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trojan Volume CVII, Number 42 University of Southern California Friday, November 4,1988 Rape suspect released after bail is posted By Brad Bowlin Assistant Gty Editor The university student arrested Monday on suspicion of rape has been released after posting $25,000 bail, Los Angeles Police Department officials said Thursday. Officer Nick Bakay, Southwest Division detectives commander, said the suspect was probably released the same day. The student was arrested for the Oct. 16 rape of another university student. University Security and LAPD officers arrested him at 5 p.m. at his home in Cardinal Gardens Apartments. The district attorney has been contacted and will decide within the next two days what charges will be filed, Bakay said. (See Arrest, page 2) Voting encouraged as campus groups organize activities Kevin Cullinane Staff Writer Political support groups on campus are planning rallies, barbecues and various demonstrations in an attempt to "get out the vote" before next Tuesday's general election. The Trojan College Republicans plans to bus 200 members to a rally of 30,000 Bush supporters at Warner Park in Woodland Hills this Sunday. Students will meet at the corner of 30th and Hoover streets at 8:45 a.m. "The Rally in the Valley" will feature Vice President George Bush as well as celebrities Bob Hope, Chuck Norris and Charlton Heston and the music of The Jets and the Miami Sound Machine. "The last time there was an event like this, it was very intense," said Susan Kang, a sophomore broadcast journalism (See Groups, page 18) News Inside Study: Professor finds performance is better when standing up. See page 2. Beach Boys: Rock group to entertain football fans after Cai game Saturday evening. See page 3. Debate: Phyllis Schiafly and Sarah Weddington discuss roies of and women in society. 3. Day: University 108th birthday with noontime rally. 6. FUTURE SONG GIRL? DAILY TROJAN Trojan fans come in all ages as Jennifer Mortl, age 4, shows the world. Jennifer Is the niece of current USC Song Girl Mary Mortl. Button policy criticized; senate demands repeal By Bryan Culp Staff Writer Student Senate passed a resolution Wednesday calling on the university library administration to repeal its policy that staff members — both student and non-student — cannot wear political buttons while working at public service desks. A library memo dated Oct. 6 states that "no political buttons of any type are to be worn at any public service desk." The memo, written by Joyce Toscan, university library assistant, suggests library patrons may not want to use the public service desks if people there are wearing buttons supporting political causes the patron does not believe in. Kristi McAndrews, a junior majoring in art history who works at the Architecture Library, told the (See Buttons, page 8) Zumberge speaks out President applauds staff for USC campaign efforts By Carole Cleveland Staff Writer University President James Zumberge gave his annual address to members of the university staff, calling them "men and women of honor" at a Town and Gown breakfast Thursday. The main dining room was filled with people as Zumberge thanked them for their dedication and support in "the continued forward motion of USC. "With all of these political speeches that are being given right now, it's nice to know that I can stand before you without worrying about people in the back waving signs that say, 'Get rid of the bum,' or 'Go Home, Zumberge,' " the president joked. "I truly feel your friendship." Zumberge took advantage of the opportunity to update the staff on the status of the university's fund-raising program (a multimillion-dollar campaign for USC), the university's continued expansion efforts and the need for added parking spaces. (See Speech, page 8) Senate clashes on endorsement of propositions By Kyra Phillips Staff Writer The Student Senate engaged in a heated exchange while debating endorsements of nine state ballot propositions Wednesday during its weekly meeting in Seaver Auditorium. Officers clashed over the importance of using senate time to discuss and take a stand on election issues. Senate Vice President Dave Simon battled to keep the agenda item on the table while some senators fought to dismiss the motion. "How can they expect us to make sound decisions when at the last minute they just throw all this literature at us?" said Jacques Bouvier, student commuter senator. "It's not fair to the students when I can't even adequately address the issues. I haven't even spoken to my constituency." Bouvier felt the senate's effect on student opinions would be minimal. "First of all, if we were to address each measure we would need a good five hours, not just 45 minutes," he said. "Also, we shouldn't waste that time when there is plenty of other informative pam-(See Student Senate, page 22) Prop. 99 to raise tax on tobacco, fund health care By Elizabeth Winkler Staff Writer Proposition 99, the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act, would raise the state excise tax on cigarettes from 10 cents to 35 cents per pack. The $600 million a year generated would be used to fund health care for those unable to pay, research into tobacco-related diseases, health education for children about the dangers of smoking and fire protection, and env" "<nmental restoration. / Other non-taxed tobacco products such as snuff and chewing tobacco would also be taxed at a rate equivalent to that of cigarettes. The boost would move California's tobacco tax from the sixth lowest to the second highest in the nation. Proponents say the extra quarter per See story on Proposition 95, page 7. pack would make smokers "pay their fair share" of what tobacco use costs society. A study released by the governor's office Wednesday revealed that smoking (See Prop. 99, page 18)
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trojan
Volume CVII, Number 42
University of Southern California
Friday, November 4,1988
Rape suspect released after bail is posted
By Brad Bowlin
Assistant Gty Editor
The university student arrested Monday on suspicion of rape has been released after posting $25,000 bail, Los Angeles Police Department officials said Thursday.
