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…U OPINION Page 4 Thursday, November 19, 1987 The Michigan Daily Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Racism: By Tim Huet Vol. XCVIII, No. 51 420 Maynard St: Ann Arbor…

… term that the student body has largely ac- cepted as an adequate response to the anti-racist movement; promises like these, usually unkept, are historically used to quell student movements. This campus…

… be focusing on is the discomfort that white stu- dents experience from students of color (both in the 11/16/87 issue). Many white students say that they are tired of hear- ing about racism here. They…

… percent Black en- rollment. It has had more than enough time to attain that. Today, only five percent of the student population is Black American. Those students back in 1970 and in 1976 (BAM II) should…

… have never let up when the administration started making promises. Now, in 1987, students who are opposed to the racist in- equalities at this university need to reaffirm their commit- ment to working…

… against them. Involvement during this critical time is desperately needed. Also, students should do more to support and attend anti-racist events and actions. Today at 4:00 in the Fleming Adminis- tration…

… still concerned students on this campus who are watching to insure they keep their promises. We need every- body's support. Then at 8:00 in the Kuenzel Room of the Union, A. Sivanandan, editor of Race…

… your support. -Dave Fletcher U.C.A.R. November 18 U I 'White boys' is racism against whites Contingent maliCe , PRESENTLY, THE United States "world communism." Al] -has amassed enough warships in Arab…

… activists, and evil a' the Persian Gulf to raise the sea INS wanted their Arab-sy level a few inches in the words of views shut up. Unfortui one Reagan official. In this political the INS (but not for the a…

… Washington the country. Under the R "D.C., which exemplifies racist atti- ministration, it is therefc " Lides and poses a threat to the civil fetched for the INS toI liberties of Arab-Americans. deporting…

… nothing you can do," said Casey Green, a professor at UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute. "The issue is students and faculty industi acting responsibly." Software manufacturers used to "protect…

… opened. In order to use University programs, students must complete and sign check-out forms which say, "It is illegal and against computing center policy to copy licensed programs. You are responsible for…

…," said an LSA first-year student who is as a monitor at the computer cluster in Mosher-Jordan. Jeff said he did not see any signs in the CAEN labs and didn't realize that copying software was illegal. "If…

… was in the room next to mine in the apartment where I was held," he said. Auque was optimistic about more releases soon. Dearborn elects first Arab- American to school board DEARBORN - Alan Amen…

…'s election to a four-year term on Dear- born's school board last month has given Arab-Americans nationwide hope for the future. Although the city has one of the largest Arab Muslim communities in North America…

…, an Arab-American had never before been elected to public office here. Amen's election is "a milestone for us," said Terry Ahwal, coordinator of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee's Detroit…

… office. "It's like a black mayor in Mississippi." Arab-American political activists now hope to build on Amen's suc- cess and expand it to a national level. Turkey holds general elections ANKARA, Turkey…

… ...... Every engineering student signs an honor code which, Geister said, implies that copying software is improper. "The honor code is not bad for exams, but... " said Jeff. And Geister said students should…

…OPINION Page 4 Wednesday, November 25, 1987 The Michigan Daily LETTERS Ei t d m bstnyichig an Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan 4 TA union is not suing the 'U…

… plan calls for students, beginning in the eighth grade, to sign a contract that states that if they graduate from a Detroit public high school with good attendance records and good grades, they will…

… a promising way to keep kids out of trouble and in the classroom. If a child is in jail, the student's attendance prerequisite may be in grave jeopardy, as will the student's chances of fulfilling the…

…" is a positive way to get Detroit students off the street, give them a better education within the Detroit schools, and provide an opportunity for further success in the future. Fighting homophobia…

… confronted several times by student protesters. It is a rather odd time for the CIA to decide to show its face. The organization's reputation has not improved any in the last two years. To the contrary, in the…

… Contragate hearings this summer, many of the terrorist activities recently engaged in by the CIA in Central America, had the spotlight cast upon them. Students and faculty members must once again express their…

…." Since many students are being billed for something that they do not support, PIRGIM should take it upon themselves to make the refund as easy as possible. One box placed moderately close to the exit door…

…OPINION Page 4 Tuesday, November 17, 1987 The Michigan Daily 0'ie 5icI'igau BE:atlU Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Shapiro responds to racism 4 Vol. XCVIII, No…

… inhumane treatment of occupied terrritories. The Arabs living Nlestinians in the West Bank and in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are a6za Strip ("Lawyers accuse Israelis not offered Israeli citizenship, and f…

… mistreating Arabs," Daily, therefore cannot receive welfare and -:r112/87). Both Rishmawi and Qubty unemployment benefits. In addition, :e Arab lawyers who defend Pales- the government maintains strict con…

