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S=S > Ml ;^ V \"-rJ'r n Profit Org u Postage PAID Bronx, f York Permit /608 Faculty Protest Pub Expansion by Christine Federico Plans to renovate McGinley Center have spurred protest from Rose Hill faculty mem- bers who oppose the idea of expanding the Ramskellar at the expense of the bookstore. History Department Chairperson Robert Jones has written a letter of protest to University President Rev. James Finlay, S.J. "It takes away space that the bookstore needs to operate properly," said Jones, "Also, the renovation can be accomplished this summer, and, if the drinking age goes up & J* $ to 21, the school would have a smaller / J bookstore and a pub that most people could not use." Lawrence Kohl, also of the history department, said, "The bookstore needs to be enhanced and not cut back. Making it easier to buy beer and harder to buy books is something the University should not be in- volved in. It symbolically gives out the wrong messages. I talked to Joseph McGowan, dean of students, but his bread is buttered on the other side. His office is not intere.ste.tLin, . academics. It is interested in .keeping the. students happy. It is like the Lombardi Cen- ter being open a few more hours than the library is, something is wrong with priorities." Both professors seemed to be an- noyed that the University did not consult teachers. The faculty found out about these changes "through the grapevine." If all goes as planned, the University bookstore will give up 1700 feet (from the Cliff-notes and music section to the back wall). This section plus the bookstore storage room will become the pub, which will hold approximately 150 people. The wall in the second alcove away from Saga (the sitting area on the right hand side of the Ramskellar) will be knocked down, so that the pub will be connected to what is now the Ramskellar. Everyone will be allowed in the Ramskellar but will be proofed at the en- trance of the pub. "The main reason for this was the entire community realizing you cannot have the room for food service and as a pub," said Assistant Dean for Campus Activities Michael Sullivan. He noted that with the in- creasing boarder population, a larger food service area was needed. Also, he felt that ireworks blaze above Keating Tower at the height of Spring Weekend activities last Saturday. "we have to do something for the people who are under 19 because we are pushing them Other activities for the weekend included a Ramones concert, a barbecue on Martyrs' Court out to the bars." lawn, a "midnight madness" mixer, and a Residence Halls Association semi-formal. Film presenta- "If people did not come to that con- tions included Where the Boys Are, Stripes, The Big Chill and Revenge of the Killer Smurfs. clusion, they were misinformed," McGowan added. Nevertheless, Arthur Brennan, manager of the bookstore, said conditions _w_ill be cramped and difficult during the days of the fall semester, but he has "full confidence we will be able to operate." Spring Break A ct Prompts Letter Brennan also said, "I don't like the idea, but it [the decision] is not within my realm. I manage the bookstore and this is it." Brennan said he consulted on the move, by Dan Vincelette McGowan imposed the sanctions, he the student, he was asked to resign a post but administrators did not agree with him. An incident involving a Fordham couple said, after he consulted with other univer- with the Residence Halls Association by "No one likes to give up their space," said in a Fort Lauderdale bar over Spring Break sities over their handiing of similar incidents. McGowan. Rev. James Kenny, S.J., financial vice has prompted Vice President for Student Af- "1 felt an obligation not to let this president and treasurer. "They feel they need fairs Joseph McGowan to send a letter home pass," said McGowan. "Some type of The student's resignation has resulted in a pub, and this is the best solution." to Rose Hill undergraduates. response was merited. The incident em- a letter by the United Student Government to "It appears that we are selling Miller The incident, an "erotic banana eating barrassed the University," . McGowan. The letter, sent by USG President over Milton," said Sullivan, "but, after the contest" which was reported in The Miami McGowan said that his letter is "a call John Dennis, CBA '85, Wednesday, also first 10 days of registration, the bookstore Herald, generated an enormous response for self-respect and pride" and that there is questions McGowan's informing the parents settles down. We have to think to allow from parents and alumni, McGowan said. "a need to stress traditional values, such as