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…. Introduction to Arab Culture and Language has 85 students this semes- ter; compared to 63 last Winter. Modern Middle East History has 48 students, compared to 29 last Winter. Introduction to Arab Literature and…

… cave missions seem to have increased students' interests in Islamic and Judaic studies. Enrollment figures for Islamic and Judaic studies courses have increased, and in some cases doubled, since last…

… year. "We are excited for new students, but are also sad- dened because we felt the region was important far before recent events," said Alexander Knysh, chairman of the Near Eastern studies department…

… and professor of Islamic studies at the University. "We are saddened by the. fact that these interests are generated by such terri- ble events." This year is not the first in which students have shown…

… present for us for the rest of our lives," he added. In response to increased student interest, the depart- ment of Near Eastern studies created new courses and increased the number of seats in others…

… Translation had 26 students in Fall 2001, compared to 11 in Fall 2000. People of the Middle East had 73 students this Fall, compared to 65 last Fall. In addition to larger classes, the department has also…

… created new courses and altered the content of others. "A new course on classical Persian poetry will be offered next Fall in response to increased student inter- est," Knysh said. "Also, the contents of…

… minors for the field. "Our department now has more majors and more minors. The minor was just approved by the college so it is new to us and I think it will attract a fair amount of students," Knysh said…

…. "I think it will be attractive to students who cannot commit themselves to a double major, yet are interested in the subject." Islamic and Judaic studies have always attracted stu- dents. "During the…

… 1998-1999 school year, 144 BA degrees were awarded to students who had at least 15 credit hours of Middle East and North African studies, so many students come to the department and take a class or two…

… announced that Iraq would suspend oil exports starting yester- day for 30 days or until Israel withdraws from Palestinian territories. His unilateral cutoff could put more pressure on other Arab leaders to…

… Exchange yesterday, after oil prices surged when Iraq cut off crude exports. Arab leaders put pressure on Powell sCHICAGO rab eadrs pt pessue o Powll ndersen layoffs leave 7,000 without jobs U CASABLANCA…

… Mideast peace will require leadership by both sides, as Powell was urging Arabs to help him get a cease-fire and start Israel and the Palestinians toward peacemaking. "The United States is firmly com…

…- mitted to achieving peace," Bush said. "I meant what I said about withdrawal without delay, and I mean what I say when I call upon the Arab world to strongly condemn against terrorist activities." Also…

… published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $105. Winter term (January…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 11, 2002 OP/ED (Tbe £i9jgiDaigV 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 letters@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF…

… 28-year-old graduate engineering student from Egypt and one of about 75 students at a University of Minnesota, pro-Palestine rally, as quoted by the Associated Press yesterday. SAM BUTLER TH SOAPBOX…

… from participating in the run. My conclusion is that there is plenty of nastiness surrounding the event, to be sure, but students should not let that spoil the fun. The Naked Mile is really a college stu…

…- dent's last chance to behave like a college student. Without letting the sap ooze from my keyboard, it's a sort of last hurrah before adulthood takes complete hold of us. It's old- fashioned college…

… debauchery at its finest and the University would do well to loosen its tie and direct its energy toward discouraging those not affiliated with the school from par- ticipating. Don't arrest students for…

… way to pro- tect students by keeping those types off the streets of Ann Arbor next week - B. Joe and the boys need to spend their time and energy figuring out how. The hypocrisy of the University's regu…

… CHRISTOPHER KOCH Every day, students at the University of Michigan are challenged to think critically about their course work and to challenge their professors by providing dissenting views on a myriad of…

… subjects. In that spirit I would like to challenge the students at the University to take the same critical approach to a recent editorial published about New Era Cap Com- pany (Cut the contract, 4…

… comforting reali- ty until recent weeks. French. Arabs have recently become frus- trated by some of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's actions. This anger has been trans- formed into irrational hate…

…. Despite efforts by the Palestinian representative in Paris urging French Arabs not to "translate their hatred for the Israeli government of Ariel Sharon into hatred of Jews of France," anti-Semitic acts in…

… time to be kind," promoted a new consideration of thoughtfulness among students. The celebration served to herald the com- ing of Spring, and event organizers couldn't have asked for better weather. "We…

… on he stressful and :ester. nities, sororities and cultural organizations, contributed to the event. Members of LSA Student Government dis- tributed free blue books and Hershey's Chocolate Kisses to…

… Day, the event cents how easy it is through the Diag. helped to draw the interest of many spectato it is to have fun," "Part of student government is serving the to sign a petition that encouraged the…

