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FRIDAY
April 7, 2000
Vol. 107, No. 134 | Athens, Georgia
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SULLIVAN SUCCESS
>• Georgia women's basketball
players Kelly and Coco
Miller were honored late
Thursday in New
York with the top
honor given in
collegiate
athletics.
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Student-friendly
changes ahead
Parking Services offers hangtags,
pre-registration for fall semester
By KYLE WINGFIELD
The Red a Black
In response to student
demands, Parking Services says it
will introduce hanging tags for
students, pre-registration for all
permits and online ticket pay
ment in a series of sweeping
changes for next fall.
Jimmy Linston, director of
Parking Services, said hangtags
for students were possible after
the introduction of faculty hang
tags two years ago led to
few problems.
“We didn't want to do
(faculty and student
hangtags) at the same
time because we
didn’t know what
problems we might
have," Linston said
Thursday in his
office. “I know
the student gov
ernment lead
ers have been
pushing for
this.”
The way
students
get their permits will be different,
too. Parking Services office man
ager Jennifer Tougas said a pre
registration system will allow stu
dents and faculty to apply for a
permit this spring, beginning
April 17.
This change will reduce lines
in the fall — more than 3,100 stu
dents showed up to register in
one day last August — and serve
as an intermediary step to a com
pletely online registration sys
tem, she said.
“I think it'd be great if we
could get 75 percent of students
registered before August,”
Tougas said.
There are 17,447 active stu
dent permits and 6,588 active fac
ulty, staff and employee permits,
according to Parking Services
statistics.
Online payment of parking
tickets should be in place by
August 1, Tougas said. Online
registration is slated to be ready
by July 1, but Parking Services
has only recently sent out
requests for proposals from con
tractors for both projects.
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For your Information
RAKHI DALAL ! The Red a Black
▲ Dario Aryas, right, and Ramiro Rodriguez work on a kiosk on
Jackson Street that will hold information for campus clubs. Story,
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Chapel service honors Grantham
By KRISTEN WYATT
The Red * Black
More than 200 friends of Ben Grantham, the
Alpha Tau Omega member killed in a car
wreck, filed past reporters and TV cameras
quietly Thursday night to remember and cele
brate the sophomore's life cut short.
At Grantham's memorial service at the
University Chapel, a poster full of pictures met
the mourners — Ben on his way to formal, Ben
at a crush party, Ben eating Mexican food with
his buddies.
People stood still in the doorway, looking,
not saying much. There wasn't much to say.
On stage, nine fraternity members sat in a
semi-circle and took turns reading Bible pas
sages and telling favorite memories of their
friend.
One member talked about playing guitar
with Ben, how Ben liked to hike and fish and
watch “Star Trek.”
Another explained how Ben loved his little
sister, that he wouldn’t let her stay out late
when she visited the fraternity — “the only girl
who would argue to stay at ATO," he joked.
The members also said Grantham’s death
has made them take a second look at their own
lives.
“I feel like I’ve aged 10 years in one week,"
one man said, fighting tears. “On Monday,
when we were standing around the casket at
Ben's funeral, we promised each other we'd be
better brothers to each other."
The chapter was suspended Tuesday after
allegations surfaced that Grantham was blind
folded and handcuffed at the time of the crash.
The Georgia State Patrol could finish its
investigation early next week, at which time
officials will decide whether any of the 11 men
there will face criminal charges.
The chapter president, Jake Nash, told
reporters the fraternity is sticking together
through the whole investigation.
“It’s been very tough," he said. “We love this
chapter — we're just trying to mourn the loss
of Ben. We loved him as much as he loved the
fraternity.”
Richard Mullendore, vice president for
Student Affairs, has said the University’s
investigation isn’t over, but another announce
ment could be made next week.
RAKHI OALAL Tutu, lu„
▲ From left, Lee Zimmerman, Jake Nash, and
Beau Pihl, gather with friends and family to
celebrate the life of fraternity brother Ben
Grantham.
Professor
accused
of assault
Graduate student alleges
two instances in vet school
By SAMIRA JAFARI
The Red a Black
A University professor was arrested Wednesday for
assaulting a student at the School of Veterinary
Medicine.
Jason Eisele, a graduate student
from Atlanta, pressed charges
against Charles Brockus, a professor
of veterinary pathology, for simple
battery and simple assault.
According to police reports,
Brockus approached Eisele in Room
176 of the School of Veterinary
Medicine and “grabbed his arm in an
aggressive manner and began yelling
at him."
“The student did not hit back,”
said University Police Chief Chuck
Horton.
Eisele left and entered another room for help from
another faculty member — Brockus followed him into
the room and continued to yell at him, police reports
said.
"The second location was more verbal," Horton
said.
Eisele told police that Brockus threatened him “with
further physical harm,” according to police reports.
Though Eisele told police his left arm was sore, he
didn’t seek medical attention.
“There was an altercation — it stemmed from some
thing that started off campus.” Horton said.
Brockus and Eisele live on the same street, according
to a police report.
