When LSA sophomore Izzy Nakisher entered the University of Michigan, she didn’t know her major. She visited her adviser, who was assigned to her at orientation, once every few weeks her freshman year, trying to figure out a direction. Four major changes later, Nakisher is now ready to declare. Her adviser, she said, was key in making this happen. An academic adviser is assigned to students at the University during their orientation before starting school in the fall. According to the Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center’s website, general advising is meant to help students plan out their college as well as future careers. 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Moderator Augusta Morrison invited the diverse group of panelists to share how their personal endeavors led them to the positions they have now in booking, outreach and promotion. Working in the industry for over 25 years, Christine Kitora currently works as the talent buyer and event coordinator for Ann Arbor’s Necto Nightclub. “My path was definitely not a straight line,” Kitora said. “For many people in the industry, it’s never been a straight line.” Kitora and many other panelists shared similar experiences of working at small clubs and venues, eventually working their way to new positions and facing different challenges at every new place. Kitora emphasized the importance of the collaborative work behind each show, from those who mop venue floors to those who prepare the wardrobe. “Any organization, any venue, any show is only as good as the sum of its parts. It takes everybody,” she said. Mark Jacobson, senior programming manager of the University Musical Society, curates jazz, international and contemporary art-rock presentations for UMS. He offered his perspective on what drives him through long hours and hectic timelines. “The industry is hard,” Jacobson said. “You have to somehow fan the fire and keep the passion. At the end of the Music panel shares scoop on entering the industry Vice president for student life talks campus climate, national issues RUCHITA IYER/Daily Vice president of student life E. Royster Harper speaks to The Daily about Greek Life, improving the first year experience and building diverse communities in the Fleming Administration Building early Wednesday afternoon. Maize Collective’s Industry Insight talks promotion and booking with students NATASHA PIETRUSCHKA Daily Staff Reporter E. Royster Harper discusses Greek Life, racist Snapchat incident and gun violence The Michigan Daily sat down with E. Royster Harper, the University of Michigan’s vice president for student life, for a conversation Wednesday afternoon on current issues affecting both campus and national climate. Harper spoke on national issues, such as campus sexual assault, recent Michigan legislationto improve resources for survivors; gun violence and the University preparedness. Royster also touched on campus news, specifically, the University’s decision to move to a winter rush process for Greek life and the racist Snapchat featuring two students in blackface with the caption “#blacklivesmatter” that was circulated this past weekend. Sexual assault To begin, Harper spoke on issues of sexual assault and misconduct, highlighting actions the University has taken to hold perpetrators accountable. Recently, the Michigan state Senatepassed legislation to improve resources and support for survivors, specifically by expanding the statute of limitations on reporting sexual assault, increasing the number of mandatory reporters at universities and placing more emphasis on holding institutions accountable for failing to report cases of assault and harassment. Before the vote on this legislation occured, however, the Michigan Association of State Universities, of which the University is a member, attempted to delay voting on the bills in a move state Sen. Margaret O’Brien, R-Kalamazoo, claimed would “delay justice, or maybe the hope is to stop it entirely.” In response to O’Brien’s claim, Harper stated these allegations are wrong, arguing that by asking for more time to consider possible legislation, universities are seeking the ability to consider options before jumping into conclusions that may not be as effective. JORDYN BAKER & AMARA SHAIKH Daily News Reporter In honor of National Women’s History Month, panelists as part of the “Women in Public Service” panel spoke about their career paths as female leaders working in the political sphere, pivotal changes in their lives and career advice. Erin Byrnes, lead for democratic engagement at the Ginsberg Center, spoke about the intended event impact and the importance of conversations of this nature. “Our democratic engagement work is focused on multiple different facets, one of which is really encouraging our students to see themselves in a body of elected officials – people who are doing important work behind the scenes,” Byrnes said. “We are in the midst of a national conversation about what women are doing, how they’re treated and how they deserve to be treated. The more we can bring unique voices and experiences to the table and highlight them, that’s better for all of us as a community.” Panelists discussed challenges they faced while trying to break into the industry. Ghida Dagher, director of Government Partnerships and Community Affairs at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, discussed how she had to make a distinct effort to be heard in political spaces. “I had a realization that I had to be twice as loud, twice as vocal as everyone else in the room,” Dagher said. “Quite often I’m the youngest person in the room … and because of the nature of our work, I’m usually the only woman in the room. I have to think about everything – kind of absorb, seek out the players and understand what’s happening, and then vocalize.” She continued by speaking on how she felt women were held to a different standard than most men in politics, responding to a comment another panelist made about how female politicians should “never stand by the bar, and be seen with a drink in hand.” “I think there are a lot of social norms, I would call them, that are acceptable for men and are not acceptable for women in this space,” she said. “Particularly in this space, I feel like the women are under a microscope, every movement, if you’re a candidate, what you wear is open for criticism.” University Regent Andrea Fischer Newman, R, agreed with the statement, adding she felt the #MeToo movement was pivotal in giving women an opportunity to speak up about the pervasive issue of sexual assault and harassment. For many students, meeting Reggie the Campus Corgi, also known as Reggie Bee, is the highlight of their day or even their week. So, it comes as no surprise that when a campaign was started on March 16 to elect Reggie Bee for Central Student Government president, students showed their support. Three days after the creation of the Reggie Bee for CSG Facebook page, Reggie accepted the nomination. Engineering junior Brett Swiecicki voted for Reggie as CSG president. “Honestly, with the content I’m exposed to on a daily basis, personal, interpersonal, on social media or in print advertising, Reggie was the only person that I knew that was ‘officially running’ for Central Student Government,” Swiecicki said. “I was aware of other platforms, but I wasn’t aware of any of the other people that were running or what they stood for. The main reason I wanted him to win is because I feel as though he should be more Reggie the Corgi no longer CSG candidate CAMPUS LIFE Popular write-in candidate encourages students to vote for human president ZOE BAXTER Daily Staff Reporter CHUN SO/Daily Panel member Rep. Donna Lasinski speaks about her career path and challenges she has faced at the Women in Pub- lic Service panel in the Blau Colloquium Wednesday. Women in Public Service panel speaks on challenges of entering government Hosted by the Ginsberg Center, event honors National Women’s History Month RHEA CHEETI Daily Staff Reporter See WOMEN, Page 3A See KITORA, Page 3A See VP, Page 2A See REGGIE, Page 3A See ADVISING, Page 3A Academics advising sees mixed feedback ACADEMICS Some students express frustration with advisory apathy, others supportive SAYALI AMIN Daily Staff Reporter