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Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1995-02-08 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1995). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 2709. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/2709 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CONTENTS !Ji;; News 2-4 E ~::~: Jt THE Perspectives 5 m I Sports 6-7 1 Diversions 8-9 Calendar 10 ·J Fun Page 11 80th YEAR <:; WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 1995 ISSUE 19 . ~1 ~ :-:. ~ .. ~ . ·. .. ·.~ .. ~ ~ . All right. here's the situation: 6 • That's the question three Xavier students had to face when robbed at gunpoint in two separate incidents this past week. For more information · and XU Five-O's serf.:.defense advice, see page four. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE - WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 1995 - PAGE 2 . EWS Let the search begin... BY AMY HELMES the lease with them befm·e they THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE ing for housing because they can cover more ground. sign. Students shmdd also find out Finding off-campus housing Some things to keep in mind how long the term of the lease is can be a college student's worst · whenlookingfor housingoff-cam­ and whether or not they may sub­ nightmare .. pus include the neighborhood let during the summer. Smith No place like home . Theshortageofavailablehous- crime rate, adequate security and said some landlords near campus . ing on campus will leave many parking availability. Gainesville, Fla. - The University of Florida's Health are wiJ.lingto lease for nine months sophomores and juniors with only Smith also said it is very im­ Science Center is a lot of things to a lot of people. But for one but the majority will want a full­ one option - renting an apart­ portant for renters to see the student~ the Center was home sweet home. Lashonda Denise year' s commitment. ment. apartment they will be living in. Grier, a UF sophomore, lived in the center for nearly three When it comes to dealing with . While students looking for a If the landlord shows a model months, often wearing lab coats and carrying medical tools to landlords, students should estab­ decent apartment may feel they which is similar to the one avail­ help conceal her identity. lish a good rapport, making sure are venturing out into a veritable able, insist on seeing the exact According to Gainesville police, Grier had last been seen in to keep in contact with their land- · black hole, they should know unit being rented. class on Sept. 24. Her father reported her missing on Oct. 14. lords often, not just when things there is help and guidance avail­ "Never, never renta place sight Grier apparently stayed at the center until late December, need repair. able. unseen," said Smith. when security guards found her sleeping in a hospital waiting "Landlo1·ds can sometimes The Commu.te1·. Information Whcnlookingatanapartment, room. take advantage of students' na­ Police said Grier stole a set of keys and used them to enter Center located on the ground level Smith said to make sure the ivete," said Smith. various rooms and buildings. Grier often slept in waiting of the University Center should plumbing is functioning ad­ l~or more information about rooms within the centei', while using the hospital's locker be any prospccti~!) l'cn,te.~iqJirst equately. Also, check for drafty Ohio Tenant-Lancllonl Law and room fo1· showering. stop. · .. , .. areas and make sure the thermo­ othe1· useful information about Although Grie1~ lived in a campus residence hall in the This office maintains a detailed stat is working. DeacUJolt locks moving off-campus, students can summer, she did not register for campus housing fo1· the fall list of off-campus housing which and sufficient outdoor lighting are pick up a free Xavier University semester. Grier was arrested and charged with three counts is updated every week. The list is also important safety features to Renter's Guide available in the of burglary and three counts of theft. free to students, and lamllords in ask about. the area can advertise their avail­ Students must also look closely Commuter Information Center. able apart1nents for free as weli. at whether utilities arc included Students can also attend one According to Dr. Luther in the rent 01· arc an additional of seveml "Moving off-campus" Smith, Director of Commu tcr e:iqJensc. Many oldc1· housps and workshops which will he offered Profs study undies Services, students should not limit apa1·tmcnts may have higher in the_ coming months after their housing search to this list, monthly utility bilJs. Xavier's room selection process Whether it be boxers or bras, jock strnps or G-stl"ings, butshould continually