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The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 7

FRIDAYS
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habit of taking long weekends
beginning on Thursday nights.
Communications Prof. Mark
McDonald said he adjusts his course
schedule to fit students' long-week-
end lifestyle. While he does not
teach Friday classes, McDonald is
very aware of Thursday being "the
new Friday." The professor said he
tries to schedule quizzes and exams
on Thursdays to give students "a
running start into a long weekend
and also keep them from having to
cram - while hung over - on a
Saturday or Sunday."
Other professors opt out of teach-
ing Friday classes.
Anthropology Prof. Joyce Mar-
cus said when she first came to
teach at the University, other pro-
fessors advised her against teaching
on Fridays.
Marcus joined the University
FBI
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speech advocates rallied with signs
that said things like "Proud to Pro-
test," "Top Secret Spy-In in Prog-
ress" and "Can you hear me now,
George?"
School of Social Work student
Joseph Kuilema, who played the role
of Uncle Sam at Friday's protest, is
a Michigan Peaceworks intern. He
helped organize the event.
"I think there is a perception
that pacifists can be intimidated."
Kuilema said. "We're not going to
be intimidated into surrendering our
civil liberties, and we will protest in
our own satirical way."
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"Thursday is probably the night that
everyone goes out no matter what.-
-John Robinson
Necto assistant general manager

staff in 1985 and has yet to teach a
Friday class.
Art History Prof. James Steward
also said he has long avoided Friday
teaching if possible.
Steward previously taught at the
University of California at Berke-
ley. He said Friday classes were a
tough sell there, too.
But an increase in Friday classes
would not necessarily curb Thurs-
day-night partying. Engineering
freshman Michael Makowski said he
goes out on Thursday nights occa-
sionally but that, when he doesn't,
his 10 a.m. class isn't what's stop-
ping him.
Charley's Upstairs owner Rich
Buhr said Thursdays and Fridays

are the busiest at his bar, and have
been for the last 25 years.
"Thursday is probably the night
that everyone goes out no mat-
ter what - usually people choose
either Friday or Saturday," said
John Robinson, assistant general
manager of Necto, a dance club.
Lt. Michael Logghe of the Ann
Arbor Police Department vouched
for the lively Thursday night scene.
He said Thursday nights are on par
with Friday and Saturday in terms
of party and alcohol-related inci-
dents.
"(Thursday) is the end of the
week and people are ready to go out
again," said LSA sophomore Evan
Pappas.

APPS
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dropping 23 percent since 2003.
Application volume has risen 11 per-
cent in 2006, according to the Coun-
cil of Graduate Schools.
At the University, international
graduate student applications have
increased by nearly the same num-
ber, according to the most recent data
available. As of March 26, Rackham
Graduate School had received 7,292
applications, up from 6,575 at this
point last year, about an 11-percent
increase.
While the jolt in applications is encour-
aging, officials were hesitant to speculate
what factors caused the increase.
Partly because they are usually
unable to personally visit universi-
ties beforehand, a school's reputa-
tion is often the biggest draw for
prospective students, Ghosh said.
After reviewing rankings in pub-
lications like U.S News and World

Report, Ghosh considered accom-
plishments of individual professors
in his field of study.
Besides the strength of American
universities, the possibility of gain-
ing experience in the business world
brought Ghosh to the United States.
Rodolfo Altamirano, director of
the University's International Cen-
ter, agreed that opportunities in the
professional world and opportunities
for practical training separate the
United States from other countries.
Altamirano, who is also chair
of the Association of International
Educators, said American universi-
ties need to continue to be proactive
and provide a welcoming environ-
ment for elite international students,
given increased competition from
countries like Australia, New Zea-
land and England.
Smaller programs through the
Business School and the Interna-
tional Center help Ghosh feel inte-
grated into the campus community,
he said.

"It makes us feel that they are not
only interested in our money," he
said.
International students compose
slightly more than 23 percent of the
University's graduate student body.
In 2006, applications from India
to American universities increased
by 23 percent, while those from
China rose by 21 percent.
Though the International Center
helps students with the visa process,
each individual is responsible for
completing the necessary paperwork.
Last January, after Graduate Stu-
dent Instructor Marta Cruz-Sojo
became stranded in Spain following
visa troubles, the Graduate Employ-
ees Organization created the Inter-
national Workers' Caucus to help
University students resolve troubles.
The University does not have a
central body that addresses the visa
process.
- David Ball contributed
to this report.



