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Show Aueast 2003 ACTIO! o; The Daiiv Utah Chronicle J FROST continued from page 03 , continued from page 03 to minorities who make h on their own. "" "Wbo can differentiate between those who belong and those who do not?" Racial "discrimination "unfairly marks those blacks who would succeed without discrimination," Thomas says. Affirmative action demeans whites or other more qualified candidates who would be admitted if they had dark sHn a factor over which they have control. no Marianne of legal professor Jennings, and ethical studies at Arizona State University, says that is why "merit in admission is the 'great equalizer, period." The Michigan Law School contends that race is a key factor in admissions because a "critical mass" of minority students could not be enrolled if undergraduate CPAs and LSAT scores were the deciding factors. But shouldn't admission be based on factors of merit, not on biological factors? If any individual, regardless of race, religion or gender, has not performed well on an undergraduate level and fails to offer a competitive LSAT score, should he or she attend an .' elite law school? " Liberals on the bench say the law school has "a com-pelli- interest in securing the educational benefits of a student diverse body." Thomas cites a previous case ducive to encouraging new students to become involved in ASUU. Furthermore, with the highest salary being $900 a month for the president and vice president, it seems unlikely that students who need to work are going to be able to give up their day jobs to participate in ASUU. For the sake of fairness I decided to find out how much student leaders at other universities get compensated. I found a report compiled in October of 2001 by a joint council from Kansas State University. The report listed the compensation for student body presidents of 14 public universities. The methods of compensation ranged from salaries, stipends, tuition reimbursement and free room and f raises. rfrostchronicle.utah.edu and international TAs develop then teaching skills, Decree Audit Report System Honors Program Provides unique learning communities with distinguished scholars and high caliber students! V ; .. ; . International Center l- -fTv - v Offers educational opportunities beyond the boundaries of the U.S.! 11. i ' International Studies Board Supports Study Abroad, Internships Abroad, the International Studies Major "nor as well as Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern Studies. - ;t Scholarship and Scholarly Society, I'-w- ecc - ; Utah Copper funds scholarships for exception! students and the Urrversriy of Utah supports the activities of this academic society. Kenr.' I t,,rn.-,- . rniTfitiTim- , " . ' 4v r-- r. tlnrcni ""J5k,fl ' - tn a learning community designed especially lor Hret-ye- students. ar ' ' sjnereaies vour choices; learn at another university tn the U.S.! v s : ' !EAP National Student Exchange but" fCrais:? - - 'lam credits anytime, anywhere. V"; J li CjRIENlATiON' 1 ' , IW MUDENT "R0GR.AMS iVslcow es you Learn how Transfer Interest Csoups .to s succeed as a student at the .d. . Introduces you to other transfer students & offers cuurses to W: 1 I Vs. sity. Somehow, they've managed to get along just fine. So, what does a member of prevent violence, will consti- TAs Tracks your educational career all he way to graduation. school year. A&M Texas However, University gave their student body president nothing: no tuition reimbursement, no salary merely the honor and experience of being the student body president of a nationally recognized univer- tute a "pressing public Create your own. Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence Helps 2 crimination," but argues that "only those measures the State must take to provide a bulwark against anarchy, or to neces- . vn't find a degree? No problem. ; Oregon State, for example, g2ve their student body president a salary of $12,000 for the student government deserve to be paid? Obviously judging from the salary ranges identified in KSU's report, there are a lot of different opinions on this topic But, in the face of hard times, we should all pull together and hope for .the future not give ourselves where "pressing public necessity may sometimes justify the existence of racial dis- I' board. 2001-200- of University Studies .. 1 V r 1 Undergraduate f. 1 "" ' Pkogk.a.m faculty ifiprousses of research 'and per:''-witty ,"cn Opportun1.. College Advising Cenhr o? 1- -8 select courses and mai ' " " ;d acaden'' cf Jul L 4. 146;' ..ute hmT'. v e programs. on and degree r cie-e- its. STUDIES :.edu .:;v sity.'" There is also no evidence to suggest that diversity on campus enhances the learning experience or provides the "educational benefit" the law school seeks to achieve. Justice Antonin Scalia writes, "if properly considered an 'educational benefit' at all, it is surely not one that is either uniquely relevant to law school or uniquely teachable' in a formal educational set- Wasatch Property Services Pamuy of Hne Apartment Communities VV ting." There is evidence to suggest that affirmative action, " while perhaps is actually detrimental to those it tries to help. If an individual is admitted to an elite institution of higher education such as Michigan primarily on the basis of the color of his or her skin, but , lacks the ability to perform at a satisfactory level, what good has it done Him? Critics rightly contend that the problem must be addressed as early as grade school, not the college level. reading exams recently revealed that 60 perfourth cent of graders are functionally illiterate and racial achievement gaps between white and minority students are widen- 'elcomes You! At ose t xQ or f-- 637 S. 600 E. n U low-inco- In his dissenting opinion, fhomas , quotes Frederick from an address to a Douglass almost abolitionists of group : " ti .?" . 'I ' l r i .. ' t, ' '. 532-688- 3 THE MADRID 918 E. 200 (801) S. : l 7 Preserve 525 S. 900 E. (801) .National ing. The (801)979-130- 532-688- 3 .( . '140 years ago. . "What I ask for the negro is not benevolence, not pity, not sympathy, but simply justice. The American people have always been anxiois to know what they shall do with usI have had but one answer from the beginning. Do nothing .with us!give us a chance to .'stand on our own legs!Let us alone!" In 25 years, the Constitution will mean the same thing it ' Wi today, anti racial discrimination, as employed by the Law School, will ' 'ichigan violation of the in still be Clause, Protection Equal off of be will O'Connor justice '. the bench and minorities will have a chance to "stand on their own legs." . ' j And I will have changed my )1( name to KarL mmww 310 S. 800 E. (801)688-495- 5 CAMBRIDGE 525 S. 1200 E. (801) 1985 S. 1200 E. (801) 532-688- 716-014- 3 6 -- jbergstedtchronicle.ulah.edu Call For Rental Opportunities and Availabilities Today |
