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… former director of the Michigan Anti-Defa- mation League, to an audence of students at University Hillel last night. Chaldeans, Arabs clash over belly dancing By Andy Tsang For the Daily DEARBORN…

… cultural presentations were enjoyed by everyone. The Chaldean American Student Association drew the ire of some Arab American students - who make up a large demographic on the Dearborn cam- "I feel it d+ pus…

… Muslims in the Mid- dle East speak Arabic as their pri- mary language. CASA's similar presentation last year featured belly dancers that many Arab students said they felt were inap- propriately dressed and…

… played on a ste- reotype of Arab culture. "I feel it degrades women, as a Muslim and a woman," said Student Government representative Dyania Macki. Fellow representative Jamil Khui- ja echoed her…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 3 * ON CAMPUS 'U' to host panel on Bill Cosby The Detroit Project, the National Association of Black Journalists and . Michigan Student…

… for a Univer- sity student and $4 for the general pub- lic. For more information on the event, contact Susan Pile at 763-3202. CRIME NOTES Damaged chair found in Markley A housing officer on a routine…

… currently no suspects. Students trapped in elevator Several people were stuck on an ele- vator last night in South Quad Residence Hall, according to DPS. The people got out of the elevator after a short time…

… compelling stories with a gathering of students and local residents. Lobenthal's hope was to convey the relevance of these experiences to the current struggle against intolerance. Lobenthal said there is still…

… - Students and faculty at the University's Dearborn campus joined together Monday for the 12th year in a row to celebrate Ethnic Diversity Day in Kochoff Hall at the University Center - but not all the…

… - who said they felt that the wOmen, o two female belly dancers perform- Muslim a ing during CASA's a segment of the pro- a woman gram misrepresent- ed Arab culture: Chaldeans, who Stu are historically…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 7, 2002 - 3A Mail storm floods students with e-mail Blood pressure treatment made more effective Kenneth Jamerson, associate professor and…

… mail storms and to affirm a policy that will allow abusive users to be suspended more quickly. Some students hope that measures will be taken or utilities be available to restrict and monitor e- mails…

…. Student go' "I probably got 50 to 60 e-mails, it was kind of annoying," said LSA freshman Gabrielle Szyman- sky. "I wish there were some kind of program that U-M had to restrict all those e-mails." Other…

… students were concerned with the ability to block and filter e-mails themselves. "I think you should be able to block or filter what comes in," said LSA freshman Kaema Akpan. She added that students should…

… Staff Reporter Eight student government delegates from every Big Ten school will arrive in Ann Arbor tonight to take part in the tri-annual Association of Big Ten Students conference, which will be hosted…

… Arab-Muslim woman walking by in the stane. Below: A Palestinian child hides on the rooftops of Jerusalem after throwing rocks at a group of Jewish students. P Photos tory by Kalick Will giving back the…

… Gola for peace, mainly Israel's Protesters in Northern Isra tance to give up the Golar as seen through the barbei which serves as a buffer t Tensions arise not only between Jews and Arabs, but within…

… Shuttarl (left), member of the executive board of Muslim Student Association and LSA senior Salah Husseini, President of the Arab American Anti Discrimination Committee and Vice Chair of Students Allied for…

…, tapping of phone lines and access to personal records to better protect against future terrorist attacks. Many Muslim and Arab students claim the Patriot Act comes at the cost of every- one's civil rights…

… Freedom and Equality, have changed their views on President Bush. Renewal ofPatrot Act may cost Bush Arab, Muslim vote have been expanded under the new budget. Bush requested that the maxi- mum amount for…

… individual Federal Family Education Loans rises from $2,625 to $3,000, according to the White House website. Additionally, students would see increases over 2004 in the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program, an…

… initiative Bush proposed in 2002 that pardons college loans for students entering the teaching profession. More than $170 million "(Bush) is making a lot of Republicans angry; however, I think he's making do…

… the election. "The fact that he has spent so much in the past term will definitely harm By Farayha Arrine and Michael Kan Daily Staff Reporters As the election year begins, the Arab and Muslim…

… and particularly their own. Because the Sept. 11 attackers were of the Islamic faith, many Muslim students said they feel that U.S. officials have used the Patriot act to target Muslims. Last week…

…'s State of the Union address has only caused more frustration as Bush told Americans they must renew the Patriot act, alarming some Muslim student groups who were awaiting the expiration of certain parts…

… faces today," said Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a leading presidential con- See BUDGET, Page 7 Students meet to discuss, oppose SAPAC changes By Aymar Jean Daily Staff Reporter As Southern primary…

… approaches, activist " stresses civil rights Responding to recently announced changes in the administration of sexual assault services, students and advo- cates met yesterday to voice opposition to the plan…

… was spon- sored by the pro-Palestinian cam- pus group, Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, Finkelstein strayed from his planned lecture, "The Israel-Palestine Conflict: What We Can Learn From…

… arguing with one another and Finkelstein. Finkelstein said the most recent conflict in Gaza was a continuation of Israeli military policy that has been in place since the 1967 Arab- Israeli War. He added…

… that the policy is centered on Israelis ability to prevent Hamas, Hezbollah and its Arab neighbors from perpetrat- ing attacks on Israel and its settle- ments. "The Arabs and Arab states are supposed to…

…- Regents will consider proposal for three new building projects at monthly meeting Karen Boyd, a dean of students candidate,inthe MichiganUnion yesterday Student relations top Boyd 'S rsume First of three…

… candidates for dean of students visited campus yesterday By HAVEN BASSETT For theDaily Karen Boyd's resum6 has some items one might not expect from a candidate interviewing to be the University's new dean of…

… stu- dents. She has performed as the lead singer for a Pink Floyd cover band and played Eve Ensler in a production of "The Vagina Monologues." But Boyd, who has 20 years of student leadership experience…

…, is one of three finalists to take on that job on campus. Yesterday all University students were invited to a meet-and-greet with the potential dean to voice their opin- ions and play an active role in…

… the evaluation process. During the informal lunch, students were invited to discuss campus issues with Boyd. After, students were encouraged to submit comments and feedback online to have a say in the…

… nar- rowing of finalists from three to one, according to an article in the University Record. If Boyd gets the job, it won't be the first time she has worked closely with students. As the senior…

… associate dean of student life at the Georgia Institute of Technology, she influenced stu- dent ethical development and provided leadership to student activities, including Greek Life and media services…

… Catastrophe Committee, as a group of students and faculty discussed issues pertaining to Palestinian refugees in Israel and surrounding Arab countries. "These people's sufferings can not be sold or exchanged…

… students interested in the prob- lem of Palestinian refugees. The purpose is to "discuss current issues perti- nent to political issues in Palestine and Israel," Abdulrahim said. "We'd like to have more Arab…

… could have been the first large licensing school to join *he student developed Worker Rights Consortium anti-sweatshop code, has decided not to join the WRC and continue its affiliation with the Fair…

… decision to not join- the WRC based on feedback he received from members of the task force. student applications rose 3.6 percent m 2 udents 1c 714 sudents erall, the ystem received 54. 46fresh- n…

…'n pplations from students in California. Asian American applications increased slight- ly, but American Indians, whites and other racial groups saw a slight decrease in numbers. UC Regents voted in 1995 to ban…

…Te. PATRIOT ACT Continued from Page 1 asked for," said Shuttari, who chairs the Political Committee of the Mus- lim Student Association. Shuttari was among the many Arabs and Muslims in the United States who…

… (presidential) debate he was all about getting rid of secret evi- dence," said Husseini, president of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee. Bush also promised to get rid of unfair airport security…

