By Andrew Cohen
Staff Writer
On Feb. 3, A Princeton University staff member reported
the theft of a computer worth $1,000 from Wallace Hall at 3:37 p.m. There
were no suspects or witnesses to the larceny or theft, a report was filed
with police, and the case was turned over to investigators.
During the same month, a burglary/theft was reported at
WPU. The Daily Synopsis Report released by the university reported the
incident as follows:
Card#: 0302088
Radio: 39
Victim/Complainant: McClure, Erin
Crime/Incident: Burglary/theft
Crime/Incident Location: Headquarters
Report Code: Investigation and University affiliated
Remarks: none
Princeton's students were able to discover the basic information
usually found on a police blotter such as time, date, places, and a two
or three line description of what took place.
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By Steven Baker
Staff Writer
Suspend University Day. Eliminate all appreciation luncheons for faculty,
librarians and staff. Sponsor fewer freshman orientations.
Those are some of the cost-saving suggestions the union representing
teachers, librarians and professional staff made in a memo to President
Dr. Arnold Speert recently. The memo was an effort to outline some ways
the university could cut spending to fill the 22 percent deficit caused
by state budget cuts. The memo was sent by Prof. Robert Bing, president
of AFT Local 1796. Efforts to reach Bing were unsuccessful.
The Union suggests the university maintain minimum enrollment caps for
all courses. If a course does not meet the minimum enrollment cap for
that course, then it should not run.
The Union also urges the administration to re-evaluate the shuttle system
between the main campus and 1600 Valley Road. The memo suggests the university
use shuttles instead of large buses to transport students since the current
buses are operating with few passengers. |
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By Kelly O’Neil
Staff Writer
The auditorium in Science Hall, Room 200A is one the last places you’d
expect to see a legendary hip-hop pioneer. But not long ago, D.M.C. was
in the house.
“I can’t believe Willy P actually got something like this,”
said Amanda Addotta, a freshman psychology major.
“He’s a hip-hop legend,” added Keresse Burton, a music
management graduate student. “It was like going to see Jesus.”
Darryl McDaniels, also known as D.M.C., was part of the group Run D.M.C.
whose 1986 album “Raising Hell” (Profile Records) became the
first African-American double-platinum hip-hop album. It was also the
first rap album to hit the #1 R&B spot, and the first to enter the
U.S. Billboard Top 10.
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By Andrew Cohen
Staff Writer
Kaleena Berryman had seen enough.
She had grown weary of the apathetic cloud hovering over campus, tired
of students avoiding interaction and refusing to work together.
“Students on campus are subservient to the administration,”
said Berryman. “Students are so quick to join clubs, Greek life,
or worry about their own group of friends that they ignore everyone else.
There is little to no interaction between organizations and cultures here.
That’s why the administration can do as it pleases because the students
will not come together to stop them.”
On a campus chock full of students and professors from a melting pot
of different races, religions, cultures, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds,
WPU prides itself as a college rich in diversity.
However, diversity becomes useless without interaction and bonding amongs
people from different walks of life and embracing the differences that
make humans so unique. As observed by many students at WPU, diversity
and unity on campus are at different ends of the spectrum.
This is where UMOJA steps in. |
By Robert Salemme
Staff Writer
Spring is here.
For William Paterson students that means only one thing: Springfest.
The annual event will begin on Thursday April 24 with a “Throwback
Pub” sponsored by the which will feature different throwback jerseys
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On Monday, April 28 there will be a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater in
Billy Pat’s Pub at 7 p.m. The night will be topped off with a midnight
breakfast in Wayne Hall.
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Jennifer Urban
Co-Editor
With the cost of tuition about to increase, now is a good time for students
to take advantage of opportunities to obtain scholarships.
The WPU Alumni Association and the University Foundation offer dozens
of scholarships to students from many different financial and academic
backgrounds.
The deadline for applications is May 5, but the upcoming deadline should
not prevent students from applying. For many of the scholarships, the
application can be filled out entirely on line at the scholarships section
of the university website.
According to Judith Linder of the Alumni Relations, this is the first
year all scholarships from both the University Foundation and the Alumi
Association are being offered at the same time and place.
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Fire safety memo
Memorandum To: University Community
From: Jerry Petrullo-Fire Safety Inspector
Date: April 7, 2003
Re: Fire Evacuation Drills
The office of the Fire Safety Inspector has announced that Fire Evacuation
drills will be conducted throughout the campus effective Wednesday, April
9th through Thursday, April 17th.
Please be advised a t the commencement of a fire drill all Faculty,
Staff & Students must exit the buildings via the nearest emergency
exit. Please note: elevators should not be used during an evacuation drill.
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NJ Transit service to Valley Road altered
WPU's Department of Public Safety
Due to construction, New Jersey Transit service access to 1600 Valley
road has been altered.
