No-Go on Luttrell As Student Center Students at Its Downtown Anniston Renovated, the Asbestos Fibers Can Be Sororites and Fraternities, As Well As a Campus
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FEATURES:Ethan & the Ewox .Page 6 SPORTS:Gamecocks win one Page 10 CHANTICLEER Right to speak to SCA raises debate By Philip Attinger and Thomas Webb Chanticleer News writers b,uilding ne,~Cam- This week's SGA meeting broke up early after a heated exchange erupted between members of the audience and some senators concerning the presence of Jose Martinez. Martinez, his mouth covered with by Beniamin Cunningham tape which read "SGA", walked back and forth Editor-in-Chief through the rows of empty chairs holding signs stat- ing his belief that the SGA- in particular, First Vice JSU may not be alone in the com- President Matt Crandon -was attempting to deprive prehensive higher education busi- him of his First Amendment rights. ness in Calhoun County for long, according to JSU President Harold The debate was sparked when, during the student body report, a student expressed her disappointment with the behavior of. some senators regarcring Martinez's presence. This included Environmental Committee Chairperson Daniel Dean's response, "I want to apologize. I'm not as well prepared as I should be Got anymore tape, dude?" when called upon by Crandon for his committee's report. The discussion centered around comments made space on Fort McClellan in a joint concerning Martinez's right to speak at the SGA educational project, Ayers is inter- meetings. Senator Jarrod Nichols pointed out that Martinez is no longer a student. "No one is trying to be immature. The problem that happens is we just think, that in order to speak one must have standing ... He has graduated from Jacksonville State University.., but let him go to Connie Edge at the to McGee, Ayers wants to locate to graduate and local activist Jose Martinez protests the SGAk unwilling- see SGA page 3 to hear him speak at Monday's SGA meeting. halls '-that would allow the school to serve as many as 3,500 students. Ayers currently serves about 660 No-go on Luttrell as student center students at its downtown Anniston renovated, the asbestos fibers can be sororites and fraternities, as well as a campus. by Rachel Watkins . Chanticleer News writer torn out with the insulation or ceiling host of other student organizations. As was reported in the last issue tiles and escape into the open air. "In order for students to ac-hieve a of the chanticleer, the student This can cause serious health con- 'quality education experience,' we ity study to determine if it would Government Association's proposal cerns for the inhabitants of the build- believe it is necessary to provide be worthwhile to relocate to Ft. ing. them with an area on campus for McClellan and expand its mission. to turn Luttrell Hall into a student center and meeting place for organi- "We wanted to knock down some socializing. The space in Luttrell zations was voted down by the uni- walls, as some of the rooms weren't Hall was to have housed the offices versity. The major reason given was big enough, and that was where the and meeting rooms for student orga-,. the presence of asbestos, which was problems with asbestos started," nizations, recreation room, several used as a popular fire-retarding sub- explains SGA President Bob Boyle. coin-operated washers and dryers* stance until its cancerous effects The space in Luttrell Hall was of and various coin-operated video gymnasium as well, would only became known. It is considered safe interest to several different student arcade games, not unlike those found serve to duplicate facilities and when used for insulation or in ceiling organizations, including Alpha Phi in Stephenson Hall. services already in place at ISU Omega, the Danball Alliance, sever- and other nearby institutions. panels. However, when a building is a1 historically African-American seelLuttrel1 page 3 PAGE 2 OCTOBER 17,1996 THE CHANTICLEER 0 The Chanticleer October 17, 1996 *The SGA Student Senate meets every Monday night at 6 p.m. in the NATIONSTATE TMB auditorium on the 3rd floor of the TMB. Everyone is encouraged and we!come to attend. *AT0 sends congradulations to its new members and to ZTA for a great Presidential contenders bicker over budget homecoming. They also wish to announce that they are holding's fund 'raiser for the American Red Cross, and that they cleaned their adopt-a-mile. by Jennie Ford In 1994 President Clinton and of the Interstate Commerce *The SGA will be holding their blood drive on Oct. 23-24. All students the Congress agreed on a budget Commission and the Helium are strongly urged to participate. Chanticleer News writer deal for the 1996 fiscal year. Reserve Program, as well as pri- *Applications for the Miss Jacksonville State University Scholarshir With the Presidential