SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY TUESDAY MARCH 15, 1994 Volume 17, Number 9 Texas' ONLY Independent Student Newspaper HB suffers costly damages from leaking roof By Brian Wheeler for liability. When told of Lowe's time frame re­ Editor-in-Chief He stated that in the case of a disaster mark, Gardner stated it could have been striking a public university, the state that long. The Division of English, classics, legislature would appropriate the money When asked why the repairs had taken and philosophy may soon see an end to to affect repairs. He expressed concem so long, Gardn^^ replied. "We have to their wet weather problems. The divi­ that a facility such as the University have someone write the specifications sion office on the fourth fioor has suf­ Center may not be covered under such for the contraci irs. We've had other fered ceiling, carpet, and equipment dam­ circumstances. priorities and we only had one person age as the result of their roof leaking DeWinne said, "Right now we are available to write the specs." since the start of the semester. researching if the University Center Gardner stated, "We're going to wait Jan Lowe, administrative assistant needs to be insured and how to do it." until the roof is repaired before we fix for the division, said, "It (the leaking) Contrary to Jan Lowe's report that the ceiling tiles and carpet." started early in January. We've been the Division office roof had been leak­ He stated that contractors had as­ covering deslcs and book shelves with ing since early January, Robert Gardner, sessed the roof last week and bids were plastic to prevent further damage in case superintendent of construction and main­ due this Monday. it rains again." tenance, said, "We've known about the The cost of the repairs will not be Lowe stated that ceiling tiles had problem for two or three weeks." determined until a contract is awarded. fallen on desks and chairs but that no one was injured since the areas were not occupied. PIGS challenge university The only equipment damaged .so far was a computer printer which filled with posting policy water and became unrepairable. Lowe said, "The printer was not in­ Rachel Dupnik objectified women as being sexual ob­ sured, so we'll (the division) have to pay News Writer jects. It was the sexist nature of the for the replacement." language that was of concem to me." Carpet and ceiling tiles damaged by Politically Incorrect Gay Siudents Reynolds did not deny or approve the the water were also uninsured according (PIGS), a registered student organiza­ flyer; instead, he scheduled a meeting to Emest DeWinne. associate vice presi­ tion, ischallenging one of the university's with the Student Organizations Com­ dent for business affairs. posting guidelines claiming that it vio­ mittee (SOC) to address the policy on DeWinne said, "We are normally not lates students' first amendment rights to Mar. 9. insured against damages toequipmenl." free speech. The controversy surfaced Miles Sims, SOC member, stated. He explained the state university system when PIGS submitted a series of flyers "We went over the wording in the policy policy against having insurance . Re­ tothe university for approval. Although that was in question. The meeting was to Plastic covers the shelves and desks In the Dhrislon ot Engiish, classics, and philosophy. The ceiling pairs or replacement'costs are expected the group has submitted 10 flyers, only get input from us. what we thought, what tiles, carpet, and a printer have been damaged by water from the leaky HB roof still unrepaired. Con­ to come from university funds. Univer­ one flyer has not been approved for our concems would be as students. It tractors assessed the roof last week and shoukl begin repairs during the next month. sity vehicles are also uninsured except posting. ^^— .^____^__^-_ was not a The uni- "/^ ^^^ ffj^ sexist Datursof the lan- negative versitypost- ... , . „ meeting, New Student directory not expected until fall 1994 ing vo\xcy9uage that was of concern to me. just con­ cern for By Leigh Ann Griffin munications. Student Govemment con­ ers had expired. to be very useful to anybody, Burdick twelvconsists oe f —Richard Reynolds, director of Ihe uni­ Associate News Editor tracted with TCS pubUshing company No directory was released for the suggested that they wait for about nine guidelines versity to produce directories for a two year student activities and the UC 1993-94 academic year. Burdick said, months, in order for the university to for maierial ^—^-^^—'—— UTSA has contracted with TCS En­ period (1992-94). '——•——'••—'—"-^——^ commu­ "When they (TCS) came to us last fall, gather all the necessary infoimation that that may be posted by registered student terprises to produce a student/faculty nity." The 