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Newspaper Page Text9 0 V v Owners of nude bars go to court over alcohol - 8 The Red & Black An independent Undent He* tpaper terriHf the (/all ertili of Georgia community I INSIDE Lady Dogs upset Gators - 3 Exhibit displays Asian arts, crafts until April 26-7 WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 18, 1998 • ATHENS. GEORGIA • VOLUME 10S. ISSUE 81 SGA candidates to present platforms Measures attempt to Increase voting 1998 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CANDIDATES tour 1 •mty mtm m II Mutowli veto4 Ml toat fmf • Hlii4Mi AMHTUltMl lUrtWI mm4 thry n hipmfu! ium«wt mi (lut *« >4ilwf 0* «tUa 4it of and u •ftif I«*iaIi U in «a4 |M ih* and «mI l» (trwkMs * mM fU**fc tfiA* irxmrw tU tna4 to fH • tfr--.fr 4 to run fe* IMsA w Hint •an (aafrli «tU to iMatMtol in tto rtolwlM * tot»» pmmi '4 1 H uitoiU raU4 in l**t fMf • atorttoft itaiftlav* that mam *t u4mU toi rtfWt ih* bftitalwm W M«A *1 toll ml* townww N,A haaftl rwllf touugKl up •lif muw ilUl art <4 w» .atoto to ma ’ mmI Jiiam • «•**■« frtftt Mirwtta ‘I toil frail* thirU (Itol ttot Imw ftirfh prrwmt mn4 Ikr prrxpto toft 1 00mm to rwall? 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Battle. ElJourtM«y. sophomore freshman sophomore sophomore Student (internment Anmuriation pmidential huptfieU and their running main will hate a chance In inter their plotfnrme in the fire! of tun dehaln held in the Tale Student Center tonight from 8 to 9 Here* a took at the candulatn and their plat forme The pmuiential candidate u luted fieri • l.ukr Austin. « sophomore from Atlanta, majoring in biochemistry Activities: Comm university Alpha Lambda Delta Honor •Snooty, chaired an activity conunitUv for the American ('hrmical Society a Jonh Hailey a junior from Atlanta, major ing in criminal justice ArtivUiaa vice president and a founding father of Delta Chi fraternity Why they’re running "We wont to change the atructure of SGA no that it better repreeenta the campui People are indifferent, we want to change that." Austin •aid "Issues are important, but our main focus in reatonng the power at the University back to the ntudenU. and changing the atructure of the •tudrnt government la the most important step," he said Austin said to fullv restore power, the SGA constitution needs to he restructured. *8GA needs to act as • lobbying group and as a voice of the students rather than try to be the legislative facility that it tries to be now." Austin said. B Brett Newman, a junior from East Point. majoring in Spanish and criminal justice Activities former SCA senator for the College of Arts and Science*, chaired a student life cum mitter far SGA chairman of Beta Theta Pi fra ternity’s philanthropy, a leader in the Wesley Foundation B Steve Pitta, a junior from Marietta, majonng in political science and history Activities Commuiuvernty. Phi Alpha Delta prelaw fraternity. University Round Table Why they're running *We wont to implement the honor code and hold students accountable to the code to ensure a culture of honesty at the University," Newman aaid "We are also interested m inves tigating and proposing a student-run bookstore where students were no longer token advan tage of." Newman and Pitts also are interested in addressing other issues "We want to continue the crime prevention methods, such as extending the escort van ser vice and investigating safety issues on campus.' Newman said “We want to see a student-run fee process, like manv of the other schools in the SEC* • Tommy Malcom, a sophomore from Watkinsville, mooring in education. Activities: former SGA senator for the College of Education, Baptist Student Union B Trenton Williams, a freshman from Dawson, majoring in management Activities: Black Affairs Council. Georgia Recruitment Tram Why they're running "We want to make realistic changes and not promise student* fairy tale endings.* Malcolm Mid “We are willing to work with the adminis trillion, and want to implement students’ idea* We would like to see lower prices at the dining hall* with more paying option* ’ 'We are ba*irally looking for workable solu tions with administrators." Malcolm Mid ■ Dave Battle, a sophomore from Marietta, majonng in finance Activities Phi Gamma Delta, a justice for Student Judiciary, former SGA general committee member, former mem ber of tlie Freshman Board ■ Jehan El-Jourbagy, a sophomore from Monticello. majoring in pre-journalism .Activities: Redcoat Band, president of Oglethorpe House Hall Council, former SGA senator for the College of Art* and Sciences, for mer member of the Freshman Board Why they’re running “We want to ensure that student need* are met dunng the semester transition and make sure that student input is sought in attempting to solve the inevitable problems that will stem from the change.' Battle said. "We also want to take a critical look at the internal structure of the SGA and attempt to streamline the internal affairs of the organiza tion." he said. — Andrea Jones K*ns SIMON TIM RM sno Blcic* Striking a chord Professor Lewis Nielson leads the University Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, which is scheduled to perform the music of Iannis Xenakis tonight at 8 at Hodgson Hall. Story, Page 7. Nobel Prize winner to speak By MARK NIESSE Staff Writer A Nobel Pme winning Nigenan refugee with a price on hi« head by the Nigerian government’s dictator ship speaks at the University tonight Wole Soyinka, who was a “prison er of conscience" in his Nigerian homeland, will kick off Amnesty International’s National Day of Student Action Activities Police will be on hand at today’s lecture because the Nigenan govern ment has made threats on Soyinka's life, according to Jennifer