November 15, 2010

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VOLUME 48, NUMBER 16

NonDiscrimination Resolution Passes in SGA

Alex Whalen

ASSOCIATE EDITOR alexwhalen@gmail.com

The SGA has passed the “Revision of the Non-Discrimination Policy Resolution” with only two votes against. This vote represents a big step in the SGA’s effort in amending USA’s Non-Discrimination Policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Business Senator Chris Jones, who has led the group that drafted and proposed the resolution, had the opportunity to speak to his fellow senators at last Monday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting. Jones said the group examined the nondiscrimination policies of 24 benchmark universities; only two of those universities did not have a clause similar to this in their non-discrimination policy. “This policy is us playing catch-up,” Jones said. “Having this [clause] in the policy brings peace of mind of students who feel like the University won’t offer protection.” Jones also mentioned the recent college student suicides that have resulted from harassment, adding this clause could help ensure the “equality and acceptance of everyone at the University.” SGA President Kim Proctor wondered aloud what the SGA could do if this resolution either didn’t pass or wasn’t approved by USA administration. Jones responded by saying that the senate can’t go into this project with a fear the resolution won’t be passed. Senator Paige Perry said she thought the SGA could still play an important role, even if the resolution was ultimately unsuccessful. “We can’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” Perry said. Much of the conversation during the meeting was trying to clear up exactly what impact this change to the Non-Discrimination Policy would have in a legal sense. Dean of Students Michael Mitchell was there to field questions as best he could; the hope was that a representative from the University’s Legal department could attend the meeting, but no one was available.

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Students Shine in Beaux’ Stratagem

To read the review, turn to page 6.

STILL UNDEFEATED! Admin Talks CAMPUS

Thursday’s 31-14 victory against Arkansas-Monticello was the last stop on USA’s way to a second unbeaten season, 17-0 all time. To read the full story, turn to p. 10.

International Student Numbers Cal Thomas

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Colin McGee | Photo Editor

Freshman wide receiver Jereme Jones reels in a touchdown pass from C.J. Bennet during the second quarter. The Jags dominated Arkansas-Monticello Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in a 3114 win that marked the end of USA’s second unblemished season.

One might walk around campus and notice the large number of international students that attend USA – after all, Mobile has become a bustling international hub. But not many people know where the students come from. USA has historically had about 100 countries represented in the international student population each year – and the top countries remain relatively the same. This year, about 229 students hail from India, 153 from Saudi Arabia, and 65 from Nepal, Gordon Mills, director of Institutional Research, said. “There are about 1,000 international students total,” he said. “That’s roughly 7 percent of the student population, but we’re not growing exponentially. It stays relatively constant.” The fact that there are 65 students from a country as small as Nepal may seem a little peculiar when compared to bigger countries – like the 28 students from China or 10 from the Russian Federation. “Even prior to this year, we have had quite a few students from Nepal,” Associate Vice President of Enrollment David Stearns see INTERNATIONAL | 5

see SGA | 15

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Police Blotter p. 2

Correction:

In one of last week’s articles, student Sean Ramsey was incorrectly reported as being enrolled in the Chemical Engineering program at USA. He is actually a Mechanical Engineering major. The Vanguard apologizes for this error.

Arts & Entertainment p. 6

Brooklyn Band Rasputina Reflects Dramatic Flair in Pensacola See Arts & Entertainment p. 7

Sports p. 10

Opinion p. 12

Baseball’s Media Policy Killing the Game See Sports, p. 11

Distractions p. 14

Would Taking Away Toys in Meals Curb Child Obesity? See Opinion, p. 13


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