· . ' 1996 Wf U Publications Board, All Rights Reserved . ' .Baltimore Consort LD ....... OLD AND LACK A&E Page 86 "COVERS THE CAMPUS LIKE THE MAGNOLIAS." THuRsDAY, APRIL 11, 1996 , University inks Odom to multi-year deal BY MICKEY KRAYNYAK ball program under his leadership," he said. "The last seven years have been glorious Director Todd Turner about the open posi­ SPORTS EDITOR "I wanted a contract that would be bal­ years for Wake Forest University basketball," tion, he was never close to becoming coach anced for both sides, and one that was good Wellman said. "As you look at our history the of the Wolfpack. Over the past seven years, Head Coach . for both sides," Odom said. last seven years, all of our success is attribut­ The new deal will extend the tenure of Dave Odom has crafted the Demon Deacon What exactly constitutes a contract that is able to the coaching staff." one of the most successful coaches in uni- ' men's basketball team into a national power "good for both sides" seems destined to re­ "I am just finishing my lOth year at Wake versity history. the likes of which the university has not seen main unclear for at least the near future, as Forest," Odom said, noting that he spent three During his seven years as head coach of in more than 30 years. At a Tuesday press · neither Odom nor Wellman would comment years as an assistant in addition to his time as the Deacons, Odom has compiled a record conference in the u~iversity's Athletic Cen­ on the exact terms of the new deal. Head Coach. "But I look at today as a new and of 142-72 (a 66 percent winning percent­ ter, the school announced that Odom's suc­ "One of the real advantages of working at very exciting beginning. Any time you enjoy age), guided the team to its first ACC cessful reign in the Deacon coach's box is not a private school is that you don'thave to talk yourself and look forward to coming to work Championship in 33 years, and subse­ likely to end anytime soon. about that if you don't want to, and I don't every day without thinking about it being quently to the first back-to-back confer­ Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced want to," Odom said when asked about the work, you realize how very fortunate you ence titles, the first time any ACC school that Odom and the school have agreed to terms of the contract. are," Odom said. has accomplished that since 1982. terms on a contract extension. "I don't want a clock running over my The announcement put to rest weeks of Odom was also the major impetus be­ "We are pleased today to announce an head," Odom said. "That's not healthy. It's speculation following the Deacon's elimina­ hind the recruiting efforts that convinced extension of Dave Odom's contract that will not healthy for the team, it's not healthy for tion from the NCAAs during which rumors Rodney Rogers, Randolph Childress, '95, keep him at Wake Forest University for a the coaching staff, and I don't think its healthy abounded concerning Odom's contract. junior Tim Duncan, and 1996 freshman long period of time," Wellman said at the for the university.... All that said, I can tell The most persistent speculation linked All-American recruit Loren Woods to don During his seven years atthe university, Odom annodncement. you as a bottom line answer that I am very, Odom to the vacant N.C. State Head Coach­ the gold and black, and thus elevate the bas guided the men's basketball team to two "I cannot say how excited we are about very, very pleased with the length of the ing position, but Odom said Tuesday that, Demon Deacon basketball program to consecutive ACC Championships and six con­ (Odom's) future and-our future as a basket- contract," Odom said. although he spoke with N.C. State Athletic among the ranks of the conference elite. secutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Shorty's set to open ahead of schedule BY PATRiCK KELLEY The pub will also have a fireplace in the back. In addition to alcohol, a wide variety of spe­ cialty coffees such as cappucino and mocha latta Shorty's, the on-campus pub which Student will be offered. Government has been working to create for According to Schippers, one of the key parts quite some time, will be a reality sooner than of the plan is the extensive kitchen. She said that originally expected. According to SG Secretary Shorty's will offer an extensive menu of popular junior Tina Schippers, plans are well ahead of food items. schedule. "We wanted to be able tQ prepare an attractive "Things have been moving extremely fast," menu of foods that people will want to eat." she Schippers said. "Right now our plans are calling said. "There