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…Marchers mourn for Ashley St. home t' The Michigan Daily -Tuesday, November 20, 1990 - Page 3 Work-study bill heads to by Michelle Clayton ally Staff Reporter Students and Ann Arbor resi- dents…

… make a change." House by Bethany Robertson Daily Staff Reporter A bill that would give work- study students new job opportunities with non-profit organizations is scheduled for discussion and vote on…

… the Michigan House of Rep- resentatives floor Nov. 27. Student lobbyis s2from the Michigan Collegiate Coalition (MCC) in Lansing are worried that a time crunch may prevent the bill from passing through…

… Congress before winter break and the end of the Congressional session. MCC represents the state's 15 public universities through lobbying efforts in the state legislature. Students employed by non…

…-profit organizations through the work- study program are paid 80 percent by the state and 20 percent by their employer. If Bill 5441 passes, the state work-study fund would pay 100 percent of the wages of students…

… unused funding would pay for the proposed program. "(The bill) will benefit the non- profit organizations primarily but also the students because it will open up opportunities (for more organizations to…

…'ve scheduled," Swift said. LSA sophomore Julene Mohr, a work-study student working at '(The bill) will benefit the non-profit organizations primarily but also the students because it will open up opportunities…

… Stevens, executive director of the council, said the meeting gave members of the council and students the opportunity to discuss common agendas. MCC and the council's relations committee briefly addressed…

…- leased a report last week supporting the officers' decision to use weapons "In the Angell Hall incident the officer knew there was a cement wall behind the perpetrator and there were no students or passers…

… weapon, then (Tate) would proba- See POLICE, Page 2 Arabs spurn invitation to talk in Israel MADRID, Spain (AP) - Arab delegates spurned an invitation yes- terday from Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak…

… Shamir to go to Israel to negotiate. In their first exchanges on the floor of the historic conference, Arab and Israeli leaders traded re- criminations and clung to familiar positions. The Arabs demanded…

…. Shamir called it a "garden of thorns." The Arabs argued that peace was conditional on Israeli willingness to give up the captured territories. "Every inch," insisted Syria's for- eign minister, Farouk al…

… Kamel Abu-Jaber. "We are willing to live side by side on the land," said Haidar Abdul-Shafi, representing the Palestinians. Shamir began his speech with a simple "Shalom." Although the Arab and Israeli…

…-to-face bargaining be- gins. "There is no better way to make peace than to talk in each other's home. Avoiding such talks is a de- nial of the purpose of the negotia- tions," Shamir said. The Arabs want to talk on neu…

…, the Days of the Dead celebration that takes place Nov. 1 and 2. Foreign students experience by Gwen Shaffer Daily Higher Education Reporter While approximately 1,000 University of Michigan students…

…, cost, and academic ranking, several for- eign student counselors said. Once here, foreign students often must overcome not only problems faced by domestic students, such as adjusting to a new environment…

…, but the added stresses of language barri- ers and a strange culture. Language is the main obstacle for foreign students, said Louise Bald- win, program coordinator at the University of Michigan Interna…

…. "We are hoping that all people, Mus- lims, Christians and Jews, will partici- pate," Spilman said. Local Arab students said they, too, were truly shocked. Rasha Stino, a Rackham, graduate student, said…

… they signed the peace agreement be- tween Israel and the PLO. Egypt condemns assassination Like other moderate Arab states, the government of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak moved swiftly to con- demn…

… and ., -- the man remembered by Iran's official news agency as "an ardent advocate of state terrorism." Predictably, that view was echoed by extremists elsewhere in the Arab world. In the southern…

… mistook a young law student for a VIP driver and let him get close enough to shoot Rabin with a 9mm Beretta. Questions are also being asked about why Rabin was not wear- ing a bulletproof vest. PEACE…

… to Jews alone. They do not want to give up land to the Palestinians whom they have been fighting for decades, as the peace accord requires them to do. They be- lieve Palestinians - or all Arabs - are…

… flag next to a caricature of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin dressed as an Arab outside of his residence In May 1994, protesting the recently signed peace agreement with the Palestinians. Thousands…

…, spoke of the explosiveness of the situation. "I was thankful that it wasn't an Arab (who was assassinated)," Newman said. "The region would have gone up in flames, literally and figuratively. Ifthere was…

… she was saddened by the incident. "Any act of violence is unfor- tunate," she said. "I hope it will act as a catalyst in motivating people to bring about peace."~ A member of the Muslim Students…

… said. Organski gave credit to Israeli and Arab leaders who had help from the United States. "The so-called 'Pax Americana' makes all of these thing possible. What Rabin and Peres had done would not have…

… 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…

…4 -- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 30, 1999 420 Maynard Street HEATHER KAMINS Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Editor in Chief daily.letters@umich.edu Edited and managec by students at the University…

… articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Dailv. FRO THE AILY Givw us a break .Students would benefit from a fall vacation Formula One for A s. l ish orging…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 9, 1992 - Page 3 I Raliers ask students to assist Bosnian citizens 1 s t 4 b 1 i 1 e a i k 1 F t f 6 j I 1 f 1 1 t 8 1 t t i t by Ken Dancyger Daily Staff…

… her homeland. "The strongest army in Europe is attacking its own people, and the world is just standing by and watch- ing it happen," Miller told students during a rally on the Diag Friday. Miller…

… stopped," said James Piazza, a Rackham graduate student and a member of the Islamic Circle. "We just want to send a message to Clinton and Bush that they must hold to their promises," added Henry Miller…

… Daily Environment Reporter Ted Turner - best known as the owner of Cable News Network (CNN) and the WTBS Superstation in Atlanta - entertained an audience of students and journalists with his views on the…

…'s wife, actress Jane Fonda, was formerly married to California politician Tom Hayden. "This was really an enjoyable 40 minutes," said Laura Thomson, a graduate student in Natural Resources and…

… troubled region if for no other reason than the Arab- Israeli peace talks taking place at the State Department in Washington. Conscious of the fragility of the peace process launched by the Bush…

…, in the early stages of forming his transition team, has not decided who will handle Middle Eastern issues. Arabs and Israelis, resuming their talks today after a week's break for the elections, are…

… eagerly waiting for a signal - any signal - from the Clinton transition team. If they agree on nothing else, Arabs, Israelis, Democrats and Republicans are in accord on one thing - that without an active U…

… community. And it may be the face that you see in the mirror. Think about it. (With thanks to Miles Davis for the term "Mighty Whitey.") CHRIS GODWIN RACKHAM STUDENT Arab-American Anti…

… managed by students at the University of Michigan HEATHER KA\Ilss Editor in Chief JEFFREY KOSSEFF DAVID WALLACE Editorial Page Editors ~' ~ Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion…

…. Expanding to other colleges would increase the effectiveness of Re-use-a- Shoe - if the program proves viable in Ann Arbor and Columbus, Ohio. Students can show their support of Nike's program through today…

… rivalry between the two schools away from destructive endeavors while inspiring students to par- ticipate in a good cause. Students are not only given the opportunity to show-up their rivals outside of the…

… Atopr- A- TUCy" ----.'t, T.'. , A ''- G + C, Stellar turnout Student government elections saw record voting T here is no doubt this week began on a high note for the newly elected Michigan Student…

… Assembly and LSA- Student Government representatives. After weeks of preparation, they should be proud of their individual accomplish- ments. And the University student com- munity has something to…

… congratulate itself for, too - increased voter turnout. The voter turnout in this election noticeably increased. After the first day students could vote, the totals already surpassed those from last year. More…

