ACC '98 Preview Inside RECESS ^T Ooh la-la? Although it doesn't look like a romancince novel, English professor's Julie Tetel's newN book is,is, THE CHRONICLE and parts take place in Durham, SEEE INSERT SAE independents file complaint The two roommates report a continued pattern of harassment by fraternity members

By KATHERINE STROUP The Chronicle "This happens so frequently, it's not Alleging months of harass­ really a shock, but... it just gives us ment, two independents living anguish to see. The best thing we together in the Sigma Alpha Ep­ silon fraternity section officially can do... is not try to smooth over complained about the behavior of [such incidents.]" their fraternity dormmates to VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS JANET DICKERSON the Black Student Alliance and representatives from the Office "It's too late in the year to pick up and move. of Student Development earlier Right now I feel comfortable being here. I think this week. Although the two students this will stop. I hope it will." are black, the alleged harass­ ONE OF THE STUDENTS REPORTING HARASSMENT ment may not be racially mo­ tivated, the reporting room­ mate said. it just gives us anguish to see," any further." Based on conversations they said Vice President for Student But after a series of incidents HEATHER SUE MERCER (99) kicked the winning in the April 1995 Blue- have had with SAE members, Affairs Janet Dickerson. "The on the night of Nov. 7, the pair de­ White scrimmage, but many said she lacked the leg strength to be a place kicker. the pair instead think territori­ best thing we can do when they cided to complain formally. They ality is the primary motivation. happen is to not try to smooth notified members of BSA that Federal court dismisses In previous years, SAE mem­ over them." night, the victim wrote in his bers held the room and several In a statement prepared by statement, but did not alert Cam­ others nearby. one victim, he alleged that frater­ pus Police at that time because of Mercer football lawsuit Amidst administrative dis­ nity members repeatedly kicked the late hour. cussions about the future of resi­ his door in the middle of the "We were tired and did not The court ruled that Heather Sue Mercer's effort to dential life on campus, and fol­ night, broke bottles outside of his want to be overwhelmed with so lowing the release of statistics room and yelled disparaging re­ much commotion," he said. "But join the football team was not protected by Title IX that show that West Campus— marks about independents. we do feel, however, upon closer U.S. District Judge Carlton and particularly fraternities— After each ofthe incidents, he analysis that this could become a Tilley, Jr., ruled that the Univer­ are less diverse than the overall said, he and his roommate sought frequent reoccurrence ifthe sub­ A federal court Monday dis^ sity and Goldsmith did not vio­ student body, these allegations out and confronted the individu­ ject [is] not brought to light." missed the gender discrimination late Title DC of the Civil Rights have captured the attention of als they believed to be responsi­ The roommates have not yet lawsuit filed by Heather Sue Act, which prohibits sex-based many University administrators. ble. "They apologized and we spoken to police, and they said Mercer, Trinity "98, against the discrimination in educational though the issue was settled," he "This happens so frequently, they do not plan to relocate. "It's University and head football programs—including intercolle- said. "We didn't think it would go it's not really a shock, but I think See COMPLAINT on page 6 > coach Fred Goldsmith. See LAWSUIT on page 6 P- Confusion threatens Proposed museum receives $7.5-million gift ... i ee Dallas philanthropist Raymond Nasher offered the money to jumpstart the stalled project By KATHERINE STROUP •chant After a miscommunicatioy groupn betwees effortn s The Chronicle "We've been working on this for years After years of research and failed fund-raising efforts, so we're well prepared for this Rejecting Hunger's organizers and basketball plans for a new University art museum have come one officials, the project is back on track to give pri­ step closer to reality. moment. This is a great day for Duke Officials announced yesterday that Dallas art collector, University and for all people interested ority to the class that rases the most money. philanthropist and real estate developer Raymond Nash­ er, Trinity '43, has committed $7.5 million to the project, in the arts." By NORM BRADLEY setting the stalled design process back in motion. Hie Chronicle MICHAEL MEZZATESTA, DIRECTOR OF THE Michael Mezzatesta, director of the Cameron Crazies will once again have the oppor­ DUKE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART Museum of Art currently housed on East Campus, said he tunity to purchase towels signed by coach Mike was thrilled the project may soon reach fruition. Rnsyzewski and Herb "Crazy Tbwel Guy" Neubauer Although the current museum has won national ac­ to support charity. But the question of how they will search, is now available for construction. claim, it is generally agreed that its facilities are inade­ get into Cameron Indoor Stadium to wave them has Provost John Strohbehn also attributed Nasher's quate. In the report submitted last year by the Provost's not been answered easily. change of heart to the fund-raising prowess of President Task Force on the Arts, the construction ofa new building Modeled after last year's 2000 Challenge, the Re­ Nan Keohane. somewhere on campus was listed as the top priority. jecting Hunger drive was created by the presidents of "The construction ofa new art museum on campus is a "We've been working on this for years so we're well the senior, junior and sophomore classes, along with dream that many of us at Duke, and Ray and his family, prepared for this moment," Mezzatesta said. "This is a the chair ofthe East Campus Council. The class that have shared for some time," Keohane said in a statement. great day for Duke University and all people interest­ buys the most towels gains priority admission to the Although the University plans to break ground on the ed in the arts." men's home basketball game Nov. 21 against South project in 2000, the facility is still in the conceptual stages In the early 1980s Nasher seemed ready to commit Carolina State. and has neither an architect nor a definite location. several million dollars to the museum project, but he But misunderstandings between Rejecting In addition to office space and classrooms, the $15-mil- balked when it became apparent that the museum would Hunger leaders and the Athletic Department lion complex will likely include gallery space for perma­ not be constructed at his preferred location, the corner of have led to some confusion about who may nent collections, a sculpture garden, an atrium and a cafe. Anderson Street and Duke University Road. See REJECT HUNGER on page 7 > "The museum should be a contribution to the art of ar- This lot, which was being used as a site for genetic re- See MUSEUM on page 7 fr

