Columnists comment on King case. Fun filled flick facts in this week*s See their scribblings on seven... entertainment section on page ten... The weekly student newspaper of Drexel University The Volume 67 • Number 27 Women’s coach named U. to lobby state for Assistant coach from Rutgers to lead women’s basketball next year Scott W illiams continued funding S p o r ts E d ito r A n d r e w Ross vital contributor to the econo­ Kristen Foley, assistant N e w s Write r my of Pennsylvania. I ask you women’s basketball coach at The Drexel community will to employ... your own love for Rutgers University, has been begin intense lobbying of the Drexel in writing and calling... selected as the new Drexel Head Pennsylvania State Senate, as your state Senator.” Coach for women’s basketball. the House passed its own bud­ Other than the letters, Tully The announcement was made by get proposal, retaining their 100 said that he would be “knock­ Director of Women’s Athletics percent cut of Drexel’s state ing on doors” urging Senators Barbara Kilgour on Tuesday, aid. The budget paralleled to restore D rexel’s money to May 5, at the culmination of a Governor Casey’s budget pro­ the budget. Breslin will join national search to replace former posal, which cut all funding for him in the lobbying, as will coach Lillian Haas, who private colleges and universi­ other members of the Board of announced her retirement in ties. With the exception of the Trustees. “The battle has just March. University of Pennsylvania’s begun,” said Tully. A former two-time captain veterinary school, which got Although the House did not with the nationally ranked $12.6 milUon restored all of the restore Drexel’s funding, many Rutgers University Lady private state-aided Universities representatives were on Knights basketball team, Foley remained cut from the budget. Drexel’s side. House Minority has been an assistant coach at The budget now goes to the Leader Matthew J. Ryan (R- Rutgers since 1989. Prior to that Republican-controlled Senate. Delaware County), as well as she assisted Boston University “We’re calling upon alumni Vincent Fumo (D-South Head Coach Christine Basile. and the Pennsylvania parents Philadelphia), supported the Her stint at Boston gave Foley a [of Drexel students], our co-op Drexel cause. “Print [Ryan’s] strong knowledge of the North employers, trustees, faculty, name in gold letters,” Tully told Atlantic Conference, which will and staff’ to lobby their The Triangle. be an important asset as Drexel Senator for restoration of the “We’re very hopeful of an enters its second season with the money, said John Tully, assis­ upturn in [Drexel’s] fortune. conference. Along with that tant vice president for govern­ [We’re] much more hopeful knowledge, Foley brings a new mental relations. In a letter to now that a few weeks ago,” style of coaching to Drexel. Drexel alumni. President added Tully. “[There is] sup­ “I plan to run some fast Breslin stated that “...I do not port on both sides of the aisle, breaks and secondary breaks, fathom the executive branch’s [but we’re] in for five or six and do some things differently New Drexel Head Coach Kristen Foley (standing, third from left) shouts reasoning in [cutting Drexel out weeks of very hard work.” with the defense,” Foley said. “I instructions as an assistant at Rutgers. Courtesy Ruroaa VsivEssm of the budget], for [we are] a also want to exploit outside off balance,” Lynn said. “Her teams we can play well against” guard play, because I think it’s a pressure and fast-break kind of Besides Lynn and last year’s real strength of the program. My game should help us a lot. team captain Megan Keating, and Congress coaching style is very intense, We’ve been sort of predictable, both members of the search Triangle very discipline oriented, and I as far as the plays we run, and committee, only a few team think the players will know me this will give us a new look.” members have met Foley. debate auditing issue as someone who can get the “[In the NAC] some teams we However, the team has had a most out of them.” matched up well against. With positive reaction so far. R o b B l a s i for the debate. The debate was to Debbie Lynn, a senior guard the other teams, a varied game “They’re excited to have a News Writer begin with a five-minute intro­ for Drexel, is looking forward to plan will bring out our strengths, new perspective, and a totally “We would like to solve this duction by both Congress and the change in style. instead of forcing us to prepare different coaching style,” Lynn in a win-win situation,” said Dr. The Triangle, continue with a 40 “She likes a varied offoisive for