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February 02, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 66) • Page Image 3

…, emphasized the importance of remembering the lin- gering effects of the war. "People are forgetting things like this - that people are dying in the aftermath." Rami Kishek, chair of the Arab- American Students

… .Poet gives reading at award ceremony The Michigan Daily -Weesaye ar2,1994 -3 Naval Academy cheating may not affect 'U' policies Hopwood award ceremony honors student writers By JESSICA HOFFMAN…

… FOR THE DAILY Pulitzer Prize-winning poet John Ashbery might be a good role model for student winners of the University's Hopwood award. The Hopwood may be the first of many literary prizes for these…

students - perhaps even a Pulitzer. Essays, poetry and fiction pieces were recognized at. the Hopwood award ceremony in Rackham Audi- torium yesterday. Six RC and four LSA undergraduates won prizes judged by…

… one-and-a-half-hour cer- emony centered around Ashbery's reading of his own poetry and fic- tion. This year, two students are winning the Hopwood Contest for the second time. Repeat winner David…

…, so I didn't know what to expect," said winner Holly Spaulding, an RC first-year student. "When I came to the University, I was trying to identify the writing community," Spaulding added. The ceremony…

…. 14, 1992, officials at USNA were notified by e-mail that the exam had been compromised - some of the 663 students had cheated by circulating a copy of the exam around the dorm the night before the test…

…. Some of the students, called mid- shipmen, told NAVINSGEN they did not know the test they had was the next day's exam, and thought they were studying good "gouge" - an old exam that students can study…

… from. All non-engineering majors at USNA are required to take the notori- ously difficult Electrical Engineering 311, which most students find irrel- evant, according to the report. USNA conducted an…

…." NAVINSGEN conducted another investigation six months later that im- plicated 133 midshipmen. It is unlikely that all of the students will be expelled, but none who are implicated by NAVINSGEN will be allowed…

November 08, 1991 (vol. 102, iss. 30) • Page Image 4

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Friday, November 8, 1991 br Eb4tau iIQ Qr : , i yp 1"' p . 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan…

students on South University this September. According to the report, police actions were justified because the crowd of students was "unruly."The report's origi- nal premise that it was the students

February 19, 1998 (vol. 108, iss. 80) • Page Image 1

… lawsuit. Membc the coalition, including several national civil organizations and high school students from sout Michigan, said they want to intervene in the 1ause they have a direct stake in defending…

… during the program, members of the audience were removed from the arena by Secret Service agents and OSU police. One of those people was T.J. Ghose, a representative of the OSU African Student Union. Ghose…

… event under the impression that it would not be a com- pletely open discussion. "It was a staged media event," Ghose said. "We weren't going to be fooled." Some members of the OSU student body said the…

… Australia are in. But Arab powers and former partners Egypt and Syria are out. And front-line states Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have a foot in each camp. Seven years after the Persian Gulf War…

… Oct. 14, targeting its LSA admissions policies. U The University issued an answer to CIR's motion Dec. 3. Citizens for Affirmative Action's Preservation, a coali- tion that includes high school students

… Khan For the Daily Dressed formally in ties and skirts, nearly 1,200 University students sought summer employment yesterday at the annual Internship and Summer Job Fair in the Michigan Union. From…

… management and marketing insti- tutions to public relations and computer programming companies, students had about 70 organizations to choose from. Coordinated by Career Planning and Placement, the event is…

… one of many organized by CP&P that connects stu- dents with employers, said Judy Lawson, director of student affairs at CP&P "This is a great place for students to explore their options and it is always…

… encouraging to see such a turnout," Lawson said. "U of M students obvi- ously have a great interest in attaining opportunities like summer internships and the big turnout today reflects the EMILY NATHAN…

… Weiks. Students said they are glad CP&P …

November 22, 1999 (vol. 110, iss. 39) • Page Image 4

… American community. - This viewpoint was submitted by The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee: LSA senior Will Youmans, Engineeringfirst-year student Ahmad El- Khatib, LSA first-year student Fadi…

students at the DAVID WALLACE University of Michigan Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles…

…/a students would present moted itself as a center of activity for more of a problem than a comparable students, hosting to many different stu- group of students from all races. All stu- dent groups every day…

… these people think we are? I strongly doubt for four years or so. 0 0 the past 10 years, functions for minority students have been subject to racist poli- cies. For instance, events tar- geting…

… specifically black or Latino/a students have been monitored with a much stronger police presence than those dominated by white students. In addition, these students are often subjected Protst Join pie keters in…

… defense of its to wristband and ID verification and sometimes have to leave via the side door rather than the front. At a Michigan Student Assembly meeting last Tuesday, Vice President for Student Affairs…

… profiling used by police depart- ments across the nation. If security at Union events is such a pressing concern, why are only black and Latino/a events singled out? Why not increase security at all student

… functions? There is no reason a large group of admissions policies. But simply having students of many different racial and eth- nic backgrounds is not enough in itself. The University must ensure all of its…

… organization Law Students for Affirmative Action are encouraging a boycott of the Union, along with a protest at noon. University students of all races should join in this effort to send a mes- sage and make…

… their voices heard. The University should be a place that treats all of its students fairly, regardless of race. This isn't something we should even have to worry about - in this age of liberalism and…

September 22, 1993 (vol. 103, iss. 127) • Page Image 3

students straining to see the president. CNN's Wolf Blitzer accidentally got in the collegejournalist line. APwriter Adam Nagourney joked with students dur- ing President Clinton's speech. New York Times…

… reporter Gwen Ifill laughed at college students trying to hurriedly write down President Clinton's complete remarks, knowing full well that the press secretary would make texts available later. Many college…

… press credential for the White House or Capitol Hill, had an inter- view with Clinton about the merits of the service plan after the ceremony. She stood in line with the student journalists…

… *diversity exists in campus recruiting By SARAH KIINO DAILY STAFF REPORTER Despite its efforts to achieve a multicultural campus, some students say a lack of diversity remains within the University's largest…

… minority group. Asian and Asian American repre- sentation on campus is proportionally larger than in the general population. So these students are perceived as "overrepresented" and are nbt re- cruited with…

… the same fervor as other minority groups, said Assistant Di- rector of Admissions Robert Seltzer. Al Chen of the Midwest Asian American Student Union (MAASU), saidmostpeople from Southeast…

November 17, 1992 (vol. 103, iss. 36) • Page Image 4

….LE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do…

… not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. Pro-code propaganda is unethical 3 he Office of Student Affairs has con- cocted a last-minute advertising campaign to support its Statement of…

Student Rights and Re- sponsibilities - on which students will have an opportunity to vote in today's Michigan Student Assembly election. In the last week alone, Student Affairs has distributed more than 7…

…,000 pro-code fliers to students, taken out a $1,665 advertise- ment in the Daily supporting the code, scheduled five forums in residence halls the day of the election, and even instructed residence hall…

January 16, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 75) • Page Image 2

… service song book. RALLY .Continued from page 1 She called on the University to E refuse to comply with F.B.I. inter- rogations of Arab-American students. The F.B.I. has already interro- i gated a number…

… stu- dents are turning their thoughts to prayer. "It's clear that it's out of our hands," said graduate student Alan Grafe. "We just pray that God's will be done." Grafe and dozens of other stu- dents…

…. Director Joseph Kohane put aside his prepared sermon Friday night and instead held an open forum for students to discuss issues on their minds. Most of the concerns focused on the necessity of the war, the…

… Muslim Student Organization, Naeem ex- plained that "Saddam has divorced himself from religion. "His actions are not supported Islamically, not by the Koran, not by the teachings of Mohammed ... not in…

… of Arab-Americans in Detroit since the crisis began. "When this war starts there must not be business as usual at this University." The ad hoc committee met for the first time last Friday. "Our goal…

… Anti-Racist Education (BMC). While the crowd was predomi- nantly people of color, a number of white students attended to show their solidarity. "It didn't seem to matter today if you were a person of…

… color," said Residential College senior Andrew Basoco. "It was more educational, about different perspectives." MSA postpones nomination of student to 'U' committee RESEARCH 'Continued from page 1 ogy…

…. Specifically con- sidering the high explosive medium which is mentioned, they're not talk- ing about flour. They're talking about high explosive weapons." by Julie Foster Daily MSA Reporter The Michigan Student

… committees. Rackham rep. Jeff Gauthier wrote a letter to the Provost explaining the provision. "Our right as an appoint- ing body is being usurped," he said. Student Governance Committee Chair Lynn Chia…

…," said LSA first-year student Brian Carey, "it is my duty and right to my country to which I have the privilege of living in. "I would lose a lot of my friends," said Music Sophomore Kate Fitzpatrick. "I…

April 12, 1993 (vol. 103, iss. 115) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 12, 1993 - Page 3 I Israel's *cabinet cuts Arab work force JERUSALEM (AP) - Cabinet ministers endorsed Prime Minister *Yitzhak Rabin's plans yesterday to keep the…

