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i8The Daily Tar Heel Wednesday. March 4, 1987 (MR Jar mini 95th year of editorial freedom JillGerbkr, Amy Hamilton, Managing vjitor Sally Plarsall, Niu s i-Jitor J LAN LUTES, University liditor DONNA LLINWANO, State and NationJ liditor JLANNIH PARIS. City liditor J AMES SlJROWlECKl, Sports VJitor Fl LISA NEURINCiER, BrtWfj :i';r Julie Braswell, Features liditor Elizabeth Ellen. im vjuor Charlotte. Cannon, Photography Editor Kathy Peters, omnibus vjitor Edottoiroals Keep signals clear board At this time last year, some stu dents and alumni were outraged Opinion because University administrators wanted to turn Old East and Old West residence halls into office, space to save money on renovations. ' Their fears were soon eased after the fcoard of Trustees voted to make the necessary changes to keep the build ings dormitories. After the board's decision, a student-faculty task force was formed to recommend uses for the halls to Wayne Kuncl, University Housing director, and Donald Boul ton. vice chancellor and dean of Student Affairs. ' One year later, the question of how to keep the buildings livable while preserving their historical importance remains. The task force has yet to meet this semester, supposedly waiting for architects to finish looking over plans. And last week, its existence was in question. Kuncl dissolved the group, saying it was no longer needed; Boulton affirmed it, attributing the confusion to a lack of communication between Housing and Student Affairs. The mix-up shows a lack of coop eration among the two administrative divisions most vital to the preservation of these campus landmarks. By not allowing a task force to carry out its task, the University sent a disconcert ing message to students. Kuncl appar ently did not consider the implications of arbitrarily disbanding an organiza tion formed to give students a voice. Boulton seemed willing to work with the task force, but his comments came as a reaction to its proposed dissolu tion. Despite recent attention, the issue is no closer to being resolved. Boulton said he wants to nee the dormitories changed from all-male to co-ed; Kuncl said they should stay all-male; Gillian Cell, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said one of them should house outstanding seniors. If people debate intelligently, their ideas can shape a solution, but only if they communicate. Although the task force problem has been resolved for the moment, there is no guarantee that the issue will stay in the forefront of discussion for long. Students and administrators must find a way to preserve the traditions of Old East and Old West before signals cross again. anfford's support well-placed North Carolina should be proud: Its own brand new Sen. Terry Sanford is publically endorsing a very realistic solution to the problems facing Nica ragua, its surrounding Central Amer ican countries, and a United States fearful of an encroaching red plague. Nicaragua's next-door neighbors, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, have proposed a peace plan that could replace the Contadora treaty many U.S. officials now support. It would also be an alternative to U.S. aid for the contra rebels! . The peace plan was initiated by Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias Sanchez. Arias, in developing the peace proposal, has combined aggres sive foreign policy with a rarely-seen pacifism. . Arias plan calls for several actions: a cease-fire between the Sandinista government and the contra rebels, talks on restoring freedoms and elections and a suspension of U.S. funding to the contras. Although most politicians have felt the need to promote change in Nica ragua, many also oppose U.S. contra aid. While disturbed by Sandinista human rights offenses, they feel that the contras cannot provide a viable alternative. Most Nicaraguans despise the rebels for their unethical tactics and shady origins. In the past, rnoderates have pro moted the Contadora treaty drawn up by Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Venezuela. Its demands are similar to Arias', calling for a removal of foreign military aid from the country, a reduction of the Sandinista military forces and for democratic pluralism. But Arias has criticized the Conta dora treaty, saying that it is not firm enough in its stance against Marxism. He says that there is a loophole through which Marxism would sur vive and become entrenched. In contrast, his plan would set a timetable upon implementing demo cratic reforms. Democracy could be further enforced in Central America by shifting U.S. contra funds to those Central American countries which promote democracy. If the contras, with U.S. aid