• FACULTY AND EMPLOYEES TAKE TO THE STAGE SEE PAGE 4 • DOCTORS DEBATE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SEE PAGE 5 THE CHRONICLE • PAGE 2 WORLD & NATIONAL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1998 NEWSFILE United Nations will not mediate with Iraq FROM WIRE REPORTS . Chicago sues gun industry, sets precedent All is quiet on the diplomatic front as the prepares for a showdown with Hussein The City of Chicago and Cook County filed a $433 million law­ By BARBARA CROSSETTE Annan, who returned yesterday af­ In Washington, the Clinton ad­ suit against the gun industry, charging that a three-month N.Y. Times News Service ternoon from an aborted trip to ministration welcomed the warning. police undercover operation found that firearms dealers in UNITED NATIONS — As the North Africa, will not meet the Se­ "What [Hussein] is hearing now Chicago's suburbs were flooding the city with illegal guns with United States continued to build curity Council until today. are the sounds of silence," James the knowledge of nationwide gun manufacturers and distribu­ up its forces for a possible attack on Even Arab nations, which in the Rubin, the State Department tors. The suit, which names 22 manufacturers, 12 stores and Iraq, an eerie silence on the diplo­ past have condemned threats of spokesman, said in an interview. four distributors is based on a new legal theory, that the gun matic front has made this crisis dif­ U.S. military action, told Saddam "No one is standing up to defend industry causes a "public nuisance" by creating excess costs ferent from previous confrontations that he could not count on their sup­ him, to argue on his behalf or to help for Chicago's police, fire department and public hospitals. It is with Saddam Hussein. port in a confrontation. Egypt, Syria him out ofthe hole he's dug himself." expected to be the model for suits by Philadelphia, Los This time, there were no last- and six Persian Gulf countries Preparations for U.S. military ac­ Angeles and San Francisco in the next few months. minute efforts to mediate with the warned that Iraq alone would take tion continued, as dozens more jet Iraqis, no high-level Russian or the blame for the consequences of fighters and heavy bombers headed Israeli housing development causes tension French envoys rushing to Baghdad defying the United Nations. toward the Gulf, and administration Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened bidding on a big and no plans for Secretary General officials began rallying support in state-run housing development in the predominantly Arab Failure to allow arms inspec­ Kofi Annan to intervene, as he did east side of Jerusalem that has been a flashpoint in relations tions to resume, the Arab nations Congress for an attack. in February when the United between Israel and the Palestinians. "It has been our policy all said, "will expose the Iraqi people Both Annan and Iraq's backers along that Jerusalem will not be divided again, and we will States last threatened to attack. to more misery." See IRAQ on page 12 B build in any part of Jerusalem that we deem worthy of build­ ing in," Netanyahu said defiantly at a news conference. The bidding was announced a day after a divided Israeli Cabinet IMF announces $42 billion in aid to Brazil approved the Israeli-Palestinian agreement on the next By DAVID SANGER nearly 50 percent in recent weeks. Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank, an accord that infuri­ N.Y. Times News Service Final details of the deal, which the Brazilian gov­ ated many right-wingers who had been allies of Netanyahu. WASHINGTON —After months of negotiations, the ernment said would "probably" be announced today, International Monetaiy Fund and more than a dozen were worked out in the last few days during secret ne­ • United States signs global warming treaty nations are expected to announce loans to Brazil totaling gotiations in Washington. The Treasury Department, The United States signed the Kyoto convention on climate at least $42 billion to help stabilize the country's econo­ which has been pressing American allies in recent change and reaffirmed its commitment to work with coun­ my, according to officials familiar with the plan. weeks to contribute more to the plan, refused to com­ tries around the world to meet the challenge of global warm­ The U.S. contribution to the package, said to be ment on the details. ing. The agreement calls for sharp reductions in heat-trap­ more than $5 billion, would be the biggest commit­ However, officials from several countries who are ping greenhouse gases by the United States and 37 other ment of taxpayers' money to alleviate a foreign eco­ familiar with the details say that the IMF will offer industrial nations. "We are guided by the firm belief that nomic crisis since the bailout of Mexico in 1995. The $18 billion in loans, much of which will be made signing will serve our environmental, economic, and national package for Brazil comes four months after a Russian available to Brazil almost immediately. Another $4.5 security goals," Deputy U.S. Ambassador Peter Burleigh said. bailout that turned into a financial debacle, wasting billion will come from the World Bank and a nearly $4.8 billion in IMF funds and touching off a panic equal amount from the the Inter-American Develop­ TODAY'S FORECAST among investors who pulled their money from other ment Bank. The World Bank is primarily responsible emerging markets, including Brazil. for anti-poverty and economic development pro­ PARTLY SUNNY "Insanity—a perfectly ratio­ As a result, the Brazil bailout carries considerable grams, but it has taken a larger and larger role in High: 65 nal adjustment to an risks for both the IMF and the Clinton administration, containing the financial crisis that has spread insane world." —R.D. Lang which have increased the size of the loan package by See BRAZIL on page 12 •

