1992-04-10 The Auburn Plainsman

              4 Sections, 56 Pages Keeping Auburn Informed
Volume 9S, Mini her 19
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Auburn University Friday, April 10, 1992 Auburn, Ala.
Sefton, Johnson in runoff; 26 percent vote
Ryan Gay/Staff
Scott Johnson
Ryan Gay and Michael
Montgomery
Staff Writers
The election for SGA president
was too close to call Thursday
night, forcing a Monday runoff
between Scott Johnson, 03COM,
and Pat Sefton, 03PO.
There was a 42-vote differential
between the two candidates. A
single candidate must have 40
percent of the vote in order to win
during the first election.
Sefton, surrounded by family
and friends when election results
were announced, said he was
elated to be in the runoff after what
he described as a "very clean
campaign."
"I really want to stress the fact
that all of the candidates ran a
respectable and credible
campaign," he said. "I was pleased
with the results."
"If I could go back and do it all
over again, I would not have done
anything different," he said.
Because the election rules state
that no formal campaigning can
take place before the runoff, Sefton
said he plans to return to normal
activities with his friends and
supporters and hope for the best on
Monday.
Sefton commended last year's
SGA administration.
"I think the previous
See SGA, page A-28 Terry Tumcr/Slaff
Pat Sefton
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Courts inherit AGLA controversy
• Attnrnsy General issues opinion. See
story, page A-5
John Zenor
Staff Writer
The University Board of Trustees has elected
to put the final decision on the Auburn Gay and
Lesbian Association charter in the hands of the
U.S. federal court in Montgomery.
The board voted unanimously in a meeting
during spring break to send the debate about
the AGLA's charter to the courts for a
"declaratory judgment.
"This will let the courts decide which side
will prevail," Michael McCartney, president
pro tempore of the board, said.
Gov. Guy Hunt, making a rare appearance at
a trustee meeting, said the lingering
controversy has been an "unhealthy" one for
the University. Hunt said he is not alone in his
hope that the court will rule against the AGLA.
"The feeling is almost unanimous (among
campus leaders and alumni) that they ask the
University to overturn the ruling that (school
administrators) made," he said following the
meeting.
Hunt said Evans' statement prompted him to
encourage the board to make a decision on the
matter, but he was not directly involved in the
content of the resolution.
"All I asked was that it be discussed today
and that a decision be made in light of the fact
that the attorney general was poised to make
his ruling," Hunt said. "I thought it was
something that the University's Board of
Trustees could not avoid and that they needed
to make a decision, one way or the other.
"I think the idea that the University decided
to bring its own suit themselves is indicative of
good solid thinking on their part," Hunt said.
SGA President Jon Waggoner, who has led
the campaign against the AGLA charter, was
also pleased with the board's decision.
"I'm excited about it," Waggoner said. "I
think it's a move in the positive direction.
"I've watched it go from the student senate to
the administration to the trustees, and now the
See COURTS, page A-28
Voter turnout numbers
top past several year's results
Kim Chandler
News Editor
This year's voter turnout was the
largest in four years, Chad Wilson,
SGA secretary of political affairs,
said.
Voter participation increased
dramatically from last year, with
26.8 percent of the campus voting
yesterday, compared to 18.8 per­cent
last year.
Elections Director Susannah
Jones attributed the high turnout to
recent issues on campus.
"With all the issues on campus, I
have to say that is what motivated
voters this year," Jones said.
"They really decided it was real­ly
important to get out there and
decide who their student leaders
will be."
Jones said the week went
smoothly, and the only problem
was the disqualification of one can­didate
for failing his candidate test.
Jones said she felt Election
Board regulations were necessary
to enable voters to learn more
about a candidate rather than vot­ing
for a gimmic.
"I just think our rules are neces­sary
so we don't have a political
machine like Alabama," Jones said.
Blomeley earns chance
to 'headline Plains' as editor
Scott Wilkerson
Perspective Editor
In the first contested bid for edi­tor
of The Plainsman since 1989,
Seth Blomeley, 03JM, secured 42
percent of the votes cast for that
position, thus defeating his oppo--
nents Matthew Moore, 04JM, and
Jay Evans, 03JM.
Blomeley said he understands
the election results as an affirma­tion
of his platform. Looking
toward fall quarter 1992, when he
assumes the editorship, Blomeley
said he anticipates returning The
Plainsman to its proper audience.
"I want The Plainsman to be a
newspaper for everyone, a paper
that students can pick up and one
that they can really relate to. "
Blomeley explained his vision
for The Plainsman in terms of the
paper's commitment to addressing
student interests and to objectively
reporting the condition of the stu-dentry's
relationship with the
administration and itself.
"You know, students are the rea­son
we have a paper to begin with,
and if they feel left out of the pro­cess,
then the paper's not in its
right role."
Blomeley said his two years as a
beat reporter covering basketball
for The Plainsman sports section
and his experience as an Auburn
correspondent for The Birmingham
News accords him a claim to the
technical insights and investigative
agility to be a good editor.
"Writing for basketball on sports
had its problems because here I
was covering the basketball team at
this school, and inevitably I ran
into the players, became friends
with some of them; and even
though, frankly, the team wasn't
very good, I remained objective.
Objectivity is possible without a
doubt."
Moore said he views the results
as a function of the campaigning
process.
"I still feel I'm the most quali­fied.
I guess Seth (Blomeley) was
able to win more votes by getting
more campaign materials out. But I
See PLAINSMAN, page A- 28
Just
say
Sharri
Scott Trigg/Staff
Proctor celebrates her election as Miss Auburn at the elec­tion
party held behind the student activity center yesterday.
Janel Newkirk
Assistant Copy Editor
Before the election results were
announced last night, Miss Auburn
candidate Sharri Proctor said with
the quality of candidates running for
Miss Auburn, the student body
couldn't go wrong.
"All of the girls are very quali­fied.
I think any one of us would do
a good job."
But little did she know that she
See PROCTOR, page A-28
Higher activity fees, grades for leaders overwhelmingly approved
REFERENDUM
RESULTS
REFERENDUM :
RAISING STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES
AN ADDITIONAL $3.00
B'YES • NO
MARGIN:
VOTING YES-2865
VOTING NO-332
Staff
Kim Chandler
News Editor
Student activity fees will
be going up by $3 next year.
The referendum raising
the fees by that amount was
passed in yesterday's elec­tion.
The increase was proposed
to make up for the $130,000
cut made in UPC and Recre­ational
Services during the
SGA Budget and Finance
Committee hearings last
quarter.
In addition to normal bud­get
increases, $50,000 was
needed to fund the new
swimming complex.
According to the SGA
elections guide, if student
fees were not increased, pro­grams
such as the free movie
and intramural sports would
be cancelled.
SGA Vice President Scott
Sprayberry said he was
pleased the increase was
approved.
INSIDE
REFERENDUM
RESULTS
REFERENDUM:
HIGHER CPA FOR SGA OFFICERS
fZfYES p NO
YES- 2289 NO - 403
REFERENDUM :
HIGHER CPA FOR SGA SENATORS
0^ YES • NO
YES-1882 NO-329
Staff
Kim Chandler
News Editor
Students who want to run for
SGA office next year must
study a little harder.
Referendums raising the
grade requirements for SGA
senators and executive officers
to a 2.25 cumulative GPA passed
in yesterday's election.
Previously, a 2.25 cumulative
GPA or a 2.5 the previous quar­ter
was required to hold office.
Referendums require a 25 per­cent
voter turnout for considera­tion
and a majority approval to
pass.
The referendums were brought
up for consideration two years
ago. Although they passed by a
majority, not enough students
participated for the constitutional
amendments to be enacted.
SGA Vice President Scott
Sprayberry said he supported die
referendums because he felt
extracurricular activities should
come second to academics.
WEEKEND WEATHER
Briefs
Campus Calendar
Editorials
Letters
Classifieds
Crossword
Comics
Sports Briefs
A-2
A-4
A-10
A - l l
A-27
B-9
B-8
C-2
AUSTIN, BANCROFT WIN
Chris Austin was elected vice president,
and Lara Bancroft won in the race for
University treasurer. Page A-2
SPLASHIN' SPRING
A week of sun and fun is planned as the
UPC invites students to engage in the
annual Splash into Spring. Page B-l
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SQUEAKY CLEAN
Auburn swept a weekend series with South
Carolina for the team's first SEC victories of
the season. Page C-8
IDEAS IN POLITICS
Scholars examine the significance of social
metaphors and intellect in politics. Page A-3
Saturday's rodeo may be more
suited for mud wrestling than bull
riding as the forecast calls for a 40
percent chance of a thudershower
with temperatures in the mid 70s.
Look for Sunday to be partly
sunny and breezy with a high of
about 80.
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Friday, April 10, 1992 The Auburn Plainsman
News A-2
Bancroft stresses unity
Sean Selman
Assistant News Editor
Lara Bancroft, 03IB, won the
position of SGA treasurer for the
1992-93 term with 2,553 votes.
Bancroft said the first problem
she wishes to tackle is the lack of
unity on campus.
"I've been going to a lot of dif­ferent
organizations (spring) quar­ter,
and I want to continue that. I
think the most important thing is to
get the treasurer involved with
every organization."
Bancroft said that attending meet­ings
of different organizations
would also allow her to promote
awareness on campus of the issues
facing the SGA.
Bancroft is also concerned about
lighting on campus.
"The lighting is so important.
I've been working with Don
(McKenna, SGA treasurer) on that.
I know right now I want to start
funding for the SGA Lighting Fund.
We (also) need to expand Eagle
Watch as much as we can.
Bancroft said she is eager t
increase the number of fund-raisin
events for special SGA projects, a
well as ask campus organization
and alumni for monetary assistanc
with lighting and Eagle Watch.
"I think each executive office
needs to continue to work with th
administration and find out what w
can do about proration," she said,
think we need to get outside func
ing ... to increase our budget an
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H ^F get the treasurer involved with Wc (also) need to expand Eagle hheellpp wwiitthh pprroorraattiioonn..
Elected VP expresses interest in implementing new plans, ideas
Lilla Hood
will be a good year for Auburn Uni- "I would like to see the senators
of new ideas to do in the commit- tors feel better about the job they
next year.
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Assistant Technical Editor
Chris Austin, 03EE, already has
plans to implement when he takes
office as the new SGA vice presi­dent.
"The first thing I am going to do
is contact the senators and sit down
with the senate after orientation. I
want to make sure they know how
the senate works. I am going to set
a good foundation for what I hope
Uni
versity," Austin said
He said he wanted communica­tion
to be the main thing this year.
"If anyone has any problems or
anything they want to see the stu­dent
body take an official opinion
on, I want them to call their sena­tors
or myself. We'll do what we
can to make Auburn a better place."
Austin said he would like to see
the senators have better communi­cation
with their constituencies.
VOTER TURNOUT
TOTAL STUDENTS REGISTERED -19595
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST - 5397
VOTING
26.8 %
Graphic by T.E.D. Andrick
P L A I N S M A N
E D I T O R
MATT JAY EVANS
26%
'jipys^H
f f ^ u c n o * i ^ l | | •
SGA PRESIDENT
Scott Johnson 1445
Pat Sefton 1403
- Liz Humphrey 969
Jennifer Bannister 559
Guy Puglisi 427
Charles Paglee 216
SGA VICE
PRESIDENT
Chris Austin 2063
Meredith Baker 1626
Brandon Wright 648
Paul Beezly 391
SGA TREASURER
Lara Bancroft 2553
Jeff King 2003
GLOMERATA EDITOR
Michael Tatum 3921
PLAINSMAN EDITOR
SethBlomeley 1832
Matt Moore 1413
Jay Evans 1148
AGRICULTURE
PRESIDENT
Brad Stewart 51
David Fleming 28
VICEPRESIDENT
Paul Carter 67
SENATOR
RorJ^rhomas A 54
ARCHITECTURE
PRESIDENT
Robert Hichman 100
VICE PRESIDENT
Neil Phillips 99
SENATORS
Kristi Butler 48
Daniel Buswell 44
Mike Fellows 21
BUSINESS
PRESIDENT
Cindy Manske 395
Tom Bethel 225
Rod Armbrester 152
VICE PRESIDENT
Pat Brown 240
Davide Hughes 228
Michael Meyer 204
SENATOR
Shannon Parsons 284
Nicole Franklin 263
Hopson Nance 220
Josh Moreland 190
Brian Pierce 182
Tonya Luckett 178
Steven Speakman 172
Mike Stanford 171
Channa Thornton 146
Rob Wellbaum 143
Kevin Reed M. 123
go out to their school councils and
get input from the schools. A lot of
school councils have honorary rep­resentatives.
