Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 25 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 3-13-1991 Lanthorn, vol. 25, no. 24, March 13, 1991 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol25 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 25, no. 24, March 13, 1991" (1991). Volume 25. 24. http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol25/24 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 25 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. *tr0. Laskers Go To Playoffs After Dead-Pan Style Exhibit Hits the Winning GUAC Tourney. Colder Gallery utzm Grand Valley State University Volume 25 Issue 24 March 13,1991 Gulf Crisis Nearing a Long fQuest Speaker Addresses Homeless) Awaited Happy Ending ^ By Tom Scholten dollars according to Kuwaiti lead­ News Writer ers. Kuwait has suffered destruc­ tion of hotels and many public In the early stages of the Persian buildings, and the mining of its oil Gulf conflict, Iraqi leader Saddam Fields. Hussein warned the United States There is also growing concern it was facing the “mother of all in Iraq of outbreaks of cholera battles.” epidemics and widespread malnu­ The land offensive which began trition, according to reports by UN the evening of Saturday, February workers in Iraq. During the mas­ 23 ended shortly on Thursday, sive bombing, water supplies, food February 28 when Iraq accepted stocks, and medical services were the United Nations terms of sur­ damaged or eliminated. render and cease fire. Negotiations continue with After receiving an intense Middle-East countries as Secre­ pounding from the air for six weeks tary of State James Baker tours the by allied warplanes, Iraq’s military region in an effort to secure lasting had been badly damaged. It is peace. Baker has also met with believed Iraq has suffered casual­ Iraq’s foreign secretaries and ties in the tens of thousands, military commanders to finalize however allied field commanders Iraq’s terms of surrender. Among have refused to provide any count the terms are: of Iraqi war dead. • Iraq must return all prisoners United States losses were re­ of war immediately. ported to be 79 killed and 213 • Return all Kuwaiti citizens, wounded. Thirty-five service per­ and Kuwaiti property. sons are missing in action and 9 • Accept liability for the war had been prisoners of war. damages. Prior to spring break, George Heartwell spoke on campus to address the issue of the homeless. The Gulf War also inflicted • Rescind its annexation of Ku­ According to Heartwell there are 5000-7000 homeless in the Grand Rapids area. heavy damage in Iraq and Kuwait. wait. By Jennifer L. Wigger and bushes, and, in warm weather, the hundred people can be found in The cost of rebuilding Kuwait • And to disclose the location of Rachel MenneU 131 Ionia exit. Of these five to shelters on a winter night could run as high as half a trillion mine fields and booby traps. News Writers seven thousand homeless, ap­ Heartwell stressed that proximately five hundred people $850,000 will be lost in revenue George Heartwell from live in single occupancy hotel aid for Grand Rapids due to Heartside Ministries spoke at rooms. At least three thousand state budget cuts. An anony­ the Kleiner Com mons on Tues- four hundred more aft living with mous source from Grand Rap­ Activities Planned day, Feb. 26, 1991. Weed numerous other families in single ids Social Services said that this Living Center sponsored family apartments. would result in 53 personnel Heartwell, who is currently a Many of these people will not cuts within their branch. Dick to Expose Diversity minister at Heartside Ministries, seek help for various reasons. from “First Call For Help” (the a charitable organization which Because of paranoia many people social service recommended By Deb Schultz dividual differences in society. works with the homeless. with mental disorders would pre­ help line) said, “We’re not af­ News Writer Also, a second purpose is to allow According to Heartwell, there fer staying out in the cold rather fected by state budget cuts...we those with diverse backgrounds to are approximately five to seven than going to a shelter. Other have so far lost two people. That express themselves. thousand homeless people in homeless people are illegal aliens isn’t in anyway related to the This year the Grand Valley Di­ Diversity Committee member the Grand Rapids area Com­ who would rather live in miser­ Social Services.” versity Committee has designated Gloria Tate commented, “The fo­ mon street locations where able conditions than risk being de­ Currently 0% of the opera­ the month of March, Diversity cus of the committee is to bring they live are under the railroad ported. tive budget of Grand Rapids