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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Marshall Digital Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Parthenon by an authorized administrator of Marshall Digital Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. 91 , No. 3 Huntington, w.va. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1990 Controlled Action calls .tailgating for control . . -supported of posters Signs must obtain Panel proposes policy for pre-game partying stamp of approval By Kevin D. Melrose By John R. Goodwin Staff Editor Reporter A new policy that requires all signs and Tailgating will not be prohibited when Phcllo by Chris Har'""-" flyers to·be approved by the Office of Stu­ Marshall's new football stadium opens, but A group of tallgaters at Prindle Fleld grlll chicken wings.as part of their pre-game dent Activities and Organizations is de­ festivities could be affected when a policy signed to help student organizations, not dealing with alcohol and other concerns is activities. A panel met Monday night to discuss possible tailgating regulations at Marshall's new stadium next . hamper freedom of speech, a university ·developed, said Nell Bailey, vice president official said. and dean of Student Affairs. Dr. Don E. Robertson, associate dean for Green Scholarship Foundation, said. "Tail­ Crawford stressed that the MUPD has "'We want to know what our constituents student affairs, said the policy, created by gating has become a tradition at MU. A lot the power to enforce the law and will want to happen when we open our new the physical facilities committee of the stadium," Bailey said Monday at a meeting of people thoroughly eajoy tailgating. It enforce the law with students if necessary. "'We cannot afford to have double stan­ Faculty Senate, went into effect beginning addressing future tailgating. "I can guar­ strengthens ties between friends and of this semester. antee you there will bea policy." alumni and the university. But we don't by dards, treating students one way and towns­ people another way," Crawford said. Student groups and off-cam11us organiza­ At the meeting, Bailey was the first of any means endorse alcohol abuse." tions must have a stamp and Robertson's nine speakers to present the aspects of «w:hat tailgating actually is and what it Ed Rollyson, Huntington business leader, said, "It's the general consensus of initials on all flyers and posters before any tailgating to~ audience ofabout 70 people. should be," Marshall Athletic Director Lee information may be posted on campus. Bailey welcomed policy input and ideas Moon said, "is the cooking, the fellowship most of the businesses in the area that they are not opposed to tailgating." The policy also prohibits posting signs on from the community. According to Bailey and sharing between family and friends." buildings, trees, woodwork, telephone poles, the policy will not be complete until some: Moon said fans should tailgate to support Rollyson said litter and drunks can pose a problem to area businesses. To cut down doors and windows. time next year. the team, not to focus on alcohol. "The ideii is an attempt to keep the cam­ "When the game starts, the tailgating "lfwe could do that, we'd be coming a long on problems, Rollyson suggested fans should not be permitted to tailgate without a pus uncluttered," he said. "Maintenance should end,,, panelist Margaret "Peggy• way toward solving our problems," he said. people don't know when to take things Brown, criminal justice chairperson, said. Director of Public Safety Donald Salyers ticket to the game. At the end of the meeting, members of the down." The audienc.e applauded when Brown and Assistant Public Safety Director·Eu­ Robertson said that although some people said, "I think when the game starts the gene Crawford spoke about the law en­ audience voiced opinions and ideas for curbing tailgating abuse. have voiced concern about the policy, its people ought to be told to get off Prindle forcement procedures involved in tailgat­ intent is not to censor, but to "control the Field and get into the game." ing problems. David Strong, an audience-member an'd tailgating veteran, suggested licensing kegs volume" of signs posted. In most cases the speakers supported "A vast majority of alcohol incidents we · He said he could understand worries tailgating and opposed the problems that encounter are related to althletic events," to organized, responsible groups of people. "I think the abuse is definitely with a expressed by staff members about the re­ come with it, such as alcohol abuse, lack of Salyers said. strictions. "Possible control over signs would law enforcement, insensitive fan behavior Salyers said there is a lack of Marhall - minority of people," Strong said. "Don't let 99 of us get punished for the be an automatic red flag," Robertson said. and underage drinking. University police officers on Prindle Field Marie Brown, administrative aide in the "'We strongly support the concept of tail­ during tailgating time because the area is actions of the one that's out of line," Mike gating," Jim Bailes, president of the Big out of MUPD jurisdiction. Harrison, an audience member, said. Sea POSTER, Page 8

