The Stetson Reporter

Th Si nc /?v *r^% A A lEj-Sl If A tetsonntReporter ftorida's Oldest Cotkgiate thfezvspaper Extended Forecast (Highsnear* Jj? 90, lows in ^ the low 70s. ;< { Slight •', • 1 - j <frianceof ~j | showers, ' Tuesdays Wednesday Thursday Soure.. WMthac Channel September 17, 1996 Stetson University * DeLand, Florida Volume 109, Number 4 This Week... E.\5I¥;'"'"' Party School Florida state schools rank high in the nation for partying. Page 2a. Surf Club Stetson's splashiest organization hits off another year. Page 3a. < Democrats vs. Republicans The argument between political T* Annual campus crime statistics show increases in burglary, robbery parties continues. Page 4a. The need to be thin Anorexia and bulimia: What they are, why they occur, and how you can help victims. Pagelb. Beau Jest A preview of Stover Theater's upcoming production, Beau Jest, Page 3b. HP by Layne Stringer the stetson reporter Students and faculty may have noticed the increase in crime at Stetson from 1994 tol995. Statistics on campus crimes were recently published in a brochure compiled by the Division of Public Safety, entitled "Working Together for a Safer Community." The number of burglaries reported on campus increased from five to 21 from 1994 to 1995, while the number of robberies increased from zero to one, the brochure says. According to Jim Myers, head of Public Safety, one reason for the increase could be that more students actually reported incidents to Public Safety more often in 1995 than in 1994. If crimes are not reported to Public Safety, he noted, they would not be counted in the annual crime report. "Stetson is required by both the state of Florida and the federal government to include all reported crimes," said Myers. "However, only the state requires an actual copy of the report in an attempt to be sure the university is reporting crimes with accuracy." Myers emphasized that everyone should be aware of the difference between "robberies," "burglaries" and "thefts." An example of a robbery, he said, is when one person approaches another person and forces them to give up their purse or wallet, most likely with the help of a weapon. An example of a burglary would be when a stu dent leaves their room and locks the door and another person breaks the lock, enters the room, and takes something. However, if a student leaves the door unlocked and a person enters the room with easy access and takes something, then the incident would be considered ■ a theft. According to Public Safety statistics, in 1995 there were two reported burglaries in Nemec Hall, four in Smith Hall, five in Gordis Hall, one in Emily Hall, and two in Stetson Hall. There was also one reported in two fraternity houses, two in the Newman House, two in Sage Hall and two at 402 E. University Ave. The brochure includes advice to students about how to avoid being burglarized or robbed, stat- Soccer victory Women's soccer team reigns victorious over Appalachian State, Page 6a. Digital arts program begins by Davtna Yetter the stetson reporter1 This semester marked the beginning of Stetson's Institute for the Digital Arts, an new academic program combining art, music and computer science courses. The Institute resides in the recently-renovated Elizabeth Hall computer lab. Funded through the Hollis Renaissance Program, the digital arts lab houses eleven PowerMac computers, six SGIs, and MIDI music equipment. The program offers three courses this semester: Introduction to Digital Arts, two-dimensional computer graphics, and computer music. Digital arts students may focus on art, music, or computer science components for the major. There are currently about 26 students enrolled in digital arts courses this semester, with seven art-track majors and one computer science-track major in the program. Institute for the Digetal Arts photo by Jennifer Grillo Nick Leiber works at one of the computers in the recently completed digital arts lab in Elizabeth Hall. Building projects contmiie to run smoothly by Layne Stringer THE STETSON REPORTER For anyone wondering about the progress of the building projects here on campus, everything is running along as smoothly as possible, according to David Noyes, director of facilities management The fountain was repaired last week after a water line running to the fountain broke. Due to large amounts of rain recently, the water in the fountain has been noticeably brown and murky due to algae caused by the rain. Stetson is, however, in the process of installing an automatic chlorinator, which is expected to eliminate the problem of cloudy water. The first part of the library has been finished, and the rest of the renovations are in the process of being completed. The asphalt for the tennis cen ter is in the process of curing, and sod and irrigation systems are being worked on as well. Planting around the courts is hoped to be begun soon, also, said Noyes. The architect is in the process of making artists' renderings of the