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… University communi- ty members, the Arab-American Anti- Discrimination Committee will sponsor the National Arab-American Student Conference. The event will coincide with the celebration of Martin Luther King…

… Jr. Day. Organizers expect about 200 Arab-American students from across the coun- try to attend the event, "Marching into the Millennium." A small group of ADC members, who are also university students…

… weekend. "The issues are seen within both groups alike. It is "'Education and activism go hand in hand. This conference accomplishes both things."I - Norah Rabiah National Arab-American Student Conference…

… Violations of Personal Privacy and Student Records Begins" has been awarded a $37,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Digital Government Section. The project is designed to study and develop a…

… plan for colleges and universities to deal with the issues of electronic logging and monitor- irng activities and privacy issues regarding student records. The results will highlight these issues and…

… DNA or in converting methane into methanal. * Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Lindsey Alpert. Conference to unite Arab -Americans By Tiffany Maggard Daily Staff Reporter In an effort to join together…

…, initiated the conference last year. The idea was presented to ADC's executive board where members worked with other Arab-American committees in Detroit and supporters in Washington, D.C. The ADC members said…

… they hope to make the conference a traveling event hosted by a different university each year. Members plan to celebrate issues and concerns shared by black students and other ethnic groups during the…

… cultural show fea- turing Arab-American music, dancing and poetry. Participants of the conference will tackle issues including the media's portrayal of Arab- Americans, politics and its potential use in Arab…

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

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

… 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…

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

… they were brought up. Such is the Mid- dIe East. If you are Jewish, you might have a gut feeling Ethan Shalom that the Arabs would Johnson like nothing better than to expel all P Jews from Israel. If…

… Mond you are an Arab, you might believe that the Zionists are imperialists who intend to expand Israel's borders as far as possible, not to mention that they also control America. Why would you believe…

… these things? Because you were raised that way. Somehow, there are plenty of sources of support for both groups' beliefs. The Arabs point to select groups of Orthodox Jews and certain historical figures…

… references to the wars begun by the Arab nations against Israel in 1948, 1956 and 1973, to the con- stant threat of bus bombings, to Hezbol- lah's continuing attacks on northern Israel from southern Lebanon…

…, and to the inflammatory rhetoric that many high- ranking Arab officials float to their citi- zens. I have my own version of "the truth," but does it really matter? The current state of affairs…

… significantly impair these V groups' operations and help assuage feel- ings of distrust between Arabs and Jews. Sounds impossible? Well, here is new rea- son for hope: Last month, Iranians elected the most…

… all, if it does not fit, you must acquit. - Ethan Shalom Johnson can be reached via e-mail at ethanj@umich.edu. I T he Michigan Student Assembly is not revered on campus. Most students don't know when…

… their student government meets, what they do, or how MSA impacts their lives. Still, the Daily annually urges students to vote in MSA elections. It is the body which represents the student voice. And this…

… year, students should voice their opinion in favor of Blue Party candidates Glen Roe for President and Elise Erickson for Vice-President. An endorsement of the Blue Party may initially seem like a…

…. "That really goes with the double standard in Israel between Palestine and Jews." The rally was ortg.anized by three student groups, the Palestine Com- mittee, the Arab-American Anti-Dis- crim mination…

…. An agreement to set a national .08 standard would mark a major victory fc traffic safety groups that have relentlessly lobbied for the tougher standard. AP PHOTO Israeli Arabs duck and run from the…

… to the Jewish settlement of Shiloh came underfire, but no one was injured. Fighting also boiled over into Arab towns in Israel proper, rat- tling the nerves of Israelis who have long feared an…

… intefadeh, or uprising, by Arab citizens of the Jewish state. Eight Israeli Arabs were killed in yesterday's clashes alone. Police and Arab rioters fought a three-hour battle in the alleyways of the Israeli…

… town of Akko. Rioters trashed shops in the Israeli Arab town of Nazareth, Jesus' boy- hood home. In the coastal city of Iai filf --often cited as a model of har- monious coexistence of Jews and Muslims…

… - - Israeli Arabs staged a general strike in sympathy with Pales- tinian brethren. The Palestinian lands, though, remained the epicenter of violence, with a shifting battlefront that hop- scotched fiom north to…

… Comm i ttee, and the Muslim Students Association. Muslim Students Association Presi- dent Ahmad Massar said lie believes the Israelis use of force to be unjust. "I understand the need to control crowds…

… real food! CLINICS Continued from Page 1 Students can pre-register online or over the phone for the S75 vaccination, or walk in to one of the five clinics. The first clinic took place yesterday at the…

… fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fail term. starting in September, via U.S. mail are $100. Winter term (January through April) is $105. yearlong…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

