NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 24, 2004 - 3 ON CAMPUS Taste Fest entices with free samples of organic food The second annual Ann Arbor Organic Taste Fest features free sam- ples of a wide range of organic food and food products Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Taste Fest also includes live blue- grass by Ann Arbor band the Ambitious Brothers at 10:30 a.m. and blues piano by Al Hill at noon. The festival will be held at the Farmer's Market in Kerrytown, which is located on the corner of Catherine Street and Detroit Street. Benefit walk raises money to battle depression The University Depression Center and the American Foundation for Sui- cide Prevention team up for the "Out of the Darkness ... Into the Light" walk Sunday. The third annual 3.5-mile benefit walk will start at 9 a.m. at Pioneer High School. While the walk is open to anyone, those who have dealt with depression are encouraged to partici- pate. Money raised from the event will go toward efforts to prevent suicide and educate the public about depression and its link to suicide. CRIME NOTES DPS reports illegal fridge sale in residence hall A caller reported to the Department of Public Safety Wednesday that an unidentified person might have been trying to sell refrigerators illegally to University students in Couzens Resi- dence Hall. Student suspects poker being played in basement A student living in South Quad Resi- dence Hall reported to DPS Wednesday that he believes people were playing a game of poker in the hall basement. DPS sent an officer to investigate the scene, but the officer was unable to find any poker game. Fight over parking space leads to collision Two drivers involved in a dispute over a parking space in a lot on 900 Murfin Ave. collided Wednesday when one vehicle attempted to get into the parking space before the other. No one was injured in the crash. Vending machine glass punched in at East Quad A DPS officer reported that finding damage to a vending machine in East Quad near the cafeteria Wednesday. An unknown subject punched out the vending machine's plexiglass. New hall's construction to begin in '06 i HOUSING Continued from page 1 the frustration factor on the board level. "Something needs to be done on this campus in terms of housing because we're not keeping up," she added. "We are behind, and we've been behind." Several regents, including Olivia Maynard (D-Goodrich), echoed this sentiment and urged University Hous- ing to move forward promptly on its recommendations. Maynard suggested that next month Henry bring to the board some specific price information. The new hall will feature apartment or suite-style housing, private bathrooms and living rooms, which have become increasingly popular over the years. "Those days are over," Henry said, refer- ring to past halls that relied on commu- nal bathrooms and narrow hallways. The new hall will most likely include 500 to 650 beds, and University Housing will make a considerable effort to create small living communities in clusters of 20 to 25 students in the hall. But the total capacity of the University's residence halls may not increase by much because some beds will be lost in halls where Housing creates communal spaces. Henry said two of the most distinc- tive and memorable halls on campus, Mosher-Jordan and Stockwell, are first in line for renovations. Next would be Betsy Barbour House, Helen Newberry House and West Quad Residence Hall. During that process, University Housing will have to shut down each hall - one at a time - for an entire school year. For those renovations, stu- dents will most likely have to relocate to North Campus - probably North- wood residencies, where administrators believe there is ample space to accom- NURSING Continued from page 2. program, according to Hinshaw. "People should know that this nurs- ing shortage is a serious issue," Pohl said. "Nationally, 16,000 qualified applicants have been turned away due to insufficient numbers of faculty." Additionally, the University is begin- ning the search for a new Nursing dean this winter in response to the shortage, to provide a longer period of time to search for Hinshaw's replacement. Nursing senior Lindsay Simon said her professors have responded to this shortage by pressuring her and other students to go into nursing education. "Our professors have been telling us that there is going to be a shortage soon in nursing educators. They've been try- ing to put in our minds that teaching is an option and it's important to take it seriously because there is going to be a huge shortage," Simon said. She added that educators' low sala- ries keep nursing students from pursu- ing careers in teaching. "Most people want to do something else because there isn't much money in teaching," she said. But the shortage also creates opportunities. "It's comforting. 1 know I'll havec a job when I graduate," Nursing junior Megan Finn said. She added that the shortage has motivated her to work harder in school and recruit other students to enroll in the School of Nursing. The University is planning ahead of time in preparation of the faculty short- age. Hinshaw explained that through the Provost Loan Program, the Uni- versity hopes to equip young nurses for future teaching positions. In the program, younger faculty are brought in before a job opening is available and are mentored by more experienced fac- ulty. When the openings show up. an experienced and young nurse is ready to fill the position. Hinshaw also said the University has less of a problem recruiting nurs- ing faculty than other universities. "The University is fortunate. It is higher ranked, and its reputation and research-intensive environment attract new faculty," Hinshaw said. The U.S. News & World Report ranked Michigan third among nursing graduate schools in 2003. ALEXANDER DZIADOSZ/Daiy Director of University Housing Carole Henry addresses the University's Board of Regents in Fleming Hall yesterday to discuss renovation of residence halls. modate this relocation. Overall, renova- tions could take up to 20 years. For new dining services, University Housing envisions a marketplace setting with restaurant-quality dining. One pos- sible option could be grilling stations or pasta bars. New dining centers will be located on Central Campus and the Hill area, while Bursley Hall aAd East Quad's centers will get renovations. West Quad, Bursley and halls on the Hill could also