Noo-ProUt Qrg. U.S. fotag* PAID Bronx, NMVVM 5 PtrmitNo 76M Thursday Aprll2,1M7 Velum* «9Nutnb«r 10 fordham university, new york emale Students Harassed Local Arrested; Slips by Security by Lynne Viera perpetrator with friends. Jacob Basher, a 19-year-old Hispanic, They saw Basher and followed him. The as arrested on-campus at approximately perpetrator then hid in the bushes. One of the i Sunday morning for assault and harass- girls saw two security guards driving by the ent of two female Fordham students, library, stopped the car and told the guards cording to Thomas Courtney, director of that a girl was almost raped and that the man fcurity. was still on campus. In the first of two related incidents, a "They looked at me like I was drunk or shman, who wishes to remain anonymous, something. I told them to get out of the car i walking home from the Lantern with her and get the guy! The 1BI guard on the passen- animate. After not being required to show ger's side finally got out. I opened the car door eir i.d.'s, they entered the campus through on the driver's side so that the guard would get 13rd Avenue gate, where they proceeded to out too," said a Hughes Hall resident. south sffle of Duane Library. Meanwhile, in a second incident, Basher, of 183rd Street and Crotona another girl was accosted. She and her venue, then jumped out of the bushes, friends also entered the campus through the abbed one of the girls around the neck, and 3rd Avenue gate and were not asked for i.d. illed her back into the bushes. Basher told 1 They separated at Martyr's Court and she to call her friend over and threatened them continued on to New Hall alone. When she Kh with vulgar suggestions. pot near the library, she saw a man in the Apparently, he had walked on campus bushes and picked up a stick. tit behind them. According to Courtney, "Once I got to New Hall 1 saw the IBI IB1 guard said that he checked the identi- guard in the booth so I figured I'd be okay. I ation of a male and female who were with dropped the stick. I knew there would be a ; man; they said he was with them. student guard inside New Hall so 1 felt Basher was able to slip by the Third Avenue security guard. "She (the victim's roommate) didn't think relieved. I got inside and there was no student at the guy had a weapon, so she said she guard there," said the New Hall victim. people in authority with no means of didn't catch the guy. He walked right into going to go (and get help)," said the According to Julia Cornachio, New Hall enforcing it. These kids receive no training." their hands," said the New Hall victim. ctim. Resident Assistant, someone was supposed to The girl then got on the elevator "You know, you think you are safe once you The victim's roommate ran until she be on duty until 6 a.m., but the girl didn't followed by Basher. "I wasn't sure if he was get on campus, but you're really not." ne upon three friends who were standing show up. A student guard is supposed to be a Fordham student or not," she said. Basher was then arrested by Officer ear Dealy Hall. They then went to help her. on duty from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. on weekends When she got off the elevator he Zaccardo and brought to the 48th Precinct. (They ran down to where she was, but when and 10 p.m.-4 a.m. on Wednesdays and followed her. When she reached her door, he Zaccardo was unavailable for comment. tie perpetrator saw them he fled. The victim Thursdays. put his hand over her mouth. She was able to Jim Lewis, Security Supervisor, then hen got up and ran past them. One of the Cornachio said that students often scream, however, and her roommate heard took the three girls involved to the 48th [iris tried to stop her but she couldn't. She neglect to report to work. "A student her and asked what was wrong. Basher then Precinct. They were returned to campus by emed physically fine, so she went after the security guard is not sufficient," she said. ran down the stairs. policemen at 9 a.m. "The girl who was supposed to be on duty is By the time Security got to New Hall All three girls have to appear in court on small. She couldn't have stopped the guy Basher was on the first floor. "They Friday to testify. anyway. They (Residential Life) are putting (Security) were so proud of themselves. They Inside Anne Easlman/THE RAM ELECTION Election Extension by Diane Byrne Bobby Hagan, FC '88, as his running mate. PREVIEW This year's elections for United Student Kevin Casey, FC '88, and Bill Jolly, FC '88, Government have been extended to almost a are the Catharsis ticket candidates for full week, beginning this Friday and president and executive vice-president, while concluding next Thursday, in order to allow Paul Marone, FC '88, and Matt Nolfo, FC members of the four running parties to have '88, are running under the Genesis party for more time to organize their campaigns. the top two positions. The Alternative has Due to the fact that the parties — Alan Spatafore, FC '88, as its presidential Action, Catharsis, Genesis, and The candidate and Kip Harris, FC '89, for exec- Alternative -— have more time to publicize utive vice-president. and contact the student body, the intensity of All four party platforms stress the campaign week has been reduced, said Bob importance of communicating more with the Church, FC '87, USG executive vice-presi- students to find out their needs and interests dent and chairman of the Election Commit- and to inform them of upcoming decisions. tee. Action, Catharsis, and Genesis state in their "We made it longer because last year platforms the desire to publish reports of people didn't feel they had enough time," he matters discussed at USG meetings. In said. "Things are a little calmer now." interviews conducted by The Ram this week, The Action party has Jeff McGowan, the presidential candidates of the four parties FC '88, as its presidential candidate and continued on/page 7 Candidate Kevin Casey 2/Thursday, April 2,1987/ THE RAM CALENDAR Friday, April 3 Cinevents of CAB Presents Tuesday, "Back to School" 9 PM April 7 $1 admission Sign-Ups for Lyp Sync Blood Drive - McG. Ballroom Thursday, Sponsored by Special CSA Noon Tunes "Colours Events Trio" 12:30-2:30 April 9 T.O.P. Presents Eighth Empire Ramskellar Tickets on sale for Buy tickets for Common Cinevents of CAB Presents "Squeeze" $10. students. Pursuit on April 8, "About Last Night" Sponsored by Cultural Blood Drive- MGC Ballroom AffiarsofCAB The Theology Dept. and Grad. The Graduate Dean of Arts & School of Religion & Relig- Sciences presents the ions Ed. present "In The Gannon Lecture Series. 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Presents "Bill Fine Arts McCarthy" - comedian Special Events Blood Drive • MGC Ballroom Use this form to list events in the CAB Calendar Sponsoring Group Address Date: Place Time: Admission Requirements: Of Interest to: D College • CBA D General Public D Grad Students DEADLINE: MONDAY at 4 PM Upon completion of this form, please return to: j D Members of Fordham University Only CALENDAR COMMITTEE | Campus Center Director's Office _ | THE RAM/Thursday, April 2,1987/3 USG Candidates Debate by Matthew Browne Representatives from the various "USG can do some good — it can," political parties in the upcoming United Nolfo said. "If you pick Genesis, it will." Student Government election were able to Catharsis party member Kevin Casey, voice their positions on key issues in this year's FC'88, was the last presidential candidate to campaign during a forum Wednesday night in give a speech. Casey talked about the need to the Keating Third lecture hall. get students involved in the issues facing the Four candidates from each of the parties, student government. He said that "anyone the president and executive vice president of can do the job" but noted that Catharsis is the executive boards, the Fordham College unique because it captures the interest of president and the College of Business students, partly through humor. Casey Administration president — were allowed to stressed that his party is very serious about its make five-minute speeches.