University of Central Florida STARS The Rollins Sandspur Newspapers and Weeklies of Central Florida 11-4-1992 Sandspur, Vol 99 No 12, November 4 1992 Rollins College Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers and Weeklies of Central Florida at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rollins Sandspur by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 99 No 12, November 4 1992" (1992). The Rollins Sandspur. 1747. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1747 NEWS FORUM DECISION 92: The nation has mad •tu*-~.- ' e its decision, but MEDIA BIAS? An examination of the manner in which vyhat were the views of the Rollins Community the media might discriminate against personal views in concerning the election of 1992? See the results of polls order to forward a chosen message. Does Channel 6 f student and faculty opinions: pages 10-11 0 discriminate? Decide for yourself. Full coverage of election results: pages 8-9 page 15 THE SANDSPUR /olume 99 Issue #12 Rollins College - Winter Park, Florida November 4, 1992 I, BILL GOES TO WASHINGTON Clinton Takes White House in Electoral College Landslide At the time of press, Bill Clinton leading in any state. has won the presidency from incum­ In the 435 U.S. House races, the bent George Bush by a 44 percent to Democrats have won 169 seats and are 39 percent margin in the popular leading in the races for 66 seats. The vote nationwide. Independent can­ Republicans have won 107 seats and are didate Ross Perot has gotten 18 leading in the races for 79 seats. Inde­ percent of the vote nationwide. That's pendent and other party candidates have with 59 percent of the precincts re­ won or are leading for 1 seat. If these porting. trends continue, the Democrats will re­ Clinton, the Democrat, has won tain control of the House but the Re­ 323 electoral votes in 25 states and publicans will gain 25 seats. photo/ Andres Abril the District of Columbia. He is In the 35 races for the U.S. Senate, the The election result is confirmed as students look on at election night festivities in the leading in 6 states for a total of 43 Democrats have won 16 seats and are Student Center. more electoral votes. The Demo­ leading in the races for 4 seats. The cratic presidential nominee won in a Republicans have won 7 seats and are landslide that swept George Bush leading in the races for 7 seats. The from office and ended 12 years of Democrats have retained control of the Learning in a New Culture Republican control of the White Senate. in the Third World. Students will live in group of Rollins students that went to Winter Terra a village in a mountain area and will Guatemala last January. The educa­ probably be working in elementary and tional experience will include in­ Service Learning high school education, interacting with creasing the students' fluency in both students and teachers. Other Spanish and gaining knowledge of Classes Offer projects such as physical work and the history and culture of Guatemala agricultural extension will be identified through visits to Mayan ruins. Langfitt Opportunities to when they arrive there. Dr. Rock thinks says that he has observed in past years it possibile that students who took Barry that Rollins students return from this Live and Work in Allen's service learning course this fall, experience with a different attitude Alternatives to Chemical Agriculture, towards their education. One student, ELECTION '92 a Different will be able to use their skills in Ja­ who is now an alumni, claimed that his experience in Guatemala helped maica to develop an agricultural exten­ House. Clinton's election also ends 12 Culture him focus his career and education sion program and add to what they years of divided government in Wash­ goals. "The best compliment we re­ BY BROOK LOOPE learned. ington. Democrats will now control the See Complete Sancfepur ceived," he says, "was when the vil­ presidency and both houses of Con­ lagers told us: You have helped us Coverage of gress. Clinton will become the nation's feel better about ourselves." Do you know what you want to do 42nd president. National State, with your life? Are you sure about On the 1993 trip to Guatemala, an Bush, the Republican incumbent, has what you want to get from your col lege alumnus of Rollins, John Gurke, will won 71 electoral votes in 9 states. He is and Local education? accompany the group to evaluate leading in 9 states for a total of 98 more student's expectations before leaving election results " you are like most college stu- electoral votes. denls V/i_*V for Guatemala and reflections during ' your answers to these questions