…. The supply, though they form a minority recent Landau Commision report on of the population. T he Arabs cannot Israel's secret service, the Shin-Beth, remedy this situation because they are found that…

… reinvigorated various existing programs to address better the problems faced by minority students, faculty, and staff at The University o f Michigan. These efforts include: - The creation of the position of Vice…

… Provost for Minority Affairs and the appointment to it of Charles Moody, a distinguished educator and scholar on the status of minority students. As V ice Provost, Dr. Moody has assumed leadership for our…

… efforts to increase the the recruitment and retention of minority students and faculty, and he is working vigorously with students, staff, faculty and Deans to develop plans and programs in this regard…

… them clearly to students. The Financial Aid Appeals Board will supplement the efforts of the Ombudsman's Office and will function with due regard for the need to protect student privacy. -The development…

… by the Housing Division, in coordination with the Orientation Program, of a series of programs for first-year students that will address issues of racism, sexism, and the nature and 'I believe, however…

… resources of the University. -The establishment of a special task force to develop a program on multi-culturalism, diversity, and racism for all incoming students. A pilot version of this program will be…

… law doesn't apply to the people in the occupied territory," said Qubty. However, both lawyers stressed that -discrimination occurs against Arabs inside Israel as well. They said subtleties in the law…

… enabled the government to differentiate between Arabs and Jews. According to Qubty, every Israeli, whether Arab or Jewish, must enter 4the army at age 18. However, the Israeli Defense Minister can prohibit…

… people from entering the army, and Qubty said that currently no Arabs are admitted. Qubty said this allows Israeli r lawmakers to differentiate between camp." In pittsburgh sunshine in tim to turn out to…

… A ILNAC1YR;OGEt54~ AMD "°".°U,' ." ( Students of all majors are invited to attend a presentation on Opportunities in Investment Banking MORGAN STANLEY. Public Finance Monday, November 16, 1987…

…I OPINION Wednesday, November 18, 1987 The Michigan Daily mem dig ttn :43a f Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan VN420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor MI 48109 Unsigned editorials…

… and to :vomen's studies from 69 to 15. At the Education Department, Bennett has supported the Reagan- proposed cuts in college student loans, vocational education, college work-study programs and Pell…

… Grants to low-income students. Clearly, Bennett's stand is in opposition to the interests of students. Bennett's frequent cries for a return to a curriculum based on "great books" have merit. Unfortunately…

… forty years of its existence, fought from without by enemies possessing populations and territories that dwarf her own, and attacked from within by members of her own Arab population, w h o have…

… repeatedly made school children, travelers, worship- pers, and athletes their targets? How is one supposed to deal with an army within one's borders that wears no uni- When will moderate Arabs, like Anwar…

… Sadat, stop being killed the moment they speak for peace and for truth? Today the Daily attacked Is- rael's not havigg granted citi- zenship to those Arabs who live in the occupied territories. Of course…

…, to do that, annexa- tion would have to take place. If it did, I am sure that the Daily's feature would not be "Israel Grants Arabs Citizen- ship and Equal Rights," but "Israeli Imperialists Seize…

… Control Over Arab Land." A complete withdrawal, on the other hand, wougd put only 10 miles between the new Pales- tinian slate and the sea. To deny that a grave security problem would ensue is tanta- mount…

… which peri- odically must be investigated and corrected. What Arab countries sponsor such investigations into the goings on of their own secret polices? Iran? Lebanon? Syria? Libya? Today the Daily…

… everyone in Israeli soci- ety alike? Have you ever con- place of profound analysis and publications. accurate reporting as the bread -Jeffrey Chajes and butter of our student November 1 Progressive LSA…

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

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

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

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

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

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

…I OPINION Page 4 Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Monday, November 30, 1987 The Michigan Daily 4 Faculty condemns racism Vol. XCVIII, No. 56 420 Maynard St. Ann…

… public violence LAST WEDNESDAY students and him will be dropped. members of the University commu- The Department of Public Safety nity protested recruitment by the supposedly exists to protect the Central…

… Intelligence Agency at the University, not to assault students. Student Activities Building. In the Students should realize the neces- course of the protest a University sity to protect themselves, because…

… student was brutalized, according to University security feels justified in several witnesses at the scene, by physically harming members of the Assistant Director of the Department University community. of…

… in the groin, knocking him resentative. When the students tried to the ground for about 45 minutes. to walk past Director of Public This type of unprovoked vicious- Safety Leo Heatley toward the in…

… Arbor University students should have Police's retaliation against the stu- access to University buildings dent for attempting to file assault without fear of physical confronta- charges against Patrick…

…4 OPINION Page 4 Monday, November 23, 1987 The Michigan Daily 4 Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Crime or duty: Israeli debate Vol. XCVIII, No. 53 420 Maynard…

