The Griffin: volume 63, issue 07 - Oct. 30, 1992

              Miller admitted that crimes that are committed off-campus, even though Public Safety responds to them, are not published. Veasey expressed her concern over the question of "why the students aren't reporting the incidents."see Crime page 3 Griffin poll shows Clinton as winner among Canisius Day students Respondents consider themselves more liberal than conservative A Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brother gets a fright out of neighborhood youngsters at their haunted house Wednesday. Photo by eric Jordan by Ken Kraft Griffin Managing Editor Presidential Picks by Canisius Day Students 40% j 3 5%-- 30% -- 2 5% -- 20%-- 1 5% -- 10% -- 5% -- 0% -I—^ Bush Clinton Perot Undecided Margin of error is ± 3% Clinton garnered 36 percent of the vote, conducted from Oct. 24 - 27, compared to independent candidate Ross Perot's 27 percent. Those interviewed were asked three questions: if they were registered voters; if the election were held today, who would they vote for — Bush, Clinton, Perot or if they were undecided; and if they consider themselves more liberal or conservative. In a survey of Canisius College Undergraduate Day students conducted by The Griffin, Gov. Bill Clinton of Arkansas held a considerable lead in the race for President of the United States, and those interviewed considered themselves more liberal than conservative. President Bush lagged behind in third place with 20 percent of the vote, and 17 percent of those polled considered themselves undecided. The margin of error was ± 3 percent.The poll also found that Canisi us students consider themselves more liberal than conservative. Fiftyeight percent of those questioned stated that they would consider themselves more liberal, as opposed to the 42 percent that said they are more conservative. The margin of error was ± 7 percent. In the poll, 76 percent of those interviewed were registered voters, compared to 24 percent that are not. This is a margin of more than two to one. The margin of error was ± 7 percent. Over 200 students participated in the poll. Freedom of Expression policy is 'in place' by Scott Sroka Griffin Editor in Chief The policy also defines which College officials are "authorized to stop or prevent expression." pression in the policy are those provided in the law, as well as "expression prohibited by Canisius College." These include 'invasion of privacy,' 'indecency,' 'fighting words,' and 'grossly offensive expression as to personal characteristics.' "It more says what you can't do," said Miller, "which means, actually, you can do an ything else." Among the restrictions on ex - The policy outlines the nature of Canisius as a "college in the Catholic tradition." It also defines expression, the general policy on freedom of expression, and outlines certain restrictions that may be placed on expression. "It offers reasonable protections for expressions," Miller said. News 1 - 3, 9 Editorial 4 Letters 4 Cartoon 4 Viewpoints 5 Features 6 - 8 Sports 11-12 Classifieds 9 Because of the College' s status as a private institution, normal applications of the First Amendment regarding the freedom of expression do not apply within the boundaries of the campus. The new policy, which has been in the works for over a year, will provide students with a basis for claims for or against certain forms of expression on campus. with it, and he is about to promulgate it," said Miller. "It is in place." "Fr. Demske is comfortable "Until now, you had no rights," said Dr. Thomas E. Miller, vice president for Student Affairs, "except as they were reviewed on an ad hoc basis," referring to the approval of the College's Freedom of Expression Policy by Rev. James M. Demske, College president.see Expression page 9 Qriffin Indorsement: (Paae4 'Ekction Viewpoints. 'Page 5" Boo! VOLUME LXIII, NUMBER 7 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30,1992 The youths didn't follow them up the street. A local resident said that these youths had been harassing everyone who walked by. Slavin did not report the incident. In the past, the College has James S lavin, a Canisius sophomore, was walking with a friend on the sidewalk in front of the Health-Science Center at noon on Oct. 11, passing three youths, who asked, "What the f—'s your problem?" as Slavin and his friend walked by. They kept walking while rocks and an ice-cream cone were thrown at them, and then Slavin was struck in the back of the head with a large piece of concrete. The two students fled immediately. However, according to Dr. Thomas E. Miller, vice president for Student Affairs, even a crime committed on the sidewalks sur- student mischief in the surrounding community. Now, many students are asking how Canisius will protect them as they travel through the neighborhood. For the months of J une through September, a monthly report released by Public Safety shows 75 reported on-campus crimes and 58 arrests. Last year, the numbers were 44 and 24 respectively. "This may not strike fear into the hearts of students," said Martha A. Veasey, director of Community Relations, "but consider that these are the statistics for on-campus crimes only." held forums and formed committees to address the problems of Crimes against students increase On-campus statistics are misleading by Don VanStry Griffin Asst. News Editor The crimes are not being directed solely at Canisius students. The Hamlin Park Taxpayers and Community Association (HPTCA) and the Friends of the Elderly addressed the problem at their last meeting and are plan- et's like saying, 'Kick me' [to the youths that are victimizing the students and community repeatedly]."rounding the campus is considered an off-campus crime. theGriiiin Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933