… than 4,071 students voted in this semester's MSA elections, up from 2,249 votes last fall. Also, more than 2,421 students voted for LSA-SG elections, up from 1,127 votes last fall. Students and…

… candidates should be impressed by voter turnout that increased by more than 1,000 students in each election. Hopefully, the increase in voter turnout signals increased student activism and attention to student…

… issues across campus. Despite the common myth, there are prevalent issues for today's students. Student government elections are one way for students to speak out on these issues. By voting in this year…

… AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan StL-ACK' MAH- 1. SPACE worm COPS BEAT !- 5'LACK M'AN-- G-o 6/4 CKa 3 PAC F=S 6 Unsigned editorials represent a majority…

… ast month, the "Campaign for Michigan" be- gan a fund-raising program called the "Case for Student Financial Aid." This is a multi-faceted program designed to compensate for dwindling federal support…

…. At a time when the federal govern- ment has dropped the ball, the University Undergraduate Stu has taken appropri- U ate steps in finding innovative solutions 75.00% to bring students of all incomes to…

… the University. For the past de- cade, the financial needs of non-resi- dent students have outpaced the University's ability to cover the cost. Currently, the under- 52.00% graduate self-obliga- tion…

… - the amount each students is re- sponsible for - for non-residents is $14,000. For many eco- nomically-disadvan- L institutional Aid taged students, this amount puts the Uni- State Aid versity out of…

… reach. ® Federal Aid This year, almost 1,000 non-resident students could not Source: Office of Financial Aid attend the University because there was simply not enough aid avail- able. In the long run…

…, more and more quality students who want to attend the University will be shut out for lack of support. Administrators have decided the best way to solve this problem is through the "Campaign for Michigan…

…," the University's $1 billion fund-rais- ing campaign. University fund-raisers will solicit donations on behalf of the "Case for Student Financial Aid." Alumni are being encouraged to make contributions…

… to funds specifically designed for non-resident financial aid. This will allow students with demonstrated need to shoulder less of the burden for attending the University. dent 1 ial aid gap But the…

…, appropriating $12 million. This increase rep- resents a commitment to restoring accessibility to all students regardless of financial need. The University is Aid Expenditures by Source responding to in- tense…

…2- The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 15, 1993 APPLICATION Continued frm page I security number are the reasons why a shxetwould notreceive afotm by mail. "If (students) don't receive a form (in…

… qualifying and applying process. Despite the fall aid delays, Re- newal applications will be arriving soon. Students can look for informa- tionaboutthe Renewal form in OFA's newsletter, which will be sent to…

… independence of their homeland; In pursuance of resolutions adopted by the Arab Summit Conferences and relying on the strength of international legitimacy as manifested Resolutions of the United Nations…

… Organization since 1947, and in the exercise by the Palestinian Arab people of its rights to self-determination, political independence and sovereignty over its territory; The Palestine National Council, in the…

… brother, Yonatan, ressed in a paratrooper's uniform and reI beret. Rabin, who led Israel to triumphs on thebattlefield, then stretched out a hand Of peace to his Arab neighbors, was buried with full…

…'s King Hussein and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in this disputed holy city. The two leaders and officials from four other Arab countries, risking dis- pleasure at home and throughout the Arab world…

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… judge for the first time, law student Yigal Amir yesterday again admitted killing Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and let loose a tirade of defiance. "I didn't want to stop the peace pro- cess, since there…

… Kathy & David collect at 310/544-5066. CONVERSATION PARTNERS Needed for foreign students learning English as a second language. Share your English w/ speakers of foreign languages who would love to share…

… compas- See HARKIN, Page 2 4'U, modifies Union by Henry Goldblatt Daily Administration Reporter A group of student leaders and administrators announced changes in the University's Union weekend en…

…- trance policy yesterday that will al- low students to bring two guests into the building and increase stu- dent participation in monitoring the entrances. The changes - which will be put in place at the…

… beginning of winter term - modify the existing Union entrance policy implemented in September. Students will still need to show identification when entering the building between 9 p.m. and 1:30. a.m. Thursday…

…, Friday and Saturday. The modifications include: Permitting students with identification to bring two guests into the building instead of one; Providing paid student moni- tors to sit at each of the Union…

… withdraw See SOVIET, Page 2 American, Arab journalists spar over Middle East peace by Joshua Meckler. Daily Staff Reporter "The peace conference was the creation of one man - James Baker," said American…

… region, with Hisham Melhem, an Arab journalist. The two speakers appeared as part of the University Activities Centers' Viewpoint Lecture series and spoke to about 400 people in Rackham Auditorium. "Baker…

… that in the Old Testament Book of Isaiah, which says "for our sins he was wounded." Many Christians use Isa- iah's prophecies to aid their under- U ,I WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP U-M WOMEN STUDENTS 1992…

… after we leave and say they want to be doc- tors," said Aanshu Aggarwal, a sec- ond-year medical student and also a co-coordinator of the program. The program, which is sponsored by the medical students…

… section of the American Medical Association (AMA), was designed last year by University medical student Shabnum Sheikh to help reduce chil- dren's anxiety about going to the doctor. "When I became a…

…-3888 Absolutely the last week for senior portraits.! When: This is the last week! (Nov. 4- Nov. 8) Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Place: 420 Maynard/Student Publications Bldg Fee: $ 5 for first-timers $ 10 for re…

…-takers - No Appointment Necessary! , TALKS Continued from page 1 pendent state," he said. Palestinian Solidarity Committee member Tom Abowd and Muslim Student Association representative Faruk Yigit both de…

… Studies Department. Raymond Tanter, a political sci- ence professor, said he saw the talks as the "endgame of Arab-Israel conflict." "Israel has won all the wars, and it's in a strong position to capture…

… DPSS Continued from page 1 ficers over three years," he said. He also said the opening of the new office was one more in a series of actions designed to maintain fa- vorable relations with students…

…'s possible to have a territorial com- promise. Land seized in '67 on the West Bank could be shared by Arabs and Jews. Palestinians could have control over matters that directly affect them, such as fire…

…, police and water." He said that presently, Palestinians have de facto autonomy over such matters. Union of Students for Israel member and LSA senior Jeremy Litt, however, disagreed. "Autonomy isgoing to…

… one or two in the morning," he said. Pavlat said his only experience with DPSS was a good one. He added that most students do- not feel that North Campus is a dangerous area…

… 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…

… chapter for violating its alcohol-free policy during a party held on Oct. 15. Courtney Cantor, an LSA first-year student who was seen drinking at the party, died early the next morning after falling out her…

… from fellow Arabs, Iraq blamed Washington yesterday for the deepening crisis over U.N. arms inspections and said an American attack would be "a sheer aggression of criminals." Deputy Prime Minister Tariq…

… is being blocked continuously, stubbornly, ille- gally by his government," Aziz said at a news conference that came shortly after a group of Arab states said Iraq itself would be at fault if the U…

….S. military struck at the country. The criticism by the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council - Iraq's vulnerable neighbors - along with Syria and Egypt was unusually strong for Arab countries who have…

… said the government of Saddam Hussein would be "responsible for any conse- quences" from its stopping the work of U.N. weapons inspec- tors. Aziz gave little heed to the plea from the Arabs to renew…

… IT OUT Students use raffle tickets in anti-smoking campaign By Jody Kay >r the Daily A campus group yesterday encouraged students to stomp out smoking - one cigarette at a time. In association with the…

… American Cancer Society, University Students against Cancer hosted a smokeout on the Diag yesterday to convince students to stop smoking by giving out raffle tickets to people who threw away their cigarettes…

