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Volume 13, No. 4 March 7, 1996 Panel Discusses Significance of Million Man March GtsuA sro-n
From L to R: Comm .. Jerry Butler, Dr. Anthony Andrews. Jerry Butler, Commissioner of Cook County, guides panel discussion in Dr. Timuel Black, Dr. Anthony Jackson, Ed. Hermene Hartman, Min. the quest for answers to the Million Man March. Arnim Mohammed, Dr. Anderson Johnson, Rev. Gregory Livingston. (Photo by Frances Bradley) (Photo by Frances Bradley)
By Sharon Hudson from here?" The panel featured: Dr. dunk \\ith a basketball manufac corning together in unity and with Andy Thompson, professor, North tured by African Americans. vision. "We must find a way to Governors State University hosted eastern Illinois University, Rev Liv Livingston read a synopsis of a transfer the vision of the march to a panel discussion and review of the ingston, Asst. Pastor of Second plan written by Dr. Hycel Taylor en more people and places," stated Million Man March during the last Baptist Church: Ms. Hereme Hart titled, "A Comprehensive African Black. He felt that not only is the week of African American History man, Editor, N'DIGO; Dr. Timuel American Liberation Think Tank." African American community at Month. Many concerns have been Black, Oral Historian, Brother This piece insists, African Ameri stake-but America. raised because of the Million Man Amim Mohammed of the Nation of cans have the essential elements Accord to Mohammed, Minister March. The question "where do we Islam, and Dr. Anthony Jackson, needed to liberate themselves, but Farrakhan feels that the government go from here?" seems to have ech Division Chair of the College of the best minds and the best thinkers created a scheme to assault the Afri oed the loudest. As the last event to Business and Public Administration, must come together to develop solu can American community, to de celebrate African American History with each member giving their in tions for the problems of the African stroy the African American men and Month, Dr. Anthony Andrews, uni sight and feelings about the march. American community. women and that the ignorance dis versity lecturer, facilitated a review Dr. Thompson stated the march Hartman read an editorial she played by African Americans is the of the Million Man March at Gover was an economic statement as-Afri wrote two weeks after the March. result of the institution of slavery. nors State University. can Americans go into the next cen She mentioned America is ap "Our minds and the minds of people Dr. Roger Oden, Dean of the Col tury. "We must not enter as proaching a "black" renaissance, a all over the world were changed as a lege of Arts and Sciences, intro beggars," said Thompson. He time for white America to examine result of the March." exclaimed duced Commissioner Jerry Butler, claimed unity is needed among Afri their racism is all aspects. Mohammed. the moderator of the panel. Com can American people, along with a Timuel Black participated in the missioner Butler raised two ques new African order. His dream is to march. In his opinion, the march Continued on Page 3. tions: "Was the Million Man March one day see Michael Jordan and was intended to demonstrate a large necessary?" and "Where do we go Shaquille O'Neal together making a group of African American men Attention Graduates! 1996 ''Salute to Graduates'' Commencing March 20 & 21
By Sandy Tuleja students who graduated in August in the Hall of Governors. On services: Chappell Studio photo ses 1995, and those graduate candidates Wednesday, Jerry Butler, Commis sions: Jostens class rings and cap The GSU Student Affairs and for December 1995 and April 1996. sioner, Cook County Board of Com and gown measurements; 25th An services division, in cooperation The theme for this year's event is missioners, will speak at 12:45 p.m. niversary Salute to Graduates T with the GSU Alumni Association, "maximizing marketability." The On Thursday, Hurdle Anderson, Bi shirts for sale; Women's Issues Net will be hosting the Salute to Gradu program will include a career serv ology Pharmacist and GSU alum work with educational brochures; ates, Wednesday and Thursday, ices workshop which will discuss re nus, will speak at 12:45 p.m. Registrar's Office with degree re March 20 & 21, 1996. The Salute to sume development, trends in A variety of representatives will be quirements; Financial Aid Office; Graduates is a two-day annual event interviewing, and job seeking strate housed at tables throughout the Hall GSU Admissions Office with gradu that brings together a wide range of gies. The workshops will be held of Governors and the cafeteria an ate program admissions informa services, providing graduates with each day at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., nex offering pertinent information tion; Student Development Office the opportunity to take care of all and 4:00 p.m., and are one and one and services to graduates seniors. with proficiency exam require their graduation needs a in one loca half hours long. The location is to Tables will be open from 10:00 a.m. ments; GSU Alumni Association. tion. The Salute to Graduates is be announced. Each day's program to 7:00p.m. each day and will in free, and is available to GSU will include guest speakers, located clude the following information and Continued on Page 4. March 7, 1996 Page2 ! . Look "W"hat's happening at GSU '··, ~· : -. ~ . Alumni Association Phonathon to Raise Funds for Students Beginning March 1Oth
By Pamela A. Taylor employee of the month/year pro 8:30 p.m. For this initiative 300 gram and other acts of benevolence. volunteers with at least 25 callers For the 16th year the Governors Volunteers from the university each night is needed. State University Alumni Associa community spend the evening call Ginni Burghardt, Director of the tion will be hosting its Annual ing alumni of GSU to solicit contri Alumni Association, promises fun Alumni Phonathon. The phonathon butions to this fund. The aspiration will be had by all. She is offering will run from March lOth through this year is to raise at least some lucky unit with the most vol April 3rd in Engbretson Hall on $125,000. unteers $1,500. The second place campus. The phonathon evenings will in winner will receive $1,000 and The phonathon is a fundraising clude a light dinner at 5:30 p.m. third place $500. event sponsored by the Alumni As and the phoning of alumni will be Burghardt wants everyone to re sociation to raise money for; student gin at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. member that, "The dollars you raise scholarships, faculty and division However, on Sundays, dinner will may be your own." For more infor chair professional development be served at 4:00p.m. and the mation and to sign up call 708 awards, the library, civil service phonathon will run from 5:00 to 534-4128. Minority Business Abroad, Says Speaker Bradshaw
By Altheia Jackson need of management consultation, World is at your feet." He said; tele Bradshaw said that if students are financial planning, proposal, etc .. communications, production, ATM interested in knowing other services George Bradshaw, a graduate of; Bradshaw discussed the impor machines, and healthcare are needed in Third World countries, he Boston University, MBA, University tance of students starting a business. needed in Third World countries, suggested that one research the of Chicago, Fisk University AB His He noted that "everybody is not de for students to venture. "If one has Trade of Commerce. tory Law Degree, and co-founder of signed to be entrepreneurs." More the time, energy, and some capital, Bradshaw stated that students' the National Business Association of importantly, he said, is for students anyone can travel to a Third World work is very important. Other com Governors State University, was to think about global entrepreneur country and do very well." panies may not be able to network, guest speaker on campus in Eng ship. He discussed how students Bradshaw says it is cheaper to do globally, with other Third World bretson Hall, Wednesday, February should become involved in the busi business in Third World countries companies because of cultural insen 21, at 7:00p.m. ness world and why some businesses because of cheap labor and no un sitivities. For this reason, minorities Bradshaw's graduate program was failed: get involved with a small ions. However, because of today's are important. He travels all over called "Career For Blacks