick Walker, called the incident a "massive malicious van- dalism spree." California bans sale of lecture notes California Gov. Gray Davis signed a bill over the weekend banning the com- mercial sale of lecture notes at all insti- tes of higher education in the state, including the University of Califomnia- system, the California State University system, as well as community colleges and private universities. But the bill, authored by Los Ange- les-area Assemblywoman Gloria Romero, does not outlaw companies that work in conjunction with a univer- sity. University of New exico, Clairol collect hair for kids Three Clairol consultants were out- side the University of New Mexico stu- dent union last week to collect hair for Locks of Love, a non-profit organiza- tion that gives hair to children who have lost it due to. medical treatment. Twelve 10 inch or longer ponytails ere donated. The ponytails are collect- ed for wigs - requiring from 10 to 15 ponytails to create one wig. Clairol is on a 16 week media tour to college campuses and shopping malls nation wide, and teamed up for the first time this year with Locks of Love. For more information on Locks of Love, visit wiwlocksoflove.com. UC system works to prove access for disabled students Universities across the country are working to increase the accessibility of technology for its disabled patrons. Last week the University of Califor- nia system sent a letter to the White House promising to offer programs ching engineers and scientists how better design information technology forthe disabled. Making a strong statement, the UC system pledged to give tenure to employees who help propitiate educa- tion in accessibility. President Clinton said in a statement that the step was a major one in getting information technology to all U.S. resi- dents, regardless of disability. The University of California at rkeley recently improved their out- ted assisted technology center by implementing a new security system giving the center the same hours as the main library. Syracuse freshmen 'forced to attend Holocaust lecture sThe college of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University will be hosting Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peacej Prize winner Elie Wiesel today and it is mandatory for its freshman class to attend the event. Each year the college sponsors a speaker as part of the Freshman Forum Program. The program also requires fresh- men to attend weekly discussion oups with their peers addressing Dial issues. The groups are organized by faculty members who will attend the speech as well. -Compiled fiom U- WIRE reports fn, Daily StaffReporterilodie Kasfinan. Speech on abortion contrasts Diag display By Rachel Schindelar For the Daily While anti-abortion activists sponsored the Genocide Awareness Project on the Diag, about 100 people filled an auditorium at the School of Public Health yesterday to hear a different view on abortion. The featured speaker of the talk, titled "Per- spectives on Abortion: Epidemiological, Ethical and Bio-Behavioral," was University of Califor- nia at Berkeley population and family planning Prof. Malcolm Potts. A Cambridge-educated embryologist and abor- tionist, Potts spoke about the importance of safe, legal abortions and their impact on women and society. "Safe abortion is essential for the health of women," he said, calling abortion "a choice that enhances the quality of life in the next generation." Potts also said abortion is essential to reducing maternal mortality and controlling population growth. Specializing in reproductive health for the past 30 years, Potts has headed organizations including the International Planned Parenthood Federation. The founder and president of International Family Health in London, Potts works to increase European donor aid for international family plan- ning and reproductive programs. While discussing the ethics of abortion, Potts said looking at abortion in terms of the unborn child's rights is not helpful because there is no consensus on when life begins. "Any country with the separation of church and state should support safe abortions," he said. Potts used social evidence to back up his stance on abortion, stating that research has shown that children from unintended pregnancies are general- ly more likely to drop out of high school, not go to college and become single parents as teenagers. Children from unintended pregnancies, Potts said, are also more likely to be born premature, "Safe abortion is essential for the health of women." - Malcolm Potts University of California at Berkeley population and family planning professor not receive prenatal care and have mothers who smoke or drink while pregnant. In his address, Potts approached abortion from a biological standpoint. In nature, he said, males are predisposed to control reproduction in females. Potts said family planning and abortion can make the sexes more equal when it comes to reproductive control. This assertion made a strong impression on the audience. "The predisposition idea is very powerful," Rackham student Jennifer Kennell said. "Women's reproductive freedoms have been quelched by men, and abortion is an important way for women to gain control." Potts said many women view abortion as a safety net in case contraception fails. "Abortion is a bridge that lets you cross a river of prob- lems," he said. Yesterday's talk was the third annual John Snow lecture, sponsored in part by the University- Center for Population Planning and the Public Health Forum on Women's Health. The lecture series, which focuses on popula- tion and international health issues, is sponsored by the consulting firm John Snow International. For some in the audience, Pott's talk was a wel- come change from the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform's Diag display. "In light of the demon- strations on the Diag, it was nice to have the other view heard," Rackham student Eliza- beth Fancher said. MSA allocates money to fund aflirmative action programs I7CHIIA:. JuYCE LEr/Dail Bir Ganguly, a first year graduate student at the Ford School of Public Policy, serves Martha Cook residents Marianne Smith (left) and Junko Hanayana. Ganguly is the first male server in the residence's 85-year history. Martha Co,-)-ok brevnkaks traditioIn with male w aiter By Michelle Poniewozik Daily Staff Reporter Although concerns were raised in last night's Michigan Stu- dent