. , " &ANTAU&iSnMUllHaD FOUND! By IMA GRATE Staff Ego Trip >'-* 1/ Villanono officials were baffled yesterday when a giant head appeared out of nowhere on the football field. The head, approximately 50 feet in diameter and of Augustinian Vol.64.No.18 descent, was discovered by several VIUANOVA UNIVERSITY. VILLANOVA, PA ) April?, 1989 student shoppers who got lost on their way to the King of Russia mall. No injuries were reported. Senate The head has caused a major Sperduto, Zahm commotion since its appearance. All sports events have been can- celled until the head can be moved, approves debate the or convinced to leave on its own. issues The head itself could not be Concerns and proposals voiced reached for comment. budget University President Edward J. By SHEILA A. COURTER dent Government activities." Hobbitt, O.S.A., released this By DANIEL MORIARTY Staff Reporter The candidates were asked by ,. statement: "We are not yet sure Assistant Ntws Editor Brach if they had any plans to who is responsible for the place- The Student Government pre- unite other student organizations, ment of this giant body part on Despite the bolts of lightning sidential debate between candi- such as the Villanova Political the Villanono campus, but we feel dates Christopher Action Committee outside Dougherty Hall April 1, Sperduto and (V-PAC) or that these actions directly violate Students Against the University Senate heeded its Jonathan Zahm took place April / Drunk Driving the spirit of -the Mission budget committee's recommenda- 5 in the Villanova Room of Con- (SADD) with Student Govern- Statement." tion that next year's proposed nelly Center. ment. He also asked if this uni- Off the record, he added that he $122.8 million operating budget be Each candidate was asked ques- fication would cause conflicts. thinks Radnor Township officials approved. The budget contains an tions by the members of a panel Zahm responded that he would are responsible for the prank. average student tuition increase consisting of Dante Scala, editor like to see other groups operating It was announced that Villano- of 9 percent and a faculty salary in chief of the Villanovan; Daniel outside the Student Government no Security is investigating, and increase of 7 percent. Moriarty, assistant news editor of come in, but this would bring a difference could apprehend the culprit as In addition, even after Sen. Dr. the Villanovan; Phil Brach, of opinions. He said V- soon as the fall of 1991, depending Benedict Paparella, philosophy former Student Government pres- PAC recently tried to sponsor a on the supply of coffee and professor, and Student Govern- ident; Phil Kousoubris, student candidate, Kerry Stromberg, for a doughnuts. What's that in the stadium ahead? A giant Augustinian ^^^^ ^^ ^^^' Sciences position in Radnor head appeared mysteriously in the ^^ ment President John Lewis senator; and Maureen Township. st^Uum overnight. However, removed all the language "that Stapleton, news editor of the the external affairs Villanovan. department of Student might cause us to tJe struck by Joan London, com- Govern- lightning," the Senate voted missioner of student elections, ment would like to run an older was present adult for the position, Athlete Cat cagersi against a student proposal to to moderate the he said. attach to the budget a rider debate. Zahm said he "would rather see an honest stating, in part, "Quantum leaps Scala asked the candidates how debate (on the issue] they would which can come to a compromise 0' in the size of the endowment are deal with student the create fab apathy on campus. Weak required to diversify revenue (Continued on page 6) sources away from students." Zahm said he would like to restructure PAUL GRINNED Sen. Dr. Wilbur H. Baker, chair- Student Government man of the Faculty Council, who and create more positions in order final four (Photo by Subong) ^^ to This voted against both the budget and "entice more people to get week's Sicko East Athlete o' the Weak is *^* "*^* "^"y "* ^^^ Senior Voter At^^y^""^ Dinner Dance March 31 involved." Some of the positions by AL E. the rider, said, "I . voted against basketball reserve Paul Grinned. OOP ''^ '^^^^ -'^^'^ i^k^H^ -« heid^^^th':Td!i^?s he mentioned were an activities this [proposed budget] . Grinned, who hails from Gouda Cheese, Never- Staff Hoopster because .rflsLK::' (Conttnued director and a fraternity/sorority information Never Land, was selected for his outstanding (mpagt 8) affairs department. He said he benchwarming this season. Due to the fact that Villanono basketball failed would also "go out and meet more Although Grinned charted negligible playing time, to make it to the Connelly Center )\e in order U>4md the answer he made his mark on the bench. NCAA final four for the fourth Specifically, he Bookstorrdecision soon to tnii^uestion, 'What can Student 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I straight year. carved every verse to "Under the Boardwalk" into Head Coach Roundy ** By BRIDGET A. KELLEHER a decision, they will make recom- the interests of its students, so Government do for you?