… targeting Arabs, he added. "I don't think he had the intention of doing any of that. ... It fooled a lot of people." But Steve MacGuidwin, the president of College Republicans, said he feels these security…

… specializes in the First Amendment, spoke to students last Wednesday in Hutchins Hall about the Patriot Act. "What actually happens on the ground is very clear, which is that you're much more likely to trigger…

… the state's interests simply by virtue of being Arab American," he said. He added that this was not the inten- tion of the act as originally written. Mike Phillips, vice president of College…

… Republicans, also empha- sized that the Patriot act was not written to target Arabs and Muslims, and he finds no reason for their dis- continued support of Bush due to the Patriot Act. "Some of the claims that…

… have been made about Arabs and Muslims are not as extreme as the media has made it out to be," Phillips said. The text of the act in one of its earlier sections ascertains, "The civil rights and civil…

… liberties of all Amer- icans, including Arab Americans, Muslim Americans and Americans from South Asia, must be protected, and ... every effort must be taken to preserve their safety." Husseini agrees that…

… the act was not specifically set out as a discriminato- ry policy but he said it has nonethe- less, perhaps unintentionally, led to the targeting of Muslims and Arabs. He said the case of Rabih Haddad…

… Shuttari said the Muslim community would not be supporting Bush in November. "I think most of the Arab and Muslim groups realize it was a huge mistake," said Husseini. They both said that they had not yet…

… article, "Stu- dents keep eye on vote outcome" (2/06/01), Rabbi Rich Kirschen of Hillel is quoted as say- ing. "Arab students on campus ... completely reject the right of the Jews to have their own state…

… ..." Not only is this statement misleading, it is a gross mischaracterization of the Arab- American student reactions on this campus. It is hurtful to see such a statement coming from a campus leader, much…

… less a rabbi. Arab- American students and organizations have never "completely rejected" the right of Jews to live anywhere they wish. What we reject is the right of the Israeli government to dispossess…

… Arab-American students on this cam- pus and ask them if they "completely reject" the right of the Jews to have a state. If demon- strating against Israeli military aggression and criminal human rights…

… ANN ARBOR EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 GEOFFREY GAGNON Editor in Chief MICHAEL GRASS NICHOLAS WOOMER Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted…

… Kula's column runs every Thursday, but, mmm ... girl, you can contact hhn anytime you want at ckula@umich.0du. Kirschen grossly mischaracterizes Arab-Americans To THE DAILY: In Elizabeth Kassab's news…

… he does not mislead the University community as well. NORAH RABIAH SNRE senior The letter writer is the President of the Arab-American Anti-Discrimnation Committee Handguns should be allowed on campus…

… to some students" (2/7/01). The idea of the "youthful indiscretion." Assume I was to get into a car accident 'that ended up killing someone. Since I'm still young, should I be allowed to get away…

… and away the most disingenuous claim the Daily makes is that the Higher Education Act "underhandedly segregates disadvantaged students." It is absolutely unconscionable to cloak the use of drugs in the…

… keeping with the general policies of the administration. MSA not wanted in residence halls To THE DAILY: I commend the Daily for its stance concern- ing the Michigan Student Assembly ("Don't Knock on my…

… Susan Botti. Student tick- ets cost $9. Contra dancing to be taught at Union The Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance will sponsor a contra dance today in the Michigan Union from 8 to 11 p…

….m. This traditional folk dance will include live music and fun. Tickets are $5 for students. Big Ten out for blood today Blood will be taken for the Big Ten Blood Battle between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. today in…

… Society. The results of the study show black and Hispanic men are most accepting of assisted suicide, although Hispanic men prefer to call it "assisted dying." The study also showed that Arab Mus- lims and…

… Arab Christians are against going to nursing homes. One Arab participant said it was the "most awful thing that can happen'" adding that there are no nurs- ing homes in Baghdad. Arab participants said…

…. Whites were open to most types of end-of-life care, such as feeding tubes and dialysis, but not life support. Arabs indicated that they would not want doctors to tell a family member if he or she had a…

… student Charles Draznin said he has not been taught about cultural sensitivity toward end-of- life treatments, but that the results from the study would be useful. "I think I would have a better under…

… ethnicities including Arab Muslims, Arab Christians, Hispan- ics, blacks and whites. They were all 50 or older. Jackson said other ethnic groups such as Native Americans and Asians were not included because…

… of Greek Life, said the economic next fall downturn could affect students' decisions to be part of the Greek By NICOLE ABER community, especially given the Daily StaffReporter cost of first-year dues…

…, indicating that they have yet to be affected by the cur- rent economic downturn. While students can look to need and merit-based scholarships, which are available through the individual fraternities' and…

… and Discovery with Massive Datasets; See HIRING, Page 7A STUDENT GOVERNMNT ECTIONS LSA Student Government to drop party labels from ballot Khaled Abu Toameh presents "Another Angle: Reporting Conflict…

… in the Middle East" in the Michigan League last night. Israeli-Arab journalist paints bleak picture of situation in Middle East Officials say they want election to be about the issues By DANIEL…

… STRAUSS Daily StaffReporter Last night LSA Student Gov- ernment President Leslie Zaikis announced that in the next round of student government elections, members wouldn't run with any party affiliation. "We…

… the recent formation of the Michigan Vision Party and word that the Michigan Action Party, the most powerful Michigan Student Assembly party, was going to dis- solve. She said that the announce- ment…

…-SG, Page 7A Abu Toameh tells crowd that there are no viable solutions By ELYANA TWIGGS For the Daily Israeli-Arab journalist, Khaled Abu Toameh told a packed Vanden- berg Room at the Michigan League that…

…- selves first. "The change has to happen from within, you can't send the marines or armed soldiers to enforce democracy," he said. "I would focus on repairing conflict of Arabs and Jew within Israel." In…

… Israeli for- eign minister said other Arab countries might follow. The Palestinian militant group Hamas immediately called the deal into ques- tion, saying it would not be bound by the cease…

… recommended that the state improve access to higher education and create an attitude among parents and students that higher education is neces- sary to get a job. To achieve both goals, Granholm said she plans…

… to create a new college merit award to replace the current award given to students who perform well on state See GRANHOLM, Page 7 Gov. Jennifer Granholm gives her State of the State address in Lansing…

… students and those facing trouble with landlords By Jeremy Davidson Daily Staff Reporter Student Legal Services plans to add two lawyers to the current staff of four in the coming year - one to deal with…

… international law and another to deal with housing affairs - once the University's Board of Regents has approved funding for the proposal. If the plan is approved, the fee that students pay to the Michigan…

… Student Assembly would increase by $1.03 per student, each semester, to pay the law- yers each about $50,000 per year. SLS Director Doug Lewis said this is a good investment for the University that will be…

… a service to students. The housing lawyer will be brought in to assist students with landlord problems, while the immigration lawyer would focus on international students. According to Lewis, adding…

… an immigration law specialist will be financially beneficial for interna- tional students who are burdened with high costs if they find themselves with a legal problem. Lewis said that most of the time…

…, hiring an attorney to handle a single immigration issue would cost more than $2,000 to $3,000. But the new lawyer could provide international students with the same service for about $7. The cost is much…

… SLS one of the three largest student legal services in the country. There has been an increased demand for legal representation for international students because of stricter legislation after the Sept…

…-CIO's endorsement at a labor rally in Washington. Republican voters By Cianna Freeman Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly voted last night to sponsor their first concert - a perform- ance by Ben Folds…

… Chair Jesse Levine. "His music is good to relax to and chill with friends." LSA Student Government and University Hillel will also sponsor the show, along with the main organizer Big Ticket Productions, a…

