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

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

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

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

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

… of the Muslim Students Association, Arab-American Anti-dis- crimination committee, International Action Center, Palestine Committee and Secular Humanist Jews rallied together on the steps of the Harlan…

…, increase student numbers, get more money, bring in more fac- ulty," said the committee's chairman, English Prof. John Knott. Knott quoted Neuman's letter to the com- mittee as saying SNRE will no longer…

… in the 1970s Plan: Organizational studies is no longer an option for students LSA dean ends organizational studies option By Jen Fish Daily StaffReporter When organizational studies concentrator Julie…

… And although many students on this campus can name both presi- dential candidates, they could not name the vice-presidential candi- dates, often referring to Joe Lieber- man as "the Jewish guy" and…

… versa." McPherson said his school will "enhance the science component of the curriculum for non- science students." "They don't have to do all the formulas, but the students need to understand the broad…

… concepts ... See PRESIDENTS, Page 2 Students rally against fighting in Middle East By Jacquelyn Nixon student Amer Zahr said. Daily Staff Reporter LSA sophomore Michael Gold, a Jewish studen t The past…

… two weeks of turmoil for students with family affected by the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis came to a head yesterday during a rally for Palestine Day of Action. Yesterday afternoon, members…

… the Palestinian people." Gold has been talking to friends and family about the conflict. "I have gotten the sense that there is a fearful atmosphere on the side of Palestinians, the Israeli Arabs and…

… Farm Animals Day. Farmani-mals join students on DiagO' By Maria Sprow For the Daily With a TV, a VCR, a chicken suit and a table full of vegan food, the Michigan Animal Rights Society host- ed a rally…

…. White defendant Jennifer Gratz alleges she was not admitted to the University while less-qualified minority students were as a result of affirmative action policies. The Washington, D.C.-based Center for…

…,243 whites with lower scores also were admitted. Furthermore, 144 black students with better scores were admitted, while 1,049 white applicants with better scores were accepted. See STUDY, Page 7 Godfrey…

… Daily Staff Reporter Student General Counsel Alok *rawal once again chaired the Michi- gan Student Assembly weekly meeting last night instead of MSA President Hideki Tsutsumi. Last night's meeting was…

… held at Bursley Residence Hall on North Campus as part of MSA's Communi- cations Committee Outreach Program. "We are trying to make MSA more accessible for the students," Commu- nications Committee Chair…

… Matt Nolan Whe main topic on the floor was the approval of Community Service Com- mission recommendations to allocate $45,160 to student groups for various projects. During constituents' time, students…

… to the Arab-American Anti- Discrimination Committee for Harus Elementary Outreach Pro- gram - which was originally was slated for no funding because of a failure to attend the CSC interview. "We missed…

…- al studies program, which was recently suspended by LSA Dean Shirley Neu- man. similar resolution was passed last k by LSA Student Government. Finally, a resolution that proposed that all MSA members…

… Wetmore Daily Staff Reporter Officials from the Office of New Student Programs plan to present a proposal to E. Royster Harper, interim vice president of student affairs, asking for more systematic pro…

…- gramming to provide alternatives to underage drinking. The proposal, which ONSP Director J. Ann Hower said will be delivered to Harper on Friday, is a release of the findings of the Student Program…

…'s always aa d2 o lot happening, but it's not con- sistent. It could be enhanced," yweeken" Hower added. Hower said the subcommit- - J. Ann Hower tee conducted a "quick and Office of New Student dirty" survey…

…. 14. While tensions mounted yesterday on the "You can't beat she weather (in Diag, a confrontation between students sup- Orlando) and there's a lot to do," porting Israel and stadents supporting Pales…

…- Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said tine ended in a calm consideration of future 9th a smile yesterday. "They have gatherings. great stadium and will have a The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination great turnout…

… Daily Staff Reporter suggesti that early. The Bowl has been Southea tremendous in 1ltting us play Students who want to drink legally were jus a ainst each other." on the weekends need only to make Ficano…

… RECOUNT, Page 7 Palestinian students ace of MARJORIE MARSHALL/Daily ghion stand and chant during a protest on the Diag MARJORIE MARSHALL/Da ily LSA sophomore Fadi Kiblawi and ISA senior Najla Mamou…

… stand on the Diag steps debating with opposition during a protest yesterday afternoon. t r r the ADC invited members of AMI to attend the event. While Palestinian students listed the alleged crimes…

…, members of the two groups started shouting at one another. After one Israeli sup- po-r'ls said that the war crimes being read were "all a lie," a brief scuffle broke out. Rackham student Amer Zahr, a member…

… they held their "war- crimes tribunal" in an attempt to educate students about the state of Israel and give a Palestinian perspective to the recent vio- lence in the Middle East. "This isn't an attack…

… Erickson, the Michigan Student Assembly's health issues chair- woman, told the crowd. See DIAG, Page 2 res rests number of underage people ng that they were mostly from stern Michigan and that they t…

… football field, it was almost too close to call at the 19th annual blood battle. As students, faculty and staff from both schools squared off to raise the most blood for the Ameri- can Red Cross, Ohio State…

… units of blood than last year. Neale attributes the increase in donations in part to a stronger pub- licity drive for the program. In addition to posters and signs, Alpha There is no student rate, and…

… sponsored by the Palestine Committee, the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee and the Muslim Students Association, three student groups concerned with Middle Eastern issues. See VIGIL, Page 7 the…

…, the fighting in Israel continued and students at the University will not forget the ongoing conflict. Holding a prayer session and candlelight vigil, students sympathetic to the plight of Palestinians…