That is a great way to
get input from the students. Once
the senators have more information,
it will be a better way to increase
communication with the major offi­cers."
He also said he would like to see
more activity in the committees.
"A lot of times, it's hard to think
commit­tees.
I plan to write letters to other
schools and create better relations
with other universities. I want to see
how things are run there, and
maybe we can implement what's
good there into the Auburn senate.
"I know, a lot of times, people on
certain committees feel like they are
cheated because the committees
don't have enough meetings and
they con't get to do enough activity
or research. It will make the sena­tors
are doing, and at the same time, it
will help Auburn University."
Austin described his feelings as
the best feeling he's had in a long
time.
"I am sure all the newly elected
senatore feel the same way. I hope
we can focus thist feeling on pro­jects
to benefit Auburn this year."
Brandon Wright, 01 ENS and a
candidate for vice president, said he
still plans to be active in the SGA
next year.
"I'll probably go out for cabinet,
want to work with something that
can make a difference on campus.'
Meredith Baker, 03CSS an<
another candidate for SGA office
said she also plans to continue
towork on SGA. "I'll still be uj
there snapping at their heels am
seeing things that I want done.
Paul Beezley, 03PO and anothe
candidate for vice president, wa,
unavailable for comment.
MAJOR C A N D I D A T ES
Gant Adams
Brent Hicks
Rob Brooks
Jay Brandrup
Robert Morgan
120
99
94
80
70
EDUCATION
PRESIDENT
Susan Tate 319
VICE PRESIDENT
Hanah Gist
SENATOR
Jane Ann Havicus
Kisha Oliver
Jessica Ginn
Amy Ricks
Kim Green
317
174
154
123
114
75
ENGINEERING
PRESIDENT
Rob Dunbar
Windham Lee
409
209
VICE PRESIDENT
Christy Blackburn
Chris Bevil
Chris Stewart
SENATOR
Chris Baldwin
Peter Shannin
Brian Cantrell
Raynal Ruch
Reginia Sanders
Patrick Adams
Rosemary Ginn
Trent McEntyre
Amy Peppenhorst
Chris Comeaux
Paige Luckie
Andrew Edwards
Douglas Wynn
264
224
116
185
159
153
149
147
142
136
136
131
125
120
118
>!17
Graphics by T.E.D. Andri
Hunter Finch 95
Joe Teate 88
Chris Thomell 79
FORESTRY
PRESIDENT
Vacancy 2
VICE PRESIDENT
Vacancy 0
SENATOR
David Martin 11
GRADUATE
PRESIDENT
Patrick Holman 71
VICE PRESIDENT
Vacancy 24
SENATOR
William Josephson 60
Paula Revels 42
Darrell Meece 40
HUMAN SCIENCES
PRESIDENT
Angie Herndon 152
VICE PRESIDENT
Drew Brady 81
Chrissy Phalen 80
SENATOR
Leah Scarbrough 75
Terry Chappell 37
Kristi Scarbrough 36
LIBERAL ARTS
PRESIDENT
Conan Dickson 262
William Smithson 249
Bryan Mowry 178
VICE PRESIDENT
Caroline Jones 313
Eric Bryant
Sean Godier
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SENATOR
Lori Poole 217
Tom Whatley 208
Nathan Levy 208
Jan McGuire 183
Candace Beck 173
Amy Bowman 167
Kathleen Cook 158
Jerry Grant 153
Brett Cleary 146
Jim Heffner 143
Jay Greeson 142
Chris Jette 140
William Byrd 133
Sean Fisher 130
Patrick Winter 117
Michael Johnson 80
Vacant 54
NURSING
PRESIDENT
Colleen Kelley 58
VICE PRESIDENT
Candy Graham 57
SENATOR
Lori Evans 38
Vonnie McAfee i5
PHARMACY
PRESIDENT
Alonda Rae Petty 65
VICE PRESIDENT
Shelly Switzer 63
SENATOR
Toni Reed 59
SCIENCE&
MATHEMATICS
PRESIDENT
Steve Clark 317
VICEPRESIDENT >
ibaut and Chappell Chancey
James Bradwell 144
Harrison Long 125
SENATOR
Shannon Brown 195
Jon Moore 122
Andrew Velazquez 100
Shane Canon 58
VETERINARY
MEDICINE
PRESIDENT
Brian Barrett 74
Amy Barnes 18
VICE PRESIDENT
Shaun Reynolds 84
SENATOR
Todd Thomas 67
Robin Wheelock 18
SENATORS AT LARGE
Jeff Backus 1187
Michael Mussel white 1105
Amy Bibb 1045
Casey Giddens 924
Jeanne Mussell 785
Skip Powe 701
Michael Fucci 699
Stephanie Poole 657
Julia Gray 598
Ashley Wright 585
Tara Grant 584
Anna Yoo 568
Leanne Letson 544
Lynn Andrews 487
Penn Nugent 383
Justin Cazana 380
Howard Chalmers 371
Bryan Shreiber 227
Michael Harriot 220
Lance Hamff </ 194 r
Friday, April 10,1992
The Auburn Plainsman Perspective A-3
Perspective
Future of politics
Renewed interest in democratic ideals anticipates participatory paradigm
Scott Wilkerson
Perspective Editor
The character of American
political mechanisms has
historically been as contentious as
American politicians themselves.
Thus, contemporary political
rhetoric is as multifarious as the
environment in which it occurs.
Associate Dean of Liberal Arts
Caine Campbell said he understands
the complexity of American politics
as a resonance of historical forces
converging simultaneously on the
electorate.
The Economics of Ideas
"When I began studying history, I
was drawn to the history of ideas. I
was captivated by the notion that
ideas shaped society. And, of
course, I was thrilled by Plato's
claim that ideas were more real than
the objects they described,"
Campbell said.
"But ideas, as they are current in
American politics, are not real at
all, but tools, devices for
persuasion."
Campbell explained ideas as only
part of the politics of seduction.
"Political rhetoric refers to a
verbal enactment of motives.
Political objectives are not
determined by ideas, but by
emotions and the needs or desires of
the self."
He said the question of gain is
central to the dynamics of political
activity.
• • However, gain is not merely a
mode of postmodern policy
decisions, but rather a historical
phenomenon.
"The economic conception of
history, because Karl Marx is
associated with it, has an
unfortunate reputation in some
circles.
"But Marx had no monopoly on
'In politics, truth has very little value. This is the
result of a historically declining, regressive
standard for political legitimacy. If lying in
politics goes on long enough, people will accept it
as a given.'
-Caine Campbell
that economic view, and I really
think most politics does bring us
eventually to a discussion of
winning and losing, even outside
the obvious fact that there are, in an
election, winners and losers, you
find an artful movement toward
gain."
The Phenomenology of Honesty
Campbell said the political
process has become so problematic
because it no longer has an internal
dependence on truth.
Truth is no longer the principal
criterion for credibility, and the
terms for accountability are
inequitably distributed throughout
the political consciousness so that
the language of power becomes
power, perception constituting the
minimum requirements for reality.
"In politics, truth has very little
value. This is the result of a
historically declining, regressive
standard for political legitimacy. If
lying in politics goes on long
enough, people will accept it as a
given.
"We would be living in a polity
much more to the liking of the
individual if truth were the
prevailing standard.
"People who write for
newspapers, teach in colleges,
repair automobiles or make
furniture are probably more morally
fit to hold a public office than the
kind of person our political systems
place there," he said.
Rethinking the Body Politic
Characterized by the emerging
renewal of ideological thinking in
the electorate, American culture is
moving toward a more ideally
participatory democracy and,
additionally, away from a two-party
system, Campbell said.
"A real grass roots interest in
politics will eventually cause a
change in American government
because the old forms will be
unable to answer the new questions
of citizenship or legality or
whatever.
"Parties in America serve to
divide us. Too long, we have been
victimized by pingpong politics -
eyes to the left, eyes to the right.
The parties have us mesmerized by
articulating the constructs of
distinct, disjunctive left liberalism
and right conservatism.
"And political scientists have
been telling us for a decade the
party system is losing its
compelling force.
"You don't have to be a scholar
to see the similarities are at least as
important as the differences,"
Campbell said.
Interior Revolutions
Theodore Becker, head of the
political science department, said,
unfortunately, ideas and
conceptualizations of politics are
only incidentally important in the
American political environment.
But, he explained, there is an
emergence of a radical center which
may exemplify a new idiom in
American political rhetoric and
Images dictate political validation
By now, everybody has realized
politics is less about truth than about
images, politicians having become
fashionable yet terrible liars.
The media has played a large part in
this less-than-subtle transformation with
its swoops and angles and pseudo-omniscience.
Again it is safe to say this imagology
has replaced ideology, the marketing of
ideas in a pervasive oftentimes
nefarious manner having ceased.
Reality proved to be stronger than the
chimaeric nature of certain ideologies,
for example, communism in the Eastern
Bloc.
Imagology, however, has proven to be stronger than
reality, exemplified by the hypnotic power of Hitler's
Third Reich.
A politic exists where the truth is delegated by the
findings of polls which tell us which color carpet is
best, which tick and flea collar is more effective and
which hairstyle is more alluring.
And truth is ever-changing with the seasons.
Politicians are dependent on journalists, who are
likewise dependent on the imagologues. Therefore,
there is a constant shifting as fads grow and change
and become discarded.
Ideas are all but extinct from the realms of
successful politicking. More important is the where,
the who, the when, not the how; the picture is worth
the thousand words.
Case in point: Bill Clinton is simply the best-looking
presidential candidate for the Democratic Party.
His ruddy visage and boyish good looks are the
mainstay in his campaign, and his image technicians
, realize this.
Bill Clinton, champion of racial harmony, smiling.
Bill Clinton, in the cheesecake factory, smiling.
i Ideas and, surprisingly, actions have played little
part in the establishment's and the people's choice.
Sure he promises to save the economy, to reduce the
deficit and to rescue the environment, but what about a
questionable record as Arkansas governor?
What about the now notorious actions of a hitherto
secret life? The charges and allegations of draft-
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JOHN SEABORN
ASST. PERSPECTIVE
EDITOR
dodging, extramarital affairs, pot-smoking
- all actions that mere years
ago would have made Clinton
unelectable (remember Gary Hart and
Douglas Ginsburg).
The Democratic powers that be have
all but ignored the electability issue with
Clinton, as have the voters.
Why? Because Clinton is the
contemporary Andrew Jackson, a
candidate whose questionable past has
been offset by the "Bubba" factor.
Clinton is enough of a good of boy to
contend with Bush's "devil-may-care-
I've-got-the-flag" attitude.
Now let's switch to on-again, off-again candidate
Paul Tsongas, a person whose electability was
questioned by one thing only - his image.
His Elmer Fudd looks and voice and his deadpan
delivery turned off many of the image people, but
many were intrigued by his proposals and ideas.
This was a candidate with a tangible plan for the
reversal of America's economic dire straits and the
revitalization of the Democratic Party in American
politics.
His The Road to Freedom and his 86-page thesis for
his plan for presidency were readily-available
embodiments of his ideas for the future of the United
States.
Tsongas was attempting to forge a new Democratic
plan from the unelectable rubble that the Reagan years
had manipulated the voters into creating.
Interesting enough was the support given to Tsongas
by several newspapers. Journalism has long been a
bastion against the tide of images since it
fundamentally has dealt with print, which itself deals
in the transmission of ideas.
