The Griffin: volume 73, issue 12 - Jan. 24, 2003

              In past years, some students have applied for Canisius owned housing as a backup for other housing plans. These students block others, who seriously want housing, from getting the residences that they want. Pilato hopes that the higher deposit cost will hinder those who are not completely committed to living on campus next year from entering into the housing selection process. Pilato also notes that the housing deposit does return to the student if they stay through the second semester. The money is only forfeited if the student chooses to live elsewhere. Another change in housing selection thi? year is the removal of of Residence Life, the increase in the deposit cost is to ensure that only students who are serious about wanting housing next year will enter into the process. Some of this year's freshmen may end up back in Frisch and Bosch, causing the incoming class to have even less housing. The Many students are upset at the added expense. They feel that they have already invested so much money into the school between tuition, room and board, meal plans, books and other fees. Residence Life believes that the added cost will only benefit resident students. With the large size of this year's freshman class and the expected turnout for next year, housing will be increasingly difficult to obtain. The housing deposit has been raised by SI00, bringing the total deposit to $300. The deposit will be due Feb. 28, Residence Life is implementing several new regulations for this year's housing process which influences all students. NYC Winter service By Lacey Johnson News Editor UPS Foundation donates to McGowan Fund company headquarters in Atlanta, GA to present the check. The McGowan learning community first peaked on campus in the 2000-2001 school year. The program was designed to provide up to 20 renewable full scholarships each year for students of color from inner city high schools. McGowan students see this as far from a handout, but as another in team learning, holistic academic and social experiences designed to take the Canisius experience further. Programs include workshops with community leaders, links to career networking and internships and leadership programs. CAMPUS MINISTRY Kathy Reilly works with a child at the Mercy Center during an after school program. PUBLIC RELATIONS Students part of the McGowan learning community gather around Cal Darden, who presented Father Cooke with a donation for the program from the UPS charitable fund. see Service page 4 "Involvement of community leaders and Canisius alumni shows us the networking and good hearts of the world outside the campus. I have once again been reminded of the benefits of giving and not taking," Tiffany Torres, sophomore said. Darden has been named eighth on the list of Fortune magazine's "50 most powerful Black Executives in America" and traveled from the UPS Those also in attendance included John Hurley, vice president for College Relations; Derrick Hill, Buffalo district manager for UPS and students of the McGowan program. Darden came on campus last year to meet and speak to the students leaving impressed and an impression. Students showed their gratitude to the familiar face with handshakes. Calvin Darden, '72, senior vice president of United Parcel Service (UPS) presented the College president, Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. with a check for $50,000, which comes from the UPS charitable fund established in 1951. Darden donated $10,000 himself. The McGowan learning community received a donation Wednesday morning, which will directly benefit students of the program. The program is funded in part with a grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund of Washington, D.C. There are currently 58 students enrolled in the program with 20 more beginning in the fall. The program does not stop with money, it also cultivates the students reason to work harder. They strive to reach requirements in and out of the classroom. "Through this program I have taken on the natural instinct to lead and get involved and I know I have worked hard to earn that and to get to this point," Torres said. For the second consecutive year, a group of Canisius students traveled to New York City over the winter break, dedicating themselves to a week of service, love and reflection. From Jan. 4 until Jan. 11, 31 semester students were encouraged to sign up for the Winter Service Week. The group that formed as a representation of Canisius included students spanning all years and curriculum. Heading this service trip for the second year, Father John Bucki, S.J. and Joseph Van Volkenburg from Campus Ministry built off the success of last year's trip and added four more sites to the list. The 31 students were then divided up among the 11 sites, according to interest and the amount of work that needed to be accomplished. Students provided their own transportation to NYC and the group first gathered together on Jan. 4. Each was prepared to sacrifice the last week of their winter break in service to others. A sacrifice that those who participated say, in the end, reaped as many benefits for them as it did for the NYC residents. "It was an amazing, eye opening experience and all it cost was a plane ticket," Jason Downer, a Canisius volunteer at Mercy Center, said. On the first Sunday in NYC, the group worked together at a students and four other members of the college community were stationed at various sites throughout the city, providing assistance to needy residents. Services ranged from helping out at a shelter for women, to tutoring at-risk students, to visiting and praying for residents in a nursing home. There were 11 sites throughout NYC and the surrounding area in which the students were divided. In the beginning of the fall Jenel Stevens' 23.3 points per game positions her in an offensive leadership position within the MAAC. Read about Stevens and the rest of the women's basketball team by turning to Steve Lingle's report on page 16. Previous managing editor of The Griffin, Eric DuVall, serves as the Washington correspondent while working on his journalism internship in D.C. Read about his coverage on the recent war-related protests on page 3. If you missed the Golden Globe Awards this past Sunday, don't fret. Check out the nominations and winners on page 8. Also, see which movies Dan Moar deems the "top ten movies of 2002" on page 11. See if your favorites made the list! Over Christmas break, the men's basketball team played a competitive game against Syracuse University. Read on how this game is an example of poor sports promotion and the negative attitudes towards the athletic department on page 6. Canisius College. Buffalo. NY fbc Griffin Friday. January 24. 2003 New residence life policies Volume LXXIII. Number 12 By Kristen Lovejoy News Reporter See Housing page 2 By Amanda Breidenstein News Editor Carrie Kisela said. Many students may share Kisela's views as they receive their bills this semester and feel that the increase of the. housing deposit is an unnecessary added expense. According to A1 Pilato, director increased cost is to try to prevent a housing problem from occurring next year. "I think that it is unfair that they are charging us more money, especially this time of year, when we just finished paying for books and are as poor as they come," freshman CD BUSCAGUA He's Baaaack After being stored away for several months, Peter Canisius peaks out again to watch over the student body. CJ BUSCAGLIA Even with the increase in housing deposits, chaos may still occui with some freshman and sophomores having to return to the Bosch or Frisch dorms. INSIDE Griffin m 1 mm. 6 8 mm 16