Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Library staff incensed by wage offers
By David Thun
Staff Writer
USC's library assistants want people to know that they're angry about their salaries.
Members of the library assistants' union, OPEIU Local 30, have been negotiating salaries with the university since late May, contending that they are being underpaid.
"The pay they're offering us is obscene," said assistant Lauren Buisson. "More work is being shifted to library assistants and yet there's no commensurate reward in their paychecks."
Library assistant Michael Edmonds said USC is offering low wages in comparison with other local universities and the pay raises currently offered do not keep up with rising living costs.
"They're offering a one percent to two percent raise," Edmonds said. "That's not even five or 10 bucks per month. It doesn't keep up with inflation. We want our pay structure — not immediately — to be brought in line with the rest of the university."
(See Union, page 15)
Passing the can for Troy Camp
Volunteers raising funds for organization to benefit area children
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Crew members film a scene for the feature film Opposite Corners, starring Billy Warlock of Baywatch. Shooting for the movie took place across campus on October 17-18.
Wednesday October 19,1994 Vol. CXXIII, No. 32
Weather
Sunny: 78°
Today will look like yesterday. Sunny skies with the afternoon reaching near 80 degrees. The low will be in the upper 50s.
Headlines
‘New Nightmare’ boring, not scary
Director Wes Craven takes a postmodern turn in the latest Freddy Krueger film, but his latest horror outing fails to frighten. It's a nice try, but ultimately disappointing.
Diversions, page 10
Junior setter makes USC go
Monika Cavaliere has flourished as the Women of Troy's starting setter after enduring an emotionally trying sophomore year, one that included the death of her father.
Sports, page 20
Columnist tells all all on Senate race
Our very own Michelle Ishida will make you laugh and cry with tales of her adventures and misadventures as a Student Senate candidate in the recent election.
Viewpoint, page 4
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u My father was like my best friend, my best everything. He was my hero. ”
i Monika Cavaliere
Sports, Page 20
By Jeremy Zink
Staff Writer
For the child who has never experienced a noiseless night or felt the warmth of an open fire while breathing in crisp mountain air, USC Troy Camp offers the chance of a lifetime.
The student-run organization began in 1948 with a group of USC students who took small groups of local elementary school children away from the city environment to the mountains. The program has grown since then — last May, 120 kids participated.
"We have student volunteers that act as role models for the children," said Jose Flores, codirector of the program. "We try
By Lilia Aguirre
Staff Writer
Faced with midterms, resume writing and job hunting, USC seniors may be feeling dazed and confused. But don't get distracted from the real reason for being at school — graduating.
Seniors should be aware that filing a degree check by the end of October, indicating the expected graduation date, is imperative, said Ken Servis, Dean of Academic Records and Registrar.
To file a degree check, seniors should go to the Degree Progress office in Student Administrative Services Building room
to instill ideals and values through a positive and fun atmosphere."
Troy Camp offers the children the chance to learn how to swim, discover nature, play games, camp out, ride horses, express themselves through arts and crafts, and sing songs around a campfire, Troy Camp volunteers said.
The program also tries to help the children gain self-esteem and leadership skills through workshops, substance abuse and gang awareness programs, and higher education seminars, coordinators said.
"They grow up more," said Charles Carbajo, Troy Camp financial director. "They laugh
010, in the basement. The building is located between Hancock Auditorium and the Alumni House. A card will be available to fill out.
Seniors should also remember to make an appointment to have a photo taken for El Rodeo, by going to the Topping Student Center, room 201, or calling (213) 740-6057. The deadline for sign-ups this year is November
4,	according to Betty Clarkson, the appointment secretary.
Lauren Studios will be taking the photos. Seniors can expect a set of proofs after four to six weeks and have the option of buying a photo package or sim-(See Seniors, page 15)
more and talk more. It's really an impressive change."
Although the camp only lasts for one week, Troy Camp volunteers stay busy all year, organizing activities such as holiday arties, dances, trips to the each and football games, and visits to the children's homes once a month.
Program volunteers said the activities reinforce the friendships made between the counselors and campers, as well as re-emphasize lessons taught at the camp.
"Troy Camp is not merely a week-long experience," states a flyer distributed to students, "but a friendship which begins in the mountains and carries on
into the city."
"They have a chance to get away from the inner city violence and the repressive atmosphere," Flores said. "You see a progress and charge in the way they see things.
"I can attest to the power a counselor has on the kids," he said.
Flores participated in the program when he was in elementary school and said that it helped him to become more mature and self-motivated.
"You get a different perspective on things," he said. "It has changed my life."
Since the program receives no funding from the university, (See Camp, page 3)
USC hosts training for LA volunteers
National service program prepares to aid community
By Michelle Cordero
Staff Writer
A group of blindfolded volunteers were walking around campus in a long line Saturday, but they weren't lost. They were playing a trust game to build teamwork as part of their training for Americorps, a national service program.
Tne program, initiated by President Bill Clinton, is in-
tended to encourage college students to get involved with community service. The program in this area is dedicated to the "building up" of Los Angeles.
The training session for Los Angeles volunteers, held at USC on Friday and Saturday, included role model and communication workshops, conflict resolution activities, team building exercises and guest speakers.
"This program involves about 60 members ranging from 17 and up who have had community service experi-(See Service, page 3)
Senior preparations for graduation begin