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Volume XCV, Number 16
University of Southern California
Tuesday, January 31, 1984
CHRIS ISLEIB DAILY TROJAN
The LA. Sports Arena: the center of the university's attention as administrators seek ways in acquiring it.
Eating disorders rising
University seeks to acquire control of L.A. Sports Arena
Quest for beauty leads to bulimia and anorexia
By Nora Hernandez
Feature Writer
Women routinely compare themselves to the slender, statuesque beauties who grace the pages of every fashion magazine. Indeed, what girl has not dreamed of one day waking to look like Brooke Shields, Cheryl Tiegs or Christie Brinkley — liv--ing symbols of the enormous value that American society places on appearance?
Because of these standards of beauty, dieting has become a preoccupation with many women, especially among adolescents conscious of gaining the admiration of their peers. To them the over-used cliche about beauty not being only skin deep is meaningless.
"Women are valued in society for looks, men are valued for what they do," said Barbara Ca-dow, assistant director of clinical services at the student counseling services center.
But the standards this culture imposes, primarily on its female populaton, are almost impossible to achieve. As a result,
100,000	cases of anorexia nervosa and 600,000 cases of bulimia, have been reported. These numbers represent a 10-fold increase in the last decade.
Although females comprise 95 percent of the sufferers of anorexia, self-starvation and bulimia, which is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, there are males afflicted with these diseases as well. Indeed, the remaining 5 percent is predominantly composed of male athletes having to maintain a certain body weight in order to be eligible for competition. Many runners are anorexic. Ca-dow also cited wrestlers as hav-
ing a notable incidence of bulimia.
Nancy Hay, coordinator of clinical training at the student counseling services center, said the majority of anorexia victims are younger than 25, and noted that at least 10 to 13 percent of bulimia sufferers are of college
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By Catalina Camia
Assistant Qty Editor
With the Olympic Games only six months away, construction activity on campus has been moving along at a steady pace, as workers put the final touches on the new West Complex Dining Hall, the Cinema-Television Complex and the University Mall Project.
"Everything is running smoothly this semester," said Thomas Coffin, university architect. He noted that all three projects are either running on schedule or are ahead of their projected completion time.
The $3.2 million West Complex Dining Hall is expected to be completed by next month — ahead of schedule.
The two-story facility, located between Webb Tower and Fluor Tower (Residence West), will house a special food section of Mexican and Chinese food, along with American delicatessen-type fare on the first floor and a student-run pub on the second level.
Yet to be completed on the structure are interior decorations, installation of equipment and furniture and electrical hook-ups.
Any special equipment needed for the Olympics, for food preparation and for accommodating the thousands of athletes, will be installed and dismantled by the Los Angeles
By Sheldon Ito
Assistant Qty Editor
The university is considering purchasing or acquiring managerial control of the Los Angeles Sports Arena for use as an intramural-recreational center as well as a permanent home for the Trojan basketball teams, said Jon Strauss, senior vice president of administration.
Strauss said acquiring control of the arena is one of the options the university is exploring to satisfy the need for a student recreational center on or near campus.
He said if the university is successful in obtaining the arena for university use "it would certainly change" plans to build either the University Center or a larger intercollegiate facility on campus.
However, he said that plans for the University Center, which are "very far along," would not be entirely cancelled since a facility will still be needed to house locker rooms for the Olympic Swim Stadium.
The 15,509-seat arena, located south of campus in Exposition Park, is a public facility governed by the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission. The commission is composed of members representing state, city and county governments.
Stan Morrison, head coach of the men's basketball team, said the basic problem with playing in the Sports Arena is that it's not a "home" to students — somewhere they "go everyday to aerobics or P.E. classes" — and therefore does not afford a
Olympic Organizing Committee, Coffin said.
The Cinema-Television Complex, located near the university Student Health Center at 34th and Hoover Streets, is expected to be completed by June 12.
Coffin said construction of this project was delayed last spring because of a labor strike and the long-lasting rains, and the construction schedule was readjusted accordingly.
"home-court advantage" to his team.
Morrison said another problem is that his team is not always able to practice or play at the arena because of scheduling conflicts. This season, the men's basketball team will have to play two games at the Forum in Inglewood, and Morrison said he was surprised to leam that it's possible that half of next season's conference home games will also have to be played elsewhere.
Brad Calhoun, associate director of the School of Cinema-Television, said he couldn't be more pleased with the progress of the construction.
The $15.2 million, five-build-ing complex will include classroom and editing facilities, a soundstage and viewing theaters.
The entire project was funded through private donations, most notably the first donation of $5.7
Morrison said he "couldn't believe it" when he found out that almost all of the arena's January and March dates — during the heart of the team's conference schedule — had already been booked.
However, Glenn Mon, public relations director for the Coliseum and Sports Arena, denied that the dates are booked.
"I am optimistic that there won't be any (scheduling) problems whatsoever," he said.
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million from George and Marcia Lucas.
While the new soundstage and Norris Theatre will be used this summer for the Olympics, the entire complex will be available for student use by next fall.
Included in the $15.2 million price tag is a $3.3 maintenance endowment fund, the first of its kind for any university facility.
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HEIDI EMERSON DAILY TROJAN
Construction on the university mall proceeds on schedule although debris still can be found.
Parking structure D still has empty space
By Rebecca Esquibel
Qty Writer
As commuters and faculty members struggle each morning to find an empty parking space, Parking Structure D, located behind the Davidson Conference Center and Bimkrant Residence Hall, sits virtually empty with only three to four of the seven levels in operation.
"We're using it (Parking Structure D) on a daily basis — as much space as possible," said Gloria Payne, assistant director of parking operations. "Right now there are approximately 450 spaces available."
However, Payne said the structure is not "completely open." When all seven levels and the basement are opened there will be 1,350 available parking spaces.
There is no definite date for the opening of the structure but the target date is May 1, Payne said.
Construction is still underway on the higher levels but should be finished soon, she said.
However, she added, "There will be a period of time (before it is opened) where everything has to 'cure.' "
Construction of the first four levels was completed in June. However, before the structure could be officially opened, construction resumed in August on the final three levels, said Thomas Coffin, university architect.
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Construction running on schedule