Monday October 4,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 24
Weather
The heat wave still continues today, but a cooling trend is on its way. Expect a hazy afternoon with the high reaching into the upper 80s, while the low drops to the mid-60s.
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No. 12 Arizona ruins USC, 38-7
The Wildcats dominated the Trojans, allowing just 47 yards on the ground and 186 yards overall. Rob Johnson was sacked six times by the Arizona defense.
Sports, page 16
Cop can shoot a punk revival
Cop Shoot Cop, who opened for the so-called "granddaddy" of punk,
Iggy Pop, at the Hollywood Palladium last Thursday night, played a very raunch and crunch performance.
Diversions, page 7
Clinton’s ‘Motor Voter’ bill goes on
The "Motor Voter" bill would require everyone 18 or older who gets or renews a driver's license to register to vote. But states won't be able to require proof of citizenship.
Viewpoint, page 5
F.Y.I.
Foreign service officer to speak
John Shearbum, a foreign service officer, will be conducting a foreign service information session tomorrow.
The session will touch on foreign service careers and student employment programs.
Snearburn has been with the foreign service since 1985 and was first assigned as the vice consul in Mexico City. He then served as general services officer at the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua. He returned to the U.S. Department of State in 1990 to work as a watch officer in the Operations Center, followed by tours as a desk officer in the Office of Soviet Affairs and as a special assistant to the undersecretary for management.
The session will be from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. at VKC 300-A.
ewspaper
the University
Southern California
Indian students raise funds to help earthquake victims
By Terry Galindo
Staff Writer
Last Thursday's devastating earthquake in Southwestern India, responsible for killing as many as 30,000 people, has sparked relief efforts from USC's Indian community as well as the Red Cross.
The Indian Students' Association has organized a drive to raise money for victims of the 6.4 tremor. Money raised by the ISA will be channeled to the International Red Cross where it will be dispersed in the form of relief aid to the Indian people. *
Rajeev Kohli, a graduate student in businesss and president of ISA, said the organization has not set a fundraising goal, but hopes to raise "as much (money) as possible."
"If each student gives just one or two dollars it adds up," Kohli said.
ISA is also working with members of Asha, a newly recognized campus student organization which raises money throughout the year to send to India. In the past four months Asha has collected $2,700, said Ram Prayaga, a graduate student in
computer science.
Although no formal effort has been made by Asha to collect aid for the quake, Prayaga said in five hours, $900 was collected on Friday to be sent to the American Red Cross.
"We chose the Red Cross because they have the least amount of administrative overhead," Prayaga said.
The ISA, on the other hand, is sending relief funds to the International Red Cross.
Members of Asha are working jointly with ISA, helping to collect contributions for the drive, Prayaga said.
"We (are doing) this because we are Indians not because we are Asha. Something's got to be done and it's got to be done fast," Prayaga said.
Prayaga estimates there are approximately 700 to 800 Indian and Indian-American students on campus, but said it would be difficult to say how many of those students were affected by the disaster.
On a larger scale, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies made
(See India, page 3)
Coming out celebration to kick off today, last all week
By Nekeidra Shegog
Staff Writer
Beneath a gigantic pink triangle hanging from the Bovard tower, the first events of the Sixth Annual National Coming Out Week will take place on the USC campus this morning.
The pink triangle came to symbolize homosexuality during the Nazi invasions, much like the yellow star of David was used to brand the Jewish people.
Now the gay, lesbian and bisexual community has turned the symbol of the pink triangle into a positive representation of the gay community. At 11 a.m., the triangle will hang tall above the start of a week-long celebration of National Coming Out Day which is observed not only on USC's campus, but worldwide.
The Gay and Lesbian Assembly for Student Support (GLASS) is "a support group, a social group and an advocacy group that is there for the gay community as well as the straight," said Shawn Le, a senior majoring in broadcast journalism and creative writing.
The activities GLASS has planned for this week include a gay, lesbian and bisexual pride festival, live entertainment, information sessions, vendors, movies and a Coming Out Day reception. These educational and social gatherings are to celebrate the original 1987 gay rights March on Washington, D.C., heightening awareness of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community at USC.
To assist GLASS in achieving its goal, Student Senate has recognized October as National Coming Out Month for the University of Southern California. This move is to help break stereotypes which exist about gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
"People try to put in a sepa-
(See GLASS, page 3)
University ready to protect campus
USCDPS officers monitor situation for possible riot
By Scott Arenson
Staff Writer
As the jury in the so-called Reginald Denny beating case heard closing arguments, the USC Department of Public Safety and LAPD are preparing to go on tactical alert in the event of civil unrest.
DPS officials said they are currently monitoring the situation from outside intelligence
sources, including the LAPD.
Lt. David Ritch, of the USC
Department of Public Safety, said that university forces are currently on modified tactical alert, in which officers are working eight-hour shifts, instead of the shifts of at least 12 hours, which constitute a tactical alert. Ritch said officers are on standby for a tactical alert.
"There probably is not going to be a problem when the jury reaches a verdict but the university is prepared to protect the campus community," Ritch said.
Bill Regensburger, director of emergency planning at the USC Department of Public Safety and Risk Management, said he does
(See Denny, page 3)
PanheUenic pledge symposium tonight
By Alexander Asher
Staff Writer
Departing from past lectures on the rites of passage into sororities, PanheUenic will sponsor its annual pledge symposium tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bovard Auditorium.
Although not a problem in recent years, hazing is still an issue for pledges and administrators, said New Member Chair Karen Schafer.
"Hazing still needs to be addressed and is addressed in council and with individuals, but there hasn't been any hazing incidents in recent years and we don't need to bring in speakers to talk about it,"
Schafer said. "If we're going to spend money on a speaker to come and talk then we feel we should get someone to speak about something that concerns them."
This year's symposium features motivational speaker Jackie Phillips. Phillips, a National Hellenic Alternative speaker, was chosen by the PanheUenic Council after they saw her at the Western Re-ional Greek Conference in n Francisco last April, said Director of PanheUenic Acti-vites Beth Saul.
"Phillips sends a very strong message about the im-(See Pledge, page 6)
Danial Shlh / Dally Tro|an
The rigorous demands of college life prove too much for a student who power naps In a hallway.
All tuckered out