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Making math add op Chasing the blues away - Page 5 'Colored Girls.. at the Union 8 p.m. Tickets two for $5 O OCCe -page 2 ft U Serving the students and the University community since 1893 Volume 96, Issue 109 Tuesday, January 31, 1989 Chapel Hill, North Carolina NewsSportsArts 962-0245 Business Advertising 962-1163 Mostly sunny today High around 65 Cloudy Wednesday Temps in upper 60s OJfaf Mm 4i nn Happy trails John Pope, a junior from Atlanta, Ga., bids a sad goodbye to his 1981 Oldsmobile. The car AFE directors By RHETA LOGAN Staff Writer More publicity is necessary to make Students Averting Frightening Encounters (SAFE) a more recog nized campus escort program, said Bill Craver, the program's new student director. Publicity tactics, such as posting flisrs and speaking at residence hall meetings, would let female students know that SAFE is eager to serve them, Craver said. The publicity could also increase the number of males who volunteer Scholars By STACI COX Senior Writer Calvin Coolidge. Franklin Roose velt. Millard Fillmore. John F. Kennedy. Each of these men served as U.S. president, and each has been rewarded (or penalized) by a histor ical perspective of his administration. Now, only weeks after he left office, Ronald Reagan's place in history is being widely debated. "1 think hell be recorded as a very fortunate president," Rogers Smith, associate professor of political science at Yale University, said in a telephone interview. Restoration of civic pride in Amer icans, strengthening the military, improved relations with the Soviets and a long run of economic growth will be counted in Reagan's favor, Smith said. But his place in history will rest largely on how the debt is handled over the next five to 10 years, he said. If the economy falls into a reces sion, popular opinion will probably isolate the national deficit as the root cause, and that theory leaves the blame to Reagan, said William Leuchtenburg, William Rand Kenan professor of history at UNC. "It is possible that his teflon immunity will hold up, especially because of his administrative style of non-involvement, and Reagan will not be blamed," Leuchtenburg said. "Bush could get the blame simply by Events slated for black history celebration By KAREN ENTRIKEN Staff Writer Jesse Jackson Jr. will highlight UNC's celebration of Black History Month, when the Black Cultural Center (BCC), Black Student Move ment and black sororities and frater nities host events commemorating the achievements of black Americans. Jackson and Conrad Tillard, a Black Muslim, will highlight the month on Feb. 17 when they speak about the next generation of black leaders, said Warren Robinson, a BSM planner for Black History Month. The month begins Wednesday with a celebration in the Pit from 11:05 To sat behind the Phi before Pope sold to serve as escorts, he said. The program needs 30 more escorts to reach the desired number of 60. A good time to give SAFE more publicity would be during freshman orientation, Craver said. Carolina TOPS counselors could encourage involvement and use of the program to incoming students, he said. Craver also hopes to move the SAFE headquarters to a larger office, 3 which would make more room for SAFE escorts. Females who volun teer to be escorts must do the job in pairs, and the current SAFE office debate "He knew his limits. He will always be remembered as The Great Communicatory even if his administrative skills are questioned." Rogers Smith being involved." If the economy holds up for the next four years, Reagan will be off the hook in the eyes of the public, but any future detrimental effects of the debt will still be considered by historians, Smith said. "If an economic downturn is traced to the deficit, the public will remember him as an inept if very nice guy, much like Calvin Coo lidge," he said. "If Bush and Congress handle the debt and there are no major problems, (Reagan) will be remembered as awfully lovable and he didn't do such a bad job." Many other factors must be taken into consideration before deciding Reagan's historical position. "Historians are likely to make a distinction between the way Reagan performed the duties of the presid ency and the policies he espoused," Leuchtenburg said. Reagan performed his ceremonial duties very well and could "cheer up the nation" during national crises, but a.m. to 12:05 p.m. planned by Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Then the BCC and the Student Union will hold a preview of a teleconference called "Beyond the Dream: A Celebration of Black History" from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Union auditorium. The program shows blacks' involvement in politics, education, sports, entertainment and business. At 8 p.m. