m m the BCS Criticizes Dobbin's Speech VlLLANOVAN See pafie 9. Vol.69. No. 10 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, VILLANOVA. PA. December 3, 1 993 Women's cross country team captures fifth title By SEAN KELLY as he looked ahead towards a Sports Editor potentially dismal cross country season. He admits now that even They arrived at Lehigh Univer- the low rankings given by the sity from various universities and pollsters at thie end of the summer colleges across the nation. Each may have been generous. came with one very illustrious "I put this one in the Lord's goal in mind: the National title. hands in the beginning of the Standing in their way, however, year," Stern said. "I guess you stood a young and very hopeful should always do that but I just Wildcat team from Villanova saw no way in the world that we whose dream became a reality as were going to be a team like this the women went on to capture the at the end of the year. I knew that school's fifth consecutive NCAA we would be a top- 10 team no Championship. matter what, but when we lost After spending all but one week Megan [Flowers] and all of those in last the four years as the No. great seniors . I just had no idea 1 ranked team in the nation, the what we were going to do." scenario for the 1993 season was For a while, the only thing photo Members of the Women's cross country team pose for pictures following the championship ^"-^ quite different. Even though the keeping Stern's spirits up were meet at Lehigh University where the team won its fifth consecutive NCAA championship. Cats were returning as the defend- the words of senior Carole Zajac ing national champions along who assured her mentor that with the country's top individual 'Nova's dynasty could survive. runner, the experts of the sport "When I called [Carole] Zajac lottery for sternly believed system that 'Nova during the I New West was summer was so afraid not even among the country's top to call her and say we have no three organizations. Perhaps this one left on our team," said Stern. Campus apartments mtalled was an accurate estimation at the "What are we going to do?' She time considering the Wildcats lost said, 'It's going to be fun and it's three talented seniors and one of going to be a challenge, but this By JANE PAPACCIO University in the fall of 1992. "We all must be of the same class, he their most promising freshman. one belongs to. us. When I came Neufs Editor use entry term as criteria for added. For instance, current sopho- Head Coach Marty Stern felt as here we were No. 1 and we'll be determining status. If student mores can only be on a the card with if his back was up against the wall (Con tinned on page 28) The University is implementing entered in the fall of 1991, they 3 other current sophomores. The '94- a new lottery system for the are currently a junior and will be lottery for the new apartments is '95 academic year because of the rising seniors," he said. Letters limited to current sophomores and new apartment style housing were also sent to current juniors juniors, said Remley. will living on and off campus. President which be offered to current Because it is a new lottery Dobbin sophomores and juniors, said The lottery for the West Cam- system without the historical Daniel Remley, assistant director pus apartments is being run trend data to assist, it has become of Residence Life for Housing differently from the standard known that the class by class addresses Senate Services. The due date for the housing lottery for residence restrictions have presented diffi- is 8. halls, Remley said. lottery cards Dec. For the apart- culties. Initially, the intent was to By JANE PAPACCIO "We [students] were outnum- different letters ments, students will be expected Three were provide housing to all current News Editor bered by staff and faculty and to submit one housing sent out, Remley said. One was card for sophomores, somewhere on cam- that's disappointing because we sophomores, every foursome. sent to the current pus, said the Rev. John P. Stack, University President Rev. are the largest constituent on this those students who entered the Of the four names on the card. (Continued on page 5) Edmund J. Dobbin, O.S.A., campus," said Kennedy. addressed the University Senate Nov. 19 in the East Lounge of President Bill Clinton to discuss Dougherty Hall. His address is an People may complain annual event and "usually draws a big crowd," said Patrick that it wasn't publicized, i entitlement spending Kennedy, Student Government at Bryn IMawr Association (SGA) president. but students ha¥e to go This year, however, student Clinton agreed to come after he a series of four panel discussions. out and look for it By MELISSA LEE attendance was unfortunately was assured of Margolies- The