and Mi business; sort out what is useful to political air, it may become difficult the world developing contracts from norities." This university encour you in a business and use toward for someone to get a loan from the different nations and realizing that aged its students to recruit other your course work, and business suf Small Business Administration minorities are in demand. "Ameri students to their graduate program. fer from the lack of skilled and (SBA). cans have the skills and knowledge, He participated in analysis, surveys, trained managers and poor financial Bradshaw said that there are lan they have resources." and studies to identify ways to inter planning. From Bradshaw's opinion guage barriers. He suggested stu "When I return, I want to see more est Blacks and minorities in this about incubation, he believes in in dents learn some history and minorities become members of the program. cubation because "businesses need language of their chosen country. National Business Association." Bradshaw discussed the Project all the support they can get." But in his case, he was able to com Bradshaw encouraged students to One Program. He said it was de Bradshaw encouraged students to municate in foreign countries be join the NBA to get ready for global signed to help some business in look at business in Third World cause English is the dominant business networking. countries. He proclaimed, "The language. Radio Series Wins Top Award
Audion Theatre, a radio drama se similarity to actual professors, living Segal and his cast of actors have Charles Fuller, host for Audion ries directed and produced by Eli Se or dea • > l Look -w-hat's happening at GSU ! ... ' "' ..... Women's History Month Event Jesse White Tumblers "Mama Hawkins" presents Dazzle the GSU Audience. Recovering the Gifted Child By Dion Paul earnings of over $34 million in Coria Wilson-Hawkins, the Chi children in the program have the 1993. cago Public Schools teacher known highest academic ranking in the dis They filed in one by one, The Jesse White Tumblers, tumble for "rescuing" disruptive and dis trict. Hawkins encourages the sev anxiously, yet calmly. They knew into existence in 1959. This team as carded children, will explain her phi enth and eighth graders to talk in they were in for a treat. " I am a positive alternative for children losophy of caring and education in a class, tutor one another and take re honored to present to you the Jesse residing in the Chicago's free 6:30 p.m. presentation March 11 sponsibility for their future. White Tumblers." They ran, they Cabrini-Green housing complex. at Governors State University. Her success stories and her involve jumped they flipped, they filled the Mr. White considers this team to be Hawkins, whose nickname is ment in developing private funding air with excitement with their a part of his life, "This is my life's "Mama Hawkins," will give her pres sources will be outlined in her athletic acrobatics performance. work. This is a program that is entation as part of GSU's celebration presentation. That's what the Jesse White designed to help young people to use of "Women's History Month." For information on this and other Tumblers did on the February, 17th their idle time in a positive way." The Recovering the Gifted Child "Women's History Month" programs, in the Governors State University Society runs into problems with program Hawkins founded has call Rita Nagy in the GSU Office of Gymnasium. young children having nothing proven a successful method of reach Student Life at (708) 534-4554. Little boys and girls anxiously and positive to do with their time. Mr. ing students who otherwise would be calmly awaited their performance White believes that if this time is lost in the bureaucracy. To date, the and they were not disappointed. The filled then "society becomes the ------1 gymnasium echoed with cheers, and winners." and indeed they are. sounds that testified they got exactly The Jesse White Tumblers has WICI Welcomes Yirku what they anticipated. This performed all over the United States, acrobatic team held the attention of as well as Canada, and Japan. Their Women's Empowerment children and adults alike. fans are widely distributed, from Audrey Simpson an employee here Chicago neighborhoods to the White Women's History Month at Governors State brought her House. They have appeared on grandson Brett Darby to see the television shows like Late Night with tumblers for his second time. She By Patricia M. Gorniak WICI is a student communication David Letterman, Good Morning thought Mr. White's program is organization/club that is open to both America, Disney Channel's Mickey great, she said, " I really enjoyed it. Women In Communications, Inc. men and women. We are very excited Mouse Club, and How'd They Do It was great to see young children ,(WICI) will welcome Marilyn about up-corning events that WICI That, a CBS television special. They out there ... it is a very good Yirku, president of Jay Mar Training will be involved in the near future. are also featured in Coca-Cola and program." Seven ear old Brett Services, to speak on the subject of In April, WICI will sponsor a trip Jewel Food Store commercials; they especially liked Mr. White. " I Women's Empowerment; March 14th have appeared in the movies in to the Chicago Career Conference in thought the instructor worked well from 1-4 p.m .. in the Hall of Honors Heaven in a playground and the conjunction with the Chicago WICI with the acrobatics. They are very at Governors State University. Ferris Buehler's Day Off They Regional Chapter. It is an excellent well disciplined." Yirku, who currently counsels and have also appeared in the January, way to network and communicate The Tumblers discipline is part of leads seminars, has over 15 years of with professionals in your area of 1993, 52nd Presidential Inaugural Mr. White's rich trained past. Mr. corporate training experience in interest. Parade. Jesse White has served his country government, telecommunications and Since its inception the team has The minutes of all WICI meetings as a paratrooper in the 10 1st health care. Her expertise includes had over 2,300 young men and can be obtained in the Airborne Division and he is a the teaching of interpersonal women. The Tumblers adheres to Communications Department WICI member of the Illinois National communication skills, team-building, Mr. Whites strict rules, which mail box. We welcome everyone to Guard. He also played professional problem solving, stress reduction, require them to stay in school, if join and get involved. Networking baseball with the Chicago Cubs and improving customer relations. they drop out of school they drop out with professionals can only benefit organization, and served 33 years With the broad range of ex-perience of the program. Tumblers must you and help you obtain your goals. with the Chicago Board of and commitment that Yirku brings maintain a "C" average, if grades WICI would like to also exicnd Education as a physical education into her workshops at GSU, she is fall below that average they arc not Yirku's presentation to the other instructor and administrator. dedicated to her audience and her allowed to participate in the clubs and organizations at GSU, we Mr. Jesse White currently holds profession. Yirku usually generates performances. and they are not to are sure you will benefit from this the office as Cook County Recorder the topic of discussion to her get involve with guns and drugs. To event. Everyone will walk out of the of deeds since November 1992. He audience and what they need and join the team you must be a good presentation gaining something! currently heads the highest elected want out of the presentation. She tumbler and a "Decent human Knowing yourself and who you are is county office held by an expresses the idea that she enjoys a great start when entering the Mrican-Arnerican, and is the third being." Ten former members of the talking with you not at you. She professional world. Mrican American to serve as chief team arc performing with the would like to address the subject of a We hope to see you there. Please executive of a county-wide office. Ringhng Brothers, Barnum and celebration of who you arc as a contact Ana Kong at 534-4083, or The Recorders office is one of the Bailey Circus as the Chicago Kidz. person and the commitment to ask for Lou or Martha at 534-3199 if largest revenue generating offices in In 1994 the Jesse White Tumblers yourself. Yirku also expressed