Same Name Game Ends

Serving the Vol. 124, Issue)/ 1 Allegheny College community Thursday since 1876 Sept./ 2000 HE AP. 11110 U) agree with a word you Slily. NA I will defend to ihe death your right to say it. —Volt a ire Same Name City, College Game Ends Join Forces By SHANNON HARBAUGH By ERICA ERWIN Assistant News Editor News Editor If you are a student living off campus this year, A three-year-long legal battle over a name has final- expect to encounter more police cars patrolling your ly ended, and it shows in your e-mail address. streets. Prompted by increased complaints by the Allegheny College filed a lawsuit in 1997 against Neighborhood Coalition, a community action group Allegheny Health, Education and Research of representatives of the town, and other citizens of Foundation (AHERF), alleging the foundation was Meadville, patrols have increased during the week- infringing on the Allegheny name. Eventually, both ends. AHERF and Allegheny reached a compromise, but a This and other issues were discussed at the first judge in Erie's U.S. District Court stipulated that the Allegheny Student Government (ASG) meeting of full Allegheny name could not be used on the college's this semester, held on Tuesday the 11th. webpage or in e-mail address for a period of three In the past, members of the coalition have years. That time period is now over. expressed their concerns, but stated that their intent The name of AHERF's school and medical net- was not to break up parties. According to Dave work, Allegheny University of Health Sciences, was Mclnally, Dean of Students, the coalition was more often shortened to Allegheny University, prompting concerned with damage done to their property and the litigation. noise pollution, than with indoor parties. The problem arose as parents, prospective students, An Allegheny security officer and Meadville and others confused the two. After attempts to end the police officer will patrol "presently, only on the week- infringement through talks with AHERF were unsuc- ends," said Anthony Sabruno, Director of Security. cessful, the college pursued the lawsuit. A major con- This patrolling focuses on off campus houses and will cern of the college's was the fact that, like Allegheny, be done by vehicle and on foot. Allegheny University of Health Sciences is also a four- Allegheny students residing in off campus houses year school that offers bachelor's degrees, furthering received a letter that explained the new procedures. the confusion. "There was a two-fold problem," said President of A number of administrators foresaw a need for the the College Richard Cook. "The immediate problem increase in patrolling, according to Sabruno. "In the was the confusion. We were getting their mail, stu- past we have never done off campus patrols," said dents were mistakenly calling us, we would receive Sabruno, but "the patrolling will continue." their checks." The college also became concerned that Previously, security's jurisdiction ended at the bor- the use of the name would prevent Allegheny from tak- der of campus, while Meadville police covered all ing the name were it to become a university at some other areas. Due to this policy, security would sim- point in the future. Also of concern was the possible ply refer any off-campus complaints to the police. threat that Allegheny would lose name recognition if Now the two have joined efforts and will deal with AHERF continued to operate under the name issues together. "In my estimation it (keeping situa- "Allegheny University." tions to a minimum) has always been a problem," said Bentley gets an illuminating facelift. —SEE PATROL, page 4— —SEE NAME, page 4— Hong and Company Trudge Through 'Muddy Waters' Pecunas, who has cerebral palsy, played owned house), Grounds for Change By JOHN PAUL MARCANTONIO Justin Shear served as co-producers of the film and were responsible for the cinematog- Bates' brother. "We wanted him to play a Coffeehouse, Ruter Hall, and the Campus Assistant News Editor raphy and sound. Hong, Hollabaugh, and Chinese basketball player/baritone, but the Center. A few scenes were even shot in Shear also acted in the film along with whole wheelchair thing was going against Pecunas' Meadville apartment. Area The Allegheny campus was a makeshift Allegheny alumni Brendon Bates, Andy him," explained Hong with a straight face. Coordinator Trish Tchume granted access to Hollywood when alumni, students, and staff Pheiffer, Mandy Thompson and Beth "That, plus the fact that he can't play basket- the on-campus house on selective days for shot the low-budget comedy entitled Muddy Winslow. ball, sing, and he isn't