Monday February 10, 2003 @2003 The Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXIII, No. 91 One-hundred-twelve years ofeditorialfreedom TODAY: Few snow showers with winds from the Southwest at 21 miles per hour. LOW, 27 Tomorrow. 21sih 2 wwwmihigandaily~com I'l 1 Princeton halts race-conscious academic aid After a protest march through the streets of Ann Arbor, a crowd of nearly 1,500 people convene in the Diag as part of the Ann Arbor Peace March Saturday.LE Peace parade displays growig anti-war senbnnt bAnnArbor Summer academic program for under- represented minorities suspended at Princeton By Jeremy Berkowitz Daily Staff Reporter With less than two months before the University's lawsuits on race in admissions are heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, tension at other col- leges around the country are rising regarding the college's own use of race-conscious programs and admis- sions policies that could come under attack. Afraid of a possible lawsuit, Prince- ton University announced last week= the suspension of a summer academic program exclusively for underrepre- sented minorities. Since 1985, The Woodrow Wilson School Junior Summer Institute has offered a seven-week summer program for minority undergraduates from all over the country wishing to pursue a career in public policy and internation- al work. The institute encourages par- ticipants to pursue graduate-level work while in the program. Princeton spokesman Robert Durkee said the school was concerned the pro- gram could become a lawsuit target for only allowing minority applicants. "(It) is a program that would not be able to pass legal muster," Durkee said. "There was some risk that if we perceive that program was sustainable under cur- rent law, there would be questions about whether we understood how current law was being applied." But Lester Monts, University of Michigan senior vice provost for aca- demic affairs, said Princeton's decision "sounds irrational." He said the sort of outreach done by the institute is legal. "We have many of these programs on the University campus and they are working very well to bring minority students and students of color into the fold for graduate study and profession- al study," Monts said. Monts added that the University plans to continue similar initiatives. Durkee said Princeton administra- tors made the decision after a watch- dog group told the school the group was aware of its alleged exclusivity. After consultation with attorneys, Wil- son School administrators told students See PRINCETON, Page 3A By Emily Kraack and James Wahls Daily StaffReporters Despite low temperatures and blustery winds, an estimated 1,500 people marched the streets of Ann Arbor Saturday for peace between the United States and Iraq. Carrying signs, shouting slogans and singing songs, marchers of the Peace March gathered at the Federal Building on the corner of Liberty Street and Fifth Avenue. The parade, sponsored by the Ann Arbor Committee for Peace and Anti-War Action!, proceeded through downtown Ann Arbor, ending in the Diag, where marchers formed a human peace sign. A group calling themselves "Radical Cheerlead- ers" energized the crowd with enthusiastic chants. Rally coordinator and AACP member Phillis Engelbert said the march showed Ann Arbor's sup- port of the anti-war cause. "We're lending our voice to the growing national consensus that this war is unjust," she said. "We're pleased to have a lot of peo- ple and a lot of good energy." But not everyone thought the rally was the best means of addressing conflict with Iraq. LSA senior James Justin Wilson, editor in chief of The Michigan Review, said, "We think it's insulting to turn such a solemn event into something family-oriented." Mem- bers of Young Americans for Freedom agreed, liken- ing the rally to a Macy's Day Parade. But Engineering sophomore Maher Iskandar said the march was an act of solidarity with the Iraqi peo- ple. "Human rights will be lost if we go to war," he said. He added that he feels Saddam Hussein is a dic- tator, but dealing with him at the expense of the Iraqi people is wrong. Participants attending the rally held a broad spec- trum of opinions. LSA sophomore Aesha Ahmad said she opposed the war due the potential loss of many lives. "Civilians should not be slaughtered for oil and the strengthening of the government," she said. The Radical Cheerleaders shouted slogans criticiz- ing President Bush that included, "Now our economy is doing bad, so you'll start a war just like your dad!" Residential College sophomore Emily Bate, one of the Radical Cheerleaders, said war with Iraq would be a continuation of war against terror. "I've been protesting this war since it was a war with Afghanistan," she said. "No one can possibly justify this war." Pro-war protesters justified the war with oil and humanitarian issues. YAF member Ruben Duran, a LSA junior, thought the war was necessary if it would make the Middle East a more stable place. He also emphasized the war was partly about oil. "If the oil is sold, the Iraqis can eat," he said. Wilson brought up the humanitarian aspect of a potential war, saying that Iraqi citizens are mistreated under Saddam's regime. "How much is it going to take to prove that (Saddam) is an State considers new drunk driving laws Rich Keenanshows his support for President Bush on State Street Saturday, evil dictator?' he asked. A rally directly followed the march. Speakers included Hiba Ghalib, an alum of Iraqi descent, who See MARCH, Page 2A By Den Trudeau Daily Staff Reporter With an already estimated $23 mil- lion loss in transportation funding for important safety improvements, the fed- eral gbvernment is threatening to with- hold $9.5 million more in 2004 from the state of Michigan unless the Legislature changes current drunk driving laws to comply with federal standards. Michigan is one of 14 states that cur- rently define intoxicated drivers at