the you would like to register for this the Cook county Government, with have made over 850 appearances. idea of how women become exciting prcsentallon. There is no themselves, caterpillar to the cost to you, only to gain knowledge butterfly sort of speak. about yourselfl Stars and Nebulas Governors State University's astron exploding galaxies to quasars. This March Cont'd from Pg. 1. omy series will feature two winter tri course meets from 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. mester classes. "Stars and Nebulas," March 23 and 30. Dr. Jackson felt the march is an minds together to create a coopera covering the laws of nature that gov Professor J. Harvey Hensley, a pro other sign of a renaissance, a spirit tive spirit and finance our own eco ern the behavior and properties of fessor of physic at the University of that has been swelling for some nomic development We can move stars and the universe, will be offered Wisconsin at Platteville, will be the time. The march, and events such into the year 2000 with the capabili from 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. March 9 and instructor for these workshops. The as the march, enforces and encour ties to produce our own goods and 16. noncredit fee is $100. Students enroll ages the spirit to grow. From this services," Andrews said. "Black Holes, Quasars and the Uni ing for one credit-hour pay $132 for Jackson stated, "The solution lies Commissioner Butler closed by verse" will have students discover the undergraduate tuition or $136.50 for within our culture. "Dr. Andrews saying "education is the key, we principles behind the death of stars graduate tuition for each course. Reg spoke about the resources of the M must elevate our minds." from white dwarfs and neutron stars istrations are being accepted through rican American community. with to black holes. Students also will the Office of Conferences/Workshops the church being the strongest. study the violent explosions that rock and Contract Services at (708) "We have to get the minister's the central regions of many galaxies, 534-4099. as well as the relationship of March 7, 1996 Page4 Tl)€ klNG' S ENGLlSl) .A TRIP TO AUGUSTAN By Bruce Weaver expression in the works of Alexan One half of Alexander Pope's fa hand in which would bring the total der Pope and John Dryden. mous couplet reads thus: to 65 lines.) Today we are going to take one of The title, "Augustan" takes its "The proper study of mankind, is However, it takes genuine art many trips into the field of poetry. I name from a certain time period in man." istry and creative skill to tum out have always considered poetry to be Ancient Rome during Augustus I was given the assignment to close to 200 or 300 lines of heroic the zenith of the English language; Caesar's reign when the roman write ten lines of heroic couplets couplets as Dryden and Pope even what the symphony is to music, so populace was very happy and with ten syllables to a line, forget tually did in such poems as The is poetry to the English language. contended. ting the iamb. Raoe of the Lock and David And Wood and Bogus' definition for Ancient Roman poets used flow I started out writing couplets to Absalom. the word, "poetry" is the following: ery verses set in a strict metrical former girlfriends of mine that left To all frustrated poets out there "Poetry is the expression of form to show the greatness, not only me with aboutl8lines going on 20. who want to brush up on form, thoughts which awake the higher of the language, but of Rome itself. Feeling impish, I eventually spend an evening writing heroic and nobler emotions or their oppo Basically, Augustan poetry is a handed in a parody of the whole couplets with the TV. turned off. sites, in words whose rhythm tends succession of heroic couplets where class complete with 47lines of he You might be surprised at what toward uniformity or regularity there are two sets of five-foot iambic roic couplets. One of these couplets you can create: even your kids can rather than toward variety." (From lines rhymed with each other. (An I really had fun with: help. The Poet's Handbook published by iamb is a word that begins with an "Sitting in this god-awful Eng "I hope this column has been lots Houghton-Mifflin.) unaccented syllable and ends with a lish class, of fun, I have always thought poetry, strong one. Why didn't I meet a wenchy Yet my task, for now, is finally like music, seeks out new values An example in English would be young lass?" done." through a strict form of expression. "de-light.") As you can see, the heroic cou In taking an English literature class An example in English would go plet lends itself to parody, so the last semester, I was enthralled to something like this: poet who loves to experiment can learn about Augustan poetry. "With old chains, I wish I could have a lot of fun with the form. Augustan poetry was very popu tame the sea, Most of the class did ten lines while lar in England during the 1700's, Striving to show the love I have I did 47 (if you count the 18 I didn't and was used to its fullest for thee." Senate Happenings By Ada Middleton Victory Celebration will be held on The Referendum Committee technology fee as well as about the Wednesday, April lOth, 6:00 - 9:30 (Glenn Swierkosz, Helen Goldstein selection of the Student Trustee at a The Student Senate's Election P.M. and Ada Middleton) met on Febru town meeting on March 27th, in the Committee report was first on the One representative from each col ary 19th to deliberate on how the ref Hall of Governors. agenda. Dominic Kuczwara (Chair lege (BOG, CAS, CBPA, COE and erendums would appear on the The Student Senate approved the person), Betty Kibble, Frances Brad CHP), in addition to four from ballot. While the language will re Referendum Committee's proposal ley and Armando Garcia serve on Students-at-Large, are need to serve main the same as it was last year, the on how the Student Trustee might be this committee. This Committee one year. There is also a need for a Senate recommended that the refer chosen, offering the student body recommended the following election representative to Illinois Board of endum also include GSU's Library. three alternatives on the ballot: 1). timetable for the upcoming elections: Higher Education. Packets for stu It further recommends that the com by full Student Senate appointment; Petitions are due in to Student Life dent petition for a seat are available puter technology fee be roughly allo 2). by Student Senate Executive Service Office by Tuesday, March from The Student Life Service cated as follows: 55% for ACS; 20% Committee appointment; or 3). by 26th, 8:00 P.M. The elections will Office. for the library and 25% among the having the President of the Student run for four days, Monday, Aprillst Glenn Swierkosz proposed that a five colleges. Senate serve in that capacity. through Thursday, April 4th, 1:00- statement of purpose be required of Upon mutual agreement by Jim Al Your input is vital. Let the Stu 8:00 P.M. The Election Committee each candidate and included in the exander, Vice-President of Admini dent Senate know what you think. E will post the unofficial election re packet. In addition, Michele Sek stration & Planning, and the Student mail Middleton at gamiddle sults on Friday, April 5th. All ap lecki suggested that the qualification Senate on the terminology of the ref peals must be turned in at the of petition signatures be made erendum, a complete disclosure will Student Life Service Office, in writ clearer in the instructions of the appear on the upcoming election bal ing by Monday, April 8th. On packet. The Senate unanimously ac lots. These will be mailed to all Wednesday, April lOth, 5:00P.M. cepted the election time line and the GSU students within the next several all appeals will be reviewed and the election packet with the inclusion of weeks. It is the Senate's purpose to official results posted. To celebrate the above amendments. give the student body a chance to air the victories of the candidates, a its opinion about the computer Salute continued from page 1. As part of the salute to assistance preparing their resume well as a reception offering a variety Graduates program, the Office of can contact Dan Kreidler at exten of ethnic dishes. For additional in Students who have special needs Career Services is compiling a re sion 5082. formation regarding the Salute to will be able to visit with a student sume book to send to potential em All graduating seniors should at Graduates, students can call Pam Development representative in the ployers. Students are invited to tend the 1996 Salute to Graduates Bax at extension 5031. For informa Hall of Governors to discuss special submit their resumes to the Office of either Wednesday, March 20, or tion regarding graduation require accommodations, wheelchair needs, Career Services, room B 1215 by Thursday, March 21 , 1996, and get ments, students can call Gusta Allen and access for participation in the March 11 . Submission after March answers to every question they have at extension 4504. commencement ceremony. II, docs not guarantee inclusion in about their upcoming graduation. the book. Students needing Entertainment will be provided as March 7, 1996 Page 5 Letters to the Editor ...... : ·-:-: ;; :-::-:-:-: ·-::-::-:-:-:~..;..:-.