Ithaca College Digital Commons @ IC The thI acan, 1995-96 The thI acan: 1990/91 to 1999/2000 8-28-1995 The thI acan, 1995-08-28 Ithaca College Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/ithacan_1995-96 Recommended Citation Ithaca College, "The thI acan, 1995-08-28" (1995). The Ithacan, 1995-96. 1. http://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/ithacan_1995-96/1 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The thI acan: 1990/91 to 1999/2000 at Digital Commons @ IC. It has been accepted for inclusion in The thI acan, 1995-96 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ IC. WELCOME EDITION Monday, August 28, 1995 Volume 63, Number 1 32 pages TheJTHACAN Free The Newspaper For The Ithaca College Community - __. It; ' . ':""• - .. - ...-- Ahead etting through another school year means ',{ .... G· facing new experiences . ' and obstacles. No one can tell you what path to follow, but -~ this issue is filled with some ./ sugg;estions. Whether you need to find a quiet place to· rel-ax, catch a ·quick bite to -~ eat, or the number of the person to contact when you feel you've reached the edge, thi_s edition can give you some ,~"t • .,. .""': of the information you need. IIL.:,_ ~ INSIDE THIS.1$SUE i The Ithacan Photo Illustration/Jason Erlich !.• . -l ... Most students have learned that packing and unpacking can be something of a chore. Here, Jenn Curtin '98, an international business student, keeps things from •NEWS •ACCENT getting out of hand. Dining changes give stu­ New dining options--ca­ dents more choices fes, take-out and delivery Page 3 Page 15 COMING THIS THURSDAY Laser printing will cost Things to do before it gets •NEWS students money cold A significant increase in Also later this week, the Page4 Page 19 first year student enroll­ local band scene. Where to ment could impact the go to see them. New additions to ACCS Where to workout-local College's restructuring make· computing on cam­ fitness centers offer a vari­ plan. • SPORTS pus easier ety of workout programs Pages 4 and 5 Page 22 Also on Thursday, a com­ As the start of the school prehensive look at down- year arrives, the women's sizing Recreation Center ac­ • OPINION field hockey and the la­ - quires updated equipment First year students should crosse teams must adjust Page 7 mix learning with leisurely •ACCENT to find new coaching and experiences Relieving stress-ways to direction. Religious groups on cam­ Page 12 avoid the semester ten- pus prepare for a new sion. The football team once semester •SPORTS again prepares to mount Page 7 Women's Soccer team How to choose a pet. Tips an offensive towards strives for consistent play for the off-campus animal post-season glory. Campus safety urges use Page 30 lover. of blue lights and escort service Minor league entertainment Page 9 Page 26 - --·-·---·--· __ .. ,. .... _......... ..... ..·--········-···· 2 The Ithacan August 28, 1995 - -- . -- -·- -· Same rules for Circles Getting connected- Standards extend to-College-leased apartments Telephone and cable service simple By Jonathan Whltboume "In the last two years, with the loss of the Hudson to start on or off College campus Ithacan Managing Editor Heights apartments and temporary triples, we By Ithacan Staff Although the College Circle have lost 386 beds. The long and short of it is we Students interested in receiv­ HELPLINE apartments stand outside the con­ ing cable television and phone fines of Ithaca College, students are in the position to find new housing solutions. " For service students can service do not have to go far contact ACC phone company living in the College-rented Circles -John Fracchia, from their residence halls to sign and Time Warner Cable at will abide by the same rules as on­ coordinator for housing services up. the follo':"ing numbers: campus residents. Students in need of phone ser­ According to John Fracchia, co­ who had six people listed on their fice of Residential life has appointed vice can contact the ACC office Phorie: 275-5222 ordinator for housing services, 60 application. Although the applica­ a former Ithaca College resident above the Terrace Dining Hall. 1-800-480-4224 students will reside in the College­ tions were sent out late in the sum­ assistant and current graduate stu­ The office is open Tuesday, rented Circles. Each apartment will mer, there was a good response, dent to serve as apartment man­ Thursday and Friday from 9-11 Cable: 272-3456 be occupied by six students. Fracchia said. ager. a.m. and noon-2 p.m., said Kelly The need for this additional hous­ The price offered through the "This is a little different from Whitbeck, university account