Ostrich pulls head out of sand WSU gears up for Idaho opinion/,. 5A ____,,...,.1a Vol. :107 No. 2:1 A Student Publk:ation CJf washington State University since 1895 Friday, September 22. 2000 Rawlins keeps Napster Administration officials important part of the modem learning '~t this time, it is not 'lbni Ursich, senior assistant attorney environment," Rawlins said in a Sept. 21 general and division chief of WSU, said warn access to Napster press release. "We cannot presume that banned." Rawlins decided to keep Napster may be limited in future students are using the Internet for ille­ because, "At this time, it is not banned." gal purposes." Toni Ursich Napster is a free service on the By Vanessa Rowand A reply has been sent to Dr. Dre and Senior assistant attorney general Internet, which allows users to down­ Metallica's lawyers explaining the uni­ load songs (MP3 files) without consent Students' access to Napster through versity's position. Washington State University has a or payment to the musicians. the Ethernet will not be restricted at WSU received a letter on Sept. 11 moral, ethical and legal obligation to Students whn engage in copyright this time, WSU President V. Lane from Dr. Dre and Metallica's lawyers take appropriate steps to assure that it infringement could face individual con­ Rawlins announced Thursday, but he asking Rawlins to remove Napster from is not a willing participant in and an sequences. WSU policy specifically pro- made no guarantees for the future. the Ethernet. enabler of the theft of intellectual prop­ "The Internet is a resource that is an The letter states, "... we believe that erty through Napster." See Napster, page 4 The real Slim Shady? Kappa Sign1a leaves behind wild years By Erick Armes Kappa Sigma national office. contributing writer "As a result, the pledge pro­ gram has become a more pro­ After nearly two years of sus­ ductive and positive experi­ pension, the Kappa Sigma fra­ ence," he said. ternity has returned to Greek In addition, the Kappa row. Sigma house is now "dry," or 'We're now a fraternity that's drug and alcohol-free. Myers genuinely seeking its roots and said because of this lifestyle excellence in its members," change, the fraternity has come Kappa Sigma member Dana full-circle, compared to his wild Myers said. freshman year in th e house. This new outlook contrasts 'We're now focused on build­ Vlith the actions that led to ing brotherhood and leadership Kappa Sigma's suspension in the - what fratemities are meant fall of 1998. Fraternity members to do," he said. violated probation through a Support from alumni has series of small infractions after played a key role in the frater­ the 1998 riot, which resulted in a nity's return to WSU. one-year suspension, said Brent Kappa Sigma national offi­ Wise, Interfraternity Council cials had to decide if they want­ president. ed to reorganize the chapter, Myers said members stayed Wise said. They decided to united during the suspension. make Kappa Sigma a colony The men participated in intra­ chapter and finally restored the mural sports together and chapter's charter to regain uni­ some lived together. versity recognition, he said. Kappa Sigma's Annual Run Rolfe also said alumni have Against Cancer philanthropy returned in strong numbers to also provided a rallying point lend support in re-establishing for the fraternity last spring­ the fraternity at WSU. Alumni it raised between $4,000 and leadership and guidance has $5,000, he said. proved essential to the chap­ The 11 remaining Kappa ter's success, Myers said. Sigma members began working Myers added that Daniel in the spring of 2000 to regain O'Connor, former coordinator of official recognition of their Greek Affairs, played a major chapter. role in the Kappa Sigma return. Johnathan Rolfe, fraternity O'Connor placed Kappa Sigma vice president, said in addition in the fall recruitment pam­ to piles of paperwork, members phlet, despite doubts of the fra­ STAFF PHOTO/THE DAILY EVERGREEN had to revamp both the chapter ternity re-establishment, which Students lip sync Tuesday night in the CUB Ballroom. The finals will be held tonight at the bylaws and pledge program to firepit, across the street from Beasley Coliseum. satisfy the university and the See Kappa Sigma, page 4 City Council revives tax levy CoM By Cameron Probert "Chief(Ted) Weatherly has com­ The Pullman City Council resurrected a mented that Pullman is a safe haven proposition to add more police and firefighters for drug trafficking. We have an in Pullman at a special meeting Thursday. Proposition 2 would have raised property obligation to meet some ofthis need." Sports taxes from $3.29 to $3.60 per $1,000 of assessed