THE CHAiliYiiTICLEERm OCTOBER 5, I995 JACKSOY1'ILLE STT4TE'L'XIT'ERSITY T'OL. 43, ISSZ'E 6 JSU considered for training site Corrections program would join police academy VBy Marian Adams would reduce yearly costs to only The trainees are housed in Rowan Hall News writer $200,000 per year. At the same time, the and eat in the cafeteria. The twelve city of Jacksonville also stands to make week, 480 hour course aims to train JSU is well-known for its exemplary money from any money that the trainees potential police officers for duty. "We police academy and criminal justice pro- might spend at local businesses. gram.. Now the university has a chance The University currently houses, feeds, See Program to be known for also turning out excel- VBenjamin Cunningham and trains 120 police officer trainees. page 3 Editor in Chief lent prison guards. Alabama's Department of Corrections The campus was in something is considering moving its correctional of a ruckus Tuesday morning as many officer training program from its current students made known their views on location in Selma to SSU. The universi- the verdict in the O.J. Simpson murder ty is the first institution to be considered trial in Los Angeles. by the department, chiefly because of the Within minutes of the announcement, police academy. small crowds had gathered in front of- The Selma training site costs approxi- several dorms, and cars began circling mately one third of a million dollars per the campus with honking horns and year to operate. That cost continues to yelling passengers. Shouts of "O.J. !" weaken Alabama taxpayers' wallets. could be heard almost everywhere. Moving the program to JSU will not only Campus police officers could be seen save money for the state, but it could dispersing some of the crowds, bring more money into Jacksonville. andJacksonville City Police cars were The Director of the Northeast Alabama patroling campus alongside UPD. Police Academy, Joe Sparks, considers "It was the right decision," said Alabama's current financial situation in Michael Scott, a senior marketing jeopardy because of current political major who had joined the celebrants in influences. "Under the Fob James front of Dixon Hall. "You have toa administration, everyone is concerned with saving money," he says. I prove the guy guilty without a reason- Hitting the slopes: Brian Studivant wants to start an outdoor recreation program at JSU, Moving the training center to JSU able doubt ... I had a reasonable doubt and startin thls of with a Colorado skl trlp (Photo by Greg Patch) ... and I'm sure the jurors felt the same way." "It makes a statement that if there's a Outdoor recreation program could come to school dirty cop involved, wether somebody's in the wrong or not ... justice will pre- VBy Scott Hopkins y school late last week, after all of the vail." News writer being sued- It 'S dif_i- camping positions had been filled. "I Plans for outdoor celebrations Graduate student Brian Sturdivant is cult to get a new pro- didn't change the signs," Brian said, "it Tuesday night were forced out because tryiilg to create a new program at JSU gram started on cam- really was old news." of heavy rain, however. that will give students an opportunity pus. According to Bascom Woodward, to get natural. Brian Sturdivant "[there is] no formal outdoor program "[I'm] looking at a need, and devel- Graduate student being formed at this time." oping a program ...[to give] students a This December, Brian is planning, positive experience." Brian wants to of Alabama at Birmingham, has been with Clemson University, a trip to Features give students a chance to go camping, having an on again, off again relation- Colorado for a five days of sluing, Bluegrass in Alabama ........page 8 skiing, caving, or any other outdoor ship with the school. which is supposed to be the grand event activity. his goal is to "give students "They're scared of being sued." says for the group this year. Arts & Entertainment new experiences." At the moment, this Brian, "It's difficult to get a new pro- Richie Creel, a freshman who is plan- The Chanticleer Interviews is not part of the University's pro- gram started on campus." Backing has ning on going to the skt trip, says the Widespread Panic.. .. ..page 10 grams, but he hopes to change this with been a problem he adds, with the recreation group is a good idea. "I like a Colorado Ski trip slated to take place University at one moment saying that it, its a cheep way to go skiing or some- in December. Sports they could be affiliated, the next