… 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…

… resolution. the agenda saying Rackham student Amer Zahr urged MSA to thing to do with th see the issue as a one that affects Arab, Muslim When asked afte as well as any "conscientious," student. overturning of…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 - 3 HIGHER ED Classes canceled due to historic *football victory University of Oklahoma students had the day off Monday in celebration…

… shift from Pass/No Record to A/B/C/No Record grading for second-term freshmen. The point of this, according to the Committee of the Undergraduate Pro- W ram is to encourage students to take classes they…

… may not feel vey comfort- able with and have the option of abstaining from credit once they receive their grade and receiving listener status. This may encourage students to choose majors at an earlier…

… date, said the CUP committee. MIT freshman have a significantly lower grade point average than the rest of the students, and CUP hopes the new grading system will offer a etter transition from high…

… school. Dress code hassle for BYU students Brigham Young University students find it difficult to comply with their universities strict dress code policy. The most common dress code vio- lations are…

… unshaven men and girls vho are clad in tight shirts or above the knee skirts. The student Honor Code Associa- tion works to keep students properly dressed using standards come from the Mormon Church. Texas A…

…- soring the event. The week's goals are to encourage gay and heterosexual students to become more comfortable and more informed about the growing homosex- 1al community. The Princeton Review listed Texas A…

…&M as the third "least gay friendly" university to attend, making coming out more difficult. The GLBTA tried to become an official student organization in 1979, but it took six years and a Supreme Court…

… ruling before it received a wel- come place at the university. U. Illinois focuses %n computer safety The Sixth Annual Student Comput- ing Fair was held at the University of Illinois last week. The event…

…. 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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

…. 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…

… problems and asking questions, we are taking a step towards improvement." The conference was sponsored by the Public Health Students of African Descent, Latino/a Health Associa- tion, Association for Arab…

… Historical Memory," in room 2254. - Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter T Jodie Kaufman. Students from across the Midwest turn out for Gen APA show at Hill Auditorium By Marta Brill Daily Staff Reporter Fusing…

… traditional flare with modern beats, the 6th annual Generation Asian Pacific American show took the stage at Hill Auditori- um Friday night, filling the auditorium with about 1,700 students from the University…

… student Arpan Amin said he enjoyed seeing the traditional aspects of the show. "I find it interesting to see different cul- tures," he said. Engineering freshman Melissa Wu said she decided to perform in…

… Gen APA because she likes learning about Asian cultures and getting involved with the community. Wu said it was a great experience to dance in the Taiwanese American Student Associa- tion hip hop…

… generated. Gen APA provided a variety of different ways to express APA culture - from dance to song to martial arts. Along with dance, TASA featured students singing contemporary Chinese pop songs. The…

… Vietnamese Students Association also featured music in their performance, acting out the story of a young Vietnamese boy who trav- els to the United States and grapples with becoming a typical American while…

… holding on to his own culture and traditions. In bright costumes of black, red, white and gold, the Indian American Students Associa- tion presented a traditional Indian dance to a modern beat. The Filipino…

… Student Associa- tion also presented a colorful performance inspired by tradition, using masks, scarves and candles. Hip hop dance was exhibited by Groove Culture and Jel - both displaying energetic, fast…

…-paced performances. Eye Candy per- formed an upbeat dance highlighting pop music hits. ral groups-. With an exhibition of kicks and weapons; the Korean Student Association presented KSA kombat, a display of martial…

…, DPS reports state. The tres- pasa's were escorted off campus by DPS Officers. Student harassed th laser pointer A student living at Bursley Residence Hall complained Saturday evening of bein harassed by…

… other stud&nts in the hall. "The offending students were allegedly shining a laser pointer into the other student's room and have been doing so for more than a month. 1DP S does not report having any sus…

…; according to DPS reports. The subjects were also cited for dispfaying fake iden- tification to a police officer. rmer student j~assesteacher A lecturer in AngelHall complained of being harassed by a former…

… student, DPS keports state. The lecturer said that thistudent, a University graduate, has been coming to her lecture and acting "strngely aggressive." ' DPS reported having one suspect in the incident. W…

…'t matter what political arguments you have, you really can't justify treatment like that," said Chris Farah, an LSA student. Sawsan Abdulmhim, a Public Health student and mem'- ber of the Palestine Committee…

… started in 1948. "I really appreciate all this work but I feel like it failed to put it into a historical context" she said. Christine Guirguis, an LSA senior and member of the Arab-American Anti…

… be unavailable until the summer, according to a written statement by Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Robert Owen, academic departments are reporting increased student interest. William…

… Paulsen, acting chair of the Romance Languages and Literature Department, reported six students who have declared their intent to minor in one of the Romance languages. "We think quite a few more people are…

