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…Wednesday, March 11, 2015 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, March 11, 2015 // The Statement 5B A t a small ceremony on Feb. 26, students from the Arab- American community on campus gathered to dedi…

… Multicultural Initiatives and Muslim Students’ Association were document- ed in the weeks following the attack. “Arab-Americans are facing a dual challenge as Americans they suffer from the same grief as…

… wanted to maintain close ties while their children were attending school. At present, it is estimated that the student body at the Dearborn campus is at least 25 percent of Arab descent, if not more…

… much more diverse learning environment.” By contrast, Arab-American enrollment in Ann Arbor has only recently seen increases — again, evidenced anecdotally. Twenty years ago, a hand- ful of students…

…, The Brehm Scholars, is credited with a significant increase in Arab- American enrollment in Ann Arbor. This pro- gram offers full-ride, four-year scholarships to a select group of graduating students…

… positive portrayal of culture as motive for event By NISA KHAN Daily Staff Reporter A video highlighting issues students have had with the University of Michigan’s Arabic language classes kicked…

… off Friday’s annual Arab Xpression show, which celebrates Arabic culture through dances, skits and songs. In explaining the event to the audience in the Rogel Ballroom, Arab Student Association…

… the second most commonly diagnosed cancer, with approximately 307,000 new See BUS, Page 2A See DANCE, Page 3A See CANCER, Page 3A EVAN AARON/Daily Students perform Dabke, a traditional Arabic…

… dance, at Arab Xpressions 2016 hosted by the Arab Student Association in the Michigan Union Friday. AMANDA ALLEN/Daily Rackham student Alex McConnell walks through the rain down State Street Sunday…

… relationship with Detroit CAMPUS LIFE Annual sustainability report shows slow-moving progress Arab Xpressions highlights traditional song and dance HOSPITAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT CSG works to extend center…

… of student organizations, musicians and entrepreneurs. Detroit Village will be a display at Springfest featuring Detroit businesses. MUSIC Matters said their goal is to improve the University…

… to begin in 2017. “Our goal for the event is to address the student body’s weakened relationship with Detroit,” a press release reads. “In the past, the University has held close ties with…

… the city through which the nation’s best and brightest have been funneled to jobs in Detroit.” Connection with Detroit has been a focus for multiple student organizations in recent weeks. LSA…

… sophomore Dylan Bennett, the co-chair of the CSG Commision on Detroit Engagement, presented a resolution, which recently passed in the Central Student Government, to extend the University…

… Ann Arbor service By JENNIFER MEER Daily Staff Reporter Among other agenda items, before they ended the year on Tuesday Central Student Government passed a resolution to encourage the…

… the struggles with other students, that’s what I’ll miss the most,” Elharake said. Being of an Arab-Muslim background, as well as being a first-generation student, Elharake has spent much of his…

… come from my communities,” he said. “That drive of changing this institution and changing campus for it to best fit my communities.” Elharake was the host of Arab Xpressions, the Arab Student…

… students and faculty members, formed the Islamophobia Working Group, a group of students, faculty and administrators who meet monthly to address anti-Muslim and anti-Arab sentiments on campus. Elharake…

… like to see.” With this goal in mind, Travioli threw numerous cultural and educational events in Martha Cook throughout November — Native American history month. She educated students on traditional…

…, Muslim American, Latina, I had access to Latino studies classes that were meaningful to me, but in order to learn about Arabs or Muslims, a student — which is common at many universities — would take…

… help students thrive in the very difficult world that we’re living in, and also an academic home for Arab and Muslim students on campus, and it’s also been very rewarding to work with them on…

… am also proud to leave with the Arab and Muslim American studies program in such a strong position and to have contributed something to this campus that some students find meaningful and who will…

…by Islamophobia and Islamophobic incidents on campus. Alsultany is also known for her book “Arabs and Muslims in the Media: Race and Representation after 9/11,” published in 2012, and for…

… her work co-editing “Arab and Arab American Feminisms: Gender, Violence, and Belonging” and “Between the Middle East and the Americas: The Cultural Politics of Diaspora.” At an event celebrating…

… the scholarship of Alsultany last Thursday, several students, colleagues and faculty members spoke about their experiences working with Alsultany. Aside from her academic accolades, the…

… panelists spoke of Alsultany’s work to expand and improve campus prayer rooms, her role in arranging a closed town hall meeting for Middle Eastern, North African and Muslim students following the murder…

… of three Muslim students at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in February 2015, her advocacy for the ME/NA box to be included on all University forms that require demographic…

… community and nationally, and most importantly, to our students individually and collectively,” Horton said. Law student Areeba Jibril said through Alsultany’s course, “From Harems to Terrorists,” she…

… imagined it would be this way, and what has been the most rewarding? The seed was planted when I was an undergraduate student here in the early 1990s and it was planted through the classes that I took…

… by the Michigan Student Assembly's Elec- tion Court Saturday for forging a fellow candidate's signature. The court fined Burks five dollars. The court also ruled Corey Mornon, whose signa- ture Burks…

… a nigger?" See BURKS, Page 2 Arab nations call for peace conference RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Eight Arab governments yester- day endorsed a proposal by Presi- dent Bush that calls on Israel to…

… re- linquish territory in exchange for peace in the region. But Secretary of State James Baker rejected an Arab request for a Mideast peace conference. "This is not the appropriate time," Baker said…

…, reiterating the administration's stance opposing such a meeting. Baker met with the foreign min- isters of Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. Avi Pazner, a…

… advises Shamir on the land-for-peace ques- tion, said on state television that "if the Arabs come and tell us that territory is the primary objective of negotiations, it is a sign they're not really aiming…

… issue has violence between Israelis. caused renewed Palestinians and In Jerusalem yesterday, an Arab man who said he was sending a "message to Baker" fatally stabbed three Jewish women and wounded…

… another. After the attack, angry Israelis shouted, "Baker go home!" and anti-Arab slogans. Bush, pledging to move quickly toward a lasting peace in the Middle East, told Congress last week that any…

… "some very good progress," and emphasized the Arab acceptance of a proposal for a permanent security force to protect the oil fields in the Persian Gulf. But there was a clear difference between the…

… United States and the eight Arab nations on a Middle East peace conference. "Our objective is to convene an international conference under UlN auspices," Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Sharaa told…

… parties announce platforms S Common Sense party advocates both negotiation and activism by Jay Garcia Coalition leader would abolish Peace and Justice Commission Daily MSA Reporter As Michigan Student…

…,p Sixty-Seventh Year EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS STUDENT PUBLICATIONS BLDG. * ANN ARBOR, MICH. * Phone…

… TODAY'S DAILY, there are two pages filled with a great many faces and even more words. This is the SGC Election Supplement. It was designed to help you pick students to repre- sent you for the next year…

… months which may very well de- termine whether or not the Regents will ap- prove it permanently. Now is not the time for the perennial student government deadwood. Perhaps now, more than any other time in…

… its short history, SGC needs thinking, doing people; leaders who are aware of more than the bicycle problem; students of integrity and ability. OF THE FOURTEEN candidates, many do not fill those…

… Nations, and the proclamation of the state of Israel, the armies of seven Arab states invaded the newly established na- tion. Their proclaimed intention was to "throw the Jews into the sea". Many of the…

… Arab inhabitants of Palestine encouraged by the Arab invaders left their homes "temporarily" to escape the un- pleasantness of a war which they thought would soon come to a victorious conclusion. Nothing…

… Seventy-Seven Years of Editorial Freedom EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICMIGAN UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Black Perspectives on Two Elections…

… editors. This must be noted in all reprints. I SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1967 NIGHT EDITOR: WALLACE IMMEN SGC and Vehicle Regulations: Driving the 'U' to a Solution STUDENT GOVERNMENT Council on Thursday…

… night eliminated all student regulations concerning the operation of motor-driven ,vehicles. The University administration, in the person of Vice- President for Student Affairs Richard L. Cutler…

…, countered by claiming that SGC cannot "wipe out a Regents bylaw." It appears, though, that the students are clearly in the right. For years the administration has at- tempted to regulate the rights of student…

… at this time pre- paring to make a decision on the matter. HE ADMINISTRATION'S timeless de- fense of its system of allowing only a part of the student body to drive in Washtenaw County has revolved…

