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TEACH-IN continued from page 1 because litigation against affirma tive action, like the University of Michigan case, can sometimes in fluence university policies. "I think that administrators have a tendency to weaken affir mative action not only in admis sions, but also in recruitment and retention," she said. Some students disagree with af firmative action, however. College Republicans Chairman Jarrett White said affirmative ac tion separates races. "If you really want a racially blind society then I think that pro grams like affirmative action real ly hinder our opportunity to do that," he said. White said that institutional racism doesn't exist anymore, even though it was a problem in the past. He said that now everyone * comes from an equal playing field, adding that the University should change its admissions policy. "On the applications to get in (the University), they shouldn't ask what our color is," he said. "What does it matter? We need to get in on our merits." Le said those for and against af firmative action were all welcome to the teach-in. "It's better to understand the truth than walk around with as sumptions in your head," he said. Contact the news editor at ayishayahya@dailyemerald.com. CHARGES continued from page 1 threw her cell phone at him, and he threw it back at her, which resulted in its destruction. According to police reports read by Delf, Hass had injuries consistent with her allegations, and Miguel not ed bruises and lacerations on Hass' hands and body. In a statement dated Oct. 22 and received by the Emerald Oct. 28, ASUO acknowledged that "an officer of the organization has been cited by the Eugene Police Department for misdemeanor offenses that al legedly occurred." The statement also said the charges are being investigated to determine their "validity." ASUO spokeswoman Taraneh Fos ter acknowledged that ASUO was not conducting its own investigation but said the case is still being investigated "through the legal process," though she would not elaborate. "We at the ASUO consider this to be an ongoing investigation, and we can not speak for EPD," Foster said. "We have no more to say on the issue." Delf said the department is not continuing its inquiry even though the investigation will technically stay open until the case is adjudicated. "From our end, the investigation is complete," Delf said. Morales had agreed to an interview with the Emerald on Tuesday, but in stead ASUO President Maddy Melton arrived and issued ASUO's statement. Hass would not discuss the incident. Vice President for Student Affairs Anne Leavitt would not comment on the repercussions of an innocent or guilty verdict, or on whether the Uni versity was taking any action through its code of conduct. Leavitt said she hopes people will remember that this is "an allegation against an individual, not an allegation against the University." Morales, who goes by Eddy rather than Eduardo, is a senior majoring in Spanish and planning, public policy and management. Morales was cited under the Eu gene City Code, which defines as sault as an act where a person inten tionally, knowingly or recklessly "We at the ASUO consider this to be an ongoing investigation, and we cannot speak for EFD... we have no more to say on the issue." Taraneh Foster ASUO spokeswoman causes physical injury to another. A person commits the crime of crimi nal mischief in the second degree if the person, having no right to do so, intentionally or recklessly damages the property of another in an amount exceeding $ 100. If found guilty of assault, Morales faces a maximum penalty of a $500 fine and/or 100 days in jail. 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While you may consider yourself an innocent bystander, your presence alone contributes to the crowd that police are ordering to disperse. 4. It is never a good idea to join a large crowd (even as an observer) that is gathering in the streets. While you may be curious to see what is going on, you are contributing to the problem if you remain in the area. 5. In large public disturbances, you should leave so that you aren’t interfering with a police officer, and you should leave for your own safety. Bricks and bottles that are thrown in these types of situations have seriously injured people. 6. If the police ask you to step back into your residence or off a porch or balcony you should do so. Remember, dispersal orders given during an emergency situation supercede rights individuals usually have to peacefully assemble or observe a situation. Brought to you by: Office of Student Life, ASUO, and Eugene Police Department
