NEWS The Michigan Daily -Friday, February 4, 2005 - 7 The.. Michigan J .Daily - ...F.i.a..Jar . 20 * PRESERVES Continued from page 1 tal conservation." Continental-scale conservation involves the linking of environmental preserves to form a series of broader networks that will enable the highest degree of wildlife sustainability. "Single, large protected areas are bet- ter than several small, isolated protected areas. In North America we don't have these kinds of places," he said. Foreman said such preserves will reg- ulate local ecological systems by giving carnivores at the top of the food chain a chance to roam uninhibited in their natural environment. These animals, in turn, provide protection for smaller, native species. Such steps are necessary as a result of current human interaction with environ- mental systems, Foreman said. "Right now, today, we are in a mass extinction event. It is caused by one species: us. We human beings have become a geological force in this mass extinction," he said. "We are now exploiting every square inch of the earth." Constructing the massive preserves required for such a project would almost certainly be met with resistance given the realities of urban sprawl and gov- ernment policy. But Foreman said he does not believe these problems should discourage the enactment of his vision. "I'm not talking about doing the impos- sible. ... We do it one piece at a time." Recently, Foreman has been encouraged by the pieces he sees as falling into place around the country. He cited the release of wolves back into Yellowstone National Park and the policies of local governments in California as major victories for the conservationist movement. "We need to have a hopeful vision for the future, and that is what continental- scale conservation is all about," he said. "Remarkable things can happen when you have a bold, hopeful vision." Still, Foreman said he believes much work must be done and pleaded with audience members for further action. Listeners in the auditorium were receptive to the call following the speech. Engineering sophomore Doug Fynan was drawn to the event as an individual who had "always been involved in environmental orga- nizations." He left feeling as though Foreman presented "down-to-earth solutions an average American can see as logical." Jen Kullgren, an LSA sophomore, shared similar thoughts. "He did a real good job of giving us a more prac- tical side" to environmental policy, Kullgren said, adding that his ideas seemed feasible. Foreman's credentials as an author and advocate drew a crowd that nearly filled the auditorium for the 45-minute talk, which was followed by a question- and-answer session. Foreman summarized the proceed- ings simply. "The most important thing is how we apply science to on-the- ground conservation. We can do better, but it is up to us to do better." DIVESTM ENT Continued from page 1 abstention. Evenson plans to send a let- ter to the Wisconsin Board of Regents suggesting it consider divestment soon. "We're a relatively small campus, but in some ways this hasn't happened on a big campus anywhere in the country," Evenson said. At the University of Michigan, the pro-Palestinian campus group Stu- dents Allied for Freedom and Equal- ity leads a campaign to divest from Israel. SAFE is planning to make some kind of formal recommenda- tion to the University that it divest from Israel, said fifth-year LSA student and SAFE vice-chair Salah Husseini. Husseini said he would not go into details as to what channels SAFE plans to use because it does not want to reveal its strategy to opposing groups, but he reiterated why SAFE supports divestment. "We should have a moral basis for our investments," Husseini said. "We shouldn't invest in things that result in the killing of people." SAFE has had several speakers on the subject of divestment this semester, Husseini said. "It's not a political issue for us," he said. "It's really an issue of human rights. It shouldn't matter what side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict you're on. There are millions of Palestinians whose rights are being violated and our money is helping to do that." But only on rare occasions does the University let politics determine its investment options, University spokes- woman Julie Peterson said, citing the University's 1978 divestment from South Africa because of apartheid and the 2000 divestment from tobacco com- panies. On both of those occasions, holding those investments threatened the University's values and mission, Peterson said. "There is not enough evidence that that is happening in Israel to divest," she said. The issue has come up before at the University, most notably in Fall 2002, when students from more than 70 universities drew national atten- tion by gathering on the Diag to pro- test universities investing in Israel. The rally prompted University