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…, nor should we expect them to. Discriminatory attacks, such as the one Saba is president of the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee and Tarsin is president of Muslim Students Association. 1 …

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 8, 2001 OP/ED al obr tlI 9irigtui itailg 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE…

…- ciation, on the Muslim and Arab conlmunities as Muslim and Arab leaders on this campus and a whole, and Muslim and Arab leaders in partic- around the country have repeatedly condemned ular, are what really…

… need to be condemned by all forms of terrorism, and for those who request all leaders nationwide. As Arab and Muslim an encore ("Muslim leaders must show leader- Americans, we are saddened and frustrated…

…. claim to speak on behalf of Muslims and Arabs If you wonder if Muslim and Arab commu- or their leadership. It is for these reasons we will nities condemn an act, just figure out if it falls not yield to…

… Brook's insulting requests that under this definition. Muslim and Arab leaders demand, in a discriminatory fashion, our com- in the post-September 11 world are at a loss to munities to declare our…

… false; neither Christian Since Sept. 11, Muslim and Arab groups groups nor Jewish groups would be expected to have organized many functions, teach-ins, and condemn every opinion that is voiced by one…

… valorize the working class heroes TO THE DAILY: Thanks to Manish Raiji ("America's New Love Affair," 11/7/01) from econ students everywhere for showing that our major does have some pizazz. Only Raiji could…

… Michigan Student Assembly was simply a springboard for tomorrow's Dan Quayle's and George W's. After attending an MSA meeting last night, I realized -that I was only partly correct. I stood outside of the…

… from the dark halls of a hospital and dressed in human clothing to "represent" the student population. And you know what? No one would have noticed! Except that maybe the monkeys would fling poo instead…

… website problems aren't fixed soon, students may have to sign up for classes in person By Jordan Schrader Daily Staff Reporter Fewer than half of the 3,000 students who were scheduled to register for winter…

… resolve the slowdowns soon, officials are considering having students register for classes in person, said Associate University Registrar Kortney Briske. When attempting to log on to the Wolverine Access…

…, Arabs and other non-Afghans fighting with the Taliban were brought to the fortress here as part of the weekend surrender of Kunduz, the Islamic militia's last stronghold in the north. Once inside the…

… Arab Americans in the Ann Arbor area has left some Muslim stu- dents at the University fearing they might be singled out as terrorists based on their ethnicity, gender and age. Eastern Michigan U…

….S. Attorney Jef- frey Collins and Assistant U.S. Attor- ney Robert Cares wrote a letter last week to more than 560 Arab Ameri- cans in southeastern Michigan asking them to schedule an interview as part of the…

… stirred some opinion around town. Muslim students at the University, especially Arab males, fear they might be singled out as terrorists based on their ethnicity, gender and age. Meanwhile, the Uni- versity…

… started rolling, she shot the first question. Where are you from? Pakistan. How does it feel to be an Arab student from the Middle East right now? Strike One: The Coming of Ignorance. Pret- ty reporter girl…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 28, 2001 OP/ED olbe lairbigun: DaiIl 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY…

… just been subjected to them. Ten minutes had segregated reason from reality. The FBI's announcement last week that agents would be questioning more than 70 Arab Americans in the Ann Arbor area has…

… does not seem to be on top of its game. Until yesterday, University officials said they were unaware of any students being sent letters by the U.S. Attorney to students on visas com- ing toward Angell…

… thought Pakistan was in the Mid- dle East, which for her then meant that I was an Arab. I replied: Pakistan is in South Asia, not the Middle East, and by the way, being from the Middle East does not mean…

… that you have to be an Arab. You guys should know that. That's something which is really badly reported very often. They never aired that comment. But let's go on. After the interview and the wino, the…

… By Rachel Green Daily Staff Reporter Local representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union and the Anti-Arab Defamation League are meeting with Arab American students tomorrow to address any…

