Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, December 4, 1991 HOSTAGES Continued from page 1 Mich. "I told him I loved him.... I told him he's a grandfather, he didn't know that," she said. The United States welcomed the release, but White House spokesperson Marlin Fitzwater said the ordeal would not be over until all Westerners were freed. Besides Anderson, chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, two Germans - Thomas Kemptner and Heinrich Struebig - are still held. Anderson, kidnapped on March 16, 1985, is the longest held. The Germans were captured by Shiite militants seeking the release of Mohammed and Abbas Hamadi, brothers imprisoned in Germany on terrorism convictions. Iran's ambassador to Germany, Hossein Moussavian, confirmed yesterday that Iran and Germany have been in contact with the Hamadi family in Lebanon regarding the German hostages. I AIDS Continued from page 1 pleasantdisease, we have only to look at those who have learned the dreadful, wonderful things it has to teach to understand." Polly Paulson, the University's Health Education Coordinator, said that this type of educational forum is necessary. "We are con- cerned with the high incidence of sexually transmitted disease at the University. We assume that the same practices that lead to those diseases will also lead to AIDS." Paulson also discussed the Uni- versity's Anonymous Testing Pro- gram. "We have had a 1.6 percent positive rate, and we just had our first woman test positive." David Ostrow, the event's mod- erator, then introduced the AIDS victims, using only their first names. Pat, Joe, and Tom had been sitting undistinguished among the audience. There were murmurs of surprise as the panelists left their seats and took their places in front of the crowd. Each told his story, highlighting specific emotional stages and revelations they experi- enced. Pat discussed how easily the disease can be contracted, citing the first time he had intercourse as the source of his illness. "Ignorance is the most dangerous thing," he claimed. "I got a letter a few weeks after I found out that two children had died because they were given blood I had donated." Pat also noted that the standard AIDS test, which looks for antibodies to the virus and not the virus itself, may not be sensitive to the disease for two years. Joe spoke of the emotional or- deal involved with discovering and coping with the AIDS virus. "I got involved with drugs to deal with it, mainly cocaine, but drugs were killing me as surely as the virus was." The decision to use AZT was also difficult for Joe. "My T-cell (a part of the body's immune sys- tem) count dropped below 500, and that was when my doctor told me to use it. My T-cell count went back up, but I've got side effects, and I have to take it easy." "The AIDS virus attacks the T- cells," explained Pat. "The de- crease in the cells is one way doc- tors can measure the disease's progress. My T-cell countdiseabout 70." The final panelist, Tom, claimed that AIDS saved his life. "I had been stumbling around outside the realm of sobriety for years. After I found out I had the disease, and I had cried for about a day, I was filled with this need to survive. I got back on the wagon and lived right, but I was incredibly bored. Now I live my life how I want to, but I don't waste it in the bottle." 2-3 credits Weekly Seminar Mondays, 5 - 6:30 For more information stop by Project Community, Room 2205 Michigan Union. Attention Pre-Business Students Find out the Facts About the Michigan BBA Program Attend an Information Session Wednesday, December 4, 1991 Hale Auditorium, Business Administration 4:00-5:00 PM Meet with Admission Officers & Students BBA Applications are available. Refreshments will be served. SAPAC Continued from page 1 Looking back on her years as di- rector, Steiner said she is most proud of the attitude changes at the University created by SAPAC . When she began discussions with administrators about creating an awareness center, Steiner said the word "rape" was rarely heard on campus. However, she said she has noticed a positive change in attitudes over the last few years. "I think it's safe to say that the University of Michigan is one of the most aware campuses in the country in that respect," Steiner said. While she said she is proud of SAPAC's accomplishments, Steiner was quick to point out that the ap- proximately 100 student volunteers per semester deserve credit for the program's success. "Students are the ones who cre- ated SAPAC," Steiner said. Pro- grams such as Safewalk and North- walk were created by students. Steiner said she saw her role as help- ing students realize their ideas. "That feels really good to me," Steiner said. Junior Robert Tyson, Safewalk volunteer and former Northwalk co-coordinator, said Steiner helped DUDERSTADT Continued from page 1 Board members are appointed by the U.S. president and must be ap- proved by the Senate. Grotke said federal law requires that members be chosen from universities and in- dustry. Earle noted that although this creates possible conflict of in- terest