GIVEAWAY
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Because it is illegal to carry a firearm on cam-
pus, the group will take Dodd to purchase a gun of
her choice at another time.
Dodd said she already owns one gun and uses it

for home safety as well as
target shooting.
When asked what type of
gun she was interested in,
she said "something con-
cealable."
Linden said the event was
"intended to shock" and that
it would "bring attention to
an issue (College Libertar-
ians) believe in."
Before the unveiling of
the winner, two supporters
of gun rights addressed the
crowd.
Mike Thiede, president
of Michigan Gun Owners,
an organization dedicated
to defending firearm rights
in Michigan, told the audi-
ence about gun registration
in Michigan.
University alum Neva Li,
secretary for the Shooters'

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focusing on th
Second Amen
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of anyone gen
committed to
preservation o
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she said.
Li is an ardent advocate for women's gun own-
ership for self-defense. She teaches self-defense
classes through an National Rifle Association pro-
gram.
When the winner was announced - one of only
five women in the audience - Li smiled ecstati-
cally and said, "A chick won the gun!"
The group also gave away three
free memberships to Michigan Gun
Dems Owners.
Linden said the event was intend-
that ed to "extend the message of Liber-
tarians to others."
le College Democrats chair Jamie
idment Ruth disagreed with the group's
message.
priority "The College Dems do not
believe that focusing on the Second
uinely Amendment should be the priority
of anyone genuinely committed
the to the preservation of the entire
Bill of Rights and our Constitu-
f the tion," he said in an e-mail inter-
view.
lights."
Ruth questioned why the Col-
-Jamie Ruth lege Libertarians have made the
nocrats chair Second Amendment a priority
while "the Bush administration
has condoned violations of the
First, Fourth and Sixth Amend-
ments."
College Libertarians got the idea from a similar
event held at University of Illinois, Linden said.

PANEL
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board, said the University should be striv-
ing for back-and-forth dialogue between
student groups and campus media.
Teicher insisted that once a controver-
sial opinion piece or political cartoon is
published, even though the publication
may apologize or retract the commen-
tary, its impact cannot be undone.
When asked by an audience member
what constitutes "inflammatory" content,
Teicher answered that sometimes "shouting
matches can make you feel better." There
is an unclear boundary, he said, between
content that spurs constructive debate and
content that provokes hate.
Riana Anderson, chair of the Universi-
ty's chapter of NAACP, described the deliv-
ery of "hate-filled" content as "purposeful,
manipulative and without apology."
The media's portrayal of certain
issues has power over changes in peo-
ple's actions and views, she said.
As an example of the media's power
over popular opinion, Mohammad
Khalil, an Islamic Studies doctoral can-.
didate, brought up the tarnished image
of Islam after the Sept. 11 attacks.
He said hate and fear of Muslims was
inspired not by the attacks themselves, but
by the climate of hostility perpetuated by

television and newspapers.
Khalil blames the misrepresentation of
Islam on "a large degree of intellectual
laziness," a term he used to explain the
media's focus on radical Islam instead of
the mainstream Muslim population.
Panelist Carmel Salhi, former president
of Students Allied for Freedom and Eco-
nomic Equality, said people should not stifle
their outrage or passion about discrimina-
tion and racism. This passion, Salhi said,
serves as a driving force behind change.
In reference to some groups' negative
sentiments toward the Daily, Anderson said
there is "so much anger that it hinders every
attempt to fix anything."
"Nothing seems to be working," Ander-
son said.
Stereotypes are created and propagated
not only by the media but also in private
conversation, said Donn Fresard, editor in
chief of The Michigan Daily. Pushing all
hurtful expression underground is not the
key to progress, Fresard said.
The Daily co-sponsored the panel dis-
cussion.
Racism in America is difficult to
define or pinpoint, said Manan Desai,
a graduate student who sat on the
panel. Desai told the story of being
asked by a friend if he was a victim
of racism. Desai said yes, but said he
could not identify specifically how he
was targeted.

Rights,spoke aboutthe importance of gun ownership.
"SAFR supports a 100 percent end to gun control,"

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For Tuesday, April 4, 2006
ARIES
(March 21 to April 19)
You feel wonderful today. Basically,
this is because you have faith in your
future. You're ready to make a commit-
ment to whatever you believe in. (This
feels good!)
TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20)
This is a wonderful day to share happy
times with friends and groups. Any kind
of group activity will be upbeat and
enjoyable. People will follow your lead!
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
Today favors all forms of business and
commercial activity. Talk to your boss or
the head honcho. You'll be able to turn
things to your best advantage now.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Travel plans and any activity con-
nected with higher education, medicine
or the law look fabulous today.
Publishing is also favored. Sign up for a
course. Think big!
LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22)
This is a wonderful day for study and
research. It's also a good day for discus-
sions about insurance, estates, inheri-
tances and shared property. You will do
well!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
This is a wonderful day for playful
activities with children. It's a wonderful
day for a vacation. It's a wonderful day
for romance and love. Whatever you're
doing - relax and enjoy yourself!
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Family discussions are encouraging.
In fact, whatever you do around the
home today will please you. This is a
particularly good day to discuss real
estate possibilities.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
This is the perfect day to study any
kind of subject. You're eager to learn,
and you feel confident in your ability to
do so.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
What a wonderful day for business
and commerce! Trust your money-
making ideas. Be careful about spending
- you might go overboard. You're
thinking like a winner today!
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to March 20)
Because you have such a strong sense
of the power of positive thinking today,
you will actually attract good luck to
you. Your mind will make it so. (This
illustrates that what goes around comes
around.)
YOU BORN TODAY