… we are given. It re- minds one of that classic Arab proverb: "Though the ass may make a pilgrim- mage to Mecca, still an ass he will re- turn." -ROBERT KLIVANS Editorial Director the Primaries But…

… Seventy-Seven Years of Editorial Freedom EDI ED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS ROGER RAPOPORT: Where Opinions Are…

… resignation of the vice-president for students, and the vice-president for students is glad to know ahead of time who the new English department chairman is. EVERYONE IS ALWAYS begging us to leave stories out…

… laments the decline in morality, asks for full law" enforcement, and an end to corruption and graft. MUCH OF THIS is to be expected from the adults. But the depressing fact is that many students reflect an…

… even more narrow-minded attitude. "Why couldn't you print it next year, after I gradu- ate," said one student. "I don't want the teams on pro- bation now." "The Daily really did it this time," said a…

… spawned y the Six Day War, everyone has ignored a most critical question: what is the relationship between "Arab Socialism" and the "Israeli Co-operative Movement?" Israel's economy is largely so- cialist…

… summit of social organization and above all a system that works in the Middle East. Now recall that the Six Day War--from the Arab side-was a socialist war.. The Arabs fought to counter alleged Israeli…

… aggres- sion, which they say has grown steadily since 1955. Many kibbutzim have Arabs working on them- Arabs who live there with their Israeli comrades. During and after the Six Day War, the Arabs deli…

…- berately bombed Kibbutz water towers and power plants. So the Arab states are tiying to build socialism by condemning Is- rael-which has the most com- plete socialist units in the world. Arab leaders are in…

…Seventieth Year EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS or THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN UNDER AUTHORITY Of BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS When opinions Are Free ThUth wn Preva" STUDENT PUBLICATIONS…

…: Blind Obedience, Watchism' AY, MARCH 11, 1960 NIGHT EDITOR: THOMAS HAYDEN Arab Unity May Result In, Increased Tensions Red tassels with glory are not as good as' sleeping in peace. -Chinese Proverb…

… Communists in China seem to have adapted this philosophy to fit their own needs. The mass conformity in appear- rHE RISE of Arab nationalism and its drive for Arab unity could, quite definitely, be a rive…

… toward peace. However, this drive may -ell backfire and could eventually cause in- reased friction in the Middle East. Arab unity is an expression of a desire of he Arabs to rectify the artificial…

… political ivisions of one people. A few decades ago, treat Britain and France, party in an effort i maintain their colonial policies, divided up he Arab world into small states under the ssumption that when…

… divided they would be asier to control. Today the Arab states want to unite ii an (fort to better their political, economic and illitary positions, and this plan is viewed by >me Arab leaders as a move…

… divisions between eoples who think of themselves as Arabs in- ead of, for example, Iraqis, would reduce msion in the area. It is easy to understand he annoyance of the people in one Arab state, hen their…

… externally. ?ab economic unity would eliminate the conomic conflicts, for example, trade barriers r customs disputes between Arab states. Fur- her, a rising standard of living, given impetus y economic unity…

…, would decrease the discon- nt of the Arab peoples and increase chances f world peace. Even militarily, there is considerable logic in the assumption that a more militarily se- cure Arab world, and hence…

… one less fearful of aggression and foreign expansion into Arab territory by Israel or imperialistic countries would be much more likely to promote peace. However; this is the point that could back- fire…

… force, striking shopkeepers and students shut down Arab East Jerusalem, which urlike the West Bank is under police rather than, army jurisdiction. The strike was in response to a call by West Bank unions…

… influential Palestinians, confined others to their towns and dispatched troops to patrol streets of this restive Arab city yesterday to quell a planned merchants strike. Military, authorities imposed a cur- few…

…. MEANWHILE, IN Riyade, Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Price Saud' denounced Israel yesterday, accusing the Jewish state of violating Saudi air- space in "a new aggression against the Arab world." "It has…

… happened before, of course," said Saud. "It just reflects the nature of Israel-in its actions against the Arab countries. It is a new aggression again- st the Arab world. . Lawyer: (Continued from Page 1…

… official union. So in April 1974, graduate student assistants voted to form the Graduate Employees Organization. The election was san- ctioned by MERC and GEO became the official bargaining unit for graduate…

… student assistants. After GEO's official certification, the union - demanded wage increases, smaller class size, greater involvement in curriculum decisions and an end to alleged racial and sexual…

… the ad- )ninistration refused. After efforts to avert a strike failed, 700 union mem- bers walked out on February 12, 1975. CLASS ATTENDANCE was cut by one-half the first day of the strike. .Students…

… did not know which classes would be held and which would be can-. celed during the first week. Some un- dergraduate students supported their TAs and joined the picket lines. Others simply boycotted…

… peace, who, like many other Arabs, acknowledges Israel's right to exist, I urge my fellow students not to listen to anti-Arab or anti- Jewish views displayed in the Daily. Muhammad Farha LSA senior anti…

… AMITAVA MAZUIMIOAR [dited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a ma~cjnrity of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters…

… do not necessarily represent the opinion cf the Daily. 'U' amends students out of code FORFv'V CONFI UF.,o-.---. 11O STS (2+T/L NKS' " t L 1N G Y..-, A '''''' "+ t ~L~L~J2I___ ,-- - ) r. , 'I I…

… "\\. . , d , LE LER . ........ .. Seis s veyhee o'tbliveatiArbviw 0 he University cranked out what is most likely Tts final draft of the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities Friday, throwing one…

… bone to students, and hitting them over the head with the other. On the one hand, the Statement no longer contains provisions allowing the University to punish students for assault and harassment crimes…

… committed anywhere in the world. Instead, it creates a University hegemony zone, barring cer- tain illegal student behaviors including assault and harassment when exhibited anywhere in"Ann Arbor and its…

… under that umbrella as well. Students who commit these crimes in their own houses and apartments will now be subject to University sanction, even though they are already subject to state and federal law…

…. But the major blow the University gave to students was its inclusion of an amendment proce- dure that completely usurps students' role in the process. Student Rights Committee Chair Robert Van Houweling…

… originally proposed an amend- ment procedure that would allow various repre- sentative bodies to bring forward amendments, which would then be subject approval by a judi- ciary panel, a student vote, and…

… approval by the University Board of Regents. The administration accepted the student vote procedure, but removed the student vote. More- over, the panel of randomly-selected jurors now has the authority to…

… editorial freedom Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan Response to "Arab racis 420 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, Mi. 48104 News Phone: 764-0552 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1973 Subversion by…

… and has consequently defeat- ed the noble objectives of its found- ers. If no public apology is is- sued by Hillel, the Arab students and Arab Americans of Ann Arbor would understand that racism against…

… bring the family together than to pack them to the rafters and strap them to the roof in your new Honda coupe? Scott Twininc is a student at the Unliversit y. 3 ~e 51t1i an PDul Eighty-three years of…

… National Ar- chives, it is horrifying. By AHMAD BESHAREH THE ARAB COMMUNITY of Ann Arbor was shocked to see slan- derous, racist, cheap propaganda printed in - The Michigan Daily (Dec. 6) in the form of a…

… paid advertisement. This ad was direct- ed specifically and intentionally against the Arabs as a people and collectively. Upon query, it was verified that this ad was sponsor- ed by Hillel, the Jewish…

… student oundation on campus. This action can only be viewed as follows: First, that Hillel h a s Aone a major disservice to the Jews >n this campus by lending its aame to such racist, hateful enter- prise…

… the Arabs is a policy of Hillel and would call the attention of all minority and nationality groups on campus to adopt a clear policy towards Hillel in the future, since toleration of racism against the…

… Arabs is a prelude to racisms towards other minorities and na- tionalities. Racism in all its forms should be universally condemned. SECOND, IN accepting such an ad The Michigan Daily has set a dangerous…

… opportunity at the University of Southern California in just a few days. Alsultany has played a prominent role on campus since her days as a student in the 1990s. Alsultany attended the University…

… as an undergrad, attended Stanford University as a graduate student and returned to the University of Michigan as a faculty member in 2005. Now an Arthur F. Thurnau professor and an…

… associate professor in the Department of American Culture, Alsultany’s most significant role has been as co-founder and outgoing director of the Arab and Muslim American Studies program…

…. Alsultany has taught courses in the department including “From Harems to Terrorists: Representing the Middle East in Hollywood Cinema,” “Introduction to Arab American Studies,” “Islamophobia” and…