… AADL sent an e-mail to every major Arab and Muslim group on campus, in hopes of reaching all those students who have received the letter. "While these interviews are vol- untary, we're urging them to…

…One hundred eleven years of editorilfreedom t NEWS: 76-DAILY CLASSIFIED: 764-0557 wwwmichigandaily com Thursday November 29, 2001 OI.C1No 44 . rr~br ih r 20 h ihgnD ACLU to meet ~with students…

…4A -The Michigan Daily - Monday,.November 12, 2001 OP/ED 0l ctbr Alkigtuu §ai'r 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS A THE UNIVERSITY…

… against the war while pointing out the cultural insensi- tivity of our government's inability to grasp the enotional weight of the month of Ramadan on the Arab and Muslim world. But in arguing the latter…

…, which I don't believe the major- ity are (I have found that the vast majority of my fellow Americans that I have talked to have become more interested in broadening their learning about Islamic and Arab…

… cultures and traditions). It also allows the dictatorial regimes throughout the Arab and Muslim world that are supporting our bombing campaign to strengthen their hold on their peoples. Leaders in Pakistan…

… certainly sure to happen. But he goes on to call Ramadan a "fault line," stating "if the U.S. was to wage war dur- ing Ramadan, it could be seen as being com- pletely insensitive to Arabs worldwide." This may…

… be the largest problem of all. If well-paid analysts like Bedi and our U.S, government offi- cials refuse to acknowledge what they have already done to offend Arab and Muslim sensi- bilities worldwide…

… peers, those who wish to lead and alter the course of this great university. They will leave this month either with an esteemed posi- tion among the greatest students in the coun- try or a surly…

… impression of our judgmental student body. I, however, will leave these elections with one emotion and one emotion only: Befuddlement. I am destined to vote, for I feel it the duty of everyone who will be…

… to. In order to represent the students' beliefs and interests, we must have access to those of the candi- dates. PETE WOIWODE Kinesiology freshman MSA elections - a lot of chalk, few ideas 0 I…

… school for the article. The University's students are ethnically diverse, and they are studying many dif- ferent things, Kantrowitz said. She added that the University's significant numbers of Jewish, Arab…

… time when very few of us know what to think. LSA senior Brenda Abdelall, presi- dent of the University's Arab Student Association, was interviewed for the arti- cle and appears on the magazine's cover…

… experiences of many campus groups. The Greek system, the Michigan Marching Band, the Arab and Muslim communities and ROTC are among those represented in the article. Rackham student Paxton Williams, who also…

… Democratic if we had had higher student turnout," he said. In the 1st Ward, Johnson defeated Republican challenger Scott Wojack, 77 percent to 22 percent. Johnson pledged to "build relation- ships with the…

… with." Wojack, who also suffered a loss in last year's 52nd District state House election, said he did well for a heavily Democratic ward. He hopes to work with the city to increase student voter turnout…

… after the Green Party's second year on the ballet. He plans to work on increas- ing voter turnout among students and has not decided if he will run again. "The University of Michigan is real strong in…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 2, 2001 OP/ED 6 4 Gb trbT9I1t ]DilIU 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 daily. letters@umich.edu EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY…

… straighten your hair? Why do you choose to wear the most uncomfortable clothes possible to sit in a lecture hall with 400 other students who are all wearing sweatpants? And why do you think that anyone is…

…, critiques Daily's Pledge tour review TO THE DAILY: As a student who is a fan of most of the bands that appeared at Van Andel Arena Sun- day night, I feel it is my duty to write this letter. I don't know what…

… GEO ever cared about students?' DUCK AND COVER Most public announcements include a spe- cific who, what, where, when and why. Attor- ney General John Ashcroft's recent announcement that there is a…

… the hell are these people allowed to teach if they can't even communi- cate. It is not fair to the students, but when has the Graduate Employees Organization ever cared about the students they teach…

… fortitude to pull a Reagan and fire them all. Students ask yourself this: Are GSIs even necessary anyway? 6 GEO bargaining chair Leland Davis speaks at yesterday's rally. When they went on strike last time…

