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wed aug-oo http://reDorter.sSetson.edu volume H13 SPORTS: New coach likes both court and beach [ page 4b ] JL OPINIONS: Modern feminists will call almost anything rape [ page editor's welcome TkT 1* ■*■ "1 • • Reporteris New policy restricts driving on campus (sporting new look and staff eBy Jeff Hamrick |editor-in-chief lOver the past week, the largest .•and most diverse editorial board ?in The Reporter's 113-year history ?has been assembling the issue 3that you're reading right now. '* This year, The Reporter is boldly ^venturing into new territory. First, Jwe've separated The Reporter's consent and design functions and have reorganized our design editors into a ^separate division. I We're also making steady progress towards all-digital production. Only a ■few college newspapers across the na- jtion do all their layout work on computer screens and avoid the onerous ■task of pasting and scissoring copy fonto broadsheets. j. And, of course, we've recommitted ■to returning the highest amount of -Value possible to our readers. Readers—people like you—matter. ?: The Reporter's executive staff— jts group of senior lieutenants—includes "Managing Editor Kaitlin Bellerose, Business Manager Kristina Jones, Chief Copy Editor Beth Dehnart, and Chief Design Editor Kevin Hale. * Our editorial and content functions will be supported this year by a. talented group of editors and writers. Teresa Schwarz, our news editor, will. bring you timely and relevant news Qiat impacts you. Expect to be entertained and connected with the Stetson community by Life Editor Tara Simone and Assistant Life Editor Erin Chapman. Wesley Sun, our Opinions editor, will organize debates and facilitate stimulating arguments among members ofthe community. We'll be discussing issues ranging from out-of-control costs of higher education to the upcoming presidential election. 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Woodland Blvd. # 8409 DeLand, FL 32720-3751 904.822.7224 FAX 904.822.7233 reporter!?;'- stetson.edu reporter_news<i;i stetson.edu opinions?;'stetson.edu lifei?? stetson.edu • etceteras-stetson.edu sports,'',;1 stetson.edu onlinej :■ stetson.edu advertiser; stetson.edu fines update Violation New Old Non-registration $50 $20 Non-compliance $30 $10 Falsification $60 $20 In visitor space $35 $10 Prohibited Zone $35 $10 Handicapped space $100 $30 Parking in fire lane $100 $30 Improper parking $30 $10 Overtime $25 $20 Reserved Space $35 $20 SOURCE: DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY By Teresa Schwarz NEWS EDITOR Everybody has heard the comments, the whining and the "constructive criticism" for a long time, but finally the university is doing something about it. New policies and new fees have been initiated as a result of constant complaints about parking. These programs include restricted parking zones, stricter parking penalties and higher fines. The fines have increased, and after the fourth violation Public Safety will turn over the individual to Judicial Affairs for review. Depending on the decision, the student's vehicle privileges may be suspended or revoked. A third violation will result in the vehicle being towed and a $35 fine. This includes the faculty and staff spaces except during the hours of 4:30 to 7:30 a.m. and weekends. The policy also reserves parking spaces closest to classrooms for commuters and parking near the offices for faculty and staff. Lots near the Sage, Sampson, Presser, Davis, and Flagler Halls as well as the Du-Pont Ball Library, the Wilson Athletic Center and the Lynn Business Center are reserved for the commuters and faculty or staff only. Parking in a handicapped space will automatically result in a citation and a SI00 fine. The vehicle will also be towed, which results in a towing and vehicle storage fee as well. The parking is divided into four [see j, page 2a ] facilities management ™^?Si m&Att»i v • Viia^ i' ® Renovations are partially complete for fall semester By Jeff Hamrick editor-in-chief mily Hall will not be renovated this spring ias originally planned. A floor in the north wing of Emily Hall has been converted to a male residence. University officials said the brickwork and cupola at Elizabeth Hall are undergoing renovations to restore . Renovations to Nemec and Smith Hall are complete, university officials reported recently. Acting Dean of Students Michelle "Espinosa said that Nemec and Smith Halls now have new air conditioning systems, reconfigured and gutted bathrooms, new beds, and new lighting. The two buildings have upgraded life and safety