-.-:-:-::-:-:-:-:.-:-:-.: .--:-:-:-:-:-:-: :-:::-: :-:-;. .. : ;.;-;.:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-..:-.-: .·.··.··.·.·.·.·.·.·.-.-.. ·•·.·•·•·.· .. ·.. ·•·•· .. ' ...... :.;-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:..:-:-:-:-:..:-:-:-.-:-:-:-· -.·.·.·. ·•·•·. ·.··.·: ·····:-.:-:-: Students Need a Choice in Who Represents Them on the Board of Trustees Dear Editor: April are as follows: Trustee will be managerial/administrative policy, and why was it discarded? I'm won As a member of the Innovator staff chosen they would have surely seen the need dering if the Student Senate feels I have an opportunity to read the ar I). by full Student Senate to give students a choice in this mat that they are the only students that ticles submitted to the paper before appointment; ter, or any matter where students are capable of making a solid, logical they go to press. I am writing in re 2). by Student Senate Executive have so much at stake. decision on this subject. sponse to an article entitled Senate Committee appointment; As a student, I have always had a I certainly see that as a possibility for Happenings, on page of this issue. I 3). by having the President of the great deal of respect for those stu the three options that are being pre am not taking exception to the Student Senate serve in that capacity. dents who go the extra mile and take sented on the Referendum. I have writer but to something that tran I find the three options that were on a myriad of positions in student news for you senators, I can also spired in the Senate meeting of Feb voted on by the Senate to be less than government. You are to be com make a good choice, one that will be ruary 28th that she reported on. acceptable. I don't know about you, mended. Remember you have been good for the school, for the student In the Referendum that will be put but I want a choice in who sits as the elected by the student body and you body, and for me. before the student body in April, it Student Trustee. I need to know that are there to serve the student body, seems that the Student Senate has the person who is chosen is the best not your own needs. Eileen Truszkowski, decided that they will choose who suited for the position, and not some I have heard from several people Layout Ed. represents me, as Student Trustee on power hungry Student Senator who that there was a fourth option, that of the Board of Trustees. The options denies me the right to choose. If the an election by the student body. I to be placed on the Referendum in Senate were to have looked at good want to know what happened to it, African Americans Do Not Slang Around! Carter Godwin Woodson. father of Conversely, the phonology of vari through language. Unfortunately, he emancipation economic peonage. Black history and founder of Negro ous culture groups and persons liv inappropriately confused the two and political oppression that welded History Week, now African Ameri ing in different regions of the U. S. aforementioned terms and used new ethnic groups in the U.S. Like can History Month, must be rolling does not constitute slang but dia slang for dialect, for which, by their other groups who have adopted Eng over in his grave by the mere sug lects. I don't think that dialectolo definitions are quite different. Slang, lish as a second language, these Af gestion by Bruce Weaver that the gists and linguistics would agree I believe, would not be perceived by ricansofvariedlanguage slang of African Americans should with Weaver's association of the the African American community as backgrounds brought in linguistic be celebrated. As a bidialectal Afri phonology of Black language with something to be necessarily and socio-linguistic patters common can American living in urban Amer slang. celebrated. in West African languages. In addi ica, I must take issue with The For a point of clarification I con If anything in the African Ameri tion to developing a means of com King's English column "Slanging sulted, "Merriam Webster's Tenth can culture should be celebrated, it munication with each other, the Around; African American Style," Edition Collegiate Dictionary," should be its dialect, not slang. Be slaves had to develop a means of with it inconsistencies and misrepre which I think more than adequately cause by its definition dialect differs communication with their English sentation. I was not only confused defines slang as: jargon; informal in development and intent. Slang is speaking masters and overseers. by the attempted explanation of the nonstandard vocabulary composed not exclusive to African-Americans. The language that they developed is evolution of African American typically of coinages, arbitrarily Furthermore, Clarence Major's "Dic what linguists call "pidgin." A slang, but I also felt appalled and in changed words, and extravagant, tionary of Afro-American Slang" of pidgin language occurs when speak sulted by Weaver's feeble attempt to forced, or facetious figures of speech. over 25 years ago is representative of ers of different languages use the classify and justify Black language The same dictionary, however, de neither the dialect of over 400 years grammar and pronunciation of one history. fines dialect as: regional variety of ago nor the dialect of today. language along with the vocabulary Slang traditionally has been tem language distinguished by features of Clarence Major recorded the jargon of another language to form a com porary, whereas dialects heavily en vocabulary, grammar, and pronun or slang of the 60's and 70's. posite language. As a consequence dured the test of time as languages. ciation from other regional varieties Black America has had a distinc new languages emerge, in this case, Although some of the jargon of the and constituting together with them tive language history. Africans com Black English. 50's and 1960's is still being used to single language. I think what ing to America's shores in bondage day, the meaning of the words have Weaver was trying to do is gamer an possessed neither a common culture Pamela A. Taylor changed. Possibly Weaver is correct appreciation for the rich and varie nor a common tongue. The many to equate the some of origins of the gated contributions that African Africans brought across the ocean slang with the entertainment indus Americans have made to the enrich spoke dozens of different languages. try, but not all of it. ment of our heritage and culture It was ex'J)loitation of slavery, post- nothing particularly objectionable have liked to do. You write that Clarence Major's Dictionary of Reply to in the subject matter. laws passed prohibiting slaves to A(ro-American Slane was the only SLANG: "Slanging Around, " is a term I de read and write was the cause of reference I came across in the Gov veloped for my column last year illiteracy, "not the lack ofunder ernors State library. However, I when I wanted to create a catchy ti standing ofslave owners and their had expert advice while preparing Dear Ms. Taylor: tle for the particular subject. I have overseers. " Have you read Freder the article, and feel that] have not The African-American article I used this term for other "slang" arti ick Douglass' Na"ative which de lead anyone astray intentionally. I wrote for my column last week was cles because the term "Jargoning scribes the ho"ible beatings could not consult any English pro proof-read by two African Around," didn't have the same ring Douglass endured because he fessors due to time pressures of Americans. I specifically asked to it as the former ten11. wanted to read and write? You are deadlines , yet ifany English pro these people if there was