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' Volume 94, Issue 6 I October 5, 2007 UILFORDIAN The Student-Run Newspaper ef Guilferd Cellege W W W . G U I L F O R D I A N . C O M GREENSBORO, NC NIiTiONIiLNEWS Bush won't let SCHIP sail By Lauren Newmyer Staff Writer President Bush has announced plans to veto a bill that would provide increased funding for the State Qiildren's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The bill, passed in the Senate and the House with bipartisan sup port, would provide health care for four million uninsured children. SCHIP provides health care for children whose parents make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private health insurance. The pro posed expansion of the program would increase funding by $35 bil lion dollars over the next five years. Funds for the program would come from a 61-cent increase on the ciga rette tax. The Senate passed the proposal to expand the program 67 to 29. Eighteen Republicans and all of the Democrats voted in favor of the bill. John McCain and Barack Obama were among the four sena tors who did not vote. "I think it's really difficult to imagine how a president can say 'No' to a program that is seemingly 100 percent good, like health insur ance for children," said Assistant Professor of Political Science Kyle Dell, "but I think digging deeper and trying to imderstand why he's sa5dng 'No' is worth the investiga tion. I think that at least part of it is a principled argument against increased government involvement in health insurance and that comes from (Bush's) deeper ideological beliefs." Bush has expressed fear that too many middle-class families will take advantage of the program's expansion to convert from private and employer-provided health insurance to government-funded care. The congressional budget office estimated that roughly two million children currently covered by private health insurance would switch over to SCHIP if the pro gram were expanded. "Congressional leaders have put forward an irresponsible plan that would dramatically expand this program beyond its original intent," Bush said in a public state ment. "They know I will veto it. But it is good that they kept the program running while they try to work out a more responsible See "SCHIP" on page 6 Feimer Diroctor of Women's Studies must leave SCHMier INEUBIBIE FOR TENIRE CONSIRERRnOH By Brice Tarleton Senior Writer To be eligible for tenure at Guilford, a profes sor must have completed the terminal degree in their field by the fall semester of their sixth year at Guilford. In the case of Kathryn Schmidt, assistant professor of sociology and anthropol ogy, the terminal degree is a Ph.D. in sociology. Though she has finished writing her disserta tion and fulfilled all other requirements for her Ph.D., Schmidt is unable to apply for tenure at Guilford because she has not defended her dis sertation before a committee. "At this point. I've written the dissertation, the committee has read it, and has scheduled a defense," Schmidt said. "They tell me that they think it's good. However, because I have not been registered for classes at UNC, where I'm getting my degree, I had to reapply and I won't be read mitted until January 2008." According to the Faculty Handbook, "written evidence from the degree-granting institution must be received by the academic dean before the opening faculty meeting in the fall of the year the person is scheduled to come up for tenure." Schmidt cannot submit proof that she has completed her Ph.D. for another semester, ren dering her ineligible for tenure consideration. Because Guilford did not allow Schmidt to be reviewed for tenure and then deny it, she cannot appeal the decision. "The only thing that appeals are for is nega tive decisions," Academic Dean Adrienne Israel, said. "But this is not an evaluation of her. It's a matter of not meeting a deadline." Schmidt has been teaching sociology and women's studies classes at Guilford since due fall of 2002. For two years, she served as Guilford's director of women's studies. "Women's studies is something that I'm deep ly committed to," Schmidt said. "When I was hired, it was with the understanding that that program was something I would contribute to." After her second year as the program's direc tor, Schmidt stepped down to finish her disser tation, the capstone of her doctorate. The final stage of the dissertation is "defending" it before a committee of senior faculty that evaluates the quality of the work. The committee either accepts the dissertation or asks for revisions. "After a successful defense, they award you the doctorate," Schmidt said. Schmidt's defense takes place this semester, too late to meet Guilford's deadline. "Very few schools allow you to defend in the summer, so if you haven't done your defense during the spring semester before you come up for review, it is very unlikely you will be able to get it done," Israel said. "It might be better to have the deadline (to complete a degree) earlier ... or later." Schmidt's contract with Guilford lasts until May 2009. The extra time allows her to look for See "Schmidt" on page 4 Campus Life takes action against date rape drugs By Sari Schutrum-Boward Staff Writer Pamphlets are scattered throughout campus warning stu dents about a recent date-rape drug incident. This is the first such incident that has occurred in more than five years. "Date-rape drugs have not been a problem in the past, but alcohol has been involved in sexual mis conduct cases here," senior Katie Yow said. Yow is part of Students Against Rape Culture (SARC), a project of the club Gender Equality Now. However, Alyson Kienle, associ ate dean for campus life, has seen See "Date Rape" on page 4 GuiiFORD mmmi gujuiuty event Quakers win Souper Bowl for third straight year By Joanna Bernstein Staff Writer It's not February and this isn't the NFL, but it's still the Souper Bowl. On the night of Sept. 29, the Quaker football squad faced off against their biggest rivals, the Greensboro College Pride in the 11*^ annual Gate City Souper Bowl. Approaching Saturday night, the series was tied 5-5, with the Quakers having won the past two Bowls. The Souper Bowl, which joins both college communi ties in an effort to feed the hungry, gets its name from the canned food drive that is held before the game with the Urban Ministry Church and Food Assistance Inc. The cost of admission is waived for those who bring two non- perishable items of food to the game. Last year's match came down to the wire and went into double over-time. While Saturday's game ended dur ing regulation, the level of intensity was equally high. The referee blew his whis tle, and they were off. The Pride got the ball first and scored a touchdown their opening drive. The power of Quarterback Josh Vogelbach's arm, coupled with three Pride penalties in the first minute and a half of the Quaker's Dan Miller/Guilfordian See "Bowl" on page 11 joe Joyner catches a touchdown pass during Guilford's 41 -35 win.
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