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No. 12 : The University Community's Feature Paper :April 29, 1992 -:-- -- = ----- ~II -- i - · I I- I I L_- = :: r DrI Khallid Abdul POLITY TAKES ELECTIONS TO HEAR r suspended without a fair trial by the away with the entire election." Polity voting on something of this magnitud by Sparky McGee proper people. In the case of Vinnie president Dan Slepian maintained that without consulting the students first wa Bruzzese, although he admitted his guilt, the purpose of the council veto was to "irresponsible." The debate represented As Union room 237 began to fill up we still allow him by birthright to sit on counteract the walkout (and subsequent the continuin infighting Wednesday, April 15th, so did the the senate and vote for his commuter loss of quorum) by many senators at the at Polity as two factions wer clearly tension as Tom Pye called the third to constituents. previous Polity meeting, which occurred being formed, prompting last Polity meeting of the semester to This motion, however, was passed by a while a motion was on the floor to response from Slepian, who said that if the senate order. The meeting began with senator two thirds majority. It needed to pass by reconsider the election reforms. As it was concerned with low voter turn Fred Baptiste demanding an apology this much because it is an ammendment stands, they failed to override the veto. out, it should stop all the fighting which from senator Richard Cole, who Baptiste to the current Polity bylaws. (Good try One of the influencing factors in is distancing students from the claims insulted various African- Clyde! Maybe next time?) passing the political process on campus. American clubs on campus. "These clubs There were those besides "f they do not veto was the have proven that they have a right to Clyde Cook, however, who OVer rIide this veto reaction of Although as a journalist I must stay adamantly protested this the neutral, I would like to pose to you this exist on this campus," said Baptiste. ould just do many of Cole responded by saying, "life sucks." ammendment . In fact, the w resident Leg's question: Should those running for office The tension was obviously caused by last accused and almost ousted aw;ay with the to the election have a voice in how the voting is going senator Bruzzese re forms . to take place? If you have an answer to week's senator walk-out over the stated, "I entihINFe election- controversy of having Khallid finds the motion to be a According to this, or a suggestion on how we can vote, iR.Nehring Muhammad speak on campus. For those political conspiracy. Jonathan get good turnout and little corruption, in a time warp, he is the very Suspension of privileges is a Hanke, Tusc please write to The Press and we will controversial Nation of Islam speaker violation of the 14th Ammendment (due senator said his Leg was vehemently help you get your voice heard! who always seems to lean towards process of the law)." opposed to the reforms and Polity racism, segregation, and separatism. No action was taken against Vinnie at Treasurer David Greene maint~nerd that However, there was more than that on this time. Since the judiciary the table last night. Election reforms committee is defunct, this motion was were once again debated, and a motion likely to have been created to get rid of was made that would enable Polity to Vinnie on their own. adjudicate itself and suspend members No new news in the election that have been brought up on charges committee department. They still have until they can go before the judiciary. not agreed on how voting should take The motion requiring a 3/4 vote by the place in order to assure a fair and senate to suspend the rights of its equal election. The senate council members was presented by Fred vetoed the motion to have one spot in Baptiste. It then promoted a lengthy the union, which will be open on 2 discussion on the basic civil rights of all consecutive days from 8a.m. to 8p.m. Americans. Clyde Cook, the senator for It was surprising to hear of this veto, Chapin apartments, stated that, "Judge since the senate voted unanimously Clarence Thomas was not suspended two weeks ago to have this and other pending his investigation prior to his motions passed. Ron Nehring, another Supreme Court appointment." His point commuter senator, said, "if they do not being that no senator should be override this veto we should iust do Pae~5File · I ·I I -I I , I · designed to help students pick the plan those rare instances they might even be A New ARA for a New Year which best suites them. undercharging the students. Meal plan cost will work this way: Five Junghandel will also find out why the of the options go for $850, each having However, what we are paying for is what a 1/2 lb. containers of salad can not be different amount of meals and By Sparky McGee we have already been getting. Which declining marked with a price, weight, and content balance.The other two are designed for hasn't always been bad, cold, and greasy. before being put Out for sale. cooking dorms and off campus folks.One Despite what some students may call The increase, which is about $75, His suggestions for the use of the will be $755 all declining balance, an outrage ARA has increased its meal according to Junghandel, "will not be and scales connected to the register will be the other a $50 incremental. This last one plan prices for next year.With this paying for their mistakes, they will be in looked into as well as getting a label is specifically designed for those however, promises Robert "Bob" the way of a substantial loss this year." who making scale so we know what we are commute. Junghandel, District Manager for ARA, He also went on to say that "we are only buying, before we buy it. The one question I hear most students they will gain a new focus. Junghandel asking Stony Brook students to pay for And for you New York pizza lovers want to know about, is why says that, "our focus will be very what they are already getting." Their can't we get out there, you will be glad to know that a refund if we don't use all our different, we will be talking with mistake came from underestimating the d.b.? The next year ARA will be turning from the answer is simple, in order students, finding out what we did right amount of meals students would be for it stay a pan to the screen. Which to us means meal plan and retain its tax exemptness and wrong." He has even mentioned taking in Kelly, Roth, and H Quads. thinner and crispier pizza. They are also ARA can not offer a refund. What hiring student cafeteria mangers in order ARA's intention Junghandel said "was to they looking into changing the topping policy suggest is to take a friend to establish a closer relationship with the provide the students with the lowest to lunch. If so that we can have an everyday personal refunds were available, or students here. price possible without losing money." if it could be choice on what we want on our pizza, added to next year we would For those still curious to why we have Obviously this failed so they thought have to pay just like at any other pizzeria you might a tax on the $755, as well to face an increase in such hard times, is why not offer the second lowest price as in all of the go to. places we would be because it's tough all over, not just for possible and see how that works. eating. So stop So remember don't be so concerned asking the question and start eating. students. The increase as far as As students here we not only have the about the price and the food unless you In the more obscure land of Junghandel states is to "basically cover cheapest meal plan in town, but ARA, are willing to talk to an ARA manager Jughandel has agreed to investigate food and labor expenses," which are Junghandel says that " Stony Brook the and work things out as a whole. The last use of illegal scales in the Union rising. students have been very supportive of Deli. thing they want is for you to stop buying For those not familiar with this But despite all the bad students see the meal plan as a whole, and that more the scales the plan, and the last thing you want is to at the registers plainly say not for they close their eyes and don't ask about students than before have signed up for a use in start all over with a new food service legal trade. the good which could come out of meal plan." These scales are never set to company. counter-act for the weight of the keeping ARA around despite the For those interested, FSA has issued a cup, so the students not only pay for increase, which will not happen again Food for Thought special edition, where the food, but the cup itself. Junghandel next year. Although some think we are they outline each of the seven plans promises to get to the bottom of this, because paying for their mistakes, we are not.