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FILM Response to Big Addams Super Simon Family Contest Page7 See Page 8 THE OOLUMBIA COLLEGE VOLUME 27 NUMBER 7 NOVEMBER 8, 1993 Club membership grows By Simeon Peebier dents in all aspects of theater - in EJilDrlol P•g• Edi/Qf' acting, writing, directing and producing to name a few. The Over 500 students were African Alliance hopes to get more ted for various campus people to come to meetings. "1be last week at the Student alliance is for any person on this ization Day held in the campus who is of African de­ Hokin Annex. "This is the fust scent,M said Freda Richmond, time we've had anything like this president. happen at Columbia," said "I think that students should par­ Madeline Roman-Vargas, assis­ ticipate in all of the organizations tant dean of students. that are available to them, because Most of the 25 student groups it is only going to enhance their represented have been formed only learning," said Reynonda Mc­ recently. According to Mark Farland, vice president. Kelly, acting dean of students, Angelik Rupp, a representative there were only eight official stu­ of the International Student Or­ dent groups on campus at this time ganization, said that their group is last year. for everyone. "People can get to "We held the Student Organiza­ know each other's nationalities." tion Day on Wednesday because Students interested in beginning that is usually the busiest day -­ their own organization should con­ since most students are com­ tact Kelly at ext. 221. muters, we hoped this would allow In addition, the Student Or­ There are many kits, no frrst aid to see what's available on ganizations Council is holding us,M said Gina Gayle, elections for three officers, the own doctorS and medical arrange­ injured person is." chairperson, vice-chairperson and By Denine Zenere assisUIJit in student life. Slil{fWrit<r ments, and with the wide range of Lioohan alkled that ifa student gets receiving the most SC<."Tetary. schedules students have, Colum­ injured seriously, (an example of Interested students should sub­ the following: Black "I do not see any pressing need bia cannot effectively or "serious" according to Linehan is if a Workshop with 72 mit a letter stating the office they economically provide a student gets a nail through the hand) desire. They should also include a in the ncar future to have a fustaid Afrikan Alliance at office or nurse," stated Executive reasonable service." Columbia is obliga1ed to offer to call one page typed explanation of why International Students Vice President Burt Gall. Linehan stated that the school of­ an ambulance. Ifa student refuses an they would be an effective leader fOrl!ani;zati(mat 45. Columbia currently does not fers CPR training twice a year to ambulance. but is injured ~£riously is not only for black for the position. Submissions have a first aid office or a school faculty members. "We have enough enough, Columbia will hooor that - we encourage all stu­ should be taken to the office of the nurse on duty. However, Colum­ faculty registered to represent each request, and a faculty member will become involved," said Assistant Dean of Student Life, bia does have flfst aid kits located building. Approximately 45 people administer fliSI aid to the best of their Bailey, president of the rm. 301 of the Wabash building by in the art, dance, film, photog­ are currently trained in CPR," stated ability. If a studeru is injured to the Workshop. Nov.l6. raphy ,theatre/music. Linehan. point where they can't decide for purpose of the Black Stude~ts will then present ~~.ir science/math and video depart­ There is no nurse on the immedi­ themselves whethcz or not they need Workshop is to promote ments. Every guard on duty at the ate campus and there is no person to an ambulance. Columbia will decide provide a forum for black stu- Organizations See page 2 school has a fust aid kit Director assume responsibility or liability. for him or her. of Administrative Services Mar­ If a student is injured on campus, "Ifan ambulance is called, students tha Meegan-Linehan stated that Linehan stated, "The procedure is must pay for the ambulance service. trained, CPR faculty members are as follows: security personnel are In the case of an emergency a person suppose to administer treatment. notified, the administrative office shouldn't think of their fUUIIlccs. ''We are in a major mctropoliUIJI is notified by security personnel, a MinuiCS can determine a life or death area with some of the best hospitals certified CPR person is notified