FREE COPYRIGHThT 1997 VOL. 62 NO. 8e Beacon25* outside of Passaic Count Graduate students seek SGA representation By Danielle Gabriel At least that is how Elizabeth provided by the SGA. Student "I asked if there currently is a we are within rights," said Messer. Staff Writer Zientara sees it. activity fees are included as a part position on the SGA for graduate "The money is not wasted; we Among the changes currently Zientara, a graduate student, of WPU's annual tuition package. students. The person said, 'No,'" only pay for what's utilized by stu- taking place at Wiliam Paterson said she recently called the Student The SGA official, she said, told said Zientara. "I think that dents." . University, one thing remains the Government Association to ques- her that as a graduate student, she excludes all graduate students." Messer said the WPU student same; the lack of graduate student tion how student activity fees are doesn't have any representation on Roland Watts, interim dean of body is mainly comprised of representation on campus. appropriated among the services campus. students, said the information undergraduates, accounting for Zientara received is "inaccurate." approximately 85% of all students. "Every student at this institution The services provided by the SGA, who pays activity fees is a member she said, are primarily based upon of the association, whether the stu- the amount of desire expressed by dent is a graduate or an undergrad- students. uate," said Watts. ''Everyone has "We [SGA] provide student rep-, representation." resentation as it is desired," she The fees, SGA President Bobi said. "Every effort is made to be Lee Messer said, uniformly set by available to graduate students, and colleges and universities across we [SGA] go out of our way to the country according to each provide an avenue for all stu- school's budget. This year, the dents." SGA budget is $580,000 with Nina Jemmott, assistant vice approximately $20,000 reserved president and dean of graduate for SGA services, including a studies and research at WPU, said Rite-Aid pharmacy plan. Each ser- although there is not an actual vice offered is provided out of stu- body for graduate student repre- dent need, she said. sentation, all student fees are used "Student activity fees are allo- in the student's best interest. cated with the SGA's mission of "Essentially, there is no govern- providing cultural, academic and ing body for graduate students. educational programming, As long Undergraduate fees go toward as we [the SGA] use the money, within the realm of our mission, see GRADUATES page 10 University plays host to • Bobi Lee Messer and Wanda Chong/Lamda Theta Alpha Herb Jackson Press Day Residents of theTowers G-f loor and members of Lamda Theta Alpha sorority lay tarps down before painting over grafitti in the Radius Lounge. The sororitiy and the residents volun- By Pamela Lartgan Student Center Ballroom. Groups teered their time on Friday, Oct. 10 so that floor residents will not be charged a damage fee News Editor then moved onto workshops deal- at the end of the vear. Approximately twelve local ing with different areas of the high schools joined the William press. The first cycle of work- Paterson University campus for shops were entitled "Sports the annual Herb Jackson Press Coverage, Headlines, and Local Day on Monday, October 6. News," and were from 9:20 a.m. Candidates to speak at forum Students and teachers from New to 10:15 a.m. Each of these were Jersey high schools came to repre- lectures and question and answer By Sherri Sage could be what elects him, added "We really want students to par- sent their individual school news- sessions given by representatives News Contributor Messer. ticipate," said Messer. "We want to papers and to learn about how to from the Herald and News. William Paterson Unviersity Messer said that each candidate let the candidates know that what improve their own publications. The second set of workshops will hold its first annual New will be designated his or her own they're doing means a lot to stu- Representatives from high schools labeled, "Features, News Jersey Political Candidate Forum table, that way they can represent dents," she added. such as Nutley High School, Photography, and Editorial Page," The forum will be held from 12 themselves officially and hand out "This is the largest candidate Kennedy High School, and Mt. St. given by both Herald and News p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October information. forum in the state this year at col- Mary's were all in attendance. representatives and WPU profes- 14 in the Student Center Ballroom. This will encourage students to leges and universities. No other According to Dr. Tina Lesher, sors. This occurred between 10:20 