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority presents "A Musical Tribute to Black History" in the Union Cabaret. The day offers a busy agenda, and the events don't end there. Black History Month stretches on into my embarrassment I was born in DTHBrian Foley Delta Theta house for months it for junk Monday afternoon. promote is not big enough to accommodate very many escort pairs, Craver said. "If we get a bigger place, that would help if there was interest from (the female) sector," he said. The program was founded as the RAPE Escort Service in February 1980, but about three years ago, the name was changed to SAFE because of the negative connotation of RAPE. Craver may change the name , of the program back to Rape and Assault Prevention Escort Service (RAPE), . he said. The name SAFE is too ambiguous, Reaeam he was. a poorly informed adminis trator, often given to fantasy and lacking comprehension of specific details, Leuchtenburg said. The country was suffering from double-digit inflation, national pride was almost nonexistent, and there was very little confidence in a strong presidency when Reagan took office. Increased military spending and Reagan's personality restored pres tige and made him immensely pop ular, Leuchtenburg said. But his presidency was plagued by a series of disasters, from the death of hundreds of U.S. Marines in Beirut to the Iran-Contra scandal, all of which will hurt his historical repu tation, he said. "It will be hard for people to understand how he remained so popular," Leuchtenburg said. Another mark against Reagan comes when his promises and his actions are compared, he said. In the 1980 campaign, Reagan attacked former President Jimmy Carter for February with a packed schedule. "We're doubling our services to the University with programs and events," said Margo Crawford, BCC director. Usually the BCC plans one lecture, cross-cultural workshop and black music experience each month, but because of Black History Month the center will host two of each event. Celebration of Black History Month originated as a tradition at UNC in the early 1960s when the NAACP organized a group of black students and planned programs for the month. "UNC has been celebrating Black History Month for about 20 years ttydeoDft aerate .n (EDDTD (EUITQJDS- CnSM By LARRY STONE Staff Writer A UNC student was arrested by Chapel Hill police Friday afternoon after they found about $120,000 worth of the drug MDMA, better known as ecstasy, in his apartment. Brian Elliott Adler, 21, of Shep herd Lane Apartments, was arrested and charged by police with felony possession of MDMA with intent to sell. Adler was placed under $2,500 secured bond, but he posted bond late Friday and was released. Police planner Jane Cousins said Chapel Hill police received a tip from a confidential informant Friday and raided Adler's apartment around 2 p.m. According to the police report, officers found about 6,000 tablets of MDMA in the apartment. Cousins said each tablet of the drug has a street value of about $20. She awareime of program Craver said. "It's a euphemism," he said. Former SAFE Director Julia Greer agreed, saying that changing the name from RAPE to SAFE may have reduced the effectiveness of the program. But SAFE has made progress in becoming re-established, Greer said. For example, SAFE was asked to join . in the efforts of the Rape Awareness Committee and the Safety Task Force last year. A change in the SAFE director's starting date should help the transi impact increasing the national debt and for negotiating with terrorists during the Iran hostage crisis. But during the Reagan administra tion, the debt skyrocketed, largely because of his supply-side economic policies of lowering taxes and increas ing military spending. "The economy has improved mostly for the 'haves' during his administration. Actually, despite his promises, his policies left a big tear in the safety net," Leuchtenburg said. And after saying he would never negotiate with terrorists, Reagan was involved in the Iran-Contra scandal and called Oliver North, who sold arms to terrorists, a hero, he said. Reagan's choice of staff was also criticized. "He was a good president but there were some disappointments, as well," said Barbara Lukens, staff member for Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C. "I think more could have been achieved were it not for some of the advice the president got." Many of Reagan's appointees were later involved in questionable or illegal activities, which will hurt his reputation over time, said Rafe Greenlee, press secretary for Sen. Terry Sanford, D-NC. "Obviously, those ethics come from the top of the administration," Greenlee said. See REAGAN page 2 minimum," said Harold Wallace, vice chancellor for University affairs. Carter Woodson, considered the father of 20th century black history, created the idea of a celebration, Crawford said. "In 1918 he published a journal that challenged the racially-biased history of black people and began the Association for the Study of Negro History and Life," she said. Woodson's efforts to study and publish a history of blacks roots reaching all the way back to their African heritage began a tradition of pride in the achievements of blacks See HISTORY page 3 bed with a lady. H said she did not remember previous busts for MDMA in Chapel