V OLUME 79, N UMBER 143 THE BALL STATE M UNCIE, INDIANA DDAAIILYLY NNEEWWSS ONLINE ACCESS News desk: 285-8245 REMINDER HIGH 65 10 cents www.dailynews.bsu.edu; Wednesday Editor: 285-8249 Final exam period LOW 30 off VA X users: at the $ prompt, campus APRIL 26, 2000 type “dailynews” Classified: 285-8247 begins May 1-5. mostly cloudy RACE RELATIONS Hispanic student says Ball State doesn’t diversify Multicultural Affairs director “Most of the time I walk in a class and I’m “I definitely see students who aren’t invit- Sophomore Amy Lane, who is white, said level to an institutional level. The latest prob- the only Hispanic,” Torres said. “For me, or an ing, who are scared to leave their comfort she has not witnessed racial discrimination on lems for students to fight involve lack of says racism has become more average minority, I sometimes feel like I’m not zones,” he said. “For them it’s hard to say ‘hi’ campus. minority faculty and increasing multicultural- part of the campus — like it’s not designed for — just that is intimidating for them.” “I don’t see it but I know it probably exists ism in curriculum. ‘sophisticated’ since the 1980s. me. I’m pretty outgoing, but there are many Washington said some students on cam- to some level,” she said. “Race is a lot more sophisticated in the who aren’t. They let it get to them.” pus — from all ethnic backgrounds — find it Brenda Greene, director of the Office of minds of the students I’m dealing with now,” BY J ADA A CH For sophomores Torres and Irving hard to be open to people of other races. He Multicultural Affairs, said although students she said. “What they feel is community or CHIEF REPORTER Washington, outgoing president of the Latino thinks this is more of a problem at Ball State are dealing with personal instances of racism institutional kinds of racism. Those are the This is the first part of a three-part series Student Union and president of the Black than at universities with larger minority popu- better than in the past, they are beginning to kinds of issues they’re seeking to address.” exploring race relations on campus. Student Association respectively, racism and lations than Ball State’s 8 percent. notice a more “sophisticated” and subtle kind Torres said he sometimes feels the univer- discrimination are still prevalent on campus. “Sure there are people who are open, but of racism. sity could do more to diversify. To him, Ball He walks into the classroom, takes a look The students say these problems are more there are also those that shudder and look at Greene said that in the 1980s, minority State only does what it can to stay in the “OK around at the other students and realizes that concealed than in the past, but just as harm- you funny,” Washington said. “At Ball State students dealt openly with people calling range.” no one else is like him. He nervously smiles ful. people are very closed-minded. At other uni- them names and the faculty’s perceived igno- Although Torres admits the university is and takes a seat. Jose Torres is Hispanic and Torres said he sees many students who versities, where the minority student popula- rance of multicultural issues. She now said the making progress, he said it must start shoot- sometimes feels frustrated on a campus are afraid to venture from their blanket of tion is greater, people are forced to see other problem is more hidden, and done at a differ- ing higher. He refutes the idea that progress where the majority of the students are familiarity, causing them to lose the multicul- cultures. Ball State is pretty homogeneous, and ent, more subtle, level. She said racial prob- tural experience. I’ve noticed a lot of people stay in cliques.” lems have shifted from a person-to-person Caucasian. RACISM SEE PAGE 3 RED CROSS HALLOWEEN SHOOTING Artie R.Thomas charged with murder, conspiracy, criminal recklessness CRIMINAL CASE Locals gather Muncie police have charged three men with murder in the Halloween shooting. Six months after Julian Brown’s death, the first ONE SUSPECT FACES TRIAL TODAY trial begins today in Delaware County Superior Court No. One. Below are some of the key players in the investigation. to replenish depleted funds String of fires prompted officials BRUNO MANLEY THOMAS ABRAMMASON McPHAUL TAYLOR McKINNEY WINKLE to launch fund-raising initiative. Above are the three suspects in the 1999 Halloween shooting. Above are four possible witnesses. Abram and Taylor face lesser charges. Case prosecutor Muncie Police chief BY C AROLINA P ROCTER ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR INVESTIGATION UNFOLDS 813 Neely Ave. was the center of attention once again on Tuesday morning as a handful of local officials