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GREGSON STREET • DURHAM • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1998 THE CHRONICLE Raleigh arena on track Megamall proposal earns rezoning approval for September opening Critics fear the Southpoint development will increase traffic and force South Square to close By SARAH MCGILL - Although heavy rains delayed woric last The Chronicle The wheels have been set in motion for the construc­ year, the construction process has picked up tion ofa new megamall in south Durham, but not all local and the Carolina Hurricanes' new home should residents are excited about beginning the journey. Last night, the City-County Planning Commission be complete by the 1999 hockey season. voted 6-1 in favor of recommending to approve rezon­ From wire and staff reports ing two parcels of land which, if the Durham City The Centennial Arena in Raleigh will be ready Council approves, will be converted to high-density by the September 1999 deadline, officials predict­ commercial areas. ed Tuesday. Urban Retail Properties of Chicago plans to build a Builders have overcome delays caused by heavy shopping mall called Southpoint on the 140-acre tract; rain last year and the work pace has quickened. the other plot will be developed with apartment build­ The arena should be ready Sept. 1, said Curt ings, offices, restaurants and hotels. Williams, executive director ofthe arena authori­ The City Council will make the final decision on re- ty, during a media tour. zoning the land in January at the earliest, said Dick The roofs steel superstructure is expected to be Hales, a member of the City-County Planning Staff. in place next month and its waterproof exterior The larger tract is currently zoned for residen­ should be installed in January. After the roof is up, tial use only and the 100-acre tract is zoned for workers will begin a sprint low-density mixed-use. hthein,eriorbySep The vote comes after weeks of action from both SflfiAH McGILUT HE CHRONIC LE N.C. NEWS ^'bt - sides ofthe issue. Both Southpoint proponents and LOCAL RESIDENTS Bill Johnson and Sandy Ogburn, the Universi­ The arena will have Citizens Against Urban Sprawl Everywhere, a com­ ty's director of community affairs, protest the megamall proposal. BRIEFS 19,000 seats for hockey munity organization founded to combat the South- 20,000 for basketball point development, have produced glossy fliers and Citizens packed the meeting hall to speak out against and 21,500 for some stage performances. lobbied city officials. the rezoning, many of them decrying the congestion that The Carolina Hurricanes, who have struggled The 1.3-million square foot, $200-million project has would accompany Southpoint. to generate fan support in their temporary home many opponents. One of the most vocal is South Square Resident Frank O'Neill won applause after claiming in Greensboro, project: an attendance increase and mall, Which would be forced to close if its department the development would degrade the environment, over­ a $20-million annual revenue boost from food stores jumped ship to join the new mall, said Howard crowd schools and cause safety problems. "There's more to sales and private boxes alone after they settle Phillips, one of South Square's owners. the quality of life than shopping," he said. down in the Centennial Arena. Phillips maintained Southpoint would not only Other community members pointed out that the city The projected final cost of the arena is about hurt South Square, which is located just four miles lacks the infrastructure needed to support such a project. $158 million. The building was originally planned : from the proposed site, but could also reduce de­ "The traffic will be awful—it's already awful," said Pat only as a arena at an estimated; mand for nearby businesses. "I'm not sure that Boccono, president of CAUSE. cost of $66 million, a figure that roseby 50 percent..: when you balance the ledger the city will get a good But Hales, a member of the City-Council Plan­ when current leaders took over four years ago. deal," he said. "Durham's urban has grown ning Staff which recommended rezoning to the When the Hurricanes announced their intention up around South Square." Commission, said Southpoint would build the roads to move to Raleigh and use the facility as their That argument, however, did not hold with commis­ needed to sustain increased traffic. He added that home, the cost rose to the current figure. sion members. "We may not like it, but change is coming," tax revenues would generate more money needed to said member Thomas Davis better south Durham's infrastructure. Group endorses reduction: The Durham Ted Abernathy, Durham's economic development di­ After the vote, Jim Farrell, senior vice president of Voters' .Alliance, the second-oldest political group rector, said the mall and retail center would generate mil­ Urban Retailers, said he was excited about building a in the city, endorsed Wednesday the referendum lions of dollars in property and sales tax annually, and major development in Durham. "We've been working for a that would cut the size of the city council from 13 would draw shoppers from Chatham and Wake Counties. year to address [residents'] concerns, and I think weVe al­ to seven members. He dismissed Phillips' claim that this growth would be ready addressed them." Most of the 30 attendees voted in favor of the outweighed by negative effect on South Square. "South Commission member Larry Holt, who cast the reduction, which will be voted on Dec. 8. Square did once serve as a base for surrounding growth," only dissenting vote, said he was not so sure about See NC BRIEFS on page 7 P> he said. "But the daily workers and the offices are what the proposal. "We're not planning," he said. "We're anchor it now." doing disaster implementation."