Pres- ident Mary Sue Coleman to release a statement saying the University had no plans to divest. At the time, of the University's $3.4 billion investment portfolio, it had stock in two compa- nies directly located in Israel with a total value of about $500,000. In 2003, the issue came up again before the Michigan Student Assem- bly. Two students sponsored a reso- lution to suggest to the University Board of Regents that the University divest from Israel. MSA voted the resolution down by a near two-thirds majority. "The vote was overwhelming- ly against," MSA President Jason Mironov said. "Since then there's been some discussion, but no votes to pass resolutions have occurred." Divestment has not come up much on campus since then, said Rabbi Jason Miller, assistant director of the University of Michigan Hillel chapter. "This is old news," he said. "No universities will actually divest from Israel, which is a good thing because there's a lot to gain from business partnerships with Israel." Jessica Reisch, co-chair of the American Movement for Israel, said divesting from Israel would hinder the peace process. "It counteracts any steps toward a last- ing and viable peace," she said. "It will hurt not only the Israeli's economy but the Palestinian's economy because it's dependent on the Israelis." Reisch also said that divesting from Israel is a form of prejudice against Jews. "I personally think that divesting from Israel is anti-Israeli and that it's also anti-Semitic," Reisch said. the michigan daily 1 Bdrm. Apts. On Catherine, For Fall 2005 Copi Properties 663-5609 GREAT HOUSES, GREAT APART- MENTS! !?!2005 Lease!!! ALL HOUSES. HAVE 6 LG. BEDROOMS! Plus many have studies as shown below!!!! LOCATION STDY. BATH. PRKG. TERM 927S.State 0 2J 4 Mor S 418 E. Kingsley 0 2 4 M or S 926 Sylvan 1 3 J 6 Sept. '909 Sylvan 2 3 J 7 Sept. 1012Michigan 0 3 6 Sept M=May S-Sept. J=Jacuzzi Stdy.=Study All have been completely remodeled. Oak floors, new carpet & fum., 2 new side by side fridges, trash compactor, dwshr S 1 have central A/C, the rest have roomA/C. APARTMENTS IN 2 LOCATIONS!!! 3 Min Walk to Frieze Bldg., (E. Kingsley/ Division ) 2 Historic bldgs. completely remodeled. -2 bdrm. penthouse, see all of A2, Avail. Fall. -3 1g. bdrms. w/ free vanity. Avail. Now, Fall -6 bdrm., complete remodel in process, Fall. Modern Apartment Building: Remodeled - 2 bdrm. culinary delight, trash compacter. 19 ft. of counter space, dwshr., etc. Avail. Now and Fall 3 Min. walk to South Quad 1 & 2 bdrm. 100% remodeled apts. with new fum., oak flrs., new carpet, prkg., A/C, dw- shr., & cable. Avail. Now, Spring & Fall. Both apt. locations include: Idry., great prkg., and head.water Please Call: 973-7368. 1 RM. SUBLET. Avail. Feb. thru. Aug. loc. on the comer of State and Hill. Util. incl. and rent neg. Call734-846-3905. AVAIL. NOW. William & Division. I bdrm. apt. - sublet. Gallatin Realty Co. 734- 368-0256. SUBLET AT 721 S. Forest. Spring/Summer. Fem. 1 bdrm. of 2. Rent $320/mo. neg. A/C avail. in huge living rm. 248-320-4667. $600 GROUP FUNDRAISER Scheduling Bonus 4 hrs. of your group's time PLUS our free (yes, fie) fundraising solutions EQUALS $1,000-$2,000 in earnings for your group. Call TODAY for a $600 bonus when you schedule your non-sales fundraiser with Cam- pusFundraiser. Contact CampusFundraiser, (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com COLLEGE CLEANERS: PROF Dry Clean- ing & Ldry. Free summer storage. 715 N. University next to Hill Auditorium. 662-1906. Science Tutoring Get help in your science course now. Organic Chem, Physics, and more... Contact Jeremy. (248) 933-7505 jpberman@umich.edu MEDIA POWER. MICHIGAN'S only autho- rized Avid & Apple training center. Contact us @248-351-0101 or visit media-power.com MOST IMPORTANT SKILL for law school success? Check out lawschoolprepcourse.com THESIS/BOOK EDITING. LANGUAGE, or- ganization, format. All disciplines. 25 yrs. exp. 996-0566 orwriteon@htdconnect.com EntrepreneuriaL Opportunity Candid Color Systems, a nationally known photo marketing company, has business opportunities for highly motivated individuals interested in operating their own photography company on college campuses in your area. -You book the event "You upoa tie images Wedgfg tie rest "Post images on the Internet *Receiveand fulfill customer orders "Runtchecks and credit cards 1 *Print and mail photographs We are looking for serious-minded people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to grow a business with our proven marketing systems and a minimum investment in equipment. All parties interested in r. learning more about this opportunity should contact Jaime McKissick at Iaime.mckissick@candid.com or at 1-800-336-4550, ext 383. SCOREKEEPERS IS HIRING part-time cooks. Work in a fun atmosphere! Starting @ $7/l Bring in your class schedule and ap- ply!! 310 Maynard, A2. 