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Tuesday October 29,19% Vol.CXXIXNo.43
Receivers contend for playing time
After spending most of the season in the shadows of other receivers, Mike Bastianelli and R. Jay Soward saw their playing time increase in Saturday's win over Washington State.
Sports, page 12
The best flicks to rent for Halloween
Staff writer Constantine Nasr gives the lowdown on the best films to rent for Halloween night viewing. Everything from "The Exorcist 111" to "House of Frankenstein" made the list.
Diversions, page 5
The long history of USC Homecoming
From "Big Man on Campus" to "Mr. and Ms. USC," our homecoming has come a long way. Editorial columnist Jessica del Mundo gives insight into the preparation for our annual celebration.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.l.
Arts lecture, staffers needed
Bruce Smith of the Friends of the Gamble House will deliver a lecture titled "The Idea and the Ideal of the Arts and Crafts Home in America,” in the Donald Wright Auditorium of the Pasadena Public Library today at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12.50 at the door.
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The Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center needs new volunteers to help staff its 24-hour crisis line. No previous experience is necessary and the center offers a two month training program. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. To receive an application call Dr. Nagdimon at (310) 390-6610, ext. 324.
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The USC Center for Academic Support offers learning assistance, workshops, tutoring, a computer learning lab and other services. It is located in STU 301. For more information, call 740-0776.
Going for the slam
Troy Witt / Dally Trojan Damian Garnett, a Junior majoring in business, participates In the NBA Jams Slam Dunk Contest Monday. The event will continue today west of the bookstore.
Renovations end Bovard screenings
By Rizza Yap
Staff Writer
The approximately 10-year-old tradition of offering free film screenings at Bovard Auditorium ended this year after the theater underwent renovations this past summer. A newly constructed sound and lighting control room replaced the projection booth that housed two 35mm movie projectors.
Film distributors have continued to ask Program Board for the opportunity to show free sneak previews on campus of films such as "Space Jam," featuring Michael Jordan, and "Ransom," starring Mel Gibson. Joel Griesbach, special events director of Program Board, had to turn them down.
"Those movies would have brought in huge crowds, but I can't show them,” Griesbach said. "We don't have a venue at this time."
The remodeling is part of an ongoing effort to turn Bovard into "a world-class performing arts venue," said Dr. Craig Springer, director of USC
Spectrum Cultural Events.
"If students want to bring in top acts, we have to give students the tools to be able to produce the kind of show top acts want to put on," Springer said.
David Crandall, director of Student Activities, added that the administration has been "trying for a number of years to return Bovard to its natural use, which is as a performing arts facility." He added that "(Student Activities) support(s) the (film) project, but we just don't think Bovard is the proper place to hold it."
Program Board directors said miscommunication between the board, the Office of Student Affairs and Spectrum led to the lack of a venue for the sneak previews.
"We were under the impression that (renovations) wouldn't happen for at least two years," said Chad Tons, Program Board executive director. "But others thought it would be OK to do it over the summer."
Crandall, however, said Student Affairs "talked with
(See Bovard, page 3)
Kravitz recognized for commitment
Students celebrate 116th Founder's Day
entations. Translators are now provided for non-fluent family members throughout the day of orientation, a new development offered in the past few years under Kravitz's direction. She also expanded what used to be Welcome Week into Welcome Month. Eventually, students will be able to apply for orientation programs online.
Beyl also said Kravitz has always been very supportive of her when she wanted to take on challenges or risks, such as organizing a "New Student Expo" of campus organizations. "She was hesitant but allowed me to pilot it because it was important to me," Beyl said. "She's an inspiration. It's kind of weird having your supervisor be your good friend, but I'm fortunate. It won't be the same without her."
Crandall said Kravitz's ability to maintain a quality program in the midst of many pressures is a perfect example of keeping your head while people all around you are losing theirs.
"She sets the standard for us in Student Affairs—the purest sense of quality," he said.
(See Kravitz, page 2)
By Jennifer Arrache
Staff Writer
Dozens of students gathered around Tommy Trojan on Monday to celebrate the beginning of Homecoming Week and Founder's Day, the university's birthday.
A Troian Marching Band rally was held in Hahn Plaza and the students were offered free cake through a giveaway funded by Discretionary Board and sponsored by the USC Helenes.
The first day of Homecoming Week marks the celebration of Founder's Day by the Helenes. Founder's Day commemorates Ihe foundation of USC, said Elana Edelstein, who heads special events for the Helenes.
"This year is the 116th anniversary
of the founding of USC," said Edelstein, a senior maioring tn creative writing. "That's why we give out the cake every year on the Monday ot Homecoming Week—to celebrate USC s birthday."
The Trojan Marching Band, the silks, the song girls and the yell leaders also made appearances at Tommy Trojan for the Homecoming Kickoff Rally.
"The band came to get everyone psyched up for the game," said Lynn Tran, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering who is also a member of the Helenes.
Other planned events for the week include free pizza on Wednesday, sponsored by Tmjan Pride, and a homecoming rally and concert featuring Digital Underground Thursday.
Editor's note: This is a continuation of a profile on Peggy Kravitz which ran in Monday's Daily Trojan.
By Linda Napikoski
Staff Writer
Peggy Kravitz, who leaves her position as director of Orientation Programs this week after 21 years at the university, has inspired students with her organization and commitment.
Student Orientation Advisors have gotten to know Kravitz and her family on a personal basis. Tina Patel, a junior majoring in broadcast journalism and international relations, served as an OA this summer. She said Kravitz is balanced and able to take care of all areas of her life.
"At work, she gets everything done; she's in control," Patel said. "But I've also seen her with her family, and she really takes care of them. The summer of orientation is such an intense one, and she really cares about all of the people she works witn."
Kravitz's dedication to the program was the key to its success, making the program fresh every year, said Alex Castro, a senior majoring in creative writing who served as an OA and an orientation coordinator.
"She had a huge impact on every student who went to orientation, whether they knew it or not," Castro said. "She had the ability to keep it new and a desire to make it the best program she could. Everyone who worked with her has been touched by her."
Kravitz said one of the most rewarding parts of her job is watching the Orientation Advisors grow.
"We select potential (students) and watch them move into it," she said.
Laurie Beyl, assistant director of orientation, said the students are always the top pri-
ority in Kravitz's mind. She pointed out that Kravitz developed and team-taught Transitions, a fresnman seminar she helped
develop that extends the orientation process and helps students deal with personal changes and adjust to living in Los Angeles.
Another change Kravitz made to help students was providing bilingual support at ori-
Student Senator Brandon Mercer gets of the five Founder’s Day cakes from a