The UWM Post , __ —, , , — Serving the UWM Community since 1915 Vol. 43, N5 3 Post Photo by CJ. Staffers Parking always controversial By Jim Kogutkiewicz Also expected to create an up­ roar was the reassignment of ap­ Though the semester is hardly proximately 150 resident parking two weeks old, and UWM intro­ spots in Sandburg Halls' parking duced several parking reforms structure to public, metered park­ beginning this fall, the university's ing. seemingly omnipresent parking Last spring, several students problem has again divided stu­ lobbied against reassigning the dents and administration. Sandburg spots. As a compromise, Widespread changes in last year's spotholders were al­ Sandburg Halls' breakdown of lowed to keep their places this public parking spots, changes year. which were intensely debated last No incoming students were is­ spring and expected to be contro­ sued permanent spots in versial when instituted, have actu­ Sandburg's structure. ally taken effect with litde fanfare. Students are allowed free park­ Democratic candidate for Lt. governor Barbara Lawton talks to students on Spaights Plaza last Tuesday However, a less publicized ing in Sandburg overnight, but change in policy has some stu­ they must move their cars to the dents once again upset and wor­ Capitol/Humboldt parking lot ried that UWM places students from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Democrats enjoy primary second regarding parking mat­ ride the free shuttle bus to and ters. from campus. Previously, anyone still parked Assistant Director of University in the Union parking structure Housing Ken Busch reported al­ election victories after midnight did not have to pay most no complaints from students the regular fee, because the cash­ and parents at this point By Michelle A. Brown It's a campaign that heavily in­ Garvey's agenda, said Clasen, iers stop working at midnight "I'm surprised," Busch said. volves students, say Garvey's staff, since it's an important issue fac­ This was seen as a benefit for The Capitol/Humboldt lot in Last week's Democratic pri­ because Garvey believes students ing students statewide. In the next those students spending long particular, has been a much dis­ mary elections were highlighted are indispensable to both the suc­ month, Garvey plans on making hours on campus studying or tak­ cussed issue throughout this lat­ by a landslide victory for Madison cess of his campaign and to politi­ students more aware of his con­ ing part in student organizations. est series of parking reforms. lawyer Ed Garvey. Garvey defeated cal reform in Wisconsin. cerns over rising tuition. However, beginning this semes­ Busch, following up on student State Senator Gary George (D- Scott Clasen, president of the He believes these issues will ter, UWM will write tickets for safety concerns regarding the lot Milwaukee) in his bid for the UWM chapter of Students for have a special resonance among those cars still in the structure af­ Democratic nod in the race for Garvey/Lawton/Feingold, and a UW System students who have PAGE 3 ter hours, so a fee will be charged SEE PARKING governor. In Milwaukee alone, senior majoring in political sci­ seen huge tuition increases over •1IUIHH regardless of when someone M Garvey defeated George by a 64 ence, believes Garvey's pro-educa­ the past several years. mmmm®% leaves. .; iim percent-36 percent margin. State­ tion, pro-student stance makes According to Paul Sickel, a One student, who asked his wide, he received 80 percent of him the only choice for UWM stu­ UWM student working for the Kosovo name not be used, took special the vote. Barbara Lawton of dents. Garvey campaign, "Garvey will not care voicing his displeasure. examined Green Bay is running with Garvey "Garvey gets out into the com­ deprioritize university spending for lieutenant governor. munities and really talks to people in favor of other things like prison "Having received numerous on campus parking citations from the ever September 8 was also a good about the issues that are impor­ and road spending. This has been News. Page 3 tant to them," Clasen explained. happening for the last 12 years, eager local police, I find it very day for Jon Richards, who re­ disheartening that (UWM)...has ceived more than three times as "Mostimportandy, he has been in and Garvey wants to put a stop to Tax laws close contact with students and iL decided to stick it to me and raise many votes as opponents Jim Car­ rates." work for penter and Al Campos in his race faculty, discussing issues that stu­ "Students will find a much bet­ Another student familiar with to replace Barbara Notestein in dents are most concerned about - ter-funded university system and students the university's recent parking the 19th Assembly