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. It is being sponsored by the go one on one with the candidates school had this many candidates at chairperson of the Department of The day then rested from 11:20 Student Government Association and feel comfortable as well, said once," Maceri said. Communication at WPU, the a.m. until approximately 12:10 (SGA), and the Political Science Joseph Maceri, president of the Messer and Maceri both said event was a success. p.m. for lunch. The final set of Club, and is open to the local com- Political Science Club. "The that they anticipate a large turn Herb Jackson was a journalism workshops lasted from 12:10 p.m. munity, as well as WPU students. forum is very open for that kind of out, possibly over 1,000 people. studies coordinator at WPU since to 1:00 p.m. These workshops Light refreshments will be served discussion," said Maceri. The event has been advertised on 1973. He founded Press Day in 1975 and was the coordinator for dealt with "Electronic Media, throughout the event. The purpose of this forum is to and off campus, in newspapers and the event for 15 years. Ethics/Laws, and Design and According SGA President Bobi increase the number of college stu- on radio stations. Support has also Unfortunately, Jackson passed Layout." Lesher remarked that Lee Messer, every candidate from dents who vote, said Messer. Only been given from the faculty and away unexpectedly in 1990, and at Steve Porcello from West Milford New Jersey ranging from surro- 2% of college students voted in the administration. Some professors the request of his colleagues, Press High School, who ran the Ethics presidential election in 1996. are planning to bring their classes gate to governor has been invited. .Day was renamed to Herb Jackson and Laws workshop, did a com- according to Maceri. So far, 26 candidates have con- "Our first mission," Messer Press Day. mendable job. "He was spectacu- firmed their attendance at the said, "was the Voter Registration "This is an opportunity to make Lesher commented about lar," said Lesher. forum. (For a complete listing, see Drive. We registered 150 voters in the students matter and for the can- Jackson saying, "I taught with A write-off contest was con- page 10). two days." didates to put us on their agenda," Herb when I first started here, and ducted in Hobart Hall for any stu- The attendance of gubernatorial The forum will provide voter said Messer. unfortunately he died ten, months dents wishing" to test their writing candidate James McGreevey, how- education and voter' interaction. According to Dr. Marc Shaeffer, later. It's nice that we continue his* ability. Each student was given ever, is very tentative. "It's not "We're not promoting any candi- executive assistant to President spirit for the students and the the opportunity to interview etched in stone," said Messer. date or side," said Messer. It is Arnold Speert and Board of teachers," she added. George Alford, a student at WPU McGreevey is currently 18% geared toward promoting student Trustees, this forum will help stu- The day started at 9 a.m. with pretending to be a celebrity pho- down in votes and the college vote involvement, according to Messer. an introduction from Lesher in the ;« see SGA page to see STUDENTS page 3 "V if u* If MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1997 THE BEACON PAGE 3 THE BEACON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1997 PAGE 2 CAMPUS CALENDAR T-shirts speak out TUasday, October 14 Joseph x5109. Coalition of Ijesbtans, Gays, and Friends Catholic Campus Ministry Club - J THE HEAT ZONE - 'Out at WbnT view the film and Q&A with for some quiet time & meditation during c against abuse the film maker Taml Gold. 6 pm Library weekly Holy Hour. 6pm-Wadne8da Auditorium, Contact Joseph x5109. Center. Contact Joanne x6184 By Sophia A. Brooks busy making their T-shirts, com- Carlbsa - Caritea will be conducting a CAN Thursday, October 16 FOOD COLLECTION and a Baka Sale In Sociology Department - Fourtee and Leniele McLean mented, "We are doing this in TANNING SALON the SC between 11-2. Bring all the cans you Anuuai World Food D'at teleconference a News Contributors order to show the community that can. Donation goes toward less fortunate for from George Washington University. 12 Thanksgiving. Contact Orville $95-6193. 3:00 pm (Eastern Time). Contact For the past three Octobers, the as a sisterhood we will stay with Campus Girl Scouts - Meeting in SC 214 at Kaplan X2946. Student Center has been experi- each other, not just those who are 1230. Planning upcoming events. The Feminist Collective - Ctub I encing an unusual buzz as T-shirts our sisters, but other women." "20 Minute Vacations Available Daily" Club Volleyball - Meetings every Tuesday every Thursday In SC 30412:30.