The Michigan Daily--Wednesday, February 3, 1988- Page 5 Women condemn unjiust' decision01 (CondnuedfromPage 1) a coordinator for the Ann Arbor Coaliton Against Rape and a University graduate student. "I think it confirms that women in sexual assault positions don't get justice - that's why so few women report (rape and sexual assault) to the police," said Julie Steiner, director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. Sackett said a candlelight vigil will be held at 6:30 tonight at the County Court House on the corner of Huron and Main Streets to oppose the court ruling and to show support for the plaintiff. rSpeakers will talk about rape prevention and sexual assault linked with domestic violence. "It will be a time for people to talk about some of their feelings as well as an opportunity for some groups to tell people how to fight against rape," Sackett said. Sackett said some of the participants will be members of the Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape, Women's Crisis Center, Domestic Violence Project, and Citizen's Advisory Committee on Rape Prevention. The judge's decision sends the message that a woman may jeopardize her case by defending herself, said Cathy Cohen on Monday night. Cohen is a member of People Organized toWipe Out Rape and a University graduate stu- dent. Michigan Student Assembly Vice President Wendy Sharp, an LSA senior, said the judge's decision reflects the societal problem of victim-blaming - focusing on the woman's behavior rather than the defendant's actions - in the judicial system on a national level. Health Services studies s xdeS new drug (Continued fromn Page 1) Flu vaccines are also usually only administered to high risk groups such as the elderly or the chronically ill. Therefore, many students are not vaccinated and have little protection against influenza, Monto said. The outbreak of flu on campus may rise into a couple of hundred of } cases, but doctors are uncertain how effective the virus will be. "We've given up trying to make predictions with the flu. The virus is smarter than we are," said Monto. p PASS IT AROUND! Dept. to change requirements -(Contnued from Page 1) give students thetappropriate message about what they should be learning," she said. English Department Chair Robert Weisbuch would not comment last night. The proposal passed by a vote of 25 -8.Some faculty, while supporting the idea of offering diverse literature classes, did not think they should be required of students. English Prof. James Gindin, who voted against the proposal, called it a "tacked on" requirement. "I'm not convinced that required courses will help us avoid stereotypes... it's not the way to get at this problem," Gindin said. But Howard said the requirement is necessary to indicate the importance the department places on literatures other than by traditionally taught English and American writers. "Requirements for any concentration are an indicator of things people ought to study that they might not otherwise study," said English Prof. Lincoln Faller. The proposal does not increase the number of credits - currently 27 - required of English concentrators. "I think the English department has responded in a timely way to Considering Abortion? Free Pregnancy Test Completely Confidential Pregnancy Counseling Center 529 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti Call: 434-3088 (any time) demands to address the issue of racism... I hope that adopting this policy will serve as a sign welcoming students to this University," said Cynthia Koch, an English graduate student and curriculum committee representative. Faller, also a committee representative, said, "We wanted to do something about racism and sexism while also recognizing writing that was outside the pattern of regularly taught literature." "As we approach the next century, the University as a whole ought to be concerned with opening up its curriculum to more adequately address the full range of things to be known about in the world," Faller said. "If the English Dept. can do it, many other departments can do it." Meiland said he is unaware of any other LSA departments that have proposed similar changes in their concentration programs. HEALTH & FITNESS __ __ . MINORITY & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GROUP . WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH STUDENTS FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY OR THE WORLD? " ARE YOU FEELING BOTH SATISFIED BUT BEWILDERED ABOUT COLLEGE LIFE? " STILL FIGURING OUT NEW FRIENDS AND ROOMMATES? . ARE YOU WONDERING HOW YOU REMAIN YOU AND STILL FIT IN? " TRYING TO DECIDE HOW TO BALANCE YOUR SCHOOL WORK AND SOCIAL LIFE? A group for minority and international men and women will begin February, 1988. Students will have the opportunity to meet others and share their thoughts and experiences about life at The University of Michigan. The Group will run from four to five weeks. Blanca Charriez, the group facilitator, would like to talk briefly by phone or in person with interested students prior to first meeting. Please calf Blanca at 764-8312. Daily Photo by KAREN HANDELMAN Spraypainted swastika LSA senior Thomas O'Donnell discovered this swastika spraypainted on a tower of the West Engineering Building yesterday. An orange eye was spraypainted on the other tower along with the message "yor (sic) being watched." Campus security has received numerous complaints about the incident, a public safety official said. WHAT DAY? WHAT TIME? STARTING DATE? Wednesdays 3:00 -4:30 PM Tentatively to Begin February 10 Led by: Blanca Charriez, ACSW Church (Continued f how effective the ch "doing any good" an church would be va down like the two have been attacked r But Frisancho worried the church v because it is "st solid." symbolizes oppression rom page 3) The group has pledged to keep the urch would be in church up until "the Sandinistan d wondered if the government relinquishes control of ndalized or torn all churches that support Marxist- shanties, which Leninist theory," Frisancho said. epeatedly. Placing the church in the Diag is said he is not the latest action members of the will be torn down coalition have done to b r i n g ructurally very attention to the problems facing . What's Happening Recreational Sports', Latin America. SPECIAL EVENT! "FISCHER SKI NORDIC MARATHON TEAM" CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLINIC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1988 5:00pm - 7:00pm MITCHELL FIELD, OFF FULLER ROAD ON SNOW DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEWEST SKI TECHNIQUES, TRAINING TIPS, SKI EQUIPMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL ADRIENNE AT 763-4560 JUST A SHORT WALK FROM CENTRAL CAMPUS THE ANN ARBOR "Y's" PHYSICAL FACILITIES ARE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR MORE THAN 100 HOURS. NAUTILUS MEMBERSHIPS $25.00 A MONTH 350S. Fifth Ave. 663-0536 I [IN 3100 Michigan Union (313) 764-8312 n n g CHEERLEADING 1988-89 ATTENTION: ALL STUDENTS WHAT: MASS MEETING WHEN: MON. FEBRUARY 8, 7 p.m. Counseling Services will be offering the following groups and workshops for currently enrolled students. These groups are presently in the process of being filled. Enrollment is limited. Many groups require screening meetings with Counseling Services staff-to assure best service. For more information inquire at Counseling Services, 764-8312. Making Contact: A Social Skills Group Thursdays, 5-7 pm, screening, begins 2/11/88 Adult Children of Alcoholics Groups: Two closed, the one filling - Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00, screening, begins 2/8/88 Significant Loss Group Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:30, screening, begins tentatively 2/11/88 General Therapy Group Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30, screening, begins 2/10/88 Eating Disorders Group Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30, screening, begins 2/3/88 Intimacy & Independence Group Tuesdays, 3:10 - 4:45, screening, begins 2/19/88 Minority & International Students Group Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30, begins 2/10/88 (call Blanca to discuss) Drop-In Adult Children of Alcoholics Issues Mondays, 12 - 1:00, Tom and Lisa, No Screening Women Who Love Too Much - CLOSED. Doreen & Darvn i