… opportunity for the student govern- ment to fund something entertaining for the stu- dents, he added. The tickets for the Ben Folds concert went on sale Monday for $15 to $30 for students. Half of the tickets…

… have already been sold, Ngeh said. The assembly also voted to support the rental of accessory dwelling units for students in Ann Arbor. ADUs are additional living spaces that include additions to or…

… and managed by students at the University of Michigan MIKE SPAHN Editor in Chief EMILY ACHENBAUM Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority…

… senior club that's based in the Union tower and utterly degrades the Native American culture. He cited such atrocities as a "scalper" plaque that hangs in the tower. Sharpton lamented most students' com…

…. This student apathy has caused more than just the problem on the Union's sev- enth floor; it is the driving force for all racism and prejudice on campus, Nowadays, too many students would rather attend…

… a Career Planning and' Placement session than a forum on racial injustices or affirmative action. They think in the paradigms of financial success. In this materialistic world, few students actu- ally…

… of student activism on this campus. I must give credit where it is due. Most students don't take the time to learn about the bigger issues around them. They just eat in segregated residence hall…

…-minority issue, rather than one of equality vs. inequality. Most importantly, most students never have dialogue about race. This is the most opportune time for them to openly discuss their misconceptions…

… reached via e-mail atjkosseff@umich.edu. TENTKTIEL SPEAKING G ive full credit to Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality for scoring an impressive victory for students' voices and workers…

… Staff Reporter For many international students, visa complications are irritating at best. At worst, they can alter the course of someone's life. During winter break, Marta Cruz-Sojo, graduate student and…

… entry in a database of foreigners considered to be a security threat to the United States. The embassy refused to grant her a student visa, and instead, revoked her passport and visa, under which she was…

… Graduate Employees' Organization, the Uni- versity told Cruz-Sojo that it would only secure her position as a gradu- ate student instructor until Jan. 23 - a deadline that was later extend- ed to Jan. 27…

… consequenc- es of crises like Cruz-Sojo's, GEO is forming a group called the Inter- national Workers' Caucus to offer support and advocacy for interna- tional students. The group held its first meet- ing…

… Tuesday and plans to urge the University to adopt policies that guarantee job security and student status in cases of visa delays. "A request for intervention made by GEO to University President Mary Sue…

… to anti-Arab hysteria and a society drowning in fear. A clear example of this is seen even on this campus, as the Michi- gan Student Zionists relentlessly continue their campaign to stifle intellectual…

… discourse on the Arab-Israeli conflict through charging the pro- justice students and organizations with a dubi- ous guilt by association. A clear example of this has been seen numerous times on Capitol Hill…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 21, 2003 OP/ED u 9 h4w ttilg 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 letters@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF…

… KIBLAWI "Dr. Sami, as I call him, is a friend of mine, and I have absolutely no shame in calling him a friend." The oft-racist Michigan Student Zion- ists, in a cheap attempt to exploit yesterday's arrest…

… of Sami Al-Arian on terrorist-related charges, quoted me in a press release yesterday as saying this months ago, ostensibly in their repeated efforts to associate me, a 21-year-old student, with…

… have exploited this nation's greatest tragedy to stir fear in our society, are now recre- ating the internment of Japanese-Americans dur- ing World War II. This time, the victims are the Arabs, who by…

…, with a continuing war on Arabs .domestically and abroad, in Palestine and Iraq. Taking all of this into consideration, we must closely monitor the government's case against Al-Arian. The attorney general…

…'s charges are both serious and damning, so it is imperative that we ensure a fair and open trial. Over the past 17 months, this constitutional right has been disregarded with countless Arab detainees. With…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 22, 2002 OP/ED U~lbe Iirbigt &dlg~f 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 4'8109 letters@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY…

… conflict need to masses that must be rallied to the cause, Daily's editorial page, the faculty and student understand exactly why their enemy is they are the leaders that must do the rally- bodies of the…

… this country need to nationalism when it comes to America's understand objectively what the United BabawoleAkinAina can be reached place in the world. The fact that students States has done. at babawole…

… the Daily this delayed or scraped, as well as other student "doll up" a mansion for someone of the week. I hope that the Daily and its readers needs that go unmet and deserve immediate most privileged…

…, a sunroom, air condition- meeting the needs of the students of this effective teachers and that GSIs make many ing and other such luxuries for an official university and taxpayers of this great state…

…'s mansion are not in line with the p otion f dentCratization, assertion that all academic and programming Renovations to president's departments should reduce their budget pro- transparency in Arab world…

… Uni- and transparency in the Arab world. 02/20/02), I was absolutely dumbfounded. versity of Michigan has been involved with Turanni claims that a major reason for Let me explain why. such milestones as…

… developing the Polio the Muslim world's dislike of the United First, as a representative to the Michi- vaccine, the completion of the Human States is its intimate knowledge of U.S. gan Student Assembly for the…

… Tuesday's weekly MSA meeting, I wit- and asthma to name just a few. only 43 percent (Morocco) and 38 percent nessed a great outcry from many students However, despite its stellar perfor- (Pakistan) and…

… efforts made by SAGA are done ual assault -or attempted sexual assault at made by Students Acting for Greek Aware-. because it is necessary as citizens to under- some point during their college careers…

…. Nabih Ayad is a member of the Arab-American Defense Council. in Ironically, an important student advocate on campus says he feels lost and unknown in the University bureaucracy. Robert Holmes, the…

…news@michigandaily.com NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 2004 - 3 'U', By Melissa Benta Daily Staff Reporter ombudsman acts as student advocate * Prof to discuss religion in…

…, the double star Albireo, made up of a blue and an orange star, is expected to be visible. The event is free, and the Student Astronomical Society will be avail- able to answer questions. The roof can be…

… room 3308 of the Modern Lan- guages Building today from 4:10 to 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. Culture bus to send students to event at Detroit…

… museum The Arts at Michigan Culture Bus will take students to the Wright Museum of African American Histo- ry for a musical titled "Sarah, Ella & Pops" Sunday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. The musical, by the…

… show. The event is part of the Brown v. Board of Education Theme Semester. Students can purchase tickets for $11.50 on the University website. MLK panel focuses on American security policies Nabih Ayad…

… University ombudsman, provides students with confidential counseling service to get advice and settle disputes with the University. If students feel that they are being treated unfairly or that the University…

… has made an error, the Ombuds Office can assist them in resolving the issue, Holmes said. "Number one, I help - through information - to empower students to be good advocates for their position…

… story, and beliefs are often mutually exclusive and in opposition to one another," he said. Furthermore, confidentiality is guaranteed to students who choose to meet with the Ombudsman, Holmes said…

…. Students are not required to disclose any personal information - such as a name or student ID number - and the UVI II Ombuds Office will not. .. share any information 4VDFIO&s1fU without written permis…

… govt. pushes for Israel divestment Arab Student Union wants committee to study moral implications of investments in Israel By Michael Kan Daily News Editor While campaigns to divest from Israel at the…

…." Sponsored by the Dearborn campus's Arab Student Union, the resolution was introduced to SG yesterday through a pre- sentation detailing the human rights vio- lations and illegal practices of the Israeli…

… professors the Uni- versity plans to pursue. Although the donation will not affect many students directly, as visiting pro- fessors will primarily be concerned with conducting research, Connell said students…

… Jewish studies," said Todd Endelman, director of the center. According to the University, more than 1,000 students take courses offered through the Judaic Studies center every semester. LSA junior Jessica…

…'t know what to do, because it's terrible. We can't live with it." Shaulis added that Vindicator Gen- eral Manager Mark Brown is bringing in See SCAB, Page 7A ELEVENTH TIME'S A CHARM Dearborn student…

