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… ri hts board hears 'U testimony By JIM PONIEWOZIK Several students criticized Uni- versity efforts to fight discrimination on campus, while administrators de- fended the programs as among the strongest…

… students at the in- quiry, who criticized the policy for not including faculty and administration within its jurisdic- tion. "This code is inherently discrimi- natory because it discriminates against young…

… people because of their age," said MSA representative Henry Hardy. He said the policy should include more student input. LSA SENIOR Lannis Hall of the United Coalition Against Racism criticized the anti…

…- discrimination policies currently in existence - particularly the Affir- mative Action Office's "Tell Some- one" program -as being ineffective. The program encourages University students and staff to report harass…

… that the state Civil Rights Commission will use to rec- ommend measures state colleges and universities can take to combat dis- crimination. Over 20 students and staff members addressed the inquiry…

…- gested by several students at the in- quiry, was a possibility. "We intend to become better in- formed about the dimensions of the problem and the effectiveness of any efforts being made to combat it…

… Fleming. Code approval prompts protest Regents criticize MSA's actions By STEVE KNOPPER Members of the University's Board of Regents criticized the Michigan Student Assembly Friday for actions they called…

…- Brighton) said he would be "inclined" to vote against continued funds. "If they don't represent students, they can go out and generate dona- tions, as opposed to taxing stu- dents," Nielsen said. "Maybe that…

… newspaper ads would deter minority students from coming to the University, which would contra- dict MSA's demands for higher mi- nority enrollment. Regent Nellie Varner (D-Detroit) said, "I certainly would…

… "get out of the way, you slimy Arab," and the other student pushed her to the Mouthy Mort hits Motown BY VINCE WILK SPECIAL TO THE DAILY DETROIT - Move over Martha Raye, there's a new big mouth in town…

… day. from over 20 offices of the ad what the attacker looked like, Cald- Orta attributed the high poverty tration and the three student g well said. levels of Puerto Ricans to a failure on ments. He…

… "We have to make things happen p.m. Saturday. U alum. di scusses rol of the Federal Reserve SAID d LSA-SG turnoutv BY DAVID SCHWARTZ apathetic Results from this week's LSA turned ou Student Government…

… elections will Sopho likely mandate a continuation of Jennifer previous LSA-SG policies, as the president dominant Students for Academic he plans Institutional Development (SAID) tends to party trounced the…

… who ran for students. a position was elected; two Boris independents and one member of the favor of Meadow Party were elected to the cultural d three remaining council seats. class m Drueke said 1…

…,200 LSA students debated. voted in the election. Although this is "I do only 7.5 percent of the roughly necessari 16,000 LSA students, Drueke said the course,"h The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 18…

…-SG, which divorce itself from non- c student concerns, on its ath. candidates have said they leave political debates to the n Student Assembly, and rate more on academic within the college of LSA. he major…

… ily force students to take this he said. LSA-SG Winners President David Boris SAID Vice President Jennifer Clough SAID Executive Council Jefferson Paul Ehrlich SAID Dawn Emling SAID Jason Frank Ind…

… , Gary Weisserman Ind.. Kimberly White SAID .V V: $. tion a. " Student says attack was raciall BY NATHAN SMITH A 21-year-old University student said she filed a complaint with the University…

… Affirmative Action Office after she was called a "slimy Arab" e num- and thrown to the ground early Sun- th. We day morning. uage in The woman said she was walking bound between South Quad and West Quad with a…

…OPINION Page 4 Monday, January 18, 1988 The Michigan Daily Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan King's message speaks to 'U' Vol. XCVIII, No.74 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor…

… Israel's hostile rule. To find a solution to the Pales- tinian-Israeli problem, some groundwork must be laid. . First, the Palestinian refugee problem is not exclusively an Arab problem, just as the South…

… are Arabs, is a racist concept. The Palestinians are entitled to their own identity. Second, the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) should be rec- ognized by Israel and the United States as a…

…'s. The time has come for the circle to be broken: the students of this University must demand immediate changes within an institution that is" im- plicitly discriminatory. For example, every honors student…

… "less important." It should be required that not simply hon- ors students, but all students at the Uni- versity, study a number of these "less im- portant" disciplines. Furthermore, it must be made manda…

…- tory for U of M first-year students to take a course exploring such issues as sexism, racism and homophobia. Such a course would help students explore and come to terms with their feelings regarding…

… students fail to set the standards for right and wrong at this Uni- versity, it will continue to perpetuate its system of discrimination. Unfortunately, as Reverend King demonstrated, when people's values…

… up a 4th Ave. Adult Entertainment store. Why not a "young working-aged male" or "a male in his late teens" or some other neutral description that doesn't implicate college students in stealing "adult…

…" material? Our college students4 can learn about the harsh reali- ties of life by simply reading the Daily. -Robert E. Beyer, Department of Biology January 13 Support Steiner To the Daily: We, the elected…

… diversity mand alitv of th rnMep xW Boycott Classes 14,7 y T ODAY IS SET ASIDE to honor the . Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Daily encourages students and to learn about racism at the Univer- sity…