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The deadline has been extended to We are currently taking applications for all positions: line cooks, dish prep, November 15, so turn in your poetry, servers, bartenders, hosts/hostesses, prose, and artwork to the Bryan and events coordinator. Ifyou enjoy working in a fast-paced, fun Center Information Desk before time environment, come join our team! runs out. Applications accepted daily 9am - 7pm. Ram's Plaza • 1722 N. Fordham Blvd. • Chapel Hill Questions? Contact Monica at mlw3 or 613-3938 919-918-1005 -FAX 919-918-4189 THE CHRONICLE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1998 Outofthe workplace... and into the ^hotvi/O^fit For 20 years the Duke Show has brought out the hidden skills of University staff. This year's "Music, Magic, and Memories" is the latest extravaganza

Almost 100 University By Helen Wolff tering community, Sams said. "It and Medical Center employ­ The Chronicle brings people from all different sistant vice president for student af­ ees will exchange their work areas of the University and Med­ fairs, and Marian Starnes of the Bur­ clothes and lab coats for sequins and ical Center together." sar's Office, may perform together in a flashy attire this weekend. The Duke Shawan Wilson, a nurse in the de­ "Hee-Haw" section of comedy and Show—a talent exhibition that pre­ partment of social work, will perform country music. miered in 1978—showcases the hidden in the show for the first time this year Having participated in the previous skills of employees, their families and and said it has been a bonding experi­ two years, Wasiolek said the show re­ Medical Center volunteers in a melange ence. "I've got a really great group, so minded her of the strength of the Uni­ of music and dance. that makes me less nervous," she versity community. "It's an awful lot of

This year's show, titled "Music, Magic said, still slightly out of breath from a fun," she said, recalling her past experi­ HELEN WUL.fVIHL CHKUNim and Memories," features snippets of con­ dress rehearsal of her part in Ain't ences as MC and former member of an temporary, gospel, country and Broadway Misbehaving. administrators' rendition ofthe Macare- SHAWAN WILSON is a nurse during the day; performances. A professional band, chore­ Another singer in Ain't Misbehaving— na. "I really don't have any talent so I this weekend, she is a Broadway singer. ographer and music director help create a Barney Branch, a •• ______find the other perfor­ Citing the high entertainment value seamless show with amateur talents. quality control mances both hum­ ofthe production and its ability to bring Scotty Elliott, director of the show manager in sterile "Watching the show, you bling and inspiring." the Duke community together, hospital and performing arts coordinator for the processing-—did his are amazed that these Theresa Rich­ auxiliary administrator Jean Carden Medical Center, says that a high-degree first show in 1979 employees have other mond, an employee at predicts good things for the show. "It of professionalism sets the production and has watched the Duke Liver Cen­ brings people of all professions and apart from a typical talent show. "This is the production lives outside of showbiz." ter and a performer in backgrounds together. You don't often the show, credited the not just a show where somebody walks change over the CHRIS SAMS, see that at Duke," Carden said. "We on stage with a microphone, sings for a years. "Initially we director for arranging ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DUKE have housekeepers, dietary people and bit and then walks off," he explained. had no lighting or the different talents doctors all performing together." Participants audition in August and technical stuff We HOSPITAL AUXILARY in a complimentary The show will be performed in the then go through numerous rehearsals to had a piano, drum way. "It has been a Reynolds Theater on Friday at 8 p.m., perfect the show. and bass, that was the show," he said. great experience because our group gelled and Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. All this effort seems to pay off, how­ There was more of an emphasis on skits well," she said. "[Elliott] matched everyone Tickets are $5 and are available at ever. "It's an incredible show for $5," and gospel music in the past, he added, but up. He's really the magician who put this Page Box Office. All proceeds will ben­ said Chris Sams, assistant director of the quality has not changed. "I can't think all together." efit the Children's Hospital. Duke hospital auxiliary and Trinity '97. of one bad show." "They are really incredible performers. The camaraderie that develops dur­ Watching the show, you are amazed that ing the show is what keeps Branch com­ these employees have other lives out­ ing back, he said. "We've all got our day side of showbiz." jobs, but as performers we have to ex­ RESEARCH STUDY Elliott credits the participants, one of hibit that performer's ego," Branch said. the largest groups in recent years, for "You have to work within the structure the strength of this weekend's show. "We of the group so that everyone will have Are You Bothered by Excessive Shyness, have some incredible performers," he their moment to shine." said. "The talent of the cast and their Organizers hope to expand the show Timidity, Fear of Embarrassment or enthusiasm for making a really profes­ next year with more participation from sional show is admirable." campus representatives. Even so, this Speaking in Front of Other People? But aside from entertainment value, year's show may include a few notable the show is also a valuable means of fos­ University figures. Sue Wasiolek, as- Do you often fear rejection? Do these fears cause you to avoid relationships or activities? Are they distressing to you? Do you have problems with any of the following? 