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VoL 09 No. 71
probation for
Alma incident
by TIM MARTIN
UFE Steff Writer
;' A CMU student U serving a one-year probationary term in
connection with hia alleged involvement in an Oct. 9 criminal incident
near Alma, Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Gates aaid
Thursday.
■ Jon Dean Miller, Midland sophomore, pleaded guilty to a reduced
misdemeanor charge of simple larceny March 5, and received a
one-year probation sentence by Gratiot County District Court Judge
Robert Sheldon.
The case originally started with five suspects under investigation
Tor first-degree sexual assault of an 18-year-old Taylor woman at the
Triangle Motel. The case's assault status was dropped in November
due to lack of evidence, and larceny-nxm-a-ouilding charges — a
felony offense — were'filed against Miller and Alma College student
Duane Gary Payne.
Payne qualified for probationary status under the Holmes Youthful
Trainee Act Jan. 13, which allows offenders from 17 to 20 years of age
with no criminal record to accept probation in place of a possible jail
sentence. Miller is too old to qualify for the Holmes Youthful Trainee
Act, Gates said.
"As far as I'm concerned this is all over,* Gates said. "Of course, the
case is still in the courts. But I'm done on this end."
Miller, who was suspended from the CMU football team last fall
until his involvement in the case had been clarified, has been
reinstated on the team. Head Football Coach Herb Deromedi said.
"We suspended Jon when his involvement was unclear," Deromedi
said. "At this point we felt it was proper to reinstate him for spring
practice."
Miller declined comment about the case.
Gates said the court deferred sentencing in the Miller case, meaning
if he complies with the terms of his probation, all record of his criminal
charges will be erased.
*If he's in full compliance with his probation, all charges will be
dropped," Gates said. Gates said plea bargaining played a role in
reducing Ihe charges against Miller from a felony to a misdemeanor.
"After Mr. Payne was placed under the Holmes Act it waa felt justice
would be served if Mr. Miller were given a similar punishment," Gates
said.
Gates declined to discuss any other aspects of the Oct. 9 incident,
the subject of what he termed "premature* media coverage by "a local
newspaper."
"There was much public disclosure surrounding this case," Gates
said. *I believe any further comment would constitute unwarranted
invasions of privacy against many people — some of whom aren't
charged with anything, some of whom were victims."
Blanchard pushes
for sobriety tests
by TIM MARTIN
UFE Staff Writer
If Gov. James Blai.chard has his
way, Michigan will establish pilot
roadside sobriety checks to curb
drunken driving sometime around
May 1 ;
If the American Civil Liberties
Union has its way, that program
will never come to pass.
Michigan ACLU Director
Howard Simon said Wednesday
his agency will file suit against
the governor's proposal, which
would allow state police to
randomly stop drivers at selected
check points to see if they are
drunk.
The Michigan State Police,
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
and the Michigan Council on
Alcohol Problems favor
Blanchard's proposal. The ACLU
however, regards the roadblocks
as unreasonable searches, and
many state lawmakers have said
they new the plan as an invasion
of privacy.
Blanchard has said he wants to
start the pilot program about May
1. Ingham, Kalamazoo, Muskegon
and Saginaw counties are consid-
ered likely places to instigate a
pilot "check lane" program.
The state House of Representatives Judiciary Committee asked
the ACLU to become involved
earlier this week, pushing the
matter out of the Legislature for
the time being, chairman Perry
Bullard (D-Ann Arbor) said. A bill
opposing the roadblocks has been
introduced by Rep. Rick Sitz
(D-Taylor).
"This proposal is a reversal of
whst our legal system is based on
— that you're innocent until
proven guilty," Bullard said. "The
problem with these roadblocks is
that it stops a lot of people there's
no basis to believe have done
anything wrong."
Bullard is vocal in his criticism
of the governor's plan, but not as
outspoken as Simon.
"There's no justification for
thinking these suspicionless stops
are constitutional," Simon said.
"But he (Blanchard) must think
itll be effective."
According to Simon, roughly 30
states have tried similar
programs. Twelve state supreme
courts have ruled the check lanes
•See "Sober^—-page 16
LIFE-Iine
News
Mail registration for summer classes ends March 28.
