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Wright State University CORE Scholar The Guardian Student Newspaper Student Activities 9-17-2003 The Guardian, September 17, 2003 Wright State University Student Body Follow this and additional works at: https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/guardian Part of the Mass Communication Commons Repository Citation Wright State University Student Body (2003). The Guardian, September 17, 2003. : Wright State University. This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Activities at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Guardian Student Newspaper by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. S4 million I ditorial: State Fall festivals: Wright State proposed for funding and there is more ranks op in the drug rehab tuition 'han just brew nation for program increases in the air gender equity Pg 10 Pg 18 Wright State University's Student Newspape Issue No. 2 Vol. 39 I Wednesday, September 17, 2003 1 A CM A All-American Newspaper Fall Fest showcases 150 organizations 15th annual campus celebration attracts students, staff By Jacqueline Sansavera certainly prove that Fall Fest was a success for us." said Wolf. More than 150 organizations were Fall Fest is a great idea to get stu- rqiresented o,: the Quad last Friday as dents interested in what is going on a pan of the 15th annual Fall Fest. around campus, but it is also a good according to the Union Activities way to get your own positions across, Board. said Vice President of Student Gov- "Fall Fest is an introduction for ernment Dcnada Sharra. incoming students to get information "We are developing a platform on many things Wright State has to for our organization, to make students offer," said Monica McKittciick, the more aware of what we offer." said special events chair of the UAB. It is Sharra. also a good chance for organizations 106.9 WW'SU provided the music in and around our campus and com- for the event, free pizza courtesy of munity to promote themselves. Papa John's, cotton candy, the Army According to the UAB, the num- wall climb, and giant inflatable toys. ber of clubs and organizaJons that are "1 liked Fall Fest. because I had involved in the festival increases from no idea there was so much offered at year to year due to the popularity of WSU." said Theatre Studies senior the event. The chance it gives students Matt O'Donncll. to become more involved is both prac- To find out more about an indi- 77iit year \ Fall Feu featured vendor*. a rock climbing wall and vendors film more than 150 vidual organization the Office of Stu- tical and beneficial. organizations. New clubs such as the Ice Hockey dent Life can be contacted at 775- Club, in its second season, participated the upcoming season, said Vice Presi- a great chance to get the word out to 5570. in its first Fall Fest and saw it as a dent Tony Wolf. most students and faculty, who had no The UAB also sponsors May great experience to let students know "This year's Fall Fest was definite- idea that the school even had a team. A Daze in the spring, as well as many about their purpose and aspirations for ly important to the organization. It was positive response in attendance would other events throughout the year. Proposed bill allows citation for seatbelt infractions Legislation enables police to stop motorists solely on seatbelt infractions By James Brandetvie Ohio General Assembly documents. As "This is the kind of law that ues to chip away privacy and due with the proposed bill in 1999. civil process of the law," said Michael A new bill proposal would allow continues to chip away liberties issues are being questioned. Booher. attorney at Student Legal Ser- police to slop motorists not wearing a "I understand and support the inten- vices. Probable i ausc no longer applies seatbelt. according to the Associated privacy and due process of tions of the legislation." said Associate to persons in automobiles now police Press. Professor of Political Science Dr. can act on any suspicion. Booher con- Current legislation allows for officers the law." Robert Adams. "However, it does open tinued. to cite drivers and passengers tor seat —Michael Booher itself up for a lot of abuse by police." "I feel they should be able to stop and belt violations only after they have been Without having certain safeguards in cite anyone not wearing a seatbelt." stopped for other infractions. The cur- place the ability to pull over someone Robert Kretzer Director of Parking and rent fines for seatbelt violations are S25 because they have long hair or drive a Transportation said for i.rivers and SI5 for passengers, new get Ohioans into the habit of wearing broken down car is going to be a prob- This type of legislation is part of a legislation would increase $30 and $20 their seatbelt every time they get into lem. The utility of increasing seat bell nationwide trend increasing seat belt respectively. the cor. usage with the possible 4th amendnK.it usage. Similar bills adopted by 20 states Jeffery Armbrustcr. a sponsor of the A similar bill was introduced in May abuses makes this a bad idea, said saw seat belt usage rise by 11%. said bill, proposed the legislation as a way to :>f 1999 without passing, according to Adams. "This is the kind of law thai contin- "Scalbcll** continuc-d on p. 6 The Guardian \VJn, News Crime Notes \rson Related Offenses alcohol offenses involving minors in Sepi. Criminal damaging was l ot 3. reported in Oelrnan Hail, in reference to a high speed Internet connection Larceny/Theft / cafole for computer was ripped out of Sept. 10: A theft amounting in S200 the wall. of jewelry was reported in the Alrium Sept. JO: Criminal damaging was of the Student Union. reported in Lot 10. in reference to a Sept. 10: A personal police badge- w indow that was broken out of a vehi- was reported stolen from the Campus cle. Services Building. Sept. 13: Approximately eight sets Drug/I.iquor Offenses of WSU keys and one lock were Sept. 7: Drug abuse, possession of reported stolen from the Creative Arts drug paraphernalia and possession of Center. Hstimated value is $165. I > riulil Stat? women V soccer pfoyt <: junior Stephanie Davis. U2}, shoHS her dtfense skills against a drug abuse instrument was reported in player from Miami I 'niversift; Hamilton Mall. Traffic Sept. 10 Drug trafficking was Sept. 9: A hit in run was reported on reported in the Hanger, suspects were Village Drive, when a Jeep traveling allegedly selling Viagra. on the wrong side of the i»ud struck Get on your soapbox! Sept. 12; An arrest was made for the rear of a Satum. causing a minor Write a letter to the opinions editor. alcohol offense involving minors in neck injury to the passenger of the College Park. Saturn. The operator of ihe Jeep fled Include your name year at WSU. Sept. 13: An arrest was made for the scene. major and contact information. Drop it off in W016 Student Union. Like to write? The Guardian. Got an ear for news? Every Wednesday. The Guardian isJ^oking for a features writer for the 2003-2004 academiacadertiice "yearyearrr Thf he positirtfris-oaidpositidrt-is-aaidlid. 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