and guidance, are successful in their rebellion, a repressive government dressed in red will be supplanted by one dressed in red, white and blue. Arias' plan resolves the main con flicts that haunt U.S. involvement in Central America. Sanford should be applauded for raising the most prom ising plan for peace in Nicaragua that the Senate has seen. M.K. The Daily Tar Heel Editorial Writers: C hris C hapman. James Larrcr. Michael Krass. Brian McCuskey and Grant Parsons Nfrv Holl Maker. Joanna Baxter. Matthew .1. Bivenv I. lie Bradley. lorn Camp. Paul Cory. Meg C iaddoek. Phil Craig, Laurie Duncan. Kimberly l.dens. Michelle Lfird, Mark Folk, Kristen (iardner, Scott (iicig. I aura (trimmer. Maria Haien, Nancy Harrington, Lindsay Hayes. Suanne JeHries, Susan .leitsen. Kelly Johnson. Michael Jordan. Sharon Kebschull. Michael Kolb, Teresa Kriegsman, Laura Lance. Cornelia Lec. Brian Long. Milra Lotti. Mark Mattox. lorn McCuiston, Leigh Ann McDonald. Justin MeCiuiie. Dan Morrison. Lee Ann Necessary. Rebecca Nesbit, Mary Paradeses. Laura Pearlman. Becks Riddick. Debbie Rasa. Andrea Shaw. Clay Thorp. I lisa Turner. Neil Watson. Nicki Weisensee and Biucc Wood Jo Fleischer, assistant university editor. Ruth Davis and Michael Jordan, wire editors. Spurts: Bob Young, assistant sports editor. Mike Berardino. Greg Cook, Phyllis Fair, Scott Fowler, Paiis Goodnight, Laura Grimmer. Dae Hall. Greg Humphreys, l.orna Khalil. Patton McDowell. Andy I'odolsky. Jill Shaw. Chris Spencer and I angston Wert. Features: Jessica Brooks. I ric Chilton. Robbie Dellingei, Hannah Drum, Carole Ferguson. Jennilei Frost. Melissa Furr. I aura Jenkins. Jeanie Mamo. Corin Ortlam. Lvnn Phillips. Anne Raugh and XathN Wilson Arts: James BurrUs. Andrew I dmonson. David Hester. Martv Michaels, Beth Rhea. Kelly Rhodes. Alston Russell and Rob Sherman. ' Photograph): C'hailcs . Clirriere. Dan Charlson. I ony Deilell and Julie Stovall. i.uuors: Lance Ashdown. Karen Bell. Julia Coon. Anne Uenhower. Lisa Lorent. I obv Moore. Belinda Morris. Shcrri Munav. Marielle Stachura and Kaann Itsiic. Fdiloriiil Cartoonists: Bill Cokas and liipl'aik. Cantpth C alendar: Mindelle Rosenberg and Daid Staines. Business and Advertising: . Anne I ulcher, general manager: Patricia Benson, advertising director: Mary Pcarsc. advertising coordinator, Angela Ostwalt, business manager: Cammie Henry, accounts receivable lerk: Rmli" Anderson. Michael Benlicld. Jennilei Garden. Ashley Hinton. Kellie McPIhancy. Chrissy ; Meuniti. Anne Raymei. Julie Settle. Peggy Smith, Kent Sutton, Amanda lillev and Ashley Waters 'advertising representatives: I amm Nonis. Angie Peele. Stephanie Chcsson. classified advertising representatives; and Mary Brown, secretary. Distribution circulation: William Austin, manager. Production: Bill Leslie and Stac Wnn. Rita Galloway and Lisa Poole, prodin lion assistants. Printing: I he Chapel Hill Newspaper Readers Foraiinn) Past time for actiom against AID the early "80s, the federal ernment, the American medical ablishment and the media viewed AIDS as just a gay disease, just a case of cnicKens coming nome 10 roost lor a depraved subeommunity. Things have changed somewhat. There is some federal money for AIDS education and research. A number of celebrities have devoted their time and resources to the fight against AIDS. The media has brought knowledge of the syndrome into many, if not most. American homes. Of course this is not enough, but it is a start. Four out of every 10 Americans with AIDS is not white. At the same time, however, an interesting phenomenon developed. AIDS was and still is perceived as a white, gay male disease. I argue that this is partially a function of the desire of activists to make AIDS seem like a respectable disease. That is, a disease prevalent among affluent white men. The reality is, however, that four out of every ten Americans diaenosed with AIDS are non-white. Specifically, 25 percent of people with AIDS are black and 14 percent are Latino. Remember that Afro- Americans and Latinos comprise only 11.7 percent and 6.4 percent of the population Robert Reid-Pharr Guest Writer respectively. The figures are even more stark for Afro American women and children. At this time, 52 percent of women with AIDS are black. 