University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

 - Class of 1997

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Jf cohering with other Affirmative Action supporters, a student holds a sign promot- ing Affinnative Action policies at the Uni- versity. At this rally, people ofniait racial and ethnic backgrounds gathered to voice their opinions.

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: is affirmative Chip Peterson O upporters of Affirmative Actic gather outside of a University built) ing in a rally against discriminatic Affirmative Action policies at th University raised big issues for entire community and stirred prot ers and supporters into action. action fair? stsry by Jhn Although federal Affirmative Action policies date back to the 1 960s, discrimination remains the norm in American life, prevalent in the office place and the halls of education. Affir- mative Action programs attempt to remedy continued preju- dice against minorities and women. The results of these efforts have been quite significant. The number of minorities in both the private sector and federal government increased between 1966 and 1993. Educational opportunities for minorities and women expanded at the Uni- versity as a result of these advancements. Under a University initiative to expand minorities ' opportunities, there has been an increase in minority students at the University since 1986, reflecting the minority populations of the rest of the nation. Nursing sophomore Kimberly Collins agrees that these pro- grams benefit students at the University, Some people are only here [at the University] because of it. They are just as deserv- ing, but otherwise wouldn ' t get a chance. Despite some advances, troubling statistics illustrate why Affirmative Action programs cannot be put to rest. The unemployment rate for African Americans is twice that of Caucasians. White men compose 43 percent of the work force, but hold 95 percent of the senior management positions. Women are narrowing the earnings gap, but still only make 72 percent of what their male counterparts make. Critics scream about quotas and reverse discrimination, but fail to realize that quotas are illegal under federal law. In an effort to improve the program, President Bill Clinton said, Mend it, but don ' t end it. Despite the obvious advances that affirmative action policies lead to, it remains too early to sound the death knell for these programs. Affirmative Action should remain until equality is not just theory, but fact. 38 Affirmative Action atery by DUg Stevens The United States has long been the Land of Oppor nity. Americans take for granted that we all have the oppol tunity to advance as far as our intelligence, work ethic, persor ality and any other positive personal attributes will take usjj These are the ideals that America was built on. No limits placed on American citizens by their government. That is the American way. If equality is the foundation of American political thought, why would a program such as Affirmative Action, thai directly conflicts with this foundation, be regarded so highll among government officials, University administrators, anl employers? The spirit of Affirmative Action stems from thl idea that many minority groups have traditionally been disjj criminated against, and thus should receive preferential treal ment in areas such as University admissions and employmenj For instance, under current Affirmative Action policies, University admissions officer would not be out of line rejectin] a white applicant in order to give admission to an Africa American applicant with equal, or even slightly inferior cr dentials on the sole basis of skin color. If that does nc contradict the American ideal of equality, I ' m not quite sur what does. Senior biology major Chris Cahill agrees: It il exactly the opposite of what the civil rights amendment states.] Due to improved scholarship and financial aid funds many underprivileged Americans are eligible to have theij college tuition paid for. These factors open the opportunity fc anyone to pursue a higher education, if one is willing to wor| hard enough. There is no need to supplement these privilege with government-advocated, discriminatory policies based skin color. It is not necessary to reward people because of th( ethnic background. It is not the American way. iayut by Cart trigh



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arah Smucker O itting around their kitchen table, three students who chose not to be part of the Greek system enjoy a con versation in their apartment. On reason students chose not to go Gree was because they felt the systen would not allow them to havefriendi outside of the system. Greek story by Tracy 31W People question the purpose of the Greek system and the integrity of the people who are involved in it, and admit- tedly, I did the same before I became a member. It is easy to do. At face value, the Greek system appears to be an organization which charges its members money to obtain friendships and a party schedule; however if this were the case, the concept of fraternities and sororities would have been eliminated long ago. Yes, the social life is an enhancing factor, but there are other factors that make the system popular. Events like Greek Week display what the Greek system represents. During Greek Week, the system bands together to achieve the goals of a large scale community service and philanthropy project. In 1 996, we were able to raise over $3,000 for organizations that benefit children, such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation. What other organization gives me the chance to dive into a full vat of green Jello searching for golf balls with people cheering me on, while I raising money for a valuable cause? I admit there is a negative connotation which has been unjustly attached to the Greek system. It is not a system solely dedicated to partying. It is a system that participates in activities that raise money for needy causes, promotes service, and is a great deal of fun. It is an organization that allows people to become leaders, encourages activism in a variety of other organizations, and is composed of diverse individuals. The Greek system has allowed me to express my pride not only as a member of the system, but as a student as well. I have been and am a member of a number of other organizations, and none of them offer all of these things to me. The Greek system is unique, and I am proud to be affiliated. Joining a sorority was one of the best decisions I made during my college career. + 40 4 To Be or Not to Be Greek? story by Chip Petersn For five days of my life I thought I wanted to be member of the Greek system. My first two weeks as a student at the University I made very few new friends. Many of my, friends here I knew from high school, and we all stuck together But I wasn ' t meeting new people, and I felt like I was missing out on a part of college life. I thought the Greek system woulc give me an opportunity to meet new people as well as help me find my place in the large crowd of first-year students. The concept of Rush made me nervous. I did not understand how the fraternities decided who they wanted tc extend a bid to after only knowing a person for five days. The first four nights of Rush were better than I expected. I ate gooc food and really liked the guys I met. I thought I was going tc be given a bid. It was on the night of the rushee dinner that realized that the Greek system was not for me. Eight guys we invited to the dinner; seven were to be given a bid. Just befon dinner I was told that I would have to stand up and tell a joke I have never been one to tell jokes, especially in a room of 7 guys. When I thought about joining the Greek system, it wa; to give me a way to make more friends. Yet, as my first ye progressed, I met more people both in my dorm and in m; classes. I have spent most of my college days with these people If I had joined a fraternity I would have never met the peopl that I did. The Greek system may very well be ideal for som people, but I know that I will forever cherish the friendships tha I have made on my own more so than I ever would have, ha I made the mistake of letting someone else tell me who m; friends would be based upon my ability to tell a funny joke. j iayut by Banna Cartwrighl

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