Asbestos Fomd in St. Mary's Hall Approval Ofnew
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•*#^-— V '•Sji'-/'' Ill W, If Vol. ea. Mo. 1 VILLANOVA UNIVERSrrY. VILLANOVA. PA Seplembtr11,l987 <^»m By DAHff^i: SCALA Shriberg recommended that the University "work very hard to Villanova University has an demonstrate non alcoholic op- alcohol and drug problem which tions. ' He said that "Jake's l^iace," should be "v^rously attacked," a non-alcoholic pub open on an ' H according to A recent evaluation occasional basis in Connelly Cen- of the Student Life division. ter, should be open more often and *i^"YptMr resident tn^ staff will given more resources. tiil you case after c^9e of kids t hey Counseling and Career Center ait:Jiying to detoimy. They need Shriberg praised the Counseling h^iff^yTi^ health a^id counseling and Career Center's staff as "first resouwi^ need to he mobilized," class" and seemingly "well- said evaluator Dr. Arthur Shri- respected on campus." He ap- Iwifg of Xavief University in his peared especially impressed by report. the placement area of the center. Shribeiig fS part of a University However. Shriberg found the commissioned evaluation team Counseling Center lacking in which has been studying the several areas. For example, he University for the past three stated that the assistance of a years. His 27-page report praised psychiatrist is needed, and should many administrators and pro be available to aid students on grams but crilicized others, such medication. (Photo by Esposito) as the Couni^ng Center and Also, Shriberg criticized the Campus veterans welcome new freshmen to Villanova during Security. wijS^&g^ ••^' center for its policy of attempting the fint few days of college life. Shrib^^MHrfliid 40 pounds to limit the number of times a flt ^i tiwltiaterials, such as (Continued on page 4) of bai j w re||!iorts on the University and student publications, for the eval- uation. He also interviewed stu- Asbestos fomd in St. Mary's Hall dents, facultvand administrators. Skinimg vi^led tlMI^MliU for d By mPm/m a. rqper comDO«$K) of small, thin fibm what he described as "essentially Martin stated that the Associat- fourday period likjpecember. aH4^^^moii1<iy«iftany btffldin>g sprayed-on plaster" — with some ed Investors Corp. cleaned up accordtng to a UniWily fir^stet- Th^ Rev. Robert J. Martin, materials." chrysotile asbestos in it. what had come down from the 0,S.A.. assistant to the vice Thf^Encyciopotdia Britannica Martin did not have the figures ceiling July 14. He said a company i tn^l y^tt wiir consBer this president tor Student Life, stated states, "Asbestos fibre is employed on the exact percentage of asbes known as Clayton Environmental report in the context of someone Wednesday that Villaniva Uni- for applications requiring non- tos in the St. Mary's Hall ceiling. .examined samples of what had who shows you a snapshot taken versity hired outside contractors flammability and is chiefly of He did say, though, "Ceilings of been cleaned up and reported to froln aspicificcajnera at one point to test the air in St. Mary's Hall industrial importance, especially this type generally have 1 to 3 Villanova July 23 that it was in tittle/' said Shriberg. "There and complete cleanup operations in the manufacture of brake percent asbestos. That's my asbestos. may b^ a factual error or two . this summer after the installation linings, building construction recollection." fContinued on page 6) I am confident, however, that of a fire alarm system loosened materials, electrical equipment moBt of these perceptions are asbestos contained in the corridor thermal insulation materials. accurate.*' ceiling material on the northern Approval of new Aloobol end of the third floor. Concern about harmful effects Shriberg commended the Uni- In answering a question involv- of asbestos has been increasing versity for "strciuithemng alcohol ing whether he would notify past since the early 1970s. According enforcement" anopraised Student residents of St. Mary's Hall who to the EPA document, the breath- donns anticipated Life for their efforts to deal with had lived in an environment ing of airborne asbestos fibers has the campus* "major alcohol prob- containing asbestos, Martin said, been linked with asbestosis, a By JOHANNE C. SHARP Stack said the building of the lem.