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Volume CXIV, Number 21	University of Southern California	Friday, February 8,1991
Daniel De La Rosa / Daily Trojan
Fewer than 200 people attended the peace rally at Tommy Trojan on Thursday. Student sponsors of the war protest said they were discouraged by the relatively low turnout, citing ‘war burnout’ and a lack of event advertising as the causes.
An anti-war rally at Tommy Trojan drew sparse crowds Thursday, compared with the 800 to 1,000 protestors who participated in the Jan. 17 call for peace.
At its peak, yesterday's rally attracted approximately 200 people, University Security said. Students who attended the rally said they felt discouraged at the turnout.
"At the beginning (of the war) everyone was really involved, but now it's almost like everyone forgot about the war," said Rachel Fischer, a senior majoring in English and French.
(See War, page 9)
War dissent on campus d wind ling
By Dave Hernandez
Staff Writer
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Terrorism no threat at USC, memo says
By Liz Washburn
Staff Writer
Following an increased number of bomb threats on campus, a memorandum stating that "the university is not a high profile target for terrorist attack or external disruption" was circulated among various school administrators and academic deans two weeks ago by University Security Chief Steven Ward.
In the memorandum dated Jan. 24, Ward recognized the increased possibility of terrorism as a result of the Persian Gulf War, but stressed that the university has no direct link to the conflict.
"There are only two known Kuwaiti students here and USC has no defense contracts," Ward said. The only indirect link is the presence of ROTC at the university, he said.
"We have taken similar precautions during other national and international events that posed possible security threats," he said.
Ward said the memorandum emphasized the importance of being alert to suspicious activities, people,
phone calls and packages.
James Dennis, vice president of student affairs, said the memorandum outlined procedures the staff should normally follow when the country is at war.
"We do not expect any problems, but it is important to be more vigilant in a time of crisis," Dennis said.
Thomas Moran, vice president of business affairs, said, "it was a very informative memorandum designed to inform university faculty about what they could expect in the context of the world crisis."
Moran said he thought University Security has acted "superbly" thus far, though they have not been needed because anti-war rallies and other events have been well-managed.
Ward said, "I am not overly concerned or pessimistic. People just need to be more aware that the possibility of danger exists."
This year there have been nine bomb threats at the university, none of which have produced any explosives, Ward said.
(See Security, page 10)
Renovations ahead for Bovard
Daniel De La Rosa / Dally Trojan
Boxes and furniture are removed from the north wing of Bovard Administration Building in preparation for renovations making the structure in accordance with city standards for earthquake safety.
Historic building gains earthquake safety standards
By Dave Hernandez
Staff Writer
Bovard Administration Building is being prepared for a series of structural renovations that, when complete, should bring the 71-year-old building far above earthquake safety standard laws, university officials said Thursday.
The project entails placing concrete and steel reinforcements in the north and south wings of Bovard over the next 14 months, said William Regens-burger, emergency planning coordinator for the university.
"USC has been very concerned about earthquake preparedness," he said. "The San Francisco earthquake last year only served to make our plans more urgent."
The past several years have seen the destruction of university buildings that were cited by the city for earthquake safety violations. Among them were Touton Hall and the Greenroom Theater.
Though Bovard meets city regulations for earthquake safety, an independent engineering firm hired by the university has recommended reinforcements
for both Bovard and Parking Structure C, Regensburger said.
The reinforcement of Bovard will take place in two stages, Regensburger said. The north wing of the building, which is currently empty, will begin ren-
ovation in the upcoming weeks, said Lee Meyer, project manager for the renovation.
Offices in the north wing have been moved to the Letters, Arts and Sciences Building at Trous-(See Bovard, page 10)