* his seat. Mastermindo has decided to stage Staff Reporter mendations to Dobbin and the that they can get the books they Sperduto said students are Grinned his own final four tournament, has quickly become a crowd favorite. The Board of Trustees, the R.V.M., Delano said. need, when they need them, and apathetic because they "don't feel Bartley Hall cafeteria fans, perhaps confused by his striking resemblance Roundy's Victory Although Meeting. "The bookstore committee is on the committee's at a price which is within range like they are making a difference. to Ivan Drago, now chant Communist propaganda Mastermindo has invited 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. three the threshold of making a big recommendations may not be of the retail cost," Kelly said, Sperduto said many students instead of cheers. squads which he is sure that decision regarding accepted, Delano said he believes are afraid to his team can the future He added. "The administration get involved in When asked about his newly found popularity. beat, as he really wants operation of the University Shop," that they will be given extremely wants to protect the interests of Student Government activities. Grinned only smiled. to add another National Bring your said Dr. Sterling Delano, chair- serioius consideration. the employees of the bookstore, He said he had spoken with student Championship Banner to the (Phpto man of the Enghsh department "The administration, in trying who have served the University students who are involved who I.D. doPot Pavilion. The Wildcat's by Nail File) and a member of the committee. to find a solution to the felt they had to opposition problems for a long time. If we go with an . "push. other people^-^ will be the St. Claire This shot was snapped in a scrimmage game against» the"«« Muppetmuppei The committee, whose of the bookstore, wants to protect (Continued on page 10) (in order] to get involved in^Stu High School girl's team, St. Peter Babies as Gonzo went up for a lay-up. »* members also include the Rev. w and Paul's second-grade Maulers Patrick Rice, O.S.A., vice pres- and the Villanono Student J. that the St. Claire girls play a Grease ident for Administration; the Rev. Not on Government. said. "He's a very versatile the presidential candidates really tough defense; Robert Welsh, however, we player. He can dribble between my J. O.S.^., assistant should be able to to the President; Gary B, Fenner, Doug penetrate it." legs or run right around Blessed, the senior guard, Tall me for Christopher Sperduto Grease, the 7-foot-3 junior the lay-up." vice president for Financial Jonathan Zahm is excited about the possibilities center, while eagerly Affairs; and University President the tournament anticipating By MARUEEN STAPLETON was made last year, "I'd like to offers. "Hopefully the matchups, By KEVIN C. HEIL in so short a time at Villanova and is worried about "We hope that the Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin, News Editor see it made into a constitutional we'll be able to bring the Villanono News Editor home . another in Student . the inside play of St. Peter students O.S.A., to examine the organiza- change." Government has national and will flock to the games championship, but we Paul's enhanced my positive feelings center "Pooky" Wintime. in droves, Mastermindo tion and administration of the While serving in the Senate, don't want to be overly optimistic Pooky, said. Editor's note: Each of the Stu- Editor's note: This is an inter- toward Villanova and made me while only 4-foot-2, has They will finally be bookstore. Sperduto said he was a member at this time," he said. able to see dent view with Student "I've heard a style of Government *^:presidential can- Government feel closer to the University." play that us win... The1 nc membersmciiiucrs ofui theinc . : — worries me," We hope." committeecommiiiee ... , of the student life committee. dtdajeswere presidential candidate have been meeting every week or interviewed separately fonathan Zahm. 10 days. When they have reached ^« "^P^^ ^ ^ ^^^ «^«'« ^**^^' ^*^ Q: Do you think your Q: Did you have any prior at all were each given the same set of experience with student transfer status affects your questions. The following is the Q: What is your experience government at your other By JOE Q. SLOW graphing my activity on the side- perception of Villanova and responses by presidential candidate in Student Government? school? Staff Nomad line during the games. Further- Student Government? Mahney Chris Sperduto. more, I have a camera that focuses only on A: Zahm said he served as a A: "No." SEATTLE The Final Four is me at the games.