Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Wednesday June 10,1992 Vol. CXVIII, No. 5
Inside
Alternative groups perform live in L.A.
Artists Spinal Tap, Ride, Henry Rollins, Blur and L7 gave recent concerts at various local venues. Spinal Tap, in particular, provided a fresh, funny show at the Universal Amphitheater.
Diversions, page 8
The Yugoslavian problem, part two
Nearly three-quarters of a century after being cramped into one nation by the angry World War I winners, the republics are asserting their independence with a vengeance.
Viewpoint, page 4
Headlines
No more student camping trips
Budget cuts have hurt a number of university programs. Among them has been the Adventure Center. Low student interest is blamed for pulling the plug.
See story, page 2
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Roe vs. Wade and the future
Lawyer Sarah Weddington was instrumental in legalizing abortion when she won Roe vs. Wade in 1973. Now in 1992 she worries about the future of abortion rights.
See story, page 3
F.Y.I.
Changes ahead for Commons
The Commons Cafeteria will be closed for remodeling for most of the summer, reopening in mid-August, said Larry Rogers, assistant director of Dining Services. The Grill will now serve the university from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The plans for the new and improved cafeteria include a redesigned cashier area with upgraded registers serving both the cafeteria and the Cafe Vieni Vieni area.
The Grill will offer the same fare as the cafeteria in addition to taco salads, bur-ritos and salad bar.
Dining Services intends to renovate the dining section of the cafeteria during winter break. Funds for the refurbishment were partially donated as the 1991 senior class gift.
Changes are also in store for Cafe Vieni Vieni, as Dining Services has plans to turn it into a gourmet pizza place featuring Wolfgang Puck's nouvelle cuisine, made famous in his Hollywood restaurant.
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Assault policies reviewed
Panel praises university; report model for nation
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Liz Washburn
Editor
During a year of costly lawsuits involving sexual assault victims, the university has also undergone an intense review of its sexual assault policies and procedures.
The report of the External Review Committee, a group of volunteers with expertise in sexual assault prevention and law, contains 47 recommendations for improvement, but also commends certain university programs.
“University officials were very courageous in establishing this panel," said Aileen Adams, co-
chair of the committee and legal counsel for the Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center. “It is their intention to create a model for the nation."
When the six members of the panel accepted this task one year ago, they saw it as a chance to create a structure or system at USC that could be duplicated elsewhere in the nation, she said.
“(University officials) have told us that they want to implement virtually all of the recommendations we've made," Adams said.
“I'm pleased with the work of
the committee and look forward to the implementation of the recommendations," said James Dennis, vice president of Student Affairs. "Many of the recommendations are simply fine-tuning existing policies, which we can do right away."
The recommendations of the 79-page report were divided into six sections: sexual assault policy; sexual assault protocol; student conduct code and disciplinary procedures; services and support for victims; campus security services; and sexual assault prevention and education programs.
The first sections call for the university "to develop and disseminate formal, written policies and procedures for dealing with the problem of sexual assault."
Kathleen Bartle-Schulweis,
women's issues advocate, said updating and clarifying the sexual assault policy and protocol is very important. She and Dennis plan to meet to prioritize the recommendations.
Though the Student Conduct Code was recognized for its specific prohibition on sexual as-sult, the report stated that many students feel "unsupported" by the current system. The recommendations stress victims' rights.
In the other categories, the university was commended for its counseling services, the Greek minimum standards and programs such as the Victim Advocate Program and the CARE program.
However, the committee said sexual assault education programs should be expanded and
(See Report, page 2)
Jenco leaves USC for post at Berkeley
By Alisha Oropallo
Staff Writer
Father Martin Jenco, who endured 19 months as a hostage in Lebanon before serving as chaplain at the USC Catholic Center for over three years, has announced that he will transfer to the Berkeley Theological Union on July 1.
At Berkeley, Jenco will be writing a book about his experience as a hostage.
On January 8, 1985, Jenco, while serving as program director of Catholic Relief Services, was abducted by Shiite Muslim radicals in Beirut.
"It seemed as if the world was over. I was transported by truck, wrapped up like a mummy with a bag over my head," Jenco said. "I remember the violence and pain."
"One day I knew I was going home. The guard who treated me with hatred asked for my forgiveness," he said. “I realized that I hated the guard and I asked for his forgiveness. At that moment I knew I was going home."
Finally released on July 26, 1986, Jenco visited Pope John Paul II and the Archbishop of Canterbury before returning to the Servite Order in Buena Park. He came to USC in 1988.
At the USC Catholic Center, Jenco conducted numerous lectures and seminars on peace, social justice and the Middle East. He has also worked with the homeless through the Sandwich Ministry program.
"I am sad that he is leaving but I was glad I got to see another side of Marty," said Pete Pacini, a doctorate student in electrical engineering. “I've known him for three years through a series of Christian update classes he taught. It is incredible to see his capacity to forgive, and his giving constantly to people within the community."
"I have mixed feelings. He has brought generosity and gifts," said Sister Joanne Bauer, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and one of the staff at the Catholic Center. “Although he is leaving, he's planted seeds, like starting the Sandwich Ministry."
Thomas Klrages Summer Trojan
University officials hope to have the unnamed addition to Heritage Hall, pictured here, completed by the end of the summer and ready to be used for the fall semester.
Dust will settle on construction sites by the end of the summer
Thomas Klrages / Summer Trojan
Father Martin Jenco
By Chandra Winters
Staff Writer
Construction and renovation sites have been commonplace at the university lately, but most projects are scheduled for completion this summer.
Construction on the addition to Heritage Hall, which does not have a specific name at this time, began last September and will be completed in August, said Mark Jones, university architect and director of Planning, Design and Construction.
“The addition to Heritage Hall will accommodate a study room, which includes offices, a computer room, an expanded weight room, a locker room and shower for the basketball team, a laundry room, T.V. room, meeting rooms and an audiovisual room," he said.
The university has implemented a Seismic Renovation Project that involves upgrading older unreinforced masonry buildings to current seismic standards, Jones said.
“The intent is to lengthen the life of the buildings for a few years by completing code-required structural issues,"he said.
The renovation and seismic upgrading of Bovard Administration building is
scheduled for completion later this summer.
"Due to its symbolic importance, Bovard is currently undergoing a complete renovation, including full seismic upgrading and all new building systems, fire /life safety and handicap access upgrades and interior finishes," Jones said.
The Student Administrative Services building (SAS) is also currently undergoing seismic renovation. Construction began in January and will be completed in July, Jones said.
Stonier Hall and LAS II are two other structures being renovated as part of this project.
The SAS renovation is estimated at about $275,000. Construction on Stonier, which began in January and will be finished in July, will cost approximately $363,000. Construction on LAS II cost about $93,000, Jones said.
"These projects will complete the uni versity's year-long program of demolition and refurbishment, bringing the campus into full compliance with the City's Division 88 Earthquake resistance requirements," he said.