Barney Waldrop value. Voters decided not to pass the levy 55.86 percent to 45.14 percent Thesday. The city City councilman Weekend would have used the additional revenue to hire a police lieutenant, two police officers and three this promotes crime. Your guide to the firefighters. The city froze these positions after "Chief (Ted) Weatherly has commented that the passage of Initiative 695. Pullman is a safe haven for drug trafficking," sporting events The initiative eliminated the motor vehicle Waldrop said. "We have an obligation to meet of Homecoming excise tax and replaced it with a $30 flat fee. some of this need." This resulted in a $900,000 loss in the Pullman The original wording ofthe proposition stated Weekend general fund this year. the revenue was to offset the losses caused by While about 1,000 votes still need to be count­ the passage of I-695. Councilman Richard Available at ed the city needed to submit the proposition Dougherty said the wording of the measure mis­ Martin Stadium toclay to make it onto the November ballot. lead voters about why the city needed the money. and other locations Councilman Barney Waldrop said the extra "Some people said we were looking at filling police are necessary becau~e residential areas are not getting the protection they need, and See City Coundl, page 4 2A THE DAI LY EVERGREEN • FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 NEWS PoLICE LoG Wednesday, Sept. 20 one playing music and stomping Noise Complaint around. 12:49 a.m., North East Monroe Street Citizen Dispute Reporting party complained of 3:17 a.m., North East Terre loud screaming and loud people. View Drive Two male and one female saw Noise Complaint subjects possibly assaulting a 2:49 a.m., North East C Street security guard. The victim was Officer received report of some- transported to PMH . CoMMUNITY CALENDAR Sunday, Sept. 24 Phi Eta Sigma honor society's Member Picnic will be held at 3 :30 p.m. at Reaney Park. Monday, Sept. 25 Foreign Lang\Jage students are invited to attend a Resume Writing Workshop at 7 p.m. in Thompson 201. Professor Bonnie Frederick will help students improve their resumes for the Career Fair Oct. 3. A four-week workshop on how to cope with and express anger pro­ ductively will be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 27. If interested, call Jeanne Bulgin or Polly Casmar at 335-4511 by Sept. 25. Tuesday, Sept. 26 An informational meeting about starting an Archery Club at WSU will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the CUB study lounge by the fireplace. Email [email protected] with questions. The Freedom from Smoking class will begin Sept. 26. For more information call 335-5759. The WSU Dairy Club will hold a new member welcome barbecue at 5 p.m. at the Knott Dairy Center. For rides to the dairy contact Jen Cain at 335-0971 or Sarah Goodwin at 332-2413. Wednesday, Sept. 27 Women's Club Volleyball try-outs will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. in PEB 146. There is a $5 try-out fee. The Coalition for Women Students will hold their annual CWS Expo on Glenn Terrell Mall. For more information contact CWS at 335-4386. The Sociology Club will meet at 7 p.m. in Wilson 201. Miscellaneous A free weight management support group is being offered on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 through Dec. 13. For more infor­ mation or to register call HWS Wellness Programs at 335-5759. The Batten Disease Awareness Run will be held Sept. 30. For more information call or visit any Daily Grind Location. Camp Larson is holding a Ropes Course facilitator training session from Oct. 6 to 8 and 13 to 15. Interested persons may call 335-1875 or email [email protected]. '[J HOMECOMING EVENTS~ The YMCA is now accepting applications for volunteers in the fol­ Friday Sept. 221 lowing programs: Buddy Mentor Program, Special Olympic Bowling I Coaches, Special Population Fitness Program and Teens in Service. lla.m. Street Fair on the Mall Applications can be picked up at CUB 318, or call 335-3915 for more information. 6 p.m. Bonfire/Rally@ Flag Lane (across from the track) Pullman Weather 7p.m. Cougfest on Mall Today: Partly Cloudy High: 54, Low: 30 Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny I Saturday Sept. 231 . - . High: 54, Low: 33 Sunday: Partly Cloudy HOMECOMING PARADE (Main Street) High: 66, Low: 40 3 1 I 2 hours prior to kickoff T H E. Editor: candace Baltz [email protected] Chariot Finals@ Halftime DAILY EVERGREEN ManagJnc Editor: Stephanie Munson P.O. Bo• 642510: Pullman. WA 99164 [email protected] Sports Editor: Ryan Ford The Da•IY Evergreen •s the official student pubhca­ [email protected] Applications for parade due by Friday Sept.