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During the summer, in protest of the lack of African­ I Amencan entertainment and businesses, the editor ofThe Beacon Digest, Stephen Starks, sponsored a boycott of the Charleston Regatta. Marcya Caln Color children At first I was leery of the idea of a boycott, I felt that it COLUMNIST would only make some people happy instead of making them take notice. I was then informed by a Charleston native thatAfrican-Americans patronize the Regatta more the enemy? than any other group ofpeople and a boycottactually would tones in varying melody, harmony, rhythm and timbre, harm the Regatta. So I did my part and stayed in Hunting­ especially soas to form structurally complete and emotion­ ton as part of the protest. ally expressive compositions." Drug war futile I heard very little else about the boycott after the initial There are all types of music including jazz, country, pop, announcement, except that the Regatta committee added rock'n' roll, rhythm and blues, rap, classical, reggae and a few more acts - at least one who was an African-Ameri­ heavy metal. There are subgroups of classifications and n the Periscope section of the Sept. 10 issue can entertainer. combinations of classifications, but there is no "white" or of Newsweek, there is a brief on a product I had pretty much forgotten about the boycott until L . T. "black" classification. designed as a new weapon for the war on Anderson, a syndicated columnist, wrote a column about The origins of reggae, rap, jazz, rhythm and blues and I drugs. the difference between "black and white" music. rock'n'roll came from Africans, if not African Americans. If The item is called DrugAlerl, a set ofaerosol Anderson decided that the main problem behind the one looks deep enough he or she can find the origins of all sprays that can detect traces ofdrugs on almost boycott was the difference between "white" music and music and then only listen to the music originally of his or any household item. Suspicious parents can "black" music. There are two problems with Anderson's her ancestprs. But that shouldn't be necessary. wipe their children's belongings with a white argument. One, is that he only took into consideration one The fact that people dare take a classification of music aspect of the reasons behind the boycott. and rape it of its beauty by putting a color limitation on it paper towel, then spray the towel with DrugAl­ disgusts me. In a world where every person is classified ert. If drug traces are present, colors will ap­ Starks sponsored the boycott because there weren't any African American businesses involved in the Regatta and into a tiny subgroup of a color or a nationality, music pear: turquoise for cocaine, reddish-brown for there wasn't any entertainment that African Americans should be allowed to be limitless - free of the color/race marijuana and hashish. The sprays sell for prefer to hear. hang-ups of its listeners. Music has no color nor does it $49.95, and marketers say DrugAlert can de­ The second problem with Anderson's argument is there classify or discriminate by color. Those music lovers who tect a variety of substances from crack to PCP is no such thing as "white" or "black"rnusic. Webster's New are not yet free ofthe need to classify-that includes most to Lidocaine. Twentieth Century Dictionary defines music as "the art everyone-must remember that the beauty ofmusic is the It's come to this? 2-id science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds or melody, rhythm and tones, so color is insignificant. Parents are being encouraged to identify their children as the enemy in the war on drugs. It's the wrong approach. Yes, illegal drug activity is serious, and often Readers' Voice deadly business. Yes, the threat is real and the stakes high. ignoring the accumulated body of evidence. For example, Yet, every effort-to address the problem has Professor misunderstands he mentioned that "this week, at least, it has been deter­ been from a negative viewpoint. "Just say no." mined that butter is better for your health than marga­ Scare tactics, such as the now-familiar "This is passive