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i f * Vol.69, No. 13 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY. VILLANOVA, PA. February 1 1 , 1 994 Gallen to Two rapes retire reported By MELANIE FIORDALISI Staff Reporter After over 30 years of service ByJANEPAPACCIO to the University, the Rev, Law- News Editor rence C. Gallen, O.S.A., vice president of Academic Affairs, has Over the weekend of Jan. 28, announced his retirement. A 1952 two unrelated incidents of rape graduate of the University, Gallen were reported to the University earned his degree in bio-chemistry department of Public Safety by and later joined the science depart- two female college students who ment for 16 years as an associate visited the University, said Jeffrey professor of biology. Horton, director of Public Safety. Gallen then acted as the director Both alleged assailants are of summer sessions at the Univer- current University students, Hor- sity for approximately four years. ton said. One rape was reported Before assuming his current posi- as having occurred Friday, Jan. 28 tion of 14 years as vice president into Saturday, Jan. 29 and the of Academic Affairs, Gallen func- other was said to have occurred tioned as the dean of Arts and Saturday, Jan. 29 into Sunday, Sciences for about one year. Jan. 30. Both victims have report- ed to authorities that their inci- PHOTO BY SHARON GRIFFIN dents occurred in Fedigan Hall. AIDS Memorial Quilt volunteers diligently sew panels for display at / feel that a younger the University. The quilt "As best an anyone can determine, will be here from Feb. 16 to 18. person is needed for they [the two incidents] really didn't have anything to do with this position. each other," said Horton. Rev. Lawrence C. Gallen, O.SJL, AIDS A wareness Weeic emphasizes vice president of Academic Affairs education, invoivement and concern The Unhforsity maices a strong commitment to "I enjoy my job and I love Compiled by: MELISSA LEE Quilt is comprised of more than sity's Communications Arts de- prevention, victim Villanova. I'm very sad to leave, Assistant News Editor 24,200 individual fabric panels, partment, and will be performed but I'll be 65 soon and the time Press Release each measuring three by six feet. by eight students. Performances support, and imposition has to move on. I feel that come The quilt will be on display in will be held on Feb. 16 at noon of serious sanctions a younger person is needed for this Ten squares of The Names the Villanova Room of Connelly and 5 p.m.; on Feb. 17 at noon and position," Gallen said. Project Quilt will be exhibited Center on campus on Feb. 16 from 3 p.m.; and on Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. against those who "My most memorable expe- during the University's second 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; on Feb. 17 from and noon in the Villanova Room, yioiate poiicy, rience at Villanova was during the annual AIDS Awareness Week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and on Feb. 18 Connelly Center. A dedication of Jeffrey Horton, late 60s, early 70s of the Vietnam Feb. 13-19. The quilt was started from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the panels made by the University director of PuMic Safety War era," said Gallen. "Our in June 1987 when San Francis- quilt display hours in the Villan- community for the AIDS Memor- student body was very much can Cleve Jones gathered a small ova Room, 20-minute performan- ial Quilt will be held on Feb. 15 victims in involved in national politics. I group of friends and neighbors to ces of literature will recognize the at 4:30 p.m. in St. Thomas of The were the resi- remember having to quell strikes create something that would people who suffer with AIDS and Villanova Church. dence hall before the incident occurred, said. and sit-ins. It was an exciting make the public understand what all those who love them. "Remem- In addition to the quilt coming Horton "There may have been time, he added. he and his friends were experienc- brance and Renewal" is directed to campus, several other AIDS some socializing (Continued ing. the by Heidi Rose, of the Univer- before hand; however, the victims on page 2) Today, AIDS Memorial (Continued on page 4) may not like to call it date rape. I don't think they were on dates; it's more like dealing with Discipline, campus damages and fines discussed acquaintances," he said. Both women reported the assaults By STEVE McILVAINE Stack. Each year the University violated the liquor laws of the crimes, including vandalism, rob- to medical personnel at local hospitals Assistant News Editor and all other college institutions University and state, but there are beries, sex offenses and theft, where they went experiences a turnover of stu- just as many cases where students added Stack. for treatment after the incidents. Hospital Discipline on campus is an issue dents, added Stack. Approximate- are disciplined as a result of other "Last semester, 75 students personnel then notified the