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Wednesday, November 12, 1997 > FORUM' The pain and agony of losing a pet Column, 6a Volume 110, Issue 10 £:3*h 1 Forum |„;Sports>: "'/' 1 - 4b^i http://the-reporter.home.ml Acting up: Improv troop entertains local elementary school children. Life, page 1b Stetson University, DeLand, Florida Crime u The incident occurred during an alleged brawl between two fraternities last Saturday night By JEFF HAMRICK News Editor Fraternity members at the Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega fraternities were engaged in a brawl Sat., Nov. 1 near the "Ds house. These students were caught by a public safety officer, Sergeant Martell, on a routine patrol near fraternity row. Public Safety reported additional violations of the alcohol policy at the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house. According to Public Safety, the fraternity brothers were being "very loud and disorderly." The next officer at the scene, Sergeant Jacobs, immediately called for backup and located the house father, Cory Rhoads, and "informed him and all of the students to go back to their dormitory rooms and that the party was over." As Jacobs was escorting members of the fraternity back to the rooms, several individuals allegedly threw two beer bottles at him. Jacobs was uninjured by the shattered bottles, which broke right next to him. Jacobs then informed the DeLand police, who responded immediately. Rhoads was then asked to conduct a walk-through of the fraternity residence to make sure that all of the residents had returned to their rooms. He was also asked by Public Safety to identify the individuals which had thrown the beer bottles at Sergeant Jacobs. According to Public Safety, Rhoads ignored Jacobs several times and refused to assist Public Safety with the identification of the bottle-throwing individuals. After questioning both the DeLand Police and Public Safety about their presence in "his" house, Rhoads assisted both agencies with a walk- though of the facility. When asked to comment about the incident, Rhoads said that "Stetson University is fortunate to have a fraternity like Delta Sigma Phi on campus so that The Reporter has a story to print on the front page. It would be nice to see next week's front page read something positive like 'Delta Sigma Phi wins Greenfeather.'" Correlating information from Public Safety indicates that the entire incident began during a brawl between the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and the Alpha Tau Omega fraternities. A fraternity member speaking on condition of anonymity said that there was no "brawl" and that "the two fraternities were not on opposing sides." James Clark, president of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, said that "...there was no brawl. The policies and procedures set forth by our fraternities and the university were implemented in order to prevent the confrontation. This confrontation was between Greeks, but there are confrontations everywhere. Since their brothers were there, the confrontation was prevented." Officer Martell reported extensive damage to a wall on the second floor of the fraternity house—a hole "the size of a basketball" between two of the rooms. Martell also removed three cars from the fire lane. James Disinger, the house father on duty at the time, said that "I was informed after the incident." "I do know that the hole had been reported much earlier and that it was not discovered during this incident," said Disinger. "I was not involved until after the initial incident." Fly safe, fly sober CAMPUS WITCH: A flying sorceress was "splattered" on the tree outside of the Carlton Union Building by a local chapter of MADD before Halloween. The mothers wanted to remind students of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. Photo by Paul Davis reenfeather, the annual campus-wide philanthropy event, marked its 43rd year with new events, and despite weather delays , was once again a success. The yard sale, which was planned for November 1, has been postponed until Saturday due to rain. The annual fundraising drive, which had a goal of $15,000, officially began on Oct. 27 with the Bingo and Bachelor/ Bachelorette Auction events. Final totals for dollars raised and organizational points won't be available until after the yard sale. Chalk Art, where organizations draw with chalk on the sidewalk in front of the CUB, had to be postponed until Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to the weather. The race for the Mr. And Mrs. Greenfeather titles had begun on Sep. 3, as a representative form each organization worked to raise the most money from alumni, businesses and parents. Among other events were the pool tournament at Sting Rays II on Oct. 8 and the softball tournament on Oct. 26. The tournament drew five teams from various fraternities, sororities, and organizations. Each team received points for Darticioating, with the most points going to the winner of each division (fraternity, sorority, and organization). The real kickoff for Greenfeather came on the evening of October 27 with Bingo and the Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction. The two events, held back to back in the Stetson Room, did very well. Bingo, which is only in