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  • Va*** V»a</ l—. L_ Ls« ON TAP TEAMWORK IS NEVER TRIVIAL It took 14 gallons of paint, 28 rollers and four months, but the student program board of Indiana U. East created what may be-the largest Trivial Pursuit Board ever. Thirty-six teams will use the board in a tournament during the local Rose Festival this summer. THE TWISTER CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD are the more than 2,500 U. of California-Santa Barbara students who played the Milton Bradley game simultaneously - and broke the previous record of 1.290. MEANWHILE, 2,000 U. Of California- Berkley students failed in their attempt to break the world record for the largest game of musical chairs. No one seemed to mind, however, because the event - bubbed Chair-Aid - raised nearly $3,000 to combat local hunger. ARE YUPPIES A DYING BREED? According to 80% of 400 students randomly surveyed by the Northwestern U. student newspaper, enjoying one's work Is more important than making money. "Students are moving away from materialism," according to Bernie Beck, an NU sociology professor. NEW YORK MAYOR ED KOCH has blasted reports that 3,000 college students are living in New York streets or city shelters. The report originated from the City U. chancellor and was backed up by the Bronx Community College president. Others say the figure is inflated by students who voluntarily left home. IS YOUR SCHOOL USER- FRIENDLY? The Arizona State U. president has appointed a task force to stu dy whether ASU is "student-friendly." The task force will help identify problems that cause freshmen to drop out or transfer. "We really need to look at what we are doing with and to freshmen," he says. "We want to move freshmen through their four or five years here and feel good about it." THE ''ME GENERATION'' may be getting a bum rap. A report by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching says the recent shift from liberal arts to more career-related majors is probably not a product of selfishness or materialism, but a recognition of changes in the job market and a reaction to a nearly 300% rise in the average student debt between 1975 and 1984. "With students currently taking on $7,000 to $10,000 in loans... it is not surprising that the percentage of those who say they 'worry a great deal' about job prospects rose," the report says. IT'S USUALLY A DOG'S LIFE, but sometimes hard work pays off: When a blind Austin College student recieved her bachelor's degree this spring, she was accompanied by her guide dog - who was awarded an honorary degree in Canine Studies for his regular class attendance. THE SIGMA PHI EPSILON fraternity has been kicked off the U. of South Carolina campus for the damage its members caused to a campus lounge after a five- keg mixer party with sorority- "(The lounge) was basically destroyed," says the dean of student life. ABOUT 400 UNDERGARMENTS have been reported missing from the State U. of New York-Buffalo campus laundry rooms, and the joke Is no longer funny. "We are taking it seriously because of the dollar value involved," says a campus police officer. "People missing items are upset." Cooling Off! Randy Rosenthal Photo I In an attempt to avoid the blistering heat wave, this young coed makes her own wave in Breese Gymnasium. Campus and local authorities can direct heat-stricken students to the nearest watering hole where they too can cool off. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. IN WASHINGTON - The Cuban American National Foundation announced recently that it will initiate an Internship program In Washington, D.C. Candidacy is open to upperclassmen and graduate students trom all universities and colleges in the United States. In making the announcement Ambassador Jose Sorzano, President ot the Foundation, said that the internship will provide "... an exciting educational opportunity. The students will conduct research on Cuba and Latin American issues and will become acquainted with the U.S. Congress and Washington's political world. They will also work with experts in the field and participate in the advocacy programs of the Foundation." "They will develop leadership skills; participate in career building opportunities; and take courses in one of Washington's leading universities," Sorzano said. The internship session is for the regular academic year which begins September, 1986 and ends May, 1987. The internship provides allowances for room and board, travel and limited tuition. In order to qualify, students must have upperclassman or graduate student status, be in good academic standing, have an interest in Latin America ana Cuban affairs, submit three letters of recommendation and o sample research or term paper on Cuba or Latin America. The Cuban American National Foundation is an independent, non profit institution devoted to the gathering and dissemination of data about economic, political and social issues of the Cuban people both on the island and in exile. For further information and application, please write to Internship Program Coordinator, The Cuban American National Foundation, 1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW, Suite 601, Washington, DC 20007 or call (202) 265-2822. GRADE REPORTS CULLOWHEE -- Final grade reports for the first term of summer school will be mailed to the home addresses of students Friday morning, July 11. Any student who prefers to pick up the grade report may do so Thursday afternoon, July 10, at the Registrar's Office, Room 201, Robinson Administration Building. Alcohol on campus and third parly liability NATIONAL ON-CAMPUS REPORT The causes, and even the validity, of the current liability insurance crisis may be subjects of debate, but the costs are a bottom-line reality that colleges and universities can't escape. Some are paying premiums up to fen times greater, yet receiving reduced protection. Many courts are spreading legal responsibility to third parties tor injuries caused by alcohol abuse, and an increasing number of plaintiffs are seeking relief from the "deepest pockets," so colleges and universities are scrambling to minimize their exposure to liability. To begin, they must understand where their greatest risks lie, and how to deal with them prudently. Some plaintiffs argue that colleges are liable for student- caused damages because they are responsible for supervising the students' behavior. The courts - reflecting society's ambivalent feelings about whether college students are adults or adolescents - have been inconsistent on this question. The leading decisions, however, hold that a university has i neither the authority nor the duty toward students that <i parent has toward a child. As property owners, colleges and universities have the legal duty to maintain safe premises. This means that while the school does not insure the safety of all who enter the campus, It may be held liable if ft tolls to correct a dangerous situation of which it is, or should be, aware. For instance, if experience teaches that certain circumstances are associated with certain behavior problems, such as rowdiness at parties and sporting events, the school can be held liable if it fails to provide adequate security. Likewise, schools have a responsibility to protect others from students known to be abusive. Ownership does not, however, impose a legal duty on the owner either to supervise or to prevent those on the premises from serving or consuming alcohol. Colleges and universities selling alcohol accept the special risks and responsibilities imposed by the state and local laws and regulations. The scope of these laws, and the severity of their penalties, vary widely from state to state. Most states have dramshop laws - making it illegal to sell, and sometimes to give, alcohol to minors or intoxicated persons - and many states hold violators liable for injuries to third parties that result from the purchaser's consumption of alcohol. In most states, however, schools are not held responsible for sales of alcohol by student organizations such as fraternities, clubs and extra curricular associations. One unpredictable area of the law concerns the liability of social hosts serving alcohol. Some courts are extending dramshop laws to social hosts; others are limiting the laws by noting that commercial vendors are trained and experienced In complying with the regulations, are seeking a profit, and are in control of access to beverages, while social hosts often are not any of these. Minimizing the risk The volatile nature of this area of law mandates that school officials closely monitor changes in local law. Schools in those states extending liability may be considered social hosts when (cont'd page two) FINANCIAL AID SOURCE "Summer an excellent time to apply for private educational aid." High School and college students should use the summer months to investigate ana apply for private financial aid, according to The Scholarship Bank. Now is an excellent time to contact private foundations, corporations, civic and trade groups for scholarship aid, according to the director of the largest private search service in the country. These sources usually fund throughout the year and are receiving far fewer applications during the summer months. The Scholarship Bank will send students a print-out of private financial aid for which they appear specifically qualified; according to the computer entry form, there are over 30 areas of specific information that the computer uses to search for aid. Areas such as major, occupational goals, religion, geographic preferences, year in school, sports, ethnic and parents' union, employer or memberships may all qualify students for aid. Each student is guaranteed a print out of at least 50 sources. According to this company, private financial aid equals almost 500 million dollars for calender year 1986-87, and should be equal to about one fourth of a student's entire aid package. Private money is not usually as "need based" as state and federal grants, so students may have an easier time getting it. Students wishing to use this service should send a business size, stamped, self addressed envelope to The Scholarship Bank, 4626 N. Grand, Covina, CA. 91724. There is a special two for one offer now in effect, making the cost less than $25. The WESTERN CAROLINIAN- Striving to be the best we can be. p Welcome Summer Visitors to Cullowhee. % lb a m H My only boundries are my dreams. -M.P. SMITH
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