smoking research; rine," implying that the health scientists can never make your brain, this is drugs ..."commercials. War. up their minds about what is good for us. However, con­ People take drugs for their positive rein­ MU's policy still appropriate trary to the public perception, we have known for years fQrcement, not for the negative consequences. that magarine is not a healthy substitute for butter. Both are bad for us and this one most recent report only adds to Regardless ofthe current thoughts on drug use, To the Editor: chemicals do make people feel better, even if that body of knowledge. only for a short while. They insulate, they help Dr. Damewood does make one valid point. While we Dr. Earl Z. Demewood's recent letter (Sept. 6) criticizing know that passive smoking is dangerous, it is not certain one to cope, they block out pain. Quick fixes, to the campus' new no-smoking policy merits response. Dr. "that brief, intermittent, infrequent exposure ... as in hall­ be sure, but often other choices are hard to see. Damewood makes some good points concerning an ami­ ways" is a serious threat. To perform a study on such an Given the choice between positive and nega­ cable sharing of the environment, but much of his letter uncontrolled environment would -be virtually impossible. tive options, humans are likely to choose the' shows a less than full understanding of the research on But given the strength of the evidence on passive smoking positive, even when the consequences are less passive smoking. in general, it is prudent to reduce exposure wherever than desirable. He stated that the scientific evidence which demon­ possible. Especially when the only change being requested, Families should be encouraged to come to­ strates a threat to passive smokers is week and question­ smoking outside, is a smaller burden on the smoker than gether as allies, not split apart by exercise$ in alble. On the contrary, it is quite strong and continues to is the possible consequences to the non-smoker. nonsense (or exercises in paranoia-generating grow. I detailed much of this in a "Wellness Ways" article Dr. Damewood asked for a debate. I am not interested in marketing scams). Say yes to communication, last year. Ifanyone would like a copy ofit, I would be glad a heated exchange that would create more problems than to an attempt to understand. to provide one. Additionally, this week's New England it would solve. But I would be willing to discuss the issue And ifone must say no to something, let it be Journal of Medicine carries an article which demonstrates in an appropriate setting if there is sufficient interest to bad ideas. an increased incidence of lung cancer in non-smoking among students and employees. adults who were exposed to their parents' smoke as chil­ dren. Dr. Damewood's letter shows a common problem ofreact­ Dr. David P. Swain ing to one good or bad study reported in the press and associate professor, HPER .Parthenon Policies The Parthenon. founded In 1896. ls published Tuesday through Friday In con)unctton with classes of the W. Page Pitt School of The Parthenon welcomes letters concerning Items will be published every Tuesday and Thursday on Journalism. The editor has final authority over news and edito- Letters: rial content. · the Marshall University community. a space-available basis. · All letters to the editor must be signed and include the Information for Calendar must be submitted by noon the Editor Lalena Price address and telephone number of the author. Letters day before publication on forms available in The Parthe­ Managing Editor Chris Rice should be typed and no longer than 500 words. The Parthe- non newsroom, Smith Hall 311. J"ews Editors ------Steven Keith non reserves the right to edit and verify letters. I .:,; t'f, .r; :-~: ,, , l·r.~~~) t/,1 ,· •,~ I , ' . • ; ;. 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Near-collapse of HEAF echoes S&L crisis Marshall University Psychology Clinic Providing services for anxiety, depression, • stress, relationship and family problems. ·Student loan default.rate steadily rising Call 696-2783 for information. By John Waggoner cost of bailing out the savings and loans. that Lord's bank scld her loan to the Stu­ College Information Network This year, for example, the government dent Loan Marketing Association. When a will pay about $2 billion, or about 4% ofthe bank sells a student loan to Sallie Mae, it dollar value ofthe'student loans outstand­ r------, They're young. They're bright. They're can use the cash to go out and make another bad credit risks. ing. loan - which is why Congress authorized They're the USA's 12 miilion college stu­ So why has HEAF, the