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Friday, November 18,1994 The student newspaper of Saint Xavier University Volume 63, Number 6 What's Inside January commencement cancelled Page/Plant reunited See Page 6 Safe sex = smart sex See Page 2 Cougars end season See Page 8 By Jessi Virtusio Earlier this week the Office of the President notified January graduates that there would be no formal ceremony held in their honor. The letter from the Office of the President stated, "Since the May commencement is such a memorable event, we wish to have as many graduates as possible participate. Therefore, we no longer will hold separate informal receptions in January and August. Instead, all 1995 graduates from January, May and August are strongly encouraged to attend the May commencement. We are making arrangements to insure that there will be sufficient space to accommodate everyone." Speech/Pathology major Roxanne Campana says that she is "angered and disappointed in the school." "It makes me feel like the school is telling (January gradu ates) that if we don't graduate in May, then we don't receive recognition." Debbie Venhuizen.education major, concurred. Venhuizen said, "We worked hard, and now it's like a waste." Campana wonders why the faculty, staff and administration did not seek an alternative to canceling January graduation. "We deserve (a January ceremony) after putting so much time and effort into this school," stated Campana. She added that she will be going to grad school here at Saint Xavier and that she "will be gypped out of two ceremonies." "It really angers me," she stated. Education major Maria Leahy feels disgusted by the whole situation. "I am just really disappointed that the student body and the January graduates (were not) notified about this sooner.... The ceremony is to recognize people who have worked hard and committed to earn their degree. We are proud to gradu- ate. To pick up (our diploma) in the Registrar's Office - we are not rewarded." Leahy added, "Somehow, some way the school should recognize the January graduates. The persons graduating in January have worked just as hard." English/Education major S. Iwaszkiewicz, a Xavierite staff reporter, noted that he doesn't disagree with the decision, but wished the administration would have allowed this group to celebrate in January. "It just seems that the timing of this decision leaves something to desired," he added. Leahy agreed with this sentiment. "The January graduates should have been notified about this sooner. Students have already been purchasing things and getting ready ever since October when we had a deadline to petition for graduation." Graduates will be able to pick up their diplomas in the Registrar's Office on or after Jan. 13,1995, the date of the commencement ceremony. The letter further stated, "In March we will send you further information regarding commencement. Both the liturgy, previously held on Friday evening, and the commencement itself are scheduled for May 20." Campana does not plan to attend the May commencement She sees it as a waste of her time. "There's no way," she said. Efforts by The Xavierite to reach the administration on Tuesday regarding this matter were unsuccessful. Faculty Senate continues to seek greater role By Ramon Esparza Members of the Faculty Senate disagreed this week over whether faculty members should play a larger role in negotiations with the administration. Don Cyze, the new Faculty Senate Representative for the Graham School of Management spoke out about the Faculty Affairs Committee, stating that they should allow faculty to have input in negotiation methods. Arunas Dagys, chairman for the FAC, said that the faculty elects representatives and empowers them to make a decision. He stated that if the FAC's hands are tied, they can' t do their job. Ultimately Cyze wants a solid sense of where the FAC is headed without restricting anyone. There was a unanimous vote accepting Dagys' report of the FAC. The Grievance Committee report was then given by Chairman Thomas McGannon. The report dealt with both the now-staggered appointments on the committee and the fact that non-tenured people should not be on the committee. Susan Beal, chair, gave the Rank and Tenure Committee's report. The report contained and summarized issues that have been repeatedly brought to the attention of the Senate since 1986. It was stated at the meeting That dean's and chair's yearly evaluations and letters of recommendation are important to faculty and when they aren't updated, they hold up processing of rank and tenure. It was also stated at the meeting that students' evaluations are not enough to rank teachers. The letter that Beal presented to the Senate was challenged by Cyze repeatedly until it was decided that the wording of the report would be changed. The report stated there had been "no communication" from Graham School to the Rank and Tenure