MS's 'Hottest Act' a Disappointment to College Chairmen by BOB VONDERHEIDE a Big Name, but He Had Hoped He and MARK WORSCHEH Would at Least Recognize the Name
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'Moonchildren' - page 10 VOL XIX, NO. 130 thl" indl"pl"mknt ~tudl"nt lll"W~papl"r 'LT\ ill).: notrl dallll" and 'ailll man·, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1985 MS's 'hottest act' a disappointment to college chairmen By BOB VONDERHEIDE a big name, but he had hoped he and MARK WORSCHEH would at least recognize the name. Senior Staff Reporters In a conference call Feb. 28, offi cials from MS and MTV in New York By the middle of February, the of told organizers from the 12 schools fice of Purdue's inter-fraternity involved that Shaw had been selec council was an impromptu, six ted. "Had they not said he was lead hour-a-day local headquarters for guitarist for Styx, I wouldn't have national Multiple Sclerosis. known who he was," Noll said. "I And beneath all the phone calls think they got in this thing over their and paper work were seniors Dave heads and made a Jot of promises Noll and Bill McLaughlin, officers of they couldn't keep. the fraternity council and co chairmen of "Purdue Millions ''I'd like to think they (national MS Against MS." in New York) didn't do it intention Even though Noll said the ally, but I'm not so sure. There was a fundraising campaign ran him pretty good front put on," said Noll, ragged - "I know I didn't open a book who represented the other campus for two weeks" - he made the com chairmen in New York at a meeting mitment because he considered the of the MS Board of Directors in Janu inter-collegiate effort a good cause. ary. The Purdue campaign grossed about "I think there's something $17,000. wrong," agreed McLaughlin, "and I think everyone here feels that they Notre Dame MS co-chairperson Aline Gioffre for the concert, which will be held on Saturday, Now, two months later, Noll has were misled." hands out free Tommy Shaw concert tickets to stu April27 in the north dome of the ACC. Story at left. mixed emotions. "I don't regret it. I Those impressions may have dents. A total of 3,200 tickets have been given out still think it can be a really good pro come from the "MS Examiner," a gram," he says. But after putting in special publication produced last more than his share of 1 0-hour days, fall by the New York office of the Na Noll says "under no circumstances" tional Multiple Sclerosis Society. Gibson to leave position as rector would he do it again. The four-page issue contained an ap "I was disappointed in national plication to be a campus chairman MS. A lot of stuff changed from the for the campaign, and it also re of Calrroll at semester conclusion beginning," Noll said yesterday. ported, "According to MTV, they Part of Noll's disappointment was will be picking from among the top By ANDRE THEISEN "Until quite recently I had every Some residents were angered and the announcement that former Styx groups at that time ... MTV has ex News Staff intention of staying in the hall," Gib wanted to protest, but "Father Steve guitarist Tommy Shaw would give pressed its commitment to finding son said, "but as they described their asked us not to. He wants to go out the free April 27 MTV concert the hottest act for 1985." Father Steven Gibson, last year's future plans for the University and quietly," said Luke Welsh, a senior in awarded to the college that raised "We did say that it would be a hot Rector of the Year and runner-up for their model for hall rectors, it Carroll. the most money per student. Noll see SHAW, page 7 the same award this year, will not be became obvious that I'm not the "We did send a letter to Father says he knew the artist would not be returning as rector of Carroll Hall kind of administrator they are Tyson," said Bruce Lohman, a sopho next fall. looking for." more in Carroll. "It expresses our Just a few weeks ago Gibson had Tyson refused to comment on disappointment with what has hap Service charges go up turned down another position in or Gibson's situation, nor would he dis pened, but it also recognizes his au der to stay on as rector. cuss any plans for a new rector at thority in making such decisions. By MARK WORSCHEH labored long trying to come to that Gibson said he and Father Tyson, Carroll. Other than the letter, we have noth Senior StaffReporter decision." vice president for student affairs, According to Michael Ialacci, a ing planned. We respect Father Kelly said she is aware some stu had "reached a mutual agreement sophomore in Carroll, Gibson told Steve's wishes," he said. Share draft accounts at the Notre dents may not have the resources to that it would be best if I did not the residents he did not fit the Uni A copy of the letter was sent to Fa Dame Credit Union that drop below maintain a balance of more than return as rector next year." He in versity's mold for rectors. "The ad ther Hesburgh, University president. $500 will face a 11>2 service charge $500, but she said such fees prob formed Carroll residents of his situa ministration must have felt he was "It just seems that there hasn't beginning May 1. Charges for other ably will be found during the sum tion after celebrating Mass with too liberal with students because he been proper explanation consider services also will increase. mer at home banks. them Sunday nigl1t. dealt with matters himself, rather ing the circumstances," said Ialacci. The charge will apply if a mem "We're trying to give the student Gibson will finish out the year, his than referring everything to Student ber's share draft (checking) balance the fairest fee structure of any finan third as rector, but it will be his last. Affairs," said Ialacci. see GIBSON, page 4 falls below 11>500 anytime during the cial institution. But the cost of doing month. Members on special deposit business has changed radically. A plans will not be charged. Deposit survey we conducted showed that plans include net pay and direct our members wanted us to charge Poli<~Y sends students across road deposit plans in which checks auto the members who use those smeyer, director of resident life matically arc sent to the credit union services," said Kelly. Editor's Note: The following article Caven said students claim to and housing at the College. have to seek "more creative ideas" for deposit. Other changes may affect holders is part three of a series examining Rissmeyer said she is glad to see to fufill their social needs. Also exempt from the charge are of savings accounts. Beginning May the aftereffects of the alcohol policy more students attending the par She said it was "time to have a participants in the Member 1, a member over the age of 18 who on the Notre Dame/~aint Mary's ties sponsored by the College, but policy like that" at Notre Dame, Emeritus program for persons 55 or has only a share savings account campuses. said, "Illegal drinking is happen and added it is in line with Indiana older. must keep his balance above $1 00 ing." She said there has been an in Ruth Kelly, president of the credit or face a 11>1 monthly service charge. By RAY MUOORA state laws. crease in alcohol-related Julie Strazzabosco, a Saint Mary's union, said the fee change was nec In addition, the credit union will StaffReporter problems, many including Notre essary to offset reduced income as begin charging new members $1, senior, said the change in policy Dame students. has had little effect on upperclas well as increasing costs. and a $1 charge for a telephone Why did the Notre Dame stu "Ten years ago, we were getting transfer of funds went into effect last dents cross the road? smen who have already estab 12 to 13 percent in investment Monday. New memberships cur Several Saint Mary's officials Alcohol: lished friends at Notre Dame. income. But interest rates have rently are free, and members for speculate more students may have One year She said freshman have gotten dropped, and predictions are that merly received three free crossed the road to the College be the worst of the deal because the rates will drop further this year,"she teller-assisted telephone transfers cause of the University's new alco later policy has eliminated many events said. "The cost of supplies and paper per month. hol policy. formerly used to provide a way to went up. Everything in general went Members may still use the TONE Sister Karol jackowski, dean of meet new friends. up, and our income side dropped." y system to check balances and student affairs at Saint Mary's, Margaret Caven, of the Office of The College's drinking policy The board of directors of the make transfers for free. The TONE-Y noticed an increase early last se Alcohol Education and hall direc only allows 21-year-olds to drink, credit union decided to change the service lets members use touch mester in "problematic parties." , tor for both Regina and Augusta either in their rooms or at desig fee policy during its March 26 tone telephones for direct access to . Positive and negative resultk Hall has not noticed an increase in nated areas on campus. The most meeting.