… Israelis for future concessions in Middle East peace talks. The closure, imposed March 31 ufter a wave of Arab-Israeli attacks, bars 1.8 million Palestinians from entering Israel and dealt a harsh economic…

… account for half the ncome of Gaza and one-third the ncome of the West Bank. Israeli employers, meanwhile, depend on Arabs to fills many low-level jobs. Yesterday, the Cabinet decided to review the closure…

… violence in South Africa Attackfollows murder of ANC oficial SHARON MUSHER/Dally Groovin' at Quadapalooza RC first-year student Seth Wenig (far left) and his partner RC sophomore Preeti Garg (left) dance at…

… government of "New Serbia" be formed. Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic on Saturday reasserted that Serbs have a "right" to unite conquered territories in a Greater Serbia. Student groups Q Chinese…

… Christian Fellowship, meeting, Charles Lee, speaker, Mosher-Jordan, Muppy Lounge, 7:30 p.m. U EnvironmentalAction Coalition, meeting, School of Natural Re- sources, Room 1040,8 p.m. Q Indian American Students

… As- sociation, weekly board meet- ing, Michigan League, Room A, 7 p.m. U Michigan Student Assembly, meeting to discuss Diag policy, Michigan Union, 3rdFloor,7 p.m. Q Newman Catholic Student Fel…

…- lowship, administration/Finance Committee, 6 p.m.; Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.; St. Mary Student Par- ish, 331 Thompson St. Q Rainforest Action Movement, meeting, Dana Building, Room 1046,7 p.m. U Shorin…

…'s Studies Lounge, Room 232D, 12-2 p.m. Student services Q The Adoptee Gathering, drop in todiscuss specific issues that con- cern adult adoptees, Catholic So- cial Services Building, 117 N. Division St., 6…

…:30-8:30 p.m. U Consultation for Student Lead- ersand Student Organizations, speak with peer and professional consultants regarding leadership and organizational development, SODC, Michigan Union, Room 2202…

November 25, 1992 (vol. 103, iss. 42) • Page Image 4

… GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR , r. \_ ''' 3 ' 1 -"'__ .. Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan N 0- \J E KG.- /j I-' (1 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily…

… only a poor reflection of the student body as a whole but more particularly - the sexist and misogynistic attitudes which continue to flourish on this campus. At some point in each game, my attention is…

… diverted from the field onto a student who is being "passed up" through the rows of the section. Grabbing onto whatever parts of their body or clothing they can get a hold of, spectators keep the streak…

… chest and send her flying through the air, I could not help but see the connection between the way in which students were treating this "toy" and the objectification that women confront on a daily basis…

…. In the future, I hope that University students can enjoy themselves at football games without perpetuating and expand- ing sexist attitudes and stereo- types. Abbey Frank LSA senior Who you gonna call…

…? AATU To the Daily: What are your rights as a tenant? What is the Ann Arbor Tenants Union (AATU)? Too often the answers to these questions are unknown by many students and faculty members at the…

… University. Too many times tenants of Washtenaw County - especially University students - are getting cheated, swindled and bullied by their landlords. But this does not have to happen. It should be reassuring…

… tenants information and counseling services. Counselors explain your rights as a tenant so your landlord cannot take advantage of you. Over half of the counseling helps University students. The AATU does…

… tenants' rights work- shops and countless other things. The AATU provides invaluable services that University students and the whole county cannot go without. Youtcan talk with an AATU counselor about a…

… uniquely American (besides for Canada) holiday. 1. Stock up. This holiday was clearly created by students who have been forced to choose between Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and Jello for every meal or have…

March 13, 1996 (vol. 106, iss. 90) • Page Image 2

…' summit has been partially overshadowed by differences among U.S., Israeli and Arab participants over the goals and emphasis of today's meeting, which is expected to draw representatives of25 countries…

…, including Euro- pean and Arab heads of state and foreign ministers. After a series of attacks by Palestinian suicide bomb- ers that have killed many in Israel in recent weeks, casting a pall over the Middle…

… prospects for a gathering of Arabs and Israelis whose presence in the same room wouldhavebeen unthinkablejust a few years ago. Besides Egypt, Arab countries slated to attend the one-day conference include…

… Jordan, Morocco, Algeria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emir- ates, Qatar and Oman. Syrian state radio yesterday described the summit as "an international propaganda rally" intended to…

… investigation. Betz said that in 1994 minority representation of faculty was below the national average while it was above the national average for stu- dents. "In 1994, 17.2 percent of the student group were…

… with all kinds of countries all the time, but you don't see them on the front page of The New York Times." Some students said Lieberthal's talk gave them more information about the situation. "It's good…

… for someone who's stud- ied for a very long time to give differ- ent ideas (than) newspaper and TV reports," said Martha Kirpes, an SNRE doctoral candidate. LSA first-year student Matt Harris said he…

October 27, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 19) • Page Image 2

… to continue the work for peace. "The Middle East is at a crossroads between Arab-Israeli peace and constant Jihad. The situa- tion in Israel today is as inspiring as it is tragic. It encapsulates the…

… reality of the Middle East." At the conclusion of the speech, the names of the 26 victims were read and prayers were said for them. Students who attended said they wanted to show support for Israel and…

… efforts for peace in the region. "I came tonight because it is im- portant to show I support Israel and to show our solidarity," said LSA first- year student Ronit Reger. LSA first-year student Amy Wagner…

… friends." Although the treaty dealt primarily with bilateral relations, the accord ef- fectively shifted the balance of power across the Middle East, making iteasier for other Arab states to reach the peace…

Arab partner. "This is peace with dignity," Hussein said, defying those at home and else- where in the Arab world who criticize him for signing a separate peace with Israel. "This is peace with commit…

…-M HOSPITAL DAUGHTER AMY IS U-M STUDENT SON-IN-LAW BOB IS U-M GRADUATE Paid for by the Ingrid Sheldon for Mayor Committee. Doug F Ziesemer, Treasurer, 122 S. Main, Ann Arbor 48104 Columbia Review INTENSIVE…

students gotamulti- faceted, value-added education - where part of that education was grounded in ethical and moral values inherent in all of world religion," Deitch said. Deitch offered several solutions to…

… recognition of holi- days that conflict with schoolwork. Williams,alsoapanelist, spokeon his commitment to the issue. "I want in some way to engage my students as citizens of a university and a society as…

… was glad we could raise the level of awareness," she said. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the tall ano winter terms by students at the University of…

April 08, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 128) • Page Image 3

… University this weekend to participate in the First Annual Midwest Asian American Student Union Conference. Ariyoshi gave a speech on Friday titled "Asian Americans and Political Leadership" in which he…

… stressed the importance of public service in political leadership. In an interview before the speech, Ariyoshi said he wanted to "challenge students to get involved in the community in ways that they…

… it," Ariyoshi said. The former Governor said he be- lieved that too often law and busi- ness students aren't motivated to become involved in community ser- vice. " Often when they do get in- Solved, I…

… recycling. She said one reason was "the fact that they're (students) starting to become familiarized with the sys- tem. They're starting to see contain- ers everywhere." The University has 935 recycling…

…, faculty, and students. Both agreed the current popular- ity of recycling has sparked an in- crease in collections. Carolyn Becking, a member of the student group Recycle U-M, praised the University…

… standing-room only crowd turned out at the Paton Accounting Center Friday to hear Amin Gemayel, the former President of Lebanon, speak to Prof. Raymond Tanter's Arab-Israeli Conflict class. Gemayel, who was…

… under one interna- tional institution such as the United Nations. "One of these commissions might focus on the Arab-Israeli problem, for example. Another might be dedicated to Lebanon. A third could…

…~tAr " nI& __" %1"W 0 %10A *W*' U ~ U U WT N ~ ~ d d ~i~- -~ mmuuuoriy services by Shalini Patel Daily Staff Reporter In a letter to Vice President for Student Services Mary Ann Swain, Chair of the Office…

… of Minority Affairs Advisory Committee (OMAAC) John Matlock ex- pressed his concerns regarding the directorship policy of Minority Student Service (MSS). The Minority Affairs Commission in April 1989…

…. After authorizing a search com- mittee in September comprised of students, faculty, and administra- tors to find a permanent director, Swain implemented a hiring freeze. By this time, the committee had al…

December 06, 1991 (vol. 102, iss. 48) • Page Image 4

… HENDERSON by Students at the Opinion Editor University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily…

… community r. F irst, students were teargassed and maced on South University. Then, University security officers drew their weapons on unarmed suspects and arbitrarily stopped Black women in the streets. Now…

…..AVS.S.....WS..V.VV.~sn.V S. 5 student loans White House and Congress abandon students T ast month, President Bush finally extended unemployment benefits to many jobless Americans. The legislation that the president signed…

… benefits will come from students through cuts that cut the federal student loan program. The provisions require that students over 21 prove their credit worthiness, or face recrimination by loan officers…