Perot, the Independent candidate, has on pages 8 and 9 ma /. the trip and afterwards. This in-depth y be a worried look and a shrug of not won any state and is not currently your shoulders. An exciting new ap­ assessment is part of his graduate proach to education is taking hold here John Langfitt and Dr. Arnold work. In a letter to Rollins, he ex­ a R pressed how his rewarding experience ollins that has been shown to help Wettstein will be taking another group Non Profit Organization affected his life in such a way that his THE SANDSPUR indents to focus their education and of students to Guatemala. Students will U.S. POSTAGE c«rify career goals. It is referred to as live in a similar rural setting with career work is now focused on other 1000 Holt Avenue Box 2742 erv'ce learning and seeks to enhance families in a small village. There, they students participating in such a project. Winter Park, FL 32789 - PAID - lt 's taught in the classroom with will learn first hand the culture and "As a result of the experiential edu­ Permit No. 66 Work in the community, lifestyle of rural Guatemalans at the cation I received, I developed a will to Winter Park, FL "us winter term, two courses will poverty level. Their main project will leam I had never known before....I ke students into developing nations be to raise funds to build a well and view this Assessment project as a !° llve and work in a different culture. water holding tank which will provide chance to give something back to Cr»arles Rock and Dr. Harry an independent water source for the •raiosof the economics department community. They also plan to continue please see SERVICE page 4 oe taking a group of students to work on a community center, Solon ^s part of IC 324 W: Serving Comunal. which was started by the The Sandspur Volume 99 |ss page 2 SENATE WATCH SAFETY WATCH Compiled by Jesse Fortner TWO PIECES OF THE SANDSPUR SAFETY WATCHDOG SENATE LEGISLATION CAMPUS SAFETY STATS: OCT. 27-NOV. 2 APPROVED INCIDENT DATE Grand Theft 10/26(2) Notes on the SGA 10/29 93-6 were proposed and debated on the Senate Petit Theft Senate Meeting of floor. All of these friendly amendments, except for one amendment changing words in the bill Criminal Mischief 10/28,31 from "no advertising" to "little advertising,"were October 28th 10/31 defeated. After a lengthy discussion, Senate Bill Stolen Auto 1992-93-6 was passed. 10/31 Penny Schafer, the Director of Student Ac­ Aggravated Assault BY DON D'ORTO tivities and Organizations at Rollins College, THE SENATE WATCHDOG held a training session after both pieces of legis­ Altercation 10/30 lation were passed. Her presentation focused on The S.G.A. Senate passed by voice vote two Harrassing Phone Call 10/29 legislative documents last Wednesday. During how Senators can become more effective at com­ the Student Government Association October municating and working with their constituents. Gas Leak 10/28 28th meeting, a Senate Resolution concerning the Penny Schafer emphasized that being able to creation of campus loading and unloading zones, properly understand their constituents' needs and Fire Alarm and a Senate Bill promoting the new Student translating those needs to the Student 10/21,30,31 Center food service hours were passed on the Government's attention is the Senators' main job Intrusion Alarm 10/26 Senate floor. and concern. She also asked Senators as a whole Senate Resolution 1992-93-4 concerned the to avoid only voicing their personal concerns. Medical Assistance 10/27,28,31 creation of loading and unloading zones. This Their concerns must be balanced with the needs Resolution, submitted by Senator Heather Smiley, of their constituents. petitions the S.G.A. to investigate the possibility An important topic brought up during the of creating areas for loading and unloading training session was the difference between a packages, papers, suitcases, and other items near Senate resolution and a Senate bill. Penny Schafer certain dormitories and other campus buildings. stated that a Senate resolution is a statement of The areas designated for research and study are: support for researching an idea, topic, or problem. Drinking Games, Competitive Drinking, or the circles near McKean, Ward, and Elizabeth A Senate bill is a statement of direct intent, any activity which contributes to alcoholic dormitories; in front of Strong and Cross Halls, regarding somethingwhich is to be implemented near Pinehurst in the service parking area, behind by the Administration and/or other necessary overindulgence or abuse can br dangerous to your Ward dormitory and Olin library, Bush Science organizations at Rollins College.