Newspaper of the University of Southern California
‘Civil rights’ initiative gains ground
USC’s anti-discrimination policy will, however, remain unaffected
Ruth CoMto/DaHy Trojan
The Figueroa Building, home of USC's affirmative action program. Continuation of the program Is the thrust of a statewide Initiative.
Tuesday March 28,1995 Vol. CXXIV, No. 44
Headlines
Maybe ‘Dolores’ murdered...
. . .but Keith Collins says you'd have to watch the newly released "Dolores Claiborne" to decide for yourself. Kathy Bates stars as a mother doubly accused
—	once for the mysterious death of her husband and again for her employer's death, 20 years later.
Diversions, page 8
USC hosts Titans tonight
The No. 19 USC baseball team hosts recently dethroned No. 1 Cal State Fullerton tonight at 7 at Dedeaux Field. The Trojans fell to the Titans, 10-9, in their previous meeting.
Sports, page 16
Discriminatory tastes demand it
The Red Cross Bloodmobile won't take donations from those they feel are at high risk for disease. This isn't bias, editorial columnist Davey Williams writes — it's common sense.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.I.
Performance of Piranesi planned
Tuesdays at Fisher continues today from noon to 1 p.m. with a performance of Piranesi by tne School of Theatre at the gallery, in Harris Hall.
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The Emeriti College's Oasis at the Harbor continues today from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. at the Harbor Terrace Retirement Center, 435 W. 8th St., San Pedro. Today's lecture will be "The Idea of Good and Evil in the Works of Tolstoi and Dostoevski," a session led by Anthony Mlikotin, professor of Slavic languages and literatures.
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The Eastside Discussion Series continues today from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Home, 573 S. Boyle St. in East Los Angeles. Today's talk is "You Are Old Only Once: Make the Most of It," by Carl M. Shafer, retired associate professor of social work.
By Joyce Tai
Staff Writer
As momentum mounts for a California anti-affirmative action initiative, proponents of the measure are extending their reach, but officials at USC and elsewhere say anti-discrimination policies are here to stay.
Last week, the California Civil Rights Initiative, a proposal to combat affirmative action that supporters are trying to get on the ballot in 1996, opened its headquarters in Los Angeles.
"This is an important milestone toward putting CCRI before the voters in 19%," said Tom Wood, co-author and co-principal of CCRI.
CCRI is an organization opposing affirmative action in the state of California. Affirmative action laws were passed in many states to allow women and minorities increased access to employment in the face of previous discrimination. Oppo-
By Chris Holman
Staff Writer
Representatives from sororities and fraternities met to discuss the importance of philanthropy on the Row, saying such events should promote the Greek system, yet often go unrecognized.
Daria Winter and Mike Hen-dershot, the Panhellenic and In-terfraternity Philanthropy chairs, held the meeting on Thursday to outline upcoming events, create and share ideas and increase interfraternal participation.
"The Greek system is something I'm really proud to be a part of and it does a lot of really
nents say these laws have led to auotas «md reverse discrimination.
The CCRI headquarters has the responsibility to head fundraisers, release press information and serve as a communication center for those who are interested in supporting CCRI in defeating the issue of affirmative action in the coming election.
"Neither the state of California nor any of its local agencies shall use race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin as a criterion for discrimination against or granting preferential treatment to any individual or group in the state's system of public employment, public education or public contracting," said Joe Gelman, campaign manager for CCRI. "By defeating affirmative action, we are doing away with preferences and quotas."
However, many organizations in California continue to sup-
good things. The philanthropy position allows me to coordinate the good things that are going on and to get them out externally," Hendershot said.
To improve interfratemalism, IFC and Panhellenic have recently created brother-sister teams. Each semester two fraternities and one sorority are grouped and encouraged to work together within the campus and community.
Also, larger all-Greek events are being planned. Hendershot is currently organizing a beach volleyball tournament against UCLA during Troy Week to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.
port affirmative action and are working to combat the CCRI's efforts. The California Association of Affirmative Action Officers is one of these organizations.
"CAAAO strongly defends the current affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws. These laws do not allow quotas or racial preferences,
"I think it is a great idea to get the campus together, to raise money and to have a great time. Also, it's good to do something against UCLA," Winter said.
To help organize, publicize and increase participation in future events, each fraternity and sorority will create a calendar of its philanthropic events for next fall. A master calendar containing all the events will be compiled and distributed to multiple campus organizations.
"I feel like philanthropy is a primary point of my job, but I'm also part of Panhellenic and the larger IFC-Panhellenic body," Winter said. "Our primary goal
rather, they provide a 'level playing field' for those citizens who have historically been and continue to be disadvantaged," said Valora Harvey, president of CAAAO.
Harvey said it is not time to dismantle affirmative action. Voluntary affirmative action takes positive steps to include (See Actioiv page 3)
is to make the Greek system look good in the campus and community. The things that we do, unfortunately, don't get recognized."
SC Stars is an ongoing Row philanthropy in which Greeks don robes and recognize outstanding scholars at the Vermont Elementary School. Each month Greeks present students with certificates while "Fight On" plays in the background.
"It's a simple program with great benefits," Winter said.
Last week the Greek system also sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive on campus. There will be another one before the end of the semester on the Row.
Entertainment, USC style
Troy WHt / DaUy Trojan
Members of the Spirit of Troy trumpet tha glory that Is Trojan for prospective students at the opening program for Preview USC outside Hsncock Auditorium.
Fence around campus serves many functions
By Tara Nakashima
Staff Writer
Unlike suburban and rural campuses that have broad lawns or landscaped areas that clearly define the campus, USC has iron fencing. Despite the negative impression that the wrought iron surrounding campus may provide, it also enhances security, said Bob Taylor, deputy chief of the Department of Public Safety.
'I think that the fence adds to the overall securi-as a whole and (provides) an atmosphere that oesn't look like a prison," Taylor said.
Because USC has limited campus area and the campus immediately borders the neighboring urban development, the only way to define the on-campus area architecturally is through some sort of grillwork, said Gordon Park, director of planning, design and construction.
The plan for the fencing was conceived in the mid-1950s along Exposition Boulevard with funds
(See Fence, page 3)
Greeks promote community charity events