Super Tuesday wrap-up Bush and Cllnton, the winners of Florida and Super Tuesday, are the candldatee towetch. Family tree house under fire will the city make the Fouchestear down a fun tree house because of some Inches here and a foot there? 13899 8 '9890 7 ’"de 9’" ‘ Volume 1 Number 4' Jacksonville's only independent college publication March 24, 1992 A little more tax by Stephani Jones “There ain’t no free lunch.” If Gov. Lawton Chiles ’Investment Budget gets passed, a family of four would pay a $136 increase in their taxes every year. Education The state ’s schools would, overthe course of five years, get back lottery money-- it would go to improve education instead of replacing the regularly budgeted money. Also, a lot of decisions that are currently made statewide will be made by Duval and othercounties. “We ’re trying to decentralize theeducation system,” said Lt..Gov. Buddy McKay. “There’s too much control in Tallahassee." The Investment Budget calls foran end to legislative control of the school board. Money will be given to local schools on a per student basis. McKay is the chairman of the accountability commission, which will hold the schools responsible by results. McKay also said that Jacksonville needs an educated work force to attract businesses that pay more than minimum wage. Community colleges will train the workers for those businesses, Chiles said. "The future is yours," said Chiles. "It's what you make of it." He also called community colleges "the best education system in Florida," and said that they are the "only way a student with my GPA could get , a lot more service into a university. " Prision Reform Over 3,000 prison beds that are already in existence wouldbe opened and 3,000 more would be built to accommodate prisoners. “We can’t open the prisons [we have] because we can’t afford the guards,” said Sheriff Jim McMillan. He also pointed out that “it costs less to open the 31 beds than continued on page 8 Jessie Jackson Jr. stirs up acrowd at UNF by Stacey M Potts and Derrick Warren “Every American deserves the same health care as the President andCongress.”'Ihereissomething fundamentallywrong with the fact that the President or any member of Congress can‘g‘o to drehoapital the bill,” while families living in care. Jessie Jackson, 'Jr. spoke to students, faculty, and admin~ istrators on Feb. 19 as a part of UNF’s celebration of African- American History Month. His remarks highlighted concerns in several areas: health care, the economic crisis, and civil rights. JacksonsharedinsightonAfrican- by Kathryn Beyerle “Around the World” was the theme forthis year’s homecoming week at JU. Every day was a new celebration of a different culture, and the opportunity to expressJU spirit was always present. From the pageants to the dances to the big game, students kept the homecoming spirit alive. povertycanaffordllttle ornohealth ,. American history throughout. A more internal focus is needed to solve not only the health care dilemma, but also our economic woes, Jackson said. He stressed thatweshouldnotengagein“Asian bashing" as the solution to our economis crisis. While most . Amencam ownCDplayers, vurs, and Walkman radios, these products are not manufactured in America. Your average person does not own a stealth bomber. This, Jackson said, is why we have a trade deficit — “we’re makin’ what they ain’t buyin’.” The small amount of domestic concern shown by the present administration is misdirected. Jackson illustrated this with the pointed example that some states But what is homecoming week without a Homecoming Queen? That problem was amended with a pageant at the Terry Concert Hall on Feb. 23. Settoatheme“ANightinParis," 19 eligible female students representing different campus organizations competed for the crown. Contestants were judged are building more jails than schools. The bitter irony of this situation is that it costs significantly more tosendaperson tojail than it does to send them to school. The cost of two stealth bombers would on to give it. teacherlirer Am‘ifir‘é‘a a raise; the fig . spent $18 million defending northern Norway; the US fought Iraq based on six UN resolutions, while there are 30 UN resolutions against apartheid, said Jackson, and “wehaven’t drawn a line in the sand ‘on that!” . Jackson also relayed the fact that American women currentlyf earn 60 cents on the dollar compared to men, while they pay the same price for a loaf of bread. in five competitions: evening wear, casual wear, sportswear, student vote, and personal interview. After a fierce competition, Yvonne Straub, representing the resident hall assistants, stood alone wearing the crown. Sigma Nu and Alpha Delta Pi were representedin the first andsecoad Heexpresseddisappoinnnentwith America's lackluster approach to ERA. ' Jackson said the hardships faced by African-Americans should inspire a universal sympathy and understanding. He cautioned. ‘é‘mla'g'ra intranets: Americsnpeople.Slaverywasbut an episode in history, he said.‘ “Egypt. ’Ihat’sAfrican—American history.