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5 THE PEN October, 1993 TOLIVER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 area schools. “Students owe the school $2.8 million in past due ac counts, and we take money from somewhere else to pay off about half,” he said. He also said students don’t realize that when they do not pay their back balances, the ad ministration is forced to use money for other plans to im prove the school and upgrade equipment. He said he knows that they can't easily find jobs to pay the money back, but noted that some students get their edu cation and just don’t care any more, which makes it harder for future students. “I do commend the stu dents that just registered. They paid their balances and are seri ous about their education. We provided the service, teachers and administrators, and we just want them to pay their bill,” he said. Toliver added, "Students need to realize that nobody will give you anything for nothing; you have to work at it, and you will be rewarded in some form." Toliver also expressed his hope that students are en couraged to clean up the cam pus, and help in the process of beautifying the institution. He noted that there will be an automated teller ma chine (ATM) on campus by the end of the school year, and that there are plans to begin to raise funds to build a new one hundred room men’s dormitory. EDUCATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Division of Education News letter. Look for the first edi tion of ‘The Mentor” in late October of this year. MEMBERSHIP IN ALPHA KAPPA DELTA INTERNATIONAL SOCIO LOGICAL HONOR SOCIETY ELIGIBILITY * SOCIOLOGY MAJORS WHO ARE AT LEAST JUNIORS * NON-SOCIOLOGY MAJORS WITH AT LEAST FOUR COURSES IN SOCIOLOGY * G.P.A OF 3.0 SEE DR. MOSES OLOBATUYI A.K.D. ADVISOR, BOYER 300C News Students asked to vacate Washington Terrace By Natosha Kennedy Many St. Aug. students found themselves packing their bags on September 8. Notified by mail and visits from the Hous ing director, the students were told to move out of Washington Terrace by the September 8 deadline. Decreased enrollment, transfers and disciplinary rea sons left the dorms on campus with many empty rooms. In an effort to save money, the au thorities moved the students back on campus. “We didn’t let some stu dents come back, and others dropped off academically,” said Clarence Forte, Director of Housing. Forte added that en rollment decreased by about two hundred this year. “There is no need to be paying rent for apart ments when there are empty dorms on campus, ” he said. The Heck Street apart ments, which are reserved for honor students and the Addison and the Glascock apartments, which are owned by St. Aug, will remain open. Only a few apartments in Washington Ter race will remain open for mar ried students and ROTC stu dents. “We notified students by written letters and personal vis its,” said Gaddis Faulcon, As sistant to the Vice-President for Student Affairs. “ No one dis agreed, because they understood that it was strictly because of economic reasons.” Some students, however, did not seem to support the move. A sophomore, who did not want to want to be identi fied, was angered after hearing that she had to move out of Washington Terrace. “It’s like St. Aug is going back on their word,” the student said. “When I came back this semester, I thought that it was understood that I would live in Washington Terrace The student, who said that she will probably move to ei ther Baker or Delany Hall, also stated that she thought that it was unfair that married couples and ROTC students were al lowed to stay in Washington Terrace. “I pay my money just like they do,” she said. Arlita Ruffm, a senior and a psychology major from Kan sas, usually stayed with her friends in Washington Terrace over the holidays, instead of going home. Now that her friends are moving, she is wor ried about having a place to stay over the Christmas holiday. “I can’t afford to go home,” said Ruffin. “I need to stay here to work, so I can have money to pay St. Aug next semester.” Ruffm also added that if she were to go home, she might lose her job and/or have to sit out for the next semester. Although there were dis agreements about the situation, students complied with the rules and calmly moved from Wash ington Terrace to the dorms on campus. Rape is on the rise in North Carolina By Staff Reporter One out of every eight adult women in the United States will be a victim of rape, according to a recent study conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in North Carolina, up four per cent in 1992 alone. The same source reported that rape is also the most under-reported of all violentcrimes, with only 16per- cent of victims reporting their assaults to police. Each fall, thousands of young women go off to college, many for the first time. When they arrive on campus they find their new environment vastly different from the relative secu rity of home. But with their newly found freedom comes an increased risk and the need to be aware of some important infor mation. Whether you live in a dor mitory or an apartment, there are certain precautions you should take. First and foremost, keep the doors locked. You don’t have to open the door just be cause someone knocks. In stead, ask “Who’s there?” Al ways respond in some way when someone knocks on the door or when the telephone rings. By not responding, you give the impression that you ’ re not home and run the risk of an attempted break-in. When re turning home, have your keys ready to unlock the door. If a break-in has occurred, leave at once and return with help. If you find yourself trapped and need assistance, yell “Fire!” There is no way to accu rately predict who will commit a sexual assault in any given situation. Every woman is a potential target "for a rapist. The most important thing for women to know about this hei nous, violent crime is how to reduce the chance of becoming a victim. Here are some tips from the Crime Prevention Division: * When walking, always be aware of your surroundings and walk as if you know where you are going at all times. * Avoid all dark areas between buildings ornear large bushes, where a potential at tacker may hide. * Don’t take shortcuts. * If you must walk in high risk areas, such as dark parking lots, avoid overloading your self with books or packages. * Beware of strangers ask ing for directions or offering unsolicited help. * If you think you are be ing followed, cross ^the street and walk under plenty of light. * Dress so that you can run or resist. * If you must run, yell at the same time to attract atten tion. Remember that there is strength in numbers, so use the “Buddy” system when going out or coming home. An of fender will most likely be look ing for someONE he believes he can dominate and probably not report the crime. More women are assaulted by “acquaintances” than by strangers. Before going out on a date, do some research. Know where you are going and let a friend know of your plans also. Tell your date that you mean what you say- “NO MEANS NO.” Don’t use drugs and limit the use of alcohol that may im pair your mental judgment. A strong mental and physi cal commitment may help fend off an attacker. Those who re sist a rapist avoid rape about 60 percent of the time, while those who remain passive are raped 100 percent of the time. And there is no truth in the conten tion that if you resist you will definitely be hurt more seriously. If you do become the vic tim of an assault or attempted assault, always report it to cam pus security, the police or a rape crisis center. Your call will prevent others from going through a similar experience. If you refuse to file a public re port, at least make an anony mous report with all pertinent details. In a rape case, most of the evidence is on the body, so do not wash, douche or change clothes. Get medical attention immediately. Formore information, con tact your local police depart ment or the North Carolina Crime Prevention Division at (919) 733-5522. The Pen wishes to congratulate Dr. Dwight Fennell (Vice President for Academic Affairs) and Mrs. Angelia Fennell (Secretary in the President's Office) on the birth of their son Dwight, Jr. on September 14,1993. CLASSIfll^S CRUISE SHTP TORS! Students needed! Earn $2000+ monthly. Summer/holidays/ fulltime. World travel. Caribbean, Hawaii, Europe, Mexico. Tour Guides, Gift Shop Sales, Deck Hands, Casino Workers, etc. No experience necessary. CALL 602-680-4647, Ext CI47. Wanted! The Writing Center is looking for Tutors from each Division. $5.00/hr. Flexible hours/Mon - Fri. Contact Dr. Virginia Sickbert Boyer 306 MAV/F 10 a.m. - 5p.m. FASfflONSHOW St. Aug.'s first modeling troupe, NUBIANCE, presents its first fashion show during Career Week October 15,1993 7:00 p.m. F.A.B. $1.00 students W/I.D. $2.00 students W/OUT I.D.
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