Interested studenta must complete a course request form and
submit a $25 check to the Receivable Accounting Office,
Warriner 110.
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Coda of Conduct page 16
by MICHAEL A. MATUREN
LIFE Staff Writer
Creative Peace Movement
and CentraLesbian Alliance
members picketed in front of
Warriner Auditorium
Thursday protesting the
appearance of Christian Broadcasting Network President
M.G. (Pat) Robertson.
Toting signs reading The
new right preaches the old
wrongs," the activist group
members distributed literature
and sang on the auditorium
steps, opposing Robertson's
views about world issues.
Inside, Robertson, a possible
1988 presidential candidate,
blasted the United States for
its inability to teach students to
read and write, saying methods
used to teach basics are inefficient.
"What kind of pedagogy is it
that we can't even teach our
young people to read and
write?" Robertson asked.
He added teachers are no
longer allowed to instruct basic
moral principles, favoring
instead a "relative morality."
"They don't even tell kids it's
wrong to steal. Students are
told stealing is a 'life experience.' With no moral standards,
it's no wonder people grow up
in despair," Robertson said.
He said the problem does not
start with students, and added
it is wrong the system
continues.
Robertson expressed a
negative attitude about politics
claiming the typical politician's
main goal is winning the next
election.
"I say we don't need politicians anymore. We need
statesmen who care about the
next   generation."
Robertson added he is
optimistic about the United
States' future.
"I believe that we're on the
edge of seeing a very exciting
Possible Presidential candldata Pat Rc-bartson wa* greated by an enthusiastic audiance.
well as several hecklers, Thursday afternoon In Warriner Auditorium.
future in this country. I'm
extraordinarily optimistic
about how this country is now,
and what it is going to be. But
we must, in this country', rt-   g-
nize problems." he said.
*I think Ronald Reagan has
played a tremendous role in
bringing back a sense of
patriotism, a sense of optimism
and a sense of hope to this
country." Robertson added.
Robertson said a disadvantaged class exists in the United
States.
"We've got to address that as
it should be addressed."
Robertson said the U.S.
government needs to rearrange
its priorities to accommodate
the growing population of
elderly people.
"1 was a bit shocked when I
read in the paper ihat the
governor of Colorado said the
elderly have a duty to die and
to fertilize the earth. I say that
we have a duty to celebrate the
life of our elderly loved ones,"
Robertson said.
Robertson also spoke about
abortion, saying Americans
must no longer use pro-choice
as an excuse to slaughter IMr
million unborn babies yearly.
Robertson's comments
brought a standing ovation
from many audience members
and jeers from Creative Peace
Movement supporters.
In closing. Robertson said. "I
look forward to a time, and I
think it's coming soon, when we
can once again be one nation
under God."
Throughout Robertson's
speech. activists yelled
comments attempting to get
Robertson to address issues
such as aid for the Contra
revolution.
Vernon Schubel. religion
instructor and Creattve f^eaee
Movement member, said the
demonstration made opposing
views known. Schubel called
Robertson a "dangerous man."
Director errs in heckler handling
by MICHAEL A. MATUREN
UFE StafT Writer
The University Events director admitted his error in making
threats to remove an audience member during a presentation by
Christian Broadcasting Network President M.G. (Pat) Robertson
Thursday.
Jim Lombard's threat came after a student reaction to
Robertson's comment if the United States was united with a
purpose, it could eradicate the scourges of communism.
Responding to the comment. Donna Heizer, a graduate student at
Indiana University, shouted, "That is the very* same thing that
Hitler and Stalin said."
Heizer, fiancee of CMU religion instructor Vernon Schubel, said
she made the comment in an attempt to get Robertson to clarify his
position
Lombard asked Heizer not to interrupt the presentation again or
she would be asked to leave.
"Jim Lombard told me I had one more chance, one more remark
and he would throw me out of the auditorium." Heizer said.
Lombard said the comments were made from aggravation, and he
should not have threatened to throw Heizer out.
