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The Stetson! Reporter Florida'sOldestCoLTeaiateiMeiVsvaver A. Florida's Oldest Collegiate 9{ezvspaper m c FoEYOMtoOBMMlON CSA sponsors Laser Storm The Council for Student Activities is sponsoring Laser Storm on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4-10 p.m. The game is similar to Laser Tag; twelve people will participate at a time. The company running the event, Funny Business, will provide all equipment. The event is free of charge. Contact CSA with any questions: Ext. 7225. "The Smell of Burning Ants" to be shown The Women and Gender Studies Program is sposoring a viewing and discussion of "The Smell of Burning Ants," a documentary about gender, male socialization, and boyhood cruelty. It will be shown on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4:40-7 p.m. in the CUB. Call Norma Dean at Ext. 7720 to reserve a spot. Correction An article in the Oct. 17 edition of the Stetson Reporter incorrectly attributed information that specified the Student Ambassador organization as a user of a master key that was misplaced. (Other Admissions personnel also used the key.) Orenda Lyons, president of Student Ambassadors, said that her organization used the key occasionally, but says that they were not involved in its misplacement. David Noyes, director of facilities management, wished to clarify his statement: there are still other master keys in existence. CalkdarofEwnis Tuesday, Oct. 24 BSU Lunch, Allen HaU Wednesday, Oct. 25 Counseling Center lunch CSA: Laser Storm EEA meeting (Alumni House) Women's Volleyball vs. UCF 12:15 p.m. Noon 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Flame Outreach Meeting (Night Lites) 6:00 p.m. BSU Vespers (Allen HaU) 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Career Expo (SK/204-5/EHA) 10:00 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. JS 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Women's Soccer vs. NSE 1:00 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. UCF 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Wesley House Celebrates Life 7:00 p.m. CCM Mass (Night Lites) 8:45 pjn. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Reporter issued Men's Soccer vs. JU 4:00 p.m. Women's VolleybaU vs. JU 7:00 p.m. If you or your organization has information for this column, send it to. the Reporter at Campus Box 8409, attention News Department, Or contact the Reporter via e-mail. On ihe VAX, our address is REPORTER. Via the Internet; [email protected]$on.edu The deadline for submissions Is the Thursday before the release is to appear. yrt^%yy»Tsg";;r.-ymg^^ Stetson t«t spotlight on the issues Visiting the Hat Rack How often Stetson students say they visit the Hat Rack each week: Percent ot k students f Number of V..H, „ 4-5 10-20 Never 1995 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Bicyclist broadsides student's car Stacy Gum The Stetson Reporter- Ari accident involving a bicyclist and an automobUe occurred last week at the entrance to the Griffith Hall/Chaudoin/Emily parking lot. The bicyclist, Terry Wolbert, 38, crashed into the stopped car of Constantine Ananiadis. As a result, Wolbert, 311 S. Woodland, was taken to the hospital. "I was stopped at the stop sign and she came flying down the hill [on the sidewalk] and hit my car with a lot of speed," Ananiadis said. "I was just sitting there getting ready to drive across the road to go to tennis practice," he said. Wolbert, 311S. Woodland Blvd., told officers that her brakes failed, but officers checked her front and back brakes and found that they worked. According to the DeLand Police Department report,_"The crash could have been avoided if [the] pedacyclist would have been riding on the right side of the road, rather than on the sidewalk . . . the bike rider should have used more care while watching traffic and [the] pathway of travel." . The police report states that the red Honda CRX sustained around $50 in damage. Ananiadis, a senior Exercise Science major said, "It should have been a lot more than that . . . she scratched my hood and fender and the whole thing is going to have to be repainted." He also said that the Public Safety report sets damages at $300 for the hood and fender. Ananiadis says he is hopes that Wolbert carries home insurance to cover tie cost of his vehicle's damages. Car insurance does not apply "[Wolbert] scratched my hood and fender and the whole thing is going to ha ve to be repainted." •Constantine Ananiadis because she was riding a bike. "I haven't talked to her since, or [to] my lawyers, but I did contact my insurance company and report the accident," Ananiadis said. Photo by Steve Nicks The gorilla was seen around campus during Family Weekend, following the theme of "A Stetson Safari." Habitat for Humanity to build house David Young The Stetson Reporter. The West Volusia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity is holding its Habitat Blitz Build '95 through the end of