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opjpiflu "___ Letters criticize Osborne, Green’s column Student says bills don’t fight racism There is no such thing as “reverse” racism. Racism is discrimination on the basis of race or ethnic group. An institution either discriminates on such a basis or it does not. Racism is either positive or absent. Two bills passed recently by the Association of Students of the Uni versity of Nebraska are racist for two reasons. First, the bills demand that positions in the university be filled according to a racial quota system. That means faculty members and ASUN senators are to be chosen ac cording to what race they belong to. Secondly, the bills clearly aim to favor the members of certain ethnic groups at Che expense of all other people. The bill states that ASUN should set a goal of appointing “at least” 25 percent of minorities who apply for all future ASUN positions — a set of people that constitutes a little more than 5 percent of Nebraska’s population. The senators who passed these bills certainly should “get down in side themselves” and devote some serious thought to what racism is. They may come to the realization (hat they are not fighting racism by insti tutionalizing it. Rory Larson graduate computer science Column deserves a ‘O’, student says I find the attitude in Chuck Green’s column (Daily Nebraskan, Oct. 17) archaic. You blame Robin Givens for all that has gone wrong with her hus band, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. Tyson has done as much to pro mote his unstable condition as any one. Leave it to the press to sensation alize his assaults on his wife, friends and furniture, then turn around and blame his wife. Is your macho model crumbling, Chucky? Well, it’s your profession and attitudes that bring him down. If his (net worth) was $50 and not $50 million, Givens would have the sympathy of the press. She was har assed, assaulted and sued for divorce. The amount of money involved is secondary. It’s the principle that counts, and that’s the law. A hypothesis: If Givens really is a gold-digging “uncaring witch” as Green says, that doesn’t say much for the sugar daddies and big-money personalities she nutters around, does it? The press and public probably don’t have enough truth or informa tion to make judgments. Green’s col umn deserves judgment, though: a 0 on a scale of I to 10. Rachel Pred senior English/advertising Editor’s note: There have been no confirmed reports of any physical assaults on Givens by Tyson. Student questions DN sources, ethics I would hate to see the day when the Daily Nebraskan has as much credibility as the National Enquirer. From the article I just read, that day is soon approaching. How could the DN print such an obviously biased article on Robin Givens and Mike Tyson (Chuck Green’s editorial column, Oct. 17). What ever happened to journalistic ethics and responsibil ity? Judging by hiscolumn, Green has some things to learn. Robin the Victim I am so sick of the media running to the aid of “Poor Mike Tyson.” He may not have graduated from high school, but the man is no fool. Green wrote that Givens “ ... is quickly becoming best-known across Amer ica as the uncaring witch who took advantage of the naive millionaire.” That couldn’t possibly result from widespread articles such as this, could it? And since when does a responsible journalist rely on rumors, such as printing a source like this: “Rumors now circulating have her re-kindling an old flame with off-color comedian Eddie Murphy . . . newest notch in Givens’ gold-plated lipstick tube?” As usual, Givens and millions of other women in America who divorce do it only for the money. What differ ence does it make that she is an actress on a TV series she got “with no assis tance” from Tyson and has her own source of income. And it’s impos sible to think that she loved (or still loves) Tyson. Of course, it would be stupid for her to divorce “the world’s greatest champion” be Mike the Accused cause of fearing for her own safety? This reason alone is why so many women are staying with abusive mates: “Oh, what will everyone think if I disgrace him like that?” Some people may say, “What a stupid thing to be complaining about,” or, “This is just a campus newspaper, who really cares?” The point of my letter isn’t about Givens and Tyson, it’s about researching and objectivity in works presented to the public. If this was supposed to be a humor or gossip column, I didn’t find it entertaining at all. I would like someone to tell me when and where it is appropriate to care about such aspects of an article if it isn’t now? How are students sup posed to know if what is going on around us is true or untrue, accurate or inaccurate, in future features? Isn’t it important that we care? I would suggest that Green check his resources, his information and especially his representation of an article before he sends it to press. A lot of people rely on the DN for informa tion about the University of Ne braska-Lincoln campus. I would hate to see its reputation marred by sup posed authorities in the field. Lisa J. Jones freshman English Editor’s note: Green’s resources included reports from The Associ ated Press wires and Sports Illus trated, one of the most respected magazines in the world. Osborne should be happy with winning I can't believe what I’m hearing. What is Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne’s