FREE The Beacon25* outside of PnssajcCoun Sesay harassment suit finalized Residence halls October 11, 1996 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education, adopt new guest Bryson, a professor of library and learning resources, sued Chicago State University for sexual harass- ment. policy for students "She claimed that she had been denied committee assignment and By Robyn Caputo residence halls. Surrounding had lost her in-house title of spe- News Contributor schools, such as Montclair State cial assistant to the dean of the University, have a similar system library because she had spurred Effective as of this semester, a in their halls. Rivera-Burrowes the advances of the university's new guest policy is being enforced noted how beneficial this policy is provost at the time, Chernoh M. within the residence halls and the and how now the students have Sesay." apartments. All guests entering more control. In an article printed in the the premises now need to present However, she commented that October 14, 1996 edition of the their school IDs when they sign in students need to take the initiative. Beacon, "Sesay claimed Bryson and the resident they are visiting "We need all students to cooper- had made the charges after unsuc- must come down to greet them. ate," said Rivera-Burrowes. cessfully pressuring him and the This new system, which was orig- Students' reactions to the new photo by Sylvana Meneses/Beacon college's president to promote her inally going to be started last policy have varied. While most Provost Chernoh M. Sesay, pictured above from the winter commence- to a post in the administration." semester, uses a new phone system students feel it is a good idea to be ment ceremony, has denied sexual harassment charges from Chicago Sesay explained he had been and a higher level of security, more aware of who is in the build- State University in 1993. cleared of the charges, "by the Residents can now have a better ings, some argue that this new By Michael S. Laclair December 12, 1997 for a sexual Illinois Chancellor of Education sense of community and safety. arrangement is an inconvenience. Staff Writer harassment suit from 1993, which Office, The Illinois Department of Both Maximina Rivera- Nicole, a junior who lives in the involved current William Paterson Human Rights, and the Illinois Burrowes, the associate director of apartments, said, "As long as Professor Emily Bryson of University Provost Chernoh Equal Employment Opportunity Residence Life, and Anne you're a student here you should Chicago State University was Sesay. Betowski, the assistant director see CHANGES page 3 awarded $200,000 on Tuesday According to an article from the see PROVOST page 3 '""agree this is the next level for the Art exhibit to feature African American artwork By Sophia A. Brooks tant professor of art at Lafayette Moore Collection in Warrington, years. will allow people from other Staff Writer College in Easton, Pennsylvania, PA; and the Experimental It displays a variety of mediums, nationalities to be aware of the art is the curator of this event. As a Printmaking Institute which and depicts the "political advo- history of the African people." In celebration of African printmaker himself, Holton sees Holton founded and directs at cates of the 1940s to the most Another student, Miranda Heritage Month, the William this exhibit as, "an effort to present Lafayette College. acclaimed painters of the 19th and Gadsden, said, "Most people just Paterson University Ben Shahn art the work of African American The work of well known artists 20th centuries." Lewis Tanner know us as being athletes, musi- galleries will have art and print- artists who have been in the shad- such as Lois M. Jones, Norman Moore, whose great grand-uncle cians and fillmmakers, so it's a making done by African American - ows." Lewis, Romare Bearden, Faith was well known artist Henry good idea to see another side." artists on display, Contributions for the exhibit Ringgold, Betye Saar, Henry O. Ossawa Tanner, will also have sev- The Ben Shahn Gallery is open The display began with a recep- comes from a number of places Tanner, Hale Woodruff and nine- eral pieces on display. Monday through Friday from 10 tion on Sunday, January 25, and such as Robert Blackburn's teen others will be represented. "It's a good idea," said a.m. to 5 p.m., and there is no will continue until February 27. Printmaking workshop in New Their art work takes the audience Charmaine Jones, a WPU student admission fee. Curlee Raven Holton, an assis- York City; the Lewis Tanner through a period of more than 80 of African heritage, "because it Political satirist coming to WPU Two WPU students University as part of the ing effective writing for people in Distinguished Lecturer Series. business. In 1983, after writing The lecture will be held in Shea