But Tsongas was deemed unlikeablc and discredited
because of his image - a small Greek man who often
laughed at his jokes before their delivery.
Likewise, Jerry Brown had been all but ignored by
the press until Tsongas' self-removal from the race
brought him into the spotlight.
The campaign has been reduced to smiling, laughing
and waving. Ideas and "truth" are no longer the
determining factors of the race; now it's teeth and hair.
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action.
'The radical center is really about
redefining the dialogue so that
change, not merely in policy, but in
political systems becomes most
significant"
Becker said among the
democratic candidates for president
of the United States, Jerry Brown
and H. Ross Perot represent this
kind of rethinking of ideas.
"Brown has demonstrated you
can fund a campaign at the national
level with an 800 number, and Perot
is interested in national referenda
on taxation using television to
communicate with the electorate.
These are ideas - ideas that compel
the nation toward a greater level of
democratization," Becker said.
Electorate as its Own Resource
In this connection, Campbell said
the fundamental dream of
democracy is, perhaps, the only
bright light in a decidedly bleak
political world.
Chris Stewart/Staff
'The ideas of the electorate are, by
and large, not all that complicated -
be good, be nice or be gone. Change
in a political system must begin in its
fundaments and that, only through
ideas."
He said the present political
conditions have unflattering,
mythological parallels.
"It brings to mind the figure of
Sisyphus.
"I believe if this intellectual rock is
rolled up the hill, it will roll right
back down."
Liberalism!?):
Scott Wilkerson
Perspective Editor
In the postmodern era, it becomes
increasingly difficult to read
American politics from left to right
The traditional two party system
becomes progressively less
appropriate to the ideological
heterogeneity of the electorate
Pat Buchanan's charge that
President George Bush abandoned
the conservative agenda has, at
times, quelled the Right Wing
juggernaut's advances on the
political culture.
But the Democrats, formerly
consigned to the fringes despite
their Congressional majority, most
clearly represent not only a striking
redistribution of credibility, but a
stylistic shift in party imaging and
ideological maintenance.
Despite the Democrat's
politically impressive re-emergence
this election year, their program
remains a considerable departure
from that of Classical Liberalism.
Tibor Machan, professor of
philosophy, said the differences are
profound.
"The contemporary liberal
believes liberty means being
enabled or facilitated to do certain
desirable things. The classical
liberal believes liberty is not being
restrained in what one can do."
Machan said the framers of the
Constitution were prudent to speak
in terms of life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness.
"I believe the classical program
can conceivably take one beyond
whatever end the contemporary
programanticipates. Contemporary
Modern democratic program departs from
classical systems, fails to address problems
liberals believe in equality of
opportunity. Classical liberals
affirm that certain basic rights need
to be protected, and then people go
on with whatever their
circumstances are."
Machan said he sees in the
current liberal program much talk
but few ideas, rhetorical
manipulation but little recognizable
substance.
"The basic problem with modern
liberalism is it goes against nature."
Stuart Baldwin, professor of
mathematics and faculty adviser to
Auburn's College Democrats,
explained the problem with politics
now is the uniformed electorate.
In this context, he said the
Democratic Party particularly its in-house
iconoclast, Jerry Brown, is a
betrayal ofjtfic true liberal tradition.
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"Jerry Brown is a democratic
George Bush. His anti-establishment
campaign is a joke.
He is a political insider who, as
recently as last year, was rubbing
shoulders with the same guys he
proposes now to condemn,"
Baldwin said.
Machan lamented that no
candidate seems able to unify the
elements of his platform in a
logical, coherent a statement that
both addresses the relevant issues at
something more than a metaphoric
level and speaks to the minds, not
the viscera of voters.
"I believe if someone could come
forward with real ideas, there would
be an audience. People want
language that not only says
something but means something as
well." £ 4
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The Auburn Plainsman Friday, April 10, 1992
NEWS BRIEFS
State
Former governor attacks tax package
Former Gov. Fob James attacked the tax and education package
Tuesday, calling it unnecessary for the financially-deprived state gov­ernment.
James said he believed the package contained no reform and
more than $400 million in new taxes, a 10 percent increase in total tax
revenue.
The Senate is debating the $409 million package, and if passed, it
will go to the people in a statewide referendum.
Nation
Founder of Wal-Mart dies
Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart Stores, died Sunday at the age of 74
after a two-year battle with bone cancer. Walton was regarded as having
revolutionized retailing to pursue two goals: providing the lowest prices to
consumers and the highest motivation for employees.
Walton was ranked among the world's richest by Fortune magazine last
year and was commended for turning one store in 1962 into a $40 billion
enterprise and the country's largest retailer. Walton also received the
nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from
President George Bush.
Writer leaves legacy of creativity, prolificacy
Isaac Asimov, who first coined the term "robot" and developed the first
systematic guidelines for robotic characteristics in his collection of short
stories, "I, Robot," died Monday.
Asimov wrote nearly 500 books on a variety of subjects, including the
critically-acclaimed "Foundation" trilogy, which is hailed by some as the
best science fiction scries ever. He was 72.
Clinton takes New York primary
Bill Clinton further displaced Jerry Brown in the New York primary
Tuesday, while campaign dropout Paul Tsongas virtually came out of the
shadows to challenge Brown for second place. The Clinton victory was
seen by party leaders as an indication of his victory at the Democratic
National Convention in July. Exit polls, however, continued to show voter
uneasiness with his character and integrity.
With votes from half the precincts tallied, Clinton was gaining 38 percent
of the vote in New York, with 30 percent for Tsongas and 25 percent for
Brown. Clinton also won Kansas, with Brown faring better in Wisconsin
and Minnesota.
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If you are a senior, graduating by
August, and planning to interview on
campus, Placement Services reminds you
that you must be registered to be eligible
to interview. Attend a one hour
registration session on Tuesday, April
14th at 5:00pm in 202 Foy Union. You're
missing out on the last recruiting quarter
of the year!
Placement Services is having several
workshops this quarter to help you in your
career job search such as writing your
resume and cover letters; preparing for
first and second interviews; how to go
about the job search; and how to network
for the job search. The workshops last
about an hour. You receive a packet of
related materials at each workshop. If you
need help starting your job search,
Placement Services is having a workshop
on Job Market Research Thursday, April
16th, at 2:00 in 202 Foy Union. Stop by
Placement Services in 303 Martin Hall for
the complete workshop schedule.
Auburn Rowing Club Experienced or
just interested in Rowing? Be a charter
member of the Auburn Rowing club. For
more information, please call Wayne at
887-7145.
The Committee To Re-elect the
President is organizing in Auburn. To get
involved call 826-3800.
Improve Your Decision Making Skills
For Career Planning, Tuesday, April 14,
4:00-5:00,203 Foy
See You At The Top: Self-Management
Skills For Personal Power, Wednesday,
April 15, 3:00-4:00, 202 Foy
What You Can Do With A Major In...,
Wednesday, April 15, 4:00-5:00, 203 Foy
Making The Grade: Strategies For
Better Grades, Thursday, April 16, 4:00-
5:00,203 Foy
The Auburn Circle is here! Students
can pick up their copy at the Auburn
Circle office in the basement of Foy. We
are now taking submissions for the Spring
issue until April 17th.
Explore London this summer. Payment
date extended to May 1st. Several courses
July 5-24 and/or July 26-August 14.
Excellent, economical central location.
Contact Dr. Starr, Sociology, 844-2828, or
Dr. Henson, International Programs, 844-
5766.
On April 30, go bargain-hunting on the
War Eagle Patio at the second annual Foy
Union Flea Market from 9 am until 3 pm.
Organizations on campus may reserve a
table for their group to sell handmade
items, baked goods, crafts, or used books,
plants T-shirts, etc. etc. etc. All proceeds
go to your organization's treasury. There
is no cost for table space for chartered
student organizations or departments.
THis is an easy way for any campus group
to raise funds. Other vendors are
welcome for a nominal set-up fee. To
request table space or for more
information contact the Foy Union office
at 844-1300. Deadline for registration is
April 20.
The 6th Annual Auburn Tennis Open
will take place on May 2nd & 3rd for
Men's & Women's Singles and May 16th
& 17th for Men's & Women's Doubles.
Entry forms will be available at Foy
Union. For questions, please call Matt
Hayes at 887-6852.
PASSOVER SEDER. Jewish students-
Hillel and Congregation Beth Shalom
invite you to the community seder on Apr
17, 6:30 PM at the Sauahatchee Country
Club. For reservations call Dr. Appel,
844-2562 or Dr. Nusbaum 887-3230.
Need help coping with the death of
someone close to you? Personal
Assessment/ Counseling Services (PACS)
will be offering a group beginning on
Thursday April 16. Meetings will be held
from 1:00-2:30 p.m. If you are interested
in participating or want more information
call PACS at 844-5123.
The Seventh Annual Wetumpka Area
Easter Musical/Drama will be held on
Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April
11th on the plaza of the Elmore County
Courthouse. There is no admission.
Some seating is available but lawn chairs
are welcome.
FREE STUDY HELP - The Study
Partner Program offers free study help in
several subjects each week, Sundays
through Thursday, in Haley Lounge. Call
844-5972 or come by 315 Martin Hall for
a detailed schedule.
Tiger Pause Tryouts April 20, 21,22 at
the Memorial Coliseum at 6-10 p.m.
Must attend each session! Tryout fee-
$7.00
Attention Freshmen: If you have at least
a 3.0 GPA you should apply for
membership to Lambda Sigma
Sophomore Honor Society. Applications
are available at the Foy Union Desk and
must be returned by 5p.m. Today.
Explore and study in London this
summer. Attend an information meeting
Tuesday, 2pm in 2202 Haley Center. A
short video will be shown. For
information contact Dr. Starr, Sociology,
844-2828 or Dr. Henson, International
Programs, 844-5766.
The Environmental Awareness
Organization (EAO) would like to
publicly commend Mrs. Muse for her
recent request that the grounds around the
President's home be cared for by organic
means. It was pleasantly refreshing to
hear of positive environmental action on
the Auburn University campus. We hope
that as organic means of caring for
landscapes become more cost efficient
that the university will consider the
change. Through consumer demand more
cost effective means of organically caring
for landscapes and gardens can be met.
We urge for consumer demand for more
environmentally responsible products or
the upkeep of landscapes and gardens.
One way to exert your consumer power is
when purchasing fruits', vegetables,
grains, or foods made from the previously
listed, purchase products that were
organically grown or made from
organically grown products. If your
grocer does not stock organic products,
request that they do. If you are interested
in environmental action, EAO meets
every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in 136
Cary Hall.
MEETINGS
The Auburn Gay and Lesbian
Association invites you to discover what
we're all about. AGLA is a social and
educational organization dedicated to
helping build a stronger Auburn
community. Meetings are held
Wednesday's at 7:30 PM in 203 Foy
Union.
The Auburn Songwriters Circle is
holding organizational meetings every
WEd. from 8:15-9:15 PM in Foy Union,.'
room 320. All interested lyricist,
composers and musicians welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every
Wednesday at 7PM at the Auburn United
Methodist Church basement located at the
corner of Magnolia and Gay street
Everyone is welcome. CLOSED meeting
Friday at 7:00PM. For more information
call 745-8405.
The Tennis Society of Auburn meets this
quarter on Tuesday nights in HC 3334.
Meet many players from beginners to
advanced and participate in the weekly
challenge ladder. For questions, please
call Matt Hayes at 887-6852.
The Auburn Chapter of Amnesty
International works to fight human rights
abuses around the world, come make a
difference—Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. in
136 Cary Hall. New members are always
welcome.
Are you AWARE that 1 in 4 women will
be victims of rape or attempted rape by
the time they graduate? Auburn Working
for Acquaintance Rape Education needs
men and women to help change the
statistics. Tuesday, 8:00 at Burton Hall.
The Criminology Club will meet
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti's.
Nominations for officers will be taken.
ALL majors are welcome.
A.E.D Pre-Health Professions
Honorary will meet Tuesday at 7p.m. in
151 Chemistry Building. Lynn Thompson
from Camp Smile-A-Mile and seniors
accepted to medical school will speak.