1. Are easily hurt by criticism. See news happening? 2. Few close friends outside of your family. 3. Unwilling to get involved with people unless certain Call THE CHRONICLE • 684-2663 of being liked. 4. 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Catering • Private Parties MEDICAL CENTER Loehmann's Plaza • 1821 Hillandale Road • 919-383-8502 V FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1998 THE CHRONICLE Doctors call for greater understanding of alternative medicine Two Duke physicians say doctors are ethically obliged to patients considering such remedies have the same goal—the patient's well-being—and both should be aware of the options contained within Drs. Jeremy Sugarman and Larry Burk addressed the other's expertise. the role of conventional doctors in unconventional The article also said that physicians would be healing in Wednesday's issue of the Journal of the remiss to allow dangerous bacterial infections to be American Medical Association. treated simply by such alternative remedies as Their perspective is part of JAMA's Nov. 11 edition herbal tea. highlighting research on alternative medicine. Dr. Edward Halperin, professor of radiation oncolo­ Burk, associate clinical professor of radiology, gy, places little stock in alternative treatments. "In my and Sugarman, associate professor of general med­ opinion," he said, "physicians have an ethical obliga­ icine, argue that medicine's ethical principles of tion to provide patients with safe and effective treat­ justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence and respect for ments, demonstrated, to the extent possible, as useful persons should be expanded to emphasize each via the scientific method. We have no obligation to pro­ physicians' duty to assist patients who are consid­ mote or condone quackery." ering alternative therapies. But Sugarman said in some situations alternative "We're trying to show how those ethical obligations therapies have been shown to be safe and effective. manifest themselves when you are trying to consider "Doctors need to help their patients make good deci­ alternative medicine," Sugarman said. sions so they can at least meet their health-related The principles by which physicians stand do not goals," Sugarman said. change, he continued, but "how they manifest Talley added that when a patient expresses interest themselves might." in alternative therapies, he will often refer them to a Joseph Talley, associate clinical professor in the competent specialist. department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Halperin remains steadfast in his rejection of non- and staff psychologist at Counseling And Psycho­ traditional therapies. "Alternative medicine is distin­ logical Services, said that patients' interest in al­ guished by its denial or ignorance of fundamental ternative therapies has increased during the past physiology and biologic mechanisms of action and its

10 years. lack of standardization," he said. CARLOS nOOftlGlEZTHE CHRONICLE When approaching clients interested in alternative Money spent on alternative medicine research, he ACUPUNCTURE has grown in popularity as a therapeutic tech­ therapies, "I'd like to be sure that the person has continued, "has diverted money that could be spent on nique, but not all doctors fully understand its uses and implications. thought about their options," he said. the scientific investigation of the causes, prevention Dr. Harmony Gades, a first-year resident in pedi­ and treatment of disease into studies of bee pollen, a role. Gades and other researchers reported in atrics, said that alternative medications are becoming non-existent force fields and homeopathy." Wednesday's JAMA a case study about an elderly man increasingly mainstream. Burk maintained that alternative therapies are who experienced heart failure following a surgical "They're also not medications that patients view as gaining greater mainstream acceptance, and with procedure at the Medical Center. medications," she said. that comes the need for physician knowledge and Gades, who was a medical student in her psychia­ It is every physician's responsibility to be educated scientific data. Thus, he argued, scientists need try rotation at the time, said that the patient's experi­ about alternative treatments and to be able to give more data about these techniques. ences were attributed to his withdrawal from volarian their patients professional advice, Sugarman said. Physician-patient communication is especially im­ root, an herbal medicine he was taking about which he Specialists in alternative and conventional medicine portant in cases in which nontraditional therapy plays had never informed his doctors. Summer Job Opportunities" Instructors, Residential Teaching Assistants, & Academic Teaching Assistants Needed for Duke University TIP's 4-8 week Summer Residential Programs held at: Duke University Davidson College Duke Marine Lab Appalachian State University University of Kansas Positions are available in the following fields: Humanities • Business • Math • Science • Marine Science • Computer Science Apply by February 15.19991 Download an application from our website at www.tip.duke.edu For more information, write or call: | _ Duke University Talent