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Show Tuesday, October 17, 199s The Dally Utah Chronicle Police, basing their estimate oh pictures taken from helicopters, did not provide March rafW 9 ... wU Farrakhan urged the men to go home nnranirahnmc ; those that refused to endorse his rally to take hold of nolitica) nnwer unitr against racism and cleanse black communities of crime, drugs and violence. He brushed aside critics who have condemned his inflammatory statements about Jews, Catholics, gays and Asians, saying he had divine guidance in bringing to Washington, the largest assemblage of black Americans since the. I Uh 4 Mwh nn Ulqrhmninn "Whether you like it or not, God brought the idea through me, and he didn't bring it through me because my heart was dark with hatred and he said. "If my heart was that dark, how is the message so bright?" The day was chilly but bright, the mood serious yet buoyant "There is no violence here, no racism," said Omar Holt of Detroit "It's very moving." Young men dressed in jeans, sweatshirts and jackets dominated the crowd. But men of all ages were jammed houlder in front of the stage. Others climbed onto statues, light posts and trees for a better view. A few waded through the Reflecting Pool, one wearing few if any clothes. Civil rights veterans Jesse Jackson, Rosa Parks and Dick Gregory were k speakers among dozens of who spoke from behind bulletproof glass. Stevie Wonder sang briefly and Maya Angelou read a poem urging the crowd to do right by itself and "save your race." Giant speakers and video screens were set up around the Mall, but most men couldn't get near enough to them to benefit "We can't hear," said Harold Johnson of Reading, Pa., "but we can feel the important feel of it" nn - unrl trnn Warlr ffr-J ," shoulder-to-s- back-to-bac- mid-mornin- By Benjamin Chavis Jr. said the crowd had passed the 1 million mark., The. Park ACT their 400,000 figure until the rally concluded at dusk. Several women spoke on stage, but few were scattered through the crowd. Farrakhan had asked them to stay home to pray, fast and teach the children. He also asked all black Americans to stay home from work or school and avoid from page I The second group is students who have been so focused on one area of interest that their academic scores don't represent their potential or give appropriate weight to their endeavors. Students in the second category are taloften admitted for ents or enrichment which they can ' offer the U. Admissions based on involvement in fine arts, athletics, students with disabilities and students with referrals from the. Center for Ethnic Student Affairs are among the most prevalent special admittances. Anyone denied for admission at the U. has the option of petitioning for reconsideration. In 1994, 5,108 students applied to the U. Of those applicants, 272 were denied. Through the 5 percent rule, an additional 48 students were accepted, though the U. could have admitted up to 250. Stayner Landward, director of the U. admissions office, feels confident that basic U. admissions procedures, spending money.- At a speech in Austin, Texas, President Clinton praised the rally as an event for "black men taking renewed responsibility for themselves, their families and their communities." But he expressed disapproval of Farrakhan. Without mentioning the Nation of Islam minister by name, the president clearly criticized Farrakhan's explosive rhetoric that has brought sexism and charges of bigotry. "One million men do not make right one man's message of malice and division," Clinton said. Farrakhan said Clinton "did not dig deep enough" to find a solution to the racial divide. "Abraham Lincoln saw in his day what President Clinton sees in this day" Farrakhan told the crowd. "He saw the great divide between black and white. ... There are still two Americas -one black, one white, separate and unequal." Before the march, some black leaders who endorsed the event also condemned Farrakhan's incendiary words. But many on the stage and in the crowd praised his leadership. "It's too bad we can't have Martin Luther King or Malcolm X, but we have to take what we have," said Pierre Brown of Newburgh, N.Y. "That's why we hold him so dear to us. He's the only one we have left who will speak which weigh grade point average and standardized test scores equally, are the most accurate and efficient way of predicting a student's potential at the U. Through U. research and published studies by ACT, Landward emphasizes the statistical accuracy of the combined GPA and standardized test elements. Landward refers to the admissions index as the primary screening of academic potential, and is proud of the U.'s use of the 5 percent rule, since it personalizes the admissions procedure for those who enrich the U. but would otherwise not have been admitted. The U. primary screening is based on statistical analysis. Any given index number has a range of possible success rates at the U., but Landward argues that when averaged, the actual demonstrations of performance by admitted students prove the index to out" District of Columbia police reported no serious altercations. One elderly man died after suffering a heart attack in the midst of the rally. -- BY CONNIE CASS Associated Press be effective in predicting success. Another element to consider is the selectivity of the U. and the need for efficiency in admissions procedures. Because- - the U. is a moderately selective school, it has less need to examine each applicant as personally as highly selective schools do. Landward suggests the more selective an institution, the greater the need to justify admissions procedures. Landward feels confident about 5 current admissions policies and doubts a movement towards the portfolio path anytime in the near future unless, he says, "there is an upswclling of upset students who were not admitted." If the need for an admissions pf oce-dur- state-funde- r We're the premier fundraiser for some of the world's best Environmental and Human Rights organizations. We do membership renewals, reinstatements, and special appeal calling to provide the funds necessary to address these concerns on a global scale. and part time employment Day and evening shifts available Outstanding benefits package Guaranteed hourly with outstanding commissions Full potential Close to the U of U. Call today for more information and to schedule an interview Public Interest Communications, NTSA J995 364-23- 45 and ASUU Present nritDLE off &y&&1n&L Shiernalonafyear ofifie !7duny JOIN US FOR A WEEK OF ACTIVITIES THE BENNION CENTER NEEDS A PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR TRANSPLANT GAMES THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY. TtffoxMlciy Oct. lO CLASSES Violence: Dispelling the Myths." Debra Daniel, MSW, Union Den 12:00 pm. Utah: Families in Education Week." Lt Governor Olene Walker & Theresa Martinez, PhD., Union Ballroom 4:00 pm. "Eating Well on Academic Time Bonny Gc.id, Union Den iflQnikFamtly AGWJXX 7:30 pm. Batman Forever, Union Theater. $1.00 Oct. Tuesday GLASSES 10:00 am.'discinline From U.S. TRANSPLANT a Child's Perspective." J- THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICE CLUBS ARE JOINING TO IMPLEMENT THE 1 - -- . ?0:00 am. "Value of Interracial Marriages PhD., Union Den A panel of discussion with Thomas D. 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Pick up your Discount voucher at ASUU Wednesday, CLASSES U.S. Family JLW JaneBebb,LCSW 12:00 pm. President Elaine Jack, LDS Church Relief The Intermountain Organ Recovery Center, Oot. 0 Jricitvr. CLASSES "Parenting With Love and Logic" Marie Shepherd 4:00 pm. "Understanding Gay Families Through the Hearts of Straight Parents" Gary and Millie Watts, Union Den IQ.00 am. Oct. 33. &sjituurcl:yv ACTIVITIES IOJJOjujl Latchkey Kids Workshop Ttilgsta Party. Eccles Tennis Center , , Tootaie the Clown, Magician, Face Painting, Food Giveaways for Kids ' 12 00 pm. U of U Football Game. Pkk upavouerthatauthorixe you to purchase tickets at the student oiace. union; price for your immediate Umuy in toe ' : n e update arises, since the U. is a d school, the U. will be sensitive to the issue, says Landward. Until then, however, if it ain't broke, the admissions board won't fix it. - 10 00 urn. auu - , FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ASUU AT 581-CCC- S 1 |
