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GRANT
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and dual use. We want to basically
streamline the design process so dif-
ferent costumers can essentially bene-
fit. We say, 'let's find a common set
of problems and work with those.
Problems that will be beneficial to
both the military and the industry,' "
Assanis said.
Assanis said these problems fall
into five areas - developing tools to
evaluate and consequently improve
the way cars drive in various terrain
and climate, accommodating a broad
range of operators, developing materi-
als to make cars lighter, high-strength
and safe, developing high perform-
ance, clean and efficient engines from
traditional and alternative power
sources and creating a design process
that will benefit both the military as
well as the civilian market.

McBain said that because the ARC
is a basic research center they will be
looking at technology that can be
transferred from the research center to
places like the automobile and truck-
ing industry and then will be imple-
mented to accommodate specific
automobiles.
"We're looking at larger vehicles,
but if you're looking at an efficient
running power train, it can be scaled
up or scaled down for any vehicle.
That's the beauty of the center. With
the basic research that we're doing,
we'll be able to look at various
options. If (we) came through with
some breakthrough, (we) could
apply it to many different sizes,"
MacBain said.
The ARC has received $30 million
from the Army over the past 10 years.
The new five-year contract will
enable the center to continue its
research.

The organization creates a unique
environment where next-generation
engineers have the opportunity to
work on cutting edge problems with
professors, researchers and post-
doctoral students. The resulting
technology will enhance national
security and increase the economy,
Assasin said.
"Just as important as the research is
that we're training the engineers and
scientists of tomorrow because it's
very possible that this may take a cou-
ple generations to solve completely,"
McBain said.
About 40 professors and 100 grad-
uates from the University coordinated
with the University of Iowa, Universi-
ty of Wisconsin, Wayne State Univer-
sity, University of Alaska (Fairbanks),
University of Tennessee and Clemson
University through teleconferencing,
meetings in Michigan, annual confer-
ences and the Internet.

Students react to choice
of Edwards as Dem. VP

LIGHT
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Plymouth, she said that the traffic light
is needed most in front of the center
and not on Traverwood.
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the Islamic Center, and we should
place (the traffic signal) where the res-
idents need it," she said.
"It is not warranted at Traverwood
currently. We can install one there in
the future if needed," Groome added.
The nine-member MCA Executive
Board has also approved the resolution.
But MCA President Abdalla Naser said
the decision was not unanimous. Four
members voted for the plan, two against
it, and three abstained. The vote was
conducted by e-mail.
Naser said that the board supports
the overall decision.
"It's a matter of trusting the recom-
mendation of the city engineers' pro-
posal, and they believe it will
definitely solve the problem," he said.
He added that while he believes the
plan has the potential to work, the
board and the city would revisit the
issue if it is not effective.
"We appreciate the city's coopera-
tion with us and hope this plan will
save lives. That was our goal from day
one," Naser said.
In April, a study conducted by the

consulting firm CH2M HILL founc
that there was no need for a traffic
light in the area, based on their date
that traffic counts did not meet stat
standards for a signal.
But a couple weeks ago, Cit:
Administrator Roger Fraser sent a let
ter to Naser, assuring him of his com
mitment to safety precautions or
Plymouth Road.
According to Naser, the letter als<
said that a traffic light would be
installed at Traverwood between six t(
12 months and that pedestrian crossing
zones would be completed at the enc
of this summer.
In addition, grass medians running
down the middle of Plymouth fron
Murfin Avenue to Nixon Road -
span of about 700 yards - will be
installed, separating eastbound an(
westbound traffic.
Funds for the safety precautions wil
come from the Major Street Fun
Operating Budget and the total cos
will be about $175,000, with $100,00(
of that going toward the constructiot
of the traffic light.

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By Alison Go
Daily Staff Reposer
Months after presidential candidate
John Kerry pulled ahead in the race for
the Democratic ticket, he announced this
Tuesday that he has selected Sen. John
Edwards (D-N.C.) as his running mate
in November's election.
"I am pleased to announce that with
your help, the next vice president of the
United States of America will be Sena-
tor John Edwards of North Carolina,"
Kerry said at a rally at Market Square in
Pittsburgh, Penn. Tuesday morning.
Kerry told Edwards, the last major
candidate standing against Kerry in the
Democratic presidential race, of his
choice before the rally in a 15-minute
telephone call.
"I was humbled by his offer - and
thrilled to accept it," Edwards said in a
statement released by Kerry's office.
Members of the Democratic commu-
nity on campus expressed satisfaction
in response to Kerry's announcement.
"Edwards is very appealing to both
students and the general population and
it's nice to have new ideas and a fresh
outlook," said Ramya Raghavan, chair
of the College Democrats and an LSA
junior. "It will provide a good contrast to
(President George Bush) and (Vice Pres-
ident Dick Cheney)."
Rob DeVore, co-chair of Students for
Edwards at the University and LSA sen-
ior, said the uncertainty before the deci-
sion was damaging to the Democrats'
fight for the presidency. "It takes a lot
out of the question of (the campaign),"
DeVore said. "People have been unable

to commit without knowing who the
fourth person is."
While Bush and Cheney politely wel-
comed Edwards to a "spirited race,"
their allies at the Republican National
Committee issued a press release that
called Edwards a "disingenuous, unac-
complished liberal" and a "friend to per-
sonal-injury trial lawyers."
Members of the Democratic commu-
nity responded with a shot at the incum-
bent candidates' own experience.
DeVore pointed out Bush's mere four
years as Texas governor compared to
Edwards's five and a half years as sena-
tor and also Cheney's lack of an elected
official position before his vice presi-
dency. Regarding the senator's past
career as a trial lawyer, DeVore said that
his integrity "speaks for itself."
"He has built a career of standing up
for the unprotected - standing up for
those who can't speak for themselves,"
DeVore said.
As for the future of those campaign-
ing for the Democrats this fall, DeVore
has already started plans to "merge
forces" with members of Students for
Kerry. "A lot will be accomplished when
school starts up in September," he said.
The announcement, however,
changes little for the College Dems.
"This won't change anything we do,"
Raghavan said. "We will still try to
make as many personal contacts as pos-
sible and, of course, try getting Kerry
and Edwards on campus."
The pair met for dinner Tuesday night
in Pittsburgh before launching a multi-
state tour starting in Ohio Wednesday
See EDWARDS, Page 3

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