The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 61, Issue 14 - February 27, 1984

The Los Angeles Loyola Marymount University February 27, 1984 Volume 61 Issue 14 Loyoiui photo b* Paul Bernal The ADG house in the. process of remodeling Remains of a party gone by ADG'S FACE EVICTION By PAUL BERNAL Loyolan Editoral Staff Members of the Alpha Delta Gam¬ ma fraternity may soon face evic¬ tion because of complaints that their ADG house in Inglewood has become an “animal house.” Neighbors of the Nec¬ tarine Street home circulated a petition and met with the City Council on February 14 to charge the students with violations of the law. The council will vote Tuesday, February 28 whether to force the ADG residents from the neighborhood. Among the violations cited, ADG members are accused of urinating on neighbors lawns, frequently holding loud parties, and dumping trash in the front yard. “There would be a hell of a lot of trouble [at the parties]. They would drive down Olive Street making noise. [They also] throw trash, and piss all over the place,” said E.L. Maxson,* an 83 year old neighbor. Maxson did not attend the last council meeting, but he had been to earlier hear¬ ings to voice his concern. “They have settled down some, but during the parties the parking is terrible. They park everywhere for several blocks around,” he stated. Fernando de Aguiriaga, living in the home beside the ADG house, agrees. “They have cooled down their wild life. They deserve a place as long as they keep it cool.’’ Aguinaga believes there was nothing wrong with the party they held last Fri¬ day night. “It was an okay party. They had a guy out front looking for trash' and bottles- and they stopped the noise early enough in the night. It’s cool. They can stick around.” Other neighbors do not want Loyola Marymount University students to “stick around.” Virginia Kellner, living behind the ADG house claims that the ADGs moved in 10 years ago under definite restrictions, and that they have “broken all of them.” Her major con¬ cern is that they cannot keep quiet. , “I was here originally and it has got¬ ten worse,” Kellner said in a recent in¬ terview. “If they would mind their p’s and q’s we could all get along, but after years of to violate their part of the deal.” The agreement that Kellner refers to is the zoning exemption that the Alpha Delta Gamma House Corporation received in 1973. It allows for as many as 12 fraternity members to live in the house that is in an area zoned for single family or duplex buildings (R-2 zoning.) The City Council will determine the validity of the ADG exemption on February 28. Kellner says she will have no sym- (continued on page 4) O'Meara Fired or Resigned ? By MARK A.LEGGIO Loyolan Sports Editor ■ very controversial event oc curred earlier this month which in¬ volved the releasing of Women’s Head Basketball Coach Francis O’Meara. O’Meara originated the program and in her four year stay has moved the team from Division III to Division I. As Sports Editor, I found it necessary to examine the facts behind this con¬ troversial issue. To research the issue fairly from both sides, interviews and statements were received from Athletic Director Robert Arias, Assistant Athletic Director Margaret Olaveson, • and former head coach Francis O’Meara. tion, she determines eligibility for all student athletes. In regards to O’Meara’s departure Robert Arias stated, “Francis has decid¬ ed to persue her graduate studies and we wish to let her do so. We have hired another coach to take over the program.” The new coach, Dick Beede, has had over 20 years of coaching experience. For the last five years he was the head coach of the Santa Monica High School Women’s Basketball program. O’Meara was asked to comment on her relationship with the administration in the athletic department. She respond¬ ed with “No comment.’’ Olaveson remarked as to her relation¬ ship with O’Meara, “We had our ups and downs, but for the most part we were on an even keel. On the whole it was a good working relationship.” O’Meara was also asked if she was treated fairly by the athletic department. Again her response was, “No comment.” , She also offered, “No Comment” to whether she was pressured to resign by the athletic department. Olaveson was then asked if O’Meara was pressured to resign in any way. She said, “She was not pressured at all. We are lucky to keep our part time coaches for more than two or three years. We pay our coaches very minimally and most of theie time is volunteer.” When asked about her relationship (continued on page 3) The only statement O’Meara offered for her resignation was, “I wish to pur¬ sue a career in law and intend to apply to law school.” In addition to holding a full time job with the Learning Resource Center, O’Meara enjoys a part time membership with the Math Department. Oddly enough, the Athletic Depart¬ ment will only hire a women’s basketball coach on a part-time basis. O’Meara hired assistant coaches and personally paid their salaries. As a result, her entire salary paid for the assistant coaches. Margaret Olaveson, the Assistant Athletic Director, is in charge of women’s athletics. She also prepares and approves budget expenditures. In addi- Inside This Week: Rushing to Change Policy / ► see page 2 Ticket Issues Spelling Up / ► see page 7 Homecoming Comes Home - - V /U' ► see page 12 Old Times Plays Las Vegas ► see page 17 Men Volleying On Top ► see page 21 Robert Arias Page 23