The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 60, Issue 8 - November 15, 1982

Loyola Marymount University November 15, 1982 Volume 60 Number 8 Diseased palms force redevelopment By ANGELA MELTON Loyolan Staff Writer “The palm trees on campus are dying. They’ve been diseased for the past five or six years,’’ stated John Pfaffinger, vice 1 president for Finance and Plan- ning. ^ f ‘The palm trees will be replaced by coral trees,” Tom Lockett a Loyola Marymount architect stated. The coral trees will be planted from the University’s front en¬ trance to the library. In this redevelopment, the stele (the ce¬ ment structure at the main en¬ trance with the University’s name on it) will also be removed. In it’s place two lower walls will be placed on both sides of the entrance around Hannon park¬ ing lot and Sullivan Field. Virginia Merriam, biology professor and faculty member on the University Council, raised^ an objection at the council meeting last week. “The stele is a venerable part of tradition and it’s removal should be given much consideration.’’ < “Nothing is set in concrete,’’ Lockett assured. “Should there be sufficient support for change [in the plans] we would certainly look at that.” LOYOLA ARYMOUNT IteZERSITY The LMU Stele may soon become a thing of the past. (Loyolan photo by Kevin Hollomon) Only one files for candidacy in APC special election BY SHERI KEE Loyolan News Editor The November 1 resignation of Carlos Sanchez as a member of the Activities Programming Commission, because of what he called “a conflict of interest bet¬ ween myself and the Executive Board” left a -vacancy for the ASLM to fill. The ASLM will hold a special election on Thursday to fill the void left by Sanchez, however as of Friday November 12 only one candidate applied for the posi¬ tion. “This election typifies a clear- cut case of apathy. But I don’t guess it’s really anybody’s fault,” stated Sandy Corney the lone candidate, “My only con¬ cern is to become involved.” Beth Hamlin, an elections committee member confirmed an election would still be tield because of ASLM policy [Article VII, Section C, 1], which states “candidates shall be elected by a plurality, of votes cast at a general election.” Corney said in his candidate’s statement [an ASLM form allowing candidates to state their reasons for campaigning], “Traditionally this space is reserved for the candidate to ex¬ toll the virtues of his or her cam¬ paign by providing motivating factors which inspired he or she to seek office. In this case however, there is one overriding motivational factor, that of an extreme c^se of “apathy”. I, am the sole candidate in this elec¬ tion.” The former Orange Coast Community College student body president continued, “I am competent, I am capable and I possess a sincere desire to become involved. In conclusion I ask only one thing of you as members of ASLM, lest we (continued on page 3) Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, Bill Wilson commented that plans have already been presented to the Board of Trustees, Board of Regents and President Fr. Mer- ri field, S.J. and his staff and “hadn’t met with any opposi¬ tion.” v “We want the campus to look more welcoming. The attempt is not to modernize the entire cam¬ pus but give it some continuity,” said Lockett. “A lot of consideration was given to choosing [coral] trees.” The plan also calls for increas¬ ed lighting and some modifica¬ tions to the benches in the Alumni Mall area. Funding is through “gifts” and the Board of Regents. Lockett said the ef¬ fectiveness of the maintenance program and what affect the renovations will have on maintenance costs is being studied. However, it has been concluded that the maintenance crew has enough people to han¬ dle upkeep without hiring more people. The information booth will be removed to widen the road that leads into the University. The area behind Gersten Pavilion will ’ be remodeled to include planters, picnic tables, addi¬ tional lighting, a new lifeguard station and a sound system. An alternative plan indicates there will be a jacuzzi near the pool and, finally, trees and shrubs will be placed between the gym park¬ ing lot and Ignatipn Circle. The redevelopment is ex¬ pected to give the campus a ‘canopy’ look rather than it’s present tunnel effect. Deadline for renovations is scheduled to take place before the Olympics and according to Pfaffinger will “hopefully be completed by next fall.” V Debaters proving to be best in the West The Loyola Marymount debate squad swept through ear¬ ly season tournaments in Oc¬ tober and have established themselves- as the best debate squad west of the Mississippi, according to professor Jay Busse, debate coach. At the University of Wyoming tournament, LMU students Larry Panek and Joe Hendrix placed first with a 10-2 record overall, while fellow debaters Jeff Thomas and John Doran finished fourth with a 8-2 record. According to coach Busse much of this year’s success is due to the depth of the Loyola squad. Thomas, Hendrix, Tim Sanders and Doug Cotton brought many victories to last years team. “Special recognition should go to Joe Hendrix, a junior, who has shown himself to be among the “best in the west,” said Busse. “Rounding out the team is Larry Panek, a junior transfer student from Texas, who has also been a great help to the squad. WeTe looking forward to another outstanding year.” At the University of Col¬ orado, Panek and Hendrix turn¬ ed in another outstanding per¬ formance finishing second with a 7-3 record. Thomas and Doran finished third. Thomas and Sanders finished in a tie for third defeating three of the nation’s best debate, teams: Dartmouth, Sanford and Georgetown, while in a Ken¬ tucky tournament The most recent tournament, held in Kansas, Cotton and Panek lost in the final round by a split decision, finishing in se¬ cond place with a 9-3 record. Currently two top LMU teams are among tihe top ten in the na¬ tion. / !