The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 65, Issue 23 - April 20, 1988

Los Angeles Lovolan Loyola Marymount University Volume 65 Issue 23 Circulation 3,000 April 20, 1968 Lion Debaters Reach Final Four By JAY BUSSE and BARBARA BUSSE Contributors Spurred on by the recent success of the basketball team in the NCAA tourna¬ ment, the LMU debaters traveled to Weber State Col¬ lege in Ogden, Utah to com¬ pete at the National Debate Tournament Final Champion¬ ships. At the tournament, the team of Madison Laird and Todd Flaming completed the preliminary rounds with a 5-3 record and 16 ballots. This placed the team in 13th posi¬ tion going into the sudden- death elimination rounds. During the first elimination round the team met Kentucky and won a 4-1 decision over this top ranked team. During the ОСТА finals, the Loyola team was paired against the top speaker in the country on the top rated team from Wake Forest University. After the seven judges completed their deliberations, the Lions were again declared winners on a 4-3 tally. During the Quarterfinals, the Lions met and mastered a team from Northwestern University on a 3-2. In what has become known as sports circles as the Final Four, the remaining teams were Baylor, Dartmouth, Loyola, and Michigan. Unfortunately for the Lions, we drew the top team in the country, Dartmouth’s Martin and Wick for our semifinal debate. Dartmouth won, proceeded to the final round and defeated Baylor for the National title. Madison Laird was also named 9th speaker at the tour¬ nament. ■ Political Awareness comes to campus last week with Life and Peace Week . Рн«ю ьу вену Huggins V.P. Selections Near Completion Greeks Celebrate With Sports and Spirit By NOELLE RICHARD Staff Writer In a week of fun and frolic, LMU’s fraternities and sororities gathered to celebrate Greek Week ’88. Monday to Sunday, students from the University’s seven greek organizations showed their true colors and letters, as they participated in daily athletic and social events. Volleyball, football, basket¬ ball and swimming were just a few of the events that challenged each of the organizations. In the end the first place awards for sports were given to Sigma Pi and Alpha Phi. Awards for the most spirited organizations were also presented, with Sigma Chi Alpha taking a victory for the men and resulting in a tie bet¬ ween Delta Zeta and Delta Gamma for the women. Tricia Fanoe, a junior and a member of Delta Gamma, organized the entire event and was honored by the Inter Fraternity Council (IFC) with one dozen roses. IFC president Lorcan Barnes praised Fanoe’s “hard work and dedication. 1 couldn’t say enough about what a great job she did.” The week of Friendship and “fraternization,” ended on Sunday night with a picnic where all the greeks joined to share the experiences from the past week. ■ By SUSAN DE RUYTER Editor-in^Chief She Selection Committee for the Vice President of Student Affairs presented their final four candidates last week to meet with faculty, staff, and students. The four candidates have been selected from 64 applications for the position of Vice President of Student Affairs. The candidates’ resumes and letters of recommenda¬ tions were available to the public and open forums were held for faculty, staff, and students to question each of the candidates. The candidates are Steven Balog, Gonzaga University; Lane Bove, LMU; Susan Hunter-Hancock, Chapman College; and Bernie O’Kane, Boston College. The selection committee has requested that anyone who at¬ tended these forums to sub¬ mit written evaluations and turn them in to any member of the committee by Wednes¬ day, April 20. The committee members are: Dr. Renee Har- rangue, Joanie Conley, Irene Oliver, Sr. Peg Dolan R.S.H.M., George Morten, Juan Mejia, and Susan DeRuyter. ■ Spring fest Heats Up Weekend By ARON D. LITTLE News Writer ■ he fliers are up and the plans are set; all that is left to do is to join in the fun at LMU’s carnival celebrating warmer weather, Springfest ‘88. This Saturday, April 23, a fun-filled day of food, music, games and prizes will begin in ASLMU Candidates Address Racism, Violence, and Parking Sunken- Gardens at 11 a.m. with the first of two live bands performing. The recently revised program will begin with the up-beat country Western band Elaine and the Midnight Cowboys intended to entertain chili contestants and game participants. Following the band will be the Roughnecks , featuring Jamie James and the founders of the Stray Cats , Slim Jim and Johnny Rocker. With food and beverages provided close by, Springfest will feature free contests for the students of LMU at Sunken Garden. Ribbons. trophies and/or cash prize s will be offered to winners of burping contests, tug-o-wars, sack races and a frisbee golf tournament. Spectators will champion the handsomest couple as Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce. Special construction in Sunken Garden will allow an obstacle course race for couples and a greased pig catching contest for anyone that chooses to participate. At the end of the day, the chili cook-off will conclude with the judging of chilipot en¬ tries from Greeks, dorms, in- (continued on page 2) By LISA MAHABIR News Writer ■ andidates for various ASLMU offices presented their qualifications and objectives regarding their intended positions at the ASLMU Candidates’ Forum held Thursday, April 13 on the Lair Patio. The candidates spoke before a good size crowd of students and faculty gathered to hear them speak. Participation in the forum was optional and a number of candidates chose not to participate. Elections Committee Chairperson, Rachel Shelton planned and mediated the event. The forum began with the Presidential candidates. John Ekoniak pointed out that he was ranked number one academically in the College of Business. Ekoniak said that he would keep students informed even if that meant speaking every week in the Lair. Presidential candidate Christopher Lalli said that he would start working May 1 if elected. Curbing campus violence and having more stu¬ dent activities were two con¬ cerns of his. Lalli also passed out fliers on his past ASLMU responsibilities and current objectives. Some of the most mention¬ ed issues by the candidates were the budget ballot process, the alcohol policy and having more activities on campus. A few candidates running for senate offices cited other issues. Steve Thompson remarked about racism. Park¬ ing problems were discussed by Lisa Eavers. David Herbst said that he would like to see student evaluations of teachers published next to class listings in the library. After the presentation, some students asked the in¬ dividual candidates questions The candidates said apatlv was an issue they were all con¬ cerned about. They encourag¬ ed everyone to vote in ASLMU elections today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Lair. ■ Inside This Issue Features Fr. Sweeny reveals what taking a sabbatical is all about See Page 14 Arts and Entertainment Michael Keaton makes ghostly reappearance in Beetlejuice See Page 12 Sports LMU Crew, another winner See Page 19