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Metal exhibits -<t::::: Men•s team triumphs Fast food requires strike interest ~ ry over record-breaking careful choosing 13 4 University eliminates magazine By Richard Jones publication was made in mid June 30, Elveru said, and others John T. Brook, vice president for don't seem quite as~." Administrariw! News Edilor January after a great deal of debate with more than five years of service Government Relations and Public Elveru said the magazine, which In a move designed to help among councilmembers. at the university have another full Relations, said the remaining staff publishes quarterly, will not publish alleviate the university's projected Larry L. Elveru, editor of the year to work at the university. at the Public Relations Office will a spring issue despite assurances multimillion dollar budget deficit. University of Delaware Magazine, "I feel what we were doing was a publish another, less costly from Brook and Mary Hempel, officials plan to recommend the said the decision would result in the worthwhile thing," Elveru said, magazine aimed at alumni slated to director of the Office of Public alumni magazine be discontinued elimination of eight positions in the indicating the magazine had begin in the fall. Relations, that the spring edition immediately and its entire staff CUL university's Public Relations Office, received positive responses from "I don't think any of the cuts are would be released. Richard B. Murray, acting formerly known as the Office of alumni who form the magazine's easy to make," Brook said, "but Both Brook and Hempel denied provost and president of the budget University Information. main audience. when you have 10 make decisions to any such assurances had been made. council, said the decision to Some magazine staff members The magazine's yearly budget protect the integrity of the Brook said magazine subscribers recommend the magazine cease will remain in their positions until was $297,000, Elveru said. institution things like a magazine Richard B. Murray see MAGAZINE page 4 Newark Anti-war protest, inspects march attracts Greek houses students, faculty. By Regina Morraye wbete a vigil was held 10 honor U.S. Staff~ soldiers who have died in the Persiail Alpha Tau Omega Though near-zero temperatures GulfWar. • fm:ed them to abandon plam of an Paul Felker, CAW member and fire sparks series outdoor demonstration, nearly 200 ~ of the demonstration, said. students, faculty and community the purpose was not only to "give of investigations members rallied against the Persian peace a chance," but 10 enlighten the Gulf War Salmday afternoon in the community on the true economic By Stacy Collins Bacchus Room of the Perkins and political aspects of the war. Staff Reporter Student Cenlel'. CAW urged protesters to take A fire in the Alpha Tau Omega Citizens Against War (CAW) pamphlets condemning U.S. mocives fraternity house last Tuesday bas sponsored the demonstration, their for war and publicizing supporl prompted city officials to inspect fourth since December, to protest groups and additional war protests. other Greek houses for possible fire U.S. military intervention in the The group is also wging students code violations, a Newark fire gulf. 10 walk out of their classes Thwsday inspector said After two hours of stirring at 12:30 p.m. to continue protesting' Jeffrey M. Cridland Fire Prevention Inspector speeches and live music, about 40 the war, Felker said About 40 mti-w...- demonstrators march from the Perkins Student Center to a local war memorial William B. Street said be is loolcing protesters marched to the Newark CAW member Valerie Singer (AS for any type of violation which during a protest sponsored by Citizens Against War Saturday. Academy Building on Main Street, PROTESTERS 5 might be a fire hazard in the houses see page occupied by Greek organizations. By Sunday, at least six of the 10 other fraternity houses on campus had been checked, Street said. "We still have a lot to do," be said, and declined further comment on the results of the inspections. Timothy F. Brooks, dean of students, said: "I'm very happy the city is doing these inspections. I'd hate to see someone hurt in a fraternity or sorority bouse fire." Brooks said be thinks the most recent violation at the Alpha Tau Omega house on Courtney Street and last year's violations at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house indicate the houses require more frequent inspections. Last week's fire at the Alpha Tau Omega house was attributed to faulty wiring, Newark Fire Marshall Ken FarraH said. He indicated that several other violations were also discovered on the property. Della Tau Delta's President Mike Bruskof (BE 91) said his fraternity is ready for its inspection, planned for Friday. He said