P.P.A.C. meeting following at 8p.m.
The Auburn Advertising Club will meet;
Tuesday at 7p.m. in 206 Tichenor . Guest-speaker
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Friday, April 10, 1992 The Auburn Plainsman
News A-5
Attorney general rules against gay organizations
Eric S. Bruner
Assistant News Editor
The Auburn Gay and Lesbian
Association is far from smooth
sailing.
A recent opinion handed down
by state Attorney General Jimmy
Evans, which said the state of
Alabama can legally enforce laws
prohibiting homosexual organiza-tions.
xould capsize the AGLA.
The opinion, requested by Rep.
» Perry O. Hooper Jr. (R-Mont-gomery),
concluded a professed
homosexual organization may not
receive state funds or use state
facilities to foster or promote any
illegal activities.
If the attorney general's opinion
is upheld in federal court, the
AGLA may be in violation of crim­inal
law.
AGLA co-president Steven
Migalski said he is not worried. "It
is no more than senseless- rhetoric,"
he said.
"The federal court does not exist
to settle matters of opinion, but
rather, legal transgressions. There
has been no legal transgression on
our part, and it is preposterous that
we are being sued," he said.
Hooper said he wanted the
Alabama sodomy laws to be reaf­firmed.
"Is it not moral cowardice that so
many are publicly silent about what
we all know to be true?" he said.
Hooper asked if anything could
destroy a youth's happiness more
than "the dismal sewers of sodomy
and lesbianism."
Hooper said he requested the
attorney general's opinion only
after he had urged the Board of
Trustees to withdraw from the
issue.
"They (homosexual organiza­tions)
cannot be organized because
by being organized, they promote
gay and lesbian activity," Hooper
said.
According to the opinion, pro­motion
of homosexual activity is a
violation of sexual misconduct
laws.
Board of Trustees raise graduation
requirements, academic standards
John Zenor
Staff Writer
Auburn's Board of Trustees
increased the academic standards
and graduation requirements for
undergraduate students during its
meeting March 23.
The new academic standards,
which were recommended by the
Academic Standards Committee
of the University senate, require a
student to have a 2.0 GPA to
graduate from Auburn.
Currently, students are only
required to have a C average in
their major.
While in school, students must
also make continual progress
toward achieving that level, or
they will face academic
suspension.
The new retention requirements
will be implemented in four
phases beginning in the fall of
1993, and the graduation
requirements will go into effect in
the fall of 1996.
With the new standards,
students will be placed on
academic warning at the end of
any quarter during which the
student's overall GPA falls below
2.0.
Students on academic warning
will be placed on academic
suspension if their GPA for the
quarter is below 2.2 and the
student fails to earn at least three
grade points above a C average.
A student on academic warning
who withdraws after mid-quarter
will be placed on academic
suspension if his grades for that
quarter put his cumulative GPA
below the required level.
Under the new standards all
freshmen must have a 1.5 GPA,
sophomores a 1.7, juniors a 1.8
and seniors a 1.9.
Beginning freshmen who have
not completed three quarters of
work are not subject to
suspension.
The new rule also states
students must have a 2.0
cumulative GPA in their major
and in all course work counted
toward their degree from other
schools.
Currently, academic probation
occurs whenever a student's total
number of attempted hours
multiplied by two exceeds grade
points by more than 25.
Academic suspension occurs
when these numbers exceed grade
points by more than 45, but a
student won't be suspended at the
end of a quarter in which they
made a 2.0. If students withdraw
after mid-quarter, only the hours
they are failing will be counted
toward their GPA.
A student's second academic
suspension is currently indefinite,
lasting at least four quarters.
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"I applaud the attorney general
for his opinion," Hooper said.
SGA President Jon Waggoner
said the attorney general's opinion
"definitely" includes the AGLA.
"The question is not that (the
AGLA) directly incite violation,
but that they indirectly violate the
law," Waggoner said.
He referred to a clause in the
opinion: "If an organization is pro­moting,
encouraging ... fostering or
otherwise actively engaged in
activities that are 'likely to produce
such action,' it is a violation of
State criminal law."
Waggoner said, "The opinion
gives the Board of Trustees a rea­son
to file federal suit. According
to that opinion, the trustees had to
overrule the president's decision."
In January, former president
James E. Martin decided not to
revoke the AGLA charter granted
by Vice President of Student
Affairs Pat Barnes.
Migalski said the purpose of the
AGLA is "to be an educational,
social, supportive and enrichment
organization to the service of the
entire community."
He said if the state sodomy laws
could be used to restrict homosexu­al
groups on college campuses,
then the same laws should be used
"to obliterate fraternities and soror­ities
for violating the same sexual
misconduct laws."
If the AGLA is removed because
of the opinion, Migalski said sever­al
other organizations must go as
well.
Students for Progress, Amnesty
International, the Graduate Student
Organization, the School of Archi­tecture
and the Black Student
Union have all adopted pro-homo­sexual
clauses in their charters,
Migalski said.
"People against the AGLA don't
fully realize the consequences of
their actions," he said.
"This state could become the
laughing-stock of the nation if
these anti-gay and lesbian laws are
passed."
Waggoner said, "Until the courts
decide, this issue will not be put to
rest."
Muse to rule on Old South issue
Eric S. Bruner
Assistant News Editor
The Old South Parade issue is
now in the hands of the SGA and
the University administration.
After a series of confidential
talks, Kappa Alpha Order and the
Black Student Union failed to
reach a mutually agreeable solu­tion,
although both parties call the
mediations a communications vic­tory.
SGA President Jon Waggoner
will meet individually with KA and
the BSU this week and make an
official recommendation to the
University administration at 11:30
a.m. Thursday.
Tanja Miller, vice-president of
the BSU, said both parties felt they
had done all they could to resolve
conflicts about the Old South
Parade, a KA tradition.
Miller said, "(The KA represen­tatives)
handled themselves well,
and I think (the BSU representa­tives)
did, too."
KA President Tom Williams
said, "I feel good about the talks.
"We are making progress, and
this is the very first time these
groups have met," he said.
"We shouldn't be working
against each other in a University
setting. I feel that an optimum solu­tion
can be found."
Williams said KA recently voted
to drop the Confederate flag from
the Old South festivities "because
of groups such as the BSU.
"We stepped into their shoes and
saw that some people misunder­stand
the symbols we use to cele­brate,"
he said.
"I hope the BSU can belter
understand why we celebrate Old
South."
The Auburn chapter held confer­ences
with Jacksonville State Uni­versity
KAs before the flag deci­sion
was voted on.
The JSU chapter of Kappa Alpha
decided last month to change the
format of its Old South celebra­tions
to the New South, without
using potentially offensive symbols
like the Confederate flag and sol­diers'
uniforms.
Last year's Old South Parade
drew national media attention and
racial tensions reached an all-time
high.
Several hundred protesters from
Tuskegee were joined by the
Auburn BSU to voice opposition to
the parade.
Mediations between the two
groups, led by political science pro­fessor
Theodore L. Becker, started
shortly thereafter.
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News A-6 The Auburn Plainsman
Friday, April 10, 1992
Marijuana use remains risky stigma
Jay Evans
Assistant News Editor
The topic of marijuana continues
to remain controversial, and there
are many different viewpoints
concerning the stigmas and risks
involved with its use.
One Auburn student who uses
marijuana said drugs are not a
problem for him, and his greatest
concern about his own drug use is
the possibility of his being arrested.
However, his concern isn't strong
enough to make him stop using
drugs.
"Everyone who does drugs
knows that it's illegal, and they
know they could be arrested for
doing them, " he said. "It's just a
risk you take."
And the risk is always there, said
Sgt. Chris Murray of the Auburn
Police Department.
"Our narcotics unit runs
undercover operations 12 months a
year. If we catch someone with
drugs on the street they will be
'Our narcotics unit runs undercover operations
twelve months a year. If we catch someone with
drugs on the street, they will be arrested.'
-Sgt. Chris Murray
arrested," he said.
Greg Nelson, 02PM, said all
illegal drugs including marijuana
should remain illegal because of
what is known as the "gateway
effect.
"Some people can take
marijuana and be happy with that,
but I believe there are other people
who try marijuana and then move
on to more dangerous drugs like
crack," he said.
Julie Burnes, 04FCD, agrees
with Nelson. She said drugs like
marijuana, LSD and cocaine should
definitely remain illegal.
"Using drugs is bad. It's a waste
of time, money and brain cells."
She also agrees marijuana use is
dangerous because it can lead to
more serious addictions.
"If someone who is 12 years old
starts smoking marijuana, then by
the time they are 16, they could be
addicted to cocaine."
Vcrn Russell of the Personal
Assessment Counseling Services at
Drake Student Heath Center said
though he has no specific figures
on the drug use at Auburn,
"certainly there is a fair amount of
experimentation that goes on in this
particular age group."
Russell said although the Student
Health Center does not offer in-house
treatment for drug abuse, it
does make recommendations and
refers patients to different
programs designed to combat drug
abuse.
Russell said the best defense
against drug abuse is prevention
through education.
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Some Auburn students like this one believe
the risks involved with marijuana smoking
are outweighed by the pleasure they say
they receive from lighting up.
Murray said the APD offers
several drug abuse prevention
programs that are available to any
group who calls and asks to have
one presented.
If a person does abuse drugs,
Drake Student Health Center can
can refer him to the treatment
program that would work best for
him.
Russell said one answer is an
outpatient-type 12-step program,
followed by another program such
as Narcotics Anonymous.
If a person's drug abuse is
deemed severe, they will be
referred to an inpatient program,
such as a drug rehabilitation clinic.
Drug
abusers
risk loss
of loans
Holly Kickliter
Assistant Copy Editor
A recent release from the U.S.
Justice Department's Office of
Programs warns college students
they could lose their student loan
if charged with drug trafficking or
drug abuse.
The justice department's Denial
of Benefits Program sends the
message "Before You Use,
Consider What You Can Lose,"
and more than 450 benefits can be
taken away from anyone
convicted of possession or sale of
illegal narcotics, according to a
press release.
Brenda Burrows of a public
relations firm in New York City
said, "The Anti-Drug Abuse Act
of 1988 has provided a way to
implement a multiple-front
approach to fighting the drug
problem. It has allowed new
sentencing restrictions to be
placed and has given the justice
department a system for
enforcement of the laws against
drug offenders."
The Office of Programs has
also organized a public relations
campaign to alert the judicial
system to new ways of punishing
convicted drug offenders.
The courts will no longer
simply fine offenders or place
them on probation. The justice
department hopes to "impose
more meaningful punishments"
on offenders, according to the
release.
For college students, this means
the revocation of federally
granted student loans.
Auburn's Director of Financial
Aid, Clark Aldridge, said, "This
would include any Title 4A
Student Loan. Grants,
supplemental loans and work-study
programs would be taken
away."
Aldridge said between 35 and
45 percent of Auburn's students
receive federal funds for college,
but he said he did not feel the new
program would have a large
impact on Auburn students.
"It would affect a very few. It's
very negligible," Aldridge said.
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Melissa Klatt
Staff Writer
President George Bush and his
wife, Barbara, may visit Auburn
• this spring along with the more
than 1,500 top high school juniors
and seniors competing in the '
National Science Olympiad.
Bush has been invited to attend
the national competition which will
be held on campus May 15 and 16.
The event is preceded by region-,
al and state competitions in which
almost 150,000 students from
across the country participate.
Bill Mason, former assistant
dean of the College of Science and
Mathematics, worked with former
President James Martin to issue
invitations to the olympiad.
The organization of the olympiad
is a project of the College of Sci­ence
and Mathematics under Dean
J. Ivan Legg. Associate professor
of physics Marllin Simon and asso­ciate
professor of chemistry
William D. Perry are the co-direc- •
tors.
The National Science Olympiad is ;
held in the spirit of the Olympic
Games, Simon said.
One hundred 15-member teams
will compete in 33 different events,.
ranging from scientific knowledge
to scientific application.