…, did we really lose out having our discussion sec- tions cancelled? Bottom line: The students deserve to have GSls that communicate in clear English. No exceptions. DAVID TAUB Alumnus YV VIEWPOINT…

… Muslim leaders must show leadership 40 BY JOSHUA BROOK Imagine the following hypothetical situa- tions: A self-identified Christian student at the University contributes a viewpoint to the Daily in…

…. The University's stu- dents are ethnically diverse, and they are studying many dif- ferent things, Kantrowitz sai he add Lth University's significant numbers of Jewish, Arab and Mus- lim students made…

… know what to think." LSA senior Brenda Abdelall, president of the Universi- ty's Arab Student Association, was interviewed for the arti- cle and appears on the magazine's cover. "I think the article did…

… on their risk-management policies and the way they See BETA, Page 7A Time runs out on Blue University students Paxton Williams, Brenda Abdelall and Ben Perry are featured on the cover of today…

… article tagging the nation's college students as "Generation 9-11," Newsweek Magazine's Nov. 12 cover story focuses on the University community's actions in the wake of the unprecedented events of the last…

… it ideal. "I've just always thought it was a great school," she said. "I think there are a lot of smart students there, and I just wanted to know what they were thinking at a time when very few of us…

… variety of viewpoints, relating the experiences of many By campus groups. The Greek system, the Michigan Marching an Band, the Arab and Muslim communities and ROTC are Dai among those represented in the…

… article. Rackham student Paxton Williams, who also appears on the Newsweek cover, said the University provided a unique plo perspective on the aftermath of Sept. 11. ac "I think it is very important for the…

… mass media to look at rel how Sept. 11 is affecting all aspects of society - including I students" he said. las Kantrowitz said that at the University she found a genera- cen tion of students who are…

…. George Johnson, a professor in the Univer- sity economics department, stated that the Reserve Board "will probably continue to lower rates, but they can't do much more." Many students believe this will…

…/Daily LSA senior Rania Awaad talks with students yesterday about Islam Awareness Week, which kicked off Sunday, in a tent on the Diag. Islam Awareness week kicks off withi lectu~tre on Arabs By Karen…

… stolen from CCRB gym A student reported a wallet and a keyholder containing a residence hall key and bike lock key stolen from the Central Campus Recreation Building on Friday evening, according to DPS…

… black students in the law school. That is something we cannot lose. We have to lead a strong fight to make sure that doesn't happen. "It is vital that student government be made of pro-affirmative action…

… position to organize students in defense of affirmative action. "The appeal on December 6 is for students who care about integration and want to make an impact on history," Royal said. Royal also said DAAP…

… the green armband campaign, which denounces attacks on Arabs and Muslims following the events of Sept. 11. "We are the only party that stands against the war," Curtin said. Last-minute bylaw change a…

… Schwartz Daily Staff Reporter Muslim Students' Association President Asad Tarsin said he has been watching the news. He said he's seen the truth and reality of Islam in America being misrepresented and…

… recognizes that information is going to be the greatest weapon against pigeonholing an entire religion. As a result, Tarsin said that now more than ever students need to be educated about the truth and reality…

… of Muslims and Islam in America. This week is annual Islam Aware- ness Week with events taking place this month across campus and on col- lege campuses nationwide to educate and inform students. "This…

… about their neighbors." iThe Muslim Students' Association is sponsoring a series of educational lectures as well as hosting an infor- mation booth on the Diag and a "Jeopardy!" game about Islam in the…

…." A visit to the Ann Arbor Mosque is also planned for students interested in touring the religious site. "It's ultimately about coming and witnessing people, witnessing the religion in action," Muslim…

… offers to surrender Kunduz BANGI, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban offered yesterday to surrender their last northern stronghold if Arab and other foreign fighters loyal to Osama bin Laden in the city are…

