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'I ht* tetson fiorida's Oldest Colkgiatt itywspaper jbunl&ifcp i^iftciklS, fiftf ^- - St^Mofn] tjky^t«iff DtetufMio ffteiSfte ¥cfffeiM 8©l, Mifrfw S© Tokyo police have suspect in nerve gas attack Tokyo (Reuters)- a Japanese news agency reported Saturday that police found chemical fingerprints that could link a doomsday cult with nerve gas attacks on Tokyo's subways that killed 10 people and injured thousands Kyodo news agency also said police discovered a secret underground bunker beneath a building of the Aum Shinri Kyo (Supreme Truth Sect) complex in the small village of Kamiku Issiki at the foot of Mt. Fuji, 60 miles west of Tokyo.. Quoting police sources, Kyodo reported that the chemical evidence was obtained from samples found at the sect's Mt. Fuji complex. They matched samples taken from the subway and another unresolved sarin case last July. The underground bunker could be a prison for keeping sect followers who wished to leave the group, Kyodo said. "[The sect] routinely gave followers injections there. They were handcuffed and placed in the underground bunker which looks like a solitary confinement cell," Kyodo quoted an unnamed former follower as saying. In four days of massive raids by thousands of officers clad in gas masks and carrying caged canaries, police hauled away hundreds of tons of chemicals. Shoko Asahara, the guru of the 10,000-mem- ber sect, has repeatedly denied his group had anything to do with the nerve gas attack Monday. Casey challenges Clinton for nomination ' ' - Washington (Reuters)- Former Pennsylvania Governor Robert Casey, who received a new heart two years ago, took the first step Friday towards a possible.long-shot bid to deny President Clinton the 1996.Democratic presidential nomination. In papers-filed with the Federal Election Commission through his law firm, Casey said he has organized the "Casey for President Exploratory Committee" to determine whether he will be a full scale-candidate. . If Casey becomes an official candidate, he would be the first Democratic challenger trying to deny Clinton a second four year term. Casey, 63, a devout Roman Catholic and outspoken foe of abortion, has said he was considering a challenge because of concerns about the direction the party was heading. A Casey candidacy was seen as attracting funds from anti-abortion groups, which recall his role as architect of a Pennsylvania law limiting abortion that was largely upheld by the US Supreme Court two years ago. There have been concerns about the state of Casey's Health after he received a live-saving heart and liver transplant in June 1993. Dispute over pact promotes talks Berlin (Reuters)- North Korea and the United States began five days of talks in Berlin Saturday to try to resolve a long-running row over Pyongyang's nuclear program and its potential to make atomic weapons. Under an accord signed in Geneva last October, Stalinist North Korea promised to freeze its current nuclear program in return for the Wesf s provision of advanced nuclear reactors. But it has balked at the idea of accepting modern replacement reactors from South Korea, prompting speculation the deal was in danger of unraveling. The North alleges the South Korean reactors are technically unsafe. In a comment on the talks carried by the official (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and monitored Saturday in Tokyo, Pyongyang warned Washington against pressing its demands for acceptance of the Sout Korean nuclear reactors, hinting US insistence could rupture the Berlin negotiations. Under the November deal, the North said it would freeze its nuclear program, using graphite- moderate reactors, which can produce plutonium for bomb-making, in exchange for safer light-water reactors and alternative energy sources bankrolled by the West. But Pyongyang has threatened to pull out of the pact if it is forced to accept South Korean reactors, which Washington and Seoul say is the only option. Compiled from America Online. Viee president retires Davina Yetter The Stetson Reporter. Dr. John Pelham will retire from his position as vice president for church relations in August, yet little will change, announced President Douglas Lee last week. The Stetson alumnus, 70, will not leave the university, but will continue many of his current responsibilities on a part-time basis as director of church relations, explained Lee. "I'm glad to be a part of helping Stetson move in new directions. Some things I have wanted to see us do are now beginning...to work," described Pelham. The retiring vice president will carry on his work with the new Church Relations Council, an interfaith advisory group for Lee and the Board of Trustees. He hopes to build stronger relationships with individual churches and to expand campus ministries for all denominations. President Lee described Pelham as a "landmark figure" at Stetson, explaining that he "cannot be replaced," and that there was "no other like John Pelham." Pelham's career in the ministry began during his college years, when he served as assodate pastor at the First Baptist Church of DeLand. After graduating with his bachelor's degree at Stetson, he earned a master of divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He has led several churches including North Pompano llfif^llT^^ ^^»~ \± B- ,y i"../* \-,k 4Wmm!!Sm>'..S':.' ti ___L. ,.^^_J_s__i photo by Nancy Brill Hispanic dancers perform at Friday's celebration festival. Education cuts approved Christie Schneider The Stetson Reporter. The House of Representatives made its decision on the proposal to cut education funding for the 1995-96 school year, and it is not good news for American students. On March 16, the House passed by a narrow margin the bill to cut $1.7 billion in educational funding for the 1995 fiscal year. This will effect all education levels both public and private. At the higher education level,' the bill called for an elimination of all funding for the $63.4 million State Student Incentive Grant Program, endangering the Florida Student Assistance Grant. The bill passed the house by 227- 220 vote, and awaits approval by the Senate and the President. The passing of this bill leaves the state government with a decision to make. Deborah Gray, associate director of. financial planning, said it will be up to the state to react, by pulling money from other sources to keep this program running at its current level or to operate it with a lesser budget. Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Palatka, where he served for 22 years. Throughout his life, Pelham kept his ties with Stetson, serving on the Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1981 and as chairman of the board from 1974 to 1980. Dr. Pelham has received honors including an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Stetson in 1976, the Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award in 1981 and Alumnus of the Year from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1987. see PELHAM, page 9' Kelly Underwood The Stetson Reporter. A tuition increase of six percent will take effect for the 1995-96 year, announced Provost Gene Lubot last week. The total estimated cost to attend Stetson during the 1995-96 academic year, including room and. board, will be $18,500. "Inevitably, we experience upward pressure on costs from such factors as the need to offer competitive salaries, health care increases, rising utility costs, the escalating cost of library books and periodicals, and Vice President John Pelham os© our commitment to keep current with advancing technology," said Lubot in a letter sent to all students.' The cost of annual tuition will be $13,100, as compared to this year's cost of $11,510. Estimated overall costs will rise from $17,520 this year to $18,500 next year. "I am not at all surprised by the increase. The administration ant nounces something similar every year," said Anastasia Picras, junior. "I, think that tuition is expensive enough as it is. There wil be a lot of problems with people coming back next year,", said sophomore Barbie Hannan. Study abroad" expands Stetson is adding two new undergraduate programs with an international flavor—a business course this summer in Barcelona, Spain, and a study abroad program in Mexico, beginning in early July. Students can learn first hand about how business is conducted outside the United States, through the new Business in Barcelona program from June to August. International business courses usually involve either brief tours' of major business and financial centers in a region, or courses at foreign universities, explained the program director, William A. Andrews, assistant professor of management. In the new program, students take Stetson business courses, taught by Stetson professors, in an international setting, said Andrews. In addition to classroom work, the program has a major field research component which allows students to test textbook theories through personal contact with the international business, legal, accounting, and political communities. Also included are study trips to Madrid and to Mallorca. "The program is designed to help- students say 'yes' when potential employees ask, 'Have you had any experience that indicates you know first hand how business is conducted outside the United States?" Andrews said. The new addition to Stetson's study abroad opportunities is 'a semester at the University de Guanajuato, a 16,000 student university in Guanajuato, Mexico. The first Stetson group will begin classes about July 4 and return to campus in early. December. The Mexican program will be open to students with only a basic knowledge of Spanish, according to Dean of Arts and Sciences Gary Maris, director of international programs. Students enrolled in the Business in Barcelona program can earn up to 10 hours of Stetson credit in four coursds required of Stetson business majors. compiled from press release Drug abuse discussed at lecture Amy Pazzdlia The Stetson Reporter- Alcohol is not the only drug abused on Stetson's campus, according to a drug awareness seminar presented by DeLand police and Stetson Public Safety Tuesday in Flagler Hall. . , "Pot, cocaine powder, LSD, and ecstasy are among the drugs that are used in the DeLand community •and at Stetson," said Rick Rockwell of the DeLand Police Department. Rockwell, Corporal Dennis McGuire of the DeLand Police Department, and Martin Workman of Stetson Public Safety spoke to residential life personnel about illegal drugs in DeLand. Different drugs and effects, Stetson protocol concerning substance abuse on campus, and statistics were presented at the lecture, which was intended to educate resi dent advisors in recognizing and handling drug problems on campus. "The purpose [of the seminar] is to help RAs recognize different drug and symptoms of drug use in their residents," Kate Zaner, east area director of residential life, said •prior to the 7 p.m. lecture. Samples were passed around in sealed bags so resident advisors could recognize the drugs most commonly used and sold in the area. "I bought most of these samples down the street. Drug abuse isn't just a problem in bigger cities," Rockwell told the 13 resident assistants attending the lecture. Compressed marijuana with the addictive chemical removed was burned so resident advisors could recognize the smell of marijuana, the most frequently used illegal drug on campus according to Rockwell. Charts summarizing the effects of common drugs were also given to audience members by the policemen. "Violent mood swings, changes in behavior, frequent bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech are common characteristics of drug abusers," said Corporal McGuire, Drug incidents that have occurred on campus are handled, by DeLand police, according to Director of Public Safety Martin Workman. "DeLand Police Department takes possession of all drugs found on campus. The police investigate and prosecute if they have a hard case," Workman informed. "However, most cases of drug possession at Stetson are not prosecuted because it is hard tying possession to one person when drugs are found in a room with two roommates." Some cases of possession can be prosecuted even when a single possessor cannot be identified, according to Rockwell. "If the drugs are in a general area , such as a table that both roommates use, both can be charged with constructive possession," Rockwell said. Stetson's judiciary system does hot need hard evidence to handle drug incidents, unlike the legal system, according to Workman. "If we cannot make a legal case against a possessor, Stetson judiciary handles it. We only need a suspicion to handle a case," explained Workman. - Statistics show that Stetson's community reflects the most common drug abuser, according to McGuire. "The stereotype of the poor black inner-city dealers that you see on tele- See DRUG ABUSE, page 2 '