I The Beacon ,(? MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2000 William Paterson University f Volume 66 No. 19 . http://euphrates.wpunj.edu/beacon FREE Noted Lawyer, Christians from William Paterson I Author Speaks rally against slavery in Sudan Discusses O.J. Simpson Case, civil By Felicia Pettiford Staff Writer liberties, guilt vs. innocence Well over a hundred years has By Susan Daubar Mike Tyson and Michael Miliken. passed since Abraham Lincoln Staff Writer He has been described by TIME signed the Emancipation magazine as "The Top Lawyer of Proclamation, the document that "Most of my clients have been the Last Resort". As Dershowitz freed . African-American slaves guilty," Alan Dershowitz stated explained, by the time a client from bondage,, yet the African-*' •to nonchalantly at William Paterson reaches his office, he/she is facing- American community is still cop- University in his Friday, jan 28 lec- serious criminal charges and is in ing with the psychological,' emo- ture. "That is the great thing about dire need of his defense. He often tional, and spiritual effects of this the United States legal system. provides counsel to people facing dark time in American history. Most Americans charged with a murder convictions. : Incredible as it may seem, today, i crime are in fact found guilty." "I have to assume my clients are in 2000, nearly 27 million people Alan Dershowitz touched upon guilty," Dershowitz conceded, "If I remain in the bondage of slavery, many issues at his lecture entitled, assumed a client was innocent, I subjected to brutalistic treatment "The Constitution and Our would tell them to go talk to the and torture, and,in many cases Modern Justice System" in Shea police, let them find the bloody death. On Jan. 29, several students Center for the Performing Arts. glove and look at the DNA evi-' from William Paterson University, The lecture is part of the 20th dence." Dershowitz did not men- local churches, members of the anniversary season of the tion anyone specifically. community, and several city offi- Distinguished Lecturer Series at Dershowitz explained that in cials, rallied in protest of the ongo- . photo by Felicia Pettiford/The Beacon the university. order to provide the best defense, ing practice of slavery in ' the Many students from William Paterson University joined a rally in Dershowitz touched upon many he considers his clients to be guilty African country of Sudan. downtown Paterson to show their support for ending slavery in the controversial subjects, such as free until proven innocent. By presum- Gathered outside in the crisp Sudan. speech and his defense of infa- ing their guilt he can ensure his January air in front of the Federal took place purposely on the his- including Sierra Leone, Rwanda, mous criminals. He has gained clients receive maximum protec- Courthouse building in Paterson, toric sight of the Underground and other countries around the fame and notoriety as 'a lawyer, tion, from authorities and the signs displaying logos such as Railroad. world, civil warfare and struggle professor, author and civil libertar- media. "Stop the Oppression and Sudan is located in the north for control over the government ian. He has provided defense for At the end of the lecture, the Persecution in Sudan", and "End part of the continent and is one of has consumed the people of the high-profile individuals including audience was encouraged to Slavery Now", were held high by Africa's largest countries. Like supporters of the cause. The rally Claus von Bulow, O.J. Simpson, see FAMOUS page 11 several other countries in Africa, see CHRISTIANS page 3 INSIDE Campus groups will honor 243 University women 'Women's appreciation night' gives students opportunity to praise faculty, staff By Robyn Goldenberg down dinner, prepared by the uni- the Organization of Latin . "We are really excited to make an News Contributor versity, costing $12.50 per plate. American Students (OLAS), two individual feel special for at least Several speeches will be made by sponsoring organizations, is the that day," stated Yesenia Castillo, a Several organizations at William women, including Dr. Emma' main organizer of the event and member of Lambda Theta Alpha Paterson University invite you to Perez, WPU's visiting faculty derived the idea and acknowl- and OLAS. "It's not every day. that take part in Women's Appreciation scholar, and Anna Class, Director edges the preceding statistics. a woman gets recognized for her Night. The event, scheduled for of the Equal Opportunity Fund at "[Speaking] as a man, we would- accomplishments." Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Machuga WPU. Individuals wishing to read n't be here if it wasn't for women. Sponsoring the event are Student Center Ballroom at 7:30 poetry or speak of why they elect- In reality, we need women to rule Lambda Theta Phi and OLAS. Co- p.m., will honor 243 women who ed a particular woman are wel- the world. This event proves that sponsoring are Lambda Theta ' are employed by WPU. come to do so. point," Ottero said. '. Alpha, the Women's Center, These faculty and staff members According to the Statistical "I feel this is very special because Brothers For Awareness, Lambda Will be presented with an award Handbook of Women in America, so many groups are gathering Tau Omega, Lambda Sigma for their limitless efforts. Sponsors women and men who work part- together for this," said Meryle Epsilon, Beta Kappa Psi, Mu Sigma of the program encourage students time have about the same average Maher-Kaplan, coordinator of the' Epsilon, the Spanish Club, 3 part series to nominate a woman, whether it weekly earnings; employment of Woman's Center. "The fact that Business Link, NAACP and the be a teacher, family member, co- wives has been increasing; the pro- men are involved is something that United Asian Association. worker, etc., who has somehow portion of Working women with we all need to pay attention to." For more information on the FIRE SAFETY impacted their lives. Women who young children has increased five- This is the first time this event is program or to nominate a female are honored by students will be fold in 40 years; and more women being held; sponsors of the pro- member of the faculty or staff at at William presented with plaques. than men are now enrolled in col- gram are hoping for a successful WPU, contact the above organiza- The course of the evening will be lege. outcome and ask for students' sup- tions by calling Student Paterson University Government at (973) 720-2157. devoted to dinner, music, speeches • Danny Otterot president of port. Lambda Theta Phi and member of - Page 6 - and poetry. There will be a sit- Winter Lynyrd Swimming Wonderland Skynyrd Page 13 Page 11 Page 7 PAGE 2 « THE BEACON MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2000 EARN FAST CASH NOW CAMPUS CALENDAR Monday, January 31 $1O/hr guarantee for first 4 weeks, after Career Development Center: Career Planning Portfolio Orientation 5 p.m. Morrison 103. 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