…. "I'm a part-time smoker trying to quit," SNRE first- year student Christian Doman said. "This is a great incen- jve. I think it's a great idea." For six hours, USAC members participated in the annual…

… part of the Smokeout. USAC also organized a non-profit raffle, giving one ticket to every student who threw out or extinguished a cigarette. Many local businesses, such as Web Chateau, Wherhone Recnrds…

… recent weeks, the peace process has demonstrated great resilience," Christopher told delegates to the third nual Middle East and North Africa conomic Conference. "By looking back into the abyss, both Arabs…

… and Israelis recognized the imperative of moving forward." Christopher, 71, has staked enormous amounts of prestige on achieving a com- prehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. His frequent…

… shuttle missions to the region have earned him widespread recognition - if not always respect - ong Arabs and Israelis alike. In the first years of the Clinton administration, Christopher's lawyerly, low…

… Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. But relations between Arab countries and Israel have nose-dived since the election in May of Israel's new right- wing government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin…

… Netanyahu. Syria and Israel are no longer talking. Israeli- Palestinian negotiations are stalled. Even moderate Arab countries are call- ing for the suspension of moves to "nor- malize" relations with Israel…

… Egyptian public, which is deeply suspicious of Israel, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak initially threatened to cancel the conference, then relented under pressure from the United States. Other Arab states…

… coursepacks and is attractive to students, he said. "Five hundred students and 150 fac- ulty members supported testimony in our case," Smith said. However, some students disagreed with Smith's position. "If…

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…. About two-thirds of the 20,000 r u{ ;r sc students are classified as religiously oriented. Among the students is a smat- tering of Israeli Arabs who prefer the conservative social climate and reli…

… Ilan supports a satellite campus in Ariel, a large West Bank settlement. Abdallah Daqwa, an Arab student, said a right-wing atmosphere in the school has thickened since Rabin began to make concrete plans…

… accusations extreme Jewish right Los Angeles Times JERUSALEM -Launching a crack- down on the Jewish extreme right, po- lice yesterday announced the arrest of the leader of an anti-Arab group and rounded up…

… lower-rank- ing security officials were transferred to different jobs. Rabin was shot to death by Jewish law student Yigal Amir, 25, who was captured at the scene. He confessed to the murder with…

…- rael and cast a giant question mark over the prospects for Rabin's search for. peace with Israel's Palestinian and Arab neighbors. Whether Rabin was murdered as part of a conspiracy by Jewish extremists…

… known for words than action. A few months ago, Eyal claimed responsibil- ity for the murder of three Palestinians in the Arab village of Halhoul, but they were later discovered to have been killed by…

… fellow Arabs. "They brag and posture, talk about the 'underground,' like to be thought of as 'Arab killers,' that sort of thing," said Ehud Sprinzak, a specialist in Jew- ish extremist groups at Hebrew…

… deeply resented - here. Administra- m ere tors and students say Amir could not talk of # have learned vio- N lence at the school, Vi/ ience whatever his poli- tics - and what- - ever the politics of An…

… Arab stu the campus. Mem- Unive bers of the BarlIlan Rabin's as community have struck back with a charge of their own: that there is a political offensive underway to smear not only the school but also…

… to knock at us," said Shlomo Eckstein, university president. A law student who identified him- selfas Oren was more emphatic. "Some of the people who backed Rabin are trying to throw mud on a whole…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, November 1, 1991 FOREIGN Continued from page 1 At the University of Pennsylva- nia, 26 percent of foreign students are TAs, said Foreign Student Advi- sor Diane…

… Haydon. Baldwin said foreign students have less flexibility with their job options than American students. "Because they are here on visas to study, there are restrictions on how much and where they can…

… Association for Foreign Stu- denit Affairs, which handles gov- drdinent grants and directs students to resources. "I will try to find a job here," said Hovey Lee, a graduate student from Hong Kong in the School…

… few years. "I want to go back and help my country. Also, I miss my friends and family," he said. Engineering and computer sci- ence programs are the areas in which most foreign students are concen…

…- trated, many counselors said. In ad- dition, the United States is one of the few countries offering degrees in business administration, which appeals to many students. Universi- ties that are strong in…

… these three ar- eas are most popular with overseas students. mouth plays an important role in attracting students. "Indians come to us because we have a long association with India. People who have had a…

… question is where the substantive bilateral talks will take place. Shamir saw Israel as the victim of sustained Arab "boycott, block- ade, terrorism and outright war." Syria's al-Sharaa said that but for…

… Israel, "millions of Arabs would not have been uprooted from their homes." Jordan's Abu-Jaber said "the Palestinians and Jordan have paid the price" of the Nazi Holocaust that drove the Jews to seek new…

… Education, Schorling Auditorium, 11 a.m. U Israeli Dancing, beginners and advanced welcome, Hillel, 8 p.m. Q Palestinian Dabkeh, sponsored by Arab-American Student's Association, Michigan Union, Anderson Room…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 1993-5 'U' College Club reaches out to local minority high school students By SARAH KIINO DAILY STAFF REPORTER The first question high school stu- dents ask LSA…

… senior Pamela Brown is not about SATs or financial aid, but ratherJalen Rose and Juwan Howard. Nonetheless, neither the Univer- sity students nor the students from the 18 high schools participating in the…

… Office of Academic Multicultural Initiative's College Club Program are long distracted from the program's purpose: to spark minority high school students' interest in college and pre- pare them to deal…

… with college-related issues. The 12 University students, or stu- dent leaders, involved in the program visit the high schools weekly in order Event tells students dangers of smoking By AMY MENSCH FOR THE…

… DAILY University students are breathing easier thanks to the Great American Smokeout, which took place on the Diag yesterday. The Great American Smokeout. a national event sponsored by the * American…

… Cancer Society (ACS), aims to help Americans stop smok- ing. University Students Against Can- cer (USAC) organized campus Smokeout events. Smoking is on the rise among col- Jege students, especially women…

… objective is that these people will stop smoking for the future. USAC distributed literature from the ACS about the causes and preven- to conduct workshops, give lectures and bring in speakers. The student…

… leaders cover a variety of topics, in- cluding financial aid and the process of choosing a school. Program coordinator Onis Cheathams said the program, which is free of charge to the high school students…

…, does not push the Univer- sity, but rather emphasizes that these students should go to the college of their choice. Some of the student leaders also provide one-on-one tutoring for the students, although…

…. ,Vol. CI, No. 26 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Monday, November 4, 1991 copy{rgnt V1991 Th Michigan ladly 'U' picks Anderson for student services position WSU administrator to begin V.P. job in January by…

… Henry Goldblatt Daily Administration Reporter Maureen Anderson, vice provost for Student Affairs at Washington State Uni- versity, has been nominated to become the new vice president for Student Services…

… with a broad range of University stu- dents and to make the student services of- fice accessible to students. "I'd like to change most students' feel- ing that Student Services is an inaccessible place…

… to come," she said. "It is unrealistic to assume that you can sit in an office and students will come to you." Anderson, whose term would last five years, said she intends to acquaint herself with the…

… of Iraq, which invaded the emirate in 1990, triggering the Gulf War. Syrian Defense Minister Mustafa Tlass told al-Hayat, a Lpdon-based newspaper: "All Arab countries are in solidar- ity with Iraq." At…

… WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the outward opposition of Arab countries to a military strike against Iraq, the White House is confident the Arabs won't stand in the way of any U.S. action, President Clinton's top…

… security adviser said yesterday. Sandy Berger said that in any case, the United States is ready to go it alone if necessary. The Arab nations, National Security Adviser Berger said on NBC's "Meet the Press…

