Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Eastern Progress 1992-1993 Eastern Progress 4-15-1993 Eastern Progress - 15 Apr 1993 Eastern Kentucky University Follow this and additional works at: http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1992-93 Recommended Citation Eastern Kentucky University, "Eastern Progress - 15 Apr 1993" (1993). Eastern Progress 1992-1993. Paper 28. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1992-93/28 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Eastern Progress at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Eastern Progress 1992-1993 by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ACCENT WEEKEND FORECAST FRIDAY: Showers ikeiy, Galloping gala Jettus Tough luck high in th* 60B Keeneland marks beginning of j SATURDAY: Dry, high in Local band thrives on Softball loss pushes th« upper SO* spring for many Kentuckians. 70s rock'n'roll. record to 6-20. SUNDAY: Dry, high in the Page B-3 Page B-3 Page B-6 upper SO* to lower 60* THE EASTERN PROGRESS Vol. 71/No. 28 16pg April 15, 1993 Student publication of Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. 40475 O The Eastern Progress, Administration attempts to improve residence hall life By DeVone Holt 1 tl'"" LV^^EE 1 for the association usually isn't a glamorous help. needs of the students in the past. Asst. news editor CZjEF—f: HOME AWAY job, but it is helpful for the students. The Promote Reduction In Damaged En- Crockett said carpeting in the hallwayshallwj of FROM HOME: 'We don't always want recognition for all vironments, better known as the PRIDE Com- Kccnc and Sullivan Hall arc die result of die Despite the many adversities that students the things we do," Sweet said. mittee, was asked by the RHA to address the PRIDE committee, in an attempt to reduce associate with living in the residence halls, Dorm lite at EKU "We just want people to know that there nontradiuonal students. noise in the hallways. many administrators remain optimistic about Third In a Uuvthpart aerfoa are options for them, and if they have any The committee is an organization of head Crockett said the carpet is expected for improving the rules and conditions that stu- suggestions or problems or complaints to please university administrators that addresses the hallways of all halls, but budget cuts have dents live by as campus residents. come to us because that's the reason we're needs and wants of the students. hindered the progress of the installation. In attempt to involve the faculty in resi- downstairs and their class is right there. here." As a result of the growing number of non- "I know that, as students, you get tired of dents' hall lives, Steve Parsons, area coordi- The Residence Hall Association also at- After meeting some of the most demand- traditional students living on campus, the com- hearing the words 'budget cuts,' but frankly it nator of Commonwealth and Palmer Halls, tempts to meet the needs of campus residents ing wants of the students over the past few mittee decided to set aside special sections in docs affect everything, and the residence halls along with his area hall councils, took a cre- by serving as a complaint outlet for students years, the RHA is looking to cater to the halls for them. are affected as well," Crockett said. ative step at making the halls a true living and who have gripes about the halls and the areas students' interests in the near future as well. Amber Culver, director of the housing Chad Middleton, director of physical plant learning environment. around them. Sweet said it is currently pushing for the office, said the second and third floors of administration, said budget cuts have also "Their idea along with mine was 'why not Over the last few years, RHA has met installation of photocopiers in the halls and Sullivan Hall, as well as the first floor in hindered his attempts to improve hall lit get some faculty involved in teaching classes many student needs. call-waiting service on the telephone systems. Mattox and Martin Halls, will be designated Middleton said money was available to in the residence halls, where students can see Last year, the organization met one of the Along with the needs of the average resi- as non-traditional student floors. install a new elevator system in Common- the faculty in the halls,'" Parsons said. students' greatest demands by extending vis- dence hall student, a special interest has been Culver said making accommodations for wealth Hall, but none was available for the As a result of that idea, which originated iting hours in the halls to 2 a.m. on weekends. taken in the nontradiuonal student as