Wright State University CORE Scholar The Guardian Student Newspaper Student Activities 3-4-1998 The Guardian, March 4, 1998 Wright State University Student Body Follow this and additional works at: https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/guardian Part of the Mass Communication Commons Repository Citation Wright State University Student Body (1998). The Guardian, March 4, 1998. : Wright State University. This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Activities at CORE Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Guardian Student Newspaper by an authorized administrator of CORE Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. sponwm wn SPOUTS Lights, Men and camera, women win in sets p. 9 close games, p. 13 Book Review: Find answers to On the road with the two the questions you have, p. 10 Daves, p. 16 Issue No. 19 Vol. 33 • J ; Where, oh where did 6000 papers go? By AMY PRYCR controversial element in that paper was the Assistant News Editor student elections' story," said Larsen. The Guardian reprinted and distributed Readers of The Guardian may have had the paper on Feb. 27 adding to the expense of problems finding a Feb. 25 issue Wednesday the weekly paper production. The total loss to evening altcr6p.m.Thc bins holding approxi- the paper is $6,000, said Larsen. mately 6,(XX) campus newspapers were emp- "It was not just one person, it was a group tied that night by an unknown person or per- and the only reason I can think of someone sons. doing that is because they didn't want anyone "Wc liavc our suspicions on who took to see something that appeared in our paper," them." said Alexis Larscn, editor in chief of said Larscn. The Guardian. Larscn noticed the papers were "I try not to jump to conclusions any- missing around 6 p.m. and went directly to more." said Gary Dickstcin, acting assistant Public Safety to file a report. director for Judicial Affairs and Greek Life. "I was disappointed in our community and Dickstcin is currently conducting an investi- awestruck that this would happen." said Larscn. gation into any possible connections with On the front page of the Feb. 25 issue was student organizations stealing the papers. "I a story covering the Student Governmcntelcc- tions which discussed allegations against poll staff and candidates. "In my opinion, the only see "Missing" P. 3 Sig Eps say not enough training for poll workers By AMY PRYOR not provided." Assistant News Editor The poll workers' lack of information did not affect the vote made by the Student Elec- Student Government election infractions tions Commission to re-do the elections. | may be due to the lack of training for poll "The six appeals are what th.cw out the staffers. Students and organizations working election." said Lansdalc. "Every appeal was in the election polls received a three page list of reference to Allyn Hall Lounge (where Sigma instructions on how to run a successful poll Phi Epsilon staffed the polls)." booth but no person-to-person training ses- The appeals reported three violations of _ sion occured. according to Jason Lansdalc, illegal campaigning within 50 feet of polling § student elections commissioner. locations and three violations of procedures "They didn't put us through any training relating to student validation cards. |2 courses," said Dave Goklschmidt, president "I am absolutely disgusted with their be- ^ of Sigma Phi Epsilon. "Enough training was havior and disrespect for our school's elec- tion, the students of Wright State, as well as the other student government candidates," Reward increased to $75,000 in WSU said Kimberly Keyes in her appeal which was in reference to campaigning by poll staffers in Lake Campus student disappearance Allyn Hall. "On Feb. 19 at the voting table in Allyn By MELANIE GLASS Topp last weekend, according to Diana said Zumbrink. Hall, I witnessed what I believe to be obvious News Editor Zumbrink, neighbor and friend of the fam- The family asks for prayers as they con- election infractions," said an annonymous ily. tinue their search for Topp. "We'll continue source in an appeal to the Student Elections A $75,000 re ward has been offered for "They're searching for her on foot within searching forever, until we find Lynn," said Commission. The source said in the appeal the locating Lynn Topp.WSU Lake Campus a 30 mile radius," said Zumbrink. Topp's mother Mary Lou. poll staff questioned a voter about the candi- freshman, who has been missing since Feb. According to Zumbrink. volunteers have Topp is 19,5' 4",and weighs I50pounds. date they were voting for and expressed