receive emporiums, which are a blend of a restaurant and convenience store with caf6-seating, computers and even plasma televisions. At least one dining center is expected to open in 2008. At the same time, University Hous- ing will continue to make technology and safety improvements, including an upgrade of fire alarms in all halls by 2007 and the installation of fire sup- pression systems, such as sprinklers, by 2011. Such improvements will cost $7 to $10 million each year until improve- ments are completed. The new residence hall is not neces- sarily intended to alleviate the hous- ing crunch, which was caused by the marked increase of about 500 extra freshmen. This year's unexpectedly large freshmen class was a "blip" and should not happen again, University spokeswoman Julie Peterson said. Instead, the new hall will cater to upperclassmen - but will not be restricted to them, Henry said. Univer- sity Housing has found that demand by upperclassmen for on-campus hous- ing is high when their desires.are met: single rooms, apartments and private bathrooms. FATIGUE Continued from page 1 related illness, and nearly 80 percent of people diagnosed are women." There is no cure or official treatment yet for either illness, but Groner recom- mends one thing to all her patients - exercise. When exercise doesn't help, other treatments include psychological therapy and use of anti-depressants. Fibromyalgia often overlaps with other illnesses, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Groner added. Symptoms of chronic fatigue syn- myalgia. "Before I was diagnosed, I didn't know too much about the ill- ness," said Freedman. "I joined the reg- istry because I believe in research and hope the center will learn more about the illness and different treatments." Freedman was diagnosed with fibro- myalgia two years ago, and since then, she said her symptoms have improved. "I don't have pain everyday, I have some good days and some bad days," Freedman said. "Walking helps, and I also take a deep water therapeutic exer- cise class." Freedman also attends mas- sage therapy. KERRY Continued from page 1 night," said Kathy Kerry, wife of Cam Kerry. Although Cam Kerry is seven years younger than John, the Kerry brothers have always been close. "John taught me to wrestle," Cam Kerry said. "I know his tender, sentimental side that I have seen him use with our parents and his daughters. That's what people don't get to see ... I know what's in his heart," Kerry added. Cam Kerry was not the only one to speak highly of the Democratic candidate. Kathy Kerry said, "John is passionate about turning this country around ... He is a builder." An Oak Park native, Kathy Kerry attended the University for both her undergrad- uate and graduate education and said, "It's wonderful to be home." Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje, also spoke on behalf of the senator. "Every one of us needs to work as hard as we can to win this election for John Kerry," Hieftje said. "This is the most important election of my lifetime and maybe even your lifetime." Cam Kerry echoed these sentiments, saying the elec- tion was significant, "not just because it is my brother that's running." However, discussion wasn't exclusive to John Kerry. In regards to President Bush, Cam Kerry said, "Bush unleashed forces of chaos that we are going to have to contend with for years to come". "Let's talk about flops ... George W. Bush," he added. Kerry warned the audience of the urgency of the election. "You've got 40 days to put this country in the right direc- tion," he said. Kerry spoke of his commitment to his brother's political career. "I've been through every election with John, and he has always come from behind," he said. "We've got George Bush right where we want him." The University's College Democrats sponsored the event that was held at the Michigan Union Ballroom. drome include muscle pain, joint pain, headache, sore throat, unrefreshing sleep and difficulty with concentration. Chronic fatigue patients show more than four of these symptoms, and, according to Groner, There is no cure for chronic fatigue, a disease which affects 20 percent of .Americans. Not all treatments help everyone, but Groner wants to remind people with these illnesses that "there is always hope." The center is hoping 300 people will join the registry each year, Leone said. It would like to gain 750 par- are severe enough to limit daily activity on a regular basis. Groner believes people develop chronic multi-symptom illnesses after some type of physical or emotional trauma. Examples include a death of a loved one or a car accident. She even attributed the illness to viral infections such as chicken pox and mononucleosis. Ruth Freedman, a volunteer in the study, has been diagnosed with fibro- ticipants between the ages of 18 to 60 in the next three years. The registry welcomes both male and female volunteers who have been diag- nosed with one of the illnesses, or who think they may have symptoms. The registry also needs healthy individuals to serve as control subjects for the studies. For more information about chronic multi-symptom illnesses or the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Registry, call (866) 288-0046 or visit www.med. umich.edu/painresearch. The Michigan HeadePain & Neurological institute is seeking individuals 18 years of age and older to participate in a research trial evaluating an investigational medication for early treatment of migraine. If you (or someone you know) experience an average of 1 to 4 headaches per month and are in good physical health, you may qualify. Participants will receive study-related medical care and study medication at no cost. Compensation for time and travel will also be provided. Please contact our Clinical Research staff for additional information at (734) 677-6000 x 4 or visit our website at www.MHNI.com. s THIS DAY In Daily History Police shut down three-week tent-in on Diag Sept. 24, 1970 - A three-week tent-in on the Diag ended last night when University officials, accompa- nied by Ann Arbor police, removed all of the tents. In the afternoon University Security Chief Roland Gainsley announced to campers that "those of you who do not move within five minutes are subject to trespass laws and will be arrested." The campers were squatting on the Diag to protest price hikes for on-cam- pus housing, and to demonstrate to the - MOVIES ONLY WIT H I.D. ' The best date might m