… University's Ann Arbor campus have so far gone nowhere, an outside initiative aims to ignite the movement once again. The student gov- ernment of the University's Dearborn campus voted yesterday to recommend…

… illegal under international law, the Student Govern- ment Senate unanimously passed the resolution. The resolution urges the University's Board of Regents - which presides over the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and…

… occupation. The divestment issue will be on the student government's agenda in its town-hall meeting on March 10, where the body will seek student and faculty input. Members of SG and ASU declined to comment…

… passed, in the Michigan Student Assembly. Most recently, the pro-Palestinian group Students Allied for Freedom and Economic Equality spon- sored a resolution at an MSA meeting in 2003, but the assembly…

… voted against it. MSA President Jason Mironov said he would not comment on SG's initiative until he had seen the resolution. Israeli Students Organization Presi- dent and LSA freshman Or Shotan said the…

… testing questions. Connie Escobar, a University Law School Student. The intervenors are not sure when they will finish their case presentation and each side is entitled to call rebuttal witnesses before…

… making their closing arguments. Students keep eye on vote outco-me By Elizabeth Kassab Daily Staff Reporter Profs. question timing of Bush tax cut plan With conservative hard-liner Ariel Sharon…

… seemingly poised to defeat Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak in day's elections, many students are keeping close tabs on the political events unfolding half a world away. Whether they are from the Middle East…

… themselves or have relatives there, opinions among students and local residents abound. Rabbi Alter Goldstein said he feels Israelis lost faith in Barak after his numerous unsuccessful attempts to secure a…

… to believe that picking Sharon would mean starting a war and while Sharon does not seem to be the happy face that the Arabs want to see in the Middle East, where political windschange faster than the…

… Israeli troops. At the Rafah cross- ing between Gaza and Egypt, an Israeli tank fired 20 shells, apparently in response to Palestinian gunfire that killed Israeli soldier Rujia Salameh, 23, a Bedouin Arab…

… challenger Ariel Sharon by about 20 points in the polls, tightened a ban on Palestinian travel, ordering most Palestinians in the West Bank confined to their communities. Far out Students mixed on Napster…

… research done by Jupiter Media Metrix, a new economy research firm, that suggests Napster users are 45 per- cent more likely to increase their spending on music than non-Napster users. Students, meanwhile…

… current student code of con- duct says the (Standard Practice Guide) would cover students and fac- ulty but we would like that to cover visitors as well," Cantor said. To obtain a un-free ordinance, the I…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 7, 2000 - 3A A MPUS McCain in ichigan, but no stop in A2 CAPS presents workshops for C HATuesdays In an effort to help students get to *now…

…~ themselves better and make frjends in the process, the University Counseling and Psychological Ser- vices hosts weekly workshops on Tuesdays for university students free of charge. Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the…

…, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program and the School of Wcial Work. lvtideast peace talk adviser to 'old discussion Deputy Special Middle East Coor- dinator for Arab-Israeli Negotiations at the…

… Barak, Prime Minister of Israel. During his visit to campus Miller will hold a discussion titled "Pursuit of-Arab-Israeli Peace: The Year Ahead," which is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in Room 1636 in the…

… Internation- Institute. Miller has served as an adviser to four Secretaries of State since 1985 in helping to form U.S. policy on the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli peace process. Miller's talk is being…

… and ethnically diverse student body by implementing the coalition's recommendations. Friday morning the coalition held a press conference in Mosher-Jordon Res- idence Hall before delivering a petition…

… to live up to these goals. In the 14-article petition signed by more than 450 students, the coalition included a section in which they request that the University "sever all affiliation with and…

… between opposing sides of a possible war in Iraq, student groups, The Arab- American Anti-Discrimination Com- mittee and Students Against Terror, have organized a debate on the issues surrounding a…

… Saddam Hussein could greatly improve the peace process. If a war with Iraq is long with many casual- ties, Litvak said the repercussions of Arab opinion of the United States and Israel would shift…

… negatively. Litvak also gave his assessment of the Arab world and their attitude towards the peace process. "I believe that although many Arab leaders dislike Israel, they dislike war even more," Litvak said…

… Continued from Page 1 John ment, graduate students make a thou- for the sand dollars more money to teach the Initiativ same class I teach. Why? Because they what pr have a union" addedt "We are easily their…

… school students plying. Senior Vice Provost Lester aid many of the programs cre- the Michigan Mandate still d helped to create new initia- improve minority outreach. ,need. to do more work on this nd we…

… assigning points. Currently, the undergraduate colleges admit students based on a 150-point selective index based on factors including high school grades, SAT and ACT scores, an essay and race. "I think if…

… Brown suggests that students follow the same precautions as Bond and return to their homes if possible. "If students who are sick have parents or family members within driving distance who can pick them…

…," Brown said. An e-mail was sent to Markley residents late Wednesday night by University housing with resources for sick students fighting the virus, as well as tips for students who have not yet contracted…

… Arab Americans, were being profiled against. However, data also indicated that racial profiling against blacks was above 1.5 at the intersections of South University and Washtenaw, and at Hubbard Street…

… and Huron Parkway, and at Stadium Boulevard and Washtenaw Avenue. "At least for the first two, there may be a lot of African American students or persons of color going to and fro doing their business…

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… independent states, one for Israelis and one for Palestinians. That requires concessions on both sides, Tessler said. But even in Michigan, attitudes are difficult to negotiate. "Arab students on campus ... com…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 6, 2001- 7 4APSTER ontinued from Page 1 Napster is, better than the other models out there, I'd consider using it." Other students have taken a differ- ent…

… sophomore Sabir Ibrahim said. The election will only determine the face of "the next one who will confiscate land, the next one who will deny the rights of all Arabs in the land of Palestine," said Engineer…

… bank," said ElKhatib. "Palestinians in the West Bank do not have the feeling of one entity" The Palestinians insist on the right of return for Palestinians who have been living in neighboring Arab states…

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… to obtain a gun as protection. 'w"1 the SPG it clearly says that excep- tions can be made by the chief of police," Cantor said. Still, SACUA members say they do not want faculty, students or visitors…

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… sanctions, let Iraq live," several dozen students and community members bun- &d up to avoid the cold and protest U.S. policies toward Iraq. Signs reading "$$$$ billions for guns and bombs/0 for human rights…

…, Baghdad, but they've been bombing Iraq every day since 1998," said SNRE junior Norah Rabiah, presi- dent of the Arab-American Anti-Dis- crimination Committee. gPrem Clayton, director of public fairs for the…

… condemnations from Arab allies of the United States. And Iraq warned that it raised tensions ahead of key talks with the United Nations. Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf is due to meet U…

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…. And last year, when U.S.-backed local elections elevated militant Islamist groups in Egypt, the White House was caught back- pedaling again. Bush marketed democracy to the Arab masses as a mouthpiece…

…@umich.edu VIEWPOINT Students 4 Michigan outlines accomplishments BY NICOLE STALLINGS AND JOANNA SLOTT The members of the Students 4 Michigan Party would like to applaud other parties who have demonstrated an interest…

… elected to represent all students, as well as to increase voter turnout. While we appreciate the increased involvement in Michigan Student Assembly, S4M will enjoy the opportunity to defend both our genuine…

… commitment to campus and our track record of real results. While the Michigan Progressive Party has been very good at saying what needs to be done, Students 4 Michigan members of the MSA and LSA Student…

… to improve the lives of students each and every day. We have made great strides in the realm of academics - creating an international studies minor and an LSAT familiarization course through the Career…

… Center, increasing students' study abroad options, improving the course design of Engineering 101, improv- ing graduate student instructor consistency in various departments and increasing the hours of the…

