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youngstown state university youngstown, Ohio tuesday, October 14,1980 vol. 62 - no. 6 i£||||§ by Lynn Alexander until they have conclusive results. lllllll Hie Environmental Protection Phil Rogers, University Health illlil Agency (EPA) has determined and Safety Officer, is heading the that the trinitroflorinone (TNF) investigation at YSU. He says used in IBM photocopying report should be ready within two Hi machines, six of which are used weeks. on campus, may cause cancer, Although the EPA has.. not Hiilli according to an ' EPA report. in ruled whether TNF is hamful to mm Computerworld magazine humans, it is known that the (9/8/80). liguid and vapor form of the Dan Scudier, Cluef Steward of chemical cause gene mutations the Ohio Civil Service Employee and tumors in laboratory animals, Union (OCSEA) and member of Computerworld has followed the University Safety Committee the TNF controversy in a series contends, "TNF -exposure is po• of September articles: tentially dangerous to many mem• IBM officials have know for bers of the University community. ten years that TNF is a carcinogen OSCEA has urged discontinuing (cancer-causing substance), but use of the IBM copiers until a did not report its use in copier safe replacement for TNF can be models I and II, which were intro• found. duced in 1970, until this spring. "I have been told the Frank Cary, IBM chairman, University is investigating TNF in a September 9 letter to the Robert Burnside, freshman, F & PA, practices his marksmanship in the Beeghly rifle range. (Photo by but thus far I have received no editor of Computerworld, Karen McDowall) reports on what they have says IBM was under no legal uncovered." obligation to disclose the infor• Ilmartin seeks student i Edmund J. Salata, Dean of mation, since the Toxic Sub Administrative Services, says that stance Control Act, which came he has been in contact with IBM into effect: in 1977, required and the EPA. The EPA has not that companies report "only new come to any firm conclusions toxicological findings." by John Celidonio ment President Ray Nakely also for collective bargaining by public about the health hazards of TNF, Cary says, "TNF's carcinogen• Lack of student participation, attended. employees, possibly including says Salata. ic potential was described in the plagued yesterday's seminar on Gilmartin, who declared that state mediated talks; and more The University is still assimil• scientific literature at that time Ohio's problems by Representa• "most of Ohio is going, through state effort to keep and attract ating information and is in close (1970), as was.IBM's use,of the tive Thomas P. Gilmartin, D-51. some type of recession," ex• industry. contact with the EPA, says Salata. chemical in the copier photo- Gilmartin said that his object cept for the Columbus area, ex• Vukovich said that one of this The EPA has .received many conductor. .in hosting the seminar, one of six plained that while there has been areas problems was that for years calls concerning TNF and is still "When new laboratory tech• state-wide, was to "try to find a "a lot of discussion of the Fed• the area provided tax monies that making tests. "Some have been niques became available, we state plan, a concensus of opinion- eral economy," there has been helped to build the rest of the positive, some negative," Salata resumed testing," says Cary. Test to look at the state as a whole." "little discussion of Ohio's state, but that very little of that says. results were reported to the EPA The seminar, held in the Ohio economy." money has come back to the area. He makes some suggestions for this year. Room, Kilcawley Center, had a Gilmartin pointed out that anyone who has to use the IBM maximum of 12 participants (dur• He said that the state had Ohio only gets back 70-75 cents copiers: useythe toner carefully, The EPA has requested addi• ing the morning session) - mostly "to stop' and ask where it was of each dollar of federal tax paid. wash hands after using the tional data from IBM before administrators, from Kent State, going in the 80s." He further explained that he ex• machine and don't inhale vapors making .a final decision about Stark Community College and Seminar participants called for pects the state to have even less from the copier. Salata says the whether TNF presents health YSU; Youngstown Mayor George improved highways and .transpor• money to operate with in the next EPA is suggesting these measures hazards to humans. Vukovich and Student Govern• tation; passage of a bill providing (cont. on pg. 9) The Homecoming Committee they hope it will be the most originate. parade-floats. More floats than Voting for this year's king and of approximately 47 members is spectacular occasion ever, generat- ' ever