of one of the students involved. people the chance to socialize." The couple, whose identities are being pride and concern for the institution." "The policy of informing family mem- Original Plan Discarded withheld by the University? h"ave"~7neK "I thought it had all blown over, but bers remains undefined, somewhat arbitrary Edward MacGrath, director of Physical privately with McGowan and have been/ now they've told everyone about it," said and important enough to deserve immediate Plant, shot down an original plan to place the placed on disciplinary probation. Tfi-1 s i4 one of the students involved. According to Continued on page 14 Continued on page 14 A A) •} >'•! I 2/THE RAM/THURSDAY, MAY 3.1984 Kfplllllfijl THE CAB CALENDAR 1984 SENIOR WEEK SCHEDULE May 11-19,1984 Location Price Event Date Time *Kick-off Mixer May 11 9:00 p.m. Ramsicellar *Barbecue May 12 Noon NewHall-555 Moonlight Cruise May 12 Bus leaves 6:30 Circle Line p.m. promptly Mass/Champagne Brunch May 13 11:30 (Mass) University Church 12:30 (Brunch) Main Cafeteria $6 $10 Cocktails 'round the World 8:00 p.m. Student Lounge $15 Day at Great Adventure May 14 Bus leaves 9:00 LVS. McGinley Center a.m. promptly Senior's Commencement Ball May 15 7:30 p.m. Marina del Rey $70/couple *NightcapattheCopa after the Ball Copacabana $4 until 4:00 a.m. Jesuit Barbecue May 16 7:00 p.m. Loyola-Faber *Wine and Cheese May 16 9:00 p.m. Ramskellar Movie May 17 8:00 p.m. Keating 1st $6 Strawberries and Champagne May 17 10:00 p.m. Student Lounge Farewell *Senior Picnic May 18 Noon Martyrs'Court Lawn Encaenia/CBA Awards May 18 6:30 p.m. Cym/TBA , Seniors/Parents Dinner Dance May 18 8:30 p.m. Tent on Spellman Lawn $25 Edwards Parade Commencemen\^, V/1 III HWMV^H ivilt* Mas1'twf"s- . May-• j 1- 9- „ - * " V, Food and beverages will be sold for a nominal charge at these events. CAB Congratulates It's Senior Members And All Of the Class of '84!!! Good Luck And Best Wishes. Use this lorm to list events in the CAB Calsndar Sponsoring Group Address Description of Event Date, .Place. Time Admission Requirements — 01 interest To: ',") College (1 CBA ! 1 General Public B.DWW rewrote: uu,u Students n Other calendar committee Members of I orclham University Onlv CampUSC«Bl«r Director 8 Ollice THE RAM/THURSDAY, MAY 3,1984/3 Walsh Fallout Threatens Passersby by Melissa (l the northeast corner of Walsh Hall had Wegmann, she and other Residence Halls of- Residents of Walsh Hall are throwing several beer bottles thrown at him from the ficials observed the act during a meeting in objects from windows throughout the 13- seventh floor of Walsh Hall, facing Mulcahy the New Hall lounge. The apartment was story building, in several instances en- Hall. fined $100, $25 for each time they committed dangering the safety of persons, automobiles In the letter, McGowan comments, "To the offense. and neighboring buildings, according to those of you who have been involved in this Wegmann said the University plans to Assistant Dean of Students for Residential irresponsible, senseless and dangerous ac- review the University Code of Conduct con- Life, Winifred Wegmann. tivity: You are reminded of your own cerning vandalism. Suggested revisions in- Wegmann says that there have been a humanity and are requested to immediately clude an increase from $25 to a $200 fine for number of incidents of this type since March stop." throwing objects from resident hall windows. 31, the most serious occurrence involving a McGowan's letter continued, "Any Wegmann also supports a rule to remove the Fordham student and her boyfriend just student who through the University Judicial housing privileges of anyone caught com- prior to Easter Break. While standing near System is found guilty of throwing debris miting vandalism or dangerous actions. his Mazda parked on 191st Street, a beer bot- from the windows of our residence halls will Despite the recent occurrences of objects tle flew from the building nearly hitting the receive a most serious disciplinary sanction being thrown from the building, Wegmann couple before striking the hood of the car, which can include immediate dismissal from said overall vandalism of Walsh Hall has causing an estimated damage of $1,000. the University." He added, "... persons in- decreased since last year. The most severe "I'm really embarrassed that our jured by bottles or other debris thrown from damage to the building involved the tam- students are doing this," said Wegmann, windows of our halls have a right to initiate pering of the rooftop water tower and "What I find really disillusioning is that we criminal and civil legal proceedings against flooding by Walsh's emergency water system.