… undergraduate and graduate libraries during exams. Additionally, S4M members are single-handedly the reason that Advice Online is operational today, and they are continuing to improve it. Students 4 Michigan has…

… worked hard to reach out to student organizations and help them as much as possible. We have allocated more than $200,000 per semester to student groups across the spectrum and continue to do so. In…

… addition, we have reached out to individual students through an application process to join MSA's committees and com- missions and gotten hundreds more students involved in helping improve student life…

… and an insult to the student body as a whole. SALAH HUSSEINI LSA senior The writer is the president of the University chapter of the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee. Housing selection…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 OPINION 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 opinion. michigandaily.com tothedaily@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE…

… student body, the University broadens the "market- place of ideas" available to campus and thus makes itself a richer educational institution. Furthermore, they argued that because race- conscious…

… academic freedom. Rather than fostering a "marketplace of ideas," BAMN was simply trying to yell out its political opponents, and in the process, kept every student in the reading room from getting any work…

… they keep up staging nasty protests outside the Union Reading Room, I just might be the next one. integrity? I find his comments concerning Students for a Democratic Society and Alan Haber not only…

… 1960s and '70s that have had profound positive effects on our lives? What this campus desperately needs right now is a student group such as SDS to harness the power of students en masse for positive and…

… creative change. Attitudes such as Segall's only serve to disempower and disconnect students from the everyday events that seriously affect our lives. ABDURRAHMAN PASHA LSA senior SDS member No link between…

… cause progressive is an insult to the term itself. Within the next five years, Israel will consist of a minority of Jews ruling over a majority of Palestinian Arabs. These Palestinians have every single…

… process needs to slow down To THE DAILY: Kudos to the Michigan Student Assembly for addressing off-campus housing problems (Students plan for housing advocacy, 02/12/04). When I began to work at the…

… University two years ago, I was appalled to learn that students began signing leases for the fol- lowing school year as early as October. When I was a student here in the late '80s, we didn't even begin to…

… where most of the Arabs are Sunni Muslims. But the Shiites also know they must move care- fully, particularly if they want to extend a hand to the minority Sunni Arabs to form an inclu- sive government…

… and tame a virulent insurgency. Many Sunni Arabs, who make up about 20 per- cent of the population, stayed home on election day, either out of fear of violence or to support a boycott call by radical…

… in the Arab world have whispered warn- ings that if democracy ever came to this region, Islamic fundamentalists would sweep to power. Now, with votes counted in Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it's clear there…

…. With their charity networks and their history of opposing the region's dicta- tors, Islamic parties are sometimes all that Arab voters know or trust. "They are more organized, and they invested a lot of…

….michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to all readers…

… are students! The announcement that Israel had brokered a peace deal with the Palestinians was made last night, just hours after Ariel Sharon and Yasser Arafat stepped aside to allow Jewish and Arab…

… City and all." Green's announcements shocked students across campus yesterday. "When I first visited campus as a senior in high school, Green went by on one of those tiny little trucks they drive around…

… equality and integra- tion. "We thought yelling and marching around a lot would really make a difference," said one BAMN leader, 47, who is not a student. Wait a minute, come to think of it, none of them…

… students at the University to negotiate. "We knew that if they just letpus students try to negotiate, we'd have no problem settling this 54- year violent conflict," said one Palestinian activist. "We…

… students, thousands of miles away from the actual Middle East, know far more than these political leaders with years of experience," said an Israeli activist. The group that managed to single…

…-handedly destroy Nike, Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality, also known as SOLE, even though they should really be called SOLEE, attributed their victory to taking over enough administrative offices…

… to make their views known. "Taking over offices is what we do best," said one student. "However, we will not rest until all citizens of the United States are making exactly $14.73 an hour, no matter…

… how trivial or impor- tant their job." Perhaps the greatest success story of the day belonged to University Students Against Cancer, which strategically utilized cheers at football games in combination…

… with several newspaper ads to defeat cancer. "We have to admit, they really knew what they were doing," said the president of the group's campus rival, University Students In Favor Of Cancer. Sucks to…

… either was extended last night or expired today. We don't know because we didn't ask. The University and members of the graduate student instructors union have been involved in last-minute negotia- tions…

… responses urging students to keep the threat in mind while giving other facets of life priority. At the University, Department of Public Safety Director Bill Bess released a written statement yesterday urging…

… students to be especially obser- vant of suspicious activities, while also stating that there has been no threat made pertaining to Southeast Michigan. DPS spokeswoman Diane Brown said the University is…

… Technology Presi- dent Charles Vest, former Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Dennis Blair and Law student Marisa Bono. Coleman and the eight representatives each spoke for a few minutes to…

… Daily Staff Reporter Law students across the country are arguing that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the Law School's admissions policy will adversely affect the racial composition of America…

…'s lawyers. The students will join about 300 national organizations and corporations by filing amicus, or "friend of the court," briefs with the court today supporting the University in Grutter v. Bollinger…

…, the lawsuit challenging the Law School's use of race as a factor in admissions. A brief written by a group of black law students from Harvard, Yale and Stanford universities argues if the court…

… overturns Michigan's admissions policies, race-con- scious admissions policies of their law schools would also be targeted. Travis LeBlanc, a Yale law student, said the presence of minorities at highly selec…

… yesterday in the Michigan Union Ballroom to discuss the potential threat caused by recent anti-terror legislation. The event, titled "Know Your Rights," featured Nabi Hayad from the Arab- American Anti…

… LOW: 28 hour. TTomorrow- www.mchigandaily.com Students question, react to Al-Arian arrest By Soojung Chang Daily Staff Reporter Students expressed mixed reactions to the recent arrest of University of…

… and assist acts of terror,'Ashcroft said. Four of the men, including Al-Arian, were taken into custody while the other four remain overseas. Sameeh Hammoudeh, an instructor and student at USF; Hatim…

… being the leader of the United States chapter of the PIJ and the secretary of its worldwide governing group. Al-Arian was a speaker at the second National Student Conference on the Pales- tinian…

… Solidarity Movement at the Universi- ty in October. Michigan Student Zionists President Rick Dorfman said there had been prior indica- tions that Al-Arian was linked to terrorists. Dorfman and LSA senior Adi…

… greater sharing of infor- mation between law enforcement agencies was a factor in bringing about the charges at this time. Al-Arian's arrest has raised concerns among some students regarding the possi…

… terrorist ties. "I think the current atmosphere in this country has resulted in the wrongful detainment of thou- sands of Arabs," SAFE co-founder and LSA sen- ior Fadi Kiblawi said. "My main concern is…

… whether or not he's given a fair trial in the current anti-Arab atmosphere in this country," Kiblawi said. Prof. criticized for possible insider trading By Lydia K. Leung Daily Staff Reporter The…

…. ELISE BERGMAN/ Daily LEFT TO RIGHT: University alum Sophia Saeed, LSA seniors Sophia Hussein and Henna Tirmizi and Education student Tahera Uddin listen intently to a lecture on women's rights in Islam…

… the University enthusiastically accommo- dates this trend. She said although there is not an accurate way to know how many students at the University are vege- tarians, "we're probably echoing trends…

… views of all Michigan students. Salhi said by using the word "Israel" in the title, the journal acknowledges Israel's rights to exist, a key contention in the Arab-Israeli conflict. "It lacks a sense of…

…. The U But friends of the players said the Student R rap was created, in part, as a response which all to Xanga.com journal posts that follow, pi some have construed as threats by ing anoth the woman who…

… one player student. The 7th The group calls itself the "Mean tained mu Team." about wor Jackson is a three-year letter as referen winner for the team. He scored demeanin the ,game-winning touchdown in…

