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… were yelled at me in my Arabic class just this week by a fellow Arab-American student. Prior to presenting on Jamal 'Abd al-Nasser, my colleague opened his University e-mail in front of the class to…

…4A - Monday, November 25, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C I 4e Michigan l 4:)at*lu Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor…

… position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors. Statewide student safety School evacuation plans should be comprehensive and…

…'t wait for a disaster to strike to for- mulate plans to keep students, teachers and staff safe. Multifaceted school evacuation plans, which include plans for evacuation/relocation, family- child…

…" or "n cussing and histories an ular racial a What is it hashtag like sibly drive ity studen students"% campaign a Given the d relationship of color, we cannot be u a place of sp By the sc "minority" ed…

… campaign that stamped with "minority students," student experience are p nized a sector that includes every racial, use this word referring t dents ---- ethnic and national identity that tainly not mine. and…

… is not solely white American. This The misuse of the wo penly 30-percent segment may look like ity" has tangible ramific hat it a lot to many prospective students point to a noticeable tr ttend…

… of of many administrators, faculty and inclusivity. The Trotter ines and commentators students these days doesn't affect tural Center was, at its the vague term "minor- racial, ethnic and national…

… minori- the Black Student Cultu about #BBUM and its ties in the same way. We need to that emerged by stude s far. complicate "minority" so that we Black Action Movement n tweets by observers can come up…

… rity students at UM numerical figures in ways that pro- of South Asian women adlines that read, "The vide a misleading image of "diver- adopted by the Residenti mpaign explores being a sity" at the…

…- cation programs and conferences. Dworkin, who was a 2005 MacArthur Fellow and a former member of the Obama National Arts Policy Committee, started Sphinx as a gradu- ate student at the University after…

… vulnerability and reciprocity, that really changed Fischer's attitude. In regards to vulnerability, Fischer explained: "What we eventually found was, the last thing the Arab community wantedto hear was, 'I'm from…

… establishing a relationship with the massive Arab community in southeast Michigan, a community that been quietly ignored by UMS for more than 100 years. Unprecedented cooperation Ismael Ahmed, head of the Arab…

… that he and his community put on, which Fischer was happyto do. For his part, Fischer wanted to learn as much as possible about the Arab world. As a result, Ahmed put together a couple of what he called…

… "immersion days," and, true to his word, Fischer piled all of UMS - board members and staff alike - onto buses and down to ACCESS. There, Ahmed taught about Arabic music, culture and geography, while also…

… leadingtrips to the mosque and to meals at a variety of Arabic restaurants. Finally, after this was done, Ahmed and Fisch- er decided that what they needed to do together was something they couldn't do alone and…

… shared heritage community really paid any attention to her. As ie a model for which UMS Fischer began to develop a rela- continue to work with simi- tionship with Byrd, he took a trip mmunities. The Arab…

… Music to her house, where he discovered Festival followed, and with that she was involved in about 30 ubsequent outreach attempt additional organizations, all of 4S, the Arab community was whichshe…

… that I nd more popular, the menu wholly recommend to each and sed by flipping through every University student. At no pages on the restaurant's other place inAnn Arbor can you d tablets. And besides the…

… $1,000 to student organiZation from Mich. named Rhodes scholar A 21-year-old West Point cadet from Michigan who says she wants to use her math skills to help attack Detroit's social prob- lems after…

… said. Engineering graduate stu- dent Aarthi Arab is the co- founder and president of the University's chapter of the United Against Infectious Dis- eases. She noted that the speak- ers were very…

… interesting and differed from each other. "We have to grow or collabo- rate with other organizations to get more people interested," Arab added. The World AIDS Week is from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7. As the B of pe…

… rood Recovery "I thought Ann Arbor would be a great city for that," Morrison twork wins event said. "Especially since students have a lot of resources available roceeds to fight to them and to…

… food waste on campus by distributing a man turns the corner by food to Washtenaw County resi- lind Pig and sees the line dents who are in need. Student ople waiting in the cold volunteers recover…

…, Mor- Central Student Government will said she was inspired by the reimburse Ann Arbor SOUP for y, collaboration and cre- the cost of the event. y of the event. At the conclusion of the event, Morrison…

… said she was pleased with the combination of Uni- versity students and Ann Arbor locals since the first event was mostly students. This year, Ann Arbor SOUP received 12 proposals, mostly from nonprofits…