will process to Fitch Stadium queen will take place October 28 finalizing plans for what they said . mg much more student participa- Friday night will be an evening where the Penguins will be playing ^ 29. they hope will be "the biggest and tion. to "dress up" for as the com- Northern Iowa*. At halftime the best Homecoming ever." mittee celebrates Halloween, in 1980 Homecoming ,king and Glowing candles and music This year there is something coincidence with Homecoming. - 'queen will-be crowned. \ from "Synergy" will help to "Grand Illusion" is the theme • for everybody. Everyday there The Generic band along with • "Light up the Night" for students of this year's event which will be will be indoor and outdoor activi- awards for the best costume, This year's finalists are: Mary attending this year's semi-formal, held the week of October 27 to ties, games, and contests. Justa magicians, a two-man band, and a Jane Klempay, senior, Business; The dance will be held at Mahon- Novemberl. few that will take place include pumpkin hunt should provide Paula MOHS, • senior, Business; ing Country Club from 9 p.m. to an international food fair, a Phil varied entertainment for those Karen Snyder, junior, Business; 1 a.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be Bill Buchman, junior, Engineer- Hirsch look-alike contest, beer who attend. < Ed Salata, senior, Engineering; served, and drinks may be pur- ing and Jane Muldoon, senior, chugging contests, a foos-ball Matt Kambic, junior, Business; chased at the price of SI.00. Arts and Science, co-chairpersons tournament, and any other November .1 will1 climax the and Harlan Siegal,,senior, Arts and 3.2 percent beer and soft drinks of the 1980 Homecoming said ideas that the committee could affair beginning with this year's, Science. wii also be available. page" 2* tHe.jambar- Oct 14,1980 for Office Assistants Needed The Volunteer Information and Referral Service is accepting applications from students sate or rent to serve as volunteer office assistants in the Placement Office in Jones Hall, Room 325. Single Family, Incomes Training for the positions will be given for any responsible students interested in gaining also many in University the experience. for skills obtained from managing a student organization. For further Area. information call 742-3399 between 9 a.m. and I p.m. Vechiarelli Real Estate Italian Club Meeting 743-0923 t The Italian Club will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Room 253, Kilcawley Center. All interested students are urged to attend! Ideas for this quarter's activities, as well as preparations for Homecoming's International Food Fair will be topics of Thurs., Oct. 16 4 & 8 pm discussion. This year's big goal is a trip to the Italain festivals in Toronto and "Little Italy" Chestnut Room $1.00 with YSU ID •New York. $1.25 without Boar's Head Luncheon The Boar's Head luncheon, co-sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church and Cooperative Noon matinee - Ohio Room Campus Ministry, is served each Wednesday between the hours of 11:30 and 1:30 at St. 750 with YSU ID, $1.00 without John's Church, located at Wick and Lincoln Ave. For $2.00 the luncheon includes candlelight and live music, this week featuring Charlotte Good performing music on piano. 81 Arts and Sciences Graduates % Any Winter '81, Spring '81, Summer '81 or Fall '81 Arts and Sciences Graduate who has not applied for a senior sheet is urged to do. so now in the Dean's Office, Arts and Sciences Office Building. „ , ; , , « . Alpha Delta Sigma . A competition .is being held to design the Alpha Delta Sigma logo. Entries must be 4" by $" and submitted on an SYi'* by 11" illustration board. Deadline is Nov. 25. For more information, attend ADS meetings held Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in Room 217 of Kilcawley Center. I Alpha Delta Sigma, the Advertising Club, will meet today, at 3 p.m., in Room 217 of Kilcawley Center. All interested students are welcome. Anthropology Colloquium The YSU Anthropology Colloquium is holding its first official meeting of the year at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct; 16, in Room 421 of Arts & Sciences. Discussion will focus on plans, for |h£ .quarter, ,a^^ nresent, sU^es.and.o'is^ from this past summer. " ^rr,„; t vr^r-i^> v'.r." /J 1 \Vv--h'C«b'if? -••! 1979 Columbia PiCWOS Industries. Inc.- Rapo Prevention Film In its continuing educational film series, the University Counseling Center is presenting a seventeen-minute: film entitled: "Rape: A Preventative Inquiry" at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., on Oct.-21, in Room 217, Kilcawley Center. The film is designed to emotionally involve the audience through identification of rape attacks. Convictecl rapists are also interviewed in the film.