… interested and may well be plan- ning on doing a minor," Paulsen said. The department of mathematics reports 20 to 25 students have expressed interest in pursing their academic minor program. "We're really…

… enthusiastic," said Laurel Park, a student services assistant, in the math department. "Minors encourage more students to look at math." There are now 22 minors offered through 12 departments, an increase of…

… and managed by JEFFREY KOSSEFF 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…

… with a capable parent, and we shouldn't be so arrogant as to believe the only good lives are lived in America. - David Wallace can be reached over e-mail at davidmw tumich.edu- University students…

… 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…

… of the anti-Arab display as of late. The student who marked "Kill More" on the door of South Quad Resident Advisor Will Youmans is obviously someone who is ignorant of the world around them. Do people…

…10 -The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 14, 2000 Offensive people still have rights TO THE DAILY: School of Social Work student Cameron Shultz in his letter to the Daily ("SCC fights campus racism…

… freedom of speech and expression are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Your argument that privileges for certain student groups over others are unjust, I believe, is valid. Your argu- ment that any student…

… or student group should be silenced because of an unpopular opinion is simply wrong. While I don't believe the compari- son of Michigamua to violent hate groups a fair one, the "Tower Soci- eties…

…," the Aryan Nation, the Neo- Nazis, the KKK and the SCC all reap the benefits of free speech. If you try to take away their rights, who will pro- tect yours? MICHAEL SIMON MSA STUDENT RIGHTS COMMISSION…

…- ple to dictate what others chose to do when it wasn't harmful to others? GREG BUCZYNSKI ENGINEERING FIRST-YEAR STUDENT RA door defacing radiates ignorance TO THE DAILY: I am writing to address the issue…

… DAILY: I think there might have been some confusion about what two of this year's "Best of Ann Arbor" winners, Delta Gamma and AIESEC (Best Sorority to Party with and Best Student Organiza- tion on Campus…

… still has no clue about the nature of the organization. AIESEC provides students all over the world with an opportunity to work and live in a different country, thus promot- ing an international and…

… lines, rushed meetings and distant advisors were amongst the list of complaints. The main criticism is that there is a dearth of personal attention and rela- tionships between students and advi- sors…

….Academic advisors cannot and should not determine a student's course of study. Students also feel that LSA advisors don't have the time or resources to form close relationships with their advisees. We have not fou…

…-U.S. and anti-Israeli protests in Yemen and across an Arab Gunbattics erupt in] B ethe hem JERUSALEM (AP) - Heavy Israeli-Palestinian gunbat raged early yesterday near a holy shrine in biblical Bethleh In…

… battles was waged in the rugged mountains and valleys of Afghanistan. Bajammal said that because the investigation was continuing, he could not comment on the possibility that Yemeni or other Arab veterans…

… terrorist) Carlos, the other side created the Afghan Arabs. We have inherited the remnants of the Cold War." In Washington, a senior U.S. official said the Clin- ton administration rejects any suggestion that…

…. Terrorism has no nati - Abdulkader Yemeni foreig Bin Laden was one of the thousands from across the Arab world who went to/ after the 1979 Soviet incursion to figh Afghan guerrillas, whose chief financiala…

… backers included the U.S. After the Soviets withdrew in 1989 called Afghan Arabs turned their anger U.S., which they see as a threat to Islam independence. Bin Laden continues Afghanistan, where he…

… not advise the , many so- on how to handle the remaining fights on this year's SI1.8 trillion federal budget. against the and to Arab to live in Aes calls for a U.S. ship re trying to irst rejected…

… evening I.The center or origin of activity or change... 2.A college Ministry prog discussion, connection wi students and drinking cof "The final who stole Christmas" jjFeV J…

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… Friday durng the fall andwinter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term. star ting in September via U.S. mail are $100. Winter term (January through April; is $105…

… second annual festivi- ties included the American Movement for Israel, Armenian Students' Cultural Association, Per- sian Students' Association, Arab-American Anti- Discrimination Committee, Lebanese…

… nationali- ties, six student groups held a cultural festival and a party last weekend that transformed the Michigan Union Ballroom into a tour of the Middle East. LSA senior Azadeh Shahshahani, a member of…

… the Persian Students' Association and an organizer of the events, said she hoped students would come away with a better understanding of the groups. "It is aimed to tell people about the culture, for…

… Students' Association and the Turkish Student Association. Each group normally holds social and cultural activities separately but come together several times a year in events such as an annual soccer…

… tournament and a cultural show. At the cultural festival Friday, each group dis- played books, music and pictures to represent their countries. Students could hear different musical performances or receive a…

… that would not normally interact, such as the Turks and the Armenians, and the Arabs and the Israelis, come together," said LSA senior Katy Pearce, a Middle Eastern Studies major and member of the event…