anything ]tried to cover as many different right in your other assumptions fessor wishes to discuss the matter objectionable in the article itself If points about the African-American about President Lincoln. There was with me I will be happy to learn there was, I would take it out. Both slang or jargon that! could. There just not enough space in the paper more about the subject.. Sean Ca" and Betty Kibble gave were limitations ofspace and lime, to treat the subject at length. me positive comments and sugges which prevented me from doing to I try to make the column enter Bruce Weaver tions, and said to me there was tal justice to the subject as I would taining as well as informative. Managing Editor, Innovator March 7, 1996 Page6 Karen's Korner SAVE ACADEMIC THEATRE and possibly more expensive ways to Address the letter to Moraine 60465..0937. It will mean a lot to the By Karen Piejko receive an education in the perform Valley Community College President, future of live theatre; the Moraine ing arts. Dr. Vernon 0 . Crawley, 10900 S. Valley Academic Theatre Program is Today my column might make Moraine Valley's Academic Thea 88th Ave., Palos Hills, Illinois one program we can't afford to lose. you sad; it might even make you cry tre Program educates students in all if you support live theatre as much as aspects of live theatre. Students learn I do. Once again. young people are to perfonn, write, design lighting, being denied the opportunity to learn construct sets, and they even learn about the performing arts, and two about the all-time greats such as Wil outstanding theatrical directors are liam Shakespeare. being pushed aside like yesterday's The student productions have re garbage! ceived positive reviews in the news If you are a regular reader of my media and audiences keep coming 1995 Illinois Music Director of the ear column you know that I usually talk back for more. Maestro Carmon Deleone As an alumnus of the program, I about some expensive play at a fancy leads the downtown theatre. Today my column want future generations of students to is dedicated to some people that I experience the same high-quality Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra love very much, director Joyce Porter education that I received. Audiences and all the talented theatre students should continue being entertained by in concert at the enrolled in Moraine Valley Commu those tremendously gifted and tal GSU Center for Arts & Technology nity College's Academic Theatre ented students; there is absolutely no Program. reason to deny those students a Saturday, March 23rd 8:00 p.m. It seems that Moraine Valley's ad chance to learn and perform live ministration doesn't think it's impor theatre. tant to educate students in the Academic Theatre Coordinator Winifred Falx Brown performing arts anymore. It's not a Kate Wulle has been my greatest in money problem, it's not a staffing spiration. Wulle has enriched my life problem, it's not even an enrollment with her enthusiasm and gifts of problem because enrollment in the knowledge in the performing arts for performing arts program has reached over two decades. It will be a tragedy an all-time high. if future students are unable to share The problem seems to be neglect in her methods of teaching the per and disinterest. Some people just forming arts. don't understand how important it is So, my loyal readers, if you sup CALL 708/481-7774! to educate young students in the per port the performing arts as much as I forming arts. do, please do this one simple thing ~~a,.!llUI.~~ !Inc.. GSU's SMART Center does not for my theatre family: Write a short have an academic theatre, and now, note or letter in support of Moraine neither will Moraine Valley. Stu Valley's Academic Theatre Program. dents will have to seek alternative II MAHALIA'' Coming to GSU By Karen Piejko Martin Luther King Jr. in the battle was surrounded by beautiful music. the role of Mahalia at GSU. It's for equal rights. My greatest inspiration comes from truly an inspirational and beautiful UNIVERSITY PARK- The Cen "Mahalia" scintillates with upbeat my family and Jesus Christ," the play. I encourage all GSU student to ter For Arts and Technology at Gov gospel sounds and inspirational mu singer proclaimed. come out and share in the life of ernors State University is presenting sic selections. It examines the hard Laey, a native of Chicago's south Mahalia." the smash hit musical "Mahalia" at ships faced by Jackson and side, enjoys singing at the Crusaders 8 p.m., Friday, March 8. This uplift celebrates her triumphant victories, Ministry in Chicago. " I sing mainly ing stage musical chronicles the life as well as her rise to international in church and in musicals, but I've DEADLINE of Mahalia Jackson, who has been stardom. also toured in other countries," Lacy Deadline for submitting articles called the word's greatest gospel Valencia Lacy is thrilled to be por noted. for the March 21st edition of the singer. traying Mahalia Jackson. She said, Italy, Germany, Holland, Ireland, "The play is entertaining and edu "It is an honor and privilege for me Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, INNOVATOR is March 14th, cational," said Valencia Lacy, who to play Mahalia. She is considered France, and Barbados are a few of please drop off your articles in is starring as the beloved gospel to be the world's greatest gospel the places where she has shared her A-2110. lfyou submit on disk, singer. "Mahalia" addresses many singer. This role is truly a gift from vocal talents. please include a hard copy and historical issues in a social context, God." The singer ex1ends a personal in please mark which program that including slavery, Jim Crow Laws Like the character she is portray vitation to all GSU students and your article is written in. You and the civil rights movement. Ma ing, Lacy was inspired to sing gos staff to come and enjoy this stun can pick up your disks in the halia Jackson fought alongside Dr. pel music at an early age. "I grew up ning story of a musical legend. "I office during staff hours. with gospel music in my home. I am looking forward to performing March 7, 1996 Page7 ···=···· ...... '• ·.··•· ······.······ ...... · .. ·...... x-:· ...... ···: THE C'AT J"UDt t H 5\MPLY CMZY MAGNE.T SGHOOL- l I THE I vnu,~J./<.1')1 POLYGON PUZZLES Hi, everyone. At the reference desk ofthe University oflUinois Library, a very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable Mr. Gregory Kiselev was able to find me a copy of the short story, The Tutor, by Anton Chekov. Today's second puzzle comes directly from that story. The tutor in the story was Gregory Ziboroff. I left the li brary and noticed it was on Gregory Street. Remember the Second Annual Polygon Puzzles Contest will be in the next issue of The Innovator. 2 yea I"!> old, 1992--...... , 1. A computer science instructor at GSU told his students that for each class after the first they bad to do twice the number of problems that they bad done up until that class. At the end of five classes the students bad fmished 1/3 of all the problems they would have to do. How many more classes are needed to get all the problems done? A. I B. 3 C. 5 2. If a merchant buys 138 yards of cloth, some of which is black and some blue, for 540 rubles, how many yards of each did he buy if the blue cloth cost 5 rubles a yard and Stevie Ace Flores. the black cloth 3? Killed by a drunk driver on March 23, 1993, on Pacific Coast A. 63 Black, 75 Blue B. 63 Blue, 75 Black Highway mWilmington, Calif. If you don't stop your friend from dnvmg drunk, who wdl? Do whatever it Lakes. Answen on page 9. FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. US~o4T~ March 7, 1996 PageS Reviews: D 0 wn Periscope Attention! 