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XAVIER UNIVERSITY Published since 1.915 by the students ofXavier University 88thyear, issue 9 · · weekvof OCTOBER 30, 2002 ~ · · · www.xavier.edu/newswirel Panel presents conflicting perspectives BY ELIZABETH BONEAU "We believe a community ven- neers and finan­ Campus News Editor ture should be done in a commu- cial consultants. , As far as Issue 7 goes, the bid to nity forum," said Jablonski, refer- · John Dowlin, construct a light rail mass transpor- ring to the 30,000 public inputs he Hamilton tation system in Cincinnati, the has received vi.a surveys and other County Com­ only definitive statement will come means on the issue .. missioner, di- next Thursday, Nov. 5, when voters · · Th·e 'motivating force behind . reedy. contra- , . decide its fate. the construction of the light rail is .dieted. The panel held here at Xavier primarily a desire to relieve traffic Jablonski, say­ last Wednesday only demonstrated congestion and to get Cincinnati ing the ariti­ the opposite opinions of the war- residents without cars where they light. rail cam­ ring factions debating the issue and · need to. go. paign calcula­ their inability to agree. Jablonski cited the creation of tions, according Xavier's branch ofEarthcare or- new jobs and a cutback in environ­ to federal gov­ ganized the panel to inform stu- mental pollution as secondary ernment proto­ dents about both sides of the issue, benefits or'the new system. col, yielded only NfWs'wlREPHOTO BY BRIAN ANGOUA. which is especially pertinent to Since the Cincinnati working 80 percent cost John Dowlin, Hamilton County Commissioner, Dusty Rhodes, Hamilton County Xavier students because four out of population has shifted, 75 to 80 and 20 percent Auditor, and Stephan Louis, Chairman of Alternatives to Light _Rail the five light rail lines would po- percent of jobs are outside the city benefit. discuss issues surrounding Cincinnati's light rail proposal. tentially intersect on the borders of with 147,000 households either "We do not T~ansportation, campus. without a car or reported to be at agree upon the Moderator Dr. James Buchanan, poverty level. numbers and we think we are being paign as "based on blue smoke said Stephan Louis, Alternatives to theology professor and endowed The entire light rail system will asked to buy a pig in a poke," and mirrors." Light Rail Transportation Chair­ chair of the Ethics, Religion and. cost $2.6 billion to be paid over_ Dowlin said. He stated not only is there al- man. Society program, set necessary the next 25 years. In his rebuttal, ex.ecutive co­ 1eady a gaping hole in the Cincin­ ·"We would benefit even if we guidelines by reminding partici- Fifty percent of the cost will be chair of the "Let's Get Moving" nati budget, but that the whole had to'payfor it ourselves, but we pants to focus on the issue and re- · funded by the federal government, campaign, John Schneider, stated system could be totally ineffective will not, the government will. This frain from personal attacks. 25 percent by the state and 25 per~ Dowlin's data were four-years-old if constructed. plan is a clear winner for Cincin­ CEO and .General Manager of .. ··cent from local-taxes. " and irrelevant... .-'~Ifyou'reenamoredofthelight. nati,'~ .said University.of.Cincinnati· the Southwest Ohio Regional Tran­ ''The benefitS would exceed the · "I am in favor of whatever works.-· · rail, startirunning trains on exist­ economics professor Dr.' Haynes sit Authority, Paul Jablonski, gave cost by $4 billion, would generate The light rail would connect 95 per­ ing tracks and see what happens. Goddard, representing a pro-light a detailed presentation of the light $2.5 billion in commercial and resi~ · cent of our homes and give residents Let's see if the results are real,'' rail perspective. rail plan to open the dialogue. dential development, will generate transportation freedom. There is no Rhodes said. Clear winner it might not be, The initiative for the light rail 36,000 jobs and yield $3 billion' better strategy on our regional "1\venty cities in the country however, given th~ struggle of opin­ plan began three years ago, and has output to the economy," said table,'' said Schneider. have a light rail and have not been ion demonstrated by the panelists been extensively researched ever· Jablonski, referencing the findings Hamilton County Auditor Dusty successful in getting over one per-· themselves. To decide the issue, since. of the campaign's planners, engi- Rhodes envisions the light rail cam- · cent of the population to ride it," vote Thursday, Nov; 5 on Issue 7. Issues abound in Cincinnati election BY