Monday
December 6,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 64
Weather
The warm weekend spills over into the beginning of the week. Expect a bright and sunny afternoon with the high reaching into the mid-70s. The overnight low should be in the cool 50s.
Inside
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More than just a frozen Hungry Man
From the 6 p.m. rush to class with a Twinkie in hand to flipping an omelet in just the right time, busy students offer some creative recipes and advice for a ritual we call dinner. Diversions, page 8
USC eliminated from NCAAs
For the fourth time in the last six years, the USC women's volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by Stanford, losing to the Cardinal in four games.
Sports, page 16
Reasons for being a party member
Two writers go head to head on the longest debate in American history — why one should be a Democrat or a Republican, or, hands-on vs. hands-off government.
Viewpoint, page 4 & 5
F.Y.I.
Assemblyman to speak tomorrow
California Assembly Speaker Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. will speak at the University of Southern California class, "Political Parties, Campaigns and Elections," on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
The class meets at Waite-Phillips Hall, room B-27.
Brown was elected to the assembly in 1964 and has been re-elected by a margin of more than 60 percent every two years since then. He was elected as Speaker of the Assembly in 1980, becoming California's first African-American speaker, and has held office longer than any previous speaker.
The class is taught by veteran political consultant Joseph Cerrell and is
Eresented by the Jesse M. Inruh Institute of Politics.
Newspaper of the Uni versi ty of S outhern, California
Police searching for ex-employee
Man suspected in the murder of wife, daughter
By Victoria Manley
Staff Writer
Authorities are searching for a former university employee, identified as the primary suspect in the murder of his wife and daughter.
Aziz Ghazal, a former teacher and stockroom manager at the School of Cinema-Television, was in the midst of a divorce from Rebecca Ruth Ghazal when he left the school in October.
On the afternoon of Dec. 1, the California Department Fire District was called to extinguish | a fire in the home of Rebecca Ghazal and her daughter, Kha-dijah. The house is located in Pine Cove, a suburb of Riverside, and was a separate residence from where Aziz Ghazal had been living. Upon arrival at the burning home, firefighters discovered the charred bodies of Aziz's wife and daughter. Gha-
zal has not been heard from since the fire.
"If this fellow is the one who did it, then he's dangerous, and the witnesses of the fire need to be protected," said Steve Ward, executive director of the USC Department of Public Safety.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has contacted the university and the cinema school for information about Ghazal. Wayne Sage, the executive director of the University News Service, has been the main contact for the police investigation.
"The university cannot say much, because, of course, he's still at large," Sage said.
According to the current issue of The Hollywood Reporter, investigators have been trying to locate Ghazal through all-points bulletins and the media.
"We put out a general APB," said Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Lohman, the officer in charge of the investigation, to The Hollywood Reporter,
"His picture is out on all the major networks and is being cir-
(See Search, page 3)
Christine Ho / Dally Trojan
Freshman fine arts major Chris Vagnoni adds color to his work.
Creativity runs wild
Dean Pisano awarded new external relations position
By Nekeidra Shegog
Staff Writer
An extra position has been added to the School of Public Administration and university students, especially those receiving financial aid from the government, might soon feel the effects.
The new position of vice president of external relations was given to Jane Pisano, the current dean of the School of Public Administration.
As the vice president of external relations, Pisano will work to improve federal, city and state relations with USC. Strong government relations are necessary in order to continue receiving educational funds such as Cal Grants. Pisano said she will let the Sacramento legislature
and other bodies of law and decision makers know the importance of the funds to the university.
"It is in our best interest to be proactive," Pisano said.
Pisano will take on her second load of responsiblites after January 1, 1994. Starting in the spring semester, Pisano will car-
3\ on the responsibilities and uties of two jobs instead of one.
The idea is to have a coordinated and integrated office of public administration, Pisano said.
The position Pisano recently accepted was created by President Steven Sample with the help of dean Pisano because both realize the importance of having good external relations
with the supporters and neighbors of the university, Pisano said.
Keeping the lines of communication open between USC and the alumni, parents, civic institutions and elected officials is essential when attempting to keep up a strong reputation for the school, she said.
"(We) agreed that I hold both positions because of the importance of the responsibilities of a vice president in the external relations area and also the importance of continuity and leadership in the School of Public Administration," Pisano said.
Sample said in a university press release, he is confident in Pisano's capabilities to successfully carry out her new responsibilities. He said he believes in
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Dr. Jane Pisano
both her academic credentials and her record of civic achievement.
Pisano chairs the 11-member Administrative Outreach Group concerned with the economic revitalization of USC's surrounding community. Before coming to the university in 1991, Pisano (See Pisano, page 3)
Fraternity hosts fundraiser for Troy Camp
Ten houses participate in new philanthropic event introduced by Sigma Phi Epsilon as ‘Frisbee Fest'
By Allison Vana
Staff Writer
Last Friday, students were tossing frisbees to benefit Troy Camp, a summer camp for area youth, as the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted the first Frisbee Fest.
"One of the guys in our house is also involved with Troy Camp. He said that they were in need of money to run the camp this summer, so we decided to hold an event that would raise money for them," said Matt
Walker, philanthropy chairman and a junior majoring in philosophy and political science.
Eight teams, six from houses and two other teams, one from 29th Street Cafe and the other consisting of USC students, competed against one another in a frisbee golf tournament. In frisbee golf, frisbees take the place of golf balls, as competitors aim for landmarks which serve as holes.
"When we were trying to think of an activity for the fundraiser, we decided that we
wanted something in which people would participate in anyway, so that they would be interested in coming out for the event," Walker said. "We looked out the window and saw some guys playing frisbee. A lot of guys in the house also play frisbee golf. We thought that this kind of a competition would not only be fun for competitiors, but that it would be easy to organize and control."
He said 10 houses donated money, but four could not participate because of activities such as formals.
(See Frisbee, page 3)