0.' * /e rivalry only thing that can salvage Mo's season r Pacino still perfect for gangster role, knows 'Carlito's Way' I WE '4* icr an t1 One hundred three years of editorial freedom 'Uto pilot Dinect Student ILoan plan By DAVID SHEPARDSON DAILY STAFF REPORTER Students may save up to $100 per semester in loan costs, thanks to a decision by the federal government. At a press conference at the Uni- versity of the District of Columbia yesterday morning, Education Secre- tary Richard Riley announced that the University will be one of 105 colleges included in the first stage of the Direct Student Loan (DSL) program. Landmark nto house seniors By JAMES NASH DAILY STAFF REPORTER Senior-citizen housing is in the fu- ture of a vacant Ann Arbor building, a development that will alter the demo- graphic makeup of the downtown and color the area's economic complexion. A proposal to convert the Ann Ar- bor Inn - which has stood vacant for three years-to housing for 170 senior Witizenswas approved unanimously last night by the City Council aftera lengthy discussion. The $4.6 million plan by East Lan- sing-based First Centrum Corp. envi- sions 121-123 units for senior citizens and 8,500 square feet of commercial space for services to senior citizens. All units will be marketed to low-in- come renters. * Opponents of First Centrum's pro- posal argue it lacks "vision" and would detract from the downtown business climate. But First Centrum stood alone among three developers in assuring funds for the project, councilmembers said. The Ann Arbor Mutual Housing Association and Detroit-based Ballard & Associates also submitted bids to edevelop the former hotel atthecorner of Huron and Washington streets. The housing association's "Kemnitz Center"proposal would have reserved 80 percent of housing units for seniors above the median income level. The Kemnitz proposal also would have set aside more than 12,000 square feet for public and commercial use. The mixed-income composition of renters and the space for public and *ommercial enterprises made the Kemnitz plan more desirable to many downtown businesses. The Kemnitz plan was unanimously endorsed by the Citizens Advisory Council for the Downtown Develop- ment Authority, a 16-member commit- See INN, Page 2 The Higher Education Act Amend- ments of 1992, which authorize the DSL to eliminate banks as lenders for most student loans, will only affect 5 percent of student loans next school year. Students will borrow money directly from the federal government. Under the law, the federal govern- ment is phasing in the DSL program over three years. Chief University lobbyist Thomas Butts, who attended the press confer- ence, said the University was "de- lighted" to be chosen as one of the inaugural institutions to participate in the program. "This plan is one we have sup- ported all along and we look forward to administering the plan," he said. Butts said his office was given indication over the weekend that the University would be accepted to the program. In a statement, Rep. William Ford (D-Ypsilanti) said he was pleased that the University was included. "It is a credit to the University of Michigan and its important work in seeing this program through," he said. For a student borrowing $2,500 a semester, the new plan would offer savings of more than $100 in interest and bank charges. Butts has been working closely with the Department of Education and See LOANS, Page 2 The University was chosen to be one of 105 universities and 2 colleges to inaugurate the Direct Student Loan program. Under the plan, the federal government will directly loan students money, eliminating banks and other lending agencies. The breakdown of the schools is as follows: 43 Public Schools (41 percent) 24 Private Schools (23 percent) 38 Prioprietary schools (36 percent) Only 105 of 1100 colleges were selected. 900 of the 1100 met the qualifications the education deparment set. Students unsure who to vote for in MSA elections WHERE DID YOU LEARN THAT? By KAREN TALASKI DAILY STAFF REPORTER After weeks of looking at cam- paign posters that now hide the walls of Angell Hall, LSA seniors Mark Phillips and Mark Stimson have made a decision -- they are not going to vote in the 1993 Michigan Student Assembly Fall elections. And there is nothing anyone can do to change their minds. "The election has nothing to do with us. We're seniors," Phillips said. "(MSA has) been taking my money for four years and I have no idea what they're here for." Stimson wondered just how much money MSA receives from his tu- ition, but admitted it really does not matter to him. He said he thinks the $2.69 he gives MSA each semester pays off. "I really haven't paid any atten- tion at all," Stimson said, gesturing to the vast array of posters. "But look at all the entertainment we've got on the walls. It's almost worth the six bucks." Amused bewilderment and genu- ine dislike seem to be the typical reactions, as many students try to wade their way through the slogans and rhetoric that have colored MSA's political campaigning. With a record-low 7.5 percent voter turnout in last year's