… on New York and Washington and last week's crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in New York, many students who usually fly home for Thanksgiving are now opting to drive because of their concerns over…

… automobiles. There is certainly a downward trend every time there is a plane crash," Ascher said. For some students, it is impractical to travel any other way except via plane, making the decision an easier one…

…. "I have to fly home," said Social Work graduate student Jill Sur of Kailua, Hawaii. "I've never been afraid to fly before; obvious- ly I live on an island and anywhere I have See TRAVEL, Page 7A Fire…

… night. 13Blue candidates win TASA cutua By Kara Wenzel Daily Staff Reporter University students approved a $1 increase in mandatory fees by a vote of 2,309 to 1,779, and Blue Party candidates won 13 of…

… the 22 seats up for election last week on the Michigan Student Assembly. "I think it shows clearly students are in step with the Assembly in thinking student organiza- tions are underfunded," said MSA…

… Treasurer Josh Samek. "The assembly hopes and expects Vice President (E. Royster) Harper will recommend the fee increase to the regents." MSA and LSA Student Government members are hoping to make a…

… am real- ly excited to make some changes in MSA and give a new group of students a voice." Harris, like other newly elected representa- tives, said she plans to "start an in-depth look at the bussing…

… After more than nine months of planning and the com- bined efforts of about 300 students, the Indian American Student Association's annual cultural show debuted Friday to an audience of 3,000. The show at…

… interactions between Indian American students and their parents and the challenges associated with being part of two cultures. Show co-coordinator Adil Daudi said the performance was designed to educate people…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 30, 2001 OP/ED ibe £kbi1tgau &IIIQl 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF…

…-Taliban Arabs have been described as "heavy fighting," "more airstrikes" and a "crushed" prison uprising outside Mazar-e- Sharif, the death of one American is dis- played in a front page article including…

… page you implicitly tell your readers that his life is more important than the lives of Arabs. This includes the 500 prisoners "apparently killed during intense U.S. airstrikes" in the continuation of…

… Daily do the same for Arabs killed fight- ing for and against the Taliban, and for those dying in refugee camps. Please show your readers that all lives are important, Americans and Arabs includ- ed…

… term for Pakistan, I would suggest that it is impossible to be perfectly informed. Little test: What's the proper term for the nationality of a randomly chosen nation, say Lesotho? About the student who…

… racial tar- See FBI, Page 7 ALYSSA WOODL/Dl~dy Officials and attorneys from the ACLU, Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee and University Student Legal Services answer questions last night about…

…Onehundred eleven years fediora f redo NEWS: 76-DAILY CLASSIFIED: 7640557 ww*ihgnai~o Friday November 30, 2001 l 9 * 'It's a very uncomfortable situation' Students who receive FBI interview…

… southeastern Michi- gan between the ages of 18 and 33. The event was organized to inform letter recip- ients of their legal rights. As many.as 80 of the recipients are University students. LSA junior Michael…

… interview. "It's a very uncomfortable situation. To young people, international students who may not know English very well, a team of federal investigators is likely to scare the heck out of them," Simon…

… Student Legal Services will also offer free, one-on-one consultation. In addition, sever- al University faculty members have volunteered to sit in on the interviews. "Ninety-eight to 99 percent of the time…

… federal agents will decline to interview you in the pres- ence of an attorney," said Noel Saleh, an Arab- American Anti-Discrimination Committee immigration attorney. "It's a terrible catch-22 sit- uation…

… knocking on your door." A University student who wished to remain anonymous received the Justice Department let- ter and said he is still in shock. "I heard it on the news that 5,000 people (nationwide…

… the FBI's requests to interview Middle Eastern men as part of Its terrorism investigation. U.S. fears clash between ethnic Afghan factions LSA sophomore Priyanka Malhotra and other students gather…

… to U.S. officials. They said he and his brother used their incarcer- ated father's apparent appeal to help al-Qaida recruit terrorists. By Margaret Engoren Daily Staff Reporter More than 200 students…