1992-93 directory, however, was they were already behind. We didn't was needed to go into the directory for organizations. The PIGS' flyers chal­ directory to be released in October 1994. Reynolds said that the SOC suggested issiied in March 1993, six months after feel they could produce a directory that the foltowing academic year. lenge guideline #10 which reads, "No the targeted date. By the time the direc­ would be of much benefit to the institu­ thai the pohcy be reviewed and said that The student directory will not cost the item may be posted that contains mate­ According to Robert Burdick, asso­ tory was made available for distribution, tion or the advertisers." Rather than he will forward those recommendations university or students any money. All rial that is obscene, vulgar or libelous of to Karen Whitney, assistant vice presi­ ciate vice president for university com­ several cut-out coupons sold to advertis­ produce a directory that was not going gender, sexual orienlation, racial, ethnic costs will be paid for TCS. "We're dent for student life, and Bobbie Her­ or religious group." getting a directory for firee, and the com­ nandez, vice president for .student af­ Education takes tougher look at segregation pany is making money because it's sell­ Kelley O'Lane Ramotowski, PIGS fairs. president, said, "I think that part of the ing advertisements. It wouldn't do this Ramotowski confirmed the group's tant secretary for civil rights. "We will University to the state Capitol in Jack­ policy is someone's politically correct By Coiiege Press Service for nothing. So we're getting a directory contact with the American Civil Liber­ scmtinize any action that might impose son, Miss., to protest the plan. tag." and the company is getting some profit. ties Union (ACLU). She said Ihc ACLU WASHINGTON—The Depaitment undue burdens on black students, fac­ In June 1992, theU.S. SupremeCourt In our future contracts with eidier this The university has submitted some of has been consulted, and "there is a pos­ of Education has reaffirmed its intention ulty or administrators or diminish the ruled that Mississippi had not done company or oUier companies, we will PIGS' flyers to UT office of the general sibility they will accept a case in regard to rely on tougher standards outlined in unique roles and traditions of such insti­ enough to remove the last vestiges of negotiate a rebate in terms of the prof­ council before appro ing them. How­ lo the posting policy al the state level." a 1992 Supreme Court decision when it tutions." segregation from its higher education its," said Burdick. ever. Ramotowski said that the latest "Richard Reynolds has been very hon­ reviews state plans for desegregating system. The ruling in the U.S. v. Fordice flyer in question, " 10 Lines Overheard The announcement came at a time Students should keep their l(Kal tele­ est with us and he has tried to be fair." their higher education systems. case overturned a 5th Circuit Ccxirt of . In A Dike Bar," did not go through that when the state of Mississippi is consid­ phone number current with the admis­ she said. At the same time, state officials also Appeals decision that said Mississii^i process but still took approximately two ering a plan to close one black college sions and registrar's office to ensure it Reynolds said that the situation has were put on notice that they had an had met its obligation to dismantle a and a half weeks to be returned. Other, and make another historically black in­ will be accurately listed in the new direc­ been a leaming process. He said. "We obligation to strengthen and enhance system of official segregation. The case flyers received approval within 24 hours. stitution a unit of a predominanUy white tory. have had a gCKxl working relationship historically black institutions. has been remanded back to U.S. District college in response to a desegregation Those who wish to keep their number Richard Reynolds, director of stu­ with them in reviewing our policy and "As part of our analysis, we will pay Court, where it is pending. case. unlisted in the directory should contact dent activities and the UC, was con­ trying to evaluate the policy and how we particular attention to ^y plan that pro­ An estimated 2,0(X) students carry­ Blacks had argued that relying on the admissions and registrars office and cemed with one ofthe statementson that apply them." poses tock)se or merge historically black flyer. He said, "Since the posting policy ing signs that read "Save Our Schools" standardized test scwes and letting white request to have that information re­ On Mar. 10. Reynolds approved the institutions," said Norma Cantu, assis­ talks about libel, the concem was that recently marched from Jackson State and black students decide which sch(X)l stricted.