734-995-0100. SCOREKEEPERS IS HIRING waitresses & floor men. Work in a fun atmosphere! Bring in your class schedule & apply today! 310 Maynard, A2.734-995-0100. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED Gretchen's house, an NAEYC accredited child care ctr. in A2, seeks enthusiastic per- sons to substitute for our 7 A2 locations. Flex. hrs., great position for college stud. For more info call (734) 761-2576 or email in- quiries to mdavis@gretchenshouse.com EOE. WEB DESIGN/OFFICE:-SYNERGY BROADBAND seeks a motivated & creative person to work FIT or P/T. This is an entry level position & will involve Web Design, of- fice/phone, web & mail server exposure, etc.- Entry level opportunity w/ pay ranges star- ing at $7.00 to $12.00/hr.-Synergy offers ad- vancement opportunities & career possibili- ties for the right candidate.- Please send r6- sume's to jenean@synergybmadband.com WOMEN NEEDED FOR research study: The Possibilities Project @ the UM School of Nursing is seeking women between the ages of 18 & 35 who are curently experienc- ing any of the following symptoms: binge -eating, vomiting, using laxatives or water pills, excessive exercising, fasting, beingwun- derweight due to dieting, missing menstrual periods. Participants will receive 20 wks. of psychotherapy & nutritional counseling @ no cost. Compensation up to $200 for partici- pation. For more info., call 1-800-742-2300, #2000 or email possibilities@umich.edu www.umich.edu/~possibil WORK ON MACKINAC Island this Season- The Island House Hotel and Ryba's Fudge Shops are looking for seasonal help in all ar- eas: Front Desk, Bellstaff, Waitstaff, and Sales Clerks. Housing available, bonus and discounted meals. Call Ryan at 1(800) 626-6304. www.theislandhouse.com #1 SPRING BREAK Vacations! Confirmed DTW flights to Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco. 1-800-234-7007, endlesssummertours.com BAHAMAS SPRING BREAK Cruise S Days $299! Includes Meals, Parties with Celebri- ties As Seen On Real World, Road Rules, Bachelor! Award Winning Company! SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386. T ; A +' 1tt flORDA (ll for grup dicounts 1 TRAVEL y 734769-255 -, i fNT 1711 i wdtA ---ERWCNS 734998-4200 CANCUN SPRING BREAK Beach Hdtels from $519! Call Huron Valley Travel at 761-1300. www.studentbreaks.com SPRING BREAK SPECIALS! Panama City & Daytona 7 Nights, 6 Free Parties $159! Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Nassau $499 Including Air! Bahamas Cruise $299! SpringBreakTravel.corn 1-800-678-6386. GROUPS Continued from page 1 revolves around an issue relevant to University student organizations, such as risk management, finances, scheduling and space allocation. "I think that the point of the sev- eral subcommittees is just that there is so much work and the requirement of distinct areas of expertise such as financial management, risk manage- ment, legal requirements, etc. We wanted the risk, legal and economic issues divided up a certain way for discussion purposes. No doubt the early recommendations of certain subcommittees might be in conflict with others; yet, part of the process is to figure out how we can all work together to create a good whole." Eklund said. Students play an important role in subcommittees. MSA Vice Presi- dent Anita Leung participates in the financial committee, where she dis- cusses issues such as the role of non- profit organizations, filing for taxes and how to follow IRS regulations. "Nothing like this has been done before. It has never been formalized how student groups have been organized. I know people are worried that student voices are not being heard. They defi- nitely are through SOAR," she said. Harper agreed on the importance of student involvement on campus. "Student organizations provide such a service to the community, and it is a very valuable part of the insti- tution. We want to make sure that they're well served. And that is what (SOAR) is all about - how we pro- vide additional support so that we can strengthen student organiza- tions," she said. Varner said student groups might not understand that even though the University is self-insured, it only covers specific items under specific terms, she said. Part of the mis- sion of SOAR would be to eventu- ally implement guidelines so student organizations can understand if they are breaching the contract, she said. Eklund said an example of a potential problem would be whether the University's insurance covers an accident when a student organiza- tion borrows a vehicle through the University. The risk management committees of SOAR would work on potential guidelines to this inci- dent by asking questions such as how many students were in the car and whether they were following the speed limit, she said. SOAR also seeks to create guide- lines for student organizations that reflect the core values of the Univer- sity, such as diversity and equality, Wilson