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… 4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, October 4, 1993 tw £id~4jn Imtti -im Lasser 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH Dulow Editor in…

… Palestinian Arabs, there are certain factors that pose substantial worry. An article by Katherine Metres, in the editorial section of the Daily (9/27/93), illustrates one of my fears. In her own analysis of the…

… "Arab- Israeli Conflict," it is important to identify the historical conditions from which many of the contemporary problems have stemmed. While presenting today's lopsided percentages of Jewish and Arab…

… Palestinian Mandate, was the predecessor to what is today Jordan- a country whose current population is over 65 percent Palestinian Arab. Also omitted from Metres' historical account was mention of the Arab…

…'s opposition at every opportunity for negotiated territorial division. In 1937, England's Peel Commission (a body that sought solution to the Arab- Zionist struggles) recommended the partition of two states: an…

… Arab one, to occupy the majority of land west of the Jordan River; and a Jewish one. The Zionists accepted the offer, the Arabs refused. Again in 1947, when partition was suggested by the United Nations…

…, the Zionists accepted - the Arabs chose to wage war! Metres then addressed the issue of Arab refugees. Her accusation was twofold: A) Israel expelled Arab inhabitants in 1948 and 1967, and; B) Israel is…

… breaking international law by not adhering to U.N. Resolution 242. However, these allegations are void of factual accuracy. First, Arab dispersion in 1948 was initiated by the Palestinian Arab leader himself…

…- Haj Amin Al Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. After the Arab rejection of Partition, when the armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia stood poised to push the Zionists into…

… the Mediterranean, the Mufti warned Palestinian Arabs that failure to flee from their homes may cause them to fall casualty to the imposing Arab onslaught. Secondly, Resolution 242 has many components…

… forthwith and unconditionally to the internationally-recognized boundaries of Lebanon. RAMI KISHEK Chair, Arab-American Students' Association Get involved wM staff members in this day of community service…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, October 25, 1993 U Ej £ichgjanailg 62s Mac (-~ AA4Y 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JosH DUBow…

… Several weeks ago I read an editorial/letter, written by Katherine Metres, that was comprised of inaccurate claims regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict. The first time I read this letter, "Real Peace Starts…

… frustration would be through understanding the origin of the author's animosity. I telephoned Katherine and asked her if we could meet to discuss the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. We met twice over…

… that I read and those that were subsequently told to me during the course of our discussions. I was most disturbed, however, thinking that the hatred, felt by many Palestinian-Arabs living in the…

… of terrorism. within the seven week stay in Israel and the Territories, Katherine would seek out Israeli-Jews to listen to their ideas about the Arab-Israeli conflict. Yet, as we continued our…

… discussion she told me that she had felt no need and thus had not done so. This one sided approach is often the case for most people who are so vehemently radical, either supporting Palestinian-Arab extremists…

… knowledge tends to balance one's judgment. It was interesting that when Katherine and I brought up the fact that there are Israeli human-rights lawyers who represent Palestinian- Arab causes, she…

… automatically t retorted that these lawyers, although they were Jewish, were adored by the Palestinian-Arabs. Obviously what was not taught at Bir-Zeit University was that within the last year two such lawyers…

… were murdered by the people they were trying to protect. In one such instance, in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian-Arabs, masked with khafias, barged into a meeting between Palestinian-Arab leaders and an…

… Edwards in Histori- cal Perspective, Michigan League, Hussey Room, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. U Palestinian Dabkeh, sponsored by Arab-American Student's Association, Michigan Union. N A -FC- c 'R c I ;m …

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29,1993- 5 *Careers in health care aid students By MICHELLE FRICKE DAILY STAFF REPORTER- While President Clinton pushes his health care reforms in Washing- ton…

…, University students are also plot- ting ways to make a difference in our nation's health care system. At yesterday's Minority Health Science CareerDay, studentsexplored the possibilities of a career in areas…

… the event, stressed that the program was a unique forum for students to share anxieties and expectations about career options. "The intent today is to have stu- dents speak to other students about how…

… they got where they are and where they see their professional careers headed," said Wittkopp, senior ad- missions counselor for the College of Pharmacy. "The program is intended to be student oriented…

… with an honest reflection on their experiences." In addition to listening to a panel discussion, students talked with ad- mission representatives about their ambitions. "I'm here today because I'm look…

… stressed there are many options besides becoming a physician if students aspire tobehealth care reformers. "I learned through various intern- ships that there were many things I could do in health care…

… without being a clinician," Edmonds said. Public Health graduate student Robin Levine agreed. "Public health involves everything from environmental issues to teen pregnancy," Levine said. "And with Clinton…

…'s current health care reform on the horizon, now is the time for this field." But students realize the intense workload of graduate school can be extremely intimidating. "Unfortunately many students are…