… gathered last night on the steps ofthe Michigan Union. LSA senior Najla Mamou said she hoped the vigil would educate students about the fighting that has broken out during the last three weeks. "A lot of us…

… more than the Israelis." Prior to the vigil, about 25 of the 80 students participat- ing gathered to pray outside the Union. Rackham student Amer Zahr spoke to the crowd about the most recent episode of…

… Palestinian rally outside the Michigan Union. MSA proposal for disclosure of Israeli interests defeated By Jane Krull Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly cham- bers was overflowing with…

… already available through the Freedom of Informa- tion Act," said L SA sophomore Eric Buckstein, who attended the meeting. Rackham Student Amer Zahr said the University has not been cooperative in releasing…

… on the See MSA, Page 2 Inside: Eleven members of the Michigan Student Assembly have resigned this semester, with many citing a lack of order at the weekly meetings, Page 3. v Bitterness remains in the…

… Middle East after an emergency summit in Egypt comes to an end. Page 5. ALEX wuDtx/Daily Students study earlier this week in the Reading Room on the second floor of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. i…

… falling back on perso habits and superstitions that they have found useful for previous cram sessions. Many students con- sider the study location tant aspect of preparation "I study in the laund said Julia…

… pus and the find me down there." Other students focus more on ked as stu- activities or certain methods they and finish use to prepare. the stress "I often study standing up, and dents are then I wear…

… Zahr, a graduate student in Middle East- ern studies, said the rally was prompted by Thurs- day's visit of Israeli right-wing leader, Ariel Sharon, to the Dome of the Rock, the site of the first Arab…

… meeting space at 109 E. Madison St. for Michigamua and two other honor societies, according to documents obtained by The Michigan Daily through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Dean of Students…

… the Vulcan and Phoenix societies. The groups moved there last month and can remain there for two years, which is the normal lease cycle for student groups. The building is also housing the University…

… Musical Society and Building Services. The move follows the Students of Color Coalition's fervent campaign earlier this year to oust Michigamua from its meeting space in the Michigan Union tower. Although…

… linger on the group's relationship with University administration. This relation- ship was one of the SCC's major complaints during their 37-day occupation of the tower. Interim Vice President for Student…

… they had to leave the tower space, and we said we'd help them find new space," Harper said. "This is typically what we do for any student organization." Harper cited only one other case - the Inter…

… Fish Daily Staff Reporter A demonstration protesting the over- seas manufacturing practices of Kohl's * department store resulted in the arrest of 10 members of Students Organizing for Labor and Economic…

… Equality. Chanting anti-sweatshop messages, the students were charged with tres- passing after they refused to leave the Lohr Road store after warnings from the Pittsfield Township Police and the Kohl…

… trespassing. Students angered by Israeli actions Candidates prepare for debates By Hanna LoPatin Daily Staff Reporter In this corner, Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. George W. Bush, a charismatic…

… Palestinian civilians. About 150 students and Ann Arbor residents gathered at noon for a demonstration that began on the steps of the Michigan Union, marched past Angel Hall and culminated in the Diag. Amer…

…One hundred ten years of edftil freedom NEWS: 76-DAILY CLASSIFIED: 76440557 wwwmichigandallycom Monday October 16, 2000 s t ; '> a l i Q I 'U' student sister killed .. in car crash Shannon Mayes…

… student and her 14-year-old sister. Shannon Elizabeth Mayes, who transferred to the University from Delta Community College this semes- ter, and Heather Colleen Mayes of Saginaw, were pro- nounced dead at…

… terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen. Gore, who had to cancel a meet- ing Friday evening with Arab-Amer- icans in Detroit, spoke only briefly about the recent escalation of vio- lence in Israel…

…, a graduate student instructor in the School of Education, said he encourages his students to get involved in this week's series of events dealing with Affirmative Action. "I am the GSI in a class…

… historical educational climate," Kass said. "The School of Education should be involved because it's a law suit about education." Kass was one of the nearly 30 students in atten- dance at last night's kick off…

… of Affirmative Action 102, 10 days of events at the University aimed to educate students about affirmative action. Rackham student Jessica Curtin, a member of the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action…

… By Any Means Necessary and a Michigan Student Assembly representative, is a coordinator of this week's events. She spoke last night at an informal meeting held in MSA chambers designed to introduce…

… interim Vice Presi- dent for Student Affairs E. Royster Harper, who expressed the University's support of affirmative See 102, Page 7A Affirmative Action 102 Some of this week's events include: * Today…

…- "All four ball game Satur- day, University brothers alum Terry Roach and several of his come bac #iends watched students slip and every yes slide in the mud- pit outside of the SAE house on the corner of…

…t i Thursday January 6, 2000 Weather Today: Cloudy. High 36. Low: Tomorrow: Cloudy. High 31. 23. One hundred nine years of editorialfreedom .. . . .. .... ..... ... .... .... wcc student…

… Director Mohamed Nimer. The prayer uttered before the presentation was "In the name of God, most merciful, most gracious." Kiwan said that as a student in Damascus, Syria, she said the prayer whenever the…

… attitudes against Stain religions" and don't have open minds, Kiwan said. "It's representative of the general cli- mate toward in the U.S.,' said LSA senior Will Youmans, president of the Arab American Anti…

… University for failing "to use due care and caution in providing and maintaining a reasonably safe and fit building for students." The original suit claims the University is guilty of having faulty windows…

… winter break. Interim Vice President for Student Affairs E. Royster Harper said she was appalled by both the alleged hazing See VANDALISM, Page 2 DANNY KALICK/Daily Holiday Lighting Service employee Tom…