THE SEAHAWK/DCTaBER 3, ZdOn Briefly... ~ Russell delivers yearly SGA address National Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk to be held Satur* day The Eastern NC Chapter of the Na tional Alzheimer's Association will hold its annual Memory Walk on the IBM Education Campus at Research Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 7. TV Anchor Bill Leslie, the Red Clay Ramblers and Oldies 100.7 headline Memory Walk 2000. Memory Walk funds assistance to the 19 million Americans who care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. Plan to walk for those who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and for those who live in its shadow. For additional infor mation, call (919) 823-3732. ANTI-DRUE, FROM PAGE 1 standing it has been passed, but ‘ “they are not strictly enforcing it." The Coalition for HEA Reform has charged this law with “being discriminatory both by race and class.” “Tlie law direcdy discriminates against the poor and woridng class, because it doesn't affect those wealthy enough to attend school without financial aid," said David Borden, executive director of the Drug Reform Co ordination Network. While the provision has sparked criticism across the nation, according to the Coalition for HEA Reform, groups such as the NAACP, ACLU, National Organization for Women and a wide range of civil rights groups have endorsed the movement, as have campuses across the nation. The student gov ernments of 25 colleges including Yale Uni versity, the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas have signed resolutions to speak out against this provision. Williams believes that if we close this door to financial aid, “we're really going to be hurting ourselves as a nation." M -• Tapp VOLKSTQRF Staff Writer The Student Government Association’s Tuesday night meet ing featured President Katie Russell's “State of the University" speech. Terrence Curran, dean of students at UNCW, addressed the representatives about the arrival of NBA team, the Washington Wizards. In her brief but poignant speech, Russell spoke of her role in the SGA and how she defines it as “a posi tion of leadership and civic servi tude." She called attention to the importance of student involvement for the success of her office and that of the SGA. “I was put here by students, and I need your input... let me serve," said Russell. Russell also mentioned new pro grams and initiatives being dis cussed, such as the implementation of wireless Internet service on cam pus, the education of student voters on issues like the higher education bond referendum and food service adjustments. As of this year, commuter stu dents have the option to purchase meal plans and food dollars - a pro gram initiated by the SGA. The higher education bond referendum is a $3.1 billion package intended for new construction and renovation projects at the state’s 57 community colleges and 16 universities. If the referendum is approved by voters, UNCW will receive $108 million. Curran addressed the SGA after Russell’s “State of the University” speech. He spoke-to the representa tives about the benefits of hosting the Washington Wizards basketball team. “We have started to gain national Four Points- HOTELS 1-800-833-4721 /910-392-1101 5032 Market Street Wilm, NC 28405 Sheraton August 24,2000 ■ March 31,2001 $59.00 +tax Centrally lotaltd btt\»een Historic Downtown and Wrigtitsville Beach Indoor Heated Pool and Spa Complimentary Continental Breakfast Mon.- Fri. 6..^0A.M.£jl.|1.00 A.M. 2 Miles from INCW Ciunpus recognition as a university... We will receive (more) attention (by hosting the Wizards),” said Curran. Curran made students aware that university officials have taken steps to ensure this event would not ad versely affect their routines and schedules. The Wizards will use the new Student Recreation Center (SRC) for their preseason training camp Tuesday, Oct. 3 through Tuesday, Oct. 11. The SRC will be closed to everyone while the team trains. The timing of the event; most of which will take place over the fall vaca tion when a lot of students will be gone, was directly related to this concern. Hanover gym located be hind Trask Coliseum will be open as an alternative for students. Curran also discussed the exhibi tion game that students and faculty of UNCW will be treated to by the Wizards on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. The tickets are free and will be available at the information desk in the University Union Monday through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. You must present a valid UNCW student ID to get the tick ets, and there is a limit of two per person. In other SGA news, Vitaliy Tereverzev, a Russian exchange stu dent, was elected as the new secre tary of technology. His responsibili ties will be to address technical issues relevant to the SGA and serve as webmaster for the SGA home page on the World Wide Web. The Internal Affairs Committee continued its efforts to get students registered to vote and educated about the issues, specifically the higher education bond referendum. The UNCW SGA and the Cape Fear Community College SGA will spon sor a tent at Riverfest donated by the UNCW Alumni Association. They will provide registration materials, Internet addresses and information about the bond referendum. 112 Princess St Wilmington 343-Hair