… of Persian Gulf states and with the Russian foreign minister, Yevgeny Primakov. While support has been solid for stronger U.N. sanctions against the Baghdad government, France, Russia and the Arabs…

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… courses set in a modular format. Each one credit module runs for one third of a semester. In some cases multiple modules can be combined to make up a traditional course. Students may choose from the various…

… modules focusing on mechanisms of microbioal pathogenesis. - They are designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. These modules will be offered consecutively and will meet T'H from 10 -11…

… and cellular events in the immune response. They are designed for upper-class advanced undergraduates and graduate students interested in the health sciences. These modules will be offered consecutively…

… against price increases and reduce government control over foreign trade and currency exchange rates. Holiday hosts sought for foreign students by Karen Sabgir Daily Staff Reporter LSA sophomore Leonah…

… Shaw does not want foreign students to eat Thanksgiving dinner on campus while most students go home to their families. Instead, Shaw is trying to orga- nize a group of undergraduate stu- dents…

… interested in sharing some turkey with students whose homes are overseas. The International Student Cen- ter has tried to organize a Thanks- giving dinner in the past, but has lacked enough people to organize…

… or attend it, said Kay Clifford, the center's program director. When Shaw, a volunteer at the center and a native of England, started planning a Thanksgiving meal for international students, she…

… decided that a traditional dinner given at the center would be cold and impersonal. Foreign students would not be able to understand the real concept and traditions of Thanksgiving if they are surrounded…

… only by other foreign students, Shaw said. "They can see what a real American family Thanksgiving is like," she said. RC sophomore David Gill has already expressed some interest in Shaw's program. He…

… empathized with foreign students who spend the holiday alone. "I spent spring break here last year and it was kind of desolate," he said. Shaw said she noticed last year that some students were interested in…

… hosting foreign students, but were too shy to invite them. She hopes the new program will "bridge the gap" between nationalities. Shaw plans to post signs in the Shaw decided that a traditional dinner given…

… at the center would be cold and impersonal dormitories and around foreign language classrooms to find out if there is interest among undergradu- ate students. The International Stu- dent Center will…

… then send surveys to potential hosts to get basic in- formation about what transporta- tion and activities they can offer a guest. First-year RC student Chandra Vostral already took the initiative to…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 13, 1998 1I~e S i~tidiun OrIg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in…

…-Year student Lanni Lantto, about a student in a recent Code of Student Conduct case in which she felt the sanctions against the defiendant were not comparable to other cases A LOOK BACK MAT T WIMSATT ppps~s O F…

… CREATIVE EAT THE AR 4You'e CL rrfk ORc t S A r S -D You J EED To G OWITh - H Lo OGY ANDt RESEARGH TIAT s WHENE HMME MONCY 1E S FoU40 T05 i ThE i-I' LETTERS TO THE EDITOR University students often complain…

… they are treated like guppies in a sea of 37,000 fish. Despite the relatively good job that the University administration does to run its bureaucracy efficiently and cut down on red tape to make students…

…-tenured faculty on staff, the University is hurting both faculty members and students. Professors or part-time lecturers who aspire to gain tenure but are restricted from that goal are the biggest losers in this…

… education suffer. Talented undergraduates and w graduate students may decide not to become professors, thus threatening the quality of the University's faculty. More crucial is the fact that non…

…-tenured professors do not receive the same type of benefits as tenured professors. They often have to teach too many classes, which subsequently hurts the students for whom they have little time to advise and instruct…

…, students lose out. Despite the claim by the University that it must compete with the Ivy League for the best professors and that it takes big bucks to do so, the overall quality of education falls when the…

…- related issues have been a constant sore 4 spot between students and the University's administrators. This problem is not unique to the University, though, as many other large universities face the same…

… concerns with respect to living arrangements. Housing problems also pit incoming students against upperclassmen who might want to live in the residence halls, especially when space is limited, and it causes…

… Fellowship offered different reasons for growth in her chapter. She be- lieves that a growing number of students are coming from "broken families," and are looking for "good relationships they can trust for…

… four years" and when they come to her group's student-led bible studies, which are held in almost every dorm, they can find this community. Before beginning their searches for meaning and substance, the…

… reli- gious groups must find the students to conduct the quest. Groups publicize their meetings in many ways, including skits on the Diag, posters, and personal con- tacts among roommates and hall…

… president of CIA, contends that this year more than others, many students are coming to meetings on their own instead of following invitations. He attributes this new show of interest to an "increased…

… interest in spiritual things." "We've gone through a time," Kushner said, "a materialistic time" which did not answer the spiritual questions asked by students, so "Christianity is what they turn to." "There…

… guide to bargain holday shoppinig all over town! Midnight Madnem& In Friday's 1tic4ga1att vkIi. BLUE MOORE Continued from page 1 Arabs in an attempt to rally support behind a possible war. Dina Khoury…

…, LSA senior and president of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee said there have been many recent personal attacks on Arab-Americans in Dearborn. "Although I haven't heard of BUDGET…

… Arabs,'' Khoury added. University, said his school was acts ing in a "frugal" manner but woulA still hurt from the cuts. In Lansing, the Michigan Collegiate Coalition (MCC) - an organization devoted to…

… lobbying state legislators for student concerns and improving college campuses - spent Tuesday talking to legislators trying to convince them of the hard- ship tuition increases will create for students. MCC…

… singing ensemble. Q!ANNIY II AM~S 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 rates via…

… KROENERT/Daily LSA first-year student Amy Frank gave away balloons on the Diag to promote the musical "Sweet Charity." I CANDIDATES Continued from page 1 lidity of the requirement was defi- nitely…

… something LSA-SG should discuss. "It's dealing with class require- ments that affect LSA students. I don't think the majority of students on campus wanted that class," Sciar rotta said. Ehrlich said the LSA…

… has filled student positions on University committees, but that it has avoided antagonism towards the administration in order to maintain a "good working rela- tionship." Smith said the racism and…

… ethnic- ity course requirement was not something in which he thought the LSA-SG should be directly involved. But he added, "I believe racism is a problem all students should be concerned about." In…

… response to questions about funding, the candidates were basi- cally in agreement that LSA gov- ernment money should be available to a wide variety of student groups. MSA is embroiled in controversy over its…

… allocations of funding and rooms to student groups. SUMMIT Contined from page 1 tions endorsed that call, and Saddam said he might attend if consulted on the timing and agenda. Saddam said the summit should…

… discuss linking the Arab-Israeli dis- pute to any decision over Kuwait, which Iraq invaded and occupied on. Aug. 2 in a dispute over land, oil and money. Meeting in Baghdad, Palestine Liberation…

… Organization chairperson Yasser Arafat and Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen yesterday backed the call for an Arab summit. Qian said China "will support any Arab effort to resolve the con- flict ... If Arab…

… of charg- ing after the designated stopping time each evening. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of…

… a member of The Associated Press and the Student News Service. ADDRESS: The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. PHONE NUMBERS: News (313) 764-0552, Opinion 747-2814, Arts 763…

…, several student groups sponsored a talk condemning WTO's practices yesterday in the Michigan Union. Kevin Danaher, the co-founder of Global Exchange, engaged the audi- ence with calls for corporate account…

… setting." LSA first-year student Kristel Lee said she came to the talk precisely to iWTO hear this other side of the issue. Enrolled in a class on international eco- nomics, Lee said her professor is pro…

…- international trade, but has told the class about Global Exchange's work. "I know a lot about the pro-trade side, so I want to hear the other view Lee said. Some students said they appreciated Danaher's attention…

… against WTO's practices. The event was sponsored by the Michigan Student Assembly's Environnental Issues Commission, Amnesty International, Students Organizing for Labor Equality, the Basic Food Group…