… Rawls, a second- year Pharmacy student. He added that starting salaries can range from $40,000-$50,000. But money is not the only factor attracting students to theseprofessions. "I've always been drawn to…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, October 25, 1993 STUDENT Continued from page 1 The Flint campus is so close to I- 475 that the off-ramp touches the cam- pus. And from all over the Thumb of Michigan…

…, students commute here to study. Although only an hour from Ann Arbor by car, its climate toward gays is light years away, said Tim Retzloff, who spoke during public comments Friday. Thanking the regents…

… publicly, Retzloff said the bylaw change would protect students at all University cam- puses. "At a campus where intolerance is high and there is little public expres- sion for fear of retribution, this…

… bylaw change is badly needed." Retzloff spoke of friends being physically assaulted for holding hands, students destroying posters for the campus lesbian and gay male pro- grams office, and boycotts of…

… Ann Arbor, just as there is in Flint." CODE Continued from page 1 hold a public hearing in January to discuss changes to the Statement. Of the two Statement cases that have reached the student panel…

… lack of evidence; charges are pending against three students who allegedly mis- used the disciplinary process; and, Of the 22 charges completed, only two alleged offenders were will- ing to take their…

…. In truth, Muslims make up only about 10 percent of the Arab population. Arabs comprise 20 percent of the Muslim population worldwide. Like Christianity and Judaism, Islam branches out into sects…

… is still when they say: 'Band, take the field,"' said Ira Harris, class of '59. A favorite Homecoming tradition is the exception- ally messy, wild, rough, and tough annual student foot- ball classic…

… at the half. It's just a little public service." Although theshopsandrestaurantslining Ann Arbor's streets may have changed since the days when they were students, the alums didn't seem to really…

….M. AMPHITHEATER, 4TH FLOOR RACKHAM BUILDING For students interested in learning more about careers in social work. Professors, administrators and students will speak on career opportunities in social work and…

…4 -The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1993 tie £kb tt tiw&lg 1 III Lasser 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH DUBOW Editor in…

… context for some of did Mr. Thoma these paraphrased comments and student's educa direct quotes. plete. The article states that "Thomas The article s became indignant" when a Univer- mas "compare sity senior…

… "questioned his views." sities to commu Mr. Thomas did not become indig- this comparis nant when his views were ques- Rather, I recall tioned, nor did he immediately claim commenting on that the student had…

… been "poorly War and the fal educated" student in a pointed dis- the former So cussion about ethics and values. Eastern Europe The student courageously opined the few places that Mr. Thomas and Citizens…

… For people who vie' Family Values should not attempt exemplary so to impose whether the student was Beijing and in s an anarchist. Upon replying nega- versities. tively, she was then asked what The…

… article alternate set of values (other than those attending by The n values) she would e source of her own es. She replied that w. Then, after learn- iversity student was , Mr. Thomas made quoted in the…

… are equally at fault. But since then I have learned as much as I could about the situation, both here and there, from Jews, Arabs and others. (No, I didn't speak to Israeli Jews in the West Bank. I don…

… it could be even longer to list all of the underhanded dealings in the department. The end loser in all of this is the undergraduate student and that is one of my main purposes in writing it. If we are…

… going to have a language requirement, our students should expect to have well-trained, well-educated, experienced teachers who represent the many and diverse cultures of the Hispanic world. JON HEATON…

… Rackham student The 'U' parking scam To the Daily: I would like to make the community aware of a money- making scam that is being perpetrated by the University administration on employees who use University…

…, 7 p.m; Modern Languages Build- ing, Lecutre Room 1 Q Arab American Students As- sociation, Palestinian Dabkeh, Michigan Union, Anderson Room, 7 p.m. Q Benefit Concert for Bosnia, sponsored by the…

… correctness is not only a debated topic at the University, but one that ignites passionate opinions among students and faculty at uni- versities across the country. The Office of Student Affairs ar- ranged a…

… Amendment?" provided an opportunity for discourse on the con- troversial topic. Its purpose was to give viewers the chance to hear noted speakers reflect on First Amendment rights relating to students, and to…

… professor and student who had differing opinions about the racial presence in the novel "Huck Finn." Another depicted fraternity rush flyers using advertising that women found demeaning and pornographic. With…

… the help ofmodern technol- ogy, students across the country could ask questions and relate personal experiences by sending a fax or call- ing a "1-800" number. "The lines are just ringing and ringing…

… earlier that required faculty to give a de- tailed description of any offensive material students may encounter in their classes. "How does one then protect people from offensive speech with- out inflicting…

… the Michigan Marching Band. Students call North Campus parking unsafe Band members are introduced to these honorary groups during infor- mational meetings. There, active members and possible new…