another team’s strengths. We said. Ray Heath, Vice-President for minute question and answer ses­ attack as well as defensive should be more consistent, According to Kilgour, Foley Student Affairs at La Salle sion with Heath, and conclude attack - she likes to keep people instead of having just a few See BASKETBALL on page 4 University, at a debate between with five-minute closing argu­ members of Drexel’s Student ments from both parties Congress and Drexel’s student- involved. The majority of Hong Kong business leader visits Drexel run newspaper, The Triangle. Congress’ presentation was han­ s. Sean Z heng Provost Brown, delivered gifts to Drexel’s fund-raising events in Heath had been invited to serve dled by Mascaro, and likewise, O f f i c e M a n a g er Chiang. In his acceptance Hong Kong. as a third-party mediator in the Rosenzweig spoke on behalf of Last week Dr. Chen Chiang speech, Chiang expressed his A few years ago, Chiang debate between the two parties The Triangle. A coin toss in from Chen Hsong Holdings, one appreciation for the award and donated his entire share of the concerning Congress’ ability to Woodring’s office determined of the world’s largest manufac­ went on to address the impor­ family firm to the foundation. audit student organizations in that Congress would give its turing group businesses, received tance of engineering in today’s The donation represented 74 per­ general. The Triangle in particu­ opening presentation first, while Drexel’s first Outstanding global economy. cent of his company, and was lar. The Triangle gave its concluding International Business Leader of In his speech, Chiang stressed valued at $100 million. All of his The debate began at 9:10 a.m. arguments first. the Year Award. Coinciding with that the United States has lead family supported his decision, Wednesday morning and ran for Mascaro introduced Con­ Dr. Akito Arima’s visit to the world in new technological and his children appreciated his one full hour, as agreed upon by gress’ position as “simply that Drexel, the International Affairs and scientific discoveries, and conviction and integrity. both Congress and The Triangle. the issue is not one of control but Center and the office of the Vice yet has lost its competitiveness Chiang was bom in China and In attendance from the Student a misinteipretation...of universi­ President for Student Life have in manufacturing to other coun­ in his twenties, he fought against Congress were President J.P. ty structure and policy that The taken the lead in a new move­ tries. He called upon US indus- the Japanese and then the Mascaro; Speaker of the House Triangle has.” Mascaro contin­ ment within Drexel, aiming at uies and the universities like Communists. After the wars, he Robyn Gershenoff; Vice- ued by reading several citations expanding Diexel’s global repu­ Drexel to continue their excel­ worked as a laborer until 1958 President for Academic Affairs from various publications, tation and emphasizing interna­ lence in research and, at the when he used his savings and and Provost Christal Kozlowski; including Drexel’s student hand­ tional faculty and students’ con­ same time, to place more empha­ started a small workshop with a and Congress advisor Diana book. Supporting his claim that tribution to the university. sis on basic engineering tech­ partner. He soon introduced the Hackney. Representing The Congress has the right to audit At a reception ceremony held nique. first two-color plastic blow- Triangle were Editor-In-Chief any and all student organiza­ at the Faculty Club, Chiang was As a result of his visit, Chiang molding machine. Today, only Gary Rosenzweig, Office tions, Mascaro cited page 17 of greeted by Vice President has agreed to sponsor the Drexel large Japanese manufacturers Manager Sean Zheng, Adver­ the handbook, which states that Woodring, Mrs. Cheng Davis, men's basketb^l team for a visit can produce more plastic mold­ tising Designer Anthony ‘The Student Congress acts as a assistant vice president for inter- to Hong Kong in October. He ing machines than him. In order Burokas, and Editorial Board sounding board for student opin­ , national affairs, and other admin­ has also allocated to Drexel five to keep ahead of the competition, members Francis Wisniewski ion... and acts on any question istrative officials. Deans, faculty Fellowship Awards from the he spends about $10 million a and Andrew Ross. concerning the welfare of the members and students. After a Chiang Industrial Charity year in research and develop­ Dr. Richard Woodring, Vice- Student Body," and page 31, warm introduction and speech by Foundation, worth about $18,000 ment.