… the achievement of (non-discrimination) by all parties with which the University transacts business, which it recognizes, or with which students and employees of the University are involved." But Kurtz…

… necessary, because gay students are well-represented on campus. Waters was the only regent to abstain from voting on the proposed bylaw change. Following the vote on the bylaw change, the regents voted to…

… Middle East war. Last week, the army adopted a new tactic of economic siege by putting all eight Gaza refugee camps and six of the 15 in the West Bank under at least partial curfew, pre- venting Arabs from…

… Flem- ing's statement, as well as his refusal to fire Steiner. "We're all really upset," said UCAR steering committee member Pam Nadasen, "I -don't think that students are going to let it rest where it…

… future too!! IEDICINE I Vol. XCVIII - No.74 The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscription…

… Student News Service. Edior in Chief.....W...R...E.F..........................ROB EARLE Film.................JOHN SHEA Managing Editor................AMY MINDELL Theater...........JENNIFER KOHN News Editor…

…4 OPINION Page 4 Thursday, February 18, 1988 The Michigan Daily Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan PLO is the real villain I Vol. XCVIII, No. 97 420 Maynard St. Ann…

…: Armed struggle is the only way to liberate Palestine. Article 15: The liberation of Palestine is a national duty to repulse the Zionist, im- perialist invasion from the great Arab homeland and to…

… simple. Often, guilt is shared by many parties. And often a conflict is one of two "villains." "4 r4acism students and the administration in such a way that they couldn't avoid the issue. While it was only…

… mouths off with our lop- sided opinions that it takes a crowbar knocked over our heads before we notice that someone else is trying to get out attention. We don't hear what minority students and faculty…

… Day this year? Are we grateful for the work that UCAR put into the alternative education events? Are we appreciative of students who are willing to talk with us about difficult is- sues? Are we…

… Martin Luther King Jr. reminded students that King's strug- gle to combat racism continues even after his death. About 150 students attended the speeches and musical performances at the Residential College…

… in East Quad. The speeches in part addressed comments made by LSA Dean Peter Steiner which have been termed racist by campus activist groups. "I'M WELL aware of the struggles that the students are cur…

… play. A Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event, 2:45, Alumni center. Ruby, Dee and Ossie Davis- "Tribute to King," sponsored by the Black Student Union, 7 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Dr. Michael…

… Darlington - "Processing Properties and Design of Fiber Reinforced Plastics,"4 p.m., Room 1017, Dow Building. Dr. Mahmoud Sieny - "Computer-Aided Translation and the Arabic Language," 4 p.m., 3050 Frieze…

… 7.02 only to stifle student input. MSA President Ken Weine said Fleming's use of bylaw 2.01 served to "alienate and polarize the University community." Fleming, said Weine, "thinks he can control the…

…, 7 p.m. Meeting and practice session. GERMAN CLUB HAPPY HOUR - U-Club, 5 p.m. U OF M BRIDGE CLUB - Michigan League Studio Rm., 7:15 p.m. $1 students, $2 all others. i CALL AHEAD FOR FASTER DINE…

…" - Michigan League, Rm. D, 4:30 p.m. Francisco Rivera Batiz, Ph.D. King-Chavez-Park Visiting Scholar. LASC LITERATURE TABLE - In the Fishbowl. SATURDAY SOCIETY OF MINORITY ENGINEERING STUDENTS - Chrysler Center…

…, Mosher Jordan Hall, 1-2:30 p.m. MILAN HOLIDAY UNIQUE BOUTIQUE - Milan High School, 920 N. St. Milan, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Over 25 craft items. "THE REPORT" - Angell Hall, Aud. A, 9 p.m. Film in Arabic, no…

… establishment in her country. Speaking on "Jewish Sovereignty in Israel: The Chal- lenge and Frustration." INDIAN & PAKISTANI AMERICAN STUDENTS COUNCIL - MUG, 7 p.m. Issues affecting South Asian Americans will be…

… Carter. And thank you J.C. Heard. 4 L Smr mrrro+ awrrrrsrrrm m i nrrr F.REE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE Every Student is Eligible for Some Type of Financial Aid…

… scholarships are given to students based on their academic Interests, career plans, family heritage and place of residence. " There's money available for students who have been newspaper car- riers, grocery…

….00 (students) $1 .50 (others) inminmmmmmmmminminmmmmmmminmmminmmminminmwww w I TLahie Calendar ofThe University of Michigan ,. The calendar combines meeting, lecture work- shop and conference…

… announcements with other events happening each week on campus. It is based on The University Record calendar, and is open to all University sponsored groups and organizations recognized by the Michigan Student…

…, "Computer-Aided Translation and the Arabic Language,"4 pm, 3050 Frieze Bldg. TUESDAY Computing Ctr--Courses: In Rm 3001 SEB: Macintosh Basic Skills, 9 am-noon. Reg req; MS-DOS for Hard Disk Users, 10:30 am…