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The Rollins Sandspur. 1725. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1725 THESANDSPUR Volume 98 Issue #17 Rollins College-Winter Park, Florida February 19, 1992 Family Weekend a hit across campus ByJENNIFER LEIGH HlLLEY Sandspur Staff Alice Ann Hardee also assisted in registration, and commented, "It's nice The weekend of February 14,1992, to see the parents doing stuff with the marked more than Valentine's Day kids, like in the tennis and golf tourna­ for Rollins students and families. ments." Titled "Rollins 'Round the World", Alumni House was all abuzz with this year's family weekend offered a families signing up, gathering bro­ unique opportunity for parents of our chures on the college and surrounding students to become a part of the col­ community, and chatting amiably lege experience. This year's event about the upcoming events. was a rousing success. Of parental response, Edith Mo­ Co=headed by Tony Tambascia of rales, Administrative Assistant in De­ the Dean's Office and Holly Loomis velopment, said, "We've seen a lot of of the Rollins Fund Office, the good, positive comments from the weekend included many athletic parents. I've seen a lot of diversity events, focus group meetings, and among the individuals coming in. lectures. All intended to further pa­ They've kept us very busy!" She also rental awareness of the Rollins expe­ stated that 365 people had pre-regis- rience, the celebration was eagerly tered for the weekend. received by those attending. Student response was mixed but , photo I Andres Abril Shelley Charron, a student assistant positive. One student jokingly in order to show that tuition is not wasted, the college showed onlooking parents its collection of shiny representing the Annual Giving Com­ claimed, "I enjoy having to give di­ nappy boats during Family Weekend 1992. mittee of the Rollins Fund Office, rections to hundreds of people who stated that enthusiasm was high. "A don't know where they're going." lot of parents have shown up, and we "Parent's Weekend, to me, is a have a variety of activities planned to cornucopia of the best of both the Tom Nelson on Campus Safety entertain everyone with." She also collegiate and familial experience," explained that by helping out at reg­ said Todd Wills, '94. istration, she hoped to heighten inter­ non-conducive to the duties of Cam­ Penelope Richey also expressed CollcSC 2XVCS est in the Rollins Fund, a means by pus Security. The building is isolated supporort for the events. "I jusiust thinthink " " which Rollins College funds a whole and nearly impossible to leave by car it's neat slew of activities, from scholarships to see all the parents on HianV StudentS during rush hour. Also, no one wants campus." Meredith Beard offered a ' lo athletics to residential life. "It covers Campus Safety to suffer from the out just about everything— everywhere different opinion. "Well, my parents flXSt COnt3,Ct of sight out of mind syndrome. There didn't come, but my mom sent me there is a need." are hints, however, that a move is in truffles, jewelry, and other neat stuff." with 1«IW the works for Nelson and his staff. Updated policies concerning open enforcement containers and parking (particularly in fire lanes) have been initiated in 1991-1992 to ensure the college's STATUE compliance with Orange County codes and regulations. All of these policies BY KALEE KREIDER have in the past and are currently Sandspur staff included in all manuals concerning STOLEN Student Rights and Responsibilities Tom Nelson came to Rollins from the photo /College Relations and Parking. University of Central Florida in Sep­ Tom Nelson.Campus Safety Director Nelson feels the administration has tember of 1991 filling the position left fully supported him throughout his vacant by Mike Young, the former tenure here at Rollins and is "happy Martin Patio Director of Campus Safety. Nelson has a security officer position open and satisfied" in his work. However, had spent twenty years at UCF and which, as yet, has not been filled. future challenges may be in store for icon is prior to that, twenty years in the Often students have their first con­ Campus Security as the administration military. tact with law enforcement in college. contemplates another version of the missing! During his short time here, Nelson Nelson believes it is part of the learning alcohol policy which would allow has worked to