systems, plumbing, and received their certificates of occupancy on schedule, said David Noyes, Sr., vice president for Facilities Manage ment. Nemec's brickwork has also been resealed, and the hall now has handicap access ramps. "Facilities Management is going to keep its commitment to Gordis," said Espinosa. "It's a much more reasonable project to do during that lanuary-August time frame." Last spring, the Department' of Residential Life informed residents that the north wing of Emily Hall woyld be closed for renovations during spring of 2001. Students avoided the area, hoping to evade a mid-year move from one room to another. But the decision to not close down Emily Hall's north wing coincided with another summer event: an unanticipated increase in the number of males in the incoming freshmen class. "We could have just changed a floor in Nemec to a male floor," said Espinosa. "But that would have affected our RA assignments, and it really wouldn't have given us all the space we needed." Espinosa said that the females on the two floors in the north wing of Emily Hall "were consolidated" into one floor, and that Second North was designated for males. Most of the students awaiting room assignments were [see MOVE, page 3a] CONSTRUCTION: Ben Burbank glances at the scaffolding in front of Elizabeth Hall. PHOTO BY VALERIE FUTCH Vice president search continues ®New vice president will report directly to President Lee By Jeff Hamrick editor-in-chief The new vice president for enrollment management will not report to the vice president for administration, as The Reporter stated last semester. According to Vice President for Administration Jim Beasley, the new vice president "will report directly to the president" and "will serve as a member of the Council of Vice Presidents." "After the appointment, I will not have direct responsibilities in the enrollment management area," said Beasley. "Although I will work fairly closely with that vice president...that person will certainly be the chief enrollment officer." The position of vice president for enrollment management was created last spring when former Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Worland Napier announced her resignation. This vice president will fill Napier's position, said Beasley. The position of associate dean of admissions will be eliminated and replaced with a director of admissions position. ' __: The -resulting vacancy in admissions required .Beasley to assume a role as acting dean of admissions. To facilitate Beasley's additional responsibilities, Michelle Espinosa was named the act- ing dean of students last summer. Espinosa is also the director of Residential Life and Judicial Affairs. According to Beasley, the departmental directors in Student Life, the Counseling Center, Career Services, and the Office of the Chaplain report to Espinosa. Beasley said that once the new vice president is hired, the administra tive structure of the Division of Campus Life will be reevaluated. ■ "We will evaluate at that time whether or not we will return to our previous model or explore other possibilities," said Beasley. Beasley said that they had con- . tracted with Educa- tional Management Network to help with the search. "The search committee evaluated "We're hopeful for an appointment as early as late October or November, several firms and se But I don't know if that's . a little bit optimistic at this point." lected Educational Management Network," said Beasley. "Their consultant, Lucy Leske, has met with the committee and the President's Staff, has written the position description, and coordinated an advertisement in The Chronicle [of Higher Education]." The search committee plans to review a potential list of candidates by the first week of Sept. "We would then review and nar- Campaign ends early with extra 8 million dollars By Kaitlin Bellerose MANAGING EDITOR The decade- long drive to increase university giving has exceeded initial expectations, announced the vice president of university relations. • The S200 Million Campaign has raised S208 million so far, said Vice President Mark Whittaker. "We're over the top with four months, to go," said Whittaker. The Board of Trustees-initiated campaign will officially end on Dec. 31 with a surplus of funds. With an average of 100 pledges a month received to date, the campaign will end up raising nearly SI00 million more than originally hoped for said Whittaker. "It will be more than $280 million, I can assure you that," said Whittaker [see ,page [see , page 3a] ^^t^^^k^WM^^^^M^^st^ TM mwm *M *j5ftT^^3t^^^S^j^^' i^^lii^ai&aai^^ '*3!^U**r'^^3S!^h^'b^J^