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2The Daily Tar HeelTuesday, April 21, 1992 us Hero from page Survey studies sexism By John Broadfoot Staff Writer Do you think making sexual com ments to a female is considered sexual harassment? If you are dating more than one girl at a time do you let them know? Are you down with "O.P.P.?" Six members of an a.p.p.l.e.s. class studying racism and sexism asked 16 Catch 22! You need experience to get a job. You need a job to It certainly is a dilemma. But there is a solution. The Daily Tar Heel is looking for aggressive account executives for the 1992-93 academic year. We don't care what you have on your resume, because we are looking for people with potential. Working at The Daily Tar Heel as an account executive allows you to get that valuable experi ence and earn a paycheck. If you want to start working on your career path now come by and pick up an application. Applications available in Suite 104 Carolina Union (Hip Saily otar IppI All majors welcome. Applications due by Monday, April 27 at 5pm. H am m MnPonn'iniJi iw?ni! imv u u miuiM Every day the reasons why you the LSAT, law school applications, get want to be a lawyer stare you in the ting through your first year (it's a bear), face. At Ronkin, we have the knowl- even how to land your first job. All edge and experience to help you get you have to do is show up. In your there. At our free FtfP??ffl PjCTf I" currenf mode of trans seminar we'll discuss l&UliiUilaUibl lila portation, that is. LSATGMATGREMCATTEST PREPARATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. THE LSAT SEftl'IAR: 100 OFF. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 The Ronkin Educational Group 306 W. Franklin St. Chapel Hill Call 932-9400 For Reservations. questions such as these to 65 black males on the UNC campus. The class will use the responses to determine atti tudes of black men toward women. Monica Hooker, Yanita d'Audiffret, Marsha Jessup, Carisa Johnson, Deneese Yarborough and Tonya Jackson con ducted the survey. D'Audiffret said the survey suc ceeded in bringing attention to the con- get experience. IflllMM Hill in black community cerns of the black' females on campus. "The whole point was to examine the sexist attitudes in the black community and then just to raise awareness," said d'Audiffret. "One of the things we were supposed to do is study an 'ism.'" In the above questions: IS percent of the black men sur veyed said making sexual comments to a female was harassment. 19 percent would tell a girl if they were dating more than one person at a time. 44 percent were down with O.P.P. (other people's property) Johnson said the survey was intended to raise the awareness of the males who answered the questions. "We wanted to show how (black males) real ly treat black women on cam pus," Johnson said. "I think they were quite honest with their answers." Ann Trapasso teaches the English IT class. "The class focuses on racism and sexism," Trapasso said. "They were hoping they could share this informa tion with others." D'Audiffret said the survey origi nally was intended for publication in Campus Calendar TUESDAY 5 p.m. Juggling Club will meet at the flagpole between Wilson Library and South Building. Rain location: Great Hall. 5:30 p.m. Students Against Drunk Driving will meet in 206 Union. 7 p.m. TAr Heel Recycling Program will meet in 206 Union. Undergraduate History Association welcomes Dr. Kahn to speak on "Questions in need of answering from the Persian Gulf War" in 569 Hamilton. Student Environmental Action Coalition wilt meet in 21 1 Union. 8 p.m. Young Democrats welcome Harry Payne, Candidate for N.C. Labor Commissioner, to speak in 226 Union. 310 W. Franklin St. 933-3767 TUESDAY: eve l-ecicfae MICKEY MILLS 8e STEEL ill the Black Ink because this was an issue that concerned the black community and specifically the Black Ink colum nist "Wonderboy." But plans for publication did not pan out, she said. Members said the study was in re sponse to the columns, which are writ ten by John McCann. In addition to the survey, the mem bers of the group produced a video in which sex-roles were reversed. Johnson said some of the men were quite defensive when approached by a woman. "We did a videotape where we re versed actions where the girls were aggressive and the guys were reserved," she said. "The guys were really sur prised. They didn't like it." Jackson said the women in the video employed many of the same tactics used by men. 'The girls in the video came out with the same pick-up lines and come-ons," she said. "We also simply interviewed guys about what would happen if a girl came on to them. "They openly admitted that guys are jerks, but at the same time they laugh about it. But at least they admit it." Test from page 1 graduation, but they won't receive di plomas. The addition of swim test results to students' transcripts in 1987-88 has made it easier for the Registrar's Office to locate swim test results, she said. "It's made it easier for us to keep up with the results we get from the physical education department,"Lanchantin said. Seniors who fail to graduate usually contact her during the summer and take the swim test then, she said. Keel said students with questions about swim test requirements should call their school dean instead of the registrar's office. Lanchantin said several students had contacted her since the last swim test to inquire about the regulation. For the fall