The Pulse: October 1999
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0) INDEX 0) ACADEMICS 3 0) or- EI;>ITORIAL 8 a: ENTERTAINMENT 9-10 w CD FEATURES 5-7 ~ INTERNATIONAL 4 0 NEWS 2 0 SPORTS 11-12 LU launches $50 million capital campaign Case, General, restricted endowments to finance projects Dean of the By MELANIE SAMSON studying International Communications, would The preparation entails strategic planning Burton D. News Editor like to see the money used to enhance the acade retreats with the Board of Trustees and the Board Morgan .('1. $SO. olillion four-year campaign is under mic programs on campus such as more funding of Overseers and the President's Cabinet. School of way. The ~'quiet phase" has commenced, where for the Honors program. Meetings on campaign planning, as well as media Aeronautics. prior to making a public announcement about the In addition to the endowment, significant and focus meetings, will be held. campaign, the committee involved hopes to raise naming opportunities for facilities will be avail~ . During the campai8n, President Donald Ross Weldon Case 40-50 percent of the $50 million. able. This pertains to such endorsements as nam and the trustees will host various focus groups The campaign is geared towards two kinds of ing and expanding the main entrance to the cam with the members of the tommunity and parents passes away endowments: general and restricted. pus and the renovation of dorms, labs and sports to articulate the needs and goals of the university. General endowment creates a fund that will, facilities. Several athletic teams are in need of As in most campaigns, board members and University will miss if prudently invested, result in earnings that will loc)cer rooms and many laboratories need updat leaders of the university will be asked to be the Dean of Aeronautics be used to address the universities current operat ing. "pace setters" for the campaign. The staff and the ing priorities such as the need for parking lots, 'The school needs to improve the dorms and alumni will also be asked to participate in achiev By NATALIE SMITH roof repairs, dormitories and additions to the other facilities," said junior Maribel Rodriguez, ing the goals. Editor-in-Chief Communications department, to name a few. an International Relations major. "Having these groups on board will demon Weldon W. Case, the Dean of the Restricted endowments are designated for In preparation for this phase, the campaign strate to parents, corporations and friends in the Burton D. Morgan School of specific projects such as scholatships, academic committee has been meeting under the direction community that the people closest to the univer Aeronautics, passed away Sept. 30 chairs, institutes and professorships. of'Chairman John Hannifan, who is also the sity are true believers,'; said John Gallo, vice from an apparent heart attack at an Students like Safiyya Hosein, a sophomore Chairman of the Board 'of Overseers. president for development. Academics Affairs Dean's meeting held on Sept. 28' in the on campus. Mr. Case has been the Dean of Beck shares Aeronautics for nearly two years. He was the chairman of the ftrst major capital campaign at Lynn. 'Real World' He was also instrumental in the expansion of the aviation program. experience "He moved quietly and effectively in insuring that the many contributions By MELANIE SAMSON of his time, energy and resources News Editor were well placed," President Donald Kaia Beck from MTV's Real World is a fea Ross said. tured spe-aker for Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. Mr. Case was the chairman and 17-22. chief executive of the Alltel Representatives from Residence Life, Corporation until 1991 when he Student Activities, the Counseling Center, Peer retired. "He was a pioneer and inno Educators, Student Government, Greek Council, vator in the fteld of telecommunica Black Student Union tions," Dr. Ross said. and the Marketing He is survived by his wife, Department collaborat Beatrice Case; two brothers, Nelson ed on this project and and Theodore Case; two sons, formed the National FILE PHOTO Thomas and William Case; four Collegiate Alcohol During Alcohol Awareness Week, local firefighters demonstrate the dangers of drinking and grandchildren, and three great Awareness Week driving as they bring wrecked cars ~ the campus. grandchildren. Committee. His funeral was held at the "I hope this week Since the airing of MTV's Real World body image issues. Congregational Church of Boca will prevent drinking Hawaii, Beck b.as spoken at numerous institu A 5 km Fun Run kicked off the week, Raton, Sept 4. Eulogies were deliv and driving accidents," Kaia Beck tions about her Real World Hawaii experience; Sunday. A Mocktail Contest took place Monday ered by Dr. Donald Ross and Burton said Karl Gonska, vice [email protected], her story of living with an alcoholic during lunch hour. Students judged home-made D. Morgan. president of Student Government. roo•* and tile interventions and mediations non-alcoholic beverages created by their peers. According to Tony Casale, vice • . "t.. ~ ·.