… “Why Do They Hate US?: Perspectives on 9/11”. Throughout her tenure, Alsultany has been a leader in establishing AMAS — one of only three programs in the country to focus on Arab- American…

… identity — and collaborating with others to create the Islamophobia Working Group — a group of students, faculty and staff dedicated to advising the University administration on how to make campus…

…’ second highest in hate crimes of universities surveyed CHRISTINE MONTALBANO/Daily Longtime Arab and Muslim mentor leaving the ‘U’ for new position at USC ALEXA ST. JOHN Editor-in-Chief FBI, UMPD…

… Overton, the upsurge in reported hate crimes could also indicate that more students are familiar with and willing to report hate crimes. “As with most other jurisdictions, especially college…

… community,” Overton said. “I cannot speak on comparison to other schools.” ZAYNA SYED Daily Staff Reporter The University of Michigan released revisions to its policies on student sexual…

…. Financial Aid's 1977 figures, will cost an out-of-state student a permanent job in Michigan. "I was so damn humble. I was praying. I felt like I was at Michigan residency - a used, abused, and sometimes $24…

…-of-state student a chance to tion, entertainment, and medical care, as well as tuition. A marriage certificate, signing a lease, having a Michigander time," admitted Tischler, now a graduate student in social save…

… $9,000 as an undergraduate at the University. But Michigan resident pays only $15,580 - a difference of $9,100. spouse or simply stating that you intend to acquire a work. students must first prove…

…, accor and transplanted themselves firmly and forever in Michigan. said William Grothe, on assistant director of financial aid. student. ding to the residence regulations, proved intent to stay in "I…

… Tischler. major whose application was denied. "They~said I failed to Residency is established on three basis criteria, accor- one is a student. This year, the student is a Michigan establish intent to stay…

… Martin added. ous presence in the state before becoming a student; a state secretary of the appeals committee," Martin said. year, she used her grandparents' Michigan address. Now, "Residency is judged on…

… home, based on the circumstances and facts surrounding a person," gan; "significant connections" if the student once lived in the for and received residency three years ago. The former New the University…

… Another student, considered a Michigan resident by the regulations, approved by the Regents in 1974, offer his office house; a Michigan license for a practicing profession; a long- for a year at Stanger…

… Cairo ta U.N. representatives also in attend- ended in hopes of eventually b ance. the Palestinians and Israe "THE UNITED STATES wants to do Arab neighbors - Syria, Leb all in its power to facilitate such…

… whenever they will also take him to Syria, Lebanon, come we shall be very happ Jordan and Saudi Arabia in an effort to them with us." gain support from Arab leaders for Sa- dat's unprecedented peace…

…'s immediate problems are two- fold-improving its economy and its rela- tions with its Arab neighbors. Israel needs money to realize extensive industrial schemes with which it hopes to raise the country's living…

…, the biggest block to Israel's economic welfare still lies in the fact that Israel cannot trade with its Arab neigh- bors. The members of the Arab League have maintained a fairly effective embar- go on…

… states cannot be resumed until a peace treaty is signed. Central to the entire situation and ren- dering it particularly difficult of solution is the problem of the 800,000 Palestinian Arabs displaced by…

… the Israelis during the war of independence. These Arabs, after fleeing Israel, created a severe problem in the Arab states and are now living in camps where they have proved fruitful pickings for…

…Page 12-Wednesday, August 11,1982-The Michigan Daily ISRAEL AND ARAB COUNTRIES TO DECIDE THEIR FUTURE Palestinian refug9ees await fate SIDON, Israeli-held Lebanon (AP)- Tens of bullet…

…-assimilation of the Palestinian ter-strewn Mediterranean sea front. capital, the problem of civilian refugees would be one refugees by Arab countries. The Palestinian asked that his name not be used, of the next…

… living arond the world today As your Alumni Association, we'd like you to join our good company as well. That way we can help you make that important transition from . student to graduate. For instance…

… services such as student scholarships and teaching awards.) You see, we really would like you to be a part of us. You're one. You're in good company PS Of course, we're in- terested in all students, so we…

…'re ottering a free blue book to any U-M student who brings this ad into our offices between now and Friday, August 20. The U-M Alumni Association 200 Fletcher Street Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-12, 1-5 4 0 …

… Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Monday, April 11, 2016 — 3A In the video that began the night, students said they believe the Arabic classes politicize the language instead of teaching basic…

… words. Students mentioned jokingly that schools in Arab countries probably would be taught about the United States by stereotypes of Americans through watching media like “It’s Always Sunny in…

… the media.” Xpression also included a fashion show, in which a female and male student displayed the traditional clothing of Arab countries, such as Syria, the United Arab Emirates and…

… Education filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Michigan last Thursday, reported the Detroit Free Press. The claim accuses the district’s emergency manager of violating DPS students’ civil rights…

…, prior to this change, the state ran the district from 1999 to 2007. The lawsuit claims that students have had their civil rights violated after this transition, marked by the lack of resources…

… available to students. One attorney on the case cited the fact that the Michigan Legislature has had to allocate $48.7 million to the district to prevent DPS from running out of money. Contamination in…

… Philadelphia” and “Jersey Shore.” Student performances included traditional dances such as an all-male performance of Dahke, a style of dance and music that involves foot- stomping and sticks…

… originating in countries like Palestine. The dance was originally created to pass time when doing chores. Another performance included an original rap piece, “Hello” by Adele with an Arabic style twist…

…, poetry discussing the Arab identity and skits that parodied “Who Wants to Become a Millionaire?” LSA freshmen Zoha Qureshi and Hafsa Thias said they enjoyed seeing what they called the rare and…

… positive display of Arab culture. “I really enjoyed it. It’s really fun — I loved all of the dances and skits,” Qureshi said. “It’s really empowering. I am really awed by the rich culture.” Thias…

…,, the divestment campaign in the country, remain set on informing the campus about the issue of divestment and its benefits. "The Society of Arab Students hasp been supporting the divestment cam- paign by…

… teaches a class on the Arab-Israeli conflict at the University, said that since Israel's borders expanded to include' Gaza and the West Bank, the Israeli government has fluctuated on the regions' policies…

… universities * sity of California at Berkeley and Harvard University. ivestment is an excel- indelibly put pressure on the various uni- lent strategy for edu- versity administrations. cating students on Because…

… of the divestment campaign economic ties and it's the most for South Africa between 1985 and effective way that students in the 1987, 89 universities divested, as did U.S. can participate in the move…

… of how Univer- Students for Justice in Palestine sity administrators react member. toward the divestment move- ment, the issue has taken divestment really bring peace to the Middle East? hold on…

… U.S. from the position of a biased player to impartiality," said Will Youmans, a mem- ber of Berkeley Law Students for Justice in Palestine. Others view divestment as more of a last resort effort than…

… statements angered countless divestment supporters both on and off of the Harvard campus. "I was very offended and ashamed by the comments made by the president of my university," Harvard Law student Faisal…

… president of such a world-renowned institution, these com- ments are very frightening, since they constitute a glaring abuse of the term I hold of a substantial number of university students. "Students are…

… campuses, www ucdivest.org, has gar- nered close to 1,300 signatures of students, faculty, staff and community members. Among the various strategies espoused in the Berkeley moveient, rallies and protests…

… have peacefully addressed concerns regarding the school's financial investments in Israel. But at an April 2002 sit-in, Berkeley administrators ordered the arrests of more than 40 students and threatened…

… Palestinians or other key issues in the Middle East dispute. But Vance said he will keep driving for a peace settlement by shuttling befween Arab and Israeli foreign ministers attend- ing the U. N. General…

… this to be a form of indirect - negotiations be- tween itself and the PLO. Vance credited the Arab coun- tries, which he visited before coming to Israel, with "more flexibility" than in the past on the…

… Geneva." That decision, he said, was up to the Arabs and Israel. Vance will report Israel's views today to King Hussein of Jordan, President Hafez Assad of Syria and to Sadat on whirl- wind stops in Amman…

…, Damas- cus and Alexandria. THE MICHIGAN DAILY Vome LXXXvII, No. 63-s Thursday, August 11, 1977 Is edited and managed by students at the University sf Michigan. News phone 764-0562. Second class postage…

… procedure in the hiring of graduate student instructors, the definition of a grad- uate student and training for inter- national students. In the event of a strike today, educa- tion will not come to a halt…

