The Griffin: volume 61, issue 20 - Mar. 22, 1991

              VOLUME LXI, NUMBER 20 FRIDAY, MARCH 22,1991 Fairness to athletes addressed by Council Canisius' fighting Irish... by John Moynihan Griffin News Reporter Council protects student right to withdraw Someof theguidelines include: — Careful scheduling of games, practices and travel, sensitive to the religious, moral, and social sensibilities of the affected student-athletes. The resolution, passed by the Academic Council (18-1), was prompted by a recommendation from the Presidential Task Force for the College Student-Athlete Project. Fairness guidelines for Canisius student-athletes regarding athletic scheduling and absences from classes are close to being finalized by the College's Athletic Board, according to Dr. Stephen E. Roth, dean of Student Services and Athletic Board chairman. See Fairness page 5 Mayor Griffin supports College; veto is overridden Irish eyes were smiling on the Canisius float at the St. Patrick's Day parade downtown Sunday. Photo by ALICIA JEANETTE Professors can only express their disapproval of a student's desire to withdraw. The committee believes that it is the student's right to withdraw from a course without the professor's permission. Dr. Jerome L. Neuner, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, has been charged with the task of drawing up a new policy regarding student withdrawals. This is an area that until now has been considered "ambiguous," according to Neuner. Professors will be unable to prevent a student from withdrawing from a course within the legitimate 10 week period, accordi ng to a resolution passed by the Academic Council last Thursday. Students assist Public Safety by Scott Sroka Griffin News Editor Sig Ep visits the zoo The members of Sigma Phi Epsilon volunteered their services at the Buffalo Zoo last Saturday.The fraternity participated in the Zoo's annual Leprechaun Village by entertaining children of all ages. See Sugarman page 9 As the market for student housing increases, if Canisius is not permitted to provide these accomodations, "there will be more absentee landlords," Miller said. One is economic. If this legislation is put into effect, said Miller, there will be a decrease in property value. Property owners, present and future, would think twice before investing in the Hamlin Park community. There are three basic concerns that the College has regarding the legislation. According to Miller, if the amendment is discovered to be unconstitutional or illegal, "we will have to test it legally." 'This is legislation that directly affects the College, and we had no input into it," said Dr. Thomas E. Miller, vice president for Student Affairs. than detract from the residential character and ambiance of the area." In response to concerns expressed in the Ordinance Amendment, Griffin wrote, "In my judgment, Canisius and Blue Cross/Blue Shield enhance rather The legislation, which originally passed unanimously in the Council, would require certain property improvements in the Hamlin Park area to acquire Council approval. this legislation and foresee it as a serious impediment to the revitalization of this section of our City." Puma also confirmed reports that an '88 late model sports car was stolen from the Main-Humboldt lot on March 18. The owner had left the keys in the car. Public Safety officers made a DWI airest Saturday. The suspect had been involved in a hit-and-run accident. The other party suffered injuries. Samuel G. Puma, director of Public Safety, commended student efforts. "Without the assistance of the students, we never would have apprehended the suspect," he said. When arrested the suspect was found with a piece of jewelry that had been reported stolen from a resident's room. Public Safety arrested a burglary suspect in Frisch Hall on Monday and charged him with possession of stolen property.In his veto message, issued on March 13, Mayor James D. Griffin stated, "I question the need for Debate over legislation that would limit housing expansion around Canisius took dramatic turns this week in the Buffalo Common Council. A mayoral veto of the Council's legislation, which restricted development in Hamlin Park, was overridden by the Council Tuesday. See Veto page 9 sire to pay a "much needed tribute to his idol." "He gave my life real direction," said Sugarman,"I was grateful that someone as powerful as Jim Morrison took the time to talk to me and give me something important to do—he was the first Sugarman began working for The Doors answering Morrison's fan mail at age 13. He described his meeting with Jim Morrison as a "life altering experience that shocked and awakened a part of me that I could not ignore." "We are beneficiaries of Jim's experience when he was on the edge.The lyrics he wrote are left as his findings from an area that we can never reach," he said. by Jennifer Dole Griffin Asst. News Editor Sugarman takes Canisians "to the other side" This statement was supported throughout Sugarman's presentation. Sugarman expressed his de- Buffalo News columnist Donn Esmonde introduced Sugarman remarking that the music of The Doors "connected with us in a way that nothing else did. It spoke to a deeper side of us." Sugarman, Morrison's personal friend, examined the rock legend's life as an addict, a poet, and a human being. The turbulent life and career of famed rock star J im Morrison was the topic of a presentation given by Danny Sugarman, author of No One Here Gets Out Alive and Wonderland Avenue, March 14. Danny Sugarman carried on the legacy of Jim Morrison last Thursday. Photo by ELLEN WIER2BA International FeSt! (see page 7) Wm $&%i I s-c° I % I ■ 2 - H J ■ J 11 L « I ■ 4ir Hi Student athletes' profiles (see pages 4-5) THE GRIFFIN Serving the College Community At a glance... Canisius crew review (see page 12) I