… hold ourselves responsible for our actions," Habbal said. Students noted that more people are aware of Ramadan this year because of the war in Afghanistan. See RAMADAN, Page 7 ROTC cadets eager to…

…Camillo and Leigh Callander look on. Some students had to wait several hours at the LSA Building to register for classes in person due to problems with Wolverine Access. YENA RYU/Daily until it was eventually…

… taking as long as 20 minutes to register a single class. At around 4 p.m., the Registrar's Office shut down Wolverine Access to fix the problem and asked all students who were still waiting to fill out…

… BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 GEOFFREY GAGNON Editor in Chief MICHAEL GRASS NICHOLAS WOOMER Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the…

…? do bars. In fact, I would suppose that many disturbed. As I was Colby Nordheimer, a woman who was more students visit bars than ever visit frats. On walking through the raped at a fraternity party at…

… organization were so prevalent Life. Let them seek private space to lease. give alcohol to women on the theory that in the Union's student organization office Or, finally, and probably most practically, women…

… who were drinking would be less resis- space, and such a visible presence on campus our administration should create standards and tant to sexual advances? Should we be surprised and in many students…

… that make frats nity Gang Rape," argues that alcohol is a tool standards as we hold other students and other think twice before they create the kind of envi- that men in fraternities are taught to use to…

…. They are comparable to ties from egging on a dangerous misogynistic nance Attitudes," Linda Kalof and Timothy "no student groups. A fraternity;toi me; actually, attitude, and viewing themselve-asan ntoeh…

… was sponsored by the Muslim Stu- dents' Association, Islamic Education Society, Arab Students' Association, Egyptian Students' Association, Pakistani Stu- dents' Association, Arab-American Anti…

… visiting local schools to teach students about Islam and Ramadan, said this year's Ramadan has been slightly more stressful than last year's holiday. "American Muslims have had a high profile in the media…

…'t know what they could do better, but the idea itself is increasing hatred towards Arabs." The event was sponsored by the ACLU and the ADC. "I think this sparked the interest of many non-Muslims. We hold…

…-Discrimination Committee and the Persian Students' Association. FBI Continued from Page 1 geting of Middle Eastern men. "It's a form of ethnic profiling. It's been deemed by the Supreme Court unconstitutional to target…

… lib- erties," Saba said. LSA freshman Mohammad Kha- teeb, a student from Jordan, said that although he did not receive a letter he is still concerned. "As an international student, I'm WEIGHT LOSS…

… forces tered age where we were not affected. unit of the Army) don't help. The I think this opens up our eyes, espe- rangers are one of the primary forces cially college students. It's no longer in…

… not noticed a big change in attitudes of other students, but do say more people are curious about ROTC, as well as being open with patriotic sen- timent. "Mostly there is just more discus- sion about…

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… population of students, almost entirely under the age of 21, living in the residence halls. Among students, the presence of alcohol within residence halls seems to U.S. si Ground troop deployment comes as…

…, leaves the Islamic militia small share of Afghanistan still under nostly around Kandahar. ds of Taliban troops as well as Arab, Pakistani and other foreign fighters sama bin Laden had been holed up in ich…

… which drink- What is traditionally a four-year commitment is quickly becoming a five- and six-year standard. Many four year colleges and universities are suffer- ing from an influx of perennial students…

… - students who, for one reason or another, don't graduate on time. Nationally, only one-third of undergraduate stu- dents attending a four-year college graduate on time. Many universities are bracing for this…

… low rate to cause problems in the near future. Rural and subur- ban universities, expecting that as part of the fallout from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks students will be less likely to go to an urban…

… additional funding. And some schools are requiring that students seek permission before taking longer than four years to graduate. - Patrick Guffey ing occurs Resident adviser within halls vary, she said…

…, each serving a dif- ferent drink. "Residents drink in the dorms. There's no doubt about it," said Patrick Guffey, a second-year medical student with three years of experience as a resi- dent adviser…