March 21, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 95) • Page Image 3

… Metinko Daily Staff Reporter A poll released last week by the Center for Women Policy Studies claims that the Scholastic Assessment Test is biased against women, depriving worthy female students of…

… that only about 40 percent of those scholarships go to female students "Men still take more rigorous math and science The College Board denied the charges of bias courses," Penn said. against girls…

…. said there is a possible bias because the SAT is supposed to predict how well a student will do in the first year of col- lege. "The reason this is important is that that is what SAT is supposed to do…

…,' Stewart said. "If it is incor- rect it is bias." Stewart also said it is not shocking for a test to have a bias but that ETS should do something to eliminate the bias. Some students agreed that the SAT does…

… not truly reflect how students will fare at school." "I think that if you only look at a student's SAT score, it is not an accurate indication of how a stu- dent will do," said LSA first-year student

students and groups of students. "They want the College Board and (the Educational Testing Service) to find a better balance between the questions that are asked," Schneider said. Arafat plans to visit…

….C. earlier this month. "His relations with the United States have been warmer in the past few months," Levey said. But Levey said the visit does not mean Arabs are closer to peace with Israel. a "It has…

… nothing to do with Arab- Israeli relations," Levey said. While Arabs make up 16 percent of Dearborn's population, Guido said 'the th t number of Pal es t in ia n~s pile keep wso plO OOPwas not a major each…

… the People's Food Co-op on Packard Road to cele- brate the store's last day of business. After providing the mostly student- populated neighborhood with natural foods for more than 25 years, the store…

… source probed I .i SAGINAW - Health officials in two Michigan counties yesterday still were trying to determine the source of a recent outbreak of hepatitis A that struck at least five dozen students

October 24, 1990 (vol. 101, iss. 36) • Page Image 1

… occupied territories completely sealed ff yesterday after a series of revenge attacks by both Jews and Arabs. Under Arens' order, the 1.7 million Palestinian resi- dents of the occupied West Bank and the…

… women soldiers and another Palestinian beat two Israelis with a hammer yesterday in part of a wave of attacks on *Jews in Israel, police said. The Arab was chased and captured by soldiers and' civilians…

…-throwing Palestinians at Jerusalem's hallowed OTemple Mount, killing at least 19 Arabs. - Clandestine leaflets have urged Palestinians to step up attacks on Jews, and the violence since Sunday's killings raised fears…

… officials predicted that the bill would easily pass the Senate. If passed, the bill will go to Pres- ident Bush for approval this week. The legislation requires that prospective students have access to…

… Baisden, supervisor of University crime prevention, em- phasized that statistics on campus crime and security policies have al- ways been available to students upon request. The bill would only increase…

… awareness among students, he said. The number of Part One crimes reported to the department in 1989 was 2,414. The total includes 30 re- ports of aggravated assault, 97 non- aggravated assaults, and 9…

… to publish crime statistics, the bill will require the release of gradua- tion rates. The original graduation rate proposal was aimed at student- athletes, but the provision was later changed. Bruce…

… stu- dent athletes in all our sports." He added that the disclosure of gradua- tion rates of all students, not only athletes, "can only help the Univer- sity." Walter Harrison, the executive di- rector…

… of University relations, voiced approval of the bill. As an effect of the bill, "a better educated prospec- tive student will make a better choice," he said. Harrison said he would not expect the bill…

… Sheldon (R-Second Ward) favors the ordinance, but said Ann Arbor should not be compared to Meiland. See RECYCLE, Page 2 'A better educated prospective student will make a better choice' - Walter Harrison…

March 11, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 108) • Page Image 3

…, and acting, Keim suggested that students could rid the nation of major soci- etal problems by first eliminating them from the Greek system. Keim, a minister and member of Delta Upsilon fraternity, pro…

…- posed several changes. by Julie Foster Daily MSA Reporter The party is over for Michigan Student Assembly's slate of Reac- tion candidates. In an election court hearing held Saturday to determine whether…

… candidates will run inde.!: pendently if they cannot run as a:o party. KRISTOFFE-R GILLElTE/DaIlY First-year student Tina Casanova, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, reads her Greek leadership information packet…

… ancestors forgot to have sex," he said. Keim asked students who have sex to act responsibly. After Keim's speech, students chose among several smaller dis- cussion sections run by seventeen University and…

… great privilege," said Univer- sity Regent Philip Power (D-Ann Arbor), a former student of Meisel's. In addition to his teaching and re- search, Meisel served as an advisor to the Russian student program…

September 16, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 127) • Page Image 2

…9 - ...Thpa Mit'hignnails ii a_- ;pntphpr v1 4Q07iii. i i.IlJII1l3-IU.,Upii.Fi.lIlL1 Lp...i A G-0 O NATION WORLD Jewish families settle among Arabs The families moved in just days after Secretary…

… of State Madeleine Aibright leaves the region The Washington Post JERUSALEM - Protected by scores of heavily armed police, three Jewish families settled into an Arab neighborhood of East Jerusalem…

… departure of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The Israeli Jews moved into homes purchased from Arabs by Irving Moskowitz, a wealthy Miami devel- oper who plans to build a Jewish housing complex on the…

… development, a pledge he reiterated yesterday. But Israeli officials said Netanyahu has no legal authority to evict the new tenants from homes purchased legally by Moskowitz from willing Arab sellers…

Arabs as Abu Gheneim. Under the 1993 Oslo accords - the peace accord between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization - discussions on the future of Jerusalem and the final shape of Palestinian…

…'RF I I S 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…

November 02, 1993 (vol. 104, iss. 25) • Page Image 7

… sac- rificing them for peace with Palestin- ians, blocked roads with burning tires and torched an Arab classroom yes- terday. It was the fourth day of rampage, which erupted when Muslim mili- tants…

…," said Brunia Youngshtein !radling her 9-month-old son. Every day since the death of Beit El resident Haim Mizrachi settlers have blocked roads with burning tires and stoned Arab-owned cars and houses…

… anyone in this state - I'll be going to protect and defend the concept of freedom," Coon said. Eric Haight, a fifth-year student in the School of Education and a member of the Ann Arbor Libertarian League…

October 24, 1991 (vol. 102, iss. 19) • Page Image 1

… editorial freedom Vol. CII, No. 19 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Thursday, October 24, 1991 coprl G:1991 heMi an Dily Shamir tolead Israel in summit DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Hard-line Israeli and Arab leaders…

… solidified their positions yesterday in preparation for next week's Mideast peace conference. Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir announced he would lead the Israeli negotiat- ing team, and Syria sought Arab

… were immediately called into question by student ac- tivists opposed to campus police, in- cluding Michigan Student Assem- bly Rackham Rep. Jeff Hinte. "The fact that the committee does not do…

… accounts and the lack of citizen See COMMITTEE, Page 2 Save the LP LSA senior Stephanie Brail spins the disks for the University's radio station, WCBN, yesterday afternoon in the Student Activities Building…

…. Former S Carolina president charged with sex harassment by Gwen Shaffer Daily Higher Education Reporter Four former University of South Carolina students claim that ex- President James lHolderman made…

…. Holderman's term as president ran from September 1977 to June 1990. "The university's current presi- dent, John Palms, has requested that any students or faculty with infor- mation relating to the claims…

… their suspicions. In a written statement, Palms said, "I am most troubled and dis- tressed by this and by the possibil- ity that faculty, staff, or students may have been rebuffed in attempt- ing to…

February 01, 1991 (vol. 9, iss. 3) • Page Image 8

… of MSA's Students' so to speak. So there's nothing Rights Commission. really to stop him from taking the But some believe Saddam 10% in Abu-Dhabi [in the United would have invaded Saudi Arabia Arab

… people of Kuwait, many people see the conflict as a war caused by the existence of extensive oil reserves in the Middle East. Many students are asking what role oil actually plays in the Gulf conflict…

… concerned students. Others walking to class casually passed by. Last weekend, however, an estimated 500 university students boarded nine buses bound for Washington, D.C., to join a national protest against…

… the Middle East, and we can survive very well without that oil," said Jennifer Van Valey, President of the Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) and member of Student Against United States Intervention in the…

…-producers in the region, Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia Iraq United Arab Emirates Kuwait Iran Venezuela Soviet Union Mexico United States China Ubya Nigeria Indonesia Algeria Norway Canada Egypt Qatar Oman…

… China Mexico United Arab Emirates Venezuela United Kingdom Nigeria Kuwait Norway Canada Libya 3.1 .2.9 2.8 2.6 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.5 ~~1A Everyday,the oil-p extract60.3 million USSR and the Un…

…) United Arab Emirates 4.3% Saudi Arabia 18.9% Kuwait 1.0% Iraq 8.0% Other Persian ----_ Gulf 0.2% ° Japan's Net Oil Im (in percentag Iraq 4.7% Kuwait 9.1% ui 11.5% Other Net Imports 48.1% Iraq 11…