…I Catholic peace movement Pax Christi USA. This group of about 10 people, mostly college students from around the country, is part of a two-month U.S. tour of 33 cities. The Bread, Not Stones group is working…

… Arbor today National Coming Out Day Rally 12 Noon, Regents Plaza (by the cube) Esther Rothblum: Mentoring The Next Generation of LGBT Students 4:00 p.m., East Hall, Colloquium Room, sponsored by Rackham…

…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…

… of the nega- tive sentiments towards patients of the disease, a group of students and recent graduates at the School of Social Work have created a mul- timedia intervention tool for Uni- versity…

… students, faculty and Ann Arbor residents. The nonprofit University student group, Social Workers Advocating Wand Teaching (SWAT) has created a booklet and an informative skit to help facilitate discussion…

… Reporter Shabnam Daneshvar: Mich. senator proposes state tuition plan By Jeremy W. Peters Daily Staff Reporter Michigan parents and students looking for a way to finance the steadily rising cost of higher…

… life sciences and their implicatioins for our society, economy and thinking about the human condition," he added. KIMITSU YOGACHI/Daily Law first-year student Jenny Runkles dances with Javier Aguilar of…

… Hall. He is also the head of the University's Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and he is used to hearing all sorts of anti- Arab sentiments. That is why his first instinct was to ignore the racist…

… Department's) treatment of blacks, and it said 'Kill more,"' Youmans said. The Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident, but Youmans also reported it to the office of Multiethnic Student…

… incidents on campus, but did say the incidents reported are likely just a "fraction" of those that occur. "We have students complain quite often of anonymous intimidation tac- tics being leveled against them…

…-finding delegation to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, late Oct. 2000 When: Thurs, Dec. 7, 7:30pm Where: Angell Hall Aud. C Lvent sponsors: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee; Arab Students Association…

…. International Action Center. Muslim Students Association. Palestine Committee P C 3 y . sr Badgers' Nick Davis 9trested for theft MADISON {U-WIRL) _ Wisconsina football player Nick Davis and a female friend…

…" IFC President Adam Silver said he does not believe that dry chapter houses will dissuade students from rushing and pledging the fraternities. "People look to join a brotherhood for the people who they…

… institutions dur- ing his administration. "When you've turned your jails into mental hospitals, the state of the state 1 isn't good," Brater said. Arab-Americans spurn airport survey WASHINGTON - An Arab…

… start down the road of ask- ing people to provide this kind of infor- mation, where does it take us?" asked James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, a Washington- based Arab…

… offi- cials for no good reason. In light of the concerns voiced by the Arab American Institute, department spokesperson Bill Mosley said yester- day that no final decision has been reached on whether the…

…,000 worth of property to compensate its victims. Twelve people died in the satin gas attack. - Compiled from Daily wire repo Top students take notes in your classes and provide them in typed paragraph format…

…." Hundreds of onlookers clogged the streets as policemen pushed the crowd back. Some young Israelis chanted, "Death to Arabs" and "We want revenge." ISRAEL Continued from Page 1 The University of California…

… system, which will not disclose the number of its students studying in Israel, is not bringing their students home. Participants in the school's one-year program are all being accounted for on a daily…

… basis, said Gloria Blakemore, University of California regional direc- tor of the Middle East for Study Abroad Programs. "We are making sure all students are safe and accounted for and are in close…

… counter with the director in Israel," Blakemore said. University of California students "know all security precautions and are taking them, and until we decide that we can no longer provide a program there…

…, which allows students to pursue a nor- mal academic program, the students will remain in Israel," Blakemore said. Blakemore said having an on-site director available for daily contact keeps the program…

… recommended students cone home, but two out of the three remained in Israel," said Cindy Chalou, assistant director of Michigan State's Study Abroad office. The student who returned home was studying in…

… Jerusalem, while the other two students are in Be'ersheva and Tel Aviv, Chalou said. "We are not cancel- ing the program because the universities the students are enrolled in are continu- ing to hold classes…

…," he said. Michigan State students who choose to stay in Israel will not be penalized, and the office is willing to work with students who choose to go next semes- ter, Chalou said. "We do not recommend…

… students to study there now or next semester," Chalou said. The University of Illinois advised their students as well to come home. One returned, and one is still in Israel, said Barbara Hancin…

… tuition," she said. The University of Illinois is not refus- ing to pennit students to enroll in Israeli universities for the coming semester, said Hancin-Bhatt, but "we told them to make alternate plans…

… and bronchial cancer rates had fell another 4.2 perce from 1998 to 1997. Arab nations call for goods boycott RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- With appeals to boycott McDonald's and other U.S. products…