…. "Students coming to col- lege are going to do that." Administrators also recognize that drinking occurs in residence halls, and have thus tried to develop policies that are not disciplinarian, but rather…

… the student to determine the student's responsibility in the incident and appropriate sanc- tions. "I think a lot of RAs tend to be a lit- tle lax on the alcohol rules," said Engi- neering junior Tim…

… percent were actually found responsi- ble for a violation. "It's just common knowledge that the drinking will take place, but if it's obvious, then students get the feeling that more likely than not…

… old so that they look like refugees, and they're leaving," he said. "They're passing themselves off as simple people. If they can find a car, they're leaving the city." But the Arab and Pakistani…

…. However, some Taliban stragglers and ished? We Arab fighters loyalto terror suspect Osama bin Laden revenge,"' are still believed to be in the area, and there had been The gun earlier reports of armed…

… time recruiting at the University. Vibber said Eddie Bauer is hiring seasonal. employees and preparing them for the weekend, but because many college students return home for the holidays and…

… students be vac- November. Flu shots are av will Jmprove their chances at able to students't through the season," said from 10:30 a.m. t Winfield, Interim Director of Sunday through Fr is a runny nose t…

…) is going to give ind, for it will protect of people who are d. UHS recently sent University students anded immunization th the Michigan Vis- n, which lasts from ch, generally peaks in uary. The CDC and…

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… this a total waste is to change students' behavior," Harper said. Park said that in addition to honor- ing the memory of her son, the orga- nizers of the memorial also hoped to prevent such a tragedy…

… habit, and need to educate fresh- men especially," he said. While LSA freshman Jimin Oh, an international student from Korea, said she thinks Kim's death has reduced the pressure to drink at parties, Harp…

… University has made a commitment to do more research on alcohol-related deaths of ethnic and international students, but he already has a theory as to why drinking seems to be such a problem among foreign…

… students. "The students feel disconnected with the community, from other stu- dent groups, from the faculty. The challenge we face now is how we connect (these students) to the com- munity," Pak said. Harper…

… said in addition to an increase in available counseling ser- vices, students will also receive a birthday card on their 21st birth- days. The card, constructed by the leaders of the Michigan Student…

… alcohol on his birthday. "The custom of forcing a person to drink 21 shots for his or her 21st birthday is somewhat similar to Kore- an college students' drinking cus- toms. Perhaps, my son ... believed…

… that he had to drink the same number of alcohol shots to be accepted as an adult." Harper agreed that peer pressure seems to be a central reason as to why students drink. But the solution, she said, is…

…, unsure what the nev would be. Hundreds of northern alliance hunted down lingering Taliban eigners who came to Afghanista al-Qaida. At least 11 Arabs and nis were slain and their bodies ed. Alliance…

… fighters roamed the taxis, pickup trucks and cars, bl ing Kalashnikov rifles andg launchers. Troops set up roadb neighborhoods where Arabs a istanis lived. Five Pakistanis, who were fir domly from trees in a…

… public pa killed by alliance soldiers. A Re official, who spoke on cond anonymity, said the bodiesv pieces when volunteers remov for burial. Four Arabs died when their truck was blasted by a rocke charred…

… soldiers worked their way through neighborhoods, doing house to house searches looking for any remaining Taliban soldiers and their Arab supporters. Associated Press reporters heard sporadic small arms fire…

… any dra- matic disruption to life as usual. Other students crowded around a tele- vision monitor in the basement of the Michigan Union watching the news reports expressed their sympathies for the…

… homes in flames. Student fee increase up for vote tomorrow MSAetections Fa8l 2001 Voting begins at midnight tonight. Cast your ballot at vote. www. umich. edu Election Board votes to eject 2 Blue…

… candidates By Kara Wenzel Daily Staff Reporter By Kara Wenzel Daily StaffReporter The Michigan Student Assembly wants to increase funding for student groups, and they will be asking students to help foot the…