…'s Statement of ights and Responsibilities, students are expected to rohibits "sexually harass- er person" and "stalking, ng another person." ilar incident at the Uni- f Miami grabbed national last fall…

… men and minorities, as well ces to group sex and other g topics. k Herman and Karl Stampfl contributed to this report. APPLE Continued from page 1 Rubadeau last year. Students in Rabkin's class applaud…

… because he thought that as the age gap between him- self and his students grew, winning became less of a possibility. "Of course it's an enormous honor," Rabkin said. "It's the stu- dents you teach for, not…

…'s treatment of .his students, both in research and the classroom, which helps to engage them in learning. "I think that Eric is motivated by a profound respect for students as inquirers and scholars," she said…

… his first focus when teaching a course is the specific material, he also works to give students universal tools for learning. "It would be wrong to say that I design my courses so that people will…

… homework and "real work" to engage his students in collaborative projects. His efforts include a research project on the evolution of literary genres with economics Prof. Carl Simon. VISAS' Continued from…

… stu- dents and GSIs. The International Center works with other University offices to provide advice and sup- port for international students. Other international . students expressed satisfaction with…

…4 -Tuesday, February 6, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Ely Mid'gan al Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 413 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104…

… More competent parties would improve student government t's the dawn of a new student government election season. As with any other year, our hopes are high for competi- tive elections and multiple…

…, ideologically diverse parties to ensure that competent and creative individuals run our student government next year. But last week, when the catch-all Michi- gan Action Party announced its major candidates and…

…, no way to know how committed the newly nominated are to the platforms of their parties or, more impor- tantly, to the productive role of the Michi- gan Student Assembly. But in past years, the…

… domination of the electoral process by one major, broad-based party has done little to encourage responsible governance or inspire creative change. Before the Michigan Action Party there was Students 4…

…," Redha Taqi, a top official in one of the coalition factions, told The Associated Press. The presidency is a largely ceremo- nial post, currently held by a Sunni Arab, Ghazi al-Yawer. Kurdish leader Jalal…

… from much of Baghdad and from heavily Sunni Arab or Kurd- ish provinces. But many Sunnis apparently stayed at home on election day, heeding boy- cott calls by hard-line clerics or fearing insurgent…

… students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to all readers. Additional , copies may be picked up at the Daily's office for $2. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in…

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… would that this is the system that oping to utilize this semes- that it's beneficial both for vernment and our election ot to have student govern- ndidates to run with par- ikis said. n Benson, LSA…

… want." Abu Toameh also discussed his unique position as an Arab living in Israel. "Israeli-Arab citizens feel as though they are being discriminat- ed against. They are regarded as a cancer, an enemy…

…-month contract," Seiler said. "Living in a sorority house is a bargain." While Seiler said that students who do not have the financial means are at a disadvantage when it comes to joining in Greek life, t…

…FC President Ari Parritz said the cost of chapter dues is usually not something that hinders students' ability to join the Greek commu- nity. The cost of dues for IFC chap- ters are not released to the public…

…. "Any student, from any socio- economic background, is equally considered during recruitment," said. "We are fighting for integra- tion, not separation." Ben Kaminsky, president of Israel IDEA, said Abu…

… organizations,offer extremely generous need-based scholarships. As such, cost is most often not a prohibitive measure in a student's decision to go Greek." Most IFC chapters have need- based scholarships…

… would happen, we were obviously ecstatic when we saw our numbers soar this winter." Some IFC chapters, includ- ing Sigma Phi Epsilon, even offer scholarships to students before they arrive on campus…

… mate," Goldstein said. talk about his work Arab journalist during political American Movement for Israel, said Currently, Abu Toameh is a tumult in the Middle East. He will she hopes that notjust those…

… and Palestinian conflict, Abu Toame studied at Hebrew students in Ann Arbor, discussing Toameh has said he would write will feel welcome to come and University in Jerusalem and has his experience as a…

… Israeli ly," she said. NOTES From Page 1 added that it "doesn't necessarily make it different than other forms of unauthorized collaboration." Esrold Nurse, assistant dean of the Office of Student…

… coun- try-includinghereattheUniversity - StudyBlue.com has an incentives program for students like Sperling to share notes. For every file that is uploaded or flashcard pack that is serving, according to…

… LSA sophomore said that although Stucchi's might lose some customers in the market for frozen yogurt, "in terms of ice cream, people have favorite flavors madepublic, the student receives $1…

…. Additionally, for every hitthat a stu-t dent's file or flashcard pack gets thatc student 50 cents. "You get paid every time some- i one looks at your notes, so it's event that much more of an incentive forZ the…

… project in 2006 at the University of1 Wisconsin. It was then expandedt to other campuses, including the1 University of Michigan in 2007. r "The biggest thing about the tool is that it was built for students…

… most likely include "50 percent off for everything" on the first day and is expected to take place in mid- to late March of this year. and it was built by students so that's really had a great impact on…

… University staff and students to obtain a new MCard, if necessary. Beginning March 16, cards that have expired or are damaged will no longer be accepted, and riders will be required to pay the $1 fare . when…

… boarding. In order to obtain a new MCard, cardholders may go to one of the MCard offices locat- ed at Wolverine Tower, the Student Activities Building, Pierpont Commons, the Cen- tral Campus Recreation Build…

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… change. As students, we can work to utilize the resources and social capital of our universities to respect and cultivate the observation of all human rights, including the right to health. We can call…

… be the partner the University needs to guide our education. Polcyn, Yu and Barstad are LSA juniors and members of Human Rights Through Education, a student group that is hosting a free and open…

… Reserve Officer Training Corps (War Games, 02/10/2006) in which soldiers-in-training simulate experiences of discerning ostensibly good "Arabs" from bad ones in simulated Iraqi village settings. the…

… Daily's coverage of the war games itself promotes the fatal stereotype between good and bad Arab that Bush and com- pany push. Or is it the case, perhaps, that the Daily does accept that view of the world…

… aired by the Al-Jazeera satellite television station throughout the Arab world and believed by U.S. officials to be authentic. It was broadcast as U.S. officials warned of devastating attacks within the…

…," said Kenan Basha, presi- dent of the Muslim Students Association, "It's not a celebration time MSA bans campaign flyers fro-m S 0n S buildingrs By Afrew Kaplan Daily Staff Reporter - it's a time to…

… to the University's right general supports diversity, a se to determine the diversity of its arate brief would do little good. student body," said Elizabeth "The attorney general look Boyd, spokeswoman…

… of the brief, Boyd said Eastman said while the attorney See GRANHOLM, Page keep funding Cp- 1. ed ted, ew an ion en me ke ce he it e3 AATU By Christopher Johnson Daily Staff Reporter I Students…

… Student Assembly on Feb. 7, threatening to dis- continue its services if the assembly does not pay the funds in full by Friday. The AATU is also concerned with MSA's continued reluctance to negotiate a…

… added that AATU continues to advise students in expectation that MSA will eventually supply compensation. "We have fulfilled every part of the contract and they have not fulfilled their part," she said…

…. "We continue to serve in a good-faith effort. And now they have stalled negotations with the service contract for Winter 2003." Joe Bernstein, MSA student general counsel, said the assembly has not…

… has dwindled to 4 to See AATU, Page 3 Walls usually covered twice a year with colorful flyers advertising Michi- gan Student Assembly candidates will be bare during the election campaign this March…

…. Responding to student complaints about flyering, MSA passed a resolution last night banning the posting of cam- paign flyers on all campus walls except those in residence halls. "I'm just excited to see that…

