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Mann’s term ends with new justices
New duel justice and three justices confirmed One other approval falls short
By LINDSEY DAVIS
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Resignations of four graduating Student Senate Judicial Council justices late last week forced Senate to decide on confirmations of newly appointed justices Tuesday night during the last Senate meeting of this year s adininis nation
Senators confirmed three of the positions, including a new chief justice. One appointed justice, jamcs Dressier, was not confirmed in a 7-3-2 decision Senators posed questions regarding qualifications and stances on issues affecting Senate to the three justices seeking confirmation to Ihe posts.
But Joan Weibel-Orlando, an asso ciate professor and undergraduate adviser in the anthropology depart ment said Dressier was not asked the same questions that the other appoint ed candidates were asked
"It seems to me that the questions were somewhat loaded," she said
David Chasin. a commuter senator, said the only reason he did not confirm Dressier was because he felt Dressier was not qualified for the position.
Dressier s confirmation could be placed on the agenda for the next Senate meeting, the first meeting of the new administration, said Senate President Harold Mann.
In his last action as president, Mann appointed the new justice posi tions. Senate's role includes confirming the president's dec ision.
Current justice Jocelyn Roberson was confirmed as chief justice while Patricia Ramirez and Brian Riff were confirmed to justice positions
In order to serve as chief justice, an individual must have served on the Judicial Council for at least one year Mann said
Roberson was the only non gradu ating justice who had served this tune requirement
Justices hric Liu. Kate F.nckson and lra< v Hensley turned in letters of resig nation on Thursday. Mann said
Jordan l.ove. chief justice, resigned Friday
The former justices were not required to resign before the end of this administration but could have resigned any time before they graduated, Mann i se* Sonatp page 10
Senate vote on gay marriage comes up short
Discussion lasted late into the night Monday before ultimately Jailing to pass
By JAMES R. KOREN
Stafl WiMn
Student Senate debated and even tually failed to pass a resolution to oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment at the final meeting of the current administration Tuesday night
Senators, the resolutions authors and concerned students argued al>out the resolution and its importance for the USC’ student community
If passed. thc resolution would have resolved that, "the U.V Student Senate of the University of Southern California opposes the Federal Marriage Amendment (HJK f>6. SJK 2f> and aJI like measures) and encourages students to contact members of Congress to express that opposition “ Chris Koontz. executive dim tor of the lesbian. Ciay, Bi. Transgender Assembly and one of the resolutions
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Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Asthma is in the air
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Nico Bollini has teamed up with fellow captain Ben Hayes to lead the golf team.
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USC study shows children in high ozone areas are more likely to have asthma.
By KARA NICHOLS
Contributing Writer
Children exposed to high levels of nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and acid vapor — elements common in exhaust and industrial fumes — suffered deficits in lung development, according to an ongoing USC study.
Researchers also found that active children in high ozone areas were more likely to develop asthma.
Asthma incidents tripled among the 15 to 20 percent of asthmatic Southland children who play three or more team sports and live in high-ozone communities.
In order to study the effects of pollutants on respiratory health, researchers have been following 6,000 children from 12 Southern California communities with different levels of pollutants.
This $10-million study began following the group of 10-year-olds in 1993 and will continue tracking their progress to further study their development into adulthood.
“The study was done because at the time there was a lot of informa tion that showed the air pollution had acute effects, but we did not know if day in day out breathing of this air produced longitudinal effects,' said James Gauderman, an associate professor in the department of preventive medicine.
These findings showed in the short term that asthmatic children were more likely to be absent from school two to three days following high-ozone alerts.
Later in life these children living in areas with high levels of pollutants will be more susceptible to respiratory and cardiovascular problems leading to an increased risk of death
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Common-place body art might hinder job chances
Tattoos and body piercings gained popularity dunng the 1990s.
More body art might be accepted, but extreme ptercings or tattoos cfcscourage some employers from hinng
Some experts recommend covering or even removing body art during interviews.
By KATHERINE KIRKPATRICK
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While standards of decorum in some workplaces have relaxed, many employers and educators still recommend covering or removing body art including piercings and tattoos, when pursuing a job in the professional world.
'First impressions are so significant to people,* said Jim Ellis, associate dean of Marshall undergraduate business programs.
'So much of it depends un the magnitude of the body art, and in todays environment it certainly is more acceptable — if it is too great a
percentage of the body or in the wrong place, it will definitely impact the thought process of the hiring firm," Kills said
Having gamed extreme popularity in the 1990s, tattoos and body pierc mgs are now commonplace. Rampant in the entertainment industry, body art is also visible across high school and college campuses
More visible piercings such as tongue and nose piercings have become trendy amongst college students. But some USC employment professionals offer words to the wise.
'Our record shows that you should cover body art in a job inter view,' said Eileen Kohan. executive director of the Career Center. 'Most companies aren't as open as you think, and the expectation when dealing with customers is professional I see lit) page 10 I
Family aftak Tito Oominguei, equipment coordinator for
the USC football team, displays his tattoo of his family