(H J _ J NORTHERN Vol. 82, No. 1 Jan. 21, 1988 Group recommends Fancy shooting nets new car KALAVAR housing rate increase 3322 S. 3 0 0 E A S T 84115 for NAU fan US c m . B$ Chris Fiscus. Robert Allen S A L T LA Patrick Rowe news editor, production manager assistant sports editor The Arizona Board of Regents has a proposal under consideration to Former Flagstaff High School raise next semester’s rates for university residence halls and family apart­ basketball player Eric Gray stole the ments by (k 9 and 6.84 percent, respectively. halftime show Thursday night at the The Residence Life Advisory Committee, comprised of appointed and J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome elected members and representatives, voted unanimously Nov. 18 when he hit a half-court shot as time in favor of the increase after considerable discussion on the issue, said Eileen expired to win a 1987 Ford Taurus, Coughlin. Residence Life director. or his choice of another vehicle The committee forwarded their proposal to NAU President Eugene M. valued up to SI6,000. Hughes and Vice President for Student Services David Markee. The report Gray, an all-state player while in was then forwarded to the Arizona Board of Regents, which last weekend high school and a junior college All- tabled the resolution until its February meeting. American, was the third and final “Sometimes you need to increase rates to maintain the same quality contestant in the Jim Babbitt you’ve had,’* Coughlin said. “ You’re never happy to take an increase, but Halftime Shootout. After the first it was the best recommendation the committee could have made.” two contestants failed to make more The committee reviewed a five-year plan rather than looking solely at than 1 wq shots. Gray took the court. the 1988-89 proposal, which made it possible to make long-range goals and Each shooter must make a series decisions, she said. of five shots in 35 seconds and re­ Three main areas which led to the recommendation for the rate increase bound the ball themselves. For every were long-term obligations, outside services and salaries. These areas ac­ shot made, the contestant gets a counted for seven of the $8 million in the Residence Life budget. prize, each one gradually worth Long-term obligations, accounting for $2 million, are part of the univer­ more money. sity’s “debt service'” bonds, Coughlin said. She compared these “ fixed The first shot, a layup, won him costs” to mortgage payments. an all-day ski pass at Fairfield Snow Outside services take up another $2 million in expenditures, while salaries Bowl. account for the largest share of the three areas, almost 13 million. As for He jammed it. salaries, Coughlin said they are decided at the state level. Those who are The second shot, a free throw, got paid through this area include janitors, carpenters, plumbers and “anyone him lunch for two at Buster’s. The who physically operates the buildings.” first attempt rolled off the rim. The committee also addressed ways to make compensations between ser­ The second was nothing but vices rendered and rates that are charged. strings, “When differences exist, w^e increase service to make it equitable,” The third shot, from the top of Coughlin said. “ We absorb differences between groups.” the key, was good for a Panasonic For example, the committee’s report cites differences between “tradi­ Walkman. tional style” residence halls and “‘apartment style” buildings. There is a The fourth shot, from out of slight percentage increase shown between the standard halls and apartment bounds on the side of the court, was style units. For the 1988-89 academic year, rates will be hiked $70 for worth a trip to Mazatlan. residents in the standard halls, while those in Gillenwater, Raymond, Apart­ The final shot, a half-courter, was ment Units North and the Ridge will pay an additional S80. good for SI6,000 worth of brand There is also a small percentage difference for family housing The largest new automobile. percentage increase for these units will occur with two-bedroom apartments The first attempt was too long, in Campus Heights and two-bedroom apartments in SAC Family Housing. and it bounced off the back of the Even with the rate increase, NAD is less expensive than most four-year rim. The second shot was launched institutions in the state and the West. with the crowd on its feet and about “Our combined room and board rates are lower than most of the three seconds left on the clock. The region,” Coughlin said. ball went safely through the net as time expired and Gray receded a standing ovaiion. “I thought the first shot was in, Regent Tachias’ term ends; Remembering a Dream so I kind of relaxed.” said an ob­ trunk McCain, W , fright) and .laharha \ichoh, I I , tin Luther King Jr. Rr>rh are sindent*> a/ kinsei viously elated Gray. “ I knew ihe se­ attended a candlelight march \tonda\ for l)r. Mar- School. See related 'tor* and photos, page 9. cond shot was in as soon as it left appointee to be named my fingertips.”