semester, the University will hold swim tests in Woollen Gym's Bowman Gray Pool Aug. 24, 25 and 28, and Nov. 20. Walks-in are accepted. Students should bring their student identification cards. V r being a hero." Lori Booze, a fourth-grade teacher at Carrboro Elementary, said that while her students were awed by Michael Jordan, they did realize that Air Jordan is just another earthling. "When you mention Michael Jordan, they're going to think that he's some kind of god," Booze said. "But when they talk about it in a class situation, they realize that he's only human." In December, Booze and her class discussed sports role models, and Booze said she was impressed with her stu dents' attitudes. "They're not really into it as much as I thought," she said. "They still see their parents as their role model, as their number-one hero." In the survey, just eight students named a friend or relative as their favor ite sports hero. That was expected be cause of the wording of the question, and the amount may have differed had the survey asked for a favorite "role model." Lauren Williams of Carrboro El ementary chose her dad as her favorite. "He is fun to watch when he plays basketball, and he teaches me how to play," she wrote. And then there was Amy Gage, the Carrboro Elementary student whochose her brother. "He is the very best player of the undefeated Bulls peewee league champions," she wrote. Magic Johnson, the former Los An geles Lakers point guard who retired Nov. 7 after testing HIV-positive, was a favorite of 12 percent of those polled. Another 24 percent named him as some one they really liked. "He is my favorite because he is good with kids," wrote Jolene Lyon of Carrboro Elementary. "He really tries to help people with his experiences." Added Kiana Hunter, also of Carrboro: "Magic is my hero because he is teaching kids about AIDS and his HIV virus." Bo Jackson, the former Los Angeles Raiders running back and Chicago White Sox outfielder who recently un derwent hip surgery, was a favorite of 12 percent of those polled, while 21 percent said he was someone they real ly liked. Reasons for liking Jackson often had to do with his physique and with his ability to excel at two sports. The next-highest among favorites was Joe Montana, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who led his team to four Super Bowl titles. Montana was named by 14 percent of children as either a favorite or someone they really Our chef s are better by degrees. popcorn shrimp 'white fish clam strips deviled crab Lunch $299 Dinner $499 includes: coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, or baked potato ' VII SEAFOOD Lunch: 1 1 :30-2:00 V Dinner: 5:00-9:00 Sunday-Thursday 5:00-1 0:00 Friday & Saturday Hwy. 54 at 1-40, Chapel HillDurham, 493-8096 967-8227 Learn what the MCAT is all about. Learn how to take the MCAT test. Learn what Medical School admission groups are looking for. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1992 7:30 P.M. 306 West Franklin St. Chapel Hill Call To register 9 1 9-932-9400 T H E EDUCATIONAL GROUP liked. "" ChicagoBullsforwardScottiePippen j and gold-medal-winning figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi both received 1 1 per-1 cent of the votes. Janelle Kemsley of j Carrboro said of Yamaguchi: "She is a j very good ice skater, and she doesn't j brag about winning. She works very hard." x j In Carrboro, 21 percent named former UNC guard Hubert Davis as either a favorite or a well-liked player. "He af-? ways smiles, and I asked him for an, autograph, and he was really nkc'ib me," Jessica Kohls said. , ; There were, of course, many chily dren who singled out lesser-known ip, di viduals as their favorites, from former , Syracuse lacrosse player Paul Gait, to , American Gladiators star Ice. Vanessa J Haas-Hernandez of Staten Island chose wrestler Hulk Hogan. "He inspires ms , not to give up," she said. . Tyson, the former heavyweight box,',, ing champ convicted of rape Feb. l'Q,,. was the least-liked sports figure among , those athletes named by both schools. ' "He's a real bad influence," said An drea Demoleas of Staten Island. "It's , not like it's a good thing to rape some body." ',;, For Bird, the dislike probably had, more to do with his team than with his personality. He is the most recogniz-, able player on the Boston Celtics, a;, team that many basketball fans either , love or hate. Seven percent named Bird as one who they liked. Nine percent of those polled said, there was no one they disliked in sports.' And, yes, 4 percent named Michael, Jordan as one who they did not like too, much. '. As a man like Jordan becomes an even greater role model for children,,, sports naturally becomes an even stroll ger part of our nation's culture. Is all of this healthy? Stan Quint, a computer instructor jit ' P.S. 39, said that when he was young, a man like Albert Einstein was a roje.' model for children. The great scientists and teachers of today are taking a back ; seat to the great athletes, he said. , Arrington agreed. "Something about j Einstein came up the other day, and my. ( kids had heard the name, but they didn't, know who he was," she said. However, Nicole Fiordi lino, a 9-year old from Staten Island, said Jordan was,; a key ingredient in American educa tion. "He's a good role model," she. said. "He tells kids that they should stay in school." RESTAURANT Sundav-Fridav We'll Make Sure You Make It.
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