1 ^., •. '. '•:• -<i -J • D S Postage PAID Bronx, New York Permit No. 7608 Non-ProfitOrg. Thursday September 9,1982 Volume 64 FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK Number 17 -Drinking Age Dilemma Continues- Fordham Alone In Enforcement,,, by Mark Dillon series of meetings between student events where alcohol would not be served), stipulates that as of December 7 anyone Although Fordham began enforcement leaders and administrators to determine as well as school liabilities concerning the under 19 will not be able to purchase or of regulations prohibiting the possession how to comply with the new law. Dicker- new law. consume alcoholic beverages. The New and consumption of alcohol by students son said that there will be a direct focus on Gilcreast stressed that she found com- Jersey representatives said they encoun- younger than 19 on August 30, most area alcohol awareness and education mentary offered by two New Jersey tered difficulties with this provision also, universities plan to retain their 18-year-old programs until enforcement begins in schools to be very helpful. She explained according to Gilcreast. students' right to drink until the New York December at her school. that delegates from William Paterson and Kimberly Warren, a counselor from state law goes into effect on December 7. All these universities participated in a Trenton State Colleges spoke of their ex- Adelphi University, said the conference I Columbia, New York, Adelphi and Pace one day conference along with Fordham at periences and the results of rules they had was "essentially a brainstorming session. {universities do not plan on imposing Adelphi. The July 14 conference discussed imposed when a 19-year-old drinking age We found a jumping point from which we restrictions on their 18-year-old students the best methods of college campus enfor- was established in their state. Gilcreast can work." until they are legally required to do so. cement of the new law. said the New Jersey delegation believed "It was valuable to hear the experiences These institutions are still in the process of According to Paula Gilcreast, Assistant their rules reduced the amount of van- of New Jersey," Warren said. However, formulating rules which allow them to Director of Student Activities, the con- dalism at their schools considerably. she indicated that her school has not im- comply with the law. ference was an "informal workshop" Also, Gilcreast said the delegation en- posed any rigid pattern of rules concer- "We have set nothing definite yet which gave Fordham many ideas on how to forcement very difficult when they let 18- ning drinking or parties. "As of now we because we don't want to impose anything enforce the new drinking law. She said year-old students continue to drink until are going on the policies we've had in the without student input," said Annette that 13 schools, plus a representative from the law took effect. She explained that the past" concerning disciplinary action for Dickerson, manager of the Student Ac- the New York State Liquor Authority, par- New Jersey state law allowed those drinking violations. "As of now a tivities Office at New York University. She ticipated in the meeting which analyzed already 18 to have the legal right to drink disciplinary notice is given to students af- stated that there is presently an ongoing alternate programming (the sponsoring of while the new New York state law continued on page 5 ... While Minors by Julia Hall drinking age so as not io create a divided As of December 7, a New York State Law campus. will read that any person under the age of Students under the age of 19 are not 19 purchasing, imbibing or possessing permitted in the Ramskellar after 2:30 p.m. alcohoVilic beverages "may be arrested on weekdays (when beer sales begin) and or summoned and be examined by a are never permitted to attend a mixer or magistrate having jurisdiction" on the party where alcohol is being served. charge of illegal use of alcoholic beverages "I know what the Ramskellar is like," by a minor. said Margaret Evans, FC '86. "That's Although a full three months shy of the where you meet everybody, especially actual activation date of the state law, upperclassmen. Now, if you know Fordham University has, as of August 30, upperclassmen, you can't really socialize 1982, put the law into effect on its with them. We (the freshmen) will only campuses. very superficial relationships with them." "There were clearly two choices," said The attitude that alcohol is an Vice President for Student Affairs Joseph icebreaker or social "loosening-up" device McGowan. "There was the choice of is not a new concept. bringing it (the law) in right away and "Beer and wine have traditionally been using that time to work out policies and part of socializing style. In the process of procedures and to avoid creating g implementing a good law you deviate from