Student senate approves child adoption By Lina Hammoud Resolution No. 84-217 calling for the adoption of a starving child was passed Monday in a 14-2 vote by Student Senate. The resolution states that 40,000 children die of malnutrition every day, said Scott Birdwell, Student Senate deputy speaker and author of the bill. "I realize that we are going to sponsor one child, and that this will not solve the The cost of adopting a child through "Save the Children" is $16 per month. "Save the Children" is a private organiza-
world's problems—but we intend it to be a symbolic act that shows that we care," said Birdwell. The Student Association plans to adopt a child or children through the organization, "Save the Children." The child will be known as Central State's child or family. "Save the Children" will determine to which country to send the money, based on the greatest need for the assistance . A committee will be assigned by the speaker to oversee the advertising for the
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collection of donations on campus April 24 and 25. tion that helps needy children all over the world, and they do so by supporting community projects. "I have looked into many organizations and 'Save the Children' is a highly reputable organization. "Our goal is to raise $13,000 on a voluntary basis. That is if every student donated one dollar," Birdwell added. CSU will participate in a nationwide effort by joining a coalition of universities
and colleges to raise $10,000. The program is sponsored by the Organization of Students Against Famine in Ethiopia. "Almost all people's concept of morality holds that man should help his fellow man in need and that is what we are attempting to accomplish," said Birdwell. Birdwell added that his initial proposal was to try and get the necessary money out of the activity fund. But by collecting donations, adopting a child will create a unifying bond between the Student Senate and the student body.
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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Injunction halts frat relocation attempt By Curtis Killman Associate Editor An attempt by Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity to move into a new house has been thwarted after protesting neighbors got an injunction prohibiting them from setting up residence. The house, at 911 Washington, was to be the new home of the fraternity members, who moved from 321 N. Boulevard in February after structural problems were found. The residents on Washington, after finding out about the fraternity's plans, circulated a petition amongst themselves to seek the injunction. Barbara Hutchinson, 1001 Washington, one of the organizers of the petition drive, said a hearing will be coming up in district court. But, she would not specify when because she was told by her lawyer not to comment on the case. John G. Thomas, 1000 Washington, said one of the reasons for the injunction was "there was too many people living in the house." "This neighborhood is too peaceful for sort of thing," said Thomas, "and we don't need all the hell-raising that will come" when the fraternity moves in. Kevin Wolf, Vice President of Sigma Tau Gamma, disagreed with the neighbors actions. "There's three people in the neighborhood who's formed a
committee saying we would be a nuisance to the neighborhood," Wolf said. "There were no grounds for their claim." "They don't want a fraternity there because they're afraid that it will devalue their property," Wolf added. The situation, along with other things has upset Thomas. "I'm thinking very seriously about selling the house if they are allowed to move in," he said. Jeannie Thomas said she sympathized with the members of the fraternity considering "all the time they put into cleaning it up." She said she thought the fraternity was probably unaware of the type of neighborhood they were moving into. "I don't have a thing against kids," Jeannie Thomas said, "but I do like to sleep." She said the parking situation was bad the few days they were there cleaning up, adding that it didn't take long for the neighbors to get upset. "No sooner than they moved in, the neighbors next door complained," she said, pointing to a house across the street from the fraternity's house. Wolf agreed with the parking problem, stating that there were plans to add more parking, but problems arose. "There are certain easements that the city has on the land that keep us from putting in a driveway," Wolf said. "There has
to be two parking spaces for every resident that lives there. "The easement that the city has won't allow us to bring a driveway all the way to the curb." Wolf said initially plans were for 16 fraternity members to move in. "There's parking already for 22 ,cars," Wolf said, adding that they needed 10 to 15 additional parking places in order to conform to city ordinances. The owner of the house is defending the fraternity explained Wolf. Wolf said part of their defense will be to site charity work that
the fraternity has performed in the past, such as the Genesis Project and "several community projects that show them that we're not just a buch of hell raisers. "We are somewhat of an asset to the community." Fraternity members had planned to move in the house Feb. 15, but the injunction has forced the members to find other temporary homes, said Wolf. "There's several neighbors that have apartments, mobile homes and such, that have taken people in that were going to move into the house." Wolf said.
Asked if he thought they would win the case he said. "Yes, I do." "It seems pretty positive from our standpoint," Wolf said. "If we don't get the house," Wolf said, "the guy that was going to rent it to us has agreed to get us another facility or build us one on land that we have where the old Sig Tau house was (on 321 Boulevard)." The next step he said was uncertain. "Right now it's in bureaucratic red tape now, it's moving pretty slow," Wolf said.
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Sigma Tau Gamma
fraternity house, 911 Washington, is the subject of neighborhood protest.
Business seminar expected to draw educators from 22 states Educators from 22 states have registered for the Second Annual Southwest Business Symposium to be held Friday at Central State University. "We are expecting participants
from more than 50 colleges, universities and local companies," said Dr. Joe Kinzer, dean of the college of business. "We are very pleased with the response."
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"Last year's symposium succeeded far beyond our expectations," explained Kinzer. "I think that is why we are getting such a good response this year." The symposium will include morning and afternoon sessions devoted to the presentation and discussion of outstanding contemporary research within the field of business administration as well as panel descussions of significant problems and issues facing business and industry, added Kinzer. "We sent out a call for papers earlier in the school year. Thirty of these papers have already been accepted and we are evaluating about 40 more," he added. The papers will be published and copies of the proceedings are
included in the registration fee of $35. The symposium was originally begun as a way for Oklahoma university teachers and students to attend a professional conference without the expense of out-ofstate travel, said Kinzer. "With the budget cruch, the symposium really gives educators and students in our state, the Metro area and CSU and opportunity to attend a high level academic conference," he added. According to Kinzer, the quality of papers submitted this year is even greater than those published last year. "Our reputation for having a quality meeting is getting stronger," he added.
Topics to be covered include accounting, taxation, word processing, business law, business communication, marketing research, personnal and human resources, quality control, international business, women in management, health care administrations, investments, banking and other. Awards will be given for the outstanding paper in each area. A new feature added to this year's symposium will be a placement service. Available positions and applicants will be registered. A reception for participants will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Edmond Sheraton. For more information, contact the CSU College of Business, 341-2980, ext. 2426.