10 - The 9Tichigan Daily - FOOTBALL SATURDAY - October 14, 2000 0 0 a 0 0 0 AD October 14, 2000 - FOOTBALL SATURDAY - The Michigan Daily - 3 Students serve to honor Gandhi Despite struggling defense, Michigan has advantage ' By Stephanie ffen 1'it'N* 1' "1 ____dominating the competition this season. defense currently ranks 113th amongst Wolverines held him to only 30. Will that be enough to lift the the 115 teams in NCAA college football. And despite missed games by Jake Indiana hasn't won in the Big House Wolverines out of their funk? A loss Enough said. Frysinger and Eric Wilson this season, since 1967. would be devastating, but then again, the Henson played a great first half last the Michigan line has been able to stop SPECIAL TEAMS: The way the By Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter Members of ProjectServe, the Indian American Student Association and about 300 volunteers kicked off Gandhi Day of Service on Saturday with the intent of perpetuating Mahatma Gandhi's belief that the good of the world lies at the most basic levels of society. *Gandhi Day began at the University in 1997 after University alum Manali Shah introduced the idea at a LeaderShape conference with the intent of bringing members of the community together in one large act of service. Now, more than 30 universities have adopted the idea, including Stanford, Dartmouth and Brown universities. Gandhi Day co-coordinator Sharlene Bagga, an LSA junior, said this year's theme of "embracing the community in the spirit of diversity" promotes Gandhi's belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and the necessity of uniting those not used to com- munity service with those who are. After Gandhi Day participants flooded the Diag for registration, associate history. Prof. Sumathi Ramaswamty, interim director of the Center for South Asian Studies, addressed the crowd. "Today, in this hyper-modern, capitalist society, Gandhi's courage, for me, lies in his opposition to modernization," Ramaswamy said. s e SNRE Continued from Page 9 Prof John Knont. Knott quoted Neuman's letter to the committee as saying SNRE will no longer admit undergraduates once a joitnt envi- ronmental studies program is formulated. "We assumed from the start that we were to come up with a program and see if people were willing to support it," Knott said. Rabe said the final decision on the proposal will involve fac- ulty from both schools. "The decision is going to be a result of a process of deliber- ation," Rabe said. "We will be discussing this until there is a sense of faculty resolution." He added that it will take "some time" for a final program to be developed and implemented. C11 SNRE programs came under examination last spring as a result of continued low enrollment and retainment. I Live., "More students transfer out of than in," SNRE Prof. Bobbi r details Low said. "We put more effort into recruitment but it didn't RACEL FRMNsDai LSA sophomore Amy Patel and LSA senior Ava Lala varnish a door at the Chimmaya Mission on the Gandhi Day of Service. happen." SNRE Prof. James Diana said SNRE received 120 applica- tions for this academic year. The committee also attempted to devise methods to increase the availability of environmental studies to University students. Its proposal consists of increased electives and flexibility in requirements and prerequisites and a stronger emphasis on cur- riculum breadth. It also suggests developing first-year seminar programs and a living-learning community. But most of about 50 students at yesterday's public forum with the committee said they worry the changes will cost cur- rent programs their focus and individuality. "Giving students too much choice takes away the choice for more rigorous study" SNRE senior Amanda Edmonds said. "If I choose tougher NRE electives, because that's what I'm inter- ested in, and somebody else chooses something more unrelat- ed, it means two different things. The choice waters down the meaning of a NRE degree and the reputation of the program." Edmonds said the phasing out of the SNRE undergraduate program could cost the University "excellent students, espe- cially from out of state." And it's impossible to remember the last time Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin all fell out of the top 25. Both oftthese streaks may be broken if the Hoosiers pull the upset of Michigan on Saturday. Both teams are coming off unsettling losses. One team fell victim to a last-sec- ond field goal and one was victim of an underperforming defense that couldn't control the run. But one of these teams will get its revenge -not only for last week but for last year. After a heartbreaking loss to Illinois in 1999, the Wolverines traveled to Bloomington and were almost handed their third-straight loss of the season. But Antwaan Randle El's Hail Mary pass fell incomplete in the end zone and the Hoosiers couldn't complete the upset, falling 34-31. A win would do more for Michigan than prevent two-straight losses. A loss for Michian means that the Rose Bovl is