The Collegian Grove City College Vol. 56 - No. 3 Friday, September 15, 1995 Packwood resigns This weekend on By MATT SUMMERS mittee described the Senator He retains the privilege of all Collegian Staff Writer having sex with 22 staff former United States Senator members, including an en- to freely walk on the Senate and off campus: counter Senate office. on the Seventy-five floor of his floor and special parking Sen. Bob Packwood, R- privileges at the Capitol. Ore., resigned last Thursday, women maintained what Packwood, 62, served in Playing this weekend after the Senate Ethics Packwood described as pas- the Senate for 27 years and Committee unanimously rec- sionate relationships with the was the chairman of the pow- ommended his expulsion. Senator during his tenure. erful Senate Finance Commit- The recommendation con- A mailroom clerk de- tee. Sen. William Roth, R- SEAT cluded a three-year investiga- scribed a 1975 incident where Del., will succeed Packwood Dustin Hoffman Is terrific." ion into allegations of sexual Packwood "pinned her as chairman of the Finance Wunder, WEAR RADIO misconduct by Packwood. against a wall, stoked her Committee. Packwood also is accused chest, and stuck his tongue The seat will remain vacant DISSIN RIN MORGIN FORMAN REISSO IRLIMAN of intentionally altering di- down her throat." A Capitol until the Oregon Governor, ries subpoenaed by the elevator operator said he de- Democrat John Kitzhaber, Senate. The committee re- manded a kiss nearly every calls a special election. OUTBREAK erred this matter to the Jus- time he was on the elevator Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D- ice Department which may alone with her. Packwood Md., the only woman on the nitiate a criminal investiga- told another women, "I was six-member panel stated, "I life and death thrillar. ion into the incident. doing my Christian duty by found he could not clearly narratees hrs. "These were not merely making love to you." articulate a defense. I de- TOTALLY ENGROSSING tolen kisses as Sen. Pack- Despite these incidents of tected no remorse." beginning to no." vood had claimed." stated sexual harassment, the Sena- Packwood closed his resig- Ethics Committee Chairman tor, by resigning, retains nation speech saying, "I leave Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. comprehensive health bene- this institution not with malice H for paide places what The ten volumes of testi- fits and a pension of approx- but with love. Good luck. for the based. nony released by the com- imately $89,000 annually. God speed." FEVERISH SUSPENSE... What image has Packwood created for our elected officials Heely is stressling and men in general? Should he keep his Senate perks? Give your opinion in two weeks in the Student Forum sec- SYNDICATE tion. Send typed editorials, 300 words or less, viral thriller- to Box 363 by Sept. 25. CATCH Pennssehie, KFMB-TV SAN DISCO Bon Appetit NIK See Page 8 for more weekend suggestions: Movie Reviews Movie Schedules/Listings Music Review "Cheap Date" Suggestions And More! Next week's stories: Student profile Employee profile Paine Webber Job Outlook Seminar BON APPETIT has now been in service for several weeks. How do students feel about the and Resume Writing Seminar recaps food, new decor and dining routines? See pages 4 and 5 for stories. 2 the collegian PERSPECTIVES September 15, 1995 Student Forum fo' rum (n.) foris, a medium such a newspaper, for open discussion OF the expression of ideas The Topic: "What did Shannon Faulkner do for women?" By BEN FLETCHER In addition, Faulkner physical test to a woman fit Collegian News Editor By MATTHEW D. thousands of dollars on her proved somewhat inconsistent for the job. SUNDERLIN legal battle, but she must have by arguing she deserved the Yes, women do deserve the After a two-year fight with Special to The Collegian thought her own responsibil- same chance as every male at the administrators of The same opportunities and privi- the institution and then balk- leges this country offers men. After a long, valiant battle ity to be physically prepared Citadel, the first female cadet ing at the school's require- They deserve them not be- for her supposed right to en- for enlistment into the Corps gained entry into the only of Cadets was of little con- ment of all "knobs" to state-funded, single-sex uni- cause men and women are roll in the Corps of the Cadets cern. versity in the nation. Grove completely shave their head. equal physically or emo- at the all-male Citadel, Shan- City students familiar with the While many voice disgust be- tionally, but because we judge non Faulkner did little more This became apparent history of this college could cause of sexual discrimina- on the basis of performance than become an absolute em- when she was finally granted have saved The Citadel a lot tion, the same argue fitness and proven abilities. Any barrassment to those women the privilege of membership of time and court costs by tests should be eased for person, man or woman, who waging war on the so-called at The Citadel, was promptly reminding them that the gov- women. Regarding discrimi- gains admission to The white male dominated soci- sent to the infirmary before ernment can control any nation, consistency requires Citadel and makes it through ety. she spent even one full day all groups involved to receive "Hell Week" has earned a It is puzzling that she had with the Corps. and disap- school it funds. Shannon Faulkner, now 20, place in the school. Faulkner pointed feminists across the the same treatment in all areas the determination and perse- did not prove herself at The country by quitting after five began her crusade in 1993, and meet the same require- verance to withstand two and days of bedrest. when Citadel officials re- ments. Citadel, but has paved the a half years of a brutal law- voked her initial acceptance path for another. If Faulkner's goal was After several days in the suit, scrutiny by the media, truly to attend The Citadel upon learning of her non- infirmary receiving intra- and death threats, but she maleness. The courts even- venous food, Faulkner