2 - Tuesday, September 16, 2014 N ew s The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 2- Tuesday, September16, 2014 N ew s The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ~ . m PROFESSOR BETH GENNE Studying the legacy of Fred Astaire Beth Genned is a professor of Dance and Art History and spe- cializes in 20th century Ameri- can and European ballet as well as dance in American cinema. Her upcoming book will focus on the contributions of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to the evolution of dance in American musicalfilms. Whatinspired you topursue your field of study? I absolutely adore visual arts and dance and music, as well and film. I just research things I love to look at. I just love my subject, I feel like I'm really lucky to be studying things I really, really love. Is there a specific artistic genre that you like to specializein? Right now I'm writing a book about dance and film musi- cal, specifically on Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. I love the genre of American dance that both Astaire and Kelly do. I think it deserves more careful placement in the history of dance and music. One of my other great interests is the choreographer George Balanchine. He created some of the most extraordinary modern dance; I would call him a modern ballet choreographer. I love all kinds of dance and art. What projects are youamost proud of? I wrote a book on the found- er of the Royal Ballet, Ninette de Valois and Bar aux Folies- Bergere, it's called The Makingof a Choreographer. I'm very proud of that; she's not only a remark- able person in all the things she did, she was a key force in the founding of British dance culture in the century but it was also very important to me that she was a woman. I also think I had a hand in making the history of dance more visible in the Academy here at the University. --EMILIE PLESSET Professor Petra Kuppers (LEFT) leads a workshop at the opening of The Olimpias Projects: Salamander Exhibit in Lane Hall Monday. CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES lhvia Ruebner MHealthy's Anniversary poetry talk Big Tailgate Reception OPINION Why we need gentle feminism By ALLY WRIGHT Wright argues feminist slam poetry should be cautious of condescending and agres- sive language. It is at risk of leaving viewers feeling less than motivated. OPINION Artists embody womens' voice By LINDSAY LAIRD Artist Amanda Heng's exhibit"Missing" highlights voices that are not typically included in mainstream dis- cussions, most specifically the voice of women. WHAT: Israeli poet & WHAT: The University translator Rachel Tzvia Back community is invited to will give atalk on the poetry enjoy free healthy tailgate and poetics of pre-eminent snacks, games, inflatables Hebrew poet Tuvia Ruebner. and a Rock, Paper, Scissors WHO: Department of Tournament. English Language and Lit- WHO: MHealthy erature WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Ingalls Mall WHERE: 202 S. 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Detroit bankruptcy trial resumes after settlement United States open to talks with Iran on Islamic State Judge denies bond insurer's request for further delay DETROIT (AP) - A judge refused to extend a timeout Monday in Detroit's bankruptcy trial after a deal with a major creditor removed another oppo- nent from the city's plan to exit the largest Chapter 9 case in U.S. history. A bond insurer, Financial Guaranty Insurance, said it needs more time to craft trial strategy after another insurer ironed out a settlement with Detroit. But Judge Steven Rhodes said Financial Guaranty should have been prepared to lose an ally, and he resumed the trial with testimony from a pen- sion actuary. The trial was suspended last Wednesday so Detroit and Syn- cora could reach an agreement. Syncora is getting cash and long-term leases on a parking garage and the tunnel between Detroit and Canada, among other concessions. The settlement will help "return the city to its citizens," said Detroit attorney David Hei- man, adding that Syncora and the city "have laid down their swords." Syncora and Financial Guar- anty have been the most aggres- sive opponents in Detroit's bankruptcy, especially because the city is refusing to sell art to pay debts. The judge is hearing evidence to decide whether the overall bankruptcy exit plan is fair to creditors and feasible in the years ahead. Thousands of retir- ees would see a 4.5 pe in their pension. Separately, Syncora from the Kirkland & E in Chicago apologized mediators who broker( that prevents the sal and improves the city': funds. Syncora had accus ald Rosen, a federal ju Eugene Driker, a local L "naked favoritism." TI accused of stiffing oth tors in order to help ret the Detroit Institute of Syncora lawyers ina court filing had also ta at Driker's wife, Elaine former museum trustee called the filing "sc and defamatory." "We are deeply sorr mistake we made and unfounded aspersions have cast on Chief