Opening ceremonies will be held |
at the Joel Eaves-Memorial Colise­um
and will include, roll call, a flag
parade of the states and a laser light.' .
show provided by Stone Mountain
Inc.
NASA, a major sponsor of the
event, will award a one-week -
scholarship to the Space Camp in; -
Huntsville.
NASA will also conduct a laser •
workshop for teachers, and an *
astronaut may attend to present an «
award from space. j '
Simon said, "It is the largest sci- j
ence event ever held at Auburn and
one of the largest in the Southeast." ; A
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the largest non-athletic event ever ;
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Friday, April 10, 1992 Tn^AuDuRfflainsman News A-7
Students want indecent exposure offender suspended from school
Robert A. Cheek
Staff Writer
Auburn student Andrew Allen
Butler, 02VADD, was brought
before the University Discipline
Committee regarding two Auburn
students and a University employee
who are insisting he be expelled
after being charged with three
counts of indecent exposure.
Charges were brought against
Butler by Tina Rowell, 03CEE,
Amy M. Nicholas, 02CEE, and
Bursar's Office employee Theresa
Ward in February. The three
women accused Butler of exposing
his genitals to each of them on sep­arate
occasions.
The most graphic of the three
incidents took place on the fourth
floor of Ralph B. Draughon Library
Accident kills Auburn
student, injures another
Julie Smither
Staff Writer
One Auburn student died and
another was seriously injured in
an auto accident in Montgomery
March 25 while returning from a
spring break vacation to the
beach.
Anne-Marie Graphos, 02CLA,
was taken directly from the site
of the accident to Baptist
Memorial Hospital, but died
shortly after. She was 20 years
old.
Patricia Drennen, 01CLA and
a passenger in the same car, was
injured in the accident and is
now in fair condition, according
to her mother, Patti Drennen.
Anne-Marie, a Mountain
Brook native, was buried March
28 in Elmwood Cemetery during
a service performed by Father
Emanuel Vasilakis.
Anne-Marie transferred to
Auburn from Jacksonville State
University, where she was a
member of Phi Mu sorority.
She graduated from Mountain
Brook High School and was an
active member of her church,
Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox Cathedral. She was
also a member of the
Birmingham Belles, a group who
acts as hostesses for civic events.
Anne-Marie's uncle, Larry
Ellis, was a former Auburn
football player for Shug Jordan,
and her aunt, Judy Hays Ellis,
was a Phi Mu at Auburn.
Josie Graphos, Anne-Marie's
mother, said, "She was happy at
Auburn." Josie took solace in the
fact that her daughter was born
on All Saint's Day and died on
the Day of the Annunciation.
Survivors include: parents,
Peter T. and Josie Graphos;
brother, Peter Graphos Jr.; Mr.
and Mrs. Leonard Anne Hays;
Helen Graphos; Elizabeth Hays;
Larry Ellis; and Judy Hays Ellis.
Local center instructs teachers
Kristine Rohrs
Staff Writer
Education for the educators is the
purpose of the East Alabama
Regional In-service Center that
serves the central and southeast
portion of Alabama.
The In-service Center trains
teachers, counselors and adminis-
.trators in kindergarten through high
school and helps them stay on top
of developments in their fields.
"It's vital that our educators keep
up-to-date on the latest teaching
strategies and educational infdrma-tion,"
Vikki McGee, director of
Auburn's In-service Center, said.
The center provides training in
10 key areas: mathematics, science,
English/language arts, computers,
health, economics, special educa­tion,
guidance/counseling, library
media and administration.
McGee said the center is suc­cessful
because its course work is
determined by a 16-member gov­erning
board composed mainly of
teachers.
Board members include Andy
Weaver, head of the department of
curriculum and teaching, and Vir­ginia
Hayes, associate dean of the
College of Education, both of
Auburn.
Workshops for the continuing
education programs are held year-round,
but the majority of them are
conducted during the summer
months.
This spring, a five-week program
called "New Approaches in the
Teaching of Writing" will be coor­dinated
by Cathy Buckhalt of Ope-lika
Middle School.
The programs are open and free
to any public school teacher or
administrator within the 15 school
systems in and around Lee County.
Anyone interested should contact
the East Alabama Regional In-ser­vice
Center at 844-5028.
Some of the more than 80 pro­grams
offered this summer will be
"The Great American Airplane
Factory," "Desktop Publishing"
and "HyperCard," McGee said.
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Jan. 8. Nicholas said Butler sat
down beside her and began to mas­turbate.
Nicholas said she left the scene
and called the police.
Ward and Rowell filed charges
after Butler exposed himself to
them in separate incidents on cam­pus.
Butler and the three women
appeared before the University Dis­cipline
Committee for a closed
hearing Tuesday.
Butler brought several character
witnesses, including track team
coach Harvey Glance. The three
females appeared alone.
Butler appeared in Auburn
Municipal Court Feb. 27 to answer
the charges of indecent exposure.
The results of the trial cannot be
released because Butler was grant­ed
a plea of youthful offender; he is
20 years old.
An earlier charge against Butler
by Julie Thurman, 03CEC, was
dropped at the trial.
Butler, whose previous record
contains only a minor traffic viola­tion,
is awaiting a decision by the
Discipline Committee. If he is
found guilty, he could face penal­ties
as severe as possible expulsion
from the University.
The three women said they feel
he will get a less severe punish­ment
because he is an athlete.
Butler, originally from Pawtuck-et,
R.I., is a member of Auburn's
track team and is on full scholar­ship.
Most of the people involved
were reticent concerning the
events. Ward said, "We are trying
to let things come to a rest until a
decision is made."
Auburn pays bounty hunter to recover lost checks
Agency paid more than $2,000
to locate University's missing funds
Steven T. Mayo
Staff Writer
A bounty hunting agency was
paid more than $2,000 last year by
Auburn University for locating lost
checks.
The Argent Research and Recov­ery
Limited agency of Weymouth,
Mass., found records of two
checks worth more than $11,000
which had not been received by
Auburn University.
Argent and several other agen­cies
have access to financial
records and are able to find lost
money through these records.
Argent finds and forces offend­ers
to make good on bad checks,
and charges the recipient 10 to 50
percent of the amount received.
According to Fred Bobo, an
Auburn financial officer, the agen­cy
sent a letter informing Auburn
that it had recovered $11,000. The
agency said that to receive the
money, Auburn must pay a $2,225
finder's fee.
Bobo said he had no knowledge
of the checks, so he accepted the
proposition. Bobo never ques­tioned
the integrity of the agency.
'The rationale was that there was
really nothing to lose," Bobo said.
He also said that comparing the
money to the rest of the budget
really did not make a difference.
Both checks were from the state:
one was written on July 14, 1986
for $10,000 and the other on
Aug. 10, 1988 for $1,127.
Bobo said he did not know who
or what the checks were for, but
the money was put into a miscella­neous
funds account.
SGA Cabinet announces April Bone Marrow Drive
Sean Selman
Assistant News Editor
In its last meeting of the 1991-92
term, the SGA Cabinet discussed its
Habitat for Humanity project, its
Bone Marrow Drive in April and the
possible expansion of the Eagle
Watch campus patrol program.
Michael Puffe, SGA
administrative vice president, said
the SGA's work with Habitat for
Humanity was productive during the
past year.
The SGA raised about $11,000
for Habitat's Lee County projects,
but still needs to raise around
$20,000, he said.
Puffe also said groundbreaking
for a house in Lee County took
place just before spring break, and
volunteers were always welcomed
at the site.
Puffe said anyone interested in
becoming involved with Habitat for
Humanity should call the local
president of Habitat, Addam
Arrington, at 826-1858, for more
information.
Dolly Campbell announced the
SGA Bone Marrow Drive will take
place April 22 and 23 in the
basement of Haley Center.
The procedure involves the
removal of a small amount of blood
to be used to type a person's bone
marrow, she said. The marrow is
then registered, and the person may
be asked to donate marrow for a
transplant
Auburn is the only college in the
Southeast that participates in this
program, cabinet members said.
Cabinet members also announced
the SGA's Eagle Watch program
would not begin until April 13.
Members said the area covered by
the volunteers may be extended to
CDV and the CDV Extension.
Students are strongly urged to
volunteer for the program.
Applications can be filled out in the
SGA office, 332 Foy.
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The Auburn Plainsman Friday, April 10, 1992
Alpha Psi celebrates 27 years of tradition
It's rodeo time
again. This year marks the
27th anniversary of Alpha
Psi Fraternity's Spring
Round-Up. Alpha Psi is a
social fraternity of veteri­nary
students.
Alpha Psi hosts the
rodeo each spring. All
profits from the rodeo are
donated to charity. Last
year the proceeds went to
Lee County Humane Soci­ety,
Southwest Lee County
Volunteer Fire Department,
Auburn University College
of Veterinary Medicine
(AUCVM) Library and the
AUCVM raptor rehabilita­tion
program, a program
that adopts injured wild
raptor birds, rehabilitates
them and releases them
into their natural habitat.
Other charities included:
Project Uplift, the Crisis
Center and Camp ASCCA.
This year's Round­up
is on Saturday, April 11
from 10 a.m. til 5 p.m.
Round -Up is held at the
Conway-Alpha Psi arena
located 1.5 miles from the
main campus on Wire
Road, or if coming off I-
85, take the Wire Rd. exit
toward Auburn; the arena
is approximately four
miles on the left.
This year, the activ­ities
will include the usual
events such as bull riding,
wild bronco riding, chute
dogging, calf roping and
of course, tug-of-war.
Alpha Psi became
involved with round-up in
1965. At the time, the
arena was located at the
College of Veterinary Med­icine.
Round-Up was held
there until 1969 when the
construction of new facili­ties
at the Vet School
forced the closure of the
arena.
The brothers of
Alpha Psi then joined
forces with the Block &
Bridle Club on Auburn
University's campus to
host the Round-Up in
Spring 1970.
Alpha Psi and
Block & Bridle built an
arena on Wire Road on
land assigned to Auburn
University's animal and
dairy science department.
Round-Up was on this site
from 1970 until 1982.
In spring 1983,
Alpha Psi was searching
for a site to hold the
Round-Up when local
businessman Gene Con­way
approached Alpha
Psi. A partnership was
formed which resulted in
the construction of Con­way-
Alpha Psi Arena on
Wire Road.
The arena began
construction in spring
1983, 11 days before
Round-Up, but through
the hard work and dili­gence
of Mr. Conway,
brothers and alumni of
Alpha Psi, the arena was
finished in the nick of
time. In fact, the top rails
of the arena were being
nailed down the morning
of the rodeo.
Mr. Conway built
the concession stand just
before the spring Round-
Up of 1984.
Mr. Conway was
made an honorary mem­ber
of Alpha Psi Fraternity
in fall 1983. He is the only
lay person ever admitted
as an honorary member of
Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Mr. Conway passed
away in 1984, but his hard
work, love for and dedica­tion
to Alpha Psi still
inspires each of us. To
emphasize this, the Twen­ty-
Seventh Annual Round-
Up will unveil a memorial
dedicated to the memory
of Mr. E.T. "Gene" Con­way.
To this day the Con­way
family is still support­ive
of Alpha Psi and their
endeavors.
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The Auburn Plainsman
Auburn journalism head resigns after 18 years of service
Ryan Gay/Staff
Journalism department head Jack Simms will be retiring
after an 18-year career with Auburn University.
Michael Montgomery
Staff Writer
The head of the journalism
department at Auburn will be
retiring in the fall after 18 years of
service to the University.
Jack Simms, 65, announced his
retirement, effective Sept. 30,
1992, earlier this year. He said he
is retiring mainly because of "old
age" feeling that it is time for him
to move on.
Simms came to Auburn in 1974
to be the head of a fledgling
journalism department which had
just been created by the
University's administration.
He said his original decision to
come to Auburn was because this
was home to him, having grown up
here and graduated from Auburn.
He had served as a member of the
Associated Press for 23 years prior
to returning, working in Atlanta,
Tampa, Louisville, Boston, where
he served as the bureau chief for
the New England states, and New
York, where he served as head of
the general sports desk for the AP.
