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Th 1 tie Stetson Reporter Florida'sOldestCoCtJeaiatethfevvsvaver JL Ttorida's Oldest Cotkgiate 9^ezospaper J--- M9MM.. " AMbaiW |pftw«'* * •51 r_ ', JpMfc^| ., c«y'b.i. "4 P^psifSifoSf -' ' §j$@(«§ ao Ott.3 3 toi-O ®#iiH IMj CMI-:.'-" '■ iJsjBfevKBio Jfe *y<, o !JWtt^!$®Sl:.'. '§@S@m ■~, If s uiWCi §§ir UJSIr LrliQ, IPteft ftstae@ 8@80" Mfcrnfeirl For Your Information Wellness Fair to be held The Wellness Fair will be held in the Student Lounge of the CUB Wednesday, September 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offerings include a free wellness life-style evaluation, blood pressure screening, oral and skin cancer screening, and chair massages. Lab work, such as cardiac risk profiles and blood typing, will be offered for varying fees. Study Abroad program deadline approaching The deadline for Study Abroad Program participation for the Spring semester is October 1. Information can be obtained from the Office of International Exchange and Off-Campus Programs, located in Elizabeth Hall. Calendar of Events Stetson ranks third U.S. News and World Report s annual rank drops one notch Andrew Dehnart The Stetson Reporter. Tuesday, September 12 BSU Lunch, Allen Hall Women's Volleyball vs. B-C Wednesday, September 13 Wellness Fair CSA: "Three For All" comedy trio (Night Lites) Noon 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. In U.S. News and World Report's 1996 annual guide to "America's Best Colleges," which will be released this week, Stetson is listed among the nation's top schools in the South. In addition, Stetson appears in the guide among the top five teaching universities — a new category recognizing schools with outstanding undergraduate teaching. Last year, Stetson was number two among regional institutions in the South, and Rollins College — located in Winter Park — was third. "Stetson is proud of its academic quality, and we're always glad to be included in any ranking of quality institutions," Stetson President H. Douglas Lee said. Among the top 50 schools in the nation, only one Florida school was listed — the University of Horida, which ranked 48th. The rest of the top 10 in the nation: Harvard University (Mass), first; Princeton University (N.J.) and Yale University (Conn.), tie for second; Stanford University (Calif.), fourth; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, fifth; Duke University, sixth; California Institute of Technology and Dartmouth College (N.H.), tie for seventh; Brown University (R.I.), ninth; and Johns Hopkins University (Md.), tenth. Statistics as well as survey results are compiled for the annual guide, often used by high school seniors who are selecting institutions to apply to. The Top 10 in the South 1. U. of Richmond (Va.) 2. Rollins College 3. Stetson University 4. Loyola University (La.) 5. Berea College (Ky.) 6. James Madison U. (Va.) 7. Samford University (Ala.) 8. Appalachian State U. (N.C.) 9. Converse College (S.C.) 10. Centenary College of La. Source: U.S. News and World Report T5 taiiSBS3iaiQK©'S §mm Thursday, September 14 Flame Outreach Meeting (Night Lites) 6:00 p.m. BSU Vespers (Allen HaU) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 16 Women's Volleyball vs. Charleston 2:00 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Charleston 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17 Wesley House Celebrates Life 7:00 p.m. CCM Mass (Night Lites) 8:45 p.m. f\ Tuesday, September 18 Reporter issued H you or yottr organization has infomtation for this column, send it to the Reporter at Campus Box S409, attention News Depart* merit The deadline for submissions is the Thursday before the release is to appear. Hollis Recreation Center to be built in spring of 1996 Leda Beaty The Stetson Reporter. Photo by Delene Beeland Students at the East Area Block Party sumo wrestle last Saturday evening. It was held in the Stetson Room in the CUB because of inclement weather. Florida Baptists take the next step toward severing ties Stetson University is responding to the strong emphasis placed on maintaining an active, healthy life-style by building a facility that specifically caters to the overall development of its student body and faculty members. Campus Life expects the construction of the Hollis Center to take place in March or April of 1996. The Hollis Center program will focus on instituting strong principles which will help the members of the Stetson Community attain their wellness potential. The primary objective of the Hollis Center is to provide a comprehensive weliness and recreation center that promotes physical, intellectual, and social growth among its population. The Center will serve as the host of a number of programs such as recreational and club sport activities, intramural sports, exercise and fitness amenities, activities and entertainment, health and weliness education, non-credit instructional training, an outdoor adventure program, and internship opportunities. The Hollis Center will be equipped with a full exercise facility including free weights, machine weights, hardwood courts, cardiovascular machinery and a dance studio. Also, the outdoor pool will become part of the new center and will be modified to reflect the change. Rinker Field will also be incorporated by the center and will be undergoing renovations as well. The Center will serve as the host of a number of