… 200 people in front of her all waiting for the same elusive piece of paper - a North Campus parking spot. After the long mid-September wait, the LSA first-year student won- dered if it was worth the…

… option for many students because the buses stop run- ning to the lot after 7p.m. and they are not very efficient, Starrman said. Students may also take the Nite It's scary out there ... It's very dark…

… said she is concerned about the amount of time it will take to make the improvements. The path is expected to be com- pleted by the end of November, but until then students must still walk the long…

… Adult Daughters of Alcoholics and other Trauma, meeting, Michigan Union, Room 3200, 7:30 p.m. U Arab-American Students As- sociation, Arabic conversation hour, Arabic House, Oxford, 7 p.m. O Christian…

… governor election First-year student Will Surber is one of many pinballers addicted to the "Cyclone" game in West Quad. Shalala addresses women's health By PATRICK JAVID FOR THE DAILY DEARBORN - More than…

… assure them of inclusion in the health care plan to describe the importance women's health on Clinton's agenda. RC first-year student Ann Magyar added, "It's about time the govern- ment focused attention…

… three ways. Additional funds will allow him to bring visiting mathematicians to the University for extended periods of time. He said he also intends to allocate money to support graduate students who are…

… having trouble finding the time and money to do research of their own. "The current job market is pretty grim," Wooley said, adding that re- search is "almostan obsession"among graduate students struggling…

… to pre- pare themselves for life after college. Increased funding will allow these students to spend less time as teach- ing assistants and more time on their own projects. Wooley said he intends to…

…. This interest in teaching is evident to his students. Stefan Treadman, a graduate stun dent in Wooley's Mathematics 675 this semester, explained, "He is a great teacher, he's very energetic and very…

… England and his doctorate from the University of Lonw don, Imperial College of Science and Technology, in 1990. He has been at the University since 1991. SWiOO: ; id EOG g iauanw AP Student groups U…

… Series, spon- sored by the Center for Chinese Studies, Chinese Foreign Policy Student services U Career Planning & Placement, Deciding your career,4:10p.m.; Getting Funded: Grantproposal writing, 4:10p…

….m.; SummerJobs and Internships, 6:10 p.m.; CP&P, Student Activities I: …

… Anthropology Club, movie, Mysteries of Mankind LS&A Building, Room 2553, 7 p.m. U Arab-American Students As- sociation, Arabic conversation hour, Arabic House, Oxford, 7 p.m. O Chinese Cultural Assocation…

…The Michigan Daity - Tuesday, October 19, 1993 - 3 *W. Quad water safe despite brown tint By RONNIE GLASSBERG DAILY STAFF REPORTER On coldMichigan mornings many students enjoy drinking a warm cup of…

… tea to help them wake up. Unfortu- nately for students in the Rumsey and Cambridge Houses of West Quad, their warm water may be brown even before they add a tea bag. Thomas Rodriguez, agraduate stu…

… Rhodes in his kitchen/office. Student groups U Adult Daughters of Alcoholics and other Trauma, meeting, Michigan Union, Room 320, 7:30 p.m. O American Movement for Is- rael, meeting, Hillel, 7 p.m. D…

… Graduate Library, Room 203, 3 p.m., call 763-1539 to register U Research on Politics and the Student services U Career Planning & Placement, Guided tours, 3:10 p.m., On- Campus Recruiting Program…

… information session, 4:10 p.m., Generating Career ideas, 4:10 p.m., CP&P, Student Activities Building, Room 3200; North- western Mutual Life/Beckley Agency presentation, Michigan Union, Wolverine Room, 7 p…

….m.; SEI Corporation presen- tation, Michigan Union, Ander- son Room, 7:30 p.m. U Practical Trainng for Interna- tional Students, International Good. Cheap. Fast.I Magic Wok Dinner Deal -GIC *MA tn…

… sources said Oakley also planned meetings with the Ital- ian, Ethiopian and Eritrean ambassa- dors to Somalia. U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali said Sunday that Afri- can, Arab and Muslim…

… representative of the Citi- zens for Family Values - the event's sponsor, said 429 tickets were sold. He added that 80 were tickets as- signed for promotions. The small student turnout was dis- appointing to the…

…. During the question and answer period following his speech, Thomas became indignant when Matti Alison, an RC senior, questioned his views. "Are you a student at this univer- sity? God help us," said Thomas…

…, who later said to the student, "You have been poorly educated. I'm sorry, but this is very shocking to me." U B" & h pB 1' * ' welome 1 1B l~teu Bt~o~cf. B Ble e~ Unwkt ctv tties Cent e 'x > :,''i ar…

… Chicken Fajitas, Steak Fajitas, The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term…