… in Ann Arbor and students groups, but also one from an Eatsern Michigan University student. Together with the core group of 10 people who helped organize Ann Arbor SOUP, they chose four proposals that…

…Source Fun, a student- led organization that provides services in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti for financial literacy, won $900 at the first event last spring, then named UM SOUP. Since then, it has launched a…

… whole Ann Arbor community and bridge the divide between students and other com- munity members. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @MICHIGANDAILY hair and skin care classes STARTING NOW! CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK…

…- writing. tually serving as an arts editor. Binelli grew up in St. Clair Shores Do you have any advice and moved back to Detroit for for students interested in three years to immerse himself in journalism or…

…@michigandaily.com 0 LILY ANGELL/Daily LSA senior Maggie Grundler mixes beer as part ofan upper-level biology class. CRIME NOTES CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Clean freak Yellow means Blood Battle Arab world WHERE: School…

… will be con- Jill Dougherty will speak tinuing until Nov. 27. about the Arab Spring. WHO: Blood Drives United WHO: History of Art WHEN: Today 8 a.m. to WHEN: Today at 6 p.m. 11:30 p.m. WHERE: Museum of…

… WolbertandSophie Greenbaum Production Managers The Michigan Daily (SSN 074s-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. one copy is…

… League; students tickets are just $10 WHO: School of Music, Theatre & Dance WHEN: Today at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Power Center for the Performing Arts WHAT: Princeton Uni- versity's David Bell will be…

… addressing students on the "Birth of Militarism in the Age of Revolutions," and will be arguing the differ- ences between the miliatary and civilian spheres. WHO: Center for European Studies WHEN: Today 4…

…'s largest democ- racy, the Ross School of Business will once again take its work over- seas. University administrators, faculty members and students will collaborate with alumni and business leaders in India…

…. That same day her husband, Gary Russi, announced his retirement as pres- ident of Oakland University. PITTSBURGH Three students shot in drug-related dispute after school Three Pittsburgh high school…

… students heading to their vehicle after classes ended were shot Wednesday afternoon, and police investigating whether the shoot- ing stemmed from a drug-related dispute had six people in custody for…

… of political upheaval in some Arab nations, protest- ers and rebel fighters have been using art as a weapon, both by satirizing oppressors and com- memorating sacrifices. This Thursday and Friday, the…

… second and bring everybody together." This symposium on the under-analyzed role of art, in WORK From Page 1A Business School, surveyed 109 part-time MBA students about their conceptions of work. "We don…

… said. Toward the end of his lecture, the Arab uprisings will feature presentations from a diverse group of activists, journalists and academics, including CNN correspondent Jill Dougherty and Tunisian…

…-medicine students: the major you choose as an under- graduate does not make any dif- ference whatsoever to medical school admissions officers. Gruber said. Public satire has been par- ticularly useful in…

… issued a staterent in r' sporuse to the impending dem- oi! rtixnttihat said the union is Ising "patients and students as bargpining chips". lihe Union, which represents more than 22,000 employees across…

… the 10 University of Cali- fornia campuses, has stated that it will release details about the strike sometime next week. Yale student group cam- paigns against divestment As Yale University prepares for…

… a Nov. 17 referendum regard- ing the university's policyon fossil-fuel investment, a new student group is arguing against potential divestment measures, The Yale Daily News reported Tuesday. Despite…

… the heavy support for divestment on campus, the Students for a Strong Endow- ment argues that the proposed measures could seta danger- ous precedent for university finances. While the group agrees with…

… Daily (IssN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan.O ne copy is avaiable free of charge to all readers. Additional copies…

… resume International is in charge of man- aging the $4 billion Victors workshop studies Q&A for Michigan campaign. In essence, he's selling Blue to WHAT: Geared toward stu- WHAT: Students consid- get the…

… instruction of his president, he had contacted the U.S., Rus- sia, the European Union, the United Nations and the Arab League to voice objections. "I informed them that if Israel implements this deci- sion…

… the things Ihear never fail to induce an eye roll or two. The post-9/11composition of students in Arabic courses at American universities is, for the most part, characterized by white people who either…

…4A - Thursday, November 7, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com }t$ Miidiganial An expanded definition of 'terrorism' Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since…

