NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 7 VENTURE Continued from page 1. As the fund searches for new invest- ment ideas, it tries to look at companies that are built around technology being developed in Ann Arbor and through University research. "There is a ton of technology in our backyard in Ann Arbor and at the Uni- versity," Pandjiris said. "We can be a gatekeeper for that technology." Between 1998 and 2001, the Fund invested a total of $250,000 in Intra- Lase - an investment that returned $1 million to the Fund after it sold its stake at $13 a share in the IPO. After being publicly traded for less than three weeks, IntraLase's share price has 4 approached $19. Of the other 10 companies the fund has invested in, two were acquired by other companies for less than the amount the fund put in, Faley said. Four of the companies folded and four companies remain in the fund's portfolio. TASK FORCE Continued from page 1. rights at the University might be lost if regents pushing the issue lose their seat in the upcoming election. Two Democratic regents, Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor, are up for re-election. Even with reassurance about same- sex benefits, those present at the meet- ing expressed their dissatisfaction with Coleman's lack of a public statement expressing her support for faculty and staff that may be affected by Proposal 2. Coleman has sent an internal e-mail to faculty and staff promising to defend the University's current provisions for partner benefits. "I am disappointed that President Cole- man has not taken a public stand on trans- The Fund's initial investments in com- panies are usually between $50,000 and $100,000, which is a relatively small amount compared to the sums other ven- ture funds invest, Pandjiris said. "The real value the Wolverine Venture Fund brings is that for entrepreneurs, we are sort of the first stop. Obviously, capi- tal isn't the main thing we are bringing to the table," he said. "We have close relationships with venture capitalists in Ann Arbor and on the East Coast. "We can work with entrepreneurs and help them with their business plans and prepare them to meet with other venture capitalists," he added. Formed in 1997, IntraLase used to be based in Ann Arbor before mov- ing to Irvine, Calif. The company operates in the health care sector, developing and marketing an ultra- fast laser used in the first step of LASIK eye surgery. This technol- ogy was partly developed through 20 years of research by the University on ultra-fast lasers. gender issues," said English Prof. Martha Vicinus, a member of the TBLG task force. She continued by saying that there is a difference in impact between internal e-mails and a public press statement. Courant stressed that the Univer- sity was taking steps to implement the recommendations, but that they would take a certain amount of time, partially due to future implications from current political issues and elections. A time line handed out at the event shows further studies ahead, culminat- ing in progress reports in spring 2005. Another development is expected to begin later this year, when the adminis- trators will start work on changing the regents' bylaws to "provide non-discrim- ination and equal opportunity for all per- sons regardless of gender identity." SAPAC Continued from page 1 I was incredibly lucky because I was believed - people didn't think I was lying," Terwilliger said. She added that it was later discov- ered that this same boy had raped seven other girls. Because she was the first one to come out, she said she felt that she had to be strong for the other girls who were victimized. But although she played the part of publicly coming to terms with the assault, she said that inside she initially believed on some level that it was her fault, and she could not completely rec- oncile it. "I thought, 'On the (one-year) anni- versary I will send out an e-mail to all of the powerful women I know, DEBATE Continued from page 1. didn'thave a problem with Microsoft found- er Bill Gates' astronomical net wealth, for example, so long as it was earned. "If you want equality, I suggest you get a visa and move somewhere else," he said. Wolkinson acknowledged the presi- dent's tax cuts were disproportionately in favor of those who produce high incomes, but maintained such tax cuts help the economy grow. Ruth argued the Democratic position, saying "the tax policy is very detrimental to any sense of equity." Noting the drop in middle-class incomes on the president's watch, Ruth said, "Bush's fiscal and eco- nomic policies have been a discrete kind of tax on the middle class." Higher education became another focus of the debate after it was noted that college costs have risen dramatically in the last four years. Tanniru took a pointed stance, alleging that high-quality university edu- and thank them for being strong.' (I wanted to) say something meaning- ful about my experience as a survivor. But the first year I couldn't do it, the second year I couldn't do it - and I just thought to myself, why