Ele r Co uc esli ned ew a c David Mattin.gly &: Paul B. Nunes Angelo L. Corradino sports." Archway SlajfWriters Archway SlajJWriter Other teamsinthe area, with imi­ Jar names) are also changing therr Despite questions about the con­ In a meeting last week. the ath­ respected nicknames which was duct of the Student Senate Execu­ letic advisory comminee announced another reason for the decision. tive Board election, the results are their plans to change the nickname Springfield College and the Uni­ official, according to Senate Presi­ ofour sports teams. This committee versity of Massachusetts at Lowell dent Rob Fontanella. (which consists ofBryantadminis­ are just two of the school named. At Wednesday's Student Senate trators, faculty student, and The committee bas decided to let meeting, many student representa­ alumni) voted last week to drop the the students decide on the new mas­ tives expressed concern over pos­ name "Indians, It which the Bryant cot and will be sponsoring acontest sible improper handling of the re­ teams are currently called. togive the sports teams anew name. cent senate elections. There were many reasons wby "It' an opportunity for the com­ One senator questioned the wear­ the committee wanted to change the munity to work together to pick a ing of campaign buttons by sena­ mascot Using the name"Indians" real identity for the school," Massie tors while they manned the voting is considered degrading to Native added. "The mascot and the logo table on Monday and Tuesday in Americans. Although there was no have to be something the students the Robmda. Othersenators reported harm intended when the name was identify with." undue influence exerted on voters originally chosen. in recent times Athletics will be accepting sug­ by aides of the candidates. Senator The new Student Senate Executive board Rob Fontanella, things have changed. gestion for the new mascot until Adrienne Sandberg said that the Sean M. Connolly. Sejal Chokshi. and Joe Finocchiaro "The teIJO Indians' f zes them Monday. April 4 and are looking Greek community influenced in time; it makes th m ut (0 be a for as much input as possible. p es to ote for pecifi am .- of pri acy, enator Jennie-Lynn (ally impartial,' aid Eric n I va dbrav unter," Dr. I Pro oting th fme 0 the ice recommended that voting Bertrand. on lu a said. "B ut. me Na­ program isdifficuitifw on'tha e Quesnons were also raised about boo s be used. In addition, it was Fontanella appointed a commit­ tive American do not wanllO be a specific name to identify with," the proce S 0 tallying votes. How­ sugge ted to restrict a 50 foot area tee to review the election proce­ view d in that light." Hackett aid. "If we ch e an w ever. this problem was elimi ted specifically for 'oting. Candidates dure. Maureen Mabie will chair the Another reason for the change name. it will h Ip u in promoting since two college adminislIators for office, nor their aides, would be taskforce which will consistofsena­ was the fact that the students don't £he program as a whole." oversaw the tallying process. allowed to enter this area. tors and student representatives identify themselves with the Indian. If you have any ideas, you can To alleviate any further election "You can change the process. but from other organizations. The mascot does not appear any­ ubmit your suggestions to the ath­ controversy and to solve concerns you're never going to make it to­ conftnued, Election, page 2 where on campus, and the athletes letic department u ing the form on don't consider themselves Indians. page 12. Every sugge tion must in­ In high school, everyone rallies clude the new name, a design for a around their mascot, but at Bryant logo, and the reason this Dame c mu u this atmosphere is not present. should be chosen. The contest i Julia Arouchon were with their son when he passed team member Harry Kojoian. "The teams are considered the open to the entire Bryant commu­ Bryant men' s basketball team or nity including students, faculty; Archway Sraff Writer away. DeShaw had a passion for music Friends ofJohn DeShaw remem­ and played the guitar and the piano. the Bryant women t s volleyball staff, administration, and alumni. The Bryant community held a ber him as a friendly. funloving Joe Raffenetti and Bryan team,It said Tim Massie, director of The person who piCks the win­ moment of silence in memory of person, who was close with his fam­ Melanson say the will miss their College Relations. ning sugg lion will receive a rec­ John DeShaw yesterday at noon in ily. He was always offering a smile friends "concerts" he would often The new era in Bryant Athletics ognition award which will be deter­ the Rotunda. and a "Hi" in the hallway to eveI)'­ give in the hallway. was