A warrant was issued for Brockus on Wednesday by
the Clarke County Magistrate Court. He was arrested
Wednesday and charged with simple battery and simple
assault. He was released on a $5,000 bond on
Thursday.
Eisele and the witnesses at the scene refused to com
ment Thursday.
“This is a very unfortunate incident," said Corrie
Brown, professor and head of the department of veteri
nary pathology. “I’m very sorry it happened, and we will
take appropriate action.”
University officials said they need to investigate the
matter further before speculating on potential conse
quences for Brockus.
“We will see how the investigation progresses and
make any decisions necessary based on the established
policies of conduct," said Matt Winston of University
Communications. “The investigation will include the
faculty member and the student.”
Frederick Dawkins, associate director for legal
affairs, said he didn’t have enough information to com
ment on the matter Thursday.
A court date has not been set for Brockus.
— Contributing: Kristen Wyatt
Show Time!
▲ Cast members of “Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" rehearse
St the Morton Theatre before tonight's
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Spring practice ends
Saturday's scrimmage replaces G-Day
By DARREN EPPS
The Red a Black
Though fans may be upset the
annual G-Day football scrimmage
won’t be held due to sewage prob
lems, not all of Georgia players and
coaches share these sentiments.
“The fans really want to see a lot
of contact on G-Day,” quarterback
Quincy Carter said “But we just
want to get out of there healthy. It’s
fun to be out there, but I’d rather
have a healthy team in the fall.”
Instead, the Bulldogs will end
spring practice with a third scrim
mage at the Woodruff fields Saturday
at 1 p.m.
The Bulldogs ended their last
practice of the season with a
one-hour workout in shorts
Thursday. Georgia used its time at
Woodruff mainly to review plays and
avoid additions to a growing list of
injuries.
Senior Jermaine Phillips worked
out with the defense at strong safety
again, a trend Bulldog fans should
see continue when the season starts
Sept. 2 against Georgia Southern.
“He’ll start out on defense for
sure,” head coach Jim Donnan said.
“We’ll have to see in foil how every
thing shapes out as far as how much
he’ll be out there.”
Former Bulldog standout Robert
Edwards was on hand and spent
some of Ids visit jogging along the
sideline. Edwards suffered what may
have been a career-ending knee
injury last year at the Pro Bowl in
Hawaii.
It’s only been five months since
fullback/defensive end Charles Grant
tore the anterior cruciate ligament in
his right knee against Georgia Tech,
but the 6-foot-3-inch, 260 pound
sophomore is almost 100 percent
healthy. Grant should be at
full strength when fall practice
rolls around in August, Donnan
said.
"If we were in a European league
and playing right now, he’d probably
be cleared to play in a month,” he
said. “But obviously we’re not in a
European league or playing during
the summer, so we’ll just see how it
goes in the fall.”
In recruiting news, Georgia picked
up its second verbal commitment of
the year from a high school junior.
Bama Adams, a defensive back out
of Charlton County High School,
Joined wide receiver PK. Sam as
potential Bulldogs for the 2001 sea
son. Charlton County also produced
former Bulldogs Champ and Ronald
Bailey, and current linebacker Boss
Bailey.
Festival brews up a
global sample of beer
By JOHN NIJHAWAN
The Red a Black
Do you like beer? If so, the bar
ley and hops equivalent of base
ball’s All-Star Game is coming to
Athens in the form of the 5th
Annual Classic City Brew Fest.
On Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m.,
patrons can sample 150 Beers at
the Classic Center while enjoying
the jazz music of Mr. L.
The Classic City Brew Fest will
be presenting beers from nearby
and abroad. Georgia’s breweries
will be showing off their lagers, and
15 countries will be represented.
John Harvard’s Brew House of
Atlanta, Peckerhead Brewpub of
Douglasvllle and Athens’ very own
Bumstone Brewery will have
booths at the event along side
other locals.
Global representation will be
very diverse as well — Posters of
Australia, Red Dragon Brewery of
Qulngdao, China, as well as numer
ous breweries from Gremany and
England. As for the most unique
beers at the festival, Owen
Ogtetree, director of the Classic
City Brew Fest, said they are most
ly from overseas.
CLASSIC CITY BREW FEST
When k Where: Saturday from 2 to 7
p.m. at the Classic Center
Tickets: $17.75 plus tax in advance,
$20 at the door. Advanced tickets can be
purchased at the Classic City Box Office,
Big Shot Records, Five Points Bottle Shop
and Normal Brew Shop
Information: 254-BREW
“We will have Latrappe, which Is
a rich ale made by monks in the
Netherlands. It’s made in a church.
Many of the world’s best beers are
made by monks,” he said.
Much to Ogletree’s dismay, the
Brew Pest cannot present any beers
that contain more than 6 percent
alcohol because it is higher than
the legal limit set by Georgia state;
law. The group Georgians for World”
Class Beer will have a booth and a
petition to sign In an effort to help
persuade the powers at the State
Capital to change the law, said
Ogletree.
For additional information, visit
the festival’s Web site (www.classlc-
citybrew.com).
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