Newspaper of the University of Southern California
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Thursday September 3,1998 Vol.CXXXVNo.2
Fastball concert, B.A.S.E. meeting
The Texas rock trio Fastball will perform at noon today for an hour in front of Tommy Trojan. The performance is sponsored by USC Program
Body Acceptance and Self Esteem Peer Advocates will hold an informational meeting from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at Student Counseling Services.
Students interested in promoting a healthy body image and decreasing eating disorders are welcome to attend. Contact Dr. Porter or Dr. Tucker at (213) 740-7711 for more information.
Tickets for the NASCAR races taking place this weekend around the USC campus perimeter are still on sale through Ticketmaster by calling 1-S00^>90-RACE.
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Griffin Maghari and CaHn D. Smith / DaMy Trojan
Transient found dead on the Row
By Ruth Weiss and Jin Whang
Staff Writers
A 78-year-old homeless woman was found dead early Tuesday at the Chi Phi fraternity house located on 720 W. 28th St., Department of Public Safety officials said.
The woman, identified as Rosa Sagstune, was found on the house premises on the Row while DPS officers patrolled the area around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. The exact location of where her body was found was not available.
"Apparently the person got tired, sat down and never got up," said Bob Taylor, Deputy Chief of DPS. DPS officers summoned the Los Angeles Fire Department, who declared the transient dead.
Most of the Chi Phi members living at the house did not know that the homeless woman whom (See Death, page 10)
Sports, page 32
Previewing fall's record rack stash
Another season, another opportunity to spend your hard-earned money on CDs. Diversions Editor Joseph Boo presents a handy guide to what shoppers should look for when buying albums.
Diversions, page 16
USC tuition hike poorly justified
Over the last few years, USC tuition has increased much faster than the inflation rate. Editorial Columnist Hang Long fails to see a corresponding improvement in tne quality of student life.
Viewpoint, page 4
Protesters
By Edith Chan
Staff Writer
rally in prayer, hymn
Community members, local clergymen and students gathered in Hahn Plaza Wednesday, calling on the university to respect the rights of its workers ana community members in prayer and hymn.
Held by the Coalition for a Responsible USC, an organization that wants to improve the relationship between tne school and its community, the peaceful demonstration began at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Hoover Streets and proceeded to Hahn Plaza, praying and singing hymns on behalf of USC workers and various community members.
'Today's procession is related to the recent workers' situation oi\ campus," said Sandra McNeill, the coordinator of the event and a member of the Alhambra-based Strategic Actions for a Just Economy, an organization that deals with economic hardships around local
(See Protest, page 8)
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Concerns over labor security prompted a peaceful rally for university food service workers that began at Hoover Street and Jefferson Boulevard and into the campus.
More activity card perks come at price
Hackett's first a long time coming
Paul Hackett became the first USC football Head Coach in 47 years to win his debut Sunday when the Trojans rallied to defeat Purdue, 27-17, in the Pigskin Classic at the Coliseum.
port the men's and women's basketball teams at two extra games each this year.
The price increase has not stopped many students from purchasing the cards. In mid-August, a spokesperson from the USC Ticket Office said that card sales were up from last year.
The cards have cost$75 for the last three years. The last time the price of the card increased was in 1995, when it was raised from $65.
Other perks will allow card holders to have priority for tickets to the "Midnight Madness" basketball rally on Oct. 16, Baxter said. The event, last celebrated at USC in 19%, marks the day the NCAA legally allows the teams to practice. Before the teams scrimmage at the Lyon Center, students can participate in free throw contests, intramural games and other activities.
Baxter said the Athletic Department is still determining how to allot tickets this year since, the 1996 event drew such a large crowd that some students were turned away at the door.
For basketball events held at the Sports Arena, the Athletic Department may offer shuttles that run to and from campus and the arena free of charge to card holders. Noncard holders would have to pay a minimal fee for the service, Baxter said.
With the card, students can attend most home football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, women's soccer, water polo, swimming and track and field events and receive a copy of the student yearbook — a package worth $500, said a spokesperson for the USC Ticket Office. The department will finalize the additional benefits that card holders will receive within the next few weeks, Baxter said.
By Christine Frey
Assignment Editor
Although USC students are paying $10 more for their student activity cards than they did last year, they are getting their money's worth, an Athletic Department official said.
The $85 card, which grants students admission to most athletic home events, will also get them into more athletic games this ear and offer special benefits, said Amy xter, the manager of event marketing for the Athletic Department.
The fee rose this year because of a $2 to 3 price increase for all football tickets and the addition of the Pigskin Classic which took place Sunday. This allows card holders to root for the Trojans at seven home games — one more than last year. They can also sup-