…, Gulf Arabs are urging consumers to punish Amer- ica for supposedly favoring Israel over the Palestinians. The appeals, circulated in e-mails, made from mosque minarets and scribbled on college walls…

… Jewish products.' it said. Calling Pepsi a "Jewish product" is ironic, given that Pepsi was one of many multinationals that wouldn't do business in Israel during the 40-year Arab commercial boycott of the…

… a speech during preparations for the Arab summit in Cairo in October. The Israeli government, which con- sidered lifting the boycott a critical test of Arab intentions as peace efforts accelerated in…

… the 1990s, declined to comment Wednesday on calls for its revival. Despite tough language denouncing Israel and demanding more U.S. sym- pathy for the Arab case, Gulf govern- ments have distanced…

… through Fday during the fall and winter terti by students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term. starting in September. via US. mail are " $100. Winter term (January through April) is…

… have a stable envi- ronment, where probably 100 freshmein were accepted each year. There would be about 400 total students in the pro gram," Diana said. "Now, it's at 32) which is about a 20 percent…

… stone is equal to on submachine gun," Klcimai adding that "pain is pain." But a Palestinian student audience quickly retorted, "Wh Israeli Mother mourns, 100 Pa ans mothers mourn." In response to the…

… tension Muslim and Jewish students event, LSA sophomore Rania, executive board member of th lim Student Association sai came here tonight to see the oti and just to make sure that the n are put out clearly…

…." "We're not asking people to us, we asked to come here, sai Mamou, LSA senior and repress of the Arab-American Anti-Di nation Committee. "but we feel tinians are suffering a lot mo Israelis." JERUSALEM…

… hurled stones and smashed car wind- shields in several Arab villages. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been trying since Mon- day to mediate an end to the vio- lence. Yesterday, Annan was to head to…

… the Center for mo-Ethical Reform's Genocide Awareness Project, which featured photographs of aborted fetuses jux- taposed with scenes of genocide. Student groups with abortion as their focus understand…

… overturning Roe v. Wade is important. In that regard we hope a president would be elected who would choose pro-life judges," said Andrew Schrivell, president of Stu- dents for Life. By contrast, Students for…

… EVYENTS U Athol Fugard Reading, Sponsored by the Department of English and the Office of the Provost, 7:30 ;.; p.m., Rackham Amphitheatre, 647-6471 Arab Anti-Discrimination Commit- tee, the Arab Students…

… about the same in oth the Prozac group and the placebo group. By Tiffany Wfaggard Daily Stalf Rep srter Wind chills below zero degrees blew out their candles, but members of Students Organizing for Labor…

… at the Chowd- hury Knitware and Garmets factory in Bangladesh on Nov. 25. During the ceremony, students expressed disgust in the fact tlhat the workers in the factory - some as young as 10-years…

… fight with thousands of workers currently struggling to create a more just and humane world' Rudy said. Students for Social Equality president Joe Tanni- ra, an LSA junior, said he believes the working…

… Associa- tion and the Muslim Students Association, 7:30 p.m., Angell Hall, Auditorium C U "The Meaning of Amae: Presumed Acceptance of Inappropriate Behavior,," Sponsored by the naw Bicycling and Walking…

… Tenants Union. The vote was tabled from last week with the purpose of finding out if the School of Social Work would agree to its role in the amendment. Some Social Work students would be placed at the AATU…

… office to do required community ser- vice fieldwork -with each student saving the AATU $5,120. This practice would start next semester as a way to stop the past practice of MSA being the AATU's primary…

…" items to their exams. "I wear my lucky necklace that I wear whenever I am nervous about something," Hill said. Johnson, on the other hand, dons her lucky rainbow socks for her exams. Some students said…

… that eating habits are also important when studying for exams. "Before I start studying, I drink a Pepsi and eat two little packs of Smar- ties,' RC freshman Katie Corbett said. What drives students to…

… these bizarre methods of preparation? The answer is stress. While supersti- tious rituals may help some students in their study habits, University faculty offered more concrete methods to aid students in…

… stress-management. First and foremost, students need to look out for their physical and mental health while studying. There are key symptoms that may be an indication of stress, said Robert Winfield…

… that students organize well. "The number one way to stress is to start studying e munication studies Prof. Tr ing. The amendment, which past 31-1, was essential to the fate of the AATU since the union…

… the Regents to Maintain Support for the Univer- sity's Legal Defense of Affirmative Action" and "Alert to Student Voters: The Threat to Affirma- tive Action at U of M in the November 7 Elec- tion…

… commented on ts should the importance of time-management t of fruits in midterm preparation. oid exces- "Students need to add time into their ne intake. schedules in order to study for each ffeine lead exam…