socialization centered around alcohol. Or, | the traditional pattern and you get the or course, we could have allowed a whole S resultant clamor," said McGowan. class of students to get used to drinking S And there certainly is a clamor. The and then take it (the privilege) away from 3 freshmen feel a sense of social isolation them in the middle of reading week. The Students enjoying themselves in the Raraskellar—no minors please. with the institution of the new rules. choice was obvious." well as many colleges ana universities social activities coordinators is how to "I feel socially maladjusted, like I'm not •A **s obviou UL-V.UUs Sa aso thuieo choic u,.un;eD was «aO, , thi»u<s »la ..w. - across New York State. The most pressing socially integrate minors, the majority of even into the college scene." said Fran .still poses many problems for Fordham as dilemna facing both administrators and whom are freshmen, and those of legal continued on page 5 . Vandalism Costs $60,000 for '82 by Ellen McClure replaced immediately because they were a Fordham students broke, smashed, safety hazard for people attending destroyed, abused and obliterated $60,000 graduation. Residence Halls absorbed the worth of University property last year. bill for the work, but will pass the cost on This is the estimate by the Residence to the students through increased housing Halls office, which also cited $5000 rates. damage during reading, exam and senior Grable said if the students responsible weeks and an increase of vandalism on for the damage are found, the housing of- campus during the past three years. fice will charge them for all the damage. If Assistant Diroctor of Residence Halls no one is found accountable, tho suite, Mary Ellen Grable said that replacing floor, or the entire dorm will bo charged damaged property costs more than normal for the damage. wear-and-tear replacements because the Vice President for Student Affairs Residence Halls staff is not equipped to Joseph McGowan said that some students repair property on such a largo scale. use their room breakage fee as a "van- When extensive vandalism occurs, the dalism charge account," but ho added repair contract must be awurdod to a these students only hurt themselves private company. She cited us an oxample because it is their tuition that pays for 56 windows broken in Martyrs' Court University property and upkeep. during tho last three weeks of the year. McGowan also said that vandalism is a This picture tells the hole story: vandalism in Walsh Hall 901. Grable said the windows had to be contin ueii on page 5 2/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1982/THE RAM fc. THE CAB CALENDAR Thursday, September 9 Cinevents presents Duck Soup and Keating 1st at 10:30 am, 8:00 pm and Cinevents presents Time Bandits in The Coconuts in Keating 1st at 8:00 10:30 pm. All are welcome Keating 1st at 10:30 am, 8:00 pm and pm. All are welcome. Fine Arts presents the Bronx Arts En- 10:30 pm. All are welcome. semble in the McGinley Center Thursday, September 16 Ballroom at 10:30 am. All are, Wednesday, September 15 Cinevents preseats Atlantic City in welcome. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD invites EVERYONE to become a member of one of our seven committees: AMERICAN AGE CALENDAR & CINEVENTS PUBLIC RELATIONS CULTURAL AFFAIRS CONCERTS SPECIAL EVENTS FINE ARTS Come to the CAB Office on McGinley 2nd floor for information. •r-f > > >„ ". *.•' use this torm to list events in the CAB Calendar Sponsoring Group. Addiess Description of Event Date, .Place Time . Admission Requirements. 01 interest To: DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 4PM • College D CBA • General Public upon completion ol this torm, please return to: D Crad Students • Other calendar Committee • Members of Fordham University Only Campus Center Director's Olllce ^m^^^wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi^mmmmmmmm^mmmmm.mmm^mm% HELP WANTED Mews Election Service needs students to help MODERN FOOD on the upcoming National Election as phone clerks, messengers and filers. CENTER Dates: (Arthur Avenue near 187th Street) Saturday, October 30 (rehearsal) with this coupon: and •1 Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 2 Black Label Beer Special I Hourly Pay: $4.00 6Pack,12oz. Bottles I Students must be able to work BOTH only $1.39 dates to qualify for employment. Good only Sept. 10-Sept. 16 If interested in working, please come to a meeting in Room 218 Dealy Hall, on Tuesday, September 14, between 11 :OO AM and 3:00 PM or call Open 7 days a week John Conlon at 564-7322. We carry a We Deliver. Variety of Beer. THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1982/3 Resident Directors Added To Housing Office Staff by John McGarvie meet the growing needs of the campus "The Resident Director has the authority to The staff of the office of Residential Life resident population.