Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Eastern Progress 1991-1992 Eastern Progress 10-31-1991 Eastern Progress - 31 Oct 1991 Eastern Kentucky University Follow this and additional works at: http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1991-92 Recommended Citation Eastern Kentucky University, "Eastern Progress - 31 Oct 1991" (1991). Eastern Progress 1991-1992. Paper 11. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress_1991-92/11 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 1991-1992 by an authorized administrator of Encompass. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Weekend weather I Sports Activities Accent Friday: Chance of Hard hitting Taking a stand All hail the queen showers, high 70, low Budget freeze forces Tom Regan to speak Shelly Hepke crowned 56. Saturday and Sun- day: Showers, high of teams to cut back of animal rights Homecoming Queen 65, low near 46. Page B-7 Page B-5 Page B-1 THE EASTERN PROGRESS 16 pages Vol. 70/No. 11 October 31,1991 Student publication of Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond, Ky. 40475 O The Eastern Progress, 1991 Mustard leaks Homecoming parade put residents in no danger Depot confirmed leak had been discovered Oct. 3 By Tom Marshall News editor Madison County residents may not gel information on leaks at (he Lex- ington-Blue Grass Army depot unless the leaks are considered "dangerous" by depot officials. When two artillery shells packed with mustard gas were reported leak- ing last Wednesday by a pair of uni- versity broadcasting students on a newscast, officials at the depot con- firmed the leak was discovered Oct. 3. Mustard gas is a blistering agent Lexington-Blue Grass that causes extreme skin damage and Army depot can damage the respiratory tract. lack of foresight of storing these things The leak brought concern to some in populated areas," said Craig Wil- local government officials who felt liams of Common Ground: Ken tuck- they should have been contacted. ians for Moving the Nerve Gas. "When I found out nobody had Depot officials said there was no been informed my, initial reaction was need to inform the public about the that it was typical of the Army," said leak because there was no immediate Progress photo by TTM WEBB Harry Moberiy, a state representative danger to the public. Several soldiers from Operation Desert Storm ride on a fire truck during the university's Homecoming parade Saturday morning. from Richmond. The amount of mustard gas dis- To one local activist, the issue covered at the storage igloo was less raises a larger concern regarding the than one-third the level deemed dan- storage of the chemical weapons and gerous by the U.S. Surgeon General long-term plans to build an incinera- Homecoming events tor at the depot See MUSTARD, Page A6 "My reaction is it underscores the spark excitement Student charged throughout the day By Angle Hatton Eastern alumni, were each pushing a stroller after the parade. in Oct. 23 rape Staff writer Their son Eric, 2, was excited The scene on Lancaster Avenue at about the parade. By Clint Riley Saturday's Homecoming parade was "Eric liked the horses and wav- Managing editor Officials classic. ing at the pretty girls," his mother Parade goers along the tree-lined said. A Case Hall resident has accused street saw families with little kids The Stampers met at a Lambda her former boyfriend of raping her limit access running around in the street, snatching Sigma meeting at the university when Oct. 23 after they sneaked intoGifford candy thrown to them from the brightly they were students here. Theatre in the Campbell Building. to Campbell decorated floats. The Student Alumni Association The former boyfriend, ToddJamel Tight groups of fraternities and held the first Eastern County Fair in Jackson, 20, of Martin Hall was By Clint Riley sororities sporting their letters cheered The parking lot of Alumni Coliseum charged with first-degree rape a few Managing editor on their Homecoming candidates from between the parade and the game. A tent was set up for entertain- hours after the pro-dawn incident. curbside, and alumni lined the street The woman told campus police The alleged rape in the ment, along with other tents for or- with their families taking in the fes- ganizations having pre -game parties. officers that Jackson threatened to Campbell Building last Wednes- tivities. harm her if she did not have sex with day morning has prompted uni- Amie Early, a member of the The Homecoming Queen candi- Student Alumni Association, said him. versity officials to limit access to dates, pink-cheeked and excited, "You had better do as I say or I'll the building, and in the process the Show Choir, Little Colonels waved from convertibles, and nervous Dance Team, the Gospel Ensemble beat you up," the woman quoted has enraged some art faculty and horses, including one with " EKU Kick Jackson as saying in the police report students. and some cloggers were among those According to the report, the 