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Volume CXXIV, Number 14 Established 1856 Thursday, February 6, 1997 Keeping current Senate unanimously approves proposal n recommending longer library hours By Matthew Brenner staff," said Crosby, "If the library ous organizations, among others ... rj 1 ills (j Senior Staff Reporter fills the position, it will be $110 Recognizing the need for more per hour per week." study and research facilities late at Campus Senate unanimously Crosby said he took a small night, and recognizing the re- voted Wednesday to approve a pro- sample of student workers' opin- sources available at the library, we posal by Brian Mason '98 to ions at the library, and they were propose that the Olin-Chalme- rs lengthen library hours until 2 a.m. "not happy" with the proposed Library extend its open hours until as soon as possible. The proposal change. 2 a.m . from Sunday through Thurs- will be sent jointly to the faculty However, Mason said, "I felt day as soon as possible." and to President Robert A. Oden, the proposal was well-receive- d. Tim Sullivan, Senate member X r Jr. for approval. There was so much student sup- and assistant physics professor, While most student responses port for it." said, "I feel funny that we can only HUT' t. 11 supported the proposal, many fac- As Senate discussed the pro- make a recommendation, and not ulty and library staff were posal, Mason said, "This is a contribute workers." He added, "I concerned about keeping the library challenge for student government think we could find people for open longer. Senate member Ethan and campus government ... to figure shifts. A lot of students need jobs." Crosby '97 spoke with Donna Wil- outhow can things be changed. How With regard to the costs, the son, the acting director of libraries. can things be improved? I hope (the Senate said they would be "man- "She was concerned about filling issue) won't fall between the bu- ageable." positions for the extra hours," reaucratic ... cracks and be ignored." Asked where the money would Crosby said. Mason's proposal states: "Stu- come from, Dean of Students A concern on both sides was dents have many commitments in Donald Omahan said, that "It whether or not there is enough the evenings. These commitments would come out of contingency. Enjoying a few quiet moments in the Book Store, Rea Oberwetter '99 money to pay the extra staff. include evening seminars, rehears- But contingency is for peruses the New York Times before class. "There is no money in this als for musical and dramatic year's budget to pay for the extra ensembles and meetings for vari First Library and Information Services Vice President candidates visit campus By Ari Rothman Both finalists had lunch with Computing Service staff this past Wednesday and for its own sake. It must move in Senior Staff Reporter students, gave a short speech on Monday and Tuesday. Langeland, Thursday. the right direction and focus on the "Issues Surrounding Copyright, whose accomplishments include Bozylinsky, who needs" of all facets of the college, Two out of the three finalists Intellectual Property, Licensing the installation of a high-spee- d , i assumed respon- including faculty, students, admin- for the new vice president for li- and the Free Exchange of Ideas in data network encompassing sibility for istrators and alumni. brary and information services the Academic Context of Trinity's facilities, believes ' integrating aca-- d The third finalist, Daniel position, John Langeland and Librarian ship, Information Tech- Kenyon has made significant e m i c Temple, will be on campus this Garrett Bozylinsky, visited cam- nology and the World Wide Web" progress over the last two years, John Langeland computing ser- Monday and Tuesday. Like the pus this week. The third candidate, and answered students' questions. and that the college is moving in vices with 45 other finalists, Temple will have Daniel Temple, will visit on Mon- John Langeland, current di- the right direction. staff members in the university's lunch with students at noon in day and Tuesday. The search rector of information technology GarrettBozylinsky, current as- libraries, said he is particularly at- Upper Dempsey and will give a committee is expected to make a at Trinity College in Hartford, sociate provost for information tracted to Kenyon because of its speech and answer questions decision shortly after the third can- Conn, met with Kenyon's Li- technology at