September 28, 1990 (vol. 101, iss. 17) • Page Image 15

Arab world, deprive the Arabs of that wealth and take it out of the Middle East and transfer it to Europe or the United States. Additionally, Israel helps keep the Arab masses in poverty and under…

… occupy Kuwait, the US Military, with all its arsenal, quickly moves into Saudi Arabia to protect the Arab Kuwaitis from Saddam Hussein s occupation. WE: The most recent time the situation in Palestine got…

… demonstrate anything to the people; not tact, not administrative competence, and certainly not sensitivity to their real constituency: the faculty, staff, and students of the University. Care to take a guess at…

… how many students, faculty, and non- central-administration staff woke up on election day with an itchy voting finger tugging them towards that Deane "bathroom patrol" Baker lever? Probably about two…

…, although students contribute almost as much to the school budget as the entire state, the non-uM-affiliated share of the Regents' electorate outnumbers students, faculty, and staff by about 50 to 1. What can…

… Regents tell each other jokes while students in tears express their concerns). The meetings are open. Listen to the people - who ultimately decide every aspect of how the University operates - callously…

…, actively, brush off viewpoints and concerns of the faculty, staff and students, as they vote your freedom away. It's not fair to say all the Regents do this, or that all of them are insensitive to your…

May 04, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 1) • Page Image 8

… to 15 quarter hours or 10 semester hours. Current events Students will enjoy weekly lectures in Arabic and indicate its roe as the language of a English on Middle East topics by leading experts in…

…8-The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, May 4, 1994 Fall from Packard St. window kills student By Lisa Dines DAILY NEWS EDITOR Christopher Garcia, an LSA sophomore, fell out of his Packard Street…

students were conscious and communicating with the officers who arrived at the scene of the accident. Garcia suffered a broken leg and back as well as several lacerations causedby theglass…

… to all windows after May 1. HousingInspectorJackDonaldsonsaid if the same accident took place now, the screen could help prevent a fall. Prime Student Housing, which owns the apartment, declined to com…

… violation, if it is clearly a violation of common-sense safety than the land- lord may still be liable," said Pattrice Maurer, the Ann Arbor Tenants' Union director. Nicholas Roumel, an attorney for Student

… Legal Services, said the li- ability for the accident will probably be divided among the landlord and the students. Any court award would be reduced by the percentage of "con- tributory negligence" under…

… Intensive Arabic Program offers proficiency- Its characters form based instruction in Modern Standard Arabic, the some of the most literary Arabic used throughout the Middle East for ancient literature known…

… ... . Universityof also be supplemented by cultural activities including Chicago isonce lectures, films, outings, and performances to broaden again offening understanding of various facets of life in the Arab an…

…, the Tibe oneness means, the spiritual and tem- pearing eloque poral leader of Tibet spent April 21- ease in both Ei 23 meeting Ann Arbor residents. language - ou But for students, the coming of the "We…

January 19, 1993 (vol. 103, iss. 61) • Page Image 1

… Vol S 61 Ao,Mchga -ueda, 9,1993 D 190 r*Dil MLK festivities stress unit attendance, Suffers as / students sty home ., by Michaell Crews and Chastity Wilsonj Daily Staff Reporters k. To most students

…, Martin Luther King Day was an invitation to stay in bed and enjoy a day without classes. While some students showed their support for the annual Unity March, barely half of the Diag was filled with…

student involvement was low. "I don't think very many stu- dents attend the events," said LSA sophomore Eric Younger, adding that he did not plan to participate this year. Some students said they were not…

… aware of MLK Day festivities. "I didn't know about many of the events . there was some advertising, but mostly directed to Black students," said LSA senior Vickie Bissonnette. Others said students cannot…

…-year student Stephanie Gooden. But students who did use the free day to attend MLK events said they felt strongly about being active. "I'm involved because I wanted to affect a change in people's atti- tudes. If…

… right thing," Bush said. Arab states said they regretted "the policy of military escalation." Russia, too, voiced opposition. "These attacks could proceed without further warning," Pentagon spokesperson…

… question at all," he said. Students walk united down State Street during one of the events planned to commemorate MLK Day. Speakers: King 's dream is alive Speakers stress the necessity of working toward…

… Chisolm (D-New York). The speakers' comments shared a common theme of encouragement for African Americans to work toward racial equality and togetherness. Chisolm called on students to celebrate unity in…

January 21, 1992 (vol. 102, iss. 60) • Page Image 1

… Kloostra and Donna Woodwell Daily News Editors While many students took the day off yesterday, several hundred took to the streets in the fifth an- nual Unity March to commemo- rate the birthday of Rev. Dr…

… crowd. Attendance at the march and rally has declined since its incep- tion in 1988. This was addressed by one of the rally's speakers, Shawn Mason of the Black Student Union. "I remember my freshman year…

… American Student Association. "This is the time when we unite and join against the evils that came with the people of Columbus and men like him," Hill said. Marchers from various campus organizations carried…

… Jr. Day yesterday spoke of an unfulfilled dream, and called on students to work to achieve it. Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis Archer opened yesterday's symposium in Rackham Auditorium…

… Black comma- KENNETH SMOL LERDaily nity," he said. "We would not tolerate high school University students take part in the fifth annual Martin Luther King Day Unity rally on South University yesterday…

… declines as students make use of free day by Lari Barager Although the University gave students and faculty the day off yesterday to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many students

…,000 students par- ticipated in the march. Many students used the three- day weekend as a mini-vacation from Ann Arbor or as an extra night of partying. "We got a late start on the day because we were having a…

October 28, 1991 (vol. 102, iss. 21) • Page Image 1

… First Amendment after you make a mistake." Organizer David Glaser, a law student, said the statements in Friday's paper left Daily readers See RALLY, Page 2 'eager~ MADRID, Spain (AP) - Israeli and Arab

…. 21 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Monday, October 28, 1991 - .. Students, profs. criticize KCP cut *by Rob Patton Daily Minority Issues Reporter Students and faculty who have been involved with the King…

… the program gives students and faculty contact with a variety of people. "It's an exposure thing. You ac- tually have access to these people," she said. "Itabroadens horizons, and forthe students the…

… people gathered on the Diag Friday at noon to protest a Holocaust revisionist advertisement run in Thursday's Daily. Arab-Israeli leaders Members of the campus Jewish community ventedtheir outrage at the…

… Holocaust creates a climate where it can be open season to attack Jews," Kohane said. Although rally participants were upset by the ad's content, many doubted it would cause students to question the accepted…

… don't talk to the editorial folks, but that's no excuse," said graduate student Ken Goldstein, a rally organizer. "I passionately feel about the First Amendment, but you can't cloak yourself in the…

… leaders said yesterday they were eager to begin historic Middle East peace talks. The conference, the first face-to- face meeting between Israel and all its Arab neighbors in more than 40 years, is…

September 14, 1990 (vol. 101, iss. 7) • Page Image 1

… course on ethnic and racial issues, which began in 1987 when United Coalition Against Racism (UCAR) students demanded such a course, is being taken up again by LSA fac- ulty. The LSA Curriculum Committee…

… is putting forth a proposal for such a requirement again this fall. If approved, the requirement will take effect in September 1991. In- coming students could choose from a list of courses meeting a…

Student Assembly President Jennifer Van Valey said she supported the proposed gradua- tion requirement. "This is one real tangible thing we could do. We need to have some standard which we can apply to the…

… the Associated Press Iraq warned yesterday of possible terrorist attacks against U.S. forces, again sounding the theme of Arab * feelings wounded by the presence of non-Moslem soldiers massed in the…

… against the Arab nation and the insult it is directing to the Islamic shrines by occupying holy lands will undoubtedly produce a natural reaction from the Arab and Islamic masses," said the memorandum. INA…

… Thursday to try to reinforce U.S. cooperation with Syria against Iraq, its longtime enemy. See IRAQ, Page 5 PSC envoys discuss trip to Israeli-occupied territories By Amy Quick A University student and…

students denied the opportunity for education by Israel. Levin and Vazquez spent time at Birzeit University, which is 12 miles north of Jerusalem. Birzeit. was closed in 1988 because Israeli officials…

…. Vazquez said that the campus is off limits to students. Students are not allowed inside libraries and it is illegal for more than seven students to live together, said Vazquez. He added that the University…

… will be held responsible for for any student political Pepsi generation KENNETH SMOLLER/Dali LSA junior and crew team member Sylvan Robb takes students' credit card applications in exchange for free…

February 17, 1998 (vol. 108, iss. 78) • Page Image 1

…En'Elan *rni ews: 76-DAILY dvertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editori lfreedom Tuesday February 17, 1998 Students offended by LGBT vandalism Hatred incident prompts groups to meet…

… possible expression of free speech, and hateful as that was, that was speech" A report was filed in the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs on Thursday after a student discovered the…

