the indpendent 11orida Applause goes ape over movieies Nr 110 ,11y ., WIs , dU- wal . b l - I-yAa PubbS, ad by CA'm*o Cbmlnr 11n,,y +OG lie F mA '4 NA' VOLUME 83, NUMBER 168 I' S * * Ac-. Producer announces Growl act By PATRICIA LEE Alligator Wter Jeff Foxworthy may not be a household name yet, but that may change after this year's Gator Growl. Growl producer Brian Guenther an- nounced Wednesday that Foxworthy will be one of the performers for Growl, the home. coming event billed as the nation's largest student-run pep rally. He smid he has not decided who the second co- median will be Foxworthy was selected by night. club owners and patrons as the "19910 Stand-up Comic of the Year' at the American Comedy Awards. -XO H "People will like him because he mentions things about everyday life in a funny way," Guenthersaid. "Thosefrom the South should really enjoy his accent and jokes about red- necks He's bigin Atlanta and other southern cities." Growl, with an expected attendance of 70.000, will be his biggest show Foxworthy mentioned Growl during his appearance on The Tonight Show"Tuesday. F ALN STODOAHO-ALiLGATOR I Foxworthy told guest-host Jay teno he was excited about Growl, an event that has Benched boosted the careers of other comedians. Past Elementary educationjunior Ouida McNeil, 20, tries to stay dry during the first drops of Wednesday's afternoon performers include Leno, Billy Crystal, Robin shower. McNeil waits for the bus on Center Street. Williams and Bill Cosby Foxworthy, an Atlanta native who worked as an IBM computer repairman before turn- ing"tconedyis alsoth of NCAA charges Be a Redneck If. .,a book listing comical UF to deny 1 10 self-discovery. His next of inquiry Maxwell to play for the school clues to redneck By MATTHEW ADAMS gation is sustainable, and we will Association's letter book, Hick is Chic A Guide to Etiquette General Counsel since they received it May 22 while secretly being repre- Alligator Writer dispute it," UF for the Grossly Unsophisticated. is scheduled Pamela Bernard said Wednes- The deadline for the response is sented by a sports agent. to be released in late September. When UFrepties Friday to the day. Friday. Once the NCAA receives UFs He was selected from more than 40 come- NCAA's charges against the That allegation is the only one The charges came after two response, step two of the inves- dians after Guenther and his staff watched school's athletic programs, offi- of the 10 UF officials have said tigation begins - reading Up's them on tapes sent by publicity agents years of investigations and cials say they plan to deny alle- they will fight. ranged from violating NCAA reply and discussing the case because there are so many "Its a gamble gations that the school had lax by supplementing assis- with UF officials The NCAA's someone Officials have worked on a re- rules to choose from, but we try to find institutional control, tant coaches'salaries to allowing that all the students will enjoy. Guenther sponse to charges made in the see NCAA, page 8 National Collegiate Athletic then-basketball star Vernon said. "We know what will work and what "We do not feel that that alle- Finding a comedian like Foxworthy wasn't easy, Guenther said, Florida Blue Key, U~s Students on city boards may get to vote leadership honorary, sponsors Growl By MATTHEW SAUER student members' right to vote. Suzanne Rogofi, student government through profits from ticket sales and ads. Alligator Writer McKnew said he decided to bring up the comrpunty affairs cabinet director and a Because the tickets cost $6 each and produc- issue after commissioners added a new stu- memberof the city's Cable Advisory Board, tion costs are high, the money left to pay Students sitting on city boards and com- dent appointment Monday night. said McKnew's plan is a good idea, but will comedians is notas much as some comedians mittees can listen, learn and express their place more responsibility on student board "I had spoken to Michael Murphy about demand, he said. opinions, but they can't vote under current members. "Some people expect so much," he said. city policy. this issue when he supported me in my "if they get the right to vote, students "fhey think theresa lot of money but there's But that soon could change if city cor- election" McKnew said. "Student voting had been one of campaign platforms." sitting on boards need to understand what's not We spend more money on security than missioners approve a plan to grant student his going on at every meeting," Rogoff said. anything else, and then there's the technical members the right to vote. McKnew said he does not know if all city I've been to 10 meetings, and it's taken me stuff.' At the prompting of Commissioner Tom boards and committees will be affected and wants to hold off on any decision until he a while to catch up on the technical stuff. asft year's show, including fireworks, cost McKnew, commissioners voted Monday night to send board and committee chair- has heard from each board or committee Commissioners have given board chair- Cf see CorndIan, sug. l men a letter asking for their opinions on member. men one month to respond to their letter. 