The Stetson Reporter

^ The .mmmer 0/ §9$@ fovtght Mg ehmgm to Smtmm . ■ I'tiimnity^m^M^parterphimgmpherswem thereto capture the "new*' Stetson. ¥olume 99, itimfeer 1 'Florida's Oldest Collegiate Newspaper" Stetson Universitypetand,'Florida Friday, September 12,198S Fraternity's charter revoked for alleged hazing By JOHN HUNT Reporter Editor The Alpha Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity has been placed on social probation and indefinite revocation of its national charter due to alleged hazing violations during the 1985-86 school year. According to Director of Student Life Jayne Marlowe, an undisclosed source provided information that the fraternity participated in various hazing practices in violation of University policy. Stetson University defines hazing as any action taken or situation created intentionally, on or off the University campus, by students or off-campus individuals to produce physical discomfort, emr' barrassment, harrassment, or ridicule. As per a statement on August 29, 1986, Marlowe said confirmed activities involving members and pledges include a scavenger hunt to the University of Florida, a road trip (esmtmuedp.5) New Panhellenie building delayed ByDENABOUVOM Staff Writer Since the destruction of the old Panhellenie building earlier this year Stetson's sororities have been without a place to meet. And if the local zoning board has its way, the sororities may have an even longer wait. The area designated as the site of the new building, the lot near the lappa Alpha Theta house is not zoned for the type of residence proposed, and officials say even if it were, construction wouldn't begin until next year. The proposed building will hold a meeting room for the seven sororities as well as apartments in which thirteen to fifteen girls from each sorority will reside. Executive officers will be given priority, with the remainder of the rooms distributed to students with the most credit hours. There will also be room for another sorority, though none has been named as of yet. All seven sororities concur that (CMttMdpJ) ■■': ■ .'■* lti.:Sfl\^>^ The ruins of Director of Security Tony Schroder house, which was bull-dozed to make way for fh Panhellenie complex next year. s enew Stetson recognized nationally - to publications I j^Wfc^^v, L««jrrtorvgo#$ us for the £ ,. Kantmtfrtorvgom uftforffw rakh'Airing, intramural • &.. . fooflwH proctaMfeis w«#k Teams we're men praefidng all w«Nsk m pntperation for ^mmhmmi bpentng next. ,r BySHERYLBBINKLEY Staff Writer "Stetson's reputation seems to be blossoming," says Dr. Gary Meadows, Director of Admissions at Stetson. The main reason lies in the recognition it has been given by U.S. News and World Reports, by Peterson's Book of Competitive Colleges, and by a New York Times publication titled, "The Best Buys in Higher Education." The October 1985 issue of U.S. News and World Report ranked Stetson fourth in its class in an article entitled "The Best Colleges in America." Ranked ahead of Stetson were only Trinity of Texas, James Madison of Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Stetson surpassed such prestigous schools as The Citadel, George Mason, East Carolina, Old Dominion, Appalachian State, and arch-rival Rollins. The result was that this year Stetson recieve'd more applications than ever before in its 104-year-old history. Total admissions applications this year reached 1,356. This Fall term there are 692 new students, 524 of which are freshmen and 168 are transfers. Housing hasn't been a problem thanks to the expansion done three years ago, which added 90 rooms for students here on campus. •i 61 € H 2 Because Stetson is now competing for students with "better" schools the student yield, or actual enrollees, is down about 4%. The best students of the many recieved applications were accepted, but fewer of them accepted Stetson. The challenge to Stetson will be to increase both the applicant pool and the academic quality. Admissions specialists agree that Stetson is on the threshold of a new era. In the past Stetson has been heading the list of the "B" schools. But now the university is being associated with a new crop at the lower end of the "A" schools. Recognition and location in a rapidly growing state are two reasons for Stetson's expansion but another is the increase in Alumni support. The Public Relations Office sends a weekly newsletter to Stet son's Alumni all over the U.S. to keep them up to date with campus activities. In return the Alumni support Stetson financially, as well as urge students towards Stetson's direction. Although there are several extraneous factors getting the credit for putting Stetson in the public light, it never would have gotten there without a solid liberal arts reputation. The article that ranked Stetson fourth in the nation was a result of a poll of college and university presidents. So Stetson's recognition has come from admiring peers. With this increase in the number of students attending Stetson, no wonder Stetson University is referred to by some as the "Ivy- League College of Florida." Commons undergoes renovation By ALLAN BURNS Associate Editor The biggest change in Stetson University as witnessed by returning students is the renovation and redecoration of the Commons. The renovation was done by Berta Hill and Associates, interior designers from Winter Park, who previously renovated the interiors of historic DeLand Hall and Chaudoin Hall. The total cost of the renovation upon actual completion is not expected to exceed $60,000. Morrison's Food Service is donating 50% of the funds for the renovation to the university. David Troupe, manager of Stetson's division of Morrison's, explained the primary reason for the lp.7)