… Visibility Week because it shows that the week was necessary," said Jeanette Trudell, a member of the Queer Visibility Week planning com- RC cera mittee. creating The act of hatred has outraged *ny students in…

… the LGBT commu- nity. E-mail messages have been sent out to notify students of the incident. Queer Unity Project members De have set up a meeting for this morn- ing with LSA Associate Dean Mildred…

… Tirado to discuss the inci- By Reilly B dent. Another meeting with Dean of Daily Staff Re Students E. Royster Harper is Detroit M heduled for March. metropolita Im not sure what the typical line Los Angele…

… vulnerable to attacks by intolera- "When ble people," Blochowski said. mistagged Maude's troses after 21 years By Carissa Van Heest Daily Staff Reporter To the dismay of many students and Ann Arbor * idents…

… reports of conditions in Iraq, 15 University organizations, as well as community members, have joined together to voice their concerns about the U.S. sanctions on Iraq. Students and community members are…

… scheduled to rally at noon on Thursday on the Diag in protest of the sanctions. Some have started to plan a candle-light vigil in the event that the U.S. bombs Iraq. While University students are discussing…

… the sanctions against Iraq, students at Ohio State University will get a to hear about the situation first-hand tomorrow when Secretary of State Madeline Albright and Defense Secretary William Cohen…

… travel to OSU to explain U.S. policy regarding Iraq. At a teach-in this past Thursday night at the Michigan League, students listened to Finkel lecture on Americans' responsibility to remain informed about…

January 25, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 82) • Page Image 4

…Page 4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 25, 1991 e £kiian &tiIy EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 NOAH FINKEL Editor in…

… campuses where a wide variety of students feel welcome. Tqm Bray, the editorial director of The Detroit News, wrote earlier this month that the University of Michigan administration has fallen prey to the PC…

…. Many of us feel uneasy that the burden of this war is being borne disproportionately by others, while we on campus are granted the privileges of uninterrupted study. Some of our Arab, Arab

…-American, Palestinian, and Muslim students and colleagues are fearful and have already felt the stings of unreasoning prejudice and harassment. Our Israeli and Jewish students are also anguished and appre- hensive, and…

…, anguish, and uncertainty. . Student-soldier writes before Sexual harassment Poli-Sci department policy has progressive ideas THE WORDS "SEXUAL HARASS- ment" mean many things to different people…

… the complainant, lists of coudseling services and com- plaint procedures, along with the phone numbers of both male and female de- partment members. A paragraph informing all students about the…

… existence of the policy will be included in all syllabi in all political sci- ence classes. These provisions make it easy for students and staff concerned about sexual harassment to have their responsibility…

January 17, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 76) • Page Image 2

… difficulty with Arab-American students and more racism against Blacks and Arabs," Munoz said. Amidst conflicting opinions, many students simply felt over- whelmed at the thought of a new generation engaging…

… Gulf Andrew M.Levy/DAILY GRAPHIC itions Dec. 7 - 200 students rally against the Gulf buildup on the Diag Dec. 8-400 students and community members march in protest from Kerrytown to the Federal…

… Building Jan. 9 - Secretary of State James Baker and Tariq Aziz emerge from talks without solution to the crisis Jan. 12-- 2,000 students and community members attend a teach-in on the Persian Gulf, 1…

…,500 students and community members rally outside the Federal Building - Congress grants Bush authority to use force against Iraq Jan. 13 - U.N. Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar is unable to convince…

… the United States After the Deadline Midnight, January 15 - 2,500 students and Ann Arbor residents hold a vigil and march for peace. Jan. 16, 4:50 p.m. - U.S. air attack on Iraqi targets begins 7 p…

… rallies and in local newspapers.. The body appointed two members to read the resolution at upcoming anti-war rallies. The body voted to adjourn the meeting until tonight after Students Against U…

….S. Intervention (SAUSI) hold a rally and determine whether or not to hold a student strike. There the GEO plans to discuss its planned course of action in case of a student strike. The group voted to defer further…

… during Vietnam," she said. "Most of the students here were not ... I had a mixed reac- tion of hope that Bush was telling the truth and fear that he was not. I hope this will be as short as possible and…

… spare as many lives as possible." While many students hoped the military action would be short, they also made it clear they supported Bush's decision. "I think what they're doing is right," said Ken…

… Micklash, a first-year Engineering student. "I didn't think Iraq should be al- lowed to go into another country and take over. Someone had to do something." Many students commented that Bush's delivery…

February 14, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 75) • Page Image 1

… stufdents B effrey Kosseff Daily Staff Reporter Many University students said bills passed Wednesday in the state House and Senate proposing to raise the state minimum wage to $5.15 an hour will not affect…

…. "Most students I know make at least $6 an hour." The House and Senate bills are simi- lar in the overall minimum wage, with a few minor differences. The Senate bill, proposed by Sen. Loren Bennett (R…

… coordinator at University Health Services, said there were no activi- ties plannned because of the AIDS NAMES Project Memorial Quilt's display on campus last week. LSA first-year student Andy Linquiest said…

Arabs. Previous Israeli governments had supported the land-for-peace for- mula favored by the Arabs and the United States, and were said even to have promised Syria to leave the Golan, but Netanyahu had…

… chocolates and flowers today. The Queer Unity Project is celebrat- ing St. Valentine's Day by sponsoring a Kiss-In event at noon on the Diag. At least 100 students, faculty, staff and community members are…

… transgender stu- dents" Sanlo said. "It's a symbolic showing of what heterosexual students take for granted everyday but gay stu- dents have to hide." _,dbk_ IEl- ; _ Lead spe absent fr ricka M. Smith Da…

… to the Power Center event by 58 Greene, a 12-student a capella singing group. Wilson greeted the audience with "good evening." When there was no response, she repeated herself and audi- ence members…

January 15, 1992 (vol. 102, iss. 57) • Page Image 1

… Democrats President Dana Miller, whose organization co-sponsored the event, said Jackson is planning a visit to Ann Arbor sometime next month. "It's too bad, because there's a lot of student interest, but he…

…. Events get cancelled all the time be- cause of weather," Taylor said. Sheldon Lewis, an organizer of Jackson's Michigan appearance, said See JACKSON, Page 2 Students slip-slide their way to morning…

… morning. Nine inches of snow, along with high winds that blew it all over streets and side- walks, made the trip to class yesterday treacherous for students and faculty alike. "Well, there was a lot of snow…

… to walk through - up to my knees," said Kari Ifkovits, an LSA first-year student, who had an anthropology section at 9:00 a.m. "I was slipping around and fell on my butt, but I'm OK." University…

…. "There were big clumps of snow and there wasn't enough salt on the roads or side- walks." Third-year Law student Bernard Hooper said he was caught off guard by the storm. He didn't expect all of the snow…

… Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank would not be a precondition to peace. At the same time, Israel pursued face-to-face negotiations with repre- sentatives of the 1.7 million Pales- tinian Arabs who live…

… the Jewish state and the Arab kingdom. Technically at war, they have coexisted peacefully since the 1967 war. Yesterday's two-hour session at the State Department was designed to set an agenda. Two…

December 05, 1991 (vol. 102, iss. 47) • Page Image 2

…," Anderson's 36-year- old brother John said from his home in Ocala, Fla. "But that's the way it's been for almost seven years." The confusion arose after a five- page Arabic-language statement from the Islamic…

… Soviet Union of the M ideast peace talks. Moreover, she added: "No one has asked us to change." Shamir dropped his demand for staggering Israel's negotiations with the three Arab delegations. "We are…

… willing to conduct all talks as of the 9th of December," a Shamir spokesman said after Shamir consulted with Foreign Minister David Levy and Defense Minister Moshe Arens. All three Arab delegations…

… Jordanians and Palestinians stayed for about an hour. The Israelis did not appear. ZIONIST Continued from page 1 Some of the 76 students who voted in the mock election said it was beneficial and interesting…

… issues." USI member Brian Mono, an LSA senior, explained the similari- ties and differences between the Israeli and American systems to students. "In Israel, if you get roughly one percent of the vote, you…

…," Silbergeld said, "since no jobs are FOL.WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS BIRTHDAYS/WEDDINGS MOM'S HOME COOKING Council Travel offers domestic student air fares in selected markets! Call for more info and a FREE Travel…

… awarded to students. Armenian community leader and business executive Alex Manoogian, Harvard economics pro- fessor Richard Musgrave, Ann Arbor congressperson Carl Pursell (R-Mich.), and professor of…

… available for graduating students, in room 102 of the LSA building from Dec. 9-12. Extra tick- ets will be available to graduates on a first-come basis Dec. 13. monetary policy and fiscal policy. If the…

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November 19, 1990 (vol. 101, iss. 54) • Page Image 1

… conclusion, Danielenko specu- lated that "the (U.N.) Security Council is probably going on to adopt a stronger resolution." Another class, Arab Points of View, was led by Paul Vincent of the Iraqui- Chaldean…

