The Griffin: volume 58, issue 20 - Apr. 29, 1988

              The funds originally intended for these educational assistance programs must now be appropriated according to special "enabling acts," Ryan continued. In reaction to this refusal, Cuomo responded by saying that he would "line-item veto" the TAP increases, Ryan stated. The Assembly passed the budget with the TAP increases and the Liberty Scholarships, but the Senate refused to accept the Liberty Scholarships. ing power with the banks. It was imperative that money be appropriated to educational institutions in order to keep them open. Cuomo, Miller, and Anderson agreed on the necessity of passing the budget, Ryan stated. But Cuomo added that he would only sign the budget with the TAP increases if his Liberty Scholarships were also included. Liberty Scholarships guarantee seventh grade students $2,000 grants per year to help fund a four-year college education, if the students remain consistent in their academic excellence.Ryan also added that this delay in the appropriation of TAP "will make it harder for high school students to make up their minds about where they want to go to school." 'The Governor, Senate, and Assembly said they would pass bills this year to increase TAB" Icont'd on page 2) Designated smoking areas can be found in the Old Main Lounge, dormitory rooms, and the Student Center. An anonymous complaint was received by Patricia Creahan, R.N., assistant director of student health and supervisor of the smoking policy, concerning certain individuals' lack of respect for the smoking policy. The dispute was resolved peacefully after Creahan advised the caller about peaceful solutions. (cont>d Qn page 5) "We haven't had any confrontations, and we haven't had to force anyone to do anything," he said. According to Bieron, the "no-smoking" signs posted around the campus have had the effect of preventing individuals from smoking in various areas. He has received many calls requesting more signs be posted around the school. by Valerie Latona "Everything seems to be running smoothly," commented Paul E. Bieron, chairman of the Smoking Policy Task Force, about the college's smoking policy which was initiated on March 1. On April 15, local school boards convinced the legislature of the urgency of passing a budget as soon as possible due to the fact that these school boards were losing their borrow- It is the responsibility of students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and board members at Canisius to push for the appropriation of these funds for TAP, Ryan stated. "Failure to include an increase in TAP awards in the state budget. . . makes improvement in the student aid program an immediate priority concern," stated C. Mark Inwton, president of the Commission on Indpendent Colleges and Universities (CICU). TAP increases were originally provided for in the fiscal plan yet differences in views between Gov. Mario M. Cuomo (D-N.Y.), the Speaker of the Assembly Melvin H. Miller (D- Brooklyn), and Senate Majority Leader Warren M. Anderson (R-Binghamton) caused TAP to be removed from the budget altogether, according to Ryan. On April 19, a $44.2 billion New York State Budget was passed, but this budget did not provide for any increases in TAP funds. According to Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, executive vice-president for academic affairs, the budget now contains approximately $200-$800 million in funds that have not been reserved for any specific use. by Valerie Latona Additional state aid for students has suffered a setback in the state legislature, but hundreds of millions of dollars in unappropriated funds in the state budget may be reserved for the Tuition Assistant Program (TAP) if lobbying efforts are successful. Canisius completed the sweep by defeating the Red Raiders, 6-3, in the nightcap. See story on Page 12. Canisius center fielder Jeff Brummer attempts to score from third base, but is tagged out by Colgate catcher Jeff Way (14) to complete a double play. The play occurred in the bottom of the third inning of the Griffs' 6-5 win in the first game of a double-header Sunday at War Memorial Stadium. Gunned Down At the Plate • . . 'Rockpile' Revival IPhoto by BETH ORLOWSKl) - •"•'jL' » * •\k>. v v. - .r — '«. -v *•'* »• " ,,j- -~. r"jj" S3 USA Elections Continue Today jH^^H jP __ lis v ■■*•- Jg$ ■• J  yKm See page 2 for Griffin endorsements. See pages 6 and 7 for Executive Board candidate profiles. Jmm, Vince Roux "90 THE GRIFFIN •JKKkm «4Mk» JAi JKmmmmK «JHk» «JHL *dHL. JMk. A. Jfc. f Pat O'Brien '89 Serving The College Community VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 20 FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1988 TAP Suffers Setback Policy Running Smoothly Needing to pass a fiscal plan immediately, both the Assembly and the Senate agreed to remove TAP increases and Liberty Scholarships from the budget altogether so that the budget could be passed without dispute.