chose Read in the Student obviously did not have the and serve her country under tually reached the conclusion to leave the place she spent determination to prepare her- arms, she most certainly Forum section next more than two years fighting self physically for the chal- would have been prepared to that the taxpayer funding re- week as Collegian edi- lenge of tearing down the do so. She had no desire to quired the South Carolina to enter. school to provide equal op- Who can blame her for walls of the "sexist" Citadel. become a Cadet for the true leaving a university where tors write their views portunity to all. Faulkner attended classes purpose of The Citadel: To The very dramatic episode classmates refused to address at The Citadel for two years, train young men to be strong on the topic of A answered few questions and her, derided her publicly, and so it is safe to assume she was leaders in our nation's left groups on both sides of wore T-shirts with such slo- Sensational Society familiar with the physical Armed Forces. the issue criticizing some as- gans as, "1,952 Bulldogs and demands of the so-called Faulkner's inability to be a pect of Faulkner's actions. One Bitch"? On the other Sensationalized by the "Hell Week" which new feminist heroine leaves her Those set on preserving tra- hand, who can support her Media cadets must endure. Civil nothing but an embarrass- for wanting to enter an rights groups spent tens of ment to women who truly dition were not able to pre- strive to excel. vent the ending of 152 years academy that welcomes its of males only on campus. first-year students with a Bon "Hell Week" that fitness tests Appetit answers Faulkner supporters, while questions glad she didn't give up the indicated she was not pre- fight for admission, were a bit pared to endure? Our Valued Customers: An additional I.D. card be transferred, then the cost embarrassed at her one day She fought the fight for reading unit has been placed of the plans would have to in- admission and has left the In recent weeks you have endurance. on order for Hicks to help get crease substantially in order been exposed to Bon Appetit, people inside faster. Also, the to make up for the increased the catering company which lines will adjust themselves to costs. is preparing your meals. We some degree as people adjust The Collegian have received a tremendous their patterns to the different Why not have the amount of support from the dining facilities. same menu at MAP for Grove City College commu- dinner Sunday nights? nity and we are most grateful. If I just want a salad, This is an option for con- GROVE CITY COLLEGE We have heard repeatedly do I need to wait in sideration next year. The in- 4th Floor, Crawford Hall, Grove City, PA 16127-2197 about how great the food line? tention of the "LIGHT" tastes and that the changes are No, once you are in the dinner at MAP on Sunday 412/458-2193 wonderful. We also have cafe, you may immediately evenings is to take off some EDITORIAL BOARD challenges to work through pick up a tray and silverware of the pressure at Hicks on Amy Clingensmith, General Manager and we are addressing them and proceed to the salad bar. Sunday nights. We feature Carrie Lamanna, Jacqueline Spencer, Angela S. Petrasek, Copy Editors as quickly as possible. We Also, the serving areas were pasta, deli, soup and salad at Jeralyn L. Yanity, Managing Editor hope you will continue to be transformed to a modified MAP on Sunday nights. Ben Fletcher, News Editor patient. Addressed below are food court concept over the Sorry for any confusion. Megan Opdyke, Religion Editor some of the most commonly summer months. Once inside Erin Behan, Entertainment Editor expressed concerns and the serving area, you can Finally, let me share with Shannon Eckman, Features Editor comments: move to the station serving you the great pleasure it has Paul Batig, Sports Editor your desired entree rather been for us to be here at Heather Brallier & Stacey Brallier, Graphics Editors What are you doing than waiting in line to pass Grove City College. We de- Angie Stone and Kim Hall, Photo Editors about the lines? The through other food stations. sire to continuously improve. Kristin Harrison, Art Editor weather is getting col- der. Help us to serve you better by BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Why can't I give my letting us know how we are We have made several meal card to someone Susan Farrell, Circulation Manager changes in the last two weeks doing and what we might do else? Brian Gillis, Business Manager differently. at Hicks to accommodate the Tom Beck, Director of Marketing The meal plan is based on 1,200 plus students which Drew Meyers, Director of Accounting the historical understanding Bon Appetit break from their 11:30 a.m. that a certain amount of Stephanie Cates, Adviser class. On Monday, Wednes- meals will be missed each Randy DeMers Lee S. Wishing, Administrator day and Friday, you will see week. If we allowed meals to Regional Manager that the entrees available at Opinions expressed in The Collegian are not necessarily those of the editorial lunch are duplicated at each board, the publications committee, the student body, or the college. All editorials must be signed. Any charges or criticisms made in or by the paper must be accompanied in station in the cafe, and the the same issue of the paper by an opportunity for response by those against whom lines have been diverted to See Bon Appetit photos and the charges or criticisms are directed. The Collegian reserves the right to edit all copy. the perimeter. We can ac- commodate more people in interviews with food service Letters Policy the dining area and thus out The Collegian invites responsible letters to the editor. They of the weather. Please help us staff as well as students must be typed and and-signed and not longer than 300 words. by not lingering in the dining Letters are due to the general manager's mailbox, Box 363; by 4 area. We need all the seats we p.m. Monday, The Collegian reserves the right to edit all copy have. MAP is another option Pages 4 and 5 during these peak lunches.