W E D N E S D AY OCT. 15 , 2003 Vol. 125, No. 22
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STUDENT LIFE T H E I N D E P E N D E N T N E W S PA P E R O F WA S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T. L O U I S S I N C E 1 8 7 8
INSIDE OSA frowns on Happy Hour MAIZE Quest
By Robert McManmon q Staff Reporter
Make the journey with our reporters as they road-trip to Sikeston, MO for a day full of corn mazes and throwed rolls. Also in Cadenza: a feature on the City Museum, and the details of Jess Minnen’s beerdrinking prowess.
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Unless the Campus Programming Committee (CPC) can prove that drinking is not the focus of their weekly Happy Hour, the event may cease to exist. The Office of Student Activities (OSA) administrators have sent CPC leaders e-mails explaining that the event does not fit within the parameters of the school’s alcohol policy. Specifically, the event violates the clause that “alcohol may not be the main focus of an event.” OSA’s Jen Conti explained that Happy Hour must be in line with the revised policy. The central issue of contention is whether drinking is the central theme of the event. Conti feels that Happy Hour must redesign its program so that it can “stand on its own without alcohol.” CPC leaders said that while alcohol may be a main draw, students also come for the social atmosphere, the free pizza and the live entertainment. The Happy Hour staff is, however, preparing proposals for other focal entertainment. Last year’s Happy Hour in the Rat complied with the alcohol policy with a string of student group-sponsored events.
See HAPPY HOUR, page 4
BRENDAN WATSON
Emily Hoffman, Katie Weick, Sarah Marion, Jennifer Feige, Becky Reid and Kate Weiland enjoy beer and pizza at CPC’s Happy Hour. The Office of Student Activities is threatening to shut down the event due to its conflicts with the alcohol policy.
Bauhaus: ghost of a party? Planners restrict attendance, alcohol vending By Sarah Laaff q Contributing Reporter
Sophomore swimmer Alex Antilla faces 20 Questions from reporter Jeff Novack. Find out about the story behind that tie-dye Speedo, who’s the Goose to his Maverick and how he really feels about his smoothly shaved legs.
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Do you think the Boston Red Sox will face the Chicago Cubs in the 2003 World Series?
B.8% D. 7%
White House and WILD was kegless. The four horsemen are definitely drawing nigh. B. Maybe. The power of the Bambino and the Billy Goat can’t last forever. C. No. It’s not quite time to start building a snowman with Satan. D. I don’t care. I prefer to think of bowling as America’s national pasttime. What can I say, I love rented shoes. Results are unscientific; based on 107 votes cast
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INDEX pages 5-6,12 pages 7-8 page 9 page 11
See SHUTTLE, page 3
See CONDOM, page 4
Hand-flailing, finger-snapping and pleading voices characterized the 72-minute emergency Senate meeting held Monday night. In response to the recent strike by United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 655, the Senate met to ensure the students’ safety and free expression with regard to the shuttle system. With a vote of 11- 6, the Senate ultimately passed a resolution suggesting that the administration add Straubs to the Gold Line’s route until the strike is over, with the Green Line maintaining its normal route. Sophomore Sammer Gadkaree, an Arts and Sciences senator, will present this request to Lisa Underwood, manager of parking and transportation services. Sophomore Nicole Soussan, an Arts and Sciences senator, developed the proposal. “Let this be our action,” said Soussan in her closing argument. “Take subsequent political action on your own or get involved in political groups on campus. Do not use Senate to redefine the legal definition of a picket line.” One of the key issues debated during the emergency session was the boundaries of the picket line. Soussan argued that entering the Schnucks parking lot does not equate crossing the picket line. Sophomore Pamela Bookbinder, Campus Services Co- Chair and an Arts and Sciences senator, offered another proposal. “The green shuttle line, which currently goes to Schnucks, should not go into the parking lot,” said Bookbinder. “It should drop students off outside so that a shuttle with [the University’s] name on it does not make a political statement about the strike by actually crossing the picket line.” Junior David Rogier, speaker of the Senate,
STUDENT LIFE
By Sarah Kliff q Contributing Reporter
said that he found the meeting’s large turnout noteworthy, especially considering that it was called on short notice. He said that only approximately six people were absent. Rogier noted that he was pleased with the Senate’s proposal. “The proposal is really fair because it offers an alternative plan,” said Rogier. Local 655 workers began striking on Tuesday, Oct. 7 against Schnucks, Dierbergs and Shop ‘n Save food chains. Workers were given a
By Shara Siegel q Contributing Reporter
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It’s still safe to come, says WSI Washington University Solidarity for Israel (WSI) stirred up controversy by beginning its pro-Israel campaign with the sale of condoms bearing the slogan, “Israel: It’s Still Safe to Come,” in Mallinckrodt last week. The condoms, decorated with a sketch of a condom waving an Israeli flag, are part of a campaign to encourage students to visit Israel. Not all people agree that coupling condoms with a pro-Israel message is appropriate. “I think they’re making light of a situation that really isn’t funny,” said senior Emily Carroll. “I don’t think people will go to Israel just because they get a condom. They might think about it for a minute, but it’s not going to convince anyone.” Other students like freshman Margot Dankner are fi ne with the double message. “By giving out condoms and spreading their message, they’re accomplishing two things at once,” said Dankner. The condoms appeared last May at the University of California-San Diego campus as part of the nationwide Inside Israel Initiative, whose aim is to promote Israel in new and creative ways. Debbie Rosenbaum, a senior, is one of the WSI event organizers. “[The condoms] are funny but important, and get people’s attention,” said Rosenbaum. “It’s a way to explore Israel without focusing on confl ict.” Organizers stand by their message of promoting Israel in creative ways. “We’re trying to create a positive, pro-Israel atmosphere,” said Evan Weiner, an intern with WSI. “We don’t want to be anti- anything.” The pro-Israel and pro-safe sex message is one supported by both WSI and the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness. WSI contacted Health Educator Jill Ringold, who helped the group to order condoms and provided information about safe sex practices for students to distribute. “[The Campaign] has mass appeal and a funny, but serious, message about safer sex,” said Ringold . The other main goal is to change conceptions about violence in Israel and encourage students to visit. Josh Lemerman, WSI president, believes that student fears stem from the violent image of Israel that the media presents. “I fear that people feel violence is ram-
Senators propose shuttle route to Staubs
C. 13%
COURTESY OF WSI
Evan Weiner and Debbie Rosenbaum pose with Chancellor Mark Wrighton, who stopped to talk to the group while they were passing out condoms in support of Israel.
See BAUHAUS, page 4
SU acts on grocery strike
A. 72%
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Bauhaus revelers show off their costumes at last year’s festivities. This year’s party will be attended by fewer students and will have tighter alcohol restrictions.
Bauhaus is undergoing changes in an administrative effort to “bring events up to code,” said Michelle Miller, Student Union president. The changes will alter how Washington University students celebrate Halloween by limiting the amount of students allowed to attend. “The changes are to ensure the safety of the event,” said senior Miller. “It has been very large in the past. We want to keep the same atmosphere but still keep it safe.” The Bauhaus Committee, an arm of the Architecture Student Council, facilitates the planning of Bauhaus each year. Committee members include representatives of the Architecture Student Council and individuals from the School of Architecture’s sophomore class. This group works closely with the Office of Student Activities, WUPD, school deans, administrators and Student Union to iron out the details. Bauhaus, the annual Halloween party put on by the School of Architecture, is facing two new restrictions this year. The fi rst regards the Uni-
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Union members picket in front of Schnucks last week. Student Union held an emergency meeting to change shuttle routes to include stops near union-friendly stores.
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