said. If SOAR's recommendations are put into action, all student organi- zations will be eligible for advice, said Wilson. Even though the Greek system has the Office of Greek Life, various subcommittees have con- templated methods to deal with their specific problems, such as liability issues with hazing. But Varner said the Greek system will not receive special treatment. "We will treat the Greek system like we treat any other student orga- nization. We will work some of their specific problems into our ideas for implementation. They will also be treated with the same expectations," Varner said. SOAR is seeking more students to provide feedback and ideas of how to improve relations between student organizations and the University. Even though nothing has been implemented yet, Wilson said that the subcommittee meetings have already succeeded in widening the commu- nication gap. "If I learned anything at Michigan it's that people do not talk (between colleges and student organizations.) It will be interesting to see what other problems this will solve," Wilson said. Some student leaders have expressed worry about the potential implications of SOAR's proposals. MSA Student General Counsel Jesse Levine said he is concerned about the possibility that SOAR could change the jurisdiction of student group oversight, potentially cutting MSA's Central Student Judiciary out of the process. "The jurisdiction is not clear yet for any student group for the future, and that's why I'm concerned," Levine said. "I think students need to be involved in the judicial pro- cess." I Apartments Available! |I www.Bartonbrook.com, 734-665-5620 I NOW SHOWING 2 Bedroom apartments and efficiencies **FREE INTERNET, Newly REMODELED ** GREAT rate & LOCATIONS **Fully Furnished Prime 610 Church Street 761-8000 www.primesh.com RIVER'S EDGE APARTMENTS! I mo. free! Why pay the high A2 prices? Ypsilanti is only 15 min. drive to campus. Leasing. now! 1, 2, & 3 bdrms. From $595. Free Heat & Water. 487-5750. Virtual tours and apply online at www.riversedge.org U OF M AFFILIATES. U OF M OWNED housing available to U of M grad. students, faculty, staff only. Call 734-763-5623 for info. MY NAME IS Becky Siegrist-Wagoner and I am looking for my sister Tami Siegrist (maiden). If anyone knows where she is please contact me @ 520-488-7179 or bwagoner@imclick.com PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR a study on reaction times. Get paid $10 for an hr. of your time. You must be 18 or older to partici- pate. E-mail umreactiontime@yahoo.com for more info. TOY COLLEC'IBLE SHOW Feb. 5, 9 AM-5 PM Jackson County Fair Grounds, Jackson, MI. 517-524-8899. pE OHG C D63 P[OAL $37.95 One Month Unlimited Tanning (734) 996-3-G LO 3 A . lk0rrrI0- - nv nrrinnor c ~o !!!BARTENDER TRAINEES $300!!! a day potential, Age 18+ ok. No experience neces- sary, training provided. 800-965-6520 x 125. $9.50/HR. AND MAKE new friends while supporting your University. MICHIGAN TELEFUND now hiring students for flexible night and weekend schedules. Awesome Re- sume Builder! Work Study / Non-Work Study. Apply online: www.telefund.umich.edu or 998-7420. ATTRACTIVE FEMALES FOR semi-nude & nude photography. Must be 18.678-4181. FULL AND PART-TIME In-home daycare help. Non-smoking, kid-loving, dependent, active. Call Kozy Heart @ 734-665-6959. The Michigan Daily is now hiring Advertising Account Executives for the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Gain real world work experience and build your resume while attending school. As a Display Advertising Account Executive, you will: sell advertising to local and national businesses, manage your own account territory, meet and communicate with business owners, earn money working for an exciting student-run organization, and enjoy the benefits of flexible hours to work around your class schedule. !!FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED! $450/mo. 4 bdrm. Condo., 1 bdrm. left. Utils. incl., A/C., Idry., & free prkg. Cable TV, DSL. Call 313-838-2629. FEMALE RMMTE. NEEDED-GRAD. stud. for rm. in townhse. Furn., wshr./dryer, prkg. By hosp. & dental sch. $550/mo. 341-5595. Still looking for that perfect internship opportunity? Gain real world work experience at LD YOUR RESUME! Work as a Display Advertising Account Executive for The Michigan Daily Positions available during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters - Sell advertising to local and national businesses * Manage your own account territory Earn money working with a student-run organization GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.moneyforsurveys.com GREAT PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY. $100-200/wk. Set your own hrs. Less than 10 hrs./wk. weastjr@excite.com 877-871-8290. MAKE MORE $$$ than when you grad.: 800-881-1540x9622, www.3-SKweekly.com 1/2 off you Security Deposit 11 neff Amn. nnnainn Can