Identification Program, Box 90747 wVkt WXli\)tV8ity t\.l_Durham , NC 27708-0747,(919)684-3847 Talent Identification Program THE CHRONICLE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1998 Incidents occurred at crucial time in residential life discussion Lisi COMPLAINT from page ] nior Douglas Brown, said there have been too late in the year to pick up and move," some problems this year, but added, "Last "What seemed to us like a little rowdy behavior was completely the victim said. "Right now I feel comfort­ year, I lived in Theta Chi and it was infi­ misconstrued. These guys just happened to be on the wrong able being here. I think this will stop. I nitely worse." hope it will." Friedman, however, said he thinks rela­ end of a little broken glass." On Wednesday, an SAE member ac­ tions between independents and fraternity DARIN FRIEDMAN, PRESIDENT OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FRATERNITY cepted responsibility for breaking the bot­ members are fine. "As far as I know," he tles, he added. said, "everything's been great." SAE President Darin Friedman, a Trin­ Although many independent hallmates "I believe this incident poses a challenge to the community in ity senior, said the problems arose from dif­ were occasional targets, the victim said he terms of varying levels of tolerance of certain behaviors such as ferent understandings of acceptable be­ believes his room was singled out more bottle breaking and throwing that are often perceived as normal havior. "What seemed to us like a little often. As a result, he is skeptical that these rowdy behavior was completely miscon­ incidents are not connected to his race. in one culture... but may be inappropriate to others." strued," he said. These guys just hap­ "It certainly seems ironic that we were CARMEN TILLERY, ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT pened to be on the wrong end ofa little bro­ the only ones targeted [to this extent]," the ken glass." victim said. Bill Burig, assistant dean of Assistant Dean of Student Develop­ student development in charge of housing blame. "The administration should be tee's proposals could amount to "affirma­ ment Carmen Tillery was notified of this assignments, said independents in frater­ more aware of where they're putting inde­ tive action for selective houses." The goal, case by an e-mail from BSA, which she ad­ nities sometimes ask for reassignment. Oc­ pendents," he said. "But [selective house instead, should be making "selective hous­ vises. "I believe that this incident poses a casionally, their requests are accompanied members] should be more mature about es, no matter what they look like, become challenge to the community in terms of by reports of tensions between selective [sharing their sections.]" more neighborly," she said. varying levels of tolerance of certain be­ house members and independents, espe­ This case comes at a pivotal time in the Dean of Student Development and Res­ haviors such as bottle breaking and throw­ cially in cases where the rooms recently residential life discussion as administra­ idential Education Barbara Baker said ing that are often perceived as normal in belonged to the house. tors explore how to institutionally struc­ that because this harassment went on for one culture... but may be inappropriate to He added, however, that his office only ture healthy, diverse communities through so long, it indicates that students who are others," she said. converts rooms if selective houses fail to housing allocation. uncomfortable with their living situation Friedman told the victims that the at­ fulfill all their spaces. "If there's fault in One victim said this incident should may not know who to contact. tacks were motivated by resentment of in­ any of this, it's with the selective houses serve as a warning of some of the "poten­ Baker acknowledged that, "The av­ dependents living in rooms that belonged first and foremost," he said. tial detriments" of the upperclass residen­ erage student is aware of such a to SAE members last year. The victim said the resentment could tial plan, which calls for integrating more process but, unless they had some per­ Several members of SAE refused to have been exacerbated by the fact that his student groups and independents with se­ sonal experience with the process, comment; one would only say that the room is one of the nicest in the section. lective houses and including all sopho­ they don't know the specifics." dorm has not yet discussed the incidents. Burig said the Housing Office does not mores on West. Administrators have begun developing Other independents living in the SAE sec­ intentionally annex the nicer rooms, but The residential life plan, in its current a graphic to detail the possible paths of re­ tion say they have had similar difficulties does try to take the rooms on the top floors form, calls for the creation of more living course both informally and formally, thor­ with their neighbors. so that independents are away from com­ groups on West Campus, Dickerson said. ough the judicial system or the Office of In­ Engineering junior Aaron Fou, a hall- mons rooms and high traffic areas. "If that She said she has been rethinking stitutional Equity. mate, said there has been "hall-wide ha­ happens to involve some of the nicest the administration's recent discus­ This case is currently under investiga­ rassment" and "generally rude and obnox­ space, so be it," he said. sions about making sure selective liv­ tion by Tillery, who handles harassment ious behavior." The victim's roommate, however, said