October, the organization announced recently. During tKe Blitz Build, volun teers help construct a house at the 800 block of E. Voorhis Ave, according to Dr. Mitchell Reddish, advisor of the Stetson Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Individuals or organizations interested in participating in the Blitz Build are encouraged to contact Dr. Reddish for more information. Models for Disney's Lion King perform at Greenfeather carnival Brett DiMarzo The Stetson Reporter.. Enhancing the events of the Greenfeather Carnival weekend was an appearance by the "king" of Disney's incredible box office hit movie, The Lion King. Pancho, a 650-pound African black maned lion, modeled for Disney animators, who used his movements and body structure for King Mufasa in'the animated feature. His appearance on campus was part of a show on Saturday featuring creatures from around the world. Joinjng Pancho in the show, was a Florida.panther, two, leopards (of different species), a white tiger/ tarantellas, iguanas, a macaw, and a fifteen foot, 190-pound python named Yoshida. Pancho and his counterparts were the main attraction in the show. However, his trainers and caretakers had a message in addition to the performance. Tiger's Eye Productions, owned by David McMillan, specializes in providing and training for hands on care for endangered species in captivity. Licensed by the Florida Department of Education, the organization educates the public on the health and weU-being of endangered animals and offers the opportunity for people to learn how to care for these animals in captivity. Many graduates of their training school move on to careers with zoos and aquariums throughout the United States. Tiger's Eye Productions' presentation emphasized the need for human intervention in protecting threatened animals. Their motto: "Beautiful furs are worn by beautiful animals ... not beautiful people." Two expositions Saturday, Oct. 14 drew crowds at the carnival. It was held on Rinker Field from Friday to Sunday. Disappointing turnout forced early closure of the attractions there. «<*^.ii#Mo^)s^*ji^^ New personnel to impact Stetson Miidner wants to improve food service, update menus Tara Mitchell The Stetson Reporter- i, Source: Random unscientific survey of Stetson students By Andrew Dehnart Stetson University food service has a new chef: Fred Miidner. He has been at Stetson for three weeks, coming here from the Sweetwater Country Club. His entire career, since graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, has involved jobs at private country clubs. Miidner cites this as one reason he came to Stetson. He is looking forward to the chaUenge of working at a school. Miidner said that he considers the students to be like the members of a club and wiU treat them accordingly. The new chef has already put many changes into effect. He plans to move the food into the 1990s. He is trying to make some of the selection in the Commons Ughter and fresher. He wants to concentrate on fruits, vegetables, and vegetarian entrees. Miidner welcomes comments and complaints from students. He said that students can go to the school's Food Committee with any suggestions they have regarding the Commons' food. New Vice President of Information Technology selected Mary Elizabeth Knapp The Stetson Reporter_ Chef Fred Miidner Stetson is advancing with changes in technology, according to President H. Douglas Lee. Karl Bieland was hired in January to do a technology audit of the university. He proposed that Stetson spend $5 miUion to $6 million over the next six years to unite Academic Computing Services and Management Information Services on both Stetson campuses. Lee said Stetson plans to invest in computers and labs upgrades, lasting three to five years, new mainframe and multimedia classrooms, lasting five to eight years, and hard-wiring that should remain for 10-15 years. In addition, Stetson established a new position, Director for Information Technology, to further these goals and hired Shahram Amiri to fill the position of vice president. They believed in Amiri's technological expertise and his experience for completing the newly required tasks. Lee considered this effort a "new initiative on the part of the institution," to show its commitment to technology. Lee also said he considered Amiri the "perfect fit" for Stetson and the vote on the DeLand campus for Amiri was unanimous. Eugene Lubot, provost and a member of this group, said Amiri possessed the "rare combination of professional knowledge...and familiarity to work with people in an academic environment." As vice president, Amiri will report directly to Lee and help in strategic planning. He begins work January 15, and Lee expects that Amiri wiU need about six months to formulate a five year plan for technological improvements at Stetson. Lee wants to make technology the number one priority in the next years in terms of internal funding and gifts to "enhance teaching and learning" at Stetson.