Serving the Vol. 125, Issue 17 Allegheny College Thursday community March 14, 2002 THE CAMPUS since 1876 I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Ca161,20119F .100100101,01 Support Sought for LOOK BOTH WAYS Possible Increase in ASG General Fund By ABBY COLLIER will ultimately suffer. "It's going to Editor-in-Chief be very tight. We're going to have to cut a lot of budgets. That's why we're Allegheny Student Government hoping it'll pass," she said, "because is considering a $10 to $15 increase we really don't want to do that. It'll in the annual student activities fee to be a massive cut, for sure." raise the amount of its General Fund, "I think the students will support which supports student organiza- it [the increase] if they know where tions on campus. the money is going to go," said firt- The Senate will vote on whether year and ASG Assistant Treasurer or not to increase the fee after an Jeff Weimer. "I think it's important open forum with all concerned stu- because it turns right around and dents and organizations on March 26 benefits the students directly." at 7 p.m. in the Walker Room (sec- "I think everyone wants to be STEPPIN' OUT—Students quickly cross N. Main, avoiding traffic. The high traffic area for both pedes- ond floor of the Campus Center). able to do more on campus, and I trians and vehicles cause daily street scenes and right of way debates. This is ASG's first request for an think it will benefit everyone," said increase in its General Fund since sophomore and ASG Financial —photo by Emily Macel, News Editor 1998. It has proposed such an in- Controller Andy DeVincentis of the crease because of the growing num- potential increase. "I think this is a ber of student groups drafting consti- step in the right direction and will Havoc on N. Main St. tutions and petitioning ASG for fi- promote the organizations we sup- nancial support. port." If the Senate passes the proposed ASG, Wyland said, has around increase, ASG's General Fund will $4,200 left in its General Fund this Crossing Concerns on Campus rise approximately 15.6 percent, year, and because many groups don't from $164,295 to $190,000, a signif- anticipate their potential for growth By EMILY MACEL Schmidt. While on her way to class lems regularly. "I almost get hit icant difference that could be in when estimating their budgets, they News Editor yesterday morning, she was crossing everyday," said Harriman. place by the 2003-2004 school year. end up approaching ASG with addi- N. Main in front of cars that had While some cars obey the traffic According to Vice President for tional requests for money later in the Horns blare, profanities are stopped for her, only to be confront- laws and stop for pedestrians, others Finance and Administration Marcus year. Groups that have not submitted screamed and tires screech — all ed by a vehicle on the opposite side speed through or stop abruptly, just Buckley, the $280 student activities their constitutions in time must also sights and sounds of a traffic jam in of the street who chose the gas pedal missing hitting someone, which re- fee, when broken down, currently petition from the General Fund. the busy city, or even a typical scene rather than the break. sults in anger and impatience. "I've includes $90 for ASG and $190 for Aside from providing funds for on the not-so-quiet Allegheny cam- First-year Kristin Chulack said, never really been close to being hit the Winslow Health Center. ASG's student groups, ASG provides fund- pus. N. Main St. continues to give "N. Main is definitely an adventure. by a car, but I definitely think the proposed increase would ultimately ing for activities that fall outside of students a run for their safety as cars No matter what time of day, you ba- cars need to be more careful," said affect this figure. student budgets, such as confer- barrel up and down the road, many sically risk your life to get from your first-year Kate Finch-Vincoli. "There's just a lot of vitality, ences, concerts and protestS. ASG, times unwilling to give pedestrians dorm to the post office and back. The faded yellow painted lines which is really exciting," said Wyland added, also pays for more the right of way. Even my parents almost got hit when and the discreet "yield to pedestri- Director of Student Activities and than half the cost of the Loop — In general, the unsafe place on they were up here for Parent's ans" signs mean little to a driver in a ASG co-adviser Ellen Kauffmann of transportation for students to the campus, more so than