DAA was instrumental in organizing support for the National Day of Action activities at the University last month. During the day-long event, hundreds of students boycotted class to show their support for affirmative action. We've been building a student movement to defend affirmative action on this campus throughout the entire year. It's our view that that's what MSA should be doing. Every day, frustrated student motorists find parking tickets atop their automobiles.
Parking is an issue of concern to students and city officials alike.
MSA currently has a liaison to the Ann Arbor City Council who informs the assembly on issues concerning the University that the city council discusses. The New Frontier Party candidates said they do not think increased relations with the city would help with parking problems and other issues. As far as what MSA could do and even what city council could do, I'm doubtful. There's just no space in Ann Arbor anymore. Friedrichs, on the other hand, said MSA should play a greater role in city politics.