programs, such as recreational, club, and intramural sports, exercise and fitness amenities, entertainment, arid health and wellness education. The Hollis Center is also expected to harbor the Council of Student Activities, a student program board responsible for organizing many of the activities and entertainment that Stetson University offers. Likewise, many of the settled programs such as new student orientations, homecoming, and socials will be held in the new facility. The importance on education will not be overlooked as the health/ wellness and non-credit instruction programs will address pertinent issues concerning such topics as substance abuse, stress management, and nutrition/diet. The development of the Hollis Center will necessitate student involvement According to Dr. James Beasley, vice president for Campus Life, a Student Committee will be formed this fall and allow the students the opportunity to play an active role in the design ofithe Hollis Center. Within the next month or so, Dr. Beasley and the Office of Campus Life expect to announce their criteria for the selection of the student representatives. Michele Luecking The Stetson Reporter_. The Board of Missions of the Horida Baptist Convention unanimously passed a resolution to sever their historic ties with Stetson University last Friday. The resolution, if approved at the Nov. 13-15 Florida Baptist Convention meeting, will require Stetson to return a $568,000 endowment established in 1949. The resolution came after a Baptist committee concluded that Stetson "will not rescind their recent policy enactment which permits student alcohol consumption on the University campus." The Florida Baptist Convention and Stetson University have attempted to remedy a growing rift between the two institutions over the past few years. Issues including residence hall visitation and differing approaches to religion classes were not suitable to the Baptists had become increasingly important. Stetson President Douglas Lee cited the problem as a "change in focus" for the two organizations. The Convention's financial support has steadily declined from $1.3 million in 1987 to less than $20,000 in 1995 allotted for education in the interest of the development of churches. "The Stetson community wishes the Convention and the Florida Baptists /Godspeed/ as they pursue their important agenda." -President Lee According to Lee, Stetson has attempted to maintain an academically challenging atmosphere while continuing to support students in their social development as responsible adults. The Florida Baptist Convention has financially supported the University since Stetson's early years. In 1946, the Convention established the $568,000 Florida Baptist Endowment Fund. Stetson used $300,000 for the building of student housing. The remainder was placed in an investment fund which yields about $15,000 annually, which has been used for ministerial scholarships. The funding for ministerial scholarships will continue until the end of the 1995-96 academic year. The Baptist Historical Collection will remain in the University's name, according to the resolution. To offset the cut in funding, Stetson established the Challenge program two years ago, which has yielded over $700,000. "The Stetson community wishes the Convention and the Florida Baptists 'Godspeed' as they pursue their, important agenda. We ask their continued goodwill as Stetson University pursues its equally important mission of educating today's young people," said Lee. Delta Sigma Phi reported for alcohol violation Delta Sigma Phi fraternity was reported for a possible alcohol policy violation last week, according to Stetson officials. A group of individuals and the fraternity will go through judicial procedures over the next few weeks, said Acting Dean of Campus Life Dave Bergen. The fraternity was discovered having an unregistered social with alcohol present at 10 p.m. on Aug. 31, said Stetson Public Safety Captain Joe Mercado. A large group of students were seen drinking beer in the chapter room of the fraternity house by Public Safety Sergeant Esteel Ratcliff. The officer investigated the situation after hearing singing coming from the house while he was locking the Edmunds Center. "A lot of people were entering [the Delta Sig house] with beer bottles," said Ratcliffe, who also reported seeing several cars parked in the grass and surrounding area of the fraternity. Ratcliffe said he left the scene to call Acting Director of Student Life Darald Stubbs to make sure there was not supposed to be any socials, and when he returned, the party had dispersed. No socials with alcohol are allowed until the organizations attend alcohol education programs, according to the policy. If found guilty of the alcohol violation, Delta Sigma Phi will lose up to six weeks of social privi leges, pay up to $200 in fines, and have its national office contacted. Individuals found guilty will be required to attend alcohol education courses and perform community service hours, the alcohol policy guidelines say. The fraternity and individuals involved will undergo judicial proceedings next week, according to Jason Welch. The fraternity will not be judged by the Interfraternity Council judicial board, as the members have not been trained yet, said Darald Stubbs. He added that the he and Vice President for Judicial Affairs will take care of the matter this week.