… reconsider this decision under- mines the University sponsored campaign. Thomas Rosenboom, a Dutch author and writer-in-residence at the University, has been charged by a woman student with fourth…

… discuss the incident of al- leged harassment. Rosenboom is now charging the student and Issari with slander. He is seeking $10,000 to compensate for emo- tional distress and damage done to his reputation…

…, several regents suggested that paying for legal de- fenses of students and employees would set a costly precedent. The regents should be willing to set a precedent of protecting members of the University…

… community from racial and sexual harassment. If the regents do not, then students or employees, who follow University policy in reporting sexual assault or racial harassment, will pay the price in court. The…

… preserve the effectiveness of "Tell Someone," the University should be willing to defend all students and employees who use the program. In September of 1986, Israeli nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu…

… called "Compus," defending Arab rights and calling for a Palestinian state. He had acted against the Lebanon war and refused to serve in the army; he had pacifist attitudes. He had studied the effects on…

… investigations of the Shin Beth (Israeli internal security service) of its torturing an Arab man to make a testimony, and revelations about Palestinian killings show that the trust of this department is breaking…

… early 1986, SAPAC has' repeatedly attempted to convey tie facts about rape and its prevention to students. Unfortu- nately, 34,000 students are too many to be reached easily by SAPAC. Ad- ditionally, too…

… many students are un- receptive to SAPAC's message. In the past, SAPAC has tried to spread its message primarily through presentations in the Fishbowl and, more recently, has taken its pitch to…

… cheating and lax attendance standards in an upper level Physical Education class. Theinvestigation, initiated in October, has consisted of discussions with teaching assistants, instructors, and students…

… same process used whenever students or faculty members challenge University courses. But Molin said a broad-scale investigation would not be conducted in most cases. "You can't be running out making…

…, with one year on the bench, did not have. See KENNEDY, Page 3 Student By ANDREW MILLS The Students First party is campaigning for .the Michigan Student Assembly on a platform of experience. This…

… version of the party is not much different from the Students First party that swept the assembly elections last March. "We believe in the same sort of issues the party believed in last year," said LSA…

… conflicts in the election is over the breadth of the assembly's focus. While some First stresses parties advocate limiting MSA's scope to campus affairs, Students First, echoing a pledge of Students First…

… ties with the University of El Salvador. Students First, the largest party in the elections, is hoping to ride the wave of experience into the assembly. The party boasts five current assembly…

… representatives on its slate, and they are stressing the involvement of its other candidates in diverse campus organizations. "Students First is unique because we have the sort of people on our party who are…

…, Students First candidates will be able to bring a wide range on experience to the assembly. The Students, First party is advocating the creation of such ability positions as a student regent and a student…

… liaison between the city and the University in order to put students in decison-making positions. "We want to empower students to have a voice" on key issues, Farber said. LSA candidate Jennifer Kohn said…

… the Arab-Israeli i -flict," he says. "But we can make a white student feel or understand how a Black student feels." Weissman adds, "I'm looking to help people change rather than effect policy... I want…

… of how the conflict should ideally be resolved. Actor/director Scott Weissman views Talk to Us as a catalyst for students to get more directly involved in campus-wide social issues. "I'm concerned…

…. Organizations and student groups who are interested in working with Talk to Us should call Scott Weissman at 663-3336. fi Mustard's Retreat Local musicians Michael Hough (left) and David Tamulevich (right) are…

… where they got their start In the '70s. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for members and students. O Rr l RiOn Congratulatios The Daily would like to take this space to congratulate staff writer Mike…

… already overshadowing their current academic concerns: the Real World is in sight. While some students may already have well-defined career plans, the majority of seniors, especially LS&A students, are more…

… and advice (i.e. don't eat with your fingers at a lunch interview). The sample letters and resumes included are also helpful, although the resumes, which are mostly by Harvard honors students with…

… almost godlike qualifications, may be somewhat intimidating. The primary aim of the book is to provide the student with the basic skills necessary to conduct an independent career search; the book…

… seniors and graduate students, as well as younger undergraduates, will find this book informative and helpful. As stated in the book's introduction: "Careers can be like the digging of a canal, steady…

…. Five other Lebanese died, police said, adding that most of the injured were Lebanese and other Arabs bound for gulf nations. Soviets oust Gorbachev critic MOSCOW - Boris Yeltsin, a protege of Soviet…

… have forgotten, but the Michigan vs . Ohio State blood battle is still brewing. But Red Cross Regional Representative Neal Fry said yesterday, "I'm concerned greatly because students aren't donating…

… subscribes to the Los Angeles Times Syndicate and the National Student News Ser- vice. r t BUYA YUGO Vacationt in Florida On Us. By ROSE MARY WUMMEL Fifty students gathered to hear a debate on the proposed…