59 percent of the pediatric AIDS cases are black. So the next question is, why? Why are people of color and specifically blacks contracting AIDS at a much more accel erated rate? The most obvious answer is that black and Latino people are found in every risk group: gay and bisexual men, I.V. drug users, heterosexuals in contact with people with AIDS, hemophiliacs, babies of women with AIDS, and recipients of blood pro ducts. Also a second reason may be the long established trend for infectious diseases to lodge in poor, non-white populations due primarily to economic and nutritional differences. neglect by the American medical establish ment. So the problem has been exacerated because educational programs have been primarily directed at white communities. Current statistics reveal that AIDS is quickly becoming the leading cause of death in young men in Harlem. Aids is also the second highest cause of death for New York women aged 30 to 34. Most of these women are non-white. Despite these facts, as of October 1986 there were no prevention and education programs in that major black and Latino neighborhood. Using the projections of the Center for Disease and Control and the current proportions of AIDS among ethnic popu lations, between 300,000 and 500,000 of color may now be infected with the AIDs virus. So it is past time for action. Education and prevention programs specifically directed at people of color are needed immediately. Existing programs must be modified to be sensitive to the lifestyles of "ethnic" communities. And adequate sup port systems for people of color with AIDS must be developed now. Also, let's remember that people of color Robert Reid-Pharr is a senior political have a long history of exploitation and science major from Charlotte. 'Very PunnyV by I.N. Spired To the editor: Mv business school educa tion here at UNC inspired me to explore the path of the entrepeneur.' So. I've started my own publishing company. Here is a partial list of titles currently in stock that I know you're going to love: "Even Dogs Get the Blues by Mel N. Collie "How to Make a Million Dollars" by Robin Banks "America's . Worst Restau rants" by Sal Monella "College Level Poverty" by Grant D. Nide "Never Trust the Guard Rails" by Eileen Dover "Just a Formality" by Sara Monial "Building Your First Bomb Shelter" by Sybil D. Fence "Dentistry May Not Be For ' You" by Harry Knuckles 1 "The Joy of Reading" bv Page Turner "End of the Line" by Paul Bearer For a complete list of our books please write: English Publishing Company, Alterna tive Avenue, Hitor, Miss. JIM SUITER Senior Business Administration Drug cartoon offensive To the editor: 1 his letter is in response to the editorial cartoon by Trip Park in The Daily Tar Heel Feb. 12. In this cartoon there were two male figures, dressed in dirty clothes, old run-down homes in the background, a sign with welcome to Robeson County and a marijuana plant between the two males. The caption read, "Hey, Maw. here's one of them funny looking weeds like in the neigh bors' back yard." Your portrayal concerning the residents of Robeson County and the drug problem there leaves something to be desired, and was not the least bit humorous. The distinct impression I got from your unknowledgable attempt was to portray the residents of Robeson County as ignorant, homely people who do not live in decent homes or own decent, clean clothes. I am a Lumbee Indian and resident of Robeson County and am speaking as a member of the majority of people living there. In dealing with prejudice and stereotypes, never before have The. riachci Management Style.. I been labeled as "unclean" or "country hick" by the use of such vocabulary as "Maw." As well, 1 am distressed to find not only are Native Amer icans degraded and belittled by members of our own commun ity, but also by this University's community. Some people are simply uneducated when it comes to Native Americans, still thinking that we all live on reservations and in teepees, or even that we are extinct. When it comes to organizations and programs of the University. Native Americans are consi dered black because they are the largest minority on campus and asked to join Black Professional Societies simply because there are no profes sional organizations to meet the needs of Native Americans. Granted, the minority counsel ing program under the gui dance of Dean Hayden Ren wick docs a superb job of orienting the freshmen to this campus, but there is only so much this department can do, or is responsible for. Maybe your cartoon was a reflection of news articles about the county ar.d its drug prob lems, but t!ie fact remains your illustration was a derogatory reflection of the people of Robeson County, and the Lumbee Indians, and for that I think we as students of this University and residents of Robeson County deserve a formal apology. KATIE LOWRY Freshman Biology Chemistry Protest aid cuts To the editor: 1 think Bryan Hassel's column ("Students can protest budget cuts" March 2) brought up an important point: students can protest. Legislation is often passed to our disadvantage as students because our voice is simply not heard. The pro posed reductions in financial aid are so