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■ SPORTS I ■ ENTERTAINMENT I ■ TOMORROW Scat back Boyd moving on up..6 ■ Hold on to your body....... .3 I Safety measures for students Track and golf updates 8 | Jam's Joplin in a box ,.3 I leaving local bars. The Red & Black An independent student newspaper serving the University of Georgia community TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1994 • ATHENS, GEORGIA • VOLUME 101, I — WEATHER ledgy Tomorrow Wfc- > mini High - 55 High - 53 Low - 48 Low - 45 WaiiAM OAKES/ Th« Red and Block Students and faculty line up Monday night to question William Bracewell (c) and Jere Morehead (r) on the proposed speech code in an open forum at the Tate Student Center. Opposing views aired at speech code forum By KATHLEEN RAGAN and WYUE SCHWARTZ Staff Writers Two schools of thought expressed their opinions on the proposed free speech policy at Monday night’s forum - but neither could accept the policy as it stands. About 140 people attended the forum at the Tate Student Center to voice their concerns on the propos al, which would prohibit harassing speech on campus. William Bracewell, director of judicial programs, spoke in favor of having a policy but said that the proposal currently before the University Council’s Student Affairs Committee is not perfect. "I’m not here to defend the pro posal,” said Bracewell, one of three administrators who drafted the pro posal. “I’m here to support the need for a statement with regard to speech. “Yes, we need a statement that absolutely protects the noble goals of unfettered speech,” he said. “We also need a statement that supports the dignity of every person in this community. We need to draw a line.” Jere Morehead, an associate pro fessor of legal studies who spoke against the proposed policy, said there are several problems with the proposal. “First, the process used by the administrators to develop the speech code was fundamentally flawed,” he said. “The group was made up exclusively of non-lawyers to examine the complex legal ques tion of how you can legally limit First Amendment expression on a campus.” He also said the code is “unques tionably illegal and fundamentally at odds with the First Amendment.” Morehead closed with a plea for the Drooosal to be removed from today’s committee meeting. “Student Affairs has less than 24 hours to regain some credibility on this campus by withdrawing the code before our meeting at 3:30 tomorrow,” he said. “I hope they will.” When asked why the drafters of the proposal would consider spend ing more time rewriting it, Bracewell responded, “Three people alone in a room are not enough to write it efficiently - and I have obvi ously failed miserably - but I hope the committee does not kill it alto gether.” Of more than 30 questions asked during the forum, only two did not directly oppose the proposal. Immediately following the forum, the Student Government Association passed a resolution opposing the proposed policy, which will be presented at today’s meet ing, according to Senator Dave Henrv. SPEECH POLICY DEBATE Georgia General Assembly Student Affairs Committee drafts anti-speech code bill undecided on how to vote By WYUE SCHWARTZ Staff Writer Members of the Georgia General Assembly have expressed their concern with speech codes by propos ing a bill to prohibit the restriction of speech on col lege campuses. State senators Pam Glanton (R-Riverdale) and Ed Gochenour (R-Macon) submitted a bill to the General Assembly on Thursday requesting that the state Senate take a unified stand on speech codes at Georgia colleges and universities. The bill, which has been titled the “Georgia Collegiate Free Speech Act of 1994,” states that pub lic universities “shall not make or enforce any rule subjecting any student to disciplinary sanction solely on the basis of conduct that is speech or other com munications.” State Rep. Harold Mann submitted a similar reso lution to the legislature Monday. Mann (R-Whitfield) said if the proposed speech pol icy is tabled at the University today, he won’t contin ue with the resolution. But if it passes or is given more time for deliberation, he said, he will pursue it. “I strongly feel the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution should be the only speech code policy,” he said. “A free exchange of ideas is the best way to go.” Griff Doil, of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, said if Mann’s resolution passes, it will be a statement of intent saying that the legislature does not agree with universities in Georgia creating their own speech codes. “It would be in a non-binding sense,” Doil said. “(University) President (Charles) Knapp would not be bound to this decision.” University spokesman Tom Jackson said Knapp, who hps not publicly