The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 52, Issue 15 - March 3, 1975

LOS VOL. SS'No. 15 ANGELES LOYOLAN LOYOLA MARYMOUNT! UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90045 2 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID , Los Angeles, Ca. Permit No. 27451 Monday, March 3, 1975 Students on Security not identifiable by Matt Mamell The lack of exterior identifica¬ tion on student security personnel decreases their ability to prevent crimes, according to James Kirk- ley, chief of Safety and Security. Economic restrictions, however, have prohibited issuing uniforms or jackets to student employees. “I agree that everyone on security should be readily iden¬ tified,” Kirkley said. “At present the students carry an identifica¬ tion which was not designed for exterior wear.” Kirkley expressed concern that unidentifiable personnel will not receive the cooperation or re¬ cognition to fulfill their function, especially on night patrol. “If a security officer stops someone on the mall in the early morning, say 3:00 a.m.,” Kirkley said, “the person doesn’t know whether the officer is someone who will roll him or not. “You must also remember, that the main function of Safety and Security is to deter crimes, not to arrest,” Kirkley added. “The ap¬ pearance of uniformed personnel may prevent an incident from happening.” In previous years, according to Kirkley, students wore jackets which identified them as employees of Safety and Security. “I talked it over with Mr. Myers in the business office,” said Kirkley. ‘ ‘ Student personnel turnover is so frequent ihat there just aren’t enough funds to keep resupplying uniforms.” Student security officers patrol the entire campus except the men’s dormitories, according to Kirkley. The only times when an officer enters the men’s dorms are R.A. requests or routine in¬ vestigations of safety equipment such as fire hoses. All major investigations are handled by either Captain Roger Metzger dr Kirkley. lie women’s dormitory is patroled due to R.A. request. The nonuniformed officers often carry a radio to call for as¬ sistance, according to Gunnar Loy, a student officer. “Usually with a minor offense, such as someone drunk out in the mall,” Loy said, “We take them to the booth, and get their names, and make sure they’re squared away.” Kirkley stated that in major of¬ fenses, the student might not re¬ ceive the cooperation to handle the case easily. CONGRESSMAN TOM GARVIN petitions Judical Council for injunc tion against Congress. John Halcon fired from Chicano Studies John Halcon has been fired from his position as financial aid advisor and recruiter for the Chicano Studies department. Rumors indicated that Halcon was terminated for gross miscon¬ duct. Tom Quinlan, dean of Stu¬ dent Affairs, said he was re¬ leased, “for cause.” Petitions circulated by MEChA (Mexicanos Estudiantes Chicanos de Atzlan) members supporting any attempts by Dr. Graciella M. Limon, director of Chicano Studies, to investigate the Finan¬ cial Advisor office of the Chicano Supportive Services, (Halcon’ s position) have crossed the desk of the Rev. John Clark, SJ, vice pre¬ sident of Academic Affairs. In an attempt to resolve the pro¬ blem “in house,” oply Spanish surnamed students were ap¬ proached to sign the petition. Halcon is appealing the case in a hearing to be held Thursday, March 6. Three, non-partial ad¬ ministrators appointed by the Rev. Donald P. Merrifield, SJ, President, will review the case and make a recommendation back to Merrifield. Merrifield will make the final decision to sustain, throw out, or modify the original decision to fire Halcon. After that time, Halcon may still resort to civil suits if he deems it necessary and/or desirable. Limon continues to function in her dual role as Director of Chicano Studies and Chicano Supportive Services. Quinlan said nothing has changed regarding her role, and the University’s support of Limon “is reiterated.” Members within MEChA as well as Quinlan confirm there are a group of students attempting to have Limon removed from her post in Chicano Studies. They are also quick to point out that Limon is well-liked and supported by a large number of students. Limon had no comment. Fund raising The question of allowing uncon¬ trolled fund-raising events will be tested tomorrow on the patio near the Lair. The issue of uncontrolled events will be the subject of an amendment to the ASLM Constitution. The voting will run until 3 P.M. on Thursday. The amendment would prohibit any group that is not affiliated with the ASLM or LMU from us¬ ing the student tax monies for fund-raising. The amendment would mean that any group and/or the ASLM could still hold their own fund¬ raising events. The amendment is designed to place controls on the BSFA allocation fought with futile injunction by УгаНк Lang The ASLM Judicial Council last Tuesday, issued a temporary in¬ junction at the request of Congressman Tom Garvin ordering the Congress not to lend the Black Student’s Freedom Alliance $2,000 for a concert to benefit the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Atty. Gen. Alvarado resigns ASLM Attorney General Don Alvarado resigned Wednesday night at a meeting of the ASLM Student Congress, In a letter to Director Debbie Barthel he sight¬ ed lack of sufficient time and academic priorities as his major reasons. In the letter he read to the con¬ gress he said, “It is wjth utmost regret that I announce my plans to resign as Attorney General to the ASLM. I must stress, though, that in no way have any cases or cases presently before my office precipitated my decision. “I feel it is in the best interest of the ASLM Student Congress, the student body at large, and the judicious execution of the office of Attorney General,” he concluded, “that the individual who fills the office be able to devote his entire attention to that office.” Alvarado indicated that he would help with the selection and training of a new Attorney General. Congress thanked him for his service during the past several months. Congress also voted to approve by-laws setting up rules for a special election which takes place this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Two Constitutional ( Continued on Page 2) questioned allocation of the ASLM Tax to ex¬ ternal groups and any possible gain by private individuals. The amendment requires that the ASLM Commissioner of Finance jointly monitor and “ad¬ minister” any fund-raisers to pro¬ vide financial information and to “promptly report to Student Congress any change from any funding proposal presented to the Student Congress.” The amend¬ ment thus alters the procedures of the ASLM to require joint over¬ sight. The amendment, arose from a list of 451 signatures requiring the ASLM to hold the election. The injunction, issued at a special session of the Judicial Council held in the evening, directed the University business office to stop payment of the check; already issued to the con¬ cert promoter. At presstime, the Loyolan was informed that BSFA treasurer, Vincent L. Walker, resigned his post. It was not known at this time, whether or not his resigna¬ tion was connected with the loan controversy. Dr. Thomas Quinlan, dean of Student Affairs, directed the busi¬ ness office not-to stop payment. Quinlan later said, Щ was cau¬ tioned by the University’s at¬ torney, that I do not have the authority to stop payment, that it would be inappropriate for me to stop payment.” The order from the Judicial Council was a reversal from an earlier decision by the Council that morning. At the morning session, Garvin’s request for an “exparte” restraining order was denied. Prior to that hearing, Garvin asked Ron White, chief justice, to disqualify himself because of His membership in the BSFA, and his involvement with the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. White re¬ fused, and the rest of the council refused to excuse him. The dispute arose on Wednes¬ day, February 19, when Congress voted to lend the $2,000 over Garvin’s objections. Garvin ? claimed the concert was poorly planned, and that the Sickle Cell Foundation could not guarantee that neither the ASLM nor the University would not be held lia¬ ble for any damages that may arise from the concert. Debbie Barthel, director of the ASLM, agreed xwith Garvin that the Sickle Cell Foundation has not satisfied her on the liability ques¬ tion. She also questioned the abili¬ ty of Congress to collect on the $2,000 loan after the concert. Barthel indicated that she want¬ ed a written statement from the Sickle Cell Foundation acknowledging its obligation to the Congress to repay the debt im¬ mediately after the concert. Only then, she said, would she sign the requisition. Barthel was under considerable pressure all day Thursday and Friday, from several directions to sign the requisition immediately. (Continued on Page 6)