can't I do this?" she said tearfully. On the third anniversary of the rape she said she was finally able to come to terms with her assault and send out the e-mail, which for her was validation that she no longer viewed the incident as her fault. She added that although the act of being raped was not her choice, she did make the choice to turn it into something positive. "Because I was able to heal in a certain way, it was a choice where I can feel empowered," Terwilliger said. She added that she even wants her cation is only available to the wealthiest of Americans. Ruth agreed, saying, "It is not efficient or sustainable to educate only the upper echelon of society." Moylan was the only representative to take a strong stance against affirmative action, arguing that it violates Ameri- cans' 14th Amendment rights to equal protection under the law. He called affirmative action a "cosmetic patch for problems of race in this country." When asked about the administra- tion's energy policies, Susan Fawcett, co-chair of the University Student Greens, replied "We need to get away from oil." She emphasized the need to invest in alternative energy tech- nologies like solar and wind power. On the subject of third party candidates, Fawcett maintained their vital impor- tance, alluding to the pressure they put on the dominant parties. Ruth responded by noting independent candidates have made helpful contributions to the political pro- cess, but said important social programs children to know about the anniversary of her assault on Nov. 25. She wants the date to be a family celebration in her own household, where they can recog- nize that their mother was able to over- come the tragedy of being assaulted. At the closing of the event, SAPAC's Education Coordinator Charnessa Paige instructed the audience to gather togeth- er in a circle to pass a candle. She said the candle stood as a remembrance for those victims of sexual assault who were not present at the Speak Out to tell their stories, or those who were there but not yet ready to do so. "(Sexual assault) affects so many people. It affects how they see the world for the rest of their lives. If they don't have the necessary support, they may never be able to deal" with sexual assault, Paige said. such as welfare and Social Security origi- nated in the Democratic Party. Rackham student SmitKrishnaswamy, who participated in the debate as campus coordinator for Students for Nader, dis- agreed. "Why, then, has the Democratic Party worked so hard to keep us off the ballot in every state?" she asked. Sudhaunshu Kulkarni, an LSA junior studying economics, said he enjoyed the debate, but felt the representatives' ideas about fiscal issues were flawed. LSA sophomore John Stiglich, who was in attendance, said he thought Moylan gave the best performance. He said Moylan "gave the sharpest answers and grasped the issues better." Stiglich said he thought the debaters failed to address U.S. intelligence failures lead- ing up to the Iraq war. "They totally missed the boat," he said. Debaters were given one minute to respond to questions, followed by 30 sec- ond rebuttals. Debaters were unaware of their list of questions beforehand. FASTING Continued from page 1 pelling them to appreciate the simpler things and allowing them to understand Muslims' devotions to their faith. Having to forgo her Diet Coke, LSA senior Kelly Holden said setting aside her staple soft drink was hard to bear, but the cause was worth it and reminded her that others have made sacrifices for her. She also said the experience opened her eyes to the perspective of Muslims who will fast for the month, which start- ed Oct. 15 and ends Nov. 14. "If I were doing this as a way to wor- ship my faith, I wouldn't think of it as starvation. I wouldn't think about food because it's about your faith, and the difficulty of fasting allows you to show that faith," she said. Realizing that fasting does not equate to starvation was a key message of the event, LSA freshman Rashad Albeiruti said. Just like non-Muslim students fast- ing for charity, Muslim students have the same motivation when fasting for their faith, he said. "Fasting is much more than about not eating food. It's a form of discipline, a spirituality, a type of mentality. ... You often hear about that, but here (non- Muslims) can experience it and have that appreciation," Albeiruti said. But it's not just the fast that com- memorates Ramadan - it's also the feast. Assembling both Muslim and non-Muslim, Khader said perhaps the greatest facet of Fast-A-Thon comes from how people of different ethnic and religious groups can gather and dine together. "It's an honor to have others come and it brings a sense of community," she said. The Michigan Daily and the South Asian Awareness Network co-spon- sored the event. the michigan daily MCKINLEY STREET SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bdrm. apts., bay windows, fireplace, balc., A/C covered prkg. A private shuttle to North Campus. Fall leases avail. 741-9300. 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