The Stetson Reporter

f . Ml MI P II life orter Florida's Oldest CoCkgiate 9{ezvspaper Extended Forecast *Highsin the mid 70s, lowsmfhe \ \ low 60s. % Scattered ; Showers. ' Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Soured: WeoHierChonnal April 8, 1997 Stetson University * DeLand, Florida Volume 110, Number 22 This Week... Contaminated Fruit Strawberries linked to Hepatitis OUt- " ajj^ break, mm ^^V^^jga- page 2a. law 1 AIESEC ^j ^lllli 1 Business f1l§imiP • group is on the move, JllF page 3a. Hanks finishes filming on campus by Kompheak Koeut the stetson reporter Tom Hanks recently chose Stetson to be the filming location for one of the scenes from his upcoming seriesFrom theEarth to theMoon. The Stetson Faculty Lounge was transformed into a movie scene for almost a week. From tlie Earth to the Moon, a 12-part documentary about the Hanks not so'Big' Not everyone was happy Internet Essays The ups and downs of finding application essays on the web, page lb. Crimes of the Heart A preview of the upcoming Stover Theater Page 2b. w Men's Tennis The men's team chalks up photo by Kompheak Koeut Tom Hanks glances at his fans. Apollo space program, will air on HBO next year. Hanks is directing the first episode of the series. When news of Hanks' visit hit the student body, word spread quickly over campus, as many students were anxious for the chance to meet the Oscar-winning actor. Alumnus Michael Kirschner, who was visiting the campus, said, "If I could get the chance to see him...I would just like to tell him that I really admire his work, that's all." The days before the ..... filming of the ' • •" ? scene gave students, faculty and onlookers a „ ; close-up look ' ■■ ~~ at how mov ies are made—and it's not all "lights, camera, action!" The setup and rigging for the scene took three days. Many Stetson on- lookers seemed to want to be a part of the filming, which took place last Tuesday. Many chose to watch the filming all day to see if they could get a glimpse of Tom Hanks and perhaps get an autograph or two. Most were able to see Tom Hanks and show their sup- port with screams and claps of adoration and awe; however, few people were lucky enough' to get the star's autograph. Some who waited were rewarded with the autographs and presence of Dan Lauria, Coach from "Party of Five," who is more commonly known as the father of Fred Savage on "The Wonder Years"; and Al Franken from "Saturday Night Live," who is best known for his Stuart Smalley character. Amid the frenzy of picture-taking surrounding these actors several people were heard saying, "Wow, I can't believe I just met him." Though trying to see or meet a superstar is a favorite pastime for some, those working behind the scenes with the performers didn't seem at all captivated by their presence. "Ifs just a job. We. all have one," a rigger named Jimmy (the' riggers declined to give their last names) said. "The stars on TV are just like you and me—they aren't super people." This was the message that was most prevalent when talking to the setup crew. Neil, another rigger, said working with celebrities "is a 'wow' at first, but ii goes away real quick." Others agreed with a round of laughter, as agreements of "yes, it sure does" came from photo by Kompheak Koeut The crowd waits for a glance at Tom Hanks while security stands ready. Local/State News 2a Campus News .';,■ 3a Opinions 4a Sports 6a Features lb Arts & Entertainment 2b National f rats ban alcohol by Colleen DeBmse and Davina Yetter In an effort to shed their 'Animal House' image, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu have become the first fraternities in the nation to ban alcohol in all chapter homes. The policy, announced March 14, is slated to go into effect by the year 2000. Both fraternities cite surveys that say incoming freshmen are more interested in their studies than chugging beer. "This is what we believe is going to be the future of the frater- Schwartzel, Moore win SGA election by Davina Yetter the stetson reporter Jim Schwartzel and Wendy Moore were elected last Wednesday to the top Student Government Association positions for the 1997- 98 school year. Schwartzel and Moore were elected with 57 percent of the vote over challengers Gabe Gehret and Kari Miller. Schwartzel was elected as president; Moore was elected as vice president. The votes were counted'by current SGA President Lindsey Brown, Academic Affairs Committee Chair Jim Dunlopand-Student Life Director Darald Stubbs. Schwartzel and Moore received 322 votes, Gehret and Miller received 230 votes, and 11 ballots were marked invalid. Schwartzel served this year as SGA vice president, while Moore was the secretary for the organization. Wendy Moore, Jim Schwartzel nity movement," said David Glassman, assistant executive director at Sigma Nu's national headquarters. "We think this is actually a way to become more sensitive and more conducive to students' needs and desires." More fraternities are expected to follow suit. Lower insurance rates, better living conditions and the academic improvement of members are among the benefits expected from instituting no-alcohol policies, Glassman said. Chapter houses still can throw parties in which alcohol is served, as long as they're held at a site other than the fraternity house, Glassman said. Tracy Jackson, house father of Stetson's chapter of Sigma Nu, said that while Stetson supports the Substance-Free Housing Initiative presented at the fraternity's July Grand Chapter meeting, there is concern that they will not be able to find other places to have socials with alcohol. Jackson said that Stetson won't