…, Persian, Turkish and Arab exhibits made that sound of culture into more than just a hint, like an island of rich traditions inside the Union. "Tour of the Middle East" is the first event of its kind at the…

… Persian Student Association and an LSA sophomore, originally produced the idea. Breakstone wanted to hold a "Visit to Iran Day," but the idea was soon developed to include all University organiza- tions…

…, flags and maps of the cultures they represent. "Most University students will never travel to the Middle East and never get a sense of what it's like there," Breakstone said. "Most of their impressions…

… that is what we're trying to show." Vice President of the Armenian Student Cultural Association, Armen Toumajan, an LSA sophomore, believes that the exhibits accurately display the cultures of the Middle…

… able to see a variety of those pieces of cul- ture, from Iranian sports figures, poets and medical scholars, to Armenian dance, Turkish landscapes and Arab dishes. "We want people to take away a…

…- pleted its second day of racing 115 raced neck-and-neck with WWU's Adelaid gan Student Assembly president and election in last winter's presidential miles ahead of the University's Viking XX throughout the…

… day o the 1,900 mile (3,058 km) World rolled student. in front of 33 other own race and pick anav espeedSolar Challenge 1990 Sunday. The Sunrunner Election Director Catherine Fu- He did, however, retain…

… to brief lawmakers today for the first time since Congress adjourned Oct. 28. And members of the bipartisan leadership were scheduled to meet with Bush at the White House today. Morocco proposes Arab…

… summit Associated Press World leaders yesterday urged diplomacy rather than military force to solve the Persian Gulf crisis, and Arab nations discussed holding an Arab summit that Saddam Hussein has said…

….D.F. c c LSA by Bethany Robert Daily Staff Reporter candidates son Presidential candidates for the LSA student government debated the government's involvement in Uni- versity issues during a debate…

… last night. LSA-SG elections will be held in conjunction with Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) elections Nov. 14 and 15. Candidates representing the the Modern Democratic Foundation, the Conservative…

…The Michigan Daily -Tuesday, November 6, 1990 - Page 3 Students kick Pollack faces 'off Blood Battle by Purvi Shah Daily StaffReporter_ co-chair. "Where do I go to spurt?" asked Afterwards…

…, students rest while LSA junior Eric Meyers before giv- eating free cookies and juice. ing blood yesterday for the first day The Red Cross handles transport- of the U of M-OSU Blood Battle. ing the donations…

… win ev- In addition to walk-ins, there ery year. As far as I'm concerned, were eight appointments every 15 it's (donating blood) a bigger deal minutes. Referring to the student than the football game…

…." flow, Dernay said, "It's basically Chad Mentzer, a first-year engi- solid throughout the whole day." neering student, also enjoys compet- The donation process takes an ing. "Our blood is better than…

… pro-peace rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, stunned a nation that, despite increas- S.ingly bitter divisions over peacemak- ing with the Arabs, had somehow de- ,.nied that such violence could happen…

… barricade. old law student with links to the Jewish Students stunned by assassination By Stephanie Jo Klein Daily Staff Reporter Waves of shock rolled over local residents in the wake of Israeli Prime…

… Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassi- nation Saturday, and many now wonder what will happen to th, peace process in the Middle East. Both Jewish and Arab communi- ties have long been plagued by in- ternal…

… Shimon Peres taking Rabin's place as Israel's premier, the strain and the challenge may now be greater. Some local Jewish students re- acted as RC senior Aryeh Caroline did, with disgust. "I think what we…

… have to do now is take our disgust and this act of disunity and react with unity. We can turn this negative into a posi- tive," he said. Co-leader of the student group American Movement for Israel…

… Palmach unit of the Haganah Jew- ish underground in Palestine, and fought in the siege of Jerusalem during the 1948 war. He was the military chief of staff when Israel defeated three Arab armies in the 1967…

… Activists, including University Law Prof. Catharine MacKinnon, gathered Saturday at the Law School to discuss women's human rights worldwide at a symposium hosted by the Women Law Students Association. Many…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Friday, November 8, 1991 br Eb4tau iIQ Qr : , i yp 1"' p . 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan…

… students on South University this September. According to the report, police actions were justified because the crowd of students was "unruly."The report's origi- nal premise that it was the students…

… American community. - This viewpoint was submitted by The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee: LSA senior Will Youmans, Engineeringfirst-year student Ahmad El- Khatib, LSA first-year student Fadi…

… students at the DAVID WALLACE University of Michigan Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles…

…/a students would present moted itself as a center of activity for more of a problem than a comparable students, hosting to many different stu- group of students from all races. All stu- dent groups every day…

… these people think we are? I strongly doubt for four years or so. 0 0 the past 10 years, functions for minority students have been subject to racist poli- cies. For instance, events tar- geting…

… specifically black or Latino/a students have been monitored with a much stronger police presence than those dominated by white students. In addition, these students are often subjected Protst Join pie keters in…

… defense of its to wristband and ID verification and sometimes have to leave via the side door rather than the front. At a Michigan Student Assembly meeting last Tuesday, Vice President for Student Affairs…

… profiling used by police depart- ments across the nation. If security at Union events is such a pressing concern, why are only black and Latino/a events singled out? Why not increase security at all student…

… functions? There is no reason a large group of admissions policies. But simply having students of many different racial and eth- nic backgrounds is not enough in itself. The University must ensure all of its…

… organization Law Students for Affirmative Action are encouraging a boycott of the Union, along with a protest at noon. University students of all races should join in this effort to send a mes- sage and make…

… their voices heard. The University should be a place that treats all of its students fairly, regardless of race. This isn't something we should even have to worry about - in this age of liberalism and…

….LE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do…

… not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. Pro-code propaganda is unethical 3 he Office of Student Affairs has con- cocted a last-minute advertising campaign to support its Statement of…

… Student Rights and Re- sponsibilities - on which students will have an opportunity to vote in today's Michigan Student Assembly election. In the last week alone, Student Affairs has distributed more than 7…

…,000 pro-code fliers to students, taken out a $1,665 advertise- ment in the Daily supporting the code, scheduled five forums in residence halls the day of the election, and even instructed residence hall…

… GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR , r. \_ ''' 3 ' 1 -"'__ .. Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan N 0- \J E KG.- /j I-' (1 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily…

… only a poor reflection of the student body as a whole but more particularly - the sexist and misogynistic attitudes which continue to flourish on this campus. At some point in each game, my attention is…

… diverted from the field onto a student who is being "passed up" through the rows of the section. Grabbing onto whatever parts of their body or clothing they can get a hold of, spectators keep the streak…

… chest and send her flying through the air, I could not help but see the connection between the way in which students were treating this "toy" and the objectification that women confront on a daily basis…

…. In the future, I hope that University students can enjoy themselves at football games without perpetuating and expand- ing sexist attitudes and stereo- types. Abbey Frank LSA senior Who you gonna call…

…? AATU To the Daily: What are your rights as a tenant? What is the Ann Arbor Tenants Union (AATU)? Too often the answers to these questions are unknown by many students and faculty members at the…

… University. Too many times tenants of Washtenaw County - especially University students - are getting cheated, swindled and bullied by their landlords. But this does not have to happen. It should be reassuring…

… tenants information and counseling services. Counselors explain your rights as a tenant so your landlord cannot take advantage of you. Over half of the counseling helps University students. The AATU does…

… tenants' rights work- shops and countless other things. The AATU provides invaluable services that University students and the whole county cannot go without. Youtcan talk with an AATU counselor about a…