Committee for the last four years. This portion of the report was removed. Senators decided unanimously that the report would be accepted after Beal edits it. In other business, the Committee on Academic Policies (CAP) Report was given by Chair Ann Filipski. CAP's concern is that "things are wearing out" on campus. As the school gets older so does the school's equipment It becomes dated and worn. Senators noted such problems can be solved by bringing them up to the proper people. The final point discussed was the CAP review of the Religious Studies Department and Pastoral Ministry Institute. Survey says students 'unprotected' Second in a Series By Anthony McKenna A survey of 98 St Xavier students revealed that 50 percent of the men said they had sex in the last week compared to 47 percent for the women. Despite being in the age of the '90s with AIDS such a threat to everyone, people are still having sex at an alarming rate. According to the survey, 77 percent of the 98 people surveyed said that they have had unprotected sex. A majority of the respondents who said they had sex claimed that they were either too emotional to stop and think, not in a place where protection was available, or with someone that they trusted or were in love with. The survey was conducted by The Xavierite in the school cafeteria from Oct. 24 to 27. The average age of the 98 people surveyed was 16.4 years of age. Seventy-six percent of the 98 surveyed said they had sex. Twenty- four percent said they never had sex. The average female surveyed is 19.75 years old. Those who said they lost their virginity were an average age of 16.4 years old. A 19-year-old female explained why she didn't use the proper precautionary measures before engaging in sex. "At the time it was my first sexual encounter. I didn't have condoms, etc., but I had asked about diseases before doing anything. In respect to birth control, at the time I had just finished my period and felt no threat of pregnancy was present." Ninety-two percent of our male respondents said that they had sex. Eight percent have said they have not. The average age of the males surveyed is 20.5 years old. The average age of those who lost their virginity was 15.2 years old. Some of those who were surveyed said that they remained with one partner or have only had one partner in their sexual history. With the threat of disease and teen preg nancy, having more than one partner puts an individual at greater risk. A 19-year-old male said he wasn't worried about precautionary measures because, "I was with the person for a long time and we really didn't worry about it" Thirty-six percent of the women who said they had sex said one partner was all they had. Thirty- one percent of those have said they had two to four partners. Twenty- four percent of those women said they had five to ten partners. Five percent of the women have had more than 10 partners. One female responded about not using any protection stating, "I don't really have a reason. The person I was with, we agreed on whatever consequences we would be responsible for them." Thirteen percent of the men who said they had sex said they only have had one partner. Seven- See SURVEY on Page 4 Yanikoski speaks out By Mike Klein Saint Xavier's new president, Dr. Richard Yanikoski, took another step in remaining active with the SXU community by attending the Student Activities Board meeting on Nov. 7. The major points that Yanikoski wished to stress concerned his support of the school and its various clubs, as well as emphasizing that SXU supports the local community. Yanikoski brought up several ways in which he could improve current relations with the student body. Among the ideas were: having breakfast with small groups of students in which he would not only get to know students better but also gather input for possible improvements within the school, an open invitation to students to contact him via E-mail (of which many students have already complied) and having continuous contact with The Xavierite. Regarding The Xavierite, Yanikoski said that he had read the editorial board in the Oct 20 issue, in which former president SisterMahoney was chastised for her lack of involvement with the SXU community. He promised that he "would oblige The Xavierite's requests." He even offered the possibility that he would write a "president's letter" in which he would address the Saint Xavier community. Yanikoski said that the SXU body "must reach part of a larger community than just the university," and that the clubs should not only engage in school affairs but should also perform a service for the outside community as well. Yanikoski stressed that he wants " to make life better for the students," and wants SXU to remain active within the community. He has endorsed this is by engaging in conversations with students with the hope that they will offer some input as how to make changes for the better.