Hill. "We certainly have never had an arrest of this magnitude before," she said. Arthur McBay, a professor of pathology and pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy, said Methylene dioxymethamphetamine has been in existence since 1914 and was origi nally designed .as an appetite suppressant. "The drug is made synthetically but is not a designer drug in the truest sense," he said. "It was used by psychiatrists as a medicinal drug, much like aspirin, but was not cleared by the Food and- Drug Administration." Drug enforcement officials placed MDMA on Schedule I in 1985. Schedule I is an illegal drug classi fication that includes drugs such as heroin, LSD and cocaine. tion of leadership, Greer said. Incom ing SAFE directors used to begin their jobs as the school year ended in May. Now, new .SAFE directors will assume the position in January and will have the former director there to assist them in the transition. The SAFE director selection com mittee was made up of Greer, Sgt. Ned Comar of the University police and Al Calarco, associate director of the Department of University ress Cons predict improved budget hear i nss By JENNY CLONINGER Assistant University Editor Improved scheduling and a more experienced Student Con gress should make the 1989 budget process smoother and more effec tive, student government officials said Monday. The budget process began this week, when Felicia Mebane, stu dent body treasurer, and Gretchen Knight, Student Congress Finance Committee chairwoman, con ducted orientation sessions on Sunday and Monday for organ izations who plan to apply for funding. They explained the budget time table, treasury laws and criteria for funding to the officers who attended. Groups who request funding must be recognized by the con gress as well as the University, Mebane said. Congress recogni tion has basically the same require ments as University recognition, she said, but the individual process lets the congress maintain its own records. To receive recognition by con gress, organizations must submit proof of University recognition; copies of their bylaws or consti tution, including a non discriminatory clause; and a list of officers. Recognized groups must turn in their budget requests by Feb. 10. After a random drawing to deter mine group order, Finance Com mittee hearings will be organized. The hearings will begin on Feb. 23. This year's committee hearings will be planned carefully, so that instead of having a fixed number of hearings each night, the com mittee will have fewer hearings on nights when groups are scheduled whose budgets traditionally have taken more of the committee's time, Mebane said. "I think it will just help make the process more pleasant for the group and the committee," she Wilson Mizner n "The drug gives the user a pleasant way of getting in touch with one's self, thus the name ecstasy," McBay said. "It seems to have the positive effects of LSD without the halluci nogenic effects. "If used properly, I think it is a valuable drug," McBay said. McBay said studies seem to show the positive effects for the user tend to diminish rapidly as use continues. The negatives of the drug include an increase in blood pressure, similar to the effect of using cocaine, he said. A possible result of this would be a blood vessel rupturing in the brain. McBay said he knew of no one in North Carolina who had died as a result of using the drug, but he said there have been reports of deaths in other parts of the nation. "In most of these instances, the use of MDMA is combined with another drug or alcohol," he said. Housing. Calarco said some of the criteria used for selection included the appli cants' previous involvement in SAFE and their knowledge and understand ing of the program. Applicants' ideas for improving SAFE were another important factor, Calarco said. r , The. committee, was .looking for. a director who demonstrated leader ship and enthusiasm, Comar said. leaders Budget Process Dates Feb. 3 Deadline for application for Student Congress recognition Feb. 10 Budget requests due Feb. 13 Order of finance committee hearings posted, Suite C Feb. 23 Finance committee budget hearings begin March 4 Full congress budget hearing said.- "I think it will help the committee make better decisions. Before, if one group took a long time, all the groups after them had to wait for hours." Other changes that should expe dite the hearings include a com puter that can accurately record and tabulate changes and an easier-to-use worksheet for the committee members, Mebane said. A referendum last year moved the budget process to the end of the congress term instead of the beginning, so congress members would be more experienced when they tackled the budget. This congress's members will conduct the budget process twice, because the change in procedure took place during their term. The congress's extra experience will make the budget process more efficient, Mebane said. All necessary forms for recog nition and budget requests can be picked up from and returned to Suite C in the Student Union.