Minority Affairs Office Hosts Mulitcultural Week Citation Can Redeem It for a Free Medi- Um Drink at the Roost
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FEATURES:Get on Board Day *Page 8 SPORTS:Cocks fall to West Georgia 'Page 13 k; by Mai Martinez l~riendl~police on patrol 1 Chanticleer News editor by Mai Martinez This semester, students taking classes in Merrill Hall Chanticleer News editor have a little more to deal with than the usual finance This semester, some unlikely stu- equations and economic exams. As what seems to be an dents will be'getting citations from added bonus to all the other changes this semester, the the police-the Friendly Police, that is. University has again, rerouted traffic in the Merrill Don't try to hide behind an innocent Building parking lot. smile or a friendly hello because Acting deputy director of public safety, Sgt. Rick Tubbs, that's exactly what they're looking said the changes were made in response to a request by for. Dr. Fielding who teaches in Merrill Hall. Fielding said Joe Whitmore, director of institu- he has seen at least four or five accidents in the parking tional analysis, and the SGA are lot. "We've just been lucky. I was afraid someone was assembling a "Friendly Police Force" going to be killed." which will be issuing citations tc This semester's rerouting of traffic marks the third 1. those students "caught" in the act of attempt by the University to end the confusion and con- , . being friendly. The citations will be gestion which is a common occurrence in the Merrill 1 in the form of a small card which parking lot. reads "CONGRATULATIONS -You The first attempt was to have one-way traffic .flow in have just been cited by the 'Friendly each row of parking spaces, alternating the. direction 'Onno Wo"er A new sign in the Merrill Building parking lot tells students Police.' By smiling and being courte- , which way not to go. More chganges are planned. ous today, you are doing your part to see Parking page 3 keep JSU 'The Friendliest Campus in the South."' Anyone who receives a Minority Affairs office hosts Mulitcultural Week citation can redeem it for a free medi- um drink at The Roost. Five-day celebration spotlights sights, sounds, tastes of different cultures The idea is an effort to put some by Rachel Riddell dance. meaning back into the "Friendliest The United States is not the CC This week's activities also included Campus in the South" slogan of JSU. Chanticleer News writer melting pot that most peo- Career Day on Tuesday. A panel of Whitmore says many people feel JSU Multicultural Week is a celebration ple think it is. Instead it is a professionals including Dr. Jose' has moved away from that in the past of our diverse surroundings. salad bowl, with everyone Caballero, attorney Marcus E. Reid of few years. Activities started on Monday tossed around together Anniston, and Dr. Chi Chin Chao, According to SGA president, Bob September 9th and will continue Boyle, the police force will consist of through Friday September 13. Acting -David Zeigler professor of mathmatics at JSU "people who are visible. People that Director for this week's activities is Director of Minority Affairs spoke of cultural diversity in their go to the caf and eat sometimes, or David Zeigler. Zeigler, also the Head careers. Displays were set up and lit- CC erature was' available on medical that are walking back and forth of the Office of Minority affairs inar at the Theron Montgomery school, law school, and graduate between this building(TMB) and began preparing for this week back in Building's Auditorium. The purpose school was available along with infor- Bibb Graves or across campus." The June. of the seminar was to recognize prej- mation on military, dental, and phar- officers will be members of the "The United States is not the melt- udice, stereotyping, and how people macy professions. Wednesday's administration, student body, and ing pot that most people think it is. are effected by them. The movie Health Day at the Roundhouse was even actual police officers. Instead, it is a salad bowl with every- "Babe" was shown as the multicultur- hoped to be a very educational day for Boyle and Whitmore hope the idea one tossed around together," Zeigler ' al movie to show how stereotypes and states. He feels it is important for peo- many people but especially nursing of having such a police force will prejudices can prevail. ple in the community to be open to students. According to Zeigler "many encourage people on campus to be Although Monday's turnout for the their surroundings and other ideas. nurses need to have knowledge of friendlier to each other. "Just some- seminar was small, Zeigler is opti- This is why so much time was placed what kind of illnesses and diseases body being nice to another person can mistic that the rest of the week's into this weeks events. activities will have a booming atten- 1 see Police page 3 I Monday's activities included a sem- see Culture page 3 PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 12 1996 THE CHANTICLEER NATION'STATE me Chanticleer September 12, I996 *The SGA Student Senate meets every Monday night at 6 PM in the TMB auditorium on the 3RD floor of the TMB. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. *The Student Activities Council meets every Monday at 3 PM in the Clinton promises tax credit for college tuition Student Activities office on the 4TH floor of the TMB. Students are encouraged and welcome to attend. bv Colleae Press Service of the typical community c01- dents heading out of the con- -The SGA executive board meets every Tuesday at 3 PM in the Student lege education. vention center after the presi- Activities office on the 4TH floor of the TMB. Students are encouraged CHICAGO- In accepting Also on his wish list: a dent's acceptance speech said and welcome to attend. the Democratic nomination *The first Traffic Appeals Court will be Monday, Sept. 16 at 5 PM in the $2,6000 grant for unem- they were pleased by for the second time, President Student Activities office on the 4TH floor of the TMB. For information ployed and under-employed Clinton's education propos- call 782-5490. Clinton proposed tax breaks workers for training and 1 - als. *The University Danball Alliance will hold its first meeting of the year targeted education that he, expansion of AmeriCorps, the on the 3RD floor of the TMB Friday at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be fol- "I think it's great. As many said "would build a bridge to national service program, to lowed by a game between the Jacksonville Dragons and the Calhoun the 2 1st century." County Phishsticks on Nelson Ave. All students are welcome. create a new literacy corps to people should go to college as "By the year 2000, the sin- *Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia will hold its Fall Smoker on Monday, Sept. 16 teach youngsters to read. possible," said Marty Morris, gle most critical thing we can at 7:30 PM at 708 W. Francis Street. All men with an interest in music are . - "I want to sav here. before I 20, a University of Chicago invited. Dress is shirt and tie. do is to give every single go further, that these tax cuts junior. "I hope he really fol- *The JSU Chamber Orchestra rehearses Mondays from 7:00-9:00 PM in American who wants it the and every other one I mention lows through with that cam- Mason Hall, room 104. JSU students, faculty, staff and community mem- chance to go to college," bers who play an orchestral stringed instrument are invited to join. tonight are fully paid for in Clinton said Aug. 29 before a paign promise." Contact Dr. Victor.Val10 at 782-5048 or 435-8349. my balanced budget plan, line packed-to-the rafters crowd at Aimee Kandrac, 18, said *The Student Accounting Association will hold a general membersh by line, dime by dime," eeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 PM in Merril Hall, room 21 Chicago's United Center. she feels fortunate that her Clinton added. Clinton said he would enact parents are able to pay her For college students, tax a grab bag of tax cuts targeted tuition at Lake Forest at making college more relief lies ahead if either pres- idential candidate can deliver College. affordable for working fami- Clinton's proposals would I:-'- on their campaign promises. 1163. --- This included a ~ro~osalfor Under the Dole plan, lower- give others "a chance to go to . x a $1,500-a-year tuition tax and middle-income taxpayers college," she said. "I was credit for the first two years would be allowed to deduct really happy, and I think no interest on student loans, and office. One student aid check stolen. of college, called HOPE one else is going to do it." 08-31-96 Katherine Okonski reported criminal mischief at Forney scholarships, and a $10,000 parents would be able to set Others expressed more con- Apartments.