Monday
September 13,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 9
Weather
Don't expect much of a change from yesterday. Morning clouds will slowly disappear as the sun warms up the afternoon. Today's high will be in the 80s and the low in 60s.
Inside
Anarchist wishes for world oblivion
Though attracted by the defense against futility found in anarachy, columnist has no hope that his attack on the world and himself will bring about true change.
Viewpoint, page 4
In depth with a daytime hunk
Before he graduated in 1991, Patrick Muldoon had no idea he'd become good guy Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives." Today, he reflects on his days at work and old times at USC.
Diversions, page 7
USC edged by Penn State, 21-20
USC Coach John Robinson could be heard berating his players after a Trojan two-point conversion attempt with 37 seconds to play failed. It was USC's fifth loss in the last six games.
Sports, page 16
F.Y.I.
Coach Robinson to discuss goals
John Robinson, returning head coach of the football team, will speak tomorrow at Hancock Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Robinson will speak about his goals for the current squad as well as his previous years at USC. A question and answer period will follow.
Robinson will address business school students, faculty and staff. The event, however, is not exclusive to business students.
Robinson's appearance is being sponsored by the Dean's Advisory Board of the School of Business Administration. Through committees and events, the board handles concerns and improvements for the business school in order to unify its various groups and organizations.
For further information, please call 740-4805.
Newspaper of the University of Southern California
BSA’s week concludes with crowd
Rap artist and stepping show close out Black Welcome Week
By Nekeidra Shegog
Staff Writer
The Black Student Assembly transformed a traditionally desolate Friday afternoon at USC into a party with a rap concert, a step show and a large crowd.
Friday concluded the BSA's Second Annual Black Welcome Week.
At noon a strong bass line introduced KAM, a Los Angeles rapper. Before long, Tommy Trojan was surrounded by black faces, gathered to socialize, have fun and, most importantly, to bring the black community together,
'This is one of the first times we've had a rapper on campus, and it's great," said James Beck-nell, a senior majoring in psychology.
Another first was the turnout jmim Brown / Oaity Tro*>n for the event. "This was the first A throng of students surround and cheer on a dance group during Black Welcome Week laat Friday.	(See Turnout, page 3)
Minority systems provide alternative
Blacks, Asians offer low-cost Greek groups
By Terry Galindo
Staff Writer
Requirements to belong to a sorority or fraternity do not include being a part of 'The Row' or paying expensive dues. Asian-American and African-American students on campus have options, in addition to the traditional Greek system, when it comes to rush.
Alternative Greek systems seek to offer students more opportunities to interact with and serve members of the Asian and African-American communities.
The USC Asian Greek Council is the legislative body that governs the two Asian fraternities, Beta Omega Phi and Gamma Epsilon Omega, and three sororities, Sigma Phi Omega, Delta Phi Kappa and Alpha Delta Kappa.
The eight historical African-American fraternities and sororities on campus are governed by the National PanheUenic Council. The NPC is comprised of four fraternities: Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma and four sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta.
Becoming separate organizations from the traditional Greek system was done out of necessity, but remaining separate is now preferred, members said.
The first African-American Greek organization, Alpha Phi Alpha, emerged in 1906 at Cornell University, according to Kappa Alpha Psi President Kur-tis Miller, a junior majoring in exercise science.
At the time, minority students' needs were not being met. Ken Taylor, director of Residential and Greek Life, said, "Sadly, minority systems were founded because (minority) students did not feel welcome in the European system."
It was not until the early 1920s that minority student organizations were offered recognition by the Office of Residental and Greek Life, said Taylor.
Both the AGC and the NPC have elected to remain separate from the PanheUenic Council and the Interfraternity Greek Council in order to best meet their organizations' needs, said minority Greek members.
Miller said there is no longer a desire to merge.
"We are already our own unique organization," he said.
Like the Greek system, the minority fraternities and sororities emphasize the strong bond of brotherhood and sisterhood, members said.
This bond, however, is more affordable for many students. Unlike the Greek system, the minority groups do not have a mandatory fee for rushing. Students are welcome to participate in rush activities and meet the different members of each fraternity or sorority at no cost.
(See Options, page 3)
Faculty residence program underway
Carolyn Bates
Staff Writer
Hobnobbing with faculty this semester are approximately 600 students living in North Complex Residential College, the university's second faculty-in-residence program, located in the College-University and EVK-/ Harris residence halls.
Construction began last spring to build two faculty apartments which would house the professors and their families within the student residential community.
"We were able to bring in two wonderful faculty families who both have vision for establishing the community," said Kristine Dillon, associate vice president of Student Affairs.
Stephen Toulmin, professor of multi-ethnic and transnational studies, and Tim Gustafson, associate English professor, were hired to lead the pioneer class in the residential college. Both bring experience to the university's new program.
Toulmin and his wife, Donna, live in one of the faculty apartments with their two dogs. Gustafson is joined by his wife, Martha, and their three young daughters. The families hope to encourage students to join them in their homes for events and discussions.
"The faculty is planning activities where students can come into their homes. Stu-
dents usually have to wait in line to talk to their professors," said Kim Campbell, North Complex area coordinator.
According to Dillon, the initial plan for the program included a library / computer room, seminar room, TV lounge, reading room, group study rooms and music practice rooms.
Due to financial constraints, however, the North College was only able to build the faculty apartments and upgrade the rooms and corridors with new paint and new carpeting. The college also has a revolving paperback library,
"We were working with a limited budget. The most important aspect was to have the apartments completed and to have the faculty living within the community," Dillon said.
The residential college accommodates the entire Col-lege-Umi andEVK /'Harris pulation of approximately students, of which Dillon
estimates 400 will actively participate. Approximately half of the students specifically re-
quested to be in the college.
"This year, because the program is so new, some students were placed there without knowing about the residential college but will benefit greatly from it," said Campbell.
Campbell said the program response has been positive. Students have turned out in (See Faculty, page 2)