…. Breaks are also important in erspiration, study schedules. Students must meet needs that help their lives feel more is it is cru- balanced," she said. their time CAPS offers drop-in group work- shops every…

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

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

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

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

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

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

… to students -with disabilities on Friday for her work with deaf and hard of hearing students. A luncheon sponsored by the Hear- ing Impaired Students Organization t'Ook place at the Michigan Union in…

… honor of Arfa and the Lee Bernstein family, who are generous supporters -of the group. Along with the award, Arfa received S500 for her services as an undergrad- ,uate student at the University, where…

… ,she was also a member of the Michi- gan Student Assembly and a half a dozen other student organizations. Career Link 2000 , to provide advice In an effort to provide students who -tre not in pre…

…-professional programs with information about possible career fields, Career Link 2000 will take place Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Michigan Union Ballroom. The event, hosted by LSA Student Government, LSA…

… about the Arab-Israeli con- flicts and heard both sides of the story and I wanted to do something about all the injustices I saw and heard about," SNRE senior Amy Morrow said. "I'm not pro-Palestin- ian…

… support the Palestinians. The teach-in was organized by the Muslim Student Association, the Arab-American Anti- Discrimination Committee and the Palestine Committee. Vest Bank Zain Bengali, vice president…

… and to do dirty work forbidden by Congress." She also said she opposed the U.S. giving more than $100 billion to Israel since 1967. LSA senior Naomi Baum, who is Jewish and a member of the student…

… raised important health concerns. Sawsan Abdulrahim, a Public Health student and member of the Palestine Committee, detailed the conditions of the hospitals in charge of tireating the wounded. "Hospitals…

… attention to violence in the Middle East. Images of dead and wounded Palestinians were displayed at the teach-in. Following the speakers, several members of the student organizations spoke about ways to…

… of the Muslim Student Association and moderator of last night's teach-in, highlighted what he believes the com- munity should know about the conflict. "We want people to know that this isn't some…

… tersection of South State Street and South University Avenue, DPS reports state No one was injured in the crash. - Student reports being harassed A female student reported Tuesday afternoon that she was being…

… harassed, D/PS reports state. The student reported that she has Seived numerous letters, c-mails and phone calls of a harassing nature. She claims she has told the man to cease his communication, but he has…

… continued. The student declined to file a report, citing that she wanted to try and handle the situation on her own. Garbage results in ~S oficers issue dacittin forlit- tering Tuesday evening at the Fletcher…

… in Bursiey *Members of the student organiza- tin Defend Affirmative Action By Ainx Means Necessaiy were reported sohb.ting in Bursley Residence H all late Vuesday night,.DPS reports state. -DPS did not…

… Detroit. These students see "more empty parking lots than houses" on their way to school, Boggs said. "Children need to nurture relations between themselves and the earth," she said. Elaine Eason-Steele, co…

… were brought by Arab leg- islators angry over the deaths of about a dozen Israeli Arabs in riots linked to the Palestinian revolt. The Palestinians, meanwhile, complained yesterday that U.S. mediationin…

… University of Michigan at Flint student running with the Reform Party, said a student perspective is neces- sary on the board, and he is the one for the position. Waun said he would like to bring more…

… attention to the University's Flint campus. "A lot of students at Flint aren't aware they have access to the library and facil- ities in Ann Arbor. Some students feel shut out from Ann Arbor, and feel the…

…. Rackham student Tim Maull, running with the Libertarian Party, said his involvement in the University helps him understand student issues. "I am a student. I understand about the difficulties of living in a…

… rights. It is important that the University does not profit by indirectly violating human rights," Maull said. LSA senior Scott Trudeau, running with the Green Party, also hopes to become a student…

… more corporate mindset but the Univer- sity is not a corporation. As a student and a worker, I could represent a lot of people, especially those concerned about corporations,"Trudeau said. POLLS…

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…, members of concern for the 26,000 students not the University community should not living in residence halls on campus. take this as a cue to relax crime pre- Many of the residential neighbor- vention and…

… a community programs allow a team of two trained comprised of approximately 22,000 student volunteers to escort anyone faculty and staff members and 37,000 anywhere (off campus included) students - 11…

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… students and a teacher. The message is simple: If you're a janitor and you don't fill out the census, you might be out of a job. I think it's tailored to a little too specific a population, but I'm not paid…

… the opportunity to become involved in a new approach to the sci- ences. A committee consisting of Uni- versity faculty, graduate student instructors and undergraduate students is working out an…

… interdisciplinary pro- gram for first-year students interested in the life sciences, with courses in such fields as molecular biology, learn- ing and behavioral sciences and com- parative genomics. Each course will…

… accommodate 70 to 80 students and be taught by three professors simultane- ously. This could be a wonderful opportunity to give to undergraduate students, and LSI should carry the pro- ject further. The LSI…