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Title | 1994 Vol.63, No. 6 Xavierite |
Document | The Xavierite |
Date | 1994 |
Organization | Saint Xavier University |
Location | Chicago, Illinois |
Coverage | 1994 |
Collection | Xavierite (Saint Xavier University) |
Relation | Saint Xavier University Publications |
Subject(s) | Saint Xavier University (Chicago, Ill.) -- History. |
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Language | eng |
Publisher | Saint Xavier University |
Year Published | 2012 |
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Title | Page 1 |
Document | The Xavierite |
Date | 1994 |
Organization | Saint Xavier University |
Location | Chicago, Illinois |
Coverage | 1994 |
Transcript | Friday, November 18,1994 The student newspaper of Saint Xavier University Volume 63, Number 6 What's Inside January commencement cancelled Page/Plant reunited See Page 6 Safe sex = smart sex See Page 2 Cougars end season See Page 8 By Jessi Virtusio Earlier this week the Office of the President notified January graduates that there would be no formal ceremony held in their honor. The letter from the Office of the President stated, "Since the May commencement is such a memorable event, we wish to have as many graduates as possible participate. Therefore, we no longer will hold separate informal receptions in January and August. Instead, all 1995 graduates from January, May and August are strongly encouraged to attend the May commencement. We are making arrangements to insure that there will be sufficient space to accommodate everyone." Speech/Pathology major Roxanne Campana says that she is "angered and disappointed in the school." "It makes me feel like the school is telling (January gradu ates) that if we don't graduate in May, then we don't receive recognition." Debbie Venhuizen.education major, concurred. Venhuizen said, "We worked hard, and now it's like a waste." Campana wonders why the faculty, staff and administration did not seek an alternative to canceling January graduation. "We deserve (a January ceremony) after putting so much time and effort into this school," stated Campana. She added that she will be going to grad school here at Saint Xavier and that she "will be gypped out of two ceremonies." "It really angers me," she stated. Education major Maria Leahy feels disgusted by the whole situation. "I am just really disappointed that the student body and the January graduates (were not) notified about this sooner.... The ceremony is to recognize people who have worked hard and committed to earn their degree. We are proud to gradu- ate. To pick up (our diploma) in the Registrar's Office - we are not rewarded." Leahy added, "Somehow, some way the school should recognize the January graduates. The persons graduating in January have worked just as hard." English/Education major S. Iwaszkiewicz, a Xavierite staff reporter, noted that he doesn't disagree with the decision, but wished the administration would have allowed this group to celebrate in January. "It just seems that the timing of this decision leaves something to desired," he added. Leahy agreed with this sentiment. "The January graduates should have been notified about this sooner. Students have already been purchasing things and getting ready ever since October when we had a deadline to petition for graduation." Graduates will be able to pick up their diplomas in the Registrar's Office on or after Jan. 13,1995, the date of the commencement ceremony. The letter further stated, "In March we will send you further information regarding commencement. Both the liturgy, previously held on Friday evening, and the commencement itself are scheduled for May 20." Campana does not plan to attend the May commencement She sees it as a waste of her time. "There's no way," she said. Efforts by The Xavierite to reach the administration on Tuesday regarding this matter were unsuccessful. Faculty Senate continues to seek greater role By Ramon Esparza Members of the Faculty Senate disagreed this week over whether faculty members should play a larger role in negotiations with the administration. Don Cyze, the new Faculty Senate Representative for the Graham School of Management spoke out about the Faculty Affairs Committee, stating that they should allow faculty to have input in negotiation methods. Arunas Dagys, chairman for the FAC, said that the faculty elects representatives and empowers them to make a decision. He stated that if the FAC's hands are tied, they can' t do their job. Ultimately Cyze wants a solid sense of where the FAC is headed without restricting anyone. There was a unanimous vote accepting Dagys' report of the FAC. The Grievance Committee report was then given by Chairman Thomas McGannon. The report dealt with both the now-staggered appointments on the committee and the fact that non-tenured people should not be on the committee. Susan Beal, chair, gave the Rank and Tenure Committee's report. The report contained and summarized issues that have been repeatedly brought to the attention of the Senate since 1986. It was stated at the meeting That dean's and chair's yearly evaluations and letters of recommendation are important to faculty and when they aren't updated, they hold up processing of rank and tenure. It was also stated at the meeting that students' evaluations are not enough to rank teachers. The letter that Beal presented to the Senate was challenged by Cyze repeatedly until it was decided that the wording of the report would be changed. The report stated