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Olympic Torch At Fordham by Virginia Keating magine the 1984 Olympic Torch being carried across the Rose Hill campus by a Fordham student dressed in an of >i- cial Olympic uniform. Not only is it quite possible, but the student could be you. Beginning on May 8, in New IYork, Americans from all walks of life will carry the torch over 19,000 kilometers (12,000 miles) through every state in the nation. The "drama" concludes when the torch arrives at the Los Angeles Coliseum on July 28, opening the 1984 Olympic competition. "If we can raise $3,000 by April 10, we're assured that the 1984 Olympic Torch can come on campus on Tuesday, May 8," said Assistant Dean for Campus Affairs Michael Sullivan, who met with Jackie Kiviat, community relation's manager for AT&T, sponsors of the torch relay, "The Olympic Organization Committee is selling kilometers along the run to Los Angeles as a means of fun- draising for Olympic Development," said Kiviat. "Any person or organization who donates $3,000 qualifies. 1 think that it would be exciting for all of the Fordham campus." According to Sullivan, the Fordham track team will be in the McGinley Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 10, so that students can sign up to participate in a torch trial run on Thursday, April 26. Students who register for the trial run are asked to pay an entrance fee of $2 which will help to raise $3,000 needed in order for the event to occur on campus. Students who do not wish to run but would like to see the torch on campus can do their part by making a donation. "You don't have to be an athlete, or be on a team or even win," said Jim Denison, FC '85, of the track team, "As long as you finish the one kilometer run, your name will be entered in the drawing to select the student to carry the tor- ch. If a male name is drawn, the alternate will be a female and vice versa." Sullivan expressed confidence in the student body. "I'm optimistic that we can raise the money," he said. "This is the first time in about 50 years that the summer Olympics are being held in the United States, and this may be the first time in Fordham history to have the Olympic torch on campus. Also, Fordham would receive a facsimile of the torch. It would be a fun thing to do and certainly within the Olympic spirit," he added. Perhaps Bill Kelly of the track team put it best. "People are crazy if they don't go for this. It's a once in a lifetime shot. You'd be representing Fordham and New York, wearing an Olympic uniform which you'd get to keep, carrying the torch and probably get media coverage. I think it's a great opportunity given to Fordham students, and I don't think we should let it slip away." N ii Pr f t Orr, ijl P ^t i',t PAiD Bi i » N* '. rVi\ P. fniit N' 7»»0l April I. lfM VOIWMM Fordham University, New York Ntmtlwr 12 SG Court Action Ruling Sweeps Pending Elections by Vlnny Barry and John Breunig by Vinny Barry and John Breunig The Action Party swept last week's Five United Student Government offices United Student Government elections, I were left vacant pending a USG court despite the loss of 26 percent of their vote due I decision concerning violations filed against to campaign violations. I the Action Party ticket. John Dennis, CBA '85, was sworn into office Monday night as President of USG. The court suspended the Election Joining him as Executive Vice President is I Committee's decision to penalize Action 26 Tracey Shewmaker, FC '85. | percent of their votes for distributing a letter As a result of campaign violations, five : that was not consistent with three campaign offices are currently vacant pending a I guidelines listed in the USG Constitution (See decision of USG Court (See accompanying accompanying story). story). Action won 43 of the remaining 46 According to a court decision on seats in the government. Tuesday, the penalties imposed on Action According to Election Committee will be assessed at the next court hearing. Chairperson, Brian Spearman, a complaint A USG court statement released after was filed concerning Action campaign the hearing explained the decision. "The procedures by Difference Party Presidential United Student Government Court has found Candidate Matthew Boyle. the 1984 USG Election Committee in Dennis listens as Election Corn- "It's an uphill battle," said Dennis, violation of the USG Constitution, Article Newly-elected USG President John mittee Chairperson Brian Spearman announces voting results. "We already have our integrity to prove 13, Section 9.c: '... The results of the before we can get anything done, this doesn't to gain by the letter." hearing