the .10 blood alcohol content level. In 2000, the federal government passed a law set- ting the legal level at .08 BAC and began withholding transportation funds from states that failed to comply. Michigan legislators have been reluc- tant to give into federal pressure regard- ing the enforcement of drunk driving laws, but Gov. Jennifer Granholm said the current state budget crisis is forcing the state to act. "Some people were concerned that (the new law) was a little strict," Granholm spokeswoman Mary Detloff said. "But if we don't change it, we will lose federal transportation funding, and See FUNDING, Page 2A Bicentennial of Marbury observed By Layla J. Merritt Daily Staff Reporter In February 1803 the U.S. Supreme Court made a monumental decision that changed the course of American history. In the case Marbury v. Madison, the court established judicial review, the mandate that gives the court the ultimate power and freedom to interpret the Constitution. On the 200th anniversary of Marbury, the Michigan Law Review held a sympo- sium Friday and Saturday at the Law School to discuss the impact of the deci- sive court case upon society, Congress and the judiciary system. Several speakers led panels revolving around current issues concerning judicial review during the two-day event. The keynote speaker, John Noonan Jr., a senior judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, reflected upon whether judicial review has been exercised in the best possible way since it was established. Noonan, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, also questioned the validity of the court's authoritative power over the two lower courts, the legislative and executive branches of government and also the power to define the Constitution. Noonan commented upon judicial review in modern society and questioned the results of the 1803 decision. "(Chief Justice John) Marshall was vague in his outlines of the decision and left us with very little guidelines as to whether judicial review should change over time," Noonan said. Although Noonan did not take an explicit stance against judicial review, his speech was slanted in favor of altering the current system. Noonan cited several instances in which judicial review was unnecessary, when the court could have reached the same conclusion under Article III of the Constitution, which already grants the court power to make a decision. "Is a benevolent umpire really needed?" Noonan asked. He also pointed to 17 cases in which the use of judicial review resulted in harmful mistakes, the worst of which he said was the 1857 case of Dred Scott v. Sanford, in which the court used judicial review to undermine attempts by Congress to extend rights to blacks living in free states. See CONFERENCE, Page 3A * Blood Face Off pits 'U' with State By Michael Gurovtsch Daily Staff Reporter University students are looking to declare victory off the ice over their peers at Michigan State University in the first annual Blood Face Off, which begins today and ends Feb. 18. Organizers said they are encouraged by the suc- 9 cess of the annual Blood Battle against Ohio State University in November, when students donated more than 3,500 pints of blood - well above the 2,000-pint goal. "This is the first annual (Blood Face Off). We hope it becomes a tradition like Blood Battle," event co-chair Kate Papazian said. Organizers from the Red Cross and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity said blood dona- tions are needed. The national blood supply inventory is estimated at 55,000 pints, but the national "safe level" is 80,000 pints. "Right now we are on the verge of going back into a critical need status," said Joseph Nevin, donor resources representative for the Red Cross. area is overwhelming because the hospital is such a large part of this community," Papazian said. The goal for Blood Face Off is 530 pints LSA senior Justin Street said he frequently donates blood, but was unaware of this week's blood drive. "I wasn't planning on (donating for Blood Face Off) because I did- n't know about it," Street said, adding that he plans on donating blood now. "There's no good reason not to (donate blood). I think that's what it comes down to," Street added. Nevin said the period between donations must be at least 56 days, so if a person donated for Blood Battle, they are eligible to donate in Blood Face Off. Potential donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and general- ly be in good health. The University won the fall Blood Battle with a total of 2,067 pints. The Blood Face Off winner will be announced at the Michigan vs. Michigan State hockey game March 1 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. For exact requirements, locations, dates or to make an appointment, contact the Red Cross. An appointment is not required BRETT MOUNTAIN/Daily Former Michigan basketball player Rudy Tomjanovich speaks at Crisler Arena Saturday. Tomjanovich's jersey was retired during a halftime ceremony commemmorating his basketball career. 'Rudy T'hored by 'M', basketball, jersey retired By Naweed Sikora Daily Sports Editor For years, Michigan basketball great Cazzie Russell's number has been hanging by itself from the rafters at Crisler Arena. He was the only per- son in Michigan basketball history to ever have his jersey retired. But Russell is no longer alone. Saturday after- Crisler Arena - that of former Michigan center and current Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich. "Rudy T," whose jersey No. 45 will forever hang next to Russell's No. 33, played for Michigan from 1968 to 1970. The former center holds the Michigan career record for rebounds with 1,039, and is sixth on the all-time scoring list with 1,808 points. Tomjanovich took a break from coaching of blood, lower than the tall drive because this is the campaign's first year and the donation period is a week shorter, Papaz- --1-, L'-- nlinv T n-,a~ nA