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Fetal tissue benefits millions and turns the tragedy into hope. See page 4.
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Local band Fishbone explains its struggle of respect over novelty. See page 7.
sports
Darrell Fick is the new women’s swimming coach. See page 20.
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Volume CVII, Number 15
University of Southern California
Tuesday, September 27, 1988
GEOFF NESE / DAILY TROJAN
A view of the Hedco Neurosciences Building as it appears today (top) and an artist’s conception of how the building will look upon completion. The $9.2 million project is expected to swing its doors open on April 12, 1989.
Building projects on schedule, aquatic center nearly finished
By Karen Denne
Staff Writer
Six campus construction projects costing more than $41 million are on schedule, and the Kennedy Family Aquatics Building next to the Olympic Swim Stadium is slated for completion next week.
The Gen. William Lyon University Center, adjacent to the aquatics building, is scheduled for completion by the end of February 1989, said Richard Stupin, associate director of new construction and architectural services.
"It's going according to schedule," said Dick Hager, superintendent of Kemp Brothers Construction Co., the general contractor for the University Center, aquatics building and bookstore.
The Lyon University Center will contain student recreational space, including handball and basketball courts, exercise and weight rooms and
student group offices. It also will have bleachers for viewing events in the swim stadium.
The new University Bookstore is slated for completion April 22, 1989, Stupin said.
"They don't really tell you too much about deadlines," said David Gomez, a lather craftsman working on the bookstore. "From what I hear, we're doing good on it."
"We're supposed to be out of here by December," said Tip Haaland, lathing foreman for the bookstore building. "If everything goes right, the schedule should be taken care of."
The only problem Haaland has had is "the scenery — it's too good. We're not used to it."
"We're used to being on a job where you don't see anybody. Here there are such good-looking girls. I've gotta put blinders on the guys," he said.
(See Buildings, page 14)
Campus opinion mixed after candidates debate
By Rudi Oliveto
Staff Writer
In the aftermath of Sunday's presidential debate, student opinion seemed to mirror national sentiment about the race, with young voters split over which candidate gained the most public favor. Many students, in fact, called the face-off a tie.
"I think it depends on who you liked in the first place," said Julie Hill, a sophomore
journalism major.
"I think it was a draw, really," said Tom Neal, a senior majoring in business administration. "Each one had their own strong points, and they both avoided their weaknesses."
Republican supporters chastised Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis for his treatment of Vice President George Bush.
One of Dukakis' weaknesses, they said, was that he spent too much time attacking Bush and not enough time discussing the issues.
"(Bush) had more class," said Greg Caro, a freshman majoring in aerospace engineering. "Dukakis threw too many low blows. He didn't win my respect that way."
“Dukakis cut down Bush,” agreed Greg Hughes, a senior communications major. "Bush gave the facts, and Dukakis was just throwing punches. It's supposed to be a debate on the facts."
Dukakis supporters defended the Democratic candidate, saying the most important issue was social programs.
"We have to take care of the situation with the homeless and the poor," said Tanya Diggs, a first-year MBA candidate. "I think Dukakis answers those questions as it relates to human rights."
While Bush supporters agreed that social programs are important, many said they fear that Du-
(See Reaction, page 3)
Research shows TV more effective than newspapers
By Jerilyn Jacobs
Staff Writer
People often retain more in-formation from television than they do from newspapers and magazines, university researchers have discovered.
Visual effects and easy accessibility make television the most popular source of news for most people, the researchers said.
"Television turns out to be more effective, and newspaper less effective, than many people have assumed," said Ann Crigler, an assistant professor of political science, in the Sept. 20 issue of USC News and Features.
"We think television and news magazines did better than newspapers because they use
(See TV News, page 3)
Students puzzled by fees
Late tuition settlement cause of penalty charge
By Jenelle Marsh
Staff Writer
Students who registered late this semester and did not settle fee bills during the first week of classes have been charged a late settlement fee, one that has confused many who mistakenly believed they were being charged only for late registration, financial operations officials said Monday.
A late settlement fee was charged to students who did not pay tuition by Sept. 2, said Ted Andrews, director of student financial operations.
The $100 late fee was imposed during the week of Sept. 6 and increased by $100
for each of the next two weeks until it reached $300 during the week ending Sept. 23. After Sept. 23, the fee is raised $25 every week.
Students also are charged a late registration fee after the first week of classes, regardless of when they settle their fee bill, Andrews said.
The late registration fee was $200 beginning Sept. 12 and $300 beginning Sept. 19. Andrews stressed that all of the information on late fees could be found in the bulletin of classes.
"The fee is to encourage the students to pay their accounts in a timely fashion so the financial responsibility doesn't fall on the university," he said.
During the second week of classes, 177 students registered for classes and each was charged a late registration fee of
(See Charges, page 14)