Ursinus College Digital Commons @ Ursinus College Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper Newspapers 2-26-1991 The Grizzly, February 26, 1991 Krishni Patrick Ursinus College Sara Jacobson Ursinus College Dawn Deraney Ursinus College Erika Compton Ursinus College Terri Johnson 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 Patrick, Krishni; Jacobson, Sara; Deraney, Dawn; Compton, Erika; Johnson, Terri; Major, Chris; Strawbridge, Jennifer; Owens, Danielle; Ugoretz, Tonya; Zobel, Laura; Woytek, Judd; Outwin, Christin; Hajian, Eleanore; Solensky, Gina; Richter, Richard P.; Castells-Talens, Antoni; and Schafer, Neil, "The Grizzly, February 26, 1991" (1991). Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper. 272. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/272 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. It has been accepted for inclusion in Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Ursinus College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Authors Krishni Patrick, Sara Jacobson, Dawn Deraney, Erika Compton, Terri Johnson, Chris Major, Jennifer Strawbridge, Danielle Owens, Tonya Ugoretz, Laura Zobel, Judd Woytek, Christin Outwin, Eleanore Hajian, Gina Solensky, Richard P. Richter, Antoni Castells-Talens, and Neil Schafer This book is available at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/272 ----------------------------------------------------------~;- ne9 Serving the Ursinus Tfieo G rizzly community since 1978 Publishing the trust, from good motives and for justifiable ends Volume 22 Number 16 -Alexander Hamilton February 26, 1991 The Gulf War -- How Will It Affect the Economy? BY SARA JACOBSON the world economy. With the Economics professor Dr. Jahan unsure of economic futures in economies and even helped Asst Ans and Entel1ainment Editor United States in a recession the Saleh ,who was born in Iran. important markets like oil, countries out of recession due to Debates on the war in the world has been keeping close Dr. Saleh fllst came to the spending and investing decreases increased economic demands of Middle East are not only focused watch on the economic United States at the age of four. which hurts the economy. Dr. the government, but this is no on politics. An equally important implications of this conflict. One He has visited his home country Saleh comments that, "the way the longer the common view. in this consideration is the economic person with an eye on the many times, including an eight war ends is crucial." case the war and questionable ~ffects on both the oil market and news is Ursinus year trip between completing his Dr. Saleh predicts that if the future of oil prices has, schooling and teaching in the war ends relatively quickly, which "introduced uncertainty into the United States. Dr. Saleh graduated he believes it will, and if Hussein economic environment frrrns face." from William and Mary with a is not allowed to gain any Saleh also notes that lack of Bachelor of Arts in Economics and concessions, world confidence will comfort with the world political received his doctorate from the rise and economic prosperity may power structure has had a negative University of Massachusetts in again be possible. Currently there effect on worldwide economies. Amherst. Returning to this country is an oil glut, so he sees prices Agam the economic issues come in 1986, he taught economics at stabilizing and possibly falling. down to a matter of individual Franklin and Marshall before This will create a, "positive supply trust. coming to Ursinus. effect on the growth of the So, yes, there is another side to According to Dr. Saleh, the economy." After the war is over he this war. Economics and politics primary effect the war will have on does not feel there will be much of are two social sciences which are world economy will be on the a problem with paying for the obviously closely related. As the world confidence in general. If gigantic cost of the war effort political situation improves, so will things were to turn out badly, for because of the fmancial help our the economic environment. Dr. example if Hussein were given allies and the Saudi government Saleh thinks that the United States many of the concessions he wishes have pledged. has sent forces to the area for to link to the pullout of his troops In the short run and at present more of a political motivation than from Kuwait, world confidence in the war is not helping the an economic one, but that, "the political security could be badly floundering American economy. economic importance of the region shaken. When people lose trust in Past economists used to believe has made it politically more