After coming to Aubum, Simms
covered the summer Olympic
Games for the AP in 1976, '80, '84
and '88.
However, according to his
former students and his colleagues
in the journalism department, his
accomplishments with the AP only
begin to describe him.
Mickey Logue, who has been
with the department since 1964,
said, "Jack is concerned for
students from the time they arrive
with their parents in his office at
pre-college counseling until well
after they graduate. He is never too
busy to help with a problem."
Logue said as far as the faculty is
concerned, Simms recruited top-notch
educators with several years
of professional experience each,
which has carried over into the
classroom.
He said despite the lack of
funding that has plagued all of the
Liberal Arts departments, Simms
has increased the journalism
curriculum and brought the
department up-to-date with its
equipment and teaching facilities.
"Jack brought in Journalism 101
which makes a student emphasize
the basics such as grammar and
word usage. That class probably
has made thousands of students
better communicators," he said.
Logue said Simms' tenure with
the AP has added much credibility
to the department through his
connections and his hands-on
experience in the real world.
"We were all shocked when Jack
announced his retirement. We hate
to lose him. We think of him
affectionately and with great
respect."
Logue said he believes the
department will probably remain
much the same after Simms leaves,
emphasizing the basic writing and
communication skills which will
help students once they graduate
that Simms tried to emphasize
during his 18-year tenure.
Gillis Morgan, who has been
with the department since 1977,
said Simms was the reason he came
to Auburn. "I talked with Jack
(Simms) for a while and saw that
his approach to journalism and
teaching was exactly what I was
looking for," he said.
"I have really appreciated his
leadership and the rest of the
faculty too. I think we have a good
nucleus here and that is due largely
to Jack," he said.
Morgan said most of the editors
and publishers around the South
respect Auburn graduates because
of their ability to write. "We've
developed good relationships with
newspapers because of the students
that come out of this program do
know how to write, and this is
primarily due to Jack's approach.
"I don't know of anybody who
does not respect Jack Simms,"
Morgan said. "He has tremendous
respect for people. I have never
seen anybody work with people as
well as Jack does. I have seen
students virtually in tears go to his
office for help, and Jack would
help them out and ease their
problem."
Several of Simms' former
students also expressed regret that
he was leaving, explaining just how
much he means to the department.
Mary Orndorf, who is now with
the Montgomery Advertiser, said,
"You couldn't be a journalism
major without getting to know Jack
very well. He took a personal
interest in every student."
Orndorf said one of the things
she remembers most about Simms
is he took a personal interest in
finding every student a good
internship and a good job after
graduation through his connections.
Chris Rbusch, who is now with
the Tampa Tribune, said when he
was at Auburn, he enjoyed going to
his office and just talking with him.
"After I left and came to Tampa,
I was amazed at the number of
people who knew Jack Simms."
500,000 abortion rights activists march on Washington, D.C.
Kim Chandler
News Editor
WASHINGTON - More than
500,000 abortion rights activists
* gathered in the capital Sunday to
send politicians what they hope
will be a powerful election year
message.
The march, which some
estimated was the largest ever on
Washington, called for the removal
of incumbents who support
abortion restrictions.
The march was attended by
presidential candidates Jerry
Brown and Bill Clinton, as well as
Jessie Jackson, Jane Fonda and
former Planned Parenthood
President Faye Wattleton.
Protest speakers called for
activists to lobby congressmen for
the passage of the Freedom of
Choice Act, which they said is the
last line of defense for abortion
rights activists.
This legislation would continue
to keep abortion legal even if the
Supreme Court ruled against
' I think that the ability to choose one's own
destiny is very important and to deny someone
choice denies them self- determination.'
- Amy Philips
abortion.
Protestors held up signs saying "I
am the face of pro-choice
America" and "(President) George
(Bush) has gotta go."
Bush was not in Washington at
the time of the march.
Several hundred counter-protestors,
including Operation
Rescue leader Randall Terry, who
spoke to marchers through a
bullhorn, were scattered along the
march route.
Abortion restriction activists also
set up a graveyard of tiny crosses
near the Washington Monument in
a "Graveyard of Innocents" to
symbolize female lives lost from
legal abortions.
The graveyard featured 106
headstones which symbolized
women who died during abortions
and 2,200 more which symbolized
approximately half of the abortions
performed in the United States
each day.
The march was held two weeks
before the scheduled Supreme
Court hearing of Pennsylvania vs.
Casey , a case which many think
will further restrict, if not
completely overturn, Roe vs. Wade,
the 1973 case which legalized
abortion.
Auburn student Amy Phillips
03PG drove more than 12 hours to
attend the march.
"I think that the ability to choose
one's own destiny is very
important and to deny someone
choice denies them self-determination.
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Differences loom larger over long distances
To the courts
I he controversy that no one wants to touch, the Auburn Gay and
Lesbian Association's charter, has finally ended up in the court sys­tem
thanks to the limited views of state leaders and the Board of
Trustees.
For months since the AGLA was granted a permanent charter
by the Auburn administration, the conservative leaders have danced
around the issues and ignored the Constitution in order to promote
their own moral views. Even Gov. Guy Hunt, badly in need of a
political boost, has spoken out against the AGLA.
However, if the trustees were convinced the AGLA shouldn't
meet, then they could have taken away their charter. Or they could
have ruled with their heads rather than their Bibles and affirmed the
rights of individuals to assemble. By passing the matter along to the
courts, the trustees have avoided their responsibility to Auburn.
It may be many years until a final verdict is reached in this
case, but we feel ultimately it will be decided the AGLA has the
right to officially assemble at Auburn.
In the meantime, the opposition the group has received from
students, politicians and trustees only serves to reinforce the need
for a such a group dedicated to providing support for its persecuted
members.
Starving for attention
l f l f ar Eagle Cafeteria tries to serve the students, but under­ground
dissatisfaction has surfaced that needs to be
addressed before the food services can effectively meet the needs of
all students.
To begin with, the hours of the special vendors need to be
expanded. The Sweet Shop and the Sandwich Line are the most
popular alternatives to the standard hot entrees. All three of these
lines close at about 1:30 p.m., with only the entree line reopened for
dinner.
The only food available in between these times is the ham­burger
bar in the back of the serving area. Although the hamburgers
and the hot entrees are the traditional fare for students, they do not
meet the needs of those who have irregular class schedules.
If the purpose of the cafeteria is to provide us with food as if
we were home, then War Eagle fails miserably. Since the hours are
limited and the selection limited even more so, most who use the
cafeteria find Arby's or McDonald's provide more satisfactory ser­vice.
The foods traditionally found in a school cafeteria are reminis­cent
of third grade. The choices are from a mono-ethnic list which
includes fried chicken and hamburger steak but excludes couscous,
refried beans, pita bread and zazaki. If only American carnivores
ate at War Eagle, perhaps that menu list could be justified. Howev­er,
by limiting the amount of ethnic and vegetarian foods offered to
the students, War Eagle is guilty of ignoring these groups' exis­tence.
Although the management of War Eagle is aware of some of
the problems, little student input is ever given to them. If you have
a problem with the service, food or hours of any food service on
campus, please contact the proper authorities. It is their job to
ensure that reasonable needs are meet.
4 \ A
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Under the kaleido­scope
of the Col­orado
sky, my friend,
Carrie Parker, and I
learned the peace of
nature from a motley
crew of prophets sent
from Mother Nature
herself.
We skipped the
normal spring break
trip to Florida for the
end of winter in Vail,
Colo.
It's important to note that I have
only experienced southern snow -
Christmas in a T-shirt and shorts
and the "mountains" of Chewacla
State Park. In Colorado, I was a for­eigner
within the physical bound­aries
of my own country.
Carrie had been there before, but
we both needed a guide to the true
meaning of the Rocky Mountain
highs.
As previously mentioned, our
Davy Crocketts could not have
been more different from each
other. There was Brian, or "Fro,"
from Minnesota or Wisconsin or
some other state that's cold and
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CHRISTY KYSER
STAFF WRITER
Northern. He had
attended college for
a semester before
hearing the call of
the slopes which he
has mastered since
the age of 4.
Brian seemed wise
for his age, or
maybe he just
wouldn't allow the
daily grind of
other's lives to
destroy the peacefulness of his
own. He taught me the fundamen­tals
of skiing (like how to pick
myself off the ground), showed
Carrie and me how to drive in snow
with one windshield wiper and
showed us how to be "groovy" in
whatever we do.
Our second guide was Danny-boy.
He was the Alabamian who
maintained his accent during his
stay out West. Danny showed us
how to enjoy the fringe benefits of
working in a hotel where the elite
had a tendency to leave things
behind. Danny is back in Alabama
now, but I'm sure a part of him will
remain in Colorado.
Finally, I come to Pete, or "Fros-ki."
The most unique characteristic
about Pete is his hair. Prior to our
arrival, it was white. I don't mean
blond, either. I mean as white as an
Alabama cotton boll in late August.
But upon our arrival, it was jet
black. By summer, he plans to have
a mohawk with half of his hair
black and half white. He then plans
to buy a van for 51,300 and tour
America. I begged him to come to
Alabama because Southerners wel­come
diversity with the open arms
of a thorn bush. But if Pete were to
come to Alabama, he would
undoubtedly leave smelling like a
rose.
Pete is a Magnum P.I. wanna be-gonna
be. On our second night,
someone politely left a dent in the
side of Carrie's Accord, and it was
Pete on the case. Pete worked on
the evidence at night, hiding behind
poles, running through the snow
and taking down the license plate
numbers of any dented vehicle in
the lot. No one was ever convicted,
but I'm sure if Pete had not gone to
work the next day, someone would
presently be doing time.
The common ground of our
group was the language to which
Carrie and I quickly adapted.
Everyone was your "brother,"
everything was "totally" something
and all good things were "groov­ing."
I don't know what bad things
were labeled because I don't think
the negative connotation of the
word "bad" is in the Colorado dic­tionary.
Mother Nature puts on a play in
Colorado. The stage is the moun­tains,
the props are the snow and
the actors are people searching for a
less complicated, arguably better
way of life.
The hardest question asked just
beyond Denver is, "If crickets were
the size of dogs, would you want
one as a pet?"
,It seems absurd if taken literally,
but literal thinking is taboo out
there. Literal is only getting out of
bed, working the slopes and drink­ing
cappuccinos while the sun says
goodnight to a land that worships
the people and the people worship
the land.
Congress looking for porno scapegoats
April 25, 1991,
Sen. Mitch
McConnell (R-Ky.)
introduced a bill
called the Pornogra­phy
Victim's Com­pensation
Act. The
bill, S. 983, should
be brought up soon
within the Senate
Judiciary Committee
for consideration. If
S. 983 makes it
through a committee
vote, the bill will be sent for con­sideration
to the full Senate. The
bill's objective is to reduce sexual
violence - an important objective in
society, but one that won't be
achieved if the S. 983 is passed.
McConnell said the pornography
industry promoted the victimization
of and violence against women and
children. So, if passed, S. 983
would provide victims of sexual
crimes with a civil cause of action
for unlimited money damages
against publishers, producers, dis­tributors
and retailers of any book
or movie. But the victims must con­vince
a jury that it is obscene and
provoked the violence that harmed
them.
McConnell told the Senate. S. 983
was being supported by an extraor­dinary
array of organizations,
including the Family
Research Council,
Feminists Fighting
Pornography and
dozens of National
Organization for
Women chapters
nationwide. These
diverse groups con­solidated
around the
Pornography Vic­tim's
Compensation
Act because,
McConnell said,
they shared two main goals: to hold
pomographers liable for harm they
cause and because crime is fostered
by a culture in which the sexual
degradation, abuse and murder of
women and children is a form of
entertainment.
Moreover, McConnell said the
beliefs of these diverse groups are
shared by most Americans. To sup­port
his claim, he told the Senate of
a study released by The National
Victim Center that found 93 percent
of Americans believe violence in
the media encourages violence in
society.
However, S. 983's assumption,
that violence is caused by a Play­boy
or Hustler magazine or a "Deb­bie
Does Dallas" porno has never
been proven. Pornography causes
sexual arousal and imagery, not
violence. Violence, especially
against women, has been around
since people have been around.
