Maine Campus December 08 1986 Maine Campus Staff

The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine Maine Campus Archives University of Maine Publications Fall 12-8-1986 Maine Campus December 08 1986 Maine Campus Staff Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainecampus Repository Citation Staff, Maine Campus, "Maine Campus December 08 1986" (1986). Maine Campus Archives. 1908. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainecampus/1908 This Other is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in Maine Campus Archives by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. is. Friday, December 5, 1986. 38-15 Nlakin outmuscled sophmore :owen, who "bumped up" from 170 lb. spot, 6-0 in the 180,1b. class. At 190 lbs. co-captain 'gay/Maine Campus lenberg accepted a forfeit and final match of .the day vol. 99 no. 66 The University ight Rich of Maine student newspaper since 1875 Monday, December 8, 1986 ne won his first varsity match by his Bowdoin opponent in the lod. Lobster institute to research $ aturday at 11 a.m. the wrestling 11 host teams from Loring Air Ise and the University of Ver- problems in industry the wrestling room. Maine will by Robert Hardy takes to improve the lobster we are concerned with those ; to improve their record of 3-3 in- Staff Writer dustry in Maine. things pertaining to the Bayer denies the scarcity stock." The state's lobster industry theory of the lobster supply. There are currently two hat- can expect a brigher future. "There is no scarcity. If you cheries in operation in Maine, [skins to The University of Maine look at the statistics over the one at the Darling Center in board of trustees last week ap- past 20 years, the catch has been Walpole and another in the proved the establishment of the pretty stable in Maine. The pro- town of Cutler, Bayer said. I Sunday Maihe Lobster Institute. blems The principal groups who are jart` are with keeping them • Veil no one among the them and being united are the Maine The Institute will provide alive we will work on 401111"11/9 >pie at RFK Stadium was Lobster Association, Lobster research in an industry that is those problems.'t s• Pound Association and several 'We want New York! "at poorly understood, according He said there are short term import and export dealers. an's last home game, to Dr. Robert Bayer, professor shortages during the year but "Bayer said he has done great rivalry, but only of animal and veterinary added that the neWs media has research over the past 10 years ve respect each other so sciences. "The main focus will a tendency to over emphasize which has helped to convince Redskins linebacker be research," Bayer said. aid "So this aspect of the lobster in- the industries of the benefits of little is known about lobsters, !svicz. "We don't really dustry. uniting to share ideas and :h other because we're so where they come from and their "You don't hear to much research. biology." You know, blue collar when the catch comes in." Another important figure in ut stuff." Bayer said the institute "He said the Maine lobster the formation of the Maine represents Drk Coach Bill Parcells a partnership of the industry will be helped because Lobster Institute is David DOW, a similar view. "We've lobster industry and the univer- the Institute will study the director of Marine Studies. sity. of respect for the Red- aspects of the industry and "The Maine Lobster Institute The effort, he groups working together. iuse they play clean, hard said, is to pro- provides a forum in which all vide research on problems "Bayer said some marketing entities of the That's what we do. No that industry can directly affect the lobster fishery research will take place as well work together to seek answers io verbal bantering back and to clear up any as studies concerning the to the long-term problems that ...just good old fashion- misconceptions. biology of lobsters. He added affect them all." Dow said. " He said there are many that there is a group of lobster Bayer agreed. "We can help theories to explain lobster dealers in Canada that will be them and they can help us and migration. Researching the explored!' we can work together to help Frozen berries near York Commons. (Campus photo) answers may provide what it From a practical standpoint, everybody." Cheerleader sustains minor Rape victim procedures are injuries after fall set by police and counselors by Christina Baldwin by Jeanette Brawn An exception would be if the witness was uncon- Staff Writer Staff Writer cious or dead. It is possible to prosecute without the victim but it is harder to do," he said. Last Tuesday night proved to be an eventful one for the Univer- There are certain procedures followed if so- Maureen Guerin, the R.N., C.E.N., nurse sity of Maine cheerleaders when a member fell off a human pyramid meone reports a rape at the University of Maine manager of St. Joseph, told what a victim will landing on her upper-back and head. and wishes to prosecute. go through upon arrival to the hospital. During the Dec. 2 game between UMaine and the University of Evidence is collected by photographing the pa- The procedure etiquette was established by the Southern Maine, Beth-anne Shenard blacked out atop a 10-foot tient and giving her a thorough examination. Cutler Health Center, Fernald Hall Counseling pyramid. Anything the victim is wearing can Center, and the campus police. be considered "I was really nervous. When I got up to the top, 1 just blacked evidence When a staff member comes in contact with out. After that I don't remember a thing," she said. As part of the evidence, the nurse takes an individual complaining of rape, exten- If the event had gone correctly, Shenard would have had her legs the first step sive in helping notes on the victim's mental and physical kicked out from under her and she would have dropped into a the victim is providing emotional support. condition. human cradle. The nurse will also deatibe the general ap- Shepard lay unconscious on the floor for 20 minutes before be- During the period closely following the rape, pearance of the clothes such as dirt, debri, and ing transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center where she had the victim is often distraught, weeping, and sand. Next, she documents signs of trauma such a skull series done. She was diagnosed as having a slight concus- unable to think clearly or conversely. The victim as lacerations, abbrasions, and contusions. sion and strained back muscles. may also be emotionally contained with signs of She will be tested for venereal diseases through Shenard was treated and released at EMMC before spending the emotional pressure, such as Ihappropriate smil- a vaginal exam and a blood test is taken to check rest of the evening in Cutler Health Center. ing and increased motor activity. for pregnancy and for syphilis. "I am still pretty sore," she said. Since regaining a feeling of control is a cen- The pregnancy and venereal disease tests are Shenard said nothing could have been done to prevent her from tral issue for the victim, it is important that the repeated two weeks later to see if she is pregnant falling. victim not be pressured v-vhen discussing her by the assailant, she said. "It was such a freak thing." she said. "I couldn't help them options. The risk of pregnancy is one percent, she said. because I went limp. They didn't know I was falling." After calming the victim, the staff member will Sperm samples are taken. "It is possible to Peter Sotomayor, also a cheerleader, said spotters can usually pre- consult with the Counseling Center. know how long the sperm have been inside a vic- vent these kinds of accidents. In Shenard's case, spotters could not In case the victim may decide to prosecute, she tim. We need to know when she last voluntarily detect the fall until it was too late. will be advised not to wash, douche, change or had sex," Guerin said. "If she is up on her toes, then it means she is falling forward. clean her clothes. Tetanus shots are given if there are any lacera- If she is on her heels it means she is falling back," he said. "To John Gray, assistant director of UMaine police tions or abrasions and "antibiotics are given after feel this, the girl must be in a tightened position. If she is not, we services said it is up to the victim of rape to decide venereal positive lab results come back," she have no indication of her position." whether to prosectute. said. He said that if the other cheerleaders had felt her movement, "The polite will not prosecute a rapist unless The patient is given the choice of taking Ovral they could have shifted positions to steady her again. they have the victim's consent," Gray said. which prevents egg implantation, she said. "The victim is usually your primary witness. The entire exam takes about two hours. Women's hoop remains undefeated...see Sports 2 The Daily Maine Campus. Monday, December 8, 1986 3 BLOOM COUNTY by Berke Breathed - 44orKofr IE 5IMIN6_ CO1 LET'S - TIRED OF ..COMMUTING? aga ,..SCRAPING CAR into vati WINDOWS? lead tion 50C ...WAITING FOR dist TRAFFIC? pol arrt viol one ninr Come live on campus caln spring semester.

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