virttallv out of the question, seeing htowv Ohio State and Northwvestern are scenario before last week's debacle was no different. MICHIGAN RUSHING VS. INDIANA RUSHING DEFENSE: Last week, the Indiana defense couldn't stop Northwestern back Damien Anderson, allowing him 296 yards on 36 carries. Despite boasting Butkus candidate linebacker Justin Smith, who leads the Big Ten in both tackles for loss and sacks, the rest of the Indiana defensive line leaves much to be desired. The Hoosiers have allowed teams an average of 167 rushing yards per game. And with Michigan averaging 236 yards on the ground, that average doesn't stand a chance of decreasing. Running back Anthony Thomas is having the season of his life. Despite the ups and downs of the rest of his team; Thomas has been consistent throughout. Advantage: Michigan MICHIGAN PASSING VS. INDIANA PASS- ING DEFENSE: The Indiana passing week against Purdue. He completed his first nine passes, which included going six-for-six on the first drive of the game. Henson connected with Marquise Walker for five of those six completions and the touchdown. He needs to continue that for all four quarters, which should be no problem against the Indiana secondary. Come to think of it, what Indiana sec- ondary? Advantage: Michigan INDIANA RUSHING VS. MICHIGAN RUSHING DEFENSE: After last weekend's loss, the Michigan defense said it was tough to stop Drew Brees because he had so many options when inside the pocket. This weekend will be no different. Michigan couldn't defend the quarter- back scramble against Purdue. Why should the Wolverines be able to defend a quarterback that ranks 20th all time in rushing yards? Antwaan Randle El rushes for almost 100 yards a game, but last season the running backs such as Wisconsin's Michigan Bennett and Illinois'Antoineo Harris and Rocky Harvey. This one's a tough call It will come down to which side is hungrier. Advantage: Even INDIANA PASSING VS. MICHIGAN PASS- ING DEFENSE: Despite Randle El's poor rushing performance last season, he dominated the Wolverines in the air. Randle El had four passing touchdowns and almost 300 yards. Neither Michigan's secondary or Indiana's powerful air attack has changed much from last season. Randle El's' favorite targets, Jerry Dorsey and Versie Gaddis, return and so does Michigan's inability to stop them. Brees went 32-for-44 last weekend for 286 yards. In Michigan's victory over Illinois, the secondary allowed Kurt Kittner to go 27-for-38 for 352 yards. The secondary will be itching for a victory, but don't expect much to change. Advantage: Indiana squads' special teams have played this season, the matchup comes down to which team's less likely to screw up. The Hoosiers are 4-5 for field goals this season, but only average 30 yards each punt. Michigan is a disappointing 4-9 from field goal range, but punting and kick- offs have not been a problem. Advantage: Even INTANGIBLES: The Big House has hin- dered the Hoosiers' program. They haven't won here in more than 30 years. Michigan fans will be at a premium with the alumni coming back for Homecoming and the students fully rest- ed for the 3:30 p.m. start. Advantage: Michigan Michigan 31, Indtana 21 AparlnentRenling.i The Address Where More Students Go Ti See www.apartmentrenting.com/freerent fo: COMING OUT Continued from Page 9 School of Social Work said LGBT stu- dents need to be aware of the issues involved in the upcoming presidential election. "Regardless of national, region- al, state and local politics, issues that affect our community are political all the time," Harrison Prado said. "Traditionally Nve back progressive parties, because they have been more inclusive of LGBT peo- ple." Harison Prado, a founder and co- chair of Gender MOSAIC Q&A, worked with Severs to plan the event. "Complacency is dangerous, and Coting Out Day has become a celebra- tion. but it has to remain a call to action," LAST WEEK WRTH THI S WLVE NE Harrison Prado said. In addition to the political aspect of the rally, speakers focused on how the University can be a more friendly envi- ronment for transsexuals. "We're ttying to get gender-neutral housing on campus - dorm rooms that aren't specifically female and male," Severs said. Harrison Prado agreed that residence halls on this campus need to be reformed. "Housing policies are relatively sup- portive of lesbian, gay and bisexual peo- ple," Harrison Prado said. "But transgen- der, transsexual and gender-queer stu- dents can have real issues including those of personal safety when living in resi- dence halls, and using public restrooms and public lockerooms." WEST LAFAYETTE - Despite a tremendous first-half performance in which Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said the offense had "probably never played better," the Wolverines' porous defense caught up with them in the end. Purdue kicker Travis Dorsch atoned for missing one short field goal by making another, nailing a 32-yarder with four seconds left. Michigan dropped to 2-1 in the Big Ten, 4-2 overall. Purdue 32, Michigan 31