Ursinus College Digital Commons @ Ursinus College Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper Newspapers 9-26-1995 The Grizzly, September 26, 1995 Marc Ellman Ursinus College Mark Leiser Ursinus College Melissa Forbes Ursinus College Janine Soper Ursinus College Erin Callahan Ursinus College See next page for additional authors Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews Part of the Cultural History Commons, Higher Education Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Ellman, Marc; Leiser, Mark; Forbes, Melissa; Soper, Janine; Callahan, Erin; Godek, Denelle; Setty, Vidya; Qasim, Tarik; McLachlan, Brandy; Kenny, Christy; Brenneman, Todd; Mills, Geoffrey; Tucker, Colin; Davenport, Amy K.; Ryan, Kim; Lehrman, Jeff; Dappollone, Christina; Schofer, Joel; and Weingroff, Charlie, "The Grizzly, September 26, 1995" (1995). 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'Th{l6rizzty - Sholom Aleichem Volume XVIII Number III Ursinus College September 26, 1995 Ursinus Improves in Racism is Everywhere National Rankings Blockson Lectures on Local African-American History Enters Second Tier ages and facts about African-Ameri­ truth and therefore he did not hide Although the Ursinus commu­ ~d't!i4jii'h"', can history that are not often found any facts. He even stated that some ~!il6iiilBHmg ~ nity is delighted by this recogni­ Of The Grizzly in a history book. Many of the blacks owned slaves while some The Grizzly Of tion, people are somewhat appre­ stories took place locally. His lec­ whites did not. hensive. Sally Widman, Director It is the late 1940s and a young ture at points was random, but every Both the students and faculty re­ According to the 1996 U.S. News of College Communications, said black woman walks into a hat store story he told left the listener with an acted similarly to Blockson' s lec- and World Report Annual Guide to that besides feeling pleased, they and comes out of ture. One student America's Best Colleges, the rea­ are still "skeptical of the validity of the store with a stated, "I learned a son for ranking colleges is because the whole ratings system." Since new hat. lot about local his­ "a college edu- the college Whether this tory and his cation is one of presidents and woman liked the [Blockson' s] stories themostirnpor­ The College deans who par­ hat or not she is helped to make the tant-and often ticipated all re­ required to buy it facts more interest­ one of the most moved from the ceived the same if she has tried it ing and memo­ costly-invest­ survey, it was on because black rable." ments prospec­ top 53 percent last difficult for people were con­ "1 found the lec­ tive students year to the top 49 some to respond sidered to have ture interesting be­ will ever meaningfully, "greasy" hair and cause it reminded make." percent this year. without know­ "dirty" heads. me ofthe biased acts As of Sept. ing much more This incident did that took place in 18, 1995, than the name of happen, but not in Pennsylvania when Ursinus Col- a school to rate the deep South as I was a child," com­ lege succeeded in reaching the "sec­ it for the category ofacademic repu- one may have mented one faculty ond tier" ranking of national liberal tation. thought. It hap­ member. arts colleges. The college moved The reason for Ursinus moving pened virtually Whether or not from the top 53 percent last year to up in the rankings, Widman stated, right next door to everyone took away the top 49 percent this year, landing was because the survey placed more Collegeville in . Charles Blockson with Ursin us Students a new piece of truth precisely at 79th place out of 161 weight upon the outcome catego­ Norristown, Pa. from this lecture, schools. ries; Ursinus' graduation rate and This story was many people's The rankings were based upon retention rate were both rated one of the many shocking and inter­ image that could not be erased from minds were stimulated. ~fter the the main categories of selectivity, highly. This parallels the goal of esting stories Charles L. Block-son the mind. lecture was over, people were seen facu Jty resources, financial re­ the college, emphasizing the prod­ told athis lecture on African-Ameri­ Blockson's objective was for ev­ in groups discussing their newfound sources, retention and alumni satis­ uct of an