The Stetson Reporter

HATffiK BASKETBALL lis'$ up front In the TMC! See p. 14 for fetalis LEGALBW6 ALCOHOL Is sslsfjtef working its way ted irsie serfage oturpw? ¥M out what*s hsfipsimiig st major universities aeross the nsfen repnfeg tWs edfiirewrsrsl ns. te p. 4 VoL99,No.9 Florida's Oldest Collegiate Newspaper' Stetson University DeLand, Florida Frfdny, Fefeniary 13,1987 Stetson breaks ground for Midlines ByTRISHWEYD Staff Writer Campus and community representatives gathered north of Sage Hail Monday, February 9,1987, for thfe format groundbreaking ceremony for the Stetson University •Sorority i3o«se Complex. Eight shovels dug into the earth at i: 35pm, led by Stetson President Dr. Pope A Duncan and Alpha Chi Omega President Kimber Warren. Various community representatives, including Mayor of DeLand Wiley Nash, shared shovels with the seven sorority presidents to break ground on the proposed building site. "We are as proud in the community as everyone is at Stetson," commented Mayor Nash. The ceremony began with a welcome speech by Dr. Pope A Duncan, who expressed appreciation to all those who have been helpful in the housing project, including Stetson Panhellenie and Student Affairs, and the DeLand City Commission and Planning Board. "It's a true movement of dirt," remarked Pope Duncan in his positive speech. Also Speaking was Mrs. Evelyn West, former president and trustee of Stetson University Alumni Association. Mrs. West stated that Stetson is "reaching a Plateau the we've (Alumni) been working on for a long time." The sorority complexes, according to Mrs. West, will provide a way for to remain a vital part of the University. "Local alumni will assist in any way to help sororities make the transition to sorority housing," Mrs. West stressed. Betty Llorens, past president of Steson Panhellenie Association, responded to Mrs. West's speech with a positive view. "Sororities will be better able to turn their energies towards more worthwhile things such as serving Stetson," Llorens proclaimed. University officials gathered with students and community ieaders to shovel the first mound of dirt, marking the beginning of Stetson's new Sorority complex. Hatters make headlines; lose to Duke in final seconds of game By SCOTT WILLIAMS Sports Writer The last time the Stetson Hatter basketball team made the sports page of the U.S. Today newspaper, it had just been beaten soundly by the North Carolina Tar Heels. So it comes as quite a surprise to see the following headline: "Duke hold on for win- Win is 'embarrassing'." Yes, the Stetson Hatters, our Stetson Halters are beginning to prove that they can play with the big boys, losing to #16 Duke 62-59 in a game that came down to the final seconds. After Duke had taken an ill- advised shot with 15 seconds on the clock, Gary Coachman of the Hat- i , :."*'- ■ ■ 'i*, \ ■ hurried down court. Sensing that time was about to run out, Coachman threw up a 40-footer that hit the front of the rim. Little did Coachman know but there was still enough time to get his own rebound (which he did) and take another shot, this time a 15-footer. Gary's second attempt misfired also, and Duke guard Kevin Strickland rebounded the miss. Strickland's two free throws clinched the win for the Blue Devils. The road trip itself was not without pitfalls either. The Hatters did not receive their luggage in North Carolina until nearly 8:00, and ._.-r .til, rr ,-,-j-vjt*- =-•■ ■-. c?-? -•■>- rP"».'»" <k^- 1 • ' J „ _ ;m i.; hi, pv<, •<fer»-ii iwp.K saiiitiu, Jra «us tne natters, guss up lor a shut agatnsi his opponsnis nunng issi Tuesday game against Gecrgia State. The Hatters won 91-86. Indoor Stadium. "I could just see our uniforms not showing up," lamented Hatter coach Glenn Wilkes. "If that would have happened, we would have had to wear Duke's road uniforms. Can you imagine what the Duke fans would have done with that?" The Hatter luggage arrived just in time, and so did Jimmy Kuhl. The 6'8" sophomore from Orlando is rapidly becoming the Hatter "Big Game Hunter" for his play against the likes of highly touted big men Dwayne Schintzius and Danny Ferry. Kuhl had nine first half points to keep the Hats close at 31-27. The play of Kuhl helped to offset the foul trouble incurred by Martin Jenkins, who after accumulating four fouls in the first half was to play very little the rest of the way. Kuhl was joined on the offensive end by Randy Anderson, who soared (Continued on p. 5) Progress oa sorority complexes slow By JOHN RUNT Reporter Editor Work on the estimated "2 million orority complex buildings have been delayed, but contractors are on chedule and say the project will be ompleted on time, according to fthanes Johnson, Director of 1 "hysical Plant. Stetson signed a contract last ■ lontlt with Dure Construction for "■ 1,751,077, but delays in moving occupants out of buildings to be ■emolished has delayed the project, • ohnsonsaid. The Superintendent for the company, who is currently using the I'erry House as the office on site, did rot move in until last week due to the delayed moving of the International -fouse and occupants of other ■ wildings to new locations "As soon as they can get rolling ■hey will," Johnson said, "We were trying to get the terms of the contract worked out." In addition, Dure i 'onstruction did not have a con- ■ iruction permit before last week. "We didn't gel moving quite as fast as anticipated," Johnson said, "but it was a matter of only a few days. We're right on schedule." Johnson explained the Intemation House move "went pretty well but took a little longer than expected." Despite the delays; in plans, Johnson said the buildings should be reaay for occupany by Fall 1987. Although all five buildings scheduled for demolition are still standing, Johnson said Monday's groundbreaking ceremony has no significance jr. terms of construction. Two buildings scheduled to be torn down, the Mini-Sub and the Theta House were damaged when individual groups broke windows out and damaged the interior of the buildings. "There were a few glasses broken but nothing done to the buildings that would create any problem." According to an article printed in the January 16 edition of The Stetson Reporter, Johnson said the buildings ere expected to be razed within the next two or three weeks. "We're on schedule and moving along nicely," Johnson explained. Melcher to visit Stetsoi By GLENN KINDRED Associate Editor U.S. Senator John Melcher of Montana will be visiting Stetson on the weekend of March 5-7. Melcher is visiting as the guest of the Stetson University Model Senate Committee. Melcher was first elected to the Senate in 1976. He is currently concluding Ms second term as a senator. Melcher also has experience in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected to fill a vacancy by special election. He was then re-elected three times. Melcher also served in the United (Continued on p. 5)