Huskies9 toughest schedule ever begins today By Dana Gauruder that negative distinction. Yet with Hus- "One highlight I've really been action, give the Huskies reason for Sports Editor kies facing the toughest schedule in pleased with is that one Big East optimism their history, avoiding a third straight publication picked us last and the Big "I'm encouraged I believe in our There's a question for all those losing year might be tougher than get- East media guide picked us seventh, so players." Perno said "Some of the UConn basketball trivia buffs out ting a good meal at a soup kitchen we're moving up with our having things we were doing didnt quite work there: who was John Heldman, Jr.? However, UConn isn't about to join played a game," Perno said with a grin. out. but our experienced players are Tough one,isn't it? No, he didnt used the breadline just yet Though the Hus- "We must be doing something right" better players now. You can see a dif- ference, a difference in their con- to sweep the court of the Hartford kies have virtually no chance of pass- See related basketball Civic Center. He was the head coach of ing Georgetown, St John's, Villanova, fidence. And I'm encouraged that the the team during the early 1930's, dur- or Syracuse in the standings they do stories on back page. freshman have shown signs of con- ing the era of the Great Depression have realistic hopes of finishing fifth in Yes the Huskies do seem to be mov- tributing So we are where we'd like to So what pertinence does Heldman the conference ing in the right direction after having be right now " have to the 1984-85 team? Well, he was On the other hand if UConn does records of 12-16 and 13-15 the past One of the things that didn't work the coach of the Huskies the last time not play to its potential, or if the Hus- two seasons. Despite not having four out last year was the running game the team had three straight losing kies experience injuries to their top year players on the squad, seven of the UConn employed It was successful seasons. players, the team could also finish players have started at one time or against many weak teams, but the bet- Current head coach Dom Perno ninth and last in the Big East Brother, another. That, along with four promis- ter teams shut the Huskies down does not want to join Heldman with can you spare a dime? ing newcomers who will see a lot of See back page Wtt Satltt Olammts u Serving the Storrs Community Since 1896" VoL LXXXVIIINo. 53 The University of Connecticut Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1984 USG proposes '85 budget allocations Tech park By Paul Parker The first was defeated 7-3, overseen by the budget and student activity fees to be col- Associate News Editor leaving USG temporarily con- finance committee and dis- lected this spring and $22,250 set for The Undergraduate Stu- tradicting its own policy. tributed to USG sponsored from a surplus this semester. dent Government gave pre- The budget was approved clubs. That surplus is made up large next spring liminary approval to its by the committee for inclu- USG has three salaried po- ly of unexpended funds from $110,000 spring budget at its sion on the agenda for Thurs- sitions. The $24,300 was allo- spring 1984. which is automa- By Paul Thiel executive committee meet- day's assembly meeting. cated to pay the salaries of tically carried over. Staff Writer ing Tuesday. The two largest line items Alan DriscolL USG's central Other Targe money users The committee also ap- on the budget which totals treasurer and legal adviser, include $16,000 (14.5 per- Speaking to a student proved a voting policy which $110,250, are programs and Nancy Sanbourn. the govern- cent) for a planned concert / group for the first time since will be in-line with USG's com- salaries. Programs are budge- ment's accountant and Ann lecture series. $14,500 (13.2 being named chief executive mitment to abide by the state ted $25,000 (22.7 percent of DeMarchi. the office secre- percent) for area council and of Michigan State University, Freedom of Information Act the budget), and salaries tary. commuters' union funding UConn President John Di- This is the second voting poli- come in at $24,300 (22.0 per- USG will finance the budget $8. 