significant UNC students can't afford not to care. Faced once again with primarily a student issue, expressing ourselv es is v ital and easy. Five minutes to write dear Jesse (oi Terry) is all it takes. To facilitate student expres sion, the Students for Educa tional Access will be in the Pit today and Thursday with sta tionary and pens. Stop by and write. BETH BOORMAN Freshman Psychology' Better to burn out . . . To the editor: Town-gown relations in Chapel Hill have generally been characterized as pleasant, or so I thought. The recent town council efforts at thwarting Pi Kappa Phi's annual Burnout have not only strained rela tions, but threaten to deprive the N.C. Burn Center of neces sary funds for burn victims. I feel that if the town council continues its efforts to halt this fund-raising project, the coun cil shall greedily inflict its rather insignificant needs upon suffer ing burn v ictims. Certainly Burnout does not demand much from Pi Kappa Phi's nearby villagers. Indeed, the noise level could become offensive to some ears and the parking shall definitely cause traffic hassles. In spite of these probiems, I feel that the resi dents could perhaps sacrifice a few of their peaceful, sacred hours at home for the burn victims. The DTH ("Burnout plans delayed until town decides on permit," March 3) states that Pi Kappa Phi is the largest single contributor to the Burn Center and that the money received in past years has been instrumental in burn care. Yes, Burnout may cause Chapel Hill residents some hours of discomfort, yet the benefits reaped from such an event clearly outweigh the difficulties. Students at Chapel Hill and many other large universities love to party, especially in a big way. The key to a successful party project is two-fold. First, the event should serve student interests. Second and most important, the event should benefit a needy organization. In past years Burnout has served both factors quite well and should continue to do so. Residents close to Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the town council should stop for one minute and contemplate the consequences of perhaps their own house fire and the resulting painful burns. Once the com munity establishes the need to "sacrifice" a few hours of quiet, a harmonious solution for Burnout technicalities can be attained. JACKIE CARR Sophomore Religion Political Science Flease give back my sweatshirt Frisbee season is back and I'm loving it. I spent most of yesterday afternoon out in the quad flippin' disc with a lew people, talking about spring break, listening to music, and "activity dropping." That's something like name dropping, but with activities. For example, your roommate staggers in at 7 a.m. on Saturday and says, "I thought she never let me leave." That's activity dropping. Unsolicited hints about one's drinking or sex life. Happens all the time, just listen for it. Enough said. So, the Frisbee was floating, the sunshine was feeling good oh my back, and I could almost smell the salty ocean breeze. Mid terms were forgotten. Speaking of midterms, the way to deal with facing three tests in two days is to ask yourself, "Will I wake up next Saturday morning?" If you can answer that question with a "yes," you're all right. What was I saving? Oh, yeah. Frisbee. Brian McCuskey Staff Rambler I was feeling good, scraping the rust off my old moves, but 1 was too hot in my battered UNC sweatshirt and my wallet and keys were weighing me down too much on the oP 360 spin 'tween the legs catch. So, I ' dumped the sweatshirt, wallet and keys on the ground behind me. ; The spin catch improved. Much fun was being had. Good will abounded. Springtime smiles. Couples walking hand in hand, laughing quiet secrets to themselves (did I write that?). Pale people in baggy shorts. But O my brothers and sisters, your Humble Narrator was moments away from a shattering of all illusions. My perfectly faded UNC sweatshirt had been stolen in mid-spin. The wallet and keys were left. For this I am thankful. But, what a cheap shot. A terrific day like yesterday and someone still has to go and steal my sweatshirt to have a good time. And hassle my good buzz in the process. I can see somebody stealing my wallet, but my sweatshirt? That's petty and malicious. Somewhere out there someone is reading this and smirking to himself. "Yeah, I stole your sweatshirt, man. It feels great on my back, too." ; I've got one thing to say to you. And I can't print it here like I'd want to say it. So, I'll refine my language. Go perform an anatomically impossible act upon yourself. Brian McCuskey is a sophomore beach combing major from Los Angeles. Calif Like, totally, dude. u
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