ing groups recruit minorities. cases for Student Development. Another SAE independent, Trinity ju­ University officials bear some of the Dickerson said the residential commit­ Norm Bradley contributed to this story. Mercer still has option to pursue claims in North Carolina court M LAWSUIT from page I sors a single-sex team that has no comparable counter­ "equal to or superior to" the skills of the other walk-on giate athletics—that receive federal funding. part, it must allow members ofthe excluded sex to try out place kickers when she tried out for the team. As a high Mercer, a former walk-on place kicker, filed a lawsuit in for that team. Since football is defined as a "contact sport," school senior she was a third-team All-State selection. As September 1997 alleging that during her at­ Title IX does not required athletic programs a freshman in April 1995, Mercer kicked the game-win­ tempts to earn a spot on the football team, she to include members ofthe excluded sex in try- ning field goal in the annual Blue-White scrimmage was not given full and fair consideration for outs. game. But despite these successes, Goldsmith said, Mer­ membership because of her gender. "We are gratified but not surprised by cer fell well short of other kickers in leg strength, crucial In addition to the federal suit, Mercer also the United States District Court's deci­ for long-distance field goal attempts. Although all other filed a state claim for negligent misrepresenta­ sion," said John Burness, senior vice presi­ walk-ons were required to play on scout teams, Mercer tion and breach of contract. Because Mercer's dent for public affairs. never did so because it requires full contact. sole federal claim was dismissed, the federal "[Goldsmith] was happy and he was glad But following her Blue-White field goal, Goldsmith in­ court declined to exercise supplemental juris­ that the system ran its course," said Mike dicated to Mercer and to reporters that she had a place on diction, thereby dismissing Mercer's state Cragg, director of sports information. the team. claims. She may still pursue these claims in a Neither Mercer nor her lawyer, Burton The football coach later retracted that statement. "I Heather North Carolina court. Craige of Raleigh, could be reached for com­ shouldn't have said it," he told The Chronicle in August The court ruled that the University had ment Thursday night. 1995. "I was carried away at the time. I was speaking "...no obligation to allow Mercer, or any female, onto its The dismissal came after more than a year of litiga­ more as the father of two daughters than I was as a football team." Under Title IX, if an athletic program spon- tion. In her lawsuit, Mercer claimed that her skills were football coach."

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"[Alleva is] going to let them do this, but only so they're not going to be pounded for not helping the hungry."

AL PRESCOTT, HEAD LINE MONITOR

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IE CHRONICLE Ethnic housing statistics present no surprise ESTABLISHED 1905, INCORPORATED 1993 In the spring of 1997, four The Chronicle in a table enti­ Koskinen. Again, no action students (I was one of them) tled "Color-Coded Housing." was taken to remedy the lack made a presentation to the (The fact that administrators of diversity on West. This let­ Student Affairs Committee of claimed in a Nov. 9, 1998 edi­ ter is to remind Duke (and Signed in sweat Duke University's Board of tion ofThe Chronicle article to The Chronicle), whose institu­ Trustees. During this pre­ have this data for the firsttim e tional memory is painfully Signing any of the watered-down agreements sentation, we discussed with is very disturbing). short, that this issue was would be self-defeating; the University needs to the board concerns over the Not surprisingly, West brought to the attention ofthe lack of racial and ethnic looked then almost exactly University's highest decision continue its trail-blazing activist role on sweatshops diversity on West Campus (a like it does now: 76 percent makers over a year ago, and place one insightful professor no action was taken. eave it to the White House to put Duke in a challenging position. Caucasian, 4 percent African- in attendance called "the American, 12 percent Recently, the White House-sponsored Apparel Industry heart of Duke"). Maybe now the University Partnership, comprised of companies, government organizations Asian/Pacific and 4 percent will finally wake up and rec­ L lb back up our argument, Spanish surname while the ognize that selective living and human rights groups, finallyrelease d its manufacturer code of con­ other campuses were far duct. But the code has been denounced by many human rights groups— we presented data (despite the has no place at an institution committee chair's clear desire more diverse. At that board of higher learning that claims some of which refused to sign it—as ineffective and unenforceable to change the subject) that meeting, no action was taken to take the academic, emo­ because provisions such as collective bargaining, full disclosure and a liv­ showed the racial/ethnic by the Trustees. tional and spiritual develop­ ing wage were left out ofthe code. breakdown ofthe four campus­ The next morning, a simi­ ment of its students seriously. In the coming week, the Collegiate Licensing Company, of which the es. In fact this data was later lar presentation was given to University is a member, is scheduled to release its own code. The CLC published on the front page of a select group of