… student fees." Many students agreed the event encourag The Alpha Phi sorority organized a water kind acts among others throughout the day. buttons, the plan- toy game, rewarding participants with candy "I…

…." Steinberg referred to recent post-Sept. 11 events that have raised concerns about the civil liberties of Arab- Americans. The ACLU recently filed a suit to open the high-pro- file Rabih Haddad case to the…

… union also created the Know-Your-Rights Hot- line for people of Middle Eastern and Arab descent who received letters requesting interviews following the terrorists attacks. It is also investigating…

… potential lawsuits involving complaints against racial profiling people of Arabic descent. Rave said they tried to put together a program that would get more people to come to their annual meet- ing, where…

… program, a group that promotes injury prevention aware- ness to middle and high school stu- dents. Zang and Hammond gave stu- dents a glimpse into life with paral- ysis as part of a Students Take On…

… Paralysis event last night at the Michigan League. STOP is a non- profit student group that seeks to promote awareness of spinal cord injury prevention through campus events and community service. Zang…

… special edition on the steps of the Student Publications Building.The Daily was the first newspaper to report on the suc- cess of the vaccine. Daily reporter Lee Marks wrote,"There is no doubt that the…

… level. But European and Arab leaders said any such conference needs Arafat's presence to be effective. "It's a way to get the parties together and talking," Powell said on the ninth day of a peace mission…

… Germany. "This cathedral is God's enemy," an Arabic speaker said on the shaky 20-minute video, which also recorded jihad battle songs on the car's cas- sette player as the men allegedly planned a bomb…

… excerpts aired yesterday by the pan-Arab satellite sta- tion Al-Jazeera. It wasn't clear when the tapes were made. The deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri, was shown claiming the Sept. 11 attacks as a "great victory…

… complete tapes Thursday. It was not immediately clear how the station received the tapes. The excerpts aired by the Arab station yesterday were part of a series of clips from what appeared to be videotapes…

… winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $105. Winter term (January through April) is $110, yearlong (September through…

… addressed the global response to the events of Sept. 11. Earlier in the day, Mitchell spent a half hour with students in a mini-course entitled, "Religion, Security, and Violence in Global Contexts." "We…

… region next week seek- ing a cease-fire. With Powell standing at his side in the Rose Garden, Bush pressed Arab leaders to do more to end terrorism and emulate the peacemaking traditions begun by the late…

… President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and King Hussein of Jordan and carried forward by their successors, Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah. "As Israel steps back, responsible Pales- tinian leaders and Israel's Arab…

… maximum effort" to secure an Israeli withdrawal. In an address to his natioi l1ubarak said Israel's military campaign will create hatred among 300 million Arabs. The Mideast crisis was sure to dominate…

… presidents, Arab princes and reli- gious leaders made their own appeals yesterday for peace, current and former U.S. officials questioned the lack of American action as the region plunged into deeper conflict…

… months reflected "strate- gic incoherence." Brzezinski also faulted the Bush administra- tion for responding only to the "outrage" of ter- rorism, and not to a simultaneous offer of peace made at an Arab…

… League summit in Beirut, Lebanon, last week. "Three days ago, we had an outrage, the bombing (of a Passover Seder), but we had a moment of historic opportunity - the proposal made by the Arabs, for the…

…- eign editor James Smith. Shadid, who is in his early 30s, was conscious and in stable condition in a private Arab hospital in Ramallah, Smith said. The bullet was lodged in the shoulder. Globe officials…

…, including 25 Arabs and four Afghans. LONDON Britain pays homage to Queen Mother The great State Bell of St. Paul's Cathedral tolled yesterday in remem- brance of the Queen Mother as people across Britain…

… The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via…

… with Israeli and Arab leaders during a trip to Europe next week. "My mind is open," Powell told reporters at the State Department. "We are examining all possibilities. I would not rule out meeting with…

…'t released any information on his activities in recent days, and no meetings were scheduled with either Israelis or Palestinians. But daily anti-Israeli protests in the Arab world grew more- violent. Thousands…

… Club of America and Students Promoting Eating Disorder Awareness and Knowledge. Greek Week also collected 285 pints of blood for the American See GREEK WEEK, Page 2A Profiled Prof JANICE JENKINS…

… his computer screen as he participates in an online blackjack game. Gambling simple for U' By Tyler Boersen Daily Staff Reporter students The gambler sits staring at the computer screen, adrenaline…

… and websites making it possible to win and lose in pajamas from the comfort of home. ambling has games, bet on sports or lay down money on the Internet. A University student, who wished to remain…

… Michigan Student Assembly's recent refusal to allocate funds for Greek Week this year, Mote said. Organizers spend over $12,000 per year on the event and usually receive about $1,000 from MSA, she said. LSA…