… Foundation and Osama Siblani, publisher of Arab- American News. Among other things, the portrayal of Saddam Hus- sein in the media was discussed. "He was classified as a Hitler in the me- dia," Vincent said…

… attempt an in- vasion in the face of U.S! troops. "(Saddam) is not irrational and he is not suicidal," Akins said. See AKINS, Page 2 - Students elect CC to.SA-SG m m dmilk m ---.f m.ao % it$ "A %,is…

Students for Academic and Institutional Development (SAID) has lost their majority on the LSA Student Government (LSA-SG). The Conservative Coalition (CC) took nine of the 17 seats on LSA-SG, including the…

… Michigan Student Assembly. "I don't think that will be a problem," said Allison Buck, a winning SAID candidate, adding that during the election CC mem- bers said they would keep the gov- ernment apolitical…

… benefit of the stu- dents." LSA-SG, the body governing students in LSA, has sponsored ac- tivities such as CRISP advice ta- bles and a picnic for graduating se- niors. The body had also brought in speakers…

….0 to stu- dents receiving an A plus. LSA-SG elections were held in conjunction with MSA elections last Wednesday and Thursday. More than 3,200 students cast ballots campus-wide. CC took 10 of the 24…

…-In) LSA STUDENT GOVERNMENT President: Joe SCiarotta (CC) Vice President: Andrew Petrella (CC) Mark Bernstein (SAID) Allison Buck (SAID) Brian Callahan (CC) Karen Eleveld (SAID) Carrie Friedman (SAID…

… it! 3,000 K! Third in the world!" said System Coordinator member Justin Beres. "That's what's awesome. Third in the World. You figure we're just col- lege students, most of us have a year or two years…

May 11, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 2) • Page Image 4

…£tdjmu &~ OPINION EDITOR IN CHIEF 420 Maynard Street James M. Nash Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan. EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS Patrick Javid…

… Queer Action are out- spoken student organizations. But LGMBPO-as a University-funded group - cannot be passive. The change in Re- gents' Bylaw 14.06 - the University's non-discrimination pledge - to…

… to both our lesbian, gay and bisexual constituency and our multicultural efforts," This from Richarcm Carter, the associate dean of students, who choose Sanlo from three finalists. The out- come of the…

… Palestinians displaced by this war have been seeking a return to Palestine with their own autonomous gov- ernment ever since but have been denied by Israel and shunned by Arab states. Their time has finally come…

… Camp David accords in 1979. Syria remains Israel's most impor- tant security threat, and should the two nations reach accord, comprehensive peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors would become a…

… diplomatic relations. These developments could signal a new era of stability in the war-weary Middle East. With the support of the West an dedication by all parties involved, the Arab- Israeli conflict may be…

January 21, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 57) • Page Image 4

…4A - The Michig8 Danly - Tuesday, January 21, 1997 ~fle £d~gtaig :420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by : students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in…

… iJ IF4L44L SAWzs W 4js Tusdbte c 4 - o Vf o LETuERs To THE EDITOR The continuing Ebonies debate M ichigan Student Assembly elections never garner a significant number of students at the polls…

…. Apathy, combined with the inconvenience of waiting in line, repels many students. A set of amendments to the MSA Compiled Code presented at last week's meeting would offer students the chance to vote over…

… new system would be of para- mount concern. MSA's purpose is to work for the better- ment of student organizations and the stu- dents. If only 12 percent of the student body votes, as in the fall…

November 18, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 37) • Page Image 3

… to a two-day conserva- .i1ve conference on campus after a protest by more than 250 students, The Daily Spectator, reported. The students protested opening leiturer and University of California Regent…

students interested in topics in education when the protest began. Since administrators decided to limit entrance to the program to ;Columbia students only, the conserv- qtive group organizers had to hold…

… Bradley University 'Vresident John Brazil last Wednesday, The Bradley Scout reported. , Haney, who is half Lakota Sioux d half Seminole, called for student spport for his cause on the grounds that Brazil…

… Native Anericans. In addition, Haney said razil had promised to include more Native American courses in the acad- emic curriculum as well as actively recruit Native American faculty and students. Yale…

… 116b jrse, had to be canceled because of a -shortage of teaching assistants, which left many first-year students 1isppointed by the remaining choic- A - -Merton Peck, chair of the eco- nomics department…

…. "A bud- get really shows where the priorities are." The state usually makes its final appropriations to the University in June, after which time the University decides how much to increase students

… 2000 budget and state appropriations, the Michigan Student Assembly will give its formal bi-annual address to the regents. Although MSA President Trent Thompson pass- es out a report and briefly brings…

November 10, 1992 (vol. 103, iss. 31) • Page Image 3

… or security functions of the police *Student groups :U Arab-American Students' As- sociation, meeting, Michigan Union, room 2203, 8 p.m. Q Christian Science Organiza- tion,meeting, Michigan League…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 10,1992 - Page 3 Students escape i " - arcad+es by Yawar Murad Daily Staff Reporter "Tiger, Tiger! Attack, attack!" And with one final scream Tiger dies…

… game," said School of Music . sophomore James McKenzie, of Street Fighter II, adding that he spends about $5 per week on ar- cade games. Students said this video game addiction pre-empts studies well…

… playing Street Fighter II. Andrew Kim, an LSA first-year student, said he goes down to the ''arcade located in Bursley Hall at 2 a.m, before going to bed. Lawmakers battle for control of Statehouse…

…. Republicans are expected to name House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds (R-Holland) to head their caucus. The full House votes Jan. 13 to decide who actually fills the speaker's position. LSA first-year student

… video game addic- tion, he said the games serve as an outlet from too much studying. Engineering first-year student Shannon Lelliltt explained that he plays arcade games regularly be- cause of the…

… limitless scenarios these games provide. Students said that violence seems to be the most popular theme of arcade games. In Street Fighter II, players assume one of several identities and fight other…

… world where might is right for U-M students. LSA first-year student Mark Potter added, "Arcade games are more than just an escape from re- ality. They are fast becoming a preferred, alternative form of…

… . s. a 1 r "Usually, people are this time playing video there at games," .. u.a . Yr.a«v+vu v J vb . a... a.v ..t.r.ia.v. DPS internship program puts students into the community W by Abby…

… Schweitzer Gaily Staff Reporter A student internship program within the U-M Department of Pub- ic Safety (DPS) is making a special. effort to increase student safety on campus this year. SWAP - the Student

November 12, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 33) • Page Image 1

… percent increase in pay. The demanded wage increase stems from statis- ties GEO gathered on Ann Arbor housing costs and the percentage of a graduate student employ- ee's income rent consumes. GEO…

… negotiators are asking for what they call "a living wage." Currently, the average Graduate Student Instructor earns $1,133 per month. GEO presented information gathered from University Housing last night which…

… Arbor Police Department officials raided house and fraternity parties this past weekend, ticketing 75 students for underage drinking. Dave Westol, international executive director of Theta Chi, said…

… spokesperson Julie Peterson said the University "has not changed its policies" and will not call the parents of the 75 underage students who received tickets for possession of alcohol. Recent changes to the…

student affairs. Hartford added that speculation of the University's possible involvement in the raids was false and the University was unaware of theundercoveroperations. Holcman said the meeting was the…

… Mideast By Daniel Weiss of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination peace process are encouraging. Daily Staff Reporter Committee, said in her introductory remarks. The event's mood became tense as Hasan New…

… groups that include the American- Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Hillel's Major Events Committee, the event drew more than 120 people and included four panelists. "We're not looking to come out of…

…. Reaching their goal Students air opinions of Code By Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reporter Only a handful of the University's 37,197 students attend- ed a forum on the Student Code of Conduct last night…

… spon- sored by the Michigan Student Assembly. "It was a good turnout considering most people on campus don't know about the Code," said Olga Savic, MSA Students' Rights Commission chair. "This is only…

March 17, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 91) • Page Image 1

… of See LECTURE, Page 3A Finances a pnoity in By Katie Piona Daily Staff Reporter Upon the completion of the Michigan Student Assembly elections this Wednesday and Thursday, two stu- dents will begin…

… their reign as the embly's new president and vice sident. Among the many responsibilities the new administration will face is the han- dling of MSA student fees, especially since students voted to…

… increase MSA fees by $1 per-student per- semester starting next fall. Many MSA execu- tive office candidates d they plan to raise the amount of rnds funneled to student groups each year by cutting the amount…

… of money directed toward the assembly's internal operations. Students' Party presidential candi- date Mike Nagrant said his party iden- tified at least $2,000 used internally by the assembly last…

… semester that could have.been better used to fund student .groups. He said that, if elected, the adents' Party members will focus on streamlining MSA. Nagrant said that as an executive officer, he would ask…

… a child," Hussein replied. At one point Alia passed out for about a minute while Hussein spoke to her husband. The king hugged the father and gave him a traditional Arab kiss on both cheeks, Later…