** He noted the disciplinary "There was no problem in the grave lung disease; lung cancer; residence halls will l)egin the first rafenral program, the appointment past. The problem occurred this and mesothelioma, a cancer af- Final approval for the construe phase of the University plan to ^ an aleoM educator and the summer." He added that if he fecting the lung or abdominal tion of two south campus dormi house an additional 1,000 under- Saferides program. were to speak with past residents cavities. tones is anticipated Sept. Mat the graduates on campus. Currently However, he stated that "All he would tell them, "To the best Martin stated the asbestos was Radnor Township Board of Com Villanova accommodates 3,000 policies must be reviewed for of our knowledge, the building loosened from the ceiling when missioners meeting, according to students and ultimately hopes to Pangborne, the alcohol consistency. For example, was safe in the past and is safe workers from the Rev. Robert J. Martin, O.S.A., house 4,000. Stack said Villanova you allow tailgate parties and again now." contractor installing the new fire assistant to the vice president for is not looking to increase the students can drink until 1 p.m. According to "Asbestos in Build alarm system, were drilling holes Student Life. undergraduate population and in However, they can't drink at 1:15 ings," a document released by the into the ceiling to put conduit in If approved, the ground break- fact may attempt to decrease it. p.m. They (the students! think Environmental Protection Agency place. Martin said the ceiling fiber ing would begin "in a couple of The two new dorms will house this is absurd." (EPA), asbestos is "a mineral was a cementitious material — weeks and would depend in part 240 students. Stack said the on our ability to get permits from administration has not yet decided both state and local departments," whether females or males will be Martin said Tuesday. housed in the proposed residence Graduate School de The University Board of Trus halls. By DIANE A. CIUONE theories published by McGraw- tees must also approve the prop In addition, the University is Hill in the United States with an osal before con St ruction can begin, awaiting approval of a parking he said. facility to be located adjacent to Dr. Daniel J. Ziegler was recent- international student edition pub- O.S.A., the Norristown High ly appointed dean d the (graduate lished by McGraw-Hill, Kogaku-- The Rev. John P. Stack. SEPTA said, Sp)eed Line on the south campus School of Liberal Aru aad Sden- sha, Ltd.. japan, which is current** dean of students, "Township and the rest of the area. Stack said the recreational «s. replacing Dr. Bcmird J. ly being sold on five continents. commissioners Downey. In addition to his activities at Radnor Township residents are in courts next to Stanford Hall Prior to asaumitv his present Villanova, Ziegler is also a na- support of the proposal because wouW be relocated to construct paailicm, Zicfler mm a facalty tionally known speaker in the they know we are trying to get the parking lot. which would help ifbtr IB the 4i»irtmfnt of area of stress mansgemcnt and in people back on campus." (Continued on page 6) piydtalogy and mrr^ as its that capacity he has addres»d business and pnitwmmtl jPOMpa throiVliQut the Unitad Staiia and flMTto Bioo. As the nd$md «f INSIDE iron U EMTORIAL: Poije visits U.S p. 9 heittfioa practice FEATURES: One student's European odyssey p. 13 /i BNTBKTAINMBNT: Heated summer shows p. 21 Villanova adopts drug policy p. %it> 'i? S<iHiiibf11,1it7»TmVM±AII0VAWP>9»3 <'» i -<». t^ F.Y.I. AWiipHjifcylltUtT In tiM News ICHELLE SHANAHAN were spent distributing sheets arriving at Villanova. Scholarship applications available from various locations oncinipus. The scope of the Housekeeping Applications for several na- 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the honors As the result of a survey which It was "not a good business ... department has altered in the past tional scholarships are cur- office. determined that less than one- custodial services is here to four years. Through the 1964-85 Car««r Day ai<w<ifhHI locity rently being accepted by the Truman Scholarships: Four- third of all on-campus residents clean," said Clapper. school year, cleaning services honors department. Deadlines year full-tuition to current Earn extra cash and have fun doing utilized the linen service last year, were provided for each individual New members welcome! Mandatory '*This elimination of the linen and descriptions for these 'sophomores with a demon- Career Day will be held on Sept. 24 the dormitory room, including vacu- it. Be an intramural referee for wdmen's Housekeeping department in conjuncture meeting for all previous members and service is "keeping scholarships are as follows: strated commitment to a career 12:30-4 in decided dusting from p.m. the Villanova Room flag football. Apply at the Intramural that sheets will no longer across the uming, and changing the new members on Sept. 15 at 12:45 p.m. with the campuses Rhodes and Marshall Scho- in government. Applications of Connelly Center. Representatives The ViUanova Literary Arts Magazine be provided to students, Carlton linens. After the discontinuation in Hartley 216. Ofnce in the Fieldhouse or call Anne country" which do not generally larships: will be holding an informational Two-year post are due Sept.