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January 29, 1999 <t> THE TORCH Volume 91, Issue 16 *ML> JL JL JL-I JK. V^ JL %.V^X X "QliR LIBERTY DEPENDS ON THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND THAT CANNOT BE LIMITED WITHOUT BEING LOST" - THOMAS JEFFERSON THIS WEEK Unexpected guest in VU woods Jason Stoehr and heated with a kerosene City Police for backup, VUPD October, making it through sev Wailin' Women STAFF WRITER heater, in a small wooded area went to check it out and ran into eral storms. just south of Menard's in Wefler. "He was a real survivalist," Valparaiso. When they checked his said Lloyd. Police said Wefler The problem was the place record, they discovered Wefler cooperated with the investiga A man down on his luck was not secluded enough, and it was wanted in Jasper County on tion. after being laid off from his job was on Valparaiso University charges of failure to appear in Police said they didn't plan as a construction worker decided property. court for charges of drunken on charging Wefler with any to find a secluded area and rough VU Police Chief Ed Lloyd driving, driving with a suspend additional crimes like trespass it. said some people saw a man ed license and possession of ing. Police later dismantled the The recent surge in For the past two months, coming and going in the wooded stolen property. lean-to. Michael Wefler, 30, lived in a area with building materials on Lloyd said the man told This article used informa popularity among lean-to, a small dwelling with Monday and called the police. VUPD he had been living in the tion which appeared in a story in female musicians. walls made of plastic tarpaulins After calling Valparaiso woods with his dog since late the Vidette Times. A&E page 10-11 Valparaiso Athletics shakeup: The Back in Action remembers VU CRUDilemma and Viskovic vs. the NCAA Dustin Wunderlich black history SENIOR NEWS EDITOR Opinions John Schipul pages 6-7 STAFF WRITER The cloud of unease hanging Changing Traditions at VU around the men's basketball team lifted Tuesday when the NCAA told Next month, Black History Valparaiso University center Zoran Month is coming to Valparaiso Viskovic he was eligible to continue University. Students will celebrate it playing. with several events celebrating the "I'm delighted for Zoran Viskovic history of African-Americans. that his eligibility has been restored," Black History Month is a President Alan Harre said. "This period national celebration that arose out of of uncertainty undoubtedly has been a the need for people to learn about trying time for him. It is wonderful that African-American heritage. VU he and his teammates now can focus on annually holds events to commemo their collective goals without distraction. rate the contributions of African A peek into the lives of Obviously we're very happy (with the Americans to our country's history. VU's non-traditional ruling), but more importantly, the Wednesday, VU students par students. integrity of the institution and the ticipated in a Features recruiting process were exonerated." nationwide In Depth page 13 "We're elated and in one way, not interactive dis surprised," added VU Athletic Director cussion about VU celebrates racial legacies. William Steinbrecher. "We knew neither MLK Day VUPD Beat we nor Zoran had done anything wrong." The dialog was page 3 The storm began Jan. 15 when the held in Neils NCAA suspended Viskovic and began an Science Center Features investigation into his eligibility as a and conducted page 14 transfer student. by satellite INDEX All athletes who are partial or non- across the country to create a true Weather qualifiers (as Viskovic was because he national forum. did not take the SAT before coming to Next Wednesday, the universi page 4 America) must complete a junior college ty will welcome award-winning degree in three semesters (not including director Spike Lee. Lee, who direct Clips & Classified summer sessions) before gaining eligi ed such movies as "Do The Right page 16 bility. Thing" and "Malcolm X," will speak Viskovic completed two semesters JON HENDRICKS at the chapel to members of the Zoran grabs a rebound in last night's game against Features See ZORAN, Page 2 Oakland in his first action since being suspended. See MONTH, Page 4 page 13 Arts & Entertainment page 9 Family man takes drugs from CVS Suspect in two other local hold-ups evades police after stealing over 2,000 pills Opinions Beth Sneller pharmacist as a white male with Do not press the panic button." After the pharmacist filled page 6 STAFF WRITER a mustache, wearing a blue The pharmacist said he the order, the robber left through stocking cap, walked into the thought it was a joke until the the front exit, mounted