… his son, Faisal, and daugh- ter, Aisha. Hussein, making only his second visit to Jerusalem since the city came under Israeli control in 1967, risks censure in the Arab world for visit- AP PHOTO Jordan…

… from Yemen in 1949, blessed the king in Arabic. "Welcome, welcome, king of peace,' he said. "God bless you and your family. JEANNIE SERVAAS/Daily Generation APA, sponsored by the United Asian American…

… American Organizations-sponsored event kicked off Asian American Heritage month by featuring more than 200 student performers acting, singing and dancing in the 18 act show. As guests filled the lobby of the…

… Lambda Phi Epsilon. "We felt our fraternity represented diversity on campus. In several acts, students performed dance routines that combined hip-hop, techno and gospel with traditional dancing and…

September 13, 1993 (vol. 103, iss. 120) • Page Image 1

… of foreign ministers, and legions of Americans, Arabs and Jews who have tried to make peace in the Middle East. . Millions of tv viewers around the world who will watch the ceremony live. The prospect…

…IsraeliForeignMinisterShimon Peres and Arafat's top aide, Mahmoud Abbas. White House workers were dusting off the desk used to ink the 1979 peace agreement between Israel and Egypt- the only Arab-Israeli peace ever signed. On…

students know that the Notre Dame football team had not come alone. Ned Andrews drove 437 miles from Hobart College in New York just to cheer on the Irish. "The trip was definitely worth it because Notre…

…'Sullivans, their Irish homebase, for a good time. Andrews and his friends went there Friday night. "It was bonkers," he said. "It's nice to see that there's a good Irish bar in Ann Arbor." Only 200 student tickets…

… were available to Notre Dame students on a lottery basis, but many came to Ann Arbor just to be here while the game was going on. 'The trip was definitely worth It because Notre Dame won. Sitting with…

… said he did pass out, but woke up in time for the game. Notre Dame students agreed that they will return to South Bend with vivid memories and many stories for their friends who stayed home. Sabin, who…

… Michigan law student there." But for the most part, Notre Dame fans agree See FANS, Page 2 * Compu tingcenter relocates services Computing resources and T accounts move toU! The- Computing Resource…

… Center - where many students get their MTS request accounts - is no longer in the School of Education Building. The North University Building Station, commonly called NUBS, now houses all CRC services…

… including accounts, uniqnames, and consulting. Officials say the move will help students find services more easily and cut costs. I L_ II _ I L Students can now receive electroniC mail accounts…

…, unignames from NUBS building By JAMES CHO DAILY STAFF REPORTER Students no longer need to find the School of Education Building on their campus map to obtain an electronic mail accountor geta unigname to…

September 13, 1990 (vol. 101, iss. 6) • Page Image 1

Arab specialists, and met twice with State Department and National Se- curity Council officials in order to come up with the wording, Fitzwater said. The Arab specialists were asked to look at the…

… wording "to make sure that the tone of it translates well into Arabic," said one official, speaking on condition of anonymity, "You can write a speech that sounds perfectly good to Western ears," but might…

… not convey the right impres- sion in Arabic, the official said. Fitzwater described the message as "a very candid but personal de- scription of our goals and our objec- tives in the region." Number of…

… University and add expertise in areas it may not have had before. He stressed that the new faculty will provide additional role models for students. Thirty-eight of those hired are on "tenure-track" positions…

…, whereas the 14 non-tenure track instructors are not, she said. Clarkson said that with larger numbers of minorities on staff, peo- ple will be more receptive to minor- ity perspectives. "Students live in a…

… world much more ethnically diverse and part of the University's educa- tional mission is to prepare students to live in a world with many differ- ent ethnic, religious, and racial groups." Harrison said…

… collective bargaining and em- ployment contracts - was skep- tical of the cuts. "It seems likely that students will get less time from TAs and that it will decrease the quality of student education," he said…

… admits the cutbacks may hurt some graduate students. "Students who would receive TA support will no longer. The top students who did receive support will continue to, but somewhat more average students who…

… documented learn- ing disabilities, was threatened with revoked admission from the Univer- sity. This year a different cause will keep her busy. Singer is organizing a new student group, the Learning…

… give support to these students, but we've been slow," he said. "This group is being organized primarily by the students." "We are very excited about this," agreed Julie Biernat, acting director for…

February 09, 1990 (vol. 100, iss. 90) • Page Image 3

…. Reported U.S. AIDS cases rise 9 % in 1989 Soviet Progressives react to political change 'on Arab-Israeli issue by Jody Weinberg Students representing two sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict debated the…

students no longer have to leave the Rackham building to find intimate conversation, coffee and pastries. A new cafe, "Horace and Mary's", which is limited to graduate students opened last Thursday on the…

… second floor of Rackham. "The cafe fits into our overall ob- jective to make graduate students feel a part of the University. If we don't do that no one will," said Associate Rackham Dean Susan Lipschutz…

…, who came up with the idea of having the cafe for graduate students. Students were involved in the process from start to finish. Third year Public Policy grad student Scott Hochfelder did a market survey…

…-year art student Carrie An- designed advertising posters Horace and Mary's" and pro- the banner system hanging the cafe's ceiling. Prince, who designed the cafe, ne reason he chose the 16 col- as because…

… graduate students requent the cafe come from dif- schools. ndrews and Prince decided to banner system because they d to bring the ceiling down and a sound buffer conducive to e cafe is open from 7…

…-10:30 Sunday-Thursday. Coffee, fruit and pasteries are served. by Cherie Curry Daily Staff Writer University alumnus Judge Myron Wahls spoke to students and faculty at South Quad's Ambatana Lounge last night…

… community." use a Currently the cafe has only five wante tables but Lipschutz said they will create expand if it is a success. If the cafe Th makes a profit the money will go to p.m., serve graduate students

… :'MSTV forum Judge Wahis The new graduate student cafe, Horace and Mary's, opened last Thursday. The decor was designed by Ian Prince make arms control progress present. "We live in a world where we…

… issue yesterday for the Michigan Student Television Student Forum. The audience was very vocal and participatory on both the Palestinian and Israeli side. "I was really impressed with the audience; they…

May 03, 1995 (vol. 105, iss. 1) • Page Image 5

… developmental psychology class which was LSA still alive. Human beings - from those involved inspired by an article in your paper. The article, in Milgram's famous obedience experiments who "Study: 'U' students

… Militia members in marijuana has been shown not to effect some areas imsmediaely came to the conclusion that Arabs a more socially palatable manner (i.e. a heated of learning and can be beneficial in more…

… areas were to blame. These racist assumptions have political conversation or a nasty letter to their than it is detrimental, such as low imagery word already led to threats against Arab

…-Aismericais congressperson), a 4000-pound explosive was recollection and correct responses on areas of and Muslims. Arab-Americans were the victimss concocted to blow up a federal building full of fuzzy concepts, and…

…. There are, Arab-Americans were viewed as the enemy. Now, avagery in Oklahoma City is a violent wake-up in some instances,aggressive or initabletendencies iillions of American citizens are being call, a…

… terrible scars it plans. A tragic cycle of offense-revenge-and lastly if marijuana were to become legalized, only the leaves on Arab-American and Muslim children. avenge is initiated as a consequence of this…

… punished by in which multiple drugs are used with marijuana Law student death and new antiterrorism legislation rushed through Congress. Then more antigovernment stirrings and threats of violence to come…

October 28, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 20) • Page Image 1

… who groups. The coalition of sponsors includes check of its the Palestine Solidarity Committee, the Arab acok ofis American Students' Association, the Inter- a cordon of faith Council for Peace and…

… campus from a student's point of view last night - and found that in many places, the lack of light- ing, overgrown foliage and other haz- ards posed serious safety concerns. The Michigan Student Assembly…

… nsored the Campus Safety Aware- nss Walk-Through in hopes that University and city officials would cooperate to improve conditions for students. MSA members and other student volunteers met the officials…

… this school," Fish said. Homecoming 1994 Committee member Michelle Van Ooteghem believes that the function of both the parade and Homecoming weekend is to bring students and alumni together. "There has…

… been a real feeling of enthusiasm around campus. We're really working to reflect the tradition and pride that the students feel about the University," Van Ooteghem said. Fish said the weekend is planned…

… for both alumni and current students. "We wanted to let the students know what it was like to have a Home- coming weekend, and at the same time, it's created in the honor of the alumni. We want…

… out- side Hill Auditorium by Vice Presi- dent for Student Affairs Maureen A. Hartford, Ann Arbor Mayor Ingrid B. Sheldon, co-Grand Marshals and former Michigan football players Anthony Carter and John…

… every two weeks, Heatley said. Also important, Heatley said, was that students feel safe on campus. "The perception is important because students need to feel comfortable walking around." Many MSA…

… members and students attended the walk-through, which was prompted by students' concerns, heightened by reports of a serial rap- ist in Ann Arbor. "(Campus safety) is an important issue," said LSA sophomore…

