The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 17, 1992 - Page3 IFC, national fraternity leaders meet, stress assault awareness . ,. by Adam Hundley and Nicole Malenfant Daily Staff Reporters The National Interfraternity Council (NIC) met Saturday with local leaders of the University Greek community to discuss issues such as alcohol policy, sexual assault and community service. NIC speakers and Ann Arbor City Council member Bob Grady (D-3rd Ward) addressed the conference before partici- pants broke into small groups to discuss topics including pledge hazing, parties, peer pressure and the involvement of Greek houses in the community. Members of campus fraternities said be- cause the IFC has recently been focusing almost exclusively on its alcohol policy, the organization has ignored other pressing is- sues such as campus sexual assault. "We have had our head stuck in the al- cohol policy so long that we've not ad- dressed any of the outside issues that are really the most damaging," said Interfraternity Council (IFC) President Bruce Namerow. "Sexual assault and date rape are the most important concerns," said Eric Henkel, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fra- ternity. Henkel proposed that sexual assault programming which promotes open com- munication be incorporated into existing Greek activities such as Greek Week. "When you associate (the problem) with other events, it becomes an integral part of 'We have had our head stuck in the alcohol policy so long that we've not addressed any of the outside issues that are really the most damaging.' - Bruce Namerow IFC President the system," he said. Grady commended members of the Greek system for their cooperation with Ann Arbor residents. Although there have been problems such as noise, pollution and traffic in the past between fraternities and sororities and Ann Arbor residents, Grady said he is "very pleased to see the level of cooperation between the fraternities and sororities and the city of Ann Arbor." Conference participants also discussed the problem of alcohol abuse within the Greek system. Many participants agreed that the prob- lem stems from the centering of Greek events on alcohol, which leads to a nega: tive image of Greek life. Members of a dis cussion group considering alcohol use in the Greek community said the IFC should reach out to dispel these notions. Other groups said substance-free events and theme parties, designated drivers, and open communication among fraternity and sorority members would build responsibil- ity among Greeks. Namerow said he hopes to improve the overall image of the Greek system in the next year. "The IFC in the upcoming year wants to return to its central purpose. We want to concentrate on making our image what it should be on campus," he said. Participants said they were pleased with the conference. "Being together and talking together made everyone want to work together;" said Delta Gamma President Sara Mackeigan. Valentine surprise Stephany Lewis, an LSA sophomore, receives a Valentine's Day present at the front desk of Stockwell Residence Hall Friday. I . Dahmer declared sane by jurors, may face mandatory life sentence MILWAUKEE (AP) - In the end, jurors who decided Jeffrey Dahmer was sane when he killed and dismembered 15 young men and boys cast aside the opinions of medical experts and listened to one person, the serial killer himself. Dahmer told police he killed "for my own warped, selfish desires for self-gratification," and the jury concurred. His confession came through more clearly during his three-week sanity trial than descriptions like "paraphiliac disorder not otherwise," some jurors said. "The professional words were confusing," juror Karl Stahle said after the verdicts were read Saturday. "(But) his whole conduct showed he was a con artist ... He had just one thing on his mind - to satisfy his ego and to satisfy himself," Stable said. The jury's decision that Dahmer was not insane means he faces mandatory life sentences. A hearing was set for today, when relatives of his victims plan to speak in court. Dahmer told police he seduced victims, drugged and strangled them, then had sex with the corpses. He later mutilated bodies, saved skulls and ate a heart, bicep and thigh. Wisconsin law required the jury to determine whether the former chocolate factory worker had a mental disease or defect when he killed. If he did, jurors had to decide whether he knew right from wrong or could not control himself. "We never got past the first question," said Russell Fenstermaker, one of two jurors who dissented and said Dahmer. was mentally ill.. The unusual trial required that 10 of the jurors agree. "We all agreed there was a problem," Fenstermaker said. "Whether we interpreted it as a disorder or a disease is what separated us." Throughout the testimony, it seemed the factor that would determine whether Dahmer would be sent to prison or to a mental institution was his measure of control, or, legally speaking, his ability to "conform his conduct to the requirements of the law." The lawyers relied largely on testimony from seven psychiatrists and psychologists, five of whom agreed either willingly or under cross-examination that Dahmer suffered a mental disease. Most commonly, the mental health professionals classified the disease as necrophilia, a sexual attraction to corpses. McCann argued three times outside the presence of