The Griffin: volume 73, issue 10 - Nov. 22, 2002

              Resident Assistants, senate members and Griffin members. Anderson outlined his agenda for the brainstorming session then opened the floor open to students' concerns. One issue that was discussed in depth was the way in which the college disseminates information regarding reported sexual offenses. "[The senate is] not in the loop as much as we should be; I understand there are confidentiality Currently this information can be obtained through the Public Safety information line at 888-2400 and the Public Safety blotter in The Griffin. Additionally, students can be informed through - any article published in either The Buffalo News or The Griffin. Katie Schlientz, ■ junior and sports editor of The Griffin s commented that even getting the facts in order to publish the information is difficult. Student leaders expressed a need to be informed directly from administration and Public Safety. Racial issues addressed See Forum page 4 Shuttle system revamping proposed By Katie Schlientz Sports Editor By Lacey Johnson News Editor see Shuttles page 3 Members of the Student- Faculty Liaison Committee (SFLC) are currently working on a proposal for improving the shuttle system after hearing complaints from student members at a recent meeting. LACEY 30HNS0N Students attending the race relations forum brainstormed solutions for creating a more diverse environment at the College, including additional events and curriculum. picks-ups and drop-offs on campus, at the Student Center, which he felt would make the system faster and more efficient. The Residence Hall Association is currently reviewing Everett's suggestions. "Every year we have to re-assess the system to make sure it is meeting the needs of the students," Everett said. "I think that we meet their needs pretty well, if the shuttles are maintained properly. Last year, we Freeman identified the purpose and "open Enes of communication amongst students....to explore a "What I hope to come out of this tonight is we're gonna do some Anthropology and co-chair of the Canisius Racial Incidents team opened the evening. The discussion was open to all, including student leaders of different organizations such as the Undergraduate Association. Patricia Christian, Department of Sociology/ Canisius, sponsored a conversation, "The racial climate at Canisius College: Global Warming or Global Cooling?" in order to identify racial issues at Canisius, as well as brainstorm some solutions. The Racial Incidents team of Students that attended include those with invitations, others with concerns with the rise of discrimination on campus and faculty and administration. Students wanted to know "what to do and who to go to," Janelle Minor, class of'05, said. The facilitator of the conversation was Dr. Pamela Freeman of the University of Indiana, who is director of the Office of Student Ethics and And Harrassment Programs, associate dean of students and co-chair of the Racial Incidents team at Indiana. She was optimistic in focusing on the diverse audience she was dealing with. brainstorming, some feedback, generate some ideas and then I'm going to take what you have said, and write it up as a report to give to the administration to give them feedback," Christian said. He felt that the daytime shuttle should have a general loop. He also felt that the nighttime shuttle should have one stop for "The shuttle system has been around for 21 years," Everett said. "We have had to change the system several times to accommodate the needs of the students. However, the shuttle system's purpose is to provide safety for the students, not convenience." Everett suggested several ideas for improvements for the shuttle. with disabilities and shuttles that are not handicap accessible. I'd like to see the two systems combined." The shuttle system runs during the day and at night.  A shuttle runs from the Delavan townhouses to the Student Center Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is also available on the weekends, starting at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two shuttle buses are used for the Delavan run. There is also a door to door nighttime shuttle system offered seven days a week, running from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Students must call Public Safety for a shuttle. Three shuttle buses run during this time. See Issues page 2 Wanzer also stated that she would like to see the service be accessible for all students. "Currendy, we have two separate shuttle systems—one for students "The resolution proposes improvements and looks for the Faculty Senate's support," faculty representative of SFLC Dr. Melissa Wanzer said. "After receiving input from Residence Life and Public Safety, we felt that the use of larger buses and a broad bus-like loop could improve the problem. We have a growing student-body and the shuttle system should be able to accommodate all of our students." After going over the issue with great detail, SFLC discussed the problem with associate director of Residence Life A1 Pilato and director of Public Safety Gary Everett. Several students felt that the shuttles were too crowded, not taking them to their desired destinations and arriving late to pick them up. Canisius College, Buffalo. NY Volume LXXIII. Number 10 1 . CJ BUSCAGLIA Flurry worries Characteristic Buffalo snowfalls often worry students before they embark on Thanksgiving break, but the first fallen snowflakes inevitably conjure magical childhood memories. Forum held on sexual assualts By Danielle Haynes Editor in Chief Friday, November 22. 2002 GRIFFIN ARCHIVES Recent reported sexual assualts took place in oncampus housing. As part of a solution, students suggested that undergrads be informed through e-mail as well as educational programming. Anderson says that the reason such an e-mail was never sent to the undergrads is because he felt it would be adequately publicized in the Nov. 1 issue of The Griffin. Anderson was not informed of The Griffin's intention to publish an article regarding the sexual Everett sent an e-mail on Oct. 29 regarding a robbery at Dagwood's which occurred on Oct 27, the same day a sexual offense was reported. This sexual offense was not made public to the student body via e-mail. Stephanie Kortan, senior, suggested that a mass e-mail be sent to the entire college community to warn of reports of sexual misconduct. Under the Clery Act, it is required that school administrators notify the student body of any such occurance within a reasonable amount of time. "The challenge always is giving enough information so people know that the situation is either under control or there's no direct threat and maintaining confidentiality of the people involved," Anderson replied. issues but first and foremost people come to us and they [want to know what happened] and we don't have the answers. It only continues to fester the fear that some students are feeling on campus," Tony Maggiotto, vice president of senate said. president for Student Affairs, Matt Mulville, director of Residence Life, Connie Pileri, assistant director of Residence Life and Cmdr. Gary Everett, director of Public Safety. The students in attendance were primarily Dr. Cary Anderson, dean of students, conducted a brainstorming forum on campus-related sexual misconduct yesterday in the faculty dining room at 3 p.m. The session included 10 students and five faculty or staff members including Dr. Ellen O. Conley, vice CJ BUSCAGLIA The College's shuttle system, operating for 21 years so far, provides safety for students both at night and during the day. Recent complaints from students dissatisfied with the service has prompted a proposal for improving the system. INSIDE ©riffin m i mm 6 UtUM 8 mm i6 The best way to find out if what you are going to college for is what you really like is through experience in internships. See News Editor, David Hill's account on internships available for students on page 2. Tony Marrone's Catch-22 on campus article published last week creates heated responses from many liberals who disagree with his conservatism. See studnets have to add to this political debate in the opinon section. Managing Editor, Eric Duvall, took a trip to the Irish Classical Theatre to see their most recent showing of The Island. Check out page 9 for his review. Also take a look at out Thanksgiving thoughts on paee 12. The volleyball team concluded their 2002 season with fifth-place at the MAAC Tournament at Walt Disney World. Also, senior Kelly Sieber was named MAAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year. See page 13 for a complete report.