gathered out- THREE MEN ARRESTED, side the charred remains of “Woodshop Bob” Githens’ home to First murder trial starts today raise money for the Hoosier Heartland chapter of the American CHARGED WITH MURDER Red Cross. Nearly six months ago Julian Brown was murdered. “We’re kicking off a major fund drive,” said Ted Kluck, Red Three men have been charged for the crime. Cross communications director. “We’ve served 16 families in Below is the chain of events leading to trial. the last few weeks, which is crazy for this time of year. Our in Delaware superior court funds are pretty depleted.” Oct. 31, 1999 - Nov. 1, 1999 Muncie Red Cross volunteers normally help 85 fire victims a year; Police called around 3:30 a.m., this month alone, they’ve already aided 50, Kluck said, prompt- BY P AUL A LLOR of the witnesses will be Ball State stu- ing or causing the offense.” to a house party at 1017 W. Bethel Ave. ing officials to launch the fundraiser; NEWS EDITOR dents. Police questioned several sus- “The bottom line is, they were all fir- Police tell people to stay inside the something they haven’t had to do in pects besides the three charged with ing into the house,” said Chief Joe house and to keep noise levels down. almost six years. The first Halloween shooting trial murder. The prosecution will be calling Winkle of the Muncie Police Department. Police return at roughly 4 a.m. after a Mayor Dan Canan and Fire Chief starts today, nearly half a year after the some of them to the stand, but Police originally believed four guns group opens fire at 1017 W. Bethel Ave. Gary Lucas were among those on hand death of Julian Brown. McKinney declined to say who. were used during the shooting, but More than 40 rounds are fired. Former to encourage community support. Deb Donations Artie Remaro Thomas, 23, is During the investigation police Winkle said they now think it may have Ball State student Julian Brown, 28, Wise, co-owner of several Village estab- ■ charged with the murder of Brown, 28, questioned and filed preliminary been only three. One gun was found Gary, dies at Ball Memorial Hospital. Five lishments, presented Red Cross officials BY PHONE: of Gary. Brown was killed at an off-cam- charges against Louis Abram, 16; near the scene of the crime, and two with a $1,000 check to start the initiative. 284-3361 others treated and released including ■ pus house party last Halloween, when Genard Tyrone Mason, 19; Djuane more were found after searching Phillips suspect Terrance Martez Manley. Brown Githens, whose home was destroyed BY MAIL: more than 40 bullets were fired into McPhaul, 18; and Elvin J. Taylor, 21. Pond. had been working the door at the party. by fire on April 6, invited Red Cross to P.O. Box 1108 1017 W. Bethel Ave. Brown suffered a Abram was originally suspected as one Defense kick off the fundraiser on his property, Muncie, IN 47305 gunshot wound to the chest during the of the shooters, and police believe Though rumors have circulated to Nov. 1, 1999 Police question more than said Gina Bradburn, Red Cross executive early-morning shooting and died about Taylor and Mason were drivers. the contrary, Alexander said he fully 100 witnesses and recover one gun at director. But Githens, who works in the architecture depart- half-an-hour later at Ball Memorial McPhaul was arrested for obstruction of expects the trial to begin today, and not crime scene. Muncie police estimate they ment’s wood shop, did not attend the event. Hospital. justice after lying to police during an end in a plea bargain. spent 200 man-hours investigating within Several others did, however, and all shared the same senti- Five others were injured, including interview. “We haven’t heard any plea bargain first 48 hours after murder. ment: Support your local Red Cross. Thomas’ co-defendant, Terrance Martez Of the four, only Taylor and Abram offers, and I doubt any will be given,” he Canan spoke first, followed by Lucas, Muncie firefighter Manley, 20. Thomas, Manley and were formally charged. Abram is said. Nov. 3, 1999 Police issue warrants for Doug Currie, United Way President Pam Horton and Emergency Michael Leroy Bruno, 23, are all charged charged with three counts of criminal Thomas has not given police a state- the arrests of Michael Leroy Bruno, 22, Management Agency director Bill Gosnell. with murder, conspiracy to commit recklessness causing serious bodily ment, and Alexander would not specu- Terrance Martez Manley, 20 and Artie “We’ve gone through a string of fires in our community, murder and criminal recklessness. injury and one count of possession of late on defense tactics. Remaro Thomas, 26 wanted on three and (Red Cross) has been hit really hard,” Canan said.