Jud and the Drikers," Syncc ney James Sprayregen filing Monday. D I rcent cut lawyers Ellis firm d to two ed a deal But Secretary Kerry rules out military collaboration e of art PARIS (AP) - As more than s pension two dozen nations pledged Mon- day to help Iraq fight the Islamic ed Ger- State militants, the United States idge, and said it was open to talking to Iran awyer, of about a role in resolving the cri- hey were sis, despite Washington's earlier er credi- opposition to Tehran even attend- irees and ing the conference. Arts. U.S. Secretary of State John i summer Kerry ruled out any military coor- ken a jab dination with Iran, which in the who is a end was not invited to Paris. . Rhodes "That doesn't mean that we are andalous opposed to the idea of communi- cating to find out if they will come y for the on board, or under what circum- for any stances, or whether there is the it may possibility of a change," Kerry told ge Rosen a small group of reporters. ora attor- France and Iraq see Shiite- said in a powerhouse Iran as an interlocu- tor who could bring its influence H-, to bear in the region against the Sunni extremists of the Islamic State group, but some Arab states, like SaudiArabia, disagree. The U.S. opposed a place for Iran at the conference. But Teh- ran, which has political and mili- tary influence with its neighbor Iraq, still managed to be part of the conversation. The absence of Iran under- scored the conflicting sensitivities and complex politics in the region as Western countries seek to battle the Islamic State group, which has taken control of large parts of Iraq and Syria. The meeting of foreign minis- ters from Asia, the Middle East and the West was a first step toward deciding who does what min a multilayered offensive against the Islamic State group. As envi- sioned by France and Iraq, the effort would include intensify- ing airstrikes, cutting off financ- ing, and helping Baghdad cope through humanitarian aid and reconstruction. There would be no combat troops on the ground, however. As the conference began, two French jets took off over Iraq in France's first reconnaissance mis- sions over the country in a sign of the larger battle ahead. The Unit- ed States has led airstrikes over Iraq since August. "We are asking for airborne operations to be continued regu- larly against terrorist sites. We must not allow them to set up sanctuaries. We must pursue them wherever they are," Iraqi President Fouad Massoum said, an apparent reference to neighboring Syria. Syria, deep ina civil war waged in part by rival extremist groups, was the wellspring for the Islam- ic State group, with its fighters sweeping across the border into Iraq, overwhelmingthe militaryin Sunni-dominated Anbar province and capitalizing on grievances against the Shiite-led government in Baghdad. The fighters went on to conquer Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, with the U.S.-trained military crumbling, and seized tanks and other military equipment, then steamrolled across northern Iraq. The CIA estimates the group has access to between 20,000 and 31,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria - including foreigners lured to the cause. The recent execution of three Western hostages - British aid worker David Haines and two American journalists - added new urgency to the task of creat- ing a viable strategy to knock out the Islamic State group. "We must cut off their financ- ing. We must bring them to justice and we must stop the fighters in neighboring countries from join- ing them," Massoum said at the conference opening. The group brings in more than $3 million a day from oil smug- gling, humantrafficking,theftand extortion, according to U.S. intelli- gence officials and private experts. The Paris meeting was a coali- tion of strange bedfellows, some of whom have allegedly financed extremist groups in Syria and Iraq, and others, like Russia, which backs Syria's Bashar Assad who is also supportedbjIran. Less than a week ago in Bagh- dad,Kerrywas clear about the U.S. position regarding Iran,embroiled in a years-long dispute with the West over concern that Tehran wants nuclear weapons. "The United States does not cooperate, militarily or otherwise, nor does it have any intention in this process of doing so; with Iran," he had said. France, stressing a pragmatic approach, felt Iran could be an ally against a common enemy if, as President Francois Hollande said, Tehran "abides by principles per- mitting a sincere and useful con- versation." On Monday, Kerry, inan appar- ent about face, said he wouldn't shut the door to talking to Iran about a common enemy. "We're not coordinating with Iran, but as I said, we're open to have a conversation at some point in time if there's a way to find something constructive," he said. THE ROBERTS COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION: A REPORTER'S REFLECTIONS Mda.Uiptak Wednesday. September 17 43)- 6:00 s yonianafr oMigin re.Ae~fierLirse I A D 01,