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Sense of Unity to Campus Help for college A date with DINIzIo Pag* Hying high Classtfitd Ads. Aclii ilia...... Ten minority achievement scholarship! Lead vocalist Pat DiNirio speaks out about life, Graduate of both Purdue University and the IU Penptrtim... available (or the 19M-95 academic year to change, touring and his band's first RCA School of Medicine becomes first Indianapolis Sports..... „.... individuals in select ethnic groups. release. *A Date with The Smithereens.* native to serve on a space shuttle mission Voict ............ for advertising information. CHI 1<317(274 3456 Monday Morning 1 Section April 11,1994 © 1994 The Sagamore The weekly newspaper of Indiana University-Purdue l nhersity at voi. 23. No. 30 Single Copy Free Spring cleaning Board votes to increase tuition once again ■ T he IU Board of Trustees has voted to increase the 1994-95 tuition for in-state undergraduate students. In life, it's hard to find something to depend on - unless you are a student on an IU campus The IU Board of Trusters has voted to raise tuition fees for the 1994-95 academic year, claiming the increase was necessary to maintain IU's high-quality education Tuition has skyrocketed 15 percent in the last two years, and the tuition hike to S97 a credit hour for in state undergraduate students is no surprise to many. But lUPUI's seldom- publicized decreasing enrollment may be Lnrnllment has decreased al the university ft* the second consecutive year. Dean of the Faculties and Executive Vice C m /lit Chancellor William Plater said the early Wether* from At'* Window and Specialty Cleaning waited the outside window* of the elevated cross**** over Michigan Street last week. enrollment returns for continuing students have decreased again. When asked if enrollment decreases are related to the tuition increase. Plater remarked. “Well, there undoubtedly is some correlation. But the (tuition) increase at Indiana University New platform to bring ‘sense of u n ity to cam pus is below that of several of the other in state institutions” ■ Record number of voters turn political science, competed for president government more accessible for the Modcntv In relation to Indiana's stale market. PUier against Mohamcd Al Qualali. Benjamin and said that the Student Center would he a said that JUPUl’s “value and quality of education is below market. But yes. the Hunter. Carmen D. Marshall and Tony start out for IUPUI student I he continuing increase in costs of education have Whyde. Also. Schmidt wants to oiler activities for been a factor (in decreasing enrollment)Z’1 government elections. Also elected were: Friewi Ghuim. vice Undergraduate Student students using the activity fee they're already “Recruiting efforts and communications of president; Azcnith Ranglc. comptroller, and Assembly represents over paying. One idea being diwussed is to have on all kinds would he helpful (to increase By Monica Kodowskl Jennifer Berthiaume, secretory outdoor concert al IUPUI. during the spring of 1 9,000 students and enrollment)/* said Chancellor Gerald Bepko The platform of the ticket was to bring a '95. This would take place in front ot the old “We do have a Marketing for Lnrollmeni seme of unity to the diverse student body who even though under 1,500 library/Student Center Other policies this ticket will implement are committee” to look at all aspects of this A record number of attend IUPUI. voted, It's definitely a Schmidt's main priority is to fight for the to obtain student access to teacher evaluation Student Center. “The Student Center is a place step forward." reviews and to better fund the minority groups The committee has made its report and elections for Under­ Bepko said IUPUI has “implemented parts of graduate Student where students could come to relav, cal. play at IUPUI. KrnSrdc Ken Scales, cunrent president of the USA. the report we can afford to implement Bepko Assembly, conducted pool and study - somewhat equivalent to the VS Ahraim Union Building al Bloomington - yet still was a chairjvrson twi the election committee added from March 28-April 2. Bepko said the Trustees’ decision to increase Todd Schmidt and his geared toward non-traditional students by and was very pleased with the outcome He having maybe a post office and movie rental.*' said. “The Undergraduate Student Assembly enrollment was wise and will help maintain a entire Diversity ticket higher academic quality He said the 7 percent Schmidt said. Schmidt informed o! activities within each represents over 19.000 students and even hive been elected to increase was fair. serve for the 1994-95 The Diversity ticket will be sworn in May organization, and give these groups an ttk<High under 1.500 voted, it's definitely a step 15. However. Schmidt is already busy opportunity to play an active role in student forward ” The Irulianapoln Star reported Janies Penn, forming a Council of Advivorv This council Scales hopes ttiat tin* new committee will budget director of lU-Bloomington as saying Over 1.400 voters “I hate to say it. but I've been here 20 years, participated in the election, vetting a record will