allow for outside (third- party) vendors to serve alcohol for socials, and fraternity guidelines will not allow for socials to be held at taverns or establishments which make over 50 percent of their profits from alcohol. Stetson's Sigma Nu chapter holds two registered socials with alcohol a year, its Halloween and Disco Parties: Although most fraternity houses were "dry" until the 1960s, brothers who are 21 or older might have trouble adjusting to the notion that they can't drink a beer in ihe house, said David Bair, a Phi Delta Theta brother at Willamette University. "It's time for fraternities to go back to what they used to be, [but] we've had it this way for a long time," he said. With rush season set to begin next fall on many campuses, only time will tell how popular the new policy will be with freshmen. "People really have a hard time getting away from the 'Animal House' image," said Bair, 20, a sophomore. "But there's a lot more to a fraternity than drinking." Still, alcohol-related incidents at fraternities, including deaths from excessive drinking or hazing, continue to grab headlines. In 1995, a nationwide study by Harvard University's School of Public Health and Social Behavior accused many fraternities of being "functional saloons" after finding fraternity and sorority members drink more heavily and frequently than non-Greeks. The survey of more than 17,500 students at 140 colleges and universities showed that 86 percent of men and 80 percent of women living in fraternities and sororities are binge drinkers. (Binge drinking is defined as consuming five consecutive drinks for men, or four for women, one or more times during a two-week period.) These numbers are nearly double those of the overall student population, where 44 percent report binge drinking. Often the drinking leads to tragic consequences. In February, eight Frostburg State University stu- dents, all members of an more than one mouth. As the day of filming began, the movie crew was cooperative arid down to earth as they enjoyed breakfast and coffee offered to then i by Executive Chef Fred Mildner. They chatted with the police officers and made jokes, but then the atmosphere became more serious. Even with the small amount of filming needed for this project, there were problems. One of the wooden backdrops used during filming area did not fit properly, so it had to be sawed hours before filming began. Meanwhile, an alarm went off at various times, and Public Safety had to find a way to stop it from going off suddenly while the cameras were rolling. Campus security officers frantically called back and forth until they gnt the problem fixed. Finally, the last-minute adjustments were under way. There was a hustle and bustle of people going back and forth with a destination and a mission to accomplish. Everyone and their partner seemed to have a cellular phone handy in case of emergency. Communication seemed to be the key in/this production. Headsets, radios, cops, cameras, people standing by and anxious fans waited. As tension ran high, smiles and hellos seemed forced and cordiality seemed to become a chore for the entire "under the gun" crew. Tofri Hanks made his appearance around this time, and the fans went crazy. But the crowd's noise was apparently a hindrance to the rehearsal and filming, as ropes went up outside and the doors to the CUB were shut. Onlookers were asked to move back about 50 feet to help keep the noise down. When the cast started rehearsal, the would-be stargazers were told to stay quiet so this could be done with few interruptions. Business went on as usual, and as the excitement wore off the crowd soon dwindled. As the words "That's a wrap," people," were heard at about 10:45 p.m., Hanks walked outside, giving his final goodbye to Stetson. Some fans left upset after waiting all day to get an autograph and walking away without even a pen mark. The cast and crew left the Carlton Union Building deserted and lifeless. The hoopla was over and the "Welcome to Stetson We Love You Tom" sign came down. With the dismantling of the set the next day, the final evidence of Stetson's day of movie-making disappeared. Stacy Gum contributed to this article. Not everyone wasstarstruck... Read one person's opinion of the From the Earth to the Moon production crew's visit to campus, page 4a. Hollis Renaissance allocations set . Almost $200,000 was allocated to Hollis Renaissance projects for the 1997-98 school year, according to Provost Gene Lubot. The Digital Arts program received $90,000 to create two paid positions to support the new major. Both environmental science and business school programs received $25,000. The funding is intended to support the development of an Environmental Resource Database on ecotourism, the Renaissance Manager Program and the Family Enterprise Center. The remainder of the funding was given to the International Scholars Program, a scholarly journal on alternative religions, the new Health Care Issues Program, and the Sport and Exercise Science department. "An ideal project would be One major goal of the Hollis Renaissance Program is to involve many academic areas. one where an outstanding new academic program is created, the faculty members recruit excellent students for the program/3xternal contacts provide internship opportunities and ultimately job placement," described Lubot. • Lubot stated that a few of the major goals of the Renaissance Program are to involve many academic areas, with a strong multidisciplinary emphasis. He added that he believes that both goals are being accomplished. ■ -Information compiled fromThe Newsletter.