O'LIi I)(I41\I I\( X F II''I46F'LILIOr Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, November 4, 2011 michigandaily.com IDASCHTIND' INTO CHRISTMAS FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION Students petition for Congress to keep aid Ann Arbor artist John Copley paints holiday-themed displays on storefronts in Nickel's arcade yesterday. MEN'S BASKETBALL Touted recruit Mitch McGary commits to Mich. MSA joins national initiative to prevent higher ed. cuts by U.S. committee By ANDREW SCHULMAN Daily StaffReporter With college students nation- wide vocalizing their outrage, in response to higher education funding cuts, the Michigan Stu- dent Assembly recently joined the cause by endorsing an ini- tiative to prevent future federal funding slashes. In an e-mail to about 2,600 students on Wednesday, MSA President DeAndree Watson endorsed the "Save Student Aid" petition. The petition was penned by the Student Aid Alli-' ance - a national coalition of universities promoting aid ini- tiatives - that aims to keep higher education affordable. The endorsement comes less than three weeks before the Nov. 23 deadline set by the Congressio- nal supercommittee on deficit reduction to pare the federal budget by at least $1.2 trillion, which could have an effect on federal financialaidi The Alliance plans fn deliver the petition to the committee before its deadline to demon- strate the fight against cuts to higher education funding. Watson wrote in the e-mail that the committee, also known as the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, may continue to scale back and eliminate more student aid after already cutting $30 billion from federal student aid programs. He wrote that students need to express their concerns that any rollbacks will bring down the affordability and accessibility of higher education. "Our members of Congress need to hear from us directly, so that they understand the impor- tance of student aid and the vital role it plays in ensuring access to higher education for all stu- dents," Watson wrote. To emphasize the importance of supporting student aid initia- tives, LSA junior Sean Walser, chair of MSA's External Rela- tions Committee, said students should remember there are two U.S. representatives from Michi- gan serving on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduc- tion - U.S. Reps. Dave Camp See PETITION, Page 2A F spu Sna# At : ning, t ball pr forwar Power foward That's when Chesterton, Ind. native Mitch McGary committed urns Duke, puts to the Wolverines. McGary, the consensus top power forward Michigan in recruit in the nation for the class of 2012, is rated No. 2 overall by tional spotlight both Scout.com and ESPN.com. The left-handed big man By BEN ESTES picked Michigan over Duke and Daily SportsEditor Florida. He was also considering such programs as North Caro- :04 p.m. on yesterday eve- lina, Kentucky and Maryland he Michigan men's basket- before recently cutting the list ogram took another leap down to his three finalists. d. "I felt most comfortable being (at Michigan) and I trusted the coaches, mostly, out of any other coaching staff," McGary said during his announcement that aired on ESPNU. "(I felt) I could talk to them about anything. "And I know (Michigan's) on the rise again, and I feltlike I can build that program up and make an impact my freshman year." McGary's probably right about his ability to make an early impact, especially since he'll be a year older than most freshmen. Originally a member of the 2011 cycle, McGary reclassified to 2012 after his junior year. No one on Michigan's ros- ter has the combination of size, athleticism and skill that the 6-foot-10 power forward/center possesses. McGary's stock went through the roof last summer after he dominated the AAU circuit for the SYF Players. "Offensively, he can do a lot on the court," said Scout.com recruiting analyst Brian Snow See MCGARY, Page 3A UNIVERSITY FACULTY Senate Assembly recruits students for committees Faculty body looks to students for feedback, ideas By ALYSSA ADLER Daily StaffReporter Though University commit- tees are comprised of adminis- trators and faculty, some also have room for students who want to become more involved with decision-making on cam- pus. Members of student advisory committees are chosen or nomi- nated by the Michigan Student Assembly. The student advi- sory committees for the Senate Assembly, a group of 74 elected faculty from the University's three campuses, is in the process of recruiting new members that are expected to be chosen with- in the next few weeks, accord- ing to MSA President DeAndree Watson. The Senate Assembly noti- fied MSA members on Oct. 25 of openings on its student advi- sory committees. Fifty-nine stu- dents completed the application - which was due Oct. 30 - for See COMMITTEES, Page 3A LOCAL BUSINESSES Silvio's Organic Pizza waiting for dancing permit from state Sumi Bhojani, owner of Hut-K Chaats Indian restaurant on Packard Road, prepares the restaurant's award-winning dish Shan Chaats on Oct. 26, 2011. Prof uses health background in kitchen Owner: 'We want to make this place more fun' By SYDNEY BERGER For the Daily Instead of just a regular meal, patrons of Silvio's Organic Pizza may soon have a dinner-and-a- show experience. Silvio Medoro, owner of Sil- vio's Organic Pizza located at 715 N. University Ave., said he received a temporary dancing permit, but is waiting for state approval for the rest of the res- taurant's entertainment license. Medoro said he applied for the permit to enhance the customer experience. "We want to make this place more fun," Medoro said. Silvio's currently hosts week- ly performances by Classical Revolution Ann Arbor, a local orchestra group, in addition to live shows by jazz and other local bands. Anissa Bowden, administra- tive coordinator for the Ann Arbor City Council, said the city signed off on the restaurant's See DANCING, Page 3A For new Indian restaurant, nutrition is priority By CHELSEA LANDRY DailyStaffReporter The rigors that arise from being a research investigator in the department of radia- tion oncology, dentistry and anesthesiology at the Univer- sity's Medical School haven't prevented, Mahaveer Swaroop Bhojani from also pursuing a culinary career. Inspired by his Indian roots, Bhojani opened Hut-K Chaats, an Indian restaurant located on Packard Road, last April, as well as a second location more recently at Mark's Carts, the outdoor food court locat- ed in downtown Ann Arbor. CONTINUING SERIES: BEHIND THE BUSINESS While the connection between his highly technical cancer research and his skills in the kitchen may not be immediately obvious to some, he insists his passions are connected. "What intrigued me in the See KITCHEN, Page 3A WEATHER HI 52 TOMORROW LO 1:38 GOT A NEWS TIP? NEW ON MICHIGANDAILYCOM Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail Pankratz named Big Ten Coach of the Year news@michigandaily.com and let us know. MICHIGANDAILY.COM/BLOGS/THE GAME INDEX Vol. CXXII No. 42 ©211 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................... 2 A ARTS .....................5A AP NEWS ..................3A CLASSIFIEDS...............6A OPINION...... .....4A SPORTS.................. 7A A