…, she said. Classes are considered to be in session and departments have been asked to replace GSIs who walk out, although Peterson said, "they won't be able to cover every last one." Students should wait…

…,000 undergraduates to not attend class, and that's a show of support (for GEO)," said Bray, a mem- ber of Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality. SOLE and other student groups organized an undergraduate…

… rally -on the Diag for 1 p.m. today, which Bray said she expects about 300 students to attend. About 150 undergraduates will also stand side- by-side with GSIs on the picket lines, she said. GEO organizer…

… passed since the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, many things have changed in the country - from tighter security and the onslaught of patriotism to a divide between the Arab and Muslim…

… community and much of the nation. With a large number of students with family and friends living in New York and surrounding areas, students' emotional ties shaped the way they view the terrorist attacks…

…. Although he recorded the peak gusts at 58 mph Satur- day, Kahlbaum added the retreat of the low pressure sys- tem into Canada yesterday that should steadily diminish the turbulent wind. Students agreed that…

… freshman Arielle Barzilai said. With students 'raveling all over the country for Spring Break, many stu- dent organizations and individual stu- dents found themselves in the New York City area and nearly all…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 11, 2002 NATION/WORLD Arabs ask Iraq to allow inspection WASHINGTON I GOP makes plans for control of both houses CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Arab for- eign…

… ministers urged Saddam Hus- sein yesterday to accept the U.N. Security Council resolution order- ing new, tougher weapons inspec- tions and demanded that Arab arms experts be included on the U.N. teams. The…

… seven-day deadline for acceptance. Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri said parliament would convene today The United Nations is not obliged to heed the Arab ministers' demand on weapons inspectors, adopted…

… at the end of a two-day meeting of the 22-member Arab League in Cairo. The United States, meanwhile, warned it will not tolerate any Iraqi failure to cooperate with weapons inspectors: "We do not need…

… to waste the world's time with another game of cat and mouse," National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice warned while making the rounds of yesterday's news talk shows in Washington. Arab foreign…

… that the resolution would not be used to justify mili- tary action. The Arab ministers "called on the permanent Security Council mem- bers who presented Syria with assurances to commit to what they…

… presented, that the resolution is not used as an excuse to wage war on Iraq and does not constitute auto- matic military action," the state- ment said. The Arab League document did not specify how many Arab…

… available. The Arab League document also demanded "the continuation of U.N.-Iraq cooperation to solve all standing issues peacefully in prepa- ration for the lifting of sanctions and the end of the (U…

….N.) embargo as well as the suffering of the Iraqi people." It put forward a united Arab posi- tion of "absolute rejection" of any military action against Iraq, saying it represents a threat to the security of…

… all Arab nations. In addition, it called on the Secu- rity Council to require Israel to rid itself of weapons of mass destruc- tion because they "constitute a seri- ous threat to Arab and international…

…"Shall We Turn Up The News Broadcast A Little?" u74g £ir4frnu Dally Sixty-Ninth Year EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 'When Opinions Are Free UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN…

… CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Truth WIll Prevail" rn ,7TrPT , o r Rr"" vrAan ldr maeYTnid SECOND SEMESTER / JTUDrNTA.PUBlLICftAIONS BLDGI. .lAN±N ARBOR,, MYU~ICH. 'JphoneINO 1-jzt Editorials printed…

… Schedule Would Benefit Serious Students ,/ '/i / IF STUDENT GOVERNMENT Council's rec- ommendation is passed, the first semester examination schedule will be listed on the last page of the semester's time…

… schedule. Such a development should prove of argu- able value to the intellectual climate of the University. Theoretically, it will give the de- voted student the opportunity to choose well- spaced final…

… exams so that he will be able to study diligently and give a maximum perform- ance in his courses. Since the purpose of the final examination is supposedly to enable the student to synthe- size the…

… for the serious student. Admittedly, though, the plan will also serve the student who just doesn't really give a darn about making the most out of his educational opportunities. For those with the…

… believe there are only 15 to 20 students who have the ability to speak in Arabic and Russian," Martin said. "Competence in more difficult subjects involve fewer stu- dents." A majority of LAC courses avail…

… America." The presentation was sponsored by the Muslim Student Association as part of Islamic Awareness Week. Islam is the second-largest reli- gion in North America; one out of every four people on Earth…

… is a fol- ever of Islam, he said. Quicke cited representations of Arabs and Muslims in the media that are the product of prejudice and igno- rance of Islam and Muslims. "The most sinister character…

… that could be brought to the scene (of a movie) was an Arab terrorist," Quicke said. Western culture seeks to "rid the world of the new terror (Muslims). l at happens to Arabs in particular d Muslims in…

… Arab word for God. Islam also recognizes important religious figures from the Bible as prophets, including Adam, Noah, Moses and Jesus, he said. The main purpose of Islamic Awareness Week, which began…

… Canada. The Muslim Student Association is a multi-ethnic organization de- signed to serve as a link between the University and Muslim students. There are more than 500 such groups at universities across…

… Canada and the United States, Ahmed said. The association's University branch is only in its second year. "It was a year of maturation ... Most members this year are new, (first- year students)," Ahmed…

…, which are open to interested students, said Executive Board member Asif Harsolia. x For more information, call the Ann Arbor MSA office at 761-1167, or write to 4107 Michigan Union. Federal court…

… technologically, a new University program, Language Across the Curriculum (LAC), will redefine the way students use their second lan- guage. Students who have already ful- filled their fourth-semester profi- ciency…

… require- ments last fall. "It is going to change the whole phase of the language department. The college wants students to be able to do real practical work at every level," said German Prof. Fred Amrine…

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… priority. The move into Lane Hall solves no basic problems; the music school will still be unable to admit additional numbers of students. The needs for a new structure on North Campus are clear and evident…

… world political situation will become increasingly dangerous, and the ranks of the give-uppers will be augmented. 41 4 x h. ARAB-AFRICAN CONFLICT: Zanzibar:Dan gers of Independence U.S. Should…

… Prevent Rocket Sales to UAR THE UNITED STATES should not allow the export of rockets to the United Arab Re- public. This impoverished Near Eastern country has decided, most likely in response to Israel…

… Nations, to upset the balance of power in favor of him- self. In short, he is using these rockets to pro- mote his pan-Arab Union policy-with Nasser as the head. Nasser is trying to be to the Arabs of the…

… Arab world, espe- cially when he offers both the Arab world and us nothing. There is also no reason why the United States should help him to excite tensions in the tenuous Israeli-Arab truce. Though the…

… of controversial parliamentary elections. The rioting introduced a new element into the turbulent African lineup of hatreds - African vs. Arab. Zanzibar's population (about 300,000) is made up roughly…

… of four parts Africans to one part Arabs. The Arabs are the aristo- crats; the Africans the workers. Arabs own most of the great clove plantations-which provide 80 per cent of the world's cloves- on…

… indefinite continuance of their economic and social plight. The feeling was heightened by the results of the election, in which their Afro-Shirzai party was de- feated by the Arab Zanzibar Na- tionalists and…

… the Pemba People's Party. AFRO-ARAB tensions are not new to Zanzibar. Until the end of the 19th Cen- tury, the island was the head- quarters of the world's greatest slave trade. Arab slavers from…

…4 Monday, June 11, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C, he WicbiganDailu KATE TRUESDELL An indiscriminate infection Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since…

… off 4 Dearborn was recently host to the Radius of Arab-American Writers, Inc., a seminar discuss- ing current issues pertaining to their community. One of the prominent guests at the event was Ray…

… that the Arab-American com- munity encounters increasing amounts of prejudice because the media portrays its populace through an Orientalist, pop-cul- ture approach. This same media also omits or down…

… plays its suf- fering in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the war in Iraq. The biased depiction of Arabs within the media places Arab- American writers in a delicate predicament - they are faced with…

… the dilemma that what they write willreflect their entire pop- ulace.Arab-Americanwriters are forced to evaluate how they seek to portray their community and if they should attempt to directly counter…

… the stereotypical image of Arabs in their works. But Hanania presents an interesting response to this phe- nomenon. He is on an Israeli- Palestinian comedy circuit that counters this image with the…

… seemingly disarming venue of humor. Using this approach, the group reaches an audience that would otherwise resist a cri- tique of the American media. Until Arab-American writers can write in a free stream of…