increase the profes­ process for Campus Safety employ­ unlimited guests at parties, among sionalism of his office. New campus ees to promote social responsibility. other things. While the proposal is safety officers include Diane Walton While many of the reports filed in still in committee, some say the en­ photo I John Dukes (formerly of the St. Cloud police de­ campus safety could be sent to the forcement of the open container laws The empty shell where St. Francis partment), Debra Folse (auxiliary Winter Park Police Department, many as well as fire codes concerning maxi­ The statue of St. Francis of Assisi once sat. police officer in Orange county), De- are handled internally and referred to mum occupancy of buildings would which stood in the Martin Patio out­ much distressed by its loss. The rekMadison (who joins campus safety the Dean or the Student Hearing Board. pose almost insurmountable difficul­ side the Galloway Room at the Mills statue is a treasured part of from physical plant), Dan Dilling and Many of the sanctions for these charges ties for security officers. Nelson, ac­ Memorial Center has disappeared. Rollins' history and the campus Scott Rowe (both currently enrolled are not punitive (as if they were cording to his co-workers, seems more The statue was a gift to the Col- community will appreciate its in the police academy). Deborah handled by the court), but educational. than capable of handling such changes 5 from a longtime friend and return. No questions will be Gerum '91 has also joined the office Many have commented that the lo­ in policy- perhaps, in keeping with Winter Park resident, who will be asked. staff as she plans to continue her edu­ cation of Campus Safety (next to Holt tradition, he will remain at Rollins for cation at Rollins. Currently, Nelson Hall) is not only inconvenient, but twenty years as well. NEWS STYLE FORUM SPORTS INDEX 3 |S THE BOOKSTORE YTHE SANDSPUR \ BULLWiNKLE I TARS ATHLETES STAKING US FOR ALL IFOOD CRITIC GIVES \ TEACHES US ALL TAKE PART IN A VA­ FORUM iVE'RE WORTH? NOT | US HER OPINION OF j WITH THE STORY OF RIETY OF EVENTS :$0 SAYS AN S.G.A, [OUTBACK UNCLE EfiL THIS WEEK. LEARN SPORTS ALL ABOUT IT I COMMITTEE. fSTEAKHOUSE. BUCKELUE. CLASSII m page 2 The Sandspur Volume 98 Issue SENATE WATCH Crime Watch COMPILED BY JESSE FORTNER Sharp Debate in Senate Sandspur Crime Watchdog replace who has jurisdiction over the permits from RCP to the Council of Leaders. Several INCIDENT # DATES BY DON D'ORTO objections to this amendment were voiced by Sandspur staff senators, and when this amendment came up Alarm Activation 2/8 A heated debate over the Alcohol Sale Party for a vote, it failed by majority vote and Senate Urinating in Public 2/9 Permit Bill dominated the February 12, 1992 Bill 1991-92-15 once again returned to its Non-Compliance with SGA Senate meeting, eliciting strong com­ original form. Campus Safety 2/8 ments from even the most reluctant of senators. Open Containers 2 2/8, 13 Senate Bills 1191-92-15, if passed, would Before a vote was carried on this bill in its Failure to Control Guests 2/9 allow Rollins College Productions (RCP) to original form, several senators voiced still more Damage Resulting in Loss use one of the three alcohol sale permits each differing opinions. Senator Penelope Richey 2/9 semester at Octoberfest during fall term, at stated that Winterfest should be omitted from of Property Winterfest during January term, and at Spring this bill because so many students go on off Alcohol Abuse 2/9 Thing during spring term. This bill's sponsors campus academic trips. Senator Dal Walton Intoxicated while on duty 2/9 were Senators Dal Walton and Sandy Bitman. responded by saying that Winterfest is an im­ Suspicious Incident 2/10 Senate Bill 1991-92-15 was often referred to as portant event and it should be kept. Trouble Alarm 2/10,11,13 the Alcohol Sale Party Permit Bill. However it In light of differing views on whether Petty Theft 2/10 was referred to as, this bill created a long, Winterf es t should be kept or not, Senator lngrid Grand Theft 2/10 heated debate on the Senate floor. Hamann commented that at least Octoberfest Falsifying Official College At the beginning of the debate, Senator Mike and Spring Thing should be consistently held Documents 2/11 Mullin proposed an amendment to Senate Bill each year to establish annual events students Fire Alarm 2/11 1991-92-15 to read that the Interfraternity can look forward to.