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September 7,2000 The Blue Banner Pagell news Policy continued from page 1 G1?3.I13. continued from page 1 coming and going from a fraternity party. “We would like to use education rather than enforcement to help with the problem on campus,” said Adams. According to the zero-tolerance policy, even if a student is not driv ing, ifthey draw attention to them selves at the shuttle stop, they will be held accountable for their be havior. Fraternities have to comply with several regulations in order to have the shuttle available, and one of those regulations disallows alcohol or anyone under the influence of alcohol to get on the bus, according to Adams. “We are there to help the frater nity, and we do not step in unless someone calls attention to himself or herself,” said Adams. “That is usually how it happens. There was a problem with behavior at the shuttle stop.” There have been several incidences ofalcohol poisoningin recentyears, according to Williams. “We have half a dozen to a dozen serious alcohol related incidents where a person has been drinking to the point of unconsciousness or where we have health concerns,” said Williams. “Our staff is trained in Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation, but they notify security to make a decision about the symptoms and what to do. We do not just rush to call 911, but when in doubt, we always call for help,” said Williams. The zero-tolerance policy has an inaccurate connotation, and the policy will not satisfy everyone, ac cording to Williams. “In my opinion, zero tolerance suggests an aggression that we just do not use here,” said Williams. “I think we are quite tolerant. “Regardless ofcampus policy, there will always be people who think we should be tougher, and there are those who think we are ridiculously tight,” said Williams. “People pay to come to school, they are adults and they should be able to drink whatever they want to, whenever they think they are able to handle it,” said Peter Gray, a senior music major. “I think it I's a ridiculous law.” “People are going to party, (and) I think they should relax a little bit,” said John Averette, a junior history major. “I think it is a ridiculous policy.” Organized discussions within the division to focus on how alcohol and illegal drug situations should be handled has helped, according to Williams. “We do not bother students in their rooms unless they draw atten tion to themselves,” said Williams. “We have great resources available on campus to try to redirect unruly behavior. Sometimes students just make a mistake. “There are not that many students on campus that have a serious prob lem, but we exhaust all our re sources to try to help those people,” said Williams. As long as students do not bring attention to themselves, then they will not be hassled by public safety, according to lovacchini. “If you are loud, or falling down, or getting sick in public, we will notice,” said lovacchini. “Do not behave in a way that brings atten tion to yourself.” “I do know people are going to experiment,” said lovacchini. “Not only academic experimen tation, but behavioral experimen tation is part of what college is about.” brought home from the trip. “I went for a haircut and the bar ber noticed a hole in my shirt and said ‘brother, it is not good that you have a hole in your shirt,’ said Hackett. “The barber took me to his brother, the tailor, across the street who repaired my shirt on the spot. He would not take pay and was offended that a brother would offer.” Hackett commented that his “shoes made by a phenomenal shoe maker and his tailored clothes also made by a phenomenal tailor” were the best things he brought back. Schenck said that the visit to the slave castle left her stunned. “While standing in the Portuguese slave courtyard of an ancient slave- holding compound, I imaginedhow it was for the slave women who were forced to go to the master’s quarters for the night and I was just blank the whole time,” said Schenck. Scratch marks are still visible in place for students to come watch a game.” The report also suggests the UNCA basketball teams play more games at the Asheville Civic Center as a way to drum up support and interest in the community. The men’s basketball team is scheduled to play Western Caro lina University this season at the center, but Comstock said she does not want to lose the interest of the student community on campus by having too many games in town. “We would have to be very careful about that,” said Comstock. “We want to get (involved) in the com munity more, but at the same time we do not want to get carried away. I like that our students on campus have an interest in our programs and are active participants.” the cement walls and floors of the Portuguese slave-holding areas, ac cording to Hackett. “I cried when they shut me in the cell with no light or ventilation and closed the door for only a second,” said Hackett. Hackett plans to return this sum mer and stay with his Ghanaian family under the auspices of the Ghanaian Summer Studies Pro gram. If this is not possible, he intends to return on his own. Jenkins-Mullen said that she handled the UNCA student’s co ordination as the interim diversity director thisyear. However, the com mittee will be institutionalized for the next trip and people wanting to go will have more time to plan. “Flyers will be published in the next few weeks for anyone who might be interested in joining the trip to Ghana in the summer of2001,” saidjenkins- MuUen. Also, there are presentations on campus by the returning