situation," said Linehan. in the world. Chicago has a f1l'St rate and brought to the scene, if an " If there arc any changing con­ paramedics service," Gall said. ambulance is needed. the security ditions or changes in population, I Gall explained "Columbia does guard will call one to the scene and may have a different answer, in not have a flfst aid office because administration and building ser­ let's say five years. But, for now,l of the spread of the school, the vices correlate to accomodatc do not sec a paramount need," bulk of the population has their ambulances to the scene where the stated Gall. Illiteracy By Simeon Peebler The causes of illiteracy are UIIDrill l'wlt ElliiDr many. Broken, single parent "90 million adult Americans homes are everywhere. Parents are spending less time their demonstrate some degiee ofilliter­ with children. The education system is acy," said Jon Land, international experiencing big financial cuts, best-selling author and originater of the Adopt-A-School program_ schools are spending less on books "The problem is this: illiteracy is and teacben are burned-out. an addiction. You can't help your­ "The goal of many high scbools selfuntil you acknowledge it, • sUI is not to graduate functional adults Laoci Illiteracy Pllo<o by SU..0. CyiKloki Seepap4 F1refi&llten laspect tile wreckqe or tile aew post office buildiag wbicb coUapsed oo Wedaesday. NOVEMBER 8, 1993 PAGE2 ~ Organizations fiiii~==--=-.-...lr.:L~::ir::J ill!llll.._• Th~ BUZZ From page 1 personal statements at a publtc By Matt Kurten candidates forum in Hokin Hall at ExecutiDt Editor 3 p.m., Nov. 19. Each recognized student group Print media is faci ng a major challenge right now. The ICChnological will have two votes. Election advances in electronic media could signal an end to the need for results will be posted Nov. 29 out­ audiences of print media to pick up a newspaper, or magazine or any side the Hokin Center and on the other form of printed information. A computer data-base that contains SOC bulletin board. the day's news can now be accessed in a PC owner's own home or office. This allows for a much more selective reading of the paper and offers the ability to bypass theWAL-Mart holiday super-savings insert and other amazing advertising stuffers for those of us who have chosen On Student Organiza­ to enter the field of print media as a career- these innovations only tion Day, 510 Columbia make our future course grayer. Fortunately, James Squires, former editor of the Chicago Tribune, Gregory Favre, former managing students were recruited editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, and John Calloway, host of by the various groups "Chicago Tonight" on WTTW-TV, are going to offer their opinions represented. The or­ Photo by Lisa Addt and solutions to the future readership problem that all print media faces. ganizations and their Paula Epstein Chicago Communications, a coalition of 40 media organizations, is recruitJ,Jlent totals are sponsoring the annual Chicago Communications luncheon on Tuesday, listed below. Who is she? Nov. 9 at the Chicago Marriou. The topic is "Newspapers and the Media Paula Epstein is one ofColwnbia College's II reference librarians. Mix." Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. All proceeds benefit the AI Weisman Fund for Advancement ofCommunications Educa­ tion which provides scholarships for Columbia students. CaU (312) Television Arts Society 27 Outside of school: 663-1600, ext. 422 for info. EpsteinisanactivemcmberofARTS and theAcademicCoUegeResean:h For those of you having problems coordinating mind and body in a Love Enlighl'ment 16 Libraries.Sbeservesonthemcmbershipcomrnitteeandthegovemmentand zen-like creative karma, worry no more. On Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. a artscomrnitteeofthe American Library Association. ShealsochairstheALA panel discussion will be held addressing various aspects of body and Latina Image 20 liaison committee, wbere sbe coordinates the newsletter. spirit in the creative process. Panelists and Columbia faculty members, She has been married for over 20-years, to Barry, a CPA and aulbor. Catherine Slade (actress), Les Van Marter (philosopher), Hollis Pure Class Association 30 Epstein credits him for her motivation to become a librarian. Their daughter Sigler (artist), and Bill Hayashi (psychotherapist) will lead the free Brett, 14, is a high school student forum titled, "Interdisciplinary Forum of Creativity: The Body and Science and Math 4 Spiriis in Creativity." Call (312) 663-1600, ext.