District, which - such as the cost of tuition and consequently much slower rises in Mosaic. Page 9 debates also objected. includes the UWM campus. financial aid issues," added tuition or maybe even a tuition Clasen. freeze," he added. "I find it ironic that the student Music 101 Garvey's biggest challenge now loophole was eliminated, but the "He and Barb Lawton have vis­ "This is Garvey's primary focus Arts. Page 12 is to defeat three-term incumbent proposed faculty rate increase was ited UWM several times over the for students: he is determined to Governor Tommy Thompson. halved," he said. Pierced Election day falls on November 3, past year, just as recendy as last reinvest in the university system." Tuesday." Garvey and Lawton Jorna Taylor, a junior at UWM The faculty rate increase re­ and in the eight weeks remaining, ferred to is actually part of what Nippleman! Garvey is waging an aggressive, stopped at UWM for a rally on and a Student Association senator, Arts. Page 16 primary day. also has strong faith in Garvey. many thought would be loudly grassroots campaign against the opposed changes in UWM's park­ Discussing tuition costs and Republican governor. SEE PRIMARY ON PAGE 4 ing situation. university spending is a priority on I» O S X NEWS PAGE 2 THE UWM POST SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 Explore the Balkans and Jose Javier Colon from the Uni­ 18. The reception begins at 1:30 p.m. low income; and $2 for children 12 will speak at UWM on Sept. 22. His versity of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. A conference by the same name & under. They are available at the lecture, "Security Issues in South Asia: Richard Blau, chair of the UWM will also be held on Sept. 18 & 19. Peace Action Center, 1001 E. Keefe. After the Nuclear Tests," will be fol­ Film Department, will present his il­ Both the exhibit and conference ex­ Call 321-1988 for more info. lowed by an audience discussion. It lustrated lecture, "Balkan Ecstasies," Organize, build, define plore the impact of the Spanish- is the second in a five-part lecture on Sept. 15. The lecture showcases The Nonprofit Center of Milwau­ American War on the U.S., Latin. series sponsored by the Institute of the music, dance, and culture of kee will host its annual, day-long con­ Bowling bash America and the Philippines. For World Affairs. Greek Macedonia. The free presen­ ference on Thurs., Sept. 17. Work­ The Union Recreation Center is the more info call 229-4257. Thomas will lecture in UWM's tation will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Curtin shops, plenaries with national and place to be on Sept. 18, when the Rec Bolton Hall, room B-52, from 7:30-9 Hall, room 175, 3243 N. Downer local panelists, and speakers will cen­ Center is host to the 9-Pin Tap Moon­ p.m. Tickets are $6 for general pub­ Ave. ter around the conference's theme, light Bowling Tournament. The tour­ lic; $5 for associates; and $2 for stu­ "Polka Happiness," a permanent "Community Building and Commu­ ney starts at 8 p.m.; there's a $4 entry dents. For more info, call 229-4251. installation of Blau's photographs, nity Organizing in Milwaukee: New r fee. Trophies and prizes will be accompanied by a sound track, are Crises, New Definitions, New Roles." awarded to top finishers. on display at the Midwest Express The conference takes place at the War Bulletin Board Religion, Politics, and Pie Center. For more information, call Memorial Building, 750 N. Lincoln Flower power Barry W. Lynn, national executive 227-3312. Memorial Dr. Early registration is ad­ for activists, director of Americans United for On Sept. 19, noted naturalist Ri­ vised. For more info call 344-3933. Separation of Church and State, will chard Barloga will lead a "Fall Flora and people who just love life be at Congregation Emanu-El B'Ne Officer Development Series Ramble" through some of Jeshurun, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., on A free workshop designed to help Education Strategies Series begins Milwaukee's woodland ravines, in Also, check out our Sept. 23. There, he will deliver his student organization leaders with the On Sept. 18, Rep. Spencer Coggs search of fall plant species. The event speech, "Religiously Right, Radically basic "How to's" on campus will be (D-Milw.) and Sen. Alberta Darling AftsCdlenddfonPdge16 is free and open to the public. Wrong: The Erosion of Church-State presented by the SOAR office on (R-River Hills), will be featured speak­ Those interested must be at the Separation in America." The event is Tues., Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in Union ers in the first Education Strategy Se­ 1 Lake Park Pavilion Community Room free and begins at 7 p.m. A dessert E301. ries session of the academic year.