… in 1995. For students in Prof. Raymond Tanter's Political Science 353 class - The Arab-Israeli Conflict - it's reality. For 11 weeks this semester, 185 students will take the roles of various world…

… HENRY CHO Students and professors in the } Soviet Union are deprived of their freedom not through blatant oppression, but through a carefully controlled academic system, according to Dr. Alexander Gold…

… universities. Science students must state their acceptance atheist doctrines in order to pass a required scientific atheism See SCIENTIST, PAGE 3 Kidnappers may trade with Israel BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Moslem…

… kidnappers were reported trying to strike a deal with Israel yesterday that would free 400 Arab prisoners in exchange for three Americans and an Indian held in Beirut and a captured Israeli airman. The…

… the United States takes military action. "The retaliation will be very cruel," it said in a statement delivered to the Beirut office of a Western news agency. Macwriters Students type away at the…

… drafting of a proposed code of student conduct, Rucknagel has extended his influence to some controversial and seemingly conflicting pursuits. "I don't understand how someone who believes so strongly in…

… involvement could want to limit political expression by imposing academic sanctions through a code," said Ken Weine, a Michigan Student Assembly and former University Council member. As Rucknagel leaves the…

… of a proposed code of non-academic student conduct. Serving as the co- chair of the University Council for the past two years, Rucknagel has repeatedly made it clear that he is committed to the…

… formation of an enforceable set of guidelines that would govern student behavior outside of the classroom. "I would not support putting any violations of guidelines on a stu - dent's transcript, but I think…

… go to the computing center, and suddenly you're no longer a University student, but PLO leader Yassir Arafat, attempting to retain the support of radical pro- Syrian factions while projecting the image…

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… considered by the Commission. Foreign students from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have long faced the problem of finding living quarters in Ann Arbor. -JAMES BOW 4 QXrN i - nAS 4 LCrO Pm"G WASHINGTON…

… at all between meetings, could fail to know the time of the symposium. But because they, at least, were not there, two of the legislators most sympathetic to students' problems could not help but be…

…-scale inquiry into United States monetary policies since the Aldrich Commission of 1908, which laid the foundation of the Federal it I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Arab-Israel Debate Continues DAILY OFFICIAL…

…. LXVIII, NO. 82 General Notices The next "Polio Shot" Clinic for stu- dents will be held Thurs., Jan. 16, only from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00, p.m. to 4:45 p.m., in the Health Service. All students…

… whose 2nd or 3rd shots' are due around this time are urged to take advantage of this special clinic. Students are reminded that it is not necessary to obtain their regular clinib cards. Proceed to Room 58…

… women guests must remain open during the hours of the Hop. and the chaperone- in-residence mustbe at the house. Regulations for Parties 17) Student groups wishing to have parties during the J-Hop period…

… are instructed to seek approval from the Office /of Student Affairs following usual procedures. Requests for approv- al for specific social events should be filed on or before Friday, January 17…

… Palestine. The Arab leaders were in touch with the Syrian, delegate to the 'United IBirth of French Crisis Viewed by Paris Student Paris Police Raid Communist Newspaper; All Await Government Action on…

…CIVIL LIBERTIES SEE PAGE 4 '1, SwF4h !Iaiijr SNOW FLURRIES Latest Deadline in the State VOL. LVIII, No. 68 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 1947 PRICE FIVE CENTS Students Cast…

… regrouping their forces for another outburst before the American aid program can be- come effective. British Warr Arabs, Jews To Call Tru ce JERUSALEM, Dec. 10-(AP)-The death toll in 11 days of Holy Land…

… violence climbed to 131 tonight and Sir Alan Cunningham, the High Commissioner, warned Jews and Arabs that unless the blood- letting ceases "severe measures" would be taken against both com- munities. A…

… decision to partition Pal- estine. Warfare Spreads The Jewish-Arab warfare spread to the southern desert, where 10 deaths were reported. Eighteen Arabs smashed their way out of Acre prison in the far north…

…. An Associated Press count of deaths in Palestine included 78 Jews, six British and two Armen- ians. The total for the entire Mid- die East was 243. (A dispatch from Aden said two Arabs were killed 'by…

… the wake of the Jew-Arab strife. ]Mold Meetings (Representatives of the Arab League held their third session. in the current meetings at Cairo for organizing their forces to oppose the UN decision on…

… el Racial Opinions Snowstorm Fails To Halt 5,301 (>ipus Pa rtieipants in Electionx The largest vote in the history of the University was cast yester- day as 5,301 students packed polling booths despite…

… inclement weather and elected 32 new members to the Student Legislature. Students elected 14 independent candidates and 18 affiliated, with the first two candidates elected, Norris Domangue and Al Maslin…

… will help them, one of whom might be the Soviet Union," Dr. Vernon said. Opera Scripts Are Reviewed The famed Union Opera came one step nearer revival yesterday as thirty students turned out for the…

… atop the marquee of the Bellvue-Stratford hotel, convention headquarters; GovernmentTo SinTinto Debs S t I c a F t c c t I f f t t Israelis T ake Lydda Field In Early Raid Arabs Rej ect Plea For 10-Day…

… Truce By The Asscated Press CAIRO, July 10-Jewish troops stormed and captured Lydda air- port, a major prize of the Pales- tine war, today, and the Arabs announced they would not agree to a new 10-day…

… truce. Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha, secretary-general of the Arab League, said the Arab countries could not accept the proposal for another cease-fire made by Count Folke Bernadotte, the United Na- tions…

… mediator. He said the Arabs could not even agree to a three- day truce extension. The Israeli G overnment ac- cepted the 10-day extension an condition that the Arabs would do likewise. The Jewish Army said…

… its mili- tary operations were continuing satisfactorily and announced that Lydda airfield had been captured from the Arabs in a surprise raid early today. Israeli spokesmen in- dicated their forces had…

… held the key air base against an Arab counter-attack this afternoon. Arab and Jewish planes were thrown into the growing fight. The Jews also said Israeli fight- ers had shot down a Syrian bomb- TEL AVIV…

… a banquet of the newly-founded Mille in- "Dynamite," a rapid-fire Arab Students' union. The meet- succession of tense . situations.C ing was gives in honor of Ameen There's amurderer sentenced with…

… struck by John Khalaf, '31, presi- '.yid run over with the subsequent dent of the Arab Students' union ife and death race for the special- Peaceful nationaliity by means of ist, and finally a mine disaster…

… set. America. At the present time there This film had a long run on are 20 students of Arabic descent Broadway and does have its inter- in the University. esting moments, but only rates a C on the whole…

…. EUHREFLECTIONS, WELL KNOWN C- ><>o<S>oc=o What's Where. Rihani Makes Talk Before Group! Closing today are "Dynamite" at ofStudents at Sunday the Majestic and "Fast Life" at the of Wuerth, both reviewed below…

… Rihani, prominent Arab writer and amy sister haningonihusad a society girl buying a husband statesman. from his wife, a prison marriage, The keynote of the meeting was oa wildhrevel of ther 400," a little…

… stressed ly adapted his technique to suit the nore particularly the need for bet- ali picure ter relationships withth Arb Unusually fine acting is done by1 the Arabs ooth Conrad Nagel, and Charles…

… debt to I packed second-show audiencel the Arabs and to Arabic culture. Sunday night, proof enough of itsl Among the other distinguished gripping tenseness. As is the habit guests was El Humani, Arabic…

… po- thinking it over. etry in his native tongue. This Younger Generation. Unity of the Arabic speaking Despite a good cast, "Fast Life" F peoples and ultimate independence tails to live up to…

… answers." committing crimes as a result of With large Arab and Jewish student their untreated illnesses. populations, the planning committee felt "Every one of those people in the University would provide a…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 11, 2002 Students. study abroad despite±9 terrorist threats SIX MONTHS LATER By Daniel Kim Daily Staff Reporter LSA senior Caroline Gu had bought her plane…

… of confusion and uncertainty, and Gu said she decided she'd better stay. Other students, including LSA senior Andrew Knepley, were in their host countries when the terrorist attacks occurred. Despite…

…, said Sept. 11 has resulted in an increase in student interest in study abroad pro- grams as reflected in the number of participants for this winter semester. More than 200 students are studying abroad…

… this winter semester on Univer- sity programs, 20 more than last year's 194 participants. OIP, which sends students to more than 70 countries, has not canceled any of its programs since Sept. 11…