well. the nontradiuonal students is an added attrac- other halls that have daily elevator malfunc- two years ago, a classroom and a conference RHA is also responsible for the cable The rising number of nontradiuonal stu- tion to the university for other nontradiuonal tions. room were built on the third floor of Common- hook-ups and the acceptance of microwaves dents has caused somewhat of a challenge for students and hopes that the floors justly serve Middleton said the elevators have been wealth Hall. and other appliances in the rooms, and it the RHA and other student life organizations. them. upgraded to include a "blind bell" that sounds Parsons said the classroom is a conve- helped push for air conditioning in all the Sweet said the RHA can't handle every Jeanncttc Crockett, dean of student life at every floor to inform blind students of their nience for students in the dorm who have 8 and halls. complaint that is directed to it, but it can pass and a member of the PRIDE Committee, said 9:15 a.m. classes, because they can just walk Lisa Sweet, RHA president, said working them on to the people or organizations that can the committee has also attempted to meet Ihc SEE DORMS. PAGE A7 Pace. Howie take SLAM DUNK senate elections run when Ramsey called Johnson at ■ 21 balloted 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning asking candidates him to run on the ticket with her. Court rules Johnson accepted, and the two re- elected to fill ceived 378 votes out of the 1,090 candidate votes cast in the election. senate seats "When you take someone off the By Mark White ballot about 12:30 in the morning the ineligible News editor same day of the election, and you By Mark White expect them to come out and in a News editor A write-in campaign for president write-in candidacy beat someone, it is and vice president of the student sen- going to be tough competition any- Only one set of names ap- ate was mounted in Tuesday's elec- way," Ramsey said. peared on student election ballots tion after a student judiciary court Don Pace won the presidency and Tuesday after the student judi- ruling took one slate of candidates off Skot Howie, the vice presidency in the ciary court ruled 4-3 Monday the ballot early Tuesday morning. election, receiving 712 votes. night to keep the Real/Quality The court removed the slate of Howie said the first thing he and party, April Ramsey and Mike April Ramsey and Mike Quinn after it Pace plan to work on is the dual- Quinn, off the ticket was determined that Quinn did not bodied government for student sen- The ruling came about after have enough hours to run for vice ate. student senate elections comm it- president shortly after midnight Mon- "We are going to keep the senate tee chairConnic Eaton determined day. the way it is, but we are going to have The new slate of Ramsey and another board where every campus SEE HEARING, PAGE A4 Tommy Johnson, who has been on student senate one semester, began its SEE SENATE, PAGE A4 Ex-Colonel pleads guilty to federal drug charges By Susan Gayle Reed rently serving 70 months in prison on bowed and palmsraised, as if in prayer. Editor the same charge. Ware' s appearance stem med from "I sent two packages to Cortez information rather than indictment, Former Colonel receiver Vince Graves," Ware said in court. "And I meaning he cooperated with authori- Ware pleaded guilty in East District also received some packages of crack ties by admitting guilt before he was United StatesCourt Friday toacharge cocaine." officially charged, said Assistant U.S. of possession of crack cocaine with in Ware, who graduated in 1991 with Attorney Ken Taylor. A plea bargain 1,000 yards of a university with the a bachelor's of science in corrections was made but is being kept under seal intent to distribute. and juvenile services, appeared ner- while more investigations are under- He admitted to sending at least vous as he entered the courtroom with way, he said. Progress photo by BOBBI JO SHIELDS two packages of crack cocaine to an- defense attorney Chuck Beal of Lex- A sentencing hearing has been set Glnnl Robblns, 21, of Alpha Delta PI sorority, falls victim to the dunking booth sponsored by other former university football ington. Before the arraignment be- Alpha Delta PI and Theta Chi fraternity Tuesday at the Spring Fling outside the food court. player, Cortez Graves, who is cur- gan. Ware sat alone with his head SEE WARE,°AGE A6 INSIDE Governor visits campus, Enzie suggested for VP □ Magic show, pool party - and water gun shootout CTIP^IK C OT1 By DeVone Holt highlights Lil' Sibs Week- O LJ t^ CUV t3 \JL 1 health care reform Asst.