… uniquely American (besides for Canada) holiday. 1. Stock up. This holiday was clearly created by students who have been forced to choose between Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and Jello for every meal or have…

… sac- rificing them for peace with Palestin- ians, blocked roads with burning tires and torched an Arab classroom yes- terday. It was the fourth day of rampage, which erupted when Muslim mili- tants…

…," said Brunia Youngshtein !radling her 9-month-old son. Every day since the death of Beit El resident Haim Mizrachi settlers have blocked roads with burning tires and stoned Arab-owned cars and houses…

… anyone in this state - I'll be going to protect and defend the concept of freedom," Coon said. Eric Haight, a fifth-year student in the School of Education and a member of the Ann Arbor Libertarian League…

… conclusion, Danielenko specu- lated that "the (U.N.) Security Council is probably going on to adopt a stronger resolution." Another class, Arab Points of View, was led by Paul Vincent of the Iraqui- Chaldean…

… Foundation and Osama Siblani, publisher of Arab- American News. Among other things, the portrayal of Saddam Hus- sein in the media was discussed. "He was classified as a Hitler in the me- dia," Vincent said…

… attempt an in- vasion in the face of U.S! troops. "(Saddam) is not irrational and he is not suicidal," Akins said. See AKINS, Page 2 - Students elect CC to.SA-SG m m dmilk m ---.f m.ao % it$ "A %,is…

… Students for Academic and Institutional Development (SAID) has lost their majority on the LSA Student Government (LSA-SG). The Conservative Coalition (CC) took nine of the 17 seats on LSA-SG, including the…

… Michigan Student Assembly. "I don't think that will be a problem," said Allison Buck, a winning SAID candidate, adding that during the election CC mem- bers said they would keep the gov- ernment apolitical…

… benefit of the stu- dents." LSA-SG, the body governing students in LSA, has sponsored ac- tivities such as CRISP advice ta- bles and a picnic for graduating se- niors. The body had also brought in speakers…

….0 to stu- dents receiving an A plus. LSA-SG elections were held in conjunction with MSA elections last Wednesday and Thursday. More than 3,200 students cast ballots campus-wide. CC took 10 of the 24…

…-In) LSA STUDENT GOVERNMENT President: Joe SCiarotta (CC) Vice President: Andrew Petrella (CC) Mark Bernstein (SAID) Allison Buck (SAID) Brian Callahan (CC) Karen Eleveld (SAID) Carrie Friedman (SAID…

… it! 3,000 K! Third in the world!" said System Coordinator member Justin Beres. "That's what's awesome. Third in the World. You figure we're just col- lege students, most of us have a year or two years…

… to a two-day conserva- .i1ve conference on campus after a protest by more than 250 students, The Daily Spectator, reported. The students protested opening leiturer and University of California Regent…

… students interested in topics in education when the protest began. Since administrators decided to limit entrance to the program to ;Columbia students only, the conserv- qtive group organizers had to hold…

… Bradley University 'Vresident John Brazil last Wednesday, The Bradley Scout reported. , Haney, who is half Lakota Sioux d half Seminole, called for student spport for his cause on the grounds that Brazil…

… Native Anericans. In addition, Haney said razil had promised to include more Native American courses in the acad- emic curriculum as well as actively recruit Native American faculty and students. Yale…

… 116b jrse, had to be canceled because of a -shortage of teaching assistants, which left many first-year students 1isppointed by the remaining choic- A - -Merton Peck, chair of the eco- nomics department…

…. "A bud- get really shows where the priorities are." The state usually makes its final appropriations to the University in June, after which time the University decides how much to increase students…

… 2000 budget and state appropriations, the Michigan Student Assembly will give its formal bi-annual address to the regents. Although MSA President Trent Thompson pass- es out a report and briefly brings…

… or security functions of the police *Student groups :U Arab-American Students' As- sociation, meeting, Michigan Union, room 2203, 8 p.m. Q Christian Science Organiza- tion,meeting, Michigan League…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 10,1992 - Page 3 Students escape i " - arcad+es by Yawar Murad Daily Staff Reporter "Tiger, Tiger! Attack, attack!" And with one final scream Tiger dies…

… game," said School of Music . sophomore James McKenzie, of Street Fighter II, adding that he spends about $5 per week on ar- cade games. Students said this video game addiction pre-empts studies well…

… playing Street Fighter II. Andrew Kim, an LSA first-year student, said he goes down to the ''arcade located in Bursley Hall at 2 a.m, before going to bed. Lawmakers battle for control of Statehouse…

…. Republicans are expected to name House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) to head their caucus. The full House votes Jan. 13 to decide who actually fills the speaker's position. LSA first-year student…

… video game addic- tion, he said the games serve as an outlet from too much studying. Engineering first-year student Shannon Lelliltt explained that he plays arcade games regularly be- cause of the…

… limitless scenarios these games provide. Students said that violence seems to be the most popular theme of arcade games. In Street Fighter II, players assume one of several identities and fight other…

… world where might is right for U-M students. LSA first-year student Mark Potter added, "Arcade games are more than just an escape from re- ality. They are fast becoming a preferred, alternative form of…

… . s. a 1 r "Usually, people are this time playing video there at games," .. u.a . Yr.a«v+vu v J vb . a... a.v ..t.r.ia.v. DPS internship program puts students into the community W by Abby…

… Schweitzer Gaily Staff Reporter A student internship program within the U-M Department of Pub- ic Safety (DPS) is making a special. effort to increase student safety on campus this year. SWAP - the Student…

… percent increase in pay. The demanded wage increase stems from statis- ties GEO gathered on Ann Arbor housing costs and the percentage of a graduate student employ- ee's income rent consumes. GEO…

… negotiators are asking for what they call "a living wage." Currently, the average Graduate Student Instructor earns $1,133 per month. GEO presented information gathered from University Housing last night which…

… Arbor Police Department officials raided house and fraternity parties this past weekend, ticketing 75 students for underage drinking. Dave Westol, international executive director of Theta Chi, said…

… spokesperson Julie Peterson said the University "has not changed its policies" and will not call the parents of the 75 underage students who received tickets for possession of alcohol. Recent changes to the…

… student affairs. Hartford added that speculation of the University's possible involvement in the raids was false and the University was unaware of theundercoveroperations. Holcman said the meeting was the…

… Mideast By Daniel Weiss of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination peace process are encouraging. Daily Staff Reporter Committee, said in her introductory remarks. The event's mood became tense as Hasan New…

… groups that include the American- Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Hillel's Major Events Committee, the event drew more than 120 people and included four panelists. "We're not looking to come out of…

…. Reaching their goal Students air opinions of Code By Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reporter Only a handful of the University's 37,197 students attend- ed a forum on the Student Code of Conduct last night…

… spon- sored by the Michigan Student Assembly. "It was a good turnout considering most people on campus don't know about the Code," said Olga Savic, MSA Students' Rights Commission chair. "This is only…

… geology and the importance of knowing more about the environment. At the end of the semes- ter, many students told me they would have never cared about the environment as they did at the end of class…

… clinical trials. Displays, danc offer ghmpse of Middle East By Jody Simone Kay Daily Staff Reporter Students walking into the Michigan Union Ballroom tody may be transported to distant cultures - at least…

… an organizer for the event. The first ever "Tour of the Middle East" includes Prsiart, Armenian, Turkish and Arab cultural displays and perfor- mances from IlI a.m. to 5 p.m and from 8 p.m. to I an…

… between the Israelis and the Arabs and we re ijy wanted to reflect that on campus" said LSA Senior Ai nt Mackie, an organizer from the Arab-American Anti Discrimination Committee. "Even if the situation…