During construction, New Jersey Transit bus numbers 744 and 197 will
service 1600 Valley Road
via the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley Road in Wayne, New
Jersey.
All passengers traveling to and from 1600 Valley Road may access New
Jersey Transit bus
numbers 744 and 197 at the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley
Road in Wayne,
New Jersey.
When traveling to 1600 Valley Road, passengers may flag down University
shuttles traveling to
1600 Valley Road and access connecting service to 1600 Valley Road.
When traveling from 1600 Valley Road, passengers may request that the
University shuttles
dropped them off near the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Valley
Road so that they may
connect with New Jersey Transit bus numbers 744 and 197.
These service arrangements will remain in effect for the duration of
construction.
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Parking rules to be enforced
To: The William Paterson University Community
From: Michael A. Horvath, Assistant V. P., Transportation and Public Safety
Date: April 4, 2003
Re: Parking Enforcement
It is the responsibility of every student to comply with all University
policies and procedures, including those related to parking regulations
and payment of parking fines. These regulations, including appeal provisions
if you feel you were unfairly ticketed, can be found in the General Polices
section of the Student Handbook as well as on the Parking and Transportation
web site: http://ww2.wpunj.edu/police/parking/ http://ww2.wpunj.edu/police/parking/
(see the scrolling box under “Campus Parking and Traffic Regulations”).
Equitable treatment of all students requires that University Police
enforce all applicable regulations. Vehicles parked in violation of the
regulations are subject to ticketing or towing. Towed vehicles will not
be released until all outstanding fines are resolved.
Please be aware that existing regulations indicate that unpaid parking
tickets will result in the placement of holds on records, transcripts,
and diplomas. Additionally, unpaid parking violations are viewed as an
outstanding financial obligation to the University. Please refer to the
Fall 2003 Master Schedule, particularly those sections commencing with
page 26, which provide information regarding financial obligations and
payments to the University and registration.
University regulations permit imposition of disciplinary sanctions for
violation of behavioral standards, as well as the use of a collection
agency to collect unpaid fines for outstanding violations.
We strongly encourage all members of the University community to follow
the regulations to avoid being ticketed and/or towed. It is important
that you resolve unpaid summonses immediately to avoid the disruption
of your activities at the University. Visit the Public Safety Violations
Bureau to
verify the amount and make payment for unpaid parking fines.
The entire University community will benefit from improved compliance
with parking regulations.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Budget Suggestions Still Sought
The e-mail address for your suggestions for cost-saving
measures that could assist the University in meeting Gov. McGreevey’s
proposed higher education reduction is still active. Please send your
ideas to budgetFY04@wpunj.edu.
William Paterson's music department to host Guitarfest 2003 on
April 26
International award-winning guitarist Jorge Caballero to perform and
conduct master class
The William Paterson University Music Department presents Guitarfest 2003,
its eighth-annual guitar festival, on Saturday, April 26 at the Cheng
Library Auditorium on the University campus in Wayne. The day’s
events include concerts, a master class by guest artist Jorge Caballero,
and a lecture demonstration.
Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with a performance by Staten Island’s
Curtis High School Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Lou Mannarino.
At noon, jazz guitarist and William Paterson University guitar instructor
Gene Bertoncini will present a lecture demonstration on jazz on the nylon
string guitar. Caballero will perform at 2:30 p.m. and will conduct a
master class for auditioned guitarists at 4 p.m. Guitarfest 2003 will
close with a William Paterson University guitar student recital at 7 p.m.
By Kerry Johnson
Calendar Editor
Thursday, April 10th
The Alumni Lecture Series presents Toni Fiore, executive vice president
of patient care and chief nursing officer, and Stephanie Goldberg, vice
president of nursing at the Hackensack University Medical Center, speaking
on “Healthcare’s Lifeline: The Professional Nurse.”
The lecture will be at 7 p.m. in Hunziker 101. For more information call
ext. 2897.
Saturday, April 11
Bus trip to Kings Dominion. The bus leaves Lot 5 at 10 a.m. For more information
call ext. 2271.
The lecture “Aglow in the Lab: Science and Electric Lights”
will take place in Science Hall 200A from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Harold
Wallace, a historian at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum
of American History, will explore the ways science has influenced innovation
in the field of electric lighting. If interested in attending, please
contact Mayra Soto at ext. 3407 or by e-mail at sotoma@wpunj.edu.
”Dames at Sea,” a rollicking salute to the Busby Berkeley
musicals of the 1930s will be performed in Shea Center at 8 p.m. Admission
is $15 standard and $12 senior citizens. Shea Center. For tickets call
ext. 2371.
An Opera Workshop presents staged scenes from major operas, directed
by Stephen Bryant in Shea Center Room 101 at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 standard
and $5 senior citizens. For more information call ext. 2371.
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