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XXII, NO. 97 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1989 the independent newspaper serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Phone registration on hold for spring By KELLEY TUTHILL “This system, as does any Staff Reporter large, complex computer sys­ tem, requires extensive and DART (Direct Access thorough testing before it is in­ Registration by Telephone) troduced in order to minimize will not be initiated for this the likelihood of problems spring’s enrollment, as further when it is first used,” said testing of the system is needed Winicur in a letter sent out to prior to student use. all Notre Dame students that are not graduating this May. registrar has many duties, Winicur said that there was page 4 not sufficient time to do the testing before registration this The system will be tested spring. thoroughly this summer with The tests will determine the plans to register students by responsiveness of the com­ phone next Oct. for the Spring puter and check for unforseen 1990 semester, said Daniel combinations such as special Winicur, dean of administra­ majors or requirements that tion and registrar. have not been programmed “I was willing to try the sys­ into the system, said Winicur. tem this semester, but I was The Registrar is looking for not willing to take the chance students to participate in the that something would go testing of the system this sum­ wrong,” said Winicur. “We mer, said Winicur. “The more Sing-atong ,neObser\»r/E.G.Batey don’t want the students to be students, the better the test, Sophomores Keith Sallis, left, and Andre Jones, right, join the crowd in singing "Reach Out and Touch guinea pigs.” said Winicur. Somebody's Hand” at St. Hedwig’s/St. Joseph’s High School's closing of Black History Month. Bush lobbying hard for Tower Daley wins Chicago Associated Press The administration’s efforts Bush said he did not know mayoral primary suffered a setback when Re­ whether he could win over Associated Press WASHINGTON- President publican Sen. Larry Pressler of a lower turnout among blacks than senators who have indicated whites. Bush launched a full-court South Dakota announced he opposition to Tower, saying CHICAGO- Richard Daley, son With 67 percent of the city's press Tuesday to salvage John was “very much leaning only that “I hope so.” of the legendary boss of Chicago 2,911 precincts reporting, Daley Tower’s nomination, meeting against” confirmation and But with Tower sitting on his politics, defeated Mayor Eugene had 386,950 votes or 65 percent privately with a dozen swing urged Tower to withdraw left in the Cabinet room, the Sawyer in a Democratic primary to Sawyer’s 206,345 votes or 34 Tuesday and took a giant step percent. Three other candidates Democrats and wavering before a vote. president said he had not heard toward the City Hall office his Republicans in hopes of per­ “I think that he may very anyone “challenge this man’s divided the remaining votes. fatherheld for 21 years. If Daley wins the April 4 suading them to back his cho­ well be doing him (Bush) a fa­ knowledge and his ability.” Daley built a commanding lead general election and claims sen defense secretary. vor in this case,” said Pressler, “He’s the best to do the job with overpowering support from leadership of the nation's third- “I’m working hard at it,” who said he was fearful that that needs to be done,” Bush predominantly white wards. largest city, it would mark the Bush told reporters at a Tower would not be capable of said. “I don’t believe that Although Sawyer, the city's first time a white has ousted a picture-taking session during cleaning up the Pentagon anybody should be pilloried on second black mayor, ran up black mayor in one of the impressive margins in his own country's biggest cities. an afternoon Cabinet meeting. procurement system if con­ strongholds, he was hampered by “I’m committed.” firmed. see TOWER, page 3 see DALEY, page 5 Zahm triumphant in Iceberg Debates final By KATHY RYAN News Staff Zahm defeated Stanford last night plaques for individual team members. in the final round of the Iceberg Stanford was awarded with a second Debates held last night in the Library place prize of $250 for the dorm's Auditorium . general fund in addition to trophies Dean of the Law School David for each team member. Link, chairman and spokesman of a “ I was pleased. Turn out was panel of five judges, announced a good, as was audience participation," vote of 3:2 in favor of Zahm after said Father Malloy. He also what he called "a very close debate." commented