problem? He is still not satisfied with the Cornhuskers’ per formance. What does he want, an absolutely perfect game? Why won’t he settle for the win? That is what really matters, isn’t it? Chicago Bears’ coach Mike Ditka used to have the same problem. Now even he realizes that you can’t always have perfection. He recently said that at this point in the season, he just needs to worry about the performance of the team, as long as the team con tinues to win. I think Osborne should call Ditka for coaching lessons. I know what is going to happen now. Even if we defeat Oklahoma by a score like 63-56, Osborne is going to say something like, “We really didn’t deserve to win. Our defense should not have allowed them to score so many points.” For Christ’s sake, Tom, why don’t you just settle for what’s important? You want perfection, and when you don’t get it, you are upset. Why didn’t you listen to the late Vince Lombardi when he said “Winning isir’t every thing, it’s the only thing.” Andrew Meyer freshman pre-med Student: Abortion is woman’s choice I would like to make a few correc tions in responding to Terry Radke’s letter (DN,Oct. 17). Although I don’t have any strong ties to either candi date, Michael Dukakis certainly has my support for his pro-choice posi tion. According to Radke, Dukakis should be looked down upon for sup porting the National Abortion Rights Action League, a group that supports die rights of women. Does this mean you are against women’s rights, Radke? Maybe instead of a Band-Aid for a wounded conscience, Dukakis real izes that abortion is a choice for the woman to make, not fora sexist soci ety. Did you know, Radke, that 66 percent of all fetuses abort naturally? It is wrong to say that legal abor tion is a tragedy. When abortion was illegal, more women died from coat hanger-type abortions than men were killed in Vietnam. So, with that in „ mind, legal abortion saves the lives of women and gives a woman freedom in a dangerously oppressive society. Sadly, many men and women op posed to abortion do not realize that the control of women’s bodies, not the rights of the unborn fetus, is what the anti-choice supporters are trying to accomplish. Adam Wall junior English letter—i__ The Daily Nebraskan welcomes brief letters to the editor from all readers and interested others. Letters will be selected for publi cation on the basis of clarity? ttigfcal - 1ty;iimel incite flrtd'spafci'available. The Daily Nebraskan retains the right to edit all material submitted. Submit material to the Daily Ne braskan, 34 Nebraska Union, 1400 R Si, Lincoln, Neb. 68588-0448. I OFFICE OF CAMPUS RECREATION 1740 Vine Street, Lincoln 32 East Campus Activities Bldg. 472-3467 472-2479 CO-EEC BASKETBALL ENTRY PERIOD: Entries will be accepted at the Campus Recreation Offices, 1740 Vine St or 32 ECAB from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., M-F, Oct. 12-Oct. 26. A $25.00 entry fee and award fee plus a $16.00 forfeit fee must accompany each entry. Be sure to indicate A/B or B/C when entering. The last day to pick up forfeit fees is June 23, 1989. MANAGER'S MEETING: A mandatory Manager's Meeting will be held in the Henziik Auditorium at 8:99 p.m on Oct. 27. Failure to have a team representative at the meeting will result in the loss of $7.50 of the teams forfeit fee. MEN’S & WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ENTRY PERIOD: Entries will be taken from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., M-F, Oct. 12-Oct. 25 at the Campus Recreation Offices, 1740 Vine Street or 32 ECAB. An entry and award fee of $15.00 and a forfeit fee of $15.00 must accompany each entry. The last day to pick up forfeit fees is June 23, 1989. MANAGER'S MEETING A mandatory manager’s meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Henziik Auditorium. Failure to have a team representative present will result in the loss of $7.60 of the team’s forfeit fee. CO-EEC INDOOE SOCCOE ENTRY PERIOD: Entries will be accepted at the Campus Recreation Offices, 1740 Vine St. or 32 ECAB from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., M-F, Oct. 12-Oct. 26. A $16.00 entry , fee and award fee • $16,00 fo^it fee entry. The lent day to pick up forfeit fees i$.$Mtw-9^H#89t v* .iira tu- i.ol MANAGER'S MEETING: A mandatory manager’s meeting will be held in the Henzlik Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Oct. 26. Failure to have a representative in attendance will result in the loss of $7.50 of the team's forfeit fee. MEN’S, WOMEN’S A CO-REC 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TO URN. ENTRY PERIOD: Entries wiM he taken at the Gain pus Recreation Offices, 1740 Vine SL or 32 ECAB, M-F, from 8.00 a.m. 6:00 p.m., Oct. 12-Oct. 25. No entry/award or forfeit lee is required. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES PROGRAM SCHEDULE 1988-1989 HIKING at IndUa Gave State Park. Nebraska. October 80,1888 Eiqoy the Fail colors while hiking the high wooded bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. A stop will be made in Nebraska City for apple cider. T-shirts available for participants for an additional $5.00 Sign-up deadline: Oct. 25 Limit: 12 Student cost: $16.60 Explore the natural world from the inside. This cooperative trip with the University of Missouri will include a full day of spelunking. Sign-up deadline: Oct. 26 Limit: 6 Student cost: $45.00 rt tfttA .YolUiVi VM V. I ^