local that needs and deserves constant ly 1,300 first-year-students replace crimes that stem from underage who committed vandalisms had to township police. Radnor i Police attention. The Rev. John P. Stack, those who were first year stu- drinking. Possession or consump- pay restitution. Most then contacted the depart- and O.S.A., dean of Students, dents. Consequently, the need for tion » of alcohol leads to other (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 4) Steve Pugliese, judicial affairs discipline does not fluctuate dras- officer, shoulder most of the tically, he added. responsibility of disciplining The effects of underage drink- students. ing represent the greatest prob- As compared to last year, the lem, said Stack. Sometimes stu- crime rate is about the same, said dents are confronted because they Visitation policy modified By JANE PAPACCIO weekdays as opposed to 12 p.m. News Editor On weekends, access still begins at 12 p.m. By the fall of 1994, the Student Recently, there have been Government Association (SGA), numerous visitation policy mod- hopes to have 24-hour visitation ifications, said Arts and Sciences for all members of the same sex, Senator David Greason. "There said Greason. For instance, any are still efforts bejng made to female will have access to any change our visitation policy," he female residence hall 24 hours a added. day, he added. The following residence halls According to SGA president will have 24-hour co-educational Patrick Kennedy, the SGA is study lounges: St. Monica, Kath- hoping for an eventual abolish- erine. Good Counsel, O'Dwyer, ment of all parietals on campus. 1 Moriarity, Stanford (first Furthermore, "The SGA hopes I Corr, floor lounge only) and the St. to begin its quest with the abol- Mary's library. ishment of visitation rules in the Earlier access to all residence single-room, single-sex residence halls will come into effect shortly. halls, such as Austin and St. PHOTOrr BY SHARON GRIFFIN hundreds of youngsters to campus for fun and entertainment. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Rita's," said Kennedy. Sibling Weekend brought February 11, 1994 • THE VILLANOVAN • Page 3 Page 2 • THE VILLANOVAN • February 11. 1994 Student Activities tevamped THIS WEEK Fr. Gallen to retire (Continued from page 1) departmental chairpersons and By KATHLEEN COONEY Activities, will fill that position. "Father Stack offered me the "My sabbatical leave will begin deans were under his supervision. News Editor The new assistant director of opportunity to serve the Univer- Student Activities will be Karen sity in this way. This position has Editorials 8 in September of this year, but I Setting school policy while admin- plan to eventually return to Vil- istering other academic functions . Recently, the Office of Student Caldaroni, who is now the advisor not been available for 13 years," Scope 13 lanova and resume teaching biol- were his other major responsibil- Activities has experienced for SPC. She will assume Bonas' he added. Features 15 ogy on a part-time basis," said ities," he said. changes throughout the depart- office which is physically opposite Gallen. "Throughout the years, our ment. One important change of Farmer's. Who knows, for The Rev. John P. Stack, O.S.A., branch of student life has worked occurred when Randy Farmer, "We're currently searching We looked more closely who cares 18 dean of Students said, "I was a quite well together with the previously the assistant director another staff member to serve as biology student of Father Gallen. division of academic affairs," said of Student Activities for Program- advisor to SPC," said Farmer. at what we were doing Entertainment ...22 He was an excellent teacher who Stack. ming, assumed Lucynda Gorski's Bonas will move to the SPC and where we wanted to Sports 31 enjoyed the personal contact "Father Gallen has devoted position as director of Student office in Connelly Centers where within the classroom. He was many years of hard work to our Activities. he will also see over the leadership go. always supportive of the students* University. He was the recipient As programming director. resource center, said Farmer. The Randy Farmer, new director work outside of the classroom as of the Lindback Awards which Farmer coordinated and advised SPC will move to the Association of Student Activities well." recognizes outstanding faculty committees on the implementa- of Commuting Students' (ACS) EDITORIALS "I remember him as being very members," Stack said. tion of campus wide programs. He office in Dougherty Hall, and the sensitive and receptive to people's "A search committee will soon was also the primary advisor to ACS will move to the Inter- Farmer's new responsibilities interests, rights and needs," seek a replacement for his posi- the Student Programming Council Fraternity Council (IFC) office include "making sure everyone's COURTESY OF THE BELLE AIRE YEARBOOK In this week's Opinion sec- Stack added.

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