and Vice- This ended a stalemate which vatizing the Air Traffic Control Pagent will be available Monday, Oct 21 in the SGA office 4th floor TMB. Presldentlal debates In full force resulted in two partlal govern- Board. This is a preliminary to the Miss Alabama Pageant. Applications will be the Balanced Budget ment shutdowns The budget Bob Dole due no later than Nov 8 at 4:30. If you have questions, call Allen Reynolds. Amendment is the hot topic. proposal for fiscal year 1997 Dole favors the Balanced pageant director at 782-5490 or 782-05 13. Both sides agree that they want provides for a balanced budget Budget Amendment to the *The BCM offers a wide variety of services and activities for JSU stu- to balance the budget and pay off by the year 2002, spendlng cuts Constitution. In 1971, he co- dents. One outreach is to International students. For the fall semester, we the deficit, but they differ In how in Medicare and Medicald, and sponsored a balanced budget are offering free English conversation classes from 4 to 5 pm every Mon at they propose to do it. cuttlng discretionary spendlng amendment. He is also an advo- the BCM. On Tues Oct 22 at 7 pm there will be a meeting for those inter- Bill Clinton on congressional appropriations cate for the line-item veto, which ested in English conversation classes. The BCM also offers assistance fo~ President Cllnton opposes a by anywhere from one-fifth to would allow the President to International who may not have access to transportation. ,All interested in Constitutional amendment to one-third. The proposal also veto certain items in legislation E.C. or transportation assistance should attend the meeting or call the BCM balance the budget However, he calls for about $100 billion In before signing it into law. Dole at 435-7020. does support a balanced budget tax cuts for the "middle class." helped to pass the current budget Circle K, the largest collegiate service organization in the world, meets that maintains funding for These tax cuts are to be offset by plan to eliminate the deficit in every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the TMB. Contact Quintin Medicare, Medicald, education, more than 50 changes in corpo- seven years. Percentie at 782-7205, or George Davis at 782-5272. technology and research, the rate taxes that help companies Dole wants to eliminate four of environment, and maintaining a relning in so-called "corporate the cabinet agencies: Education, strong defense In 1995, Clinton welfare." Housing and Urban proposed a plan to balance the Wlth Vice-President Gore at Development, ' Energy, and budget in ten years Thls pro- the helm, the "Reinventing Commerce. He also supports the posal Included a $105 billion tax Government" plan will reduce elimination of the Corporation of cut as well as a $I28 blllion cut waste and bureaucracy, and Public Broadcasting and the in Medicare and a $200 billion, eliminate more than 100,000 National Endowment for the 010-09-96 Phillip Ashley Jackson, 19, of Hueytown, AL, was arrested at cut in discretionary spending jobs from the federal payroll Arts. As for Medicaid, law University Police Department and charged with possession of a forged instru- Clinton has also cut federal President Clinton also supports enforcement, SC~OO~lunches and ment. spendlng by $255 billion and has reduclng the size of the Housing welfare, Dole supports sending 910-09-96 Nancy Gaguski Turner reported theft of property at the Alumni headed three years of deficit and Urban Development block grants to the states to fund House. reduction pepartment and the elimination these programs. 010-09-96 Amy Balch reported harassing communication at Sparkman Hall. 010-10-96 Joel Lamp reported theft of property at Paul Snow Stadium (west end zone). Minority affairs starts STARS program 010-I(1-99 Maxwell Eugene Crouse, Jr., 25, of Cordova, AL, was arrested at Crow Hall and charged with harassing communications. by Jeana Miller fall semester. The students will help African-American 010- 10.96 Kristin N. Cooley reported harassing communications at #I 3 Owl Staff Writer can then ask their advisors students remain in college. Hollow Dr., Jacksonville. 010- 11-96 JSU reported recovery of drug paraphernalia at the Bibb Graves' The Office of Minority where to go if they need a "We lose a large number of parklng lot. Affairs has launched two new certain service. Advisors and our African-American [stu- 010. 11-96 Viondi Pate, 23, of Roanoke, AL, was arrested at Carolina Ave. programs to help African students meet several times dents] between their fresh- /maintenance shop and charged with DUI. American students succeed in during the semester and men and junior years," 010- 11-% UPD. reported DUI at Carolina Ave. and maintenance shop. attend out-of-class activities *1@12-% Renee Kristina Copeland reported indecent exposure at Fitzpahick their fist years of college.