'Flex dollars' stretch students' budgets Problems removed from Marriott 's new extended meals plan with Domino's Christie Ware with an apology to those students who were Citv News Editor charged extra forregular purchases," said Chris Scheiser, manager of Domino's. Flex dollars resulted in flex prices for some Students wishing to purchase items at the students ordering Domino's Pizza Sept. 8. regular price will not be charged the extra Larry Orbis, Logan Hall RA, said that sev- 15%.The surcharge applies only todiscounted eral students complained to him that night items. It would be to the benefit of any student about having to pay a 15% surcharge for their with flex dollars wanting to purchase a pizzas, which made the pizzas cost approxi- Domino's item on special to pay cash. mately two dollars more than they would have Noah Rucker, director of Maniott food ser- if the students had paid cash. vices, said that part of the purpose of the new "Several people complained because they flex dollars is toalleviate some of the problems JSU student, Amanda Aultrnan, takes a minute to feed a friendly squirrel. With were not informed of thisurcharge when the; students might face in trying to fit dining hall fall approaching, squirrels are abundant on the JSU campus. bought the plan. I think they were more upset hours into their schedules. by that than by the actual charge itself," Orbis "Not everyone has the same schedule and said. eating habits, so we have a variety of plans to Fund tops half million Flex dollars are part of a new meal plan meet your needs," Rucker said. "These flex offered by Maniott Dining Services. They can dollars are something new and exciting that Terri Cheetwood Elliot Scholarship, named for Mrs. Walker's be used to purchase food at the Roost in the allows a break from the same old thing." News Writer late husband who owned a General Motors Montgomery Building or to purchase items Rucker feels that the flex dollars will be a dealership and an insurance agency in Pied- from Domino's Pizza. success with students. If a student wishes to The JSU scholarshipfund, which for the third mont. Marriott, after hearing the complaints about eat somewhere other than the Jack Hopper year in a row has exceeded one-half million The recipients of the scholarship will be the Domino's prices, scheduled a meeting Dining Hall, he has the opportunity without dollars, recently received a large contribution known as the "Elliot Scholars." They will, with Domino's in order to straighten out the having to pay for it out of his pocket. Another to begin a new scholarship. according to Mrs. Elliot'sbequest, be "deserv- misunderstanding. Domino's original intent benefit is that flex dollars not used during one The latest conhibution to the fund came from ing students." The terms for qualification have was to charge an extra 15% on all discounted semester will carry over to the next semester. the interest earned on a million dollar bequest yet to be announced. items. On the night of Sept. 8, they accidently Anyone wishing to purchase flex dollars from the estate of Marve P. Elliot of Piedmont. The bequest brings the JSU scholarship fund charged students for regular purchases as well. with a meal plan may do so at the dining The interest will fund the Joseph Walker See Scholarship page 4 "Domino's is going to make restitution along hall. The Abstract named third best in Southeast From Std Repor's North Carolina, University of South the Depament of Communication and kind of pleased to see a school of our Carolina and West Georgia College "This is not a Pulitzer by the University as a whole." size win such an award," Thompson Southern University Newspapers for the award. any means, but it's some- Hemlinger said The Chanticleerstaff said. provided The Chanticleer with a The publications were judged by thing to be proud of." has made progress over the years Mackey, who is editor in chief of The chance to compete with newspapers two representatives of the "Atlanta through becoming more professional Chanticleer and who assisted in the from several large universities and to Joumalnandthe"AtlantaConstitutionn --TJ Hemlinger and through gains in equipment. He production of The Abstract, was also take home an award during its annual on the basis of creativity, targeted Faculty Adviser said he was glad for the chance to pleased with the recognition. conference this weekend in Atlanta. theme and layout. studen~publicatio11~competeagainst largerschools toprove "I'm proud that schools all over the The Chanticleer placed third in the TJ Hemlinger, faculty advisor for that Southeastare starting to recognizeour special interest issue category for the The Chanticleer. said the "Abstract" Thompson, who arranged ads for the paper," Mackey said. 1991 "Abstract," a summer orienta- began two years ago to serve as an LaTrania Martin worked hard during "Abstract," auended the awards ban- "It's a compliment to the hard work tion publication of The Chanticleer. informative magazine for incoming the May semester to make sure the quet and was able to see the other of The Chanticleer staff, especially The publication competed against freshmen and transfer students during "Abstract" wasready in timefororien- students' reactions to being beaten by those who worked on The Abstract." newspapers from Auburn University, orientation. tation. a smaller university. Hemlinger summed up the feelings University of Alabama, University of Hemlinger said that staff members "I'm pleased that the students got the "I think the larger schools that we of all the staff members when he said, Florida, University of Tennessee, Jason Thompson,Eric Mackey, Shan- recognition they deserve," Hemlinger placed ahead of, such as Florida State "This is not a Pulitzer by any means, South ,Florida, , Duke, University of non Cooper, Debbie Carlisle and said. "I also think this reflects well on and Tennessee, wefe surprised and but it's something to be proud of." Thursday, September 19, 1991 The Chanticleer I What is rape Bill protects victims of in Alabama, m Melanie Jones campus sexual assaults 1 News Ed~tor Under Alabama law, a man commits rape if he engages in sexual incorporated in the police brochure Melanie Jones JSU provides counselling for intercourse with a woman by physical force that overcomes resistance or for the 1992-93 school year. News Editor sexual assault victims through the by threat. A man also commits rape if he engages in sexual intercourse The bill will provide victims with Career Development and Counseling with a woman who, for any reason, is unable to resist. It is also rape when There is a bill currently facing the right to have the crimes commit- Services. a man has sexuhl intercourse with a woman who is incapable of judging Congress that, if passed, will have a ted against them investigated and "We are here to offer counseling, her actions due to the influence of any intoxicating substance. dramatic affect on universities across tried by the proper authorities. support and understanding," Linda First degree rape or sodomy is punishable by a maximum fine of the country. It states that university officials Shelton, counselor for CDCS said. $20,000 and/or imprisonment of not less than 10 years up to life. The bill, known as the Campus cannotpressurevictims to not report Shelton agreed that victims are Rape Awareness and Prevention Program offers the following sugges- Sexual Assault Bill of Rights, will crimes, to report them as lesser reluctant to report crimes. "Students amend the Higher Education Act of tions for rape prevention: Don't prop Residence Hall doors, don't walk crimes by suggesting that the vic- who come in and have been date alone, always lock your car and check underneath your car and the back 1965 to provide for the proper treat- tims are somehow responsible for raped usually don't want others to seat of your car when approaching it. ment by campus officials of sexual what happened, or that they neglected know," Shelton said. To help avoid date rape situations,RAPP suggests that women know the assault victims. or assumed the risk of being as- She said although she strongly The bill calls for universities to men they go out with well because dating casual acquaintances can lead saulted. urges students to report sexual as- to dangerous situations. When dating, tell friends who you are going out create and enforce a written policy Nor can they use the suggestion that sault crimes, few do. with and where you are going. establishing the rights of victims to reporting the offense would bring She said the number of sexual as- be followed by all campus employ- The number for JSU Counselling Services is 782-5475. The office is unwanted personal publicity as a saultsat JSU areNaboutthe same" as located in 107 Bibb Graves Hall. ees. means of pressure. other universities of this size. The bill was triggered by a series ' The bill glso provides for the right The Campus Sexual Assault Vic- of scandals at several universities in to have someone present during le- tims Bill of Rights was introduced Some other ways to help prevent rape are: which administrative officials un- gal proceedings, the right to the full into Congress on May 15, 1991. It Walk, drive and park only in well-lit areas derplayed date rape cases to protect cooperation of the university in was then referred to the Education When returning to a locked car have keys in hand to open their university's reputation at the gathering evidence, and assistance and Labor Committee, and is cur- door expense of the victim.