7 V . .......... One hundred nne years ofedtorialfreedom w Monday May 8, 2000 vww.michigandaily.com FT " , Timmommom x}k Martin backs out of plea bargain By Usa Koivu Daily News Editor After signing a plea bargain on March 9, which would have precluded him from a long jail sen- tence and large fines by disclosing all his deal- ings with the University, former athletic booster Martin suddenly withdrew from the deal Wdnesday. Martin has been a key figure in an ongoing investigation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for various rule v gifts and loans to University b the early 1990's. Federal prosecutors told the that as a gambling boss and fig area basketball, Martin "dispens and cash to some people who p the University. University General Counsel he is disappointed that Martin agreement. iolations related to "There isn't a lot to say. We are eager to get it mer basketball player Maurice Taylor crashed asketball players in resolved and are disappointed this may delay the while driving from Detroit to Ann Arbor. Also in process," Krislov said. the vehicle were former basketball players Robert Detroit Free Press Krislov said he is not sure about the implications Traylor and Louis Bullock, as well as then- ure around Detroit- Martin's withdrawal could have for the University. prospect Mateen Cleaves. Officials found that the ed gifts, large loans "We could speculate all day about what this could four had all visited Martin's home that night. layed basketball" at mean. We know that any process we have of talking According to the NCAA's Statute of to Martin is delayed and may not happen at all," he Limitations, a University can not be punished for Marvin Krislov said said. deeds occurring outside a time span of four years. backed out of the The investigation of Martin began in February Next February, the University will reach the four- of 1996 after a new Ford Explorer driven by for- See MARTIN, Page 2 ZBT faces expulsion rom IFC for hazing incidents The honorary mascot of the Women's crew team cools off in the water Friday at Belleville Lake during practice. S SREes dean, interimapopointued By Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter The Interfraternity Council's Greek Activities Review Panel has made a recommendation to IFC's Legislative Body to expel the campus chapter of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. After a near five-hour trial and an hour of deliberation, GARP made its recommendation on the-basis of sub- stantial evidence of hazing practices within the fraternity. In its recommendation to the Legislative Body, the panel stated 'GARP decided that there was signifi- cant infornation that several hazing inci- dents have occurred in the chapter and dtd not fcel there ssas sifficient remorse or proposal to change these acts from occurring. The panel feels the Greek Comramtunity cannot endorse this chapter" IFC Vice President of External Affairs Jerry Mangona said IFC execu- tise officers voted to temporarily sus- pend ZBT in late March after they were notified by "three separate, anonymous sources not affiliated with one another" of hazing practices within the chapter. "It vvas a unanimous vote to suspend the chapter and begin investigations. After the investigations began, the itmes- tigators tried to find as much information as possible"'anirona said. In addition to its recommendation. r \RP decided to uphold the current suss- peas in of" ZBT and also included the sip ion tut to member of ZBT may join anotrer IfC recogiized chapter." By Laura Deneau For Theu 1) The Sihool of Natural Resources and Ensmironmeit is currently experiencing nraewuIrs etisnges of function. I he res- aion i SNRE Dean Daniel Ma ianm .t and subsequent appoant- mracnt of Barry Eabe as interin dean is lates amir urntese BUt \r ancy atrr I ther e is no connection between aaman itt' reiiatin and confusson about the future of the SNRE in the University. In fact, Rabe said, Maxmianian began the renovation of the SNRE building, one of the many changes the school has recently underone. Maharnrii. dean of SNRE since I 996, is iakrrngrp a position at the Unriversity ato therna California as he frindin~a cean if the school of Pclrcy. Ptnn ing n DcteLsrlopment. "Tihe schot has flOurisAed under See RESIGNATION Page 8 The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house on the corner of Hill and Oxford Streets. A review into hazing policies has resulted in recommended expulsion from the IFC. Mangona said this motion was wished to remain anonymous, result encouraged when IFC officials in permanent scars and irreparable sk observed that many current members of damage to one victim. ZBT joined the fraternity after they IFC President Adam Silver said belonged to other fraternities that were addition to recent hazing allegation sanctioned for hazing. IFC had other reasons to question t Alleged hazing practices exploited by integrity of ZBT. ZBT include the act of pouring or spray- "They had two social violations a ing bleach on ness mcnbers of the frater- in the previous semester a few paren nity during a tine ip in which they were called in and said their sons had be also verbaly and physicaly abused. hazed," he said. The actions, described by a member Silver said the Legislative Body w' within the Greek Community who See ZBT, Page ed in in ns, he nd nts en ill 8 Sen. Rogers proposes education bill 'Gladiator' conquers ichigan Education Savings program aims to Crowe kills the competition in this make saving for higher education easier. weeks top-grossing movie. N V.Page 3 '1 Page 14 Kt I , ' , Giant Deal Michigan signs 7'2", 315 lb. basket- ball recruit Josh Moore. SPORTS, Page 19 >. ,x y ,_ ,., k _ 1 ( ,