FOOTBALL SEATING: The controversial general admission policy has been jettisoned in favor of a revised attendance-based system. ~ CI ef iian OaiI Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 12, 2014 michigandaily.com Students draft race & ethnicity proposals LILY ANiELL/da iy History Prof. Victor Lieberman was surprised with the Golden Apple Award during his lecture on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Tuesday. History prof award Student-driven Golden Apple award given to Victor Lieberman By STEPHANIE SHENOUDA Daily News Editor It was business as usual in History Prof. Victor Lieber- man's Arab-Israeli Conflict lecture on Tuesday afternoon until an unfamiliar face asked if he liked apples. Though the question was more than a bit out of place, the answer soon came when a parade of students entered the auditorium carrying flowers, maize and blue balloons and 24 gold-painted apples, to congratulate Lieberman on winning the 2014 Golden Apple Award, which recognizes excel- lence in teaching. Lieberman was selected based on nominations from stu- dents, faculty and alumni who felt his commitment to teaching was impactful on their experi- ence at the University. Along with the distinction of being a Golden Apple Award winner, Lieberman will have the oppor- tunity to address students and colleagues at the Golden Apple Award Ceremony on April 2 at Rackham Auditorium at 6 p.m. Dubbed "The Last Lecture," it is an invitation to deviate from his course material and speak as if it were his last time at the podium. After being confronted with the outpouring of gratitude, Lieberman appeared surprised and almost speechless. "I really enjoy teaching stu- dents and interacting with stu- dents, and it makes it that much more enjoyable that you enjoy it, too," he said in an interview after the event. "I was really surprised, for sure, but I'm very See GOLDEN APPLE, Page 3A After meetings with administration, group works to change curriculum By MICHAEL SUGERMAN Daily StaffReporter As the #BBUM movement gained traction at the University and attention across the nation, one student began working behind the scenes to tackle diver- sity from inside the classroom. Public Policy junior Carly Manes, an LSA representative on the CSG Assembly and current CSG presidential candidate for FORUM, has met with University administrators since October to reform LSA's Race and Ethnicity requirement, gathering a coali- tion of student activists along the way to promote the cause. The group met Tuesday night to draft an initial proposal for a new "identity requirement" - its official name is still in the works - which the group's members will present to the LSA Curricu- lum Committee on March 18. The proposal is two-pronged: aiming to both expand the breadth of classes that satisfy the current R&E requirement as well as implement the component into the curriculum of all University colleges. "It would highlight and it would focus on intersectional- ity as the core component of the educational model," Manes said. "So, insuring that intersectional- ity is highlighted in every class that counts for this new require- ment." According to Manes, intersec- tionality is meant to envelop a number of identity-based themes including sexuality, gender See CURRICULUM, Page 3A BUSINESS Mark's Carts to welcome new Spanish cuisine BRITAIN'S BITES New cart inspired by food from the owner 's childhood By HILLARY CRAWFORD Daily StaffReporter Mark's Carts, a food cart courtyard located on Wash- ington Street on April 14, will welcome a new food cart called Simply Spanish. The new food cart will join three other carts, which serve Mexican, Indian and Asian street food, and will specialize in serving a variety of traditional, authentic tapas. Xavi Vitta, the owner and ven- dor of the new cart, is originally from Spain. After arriving in the United States in June, Vitta rec- ognized that authentic Spanish cuisine tended to be served in more formal restaurant settings. He wanted to share his Spanish culturewithAnnArborresidents in a more accessible venue, one that reminded him of home. "Authentic Spanish food is simple; the concept of a cart is also simple and the cost is lower," Vitta said. "My goal is to share Spanish culture based on food." Tapas are small Spanish appe- tizers, oftentimes paired with beer or wine. Since January, the Simply Spanish Facebook page has been posting updates as well as photos and descriptions of potential menu items and tradi- tional Spanish dishes. Vitta said the menu items are based on dishes he grew up with as a child. He plans to include 10 to 12 varieties of tapas on the cart's menu. In addition he plans to offer paella - a traditional rice dish from Valencia - pinchos - small sandwiches - and two to three desserts. He will introduce specials as the season progresses. "The selection I will offer we ate at home or in the tascas of Spain," Vitta wrote in an e-mail. "The cart is designed around the menu." Vitta decided to pair tapas with a food cart concept not only to create a more comfort- able atmosphere, but also to fos- ter social interaction between customers. Traditionally, tapas are shared among a group of people often seated at bars, and constitute a more social style of eating. "Tapas are at the very heart of Spanish lifestyle and culture," See CUISINE, Page 3A OVRNMENT DNC begins project to up college voter registration Initiative is part of the party's strategy for the midterms ByALLANAAKHTAR Daily StaffReporter As Democratic strategists begin gearing up for midterm elections in the fall, they are again planning to make young voters a key component of their strategy. The Democratic National Committee held a conference call Tuesday for student newspaper reporters at colleges and univer- sities to highlight its new Voter Expansion Project - an initiative aimed at increasing student voter turnout. The project was initiated by former President Bill Clinton last month. In a video message to DNC supporters, he explained how the project would work to counter voter identification laws and other provisions that restrict voting and voter registration. During the conference call, DNC Communications Direc- tor Mo Elleithee said one of the Democratic Party's most impor- See VOTERS, Page 3A TERESA MATHEW/Daily A stall owner turns olives atlan antipasta stand at the Portebello Road Market in Notting Hill. Tosee more photos of a photographer's London adventures, SEE PAGE 8B OF THE STATMENT. CSG unanimously votes to fund health progra-m Michigan Health to Michigan Health Aid at Washtenaw County. Last Sep- Tuesday night's meeting. The tember, Michigan Health Aid Aid awarded fundS approved resolution will allo- served 32 patients at its first cate $3,000 from the Legisla- free clinic in Ypsilanti, which for free clinic tive Discretionary Account to CSG also contributed $3,000 Michigan Health Aid for an to. By KRISTEN FEDOR upcoming free medical clinic Last year's clinic provided Daily StaffReporter to be held in September. free walk-in medical check- ~ Michigan Health Aid is ups. 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