Students and residents who are tired of fighting over noise levels and late night parties are ready for ASUA to intervene in the conflict.

After receiving the go ahead from students, ASUA will follow through on plans to mediate the conflict between students and residents.

Last week, ASUA polled 120 students, asking them questions about the conflict between students and the community. One-hudred students said they would support ASUA becoming more active in the conflict.

Of those 100 students, 88 said they would show up to the forum to help represent the student body.

"I might go, anything that lets students talk to the neighbors rather then have the cops be called," said Jacob Drzymala, pre-business freshman. "I don't know why students wouldn't want to support it."

This support from students shocked ASUA senator Sara Birnbaum, who is now organizing a forum for Nov. 18.

"I was blown away by the support for it, I didn't think people would be willing to put in the effort," Birnbaum said. "The numbers are very good."

Students are not the only ones who want ASUA to intervene. Residents of neighborhoods around the UA said it is about time.

"I'm sure people from the neighborhoods will be coming to the forum," said Colette Endrizzi, Samos Association member. "It's a great idea, people can hear back and forth."

The Samos Association is bounded by East Glenn Rd. on the north, North Campbell Ave. on the east, North Mountain Road on the west, and East Grant Road on the south.

Endrizzi said residents plan on informing students at the forum of the biggest problems they have.

"The biggest complaint are about the trash and mess that are leftover from parties," Endrizzi said. "The forum will let a lot of students get a sense that that is the big deal. It's also good because it will give them a chance to ask questions about enforcement policies."

Right now ASUA is trying to find a mediator who can run the forum.

The mediator needs to be respected by the community, and be able to relate to students, Birnbaum said.

ASUA plans on asking President Peter Likins if he is willing to fill the position.

This however, does not go over well with residents who are angry with university administrators.

"Something needs to be done, Likins should have more control," said Nina D. Carter, Jefferson Park secretary. "I think the bigger problem is that the university refuses to be responsible for students."

Jefferson Park is bounded by East Grant Road on the north, North Campbell Avenue on the east, North Euclid Avenue on the west, and East Lester Street on the south.

UAPD will have a representative at the meeting in order to educate the students so they voluntarily comply with the laws, Mejia said.

At the forum, the department plans on emphasizing personal responsibility and accountability, Mejia said.

"I think that any student organization that is responsible for enacting rules and regulations that govern student activities off and on campus need to be active in trying to form a favorable opinion for all the students," said Sgt. Eugene Mejia, UAPD Spokesperson. "What they are doing is important,"

But Mejia warned that ASUA might encounter some obstacles when it comes to the residents.

"ASUA may find stumbling blocks in initial meetings, especially when enlisting the cooperation of neighborhoods, the may not see it as having a long lasting effect on them" Mejia said. "But students organizations and neighborhoods can work these problems out so everyone is satisfied with the outcome."

The forum, scheduled for Nov. 18, will be an open discussion for all parties involved to discuss their problems.

ASUA is still in search for a student representative to give a speech at the meeting.

The student needs to be someone with an opinion, who is passionate, and has a strong stance, Birnbaum said.

Any student can apply to serve as a representative for the student body. If you are interested visit the ASUA office, located above the bookstore in the Student Union Memorial Center, for more information.

Some students are more skeptical whether or not change will really occur.

"What is it going to change?" said Joseph Miller, pre-physiological freshman. "Students will still party, neighbors will call the police, and the cops will still come."

Birnbaum said she will make sure that there will be a change.

She said she plans on making sure things change by having good media coverage so that the whole student body hears about the forum and its results

Birnbaum also plans on holding follow-up meetings during the second semester to see if they have gotten anywhere.

The initial forum will give representatives from the neighborhood, students, and police departments five minutes to make speeches and then there will be an open floor for questions and discussion.