'Bout Face! Forward! with the captain and crew dressed up another ship. The crew also includes places out in the Middle East, and Read! See what happens when I go as pirates. an overweight cook who passes gas they're afraid that a gung ho com see a movie about the Navy. However Lieutenant Emily Lake was the during radar silence, an electrician mander will try to launch a mission this is no ordinary Navy. No sir. This ship's diving officer. Lake, played by who uses his entire body as a live against the U.S. They just want to Navy flick consists of an old rusty Dumb and Dumber's Lauren Holly, wire for communications to work, an know if this type of sub would get submarine that goes up against in was to become the first female to be admiral's son who tries to get himself through. It's old fashioned ingenuity credible odds with the wackiest crew a test program to see how females re decommissioned, and Howard, the against high tech maneuvers. Who you will ever see. Kelsey Grammer, act on a submarine. In the end, Lake submarine's engineer who uses Jack wins? Now if I told you, I would ruin who plays radio shrink Frasier Crane the ending and the fun. in the hit sitcom Frasier, stars in this Down Penscope is a mixture of silly submarine movie, Down Ronald McDonald Police Academy, AI*A *S*H, and Op Periscope. eration Petticoat ( you know the He plays Captain Tom Dodge who movie that was once a series about is not your typical naval officer. He needs your help this crew on a pink submarine.) all is an off-the-wall captain who uses into one. Kelsey Grammer did an ex off-the-wall means in order to get the cellent job holding the movie to As you may have noticed we have a 5 gallon bottle sitting on the counter job done. He is so unusual that he gether as the star, while the others in the west side of the cafeteria, where you can deposit pop-tabs from has "welcome aboard" tattooed on just blended in really well with their your soda cans. Why is it there? Well, Johnny Hollywood is here to tell parts that really would not be a good hijinks. In short the movie was just you. Johnny is collecting these pop-tabs to help Ronald McDonald's idea to mention. After years of wait fun. It was fun to watch, and you can McDonald House and many terminally ill children and their families. ing, Dodge finally gets command of tell the entire cast had a fun time Ronald McDonald House provides free housing for families while their his own vessel. Unfortunately, it making it. Each crew member's per children undergo medical treatment. Please save your pop-tabs and turns to be an old diesel powered rust sonality was fresh and new which bring them in by the bag full. ll seems like so little, but it can mean so bucket called the Stingray. Along made the characters very likable. much. with this naval nightmare, Dodge's Down Penscope doesn't take a lot of crew consists of the craziest band of thought process to figure out, which misfits that ever enlisted. His sec Help Johnny Hollywood I sometimes feel is necessary when ond- in command is a high strung, you want to escape from the everyday uptight, by the book ,second in com help the children of insanities. It's just an all around, laid mand Many Pascal played by Satur back movie that is enjoyable to watch day Night Live alumnus Rob Ronald McDonald House while laughing yourself silly, be Schneider. Pascal is so rule happy cause of all the crazy, mixed up stuff that he tries to reheve Dodge of his stands up to the challenge, but let's Daniels in order for the sub to go that they do. Usually I don't wish command because of his unorthodox just say. her first few days were quite faster played by Harry Dean Stanton. anyone to make a sequel to any way of handling situations. As a re movie, but I hope I see Dodge and revealing. Another person who was Dodge and the crew are put to a sult, Dodge and the crew decided on Stingray's elite crew was Sonar, challenge in a war game against a the crazy crew of the U.S.S. Stingray that it was time for him to go. They back in a "Down Periscope 2." On played by Harland Williams. Sonar computerized nuclear sub. The rea made the loud mouth Pascal walk a was the ship's radar operator whose son for the exercise is because grading scale, I give Down Periscope plank, dump him on a fishing boat, hearing was so good, he could tell Dodge's superior found out that the a B, and that's a wrap. Dismissed! and sent him back to headquarters how much money was dropped on Russians are selling these old subs to Internet Service Works as Tool for Job StudentCenter, a new free online StudentCenter offers many soon introduce an interactive "Ca "The search doesn't have to be a magazine and research tool for the interactive ser\'ices for users to prac reer Doctor" to help students dis complex, time-intensive scavenger post-graduation job search recently tice important skills and gain imme cover the right career for their hunt. went live on the Internet. Unlike diate feedback. The most heavily individual skills and interests. 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StudentCenter has already been gives students feedback on impor "The Vegas Approach" lets students StudentCenter is appropriately recommended by Stanford Univer tant job issues. put their future into the hands of targeted at the largest population ac sity's online career site as an "out The site includes step-by-step chance by randomly selecting a cessing the Internet. The 14 million standing job resource." guidelines for writing the perfect re funny fortune and outlandish job college and university students and StudentCenter includes an interac sume, cover letter and thank-you suggestion. faculty represent more than 30 per tive, easy-to-search database with notes, as well as lots of other helpful StudentCenter's Founder and cent of all Internet users. Stu- extensive industry profiles on more tips including definitions of career President Eve Yohalem is a dent Center can be found 24 hours a that 35,000 companies so students buzzwords and details on legal 28-year-old entrepreneur and gradu day, free on the World Wide Web at can instantly retrieve a customized issues/employment rights. Stu ate student at Columbia University. http://www.StudentCenter.com; or list of options to pursue. den/Center provides descriptions of Y ohalem understands the frustra call the StudentCenter at (212) more than 1,000 industries and will tions associated with job hunting. 929-7980, or Fax (212) 255-6357. . .,__ II Y•'U dnn I I h:ah. 11t \ uto• March 7, 1996 Page9 Spring into Spring with places to go and things to do in NW Indiana By Eileen Truszkowski at 219.77 5.3685 The park is located Endangered species restoration in duck blinds. Join Lake County at Old Lincoln Highway and County Indiana will be the topic when guest Parks Naturalist on Saturday March Where to go and what to do. Lake Line Road, Merrillville, Indiana. speaker, John Castrale, non-game 16th at 7:00a.m. in the main park Country Parks and Recreation just biologist for the Indiana Department ing lot of the Grand Kankakee across State Line offers many Robins are returning to build their of Natural Resources discusses the March. Dress for the weather and Spring Time adventures for little or nests. Animals that have been hi status of the bald eagle and the pere be sure to wear sturdy shoes or no money. bernating are emerging from their grine falcon in Indiana. The presen boots. Binoculars, field guides and A Maple Syrup Time Tour is of sleep and plants are starting to grow tation, part of the Guest Speaker cameras are also welcome. Pre fered weekdays, March 5th - 22nd at as the days become longer and Series is March 12. 7:00p.m. at registration is required as space on Deep River County Park. The 1 l/2 warmer. Sunday, March lOth at 2:00 Gibson Woods Nature Preserve. the boats in limited. Call hour tour includes a walk through p.m., children between the ages of3 Castrale will also present slides on 219.844.3188 to pre-register. In the tapped trees where sap is being and 6 are invited to the Knee-bigb the recent reintroduction of the river case of rain, Birding By Boat will collected, a visit to the sugar shack Naturalist program at Gibson otter. For more information about be postponed until March 23 . To to see the collected sap being proc woods. There will be craft activities this free Lake County Parks program get to Grand Kankakee March, take essed into pure maple syrup and a and a short hike as we look for these please ca11219.844.3188. 