Wednesday. September 6, 2000 - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - F .40 arrested at annual Hash Bash By David Enders Daily Staff Reporter It appears that football games aren't the only thing that get stu- dents up early on the weekend. Although they were in the minority. at Saturday's Hash Bash, some Uni- versity students rolled out of bed to properly prepare for Ann Arbor's iost notorious festivities. It's called "wake and bake," said one student as he loaded a water bong with marijuana at a local fra- ternrity. He then proceeded with friends to the main event on the Diag, which began at "high noon" aird lasted until I p.m. From high school students to #flower child throwbacks, the 29th annual Hash Bash attracted a diverse crowd of between 4,000 to 5,000 people, mostly from out of town. University spokeswoman Diane Brown said the attendance Was about half of what organizers expected. Brown said that Department of Piilic Safety officers arrested 40 people for possession of marijuana during the day. But if arrests deterred most people from smoking weed in the Diag, it didn't stop them from lighting up before they arrived. "I smoke everyday," said Ted, a 26-year-old computer technician from Kalamazoo, who asked that his last name not be used. He attended Hash Bash with friends to support the legalization of marijua- na. "I like the way it makes me feel. It relieves stress and helps me with my (Attention Deficit Disorder)." Speakers at the event urged the crowd to sign a petition supporting the Personal Responsibility Amend- ment, which would make the use of marijuana in the home legal in Michigan. One of the featured speakers was Greg Schmid, the author of the PRA initiative. "It's time to fight despo- tism while we can in this country ... Laws that don't respect people breed people who don't respect the law," Schmid said. Ted said he believes the PRA ini- tiative has a chance of passing "if we can get enough stoners off their asses and registered to vote." Sporting knee-length dreadlocks, Chef Ra, the culinary columnist for High Times Magazine, cheerfully admonished police. "That's one more soldier laying down their lives for us," Ra said as he watched a young man get arrest- ed by officers. Although DPS officers were often verbally abused by the crowd, there was little interaction between police and hash bashers - except for the assault of an Ann Arbor Police Department officer later in the day as he sat in his patrol car on South University Avenue. The suspect was subdued by DPS officers. Tensions also rose slightly when members of the crowd attempted to block access to the outlet providing power to the amplifier being used by speakers to address the crowd from the steps of Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. The University only supplies an hour worth of electricity for the event, a consistent complaint of organizers. The crowd in the Diag began to disperse after the power was cut, but revelers crowded the streets for hours afterward - some retiring to an outdoor party at Dominick's on Monroe Street, others milling the streets surrounding Central Cam- pus, where vendors were hawking various wares. The event normally attracts curious onlookers as well as marijuana sup- porters, and Saturday was no excep- tion. Shaun Gallo of Detroit "expected to see more people smoking in public," but was disappointed. SueJeanne Koh of Boston was visit- ing her friend Yolanda Rosi, a third- year medical student at the University. "It's interesting to see how plants attract so much attention," Koh said, noting the "forbidden fruit mentality" of marijuana. "Lots of people just look like they're out having a good time," Rosi said. By late evening, the only evidence JOANNA PAINEyDaily William Sweet from the Rhythm Family and Ron Laz provide the beat during Hash Bash. of the hash bashers' presence was a blanket of litter in the streets and on the Diag, and the harbinger of spring 'City shopping reflects consumer diversity By Tiffany Maggard Daily Stafi'Reporter When the University hosted an "Imaging America" conference in March, University President Lee Bollinger said the "University of vlichigan is the ideal American uni- versity" because the campus and the city of Ann Arbor are one and the same. Although Bollinger's statement was largely reflective of the cultural and intellectual exchange between the two communities, he was also referring to the simple fact that the University and the city alike benefit from the literal *common ground" they share. Among the many fringe benefits students can enjoy while attending a university set in an urban campus is the shopping. Ann Arbor has its share of stores for student necessities like books and sup- plies, but the larger part of the city is comprised of specialty shops that reflect a wide variety of tastes for both student and local residents. Several business owners from out of the area said they brought their busi- nesses to Ann Arbor because they pre- dicted that their inventory would appeal to both the young shoppers from the University and the plethora of ethnic groups who fill the streets of Ann Arbor everyday. "We came here because there were a lot of people in the area who appeal to this kind of store. The clientel here is 91ifferent," said Tanya Hosking, co- owner of the unnamed shop on the corner of Maynard and East William street. Ilosking said she knew her store would be successful in Ann Arbor because "there are several others like it." She was referring to stores that cater to the '60s and 70s, which tend to attract a "younger" crowd. Hosking's store in particular supplies a wide ange of hemp clothing, wool I ,.,...