their national securities or become that war in general stimulated important." Dr. Jahan Saleh Airband Competition Enters Its Eighth Year BY ELEANORE HAJIAN Band and expressed her gratitude and general donations alone. Tee will be forced to cut into the helpful for the family. The Kings Associate Editor and appreciation. "You're a shirts are still available and will actual charity fund. Commented need more help than I think On the evening of Februaty 22, wonderful group of people," she still be sold to meet costs. If the coo!dinator Lewis, "The acts were people at Ursinus know." 1991 the eighth annual Air Band stated. Amanda also appeared on shirts aren't sold, then organizers vety entertaining, and it was vety Competition was held in Wismer stage and received a warm cafeteria. The proceeds for this standing ovation. year's competition went to six year Amanda King is the daughter of old Amanda King who was Jeffrey and Melissa King of diagnosed with Wilm's tumor, a Coventty Township. Since her type of cancer affecting the diagnosis Amanda has undergone kidneys, lungs, liver, and lymph surgety to remove both a kidney nodes, in December. and a liver tumor. She will require There were twelve acts in this at least another year of treatment year's competition. First place which is overwhelmingly expensive. went to the group, 'The Senior Judy Paladino,a Resident Attraction" who performed a Assistant (RA.) and President of dance number and lip synch to Kappa Delta Kappa, proposed Paula Abdul's "Opposites Attract." Amanda as a candidate for the Air Second place went to "Black to the Band fund. Amanda was chosen by Future" who entertained with an an RA. vote over four other innovative, rap dance routine to candidates. Bonnie Gilmour, "Poison" by Bell, Biv, DeVoe. The Reimert RA. commented, "It was third place prize went to "The a difficult decision but Amanda's Hottest Band in the World" who case was vety deserving." appeared as the spitting image of Earlier this year Ms. Paladino the hard rock band, KISS (before organized a group of 28 Kappa they took off their make-up) and Delta Kappa sisters who lip synched the song "Detroit Rock volunteered to wait tables at a City." spaghetti supper held at Bethel The judges appeared in a variety Methodist Church in East of costumes. Among the most Coventty, P A. to benefit Amanda. amusing to the crowd were Dr. The Resident Assistants organize Smail's clown get up and Lisa and run Air Band each year. Keir Tremper Barne's sexy outfit. While Lewis, a senior English Major and the contestants waited for the RA., coordinated the entire event. judge's decision Mrs. King thanked An estimated twelve hundred fifty Air Band winners Bruce McNutt, Keir Lewis, Bonnie Emmert, Suan Soltesz, Ro. AJaeo, KhaIU Meae« evetyone for their efforts in Air dollars was raised from ticket sales ~p~al~e~l~Th~e~G~nu~·~~~-----------------------U.S.G.A. Minutes · ~evvs------------~~~~----URSINUS __ _ COLLEGE NOTICE TO ALL 0 : -r._.......... Classifieds ® ~================== GRADUATING SEMORS AND Specials for the Week GINA SOLENSKY FACULTY/STAFF participating in May 12th commencement; Mon.,Feb.25--Jr. Turkey Club Committee Reports: please come to your bookstore for wi Dean Whatley encourages more people to attend your measurements. The deadline free Reg. Soda-----$1.95 the Dining Hall Committee meeting. The next to do this is Friday, Mar~ meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, at 5:30 Thank-you! Tues.,Feb.26-Mexican Taco Salad-$2.25 Life met to discuss pledging. One FA ' S T Wed.,Feb.27--6 Chicken Fingers wi already been before the I-Board for FUNDRAISING Assorted Sauces----$1.50 Damage on Bid night and an alcohol PROGRAM Otherwise, the committee reports that $1000 in just one week. Thurs.,Feb.28-Bacon Cheeseburger-$1.95 has been going rather well. Earn up to $1000 for your can see Wismer renovations are campus organization. Plus lundeClNaY and are making good progress. By May 1, a chance at $5000 more! Fri., Mar. I--Pierogies w/free installment of new piping and the laying This program works! No Fries--------------$1.25 new concrete floor should be completed as investment needed. Call as the sound and lighting. 1-800-932-0528 Ext. 50 Reports: February Breakfast Special 8: 00 AM - 11: 00 AM reminder that the senior class party is Free Donut w/Purebase of a Olp of Coffee! Isctled~lled for Saturday, March 16, at the Elks Club. decided that the class gift will be the forfeiting their returns from their people are still being encouraged to sign the Dance Marathon. The benefits are going 'VU'L._" GREAT cause!! Petitions for U.S.GA. elections are due Fet)ru~lIVl.1 A meeting was held with Dean Kane to U~;U~I" ~ .