also taken into account Ath­ mined later. The final few winning DeSbaw, an 18 year The tragic accident of letic Director Linda Hackett is try­ names will then be chosen and voted ing to take the athletic program at upon by the entire Bryant Commu­ old freshman, died at John DeShaw is not the flfSl Rhode Island Hospital time someone has fallen Bryant in a new direction and the nity. in ''It is important fmd Mondayaftemoonfrom from the main staircase in mascot would fil with this move­ to a new injuries he sustained Hall 15. ment identify and logo which a large part "It is the perfect opportunity for ofthe population can identify with. II fTOm a fall over the On February 6, 1987 at fourth-floor banister in 10:00p.m. Richard Barbieri the change," Deluga said. "It is an Massie added. exciting time for Bryant sports with The change of the mascot is not HalllS 00 Friday night. reportedly slipped off the the success of the men's basketball expected to affect our school col­ Th~ Department of railing ofthe main stairway Public Safety respOnded while attempting to slide leam and Dr. Hackett's new pro­ ors. Black and gold are colors the grams. Changing the mascot would school can identify with and the e (0 an EMT call at 10:33 § down the railing next to the demonstrate the new era in Bryant should be left alone. p.m. after a resident as­ .I2 windows from the fourth sistant found DeShaw ~ floor. unconscious on the & Barbieri broke no bones, basementfloor at 10:30 i but was [reated for injuries p.m. o to his head and mouth at INSIDE THIS ISSUE••• The Smithfield Police l Rhode Island Hospital. Departmentand tbeDe­ ~ In memory of John partment of Public 8 DeShaw members of the Safety are continuing .2 Bryant Community are A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DESHAW .......................... 3 their investigation. ~ wearing purple ribbon . At this time, the SPD John DeShaw A memorial service is CAMPUS SCENE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10,11 said they have no wit­ pI ned for Th ur day nesses to the incident According to one he passed. March 24 at 7'00 p.m. in the gym­ FRESHMAN BOWLER USES TALENT ................. 12 Lt. William Sbepard of the SPD, "Everyone he knew was his nasium. there is no indication of foul play or friend," said one student Mr. and Mrs. DeShaw have set PUBLIC SAFETY BEAT •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 suicide. DeShaw was a member of the up a scholarsbip fund in honor of OPINION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••• • DeShaw is the only child ofMr. hockey team and could often be their son. Donations can be sent to 2 and Mrs. John DeShaw. The family seen outside Hall 15 rollerblading. P.O. Box 1609, Framingbam, MA ROVIN.G REPORTER ........................................ 6 is from the United States. but are "John was a hard worker and an 01701 currently living in Hong Kong. overachiever. If he didn't score a DeShaw was a marketing major. SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK HISTORY M ONTH ............. 7 His mother and father anived goal each . e out on the ice be HepreviouslyattendedMarianHigb from Hong Kong on SwuJay and would get down n himself;' said School in Massachusetts. -2-TIffi--AA-C-HW--~--------~----- ()1PI~ ()~-----------TIruR---SD---M-AA-C-H-lO ,-- T I bo nee b a c of John 0 ha To The Bryant Community: no longer with us. That acceptanc may take wee' months, or, for some, even years. Such responses are umo John DeShaw joined the Bryant family last Seprem­ entirely normal reactions to such a tragic evenl We will ber. Like his freshmen colleagues, he was full of hope do all we can to help you through your pain. John DeShaw's death has touched everyone and promise - a sttong. vibrant young man. With I am pleased and proud of the extraordinary outpour­ characteristic enthusiasm and vigor, he embraced his ing of love and caring by aU members of the Bryant in the Bryant community. One is never pre­ teammates and the challenges ofintramural hockey , he family - th members of the hockey team who visited rushed 1EP, and was well liked by aU whose lives he John' s parents at the hospital; our student leader who pared for a tragedy of this magnitude. The touched. have spent hours working with college staff to plan mere fact that anyone you go to school with An accident last weekend took away his hope, his memorials for John' colleagues j.n residence life, coun­ promise, his vibrancy, his wannth and friendship. his seling services and campus ministry who have made could die is a shock; you didn't need to know love, his life. Everyone in the Bryant family is deeply themselves available ...round the clock to assist grieving saddened by John's tragic and untimely death.