"It's here because it's THE COWL true, not true because it's here." Volume XXXII, No. 1 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 Providence, R.I. 02918 USPS 136-260 12 Pages areas on campus were inspected, including Raymond and Alumni cafeterias, Mural Lounge, the Fieldhouse Salmonella Investigation Rathskellar, and the faculty kitchen in Harkins Hall, fourth floor. "No major sanitary breaks site were found," Dr. Faich results prove inconclusive disclosed. "We checked two epidemics occuring at the refrigerators, drains and sinks - By Maureen O'Hare and fever. Twenty five percent of the commuter students surveyed same time,'' explained Dr. all areas of the kitchen. All of the determined Faich. "One is bad enough, but food facilities met with our Investigations conducted by also cited these symptoms. By Lori Evangelos two definitely gets messy." standards. We found no concrete the Rhode Island Department of According to Dr. Faich, there Thirty three cases of salmonella cause of the illness, but it wasn't Health, and the Disease Control were possibly two separate "We do not forsee breaking were actually cited. from lack of looking Center in Atlanta, Georgia have illnesses occurring simul• ground in September" com• Presumably, the bacteria was failed to determine the cause of taneously; salmonella, and In an attempt to "track down" mented Gerry Alaimo, the passed via food or water." the intestinal epidemic which an upper respiratory infection the cause of the illness an in• Director of Intramurals and "An epidemic clearly oc- swept the campus in late March. unrelated to the salmonella spection of all food facilities was subcommittee chairman of the outbreak. "We did in fact have The Health Department con• conducted. All food preparation See EPIDEMIC. Page 2 Planning Committee on the field cluded, "No person, place, or house and pool project. However, food has been implicated as the Alaimo did concede that a site cause of the outbreak at has been chosen for the facilities. Providence College." The proposed site for the field PC notified the Rhode Island house will be adjacent to and Health Department on April third connected to Alumni Hall on the of an estimated 500 cases of east side, where Darkine lot B gastrointestinal illness, which now stands. The tentative site were tentatively diagnosed as chosen for the pool is the area viral infections. To augment the north of the building ( Alumni 1, State Health Department's where the outdoor basketball epidemiology staff. two courts are now located. Other representatives were requested proposed sites included from the Center of Disease Raymond field and lower cam• Control in Atlanta In addition to pus their investigations, question• Many factors were taken into naire surveys were distributed in consideration upon arriving at both Raymond and Alumni this particular location. cafeterias. Economically it is ideal. Locker Dr. Robert Faich, chief of rooms and offices are already epidemiology for the department present in Alumni and new explained that the investigation Janie Walsh and Maggie MacDonald are PRETENDING to study, but . facilities would not have to be indicated the epidemic started Cowl Photo by Oan Lond built, or if they did, as might be during the first or second week of the case, then fewer would be March It peaked between March Business dept. rises in the east needed. Conservationally it is a 27 and April 4, with cases ap• wise choice because of the energy pearing on the decline until By Marie Robitaille to Koffler Hall on Lower Campus encouraging in foreseeing much and heating systems afforded by vacation. Based on questionnaire Harkins Hall is no longer promise in such a change. "The the nearness of Alumni. The new results, on campus residents No it's not just a rumor, the equipped to fulfill the rapidly physical facilities are much more facility could just tap right into were the most affected by the business department is moving! growing pace of the business accommodating to faculty in the already existing systems illness. Forty two percent of the The department, an integrated department. The 22 member view of present faculty size. However the parking situation on campus population reported part of Harkins Hall from the faculty staff appears to be very Potential for growth, if needed, is could pose a problem to the PC symptoms of nausea, diarrhea turn of the decade, will be moving enthusiastic about the prosperous there," said Bongiorni community because of scarcity of opportunities that will be When asked about the student's space, but Alaimo doesn't think available to them in this new responses, Bongiorni said, so: "we're not going to eliminate domain. "Many students are not aware of the 400 spaces in parking lot B Battle of the Dorms The entire project was funded the move as yet." In moving to but actually increase spaces to by the college along with a Lower Campus, the department 500" Alaimo failed to indicate generous grant by Sol Koffler, is joining many others already the exact location of these new who received an honorary degree established there. Because of the parking lots, but alluded to lower Joe's reigns supreme at Providence College last year. department's night courses, their as well as upper campus. .