Overland Park, Sallie Mae, a publicly traded company, in Daint dents. Take Kara Lee Lord, for example. Kan., loan guarantor, run into so much the first place. Queen She's a theater arts major at Boston Uni­ trouble? And why has one company's prob­ In most cases, the system works well. versity. Lord works one full-time and one lems cast such a long shadow over the HEAF, however, was the exception. With part-time job in the summer, and two part­ entire guaranteed student loan program? $9.6 billion in student loans outstanding, time jobs during the school year. To answer those questions, start with a HEAF was the USA's largest loan guaran­ 2660 5th Ave. Huntington Still, a bank would be unlikely to give her single student, like Lord. She pays $4,000 tor. Over the past four years, HEAF's de­ the $12,300 in student loans she needs ofher $14,950 annual tuition, and her family fault rate has topped 9%, and DOE has SAVE 50¢ during the next four years if the loans pays the rest. The $4,000 Lord pays in reimbursed its losses at the 80% level. On (with coupon) weren't guaranteed by the government. She tuition comes from her student loan. July 23, HEAF notified DOE that it was doesn't earn enough or have enough collat­ To get her loan, Lord went to a Boston facing serious financial difficulties. Towards the purchase of a eral. bank recommended by the university. Two HEAF remains in limbo, with the Depart­ Regular Price That's where the government's guaran­ guarantors stood behind the loan: mentofEducation trying toresolve HEAF's teed student loan program comes in. • The guaranty agency, which is either a problems. Several alternatives have been BLIZZARD TREAT Started in 1965 as part of Lyndon state-owned entity or a private, non-profit suggested for the bailout: a takeover by z Johnson's Great Society, the program as­ organization like HEAF, will pay the lender Sallie Mae; a takeover by Indianapolis­ sures lenders that their loans will be re­ 100% ofits loss ifLord defaults. HEAF gets based United Student Aid Funds, another paid. In recent weeks, however, the near­ its operating expenses from fees paid by largeguarantor;andaspreadingoutofthe · ~. collapse of Higher Education Assistance lenders. bad loans over a number of agencies. 81 Foundation Inc., which has guaranteed • The Education Department will pay the Over the past five years, the student loan I 18.8% ofthe USA's studentloans, has raised guaranty agency 100% of its losses - usu­ default rate has risen steadily. In 1981, I the fear ofanother massive federal bailout, ally. If th~ guaranty agency has a default DOE paid $235 million to cover defaults, 2(,6() 5th Ave. ~luntington Only, Exp. I 0(1/90 I similar to the ongoing savings-and-loan rate of more than 5%, DOE pays 90% ofits compared with its $2 billion estimate for L ____C;?_U.!f& • ____ _. rescue. losses. If the default rate rises above 9%, 1990. Those fears are largely unfounded. In the DOE will reimburse only 80% oflosses. The If you've defaulted on a guaranteed stu­ absolute worst case-ifevery student with reduced reimbursement encourages guar­ dent loan, y~u could be looking at some a loan defaulted - the cost to the govern­ anty agencies to keep an eye on lenders' king-size headaches from having the IRS ment would be $51 billion, or about a tenth credit standards. withold your income tax refund to being of the $500 billion now estimated as the The odds are a little less than one in three denied future student loans. IF© fJJ mi iff){) ~ W/fJM MIE Direct mail, 1iairCare 4th Ave. at 12th St. phone-a-th on 525-4811 Welcome back, ,ludenl,! $12 Women's Cuts slated for drive inc. shampoo, conditioner, style t10°/4 Discount to ·Marshall.Students DryCut$10 By Deanna Hall Reporter $10 Men's Cuts With .a Vaiid·ID inc. shampoo, conditioner, style Marshajl's Office oflnstitutional Advance­ 15 years of service DryCut$7 ment will continue this fall to ask alumni Sculptured Nails $35 with MU ID and friends of the university to open up . r,;;;:::::;:::::::;::;:::::::;::::::::::::;::::::::;::;::::;i • their pocketbooks to help the university. ·Dr. Carolyn B. Hunter, assistant vice president for institutional advancement, Largest Selection of said the office and the Marshall University Parts, Accessories Foundation, Inc. will continue the fund drive which began in the spring. & Bikes in the Area Walk-ins Welcome! Hunter said the department wants to get Professional Service - m~re· people into the habit of giving to Pick-up Delivery Available Mar~}:iall and believing in the university. & Adirect-mailingcampaignisthedivision's 623 Hal Greer Blvd. first fund-raising technique. Hunter said Photography this involves •selling" Marshall and telling 525-5312 By the donors how their dollars make a differ­ ence. Jeff Adkins She said if there is no response to the first mailing, a second letter will be sent after about two months. l.nvirnnnH·nt,11 l'ortrJits • Seniors A phone-a-thon will be in November as a Iiomecomin5 \lod,·ling l'ortlolios • Dances • Ae.i,1ls follow-up technique to the direct-mail ",olth l{om.rntic Boudoir l'ortraits > ; ,· • campaign. l{l'unions • Insur.incl' • l'l'ls The phone-a-thon will last about two Candidate Queen weeks during , Hunter said. ComJ'll'te Copy & lh·, torJtion Av.:iil.:ihle Organizations will be asked to volunteer l·ull Bl.:ic k & \\'hill' "ienin·s their services for the effort. Applications ..: ,: :l !