taken a stand on the University’s speech proposal, agrees with the legislators’ position. “That’s what Knapp has been saying all along,” Jackson said. “(But) he thinks it would be the ulti mate irony to squelch free speech on the issue by try ing to inhibit the process.” By KATHLEEN RAGAN and WYUE SCHWARTZ Staff Writers The fate of the University’s free speech policy may be determined at today’s University Council’s Student Affairs Committee meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Demosthenian Hall on North Campus. But as of Monday afternoon, most committee members said they had not decided how they would vote on the proposal, which would prohibit harassing speech on campus. Committee chair Ed Larson said he wants to wait until after the com mittee discusses the issue before deciding how to vote. “I’m not going to rush the issue to be voted on,” he said. “(The vote) may even be postponed until the next meeting.” Hoping to sway the committee, William Lee, professor of mass com munication law, sent a copy of his 42-page analysis, which opposes the proposed policy, to each member and University President Charles Knapp. The analysis states that the pro posal “lacks the precise definitions that are necessary to separate pro tected speech from unprotected speech.” Committee member Jere Morehead said, “The analysis was first rate in every regard, and I’m just sorry the Office of Student Affairs didn’t consult an expert like him on the subject beforehand.” The remaining committee mem bers said, as of late Monday, they were either undecided or are not attending today’s meeting: •Students Lynn Sullivan, Steffanie Walke and Adam Goldstein had not made a decision. •Carolyn Ehardt, professor of anthropology, said she’s keeping an open mind on the subject. •Jacquelyn Kinder, director of Gilbert Health Center, and Alicia Isaac, professor of social work, will be out of town all week. (However, Larson said they could still vote.) •Vice President for Student Affairs Dwight Douglas, whose office drafted the proposal, will also vote, but he was unavailable for comment Monday. The committee meeting is open to the public. Ciaccio named Player of the Week By J.J. COOPER Staff Writer Chris Ciaccio If Chris Ciaccio needed any more assurance that he deserves to be in the Diamond Dog starting rotation, he got it on Monday. After pitching complete game wins over Wake Forest and Georgia Southern, Ciaccio capped off his first week in the starting rotation by being namea pne of the three National Players of the Week by Mizuno/Collegiate Baseball. Last year, the junior right-hander spent the entire season as a reliever. But after a successful summer as a starter in the Cape Cod League, Ciaccio was moved into the starting rotation before the season. “I had always been a starter,” Ciaccio said. “(Being a reliev er) helped make my arm stronger, and it made me focus more.” In the Cape Cod League, which is considered a stepping stone to professional baseball, Ciaccio was named the playoff MVP. Ciaccio was drafted in the 41st round by the Milwaukee Brewers, but he turned the Brewers down to return to school. South Florida outfielder Doug Carroll and Florida State’s Paul Wilson also were named National Players of the Week. The Bulldogs will be back in action today at 4 p.m. when they face the Georgia College Colonials (7-4) at Foley Field. Brian Powell will start for the Bulldogs, while Tim Batchelor will start for Georgia College. The Bulldogs (3-3) will be looking to improve their record to above .500 for the first time this season. UGA professor’s book helps teens deal with death By JENNIFER DePRIMA Staff Writer When teens are faced with the death of a friend or peer, they often do not know where to turn, or how to deal with their loss. “When A Friend Dies,” written by UGA professor of early child hood education Dr. Manlyn Gootman, is a self-help book designed to help teens work through their grief. Dr. Gootman said her daughter suffered the loss of a friend in high school. "I saw my daughter struggle with her grief, and I found that there was nothing available to help kids deal with their loss,” she said. The book includes quotes from the young girl’s friends, as well as from Dr. Gootman’s own students. She also offers advice to help teens cope with the feelings of anger, depression and guilt that they might otherwise keep bottled up inside. “You may feel too stunned to feel anything. There is nothing wrong with you. Give yourself some time to let your feelings surface. You don’t have to do all your grieving at once," she advises in one chapter. “Loss is an open wound. I want [kids] to see that they will heal, and that it’s okay to heal,” Dr. Gootman said. Dr. Gootman said that she has received positive feedback on the book, not just