5- Citing safety reasons, a man- Tail" written across its hindquarters, performing. foot-5-inch, ISO-pound Jackson ad- date from university president were ridden by people dressed in Hal- It was also in this tent that the mitted to having sex with the woman Hanly Funderburk's office hat loween getup. awards for the 5K Homecoming run in the Gifford Theatre, but he denied ordered the Campbell Building to Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity won were presented. making any threats or using force. be closed at 10:30 p.m. on week- the float competition with a metallic Brian Corcoran, a recent univer- "What we are trying to determine days with no weekend hours. space shuttle landing on a University sity graduate now working in the here is if force is involved, not if sex Students will be allowed to Progress photo by TIM WEBB of Tennessee-Martin mascot, going did occur," assistant public safety di- work after 10:30p.m. if they have along with the theme, "Salute to the See HOMECOMING, rector Wynn Walker said. immediate faculty supervision. Pat Combs of Campbell County watched the parade Saturday Stars." with her two grandchildren Danielle Bowling, 4, and Paige Bruce and Jamie Stamper, both Page A7 Bowling, 1. Combs' son, Brad, Is s Junior broadcasting major. See RAPE, Page A5 Set ACCESS, PapM Inside Weekly forum created to improve cultural, racial relations hesitation to express their true feel- said. CJ Who says money cant By Kerry Sigler ings. Seated in a large circle, the 22 buy you love? The first Staff writer However, after some coaxing by students, who previously had little or Forum focuses on freshmen campuswioe Bachelor/ . Moore and her staff, the students be- no contact with each other, became gan to tell their stories and soon found engaged in a lively, and sometimes By Amy M. Etmans from the students on some of the Bachelorette Auction raises °« * «*• *« ethmcauy diverse Staff writer issues and what their concerns are, money for United Way. See «"** wh.° fitS*1*? 2£2 themselves on a journey which allowed heated, discussion officiated by Moore. „ 'p. ' Lounge Tuesday night tore off sheets them to openly discuss their anxieties, Moore urged the students to go and maybe some of the things that rage o+. of bathroom tissue. fears and hatred stemming from rac- beyond the level of racial awareness Three hundred fifty were in- have to come out of it, so that the "Take as many as you think you and leave no stone unturned. vited representation here will be geared ism. toward non-traditional students." - rt B1 will need for the evening," said Sandra Created to expand cultural and Too often we skirt," she said. "If Four snowed up. S'.' naJK Moore, director of minority affairs racial awareness in the university we don't skirt, the other extreme is But poor attendance didn 't stop Sandra Moore, director of the office Activities •■••••• B *» — m idi prcscnce in ^ community, the Cultural/Racial Un- that we become too violent and noth- the Open Forum for African of minority affairs, said. Arts/Entertainment B 28.3 n^jng * " derstanding and Exchange (CRUX) ing is accomplished." American Freshmen from accom- Minority students represent 6 Campus Clips B5 Slowly the roll of white tissue program brings together students from Topics ranging from the broad area plishing what it set out to do. percent of the population at the Classifieds A5 circled the room until all present every cultural avenue and provides an of cultural identity were examined, as The joint effort between the university, Moore said. Comics A3 possessed at least one piece. open forum for the discussion of race were more specific subjects like office of minority affairs and the The evening began with a People poll A3 "Now, for each piece you tore, related issues. community stereotypes. counseling center combined con- general introduction of the staff Perspective A 2&3 you have to tell us something about The program was created for Moore said racial upheaval is cerns for the freshmen around the involved and what they hoped to Police beat A4 yourself," Moore said. "Also, please people from different races, cultures spawned by a lack of tolerance and university in an open discussion accomplish at the forum. Moore, forum. Sports B6.7&8 include why you have come tonight." and backgrounds to sk down and dis- communication. See FORUM, page AS ^^ Several groans and giggles raced cuss the differences and the issues "We just wanted to hear more ■BBaHBBBBBSBBBHBaBBHBBBBBSaaBBI through the air, signaling the group's which are never discussed," Moore See MEETING, page A5 A2 Perspective The Eastern Progress Thursday, October 31, 1991 THE EASTERN PROGRESS Tory Sebastian Editor Clint Riley Managing editor Stephen Lanham Staff artist Susan Gayle Reed, Joe Castle .Copy editors Mustard gas leak raises questions about safety When students were making their Home- longer would it have been before die leak was coming floats at the Lexington Arm> Depot last reported? Probably never.