… that a code would give the University power to curtail student rights and to chill dissent areoing student leaders. Rose, former director of Student Legal Services, has sat in on meetings of University…

…OPINION Wednesday, November 11, 1987 Page 4 The Michigan Doily 40 1Ib Sidhwn i aiIa Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Cement offends the'Fatman' Vol. XCVIII, No. 45…

… involving Mary Clark and the first year student who was re- cently accosted and asked "where's your tail?" In reviewing all that the Daily has published on these subjects, I find a widespread misunderstanding…

… would like to respond to conflicting ideas on this page in the future. Please, in other words, respond. -Heidi Marie Domzalski November 8 Oppose anti-Arab predjudice ....Ofv }* .f * .i':4' 'S i…

…, the Arab-American University Graduates are sponsoring a film entitled "Gaza Ghetto," an in- depth look at human rights The award. winning documen- tary will be shown free of ad- mission in Angell Hall…

… "B" on November 12, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. In view of the many racist incidents on campus this semester, the significance of this film cannot be overlooked. -Basil Salah Arab-American Fat Al would like…

…, the Peer Information Counseling Program (PIG) has continued to grow. PIC is a minority student support program based within the library. Staffed by undergraduate students, it provides research…

… Gaza Strip. Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Defense Minister Yitzchak Rabin described the hostage-taking claim as an attempt by Palestinian extremists to undermine an Arab summit that convened Sunday…

… Michigan Daily is a member of The Associated Press and subscribes to the Los Angeles Times Syndicate and the National Student News Ser- vice. N For details call Edye at ext. 353. 1-800-654-4626 LI NCOLN A…

… \KSAVINGS AS~xkiyotAm rnc ,CondnotaiC I An Equal Opportunity Employer c,1987 Lincoln Savings & Loan Association GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER Will Be Meeting With Students On . S .... .- - - .- Arts…

…4 OPINION Page 4 Friday, November 20, 1987 The Michigan Doily Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Vol. XCVIII No.52 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Unsigned…

… build a new dorm or limit admissions, is one of the factors driv- ing thousands of students into the Greek system. What is more, Housing's authoritarian policies makes the Greek system seem like not only…

… establishment of a code, he knew very well that student opinion would be divided. Indeed, nothing could be worse than to set two of the strongest movements on campus against each other - the anti-code move- ment…

… racism, Shapiro consciously or unconsciously abets racism by dividing the student body. Wasserman f1" &1AV R~I~iTS attic UNWWA1VdAND MP ~ tD you. CORRgUPT CIILt)IXV/ CATSF* YRZYu XJAE ~/ o ~~VICTI MS…

… LIVE ABU NIDAL, SAVIOR OF THE ARAB RACE." As a supporter of Israel, this statement w as upseting in itself; even more disturbing however, was the audience that this was directed towards--a group of 30…

… stud- ents taking Hebrew 201, or more significantly, a group of Jewish students. Adding to my alarm, was the fact that similar antwnanizine remarks Bruce B. Graves Tracy Hervey Paul Lefrak Erika Smith…

… John Carpenter's latest effort: a group of graduate students join their professor to help a priest prevent the return of Satan. Opens at State. (all week--2, 5, 7, 9; F&S 11p.m.) THE PRINCESS BRIDE A…

… (Gerard Oury, 1974) 7:00 p.m. MLB 3 Louis de Funes stars as a Catholic factory owner. For some reason, everyone is after him, including the police and a group of Arab terrorists. He travels in disguise as…

… 20% off (must show student I.D.) Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 808 S. STATE ST. Next to Pizza Bob's C hinese uRcouurarnl 3535 Plymouth Rd. - 665-3591 4905 Washtenaw A ve. - 434-7978 Excellent in…

… the ancient tradition of Mandarin, Sze Chuan, and Hunan specialties. Attentive service, a full service bar with a complete wine menu and exotic cocktails. Moderate prices. Open 7 days a week. Students…

… Student's Coun- seling Office. 609 Haven Hall, M-F, 10-3, 763-1553. NEED SECOND WITNESS-- If you recently have had a problem involving physical in- timidation or abuse by the Ann Arbor Police please call…

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… interstice 49 Patience, for one 53 Accompany 57 Outfit 60 "Last of the Mohicans" heroine C i +.. % .. AI 3 On one's toes 4 Country of the "Cultural Revolution" 5 Strand 6 Arabic letter 7 School subj. 8 Region…

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… had been hunted during he reign of Isabella I the Catholic, and fled to Spanish Morocco and Algeria. As Jews in an Arabic culture, they retained their own identity, but also incorporated the dominant…

…/week. You will need to. ha nvn. n +, t wn,-rk im riovni eritorrm' .c'mon... thursday's classes aren't all that important I AUG RACK Stand Utl zcmdy presents comedian TIM ROWLANDS Student Comedans RICH EISEN…