renovations were made to the house last summer after city officials threatened to close it because of rue code violations, be added. Sean Clark (BE 92), a member Holy heroes, Batman! of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, ... .. said the fire inspector was pleased First State Comics Show attracts collectors, aficionados ·~ with the condition of his group's to the Aetna Hall for house, and that only minor By Greg Orlando Aboua 300 people came Fue Staff Report~ Sunday•s Fust State Comic Convention, said Michael changes, such as repairing an exit Romqnoli, the show chairman. Also auending were sign, were required. Like a warped HaiJmart moment. a grandfather and 17 dealers, selling thousands of comic boots. Until a few years ago, the a little boy walt hand in hand among stacks of videocassettes, posters, T-shirts and memorabilia. university was responsible for collectibles at a comic boot convention. .. Comic conventions enable comic fans to feel inspecting all houses occupied by There is a vague smell of wood pulp and newly good," said Dave Bowen, owner of New Graphics Greet organizations, said Raymond exchanged dollar bills in the air as they stroll down Express, a comic shop in Warren10wn, Va. "People Eddy, cooolinaiO' of Greek Affairs. the aisles. They SlOp at a table and begin to loot enjoy it when others like their hobby." The universily is now only around. The grandfa&her's jaw drops about six feet. Tbe convention's special guests included Chuc:t responsible for the Alpha Chi and like Roger Rabbit. his eyes bulge. He winces as if Dixoa. writer of the Robin miniseries for D.C. Comics Omega and Phi Sigma Sigma bit with a bric:.t. and .. Moon Knight" for Marvel Comics, along with sorority houses, whidt il owns. The man selling comics on the other side of the Lyle. the artist for "Robin" and "SIMman." The Alpba Omicron Pi IORlrity's table has seen this befcn - the comic book the older 'Ibm Also feelun:d were Ted SlampyK. artist and wrila House Manaaer Alisia Reedy (NU man is lootins at has a price tag higher than a fCll' Comic:s' "The Mike, 92) said her poup's boule had not government-isaac IOilet-.. Caliber Jaz.z Age Chronicles"; yet been inspected, but lbat sbe Balbara Stein The man shows lbe. c:omic to his grandson and OeiDina. inter (an artist who compleles pencil~ artwork) for .. Child's Play" and the .. Equilloll does not forsee any problems ToM Lyle (left) and a..dl ~, the crulift team behind the shakes his head. because the house ..... simillr ......... CDIIIk: book, sip ......... a&lhe show Sunday. "I had that one whea 1 was a boy," he says, iNpCC&ion in lbe fall. grimacing. "My mom lbrew it oa.. .r -1! ' 2.:!.THEREVIEW • February 19, 1991 New bill City gets funds for . to help WxDRholds rieW 'DUI penefit concert military device : Local bands performed a families ~e n e fit concert Saturday to By Sharon Connolly {'romote local music and 10 raise Staff ReportH money for WX DR-FM 91.3, the By Jennifer Beck Staff RepottH A $30,000 state grant has ~nivers i ty radio station, said Scou Messing (AS 92), the station's Gov. Michael N. Castle signed enabled the Newark Police general manager. two bills Friday at the Delaware Department to purchase new breath analyzers to help deter : "Our purpo se was to give National Guard Headquarters that drunken driving and apprehend ' me exposure 10 local bands and support Delawareans in the Persian offenders, a state official said. show the students a good time," Gulf and their families who may be Ne wark Police are currently Messing said. having financial problems. be ing trained to use the two new : Three local Delaware bands, An executive order from Castle VHF, Parrish Blue and Mystery also established a fund 10 accept and computerized alcohol breath Gre tchen a nalyzers, said Newark Police fvtach in e and a Pennsylvania disperse donations to Delaware Officer Gerald Simpson. pand, Life After Elvis, perfonned National Guard members and M~. Gen. Arthur V. Episcopo (left) looks on with supporters as Gov. Michael N. Castle signs two The lntoxilyzer Model 5000, a for 45 minutes each. reservists who may be suffering bills which will support Delaware residents serving in Operation Deserl Storm and their families. The concert was sponsored by financial difficulties. keyboard-operated breath analyzer, Storm items, such as T-shirts, sold :rhe Local Music Zone, a group In addition, a joint resolution could receive fmancial assistance." The DuPont Co. donated the automatically collects data such as pf fiv e people who promote local from the state legislature authorized The U.S. Air Force will transport nylon needed 10 make the flags. in the s10res, said Castle. time and location of arrests, age lnusic on the overnight block at the Delaware Development Office 1,430 two-feet by three-feet During the ceremony, Maj.