~fg1.··.~ . . .· . •,; Sporting l.l',1)-; lll'S • D,rncl's • Sd10ob money goes to all academic departments, l'rl'sd10ol • l),1v C .Hl' • I und Raisns unrestricted gifts, endowed scholarships For more information call 6770 Appl/cations Due: and endowed chairs. Donors may choose ·sEP1t •21; AT,4:00,;:,m·.-.. ,·:·' how their ·donation is allocated; .s~ said. . ,. 9119 osk for Bill DeQI : • I > , , A geal amo\lnt has not been determined, . .' ~',Sixth Avenue • Suite N~ e Hunter said. -----·----- ·' . (304) 523-6810 ' .... Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1990 The Parthenon 5 Greeks' GPAs higher than typical students' Campus September Coordinator says groups emphasize academics Entertamm.ent 10-14 By Penny L. Moss Unlimited Week · Staff Writer ·By comparison Events each day on the MSC Plaza between 11 am and 1 pm. Marshall fraternity and sorority grade point averages are almost two-tenths of a •Greeks earned a 2.7 GPA Mon. 9/10-:..Homecomlng/Springfest Day point higher than the total undergraduate · compared to a 2.51 GPA tor Tues. 9/11-- Special Events Day--Fortune Teller Wilma Carroll GPA for the spring semester. the total undergraduate class Wed. 9/12 -- Marco's Day However, some fraternity pledge classes' averages for the spring semester were be- • Lambda Chi Alpha had the Thurs. 9/13 -- Contemporary Issues Day' low the required 2.0. · . highest GPA for a tratemlty - Frl. 9/14 -- Cinema Arts Day -- Movies in the Commuter Lounge: Greeks earned a 2.7 average last '!emes­ 2.88 Big (5:30pm) and Look Who's Talking (8pm) ter, while the total Marshall undergradu­ •Sigma Sigma Sigma had the Finale: Welcome Back Blast from 8 til late ate average was 2.51. hlghes GPA tor a sorority - A 19" Color Television will be given away!!! . Lambda Chi Alpha had the highest fra­ 2.96 All you have to do is fill out a survey t one of the events. ternity average of2.88. The highest soror­ ity average, 2.96, was earned by Sigma Sigma Sigma. REGISTERED "Most people think time spent in Greek organizations takes away from academics, "No one can be initiated until they are NURSES but it actually enhances it," Amanda L. above 2.0," Robertson said. "They have to 0 Harless, interim coordinator of Greek Af. remain at pledge status until their GPA is , said. raised." ~· · s=•Zc,~:s~• High scholastic achievement is stressed Chapters can put members who fall be­ low the minimum GPA on probation which ~:Air in the individual chapters as well as in the Force needs Greek office, she said. prevents them from holding office or at­ you. As an Air Force nurse I. William Snider, a Wheeling senior, tending social activities, Robertson said. officer, you can enjoy great ben­ who is the scholarship chairman ofLambda Harless said positive reinforcement to efits, including complete medical Chi, said it is more difficult for an individ­ help students with lowGPAsis used before and dental care. Plus 30 days vaca­ ual notinan organizational setting tomain­ any sanctions. tion with pay per year and ongoln~ tain high academic standards. Anthony S. Tuck, Winfield senior and professional and personal oppor­ Support from others within the chapter president of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, tunities to advance. Serve your help deficient members, he said. said study tables, as well as tutoring are country while you serve your Harless said individual chapters can raise methods of raising members' GPAs. career. Call their GPA requirement and many do. Harless said, •Before students get be­ "The black Greek organizations have a hind, we want to help them get ahead.• USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS significantly higher minimum," she said. She is organizing a scholarship workshop STATION-TO-STATION Don E. Robertson, associate dean for stu­ with the Student Development Center that COLLECT dent affairs, said members have one semes­ will include ways to improve study and 804-276-0459 ter to raise their averageifitfalls below 2.0. test-taking skills.