his bicy Sports LaPorte man cle in the rear parking lot and took off, evading police and the page 17 Avenue * * No leads, no suspects, showed A gun-toting robber on a store jt . a * him the police dog who arrived shortly bicycle led Valparaiso around 6 no nothing." " gun m his afterward. coat The Torch University and city police on an p.m. -Det. Richard Spicer The police currently have Valparaiso University unsuccessful wild goose chase H e The no leads on the identity of the 816 Union Street after he held-up the CVS phar walked up to the pharmacist and robber explained to the pharma robber, although the circum- Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 macy Sunday night. handed him two pieces of paper. cist the pills, which numbered stances were remarkably similar Phone: 219-464-5426 The man, who was One listed the drugs he wanted, more than 2,000, were for his See CVS, Page 5 Fax: 219-464-6728 described by the cashier and and the other read, "I have a gun. sick family. page 2 NEWS The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 Senate sends board motion to Harre Dustin Wunderlich Scholarship and Student Life elects those four members, and SENIOR NEWS EDITOR Committee of the Board during in that sense they are more rep their two on-campus meetings in resentative (of the student an effort to improve communi body)," said Burrows. cation between the student body Her concerns were echoed Another chapter in the and the Board. by Tim Jenkins, Dean of perennial effort to strengthen the The proposed liaison com Students, who said he felt the at- Campus media heads wanted voice of students on campus was mittee would consist of the pres large senators would be more written Monday night when ident and vice-president of the representative and he would Applications for Editor-in-Chief of The Torch, The Lighter and Student Senate unanimously student body as well as four sen consider the amendment as the The Beacon, and Station Manager of WVUR for 1999-2000 are now voted to establish a committee to ators elected by senate. Office of Student Affairs available at the Union Information Desk. meet with members of the Board The proposal originally reviewed the motion. of Directors. brought by At-Large Senator The Board of Directors February blood drive "I think this is a great Vanessa Burrows designated the currently meets with about 20 to The American Red Cross will be at Valparaiso University Tuesday thing," said Commuter Senator four at-large senators as mem 30 students, selected by the pres from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Union. Remember to Jonathan Foelber. "Since we're bers of the liaison committee, ident's office, during their meet list which organizations you are a member of. The organization with paying to go to this uni ings in order for board the most people donating blood will win a free pizza party courtesy of versity, we should have a I think finding ways for members to hear stu Alpha Phi Omega. Walk-ins are appreciated. more say in what's going dent concerns. on." student views to be Senate hopes the liai Volunteers needed The motion will expressed is helpful, but it son committee will Canterbury Place Rehab and Nursing Center of Valparaiso is seek next be examined by the allow a greater variety ing volunteers to work with residents. Contact Jenny Allen at 462-6158. Office of Student needs to be considered on a of student concerns to Affairs, which may sug be presented to the Moellering Library photo contest gest revisions to senate case-by-case basis. '* board as well as giving All VU students are invited to participate in the "Beyond Words: before passing it on to -Dean of Students Tim Jenkins student concerns more Celebrating America's Libraries" photo contest sponsored by President Alan Harre, weight. Moellering Library. Awards will be presented in four categories with a who would take the request to but an amendment from Arts and It is expected the board grand prize of $200 and entrance into a national contest. Rules and the Board of Directors for a final Sciences Senator Rinzer will consider the proposal at entry forms are available at the university librarian's office, located on decision. Williams succeeded in opening their meeting at the end of April, the lower level of Moellering Library, room 4. If approved, the liaison membership to any senator. if the Office of Student Affairs committee would meet with the "The entire student body and Harre approve it. EMT-Basic course offered ZORAN — ...Laboratory Equipment The Red Cross is offering an EMT course starting Feb. 22 and run ...Professors and Faculty ning until July 22. Class will meet Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to from page 1 10 p.m.