2. ALLIGATOR. THURSDAY, JULY Iq. 1990 COLLEGE NEWS Final Summer Clearance J Threatening letter targets bars another style of music, which the predominantly African-American patrons would have enjoyed more 50 to 60% OFF Six lallahassee bars have received a threatening in StockiII ettr sating that if racism against African-Americans '.JGay rights march draws 2,000 Everything Cannot be solved peacefully in their establishments, A rally called "Marching Into the Gay '90s," drew law suits and anything elsepossible will be employed about 2,000 gay rights advocates from across North le letter was unsigned, the Florida flambeau Carolna.who called forequal rights for homosexuals. reorltd, bul the author described him- or herself as Rally organizers said it was the largest and most a young member of the local chapter of the National Vocal of the stae's pride marches yet, The Daily Tar Association for the Advancement of Colored People fleet reported Much of the support came from the and as a hard-working Florida State University non-gay community graduate student One rally organizer compared the gay rights rally Ihe letter also conlained a copy of a letter to the and the needs and rights of homosexuals to the civil editor from the Florida Flambeau The letter to the and women's rights movements, saying that editor complained that the management of one bar homosexuals are getting their chance to protest had refused to switch from progressive music to -ALUGATOR STAFF REPORT WHAT'S HAPPENING Capital bound: Tie state office of for Black Culture. 15th Street and Hate crimes: Eva Scars from the I S Sen Bob Graham is offering a University Avenue Call the gay Center for Democratic Renewal will limited number of fall 1990 inter switchboard. 332-0700 speak July 23 at 730 p.m. at the nihips in Tallahassee. Call Mark Prayer and praise: Tine Intervar- Catholic Student Center. 1738 W Block, (904) 681-7726. site Christian Fellowship will hold University Ave The topic will be Over the net: UF's Recreational their bi-weekly meeting Friday eve- 'Hate Groups in America Neo-Nazis Sports Department will hold a mens ning at 7 in Reitz Union Room 346, and Their Impact on North Florida." and women's singles tennis tourna- Call Ron, 371-7347 or Brian, 376- Call Jenny. 378-5655 or Maria. 377- ment July 30 Entry deadline is July 3167 9183. RODERICK'S 24 in Florida Gym Room 214 Call Diving:The Gator Scuba Club will Give it a shot: UF students can EstabIlshed 1978 3920581 be collecting deposits and donations get the required second measles ClassIc Clothing ror the YoJung Fronessiona Setting gems: Gainesville's Gem for a dive trip this afternoon at 5:30 vaccination at the Student Health Creekside Mail 3501 SW 2nd Ave and Mineral Society will hold its at Florida Pool Call David, 3354313 CareCenterevery summerweekday Hours 10-6 Monday to Saturday monthly meeting Friday evening at Speech: A speech called "Break from a m to 4-30 p m , and Sundays 377-0902 7 30 in the Doyle Conner Building ig Down Barriers will be given this from noon to 4.30 p.m. Required for Wilbur Van Winkle will demonstrate afternoon at 12 30 in Turlington Hall fall registration Call 392-1161. at faceting of gems. Call392-9839. Room 2336. The speech will deal 309. Graduate: The Graduate Student with interacting with disabled su- It's anonymous: The student Council will hold a business meeting dents i the classroom CallEhsha, group of Alcoholics Anonymous with a social hour tonight at 6.30 in 392-1665. meets every Thursday evening at McCarty Auditorium. All graduate Het: The Florida School of Mas- 8:30 in Reitz Union Room 357. ISN'T IT HOT?. students welcome. Call 373-7972. sage will host a seminar on common Support group: Student Mental Pool party: The Gay and lesbian herbs July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon Health is forming a confidential sup. Student Union will hold a pool party Learn about growing herbs and their port group for students who are COOL OFF ON and cookout Friday evening at 730 medicinal uses from Ms T HIV+.