Indiana University "manageable size." Bozylinsky from students at 4:30 p.m. in didate visits. brary and Information and of Pennsylvania, visited campus added 'Technology is not valuable Peirce Lounge on Monday. Denison students decry 'community sickness' of racism TODAY: Becoming partly sumy. West GRANVILLE (AP) Denison than 1,200 students at a rally on campus. He reported the attackers ski masks confronted the student winds 10-- 1 5 mph. University students were venting Thursday. kicked him repeatedly and then and asked, "What are you doing, H30s. their anger and frustration over Durand and other students ran away. walking your n girlfriend FRIDAY: Cloudy with 30 percent what they see as blatant racism on were upset over two publicized ra- The incident that inspired the home? Stick to your own race," chance of snow or rain. H near S 40. campus Thursday and Friday. cial incidents and anumberof others meeting happened aturday after a reports said. SATURDAY: Fair. H30-3- 5. L1 5-2- 5 "This is a community prob- this school year. white student member of the Thursday's protest was the lem because it is a community According to university re- university's SAFE WALK com- largest since 1988, when classes SUNDAY: Fair. H 3540. L20-2-5 sickness that has been allowed to ports, a black male student was mittee escorted a black woman to were canceled in a campuswide MONDAY: Chance of rain or go on for too long," Cathy Durand, attacked Nov. 1 by three people her dormitory. protest over racial slurs by two snow. H35-45- . L mid 20s a senior from Cincinnati, told more wearing masks as he walked on Again, three males wearing white students. Both were expelled. Denison President Michele wmwi Tolela Myers said that racism, out offering MCAT courses Appeals court throws Princeton Review harassment and violence at the indictment in e-m- ail threat school about 20 miles east of case. P. 2 at Wiggin Street School for April exam Columbus would not be toler- YugosJavpdk crack down ated. By Kristen Filipic the Graduate Record Exam, Law in the course. on protests. P. 3 School Admission Test and Gradu- Student Council began peti- "Physical violence and the News Editor APSO sponsors Baffle of the ate Management Admission Test, tioning the college to allow threat to physical safety of any Bands. P.6 The Princeton Review is con- may be offered in Gambier, de- professional preparatory compa- member of this community, Star Wars re-relea- se like ducting preparatory courses for pending on student interest, said nies to use classroom space since anonymous or not, will not be 'old friend.' P. 7 the Medical College Admissions Michael McLean, executive direc- the fall of 1994. Kenyon has re- tolerated," she said. "Anyone Nobel Prize-winnin- g Test at Wiggin Street School this tor of the Columbus Princeton fused to allow this, citing concerns convicted for such acts will be economist lectures Monday. semester. Classes have already be- Review office. "We hope to ex- over the effectiveness of the pre- punished to the full extent of the P.10 gun, and will conclude before the pand our efforts at Kenyon," paratory courses and the high cost law and our regulations." Ladles' hoops clinches April administration of the exam. McLean said. of the classes. But students said the shareofNCACtjtJe.P.12 In future years, courses for "This year, there is great inter- The MCAT class costs $995, university' s response to complaints Swimmers prepare for more graduate and professional est in the MCAT course," McLean and Kenyon students receive a $75 has too often been ineffective com three see DENISON page two Conference. P.12 school entrance exams, such as said. Thirteen students are enrolled see MCAT page TOie lierrpon Collegian Thursday, February 6, 1997 Students submitting bids to join Greek organizations declines slightly By Kristen Filipic years, rush had been two weeks News Editor long. "I think a shorter rush was for the groups," said Dwight 1 5 70 Following nine days of rush better Q. 62 60 61 activities, students interested in Schultheis '97, Greek Council 58 i 4 60 56 joining a social fraternity or so- president. Nine days is sufficient 52 acquainted 3 50 rority submitted bids last week. for students to become E 3 1 1 Greek he said. E Seventy men and women with the system, 40 38 rn 38 38 '2 S 35 submitted bids, requests to join "There were all kinds of positive 2 2 2 r--i 29 organizations. Twelve and negative consequences," "5 30 Greek & 25 bids were rejected.