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Students! · By M. carollne Walker sored by a Greek organization doesn't mean R9f)Orter it's exclusive to Greeks; she said. Apply now for vacant Senate Seats Don E. Robertson, associate dean for Although she is acting on an interim StudentAffairs,overseestheworkofGreek basis, thenewcoordinatorofGreekAffairs Affairs and its coordinator. He said that 2 • Liberal Arts /Ji- ~., saysshehastwomaingoals-improvethe because Harless must deal with many 2 • Education / /i'fl':;1 ~~ image ofthe Greek system and unify it with people, her job is "probably one of the most ✓ ~f.A \'\: other organizations. difficult positions in the whole division of Amanda L. Harless began the interim Student Affairs. She relates extremely well 1 • Graduate School_ _-,_::.f}; I\ I f \ position in July. She is filling the position with people. She is a real people person. I vacated by Greg Mason who left for a job at don't think we could've found a better per­ 2 • Community College ~r::EI the University of Central Florida. son for our needs right now in our system, As coordinator Harless helps organize even if we'd gone for a national search. To 1 • School of Nursing :::11-J(l. activities among the Interfraternity Coun- have her available, and her willing to take student government association cil, the Panhellenic Council and the Black on .this position, is a real plus for us.• ·1 ~ School of Medicine Greek Council. She attends fraternity and In October 1989 Mason, the former coor­ sorority meetings and helps plan the or- dinator, told The Parthenon that he wanted Apply now in the ganizations' budgets. She also gives the to unify black and whiteGreeksoncampus. Greeks advice on conducting programs and Harless and Robertson said they are still Student Government providing services for Marshall and the working on that issue. "What we've been community. trying to do is work through the Black office--MSC 2W29. With the resources she has in her posi- Greek Council, the Interfraternity Council tion, Harless said she can aid the fraterni- and Panhellenic to develop more unity and ~1-l!IJl ..~~~~f~~i -- ~ff.d~~ 0 The Parthenon Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1990 Workshop brings changes-in -lives of freshmen·

Students give up scholarship, life in big city to attend School of Journalism, Marshall

By Anthony Allred Staff Writer "On campus I can wake up Before this summer, Marshall was one of the last places Monique Lee and Anna Me­ to birds singing Instead of po­ nendez expected to get their educations. lice sirens, and I can sleep with "I gave up a $5,500 scholarship in Iowa to my window open." com~ here; Marshall University had better be worth it," Menendez, Aurora, Ill., fresh­ man, said. She and Lee, Newark, N.J., freshman, \Monique :Lee ·.· : . . . . . :··;:· . .. · ' were among 20 participants in the Marshall University Newspaper Workshop hosted by the W. Pag~ Pitt School of Journalism, June 17-30. try here," Lee said. Menendez said she was accepted at sev­ She said she was accepted at Fairleigh eral universities, including the University Dickerson and Rutgers University. oflllinois, Central Iowa and Michigan State Menendez said one of her biggest ob­ University, but the workshop helped her to stacles is adjusting to campus life in a change her mind. relatively small city-a big difference from "If it were not for the workshop, I would the fast pace to which she is accustomed. not have found out about Marshall," Me- "Have you ever tried walking in down­ nendez said. · town Chicago and tried speaking and smil­ Lee said she was convinced that she ing at people?" she asked. "They look at you should attend Marshall after meeting the like you're after their purse!" staff and students at the workshop. Lee also said the difference between "When I came here this summer I didn't Huntington and her hometown were no­ trust anybody, but the concern the profes­ ticeable. sors and students showed during the work­ "On campus I can wake up to birds sing­ shop helped me defeat the stereotyping of ing instead of police sirens, and I can sleep African-Americans that society promotes," with my window open," she said. · she said. Another difference Menendez has discov-· Lee said the workshop took e~on to a ered on campus is the lack of racial diver­ higher plateau. sity. She said she attended a racially bal­ "At first I only wanted to go to college anced high school of more than 2,000. because it was expected ofme. Now I want She said she thought Marshall was the to get all I can out ofbroadcasting because opposite. I want a future in it," she said. "Marshall will help me learn about preju­ She chose Marshall because of the aca­ dice," Menendez said. demic standards. She said if she had cho­ Lee said Marshall differs from other col­ senacollege "in acity where there is always leges because instructors at most institu­ Photo by Chrta Hancock something to do," she might not be as dedi­ tions "are there for the money and not to cated to her studies. help students," she said. "But the profes­ Anna Menendez and Monique Lee both decided to change their college plans and "There are too many distractions in the sors here have taken an interest in my attend Marshall after participating In the Marshall University Newspaper Workshop city. It's quiet ~d country here. Real coun- progressing in broadcasting." hosted by the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism, June 17-30.