in the North Foyer today and ing arose during the summer for a College is $1,638 per semester, in­ assigning an RA to a residence hall, manager for ACC. Students can Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m, said va.iiety of reasons, which include cluding utilities, which is the on­ but [the apartment manager] has also pay their telephone bills at Mike Hall, customer service rep­ the discontinuation of non-standard campus double room rate. been one of our best RAs and I have the office during the year, she resentative for Time Warner triple rooms. "We're in a position The regular price for the same complete confidence in her abili­ said. Cable. where on-campus housing is tight; size apartment, which is regularly ties," Fracchia said recently. On-campus rates are $18.91 Basic service for on-campus it's a dense occupancy," said occupied by only four people, is The apartment manager will re­ per month and $31.52 for instal­ residents costs $14.97 per month Fracchia in a previous interview about $1,600 per semester plus utili­ side in a two-person apartment ad­ lation. Off-campus rates are and installation for a room that with the Summer Ithacan. Another ties. jacent to the College-rented Circles, $23.l l permonthand$37.85for has previously had cable is factor in the shortage was the The same rules apply to both Fracchia said. installation. $22.37. College's decision to discontinue students living in the College-leased To increase safety, the College Service will be hooked up For students who call the com­ it's lease with the Hudson Heights portion of the Circles and standard will install additional lighting and within 24-48 business hours af­ pany requesting service, it usu­ Apartments, he added. on-campus housing, Fracchia said. three blue-light telephones along ter a request is made, Whitbeck ally takes about 3-4 days for in­ "In the last two years, with the Campus Safety will be adding the path leading from the Terrace said. "So if they called on Fri­ stallation, Hall said. However, loss of the Hudson Heights apart­ daily patrols in the Circles their to parking lotto the Circles, said Bruce day, _it wouldn't be until Mon­ since so many people are request­ ments and temporary triples, we duties, but only the College-rented Hatch, operations manager and as­ day." ing service this week it will take have lost 386 beds. The long and facility will be monitored, said Bob sistant director for the Physical Students can sign up for cable longer, he said. "Right now it's <;hort of it is we are in the position to Ho! t, director of Campus Safety, in Plant. service with Time W arnerCable talcing about a week." find new hom,ing solutions," a previous interview with the Sum­ The Physical Plant also installed Fracchia said. mer Ithacan. a crushed limestone walkway over One reason why the College "I expect it to be the same.just as a stream near the Circles to accom­ picked the Circle Apartments was it was in the Hudson Heights," Holt modate students walking to and the facility's appeal to the College said. His goal is to maintain equal­ from campus. community, Fracchia said. "We ity in the enforcement of rules in the "We' re trying to make the walk Briefly decided if we are going to do this, various areas that fall into the from campus to the Circles as safe let's make it an attractive possibil­ College's jurisdiction, he explained. as possible," Hatch said. "Recent ity." The number of people outside the additions should make things easier Center, 3rd floor. Campus Center. In mid-July, TbeOfficeofResi­ College's jurisdiction, however, is for all students living in the Circles." REMINDERS dential Life sent letters and applica­ much higher than it has been in • There will be a used book tions for the apartment option to all some time, according to Fracchia. Jayson-Debora Hinderliter and • The I.C. Dance Team will hold buyback for books from last students scheduled to live on cam­ The apartments will not have Mamie Eisenstadt contributed to auditions in the Hill Center Dance semester at the buy back window pus. Priority was given to students resident assisants, however. The Of- this article. Studio on Sunday, Sept. 9 at by the Mac's on Aug. 30-31 from 12:30 p.m. Contact Alisha Leet 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 275-8109. LABOR DAY PARKS LJSTING . • Ithaca Rape Crisis provides a • Open Registration will take free hotline, The Rape and Abuse • Butterrnilk Falls State Park is available for weekend rental. 254-BIRD. place in the Ben Light Gymnasium Crisis Line, which is available 24 located on Route -13 in Ithaca. It For more detailed information on Aug. 29 from 10-11 :30 a.m.