CHUCK SAMBUCHINO Why yes? ·Putting people injail Why yes? The schools in ques­ volunteer caregivers and cost less sales tax from six to 6.5percent. Contributing Wr~ter doesn't stop drug habits. The 12 tion are in dire straights. Better than an institutional alternative. Ridership cannot be guaranteed With the impending November or 18 month programs will help of­ schools will give way to better pro­ Why no? More taxes, not to and the energy needed for the rail · election looming on the horizon, fenders get off drugs and money grams and opportunities. ~ixty-. mention the average cost per eld­ itself can potentially generate the there isn't much time before stu­ will be saved on prisons years-old is the !lverage age of a Cin­ erly person is rising much faster smog it hopes to stop. dents will be lining up at the vot- · Why no? The amendment isn't cinnati public school. · than the normal inflation rate. ing booths in Gallagher, picking specific about one drug to the next, Why no? More taxes. People Issue 8: City of Cincinnati Pro­ candidates and taking sides on is­ and many arguments have arisen who would be spending the most Issue 7: Proposed Sales and posed Charter Amendment (Ordi­ sues. As far as these "issues" are concerning the· necessity of such money will not be the ones benefit­ Use tax. nance No. 284-2002) concerned, what .exactly i§ at stake? . an amendment,, considering an op~ . ing from (he issu~ .. Jssµe 7 is abollt reviµnph~g th~ ls.su_e_ 8 .. wish~s. JP•. r.epeal a_ .se.«- . tion for the courts to choose a treat­ city's public transportation sys­ tion that was added 'last year. The Issue l: Proposed Constitu­ ment program already exists. Issue 6: Hamilton County Pro­ tems; see last Newswire for a successful addition last year said tional Amendment to adopt Section posed Tax Levy (Renewal and In­ longer explanation. The large pro:.. there must be limits on contribu­ 24 of Article IV of the Constitution. 1-isue 2: Proposed Bond Issue crease) For Senior Services. posed tax would first help the ag­ tions and spending concerning po­ of the State of Ohio. Cincinnati School District. Issue 6 deals with providing the ing bus system, then aid construc­ litical. campaigns. This year, the Issue 1 boils down to how the Issue 2 is about revitalizing Elderly Service Program (ESP) with tion on a Greater Cincinnati Light motion is to reverse that amend­ law will fook upon drug possession older and ill-equipped public funds to support older individuals. Rail.. Five lines would run, with ment. charges. If passed, it will require schools in Cincinnati. With numer­ If passed, it will renew the current four intersecting at Xavier. · Why yes? The previous sec­ massive state spending over the ous schools dying of old ages, or· tax and increase it slightly to pro­ Why yes? More business will tion/amendment is being argued as coming years to fund drug treat­ dead, many cannot meet require­ vide things such as personal care, be drawn downtown as well as unconstitutional. ment programs, which will be the _ments for technological advance­ home-delivered meals, medical around all the hubs. It will be effi­ Why no? Unlimited contribu­ · alternative to incarceration. This ment. The issue would have $480 equipment, medical transportation cient public transportation and tions and expenditures put politics _ would only be applicable to certain million· (about half of the whole and more. lessen traffic congestion, espe­ where the money is, favoring big circumstances, e.g. non-violent necessary budget) coming out of Why yes? Providing older adults cially to sporting events. It will business over citizens. There must crimes when the offenders have not property taxes and paid over 28 . with funding and care will help them also cut down on smog. be Ilmits. completed a felony in the past. years at the maximum. stay independent, benefit family and Why no? Increased general Voting takes place Nov. 5. ©2002 THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE NEWS: OP-ED: SPORTS: DIVERSIONS: All rights reserved Ne~room · , , (~j3);745~3J22 Watts up with the Election consumes BASK~TBALL PRE- Slasher movies Adve~ising (513) 745-3561 radio station campus · VIEW INSIDE face off (:irculation ,,·, ·"· :X5J3),7'45~313o Editor-in-Chief ·· {513) 745-3607 ·PAGE'3 PAGES.6 ;.q- PAGES Pl..:P12 · .. PAGE ll 2 . week of OCTOBER 30, 2002 CAMPUS NEWS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS ~~ XAVIER::FAMILY· Elizabeth Boneau, Edi.tor ''Haunted Health News Room: 745-3122 ·newswire-news@xavil::r.edu ~~~~ WEEKEND 2002 House'' to raise Scholar offers presepctive on terrorism awareness NATASHA HAMILTON throughout each scenario.