the jury that necrophilia is not legally considered a mental illness, but a personality disorder. Circuit Judge Laurence Gram rejected the argument each time, leaving McCann with a backup assault - that regardless of whether, Dahmer suffered a mental disease, he could have chosen not to kill. His rest was white as snow U.S. biathlete Curt Schreiner of Day, N.Y. tries to catch his breath after finishing the last leg of the Olympic men's 4x7.5K biathlon yesterday in Les Saises, France. The USA team finished 13th. Correction Collier addresses role of war in election Sigma Lambda Beta is a Hispanic and Latino fraternity, not a Mexican fra- ternity. As well, Charles Kouran is speaking as a part of a Catholic lecture series, not in the class called, "Comedy in a Catholic Context." He has been asked by the Vatican not to teach at Catholic schools. This information was incorrectly reported in the Daily. THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today by Joseph Smith The state of the Democratic Party was the focus of a forum sponsored by the College Democrats last night in the Union. University History Prof. Tom Collier - the keynote speaker - addressed approximately 30 people in the first in a series of pro- grams focusing on the state of the Democratic Party and featuring five speakers including Rep. Perry Bullard (D-Ann Arbor). Collier said, "The Democratic Party has lost five out of the last six presidential elections. War has be- come a stumbling block for many Democratic candidates." Collier cited World War I under President Wilson and World War II under President Roosevelt as exam- ples of hindrances to the progress of the Democratic Party. "After the wars, people thought that bad times were over," he said. Collier said the Vietnam War will have a lingering impact on presiden- pact on the election ... Students say the Gulf War compensates for our loss in Vietnam." Collier said the Democratic Party must change its reputation with the voting public in order to be successful. ,The Vietnam War is still the war that has an impact on the election ... Students say the Gulf War compensates for our loss in Vietnam.' - Tom Collier History professor about the winner of the Democratic Party nomination. Jeffrey Goudji, forum coordina- tor, said, "Brown is out. Other than that, it's open to anyone. The odds could change in favor of any of the other four candidates." Goudji said, "Bush is very beat- able. Bush has not done all that he promised he would do." Dana Miller, president of College Democrats, said, "We have not taken a stand to support any one candidate yet.", But Miller added, "Whoever you vote for, anyone is better than Bush." Collier declined to comment on the chance for a Democratic Party victory in the upcoming election. Meetings UM Asian American Student Coalition MLB, rm. 2114, 7:30 p.m. Comedy Company, writers mtg, new writers welcome, Michigan Union, UAC offices, 2105 Michigan Union 7:30 pm. Environmental Action (ENACT), weekly mtg,- 1040 School of Natural Resources, 7 p.m. Ethnic Greek Dancing Club, 2209 Michigan Union,, 7:30 p.m. Indian American Student Association, weekly board mtg, Michigan League, Rm D, 8 p.m. Public Relations Student Society of America (PASSA) 2050 Frieze Building, 5:00 ;.m. for more info, 741- 1653 Take Back the Night, weekly mtg, Michigan League, check desk for rm, 7 p.m. U of M Sorin-Ryu Karate-Do Club, weekly meeting, CCRB Martial Arts rm, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Speakers "Polyoxoalkoxide Clusters of Mo, V and Curly" Professor Jon Zubieta, Department of Chemistry, 1650 Chemistry Buidling, 4:00 p.m. "Art, Authority, and Apocalypse: The Case of Medici Florence," Ralph Williams, Professor of English, UM, Nat Sci Aud, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Furthermore hours: Sun-Thurs 1-3 a.m. Stop by Angell Hall Computing Center or call 763-4246. Northwalk, North Campusnighttime team walking service. Sun-Thur 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763-WALK. U-M Taekwondo Club, Monday workout. CCRB Martial Arts Rm. 2275, 6:30-8:30 p.m. U of M Ninjitsu Club, practice, I-M Bldg, wrestling rm, 7-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation, registration for Over 30 Hockey Leagues, Spring Science Day Camp, and Spring Pioneer Living Day Camp. "Writers reading from their own poetry works," Loren Buj, Guild House Writes Series, Guild House Campus Ministry, 8:30-10 p.m. ECB Peer Writing Tutors. Angell/Mason Computing Center, 7-11 p.m. Stress and Time Management, Consultations with peer counselors available, 3100 Michigan Union, 2-4 p.m. Undergraduate Psychology DepartmentuUndergraduate psychology advising, walk-in or appointment, K-108 West Quad, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. "Work this summer or fall in Britain," presentation, Michigan Union Pendleton Rm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Guild House Campus Ministry, discussion erouin Won'sBoonk tial elections, while he believes the Gulf War will have less of an effect on voting decisions. "The Vietnam War is still the war that has an im- "The American public concedes that Republicans deal with war better than Democrats," he said. Forum participants speculated I THE DAILY CLASSIIEDS Sto1! Don't do the crossword puzzle until you answer this question. Who is Will Keim? g) 1) A new participant in Wrestlemania VIII? The reigning karaoke champion at Scorekeepers?