h T r J E October 30, 1987 Volume 63 Board of Trustees Rugby captures national tide Chairman defends Board actions by Joe Flglio by Michael J. Cojue it took to make a decision hurt Triangle Staff Writer Of The Triangle the University further? “ I felt that we needed an order­ Last weekend, October 24-25. In an October 29th interv iew. ly, thoughtful process. It would the Drexel University Rugby Mr. Robert McClements, have been a mistake to push a Club became the 1987 Nation^ Chairman of the Board of conclusion.” Various groups Collegiate Sports Festival Rugby Trustees, spoke about the events had different agendas and in Champions. The finals were held leading to the resignation of E>r. order to examine them, “the last weekend at City Island Park William Gaither and how the in Daytona Beach. Rorida. There Trustees plan to carry on in the were teams from all across the wake of the turmoil surrounding *'There exists a poor country competing in events such G aith er’s departure. linkage between the board as rugby, swimming, flag foot­ Words contained in quota­ and all other University ball, soccer, golf, softball, tions are actual statements made constituencies. ” volleyball, obstacle course and by McClements. All other wor­ Mr. Robert McClements lazer tag. ding represents a summation of The festival began on Friday the conversation. night with a banquet in honor of trustees felt this process would the athletes. At the banquet, and How do you feel about Dr. serve the University best in the throughout the festival, the Drex­ ing battle that caused Drexel Gaither’s departure? long-run.” el Ruggers af^jeared as a unified, backs Rich Canazaro and Willie Club begins I was “ devastated” by the April Why did you need an external well-organized club. The team at­ Jacovini to be sidelined with knee events. Beyond that it seemed group to examine governance? tended the banquet wearing a injuries. But thanks to Drexel’s league’s that Dr. Gather “ was not able “ The review panel helped the uniform outfit, which included a depth and determination, the team to gather support to achieve his second half board clear up dif­ blue blazer with the newly- was able to return to Philadelphia goals... In business, leadership ficulties... there exists a poor designed Drexel Rugby crest as champions. undefeated is autocratic; in government, linkage between the board and sewn on. It was this unity. team Winger Willie Jacovini leadership is democratic:" but all other University spirit, along with outstanding ef- answered Wisconsin’s initial 3 by Joe Flglio in academia, a strong leader constituencies.” fon that brought the ruggers to point penalty kick with one of his Triangle Staff Writer must pull together various con­ Do you feel some of the pro­ victory. owTi to tie the score at three. Then stituencies that make up the blems may have been created by The ruggers first match was on fullback Cal Regan outsprinted The Drexel Rugby Club has university in a way different moving the Trustees ’ meeting off Saturday against last year’s cham­ other players and dove on a loose just passed the half-way point of from any other situation. campus? How about executive pions. the University of Wiscon­ ball in the tryzone for Drexel’s Do you feel the length of time what appears to be another win­ continued on page 1 sin, Planeville. The former first try of the match. The point- ning season. So far the team is Facult\ Council champs put up a tough battle, but after kick failed. Wisconsin 4-1 overall and undefeated in DU proved to be the stronger scored a coupJe more times in the league play with a 2-0 record side, prevailing by a score of first half and led DU at halftime. Drexel's only loss thus far was Myers received in Council meeting 19-12. Drexel scoring began with 14-7. against Philly-Whitemarsh an outstanding 30 meter run by The DU Ruggers came out in which is a men’s club, as oppx)s Humanities and Social Sciences player/coach Tim O'Hara (Harry' the second half with great inten­ ed to a university. by Stacey Crown for immediate openings on the O), who broke a number of sity. as they have done in the past. Currently, the DU ruggers are Triangle Staff Writer faculty council. He recommend­ tackles to touch the ball down for The comeback started when out­ associate members of the Eastern ed a new faculty government for the try. W illie Jacovini kicked for side center .Marty Stenson (Mar- Pennsylvania Rugby Union This term’s first faculty Drexel, and felt that the council the two extra points. Then tay) caught a pass from Harry O (EPRU) and face other associate meeting was held on Tuesday, should be supplied with its own Jacovini. playing wing, covered and scrambled into the try zone members in their league, which October 27th, in the Mandell office and secretary. He also about half of the field to score his for four points. Next, with the consists of St. Joe's. East theater at 3:30 p.m. Professor voiced his feeling that someone own four points. Wing forward ball a few meters from the goal Stroudsburg. Temple, Kutztown Savchak opened the meeting by should be hired for either Vice Steve McDonnell then blocked a line, the Drexel scrummers drove and Swarthmore. By the end of introducing acting president. President of .\cademic Affairs, or Wisconsin kick on an exceptional Wisconsin back into their own this fall season, the club will have Harold .Myers. The faculty Vice President for Research. play, that allowed Harry O to tryzone as wing forward Steve achie\ ed its full-member stams in received Myers with standing “ \^ e have two offices at this dive on the ball in the try zone for McDonnell quickly fell on the the EPRU and will probabl> com o v a t i o n . university, vice president of his second try. Jacovim kick. Yet ball for the tr> . This put DU pete against other universities In his speech to the faculty , academic affairs and vice presi­ another Jacovini kick, this time ahead by one, 15-14. Wisconsin during the spring season. Myers assured the faculty that dent for research.” he said. “ We on a penalty play, gave Drexel went ahead, 17-15 when they The club has four games left “ this president is not going to need two people to fill these jobs. their 19 points and enough to ad­ connected on a three-point penal­ three of which are at home and make any quick changes without We can’t have one person work­ vance to the final game. ty kick. These points were to be one is away at nearby Swar careful review of everyone in- ing pan time at both.” In the championship game on the last Wisconsin was to score in thmore College. The next match vohed." He discussed the sub­ He then announced that the Sunday,* October 25th, Drexel the tournament. With very few is tomorrow, October 31st, at jects of enrollment and the “ choosing of the acting president faced the University of Wiscon­ minutes left in the match. Drexel home against Kutztown, which school’s finances. While stating. will start January frst.’’ and sin. Madison. The lead changed continued on page 2 “ I’m not going to say we’ll solve hopes that Drexel will once again hands three times in this gruell­ continued on page 27 all of our problems overnight, run smoothly. because we won’t ...” Meyers Dr. Schneider, vice president dent of administration, discussed assured the faculty that much of Research, then gave the \PAA long term disability insurance for needed actions would be taken. Repon and introduced newly faculty, employee’s membership He stressed that “ our business is hired faculty. .Alluding to the hec­ Vendors ’ time running out for the HEW credit union and the students” but noted that he has “ tic events of the past six months, United Way. He then went on to not been fully exposed to them.” he then told the faculty that they by Marc Smith meters along 32nd Street a review old business and introduce After .Myers’ speech, memorial would not be seeing much of him Triangle Staff Writer number of years ago, a move new topics of interest to the facul- resolutions were held for Dr. Ar­ and the Deans because. “ We’re that w as blocked by student pro­ t> board. Among these were a thur B Melbourne, past Pro­ going to go away and hide Parking meters have recent­ tests and petitions. suggestion create an affirmative fessor Emeritus of Management, somewhere so we can work.” ly been installed along 32nd The vendors claim that the action office, separate from the meters have been installed at and for Dr. Peter George Ster- Mr. Gallot gave the treasurer’s Street between Market and president’s office, that can deal Drexel’s request. They feel that cho, past Professor of repon. and was happy to repon Chestnut Streets. The meters with sexual harrassment if the this is pan o f a University plan Economics. The faculty extend­ that we have ended the year much have caused quite a problem for issue arises again and announce­ to remove the vendors from the ed their sense of loss to the bener than expected. We had a the lunch trucks that park on the ment of the President’s reception campus. They cite problems families of these two men. projected deficit of $500,000 but street every day.