students who welcome all inquiries. One of Corrigan’s recommenda tions in the report is to improve the review process for coaches to mea sure their effectiveness. “We will have a performance feed back system in place for all our staff, and that will be implemented sometime during my first (year),” said Comstock. “It will be impor tant for staff to have feedback and understand how they can improve. “At the same time I am a litde confused about that, because I have seen senior exit interviews and sur veys,” said Comstock. “As far as I can tell, this department has been doing that.” The report also suggests using the mass communication department to assist in public relations efforts through internships for the athletic programs. Theft continued from page 1 and students wrote replacement' checks for their tuition and other fee payments, according to Foley. Foley said that the business office was very efficient. He said that be cause of the good internal procedures that they have in the cashier office, they were able to determine the flmds were missing, according to a Feb. 3, 2000 Blue Banner article. The number of workers in the business office is usually higher during the time of student registra tion. Foley estimated in the article that there were five to 10 UNCA employees working those days, other than cashiers. “Ordinarily, there are two cashiers working,” said Foley. “However, (since) registration is such a busy time for the cashiers office, more employ ees fill in.” Pitts continued from page 10 Community Development Corpo ration to put the plan into action. “Mt. Zion (has recognized) that small businesses, elderly people and people who want jobs are all chal lenged by how to navigate in a digital environment,” said Pitts. “We may be able to bring technol ogy instruction into that neighbor hood. “Mt. Zion wants a grant to help that community,” said Pitts. “We wrote a letter of support for their grant. We do not know whether or not they will get the grant.” “What we are saying is that we have a talent and interest,” said Pitts. “We would like to contrib ute, (and) we are interested in more than a casual way.” According to Pitts, UNCA may soon be involved in an ozone alert system and a sustainable agricul ture program, which promotes the small business farmers. NEWS from the Outside World Clinton urges wage increase President Bill Clinton urged Re publican leaders in Congress to make raising the minimum wage its first business when Congress re sumes after the summer recess. Clinton, who first called for the minimum wage to be raised in his State of the Union address in Janu ary 1999, said the Republicans had tried to weaken it by spreading the increase over three years instead of two. Clinton is asking for a one- dollar increase to $6.15 an hour. Russia and Japan meet for talks Russian President Vladimir Putin arri ved in Japan for talks related to attempts to settle a long running conflict over four islands controlled by Russia. Putin said he is optimis tic about improving relations be tween the former Cold War en emies during his meetings with Japa nese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori. The three rounds of tajjts will focus on economic cooperation and the territorial dispute over the South ern Kuril Islands; the resolution of which Japan has said is a condition for signing a peace treaty. Texas wildfires accumulate to 19 Fire officials in the Midwest have switched their focus to Texas, where 19 large wildfires were burning on Sept. 3. Officials say temperatures in Texas are expected to stay in the 100s. Snow and rain fell on some western fires on Sept. 1 to Sept. 3, providing a much-needed break. In fact, firefighters bundled up Sept. 3 before they went onto fire lines in Hamilton, Mont. Talks may stop union strike Talks between Bridgestone/ Firestone and union negotiators lasted until early Sept. 3 as both sides tried to prevent a strike by more than 8,400 workers. Both sides have been meeting continuously since Sept. 1 when the union in definitely postponed a strike dead line. A company spokeswoman said late Sept. 2 that the recent talks have been very positive. Union and company officials declined to say what remained to be worked out in the contract talks. Bush challenges Gore to debates Republican presidential nominee George W. Bush challenged his Democratic rival Al Gore on Sept. 3 to three debates and challenged the vice president to begin them next week. Bush said all the debates will be seen in prime time, be avail able on all networks and news out lets and would also be carried live on the Internet. Sri Lanka fighting eaves 25 dead Fighting erupted on Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna peninsula on Sept. 3, leaving at least 25 soldiers dead in an attempt to recapture territory lost to Tamil Tiger rebels earlier this year. Military officials said more than 200 other soldiers were wounded in the operation, which was launched a day before nomina tions for parliamentary elections close on Sept. 4. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ SOCIAL LIFE TASK FORCE, 2000-2001, WEEKEND EVENT FUNDING AVAILABLE! Any Student Organization or Campus Depart ment may apply for funds to enhance weekend activities! Applications are available in HC 27 through September 22nd. The first meeting of the Social Life Task Force will take place on Tuesday September 26th to determine the placement of funds. Apply now for GREAT on-campus weekend activities this fall! Welcome feck to t^e ^ efore you hit the books, hit Bruegger's Bagels. 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