… he set foot i yesterday, Clinton ran into the me and probably the most difficult Arab-Israeli conflict - the future d its religious shrines - and in anceled the walking tour his sta fjjy planned for…

March 20, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 115) • Page Image 4

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily--Wednesday, March 20,1991 WbeoMkbiguu flailg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan ANDREW GOTTESMAN…

… and - because of his ardent student- following - press-worthy victim of such unwrit- ten policies. Many faculty members agree that discouraging the hiring of Michigan graduates prevents "in- breeding…

… keep Michigan's pool of philosophies diverse is understandable and admi- rable, it must be carefully balanced with the needs of the undergraduate students at the University. Michigan doctoral graduates…

… who have proven themselves capable of teaching undergraduate courses - while still capturing and holding the attention of their students - deserve the University's efforts to keep them on faculty…

…. Westen is undoubtedly one of these graduates. His Psy- chology 172 class is one of the most popular at the University, and he is consistently one of the highest evaluated instructors on campus. Students

…. The more pressing discussion is that of the administration's apparent lack of consideration for those most directly affected by hiring policies: University students. The University's departments should…

… productive achievement. The students - and their concerns and interests - should come first. Written or not, this hiring policy should not be adhered to as gospel. Fortunately, the College of Engineering has…

… played out by both sides? Would not students benefit from a few less crocodile tears from Fischer and administra- tion and a facing of the real issue? In short, wouldn't it be better for the administration…

…, Security Council resolutions condemning Israel have been unable to affect a withdrawal because of a lack of enforcement provisions. The United Nations clearly has a double standard. Arabs who mess with oil…

… discrimina- tion towards and often brutal harassment of Arabs living under occupation. Assurances of $4 billion dollars yearly in U.S. aid only reinforces Israeli intransi- gence. When Israel fails to respond…

February 08, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 92) • Page Image 2

… IS TNS IN THE PAPER?! "NO GUNS, NO COPS." 2J THAr;S THE STUDENT'S WAR CRY, SR. FOR WHAT? \ r, *r FOR PRiOTESTING, THE SHYOOAINGOF THE STUDENT BY CAmPuS POLICE.\ DONT THEY UNDER- 5TAND THAT THERE ARE…

… ... DAILY CLASSIFIEDS b IMPOSTERS Continued from page 1 Posing as University President, LSA senior LaTrice Dixon explained that the takeover of the public comments session was necessary to allow students to…

… air their views freely. "Student organizations and activists on campus are tired of not being listened to by the regents and President Duderstadt," she said after the public comments session. "We felt…

…? live in a HOUSING Continued from page 1 Some regents voiced concern that the increased room and board fee would discourage returning students from living in the residence halls. "It's unfair to make…

September 24, 1993 (vol. 103, iss. 119) • Page Image 1

… rankings, which will appear in the Oct. 4 issue of "U.S. News and World Report" magazine, were based on the following categories: academic reputation, student selectivity, faculty resources, financial…

… resources, graduation rate, and, alumni satisfaction. The University was ranked 7th in academic reputa- tion, 38th in student selectivity, 32nd in faculty re- sources, 38th in financial resources, 25th in…

… com- ments portion of yesterday's meeting of the University Board of Regents. Students and faculty gave last- minute input to the regents on an amendment to include sexual orienta- tion in the…

… prohibits discrimination against Uni- versity faculty, staff and students. A majority of the regents support including "sexual orientation" al- though they are unclear of the practi- cal ramification the…

student populations spoke out in support of the amend- ment, claiming it was long overdue and noting that almost all other uni- versities have such a bylaw. Only 11 people were allowed to speak for five…

… allowed the government to implement the agreement on Palestinian self-rule in the occupied lands and continue at- tempts to reach peace with Israel's Arab neighbors. The margin was less substantial than…

… Bank. Segev said Rabin's majority was "miserable" because it relied on five Arab legislators who "define them- selves as Palestinians." The government was not required by law to get parliament approval…

November 11, 1999 (vol. 110, iss. 32) • Page Image 7

… geology and the importance of knowing more about the environment. At the end of the semes- ter, many students told me they would have never cared about the environment as they did at the end of class…

… clinical trials. Displays, danc offer ghmpse of Middle East By Jody Simone Kay Daily Staff Reporter Students walking into the Michigan Union Ballroom tody may be transported to distant cultures - at least…

… an organizer for the event. The first ever "Tour of the Middle East" includes Prsiart, Armenian, Turkish and Arab cultural displays and perfor- mances from IlI a.m. to 5 p.m and from 8 p.m. to I an…

… between the Israelis and the Arabs and we re ijy wanted to reflect that on campus" said LSA Senior Ai nt Mackie, an organizer from the Arab-American Anti Discrimination Committee. "Even if the situation…

… wasn't good in the Middle East, r would want to come together" Breakstone added. The event is cultural in nature, not political, said LS junior Katy Pearce, an organizer from the Armenian Students

… Association. The 12 students on the planning team described the event as a Middle Eastern bazaar, or marketplace, with inform - tional displays, traditional outfits, pictures, flags and art- work. Cultural…

… looklike'?" Mackie said. The sounds will be of traditional instruments such as ti Tableh, a small hand drum, Santoor, an Iranian string ist ri- ment and 'Aoud, an Arab folkloric guitar. The Habibi Dance…

…'s very expressive because all the dances have stories and messages behind them," said Pearce, who has seen tp troupe perform. In addition watching to cultural dances, students will be able to participate…

… in contemporary dance workshops from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to learn such dances as Dapkeh, a Lebanese line dance, and Bandari, a South Iranian dance. "This is the first…

… the University com- munity, to work on stereotypes and try to expand everione's knowledge of this region and its cultures" Pearce said HE DAILY IS ALWAYS., LOOKING FOR WRITERS. CALL 76-DAILY. Students

April 06, 1998 (vol. 108, iss. 107) • Page Image 3

… town meetings with students today and tomorrow. "The idea came from the fact that the president and the provost were really eager to reach out to the students and have a conversation with them," said…

… B at 4:30 p.m., the adminis- tors will speak briefly about the pre- vious academic year and then open the floor to students, Horn said. "The goal is for both the president and the provost to hear from…

… meetings in ifferent locations. The town meetings were advertised through e-mail and fliers. "We've asked that student leaders bring along those who they are mentor- ing," Horn said. She said the…

… place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rackham Auditorium. University President Lee Bollinger will give the opening address before Adams delivers his lecture. The Golden Apple is an award that allows students to…

… choose their favorite professor. Students submitted nomina- tions by e-mail or ballot to determine the winner of the event, sponsored by Wtudents Honoring Outstanding University Teaching, a division of…

… University in 1974. He has previously been awarded the Thurnau Professorship in 1991 from the University. 0 The award was established eight years ago and includes a $1,000 prize. Student program seeking…

… volunteers The Welcome to Michigan Program, which helped organize more than 250 activities for incoming students this past fall, is now accepting volunteers for next fall. The program, which was started five…

… years ago. begins on Sept.] when new students move in to residence halls and continues until Sept. 7. Campus organi- zations interested in participating in the event must complete an form by April 10…

…. Students interested in becoming involved with the program should con- tact Jennifer Cross at 764-6413 or by e- mail at welcome@umich.edu. Poet-in-residence scheduled to read Michael Dennis Browne, the…

September 09, 1991 (vol. 101, iss. 143) • Page Image 2

… public build- ing," said Cianciola. "It is there for faculty, staff, alumni, students and invited guests." As a private build- ing, such a policy would be within the rights of the management. He did say…

…. Palestinians and Arab nations say the settlements, and Israel's drive to expand them, undercut the Palestinians' goal of establishing an independent homeland in the terri- tories. Secretary of State James Baker…

… step further than the Student-Sponsored Social Events policy which was put in place last fall following a fight which erupted in the Union Ball- room during a dance. Four people were stabbed and one man…

… was shot during the incident. The year-old policy requires or- ganizations wishing to use University facilities to apply for the building 28 days in advance of the event. Moreover, students must present…

… University identification before entering the event. The new policy now requires student identification for entrance into the Union. Levy said the president of the Michigan Union Board of Representatives was…

… notified of the decision. The Board includes stu- dents, but their input was not sought. Levy added no other student input was requested in framing the current policy. "While it is nice to get a chance to…

… talk to students, it is our respon- sibility to make sure students are safe. It is not the type of thing where if students found this an in- convenience that it would change," Royster Harper, associate…

… vice pres- ident for Student Services, said. The policy change - which was designed by representatives of the office of the Vice President for Student Services and the Union di- rector - was implemented…

… System, but were not in- volved in the notification of student groups and did not receive new pro- cedural guidelines. "The primary reason the policy was put into place was because we wanted to do…

… street people being around and about the building. We want to ensure the safety of stu- dents ... particularly when students are least familiar with the build- ing," Harper said. Harper said she talked to…

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