… people will be on the Diag meeting students and hearing concerns, rather than killing trees and littering hallways," MSA Rules and Elections Committee Chair Jason Mironov said. The resolution "increases…

… authorized to discuss the strike publicly. An estimated 12 people were killed in the strike late Monday or early Tuesday, including Arabs, Turkeman from central Asia and local Taliban members, according to an…

… middle and high school students. At the Florida Virtual School, the largest Internet public school in the country, more than 50,000 students are taking courses this year. School authorities in Traverse…

… City, Mich., hope to use online courses provided by the Michigan Virtual School next fall to educate several hun- dred students in their homes, alleviating a class- room shortage. The other model is a…

… prairie district running an online including Weldie. Her children, Isabel, Harry school had in recent years given 130 students, and Eleanor -- all in elementary school -- down- and with them $106,000 in per…

…-pupil payments, load assignments and communicate intermit- to neighboring districts that used the students' tently with their certified teachers over the names to pad enrollment counts. The auditor Internet, but…

… are considered public tricts for not opening their own online schools. school students, not home-schoolers, because In Colorado, school districts have lost thou- their online schools are taxpayer…

…-financed and sands of students to virtual schools, and, in 2006, subject to federal testing requirements. a state audit found that one school, run by a rural Despite enthusiastic support from parents, district…

…, was using four licensed teachers to teach the schools have met with opposition from some 1,500 students across the state. The legislature educators, who say elementary students may be responded last…

… online schools. they divert state payments from the online stu- The Wiscosin Virtual Academy has 20 certi- dent's home district. fied, unionized teachers, and 800 students who Other opposition has arisen…

… district receives annual state payments take account of slower students. Isabel Weldie, of $6,050 for each of its 800 students, which it 5, is in kindergarten, "But in math I'm in first uses to pay teachers…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 11, 2002 OP/ED 0 c be IItr4jun ljailig 420'MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 letters@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE…

… of color: Indians, blacks, Latinos, Asians and some Arabs (I can account for myself and my friends that I attended with). It was a wonder to me as to how this event, which had nothing to do with Amer…

… when our government has incarcerated hundreds of men with no charge simply because they have Arab and/or Muslim heritage, detained hundreds of prisoners in Cuba while blatantly violat- ing international…

… students legally in the United States is to deny their rights to equal pro- tection (under the Constitution)." The latter is factually correct, non-citi- zens receive the same protection as citizens under…

… the Constitution. As I am not a pre- law student, I do not know which precedent says this, but it is in the case law. Regarding the deportation of Haddad, I don't know the particulars of his case, but…

… would be likely for elected leaders to reward religious loyalty and pro- mote one religion over another. Again, not a good idea. JOE LANGENDERFER Engineering graduate student University technological…

… jolly well wants' (2/6/02) and Cunniffe's column offensive, out of touch with students (2/6/02). It seems that both students missed the point of Cunniffe's article. Yes, Mon- aghan has owned the land on…

… by his role as Taj Mahal Badalandabad, the oral-sex crazed exchange student in "National Lampoon's Van Wilder," Gupta, a Michigan alum, is the chief medical correspondent for CNN and a White House…

… conflict and there could be no way that the group could be exclusively on their side. Some of them claimed that I hate Arabs because of my position. I did the same thing with the Israel kids, and now I'm a…

… perfectly just for a Jew from Russia to live on the land that was taken out beneath the feet of an Arab. That is no way to win friends and influence people,.Mort. It is perhaps symbolic that I was alone in…

… build my resume. Other actors not of color have access to larger and ethnic neutral roles. I took these roles in order to open others doors. I do not think we will ever get LSA STUDENTS & MAY 2003 GRADS…

… is a yoga mat? Nobody in India uses a yoga mat. What the hell is that? TMD: How should students actively combat these stereotypes? KP: The easiest way for people to be heard is if they write a letter…

…-am Indian, I am also credible. They had to see that there were people of my ethnicity standing behind the coun- try and condemning these events. TMD: How would you cure the apathy that most students face? SG…

… Tickets: 734-764-2538 Adults $17.00 Students: $7.00 Major credit cards accepted Tickets available at the League ticket office and at the door made possible with the support of the Michigan Counil for the…

…. Admission is $2.50. WHO: Arab Student Associa- tion and Lebanese Student Association WHEN: Today from 8 to 10 WHERE: Yost Ice Arena CORRECTIONS 0 The thene party sugges- tion sn Page 2 of the State- ment said…

…2A - Thursday, February 15, 2007 MONDAY: TUESDAY: The Extremist Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: Before You Were Here Campus Characters FRIDAY: Explained The manbeh ind the mullet Student…

… hair. sional naysayer, though. Krause was - Know a campus character worthy ofa Krause didn't. offended when one student offered profile? E-mailsuggestions to news@michi- And over a few months, the thin…

… OKeefe Layout Manager Chelsea Hoard Production Manager The Michigan Daily(ISSNt0745-967) is published Monday through Friday duringthe fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan…

…. The damage is estimated at $150. Dining hall worker hits head WHERE: South Quad WHEN: Tuesday at about 6 p.m. WHAT: A male student work- ing in the kitchen hit his head on a piece of equipment, DPS…

…4A - Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com L7i1L 1Mvld~l*jan4 3al~j Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor…

…. Israel's 'right-wing'victory 6 UI O eorury s, osaess weT -- 0 n February 10, Israelis went New proposal would simplify aid application for students to the polls to elect the 120 ly af s s members of the…

… Knesset from Jn a 2006 report, the Commission on the Future of Higher Edu- cation said that for atypical household, completingthe Federal Application for Student Aid is longer and more complicated than…

… completing the federal tax return. The report also said that people considered the FAFSA to be onerous and confusing. It's these disheartening qualities of the FAFSA that prohibit many students from applying…

… for much-needed aid. But thanks to University of Michigan researcher Susan Dynarski and her colleagues, this tire- some process could be simplified. To ensure that more students who need financial aid…

… filled after tax returns are filed. High school students who apply to college in fall had to wait until the spring of that year to see what kind of aid they would receive. This is inconvenient for students…

… because financial aid can be the "make or break" factor for many students when deciding which university they will attend, and making that decision without knowledge of how much aid to expect is difficult…

… and 13 percent don't speak Eng- lish at home. The proposed change would make it easier for these students to apply for financial aid, and would consequently offer them greater access to a college edu…

…- cation. Low-income students deserve the opportunities that a college education presents, and they are dependent upon receiving financial aid to get there. But while making the process easier is a good…

… changes regard- ing financial aid, the government needs to implement Dynarski's idea as soon as pos- sible, putting an end to one of the worst headaches for high school students apply- ing to college…

… weighing about 100 pounds, were reported miss- ing after the Michigan vs. Northwestern en's basketball game on Jan. 19. 'The father of a student took them for his sick son," Brown said. The man had attended…

… the game, seen the seals laying on the ground near the stadium's press box and thought they would be appreciated by his son, who is a student here, Brown said. He had assumed they were being thrown out…

… Ford would not comment on the matter. Sunday morning, members of the Students of Color Coalition gained access to Michigamua's meeting space on the seventh floor of the Michi- gan Union. The SCC refuses…

… renovate the area. Current members agree that the tower is a "We want t fundamental part of Michigamua's history but said using the days, resolves tower is not worth causing distress to students on campus…

…, like the and its practice of using indigenous nicknames may be subject to further scrutiny if necessary. DAVID ROCHKIND/Daily Aaron David Miller, Deputy Special Middle East Coordinator for Arab…

…-Israeli Negotiations at the Department of State, discusses the future of Arab-Israeli peace negotiations at the University's International Institute yesterday. RALLY Continued from-Page 1 Some supporters held signs…