its second year, earned approximately $600. Kate Manolakos, the Bingo event coordinator along with Mari Millard, explained that Bingo did very well considering its newness as an event. It began last year as a replacement to the carnival, which moved to the Volusia County Fairgrounds. The auction was also a success. According to Elizabeth Thompson, a sophomore Russian studies major, approximately 125 people attended the event, with 30-40 people being auctioned off. The event earned $1100 for the charities. Thompson said that "it's a good way to hold a philanthropic event because people are able to buy cool services from people— like dinner and a movie." Thompson also noted that the auction was a positive sort of popularity contest. "It's amazing how much people will pay for dates," said Thompson. Exact figures for the individual events, as well as the totality of Greenfeather, are not yet available. They will become available after the completion of the yard sale, which is the last opportunity groups have to earn participation points. After everything is tallied, Greenfeather will officially end with the presentation of the funds to several charities. Fourteen local charities were chosen to be the recipients of the money raised during the week- long event. At the same time, the group that contributed to every event the most will also be recognized. They will receive awards and trophies to reward their support of the fundraising drive. sP ^v**^,^ „.., *^--- *Wx» *ai fe'^'V* < AUCTION: Clayton Long, a Sigma Nu, participates in the Greenfeather Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction, a new event in the 43-year-old campus-wide philanthroDv event i^lSIpSyiilM West Volusia Humane Society The Duvall Home First United Methodist Children's Home Neighborhood Center Chisholm Center Hospice Parent Craft . Rape Crisis Center Domestic Abuse Council Sugar-n-Spice Daycare Habitat for Humanity HeadStart The House Next Door A.I.R. (Alliance for international Reforestation) Stetson UniumitM By TARA MITCHELL Photos by PAUL DAVIS PENNY WARS: Greenfeather Treasurer David Bigman and Yard Sale committee member Dan Jardin count pennies as part another new event. tsz= By ASHLEE JONES Staff Writer Last Friday, President Clinton treated 1,200 students, parents, teachers and staff at Light House Elementary School to a long- awaited visit. The fact that the President was there washed away the disappointment the students felt March 14 when his scheduled visit was cut short due to an accident. Clinton fell and tore a tendon in his right knee at golf pro Greg Norman's Hobe Sound mansion. "Well, I finally made it," Clinton said, who arrived two hours late because heavy fog delayed his takeoff from Andrews Air Force Base. Clinton arrived about 1 p.m. at the school by motorcade from Riviera Beach, where he had spoken earlier. Students who had waited all morning to see him greeted him with cheers and screams. "I was really sad then because I wanted to see him. But he's here now and I think it's really great because he's the President," said fifth-grader Ben Bales. Before the President's arrival, many of the students, faculty and parents sat outside, as it drizzled for 45 minutes. "It's worth it because he's the President and I have been waiting all week to see him. I liked what he said and I wish he could have stayed longer," said fourth grader Meghan Sapula. Clinton spoke for 10 minutes about the issue of education. As Clinton was escorted to the stage by fifth-grader Jessica Haft and Principal Una Hukill, the sound system played Hail to the Chief. The President beamed when the students sang their school song, all about lighting the lamp of knowledge. "When you were singing your song and you felt good doing it, that's the way I want you to feel when you're in class," Clinton continued. "I want you to be proud of what you can learn, and I want you to believe that every one of you was given a mind by God that can learn. You can all learn." "One of my first responsibilities as President is to see that you all get a world-class education," said Clinton. "I want an America in which every 8-year- old can read a book on their own, in which every 12-year-old can log on to the Internet, where teenagers can have a chance at college and adults can continue their education." He challenged the students to improve their ability to read and learn. "It all depends on every one of you, what you want in your hearts and in your mind," he said. The visit was one of several Clinton made over his three-day trip in Florida. Prior to his speech at Light House Elementary, Clinton went to Tropical Shipping & Construction, Co. in Riviera Beach, a maritime shipping firm that does all its business overseas. His strategy depends on increasing exports to foreign countries, particularly in the Western Hemisphere. The Photo by Ashlee Jones CLINTON: The President stops to shake hands during a visit to Florida last week, increased free trade will create jobs and improve pass a "fast track" trade legislation which is WaCTeS. " WHwmmmmmMmmmm mmmmHmmummM °While Clinton was there he made a push to See CLINTON, page 2a inside FORUM: Points should roll over Ifrom semester to semester, 4a LIFE: 'Starship Troopers' is a cheezy bug hunt, 4b SPORTS: Intramural scores land rankings. 6b