057 University Archives (02) B o x 1063 ALTON {DWflJmVIU-E IH ID-E Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ♦ T u e sd a y , A p r il 25, 2000 Vol. 52, No. 57 + S p o r t s .................. 8 Community celebrates Earth Day C o u g a r s f a l l o u t o f F IR S T . ♦ E d i t o r i a l ........... 3 P r o f e s s o r s a y s t h a n k s . Cornell Gordon/Alestle Members of the SIUE community and residents of the Edwardsville area joined together to participate in the 30th W o rds o f W isdom anniversary of Earth Day at Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville. Teddy Coley (above) plays with bubbles and Sarah Abusharbain (right) holds a duckling. SIU lawsuit dismissed “T h e environment IS EVERYTHING THAT ISN’T ME.’ on speculation grounds BY BRIAN WALLHEIMER the controversial firing of NEWS REPORTER Carbondale’s Chancellor Jo Ann - A l b e r t E i n s t e i n Argersinger. A lawsuit filed by three “We’re seeking reversal of SIUC professors was dismissed its more important decisions,” in Jackson County Circuit Court the plaintiffs’ attorney Richard Wednesday. Whitney said when the suit was The lawsuit filed by Bary filed in January. Lif e s t y l e s ........... 5 Malik, Joan Friedenberg and According to SIU John Gregory claimed that the spokesman Scott Kaiser, if the SIU board of trustees was illegal professors prevailed, there would because there were more be chaos at SIU. Republicans on the board than “They can’t pick and allowed by Illinois law. choose,” he said. The board of trustees for If the plaintiffs won the case, W h a t w il l y o u r SIU is comprised of seven all decisions from the board ONE LINE DRAWING members. Four are allowed to be would be overturned, such as New Hoppe award aims of the same political party as the payroll and the issuing of LOOK LIKE? governor. Gov. George Ryan is a degrees, Kaiser said. to support faculty research Republican. Judge Thomas H. Jones of According to the suit, trustee Jackson County Circuit Court ALESTLE STAFF REPORT George Wilkins was placed on granted SIU’s motion to dismiss the board as a Democrat, but had the case on Wednesday of last The Hoppe Research Professor Award is a newly created program been voting in Republican week. Jones said the suit was for SIUE faculty members to recognize and support individual primaries. based on speculation and lacked agendas of research or creative programs, according to Stephen In 1999 board chair A.D. standing to bring the action. Hansen, dean of the graduate school. VanMeter was reviewed and In a press release The program is funded by the Hoppe Faculty Research placed back on the board as a Wednesday, SIU General Endowment, the SIUE graduate school, the SIUE Schools of Business, Republican. The plaintiffs in the Counsel Peter Ruger said, “I am Dental Medicine, Education, Engineering and Nursing and the SIUE lawsuit claim that since Wilkins pleased by this clear and decisive College of Arts and Sciences. is a Republican, VanMeter’s ruling. reappointment as chair of the “The prompt dismissal of The Hoppe Research Professor Award will recognize faculty board was illegal. the action eliminates the members on continuing, full-time appointment whose research or The suit wanted to reverse distracting effect of the lawsuit creative activities have the promise of making significant the decisions of the board since and is another clear sign that SIU contributions to their fields of study. Recipients are expected to VanMeter’s reappointment, but is moving forward.” produce published scholarly works and submit externally sponsored UHlTVLii only certain decisions, such as see LAWSUIT, page 4 grants. see AWARD, page 4 ♦ P a g e 2 H i W ! 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When choosing a ASK ABOUT OUR COLLEGE SPECIAL will be diagnosed this year alone. sunscreen, make sure to choose that states they block 99 to 100 Yet, most forms of skin cancers one with a skin protection factor percent of UVA and UVB 2 Bedroom Townhomes can be prevented by taking a few of 15 or higher. protection. precautionary steps. Avoid the sun when it is at its The American Cancer (with W/D hook-ups) Avoiding ultraviolet strongest. Try to limit exposure to Society will be holding free skin radiation is the most effective the sun between the hours of 10 cancer screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 & 2 Bedroom way of preventing skin cancer, a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at but since completely avoiding the ultraviolet rays are the strongest. various locations throughout St. Garden Apartments sun is almost impossible, the Be especially careful on the Louis. To make an appointment American Cancer Society offers beach and in the snow because or to get more information for the Laundry Facilities Available • Some Utilities Included tips for staying safe in the sun. UV rays can pass through water event, call (314) 286-8100. First, people need to know if and can be reflected or even For more information on Call For Prices & Availability they are at high risk. According intensified from sand and snow. to the American Cancer Society, In general, cover exposed skin cancer, call the American people with fair skin or blonde, parts of the body when in the sun. Cancer Society’s 24-hour red or light-brown hair who Loose, dark-colored, tightly information line at (800) ACS- (6 1 8 ) 9 3 1 -0 1 0 7 spend a large amount of time woven fabrics provide the most 2345 or visit outside or have a family history protection. http://www.cancer.org. Campus Scanner--------- Health: Come to the “B.E.E.R. B.A.S.H. — information, call the music department at 650- Being Exceptionally Educated Really Boosts All 3900. Students Health” from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Volunteer: Help package and distribute food Cougar Den, Morris University Center. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Share Food Co-op sponsored by the Wellness Center, University in Granite City. For more information, call the Housing, Counseling Services, the SIUE Police Kimmel Leadership Center at 650-2686. Department, Greek Life and Peer Health Educators. Music: Student piano recitals will be from 9 Social: Eat free at the SIUE Luau from 7 to 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday p.m. Tuesday in the Morris University Center in the John C. Abbott Auditorium in the basement Meridian Ballroom. Prizes will be awarded for the of Lovejoy Library. best Hawaiian outfit and limbo and Hula Hoop Children’s theater: SIUE’s Season for the performances. A deejay will provide music. Child will offer its final production of the season Concert: The SIUE orchestra and the SIUE with Bob Kramer’s Marionettes at 7 p.m. Saturday concert choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Dunham Hall theater. Tickets are $5 and are and Friday in Dunham Hall theater. Tickets are $2 available through the Fine Arts box office at 650- for students and $3 for everyone else. For more 2774. Refinance Your Mortgage With Us & Save Lower Your Monthly Payment OR Shorten Your Current Mortgage & Keep Your Same Monthly Payment Build Your Dream Home 111 OR 1 1 1 ! Don't Wait Any Longer to Buy That New House Make Yourself A Loan Open a Credit Express Home Equity Line of Credit to: • Consolidate Credit Card Bills • Pay For A Vacation • Pay For Home Improvements • Finance A New Car • Finance A College Education Home Improvement Loan Qualify For Up to 100% of Your Home's Value Your request will be handled quickly, accurately and with competetive rates. 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