200 (7.4 percent) covers Biaggio said the research park cy to go before the assembly. cent ). The programs budget is with an estimated $88,000 in service and maintenance con- planned for 400 acres of land tracts and $5,500 (5.0 per- north of the Towers residen- cent) for USG publications. ces may have a groundbreak- Other expenditures include ing as early as next spring" $4,200 (3.8 percent) for phone and will change the charac- service. $3,500 (3.2 percent) ter of eastern Connecticut for office supplies, $2,300 (2.2 forever." percent) for wages. $2,000 In his 25-minute address to (1.8 percent) for conference about 60 students in the expenses and $ 1.600 (1.5 per- McMahon lounge Tuesday, cent) for postage. The alloca- DiBiaggio articulated his view tion for wages is to pay as- of UConn transforming itself sistant central treasurers, the into a center of economic, as photopool coordinator and well as academic activity. He several positions on the Nut- said a 140 room hotel meg yearbook, according to will be the first major addition USG President Marcia to the campus, followed by Knous. off-campus housingwhich Coming in at the bottom of will be tremendously appeal- the budget were $1,000 (0.9 ing to get more graduate percent) each for both adver- students here." A research tising and Nutmeg. $800 (0.7 park composed of facilities percent) to finance assembly leased by the university to elections. $250 (0.2 percent) private corporations will fol- for the external affairs com- low according to DiBiaggio. mittee to use for lobbying at Working together (the aca- the state capital and $ 100 (0.1 demic and business conv percent) for the academic ai- :uu itites). we can move fairs committee. moi'i! quickly." he said. The executive committee hiiaggio said that as ttie decided to include the budget pa-1. grows, a conference cen- on Thursdays agenda with- ter restaurants, and stores ART?—Three Fine Arts students recently constructed this soft sculpture in the Fine out much discussion. The as- will be built completely Arts Building. The sculpture made of sheets, panty hose and foam fulfilled a require- sembly is expected to ap- changing the area's atmos- ment for a 3-D Design class, but was taken down because it was deemed a fire hazard prove it Thursday. phere and creating countless (Maria DeAngells photo). On the Freedom of Infor- See page 3 See page 3 ■VA Inside Today: Weather Forecast: > Christmas puppet play comes to Nutmeg Theatre, see Increasing cloudiness and mild tem- page 6. peratures in the 60s. Chance of rain •A visit from Cyndi Lauper makes Rensselaer Porytechnical tonight temperatures in the 40s 1 Institute bop. See page 5. ^^Hv^i^iY^v-^^vriilv^iviv:^^ - w Page 2 The Daily Campus. Wednesday November 28. 1984 News Roundup State New hunting answers sought NEW HAVEN (AP)—Volunteers opposed to deer hunting say thev are planning to make at least two more trips to a Yale lorest to sabotage efforts by hunters armed with muzzle- loading rifles ,ind shotguns to thin the deer population. On another front, animal protectors are preparing to launch a state- Swedish parents are up.in arms over this cartoon which features Santa, armed with a wide campaign to ban steel-jaw. leg-hold traps inConnecticut gun, preparing to rob a village store. The picture is from an animated film to be released Animal rights' advocates say cooperation among several organiza- tions whose aim is to protect animals and the environment is making around Christmas time (UP! Photo). both efforts more effective. "Concern for animal protection has increased' said Priscilla Feral, the New England director of Friends of Animals Nation World But William Mannetti. a founder of the Animal Rights Front of New Haven, noted that the aim of the hunting sabotage is two-fold protection of the deer as well as the forest Seabrook goes ahead Guerilla base bombed CONCORD (AP)—On a 3-2 vote, the state Supreme BFJRUTC AP)—Israeli jets bombed and strafed Pal Nurses resume talks Court on Tuesday upheld the authority of the main estinian guerrilla bases in the Syrian-controlled NORWALK(AP)—Negotiations resume Wednesday as Norwalk Hos- owner of the Seabrook nuclear power plant to pro- Bekaa Valley on Tuesday and police re|>orted seven pital officials and its registered nurses' union try to end a strike that ceed with a major non-Seabrook financing. people kll-'d and nine wounded in the fiery raid enters its 60th day. > Public Service Company of New Hampshire had It was the first Israeli air strike in Lebanon since The two sides plan to begin negotiations at 2 p. m. but no face-to-face said it needed the roughly $300 million from the Prime Minister Shimon Peres took office in September securities sale to avoid becoming insolvent at meeting is scheduled. All proposals will be conveyed through a as head of a coalition government, aid the 16th Israeli federal mediator.