The Griffin: volume 62, issue 22 - Apr. 10, 1992

              Kovary is running on a platform more emergency phones around campus and increasing shuttle service."Many incidents have arisen over the past year, and I don *t feel Jenn Fecio has done much of any- thing important for students," he said. Cicatello proposed that more be done to improve safety on campus. This would include installing Having been Managing Editor of The Griffin she believes experience with organization will be a tremendous asset." Golombek believes that through her work on The Griffin she has also acquired "a clear reporting style which will provide a set of clear and concise minutes." It is Golombek's hope that the upcoming year will be more stable commenting, "I saw that positions on the senate seemed to change frequently— I would work to stabilize the atmosphere of the senate."Wende Poremba '93, secretary of the women's lacrosse team, Cicatello rebutted accusations claiming that he is not qualified for the position. He cited his motives as having "absolutely nothing to do with my [his] resumd." She believes that Ed Kovary '95, is also too inexperienced. She criticized her opponents' apparent lack of experience and concern for the students. She questioned whether or not Angelo Cicatello '93, was running "out of concern for you [the students] or concern with his resum6." Fecio discused included her past senatorial experience recounting past lobbying efforts in Albany.Jenn Fecio '93, proudly recounted the manner in which the USA handled the racial incidents that occured during the fall semester and the request for the resignation of Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S.J., executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Candidates for the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) Executive Board gave their campaign speeches Wednesday. Clinton's campaign comes to Canisius He stated that he has served as president of the College Republicans, program director of WCCG, the College's radio station, and is active in the Town of Tonawanda Republican Committee. He has been involved in lobbying efforts for the College. $3 million restored by State by Jennifer Dole Griffin News Editor by Kate Sellers Griffin News Reporter "It isn't good, but it is better than what SUNY [State University at New York] and CUNY [City University of New York] The efforts of the 1992 Lobbying Committee have resulted in a $ 118,800 restoration of cuts originally proposed in Gov. Mario Cuomo's 1993 New York State Budget According to Suthers, "The greatest loss will be to work study; Also affected by the budget cuts will be aid to part-time students with a loss of $5,2000; special scholarships will be cut by $20,000, according to the memo. Bundy Aid for Canisius students will be cut by $351,000; the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) will lose $320,000; the College work study program will be reduced by $85,000, as stated in a memo released by Fr. Ryan. "Three million dollars isn't much," commented Undergraduate Student Association (USA) Lobbying Committee Chair Kristen Suthers '94. Overall, three million dollars have been restored to private institutions. However, the original cuts for SUNY and CUNY passed as proposed by Gov. Cuomo. got," commented Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S J., executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Gov. Bill Clinton Photo by ERIC JORDAN He elaborated on his belief that the United S tates has more problems than any other advanced country and criticized the presentgovemment's policies of low taxation on corporations and the wealthy adding that the middle class is on the decline, poverty is exploding and social problems are on the rise. He further blamed the present administration for failing to provide a comprehensive health care system and not converting obsolete military expenditures to domestic costs. Clinton offered an economic policy which he claimed would "put our people first again." He sanctions "an investment policy "We have stubbornly refused to join the ranks of other high-wage, high-growth nations to do what it takes to compete and win," Clinton stated. try around." Citing his experience as Arkansas governor for 11 years, Clinton suggested that he could solve the country's economic problems. Taking the stage amid great fanfare, Clinton presented his platform. Dr. Jerome L.Neuner, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, introduced Buffalo Bills linebacker Carlton Bailey, who endorsed Clinton, touting him as "the future president of the United States." "I have seen what has happened to this country...and I have seen the government turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to the hits the American people have taken," exclaimed Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton, the leading Democratic presidential candidate, during his campaign appearance last Friday at an assembly of Canisius students, faculty, and administrators. Clinton stated thatthenation's economy is in decline, adding, "Unless we change the presidency we cannot turn this coun- See Cuts page 12 See Clinton page 12 Food, romance, and the movies. The V.P. search I continues. | (see page 3) | I "  If- 2^*/ I, ' ; News 1 - 5,12 Editorial 6 Letters 6,12 Cartoon 6 Viewpoints ....7,11 Features 8 -11 Sports 13 -16 Classifieds 11 (see page 15) B-Ball coach decision close! (see page 9) FRIDAY, APRIL 10,1992 VOLUME LXII, NUMBER 22 by Ken Kraft Griffin Managing Editor Contestants go public USA candidates focus on qualifications, need for change Secretary race begins by Darcie Falsioni Griffin Asst. News Editor Carrie Golombek '94, believes that she can bring "several positive outside experiences" with her, including her work on The Griffin.Two candidates are now vying for the previously uncontended position of Undergraduate Student Association (USA) Secretary. Voting continues through today. See Speeches page 5 See Secretary page 5 Sen. Kate Sellers '94, is running unopposed for the position of vice president in this year's election. Photo by timothy fl/nt Kovary refuted claims that he is not qualified for the position.