…4 4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 13, 2004 I I OPINION 420 MAYNARD STREET UANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com opinion. michigandaily. com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS…

… glances equivalent to those received students felt that this wasn't the most unify- be very enlightening. when wearing a Taliban T-shirt. ing event or name and that these types of sit- My new lesson was in…

… least used to belong to - I think my What, in retrospect, may not have been Arab issues during 9/11 so how could I say black card has been revoked. Welcome to the the best way to go about addressing a…

… mass e- that about black people" because he obviously racial retardation that is the University of mail group, I not so kindly asked to be taken didn't realize that I wasn't Arab and from Michigan. It…

…, on campus. Our organization would appre- ciate it if the Daily would take five min- utes to contact student organizations in the future, before writing factually incorrect editorials against them…

…- doms wrapped in an Israeli flag and the mes- country that many student activists give their hearts and souls to support. While the intentions of this campaign may be good, supporters of Israel need to…

… AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE We have clearly told the Europeans to tell the…

… spearhead of the ground offensive that liberated Kuwait? It also doesn't mean that Israel doesn't need quality weapons. In both 1967 and 1973, its survival against Arab aggression hinged on the availabil- ity…

… latter that should be weakened and eliminated. Although Students Allied for Freedom and Equality condemns terrorism, it is unclear why it's targeting the army that fights against it. Occupation of the…

…'s sole purpose is to explode in coffee shops and hide behind innocent children, roam free. Support peace. Oppose divestment! Or Shotan LSA freshman Chair, Israeli Students Organization Orrin Pail LSA…

… sophomore Vice chair, Israeli Students Organization Philip Azachi LSA sophomore Vice chair, Israeli Students Organization EXPRESS YOURSEL. JOIN THE DAiLY'S EDITORIALBOARDI MONDAYS, TIURSDAYS 6 P.M. 420…

…LS/DlO~lyO Rackham students David Dick and Dan Rose and Architecture graduate student Andre Wilson participate in a negotiating session with the University for increased protection of transgendered graduates. GEO…

… swept to victory in Iraq's landmark elections, propelling to power the groups that suffered most under Saddam Hussein and forcing Sunni Arabs to the margins for the first time in modern history, according…

… contract By Carissa Miller and Justin Miller Daily Staff Reporters If a University department required a female graduate student instructor to wear a skirt as part of its dress code but did not ask the same…

… michigan have a unique interest in protecting the institution of marriage as it is traditionally understood." -LPatrick Gillen Lawyer, Thomas More Law Center Student s business idea wins By Amine Tourki For…

… the Daily When second-year MBA student Michael Crowley came to campus a year and a half ago, he had three years of accounting experience under his belt. He had worked for a firm that served startup…

… decision," he said. But he compared the elimination of smoking to the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s, predicting simi- lar ineffectiveness for the new resolu- tion. But many students offered their sup…

…." He reassured audience members that nothing would happen to Arab citizens comparable to the internment of Japan- ese Americans after World War II. But he did admit that few politi- cians listen to the…

… Arab population in Washington. "Does the administra- tion listen to them? No. Are they frustrated? Yes. Does it portend trou- ble for this country? Very seriously yes," Dingell said. irrelevant to the…

… from Page 1 But opponents of the resolution said MSA's position on affirmative action does not accurately represent the student body. "MSA has no right to try to take a stand for something no one has…

… talked to students about," Michigan Review Editor in Chief Justin Wilson said, adding that MSA should poll students before voting on the resolution. "In terms of actually coming right out and supporting…

… affirmative action, you're alienating a lot of students." "Race shouldn't matter so much that minorities get a 20 percent advan- tage over a white person," Kinesiology representative T. J. Wharry said, refer…

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… through Detroit to one of the INS centers and have to give their fingerprints," Jain said, reflecting information expounded by MSA. VISA MANTIS also applies to students from non-Arab, but predominantly…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 3, 2003 - 7A Students celebrate Lunar New Year with traditions By Min Kyung Yoon Daly Staff Reporter Students tried to recreate the festivities of home as…

… Asian countries welcomed the Year of the Goat with fireworks, beating of the drums, decorations and food Saturday. Uni- versity students celebrated with nostalgia the Lunar New Year by trying to observe…

… Planning and international student from Hong Kong. "Although I ate traditional New Year's food, I missed a lot of things I used to do during Chinese New Year. I missed going to the flower market to buy…

… keynote speech in Conference participants were able which he urged students to take to choose from 10 different work- political action. shops on political, social and cul- Business junior Jayanth Surakan…

… added. INS Continued from Page 1A concluding from that that all international students are potential terrorists is absurd," he said. "There's absolutely no more privacy anymore." Baldwin said, "A lot of…

… these changes in immigration reg- ulation were the result of things that have happened in world politics." In addition to facing more rigid policies, internation- al students must also undergo an extended…

… students who are pursuing their masters degrees, and I'm pretty sure a lot of them are going through hassles and troubles," Jain said. "If they do manage to get a visa, they'll have to wait a lot of months…

… to get (them) processed, which is again hindering their education." Moreover, scholars of certain nationalities automatically qualify for VISA MANTIS. "All the people from the Arab world have to go…

… political agenda, it means you don't have a consistent policy that's clear to everybody and clear to implement." Although some students complain that the new INS poli- cies are unconstitutional, Xzzam said…

…MichigancheerleaderAriel Haskins 0 Michigan Student AssemblyRep. 0 Arab StudentAssociation member Tony Saunders Dina Ai-oburi 0 Basketball player Ron Coleman 0 Girls of Michigan Calendar model Michelle Rosado 0 Law student Josh…

… students. The mission is scheduled for late 2011, aiming for a window of time when the paths of Earth and Mars are sufficiently aligned to enable the launch and sub- sequent orbit. The window opens every two…

… that raises money for health care in Peru, hope you'll pay bigbucks for a Mexican dinner with students ranging from defensive end Lamarr Woodley to Michelle Rosado, who appears in a calendar called the…

… "Girls of Michigan." Project Suyana will sell dates with twenty students at an auction tomorrow night in an effort to raise money for a Peruvian women's shelter. Attendees will bid on dinner at Salsarita…

…'s Fresh Cantina, a new Mexican restaurant on East Liberty Street, with one of 20 men and women at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the ballroom of the Michigan Union. The University's website for student organizations…

… Uni- versity's director for student activities and leadership. The policy came out of a See AUCTION, page 7A Members of Students Supporting Affirmative Action celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling…

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… for now I'm left to ask, what happened to my country? Hoard can be reached at j.ho@umich.edu. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Language requirement comes too late to make a real difference for students TO THE…

…, college is simply too late to force the language burden on people. If someone hasn't learned a language by the time he is a first-year student, the odds he will learn it in subsequent years are not worth…

… the effort the University invests in attempting to teach him. While proponents of the requirement point out that other countries always teach their students English, they do so starting in ele- mentary…

… fairness. Every other requirement the University imposes on students is universal. No matter how much attention I paid to natural sciences in high school, I still have to take at least seven credits when I…

… arrive at the University. The same is true for every student in every requirement, except in language. Consequently, students who have learned a language early in life or had access to a high quality…

… language program in primary or secondary school have a diminished require- ment load compared to students without these advantages. Finally, there is the illogical nature of the claim by language requirement…

… at all, let alone the four semesters of language students are forced to take. All students should know how to use a computer, compute interest payments and speak effectively in public, but these issues…

… to end violence against women worldwide. ABBY HAUSLOHNER LSA junior SHOsH RUSKIN LSA senior Ruskin and Hauslohner are co-chairs of the Progressive Arab Jewish Alliance Article headline creates…