Students at campus-wide meeting address alcohol, parking policies

by Chris Nielsen perspectives editor

Alcohol policies, parking, and write-ups are among the issues on the minds of Cabrini College students.

Last Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday night, the Student Government Association held their first campus-wide meetings of the semester to discuss these and _otherissues of concern to the student body.

"We need the students behind us and to come to us to get things done," according to SGA president Nicole Klimas. During the meeting, Klimas vowed to "look for issues and then send a letter to Paul Weaver [the acting dean of students] to get things done."

The first issue bought up was current parking situation. Sophomore Heather Woodard, a commuter, had a specific complaint. Her car was hit by another car while parked, and she wanted to know who to go to with her grievances.

Among the other parking concerns were the high price of tickets and Public Safety's perceived abuse of the situation. SGA Vice President Josh Hage mentioned one example of a female friend of his who received two tickets for parking illegally so she wouldn't have to walk across campus during Hurricane Floyd.

The next issue on the agenda was the school's current "Zero involved in the yearbook and as a copy editor for Loquitur during her years at Cabrini. But she added that her love for copy editing and publishing took firm roots during high school. "I enjoyed the whole publishing aspect," Latshaw said. Travelling was a big plus for Latshaw when she accepted the job. "I wouldn't have been able to travel to Germany or Budapest," she said.

Tolerance" policy, which went into effect last year. Many of the students present expressed concerns that the policy would endanger the well-being of students instead of preventing alcohol abuse.

The current ''Zero Tolerance" policy includes a stipulation that students who are taken to a hospital for alcohol sickness are suspended from school for a week. Senior Renee Kurtz feels that the policy encourages students to not seek the needed medical help for their friends. "If you have a choice, why risk suspension?" she asked.

The Student Government Association has meetings open to students every Sunday night.

She added, however, that a lot of time has to be given up to attend trade shows. A member in the audience asked if her job would be able to accommodate a married or family life. Latshaw explained that many staff members have families, and still attend the trade shows.

Dr. Jerry Zurek, chair of the English/communication department, commented that Latshaw's quick success in her chosen field is not unusual for Cabrini graduates.

"Every career is going to change over the next four years," Zurek said. "Many graduates from Cabrini get good jobs immediately."

Latshaw commented that Zurek was intense with his weekly questions about the job offers that she received prior to graduation. "Dr. Zurek guided me and was instrumental in helping me succeed," Latshaw said. ,,,_,byBenLunn Students sign in andoblainbraceletsallowing them to drink at theJsgaJ heldbythe Latinoand Friends Club on Friday,.Oct:f&