… wasn't good in the Middle East, r would want to come together" Breakstone added. The event is cultural in nature, not political, said LS junior Katy Pearce, an organizer from the Armenian Students…

… Association. The 12 students on the planning team described the event as a Middle Eastern bazaar, or marketplace, with inform - tional displays, traditional outfits, pictures, flags and art- work. Cultural…

… looklike'?" Mackie said. The sounds will be of traditional instruments such as ti Tableh, a small hand drum, Santoor, an Iranian string ist ri- ment and 'Aoud, an Arab folkloric guitar. The Habibi Dance…

…'s very expressive because all the dances have stories and messages behind them," said Pearce, who has seen tp troupe perform. In addition watching to cultural dances, students will be able to participate…

… in contemporary dance workshops from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to learn such dances as Dapkeh, a Lebanese line dance, and Bandari, a South Iranian dance. "This is the first…

… the University com- munity, to work on stereotypes and try to expand everione's knowledge of this region and its cultures" Pearce said HE DAILY IS ALWAYS., LOOKING FOR WRITERS. CALL 76-DAILY. Students…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 16, 1998 fe £iditgun ?~ZUIQ QTBL QE LO4Bl iLE 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE…

…' T he Code of Student Conduct - the University's internal disciplinary sys- tem - is currently under review. The Office of Student Affairs at the University is conducting an internal review - looking…

… has on the stu- dent body and whether or not it is beneficial for the campus. The Michigan Student Assembly is conducting open forums to gather student input on the Code. But there is a problem…

…: Students either don't know or care enough about the Code and the review process to get involved. Much of the problem is that many stu- dents don't know enough about the Code or the review process. The…

…9 Page 2 -The Michigan Daily -Monday, November 19,1990 Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watt ersonStudents snack, discuss sex "CW IS T14E DIORAMA CbMiNG MOW3 ? TK ALMOST EINtSNEO . AAAA _ T a g i t 40…

… munching on potato chips and drinking soda, students living in residence halls are openly discussing sexuality, sex-roles, and relation- ships with their peers. The students are participating in one of the…

… give support to the anti-deputization movement. "We do encompass what the Student Rights (Commission) be- lieves. We're working with them for the same goals," said FWCAD member Karen Karolle. "If safety…

… and sexual assault. "I would like to see another 'Sex and Snacks' presentation because the first one built up trust needed to dis- cuss the difficult topic of sex," Matthew Stevens, a LSA first- student…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 19, 1996 Uh i S dhttn &zailg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor…

… test - that's no way to learn a language.' - Students'Party Coordinator Chad Bailey YKiKUNIYUKI GROUND ZERO T NE LOCALW ATH.. --- sTHI RE4wJ lWE .4 R~cwprJ4 gE4," AD s Bur, *THE woNT is UJ PR E DI G *d4…

…~A-r *!0 WI i w P" 'o EA c CI.. WEEK -. -r. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Although weak, vote Michigan Party next Extremists win, GRAND ILLUSION 0 f students vote for anyone in the Michigan Student…

… in student life. He left the Wolverine Party to work as an independent, and placed himself in prime position to help students. Schor previously served as the chair of the External Relations Committee…

…, she hit a semi head-on," Baiz said. "I would rather have had Laurie in jail over- night and facing court fines than to be visiting her in the cemetery." Student groups O Arab-American Students As…

…(__The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 23, 1993 - 3 'U' offers services, advice for off-campus housing 'OSNGQESIN Here are some questions Ann Arbor Tenants' Union, Student Legal Services try to…

… make the big move a little easier for students By DAWN TAMIR FOR THE DAILY "Housing is a right, not a privi- lege," is one of the many sayings deco- rating the office of the Ann Arbor Ten- ants Union…

… (AATU) in the Michigan Union. The time of year has arrived when many students are friintically search- ing for a place to live next year. It is especially trying for students who will be signing their…

… very first lease, and probably their first legal contract. Signing a lease can be extremely intimidating as students who may not completely understand the contract feel obligated to sign it. "Students…

… fall into the trap of seeing landlords as authority figures, when it's just another consumerrelationship," said AATU coordinator Pattrice Maurer. It may notoccur to some students to negotiate or…

… question the landlord. "(Students) inaccurately assume anything written in a lease is valid, and that you have to abide by it," Maurer said. Students should be aware of illegal fees and clauses put in a…

… Student Legal Ser- vices (SLS), with offices also located in the Union. The SLS represents students in land- lord/tenant disputes. SLS does every- thing from giving advice and referrals to actually…

… representing students in court - free of charge. Out of the 2,000 cases SLS handles each year, one third are landlord/tenant disputes. SLS Director Doug Lewis cautioned students to make sure their roommate…

… fulfills the terms of the lease. If not, "students can end up with financial hardships. People should swap driver license numbers or social security num- bers to be able to find them when they leave," he…

…- lion toward its goal. The campaign will run until december 2000. The campaign's goal is to ensure academic excellence and encourage competitive students to come the university, Khayat said. OSU students…

… arrested after loss After Ohio State University's otball team lost to Michigan State University this past Saturday, many students took out their frustration by binge drinking, fighting and destroying…

… said they had difficulty playing catch-up this semester after missing thrte days of classes due to the Jewish holy days, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Indiana Daily Student reported. Siudents said…

… they spent the time with their families observing the holidays. .According to Jewish law, servers are not allowed to work an the holy days. On Yom Kippur, students cannot eat or work. Between 3,000 and 3…

…,500 Jewish students attend Indiana, accounting for,8-10 percent of the total student popilation. Despite the university's attempts to accommodate students celebrat- ing the holidays, some students said…

… instructors are not doing enough to Wse the added stress of observing holidays. Boston U to offer fegistration over the Internet Boston University students may have the luxury of registering for their classes…

…- e~nts. Many students said they will use the new system because it will elim- inate phone registration problems d annoyances. SCompiledfromUniversity Wre reports by Susan T Port. 'U' lecturer studies…

… emphasis of the day. (It became) a way to celebrate the soldier," he said. So, Veterans' Day remains a day for the living. Today, the University's ROTC units will help students do this at a Veterans' Day…

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… planned. This is not a priority for m? or members of my administration." - University President James Duderstadt, Nov. 27, 1990, in letter to students published in the Daily. "The president's purpose…

… Thursday when the regents passed the "Statement of Student Riights and Responsibili- ties" by a vote of 6-2. Un- fortunately, University stu- dents did not set this goal -it was imposed on them.' Ever since…

… manipulated suggestions by former Student Rights Commission Chair Michael David Warren, jr., and drafted a code that pertained only to student conduct, not speech. While this is a welcome (and perhaps Constitu…

…- tional) change, the code's passage and implemen- tation still represents a major defeat for students, who have fought codes of all types for almost 20 years. But that opposition proved no match for…

… nation-wide mailing to students, and distributed thousands of fliers promoting the code. That cost might be worth the sum if students were clamoring for action. Butif anything, students have been begging…

…, sponsored by Guild House Stu- dents Involved for Global Neighborhood, 802 Monroe St., 5 p.m. Q Palestinian Dabkeh, sponsored by Arab-American Student's Association, Michigan Union, Anderson Room, 7 p.m. U Phi…

…The Michan Daily -Friday, November12, 1993-5 *Multicultural office funds events Office of Academic picatio Multicultural Lopez r Initiatives guides irm es students through possible application…

… process SAMI students By SARAH KIINO funding DAILY STAFF REPORTER LopE The Office of Academic year is Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) may the prop be able to influence students' lives table at more…