S. 983 is a Band-Aid solution to
sexual violence. It plugs one hole in
the dam, but other holes are form­ing.
S. 983 blames sexual imagery
and fantasy rather than people. The
bill's intentions are similar to the
Surgeon General's request that the
alcohol industry remove television
ads which show images that target
under-age drinkers. Stopping alco­hol
advertisement will not stop
teen-age consumption. Most
teenagers drink because of peer
pressure, not because of some ad.
S. 983, if anything, gives sexual
offenders a scapegoat. S. 983
strengthens the defense rapists use,
which says, "Hey, the porno made
me do it, don't blame me."
Victims of sexual crimes in our
nation currently have no legal
recourse other than a justice system
which, McConnell maintains, fre­quently
lets offenders go free. He
said S. 983 will provide victims of
sex crimes a civil cause of action
against pomographers if the victim
can prove a link between the crime
and specific sexual exploits.
The fact of the matter is, it would
be hard to prove if there was a neg­ligible
link between violence and
sexual images. And legal costs
would be awful. Furthermore, if S.
983 does not require a criminal
conviction for a victim to sue a
publisher or producer, but only a
"civil cause of action," then techni­cally,
a rapist could go free to rape
again, while a book publisher is
penalized. Now this, Mr.
McConnell, sounds more like a jus­tice
system which frequently lets
offenders go free.
S. 983's purpose is to minimize
violence, but it turns our attention
from the real origin of what causes
sexual violence - not sexual
images, but how parents teach their
children to grow-up to be moral
adults.
Congress shouldn't waste money
and time in passing a bill that has
never been proven.
Instead, Congress should put
"our" money in a program that will
help women who have already been
sexually assaulted.
If Congress should blame any­thing
on how sexual violence is
caused, they should blame the
breakdown of the American family,
not the media.
In the short term, finding out
what causes sexual violence might
be a difficult task, but in the long
term, education will eclipse a Band-
Aid solution to a problem that
won't go away.
Devils lurking in legislature, University
If devils exist, the
three most voracious
are, in no special
order, Ignorance,
Hypocrisy and Inten­tional
Cruelty. The
three have frolicked
unchecked in and
around Auburn and
Alabama over the
past few months. The
internecine war
waged by the naive
and politically-aspiring president of
Auburn's SGA against the Auburn
Gay and Lesbian Association took a
tragicomic turn as the state Legisla­ture
and the state's attorney general
established a political posture
against the group.
Reason and common sense have
taken a holiday if grandstanding
legislators believe that relevant case
law of 25 years will be overturned
and vindicate their holy cause.
Even in late 1991, the so-called
"newly conservative" Supreme
Court refused to review a case that
provided millions of dollars in dam­ages
to an AGLA-type group whose
rights of speech and assembly were
violated by a university in North
Carolina. L
Waggoner, who miiKT-sssly
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ROBERT EKELUND JR.
GUEST COLUMNIST
•m*d •BH
intones that the
Supreme Court has
not yet heard an
AGLA-type free
speech case, needs
to look up the
meaning of the
expression "cert,
denied" that con­cludes
many of the
federal court deci­sions
on similar
matters.
I would expect, perhaps inno­cently,
that law graduates - with
which the Alabama Legislature is
filled - could distinguish between
illegal behavior and protected free
speech. Further, it is the very fact
that Auburn and the University of
Alabama are not Bible colleges but
public-funded institutions that give
speech and assembly special legal
status. As far as I know, Auburn's
or Alabama's biology departments
have not yet been forced to teach
"creationism" along with Darwin
and the Saturday-night behavior of
fraternities and sororities has not
been publically regulated. Bigotry,
hypocrisy and political opportunism
are here masquerading as conser­vatism,
but mercifully, true conser­vatism
(nineteenth century liberal-ism)
and the Constitution of the
United States are made of sterner
stuff.
Auburn trustees have relin­quished
their decision to the district
court, but the matter might not be
settled there. Let the lawsuit begin,
some say, and well they might - to
Auburn's and Alabama's detriment.
But there is yet another critical and
more serious issue here.
Along with other voter-taxpayers
in Alabama, I am sick of tax dollars
wasted on sham litigation. Fob
James did it with school prayer and
the state lost. Now Gov. Guy Hunt
and the state legislators hypocriti­cally
seek to protect "family val­ues"
on an easy political target with
the implied intent of raiding the all-but-
empty treasury to do it. Beyond
the direct tax loss contemplated, the
call to "family values" must ring
hollow to die majority of Alabami-ans.
In a recent study, Alabama was
numero uno in single parent house­holds.
The waste of precious tax
dollars on pernicious and frivolous
law suits is a cruel political hoax
(not to say a cover-up) in a state in
the top quartile of all states in terms
of infant mortality, teen pregnan­cies
and high school dropout1 rates
and in the bottom quartile in terms
of real income growth. Too often,
state and local politicians also seem
more concerned with the rights and
welfare of Alabama children before
rather than after they are born.
The state's inability to address
important questions is so manifest
that the federal government regular­ly
intervenes in our affairs. Prison
conditions and integration at major
universities have, for example, been
removed from state direction.
Wouldn't scarce Alabama tax
resources be better spent on eco­nomic
development, on the old,
helpless and on education rather
than dissipated in quixotic assaults
on clearly-promulgated and oft-affirmed
Constitutional rights
asserted by the AGLA-type organi­zations
at state universities?
Devils are here, all right, and
they may be exorcised at the ballot
box come election day. All citizens,
including students and faculty at the
state's universities^ must exercise
their right to vote against tin-pot
dictators at all levels of government
in the coming year. If not, they will
place their individual liberties and
tax payments in further jeopardy of
being misused.
Robert B. Ekelund Jfc is a professor
of economics.
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Friday, April 10,1992
The Auburn Plainsman
Letters
Letters A-ll
Academics not stressed to athletes
Editor, The Plainsman::
As a black female student athlete
here on the campus of Auburn, I
wish to express nothing but outrage
and disgust at the small percentage
of black student athletes that are
graduating from this school of
higher learning.
After talking to one academic
advisor in the athletic department, I
learned that out of the numerous
black student athletes who enter
Auburn yearly, only a small number
graduate. WHY IS THIS?
Why isn't a school like Auburn,
which prides itself on academic
achievement, making sure that these
athletes graduate. If the athletic
department can work so hard to
recruit these black athletes, mostly
from poor families and broken
homes, then they can certainly work
10 times harder to make sure that
these athletes graduate.
It seems to me that the
University's Athletic Department,
particularly the basketball and
football programs, operate on a
plantation system in the sense that
they bring in these black athletes to,
number one, win games for them
and to, number two, bring more
money into the program, and once
their eligibility is up they are
finished, and the coaches go bring
in a fresh batch of boys to work the
field.
This is sad because these kids are
being brainwashed by mindless
coaches and academic advisors
whose only motivation is to keep
these athletes eligible form year to
year by steering them into easy
classes that will never lead to a
degree.
What's going to happen to these
students after their four years are
up, and they realize their dream of
playing professional basketball,
professional football and running
on the amateur track circuit is
nothing but a dream. Half of them
will go back to the streets without a
degree. A small percentage will
stay to get a degree, and the other
small percentage will go on to take
low paying jobs - jobs that they
wouldn't have had to take had they
gotten degrees.
As I close this letter, I am
reminded of my good friend who
was an All-American running back
at Ohio State University who chose
academics over athletics by quitting
the football team to pursue his
dream of becoming a doctor. While
this is only one case of an athlete
realizing his dream and taking
action to accomplish it, I do not
propose that all black athletes give
up being athletes, but what I do
propose is that athletes, both black
and white, start taking more
responsibility for their academic
success and stop relying on coaches
and academic advisors to do the
job, because in the end today's
student athlete has one choice.
Study history or be history.
Melinda Williamson
03SW
Editorial misleading on recruitment
Editor, The Plainsman::
The editorial printed in the March
5 issue of The Auburn Plainsman
entitled "New Frontiers" with a
subtitle of "Minority Recruitment
and Retention" was misleading and
disturbing. The statement, "We
must first say that we don't feel that
lowering academic standards is
good for Auburn - no matter how
noble the intentions are," gives rise
to a serious cause for concern about
the conscious or unconscious
perception that many individuals
have when the subject of recruiting
and retaining minorities is raised.
We specifically refer to the
discriminatory view that standards
must automatically be lowered in
order to recruit and retain
minorities, whether we're referring
to faculty, staff, administrators or
students. The Aubum Black Caucus
does not condone or support the
lowering of standards for any
purpose. WE KNOW THAT
THERE ARE PROSPECTIVE
AFRICAN AMERICANS -
STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY,
AND ADMINISTRATORS -
WHO CAN MEET ANY
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
ESTABLISHED FOR
ADMISSIONS OR
EMPLOYMENT. Our concern is
that minorities be admitted and
employed via standards that are
consistent, nondiscriminatory and
that do not pose a disparate impact
on any group of individuals.
The Auburn Plainsman must be
careful that statements made by its
staff do not perpetuate
discriminatory myths, "no matter
how noble the intentions are."
Auburn University Black
Caucus
Holiday turns supporters green
Editor, The Plainsman::
In response to the article "Who
gives a darn about St. Patrick's
Day," March 12, 1992,1 would like
to say --1 do!
Since I was a wee little lass, I
have looked forward to St Patrick's
Day. Every year I would leave a
small table, chairs and plates of
food out for the leprechauns. The
next day, the chairs would be
knocked over, the food eaten and a
small statue of a leprechaun, a
poem or some gold coins would be
waiting for me. I would always
wear green - I still do - March 17.
As for why others do not
celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I'd like
to know too! It has everything that
all other holidays do: a color --
green; to identify it, a symbol -- the
shamrock; to decorate the rooms
with, a religious background - St.
Patrick of Ireland who converted
the Isle to Christianity and used the
shamrock to explain the trinity to
the Irish - for those who wish to
celebrate Christian holidays; a
commercial background ~ the Little
People who will grant three wishes
to someone who can capture one of
them - for those who wish to
celebrate commercial holidays; and
an interesting historical and ethnic
background to allow Irish people
everywhere to feel proud of their
heritage.
I realize many people were not
even aware what day St. Patrick's
Day is. What deprived lives they
must live! People miss one of the
best holidays of the year!
No other day can one go around
pinching people, for a reason! No
other day can one wear green head
to toe and eat Lucky Charms
without getting crazy looks (well, at
least not as many).
So come on all you 'closet Irish'
people! Show off your heritage! I
know I am. I've worn green
everyday this month!
Tara Wilbur
01CSE
Catholics face moral voting obligation
Editor, The Plainsman::
The two Democratic presidential
candidates are pro-abortion.
Speaking as a Roman Catholic who
participates in the holy sacrifice of
the mass each day, it is my
discernment that no Catholic may
vote for an individual who will
facilitate abortions by appropriation
and legislation if elected. A
Catholic is morally bound to abstain
from supporting those politicians
who accept the murder of fetal
human beings.
If a Catholic does not wish to
vote for the Republican candidate,
he may refrain from voting.
Joseph E. Vallely
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Glance back
10 years ago, 1982: Campus minority groups filled The Plainsman's letters page with condemnations of the
previous week's April Fool's issue called The Plainsmoonie.
15 years ago, 1977: Consumer advocate Ralph Nader admonished students: "Don't get into the silent majority,
but continue to use your conscience to try and make the world a better place.
20 years ago, 1972: Rep. Bill Nichols said marijuana did not deserve "the dignity that would be given it by its
being legalized."
English professor Ward Allen won a coveted Guggenheim Fellowship to do research on the King James Bible.
Quote of the week:
"The ideas of the electorate are, by and large, not all that complicated: be good, be nice or be gone," said Asso­ciate
Dean of Liberal Arts Caine Campbell of the status of ideas in contemporary political discussions.