1-65 to Route 2. Then go east on stop in the visitor center to learn signs of spring. For more infonna Route 2 until you reach Range Line more about syrups and to get a taste tion about this free program call Grand Kankakee Marsh is a local Road (Clay Street) where you turn of the freshly made pure maple 219.814.3188. Gibson Woods is lo "hot spot" for migrating waterfowl right and head south. Grand syrup. Tour fee is ftfty cents per cated at 6201 Parrish Avenue in and songbirds in the Spring. While Kankakee Marsh is approximately 5 person and reservations may be Hammond, IN. bird watching from the trails can be miles south; the parking lot is on the made by calling the Lake County terrific, to really appreciate the west side of the road. Park Department's Business Office Marsh you need to get out to the ST. PATRICK'S DAY e,su lnn()varor SENIOR BANQUET Advertise SERVING WHO: SENIOR CITIZENS GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY in the WHAT: FOOD, DANCING, SINCE 1971 MEMBER OF THE ILLINOIS ENTERTAINMENT COLLEGIATE PRESS ASSOCIATION WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 15 INNOVATOR 11 :00 A.M. TO 3:00P.M. Editor in Chief Sean Carr COST: $9.00 PER TICKET/CAN BE Whether you're Managing Editor Bruce Weaver PURCHASED AT LAKE COUNTY Layout Editor Eileen Truszkowski selling or renting Copy Editors Bruce Weaver PARKS OFFICE IN THE GOVERNMENT COMPLEX, or looking for Fine Arts Editor Karen Piejko CROWNPOINT something, list it in the Business Manager Frances Bradley FEB. 1st TO MARCH 8th Advertising Managers Lisa Loschetter TICKETS LIMITED TO 275 Sara Truszkowski Classified HOSTED BY: LAKE COUNTY PARKS & Photographers Frances Bradley section of the Bruce Weaver RECREATION DEPT. Layout Assistant Akemi Koshimizu CALL 2191769-PARK FOR Advisor Walter Perkins INFORMATION INNOVATOR Contributors: t.'ontact Bruce Weaver Johnny Hollywood Lisa or Sara DennisThom Frances Bradley Eileen Truszkowski Debbie Truetner Ext. 4517 Karen Piejko John Kruelle Lisa Loschetter Altheia Jackson Pamela A. Taylor Ada Middleton Theme for April issue, Springtime, Patricia M. Gorniak Dion Paul to include newness, awakenings, rebirths, Lee D. Enokian as well as seasonal nature. Classified Ads "The lnnovaJor wishes to apologize to anyone who's name may have been left off this list The lnnovalor is DEADLINE for April edition is TYPING SERVICE, ALSO PROFESSIONAL published bi-monthly at Governors State Uruversity in EDITING & WRITING. University Park. lL 60466. 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These evolved greatly into safe, clean, and to 2,200 employees. Working to the undisputed leader in pneumatic seminars will provide participants a efficient job centers. As a result of gether to achieve Ford's Quality First and electro/pneumatic actuators in wealth of real-world experiences, a hard work, the use of statistical proc (Ql) rating, the stamping plant re North America by the year 2000 and good time, and an opportunity to net ess control (SPC), the application of cently unveiled the world's largest recognized worldwide as a leading work with professionals. Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing, transfer stamping presses which actuator company." Located near There is limited space for the plant and the empowerment of those re were used in the production of the GSU, Bimba manufactures cylinders tours. However, for more informa sponsible on the factory floor, these new Ford Taurus. Other items pro and valves for use in fluid power sys tion about the Student Congress job centers are helping the midwest duced include the hoods, roofs, quar tems. The facility is clean and offers seminars, or how you can become a and the United States compete glob ter panels, and doors for "virtually the student an opportunity to see member of the GSU APICS Student ally in the manufacturing arena. every Ford and Lincoln-Mercury car group technology, a JIT technique, Chapter, contact Dr. David Par The opening event on March 29th and truck line." Moreover, the plant in action. menter in room C3356 (ph. for the 1996 American Production boasts the world's most efficient alu In addition to the Plant Tours on 534-4961) or Dr. Bruce Fischer in and Inventory Control Society's minum stamping presses, used to re Saturday, March 30th, the Student room C3361 (ph. 534-4947). (APICS) Student Congress is a plant duce the weight of the car and Congress will feature a variety of tour of your choice to the local Ford increase gas mileage. Not to be for seminars, mock job interviews, and Stamping Plant, the Ford Assembly gotten, 85% of all plant employees resume critiquing. One of the high Plant or the Bimba Manufacturing are in "some type of team oriented lights will be a seminar by Bill Company. Each of these facilities problem solving group." The Ford Grauf, APICS Region XIII Vice demonstrates the use of modem Assembly Plant, equally impressive, President, on World Class Writing to Learn By Pamela Taylor called upon these institutions to questions come from both sides stu board is charged with defining the send them skilled, literate dents and teachers. Some of the nature of WAC as it will be imple In education, writing serves a dual candidates-literate with competent questions that have been queried mented at GSU and establishing the purpose. Writing helps students to communication skills. are: Will WAC increase the amount criteria for classes. The WAC con learn better and by writing more, Communication skills in the work of writing required of students? cept will be phased into the curricu students improve their writing. Al place are not limited to completing Yes. Will students be required to lum across the university probably though writing to learn is the main application forms, getting through a write in all courses? Probably. How starting with six courses with grad purpose of writing-across -the job interview, and filling out tele will more writing be beneficial to ual expansion over a five year pe curriculum (WAC), learning how to phone messages. Some of the com students? They will have practical riod. Dr. Williams' anticipation is write in different genres is also one munication skills employers are ex"perience and application of the that WAC will be fully established of the foci The WAC concept inti seeking include but are not limited writing styles, language usage and in three years. mates that writing should not be to: an ability to solve problems and reasoning abilities germane to the The goal of this initiative accord confined to composition or writing articulate their solutions, the ability subject area. Will this happen at ing to Dr. Williams, "Is more than courses, but, be ex1ended to all to examine ideas carefully and sup Governors State University (GSU)? providing writing to students, it is courses, especially to student's ma port them with evidence orally, and Yes. faculty involved in providing liter jors or areas of concentration. ability to incorporate and synthesize GSU has recently recruited from acy development for students. The There is a widespread awareness information in writing, Therefore, a the University of North Carolina at goal simply is to raise the quality of of the literacy problems and defi proficiency in language and think Chapel Hill, Dr. James Williams, as instruction." Dr. Williams further ciencies faced by many students in ing is becoming more and more a the coordinator of its WAC initia affirnted that students should see America's schools, particularly in requirement for jobs today. tive. Dr. Williams believes that WAC as a opportunity and a "a ve institutions of higher learning. One of the ways that colleges and WAC like writing is a process; both hicle for learning." "WAC," he WAC is a concept that started in universities are helping students to require a universal process of devel said, "creates a risk-free learning Britain in the 1960's and in the acquire the communication skills opment. The GSU Senate recently environment" with writing as a tool United States in the 1970's as a na they will need is by the integration approved a WAC board consisting to be used for learning. tionwide response to the literacy cri of WAC. With anything new or dif of representatives from most of the sis. Additionally, employers have ferent comes questions. The disciplines in the university. The ·------· ·-- Ivan Neal has put out Our Graduates Work! a lot of fires. He's not a firefighter- •The US Dept. of Labor Statistics projects an 86% growth rate in the paralegal field through 2005 •Legal credentials strengthen your resume no he's a teacher. But to the matter what your major •Paralegal education allows you to explore the legal profession before you commit to law school kids he's reached, he's a hero. Call Today. Discover Why Roosevelt University Is The Leader In Paralegal Education. BE A TEACHER. BE A HERO. 