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6ThetTar HeeuredajjulyO J 98i Across the Campuses A University of Utah art ma jor took his teacher's assignment and designed the "sod-mobile." He wrapped his aging compact car with chicken wire, attached 400 pounds of sod and drove to school. He said the car actually looks bet ter; the sod covers up the rust and dents. It would make a perfect beer commercial: That's how one per son described the scene at the Women's National Collegiate Rowing Championship in Madi son, Wis. Immediately after tak ing second place, the University of Wisconsin varsity eight each grabbed a bottle of beer and hoisted it above their heads. Not only is it against UW athletic policy, but not all of the crew are of legal drinking age. Some harshly criti cized the actions because children were present. Students at the University of California-Santa Barbara partici pated in a "Wrap the Zucchini Weenie" contest, which tested students' ability to place a con dom on the phallic-shaped vege table. The event was part of AIDS awareness week on the UCSB campus. Ohio's Xavier University will provide full-cost scholarships next fall to freshmen who commit to providing service to others. The Undergraduate Service Fellows will be expected to perform about 15 hours a week of service in re turn for the aid, valued at about .$ 1 2,000 a year. To remain eligible, students must maintain good grades, live in campus housing and not hold paying jobs. A University of Mississippi fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, was found liable for $150,000 in damages in volving an injury to a former stu dent at a party in 1986. The stu dent received permanent injuries to her foot after fraternity mem bers threw her into a pond follow ing a house party. Women may invade the ranks of VMI. The all-male admissions policy of the Virginia Military In stitute is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. A female high school junior com plained she couldn't gain accep tance to the school, which receives public funds. The state's gover nor supports her; the district attor ney doesn't. compiled by Dave Glenn Left oqs reflay ftBue siftimsiftDOin)- iLirs i yogurt is Vo fat free. calories per ounce RT d the UOOU! 1 pump 106 W. Franklin St. (next to Pizza Hut) 942-PUMP : : Student Congress condemns harassment of homosexuals By SARAH CAGLE Staff Writer Student Congress passed a reso lution Tuesday condemning harass ment based on sexual preference. "Sadly, harassment motivated by sexual preference is a severe prob lem in this nation, in this state and even in Chapel Hill," said Tim Elliot (Dist. 6), co-sponsor of the resolu tion. Despite the fact that Chapel Hill is a relatively liberal community, Elliot said, there have been incidents of harassment of homosexuals re cently. He pointed to reports of har assment in the current issue of "Lambda," a newsletter sponsored by the Carolina Gay and Lesbian Asso ciation. "Ninety percent of such incidents are never reported to police for fear of addtional discrimination or har assment from police," Elliot said. Jurgen Buchenau (Dist. 8), also a sponsor of the resolution, said the resolution is needed to send a mes sage to University students. Buchenau reminded congress of a homecoming float two years ago which openly made fun of homosexu als. "If such an organization came to congress for funds, we would remind them of their responsibility to treat these poeple fairly," Buchenau said. Elliot said the resolution does not take a position on sexual preference. "I would hope I wouldn't have to press that point," he said. He said that the right to be free from harassment should be extended to all students, including homosexu als. "I would be very shocked at any one who would be in favor of verbal or physical harassment against any person at this University," Elliot said. The resolution is similar to amend ments to the campus code naming sexual and racial harassment as spe cific offenses. The amendments, which took effect July 1, originated from a resolution passed by congress in 1987. Gene Davis, speaker of congress, said the resolution condemning har assment on the basis of sexual pref erence is necessary to parallel the treatment of other types of harass ment. "In light of the strong statement that Student Congress has made rec ognizing sexual and racial harassment, I feel it is only fitting that we make an equally strong statement on har assment based on sexual preference," Davis said. After lengthy debate, congress also passed a resolution establishing a budget and appropriating $660 for the Careers and Continuing Educa tion Committee. The committee intends to work with the Office of Career Planning and Placement and University Coun seling to publicize four career fairs and other services provided by the offices. They will seek $982 in dona tions as well. Several congress members said they objected to the use of student fees to augment administrative serv ices. "The programs are great, and we're all for them," said Jeff Beall (Dist 7). "But it's not the role of Stu dent Congress to spend money pub licizing what are administrative serv ices." Travis Darnell, chairman of the committee, said the committee had a role in organizing the fairs, so con gress would not be publicizing ad ministrative services per se. Originally, the committee was to receive the funds for U.S. postage to publicize the career fairs. But con gress amended the resolution to spec ify that funds not go toward a mass mailing, but instead towards hand bills and newspaper advertisements. Beall proposed another amendment to reduce the allocation to $200, but congress voted the amendment down. "We are piece by piece defunding them," said Bill Stallings (Dist. 15). "We should allow them the greatest publicity possible." Get HBEIB) with these specials! Natural Light -12 pks (cans) 4.99 Michelob, Michelob Light & Michelob Dry - 6 pk (bottles) 3.49 Simpatico - 6 pk 4.49 Call for our other Specials! Yfoe Beverage miftBeil: (The little place on Rosemary Street) 309 W. Rosemary St 967-FREE DELIVERY prices good through 72689 VISA. THE Saturdays 7 am-12 noon Roberson St., Carrboro Tuesdays 7-11 am Cedar Falls Park, Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill On sale will be com, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, summer squash, garden rocket arugula, organic vegetables, fresh baked goods, gourmet food, goat cheese, eggs, herb vinegars, honey, jams, jellies, pickles, bedding plants, garden art, and other crafts. As always all products are locally grown and made by participating vendors. So visit the Farmers' Market to buy or browse. Bring a friend or meet a new one. RAIN OR SHINE Open 'til December Some Items not available on Tuesday. (Jlnjana's contemporary clothing from around the world & Summer Sale Going On JNow! 968-0365 128 E. Franklin St. 5 (behind Johnny T- Shirt) HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sunday 12-5 ,1 ' "IW,. 3 iO
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