not. thing else, if they ...have the money." Brian, who says he was in charge of JSU beats the Bulldogs ..... page 16 The camping trip, planned for this See Sturdivant an outdoor recreation at the University - weekend, was finally endorsed by the page 3 COLLEGE BASE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - GRADUATING SENIORS OCTOBER TEST DATES Student debt soaring, according to study TEST DATES DAY TIME LOCATION Mon. 1:30p - 5:30 Rrn. 20, Ayers Hall Marco Buscaglia "Students won't be able to their families. Tues. 1:30p - 5:30 Rm. 20, Ayers Hall College Press Srevice afford their loans unless they - 43 percent siad student Wed 5:00p - 9:00 J3U-Gadsden,Enzor get incredibly high-paying loans represented a large por- Hall Auditorium A few years ago, Anthony Jobs-" tion of their household Wed. 5:00p - 9:00 Rm. 20, Ayers Hall Rosati had every intention of The ERI report states that debt. Thurs. 5:00p - 9:00 Rm. 20, Ayers Hall the rate of student borrowing - 42 percent said education Sat. 8:30a - 12:30 Rm. 20, Ayers Hall becoming a full-time educa- tor. "I wanted to teach &em- has increased three times as was the most necessary reason istry because 1 know I could fast as college costs during the to borrow money. do it well," says Rosati. "1 past five years. During the - 17 percent siad the increas- wanted to find a good liberal same period of time, the bor- ing costs of student loans have arts liberal school and help rowed amount hasincreased resulted in students learn." four times as fast as personal members of their families .But after pursuing a Ph.D. in hcomes. taking less classes. chemistry at Georgetown "Students end up with a Freeman said one way to *9-27-95. Robert Thompson reported criminal mischief at University, Rosati felt the $50,000 loan debt and a help shrink student loans is to Crow Hall at 10:27 a.m. An automobile antenna was taken. weight of something far $25,000 job," Freeman said. expand the Pel1 Grant pro- *9-27-95. Brandie Odom reported theft of property at greater than his life's calling: "It's kind of hard to start your gram, which currently tops off Sparkman Hall at 1:34 p.m. $130 cash, a driver's license, a stu- $86,000 in student loans. And life out of school with a bur- at $2,409 per student, cover- dent I.D., a Southtrust bank card, a checkbook, a Social because of those loans, the den like that." ing roughly 21 percent of the Security card, and 2 calling cards were taken. Philadelphia native is rethink- Today's college student average annual educational *9-27-95. Lissy Jones reported theft of property at Sparkman ing what he should do with his averaes $8,474 in student costs. Hall at 2:09 p.m. A purse, a school I.D., aJSU meal ticket, and life after college. loans, up from $7,675 in 1990 "We're forcing all students an AT&T calling card were stolen. "1 just wouldn't be able to and $25,000 in 1980. The to borrow more money, espe- *9-26-95. Officer Pippin reported possession of a forged afford to pay back my lom if I Department of Education esti- cially those that have the least instrument at UPD at 8:29 p.m. took a job teaching some- mates that of the $183 billion of it," said Freeman, adding *9-26-95. Julius McGhee reported criminal mischief at Crow where," said Rosati. "It would borrowed ip the. student loan the 20 years ago, more stu- Hall at 1:31 p.m. A left-front fender was taken. be practically impossible." program since 1966, more dents received grants than ':. *9-26-95. Jeremy Pope reported unlawful breaking and entering ~lthoughfew students find than 22 percent -of that figure lo~mNow-She nuabers. are of a vehicle iixt to Dixon Hall on McArthur Drive at 10:15 themselves in Rosati's posi- was borrowed in the last two reversed. "The government a.m. A car stereo was taken. tion, there is a growing num- Years. needs to recognize the impor- *9-26-95. Angela Johnson reported harassing communications her of college seniors who Freeman said the debt prob- tance of these grants." at Fitzpatrick Hall at 9:22P.M. accrue debts of $10,000 to lemshavebeecomea growing Freeman also criticized $50,000 come graduation concern for students and their PLUS loans, which are avail- time. families. "People don't know able to parents of students. "The situation is growing how to handle this," he said. "There needs to be a cap of completely out of control," ''They're womed about their $10,000 SO parents don't bor- said Ted Freeman, president futures." row more than they can afford of the Education Resources In a survey of Americans to send their child to a private, Institute.