on last night's debaters' Zahm defended the negative side of ability to defend sides opposite to last night' to the improvement of that their own opinions. country's record of upholding the Father Malloy added that the human rights of its citizens." debates were intended to improve Zahm held that cutting economic intellectual life in the middle of aid to Latin American countries hurts winter and felt they accomplished the needs of the people in those this goal. He hopes the program can countries while increasing the be sustained in further years. number of dissenters and creating Chairman of Iceberg Debates Joe political unrest. McKenna, rector of Sorin Hall, was Stanford stressed the importance of equally pleased with the success of the U.S.'s public dissociation from last night's debate. "I think it pays oppressive governments. Their tribute to the quality of the Zahm and argument was based on "an ethical Stanford teams. They are budding power imperative logically politicians with a great deal of flair synthesized with driving American and ability to think on their feet. Let's principals." look out for them in ten years time," University President Father Edward said McKenna. The Observer/Erin Cusack Malloy presented Zahm's team with Senior Paul Bintinger, from Stanford, gives opening statements at the Iceberg Debates finals, held last night,$500 for the dorm's general fund and see DEBATE, page 5 as opponents Rajajit Singh and Jim McCarthy, both from Zahm, look on. page 2 The Observer Wednesday, March 1, 1989 INSIDE COLUMN IN BRIEF CatSteveriSSOngshavebeenbannedbyanlndianapolis February: A time to radio station because of the former pop singer’s support of Ayatollah Khomeini’s condemnation of “The Satanic Verses.” The radio station WXTZ-FM made the announce­ ment Monday. Stevens, who now lives in London under complain, but not to act the name Yussef Islam, said he supported Khomeini’s call February must be that time of the year. That time when for the death of author Salman Rushdie. “If someone everyone has nothing better to do with their time in defames the Prophet, he must die,” said Stevens. “WXTZ sunny South Bend but complain, whine, and moan about Chris does not believe it’s appropriate to support in any way anything that suits their fancy. this type of international terrorism, nor do we believe in It seems as though February at Notre Dame brings out Donnelly the advocating of murder in any way, much less in a the worst in people. It's true that compared to the football season there is nothing to do on weekends and that this is Managing Editor m anner than imperils freedom of expression,” said Randy compounded by the infamous lake-effect weather but Harrison, operations manager for the easy listening sta­ February isn't all that bad. Is it? tion. -Associated Press We've complained about Sports Illustrated's sexist ap-na-02-28-89 1449est swimsuit issue, the lousy food in the dining hall, the closing of the 24-hour Oak Room, JPW weekend, hell, we've even complained about the complaints (this column included). OF INTEREST I don't know why February effects everyone so. Maybe it is the shortness of the month, maybe it is the weather, or maybe it's a let down after the football season. Who The 1989 Collegiate Jazz Festivalneeds volunteers. can say for sure? Open positions include ticket, T-shirt, and program sales, For whatever reason it is strange that of all the months stage crew, and security, for Festival at Stepan Center of the year, we pick February to complain in. It is almost D ® April 7-8. For more information contact Chris Denver like national complaining month. The interesting thing about all of the whining we as m, (2478) or M att McGlynn (2282). -The Observer students have been doing for the past 28 days is that in the midst of this onslaught of complaints there has also All interested in Class Officeare required to attend been a considerable amount of apathy. (Here comes my a mandatory meeting for prospective candidates on complaint). Thursday, March 2 in the Montgomery Theatre of LaFor- Most everyone on campus thinks Notre Dame is one of tune. -The Observer the most apathetic places on earth. We complain about this constantly. They all want someone else to take the initative and Applications are available for positions of m anager change the and assistant manager at Irish Gardens. The completed attitudes around campus. "Notre Dame stinks, I wish applications are to be returned to the flower shop no later there was something to do on weekends,” is just one than Friday March 3. -The Observer example of this attitude.