Tuesday
November 5,19% Vol. CXXIX, No. 48
Headlines
Trojans collapsed in the second half
The Trojan offense fell apart in the second half of Saturday's 21-10 loss to Washington. USC only had three first downs and finished with minus 6 yards in the two periods.
Sports, page 16
A flashy rendition of an ageless tale
The Bard's classic tale of youth, love and death gets a California spin. "William Shakespeare's Romeo &
Juliet" pulsates with the music and vibes of modem life but retains the original language.
Diversions, page 7
How the image of a lady gets tainted
Editorial columnist Jessica del Mundo comments on the images that women portray when they drink too much, arguing that women who party 'tot) much' are being disrespectful to themselves.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.I.
Election party, Songfest meeting
There will be an election returns party at the Hillel Jewish Center, 3300 S.
Hoover Blvd., today beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call Benjamin at (213) 747-9135. Refreshments will be provided.
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The Student Senate/ Program Board Calendar incorrectly stated the day of the informational meeting for Songfest. People interested in getting a group together or being on the committee are invited to the meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Alpha Chi Omega sorority house.
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Women's Therapy L.roup Women will explore issues such as relationship problems, difficult childhoods, juggling multiple roles and more. The group meets on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, Call Robin Ward or Carolyn Feigl at (213) 740-7711.
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Workers allowed time off to vote
By Jin Whang
Staff Writers
Today, millions of Americans will swamp polling places in a furor to turn in their ballots, including university employees.
Depending on their supervisors, work-study students will be able to take time off from their jobs to vote, said Melissa Anderson, acting information services coordinator for Leavey Library. She said state and federal laws mandate that all employees who do not have time during the day are allowed time off to vote.
The amount of time will be decided by each student's supervisor, she said.
"I encourage students who work for me to vote," Anderson said. "They're going to be deciding things that will affect them."
"I don't think 'I have to work' should be an excuse for not voting," she said.
Faculty and staff who are working all day and live a long distance
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away will also be allowed up to two hours paid time to vote at their polling places, said Maria Chacon, personnel supervisor.
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Here is some important information for voters.
•	All precinct polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
•	All voters must have Dei istered by Oct. 7,1996.
•	If you moved, you must have re-registered to vote with your new address. However, new law has just made it possible for voters who moved but forgot to re-register to vote.
•	Go to your polling place with valid identification or driver's license indicating your new address, or take utility bills, mortgage, lease papers or mail addressed to your new residence if you have recently moved.
•	If you did not receive your voter confirmation information or sample ballot, call the county clerk where you registered to vote.
(See Vote, page 2)
USC Area Polling Sites
✓29th Street Cafe House—2827 S. Hoover St. (NW comer of 29th & Hoover)
No handicap access ✓Sigma Alpha Epsilon House (TV room)— 833 W. 28th St.
(NE comer of 28th & University)
No handicap access ✓Marks Tower Lobby—612 W. 35th PI.
Handicap access
✓32nd Street at USC Magnet School Auditorium—822 W. 28th St.
Handicap access
OR
Search for your polling place at http://rrcc.co.la.ca.us
Shallay Knapp / Daily Trojan
Academic dishonesty cases increase
By Rizza Yap
Staff Writer
The number of reported academic dishonesty cases increased by 30 percent over the last two years, according to an annual report published this week by the Office of Student Conduct.
Most incidents concerned individuals, but one case regarding unauthorized collaboration for an outsiae assignment involved a group of 36 students in a class of more than 200.
The figures, however, do not necessarily mean that more students are violating the university's policies on integrity, said Sandra Rhoten, director of the Office of Student Conduct.
"1 don't think there's more cheating going
on," Rhoten said. "It has more to do with the people reporting it ... with the diligence of the faculty members of one particular year. Clearly we know that academic dishonesty is under-reported."
Coincidentally, this year USC has launched its Integrity Campaign to promote the importance of honesty to students and faculty. Rhoten said the program was developed after a three-year study by the Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures found that "our policies and philosophies are valid, but not everyone understood (the procedures)." The campaign is not a direct result of the increase in academic dishonesty reports, she said.
"The figure could have decreased, and we still would have had the campaign," Rhoten said.
For the 1995-96 school year, faculty members reported 139 cases of academic dishonesty, which involved 74 undergraduates and 65 graduate students. Not all students were found responsible for the accusations. Approximately 85 percent of the cases were resolved through faculty action alone since "most students accepted responsibility and the penalty," Rhoten said.
Unauthorized collaboration and plagiarism accounted for the majority of violations. Other cases dealt with copying homework, using an essay in more than one course and violating laboratory standards.
Of the university's 20 academic units, 12 filed reports with Student Conduct. Engineering reported the most cases, with 52
(See Conduct, page 3)
Do a little dance...
Troy Witt I Dally Trojan
Fred Jones of the Abalaye African Dance Ensemble performs during International Day Monday.
Students submit petition to Sample
By Jennifer Arrache
Staff Writer
Petitions in support of campus service workers were delivered to President Sample Thursday after being signed by more than 700 students.
According to the petition, created by the Student Support Committee, "USC should ensure that all workers on campus are at least guaranteed livable wages, adequate health coverage, job security, and dignity and respect on the job."
The Student Support Committee, which has been active since the beginning of this semester, is composed of both graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in supporting the workers, said Steve Sidawi, a graduate student in geography who is involved witn the group.
The petition, which Sidawi said was met with support from the student body, was created to affirm student support for the workers' struggle—both the janitors and the housing and dining workers, he said.
"I think that it's important for students to recognize that this is
not just about the workers, but that this struggle affects the community because, first of all, the local economy of South Central is at stake," Sidawi said. "If USC is really committed to being a 'good neighbor,' it should start by paying its workers decent living wages, making sure they have adequate benefits like health coverage and making sure they have some minimum level of dignity and respect on the job."
In addition to gaining student support through petitions, the group also maintains connections with the workers unions thmugh regular meetings with union representatives and with the workers on campus—both janitors and housing and food service workers.
"This is turning into one big movement with students, faculty, workers and union representatives," Sidawi said. "We've also made copies of the signed petitions and we are planning to deliver them to members of the Los Angeles City Council."
Sample offered no response when presented with the petition.