allow a student representative from each Schmidt would like to sec more involvement continue goals onented toward student campus organization to be on an “executive between the student body and student participation, and will work closely with and I con i remember (a year) when we didn’t high, said Mike Wagoner, director of Student have a tuition t Activities. Todd Schmidt, a junior majoring in council.” These representatives would keep government. He plum to make student Schmidt to ensure a smooth Hamilton Greek organizations combine efforts Rumors abound concerning ■ IUPUI fraternity and Intercollegiate Athletics. Riverpointc benefit our community” Collegiate Housing. Shadeland SizzJcr. TGI “Students will notice and perhaps want to be IU presidency selection sororities to raise funds for Friday's and WZPL have also contributed , a part of an organization that contributes to favorite charity organizations. prizes and different types of services for the the community ” Helton added ■ Bepko denies candidacy: chanty affair. An awards ceremony will lake place on WZPL radio personalities will kick off the April 14 in the courtyard of Riverpointc Congressman Lee Hamilton By Beverly Thompson fundraiser by making introductions of the Apartments from 4 3 0 to 7:30 pm . to 7W Safamert committee and chanty representatives at the recognize the committee, participants and may now be top choice for official grand opening at 11:30 a m. on sponsors. Students are invited to play presidential search committee. Five IUPUI Greek organizations. Alpha Phi Monday. April II. basketball, tennis and volley ball during this Alpha. Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Psi. Phi Information about the charitable time. Mu and Pi Kappa Phi. have combined effort* organizations will he provided throughout the “Do Good” is the motto for Quiroz's IXrlta By J.M. Brown 7h StfQwwrT 10 showcase their philanthropic philosophies. event. Gamma Sonvity. They will present ‘tjreek Week” April 11* Quiroz said the different Greek organizations ••Contributing to the community by serving 14 from 11 a m. to 4 p m. in the library wilt have stations manned with students ui as chairman of Greek Week is great Chancellor Gerald Bepko categorically courtyard puvs along information concerning the various preparation for a career," she sad. denies he is a candidate for the IU Many across Indiana believe Hamilton According to Maria Quiroz, event chairman philanthropies “We (Greek members* have responsibduicv presidency, but presidential search wouldn't give up his 29-veor seat in the and Delta Gamma sorority officer, the main "This is the first time that hisuhs will be set We work hard and we're proud of whal we’ve committee member Richard Fredlard sad House of Representatives for the IU purpose of the fundraiser i* to promote their up with printed materials about each c “ Quiroz sad otherwise. presidency chapters on campus and raise money for philanthropy.” Fredland. political science department The final selection should be announced charitable organizations Quiroz said. chairman, said that Bepko and I* S Rep Thursday Information booths will he set up in the S e n i o r Lee Hamilton. l)-lnd . are two of the final Hamilton represents the ninth district and Greek organizations and charities courtyard and each organization has chosen a journalism five candidates fur the II presidency resides in Nashville He graduated with charity to share onc-fifth of proceeds with. major Vicky Alpha Phi Alpha - Christ Presbyterian Church Iatile league Harry Gonso. IU trustee aid presidential honors from DcPauw University in 1952, Money will he raised from activities such as Helton. a Delta Gamma - Sight Conservation Aid Hi the Blind search committee chairman and official and earned his law degree from the Indiana Basket hall Free Throw, Tricycle Race, Barney member of Kappa Alpha Psi - Big Brothers of America spokesman, reluscd to comment on University SchiHil of l aw in 195ft Dart Throw and Presidents Pic Throw. Phi Mu lln Mu - Children’s Miracle Network whether Bepko or Hamilton are finalists or Hamilton practiced law from I93H to “We want to break the stereotype that Greek Sorority, Pi Kappa Phi - PUSH America il they ever applied for the jtib 1965. and entered Congress in 19ft5 organizations only have parties/* said Quiroz, supports Bepko has repeatedly said he is not a Heavily involved in his legislative work. n t e want people to know that we care about Greek Week Corporate sponsors candidate he the jHnifton Hamilton is the chairman of the Hihisc scholastics and our community /* because ”h “Right now. my remaining at IUPUI committee m i Foreign Affairs, co- Several corporate sponsors have provided let’s people Cameron Springs Marsh Find Stores would sen e a better puiystse.” he said chairman of the joint Committee on prizes and products in addition to monetary know that Coca Cola Polar ke Hamilton was unavailable lor comment, Organi/aiKHi *4 Congress and member of Greek Greek Graffiti Riverpointc Apartments but his press secretary sod Hamilton is nm the House iVuuvraiu Congressional Coca Cola.
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