…, Derek Wolfe For the last five semesters, the first ques- tion each of my Arabic professors has asked is: "Why are you taking this class?" At this point, I've heard just about every possible answer, and…

… want to work for the Department of State or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, aid Middle Eastern women in their struggle against their aggressive male counterparts, or mediate between the Arabs and…

… Israelis - as if there's a shortage of Arabic speakers in the Arab world. Apparently, a clarion call has sounded and help wanted ads are plastered about. These ambitions are troubling to say the least…

… to U.S. interests abroad. This law frames language as a tool for economic and military advancement, thus com- modifying it. In the last few decades, the number of Ara- bic students has increased under…

… the auspice of programs, such as the Critical Language Schol- arship Program, among other things. These programs provide students with an exemplary language and cultural immersion opportu- nity, and…

… of a linguistic market has existed for quite some time. Language, and multilingualism specifically, is an essential resource - especially in the age of globaliza- tion - but in the case of Arabic, for…

… with such regrettable intentions. Arabic is a lin- guist's delight, and to use it to further imperial- ist interests and validate privilege rather than for academic, communication or trade purpos- es is…

… Student the door compose WHERE: 200 Observatory WHAT: Studen WHEN:Wednesday at from the Midw about 7:20 a.m. including the U WHAT: While moving will present the equipment at the Mojo during a two-do dock…

… WHEN: Wednesday at 11:07 p.m. IASA da WHAT: Suspected marijuana was confiscated WHAT: The In from a student late can Student As Wednesday night, presents its ann University Police reported. dance show…

… students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to allreaders Additionalcopiesmaybe pickedup at thetDaily's officefor $2.Subscriptionsfor fall term, starting in September, via U…

…- dominantly Arab towns in the province such as Shaddadeh. "More than 75 percent of the province is in the hands of the People's Protection Units," said Kurdish journalist Malba Ali, who lives in Hassakeh. Assad…

… so far? it is hard to teach somethingthat ing it and reworking it until I you don't personally love, so I think it is as good as.it can pos- I love it! My students are teach a lot of my favorite writ…

… that. It's students that I've ever worked about that a lot more. I tend to just like editing any other lit- with. Either they're all very good have a lot of tricks, and I have a erary journal, except all…

…, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran and the United States on Monday blamed each other for the failure to reach agreement on a deal to limit Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for an easing of Western…

…4A -Monday, November 11, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4A -ondy, Nvemer1, 203 Te Mihign Dily mihigadaiyAo 4e Michioan 4)atlv Edited and managed by students at the University of…

… experienced unacceptable instances of injustice recently, and many people are not aware of what is happening at this university." - University of California, Los Angeles student Sy Stokes told the Huffington…

… cases of men coming in and taking pictures under the stalls - of masturbating in front of little girls." That anecdote appears to have come from a case in Colorado, where one student allegedly harassed…

… other students ina female restroom. The case, propelled by conservative religious publications, has since been debunked by the school's superintendent. Furthermore, the arguments used by the ordinance…

… commodification TO THE DAILY: In Layan Charara's article "Language - the tool of oppression" she condemns those in her Arabic language class for wishing to join the U.S. State Department. It's quite bafflingto me…

… communicate with an Arabic speaker? I side with Orwell: "language is an instrument for expressing and not for concealing or preventingthought." Robert Havey 2009 Alum I've been a die-hard Residential College…

… student ever since I came to the University two and a half years ago. I've declared my RC major, joined an RC a cappella group, par- ticipated in RC plays, written for RC publications and done mymandated…

… else in the dining hall, depleting the relationship between first- and second-year students, and thus the sense of community the RC tries to stand for. Classes were in Denni- son instead of the basement…

…'t privy to how much was lost when the building was redone. The Half-Ass, or Halfway Inn, was altogether removed from the building's layout. It was not only a place to study for students living in East Quad…

… unmarked, and, adding insult to injury, the lighting system was disconnected and is now deemed unsafe and unusable for what could be the rest of the year. The East Quad Music Co-op, a student run non…

… kind of work into it that one would put into a classical repertoire." The pieces are diverse, ranging from improvisational explorations of Arabic modes and rhythms to the attempt to musically reflect the…

… stand- comedy of using the stage as a ecial, "Buried Alive," kind of therapy. Ansari, who 'his line through a disap- must be the most avid student gly typical relationships of that tradition, assumes the…