Chinese. shooting. Waters. Alumnus Gene Hong '99 served as Minor character roles were filled by "In all seriousness, it was great working "Trish's willingness and flexibility the writer, director, and producer of the inde- Professor Glenn Holland, Professor Beth with Paul. His physical limitations are no was a perfect example of how great the col- pendent film this past summer. Watkins, Meadville theater director Phil match for his creativity and passion to show lege was during the production," said a "It's a story about some friends who want Shafer, alumna Danielle Prester, and students how much one can accomplish with a handi- crewmember. "Support came from every to put up a sketch comedy show, but run into Andrew Bryar, Sean Donaldson, Dave cap," said Hong. angle of campus, including the Activities a few obstacles," said Hong, who has previ- Ranallo, Cory Rieger, Chad Booker, and The District Courthouse and Woodcock Office secretary Mo Notarione, Director of ously written for NBC's Late Night with Ashleigh Fox. Dam were among the many locations where Public Affairs Mary Norton, Director of Conan O'Brien and Galavision's UBNL. Meadville resident and comedian Paul scenes were shot for the film. The main loca- Alumnus Nathan Hollabaugh and senior Pecunas also had a role in the production. tions included 375 Norman Street (a college- —SEE HONG, page 4— Page 2 News September 14, 200 CRIME BLOTTER THE CAMPUS Asks... •A theft occurred sometime Monday, Sept 4 in room 200 of Carr 10:20 p.m. along Park Avenue o What do you think about increased between Wednesday, Aug 30 and Hall. A student's wallet was stolen Friday, Sept 8. Tuesday, Sept 5 in Room 220 of the from the auditorium. The wallet 1 police patrolling? Art Dept in Doane Hall. Two was returned, but was missing the •A window was broken on th Compiled by John Przyborski, Staff Photographer IOMEGA zip drives totaling $350 $40 cash that it held prior to the east side of the lounge area on th were taken. Security has no leads. theft. Security has no leads. first floor of Calflish Hall sometim between Saturday, Sept 9 and •A student was picked up by •A theft occurred sometime Sunday Sept 10. Security has no Security for underage drinking at between Thursday, Sept 7 and leads. 11:40 p.m. at 593 Baldwin Street on Monday, Sept 11 in Quigley Hall. Friday, Sept 1. A desk lamp was taken from the "The patrolman in the first floor lounge area along with a •A student was picked up by Security for underage drinking at shower is a bit too much." •A student was picked up by couch from the second floor. Security for underage drinking at Security has no leads. 12:37 am along N Main St. on --Matt Abbinanti '04 12:15 am near Montgomery Gym Saturday, Sept 9. along North Main Street on 'Security was called to the Phi Saturday, Sept 2. Kappa Psi house at 9:50 p.m. on •A student was picked up by Friday, Sept 8 for a disorderly con- Security for underage drinking at •A. student was picked up by duct. The perpetrator was reported 1:46 am along Brooks Walk on Security for underage drinking at to have walked out of the house Saturday, Sept 9. 11:05 p.m. in the Admissions park- with an open bottle of beer and then "No way, I once had to ing lot #17 on Saturday, Sept 2. urinated on the bushes. •A student was picked up by pop a cop because he Security for underage drinking at wasn't giving me my •A theft occurred sometime •A student was picked up by 12:02 am along Sherman St. on props in shy-town. I'm between 11 am and 12 p.m. on Security for underage drinking at Sunday, Sept 10. one crazy mo-fo!" ---Roger Kayser '04 CAMPUS BRIEFS •The Office of Diversity Affairs will •The Allegheny College Playshop cards. Family members and guests sponsor a CODIS luncheon on Theatre will present Some Parts are included on the card. If you Thursday, September 14 at 12:15 Missing Or Broken, an original one- would like a reserved ticket for p.m. in the Cultural Center (3rd man show starring faculty member football games, please present your "I'm glad they have the floor of the Campus Center). This Dan Crozier, on Friday, September Insta-GATOR card at the ticket luxury of driving in their event is only open to faculty and 15 and Saturday, September 16 at booth on the day of the game. They Explorers rather than staff who RSVP to the Office of 8:15 p.m. in the Playshop Theatre. will be issued on a first-come, first- walking." Diversity Affairs. For more infor- Contact the Playshop Theatre Box serve basis. Please note: This policy mation, contact Rhonda Matthews Office at (814) 332-3414. is void for NCAC and NCAA ---Chris Newcome '04 at 332-3332.

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