Monday March 15,1993 Vol. CXIX, No. 41
F.Y.I.
Union presses administration for further talks
By Thomas Kozikowski
Staff Writer
The eight-month effort to sign a new contract between the university and its unionized dining and housing employees reached a crisis late Friday when a group of union members marched to the Bovard Administration Building to demand a meeting with President Steven Sample.
The negotiations themselves were at issue. The union wanted further talks about how much the university would give to the employee health plan; the university said the contract had been finalized and ratified by the workers months before.
As more than a dozen union members looked on and voiced grievances, union negotiator Frank Curiel and Dining Services Director Doug Pendleton discussed the issue in the waiting room of
(See Union, page 2)
Expect sunny skies with some high clouds. A little warming trend will begin today, with the afternoon high reaching the mid-80s. The overnight low should drop into the 50s.
Film ‘CB4’ raps crude and lewd
It could be called a "Spinal Tap" for the hardcore rap crowd — the latest parody of the music industry features Chris Rock and shows just how low vulgar humor can go.
Diversions, page 8
Women’s hoops on way to NCAAs
With a 78-62 win over Arizona, the USC women's basketball team clinched second place in the Pac-10 and was given a No. 3 seed in the NCAA West Region.
Sports, page 16
Triumph of good an unusual topic
Hollywood is hardly the place you'd expect to find a lesson on the uplifting quality of integrity and the need to stand up for what you believe in — but there it is.
Viewpoint, page 4
Perot speaks to full house
Dean to turn down reappointment
By Allyson Daniel
Staff Writer
Robert Douglas, dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, gave notice last week that he does not plan to accept a reappointment to the position.
"My regular appointment as dean of the division is up at the end of June and I am not interested in the reappointment," Douglas said.
He said he notified Interim Provost William Spitzer of his decision to give him ample notice.
Spitzer could not be reached for comment.
While Douglas' notice to leave the depart-
ment falls on the heels of Dean Gerald Segal's recent announcement of his resignation from his position in the College of Letters Arts and Sciences, Douglas said his departure is not directly related.
However, Douglas said, "Being a dean these days is not as easy as it once was."
Segal agreed that budget cuts have added to the difficulty of the duties of deans.
"These are difficult times for deans of the sciences," he said, referring to the budget cuts that have hit the department. "As I have, he's expressed his fatigue."
*	"-Deans of science ... are dependent on money," Segal added.
Segal attributes the strength of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics program to Douglas' service and said his leaving will be a loss to the university.
"One of the measures for a dean of Natural Sciences is how well the department does in receiving grants," Segal said. "The department has grown tremendously over these last few years under his leadership."
Larry Singer, associate dean of undergraduate studies for LAS, said he would particularly miss Douglas.
"He was personally very active in recruiting new science students and providing
(See Douglas, page 6)
The Heat is on for alum Miner
This Thursday, March 18, former Trojan basketball star Harold Miner will be at the Los Angeles Sports Arena playing for the Miami Heat against the L.A. Clippers. It will be his only appearance at the Sports Arena this season.
URSC has purchased over 500 seats, to create a huge Trojan rooting section. Seats are normally $14, but tickets are available through URSC for $7 each in STU 200.
At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, there will be a gathering at Tommy Trojan to distribute Heat and Clipper memorabilia, and go en masse to the Sports Arena.
Texas billionaire urges student involvement in political policy
By Trade Tso
Assistant Assignment Editor
Former presidential candidate H. Ross Perot spoke to a packed Bovard Auditorium on Saturday afternoon, saying that politicians should serve as elected servants to the people, "the stockholders of the country."
Perot invited the audience to take a hand in government reform by sending in government reform questionnaires.
"You own this country. It belongs to you," Perot said to the roaring audience. "Your ownership is expressed by your vote."
The Texas billionaire said he intends to poll the American people to find what issues they think are most important and what government reforms he should include in his "referendum" to air Sunday.
Perot said people should turn on their headlights when driving the day after the program is aired if they support government reform.
"We want Washington to see
(See Perot, page 3)
Jim Sabo / Dally Trojan
Texas billionaire and former presidential candidate H. Ross Perot spoke about American politics at Bovard Auditorium on Saturday.
‘Grain of sand’ discusses his role in politics, gives job-hunting advice
By Tracy Wilson
Editor
In a brief interview with the Daily Trojan following his speech on campus Saturday, former presidential candidate and Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot expressed his views on the current political climate and his role within it, and offered suggestions for career-seeking college students:
DT: What do you consider your role in American politics to be today?
Perot: Well, it's kind of like a grain of sand to the ocean!
DT: How do you think the Clinton administration is going to receive United We Stand America's national referendum on March 21?
Perot: I think they will be very attentive. They want these reforms. The president said "Hold Congress' feet to the fire to get these reforms," so I would hope they'd be forced.
DT: Will you run again?
Perot: Well, we don't have four years to wait. Our objective (See Interview, page 11)
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Jim Sabo / Daily Trojan
Dining Services, members of Local 11 discussed contract negotiations on Friday.