£nhnrha One hndred eleven years ofeditor'ifeedom "Uti NEWS: 76-DAILY S CLASSIFIED: 7640557 wwwmkchigandaiiy.com Wednesday January 30, 2002 --------- -- -- -- -- -- Bush warns of President says US. will defeat teffrorts worldwide WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush said last night that tens of thousands of ter- rorists still threaten America - "ticking time bombs, set to go off" - and promised to stalk them across the globe. In his first State of the Union address, he pledged a battle of equal vigor to revive the ailing economy. "We will prevail in war, and we will defeat this recession," the commander in chief said, standing before Congress and the public with heroically high approval ratings. Nearly five months after the Sept. 11 attacks that shocked the world, Bush pledged to push the war on terrorism beyond Afghanistan to a dozen countries that he said harbor terrorist camps. He also warned of "an axis of evil" of nations like North Korea, Iran and Iraq, and said the United States would not allow them to threaten the world with weapons of mass destruction. Offering chilling evidence of terrorists' plotting, Bush said U.S. forces in Afghanistan found diagrams of American nuclear power plants hidden in terrorist hide-outs. Bush entered the packed House chamber to boisterous applause from R and Democrats alike. Secon speech, he made a fist, and tapp against the podium as he de despite terrorism and recession," our union has never been stronge Democrats, responding to Bt to show unity on the war while differences on domestic policy. House Minority Leader Dick words for terrorists were similar "Make no mistake about it: We a hunt you down and make you p also challenged GOP positions Security, taxes and health care. In a 48-minute speech inte applause more than 70 times, I Congress to pass his tax-cutting package and challenged Americz mit two years or 4,000 hours to service. He hopes to tap the surg tism since the attacks. threats epublicans "We can overcome evil with greater ds into his good," the president said. ed it lightly Amid extraordinary security, leaders of clared that the congressional, judicial and executive "the state of branches gathered beneath the same Capitol r." dome that officials believe was targeted dur- ush, sought ing the attacks on Washington and New reinforcing York. Dick Cheney, who has spent many nights Gephardt's in undisclosed locations because of security r to Bush's: precautions, took the vice president's tradi- are going to tional place on the rostrum behind the presi- ay." But he dent during the speech. on Social In the gallery, first lady Laura Bush was joined by several guests in her VIP box high rrupted by above the well of the House, including Bush urged interim Afghan leader Hamid Karzai and g economic firefighters, soldiers and other citizen- ans to com- heroes whose stories helped buoy a weary community nation. e in patrio- "The men and women of our armed See BUSH, Page 7 President Bush shakes hands with Vice President Dick Cheney as House Speaker Dennis Hastert looks on prior to the president's State of the Union address last night. Study reveals traits attractive to employers By Jennifer Mistha Daily Staff Reporter Communication skills and a' strong work ethic are among the top qualities employers are looking for in job applicants, according to a study released by The National Association of Colleges and Employers earlier this month. The study revealed that employ- ers look beyond students' grade point averages when selecting a prospective employee from a stack of applications, but similar studies by the University's Career Planning and Placement office show that a student's GPA remains a factor for future employment. Terri LaMarco, associate director of CP&P, said a similar survey done by her office confirms the NACE findings. "We get consistent results in our surveys. Employers are looking for someone with interpersonal, prob- lem-solving and leadership skills. They also want a team player," LaMarco said. Qualities such as creativity and a sense of humor in job candidates ranked lower on the survey. Other qualities that top NACE's list for desirable job candidates include honesty and integrity, team- work and interpersonal skills. "An employer given the choice between a sense of a humor and one "Employers are looking for people who can go beyond the job requirements," - Lora Hesch Engineering junior who can work with others is going to take the team player," LaMarco said. "Personality is something that doesn't go on a resume. It's some- thing exhibited on a second or third interview," she said, adding that some qualities that can't be expressed on paper. Engineering junior Lora Hesch said employers are not looking for students who meet the minimum requirements for employment. "Employers are looking for peo- ple who can go beyond the job requirements and be leaders as well as interact with other people," she said. NACE Executive Director Mari- lyn Mackes said in a written state- ment that employers are also looking for well-rounded applicants to fill positions. Many students said they agree with NACE and CP&P, saying that See JOBS, Page 7 Winter weather returning today Forecasts predict up to six inches of snow will fall today and tomorrow By Annie Gleason For the Daily Shorts and t-shirts have not been uncommon attire for students this winter. Earlier this week tempera- tures reached a date-breaking record of 55 degrees. But if predic- tions of an oncoming snowstorm in the next few days are correct, spring and summer apparel may be put back on the shelves until March. Ann Arbor is expected to receive up to six inches of snow today and tomorrow. A winter storm watch is in effect until tomorrow. "The syst em is expected to travel northeast during the next couple of days ... (and may) bring very heavy snow," said University meteorologist Dennis Kahlbaum. Kahlbaum noted the amount of snow depe'nds on how much warm could cause freezing rain or sleet instead of snow. I "We are right on the dividing line (between freezing rain and snow)," Kahlbaum said. Monday's record-breaking high of 55 degrees was evidence that this winter has been unseasonably warm for Michigan. Kahlbaum said the mild winter can be explained by upper-air patterns working to keep most of the cold air away. "Flow of upper-air currents are not conducive to heavy snowfalls," he said. "Moisture couldn't get to us." Many student said they have appreciated the mild weather when walking to classes. "I like studying outside, I like walking outside. Everyone's a lot less stressed out," said LSA junior Andrea Rowe. LSA sophomore Tiffany Wade said she is also enjoying the change from previous winters. "It just wor- ries me that it's 55 degrees in Janu- ary. People are wearing shorts!" The storm is predicted to arrive sometime this afternoon or evening. "We can expect highs in the 30s for GEO, U' negotiations at a standstill By Maia Sprow Daily Staff Reporter Two days before their contract expires Friday, the Graduate Employees Organization and the University are seeking to speed up the negotiations that began in late October. The two parties met last night for a bar- gaining session - as they have been every Tuesday and Thursday for the past three months. During the last The slow progression of the negotiations have left many graduate student instructors frustrated and some are contemplating a strike. "Right now, the University has basically rejected every single one of our economic proposals," said GEO President Cedric de Leon. "We're adults and we understand we are not going to get everything, but ... our contract expires Friday and they have literally given us nothing." T Tniva..nt4.r nnk,-raonmnnn n iPDPt rnc0aulthe1 "The University feels it has been responsive to the proposals offered by GEO," Peterson said. 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