free-lance humor columns, Barry excel in college Center at 8;00 p.m. began working for the Miami According to Judith Linder, Herald and had his first book pub- assistant director of special events, lished. : this year's Distinguished Lecturer Barry, a columnist for the Miami theater competition Series is focused on government Herald, received a Pulitzer Prize and politics in celebration of for commentary in 1988. His col- By Pamela Langan Theater Festival (ACTF). WPU's new status as a university. umn appears in 150 newspapers News Editor With the large amount of finan- Barry's commentary, "A across the country. cial support from the provost's Humorist Confesses: 'Thank Barry is also the author of Out of the seven William office and from Ofelia Garcia, Goodness for Politics,"' will give numerous books including, "Dave Paterson University students who dean of the college of Arts and an "overview of the news of the Barry Turns Forty," and "Dave traveled to Buffalo during the Communications, seven students day spiced with his unique brand Barry Slept Here: A Sort of week of January 12 through 17, were able to travel to Buffalo to Political satirist Dave Barry Will of humor and perspective of life History of the United States," two students Shane Taylor and compete with 180 students in the speak in Shea this Friday night. including politics," said Linder. which have both reached best sell- Alicia Simmons, have earned the region including colleges and uni- By Sherri Sage After graduating Haverford er lists, and a television show only two runner-up positions versities from New Jersey, New Staff Writer College in West Chester, based on his books was aired on available out of 180 students from Yoik, Coaaeeticiit, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Barry eventually CBS for several seasons. around the Northeastern area of On Friday, January 30, political got a job as a municipal reporter According to Linder, the lecture the United States who were com- humorist Dave Barry will be for a local paper. He then worked peting in the American College see BUFFALO page 3 speaking at William Paterson for a firm that specialized in teach- see COLUMNIST page 3 t ' -vJsTW'V'W™™ J lf}i"W PAGE 3 MONDAY, JANUARY 26. J998 THE BEACON PAGE 2 THE BEACON MONDAY. JANUARY 26, 1998 Campus Calendar Monday, January 26 Saxophonist to WPU students succeed in Buffalo United Science Club- "Star Nights" -- we will use our telescope to look for planets, stars, galaxies, etc. 8 p.m. in Caldwell Plaza. Contact Joan at 785- 4125 from COMPETITION page 1 TUasday, January 2? perform in Midday Delaware, Maryland, and Big Jim's Student Accounting Society- Will have our first meeting from 12:30 to 1:4a Washington, D.C. p.m. in Raubinger Hall room 301. Come ]oln us - a great way of networking They competed in Buffalo for Family Restaurant and Pizzeria and a vital source for information. Contact Joe Kozlerowski at (973) 720- the Irene Ryan Scholarship. 1W. HaledonAve. Haledon, NJ 4029. Artists series Irene Ryan, who is well known National Student Exchange- General information sessions about studying jazz luminaries as Jaki Byard, Don for her performance as the grand- for one or two semesters at another United States university. Meetings on Jed Levy, a New York saxo- mother from the television series (973)-942-9500 "Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28 at 2 p.m. !r> Student Center room 213i phonist, will perform at William Paterson and Jack McDuff. Other Contact Ann Yusaltis, Morrison Hall 130, or call X2256 or X2257. Paterson University on Thursday, renowned artists he has worked "Beverly Hillbillies," left an Career Development Center- Teacher education information January 29 as part of the winter with include Cedar Walton, Tom endowment through the Kennedy session/practicum/student teaching/ certification. Meeting In Student Center 1998 Midday Artist Series. The Harrell, and Curtis Fuller. Center in Washington, D.C. for WPU room 203,204,20S from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Call the Career Development concert begins at 12:30 p.m. in Levy has toured Japan as a fea- students involved in the theatrical Center at X2281, X2282, or X2440. Shea Center. Admission will be tured soloist and appeared at sev- arts. Wednesday, January 28 > $3. eral international jazz festivals and The 180 students compete in the Study Abroad Program- General Information session about study abroad ' "Levy's tone is lucid...a player has led bands at such New York preliminary competition, from photos compliments of PARMU STUDENT opportunities. Former participants will answer questions about their experi- whose modern approach is to venues as Sweet Basil, The Blue which the judges then choose 32 Shane Taylor, left, and Alicia Simmons, right, were chosen a: ences. Application deadline for fall 1998 is February 17.