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…Racism pervades black student life By EUGENE PAK First in a five-part series In dormitory cafeterias the separation is visually striking: Black students sit with black students; white students…

… sit with white students. Laws relegating blacks to separate, often inferior, public facilities and institutions were repealed more than 20 years ago, but a separation along racial lines is still evident…

… today - both nationwide and at the University. Many say the separation occurs not because of racism, but merely because students stick with friends who share common interests. Marvin Woods, president of…

… the Black Student Union, said, "People get together based on their common interests and not so much physical similarity, even though that does play a part in it." The separation of black and white…

… students "is a combination of a little bit of negative feeling against the other group and each group having its own set of interests and cultural values," Woods said. "It's more cultural interest than…

… racial animosity." Nevertheless, it is clear that many black students feel alienated from the rest of the University community, both socially and academically. Both minority and majority students must…

… students. She added, however, that it may be necessary for white students to take the initiative. "It's very hard for you to be black in this world and not know about white (culture), but you can be white in…

… this world and not know about blacks," Royster said. Part of the problem stems from a cultural clash. Many of the black undergraduate students on campus are from Detroit, while many white students are…

… from the surrounding suburbs or northern areas of Michigan where few blacks live. In 1985, 81.1 percent of black undergraduates were from Michigan (compared to 71.1 percent for white students), and a…

… great majority of these students came from the southeastern part of the state. Of the 176 black Michigan freshmen in 1985, 109 came from Wayne County. Thus, even before they arrive on campus, many white…

…OPINION Page 4 Friday, January 9, 1987 The Michigan Doily I Edite mdbtta ny Michig an l Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Vol. XCVII, No. 71 420 Maynard St. Ann…

…'LD BOTH / BEPAYNG TAXESa ATESAMeF RTE _._ LETTERS:. i Building solidarity Daily should show responsib A2MISTAD, THE ANN ARBOR based construction brigade of University students, graduates, and other…

… establishment of an Arab Palestinian state besides the Jewish state of Israel. The reaction of the Arab League, however, was a total rejection of the proposed partition accompanied by the escalation of…

… hostilities against the Jewish population that reached its peak when seven Arab states invaded the newly established state of Israel. We must also ask why it is that during 19 years, from 1948 to 1967, when the…

… need to articulate their views on the war in Afghanistan, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and aid to the contras just to name a few. These are issues of student concern, to which active individuals will want…

…4 OPINION Page 4 Monday, February 9, 1987 The Michigan Daily j -1 I Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Vol. XCVII,.No. 92 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Unsigned…

… are the computers? THE CURRENT PETITION AFOOT To prevent the Michigan Student Assembly from passing resolutions regarding foreign affairs is misguided. Opponents argue that Assembly members are unable…

… to represent the students on foreign policy because these issues are not considered during the campaign process. In this case it is the campaigns, not the agenda of MSA meetings, that should change. It…

… would be irresponsible of MSA to eliminate the discussion of international issues to focus solely on University or students' rights issues. Matters of foreign policy are often areas of University…

… involvement and of concern to students. Students have the right to ask the Assembly to pass resolutions against University investment in South Africa or the United States involvement in Vietnam. The students…

… to use all means at their disposal. The core of the problem is the representativeness of the members of the Assembly. Along with student rights, foreign policy must become an issue during the campaigns…

…. MSA's legitimacy comes into question because only 15 percent or less of students vote in MSA elections. If candidates to the Assembly add issues to their campaign platforms and voter turn out increases…

…, Assembly needs to remain open to discuss all issues of student concern. Don't egg him on LAST WEDNESDAY, STUDENTS protested outside the Lawyers Club in response to Edwin Meese's prejudicial actions as…

… Attorney General. At the protest, students threw eggs and snow balls at the government officials. If the protest had remained more peaceful, the message would have been clearer. While hitting Meese with eggs…

… authentic Soviet television programming: "They are not intended for other viewers outside of the country. The Soviets change nothing for American viewers." "We want the students to be proficient at the…

… Russian language for their own goals. We want the students to understand Russian and to approach it critically. The goal of this presentation is not to convert people to Communism or anything, but to make…

… unusual military activity elsewhere. Ben Ali, who had been the North African Arab nation's security chief since 1977, was formally sworn in as president Saturday. Iran attacks Iraqi as Arab leaders convene…

… large number of civilians. The attack came as Arab leaders convened a summit in Amman, Jordan to seek a united stand behind Iraq in its 7-year-old war against Persian Iran. The missiles, fired less than…

… joint, and Elias Brothers Big Boy on Wash- tenaw is also open around the clock. Robin Rothke, a first year LSA student, is dissapointed that the Pan- tree is not open twenty-four hours on the weekend. "I…

… student, Amy Weissfeld. "I think the Pantree will probably lose business, but it won't effect me because I wouldn't go there that late anyway," said third year LSA student, Linda Khezami. If you see news…

… George Piranian taught his last math class in 1983. Piranian said although his students felt he was a capable teacher, he "taught a two hour class and then. went home and took a nap.- Piranian said…

… incapable professors ly' allow UM News in The Daily 764-0552 profs may be "inflicted" on students if forced retirement is banned. The state bill is similar to national legislation that became effective…

… killed if Israel fails to release 400 Arab prisoners within 24 hours. A videotape showing American Alann Steen was delivered to a Western news agency in the name of the Islamic Jihad for the Lib- eration…

… of Palestine, which kidnapped Steen and three others Jan. 24. Israel indicated yesterday it was willing to discuss the swap of an Israeli airman missing in Lebanon for the release of the 400 Arab…