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Every year a deserving senior from has been a 17-footlong life-size im Who Among Students in American Looking back on his achievements, each of Illinois' four year or upper age of The Last Supper. It was very Universities and Colleges and also Gomez says, "You have to figure out division degree-granting schools of a complicated painting which too received a National Collegiate Mi what steps you have to take to get to higher education is awarded the Stu him all of last trimester to complete. nority Award. He also served as one where you want to go. Basically, be dent Lincoln Medallion and becomes open to new ideas and opportunities a Student Laureate. These students and be open to all kinds of thinking are honored for their excellence in from other people." This is advice both academic and ex1racurricular we can all use. activities by means of a special cere Upon his graduation this April mony in the House of Representa with his bachelor's degree. Gomez tives of the Illinois State Capital. has plans to go to Europe with some The awards are personally presented of his follow students to study art in by governor and Mrs. Jim Edgar. either Milan or Paris. Born in Puebla, Mexico, Gome~ 24, and his family moved from Mex ico City to the United States in 1988. Sergio - Please accept the Artwork has always been his focus apology of the in his life, and after attending Joliet INNOVATOR staff on the Junior College, he studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chi lateness of this article. We cago and the Italy Study Tour. In want to take this April Gomez will receive his opportunity to Bacholor of Arts in Fine Arts from congratulate you on GSU. winning this Gomez specializes in paintings of Governor Jim Edgar with Sergio Gomez. prestigious award. life-size proportions. "I do a lot of Want to Travel Abroad? Stop by the BUCKLE Study Abroad (SA) Office UP By Vreni Zentner Mendoza can learn more about the different in- In order to facilitate the movement of programsternational, internships programs (study, voluntary abroad serv- l---'~i~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~;~l-.., international education programs, the ice projects and distant learning). SA Study Abroad (SA) program has been also assists international students in Mf)r-e t:u§k>mer-§=Mf)r-e §ale§ established. applying to graduate schools, and sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss The SA office serves as a clearing helps with required tests, visas, etc. house to develop and coordinate pro We encourage students, farulty mem Advertising in the Innovator, Governors State University's grams that will allow faculty to ex bers and university administrators to newspaper, will connect you with an ever-growing and expand change positions with colleagues in visit SA to gain or share ideas, and in ing consumer base. 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FOR INFORMATION CALL 1.75"x 1" SANDY at 815-838-6503 March 7, 1996 «7SU IUU()Vatvr- Page 12 Officer Enokian's: Safety and Crime Prevention NEED $$$ FOR SCHOOL? By Lee D. Enokian becoming injured or the incidental Personal safety and crime preven criminal sexual assault or two. 11111,1!1® tion should be a primary concern for We all need to adjust our lifestyles ROADWAY PACKAGE SYSTEM everyone. This is not however, the to take into consideration a rising case. Crime prevention becomes an trend in violent crimes. This is not YEAR ROUND PART-TIME JOBS FOR afterthought for those who have to say that we need to be locked COLLEGE STUDENTS never become a victim. The increase away behind closed doors, but we in crime is largely due to an apa must concern ourselves with our • EARN $7.00 TO $7.50 AN HOUR thetic public. We always think that own safety and the safety of our chil • $1.00/HR. TUITION CREDIT AFTER 30 DAYS crime happens to someone else and dren at all times. Despite the rapidly • WORK UP TO 5 HOURS A DAY become shocked when it is brought vaporizing claims of various mis • JOBS AVAILABLE FOR LOADERS, to our door. Crime is not only an in guided organizations, law enforce UNLOADERS & DOCK DATA ENTRY dividual concern and it does impact ment agencies cannot protect their • RAISES EVERY 90 DAYS/PAID HOLIDAYS the entire society. For example, what communities alone. AFTER 1 YR. happens when your neighbor's vehi We do not need to hand over an of • EXCEllENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PROMOTION cle is stolen? (There were 195,900 our civil liberties to the various law Shifts Available (Monday-Friday) arrests in 1993 for motor theft.) enforcement agencies to increase Sunrise 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mid-Day 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may be affected in a number of their ability to combat crime. Far Twilight 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. different ways. from it. What all citizens need to do Night 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. 1. With rising frequency of auto is take an active role in their neigh Requirements thefts, auto theft insurance rates for borhoods and start cooperating with • You must be 18 years or older your area rise. lf you doubt this, the various community policing ef • You must be able to provrde your own transportation price the difference in auto insur forts currently in practice. • You must be able to work a ance costs between Chicago and The more we study crime causa manual labor job Glencoe. tion and subsequent victimization, 2. Auto insurance rates for you, as we see that police-<:ommunity part well as your neighbor, go up in gen nerships arc succeeding where tradi Ill eral as insurance companies absorb tional policing practices have been ::;) z the cost of replacing more and more failing. A large percentage of crime Ill autos. goes unreported for a variety of rea 3. What is the stolen car used for? sons. lfyou are the victim or witness Is it used in an armed robbery, a of a crime, report it. It should not drive-by shooting, or is it used as a matter whether you regain your 79TH STREET drop car to transport more thieves to property, or whether or not the steal more expensive or higher de crime was successful. mand autos? lf you have a safety concern, call 4. What happens if someone's sto and speak to your town's crime pre len auto hits you, your car, or your vention or community policing offi 87TH STREET family? Thetr insurance policy may cer. lf they have no crime prevention not cover the vehicle in the case of or Community Policing officer, ask an auto theft. You may have to make to speak to someone in administra 5 a claim against your insurance pol tion and find out why not. The hon RQ4DWIW Plf4CKAl'>"' ~:~~~~;r:. 1~L~~~t60638 icy, driving up your rates and forc est citizen is the end consumer of ''"'"1!1.CV!'rr~ (708) 594 1855 is an equal op: ·Jr ·w ing you to personally cover the cost police service. You have a reason affirmatiVe actot• t:• •P •• of the deductible. able expectation of a certain level of This is only an example involving service. auto theft. Violent crime is on the Governors State University has a rise in the United States. (The arrest competent state-<:ertified police rate for violent crime in the U.S. agency responsible for the safety of rose 72 percent from 1971 to 1993.) the school's community. Voice im We are seeing a decline in burglary mediate or specific safety or crime (unlawful or forcible entry with the prevention concerns to the GSU po intent to steal property from inside), lice. Please write to Lee Enokian re but a rise in robbery (theft directly garding your general crime from a person whether it involved prevention and safety concerns at force or a threat offorce). It is possi- . the Innovator ifyou would like to bly because robbery is easier. For see your question answered in print. years, we in crime prevention have lf you wish to remain anonymous, been recommending quality home say so in your letter. theft deterrent systems to the com munities we serve. The various com Lee Enokian is a community potic munities listened and the ing and crime prevention officer for professional burglar (not the average the Northwestern University Police Yosemite Concession Services Corp. burglar, but he professional "second Department's Chicago campus. He offers you the opportunity to live & work in one story" man who avoided confronta received his law enforcement train of the world's most beautiful sites. The "Yosemite G Experience" is a tradition of exceptional guest service. tion) has almost disappeared. It is ing at the Illinois State Police Acad If you have the ability to work hard and smile, now is much easier now to enter an afiluent emy in Springfield, Illinois and his your chance to join our team. eft or middle Yosemite Co Se Co I II u 111 an I{ l''o 11 rn·' llqw rt nH·n t P.O. Bo, :-7X 'O'l'lllill'. c \ lJ:;JSlJ 0 I.~OlJI J71-11J6