Kauffman, a freshman from St. Marys Soyinka was imprisoned in 1967 because he called for a cease-fire to a Nigenan civil war. Soyinka, who cur rently lives in exile in the United States after suffering persecution in Nigeria, was sentenced to death by Nigerian dictator General Sani Abacha “He’s been here since the early 1980s, and he hasn’t gone back yet," said Charu Kumarhia, the president of the University’s chapter of Amnesty International. “He contin ues to be a dissident of sorts." Soyinka is an established writer, having won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. and his new book is titled “The Open Sore " Soyinka will speak about human rights in Nigeria since his exile “Having money out on his head, I’m sure he has a good perspective on the situation in Nigeria," KaufTman said. The University’s chapter of Amnesty International formally organized this school year. The orga nization is focusing on human rights in Nigeria to get people to write and sign petitions. KaufTman said The Center for Humanities is co sponsoring the events by contribut ing $1,000. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the University to host a globally important thinker and writer," said Betty Jean Craige, director of the Center for Humanities. In addition, the University will host Hafsat Ahiola, daughter of the imprisoned president-elect of Nigeria. “Her father was arrested and charged with treason in 1994," Kumarhia said. “Nigerian forces killed her mother." AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Tonight: ■ Nobel Prize Laureate Wole Soyinka will speak at 8 In the Mahler auditorium at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Thursday: ■ A table will be set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tate Student Student Center Plaza to educate students about human rights In Nigeria. ■ Hafsat Abfola. daughter of the Nigerian president-elect, will speak at 4 p.m. In the Tate Center Room 139. ■ Students will march at 8:30 p.m. from the Arch to City Hall In support of Nigerian human rights. KaufTman said Abiola will speak on the democratic movement in Nigeria. “It’ll be good to hear from her because she’s young and has a unique perspective" KaufTman said Georgia swim teams hope for 2 wins at SEC championships ty JOSH KATZ0WITZ Stall Writer When the fourth-rsnked men's end women's swim teams walk into the Stephen l\ O'Connell Natatorium in Gainesville. Fla., for todsy'e Southeastern Conference Championships, they will try to make school history With the men's team searching for its first ever SEC title and the women looking to repeat last year’s champi onship. the teams hope to pull off an unprecedented double win 'We're just as excited as can be," head coach Jack Bauerle Mid. "We've come a long way. but we also have our work cut out for us." For the men's team, the work has just begun In the latest Speedo America Coaches Poll, the Swim Dogs •re sandwiched between No. 3 Auburn and fifth-ranked Tennessee Auburn enters the SECs as the reign ing champion, while Tennessee is looking to avenge its Jan. 31 defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs. But the Swim Dogs are not ready to concede anything quite yet. “We have all the confidence in the world.” co-captain Michael Norment said. "We’ve been waiting all vear for this" Norment's races against rival Jeremy Linn of Tennessee, among others, in the 100- and 200-yard breast*trokes should be the two most- anticipated races of the meet. “It's always been a fiin rivalry," Norment said. "I definitely want to beat him. and I know that I can beat him." Other key figures for the Swim Dogs include Kris Babylon in 200- yard backstroke and both individual medleys. Beau Weibel in both IMs and the 200-yard butterfly, and fresh man Reeve Irvin in the 200, 500 and 1660-yard freestyle The men are off to a good start as Jud Campbell, who became the first Georgia SEC diving champion since Billy Ray Schmidt in 1967. took the 1- meter springboard title on Monday and placed third in the 3-meter event on Sunday. The SEC Championships combine the total diving points with swim ming points to determine the winner. At press time, the men stood in third place with 49 points, just behind LSU (65) and Tennessee 188). The Lady Dogs come into the championships with an undefeated regular-season record for the second straight year. "Last year's title gives us a littie confidence this year for sure," Bauerle said. ‘Auburn is a bitter rival, and we beat them last year. This year they’re probably a little bit better. But then again, I think we're probably a little better, too." Fortunately for the women, the key Georgia contributors will be spread across all four strokes Junior Amanda Adkins looks to win both backstroke events, while World Champion Kristy Kowal is heavily favored in the 100- and 200- MORE INSIDE i Swimmer John Stratman has chance j to win national title. Page 2. yard breaststrokes. Sophomore Courtney Shealy hopes to take the sprint freestyle competitions, and junior Beth Timmons is entered in two butterfly events. As of late Monday night, Bauerle said he was not sure what events freshman Keegan Walkley would swim. ‘Right now, Keegan’s our designat ed hitter," he said. "1 don't know what she’s going to do." Unlike the men, the women didn't take divers to Gainesville, so the Lady Dogs have yet to receive points. At press time, Florida lead with 61 points, followed by South Carolina (54) and Kentucky (43). The competition begins at 10:30 a.m. today with the men's and women’s 200 free relay and 200 med ley relay. John Stratman, a junior from Richmond, Ky., will swim in this week’s SEC Championships, which are being held in Gainesville, Fia.

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