first one will be an overview Staff Reporter low, added Kennedy. Poor student Patrick Kennedy, Mezvinsky's vote for his deficit of entitlement spending; the attendance may be attributed to Student Government president reduction plan. Initially, she was second will deal with retirement President Bill Clinton has a lack of advertisement, he added. Penn- not in favor of the plan because programs; the third, moderated by accepted an invitation from "People may complain that it Dobbin said that in order to of Washington's lack of action on the President, will discuss health sylvania's 13th district Con- wasn't publicized but students Tapper. discuss the state of the University, Margolies- certain issues, added care; and the fourth, the welfare gresswoman Marjorie have to go out and look for it," it is necessary to talk about its "Speaking about entitlement and Mezvinsky to be a part of a (Continued on page 2) Kennedy said. deficit spending is politically (Continued on page 2) conference at Bryn Mawr College risky, because reducing benefits on Dec. 13. could mean losing votes," Tapper said. "But having the President r address these questions at the It will start a conference allowed her to vote for conwersation that no his plan," he added. Entitlement spending includes politician has been programs which Congress does not vote on, such as Social Secur- willing to hawe. ity, Medicare and Medicaid, Jake Tapper, government pensions, welfare Press Secretary programs and agriculture subsi- dies. Half of the national debt can be attributed to entitlements, said The day-long conference, "The Tapper. "The deficit cannot be Future of Entitlement Spending," reduced without discussing these will consist of four panel discus- programs, because that is where sions. Jake Tapper, Margolies- the problem lies," said Tapper. Mezvinsky's press secretary, said "Very few politicans are willing that several factors came into play to initiate discussion on this issue in choosing the college, namely, and Marjorie knew that casting "its location in Montgomery the deciding vote would be risky, County (the 13th district), size, but she felt that the entitlement PHOTO BY SHARON GRIFFIN security and the fact that it is a ^ conference would be important," The Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin addressed the University Senate Nov. 19 to discuss the upcoming private institution, which will he added. year and the status of the strategic plan which includes fundraising, university development, thereby eliminate the need for tax The conference will consist of the capital campaign and student concerns. dollars." : iii,:>SilHtst! J :', M.. ;i?r?fiA- ^^Sfe^'"'^^ •^J •if^V' Page 2 • THE VILLANOVAN • December 3. 1993 DecemtMr 3, 1993 • THE VILLANOVAN • Page 3 INSIDE THIS WEEK Christmas season brings INDEX EDITORIALS FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS merrymaking By JENNIFER will In this week's Editorial sec- This week in Features, find This week in Entertainment This week in Sports, read TRZASKA be held in the Villanova Room Entertainment ...19 Reporter tion, read about Villanova's some holiday spirit at The read about the array of new about the women's cross coun- Staff of Connelly Center from 10 a.m. Sports 24 controversial decision not to Atwater Kent Museum — The music available these days. try team's fifth straight NCAA until 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. At the The University host the Rush Limbaugh radio History Museum of Philadel- Highlights include a tribute to championship. Also, read about begins Merry Bazaar, the Festivals Committee Editorial 8 Christmas Villanova show. Also, read about the phia. Be sure to catch the last Jimi Hendrix, the local sounds the 'Cats two heartbreaking Week with will be sponsoring pictures with the annual tree lighting Who knows experiences of a student who piece of the Cultural Film of Blindman's Holiday and defeats in preseason basketball ceremony Santa for $1 each, with some of questions series, "Cinema Karen Farr, an old favorite action. Check out how at 4:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Mall the proceeds going to feed the cares 17 Blue Key's admis- Paradiso." the who sion process. Did the Wolf- Learn about Villanova's latest named Paul McCartney and a women performed in their Monday, Dec. 6, said Melanie homeless of Philadelphia, Teller Fiordalisi, chair Scope 13 man's "Cheap Seats" take literary magazine, the new benefit album supporting opener. Find out how the vol- of the event and said. There will also be an oppor- cheap "Vignette." AIDS. A review of holiday leyball faired in the member of the Student Program- tunity for children to give 15 shots at the city of Big East their Features Cleveland? movies is also out along with tourney.