from teens, but from parents who have read it and gained a better understanding of what their children go through. “Kids that age often find it diffi cult to talk about their feelings. They are not always willing to open up to their parents,” she said. The book also addresses the changes in behavior, such as altered eating and sleeping habits, that may result from depression, and how to deal with these changes. At the end of the book, Dr. Gootman also includes telephone numbers and addresses of several organizations that offer help and counseling services for emotionally troubled teens. “When A Friend Dies” is pub lished by Free Spirit Press, which specializes in nonfiction and self- help material for children. Commission may vote on new container ordinance By BOS SHERRY and CHRIS STANFORD Staff Writers The Athens-Clarke County Commission may vote tonight on a newly-proposed version of the open container ordinance which, if passed, will no longer lift the restriction dur ing special events like the Twilight Criterion. The new ordinance would only allow open containers of alcohol during special events in “securely enclosed or seated areas” separated by a fence or “other similar such structure.” Commissioner Hugh Logan said he isn’t sure how hell vote, because he still has unanswered questions. He said he wants the Commission to define what a special event is and why it was singled out for considera tion. “Why is that any more sacred than any other day?” he said. Logan also said he has questions about whether certain designated seated areas are located on property owned by the University or the city. “If you cross Lumpkin or Baxter Street with an open container and it’s not one of those seated areas, are you in violation of the ordinance and who has control of Lumpkin?” he said. Commissioner Tom Chasteen said hell vote in favor of the new ordi nance. “For lack of a better ordinance right now, I support what I’ve got in front of me,” he said, adding that he supports the designated seating aspect of the proposal based on favorable comments by venue sponsors. Although the new ordinance would not apply to University property, Damon Krebs, manager of City Bar, said he thinks University alumni who come to Athens will not spend as much money if the ordinance is enacted. “UGA alumni aren’t going to put up with getting ticketed fop having a drink outside,” he said. Women’s contributions to history showcased during March By STACEY BRYANT Staff Writer The role of women lias dramatically changed from past centuries to modem times, and their impact on history is being recognized and high lighted during March, National Women’s Histoty Month. Campus celebrations begin today with the Opening Ceremony and Infofest at the Tate Student Center Paza from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bryndis Roberts, vice president for legal affairs and the top female administrator at the University, will deliver the welcome address. Athens-Clarke County Chief Elected Officer Gwen O’Looney will gjve a proclamation. Information tables will be set up and the Pamoja Dancers, a student-choreographed dance group, will provide entertainment. Heather Kleiner, chair of the Women’s History Month planning committee, said the month is a time to focus on the historical contributions of women that often get overlooked. ‘Ideally, we wouldn’t need a Women’s History Month,” she said. “Ideally, women’s ideas and accomplishments would be included all the time.” This year’s theme, “In Every Generation Action Frees Our Dreams,” will emphasize women’s intergenerational relationships within the family and the workplace. The Georgia Museum of Art will sponsor a variety of events and activities that cover art from the 17th to 20th century. Curator of Education Katherine Brown said the March 9 lunchtime film, “Anonymous Was A Woman,” shows the difficulties women had in being recognized for their artwork. There are works of the late 19th and 20th cen tury art in museums that are labeled as anony mous,” she said. They were often done by women - wives and daughters of painters. It’s important to bring these names into the mainstream.” In the twentieth century, it has become easier for women to break into the world of art, but his tory books continue to emphasize male artists, Brown said. “When women artists do receive recognition, they tend to be labeled as a good woman painter, rather than a good painter,” she said. “We are try ing to alleviate that.” A concert by the Collegium Musi cum on March 3 will present the works of women composers. Various lectures, exhibits and films will be held throughout the month. For more information about Women’s History Month activities, contact the Women’s Studies Office. 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