Trustees, ADAM MITCHELL code will certainly be stronger than the AIFs—it will guarantee collective the Nov. 20, 1997 edition of including then chair John Trinity 98 bargaining rights and freedom of association—but by all indications it will not be as strong as activists have hoped. If the University signs onto a weak agreement that makes only incre­ Rejecting Hunger effort deserves your support mental changes, it risks doing more harm than it would by taking a prin­ I would like to take this Cameron Crazy Towels will time to celebrate our accom­ cipled stand against this watered-down proposal. But apparently, admin­ time to express my support go to the Food Bank of North plishments as a community. istrators are set to abandon the commitment to fair labor that has earned for Rejecting Hunger. The Carolina. I wish all of the classes them national accolades. holiday season is a time for I'd like to see all of our good luck as they battle to Jim Wilkerson, director of stores and licensing, has said, "Most of our reflection, and we should fans bring their towels to our raise money. At the same efforts will parallel the AIP.'' Specifically on the issues of full disclosure take this opportunity to game this Saturday and to time, I encourage all of our and a living wage, Wilkerson has said that the CLC has been waiting to think about those who are all games this season. I am faculty and employees to get see what the AIP does. As the national leader on the collegiate sweatshop less fortunate. Rejecting excited that the grand prize involved as well. Together, we Hunger is a wonderful way for the class that donates the have the power to make a dif­ issues and a major figure in the CLC Task Force, Duke is expected to ference. Now let's go and do it. adopt the upcoming code. for the University to form a most money will be a priority But now that the AIP has spoken and the CLC's likely position is meaningful partnership with entrance into the Nov. 21 clear, it is time for the University to take its own stand. the Durham community. All Duke-South Carolina State Ifthe code passes in its current form, the University must refuse to proceeds from the sale of basketball game—it will be a Men's basketball coach sign it. Passing the code as it stands would give the illusion of progress, but would not mandate the monitoring or wage provisions that could lead People want impeachment proceedings to continue to substantive change of sweatshop conditions. Last week's election had up their mind and want would like things to go on But ifthe University takes a stand against the code, the legitimacy of three potential outcomes: Clinton impeached, even as they have been... i.e. full disclosure and a living wage would gain enormous clout. In this way, a) A large increase in the before the Congressional they would like the Duke could align itself with human rights organizations and not apparel number of Republican seats. hearings are held—i.e., their impeachment process to go manufacturers. b) A large increase in the mind is made up, and they its due course, and they Passing an effective code of conduct will not be easy. Companies gain a number of Democratic seats. want the guy out. reserve their judgment huge economic advantage from paying workers minimal wages for maxi­ c) Virtually no change. Under (b), exactly the until law has had its chance mum hours. A future agreement needs to be balanced so that it is lax If we go along with the opposite, i.e. they have made to look into the allegations. enough that the companies don't lose too much of an advantage and press, assuming the election up their minds and they do I think this is the most agree to it, but, more importantly, the code must be stringent enough so was a statement by the peo­ not want Clinton impeached logical conclusion, and I am that it accomplishes a meaningful goal. ple about President Bill (and they would like the at a loss to explain why the Clinton and the impeachment process halted). press seemed to imply that The current code is simply too lax. Without full disclosure, very little no change meant support for monitoring can be done—Wilkerson estimates that only a fraction of com­ process, then, please enter­ But, we had (c). Virtually Clinton. panies would be monitored in the next two years. Without a living wage tain the following possibili­ no change (or marginal at provision, companies could pass inspection but still not pay their work­ ties: If my thinking is correct, best). To me, at least, this ers enough to survive. under (a) the American peo­ signals that the American ARMAN GLODJO No code at all is better than a seriously-flawed code. Ifthe University ple would have sent a strong people are satisfied with Graduate student is truly committed to the plight of sweatshop workers, it must reject any signal that they have made the process so far, and they Fuqua School of Business code that resembles the AIFs. ON THE RECORD THE CHRONICLE It's a good cause, but there are 101 good causes that could make money off ofDuke bas­ JESSICA MOULTON, Editor ketball, but we don't—tickets are free to undergraduates. TIM MILLINGTON, Managing Editor RICHARD RUBIN, University Editor Head Line Monitor and engineering junior Al Prescott on the provision that the class that buys the most KATHERINE STROUP, University Editor Rejecting Hunger towels gets first entrance to the Nov. 21 against South Carolina State (see story, p. 1} JON HUNTLEY, Editorial Pagt Editor JONATHAN ANGIER, General Manager ANNOUNCEMENT JOEL ISRAEL, Sports Editor VICTOR CHANG, Photography Editor KELLY WOO, City