Ursinus education. De­ can history last Wednesday, Sept. eryone to come away from the lec­ knowledge and waiting to speak to faction. College presidents, deans spite any skepticism, the college 20 in Olin Auditorium. ture knowing something new. He the man of the hour, Charles L. and admissions directors collabo- deserves to celebrate this improve- Blockson's lecture presented irn- wanted everyone to learn about the Blockson. rated to complete the surveys. ment. WARNING I Rosh Hashanah ,I There is a drought warning in effed... H~ Conserve Water New Yea/J, Idea: To save water ... © Shower with a friend! I) A message from Hillel I) SeDlember 26,1995 The Dawn ofa New Royersford WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN? S.T.A.R. Teachers Strike ~5iN!hr!~Of The Gnzzl As another academic year commences, it brings with it a tidal wave of experiences ... unfamiliar faces, new friendships, renewed challenges, and of course, great parties! But, as the tide eventually ebbs, it may leave In Royersford teachers are on students feeling as if they were being sycked down by the undertow. They strike, demanding higher wages. may find themselves neck deep in problems related to stress, self-esteem, Parents are fuming over the al­ relationships, or sex -- among many others. Students often wonder where/ ready high wages of the Spring­ whom to tum to for advice and information. Ford teachers, who make more than Fortunately, S.T.A.R. (Students and Teachers Against Rape) has broad­ median household income. ened its focus and brought back to life Peer Education. Peer Ed. is a $22.68 million has already been program in which students are taught to educate the campus community budgeted to the Spring Ford Area LtHltll$ FOIA NEW ptACE Ttl IMIICE TIlE IlHiNT AWAn' about various issues of importance and to act as a resource for other SchoolDistrictforthe 1995-96 year. CLlIt I( , FMTUJtES m .. 0 , MOmlt lOCK students. What better way to learn about such issues than through our This money is to be allocated to the WHEN YOUR FfFT Aif Tit,., OF fMIICINf peers? 474 full and part time employees of TAIlE A '1lr..1( AIIO SHOOT SOME POOl., S.T.A.R.'s goal is to create a Peer Education team that will present the school district. PtA, SOMI TAitE 'lVIII'S programs in the residence halls or classrooms. Fact training, counseling Salaries for teachers with Dil NIt#( IACI( AltO WA TeN OUR '1(; SCJlEEN 7 , and presentation skills will be provided to those who are interested in bachelor's degrees are $27,259 and volunteering. top salary for teachers with master CDME JIIIII III FOI MDIiIM' NI(;H7 FODTBALL , ItH W/~I Peer Education is a much needed resource and you can make a differ­ TtJUrMYI SHOOT POOL FOR FREE TIL MlDltm degrees and 30 graduate credits is ence on campus by joining the team. 1<IIlAI.I. WlU 111ft;F7U OUT THaE FINNY Nm 111(A.AOItr It $59,605. According to district records, 196 of the 269 treachers ~ff ""'snDlf MONDAr TNRU TNlJIlSf).A' WnN-COLLEGE LO. FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: earned more than $50,000 last year. Mun HAn PIlOH'R I'JtOtlF OF AtiE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 6:00 pm CLUJ I( , II tDCATIf> 011 7#1f LOwa tMl OF THE 1(' toUAL WISMER LOWER LOUNGE 1(1'" 0' PIlUIIIA PLAZA AmlS FROM RARS (61D) 265- 7234 Questions can be directed to: Vidya Setty x3339 JoAnne Sickeri x3373 Sonia Dayal x3248 Glob~l Perspectives U.S. prepared to enforce peace deal Victory for the prosecution The United States is prepared to send up to 25,000 troops to Bosnia to enforce any The judge in the OJ. Simpson trial handed the prosecution a victory Thursday when he peace deal, Joint Chiefs Chairman John Shalikashvilli said Thursday. Shalikashvili told ruled that he would instruct the jurors they could bring in a verdict of second degree the Senate Armed Services Committee that it is not clear yet how large a peacekeeping ~urder. The instruction had been vigorously opposed by defense lawyers, who believed force will be needed in Bosnia, if a peace agreement is reached. However, he said the their client stood a better chance with an all-or-nothing first degree murder or not gUilty U.S. would provide no more than halfthe force: "It is my view that it is very important choice for the jury. Judge Lance Ito noted that while evidence had been presented ..