Spring rush essential for Greeks
Editor, The Plainsman::
On behalf of the more than 2,500
fraternity men on Auburn's campus,
I would like to encourage all
interested male students to
participate in fraternity rush this
spring. Fraternities are an excellent
way for students to get involved in
campus activities that can enhance
an undergraduate's college
experience. I am confident that any
man would benefit from
membership in one of Auburn's
fraternities. Despite the tendency to
group fraternity men under one
stereotype, I believe that the
strength of Auburn's greek system
lies in the diversity of its member
fraternities.
The greatest benefit to being a
part of a college fraternity is the
sense of family that one develops
with his fraternity brothers. The
close friendships that fraternity men
develop as undergraduates last a
lifetime. Also, the average grade
point for fraternity men is
consistently higher than the all-men's
GPA each quarter. I believe
that these facts go a long way in
disputing the negative stereotypes
of college fraternities that are so
often publicized. I urge all
interested men to at least take the
time to find out what Auburn's
fraternities are all about.
The Interfraternity Council will
be sponsoring a rush information
fair Sunday, from 7-9 p.m. in Foy
Union Ballroom. All fraternities
who will be holding spring rush
will be participating in the fair. This
would be an excellent time for
interested men to come and ask
questions about the fraternity
system or individual fraternities.
Formal rush will be held April 13,
14 and 15 from 7 - 9 p.m..
John A. Smyth
IFC Rush Vice President
Insults blur Hudgins' message
Editor, The Plainsman::
This is a response to the letter by
Nicole Hudgins which appeared in
the March 12 issue of The
Plainsman. Miss Hudgins, if you
consider the basic idea, step shows
are no different from public
speeches, pep rallies or any other
event that purposely attracts a
crowd.
I concede the fact that these
events can be very disturbing if
they go on for too long. Before your
article was even published, all of
the black greek organizations met
with faculty in the office of Student
Affairs to discuss recent disputes
(and I encourage ALL students to
read page 88 of The Tiger Cub to
understand the source of the
problem). Not only was the matter
resolved quickly, this meeting
proved that we (greeks) can indeed
conduct ourselves as intelligent and
responsible student groups.
The thing that bothers me about
your comments is that you attempt
to support a perfectly valid
argument with inflammatory
remarks. First of all, do the actions
of white fraternities and sororities
represent the entire white student
populace? I think not. My point is
that although your article did
address two particular groups, the
generalizations that you implied
were simply not fair.
Secondly, I feel that your use of
the word "exclusively" was
inappropriate. Our origins and
concerns do stem from within the
black community. Thus, we are, by
tradition, "predominantly black."
This happened primarily because
minorities were denied
membership, by social tradition,
into the "exclusively white" groups
that did exist at the tirne. I'm not
saying that inclusion is what we are
seeking now. I only suggest that we
maintain the proper perspective
whenever this situation is discussed.
This also leads me to my last
point. Racial injustices, whether
caused by exclusion, mistreatment
or indifference, do continue to
occur on this campus. However, the
only way to truly solve any dispute
is by putting forth a sincere effort to
recognize and understand all sides
of the issue. No matter how
legitimate your point of view may
be, your voice may never be heard
if you insult your audience in the
process.
Jay Lewis
04CPE
Disgust stems from antics not race
Editor, The Plainsman:
This letter is a follow-up to my
previous letter printed March 12. Its
purpose is to clear up any
misinterpretations of the letter.
Please read carefully. First, I was
addressing ONLY those people
stated in the letter, not the general
population. Many people read into
the letter that I was referring to
stepping, and that is an incorrect
assumption.
Second, the letter was hostile and
was intended to be ONLY toward
the people involved in the rude
activity mentioned, not the general
black student population.
Third, people do make
generalizations whether you like it.
It is not fair to stereotype, but there
are people who will do so anyway.
What I was trying to get across (but
failed to do so) was a message to
the people directly addressed. In
light of the lack of positive
interracial relations here, you
should be trying to improve the
situation. When you act rude and
infringe on other students' and
professors' class time, it will make
them angry. Since many people do
make generalizations, some of those
people will be angry not only at
you, but also at the groups you
represent. I am not saying that this
is right or fair, but that's the way it
is. On the day of the noisy incident,
the racial comments were flying on
campus, which is again not right or
fair. When you behave like that, it
makes it harder to defend against
those types of comments. This in
turn makes it harder to improve
interracial relations. ^
I hope that this will clear up any
incorrect interpretations of my
letter.
Nicole Hudgins
04AC
Concourse behavior justified
Editor, The Plainsman:
This letter is to the Nicole
Hudginses at Auburn. As a
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority Incorporate, why apologize
for the "hell raising" as you called it
on the concourse? Everyone at
Auburn knows that the concourse is
a well-known place for festive
affairs such as campaigning,
petitioning and many other noisy,
busy and crowed events. I am
wondering if you're planning to
submit another letter into the paper
this time about the SGA and Miss
Auburn Campaigns. But, of course!
You would pick an event when
blacks were participating in one of
these events on the concourse, and
you call it "hell raising."
Most of all, it is very
stereotypical of you to say that we
represent the black population. No!
Black people are not all alike; we
are individuals just like you. No one
asks for racism as you so ignorantly
stated we "thrust upon our race by
this behavior." If anything, racism
is perpetuated by people like you
with egocentric, stereotypical,
prejudice and racist ideas.
What causes conflict and
animosity among fellow students? I
am here to answer - people with
poor self images, ignorant people,
people like you!
P.S. - It was unfortunate that you
were.not there to observe this
grandiose affair. Although we did
not participate in the event on
March 6, I do invite you to enjoy
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Incorporated Friday, April 10. This
time, we (Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority Incorporated) will be doing
the "hell raising."
Simona Settles
03NS
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College Park congratulates the participants in this year's SGA
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Friday, April 10, 1992 The Auburn Plainsman
Anti-smoking law fails to pass
Kim Chandler
News Editor
The Auburn City Council will
most likely vote to make Auburn a
non-smoking city at its next meet­ing.
The council fell one vote short of
the unanimous consent needed to
pass an ordinance prohibiting
smoking in public places at its
Tuesday meeting.
But, after ordinances appear on
the agenda once, a majority,
instead of a unanimous, decision is
required to pass the ordinance.
Kenneth H. Brown was the sin­gle
council member who voted
against the ordinance.
"I had a great many people call
mc and ask me to do what I did,"
Brown said.
He said he thought the council
was taking up the smoking issue
because "it is the fashionable thing
to do."
"In my opinion, 95 percent of
what is called for in the ordinance
is already being done voluntarily.
And it just boils down to if it ain't
broke, don't fix it.
"Back in the '20s, we tried to do
the same thing with alcohol, and
yjpu just can't legislate these kinds
of things," he said.
Margaret Wright of 500 Brook-side
Drive asked the council to pass
the ordinance.
"I feel you have to have a strong
justification for taking away some­one's
right to do something, but
smokers don't have the right to
harm someone's health."
Wright explained to the council
that this is a special problem for
her because she suffers from aller­gies.
After the vote, Wright said,
"People are so addicted to smok­ing,
they cannot see the other side
of it."
Brown said he told Wright not to
worry too much about it because
the ordinance will probably pass
next week.
The ordinance would prohibit
smoking in all public places except
for designated smoking areas.
Offenders will be fined $10-
$500.
The ordinance's definition of
public places includes bars,
restrooms, places of employment
and stores.
The ordinance defines smoking
as holding, carrying or possessing a
lighted smoking material in any
form.
The issue of smoking restrictions
was originally brought up at the
Feb. 18 council meeting.
The city examined smoking
plans from Huntsville, Prattville
and Montgomery in creating its no-smoking
policy.
Anti-King flyers incite students, faculty
Kim Chandler
News Editor
The distribution of fliers last
week commemorating the
assassination of Martin Luther
King Jr. was met with immediate
condemnation from students and
the University administration.
The fliers, entitled "One Vision,
One Bullet," featured a photo of
King in rifle sites and invited
students to attend a candlelight
vigil last Saturday honoring King's
assassin, James Earl Ray.
The vigil did not occur, and it is
"'not known who distributed the
fliers, according to University
Relations.
President William V. Muse
issued a statement from University
Relations Monday denouncing the
incident.
"I want to condemn in the
strongest manner possible those
responsible for this flier, which was
nothing more than a racial slur
motivated by hate," Muse said.
'This was an apparent hoax, but
I want to be clear in stating that
Auburn University simply and
uncquivocably rejects racism in
any form.
"The greatest allies racists have
in common are fear and silence,
and we do not intend to remain
silent or be intimidated on this
issue. We are committed to an
atmosphere of racial harmony and
understanding on this campus, and
the insensitivity of a few will not
deter us," Muse said.
A group of students quickly
organized a gathering in support of
King to be held at the same time
and location as the vigil for Ray.
About 30 people attended the
gathering to show their contempt
for the people who distributed the
fliers, Jessica Dixon, 04PO, said.
The fliers are indicative that
racial problems exist on campus,
Dixon said.
"We need to deal with it now -
with attempts to improve minority
relations, recruitment and
rclainment. This is something we
cannot overlook."
Dixon commended Muse's
response to the incident. "Unlike
(former President James E.)
Martin, he is genuinely concerned
for student welfare," she said.
Auburn University
1992 Summer Programs Abroad:
Spain and Guatemala
[ • l a C l r i C l ! From June 29-August 1 Auburn University offers intensive undergraduate and
graduate courses taught by Spanish Professors under the supervision of an Auburn professor.
Location: Madrid, the modern cultural, economic and administrative capital of Spain, offers a
rich and varied environment in which to study. The coincidence of the Summer Olympic
Games in Barcelona and celebration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' historic voyage
make Spain the center of Europe in 1992.
Undergraduate courses develop linguistic and cultural skills supplemented by advanced work in
composition, grammar and Spanish Civilization. For students in their second year of study,
intermediate grammar, composition and conversation are offered. \
Graduate seminars address issues of composition, stylistics, conversation and phonetics ap­propriate
to the needs of graduate students and teachers. Courses on Spanish Civilization
through Art and the Contemporary Spanish Novel complete the program.
Excursions to Toledo, Avila, Salamanca, Segovia, La Granja. El Escorial and Valle de los Cajdos
enhance students' appreciation of Spanish history and contemporary society.
Cost of the 1992 progam is $3095.00, which includes round trip air-fare from New York (Miami
departure slightly higher), room and board, tuition, excursions and health insurance.
r \ n t l Q U a i Auburn University will offer an intensive one on one program from July 3 to
August 1, 1992. in Antigua for undergraduate students of Spanish
Location: Antigua is a small, cobble-stoned Spanish Colonial city which was partially destroyed by
an earthquake in 1773. Impressive ruins of churches, palaces and other buildings make it the
only city of its kind in Latin America
Program objectives are to provide selected 1st and 2nd year Spanish students an opportunity for
concentrated one on one study of Spanish in order to broaden their competence in the
language and help them to gain insights into Hispani^and pre-Colombian civilizations.
Excursions will be made to the following places. Tikal. Lake Atitlan. Guatemala City.
Chichicastenango. and the black sand beaches of the Pacific Coast
Living Arrangements for students during the four weeks of study will be made with a Guatemalan
family.
Cost of the 1992 program is SI .995 00 includes round-trip flight to Guatemala from Miami, excur­sions,
college fees room and board with a family (until conclusion of classes on August 1).
and health insurance
All applications and requests for further information about these programs should be addressed to:
Madrid:
Dr. J M. Zemke
Department of Foreign Languages
Auburn University. AL 36849
Office (205) 844-6361
Home (205) 826 2157
Antigua:
Dr. J. A. Madrigal
Department of Foreign Languages
Auburn University. AL 36849
Office (205) 844 6370
Home (205) 821 8695
Auburn University reserves the right to modify these programs as necessitated by changes in the
economic situation, and to cancel if minimum enrollment is not reached.
Drug use will not be campaign issue
Michael Montgomery
Staff Writer
Two Auburn political science
professors said Gov. Bill Clin­ton's
bid for the presidential
nomination could be seriously
affected if his opponents choose
to press him on his recent admis­sion
of smoking marijuana.
Clinton