elections, an increase in student participation seems unlikely. Many students sim- ply do not seem to care about their votes, or the results of a campaign designed by MSA candidates to get their attention. LSA senior Al Gray said only one thing would inspire him to vote - a student referendum to abolish MSA WHR * VOtENM on the ballot. "My vote is worthless because I don't think MSA has any room to change so my vote has no effect what- soever," Gray said. First-year Engineering student Tom Vesbit said he would like to take part in the democratic process, but is having a hard time finding a candi- date who meets his expectations. "I don't think the posters give out enough information for me to vote - not the information I'd like to see," Vesbit said, referring to one vague campaign slogan. "Obviously they need to adver- tise, but it's kind of sad how they have to advertise. It's kind of demeaning to our intelligence." LSA senior Chris Gottlieb said he read many campaign posters in hopes of finding a party to support. Since he is paying for his own education, Gottlieb said he is concerned with finding a group of candidates that is going to make the University account- able to 'the students. He has not yet succeeded. "I'm getting nickeled and dimed so that's one reason I'm going to vote," Gottlieb said. "All I've seen is all the literature these guys have been puking all over the walls." First-year LSA student Amy Shields said she has noticed all the pre-election hoopla, but still has not decided who will receive her vote - if she votes at all. "I don't know if I'll vote because a lot of the hype has gotten to be too much," Shields said. "It's still hard to even decide with all the different par- ties and candidates or see-the actions they've done for the school." Three-year-old Nicholas Ponvert looks on as the "bongo man" plays yesterday at the corner of MARK FRIEDMAN/Da l North University Avenue and State Street. 1993 m--arks LSA-SG 's frst' contested election in yer BY MONA QURESHI DAILY STAFF REPORTER When he considers the amount of time and energy he has put into his campaign, LSA junior Mike Christie said he wonders why he is running for LSA Student Government (LSA-SG) vice president. But then he remembers why he and presidential candidate and sopho- more Paul Scublinsky entered the race on the Samuel Adams party ticket. They are outto make sure the College of LSA curriculum is reviewed fre- quently, and with student input. LSA Student Government - the unknown student voice on campus - faces its first contested election in several years today and tomorrow. And the candidates cite party politics in MSA and the lack of both active student participation in the govern- ment and a relationship with the ad- ministration as primary reasons why 1993 will be the Year of LSA. Students will elect executive and representative seats when they place their votes for MSA candidates at various sites around campus. Christie said the Samuel Adams party stands for change, but added, "It doesn't always mean you're going to change anything, unfortunately. But you'd be able to supply people with the information and doing something, See LSA, Page 2 70 C. ,. This graph shows how many millions of Americans are infected with sexually transmitted diseases, not including AIDS. UHS reports increase in STDs on campus By age 21, one of five people will be infected Location EECS Dow Union Fishbowl Natural Resources MLB Dentistry Business Lounge Frieze School of Ed East Engineering Public Health Nursing NCC CC Little MSA elections are today and tomorrow. This chart shows where you can vote and when the sites are open. Tuesday, Nov. 16 We 8:05 a.m.-3:15 p.m. 8:5 8:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:3 8:20 a.m.-10:15 p.m. 8:5 8:35 a.m.-6:45 p.m. 8:3 - --9:0 8:50 a.m.1 p.m. 9:2 - - -9:3 11: 9:05 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.-1:10 p.m. - - 9:35 a.m.-2:10 p.m. - - 9:35-11:30 a.m. -- 10:20 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - - 10:50 a.m.-1:45 p.m. 10:1 11: ELECTION Nov.16 and 17 dnesday, Nov.17 0 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 5-9:15 p.m.: 0 a.m.-9:15. p.m. 5 a.m.-5:45 p.m. 5 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 0 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 5 a.m.-noon 05-2:20 p.m. 4) C 0 50 40 30 C Ma crC College-age women who have an STD r] By CINDY LAZETTE FOR THE DAILY In a society paralyzed by fear of AIDS and pouring millions of re- search dollars into finding treatments for the deadly disease, another epi- demic is going unnoticed. Each year brings 12 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases f4ZMn1av itlicYA IMne goes away. Human Papillomavirus, which causes genital warts and herpes, is also a main cause of cervical can- cer. Chlamydia is the principal cause of infertility in women. Charles Ebel, director of commu- nications at the American Social Health Association (ASHA), called STDs "the unwanted stepchild of the nnli healthc ,,m 21 and und who require treatment fo 50 p.m.-3 35 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m. I I 1