The Griffin: volume 62, issue 14 - Jan. 31, 1992

              88-89 Due to the extremely large senior class and the smaller sopho- The document also cites other costs, including an increase of $36 in the student fee, a $2 per credit hour increase for full-time undergraduate students, and a $8 per credit hour increase for part-time day undergraduates. According to Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S J., executive vice president for Academic Affairs, tuition has gone up 39 percent since 1988. According to the memo submitted by Franz, the budget outlines a $550 increases in tuition, a $100 increase in residence hall, Main-Humboldt and Main- Delevan townhouse rates, and an increase from $80-$ 150 in board fees, depending on the selected plan. The overall projection for the budget is $44.7 million, a two percent increase from last year. "This reflects a tight year," Dr. Laurence W. Franz, vice president for Business and Finance and College Treasurer. TheCollege's '92-'93 Preliminary Operating Budget is being sent out to the Finance and Budget Committee of the Board of Trustees today and will be presented to the Board of Trustees Feb. 10 and to the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) atTuesday's senate meeting. Overall, "I think its a reasonable budget that reflects what the College must do to provide good education at an affordable price." According to Franz, the College's budget also provides for reasonable cuts in the state budget. However, Franz explained that last year the College allowed a zero percent increase in operating expenses. According to Franz, inflation is currently at 3.1 percent and the budget increases will probably not keep up with inflation. "In fact," he said, "I am confident that they won't." The budget also provides for a two percent increase in operating expenses and a three percent wage increase for faculty and staff. Non-athletic institutional financial aid, which is separate from the state, will be increased by $495,000. Money available for institutional athletic financial aid will also be increased by $94,000, according to the document. According to Fr. Ryan, the College is predicting that about 80 percent of income to come from tuition and student fees. Therefore, if there is a downturn in the number of students, this results in a significant decrease in income." more and junior classes, Fr. Ryan and Franz anticipate a decrease in student enrollment of 2.9 percent which translates into 86 students from the full-time day division. 88-89 through 92-93 (projected) Full-time tuition at Canisius College In looking at the achievements blacks have made over the past decade. Rev. Hooks commented that "the fight is not over, we still face dark days ahead," and that people should "stand together as brothers, or die as fools." Rev. Hooks, who graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1948, addressed such politically relevant issues such as David Duke's campaign, AIDS, black against black violenc, and drug abuse. He also applauded black women for being the strength of the black population and holding the community together. kill the dream." Rev. Hooks then took the stage, beginning his humorous and passionate lecture remembering the final speech that Dr. King gave in Memphis the day before his assassination. In response to King's death, Rev. Hooks replied "you can kill the dreamer, but you can't The Buffalo Inner City Ballet took the stage, cloaked in emerald green costumes, and performed an energetic and graceful dance titled "The House of Cards." Lewis Carver '93and Martha Veasey, coordinator of community relations. Daniel Pittaluga '91, who received the MLK Poetry Award, gave a passionate reading of his "Anger Artist." Martin Luther King Jr. Awards were were given to individuals, both students and staff, who live and promote the ideals of King. Honors went out to "A house united can stand any storm, but a house divided cannot stand." These immortal words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were the theme of a celebration to honor his life last Fri. The celebration, which culminated with aspeech by Rev. Benjamin J. Hooks captivated a packed Student Center Auditorium.92-93 91-92 90-91 89-90 "I think it is horrible," he said. According to Fr. Ryan, the Governor's proposed budget will cut $3.4 billion in order to fill the state's projected $4.8 billion deficit. Three hundred eighty-eight million of these cuts will be made "Things are tight all over," explained Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S.J., executive vice president for Academic Affairs, "and if Gov. Mario Cuomo's proposed budget is passed Canisius would stand to lose $900,000." "Bundy Aid is awarded only to individual institutions," Fr. Ryan explained. "The public sector is According to Fr. Ryan, Cuomo's cuts are based on a "sector-biased approach." There are three sectors of higher education: state [SUNY], city [CUNY], and individual or private institutions. As a consequence of such cuts, it is estimated that Canisius will lose $365,000 in Bundy Aid. Bundy Aid is the state financial assistance to the College based on the number and type of degrees that the College awards. through higher education by Jennifer Dole Griffin Asst. News Editor State cuts may cost Canisius near $1 million Students at the College can also expect a $418,320 reduction in TAP [Tuition Assistance Program], This figure translates into a $425 decrease in TAP for those students who receive the minimum award and $75 for those receiving the maximum. However, "I can see that cuts have to be made in state budget, but if they are made, they should be just. Every sector should bear a proportionately equal share," Fr. Ryan stated. not affected at all." See State cuts page 4 $0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 SOURCE: Office of the Vice President of Business and Finance §iTHE Griffin Serving the Canisius Community ■Pm. I, 5™ -%i * * *  Rev. Benjamin J. Hooks' impassioned speech in the Student Center Auditorium vibrantly Illustrated the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. Hooks called for unity among all people. photo h, daveleone y -i—i—i—i—— (see page 10) B-ball mid-term report card VOLUME LXII, NUMBER 14 FRIDAY, JANUARY 31,1992 Hooks captivates MLK celebration Budget announced $550 tuition hike expected by Jennifer Dole Griffin Asst. News Editor by Michael J. Roberts Special to Feature 5 Lonnell, the sequel (see page 3) Philharmonic: Max is back! (see page 6)