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… few courses for first-year students is all well and good, undergrad involvement should be more expansive than that. The Universi- ty and the LSI should look beyond insti- tuting token courses, and give…

… undergraduates a chance to make use of the University's vast resources. Although the LSI will focus largely on graduate education, it will be beneficial to everyone if all students have an opportunity to have a…

… part in scientific research. The opening of the LSI will be a worthy addition to the University's research community; all students should have the chance to be involved. THOMAS KULJURGIS Life begins…

… ity community. She even her convictions that land should , ot be returned to the Palestinians, evien going as far as saying there is '"no such entity" as the Palestinian state. "It is the Arab nations…

… that :ore abusing Israel, not the Jewish p eo- ting Students ple," Jurgreis said. a lucrative career in "The Jewish people have girten al real estate sales. more than 120 percent to them," she said…

…. "That land is Jewish land, not al company, looking to Arab. It was given to us by the If-starting, business- lihy od" graduate with a good Almighty Lord." gr.duae 33tyarsid Jurgreis also spoke out on the…

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…- more. "The goal shouldn't be to abolish them, but to restructure them." At 6 p.m. the students and alumni crowded the Wedge Room to review the 14-point petition from the SCC with University President Lee…

… Bollinger, University Provost Nancy Cantor, University Vice President for Student Affairs E. Royster Harper and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Lester Monts. "I'm glad they showed up," LSA senior…

… complex." She said a group can be associated to the Univer- sity in two ways: By the space it occupies and by being recognized as a student group. Harper said the University did what was in its power by…

… taking over the space Sunday. Students and alumni demanded answers from the administration regarding their stance on Michiga- mua and other minority issues. "We have received what you have said and they…

… student organi- zations, Harper said. MSA is not responsible for Michigamua, MSA Vice President Andy Coulouris said after the meet- ing. "It is true that MSA is responsible for recogniz- ing student groups…

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… the student government as much as they did," LSA freshman Chip Englander said. "I felt they were trying to do quite a bit of stonewalling on the matter." "I thought (the meeting) exposed the University…

… Afghanistan's capital. It then beganY meandering journey across the former Soviet Union, stopping in Uzbekistan, Kazakstan and Russia. Iraqi oil smuggling breaches U.N. laws DUBAI, United Arab Emirates…

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…,' Connerly said. Connerly said UC's increased par- ticipation in California's school system will eventually "correct an inadequate K-12 system." Student Regent Michelle Pannor said she would support Bagley…

… expanding minority population in California, some did not subscribe to that theory. University at California at Berkeley student Gloria Diaz said student vol- unteers at the RAZA Recruitment and Retention…

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…) post a sign, it's not going to change the way we do business," he said. Sartori also warned students to be careful because laws differ from state to state. "Unfortunately each state has dif- ferent laws…

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… Chinese water torture," said Mer- rill Lynch & Co.'s chief economist, Bruce Steinberg. WRC Continued from Page1A Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality has been campaign- ing for the…

… by an Arab Israeli member of parlia- ment, who was promptly attacked for his efforts. The session was aired live on television and marked another step in public discussion of the open secrets…

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… named, said no charges would be filed until the investigation was complete. Yemen's Interior Minister Mohammed Hussein Arab told 26 September, a state-run weekly newspaper, that charges would be referred…

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… Hani Azzam, refugee asylum attorney, and activist imad Hamad addressing the University's Arab American community yesterday at the Law School. tive programs so that we can attract teachers, pay them…

… she would win. Bonior again stressed the significance of grassroots support, particularly that of young people to retain his seat. He said that every March he hosts a student summit in which high school…

… seniors in Michigan are selected to participate in a mock Congress. "They get interested in the issues and through that, the political process' he said. Bonior attempted to engage Univer- sity students in…

… particularly voiced concern for the numerous Arab Americans who have been jailed under this law. "The vast majority arrested under this law, 99 percent, have been Muslim American," he said. "This type of action…

… by our government is in direct violation of our Constitution, particu- larly the Fifth Amendment." Bonior encouraged students to write senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Spencer Abraham (R-Mich.) and…

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… Michigan student. The two years I spent away from Ann Arbor in between my undergraduate and graduate studies made me crave to return so that I could re-enter the world of activism and feel, once again, like…

…- gon's budget. In fact, every time Israel returns more lands to Arabs, it asks for more money from the U.S. In the recent failed peace talks with Syria, Israel demanded a package of more than $17 billion…

… received over $90 bil- lion in American aid. $90 billion. When this is all divvied up, each Israeli family of five receives $75,000 of American taxpayer money. That number is in fact even higher since Arab…