~.-,.,.... . A'' Ethnic Creations on State Street, said students who frequent the store are usually most attracted to its drums, summer dresses and decorations for their residence halls like the wooden bead curtains or tapestries the store provides. "I know that in September and the beginning of the semester we sell a lot of tapestries and room decorations and in the summer we sell a lot of summer clothes, incense and candles," she said. Similar Eastern-influenced stores are Orchid Lane on Liberty Street and Middle Earth on South University Avenue. Still, each store has its own special style - Orchid Lane caters largely to women's apparel and Eastern art, Middle Earth offers more gift items, jewelty and humorous gifts. While many students and young Ann Arbor residents said they are attracted to the unique clothing stores located in town, they said they often cannot afford them and instead must take the bus to the Briarwood Mall when their closets look bare. "I like a lot of the shops downtown, but I just can't afford them. Most of the time, I just go to Briarwood. I think that's what most people do," Engineering senior Memeesh Mehta said. But LSA sophomore Emily Wolf- son, an employee at Bivouac clothing store on State Street, said Bivouac's business is good, and even thrives on the younger patrons - especially col- lege students. "During the school year, there are plenty of student shoppers,"she said. Bivouac is unique to other clothing stores in the city in that it combines three stores into one. Trendy and sophisticated women's clothing fills one end of the store, while more casu- al, outdoor men's clothing fills the other. And at the very far end of the store is a wide variety of outdoor sports equipment including camping supplies, tents, freeze-dried food, cross country skis and snow shoes. Above Domino's Pizza on the cor- ner of Last William and State Street is a trendy, metropolitan-style clothing store called Mojo. Mojo supplies a variety of shoes and polyester pants and shirts. The store also offers other unique brands that can only be found in a ew venues within the Detroit metropolitan area. Such designs include replicas of the Muskegon Lassies All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (an organization that inspired the Women's Rights Movement), and Detroit Motor Company Clothing. Detroit Motor Company designs are created and manufactured by a Detroit family to "celebrate the met- ropolitan life of the 'industrial center' of the country.' Some Ann Arbor residents and Uni- versity students said shopping in the city wouldn't be complete without its great expanse of music and book- stores. Ann Arbor residents Mark Dunbar and Eric Ressler said books and music are what they shop for most, especially downtown near the University's campus where such stores are abundant. "There are some used CD stores that are really good like Schoolkids Records - and there are others that usually have a used section," Dunbar said, "And Borders is the best place to buy books."$ Book stores and record stores can be found all over the city, especially at the intersection of Liberty and State Street. Included in the array of used books or vintage book and music stores in this area are Kaleidoscope, Discount Records and Schoolkids Records on State Street, and David's Book, Dawn Treader Book Shop and Borders Books and Music on Liberty Street. A few blocks away is Aunt Agatha's Book Shop on Fourth Avenue, which specializes in bought and sold mystery and crime books, and Tower Records on South University. had ended for another year. "It's a very hard day on our staff," Brown said. "We're glad it's over." BOOKSTORES Continued from Page 6F the Union. Union Bookstore Manager John Battaglino said that "because of our location in the Union, we give ten percent of our sales right back to the Student Union." Battaglino stressed that "no other store is in contract with the University like we are. This fall, the Union Bookstore is adding a new policy of book reserva- tion. "Students can turn in their sched- ules at their orientations and we will pre-pack their books for them," Battaglino said. Recently, dozens of online book- stores have been advertising on Cam- pus, attempting to get students to order their textbooks online rather than buy them at local bookstores. Most Ann Arbor booksellers have not reported much change in business. "(Online sellers) were bound to;have some impact," Richard said: "It would be hard to judge an exact num- ber." Ulrich's also has a website which allows for reservation of books online as does Shaman Drum, who has been online for more than a year. "It's been very successful for us," Bowman said. Being onl ine has meant "a great reduction in lines and the amount of time people have to wait. It's also added a conve- nience for our customers." The Union Bookstore does do busi- ness online, but Battaglino believes buying in local stores is easier and cheaper. "Especially first-year stu- dents should come into the store and see the process. Maybe when they're juniors or seniors and a little more savvy, it will be