Assembly meeting regarding the assembly's budget, MSA approved a resolution to transfer SI 1,785.75 from MSA's sur- plus funds to the Peace and Justice Commission budget. The money will be used to fund Affirmative Action 102, a speaker and forum series to educate the student population on affirmative action, and the Day of Action in Support of Affir- mative Action scheduled for Oct. 19. "I'm proud MSA has taken the lead of fighting Affirmative Action and providing students with the education they need to take a stand on the issue," said PJC co-Chair Jessica Curtin, a Rackham student. Before the resolution passed, MSA representatives debated how much funding the assembly should give to the Day of Action. "In general, it's fiscally irresponsible to spend that amount of money this early in the year when we know we have less funds than last year," Student General Counsel Alok Agrawol said. "There's no better thing we can spend our money on," Curtin said. The cost of hosting Affirmative Action 102 is currently estimated to be S53,239. Passing the resolution confirmed MSA's support and endorsement of Affirmative Action 102 and the Day of Action, as well as MSAs conttinued support of affirmative action. In 1997, MSA sponsored Affirmative Action 101, which was prompted by the announcement of the undergraduate and Law School admissions lawsuits. The purpose of Affirmative Action 101 was to educate students about affirmative action. Curtain said Affirmative Action 102 is structured similarly to its predecessor but is going to be on a larger scale. The assembly also passed a resolution in support of Victory Over Violence Week, sponsored by the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai International, pledging it will help publicize the event to the student body through MSA's Communications Committee. Victory Over Violence Week will focus on the causes and effects of violence and is scheduled for next week. Also at the meeting, the assembly named Rackham student Ron Fritz vice chairman of the Rules and Elections Commit- tee, and Rackham student Idris Elbakri and Social Work stu- dent Diego Bernal were introduced as new MSA representatives. MSA External Relations Chair Sarah Pray announced that LSA junior Reza Breakstone, better known as the Uni- versity's "Superfan," was MSA's liaison to the Association of Big Ten Schools."It's going to be awesome,' Breakstone said. Pray said eight University students plan to attend the association's conference in Indiana Oct. 26-28. Last night's guest speaker was Ann Arbor Democratic nayoral candidate John Hieftje, who stressed the importance of community involvenent. * Famed all-female residence brings first male server at dinner By Carrie Thorson For the Daily For the first time since its founding in 1915, a male waiter is serving the all-female residents of Martha Cook Residence Hall. Bir Gamguly, a Public Policy student from India, served his first meal at the exclusive residence last night. Described by the Martha Cook staff as "courageous and photo- genic," Gamguly eagerly served the female residents their dinner with a beaming smile. Gamguly was excited to start his job as a server at Martha Cook after only two weeks at the University. "I just saw the ad and didn't really know it was a women's dorm," Gamguly said, adding that it was "all the more reason for me to do it. "I just got here and already I feel like part of the community," Gamguly said. "This is one of the best universities to come to. And I like to break conventions," he added with a smile. "I feel like it's my University now." Gamguly's service was definitely well-received. "He's very nice, and he has a very charming accent," said LSA fresh- man Holly Moulton. "I hope they get even more men, and then we don't have to serve, and all the men will serve us," said resident, waitress and LSA fresh- man Rachel Green. For those who are not used to anything but run-of-the-mill buf- fet-style food, Martha Cook serves a family-style sit-down dinner to its residents three times a week. Salads and main courses are passed around the table, while for the past 85 years, waitresses have served desserts and drinks. This luxurious residence is filled with traditions such as the custom- ary sit-down meals, thus the break- ing of the all-female tradition concerned some residents. "It's kind of sad that the tradi- tion is broken, but at the same time it's good to move forward," Rackham student Elizabeth Fancher said. "I don't think it's breaking tradi- tion," said house board President Emily Cloyd, an LSA senior. "It's helping traditions stay alive." Other girls at the meal were not nearly as affected by Gamguly's presence. "It's not as earth-shattering as people think,"Fancher said. "It really doesn't matter," LSA freshman Sarah Glauser said. Many residents shared her view, believing that it was more of a big deal for the stafl The Martha Cook staff definitely was excited for this 85-year-old tra- dition to be broken. They selected Gamguly because of his eagerness and charming per- sonality. "It took us 85 years to find him," said Martha Cook director Marion Scher. "He was very enthusiastic about working," said Kathy Emmolo, dining service manager at Martha Cook. Like most University dining halls, Martha Cook had a hard time find- ing employees this year. "We can't turn this opportunity PLATES Continued from Page 1 particularly for alumni and students of the larger universities," Miller said. Until the introduction of the auto- mobile centennial plates in 1996, Michigan motorists had no options other than the blue-and-white plates, Miller said. The collegiate license plates are the first major line of fundraising plates in Michigan. Miller said she has wanted to the state to offer university license plates for years. "This is something I've been wanti- ng to do before I left office," she said. The secretary of state's office origi- nally proposed the series, and there was "excellent cooperation" with the state u'niversities, Miller said. The university plates share an off- white oackground and blue embossed "Michigan" logo, but each features the individual school's name and logo. "They're very distinctive and, I think, very attractive," Miller said. Supplementing the university plates will be a limited edition line of display plates, which say "Be True to Your School" in lieu of a license plate number. 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