check cam­ Once a student has found the has been completed. rarely has the subject of undergarments received much pus bulletin boards and local apartment or house they are sat­ While there is still plenty of exposure in the academic world. newspapers, and network with isfied with, Smith said to go over time to find off-campus housing Until now. Recently, researchers at Oregon State Univer­ other students who are already the lease carefully, keeping in for next year~ Smith said it's never sity received a $10,000 grant to look into the wide world of renti!lg or may know of a va­ mind they will he signing a legal too eady to start looking and do­ Wldergarments. cancy. business contract. If necessary, ing some comparison sh~pping. With the grant; OSU faculty members Nancy Bryant and Smith also said it helps when Smith said he is willing to meet "Anytime you can get a jump Elaine Pedersen plan on chronicling the 20th-century his­ two or more students are search- with students to go over a copy of start, you can be a lot more selec­ tory of Wlde1·garments, in hopes of gaining insights into tive," said Smith. fashion, practicality and culture. When To further their study, Bryant and Pedersen will collect looking for a house,. literary pieces, news stories, television and film clips a~d consider the following •..• advertisements featuring underwear - and of course, as many bras, jockstraps; boxer shorts, girdles and briefs as Other they can get their hands on. •Do you want Bathroom Bryant and Pedersen, both members of OSU's Depart­ •Pets? ment of ~pparel, Interiors, Housing and Merchandising, say a separate· •Shower? •Outdoor Grill? the research will come in handy in developing future curricu­ bedroom? ~Tub? •Pool? lums for universities. •Fenced in yard? Getajob Kitchen •Large Refrigerator? •Separate Living/ On Friday, Feb. 17, Xavier will be hosting ail employment •Garbage Disposal? fair. "Diversity Across Careers" will provide students with an Dining Room? opportunity to talk with companies concerning full-time, in­ •Dishwasher? ternships, part-time, and seasonal positions in business, hu­ •Electric or Gas? man services, education, health care, the arts, and govern­ ment. The event will be held trom 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the O'Connor Sports Center Gymnasium. Professional dress and resumes are required. Resources are available at the Career Basement Garage Services Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and Programs •Room for storage? (or street· parking?) in Peace in Justice. Contact the Career Services Center at 745- •Washer/Dryer hook-up? 3141. •Space for a bicycle? contributioO. from the CoUege PreH Service THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE - WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 1995 - PAGE 3 Software aids 1nsc.· . h oars I .hi· •psearc . .h ·. Security· , · By JEFF DAVIS Education Offices. In addition, Estes said the pro­ Notes THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE thepro~am has a function which gram will he installed in allows the user to print out letters th_e Admissions·. Office, Fri., Feb. 3- Sun., Feb. 5 Withinamonth,studentswill to reque.st information about the Career Planning and Safety and Security responded to four auto accidents on cam­ have access to a computer pro­ scholarships they ar;e' interested Placement, and Enroll­ . gram that lists 5,500 sources of pus. All were the restilt of snow in. Likewise, the proiam prints ment Sel'.vices~ Lateron, and ice accumtilation. financial aid totalling over $100 out mailing and· return address Estes hopes to have the million.dollars. envelope labels. program installed in the Sun., Feb 5, 12:30 a.m. The program, called Schol­ Frank Estes, Programming Alte~ Hall computing labs ars/zips 101, is a joint venture Analyst for Xavier's Information and the MBA office. Safety and Security officers found an intoxicated male stu­ by the Coca-Cola Company and Systems Service, said . the . lnthefuture, the com­ dent leaning against a light pole the Scholarships 101 program. program, which has been sold to puter labs in the campus and vomiting on the corner of It will allow students to search over 10,000 homes and schools, is halls will be equipped Dana Ave'. and Victory Pkwy. through a database of scholar- · · very basic so· everyone will be wi!h the program. The student was escorted hack ships throughout the United able to use it. Like Microsoft "After we get all the States. to his room on the third floor of Windows programs, Scholarships wiring finished and we · The program asks users Husman Hall by several secu­ 101 will have easy to use pull­ installtheprograminthe I b G R "" several. questions ah~ut their · . p 101 o y reg usl rity officers.

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