easier to buy books online, but for the first time, they should definitely come in and see what buying textbooks is all about," Battaglino said. ('iucio explained that as it is dif- ficult for local bookstores to keep up with the booklists University professors provide, it would be "hard to coordinate nationally and then bring it down to the individual university level." "Our first priority is (the Univer- sity)," Ciucio said. BRADQUINN/[ Bivouac, located on State Street, carries both clothing and camping equipment. sweaters, Grateful Dead paraphernalia, black lights, tie died curtains, bead curtains, drip candles and incense. Similar stores include Stairway to Heaven, The Cat's Meow and Urban Outfitters, all located on State Street. Prices at these stores are comparable, ranging from Sl5 to S45 for a t-shirt, S40 to S80 for pants and S5 to S40 for gift items or decorations. In addition to '60s and 70s inspired clothing and decorations, Urban Outfitters also has a metropolitan influence, reflective of' the store's name and the fact that most other branches of the store are located in large cities like Chicago and New York. Other specialty stores are influenced not by time periods or trends but by specific cultures. These stores supply large anmiounts of clothing made from Indian and Thai designs, which are usually very colorful and intricately patterned. Zen ritualistic candles, sil- ver jewelry, wood carvings and dijem- be drums are also characteristic of these stores. Anna DiMaggio, an employee of MUSEUMS Continued from Page 6 the museum is a magical place." The positions that students assume are tour guides, museum hosts, summer camp counselors, planetarium directors, gift shop and office workers and teachers at *he children's work shops and special events. A train- ing requirement of 20 hours, which includes teaching, group management and public safety as well as spe- cific exhibit information, is required to obtain these positions. In specific demand are students interested in astron- omy to direct, the planetarium shows and art students _interested in scientific illustration. For interested stu- dents, the museum offers a course called Museum Methods where students learn sculpting, modeling and natural history exhibit design. "My favorite part is getting the chance to share and each about the dinosaurs, because that is what the kids come to see," said Megan Ferguson, an education and anthropology major. After a few years some stu- dents have even served on the museum's advisory board and designed parts of the museum's curriculum. 1 started working at the museum as a junior but I wish I had started earlier, there are so many opportu- nities to do things, such as the children's workshops, that I won't have time to do," said Sarah Cover, an anthropology and zoology major. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology At the Kelsey Museum, interest in archaeology, art history and the classics is generated by both the col- lection of exhibit material as well as the classes offered there. "We're open and we're fun. Besides, this is the only archaeology museum in Michigan, as well as the Mid- west, outside of Chicago,' said Todd Cerring, coordi- nator of museum programs. Students that are interested in work-study positions face more competition here than at other museums due to the large interest in the kind of work done at Kelsey. Students in the work-study program are able to work with the museum's collections doing conser- vation and registry as well as research, which are very pertinent to many degrees offered through LSA. Despite the small availability of work-study oppor- tunities, volunteerism is in high demand. Students are invited to work in the education office specifically helping put together education kits that contain infor- mational books, videos, tapes, articles and reproduc- tions of artifacts rented out to elementary schools. Regular paid positions as museum hosts and office workers are also available. hands-On Museum Although the hands-on museum is not a part of the University, it plays a large role in the University com- munity by offering students - specifically those majoring in education -. the chance to work, volun- teer and learn. "We depend heavily on the work study students and volunteers. Without them we couldn't exist," said Will Maddix, a LSA graduate working at the front desk. Because they are no longer involved in the job fair, students interested in the Hlands-on museum must take the initiative of inquiry and application upon themselves. "Just tell them to call us and we'll give them some- thing to do" said James Frenza, president and CEO, concerning the opportunities offered to students. I r ________ NORMAN NG/Daily The Museum of Art houses nearly 14,000 objects. The Hands-On Museum hires about 40 stu- dents every year that do clerical work as well as work in the gift shop. But unlike other museums there is a large emphasis placed on teaching, which attracts many students interested in educa- tion. Students present classes to groups as they visit the museum, host birthday party tours and instruct different workshops with the Brownies and Boy Scouts, which include Friday-night sleepovers. "The classes give you practice teaching, which is similar to student teaching but not as rigid in subject matter," Maddix said. "Its great for your resume to say you taught a class."