… against Palestinians. Egypt's decision, while falling far short of calls to sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, reflects growing pressure faced by Arab governments. Jordan and Egypt, the only two Arab…

… fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $105. Winter term (January through April) is $110, yearlong…

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… to the establishment of 'free expression areas" at the university, which require official permission slips and 24 hours advance notice, as quoted by CNN. The students responded by drafting 365…

… another Neuman, the faculty code that allow LSA students to Nick Noreus' ideas to run the formerly Naked 4/11/02) failed in this regard. apply a greater number of course credits from Mile in underwear, is…

… category of "interdisciplinary" I, like many students, believe that the Uni- man's commitment to undergraduate education. courses as area distribution courses. versity and local law enforcement agencies…

…. faculty across several of the university's schools made significant contributions to the future of Hundreds of students would probably turn and colleges, for first and second year stddents. undergraduate…

…. late to make an impact this year, however, let us She initiated a faculty-student committee MARJORIE HORTON remember this wonderful idea for 2003! Long charged with the "Re-invention of Honors" to LSA…

… world and on this campus have rightly spoken up about it, but not necessarily against it. While a wave of anti-Arab prejudice has grown in this country since Sept. 11, Palestinian rhetoric against Israel…

… establishing a cease-fire as a condi- tion for deeper peacemaking. But Powell said all the Arab leaders with whom he has met have under- scored the urgency of getting started on an accord. And he said he would…

… seeking greater Arab partici- pation in the peace process as well as an immediate end to Israel's military offensive. It was the first time Powell had said expressly that he would meet Arafat during his…

… current violence. He told the Arabs they must acknowledge Israel's rights. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, right, announces at a New York news conference the indictments of four people, including a…

…- ney telephone calls involving Stewart and Mohammed Yousry, an Arabic translator who was also charged. Attorney General John Ashcroft said at a news conference announc- ing the indictments that the…

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… of anonymity. He said most of the foreigners are Arabs - Saudis, Libyans and Syri- ans - but "a few" are Afghans. All admitted they had entered Pakistan after the collapse of Taliban rule in…

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… humiliate and occupy Palestinians I think we are in for more, I am sorry to say" - Steve Sosebee Founder, Palestinian Children's Relief Fund mise at the recent Arab summit, but it seems that this proposal has…

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… bigger than its roots in cultural and reli- gious loyalties. Israel is the place where Presi- dent Bush is blowing it right now. Israel is an enclave of the European in an otherwise Arab region. Like it or…

… Zeit after detaining about 300 people, mainly students in the university town. In the Jenin refugee camp, scene of the deadliest Sharon acknowledged the fighting was causing the United States…

… strong Israeli military action on the West Bank could enhance security from terror. Mirroring an argument pressed by Arab leaders, Powell depicted the Pales- tinians as angry and frustrated. U.S. spies…

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… Pakistani cities of Faisalabad and Lahore. He was shot in the groip and thigh while trying to escape the Pakistani police and U.S. agents swarming over a home that he shared with seven or eight other Arab men…

… month by a leading French anti-racism group and Jewish students chronicled about 400 recent attacks against Jews and Jewish sites around the country. The French government argues that its policy is…

… during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $105. Winter term (January through April) is $110, yearlong…

… and immi- grated to the United States, Arraf said she was raised in an apolitical household. But during her time at the University - where she studied political science, Judaic studies and Arabic - she…

… felt an obligation to donate to charities based on their mem- bership. The Muslim Students Associa- tion raised money for Afghan children while the Persian Students Association organized a comedy show in…

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… important implica- tions for all of us, as funding for an event that sold offensive material on the side is questioned. While Students Allied for Freedom and Equality erred in selecting a book with a chapter…

… support to abandon tyranny as well is the next step. While the University student groups and departments may have inadvertently supported an incorrect isolated ideological incident, there are issues that go…

… GEO. Some say, "but I want better GSIs." What these students forget is that GEO wants the same thing. GEO wants more training. Better benefits and protection mean better workers. The free trade…

… economics students will yell "but simple economic analysis tells us otherwise." Well, they're dead wrong. The simple truth is that, if you have two GSIs, one who is willing to work for less and one who will…

… people find going too far, like work stop- pages. Some students call it insubordination. Well, I want to ask these students something. Was it insubordination and going too far for Rosa Parks to refuse to…

… terrorism and allows Hamas and Islamic Jihad (two well known terrorist groups) to operate unabated. Israel has repeatedly asked Arafat to crack down on terror or simply make a statement in Arabic denounc- ing…