Ithaca College Digital Commons @ IC The thI acan, 1989-90 The thI acan: 1980/81 to 1989/90 12-14-1989 The thI acan, 1989-12-14 Ithaca College Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/ithacan_1989-90 Recommended Citation Ithaca College, "The thI acan, 1989-12-14" (1989). The Ithacan, 1989-90. 6. http://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/ithacan_1989-90/6 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The thI acan: 1980/81 to 1989/90 at Digital Commons @ IC. It has been accepted for inclusion in The thI acan, 1989-90 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ IC. " -- - Study 'Aboaurrll '000 .1flhle All21Irmooo Mell]' s JR21slkeftlb21Illlooo page 2 page 8 page 16 TH- ,, E..' The Newspaper For The Ithaca College Community Issue 6 December 14, 1989 16 pages *lFree O 0 ·A n1ma,'ltl RJig:.::Oi(i) 'ht sue. .:J b ate spar~~-•li.T. h eated'' •• d1s«:us§ll.([])IIB BY GIA MORRIS Two professional debaters came Regan described the animals on to Ithaca College to air their Earth, in order to show their simi­ opposing viewpoints on Wednes­ larities to humans. He claimed day, Dec. 6. Ithaca College's that Frey thinks "animals believe department of Philosophy and nothing." In trying to prove this Religion hosted the debate. The wrong, Regan compared animals debate was partially funded by the to babies who although cannot Ithaca College Instructional Devel­ speak, do have "preverbal, non­ opment fund. The two men, Tom verbal beliefs." Regan and Raymond Frey travel The other issue, he stated was around the country debating the more of a moral dilemma. Regan case of animal rights. thinks that all harm being done to Regan described the animals on Earth, in order to show their similarities to humans. "Frey's views are scandalous," animals should be stopped. He says Regan, a Philosophy Pro­ believes that they have as much fessor at North Carolina State right to live as we do. University and the spokesperson Frey counteracted by stating for animal rights. that he does not foe\ that "animals Opposing Regan was Raymond count-for nothing" which Regan Frey, a Philosophy Professor and claimed he did. ITHACAN/CAROLYN GERSTNER Frey calls himself a utilitarian, ANIMAL DEBATE: Two professional debaters sit beside an IC "Senior Research Fellow Center for Social Philosophy and Policy" which means he believes in "the professor while discussing animal rights. at Bowling Green University. quality of life" as a basis for rights. Acting as moderator, Frederik His goal as a utilitarian is to Kaufman, Assistant Professor in "maximize happiness by minimiz­ Alcohol policy on campus the Department of Philosophy and ing pain." Religion at Ithaca College, kept Frey does not encourage cruelty order in the debate. to animals. However, he does The debate started with Regan believe in using them for scientific who describes himself as "an advo­ research. This goes along with his under revision theory of maximizing happiness. cate of animal rights." Regan based his theories on two types of consid­ He believes that if using animals BY MICHAEL DEMASI erations; factual and moral. in research can find cures to many see page 4 In an effort to comply with session of an alcoholic beverage policy and the increased pressure changes in New York State law, that has a broken seal; in other that would result on Resident the Drug and Alcohol Prevention words, an open container. If Assistants to perform the role of Poster prr!D)V(())kce§ Advisory Board has compiled a approved, the new policy would "police officer." list .of proposals. If accepted by state, among other things: "Per­ Oblak admitted "there's a lot of President Whalen and the Board sons under 21 years of age are grey area" to the new policy. The of Trustees, this list would alter prohibited from being in possession Student ·Government forum was rr~tiall !eIIBSR((J)IIB intended to field questions, con­ .,. sider possible scenarios and appli­ BY ANDRE WIGGINS "Intent to consume"is a relatively vague term. cations of the law and attempt to With 85% of the on-campus population under refine any unclear points. When an offensive poster is ,s undertaking the task in order to In addition, the Advisory approved by an Ithaca College see that appropriate action is taken age 21, the new policy would effect virtually Board's recommendations have organization and that organization against those individuals in been sent to Residence Hall Associ­ reacts by only giving verbal apol­ question. everyone. ation, Faculty Council and Staff ogies, what does this say about the During the week of Nov. 25, a Council for their input and sug- organization in question? resident in Landon Hall noticed This is the situation being numerous offensive posters in the the college's alcohol policy. of open containers of