(With this financial assistance, new location could foster a sense Tentative blueprints have been For the fourth year in a row, Kerry Rafanelli was pleased the College began to renovate the of security for resident students drawn up by Robertson, Green, Joseph Hall won the Annual with the 'participation and building on Lower Campus, with this increased activity. This and Beretta Co., the acting ar• Battle of the Dorms competition turnout, "the organization was which is scheduled to be in link between Lower and Upper chitectural consultants, in last Wednesday. Joe's finished good because this year we had a operation by late May.) Campus could gain more conjunction with the Planning ahead of McDermott and lot of help. I'd really like to thank In speaking of the type of en• recognition. Committee. The ideal plan would Raymond Halls in the twelve the maintenance department, vironment awaiting prospective The only minor dilemma faced include not only a 220 yd team contest. Every men and Mr. Cunningham and John students and faculty for the See KOFFLER, Page 2 See FIELD, Page 5 woman's dorm competed in the Tuchirone. They really helped upcoming academic yeac Peter afternoon event as did two teams out and all the success was J. Bongiorni, a member of the comprised of off campus students because of them." business department, is very and Dillon clubbers. First place amongst the women's dorms went to Dore Hall. The award enabled both Joe's and Dore Hall to split a regular Wednesday night in the Student Appreciation Days Colonel's Corner. This year the contests included water brigades, (Left) The boys from Joe's Hall rejoice after another small egg tosses, four legged races, victory. They went on Win the Battle of the dorms. (Bottom) pyramid building and pie eating Maura B. Maguire and present beau. Mike Carroll thrill at contests. Saturday's Rugby game. Proceeds from the dorm battles will go to Meeting Street Cowl Photoi by oan Lund School. Student Congress has awarded the school a $200.00 check on behalf of Providence College. Congress president INSIDE New Editor Page 2 Florida photo essay Page 3 Dr. Wood and the dig Page 8 B-Ball team receives awards Page 11 Page 2 Wednesday, May 2, 1979 News Around the Campus 2, in Slavin Pit from 10 am to Student Employment 4 p.m. A representative from Time Sheets the Dean's Office will be there to enable seniors to obtain The last time sheet for the their numbers in line for the 78-79 academic year will be Commencement procession. due in the Treasurer's Office Thursday, May 17 by 12 noon. Help Sessions Paychecks will be mailed to students on May 25. Math help sessions will be conducted during reading Seniors period and exam week in Seniors are reminded that Stephen Hall, Room 8 They caps and gowns are to be will be held from 11 am to 1 picked up on Wednesday, Mav p m. Salmonella: Infirmary report By Celia Kettle toms are more severe. The only treatment of the Newly appointed editor Maureen O'Hare Outgoing editor-in-chief John O'Hare The intestinal virus which illness was "to let it run its struck Providence College before course." Most patients were the Easter vacation break has feeling better after four or five been contained, according to Ona days "All conclusive evidence Maureen O'Hare appointed Perz, R.N., head nurse at the points away from food Grant Infirmary. She also poisoning," said Perz. "The reports that after extensive Health Department's final investigation by College and 11 mlmas have shown no indication to lead '79 - '80 Cowl Health Department officials the or salmonella in any food, water immediate cause of the outbreak or environment cultures. No duo have held the top-ranked editor by John O'Hare. She has By Lori Evangelos is still unknown. discrepancies have been found in position of editor-in-chief served on the Editorial Board for one year. Taking into consideration the a study of food services on campus and the surrounding Rev. Francis C. Duffy, O.P., Prospective candidates for Daniel Lund, Kathleen Hansen, number of students reported ill areas vice president for student affairs, office were Daniel J. Lund, along and Steven Lichtenfels will be to the infirmary and the has announced that Maureen J. with O'Hare. In making his staying on at The Cowl in responses gatnered by the Health O'Hare will succeed John O'Hare decision, Father Duffy reviewed positions of managing editor, Department's survey, it was "Salmonella isa difficult virus • her brother) as the new Cowl both candidates and selected features editor, and photography estimated that about 1000 people to pass on Ore must be infected editor-in-chief.