problems, these people are re- ally the experts in their fields and are best suited for the board. Duderstadt was first nominated to the board by President Reagan in 1985, and was reappointed by President Bush last year. He ran against one other board member for students keep a grasp on reality while encouraging volunteerstot projects that might have seemed im- possible. "She offered a voice of reason and a voice of knowledge," he said. "She was very good to work with - always bubbling over with en- ergy - always there with a smile." Tyson appreciated Steiner's sup- port for the development of 'It's time for me to do some other things and relax' - Julie Steiner former SAPAC director Northwalk. She helped fund the new program with money out of SAPAC's budget despite con- straints placed on the center, he said. "She was willing to do that and it was a great vote of confidence," he said. Sophomore Sarah Miller, a peer educator, also said Steiner would be missed. "She made the office a warm, ac- ceptable place for a lot of people," Miller said. "She helped take the fear out of talking about (sexual as- sault)." "She's certainly built a unit that provides high-quality services," Swain said, "and I'm most apprecia- tive of the job she did." the position of chair, and was elected by other members of the board. "(The board members) have rec- ognized the particular talents of the individual," Grotke said. Michael Fluharty, the founda- tion's chief of public information, said all the comments he's heard about Duderstadt's election have been positive. "I think Dr. Duderstadt brings a lot of qualities that were felt to be good for the board," Fluharty said. Duderstadt will complete the term of former chair Mary Good, who resigned to join the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. *0- TZwas the month before Christmas -- at the 'University ofMfichigan. students were eccited abort the thought ofreturning home again. 'Peopfe were studying asfinals drew near. fittle to their knowedgqe, they could bring friends good cheer. "" Send friends holiday greetings through the Daily Classified's Holiday Page on December 11 - " ,DEADLINE: December 6' COST: $5 for 1, $8 for 2' * 0- - ' MSA Continued from page 1 elections, but will not be estab- lished until 45 days after the elec- tions are certified. Members of the new assembly also participated in debate. New LSA Rep. Robert Van Houweling proposed that MSA request that the Ann Arbor Parks Commission re- open Bird Hills park to recently- banned mountainbikers. The resolution failed 24-4 as rep- resentatives argued that mountain biking posed threats to the envi- ronment and joggers. LSA Rep. Jeff Muir, an Ann Ar- bor native, said, "This park is basi- cally used by people who live by it to get away from things whizzing by them. This is really Ann Arbor's best and unspoiled area and I think it should be restricted." LSA Student Government Presents: The Sports and Academics Forum: "Pros and Cons An evening to ask prominent personalities anything and everything about the world of sports and academics. Columnist Mitch Albom Channel 4 Sports Anchor Bernie Smilovitz Hockey Coach Red Berenson ELECTION Continued from page 1 concerned, David Duke is a political con man." Flood added that the party "rejects Duke and his brand of racial hatred and bigotry. We'll do what we have to do to attempt to keep Duke off the ballot." Both Buchanan and Duke advo- cate ending affirmative action hiring guidelines and abolishing welfare programs. Buchanan, who is expected to win the delegates necessary to at- tend next summer's Republican National Convention, is not seen as a threat in Michigan. "As for Buchanan, the Michigan Republicans are supporting George Bush and Dan Quayle, and I'm confi- dent that Bush will do very well in the Michigan primary on March 17," Flood said. "Bush did well here in 1980, and of course in 1988." Flood did say, however, that he expects Buchanan to see some suc- cess in other states, such as New Hampshire. While College Republicans President Ron Kennedy said that his group traditionally does not take positions on Republican primary elections, College Democrats President Dana Miller commented on the impending announcements. "I think it's good for the Republican party because it enables them to distinguish their values more," Miller said. "As far as (how this affects) the Democrats, I've heard some ideas thrown around that it's not surpris- ing for somebody with racist ideas to come from the Republican party," Miller added. "I don't mean to say that all Republicans are racist, but some of their policies do. not promote racial harmony, such as, (Bush) vetoing the civil rights act, and their stance on women's rights." Gte MidhIgau 1aiIy The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. On-campus subscription rate for fallwinter91-92 is $30; all other subscriptions via first class U.S. mail are $149 - prorated at Nov. 1, 1991, to $105. Fall subscription only via first class mail is $75-prorated at Nov.1 to $46. Subscriptions must be prepaid. 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