“ Slavery should not be usedasaspringboard for hatredin the America of the 90’s. Our generation has the opportunity to raise the level of consciousness of the nation, leading inevitably to a higher level of democracy. "Our African-American history should makeus better, not bitter!" JU homecoming reerCts school '5 spirit . runners-up positions respectively by Farley Snow and Kristie A Kirschner. A pageant of a different caliber happened Feb. 26 with Big Man on Campus (BMOC). This year’s theme was “A Night in Hawaii.” Nineteen of IU’s wildest male . students paraded across the stage continued on page UNF teacher arrested; peers, students surprised ' by Tom Brennan, A coalition of students, teachers and administrators have joined in support of UNF mathematics professor Faiz Al- Rubaee. According to Jacksonville police reports, Al-Rubaee was suspected of changing the price label on a package of . seafood at the "Winn-Dixie store on Baymeadows Road. ‘ When confronted by the manager, Al- Rubaee allegedly fled from the store anti~ was apprehended by police officer L.L. Carr. Police said Al-Rubaee refused to stop andfledonce againashewasbeingsearched. They also reporteda strong smell of alcohol on the suspect, and report that he said he “would not have done all this if he had not been drinking the alcoholic beverages.” Al-Rubaee faces five misdemeanor charges in all, including petty theft,resisting aretail merchant,resistinganofficerwithout violence, escape of person in custody of law enforcement, and disorderly intoxication. He has resumed his teaching duties at UNF. According to Asst. VP. of Academic Affairs, Charles Galloway, Al-Rubaee "is a valued member of the UNF community,” . and “the very last person one would figure to be involved in an incident of this kind." He cited Al-Rubaee’s Distinguished Teacher Award, bestowed by the university for his exemplary academic achievement. Galloway also said that it is premature to consider disciplinary action until all the facts are known. He said that the event was “hard to put into perspective in light of the good and friendly person (Al-Rubaee) accuse ” Galloway was not alone in his endorsement of Al-Rubaee. Students and faculty also spoke of surprise and shock at the news of the arrest. Graduate mathematics student Randy Wright said, “So what’s the punch line?” when told of the arrest of his professor. He called Al-Rubaee, "a great instructor”and‘ateacherwho“reallyknows his stuff.” He went on to say that he would “recommend Al-Rubaee to anyone.” and .that things are “business as usual” in the classroom; “no mention was made of the incident.” Al-Rubaee did not miss class time as a result of the arrest. according to the academic affairs office. Wright was quick to point out the difference between his teacher’s professional and private life. “Hey,hisprivate lifeiscompletely separate from his public life, he’s a hell of an ‘ instructor, that‘s all that matters to me.” Other students expressed similar feelings. Algebra student Pat Stanley put it this way, “He sure has it together in‘class. loan understandpersonal trouble,aslongas he’s a good professor, which he is; it’s OK with me.” Every student questioned spoke of Al~ Rubaee‘s competence and dedication. AliRubae‘e’s'fellOW instructors also hold continued on page 2 , OCR Text: Super Tuesday wrap-up Bush and Cllnton, the winners of Florida and Super Tuesday, are the candldatee towetch. Family tree house under fire will the city make the Fouchestear down a fun tree house because of some Inches here and a foot there? 13899 8 '9890 7 ’"de 9’" ‘ Volume 1 Number 4' Jacksonville's only independent college publication March 24, 1992 A little more tax by Stephani Jones “There ain’t no free lunch.” If Gov. Lawton Chiles ’Investment Budget gets passed, a family of four would pay a $136 increase in their taxes every year. Education The state ’s schools would, overthe course of five years, get back lottery money-- it would go to improve education instead of replacing the regularly budgeted money. Also, a lot of decisions that are currently made statewide will be made by Duval and othercounties. “We ’re trying to decentralize theeducation system,” said Lt..Gov. Buddy McKay. “There’s too much control in Tallahassee." The Investment Budget calls foran end to legislative control of the school board. Money will be given to local schools on a per student basis. McKay is the chairman of the accountability commission, which will hold the schools responsible by results. McKay also said that Jacksonville needs an educated work force to attract businesses that pay more than minimum wage. Community colleges will train the workers for those businesses, Chiles said. "The future is yours," said Chiles. "It's what you make of it." He also called community colleges "the best education system in Florida," and said that they are the "only way a student with my GPA could get , a lot more service into a university. " Prision Reform Over 3,000 prison beds that are already in existence wouldbe opened and 3,000 more would be built to accommodate prisoners. “We can’t open the prisons [we have] because we can’t afford the guards,” said Sheriff Jim McMillan. He also pointed out that “it costs less to open the 31 beds than continued on page 8 Jessie Jackson Jr. stirs up acrowd at UNF by Stacey M Potts and Derrick Warren “Every American deserves the same health care as the President andCongress.”'Ihereissomething fundamentallywrong with the fact that the President or any member of Congress can‘g‘o to drehoapital the bill,” while families living in care. Jessie Jackson, 'Jr. spoke to students, faculty, and admin~ istrators on Feb. 19 as a part of UNF’s celebration of African- American History Month. His remarks highlighted concerns in several areas: health care, the economic crisis, and civil rights. JacksonsharedinsightonAfrican- by Kathryn Beyerle “Around the World” was the theme forthis year’s homecoming week at JU. Every day was a new celebration of a different culture, and the opportunity to expressJU spirit was always present. From the pageants to the dances to the big game, students kept the homecoming spirit alive. povertycanaffordllttle