weather Monday: Showers, high 42 degrees monday Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 42 degrees Wednesday: Rain likely, high in the low 40s THE ARGO Thursday: Rain likely , high in the upper 30s Volume 58 Friday: Chance of rain , high in the low 30s of the Richard Stockton College Number 1 Serving the college community since 1973 m ihh Winter arrives with a wallop Dan G rote ed to engage in snowball fights The Argo despite or perhaps in spite of the decree handed down by the Much like the previous semes- Office of Housing and ter, when Hurricane Floyd barked Residential Life, which stated at Stockton, the new semester has that snowball fighters can expect begun with weather-related can- a one hundred dollar fine and loss cellations. In the past two weeks, of housing. four days of classes have seen One freshman, Bob Atkisson, cancellations, delayed openings, expressed his outrage at the and early closings. imposed rule. "I didn't think we Snowplows have crisscrossed should get fined for throwing the campus, attempting to keep snowballs. I went to LaSalle a the roads clear, while at the same couple days ago, and they actual- time blocking in the cars of resi- ly scheduled snowball fights dents, some of whom didn't real- there." ly seem to mind. Though many students were Optimistic students glued heard grumbling over having to themselves to channel 2 in hopes dig their cars out of the snow due of not having to go to their 8:30 to the plowing, they acknowl- classes, while others called the edged that plant management did campus hotline (extension 1776) an excellent job keeping for word of the same. Stockton's roads and parking lots Many students took advantage clear. of the weather and rediscovered "They really did do a great job Photo by Shaun Reilly the childhood pleasure of build- Students were only only forced to brave the cold for part of the day, as school was closed early on Thursday Jan. 20. ing a snowman. Others attempt- (Winter continued on page 2) Looking at Stockton's N-Wing Cafeteria pushes service fire safety in the wake Joshua Heines The Argo of Seton Hall tragedy When most freshman arrive at college they have a lot of con- Stacey Keshish and healthy. What impression cerns. Will my grades be good? The Argo does this giving the students? Where are the good parties? I Dr. Roberts said, "It would be hope the cafeteria food isn't terri- After the tragic incident that good to have them, but right now ble. occurred at Seton Hall, many col- only housing four does, which In the past, incoming freshman leges and universities are crack- was a decision made by the col- at the Richard Stockton College ing down on fire safety. Dr. lege. It would cost a lot of of New Jersey may have had to Leonard Roberts, Director of money to install them in housings fear the dreaded cafeteria food. Housing and Residential Life one, two and three. Would the However, in recent years N-Wing said, "I'd like to assure all resi- students be willing to pay'more Cafeteria has improved dramati- dents that we have very sound in tuition and fees?" cally, putting an emphasis on cus- and sensitive alarms." Teena Spinelli, also a resident tomer service. Last year, N-Wing Stephanie Baier, a resident of of the dorms stated, "It's ridicu- occasionally began to have a Photo by Shaun Reilly the dorms, is well aware of the lous. It is our safety they need to carving station for dinner that N-Wing is now trying to cater to students needs, by offering more choices sensitivity of the alarms, "You look out for." would feature either beef or can be making popcorn or have a Recently, Governor Whitman turkey. Later in the year they cloud of baby powder rise, and announced she is seeking to added a vegetable stir fry station. breakfast. an idea for educational cooking the alarms will go off." install sprinkler systems in all This year Ginna Quinn, executive Quinn, who graduated from by having the students make their However, every time the alarm college and residential facilities. chef and culinary trainer, has the Culinary Institute of America sounds, students should evacuate Roberts replied, "This is a good helped to add a little flare to in High Park, NY, came up with (N-Wing continued on page 3) the building as quickly as possi- idea, but will she fund it? If not, ble. where will the money come "When an alarm sounds, it from?" inside means something is wrong and A number of procedures such students must leave because you as monthly room inspections and never know what is real and what fire drills are soon to become editorial 4 is a false alarm," stated Roberts. more frequent. One student stat- 6 He went on to say, "People can- ed, "I don't mind drills, practice lifestyle not become complacent, thinking makes perfect, and I want to be calendar 8 that's it's just another drill." prepared in the event of an actual comics 9 Another concern among the fire." sports 10 students is the lack of sprinklers Some of Stockton's policies in the dorms, despite the fact that that aid in the prevention of fires G-Wing College Center was Lady Ospreys defeat Stockton has an adequate system renovated during break. Ramapo. See Sports, page 12. that keeps our soccer field green (Fire Safety continued on page 2) See News, page 10. Page 2 January 31, 2000 NEWS THE ARGO Fire Safety (continued from page 1) G-Wing gets a face lift are the prohibition of candles and space heaters, and penalties for overloaded out- Amanda Stites sion. that any types of abuse or misuse does not lets. The Argo Office space for the student clubs and occur. O'Donnell said, "G-Wing is being Roberts stated, "When I visited other organizations was one of the issues associ- put to good use as of the second week of colleges, the main cause of a fire was said Upper G-Wing renovations are definite- ated with the renovations. "The cubicles the semester and is perceived to be active." to be human error, such as an unattended ly on their way to successful completions. were a disaster," said O'Donnell. A prob- He said that active organizations such as cigarette." The first phase of remodeling has been lem that arose was that a large percentage Circle K, Water Watch, and S.A.V.E. are Luckily, there has never been a major reached at this point of time with the addi- of the cubicles tended to be used as storage making great use of the office space pro- fire here at Stockton. However, the apart- tions of dining tables/glass cases for the areas instead of actual office work facili- gressively. ments have been known to have small use of the campus' fraternities and sorori- ties. O'Donnell said, "Our focus is on uti- Overall O'Donnell feels that the upper grease fires on the stoves. Just as the ties" and extra office space. Tom lization and not on storage." G-Wing changes endorsed by an initiative dorms have two ways to exit the building, O'Donnell, Director of the Student Another future goal is the upgrading of of the Student Senate has a very positive so do the apartments. "Students who live Development Office said, 'The concept is the office space. "We hope to make them influence on the Stockton student body. in the apartments can evacuate through to have an open landscape for a college more professionalized," said O'Donnell. Circle K members found G-Wing's the primary door or through the window center setting." They are expected to have computers and reformations to be quite beneficial. Kira if necessary," said Roberts. There will also be a second phase to telephone services that will enhance the Conway, President of Circle K said, "I'm All in all, when questioned, the Stockton's G-Wing reconstruction, which capabilities of functioning to student happy that we have an office. The space is majority of residents felt relatively safe. includes a recreational area for pool, air groups. better used. Even with the common area Trained police officers are on campus 24 hockey, and chess and card tables. Plans According to O'Donnell the offices will people are eating there and holding meet- hours a day, 7 days a week, and are ready for a new student lounge are in the works be based on the student groups who are uti- ings." to respond to all alarms. Roberts that will provide a relaxing and comforting lized. He said that the offices will undergo Sharon Daubenspeck, Circle K partici- summed it up by noting, "Fire safety is a area. O'Donnell said, "Pictures are going monitoring to ensure that the spaces are pant said, "I'm very happy because we priority." to be put up with new furniture and televi- used properly and efficiently and to see have a bigger office now and we have more room to utilize for space and our files." To publicize the newly created G-Wing Winter area, there will be grand opening festivities (continued from page I) held on February 9, 2000 at 12-2pm. A live jazz band will liven up this event with plowing around here," said Jen Miller, a refreshments and speakers. junior. "When you went out past College Drive and into Galloway, it wasn't done nearly as well." Those residents who found their cars surrounded by snow and did not have the foresight to bring shovels to school were THE ARGO aided by Housing, who rented out shovels to assist the snowbound.