their 21. helped out tremendously in the search for She was last seen wearing a maroon Ari- own opinion on who they should vote for. Darke County Sheriff Toby Spenccr, Topp. zona sweatshirt. "The people that I saw working the booth who continues to follow leads, believes "Everybody has been really great about A web site has been created for informa- arc good guys and would not influence any Topp was possibly abducted while jogging bringing food in and things like that. We're tion on the case at www.bright.net-mav. Or near her home in Northstar. really organized with maps and our search contact the Darke County Sheriffs depart- Over 400 volunteers helped search for headquarters at the firehouse in Northstar," ment at 1-888-384-6795. see "Polls" P. a Inside News: 1-5,8,17 • Opinion: 6-7 • Spotlight: 9-12 • Sports: 13-16 I m atmauui WTONCSHA Y. MAHCH 4,1998 Grad scores highest in Ohio on CPA exam By HEATHER M. BISHARA audit sections. In the end I scored her accounting professors, espe- course, which most students use to "If you arc going into public For The Guardian lowest on my audit with 95 points, cially Maggie Houston, Joe prepare for the exam, she spent her accounting you have to take the and highest on the financial ac- Castalano, Joe Bushong, Susan time reading The Becker Review CPA. I'm in managcmcntal ac- Wright State accountancy counting and reporting with 99 Lightlc, and John Talbott. Course Book. Rolfes read to actu- counting. I didn't have to take the graduate Danielle Rolfes scored points." "My accounting professors ally learn and retain the material exam but, at Procter & Gamble, the highest in the state of Ohio on When Rolfes found out that spent increased amounts of time she was studying. passing the exam is a way to the Certified Public Accountant she had passed all four parts of the making sure theirclassrooms were "The big review courses tell achieve technical mastery," said (CPA) exam. CPA exam, she called to thank one top quality and that their students you to review the multiple choice Rolfes. Rolfes scored 387 out of 400 of her professors, Maggie Hous- had the support they needed." said questions consistently," said While she is very satisfied with her employment, she hopes to possible points on the exam which ton. Rolfes "Their expectations were Rolfes, "I refused to change the is broken down into four parts. "I was just in awe," said Rolfes. high, but I credit their high expec- way that I studied and read, and someday get her Masters or a law "After I finished taking the "It just reinforces the fact that WSU tations for my success." went for the learning that Procter degree. exam, I only expected to pass two has a really awesome accounting Rolfes prepared for the CPA & Gamble encouraged." Rolfes advises that students out of the four parts," said Rolfes. program that deserves more rec- exam by studying the way that Rolfes currently works in the who prepare for the exam in the "I felt the best about my financial ognition." worked best for her. While she Food and Beverages sector of future study the way they know accounting and reporting and my Rolfes gives a lot of credit to was signed up for the review Procter & Gamble. works best for them. CAMPUS CALENDAR Wednesday, Mar. 4 p.m. Room, forinformation contact Chris Student Union. • UAB presents Hit Me Cof- • Bible Study, sponsored by • Bible Study sponsored by Cam- Price at 775-5817. • ICC meeting at 2 p.m. in the feehouse in the Upper Hearth the Baptist Student Union at 12 pus Bible Fellowship in 150 Russ • Campus Rec presents Intramu- cafeteria. Lounge ofthe Student Union at7 p.m. in 279 Millett. Center at 7 p.m. ral handball in the Student Union • Intramural Swim team meeting p.m. • "The Li fe in Samuel" a bible • "Primetime" sponsored by Gym from 6:30-8 p.m., for informa- at 4 p.m. in E009 Student Union, for • AARC executive board study sponsored by Li fe and Truth Campus Crusade for Christ at 7:30 tion contact Chris Price at775-5817. information contact Chris Price at meeting in the Forest Lane Com- from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in W025 p.m. in E163 Student Union. • Intramural Wheelchair Trad- 775-5817. munity Center at 7:30 p.m., for Student Union. meeting at 7 p.m. in the Student • WWSU meeting at 5 p.m. in more info call Monica at exL • ICC meeting at 2 p.m. in the Friday, Mar. 6 Union Atrium, forinformation con- W025 Student Union. 6986. • AARC meeting in the For- cafeteria. • Bible Study, sponsored by the tact Andy Corbett at 775-5816. • Stress Clinic open to all stu- • WWSU meeting at 5 p.m. in Baptist Student Union at 12 p.m.