… directly than many realize. fliers, n The office's Student Academic of SAM .Multicultural Initiative (SAMI) pro- cially g gram, now in its first year, provides graduat funding for minority student organi…

…- graduau zations and individuals. LSA "We are making an effort to sup- the Uni port students who are achieving aca- zations demically," said SAMI coordinator realize t MelissaLopez. "ThepurposeofSAMI they…

… cam is to provide incentive for students to ing requ assist in creating an academic Stud multicultural learning and teaching services environment." LSA Individual students may receive dent of financial…

… support for graduate school Associa application fees and entrance exam that NA preparation courses, student exchange SAMI a programs, faculty supervisedresearch, are so m i rtravel fees for research or…

… presenta- anythin tions at academic conferences. Jasin SAMI also provides funding for strumen events initiated by minority student or- to the U *ganizationsoncampus,including bring- people ing guest…

… events. but is am In order to obtain money from on SAM SAMI, students must submit an ap- first mu U~TiNimosehfQ~ yearly )n form to the OAMI office. aid once SAMI evaluates the nd decides to sponsor an…

… event, to give as much funding as e, but is limited by a budget. also provides workshops for s on how to write an effective proposal. ez said the main problem this letting students know about gram…

…- mondaine portion of Paris, an area director Heiner Pillar describes as being known for,"naughty and ques- tionable activities." The students play- ing these roles will have to project the atmosphere of the…

… demimondaine onto Pillar believes this should be no prob- their characters, but] lem for the singers. "Students are the right age to play these characters and have the right frame of mind to be adven- turesome…

… Symphony Orchestra will perform the score, while the all-student cast sings the original Italian lyrics to Verdi's musical master- piece. Not to worry if your Italian is a bit rusty, each poetic and heart…

… a student show and a pro- fessional show) is that you start out with an empty canvas. Students are totally open and free to new ideas. It was refreshing to work with people willing to experiment…

… guess what ethnic back- ground the terrorists might be? Arab, perhaps? While Washington does a fine job in his role, he may have faltered in his choice. Granted 'ol Denzel is an Academy Award winner, but…

… by Annette Bening. Bening attractively develops her enig- matic character of Kraft, who acts as the go-between the Arab community and the U.S. government. What's even more enigmatic is the film's final…

… one of those two-week screen- writing courses that will teach on the first day that you don't start a major conflict with just 45 minutes left to your film. As Arabs throughout Brooklyn are rounded up…

… Zwick wants to create a resounding emotional reac- tion. When the camera pans up from the steps and looks out over the Yankee Stadium infield to see prison pens filled with the entire Arabic; community…

… during the holiday season, LSA junior Geoffrey Jones hands out red ribbons for Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). Students are wearing the ribbons on their backpacks and bicycles, showing their support…

…, Barbara Robinson, the director of Minority Student Ser- vices, is "concerned about being rec- by Christine Kloostra Daily MSA Reporter New representatives on the Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) taking…

… be drawn' - Jonathan Naatjes School of Music representative "Hopefully we can all be open- minded and vote in the interests of the student body," Naatjes said. There are more issues besides…

… plans to work toward automatic MSA recognition for all student groups. "I'd like to see if we can lay the groundwork for that, whether it passes or fails," he said. "Then we can move on to other stuff…

…." Automatic student group recogni- tion would require an amendment to MSA's constitution. Students elected 24 assembly members on Nov. 14 and 15. Old as- sembly members also met last night to finish old…

… focus of the week is "Women and AIDS." Several events, including a panel discussion with HIV-positive women, are planned through Dec. 5. ognized by those Minority Student Services is there to serve…

…S Reinke, speaker. Guild House, 8:00. EQ/RC Social Group for Les- "If GM can't fix Saddam's bians, Bisexuals and Gay limo, then Bush will," spon- Men, weekly meeting. Call 763- sored by America-Arab Anti…

…- 4186 (days) or 763-2788 (nights) Discrimination Committee and Arab- for location. 9-11:00. American Law Society; Michael La Parlotte (The French Con- Moore, writer/director of movie versation Club…

… functions 8-1:30 Sun.- 7:00. Thurs., 8-11:30 Fri.-Sat. Call 936- ACLU. 138 Hutchins Hall, 6:45. 1000 or stop by 102 UGLi. UM Students of Objectivism, Northwalk functions 8-1:30 Sun.- esthetics discussion on…

… forum, People Dancing Studios, 111 Third St., 3 p.m. U Palestinian Dabkeh, sponsored by Arab-American Students Association, Michigan Union, Anderson Room D, 7 p.m. Get the cutting edge on news concerning…

… discrimination against gay, lesbian and bisexual students with campus activists lastnight in the Law- yers' Club Lounge. For an hour and a half, the group discussed homosexu- ality in general and Bylaw 14.06 in…

… the only legal sup- port for homosexuals. A committee made up of students 3and faculty has begun looking for ways to implement the bylaw. Several students at the discussion criticized the committee…

… from Mount Olympus, we would not have done our jobs.,, McGowan pointed to the regents' 7-1 vote in supportof the amendment. Rackham student Monique WMansoura had reservations. "Not searching out gays for…

… pointed to people's growing sen- sitivity as an example."Increased awareness happened because students made it happen. We made it happen when we came out," Sullivan said. Kevin Lee, a Rackham student…

…." MIGHTY CHEM LAB PEOPLE MSA candidates focus on North Campus concerns By KAREN TALASKI DAILY STAFF REPORTER To many students, North Campus seems like afar away place. Inhabited by engineers, artists and…

… musicians, its wooded pathways lead to nothing more than a long bus ride to Central Campus on a Sat- urday night. Yet Michigan Student Assembly candidates hope to bring student gov- ELECTION ernment to the…

… conference. "In general, MSA needs to get the word out more. Everyone wants to see more students get involved, but people aren't standing by what they say," she said. "There's a lot more to do." However…

…, Conservative Coalition candidate Mark Biersack warned can- didates not to make promises that students living on North Campus may not want. "It's giving North Campus special status and I don't want to see the…

… Engineer- ing Council (UMEC) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) before changing the way MSA interacts with North Campus. "If they think we're doing a good enough job, we are," Biersack said. Yet Students…

… as he prepares toaccelerate the peace process, especially with Syria. Peres believes a deal with Damascus will put an end to the Arab-Israeli con- flict, a coup that could persuade his skeptical…

… lawmakers from parties repre- senting Israel's Arab minority support the government from the outside, guar- anteeing him amaiority of 63 out of 120 on most issues. Addressing Labor Party members in Tel Aviv…

… probably would not seek a new referendum on independence until 1997. CHICAGO (AP)- She was anhonor student from a religious family, but a teen-age pregnancy started Debra . Evans' slide into a world of dim…

… University Rela- tions Walter Harrison said there is no evidence that athletic contracts foster temptation for student-athletes at the University. Patton said the University is among the top sellers of apparel…

… would convene in the Middle East. The issue of the site is a highly charged one, because Israel believes that sending representatives to Arab capitals and receiving Arab envoys would constitute de facto…

… Continued from page 1 hold seats on the assembly next term. On the other hand LSA Student Government (LSA-SG) Conserva- tive Coalition (CC) candidate An- drew Russell was accidentally written. off the ballot…

… White said that there are no plans to challenge the results, but indicated Russell w6uld be a contender to fill future vacancies on the government. LSA Student Government Engineering Council _i…

… President Bill Cosnowski Internal Vice President Jeff Gray Treasurer Romy Sharieff Secretary Jennifer Starrman Rackham Student Government Karen DeGannes Roger De Roo David Allison Michael Klein IF YOUR…

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