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"We are struggling with the conflicting 11 " 13" 16" 13" 16" emotions of grief, anger and fear," univer­ 6.19 7.99 9.99 sity President John Lombardi told about 9.99 12.99 600 people at-a memorial service for the students. GINO'S DAILY DOUBLES GINO'S TASTY PIZZA BREAD LUNCHEON PIZZA Santa Fe Community College President 2 (100% real cheese) pizzas Made just like a pizza. only Ready In minutes! Larry Tyree said: "With each horrible trag­ 13" 8.99 16" 11 .99 on our 9" bun ChffH , ...... 1.25 edy ... the sense of helplessness has grown ChffH I Pepperoni ...... 1. 75 in each of us." Addi. Topping Addi. Topping Cheese ...... 1.69 The Miami Herald reported the mutila­ 1.50 1.75 Cheese & Pepperoni ...... 2.19 ChNH I Sausage ...... 1. 75 tion-killer posed bodies for maximum shock Addi. Topping covers both. Cheese & Sausage ...... : . 2.19 ChNH, Pepperoni I Sauuge .. 2.25 value. Cheese, Pepperoni & Sausage .. 2.69 The killer placed Santa Fe Community College studentChrista Hoyt's severedhead Additional Items ...... 50 in the direct line of vision to anyone enter­ ing the apartment and positioned a mirror CALZONE Rings and Things Pubwlch in one of the apartments to show a victim's "The ltallan Treat" Homemade Onion Rings ...... 1.50 "The Unique Sandwich" body to any passer-by who happened to Tender crust filled with 100'llt Real Our own French Bread recipe look in the window, the Herald reported. Cheese and lean meat filling . Ample French Frlft ...... ts piled high with ham or roast serving. It's • treet! Steak Frlft ...... ts beef. shredded lettuce, tom­ ~ ...... •. 2.55 atoes. and our Pubwich dres­ P9pperonl ...... 2.15 Com Nuggets ...... 1.59 sing. Topped with 10()111, real Posters-- ...... 2.H Apple Crescent• ...... 1.39 cheese. It's Different. It's New. 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"However, there is Roast Beef ...... 1.89 2.49 Hot Ham a ChffN ...... 2.25 2.99 Shaved tender beef served on a toasted grecian bu·n. nothing on the policy about preventing Old Country Flavored Ham, mozzarella cheese. etc. topped with cr.eamy cole slaw· outside vendors." Robertson said the policy creates some Italian Submarine ...... 2.25 2.99 Fish Sandwich ...... 2.29 • problems for the Office of Student Activi­ Served in our sauce, garnished with lettuce & onion te~der fish served with creamy cole slaw ties and Organizations because the stu­ Chicken FIiiet ...... ' ...... 2.25 dents have to take time to stamp and initial Large chicken fillet served with coleslaw. , ...... ,,. ... ; .·.·.·.·. .. ·.· ...... each flyer. He said special provisions have been made Large 16" PIZZA ~lum 13" PIZZA Large 16" PIZZA Super Vegy PIZZA Cheese Delight 1.99 for the Student Government Association Your choice of 2 toppings plus Pepperoni & S~usage Pepperoni Delight lor one elections, and for large signs placed on double cheese 7.Ulor one t .N for one 12.99 lor two 11.15 lor two 12.tt for two w ith coupon campus for fraternity and sorority rush. 9.99 for 12.99 for two one - with coupon . with coupon with coupon Expires Sept. 30. 1990 Robertson said there also have been diffi­ Expires Sept 30. 1990 Expires Sept. 30. 1990 culties in getting campus groups to comply Expires Sept. 30, 1990 with the new policy, mainly because many PUBWICH FREE SAVE $1.00 are unaware of the restrictions. PIZZA BREAD ''The Unique Sandwich" Letters explaining the policy have been made just like a pizza only on French Fries Buckel of Spaghetti Buy one Large at Reg. Price our 9" Italian bun with any Large Serves 4 - 8 Meatballs sent to those organizations who have not Get Second at . Buy one at reg. price. get Served in a reusable. micro­ complied, he said. . . 9" second at 9" Sandwich wavable ·container Although no specific sanctions exist•for with coupon ...... wt .. coupon, . , . , . . . ~\l',cqupqn, . . , , • groups defying the policy, they possibly · Expires Sept. 30. 1990 Expira Sept. 30. 1990 Expires Sept. JO,' 1990. ' · · • · ' ' · 'l!xpjres • 30. 199_0:: • couldlosepostingprivileges,Robertsonsaid...... \ ...... Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1990 The Parthenon 9 By recycling, you can turn trash into cash_ By Michelle Polakovs The heavy supply of recyclable goods keeps Grayson Reporter ,•.~~\IV ~~ch···is···y~~~ irash.\lVC>rth?} Thornton, owner ofWaste Paper Packing Company, busy. "Ther6·snot much money in it - the more the supply, the Cash for trash: You too can earn big bucks for recycling. lesll the demand," he said. · With the increasing concern over the environment and Aluminum ...... 47 cents/pound Thornton agrees there is an increase of people bringing the widening realization of what is being dumped on and Paper...... 