- ~ To highlight this cause, fun events, speakers associated with this persdft."-l:- During the week, the movie Trainspotting president and executive assistant to and entertainment will be provided. Real World Jieck )las experienced· IJ. c;liverse world at a was shown and relay races took place. the president, there is discussion of star Kaia Beck will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, young age . .SPe has travefed eitensively trbough Hanley Hazelden, MADD, AA and Peer a possible memorial for Mr. Case. Oct. 21.. Two Real World episodes that deal with Africa and~'ilat knowledge of African stud Educators set up a booth to provide information. Donations may be sent to Lynn alcoholism will be shown at 6 p.m. Admission ies and culture. Her diverse background has pro Speaker James English presented substance University. is free for students, faculty, staff and invited vided her with experience and insight regarding abuse issues. Folk singer Nathan Sheppard will "He was a leader in every sense guests. Valid University I.D. is required. mainstream issues such as AIDS, safe sex, and perform on Oct. 20. of the word," Dr. Ross said. 2.THE PULSE .October 1999 People of all ages from the Boca BIZ Raton area joined Dr. Fred Cichocki and Dr. Diane Allerdyce at the Community Compost Offering on the Lynn campus. Photo by ALYSON WEISEL Casino Night Midnight Bowling During the ev«:ming, students More than 200 students played games Of chance to bowled at the Don carter Composting is Cool! win stereos, pbone C(lrd$, lanes. The event is held CD walkmans and more. each semester. • Honors class works on next phase of LINC, Laura Fuentes 'I builds organic garden on lot by tennis courts Callanto By CARISSA BOEHM With a new name, Lynn Intrinsically Natural The Student Activities Board _ Features Editor Cultivation or LINC, the garden supports recycling collaborated with the What happened to the piece of land behind the ten which helps to make the soil of the garden healthy and International Student Affairs nis courts? balanced. By adding compostable Coffeehouse to present 1J,1tin Last year, the honors classes scraps such as vegetables, fruits, cof "we see this as a living, singer Laura Fuentes for. the began plans to build an organic gar fee grounds, tea bags and yard clip learning community first edition of the coffee den. Another step has been taken to pings, the soil is furnished with nutri "h()use series. complete the project. where people can see ents. It was Fuentes' first appear- Oct. 10, the Community Compost their relationship with In addition to the composting fea Offering was beld. More &ba&l40 peo the eovironment." ture, Mr. and Mrs. David Colk.er were ple from both the UJ1iversity md dr. diane allerdyce recognized for their doaatioa. of were In attendance. Tfi8 community contributed compostable adviser $2,500 "seed" money for the project. event hEtld In the Student kitchen scraps and yard clippings to The next step in the LINC project Center, SePt. 21. begin a compost pile. will be Nov. 20. Volunteers will till, "We see this as a living, learning community where hoe and lay out the rows for the garden beds. That day people can see their relationship wit)l the environment," is National Family Volunteer Work Day, part of the said Dr. Diane Richard-Allerdyce, one of the faculty America's Promise of Youth program established by advisers for the project. Dr. Fred Cichocki is the other Colin Powell which involves youth in all aspects of the adviser. community. Greeks expand on campus • Three fraternities, two sororities create full house • Pi Kappa Alpha to colonize in the spring By DANIELLE HANOUD to become involved in a fraternity or Children. ''The chapter is allowed to Special to The Pulse sorority; you can help mold the do anything that involves children, Some of the most well known Greek system for future members." schools and org;mizations," said and respected leaders of yesterday, To provide more opportunites Stephanie Roycrewicz, educational Think Fast ch·amp wins $200 today and the future are Greeks: for students to join Greek organiza leadership consultant for Alpha Xi By CRAIG LISKA an excellent ttuuout ... John F. Kennedy, Courtney Cox. tions, an expansion committee was Delta. Staff Writer Paradigm Entertainment Greek life is not what many peo formed to determine which groups Phi Kappa Psi is a fraternity of Jeopardy at Lynn is different hosted the show which was ple think it is or what after-school to invite to the campus. After a men who understand values and from the one seen on television. attended ~y 60-7,0 students. specials portray. Being ~eek is month of presentations Phi Kappa integrity.