"I first asked her to please show some courtesy for tho person
speaking, that there would be a chance for questions and answers
after the presentation. I didn't intend to threaten her. I made a
mistake by telling her I would kick her out Hut I'm afraid she
doesn't know the meaning of the word courtesy," Lombard said.
Lombard added he has no authority to expel anyone from a
presentation.
♦See -Speech"—page 16
Presidential finalist discusses integrity
by MARY FRANCIS
LIFE News Editor
Hoping to help recover a lost world, a presidential candidate said
CMU has a responsibility to remember recent events.
Joseph Slavin, Justus biere distinguished professor of history and
humanities at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, addressed an
audience of approximately 100 Wednesday evening about integrity in
education. Slavin was one of five candidates recommended by the
Presidential Search Committee to become CMUs ninth president.
Slavin said Central's Board of Trustees has violated the "world" of
trust in the University.
"The board here has assaulted something fundamental, the fabric of
trust and confidence. When this happens people of good will are
puzzled how to behave," Slavin said.
Disappointment expressed by faculty and the University
community in the board's decision to appoint Arthur Ellis president
rather than one of the recommended finalists is legitimate, Slavin
said.
"I have a sense that when we're confronted with the loss of dearly
held values, shock and anger are legitimate." he said.
Slavin stressed the need to continue voicing complaints about the
search. He said CMU needs to avoid the 'empty romances of cheap
reconciliation" and continue to demand action to recover trust.
"It must remain our ambition to know our history and not be
amnesiastic about our past," Slavin added.
Slavin said Ellis and the board have an obligation to make gestures
of reconciliation to the community. He said he admires the CMU
faculty and students for their efforts, referring to Academic Senate,
Faculty Association and Student Government Association resolutions
and departmental letters.
Ellis' role in the controversy also needs to be addressed. Slavin
added. Although he has never met Ellis. Slavin ju»id the issue is not
ISee "'Slavin"—page 16
SGA establishes election rule changes
by BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
LIFE Staff Writer
To prevent students from voting
more than once. Student Government Association members
decided to cut the number of
polling stations from four to one
during its upcoming elections.
Problems with repeat voting in
previous elections was the reason
behind the change. SGA President
Paul O'Bryan said having only one
location open at a time will allow
use of a master list of studenta
instead of requiring verification
cards.
O'Bryan aaid requiring verification cards reduces voting becauae
many students do not have them
and they only can be picked up
Fridays at tha Office of Student
Life.
"I'm saying verification cards
are going to be useless for us,"
O'Bryan said, adding the only
reason many students pick up
verification cards in the fall is to
attend football games.
Voting will be April 8 and 9 at
the Bovee University Center
during the day and at Park
Library in the evening.
O'Bryan said the locations were
chosen because during the day
many people frequent the UC
during regular hours and at night
many students study at the
library.
O'Bryan hopes to see an
increase in voting this year.
Last year, about 10 percent of
the student population voted in
the electiona.
"WeVe got to see 20 percent this
year," O'Bryan aaid.
O'Bryan also asked Holland
junior Myk Riemersma, elections
committee director and district
three representative, to see if it
would be possible to borrow voting
booths from the city of Mount
Pleasant to improve voting
secrecy.
O'Bryan said people should not
be able to watch other people vote.
SGA Vice President Pam
Weaver announced she will run
for president with district two
representative Chris Hafke,
Daviaburg junior, aa vice president in the upcoming elections.
No other students have
announced their candidacies.
SGA also decided to wait until
after tha elections to have the
Student Leaders Forum, originally scheduled for April 3.
Because  moat   repreaenUUvea
will leave their positions, it would
be in everyone's best interest to
wait until alter the elections so
student leaders could become
acquainted with new board
members, O'Bryan said.
Some board members wanted to
wait and schedule the event in the
fall so next year's student leaders,
including club leaders and
resident assistants, could take
part
Weaver, Warren junior, said,
"We're going to keep putting it off;
I can see that*
Student Leaders Forum was an
idea the board introduced to get
student leaders together with
SGA reps to brainstorm ideas.
"That would be a real kickefffer
next year," district four representative Rich Wheat, Sparta junior,
aaid.
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