5 cents/pound in their recycled goods because ofconcerns for the environ­ extracted from the earth, many people are learning to Glass (crushed) ...... 1 1/2 cents/pound ment. recycle. Glass (solid) ...... 1 cent/pound He said he accepts "glass that is separated' the green Now, not only can recycling help clean up the earth, but bottles from the white bottles and clean paper separated." it also can earn college students a little extra money. A He said donations are not encouraged. "People who quick rummage through the trash could provide students donate tend to want to drop-off at odd hours and are less with a few extra bucks. With the price of aluminum at 47 cents a pound, paper likely to sort it." Aluminum cans, glass, corrugated, computer and white at5centsa pound and glass at 1 to 1 and l/2centsa pound, As a public service, Thornton said his company will bond paper are recyclable at Waste Paper Packing Com­ depending on whether the glass is crushed, people can add accept newspapers as donations if the leaflets and inserts pany located at 1751 Seventh Ave. to their income by sorting through their trash. are removed. RAVE rewards -·This semester, take some electives dorm students with incentive$ in communications. . Reducing vandalism 60minutes can bring purchases of long distance. fur free. Renee Casto IntroducingA'IM Reporter Movies: Videos. Student Saver Plus. And.more. If you're an off-campus To reward students living in residence student, it11 be easier to get fur less. halls for reducing vandalism an incentive through rollege this year. Just by choosing any program was set up. Because fil&T has put The program, Residents Against Van­ together a program of Student Saver Plus program, you11 get up to t50 minutes dalized Environments, sets aside an products and free distance calls. services to of long amount each semester from the.Housing · save you Youll also get a free ooupon fund to repair property defaced or destroyed ·., ' booklet good for savings money . · . all around town. by residents of each hall. Gabrielle Kreisler • Skidmore College • Class of 1991 After repairs are made to public areas, student residents can use remaining money to purchase items for building improve­ ment. Mary Beth Poma, manager of housing, said, "Hopefully we can get stuq.ents to realize not only will they benefit-from not vandalizing their halls, but receive some­ thing in return for their efforts as well." "Evident improvements include 14 new Gill from anywhere microwaves for Twin Towers West," ITW anywhere. Resident Director Kimberly A. Timko said. Timko is a Germantown, Md., senior. · ~11 give you a free AT&T Calling Card, even if Typical improvements to be purchased you don't have a phone. So include recreational equipment, televi­ You don't need you1l be able to make a call sions, and microwaves. from almost any phone and The RAVE committee consists of stu­ to wait till spring have it billed to you, wherever you live. dents and staff representatives from to get a break. Housing and Residence Life. Wtth the A1&/'Read, Ol4 Another prngram to benefit residents America Plan", you11 get this year is the- Residence Hall Associa­ savings.24 hours a ~ 7 days To enroll in the A'.l8if Student tion. a week. Including '25% off "The RHA replaced the Hall Advisory our already low evening prices": Saver Plus programs that are right for you, or to get the best value in long Committee to make it consistent with distance service, call us. They just residence associations elsewhere," Joseph might be the most profitable electives M. Marshman', director of residence life, you1l ever take. said. Each residence hall has its own RHA 1800 654-0471 Ext.1231 established for residents to become in­ volved in hall programs and activities. Al&T. Helping make The fee is $10 for an academic year. college life a little easier. RHA activities are planned for residents to break the monotony ofevery day sched­ ules and residence life, ITW RHA Presi­ dent Sarah Buchan, Brandywine sopho­ more, said. Al&T Activities in the past have included rais­ ing funds for the United Way, a Halloween ~ ..The right ch9~_ce. partyforcommunitychildren,movienights . . . ~ I I ~ 'I t ., 1 • for- ·residents and .YCR rentals. ; 'l • 1 ~ . ' . . ' 10 The Parthenon Tuesday.Sept. 11, 1990 Sports Herd routs Tech, 52-0 By Chris Dickerson Sports Editor Unreal. That's one of the words first-year West Virginia Tech coach Jim Marsh used to describe the Thunderi·ng Herd after Marshall rolled by the Golden Bears, 52-0, Saturday at Fairfield Stadium. "They (Marshall) have a lot ofgood athletes," Marsh said after the game. "Their speed was unreal. They have a quickness unlike anything we will see for the rest of the year." The Herd score