…. "Students are trying to make sense of what happened in September partly through study abroad," Pollack said. He added that many students now realize "that the world cannot be ignored. It's an interconnected…

… world about which we have to become more sensitive ... and (study abroad) is an experience that gives students an opportunity to acquire skills they need to effectively deal with that world." LSA academic…

… advisor Leslie Davis advised students who are planning to study abroad to be extra sensitive, espe- cially to any anti-American sentiment. "Now more than ever, we have to think of ourselves as…

… attempt to appeal to box thinking. different groups. "There is a direct Granholm proposed better treat. appeal to Arab groups. Both sides are ment of the mentally ill. She said represented," Nodel said…

… place of residence as print- ed on their driver's license, requir- ing University students to declare Ann Arbor as their place of resi- dence in order to vote. "This government has systemati- cally set up…

… Far most of us in this business have used East and Arab world have barely the figure of 3 million plus," dented the overwhelmingly Chris- Neuhaus said. tian composition of the U.S. The finding indicates…

… that half of population, a 13-month survey of Arab Americans either have 113,000 adults has found. Christian origins or converted in Study director Barry Kosmin of America. *the City University of New…

… sewers have not overflowed - you are just get- ting a whiff of students participat- ing in one of the many events University organizations are spon- soring to help celebrate the 21st Earth Day April 22. En…

…-Act is kicking off "Earth Week" by sponsoring a garbage carry. They are asking students to collect the trash they create (including recyclables) from Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19. They suggest…

… students put food in a small garbage bags and all other garbage in a durable bag and carry them to class. On Friday, En- Act will set up recycling bins in the Diag where students may come and see just how…

… student aware- ness about toxics. In addition, they will be circulating a petition in support of the Toxics Reduction Bill. "We want people to know the University owns three toxic waste dumps and there are…

… 96 toxic dumps in Washtenaw County," said PIRGIM member Gwen Quigley. PIRGIM will also be providing transportation for students who would like to travel to Lansing on Wednesday to protest Gov. Engler…

…* ronmental issues) is done by women," said Aberdeen Marshs chair of Michigan Student Assembly's Environmental Commission. 'Environmental awareness is more common-place now' - Gwen Quigley PIRGIM membet…

… Although there are many activi- ties planned for next week, several organization leaders said students have not shown the interest in Earth Day that prevailed last year. "Last year was the twentieth ai…

… planted before the Gulf War. He was the only doctor * lzumlu refugee camp 35 west of Cukurca, where at the miles about Baker proposes Israeli peace plan to Arab leaders CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Secretary of…

… around a uniform traffic ticket to be given instead of oral warn- ings. The new ticket also lists vio- latin nond rondimos affet- Palestine Fight Kills 20, Report New Arab Attack Jews, Arabs and British…

… appointed Editorial Director, the Board in Control of Student Publications announced yesterday. * * * * NEW EDITORS: Maloy, Friedman Appointed To 'Jaily' Senior Staff Posts v _ 9 Appointment of Dick Maloy…

…, '49, of Lorain, O., as city editor, and Harriett Friedman, '49, of Chicago, as ,editorial director of The Daily for the spring term was announced yesterday by the Board in Control of Student Publica…

… the lecture will go on sale tomorrow at the Hill Aud- itorium Box Office. By The Associated Press JERUSALEM, Jan. 10- The Jewish Militia Hagana reported without confirmation tonight that Arabs again…

… had invaded North- eastern Palestine from Syria to- day .and the government said 20 persons had been killed in the south in a three-cornered battle of Jews, Arabs and British. Hagana said several…

… hundred Arabs had crossed the northern border near the village of Tel El Kadi in the same general vicinity as the first invasion from Syria' yesterday. They were beaten back in a Hagana ambush in which one…

… the Jewish community of Palestine to rush preparations in a race against time in view of the threat- ened Arab aggression in defiance of the UN decision and the an- nounced early withdrawal of Brit- ish…

… troops. Few Students Get Diplomas Although almost 1,500 students will graduate from the University at the close of the present semes- ter, only 40 of them will receive diplomas in the traditional man- ner…

…. Ruthven will present diplomas to the senior dental students at a luncheon to be held Jan. 31 at the League. Other graduates will receive their diplomas by mail a short time after the end of the semester…

…, Lou H. Ransom, diploma clerk, said. ing the day. The army repelled yesterday's foray. The deadly battle in the South took place in orange groves near Gaza on the coastal plain. Arabs of Isdud, north of…

…PAGE TWO 'THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE TWO '(HE MICHIGAN DAILY f67 ":ifV liiX V% IV aa 1aIUt MUSIC Frager Opens Rackham Series With Impressive Technical Skill ArabRearmamentDims Peace Hope By…

… encouraging indica- Israel. The Arab nations do not WASHINGTON - Rapid Soviet tions from Soviet Premier Alexei recognize Israel's right to exist. delivery of fighter planes, tanks N. Kosygin during their confer…

… Experiences of the Arab- American student body the statement Study shows economically segregated A2 metro area First-gen college students talk higher ed. experiences Council hopefuls unveil…

… For LSA senior Christina Cas- tillo, attending college was not just the natural next step after graduating high school — it was a life changer. In addition to her role as a University student, Cas…

…- tillo is a single mother. The student-run organiza- tion First Generation Students @ Michigan provided Castillo the opportunity to share her experi- ence as both a mother and a first generation…

… college student Tues- day evening at its “First Genera- tion Dinner.” First Gen raises awareness for and addresses the unique needs of first generation college students. The organization was founded…

… in the fall of 2007 and is the first student-led organization of its type in the country. After attending high school in California, Castillo dropped in and out of community college since 2003…

… and North Ingalls residences By ISOBEL FUTTER Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan Daily will be exploring Ann Arbor’s most quirky, lively, and student populated neigh- borhoods during the next…

… students venture north of the Diag, they stumble upon Old Fourth Ward and North Ingalls, two of Ann Arbor’s 11 thriving, unofficial neighborhoods. Spread throughout the city, each area possesses…

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…Page 2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday,.November 11, 1985 Student leaders honor Blanchard (Continued from Page 1) student was caught embezzling university funds while serving on the school's board of…

… trustees in 1983. He said that, as a result of that incident, State Attorney General Frank Kelley ruled it a conflict of interest for students, staff, and faculty to serve on the boards. Kelley would have to…

… reverse his decision in order for any change to be made. University of Michigan adminstrators have also opposed several attempts to have a student on the board, saying it woulk be a conflict of interest…

…, saying it would give students a greater influence in Univer- sity decision-making. Currently students can push ideas - such as a campus rape crisis center - to the administration through MSA, but Josephson…

… 'Spontaneous 'Rose Bowl Rally Meets 0pp isition Efforts to halt a "Rose Bowl Rally" planned for 4 p.m. today were initiated last night and are continuing today. Student leaders, recognizing…

… drawbacks in the "spontaneous" pep rally planning, have hastened to discourage students from parti- cipating in the rally.j Interfraternity Council President Bob Weinbaum, '56, and Inter- House Council…

… President Tom Bleha, '56, last night contacted fraterni- ty, sorority and dormitory house presidents hoping to block the disorganized demonstration of school spirit. Some Student Government Council members…

… expressed concern over lack of preparation and thought plans for the rally should have gone through proper channels. The rally, instigated earlier this week by a handful of students, has been widely…

… players are well aware students are planning to converge on Ferry Field during today's practice. Rally plans call for meeting at the Union at 4 p.m., marching to Ferry Field during practice and then…

… rally has often done more to hurt team morale than bolster it. What will happen after students rush down to Ferry Field and swarm onto the practice field? Coach - Bennie Oosterbaan has worked all week to…

… bring the team to a fever pitch for the game. A disorganized mob in the middle of the last important practice could have a harmful effect. Players at the University of Michigan know the students are…

… behind them as they prepare to emerge from the doldrums reached last week against Illinois. Last week's dead weekend after 5 p.m. Saturday shows how students rise and fall with the team. All week they…

…. First Formal Action The proposal submitted by Guatemala, was the first formal action in the Assembly's 57-nation Palestine committee following the Arab-reported movement of seven- nation Arab League…

… forces toward the Palestine borders. It was coupled with a bitter at- tack on the exiled Mufti of Jeru- salem, who joined in yesterday's decision by the Arab League coun- cil meeting in Lebanon to forge a…

