The Stetson Reporter

M^W* r ,• yA> =f *> w it ft.? 'l Jr- * !3S r.s3: > 5?5 y \r Ay$>rf|»*: il IS; "Florida's Oldest Collegiate Newspaper" Stetson Univi'tsil•./ DcLar.d, Flon tleton wins election By Becky Bridges Stetson Style Editor Wednesday's Student Associa- lion elections arc over and the results arc in with a new slate of officers voted in lor the 1992-1993 academic year. This year's campaign was very competitive, especially for the positions of president and vice- president. The campus was covered in posters, students were covered in stickers for expressing their preference of candidates, and flyers were floating around all over the place seeking to win student's votes. A candidates' forum was held on Monday night as a part of the Student Association where the candidates had the opportunity to tell those in attendance why they were the best for iheir respective prospective positions. A tape of the forum was played on a big-screen television in the Commons during lunch on the day of the election. Candidates and their "cam paign teams" even went around the residence halls the nighi before the election slipping flyers under doors and personally meeting the voters. In ihe race for Student Association president between incumbent Jessica Estrada and Gayle Littleton, 531 voles were cast for Littleton over Estrada's 228. Littleton says she feels, "honored by the confidence of the student body in voting for me in this election, and Roa and I are committed to make a difference in the coming year." "As in al! campaigns ihcre Is only one winner, and I hope that those who did not vote for me will join with us in a spirit of cooperation and dedication to form the foundation that I spoke of during the campaign." "With a concentrated effort, we can make a positive impact on Stetson." "The first thing I intend to do is develop a dialogue with as many students as possible and generate an agenda around what the majority of the students of this university believe should be changed." "Once this is established, we should be able lo tackle any issue thai jneeds to be] addresses," said Littleton. Approximately 70% of the voles went to Littleton, while about 30% went to Estrada. In the race for vice-president, the alliance formed between Littleton and Ron Piccolo as a ticket obviously worked quite well, as Piccolo won his office with 379 votes. Other candidates for vice-president placed as follows: Jane Fleming, 151 votes; Michael Connelly, 109; John Murphy, 109. Seniors also cast ballots for student graduation speakers. Claudia Campo and Oscar Anderson were elected by their classmates to speak at the May commencement ceremony. Judiciary representatives were selected, as well as the option of a declining balance meal plan. Visitation policy ch By Karen J. Beckett News Editor Earlier this year, students filled out a questionnaire about the visitation policy. Well, Residential Life has made some changes in their policy. The theme housing options will continue next year, with a Foreign Language/International House, an Environmental/Social Responsibility House, and an expanded Honors House. The Honors House will occupy Alpha and Beta modules of Nemec Hall. The Environmental/Social Responsibility House will continue in their present locations. Starting next fall in Emiiy Hall and Stetson Hull, the students will he giver, a greater share of rc- ^;Hi:isibi:iiy and accountability in governing their halls. According to Dr. James R. Beasley, Vice President and Dean of Campus Life, the present Friday and Saturday visitation hours will be extended lo 10 a.m. on Friday to 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Current visitation regulations which preclude overnight sleeping accommodations for the opposite gender as well as other policies, which uphold university mora! and sociai standards (such as ihe alcohol policy) will remain in force. Sunday thru Thursday, the traditional visitation hours will be changed from ■ 12 midnight to 12:30 a.m. in all the residence halls In the specialty housing including the Language House, the Honors House, and the Environmental/Social Responsibility > louse, the residents in consultation wilh Administratiu' or faculty r>ro- University is likely tar gram directors may elect to establish extended limited visitation hours within the parameters established for Stetson and Emily Halls. Residential Life will provide spaces where a restricted policy will be in effect to meet the needs of those students who wish to have only visitors of the same gender. Current Residential Life Safety policies regarding twenty-four- hour-locked entrance doors, hall escort policies and overnight accommodations for visitors will remain in effect for ail areas of the campus. "Stetson University aspires to provide an environment that promotes student development. !n our residential communities wc seek a developmental er.v'ron- see Visit-page 15 By Robert Bullock Reporter Editor The university meal plan system wili probably be changed lo a debit card system Vice President and Dean of Campus Life James Beasley said Friday. The change has been under consideration for some time and was the subject of a referendum during the campus-wide elections on Wednesday. When askca whether they would prefer the existing system, a debit card system, or had no preference, only 31% voted to keep the traditional meal plan. 51% voted for the declining balance plan and 18% said they didn't care. The two plans were outlined in a letter sent to all students on meal plans a week before the referendum was held. The current system, according to the Beasley letter, offers students a choice of seven, eleven, fifteen, or twenty-one meals per week with the option oi eating one, two, three, or lour of those meals in ihe Hal Rack respective !y-. Under the new system, students can deposit any amount of money in iheir meal card account al the beginning of the year then be charged for ihe food purchased. Though details have not been finalized, the system would likely include part of the current meal plan for students eating in the Commons, according to Food Services director, Eliot Palmer. In. this 'issue:. Stetson plans.to invest billions in DeLand...page 4 Arson attempted at the old Pi Kapp House...page 5 Students speak out on Winter Term...page 9