there had been "no communication" from Graham School to the Rank and Tenure Committee for the last four years. This portion of the report was removed. Senators decided unanimously that the report would be accepted after Beal edits it. In other business, the Committee on Academic Policies (CAP) Report was given by Chair Ann Filipski. CAP's concern is that "things are wearing out" on campus. As the school gets older so does the school's equipment It becomes dated and worn. Senators noted such problems can be solved by bringing them up to the proper people. The final point discussed was the CAP review of the Religious Studies Department and Pastoral Ministry Institute. Survey says students 'unprotected' Second in a Series By Anthony McKenna A survey of 98 St Xavier students revealed that 50 percent of the men said they had sex in the last week compared to 47 percent for the women. Despite being in the age of the '90s with AIDS such a threat to everyone, people are still having sex at an alarming rate. According to the survey, 77 percent of the 98 people surveyed said that they have had unprotected sex. A majority of the respondents who said they had sex claimed that they were either too emotional to stop and think, not in a place where protection was available, or with someone that they trusted or were in love with. The survey was conducted by The Xavierite in the school cafeteria from Oct. 24 to 27. The average age of the 98 people surveyed was 16.4 years of age. Seventy-six percent of the 98 surveyed said they had sex. Twenty- four percent said they never had sex. The average female surveyed is 19.75 years old. Those who said they lost their virginity were an average age of 16.4 years old. A 19-year-old female explained why she didn't use the proper precautionary measures before engaging in sex. "At the time it was my first sexual encounter. I didn't have condoms, etc., but I had asked about diseases before doing anything. In respect to birth control, at the time I had just finished my period and felt no threat of pregnancy was present." Ninety-two percent of our male respondents said that they had sex. Eight percent have said they have not. The average age of the males surveyed is 20.5 years old. The average age of those who lost their virginity was 15.2 years old. Some of those who were surveyed said that they remained with one partner or have only had one partner in their sexual history. With the threat of disease and teen preg nancy, having more than one partner puts an individual at greater risk. A 19-year-old male said he wasn't worried about precautionary measures because, "I was with the person for a long time and we really didn't worry about it" Thirty-six percent of the women who said they had sex said one partner was all they had. Thirty- one percent of those have said they had two to four partners. Twenty- four percent of those women said they had five to ten partners. Five percent of the women have had more than 10 partners. One female responded about not using any protection stating, "I don't really have a reason. The person I was with, we agreed on whatever consequences we would be responsible for them." Thirteen percent of the men who said they had sex said they only have had one partner. Seven- See SURVEY on Page 4 Yanikoski speaks out By Mike Klein Saint Xavier's new president, Dr. Richard Yanikoski, took another step in remaining active with the SXU community by attending the Student Activities Board meeting on Nov. 7. The major points that Yanikoski wished to stress concerned his support of the school and its various clubs, as well as emphasizing that SXU supports the local community. Yanikoski brought up several ways in which he could improve current relations with the student body. Among the ideas were: having breakfast with small groups of students in which he would not only get to know students better but also gather input for possible improvements within the school, an open invitation to students to contact him via E-mail (of which many students have already complied) and having continuous contact with The Xavierite. Regarding The Xavierite, Yanikoski said that he had read the editorial board in the Oct 20 issue, in which former president SisterMahoney was chastised for her lack of involvement with the SXU community. He promised that he "would oblige The Xavierite's requests." He even offered the possibility that he would write a "president's letter" in which he would address the Saint Xavier community. Yanikoski said that the SXU body "must reach part of a larger community than just the university," and that the clubs should not only engage in school affairs but should also perform a service for the outside community as well. Yanikoski stressed that he wants " to make life better for the students," and wants SXU to remain active within the community. He has endorsed this is by engaging in conversations with students with the hope that they will offer some input as how to make changes for the better. |
Collection | Xavierite (Saint Xavier University) |
Relation | Saint Xavier University Publications |
Subject(s) | Saint Xavier University (Chicago, Ill.) -- History. |
Type | text |
Format | image/jpeg |
Language | eng |
Publisher | Saint Xavier University |
Year Published | 2012 |
Rights | The items digitized in this collection are the property of Saint Xavier University. This image may be used freely, with attribution, for research and educational purposes. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact archives@sxu.edu. |