News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764.0554 WEill *ri One hundred seven years of editor'ilfreedom Thursday April 9, 1998 '. ... .. .. . ...... . .. .. ", . . r , m t . . . ,i I cancer specialists see hope * study By Nika Schulte Daily Staff Reporter As promising findings in breast can- cer prevention make news across the country, the University medical com- munity is watching on with hopeful- ness and skepticism. The National Cancer Institute mounced Monday the results of a study that found the drug tamoxifen prevented breast cancer in almost half of the study's participants, all of whom were at high risk of getting the disease. Max Wicha, director of the University Hospitals' Comprehensive Cancer Center, contributed to the study by enrolling 35 local women who have strong genetic histories of breast cancer. He said he was delighted to be part the national research, which studied 13,000 patients; because of the enor- mous potential of the findings. "One hundred eighty thousand cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in this country," Wicha said. "If you could cut those numbers in half, you can imagine the impact that would have on women." But the study found the drug has tential side effects, such as an reased chance of developing uterine cancer or blood clots, that make tamox- ifen unable to claim the label of "mira- cle drug," said Stephen Ethier, associ- ate director of breast oncology at the University Hospitals Comprehensive Cancer Center. "This drug is not a panacea," Ethier said. "It is not something everybody should take. "A woman with no family history of ast cancer and a good diet probably would not want to use it since there are no other factors to indicate that she's at risk," Ethier said. Wicha warned patients to be prudent in their use of the drug due to its possi- ble negative side effects. "However, it is a small number com- pared to the ones it prevented from get- ting breast cancer," Wicha said. Wicha said these findings will pri- rily benefit older women. It is not yet known what effects the drug will have on pregnant women. But Ethier said high-risk women who are in college should still seek informa- tion about breast cancer options. "Young women with a strong genetic history of breast cancer should be con- sulting someone at a high-risk clinic" Ethier said. "They need to get educated about the number of options available." In order to inform students about the ug, University Students Against Cancer will be printing information about the study and its findings in its upcoming newsletter. "Our job is to publish information about the drug and encourage people to speak with someone at the cancer cen- ter to decide if this is an option for them," said LSA senior Craig Cucinella, president of USAC. The findings coincided with USAC's ancer Awareness Week. Cucinella See CANCER, Page 2A RAISING MONEY Goldenberg finalist for Emory post N Outgoing LSA Dean is candidate for provost position at Emory 'U' By Katie Plona Daily Staff Reporter LSA Dean Edie Goldenberg - who announced her resignation Monday - is one of three finalists in a provost search at Emory University in Atlanta. Emory political science Prof. Harvey Klehr, chair of the Provost Search Committee, said Goldenberg visited the cam- pus less than two weeks ago to meet with individuals on the committee, as well as faculty, school directors and other mem-h bers of the Emory; community. "We're obvi- ously impressed Goldenberg with her experi- ence and abilities - and everything about her," Klehr said. Goldenberg could not be reached for comment yesterday. Klehr said Goldenberg is seriously considering the possibility of becom- ing Emory's top academic administra- tor. "It's a grueling kind of process," he said. "People who go through it - I assume they're serious." Klehr said the search committee plans to give its final recommenda- tions to Emory President Bill Chace later this month. The new provost will start this fall, Klehr said. He said Goldenberg and the two other provost finalists were selected from a pool of more than 100 prelim- inary candidates. Emory officials formed the search committee shortly before the start of this past fall semes- ter. "We're looking for someone who can provide academic leadership to a large and complicated university," Klehr said. If Goldenberg becomes Emory's provost, she will follow in the foot- steps of another former University administrator. Former University of Michigan Provost Billy Frye - who left the Emory provost position at the end of the 1996-97 school year and now serves as a chancellor at Emory - left the University in 1988 to become the second-in-command at Emory. Frye held various positions at the University beginning in 1961. Goldenberg's resignation will be effective Aug. 31. Earlier this week, Goldenberg said she plans to return to the faculty of the University's College of Literature, Science and the Arts and School of Public Policy after taking a one-year leave. In addition to Goldenberg, the two other finalists for the Emory provost spot include John Bassett, who is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University and Rebecca Chopp, who currently serves as the interim provost at Emory. Emory University is home to about 11,000 students and 2,400 faculty members. DANA LINNANE/Daily LSA first-year student Kristin Linscott, a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, rides a teeter totter yesterday as part of a fundraiser with the Chi Psi fraternity. The two Greek organizations held a 36-hour teeter totter marathon to raise money for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Student charged with assault -1 K Michigan football player Jason Brooks charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct By Jason Stoffer Daily Staff Reporter Michigan football player Jason Brooks was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct on March 27, accord- ing to Department of Public Safety spokesperson Elizabeth Hall. Brooks, an offensive lineman and Kinesiology first- year student who lives in West Quad Residence Hall, pled not guilty to the charges at an arraignment held later that day, said Washtenaw County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Joe Burke. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a misde- meanor, includes fondling and touching, but not pene- tration. The charges against Brooks stem from an incident that occurred outside South Quad Residence Hall on Feb. 21. Neither DPS nor the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office would discuss the details surrounding the alleged assault. The victim reported the inciden to DPS on March 10, Hall said. Brooks was unavailable for comment and Paul Gallagher, Brooks' attorney, said he would not comment on the charges. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 15 in Washtenaw County District Court. Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen Hartford said the University could not disclose information about any dis- ciplinary action that may have been taken against Brooks. "This is a part of a student's academic record, so we can't legally comment on it," Hartford said. Hartford said University officials evaluate the circum- stances surrounding criminal incidents and, at their discre- tion, can remove students from their residence hall or sus- pend them from the University. West Quad residents said Brooks is still living in the residence hall. Senior Associate Athletic Director Bruce Madej said he does not know if Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr has disciplined Brooks for his involvement in the alleged incident. Law students debate affinative action DANA LINNANE/Daily !SA seniors Kevin Rochford and Christina Grijalva eat with other seniors yesterday at a "Dorm Reunion" cafeteria dinner as part of Senior Days '98. By Carly Southworth .Daily Staff Reporter While members of the University community have different opinions on the issue of affirmative action, many students said last night that they agree on one concept. "We will never get beyond diversity" said Law second-year student Francois Nabwangu, an affirmative action supporter. That is why Law second-year student George Ellis organized a student affir- mative action debate held last night that attracted about 100 audience members to Hutchins Hall. "I didn't feel there was enough bal- The Law students divided into two pan- els, one that argued in favor of affirmative action and one that argued against it. Law second-year student Allen Graves, a panel member who argued against affirmative action, said skin color does not equate to diversity. "A lot of this debate turns to whether or not we believe skin tone means ideo- logical differences," Graves said. "This is really about ideological diversity." Law Prof. Sallyanne Payton asked both panels to define race. "I don't think being able to concrete- ly define race is a prerequisite for affir- mative action programs," said Tracy - I , n -., ,,;-mo .,. nA _ 1 'U' seniors return to 1 elscmpus cafeterias By Sarah Welsh Craig Zimmerman, a Business senior Daily Staff Reporter and former South Quad resident. Think no one would ever want to "The same guy's at the door tak- eat cafeteria food after they've ing cards," Zimmerman said. "It moved out of the residence halls? really hasn't changed at all ... you About 75 seniors returned to their walk in, you know exactly where old haunts for dinner yesterday for everything is." the "Dorm Reunion" sponsored by The graduating seniors said that Senior Days '98 and the Residence coming back to South Quad's cafe- Halls Association. 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