Hollis Center and the Wilson Athletic Center to be displayed, and therefore the models are in use. Noyes mentioned, however, that the models are expected to be back on display in the CUB within four to five weeks. According to Noyes, the preselected general contractor for the projects has been taking care of the bidding for the many contractors needed to complete the buildings, which includes electrical work, plumbing, and other such similar jobs. Noyes emphasized that the projects are coming along as quickly as possible, and that he and the restof the team in charge of the projects hope to see everything finished as soon as possible. photo by Jennifer Grilio The new reference desk in the library is only one example of the completed changes in-duPont-Ball Library. ing that students should walk on campus in pairs or groups, lock the door to their rooms, even if they are only planning to be away for a few seconds, and never prop open the exterior doors to the residence halls. Also, if a student needs an escort through campus or to their cars, they are encouraged to call Public Safety at 822-7300 and an officer will escort them. Public Safety has also worked with the resident assistants in each residence hall to ask that they help remind the students of these safety tips, Myers said. Some of the dorms around campus have posted signs near exterior doors describing the Ted Bundy murders at Horida State University, in attempt to make people "think before they prop." Stetson University Grime Statistics 1994 1995 Robbery 0 1 Burglary 5 21 Murder 0 0 Sex Offenses Forcible 1 0 Non-forcible 0 0 Ag. Assault 1 1 Vehicle Theft 0 0 according to Public Safety's latest brochure, entitled, "Working together for a Safer Community" Federal minimum wage increase affects work study byJohnKinzer the stetson reporter Most work study students will be required to work fewer hours starting Oct. 1, due to an increase of the new federal minimum hourly wage. There will be a total increase in the minimum wage of 90 cents, which will be offered in two phases. The first phase will increase the minimum wage from $4.25 to $4.75 in October and the second phase will raise it to $5.15 per hour. With the higher wage, students will have to spend one-tenth less time working. Students now working 15 hours a week can expect a reduction of about an hour and a half. According to a University official, since most work study students perform necessary functions at the University, this reduction may affect the quality of some services. As Student Employment Coordinator Antonie Keyes-Coleman explained, every year Stetson receives a fixed amount of work study funding, which has already been allocated for this year. Students will be required to work even less next year when the second phase of the bill will increase the minimum wage to $5.15. The library, cafeteria, music school and computer labs, which collectively employ almost half of all work study students, could experience an increased need for student employees. Coleman said "anywhere the students are being served will be a priority" for student workers. The only work study students who will not be affected by these changes are those who work with the off campus community service program. Students, who work in schools in DeLand, currently earn more money per hour than regular work study students will earn after the first phase of the wage increases. Stetson business students receive gift of $43,000 Stetson business students now have up-to-the minute stock quotes and market news at.their fingertips, thanks to a Missouri company's $43,000 computer gift. Students in the Roland George Investments Program will buy, sell and trade stocks and bonds just as professional money managers do with the computer network server and software to support three state- of-the-art work stations. Housed in George Investments Institute at the Lynn Business Center, the system will give students and professors immediate access to security data over high-speed phone lines. The donor, Bridge Information Systems, St. Louis, Mo., had representatives on campus on Friday, Sept. 13, to train professors and selected students. They, in turn, will tutor all twenty-three undergraduates and ten undergraduate students enrolled in the George program. Bridge representatives will return to campus when needed. LIFE academic coordinator dies after car crash The staff of Berlitz on Campus (the LIFE Center) is deeply sorry to announce that Dr. John Goldberg, academic coordinator for the LIFE program, died Sunday, Sept. 8, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks ago in Daytona Beach. Whether teaching classes or advising the international students, John excelled as a mem ber of the LIFE team. He will be missed. The Stetson University community extends deepest sympathy to his wife, Etsuko, and to all of the Goldberg family. Services for John were held last week in his hometown of Forest Park, 111. Information from The Newsletter. *