Fiat» » 0 L^mr uxMay 7,2002 The Student Newspaper of Alfred University in Alfred, New York National symposium named in Pye's honor BY BRANDON THURNER has brought recognition to the in this fashion is not an individ- nection to the University Schultz believes this interna- NEWS EDITOR University as some of the lead- ual effort, but is the compilation because of being in the Pye fam- tional award makes-* Pye "an ing researchers come to the of years of work from a number ily." emissary for the glass science glass science center as well as of different people in various Pye also recently received the program" in general. After 30 years of service to both budding undergraduates, said positions. Phoenix Award for "Glass Man- Not one to gloat, Pye follows academia and the glass industry, La Coursé. "He feels dedicated to the of-the-Year." La Course strong- the simple motto that "if one of Alfred University Professor of First and foremost, "Pye was academic side," said Schultz;-: ly believes this distinction is us succeeds, then we all suc- Glass Science L. David Pye the mover in getting the indus- Pye's commitment to students what helped Pye earn a sympo- ceed." He admires his fellow recently had a »symposium try to place the [glass] center at and knowledge alike is evident sium in his name as he has been faculty and feels that in some, named in his honor. AU," commented La Course. A with/all he has accomplished, the only academic man ever to way or another, they all have "I think the symposium rec- national competition was held to stated Schultz. She feels that receive this honor, stated La succeeded due to close interac- ognizes the role David has see which university received she "has a much stronger con- Course. tions with one another. O played over the past 30 years in the center and the contest came the glass industry and AU being down to Penn State, Ohio State, at the center of glass research," Case Western Reserve and AU, Hot Dog Day 2002 said William La Course, profes- stated La Course. sor of glass science, Pye also pushed for and start- Pye's honors came at" the ed the only Ph.D. for glass sci- American Ceramic Society's ences in the nation here at AU annual meeting which was held in the early 1990s. This fact is April-28-May 1 in St. Louis, Mo. significant as there are only two The L. David Pye Symposium other centers in the world; both on Structure and Properties of England and Russia house simi- Glass-Forming Systems includ- lar facilities, confirmed La ed nine invited papers dealing Course. with glass science. While Pye served as dean of "I am very pleased and .hon- the New York State College of ored to have a symposium con- Ceramics from 1996-2000, La vened in my name," said Pye. Course said that "he pushed "In a larger sense, it is a reflec- very hard for the new program tion of some wonderful interac- of biomedical materials." tions with students, fellow fac- Both Pye's passion for acade- ulty members and friends mics and clear vision have aided throughout the United States in the professors stellar career, and the world." stated La Course. "It really provides more con- Pye credits his achievements firmation that he's internation- to the opportunities afforded to ally renowned and respected," the faculty by the University. PHOTO BY SARAH GUARIGUA: commented Pamela Schultz, "I've been very fortunate due An entreprenuer sells hand-crafted glass objects on Saturday, April 26 as part of the Hot Dog Day fes- assistant professor of communi- to the individuals I've had a tivities. In addition to vendors, there was a parade, games, live music and muchmore. cation studies and Pye's daugh- chance to interact with," said ter-in-law. Pye. Pye has compiled quite a list The motivation to succeed has of accomplishments over the come from faculty and students years, stated La Course. He alike, said Pye. Being honored Dale brings his story to Alfred Once Upon A Time.., BY TIM INTHIRAKOTH policy against homosexuals and because of their sexuality. STAFF WRITER gay marriage. He urged young Dale" said, "the right to marry people to realize that "now is the does not have to be recognized The Boy Scouts of America has time" to take action instead of by the Church, but by my coun- been a recognizable and popular waiting for the right moment. try and state." organization for American boys Dale also encouraged gay peo- Another issue Dale discussed since its establishment in 1910. ple to demand 100 percent equal- was thè military's policy against The organization serves to rep- ity rather than settle for partial homosexuals. He spoke of the resent and teach boys character equal rights. hypocrisy within the military, and responsibility, according to "Each and every one of us has which does not allow gays, but the official Boy Scouts of the power to make a social makes an exception in times of America Web site. change," stated Dale. "Gaining combat. The majority of western However, according to James equal rights can start with one Dale, who was a boy scout for 12 person, one conversation." SEE DALE, PAGE 3 years until he was kicked out for Though Dale lost in his fight being gay, the BSA does not rep- to remain a member of the BSA, resent all American boys, only a he is proud to "go down standing Index select few. for what [he] believe[s] in." Issiceli Volume 95 James Dale began a political Freshman Emily Pimpinella, A&E 4, 5,8,9 campaign in 1990 against the who did not attend the speech, Business ....10 BSA's policy of discrimination but knew of the issue, said "it's Features 6,7 disgusting how an organization against homosexuals in their NEWS ,:...;...;.,..;. 3,4 with goals for tolerance and . organization. The court battle Ojvtd 2,3 has been fought throughout acceptance will exclude someone SPORTS 11,12 most of the 1990s and ended in purely based on their sexual ori- the Supreme Court in 2000. The entation." She added, "I would- • Supreme Court voted 5-4 in n't let my children join the Boy K ì '1 favor of BSA's right as a private Scouts if these are the kind of organization to determine its values they promote." own standards for membership Dale believes gay marriage is PHOTO BYPATRICIA STRICKLAND and leadership, according to the achievable within five years. He Sheree Johnson and other members of the Alfred Steppas receive BSA Web site. says the issue will not disappear Hpw^ §11111 their award for Best^Student Entertainer Saturday night at the 8th Dale came to Alfred State and must be dealt with head on. WÛM&âiÈk College Tuesday, April 30, to He added that Congress found Annual Alfie Awards held in Holmes Auditorium. See page 6 for more Look inside for review of student speak about his experiences about 1,049 benefits of marriage photos and a list of the night's winners. produced film Cue. *....... p. 5 with the Boy Scouts, military that gay people are denied May 7,2002 Opinions/Editorial — Page 2 Fiat Lux Fiat Lux COLUMN Former editor bids farewell BY JUDY TSANG more. Fiat Lux welcomes feedback from Thefts make AU EDITOR EMERITUS What we've also learned is how its readers." As long as it is the lucky Alfred University has been. truth backed up with evidence, not That's a pretty power- The administration has been libelous and signed, your letter has ful device you've got in super supportive of what and how „ a pretty good chance of being pub- think twice your hands there. the Fiat works. They understand lished. Yup, this how school newspapers operate Go ahead, use your right and Understandably, news of the recent residence hall thefts have shak- f device. This newspaper. and have been behind what we do, voice your opinion. It's there for en many in the Alfred community. We have always thought of despite our criticism of the admin- Scoff all you want, but we often you***. Alfred as a safe place, one where we can leave the worries of crime undermine and forget how power- istration. and safety behind. ful and influential the media are, We've been fortunate that our What's an exiting column with- Some are beginning to question this notion of a "safe especially on a campus of this size. administration believes firmly in out expressing my gratitude? Alfred." Do we need to be concerned for our safety as we would in a With no competition really, as the First Amendment and allows It has certainly been a roller large city? the Fiât L/iix is the only newspa- us to learn the inner workings of a coaster of a year. And the bumps While Alfred is certainly not a high-crime area, these acts serve per on Alfred University's campus, newspaper, like a real newspaper. on this ride would have been a as a reminder to all of us that the Alfred we live in is still part of the material and ideas presented in the Criticize, they may, but they do bunch more damaging if I didn't larger world, and that our security is not something we should take Fiat Lux is read by many students not censor us. have the staff I had to keep me for granted.