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Dwight Wilson, a member of the Human Rights Commission Subcommittee, discusses a potential civilian police oversight board at City Hall on Thursday.
St. Fratty’s Day festivities prompt police attention
Ten MIPs were issued over weekend in the downtown area By GENEVIEVE HUMMER Daily Staff Reporter
The weekend that follows St. Patrick’s Day, frequently dubbed “St. Fratty’s Day,” is widely celebrated at the University.
In recent years, University officials, student organizations and law enforcement agencies have aimed to increase student safety on St. Fratty’s Day. According to Diane Brown, the spokesperson for the Division of Safety and Security, the University of Michigan Police Department made just four alcohol-related arrests this past weekend. Three of the arrests, of which one was a University student, were for minor in possession of alcohol, and one was for operating while intoxicat-
ed, issued to a visitor. The Ann Arbor Police Department issued six minor in possession of alcohol tickets, two open container tickets, four disturbing the peace notices and made one drunk driving arrest. The Ann Arbor crime map confirmed that between 11:36 a.m. and 4:32 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, the AAPD issued three citations for disturbing the peace — one on the 1000 block of Hill Street, another on the 800 block of East University Avenue and another on the 800
block of South Forest Avenue. “From a law enforcement perspective, activities this weekend went well,” University Police Chief Robert Neumann said. “We believe the strong planning efforts in advance of St. Patrick’s Day and the activities to educate our community and provide resources were very helpful.” LSA sophomore Sydney Brown, president of the University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, said Panhellenic sororities met See POLICE, Page 3A
Data analysis shows representation not consistent with class demogaphics By RACHEL PREMACK Daily Staff Reporter
This year’s Central Student Government election will set a record — though perhaps not the most progressive sort. For the first time in recent decades, regardless of Thursday’s results, seven men in a row will serve as president of Central Student Government. That’s one of the findings of a Michigan Daily analysis, which detailed the racial and gender identities of each CSG president and vice president since 1993. Each incumbent disclosed his or her racial and gender identity to the Daily. In limited cases, where the executive could not be reached, their gender and racial identity was considered based on membership in cultural organizations or other information listed
on the individual’s social media profile, or through colleagues who said they were comfortable confirming how the individual identified. Highlights Students from a range of backgrounds have represented their classmates as CSG president and vice president. In 2000, a 26-yearold Japanese international student was elected president after holding signs on the Diag reading, “Tell me your concerns.” Other highlights from the last few decades, which have witnessed the end of affirmative action, include the first gay president in 2011 and first Black female president in 1993. Former CSG leaders interviewed by the Daily, however, agreed on the need for increased diversity. “The purpose of CSG is to represent all 42,000 students on campus,” Business graduate student Omar Hashwi, CSG vice president during the 2012-2013 academic year, said. “By not having an adequate amount of representatives or leadership on CSG, See CSG, Page 2A
Senate Character of South University, Tappan areas influenced by student nightlife, gamedays explores Popular attractions include Rick’s, rules for Charley’s and the SOUTH UNIVERSITY Blue Leprechaun Uber GOVERNMENT
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Home to some of the University’s most recognizable buildings and an array of popular student hangouts, the South University and Tappan neighborhoods illustrates much of the influence of students on Ann Arbor’s landscape. South University Adjacent to Central Campus, the South University area includes University Towers, and several other high rise apartment buildings. Bisected by Washtenaw Avenue, the neighborhood’s borders are typically considered Geddes Avenue, Church Street and South University Avenue. The neighborhood is also near the C.C. Little bus stop, the Central Campus Recreation Building and the Hill area. These attributes make the neighborhood a frequent choice for students who wish to live close to Central Campus. The core street of this neighborhood is South University Avenue. On any given day, students See TAPPAN, Page 3A
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Controversy in Michigan over ride services such as Uber and Lyft continued Wednesday afternoon as the Michigan Senate’s Regulatory Reform Committee discussed two bills proposing to regulate similar companies in the state. The two proposed bills seek to regulate the companies by requiring them to follow taxicab regulations. One bill would require the companies to complete the same safety inspections and carry the same insurance as taxicab companies. The second would mandate background tracks and require drivers to hold chauffer licenses. See UBER, Page 3A
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