By Chris Fiscus______news editor Memorial services honor Martin Luther King Gov. Evan Mecham has nam­ More than 150 people, most of them , turned out Monday for Psi, a black fraternity, called for a legal state holiday to honor King's ed Flagstaff residents Douglas J . a commemorative candlelight march and special program in honor of the birthday. Wall and Howard C. Wren as late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Kala Pearson, deputy director of the governor’s office of affirmative candidates to replace Tio Tachias The Black Student Union sponsored the commemorative march and the action and representative for Gov. Evan Mecham. delivered a speech that as a member of the Arizona services that followed, said Felicia McGinty. BSU president. encouraged civil rights and remembrance of King’s movement. Board of Regents. Also in honor of King, the Young Women’s Missionary Choir from the Tachias, also of Flagstaff, was Singing “We Shall Overcome” and carrying candles wrapped in aluminum foil, the marchers traversed the campus, beginning at the duBois First Baptist Church sang and the film “ Montgomery to Memphis,” which appointed to serve an eight-year chronicles King’s fight for civil rights, was presented. term by then-Gov. Conference Center and concluding their vigil at Prochnow Auditorium. and will continue as a board The march lasted about an hour. Months of planning went into the services, McGinty said. She said Presi­ member until a candidate is ap­ dent Hughes and Da\id Markee, vice president for student services, helped During the program in Prochnow Auditorium that lasted more than two . the BSU obtain funds for the project for the last two years. The NAU Police proved by the Arizona State hours, speakers included Tony Ross, dean of student life, Gus Cotera, assis­ Department helped the BSL map out the cross-campus candlelight march, Senate. Tachias’ term ended Jan. tant to NAU President Eugene Hughes, Associated Students of NAL Presi­ she said. 18 and Mecham is expected to Tio Tachias dent Karen Haidy and students representing minority organizations on cam­ “ 1 was really pleased with the program. Considering the weather, it was announce his appointee at any pus. Ted Johnson, Assistant Professor of English, delivered the keynote a really good turnout,” McGinty said. time. replaced by the next regent in a address. She said this year’s were the second annual commemorative activities Tachias said once the governor matter of days, or it could be up Anthony Ingram, member of the BSU and president of Kappa Alpha for King and that similar services took place all over the state and the nation. names the appointee, the recom­ ’to a year.” mendation will go to the Senate’s Tachias also said the current education committee for discus­ political turmoil facing Mecham sion. The committee will then set (including possible impeachment ASNAU considering constitutitional revision a day to interview the candidate, and/or recall) could play a role he said. in finding a replacement on the Bv Lisa Schnur______Karen Hardy, ASNAU’s president. system would be the difficulty in im­ tand the voting process because it is “ If they (the committee) feel board. news reporter The first would be a college system plementing the new constitution, similar to the way they vote for the person is qualified and they “ If the governor resigns, it will Some m ajor changes in the con­ which would divide up NAU’s col­ Hardy sard. “ Not enough students council members now ,” Hardy said. are satisfied, they will send a be up to Rose Mofford (the leges and schools to be represented would be aware of the advisory stitution of the Associated Students L’Heureux said the “at large” recommendation to the president secretary of state) and if he is im­ by student-elected senators. councils or of how to run for a of Northern Arizona University will system may be put into effect more of the Senate and it is then plac­ peached, he can’t make any ap­ position.” affect students as well as future Within this system, senators quickly than the college system ed on the agenda for a Senate pointments while on trial,” ASNAU council members, said would be the head of an advisory The second revision the council is because there wouldn’t be advisory vote,” Tachias said. Tachias said. “ If he is recalled, Larry L’Heureux., the council’s vice council within each college or considering would allow a “ senator councils to organize. Senators would A simple majority vote is need­ the appointment will be made by president of administration and school. Colleges or schools with few at large” system, she said. This revi­ be assigned to a certain number of ed to confirm the appointment, the winner of the recall election.” people in them would be grouped finance. sion would permit any student from people. . he said. Karen Hardy, president of the “ Constitutional changes are need­ with those having a moderate any college or school to run for a While nothing has been decided Tachias said it is hard to tell Associated Students of Northern ed because ot NAU’s increasing number of students, L’Heureux senate position. yet, the council hopes to have the when he will be replaced on the Arizona University, said Tachias enrollment,” L’Heureux said. “ Not said. Details are still being discuss­ constitution revised in the next few board because there is specula­ will be missed both by ASNAU enough students can be represented ed, he added. Associated Students of the weeks. When the final decisions tion that the Senate will turn and the NAU division of the under the present council system.” The major advantage to the col­ University of Arizona conducts their down any recommendation by Arizona Students Association. lege system, according to Hardy, student government this wav. Har­ have been voted upon by the coun­ Mecham. “ We’ve really enjoyed having ASNAU’s current constitution would be that “students would dy said. Students would vote from cil, the changes will go to a student “There is a question whether Tio as a regent,” Hardy said. permits a council system which in­ know exactly who their senator a list of senators to narrow the list vote. Hardy said. the Senate will confirm any o f his “ He has always pulled for the cludes one council member per was.” With the current council’s to approximately nine candidates. “The council is open to public appointments/* he said. student’s side. . .and has always sophomore, junior and senior class member-to-student ratio, it is dif­ The exact number of senators need­ comment.” L’Heureux said, adding “However, they might take a pulled for NAU. with a separate freshmen represen­ ficult for students to know who to ed has not been determined. HaTdy student opinion is needed. Students look at the individual “ He has been a real valuable tative council. go to when they have a problem, she added. are welcome at ASNAU meetings, “ It’s very' possible I could be asset for us/” Two major types of constitutional said. “With the ‘at large system,’ 1 held at 3 p.m. Thursdays in room revisions have been discussed, said The major disadvantage to this think that students would unders­ 208 of the North Union. Report examines NAU’s impact on Flagstaff economy

By Robert Crook university employees, local businesspeople and others Gunderson explains in his report that students who spending almost 512 million from June, 1986 to Julv, in the community. His figures reflect their responses live on campus or with their parents generally pay lower 1987. focus editor to surveys, he said. rent