… as- sure order during the interim would be made up of contingents from countries outside the Big Five "in proportion to the total number of the armed forces of each country." Arabs Claim Army Ready…

… Near Palestine BEIRUT, Lebanon, Oct. 10-() -Arab sources said tonight the armed forces of the Arab world, which is unofficially estimated to be able to muster 200,000 to 250,- 000 regulars, were…

… troop movements. Troop Maneuvers While troop maneuvers were re- ported in progress to implement a decision of the Arab League of seven nations, the League council went back into session tonight to plan…

… the next "military pre- cautionary actions against Zion- ism." In Jerusalem the Palestine gov- ernment information office de- clared in a statement: "In view of persistent rumors of Arab troop…

… said they were informed that Egyptian forces, largest in the Arab League, were preparing to move into the Sinai Desert south of Palestine, and that Saudi Arabian cavalry was cross- U.S. Food Saving Plan…

… attends a gathering at which liquor is served liable to disciplinary action. Open To Penalty All women students have been warned that if they attend a party at which liquor is served, even if they do not…

… drink them- selves, they are open to penalty unless they leave the party im- mediately. Stricter regulations governing student conduct put into effect this year require that any mixed gathering of…

… students receive pre- vious approval of the Office of Students Affairs. This would in- clude picnics. Automatic Retraction Approval is automatically re- tracted if liquor is served at the gathering…

…. Introduction to Arab Culture and Language has 85 students this semes- ter; compared to 63 last Winter. Modern Middle East History has 48 students, compared to 29 last Winter. Introduction to Arab Literature and…

… cave missions seem to have increased students' interests in Islamic and Judaic studies. Enrollment figures for Islamic and Judaic studies courses have increased, and in some cases doubled, since last…

… year. "We are excited for new students, but are also sad- dened because we felt the region was important far before recent events," said Alexander Knysh, chairman of the Near Eastern studies department…

… and professor of Islamic studies at the University. "We are saddened by the. fact that these interests are generated by such terri- ble events." This year is not the first in which students have shown…

… present for us for the rest of our lives," he added. In response to increased student interest, the depart- ment of Near Eastern studies created new courses and increased the number of seats in others…

… Translation had 26 students in Fall 2001, compared to 11 in Fall 2000. People of the Middle East had 73 students this Fall, compared to 65 last Fall. In addition to larger classes, the department has also…

… created new courses and altered the content of others. "A new course on classical Persian poetry will be offered next Fall in response to increased student inter- est," Knysh said. "Also, the contents of…

… minors for the field. "Our department now has more majors and more minors. The minor was just approved by the college so it is new to us and I think it will attract a fair amount of students," Knysh said…

…. "I think it will be attractive to students who cannot commit themselves to a double major, yet are interested in the subject." Islamic and Judaic studies have always attracted stu- dents. "During the…

… 1998-1999 school year, 144 BA degrees were awarded to students who had at least 15 credit hours of Middle East and North African studies, so many students come to the department and take a class or two…

…-2 a.m. service By STEVE HOOK After a week of meeting with angry North Campus residents and student leaders, University administrators an- nounced yesterday that late night bus service to North Campus…

… Apartments. For two hours after midnight, campus buses will pick up students every 40 minutes. This revised structure meets a proposal that 13 North Campus residen- ts brought to President Harold Shapiro…

… students who don't live on North Campus, as well as those who do. They see yesterday's agreement as a shot in the arm for student activism. "I'M JUBILANT," exclaimed Jim Gold, a resident advisor at Bursley…

…, Syria declare merger From AP and UPI DAMASCUS, Syria-Libya and Syria, separated by 700 miles, proclaimed their merger into a single Arab nation yesterday and vowed to "liberate Palestine" and oppose…

… economic, political and military" merger aimed at uniting Syria's 9 million people with Libya's 3 million in an anti-Israeli front dedicated to "Arab revolution." BUT GIVEN THE failure of previous Arab unity…

… years, and one stint of five years. At an informal meeting with several University graduate students of Modern Near Eastern History, he displayed an astounding knowledge of Egyptian and Middle Eastern…

… with Israel could be possible. The audacity of his statements won him the condemnation of all Arab gover- nments, and another short prison term in Egypt. In spite of his highly subjective position as -a…

… to the Arab-Israeli dispute, provide valuable insight into 4he workings of the Camp David accord, not to mention the motivations of the parties involved. Though he is, himself, a progressive leftist…

…, it is important to note the ecumenical composition of his coalition, of which he is a leading mem- ber. This body includes conservatives and liberals from Marxist, Nasserite, pan-Arab, and Progressive…

… independence for the developing Arab and African nations, the focus has shifted from anti- colonialism, toward economic development, and economic inter-' dependence with the West; (something in which even the…

… most radical Arab states have a vested interest). Now the perceptions of Israel in the Arab world are viewed in light of how Israel is sup.- posed-to fit into this new scheme of in- ter-dependence with…

…. whatever Egypt did, the Saudis would follow, who would then bring the radical Arab states into line,a and eventually the Palestinians. The problem though, he points out, is that, "it broke down at the first…

…- tends that without the bargaining power of the other Arab states, Egypt has become just another "Israeli ob- ject." He feels that the Arab petrodollars "were previously responsible for the notion that…

… can not step backward, because it would be admit- ting to the other Arabs that he had' failed. Many feel that Camp David has already proven to be a failure. Sadat's advisers, according to Sayad Ahmad…

…. Not only have they failed to isolate the deal with the most critical issue of the conflict, but the U.S., in leading the process has acted on the faulty premise that the Arab world would fall according…

… we have almost 1500 students in the U.S., and almost double that amount in Europe and elsewhere, gives us strong hopes for our prog- ress. Besides, we are planning the Arab's income from oil would…

…PAGE FOUR THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, ]DECEMBER 11* I!1# l U TVEI~DAY, flECEMBER ii, J)6i International Students T HE PROBLEM OF learning to know and understand the personalities and moti…

…- vations of our neighbors in the world isn't one to be handled solely by Washington dip- lomats and delegates to the United Nations. It also has local aspects. There are 800 foreign students now on campus…

…, representing most of the major countries of the world. These students are anxious to become integrated into the campus life and especially to express their opinions and their knowledge of affairs in their home…

… countries to American stu- dents. The value of contact by Americans with these students is mutually beneficial, not merely in terms of friendship but in inter- national understanding. The numerous foreign…

… student clubs have been organized to encourage this exchange of friendship and information. Integration of these many clubs into a functioning whole is the task of the International Students Association…

…, which is also seeking American student participation. In addition, Lane Hall, through the In- tercultural Department of the Student Religious Association plans many formal and informal American…

…-foreign student activities, with the Intercultural Outings providing an outstanding example of how successful a project of this type can be. The International Relations Committee of SL has recently taken it upon…

… themselves to stimulate American students into reaping the benefits to be gained from contact with representatives of foreign countries. The first project to be undertaken by this committee in conjunction with…

… between foreign students and other campus groups. It could be applied to many future acti- vities planned individually by the ISA and SL. The success of the experimental Banquet this year has shown that…

… A E1gatt Ball Sixty-Sixth Year EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNvERSrrY OP MICHIGAN UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOARD IN CONTROL OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS STUDENT PUBLICATIONS BLDG. * ANN ARBOR, MICH…

… information from other >lleges were sent -to all Board members and mnounced Mr. Zerman's intent to petition r an' interview with the Board should any ifavorable' action be taken by Student Gov- nment Council…

…. The Board of- Review has the power, upon quest of any one of its seven members, to view any action taken by Student Govern- ent Council. Virtually, the Board has the ower to cancel any "rash" action the…

…'s part and whether it reflects the "faith and op- timism" which Administration members claim to have in student government. THE BOARD of Review has power to check Council action only after it has taken…

… of faith in SGC's function. In essence, it expresses lack of ability on the part of students to resolve a problem of all-campus significance. It implicity states that students are not capable of…

… terri- torial concessions to the Arabs. This will be hard to do. 2. Throw the dispute into the lap of the United Nations, where, unfortunately, Russia can and probably would veto. 3. War. IT HAS BEEN…

… Franklin D. Reviewers There will be a meeting of all Ireviewers and cartoonists at 5:30 p.m. this afternoon in the Conference room of the Student Publications Building. It is im- portant that all staff…