are going to be a lot of really great for Shorty's to be created by the fall of 1996, but things on the menu that will attract people's it's possible that it might even be ready by the attention." first day of classes. ARAMARK will continue to supply the food "The idea behind Shorty's was to create some­ for Shorty's as it does forthe_restof the univer­ where that students could go to interact with sity. each other. We wanted it to have a very cozy, SG is also working on several additions to the wam1 atmosphere. A lot of people complain plans, including plans to add a small stage, dart about the social life on campus and we hope that boards, and possibly a pool table. this will help solve that," she said. Schippers said that SG expects students to go SG has already received tentative plans for out to the facility which will be on the new Quad. the building, which will be 3,000 square feet and The plans call for 150-160 parking spaces to be should seat about 120 people. The plans show created in the area which will also include the where beer, liquor and coffee will be served. See Shorty's Page AS Honor Code may need changes with new technology BY ELIZABETH D. FISHER within the campus· community. Spe­ computer algorithm or data file." have to evolve rules more clearly will change, in any significant way, OLD GoLD AND BLAcK REPoRTER cifically, it prohibits cheating, decep­ This year, only one violation that based on the experience we are about the spirit of the honor code. I don'r tion, stealing, plagiarism, dishonesty, was committed using computers has to embark upon. We are not going to think that computers make it im­ More than the freshmen may be in and comtempt in academic settings or attracted the attention of the know the creativity of the human possible to decide between right for a change next year when the cam­ social situations. A statement as old as university's judicial system. Only time mind until we have that experience," pus computerizes. While the honor and wrong ... stealing is still steal­ the school, it was never .anticipated, will tell how many other computer­ Hipp said. Until then, he said the ing, lying is still lying, and cheat­ code regulates the conduct and activi­ that the rule would apply to cyberspace. related offenses the judicial board and judiciary bodies will have to shoe­ ing is still cheating," he said. ties of students now, it may need some The Guide to Student Government, honor council will discuss as students hom offenses into statutes that may Hamilton said that the differ­ upgrading in order to handle the new which lists the university's statutes, become more versed in the intricacies not be a comfortable fit. ence may rest in the increased pos­ breed of student IBM experts next documents only two rules specifically otherthan one; s own without proper of cyberspace, said E. Clay Hipp, the While new rules may be needed, year. sibilities for honor code violations, relating to computers. Academic mis­ authorization." judicial adviser. The protocol the judi­ William Hamilton, an associate dean, According to the Student Handbook, such as plagiarism or deception. conduct encompasses "any attempt to Additionally, a student may be cial bodies will follow is as uncertain, said the honor code remains valid Dur to the fact that the Internet the honor code encourages "honesty, gain access or to aid another in gaining charg~d with plagiarism for the he said. and effective even on a computerized offers a false sense of anonymity, trustworthiness and personal integrity" access to any computer account "nonattributed use of any portion of a "I would be surprised if we did not campus. "I don't think computers See Honor, Page A3 Schippers and Slade win run-offs, SG elections imished Executive offices set for '96 ·Cat~cart wins 56 percent of vote after late after secretary, president entry, begins work on full treasurer agenda selected by narrow margins BY MEREDITH BOREL senior Graham Gooddch, on several CoNl RlBUTING REPoRTER projects. BY DANIEL JOHNSON "The agenda is full for the office," NEWS PROCUCllON ASSIST MIT Sophomore Chris Cathcart would have Cathcart said. "There's a lot on the pro­ been pretty surprised if anyone had told verbial platter." After an arduous run-off campaign for the Student him a month ago that he would be elected Among these projects is the develop­ Government positions of president and secretary, new Student Government treasurer. ment of a new allocation process for the junior Tina Schippers and sophomore David Slade After entering the race late as a write-in Student Budget Advisory Committee, emerged victorious Tuesday night.