will be made public before the coun- was involved," he said. help USG at all." Candidates for the open offices ex- ting of the ballots.'" Spearman is unable to release any in- The election committee charged action pressed their views on the court's actions. The court also ruled that the USG Con- formation on the voting results until the on three counts pertaining to a letter signed "Right now I'm surprised it's been stitution is "Ambiguous and suspect to self- court makes a final decision. Until that time by Dennis and mailed to campus club taken so far from a small sanction," said contradiction. We do agree that the Election five offices affected by the decision will leaders. Ten percent of Action's votes were Target candidate Monica Sciales, FC '86, Committee's decision is a justifiable one remain vacant. deducted for not having the student poster "It's gotten out of hand." based on the criteria with which they had to "It [the penalties] should extend only as shop print the letters. Eight percent was work." As a result, the court asked for a far as the executive officers and the "It's unfair that people have to suffer deducted for not listing printing costs on reassessment of the Constitution concerning executives of both schools," said Dennis. when the system is at fault," said Action Article 13. "They were the only ones who had anything candidate Ed Boland, FC '86. Continued on page 12 "The complaint was that the result of the [Election Committee] hearing [to decide penalties against Action] should remain public USG Election Results before the counting of the ballots," ex- tSG Executives plained Election Committee Chairperson President John Dennis Executive Vice 1'resident Tracey Sh Brian Spearman, FC '84. "They [the USG Fordham College V.P. Finance Tom Hatiuslk CBA court] are questioning the fact that 1 had not V,t\ Operations Rick Almonte President John Antietter President Christopher Dlvlny Vice President Mnrtny Porlellt made the results [of the hearing] public Scc'y/Ticaa Claire CnUagUnn V.P. Communications Josephine Ziaya V.P. Academics Lisa Cnslow Tietintret Jeff Coylc before I started to count the ballots." V.P. Student Life Julia Dmlden Secretary Patricia Drasky Spearman defended his decision to an- nounce election results at the same time he MS 1(186 1W 198S 11H7 President Pending Pending Waller Ccsarskl President Marjorie Maguiro GlnaDilJIlo Airdy Rooter announced results of the hearing. "The Con- Stc'y/Trcas l)ou(; Dtmntlly Vice President til Easop Jerry Memla SueMcMoniglc stitution does say that the new people must Senator Suyuime tluutetl Ktircn Keelc Margaret Gutierrez Ron Hem Danny Lcnnon Sciinlur Joe Csilvu Mike BueKent'orger Dung Wlnkler take office the first Monday of April." Senator Senator ChrhtineCarriston Senator JoeTremncostii Hob Culdnrnni Gunner Paruda Suitcla 1)1 Uiorglu Although Spearman refused to comment Curninuler Council Commuter Council Ciei ri Galauti AiiiH'Mnrir Zagrlccki AnnclteCnva on the court's procc-euings, newly-elected Cmnnuiltr Council USG President John Dennis, CBA '85, ex- NOTK: These arc the election results as of Wednesday, April 4. Changes may occur pending a USG Student Court decision. pressed satisfaction with tlie court's decision. "It took into consideration everyone who 2/THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1984 jgg?-;v^:>y '•-"-: &&&mm&m THE CAB CALENBAR Friday, April 6 FLAG: "FLAG goes to Columbia" mon- thly gay dance at Earl Hall. Pre-Dance Social at 9:30 p.m. For social location, write Box 745. Saturday, April 7 Fordham Hellenic Society: Greek the Gift Culture night at 8 p.m. in the Ballroom. Tuesday, April 10 of Life. Theology Lecture by William H.C. Frend, "Archaeology and Patristic Scholarship." Lecture and slide presen- tation at 8 p.m. in the Music Room. Psychology Club and the Pre-Law Sometimes students end up Society. Lecture given by Dr. being the best teachers. Takooshian of Lincoln Center on "The Secret Behind Street Crime" with a film presentation afterward at 12:30 p.m. in Thebaud312. Wednesday, April 11 FLAG. Fall Activities Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. and the Fifth An- niversary Dance Committee meeting at 8 p.m. and the regular social at 8:30 p.m. Bringyour own beer, wine and 5 soda. For off-campus location, write " Box 745. PSA. Lecture and slide presentation on the current state of affairs in Nicaragua by Ted Auerback at 7:30 p.m. in Keating Little Theater. MICHAEL CAJNE • JULIE WALTERS Computer Science Club. Lecture on Ar- tificial Intelligence by Dr. Coll at 2:30 a p.m.inFMH314. Thursday, April 12 Congratulations to Cinevents presents Educating Rita at 10:30 a.m.