… has made re- peated assertions of its desire to restore peace to this troubled area, would send arms to nations openly committed to war. R e c e n t pronouncements and deeds of the Arab States leave…

….m. today, in Hill Auditorium, continuing the series of programs of organ music by Bach. Open to the public without charge. Student Recital. Kenneth Holm, obo- 1st, recital in partial fulfillment Ofthe…

… of Greek Life, said the economic next fall downturn could affect students' decisions to be part of the Greek By NICOLE ABER community, especially given the Daily StaffReporter cost of first-year dues…

…, indicating that they have yet to be affected by the cur- rent economic downturn. While students can look to need and merit-based scholarships, which are available through the individual fraternities' and…

… and Discovery with Massive Datasets; See HIRING, Page 7A STUDENT GOVERNMNT ECTIONS LSA Student Government to drop party labels from ballot Khaled Abu Toameh presents "Another Angle: Reporting Conflict…

… in the Middle East" in the Michigan League last night. Israeli-Arab journalist paints bleak picture of situation in Middle East Officials say they want election to be about the issues By DANIEL…

… STRAUSS Daily StaffReporter Last night LSA Student Gov- ernment President Leslie Zaikis announced that in the next round of student government elections, members wouldn't run with any party affiliation. "We…

… the recent formation of the Michigan Vision Party and word that the Michigan Action Party, the most powerful Michigan Student Assembly party, was going to dis- solve. She said that the announce- ment…

…-SG, Page 7A Abu Toameh tells crowd that there are no viable solutions By ELYANA TWIGGS For the Daily Israeli-Arab journalist, Khaled Abu Toameh told a packed Vanden- berg Room at the Michigan League that…

…- selves first. "The change has to happen from within, you can't send the marines or armed soldiers to enforce democracy," he said. "I would focus on repairing conflict of Arabs and Jew within Israel." In…

… to Hamtramck to monitor the treatment of Arab- American voters during today's primary election for mayor and city council. Thirty-two observers will visit selected polling locations to ensure voters…

… officials also recruited bilingual Arab-American and Asian-American poll workers for the 2000 election. Two Hamtramck residents were convicted in November of violat- ing state election law by singling out…

… one reason caller ID was not added to phone ser- vices earlier was because the student demand for it is not evident given the costs. "The pluses and the minuses all have cost imple- mentations," Durst…

… the voice mail, that's cool. But an answer- ing machine would work too. It really doesn't matter," he said. Palms said he has not noticed students showing much concern about the lack of caller ID…

… later than expected, we are expecting to provide it free of charge of this year. Students who already own caller ID equipment will find out when the service is available simply by looking at their phones…

… fulfills the desires of the student body. An all-male house is not planned for the future. "We want to continue to work to provide the most attractive housing arrangements for our students," Zeller said. "If…

… pring to 981, while the literary allege increased by 132 students 6,864. Thesnursing school now as 644 students, an increase of 0, while the social work school nrollnent rose four to 184. Architecture and…

… design college egistered an enrollment drop of 4 from last spring to 603, and he business administration school 0ll 29 to 830 in Ann Arbor. Den- istry students showed a decrease f five, leaving enrollment…

… year. "We found that our program was back- ward, the student had too much reading to do all in one year," Prof. Morris Greenhut, chairman of the English honors program said. Before the junior program was…

… instituted, the group consisted of only 1.0 to .12 hand-picked seniors.. "The department likes a larger group in the junior year because of the number of students who will drop out of the program," Greenhut…

… said. "Also, with a larger group, the honors committee has a better chance to assess the students' ca- pabilities," he added. This year there are 24 seniors and 36 juniors participating in the program…

…. "The purpose of our program is to give students with interest and ability the most challenging train- ing possible in the field of English literature under the best instruc- tion available, with the…

… located on the 1 st floor of te, - ' THE MICHIGAN UNION st prints-pots-paintings-sculpture photography-weaving be# GALLERY HOURS: TUES.-SAT. 10-5I ala All shows are juried. Work by UM students, :)ol alumni…

… QUESTIONS NEW YORK WA) - A major pe- troleum economics research group estimates this country's fuel shortage due to the Arab embargo in the first quarter of 1974 willebe somewhat less se- vere than the…

… government's fore- cast. The Petroleum Industry Re- search Foundation, Inc., said yesterday it estimates the Arab shortage at up to 2.8 million bar- rels a day while the govern- ment's figure for the total…

… possible loss from the Arab embargo: Need Something Professionally Typed? Time Running Out! " Thesis e Dissertations -Loss of 1.3 million barrels of Arab crude oil a day that is no longeravailable to U. S…

…. refiner- ies. -Loss of up to 500,000 barrels a day in products from refiner- ies in the Caribbean area that used Arab oil. -LOSS OF 400,000 to 500,000 barrels a day in products re- fined from Arab oil in…

… of Arab crude oil at its East Coast refineries. -Loss of from 200,000 to 300,- 000 barrels a day of refined pro- ducts needed by the U. S. mili- tary. The total would come to 2.8 million barrels a day…

… at most, Goldstein noted. THE MICHIGAN PAILY Volume LXXXIV, Number 79 Tuesday, December 11, 1973 is edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan. News phone 764-0562. Second class…

… India." Princeton prof talks on the prevention of terrorism Students examine move-out options at term end By Michael Kan Daily Staff Reporter With the school year ending, most students are faced with…

… the dilemma of where they can store their belongings over the summer. Currently, the University recommends a variety of methods to help students either ship or store their possessions. John's Pack…

… unwanted student possessions on the Internet auction website eBay, York said. Stu- dents can leave their belongings for auction and the company will make preparations to sell it online. "We take the…

…, 1977 Ten Cents E i ~,.E ight Pages r iF Y~OU SEE N&S HM A O-AU ILJY Stranded students Five Michigan students stranded in Latin Amer- ica due to the financial collapse of an Ann Arbor- based exchange…

… program will be coming home Jan. 18, state officials said yesterday. The five were among 22 U. S. students originally stranded because the International Cultural Exchange lacked the funds to bring them home…

… for women, at 7 p.m. in the Central Campus Recreation Bldg. - bring your student ID. e Phyllis philosophizes The latest words of wisdom from Phyllis Schla- fly, Republican activist and prominent…

… to pursue the swift completion of its appoin ed rounds. As students in 300 school districts throughout the state enjoyed a day off, as did students at Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw…

… Community College, University students trudged their normal routes to class. It took them considerably longer than usual, of course, ON NORTH CAMPUS many students were forced to walk to central campus as most…

… buses were suck in the drifts. Sev- eral buses bypassed Bursley Hall altogether until roads were cleared late in the morning. Some undaunted stu'dents depended on their new cross-country skis to…

…. Kissinger MUNICH OLYMPICS SUSPECT: Arrest spurs touts American strength Arab PARIS (AP) - An interna- tional storm blew up yesterday around the arrest in France of an alleged Palestinian terrorist on…

…9 Page 4-The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, December 11, 1990 ~E Chk4dFanUaQli EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 View r. - x…

… represent the opinion of the Daily. IIT- MI MS Anti-war movement Don't let focus expand beyond the Gulf crisis AS THE THREAT OF WAR IN THE Persian Gulf looms ominously on the horizon, students around the…

… society. It shows one that it is acceptable, and great, to deviate in order to make the most of life. Joe Miller LSA senior Israel won't negotiate To the Daily: The story that ran about the Arab coun- tries…

…' decision to stop trying to remove Is- rael from the United Nations, entitled "Arabs end attempts to rid UN of Israel" (11/20/90) included a serious misstatement concerning Israel's negotiation stance on the…

…. Rackham graduate student No peaceful solution To the Daily: I am becoming increasingly distressed. with the proliferation of opinion page arti- cles emphasizing the need for a peaceful solution to the…

… Persian Gulf crisis. Specif- ically, I am referring to talk of a "negoti- ated settlement," possibly including a res- olution of the Arab-Israeli conflict. People think that a "face-saving" solution should…

… victory in the Arab-Israeli conflict, as well as any overt compensation, would do just that. The world can't afford to allow an indignant Iraq, armed with chemical and nuclear weapons, to undertake similar…

… acceptable outcome would be his forcible expulsion, from Kuwait. Will it be peaceful? I wouldn't bet on it. Brians Parillo LSA senior PLO supports Iraq To the Daily: As Arab civilians and soldiers attack Is…