Month. speakers in or do events on cam­ depot, in the Grand River In any case, only about three See Homeless, p. 2 During Diversity Month, topics pus dealing with diversity issues.” such as cultural, ethnic, or sexual Activities within Diversity variance are highlighted through a Month are organized and spon­ series of lectures and student ac­ sored by the Diversity Committee. tivities. Several events are, however, of­ New Parking Policies for The purpose of Diversity Month fered in conjunction with other acti vities and the events sponsored student groups, clubs, or commit­ by the Diversity Committee tees. Fall ’91 Being Proposed throughout the year, are to simply Representatives from the Hous­ By Simon Hatley •The lot behind the Field House. expose and educate people on in­ ing, Placement, and Student Ac­ staff February 15, a parking policy News Writer •The eastern edge of the lot at tivities offices and from groups task force announced that, under the new policy, the following the new Water Resources Build­ like 10% of You (gay and lesbian parking areas will be reserved for ing. community) are among the mem­ A new parking policy for the faculty and staff members: The memo also said that resi­ bers of the Diversity Committee. Allendale campus will provide •All of Lot H, the lot nearest to dent students who have permits to Diversity Month began on the feVSU faculty and staff members Lake Michigan Hall. park in lots adjacent to residence first of March with a Lunch Break with open-reserved parking areas •The front row of Lot G, the lot halls, living centers and the Ravine Opinion.............................. p. 4 Senes presentation featuring Irish and will restrict parking options across from the Kirkhof and Calder Apartments will not be permitted actor Scott Keely. For informa­ Campus Life...............p. 6 for some resident students. The to park in any other lots on the tion involving location and times Fine Arts centers. Entertainment........... p. 8 new policy will take effect at the •The eastern section of Lot F, Allendale campus. of up-coming Diversity Month ac­ beginning of fall semester, 1991. Classified Ads............. p. 11 tivities, contact Director and Co- the section closest to Campus Sports.......................... p.10 In a memo toGVSU faculty and Drive. See Parking, p. 2 See Diverse, p. 3 - ____ Page 2 The Lanthorn March 13,1991 Student Senate Offers Homeless, from p. 1 ------ -— goes towards providing shelter for tries, 65% of the homeless are center. These twelve units provide the homeless. Meanwhile, the Caucasian. 35% are from minority intense help for those women who Insight on Student Life Fee federal housing allowance has not groups. The fastest growing group are trying to get there lives back increased in ten years. of homeless people are women together again. After three to five Heartwell cited the fact that in with children. months, they move to the other 16 By Steve Ungrey plan on a radio station for the Carter’s 1979 federal budget one Heartwell cited four models units, where they can stay for up to New* Writer dorms only. dollar for every seven dollars spent which he believes are workable, two years. “Robinson, Copeland, Kistler, on defense went toward providing and will help solve the problem of Third, the Temple of Emanuel, Fountain Sl Church, and Central and one of the older living centers shelter for the homeless. When homelessness. First of all, Heartwell brought Reformed Church are working with A large part of the student life would be covered by the arrange­ President Reagan came into of- \ fice, this ratio was changed to one up an idea which was generated St. Mary’s Hospital and Heartside fee paid by each Grand Valley ment,” Worrell said. dollar, for the homeless for every when he talked to Grand Valley’s Ministries to set up a rest-care fa­ student goes to allocating funds The process of allocating funds forty-two dollars for defense. hotel and restaurant management cility for those individuals who are to various organizations here on has just begun for the 1991-92 “That makes me real angry,” department about a year ago. This campus. school year, and this means many Heartwell said. “When, day after idea was to have the university day, I see people who are citizens purchase an old, abandoned build­ This is where the Student Sen­ nights of hearings on allocations. of this countiy and people that I ing and turn it into a laboratory January of 1992, will provide a ate comes into the picture, spe­ Worrdll pointed out that the allo­ love, who are hungry, and have no which would benefit both the place for the patients to fully re­ cifically the Vice-President of cation group frequently meets place to go in at night, and then I homeless and the students.