any type of gestions. A formal recommenda­ addressed by a group of concerned hallway. The poster was a de­ The changes in New York State alcoholic beverage anywhere on tion will then be made to Oblak, students at Ithaca College. These rogatory picture of an African­ law, which go into effect Jan. I, campus at anytime, including resi­ who will present it to President students are enraged by a deroga­ American male with an overgrown 1990, will make it unlawful for dence hall rooms and apartments." Whalen and the Board. tory poster that members of Resi- afro, big lips, dark sunglasses, and those under the age of 21 to possess With 85% of the on-campus popu­ Initial student reaction to the "an alcoholic beverage with the lation under age 21, the new policy proposed changes is hard to mea­ intent to consume." would effect virtually everyone. sure. However, there seems to be a 1 he maJor difference in the word­ To inform the college commun­ general feeling that the new policy ing of the law is that currently it ity of the proposed changes and to won't seriously change on-campus " ... we want Thompson and prohibits the purchase, possession gain feedback, Student Govern­ underage drinking. Chris Brasier, or distribution of alcohol to or by ment specifically discussed the freshman Student Government Dolanch to put a written apology in th(?se under 21. With the change, issue at three of its recent meetings. Representative, says of the new New York State hopes to close a Vice President for Student Affairs, policy, "It has no backbone in loophole which, in effect, does not Jack Oblak, attended the Dec. 5 terms of enforcement. My friends The Ithacan." make underage drinking illegal. meeting to help answer questions have read the law and like it "Intent to consume" is a rela­ and hear comments on the pro­ because of the loopholes." posals. It remains to be seen, though, tively vague term. Thus, the Policy mid-1970's attire. The student theil' Workgroup of the-Advisory Board A number of topics were dis­ just how strongly the policy will dential Life approved for common­ cussed: Among·them were: a per­ be enforced and to what degree it area display. Derrick Williams, a investigated the situation and dis­ decided the best method to deter­ covered the names of the people • 1• ceive<Ldifficulty, inienforcing ,the will effect the campus. junior Business Management major, .mine "intent" would be the pos- see page 3 2 1I'HillE DTHACAN Student§ Study Aboard BY JBM FENNO capabilities, a library, . theatr~, the exception of forei~n languages, "Students are realizing the bene­ and a very strong business curricu­ fits of increasing global awareness," student union and cafetena. Addi­ tional features include a swimming lum. At the present time, very raved Paul Watson, the Director limited offerings are available in of Admissions at the University of math and science. However,-with Pittsburgh. He has been watching pool, basketball and v?lley co~rts and a weight room, which provide careful planning, virtually any the number of students interested student can attend for a semester. in a Semester at Sea continue to a campus atmosphere without the [row rapidly each year. campus. Ship life is enhanced by a student life staff which provides Watson is optimistic about the program and future growth of facil- The prog.ram, sponsored by ~he activities programming. Institute for Shipboard Education and the University of Pittsburgh, allows students from colleges nation~idc to visit exotic ports in Asia, Africa, Europe and Nort~ The program ... allows stud,entsfrom America aboard the U.S.S. Uni­ verse, while taking classes for colleges nationwide to visit exotic college credit. ports... while taking classes for Th-e Fall 1989 voyage departed from Vancouver, British Columbia college credit. on Sept. 14. It began its journey across the Pacific, visiting such ports as Kobe, Japan; Keelung, Taiwan; Hong Kong; Penang, Malaysia; Odessa, Soviet Union; Presently. the Fall 1989 voyage 1ttes and course offerings. With lstanbull, Turkey; Dubrovrik, is sailing at full capacity with 500 increased interest in programs Yugoslavia; and Casablanca, American and International stu­ abroad, both at Ithaca and nation­ Morocco. Students can visit each dents on board, among them J.C. wide, the Semester at Sea program of the ports, and often decide to student Michael Liebow. A signi­ aims for even greater succes~ in travel inland, returning to the ship ficant number of applicants were the future. later along the route. placed on the waiting list and were subsequently transferred to the While at sea, the students are Spring 1990 voyage. Further information on Semester not deprived of luxury or the at Sea can be obtained by writing: SPECIAL TO THE 01IACANIDAVE UISCHl!.L necessities of college life.