a dark alley, Weekend, not to mention that the hurry on their way to town or going the many new groups who have re- downtown area provided by CATA an unfamiliar party or a walk on the police almost ran us over a couple home from work. The signs are cently approached ASG for financial — and "it's expensive," she said. "It outskirts of campus is N. Main St. - weeks ago when we were coming placed on N. Main at 7 a.m. and tak- support. can add up." in broad daylight, nonetheless. It back on a Friday night." en away at dark by Security. ASG currently supports about 64 Kauffmann expressed a concern seems that almost every student on Unfortunately, for most pedestri- While impatience has proven to groups on campus, which in- that some students may initially campus has a story about nearly be- ans on campus this danger is not un- he a problem with drivers, students eludes 16 new groups that submitted question where the money will end ing hit, dodging a speeding car or common. Sophomore Steph admit that N. Main is hard to drive up if the student activities fee is getting a death stare for attempting Harriman encounters similar prob- their constitutions late last year. —see CROSSING, page 3 — According to ASG _Treasurer Tina raised, and emphasized that it will go to cross. Wyland, four more groups are also directly into ASG's General Fund for On a small campus with few INSIDE THIS WEEK... currently petitioning for funding, the benefit of student groups. streets surrounding it, N. Main cuts 3 while others groups that disappeared Senior and ASG Vice President through the center, making the street Meadville walks for MS are now reappearing and drafting Tamara Pavasovic also explained a high traffic area by both vehicles CEED makes itself known 4 new constitutions. that this increase has nothing to do and students alike. Whether it's 8 9 If the increase is voted down by with a general increase in tuition or a.m., the dinnertime rush, or well Students get ready for spring break the Senate due to a lack of support the Student Activities Office. into the night, N. Main continually Jeremy Scott vaults to victory 13 on campus, Wyland said student "This is. to me, a proactive way invites dangerous situations. groups and those who benefit from not to shortchange a lot of organiza- "I never feel safe crossing the Contact The Campus at Box 12 or e-mail street," said sophomore Emily [email protected] their prouarns, activities and events, -see FUND, page 8— . 4 Page 2 News March 14, 2002 THE CAMPUS Asks... CRIME BLOTTER 'Sometime between March 5 and •On March 9 at 12:04 a.m. an un- Janitor's closet in the Steffee Hall. "Have you ever had a near death experience March 7 a theft occurred in Steffee derage drinking incident occurred. Security has no suspects. Hall. Two mugs, two boxes of Girl A visitor from Kenyon College and a crossing N. Main St.?" Scout cookies and a sealed pack of visitor from Muskingum College •On March 11 at 8:02 p.m. a harass- —compiled by Nory Stuns, Photographs' Editor chicken flavored ramen noodles were cited by Security. ment incident was reported. A stu- were stolen from comp cubes in a dent reported that an unknown party chemistry lab. A suspect exists and •On March 10 at I :45 a.m. a suspect- knocked on his door and telephoned this incident is currently under in- ed assault occurred. Meadville po- his room without identifying them- "Yes. The car coming vestigation. lice had an Allegheny student sent to selves when the telephone or door from the left stopped the Meadville Medical Center was answered. but unfortunately the Emergency Room who may have •On March 8 at 4:45 a.m. a criminal been and assualt victim. The student one on the right kept mischief incident was reported. A had not been assaulted but was ex- •On March 11 at an unknown time a going." housekeeper reported seeing paint- tremely intoxicated after celebrating criminal mischief incident occurred. balls being shot. One paintball his 21st birthday. An unknown party disassembled a —Carly Shane, '04 struck a window at Quigley Hall and vacuum cleaner and spread other another struck the housekeeper's •On March 10 between 8:30 a.m. chemicals around in a janitor's clos- personal vehicle. Security has no and 11:20 a.m. a theft occurred. et in Ford Chapel. Security has no suspects. Supplies were removed from a suspects. CAMPUS BRIEFS "Someone giinned •Students wishing to take courses at There is no limit to the number of History, Painting and Drawing, their engine at me another school during the summer entries.