Officer Nick Bakay, Southwest Division detectives commander, said the suspect was probably released the same day.
The student was arrested for the Oct. 16 rape of another university student. University Security and LAPD officers arrested him at 5 p.m. at his home in Cardinal Gardens Apartments.
The district attorney has been contacted and will decide within the next two days what charges will be filed, Bakay said.
(See Arrest, page 2)
Voting encouraged as campus groups organize activities
Kevin Cullinane
Staff Writer
Political support groups on campus are planning rallies, barbecues and various demonstrations in an attempt to "get out the vote" before next Tuesday's general election.
The Trojan College Republicans plans to bus 200 members to a rally of 30,000 Bush supporters at Warner Park in Woodland Hills this Sunday. Students will meet at the corner of 30th and Hoover streets at 8:45 a.m.
"The Rally in the Valley" will feature Vice President George Bush as well as celebrities Bob Hope, Chuck Norris and Charlton Heston and the music of The Jets and the Miami Sound Machine.
"The last time there was an event like this, it was very intense," said Susan Kang, a sophomore broadcast journalism (See Groups, page 18)
News Inside
Study: Professor finds performance is better when standing up. See page 2.
Beach Boys: Rock group to entertain football fans after Cai game Saturday evening.
See page 3.
Debate: Phyllis Schiafly and Sarah Weddington discuss roies of and women in society.
3.
Day: University 108th birthday with noontime rally.
6.
FUTURE SONG GIRL?
DAILY TROJAN
Trojan fans come in all ages as Jennifer Mortl, age 4, shows the world. Jennifer Is the niece of current USC Song Girl Mary Mortl.
Button policy criticized; senate demands repeal
By Bryan Culp
Staff Writer
Student Senate passed a resolution Wednesday calling on the university library administration to repeal its policy that staff members — both student and non-student — cannot wear political buttons while working at public service desks.
A library memo dated Oct. 6 states that "no political buttons of
any type are to be worn at any public service desk."
The memo, written by Joyce Toscan, university library assistant, suggests library patrons may not want to use the public service desks if people there are wearing buttons supporting political causes the patron does not believe in.
Kristi McAndrews, a junior majoring in art history who works at the Architecture Library, told the (See Buttons, page 8)
Zumberge speaks out
President applauds staff for USC campaign efforts
By Carole Cleveland
Staff Writer
University President James Zumberge gave his annual address to members of the university staff, calling them "men and women of honor" at a Town and Gown breakfast Thursday.
The main dining room was filled with people as Zumberge thanked them for their dedication and support in "the continued forward motion of USC.
"With all of these political speeches that are being given right now, it's nice to know that I can stand before you without worrying about people in the back waving signs that say, 'Get rid of the bum,' or 'Go Home, Zumberge,' " the president joked. "I truly feel your friendship."
Zumberge took advantage of the opportunity to update the staff on the status of the university's fund-raising program (a multimillion-dollar campaign for USC), the university's continued expansion efforts and the need for added parking spaces.
(See Speech, page 8)
Senate clashes on endorsement of propositions
By Kyra Phillips
Staff Writer
The Student Senate engaged in a heated exchange while debating endorsements of nine state ballot propositions Wednesday during its weekly meeting in Seaver Auditorium.
Officers clashed over the importance of using senate time to discuss and take a stand on election issues.
Senate Vice President Dave Simon battled to keep the agenda item on the table while some senators fought to dismiss the motion.
"How can they expect us to make sound decisions when at the last minute they just throw all this literature at us?" said Jacques Bouvier, student commuter senator. "It's not fair to the students when I can't even adequately address the issues. I haven't even spoken to my constituency."
Bouvier felt the senate's effect on student opinions would be minimal.
"First of all, if we were to address each measure we would need a good five hours, not just 45 minutes," he said. "Also, we shouldn't waste that time when there is plenty of other informative pam-(See Student Senate, page 22)
Prop. 99 to raise tax on tobacco, fund health care
By Elizabeth Winkler
Staff Writer
Proposition 99, the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act, would raise the state excise tax on cigarettes from 10 cents to 35 cents per pack.
The $600 million a year generated would be used to fund health care for those unable to pay, research into tobacco-related diseases, health education for
children about the dangers of smoking and fire protection, and env" " |
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