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The new celebrities
War reporters become household names, faces
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Slippery situation
Men face Kent State without injured Waters
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WEDNESDAY
January 23, 1991
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Earnings down from last year
Cumulative Income from Investment Interest
by KAREN EMERSON
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CMU's investment earnings
are down more than $260,000
compared to the same six-month
period last year thanks to a
slumped economy and lower
interest rates.
While University investments
brought in $1.1 million from July
to December 1989. they earned
only $844.:*09 for the same
period in 1990. '
In spite of the lower earnings.
University officials do not plan to
change the way money is
invested in the near future, said
Mary Montoye. director of
Business Services.
"There hasn't been any talk
about changing our investments
a lot to generate increased
income." Montoye said.
Drastic changes are not necessarily the best answer to
temporary problems such as
declining interest rates, she said.
Consistent invest ment
practices and keeping a close eye
on the market are key factors to
making sine Central has a stable
in vest ment portfolio.
As of" Dec. 31. CMU had
$22.49f>.729 invested in stocks,
bonds, companies and other
accounts. Last December
$24..").~)4.680 was invested —
about 8 percent less.
Montoye said when investments mature, which could
range from a few days to a few
months    after    CMU    purchases
them,   the    University   does   not
necessarily  reinvest the money.
While Central usually invests
a portion of the money, it may
use some in needy budget areas,
she said.
The University funnels money
it •arris from investments into
several funds, such as the
general fund, said Jerry Scoby.
executive assistant to the president  for Budget and Planning.
Kven when the University's
investment income is lower than
administrators expect, specific
areas are not affected. Scoby
said. The money is divided
amongst   all   the  areas of Centr-
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War views expressed at
all-campus discussion
by NANCY SALLA
LIFE Staff Writer
Diverse opinions related to American involvement in the Middle
East were evident at Tuesday's all-campus convocation.
About 300 people gathered in Warriner Hall Auditorium for the
assembly, called by President Edward B. Jakubauskas and Provost
Robert Franke.
The event's goal was to
educate the University
community and provide an
opportunity for individuals to
express their views on the situation.
The convocation began with a
question-and-answer period
among panelists regarding
Middle Eastern history and
culture, as well as the panelists'
perceptions of American and Iraqi military motives.
The seven-member panel included Ret. Army Lt. Col. Gerald Edgar.
CMU's former Reserve Officer Training Corps Chippewa Battalion
commander; Mitchell Hall, assistant professor of history; Joyce
Henricks, associate professor of philosophy; Sterling Johnson,
assistant professor of political science; Mahmood Monshipouri,
professor of political science; Mahmoud Moursi, professor of management; and John Robertson, associate professor of history.
Panel members came to a consensus that peace and security will not
exist in the Middle East until political conflicts between Moslem
Palestine and Jewish Israel are diplomatically addressed by Western
nations.
"The sure loser of this war is the Arab masses — 200 million of
them," said Moursi.
Moursi, a native of Egypt, said there is a deep distrust by the Arab
masses in their political rulers, many of whom are dictators politically
supported by the United States.
"(We must) leave the Arabs alone to find their own solution. It is the
only way for real stability to form," he added.
Some members of the panel also stressed the importance of
individuals questioning the motives of America's political leaders.
"I'm not a military expert, so I won't talk to you about weapons
and I'm not a politician so I won't talk about that either." Henricks
said. "But I'm also not a man and I have absolutely no idea how
kicking ass boosts one's ego.
"We do not have the right to question and criticize our government,
we have the obligation to do so," Henricks said.
"George Bush is not the White House. George Bush is not the
American people," Henricks said.
"You must distinguish the difference between the people who make
policy in this country and people who have to follow it," Henricks said.
"Patriotism doesn't mean supporting our government ... it means
the love of one's country' and of its people, not of multinational
corporations," she added.
Although the majority of the panel's members seemed to take a
stance against the Gulf war, some members also emphasized the need
to support American soliders fighting in Operation Desert Storm.
"The best way we could have supported our troops was if we would
have given sanctions the chance to work," Henricks said.