… statesmanlike pose. to Bush sent Baker out to respond. The former diplomat barely concealed his fo disdain for the court ruling and Democratic w VOLUNTEERS Continued from Page 1 Smith said students at the…

… University often are only surrounded by people close to their own age and enjoy their contact with people of all &es. "One thing students tell me is that they get that multi-generational experience," Smith…

… student Paula Graff volunteers through Project Community in the orthopedics and trauma burn unit at the University Hospitals. Graff said she tries to help waiting families as much as she helps patients…

… withdrawn, at which point taxes will be assessed at the student's income tax rate. Those who set up an account by Dec. 31 can immediately take advantage of the tax break. The state also will match…

… approval standards. Alan Williams, a supporter of Vice President Al Gore, waves a copy of the Florida Supreme Court ruling yesterday allowing the hand counting of ballots to continue. "Students leave with…

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… sophomore Rahul Gupta said he will remain on campus during break. Gupta, who is from Japan, said many international students he knows will be using the break to travel. "A lot of my friends don't hive in the…

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… meet in Egypt with President Hosni Mubarak tomorrow. Barak, meanwhile, was battling for political sur- vival at home, trying to appease Arab legislators who are threatening to topple his government over…

… the harsh crackdown on rioters in Israel's Arab towns. The internal rebellion, the worst since Israel's found- ing 52 years ago, has blocked highways and closed schools, paralyzing large parts of…

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… Flounders, national co-director of the Interna- tional Action Center, came to the University yester- day to discuss her impressions of the experience. Nearly 200 University students and communi- ty members…

… executive board member of the campus' Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee, said she hopes the event increased awareness about the Palestinian perspective. "There's been human rights violations and…

… "Got Milk," noon - 2:00 p.m., Michi- SATURDAY Ruiter-Feenstra and students gan Union Underground perform, School of Music Org an "Animals in Kelsey: An Undergradu- U Animania Screening, 4:00 p…

… the incredibly poor human rights record of the Arab states in the Middle East including the Palestinian Authority. While myself and other Jewish students hope for peace and dialogue, both in the Middle…

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… plant while watching the tail-end of the Florida-Florida St. game. What was interesting was the make-up of these first arrivals, which included several grad students and a history professor, whom I…

… Scout, I take exception to where they please and the Plymouth-Can- ton teachers' union should allow the Boy Scouts to meet at their schools again. NICK SoTO ENGINEERING FIRST-YEAR STUDENT denied…

…-mail at hamrhead@umick.edu. ing that is going to follow rest of their lives.' rtment Sgt. Michael Logghe, regarding alcohol consumption have on students. violations have ceased. They also faid to men- tion…

…, East and on this campus, we ha* found that k opening a dialogue isn't easy when you have no partner. VID Laivsz LSA JUNIOR Protest coverage was biased against Palestinian- students TO THE DAILY: Laura…

… Deneau's article "Jewish, Palestin- ian students face off," (IIf/21/00) is fascinat- ing because encapsulates the greater bias of the United States' media towards the situa- tion in the Middle East. Also…

…, it points to what is wrong with the Daily's coverage. The headline implies a equal-handed con- frontation, as in a debate. What really hap- pened is that pro-Israeli students inappropriately…

… interrupted an event spon- sored by students who exercised their public right to express themselves. This was not a "face-off," it was a rude disruption ofan event they had the right to sponsor. Likewise, the…

… force - and makes it seem like an even-handed battle for land. The Daily, by covering this as some debate, has obscured the message of the event. By doing that, it encourages pro-Israeli' students to…

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… talks WASHINGTON - With the peace process deadlocked and the Arab- Israeli mood growing increasi*y sour, President Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak met at the White House yesterday to discuss…

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…. The government-run Tishrin newspaper, in an editorial that ran before Clin- ton's announcement, said, "The rulers of Tel Aviv have not given up their expan- sionist greediness for the Arab lands and…

…'t be postering in Angell Hall because it can get to be too much and it's bad for the envi- ronment. But some of the rules are hard to follow because there are so many" Mullane said. If students are…

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… school district to consider race in deciding whether to let students transfer to another school, brushing aside a plea to resolve how far administrators can go to promote diversity. Without comment, the…

… slipping as President Clinton runs out of time and dovish Israeli Prime Mm- ister Ehud Barak prepares to face vot- drs skeptical of the concessions he offered Yasser Arafat. Clinton made the Arab-Israeli con…

… Near East affairs, also was on the road to Morocco, and then Algeria, Tunisia and ultimately Paris, Moscow and London, where the Arab- Israeli conflict was on the agenda for his talks with government…

…, account student, staff and safety," Kurz closer you get to finals, the more difficul an academic standpoint." University officials would not offer m into the procedures into closing school. In the event of…

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