… bill. A ballot initiative asking for a $1 increase in the student government fee will be on the ballot during the election, which begins tonight at midnight and will run through Thursday night. Every…

… student at the University is assessed a $5.69 fee as a part of their tuition each semes- ter. If the ballot initiative passes, it will increase that fee to $6.69. Since 1998 the number of student groups on…

… campus has risen to more than 1,000, said MSA President Nolan, and the amount of money groups have asked for has tripled, but requested was six times the amount of money, we have to allocate. Student…

… a $13 student fee and the University of Wisconsin at Madison currently charges a $139 fee for student government. The MSA code requires that $1 of the fee automatically go to child care services. Of…

… and is allocated to projects and groups as representatives see fit, The assembly code also requires funding the Ann Arbor Tenants Union with about $20,000 per year. The tenants union provides students…

… MSA is required to keep a mone- tary reserve in case of emergency shortages because the allocations are made before the final budget is known. Student organizations, including 'club sports teams, glee…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 7, 2001- 3 HIGHER ED Iowa State student faces charges for reporting false rape AMES, Iowa - A female Iowa State University student who said…

… date for a disciplinary hearing is set yet, said Dean of Students Pete Englin. According to court documents, Robb faced charges in the Story County courts but changed her initial plea from not guilty to…

… entertained by the Indiana Univer- sity Student Association at its meeting Thursday. The meeting - a biweekly Congress session - ended with heated debate and few conclusive results. Junior Health and Safety…

… stu- dents have to walk through smoke as they enter or exit a classroom build- ing, the resolution stated that the sec- ondhand smoke is affecting students' health: The resolution would break up the…

… students. Some members said the pro- posal is an unnecessary and ineffective way to address health concerns and merely passing by smokers on the way to and from classes was not concentrat- ed or severe…

… in an effort to cut down on sys- tem use during the slowdown. The problems were due to a data- base error, which caused problems for the University staff helping with registration and students who…

… tried to use Wolverine Access, Briske said. As for in-person registration, the large numbers of students register- ing with a small workforce at the LSA Building added to the slow processing speed there…

… 1A An estimated 500 Taliban forces, including Pakistanis, Chechens, Arabs and other non-Afghan allies, had been detained at the fort after the Taliban surrendered the northern stronghold of Kunduz…

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…. attack. "My biggest fear stems from the fact the list is made up entirely of Arab ma ages 18 to 25," Mossa-Basha said. "Terr ism comes in all shapes and sizes and r only fear is that this might turn into a…

… ca of racial profiling." University Department of Public Saf spokeswoman Diane Brown said DPS h not received word that students or facu are involved in this investigation. While t list of people who…

…, she tried again and was able to register for some of her classes but then was sent an e-mail telling her that one of her choices was available only to Residential College students and a program error…

… step for students who could not register, Briske said, is to dry again. If the slowdown continues, next target signal an effort to justify eventual military action against Iraq if Hussein does not…

… Detroit. ed by any government agency," Brown said. ety "The federal agencies are not any particular has obligation to contact us before questioning ilty students, but as far as I know, they have not he yet…

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… Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Foreign Minister Shi- mon Peres. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was on a trip to Arab countries and was-not, expected back until: Wednesday. NEW YORK Holida shop…

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… dif- ferences aside, Arabic (the most common forms of which are Egyptian and Algerian) is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world - and is the dominant language in what is arguably the most…

… organizations, looking for new recruits, are approaching Middle East- ern studies departments at universities across the country. They're clambering to find speakers of Arabic. Speakers, at least, who can get…

… break German Baudot Code. Arabic is not a secret. I can't help but imagine George Tenet, Director of Central Intelligence at the CIA, as Ralphie Parker from the 1983 film "A Christ- mas Story" - harassing…

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… the world to come to us. And it shouldn't take terrorist attacks to wake us up to the realization that for six percent of American college students to be currently enrolled in language class is abysmal…