Citizens also can support troops in Operation Desert Storm by
praying for the soldiers, sending them letters and donating blood,
Edger said.
"One of the loneliest feelings in the world is not hearing your name
during mail call," he said.
Open microphones were provided for audience members to voice
their opinions. Several students announced their opposition to the
war.
"The best way to support our troops is to protest this war," said
John Knowkon, Jr., Mount Pleasant senior.
"We have to stop this war right now and pray for peace and
forgiveness because all war is sin," he added.
An unidentified audience member jumped out of his seat between
student speakers.
"I think you're missing the point — war and militarism are
organized insanity," he said.
"They are all a bunch of nuts trying to beat the hell out of each
other."
CMU considering
tuition reduction
for some students
by CRYSTAL HARMON
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While talk of tuition increases has some
.-indents worrying. CMU administrators are
Vonsideiing a proposal that could cut tuition rates
for some prospective students by more than half.
Formulated by political science Chair Dei be it
Riiuuiist. the proposal would allow children of"
('Ml' alumni living outside Michigan to pay
instate tuition rates — a savings of more than 60
percent.
The decreased tuition would help stabilize
("Mi's enrollment level, which is facing a projected
decrease,    and    also    would    bring    "racial    and
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Flying The Flag
LIFE Photo/Jim Fassinger
Three Sweeney Residence Hall roommates — (from left). Casey Mueller, Adrian sophomore; Julie Friedland, Mt. Clemens sophomore; and Audra Phillips, Clinton sophomore — created this flaq as a sign of support for the troops in the Persian Gulf. Hung outside of
their room,  each  star contains the  names of friends and family  members of Sweeney residents.
Safety first?
Middle East war, Lithuanian unrest lead choir to reconsider trip
by NICOLE WALSH
Like many people affected by
the world's conflicts. Xin.a
Nash-Robertson is taced with a
dilemma.
Until recently. Nash-
Rohertson's concert choir was
making plans to tour- the Soviet
Union  in May.
Now those plans are on hold.
"While the trip would be a
valuable experience for the
group, the issue of safety must
be considered as well," said
Nash-Robertson, choir director.
"I can't t-'.ke my students to a
place where there is the possibility of danger.
"As of now all plans involving
the trip are on hold, however, if
it comes to cancelling the trip
other alternatives will be considered."
Nash-Robertson said her
concerns involve the ongoing war
in the Middle Fast as well as the
i ndependence movement
currently taking place in
I.it huania — one of the countries
the concert  choir may tour.
Final plans must be decided
upon by the beginning of March,
she said, adding the conditions of
world order are included in the
final decision.
Nash-Robertson said she also
is considering Czechoslovakia
and Roland as optional places to
tour. Those countries have
expressed interest in cultural
exchanges with America, she
added.*
During the past year, about 3")
conceit choir members have
prepared both Western and
Russian music selections for
their tour of the Soviet Union
and surrounding countries, she
said.
The Si,\ iet Union was selected
because CMU is building
exchange programs with universities there. Nash-Robertson
said.
"'F.Yeii U the students don't go
to Russia they've already
benefited by a new heightened
awareness of the country and its
surrounding areas." Nash-
Robertson said.
A cultural exchange took place
in October when a Lithuanian
ensemble performed on campus.
Nash-Robertson said, adding
many friendships were formed
during that visit.
Because Lithuania was one of
the countries on the choirs tour.
a special interest was taken by
the members of the concert choir,
she said.
"Many of my students
continue  to  keep   in  touch   with
the       Lithuanian      students."
Nash-Robertson said.
The trip will cost $1,900 per
student, she said. The choir
members will cover part of the
funding needed for the two-week
trip. Some previous fundraising
also will go toward trip costs.
Nash-Robertson, however, is
not the only one concerned with
the choir's safety.
"We feel our safety is the most
important thing and we will
most certainly support Nina's
decision." said Kevin Johnson,
choir president and South Haven
senior.
Another choir member agreed.
"If the political situation stays
the way it is it's certainly understandable why we wouldn't Ix*
going." said Gail Rulock.
Onekama sophomore.
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