ornohealth ,. American history throughout. A more internal focus is needed to solve not only the health care dilemma, but also our economic woes, Jackson said. He stressed thatweshouldnotengagein“Asian bashing" as the solution to our economis crisis. While most . Amencam ownCDplayers, vurs, and Walkman radios, these products are not manufactured in America. Your average person does not own a stealth bomber. This, Jackson said, is why we have a trade deficit — “we’re makin’ what they ain’t buyin’.” The small amount of domestic concern shown by the present administration is misdirected. Jackson illustrated this with the pointed example that some states But what is homecoming week without a Homecoming Queen? That problem was amended with a pageant at the Terry Concert Hall on Feb. 23. Settoatheme“ANightinParis," 19 eligible female students representing different campus organizations competed for the crown. Contestants were judged are building more jails than schools. The bitter irony of this situation is that it costs significantly more tosendaperson tojail than it does to send them to school. The cost of two stealth bombers would on to give it. teacherlirer Am‘ifir‘é‘a a raise; the fig . spent $18 million defending northern Norway; the US fought Iraq based on six UN resolutions, while there are 30 UN resolutions against apartheid, said Jackson, and “wehaven’t drawn a line in the sand ‘on that!” . Jackson also relayed the fact that American women currentlyf earn 60 cents on the dollar compared to men, while they pay the same price for a loaf of bread. in five competitions: evening wear, casual wear, sportswear, student vote, and personal interview. After a fierce competition, Yvonne Straub, representing the resident hall assistants, stood alone wearing the crown. Sigma Nu and Alpha Delta Pi were representedin the first andsecoad Heexpresseddisappoinnnentwith America's lackluster approach to ERA. ' Jackson said the hardships faced by African-Americans should inspire a universal sympathy and understanding. He cautioned. ‘é‘mla'g'ra intranets: Americsnpeople.Slaverywasbut an episode in history, he said.‘ “Egypt. ’Ihat’sAfrican—American history.“ Slavery should not be usedasaspringboard for hatredin the America of the 90’s. Our generation has the opportunity to raise the level of consciousness of the nation, leading inevitably to a higher level of democracy. "Our African-American history should makeus better, not bitter!" JU homecoming reerCts school '5 spirit . runners-up positions respectively by Farley Snow and Kristie A Kirschner. A pageant of a different caliber happened Feb. 26 with Big Man on Campus (BMOC). This year’s theme was “A Night in Hawaii.” Nineteen of IU’s wildest male . students paraded across the stage continued on page UNF teacher arrested; peers, students surprised ' by Tom Brennan, A coalition of students, teachers and administrators have joined in support of UNF mathematics professor Faiz Al- Rubaee. According to Jacksonville police reports, Al-Rubaee was suspected of changing the price label on a package of . seafood at the "Winn-Dixie store on Baymeadows Road. ‘ When confronted by the manager, Al- Rubaee allegedly fled from the store anti~ was apprehended by police officer L.L. Carr. Police said Al-Rubaee refused to stop andfledonce againashewasbeingsearched. They also reporteda strong smell of alcohol on the suspect, and report that he said he “would not have done all this if he had not been drinking the alcoholic beverages.” Al-Rubaee faces five misdemeanor charges in all, including petty theft,resisting aretail merchant,resistinganofficerwithout violence, escape of person in custody of law enforcement, and disorderly intoxication. He has resumed his teaching duties at UNF. According to Asst. VP. of Academic Affairs, Charles Galloway, Al-Rubaee "is a valued member of the UNF community,” . and “the very last person one would figure to be involved in an incident of this kind." He cited Al-Rubaee’s Distinguished Teacher Award, bestowed by the university for his exemplary academic achievement. Galloway also said that it is premature to consider disciplinary action until all the facts are known. He said that the event was “hard to put into perspective in light of the good and friendly person (Al-Rubaee) accuse ” Galloway was not alone in his endorsement of Al-Rubaee. Students and faculty also spoke of surprise and shock at the news of the arrest. Graduate mathematics student Randy Wright said, “So what’s the punch line?” when told of the arrest of his professor. He called Al-Rubaee, "a great instructor”and‘ateacherwho“reallyknows his stuff.” He went on to say that he would “recommend Al-Rubaee to anyone.” and .that things are “business as usual” in the classroom; “no mention was made of the incident.” Al-Rubaee did not miss class time as a result of the arrest. according to the academic affairs office. Wright was quick to point out the difference between his teacher’s professional and private life. “Hey,hisprivate lifeiscompletely separate from his public life, he’s a hell of an ‘ instructor, that‘s all that matters to me.” Other students expressed similar feelings. Algebra student Pat Stanley put it this way, “He sure has it together in‘class. loan understandpersonal trouble,aslongas he’s a good professor, which he is; it’s OK with me.” Every student questioned spoke of Al~ Rubaee‘s competence and dedication. AliRubae‘e’s'fellOW instructors also hold continued on page 2 , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,JAX Shipment #7,Miscellaneous,Perspective 1992,P01 (1).tif, P01 (1).tif