Athletic recruitment under scrutiny

By Timothy Tait
State Press
	In the wake of the arrest of three ASU basketball players 
last month, the Academic Senate requested the faculty athletic 
representative to look into athletic recruitment practices.
	The Senate resolution "directs the faculty athletic 
representative to report back to the Academic Senate on the facts 
of the alleged incident.Ó
	Academic Senate President Dan Landers said the faculty 
athletic representative, Jerry Kingston, will report April 15 to the 
full senate on how effective the Student-Athlete Conduct Code was 
and how many "Prop 48Ó athletes are admitted to the University. 
	Landers said Proposition 48 is the special admittance policy 
that allows athletes who do not meet the usual academic 
requirements to be admitted to the University. However, these 
"Prop 48Ó athletes cannot play until deficiencies are completed. 
	"There are some questions surrounding the policy,Ó he said. 
"How many ÔProp 48Õ athletes do we recruit that do not meet all of 
the academic standards?Ó
	ASU basketball recruits Rico Harris, Thomas Prince and 
George "GeeÓ Gervin were arrested late last month on charges that 
included sexual assault and kidnapping. The Maricopa County 
AttorneyÕs Office declined prosecution.
	All of the players were ineligible because of academic 
deficiencies.
	Landers said the incident involving the three basketball 
recruits was the first time the Student-Athlete Conduct Code has 
been put into motion.
	"Some of the senators wanted to be briefed on the 
situation,Ó he said. 
	In addition to requesting KingstonÕs briefing, the Senate 
resolution also requests a report on "the practices used in 
recruitment, support and guidance of student athletes and steps that 
are being taken to avoid such incidents in the future.Ó
	Faculty Senate representative Dick Jacob said the request 
for KingstonÕs report is so the senate can be informed on how the 
code of conduct was implemented and what kind of background 
checks are performed on athletic recruits.
	"There is no way that we intend to imply guilt,Ó Jacob said. 
"We just want to be up to date on the situation.Ó
	The arrest of three ASU basketball recruits last month was 
not the only incident that prompted Jacob to request the report 
from the faculty athletic representative. Jacob said he will look for 
a pattern of athlete behavior problems.
	However, Jacob said he doubted any action would result 
from KingstonÕs briefing.
	"We will probably find out that the system is working as it 
should,Ó Jacob said. "This is just one of the responsibilities of the 
Academic Senate.Ó

Heart of a lion;Lions Club check helps DRS recoup losses on crashed cart

By Andrea M. Healey
State Press
	The Tempe Sun Devils Lions Club is presenting a $600 
check today to Disability Resources for Students to cover costs 
incurred after a DRS cart was vandalized earlier this year.
	The cart was damaged Jan. 6 when three male juveniles 
allegedly cut the padlocks to the cart compound at Matthews 
Center and crashed one of the carts into a tree while police chased 
them.
	James Fieberg, academic advising coordinator in the 
department of Justice Studies at ASU and immediate past president 
of the Tempe Lions Club, suggested the donation go to DRS.
	"They (DRS) are in need and the (Lions Club) is designed 
to provide assistance to people in the Tempe community,Ó Fieberg 
said.
	DRS Associate Director Tedde Scharf said the money will 
cover about half the initial cart repair costs, but added that the 
repairs are on-going because of the extent of the damage.
	"Over 300 students a year use the carts, so when one gets 
damaged, itÕs a real problem,Ó Scharf said, adding that the carts run 
about 10,000 to 14,000 times per year.
	The check will be presented to DRS by Harold Gurevitz, 
1982 founder of the Tempe Lions Club, charter president and 
treasurer.
	"Lions Club tries to serve the community and ASU is 
classified as part of the community that we serve,Ó he said. "The 
carts are necessary ... instead of helping one person, we are helping 
many.Ó
	The Lions Club is also donating $150 to the College 
Council of Nursing scholarship. The donation is a follow-up to a 
$75 donation made in December, Gurevitz said.
	The Lions Club will start raising more money in April by 
offering one dozen roses and free delivery for Professional 
SecretariesÕ Day, April 24. The roses cost $15 and orders can be 
placed with any Lions Club member through April 19.
	"WeÕre really grateful to the Sun Devils Lions Club,Ó 
Scharf said. "They always seem to pop up with a check whenever 
there is a great need.Ó

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer to make stop at ASU

By Patty King
Special to the State Press
	A best-selling biographer and former Harvard professor 
will speak tonight at ASUÕs 1996 Marshall Lecture.
	Doris Kearns Goodwin, who won the 1995 Pulitzer Prize 
for history, will address the topic "The Essence of LeadershipÓ at 
7:30 p.m. at ASUÕs Music Theater.
	"SheÕs one of the most controversial and popular writers 
today,Ó said Jonathan Marshall, co-founder of the Marshall Lecture 
Series. "SheÕs written some very outspoken and strong biographies 
that didnÕt pull punches. SheÕll make people do some thinking and 
hopefully educate us a little bit.Ó
	Grants from Jonathan and Maxine Marshall and the 
Marshall Fund of Arizona pay for the Marshall Lecture Series. The 
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences coordinates the event.
	Goodwin, who once worked as a special assistant to 
President Lyndon Johnson, won the Pulitzer Prize for her 
biography No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: 
The Home Front in World War II. She also wrote the 1976 
biography Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream . Her 1987 
book The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys: An American Saga was 
made into an ABC miniseries that aired in February 1990.
	Gary Krahenbuhl, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and 
Sciences, said GoodwinÕs biographies reveal how leaders shaped 
AmericaÕs history and were shaped by it.
	"(She is) providing insight into what made them tick and 
why they made the decisions they did,Ó he said. "(She shows) what 
they were like, who influenced them and what they influenced.Ó
	Goodwin, who is a baseball fan, also appeared as a 
commentator on Ken BurnsÕ PBS series "BaseballÓ in September 
1994. The nine-part documentary series examined the game from 
the 1800s to the present. 
	Jane Barlow, assistant director of external affairs in the 
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said students at the lecture 
can learn from GoodwinÕs experiences in Washington.
	"She has kind of Ôbeen there, done thatÕ in terms of working 
directly with political leaders,Ó Barlow said. "ThereÕs just 
something exciting about hearing some of the inner workings of 
that political arena ... (and discovering) what she saw as their 
strengths and weaknesses. Maybe her perspective is different than 
what we have seen in the media.Ó
	Goodwin will also give a presentation to students today at 
1:40 p.m. in Physical Sciences Building H-153. No topic has been 
announced. It is free and open to all students as long as space 
permits.
	Tickets are no longer available for the free Marshall lecture. 
However, all unoccupied seats will be released to the public at 7:15 
p.m. For more information call 965-1441.

ÔPeople in government have lost touch,Õ Corvetto says

By Tim Baxter
State Press
	One in a series profiling the candidates for president of the 
Associated Students of ASU.
	Gaylord-Eric Crovetto believes that as a political outsider, 
he can best represent students as Associated Students of ASU 
president.
	"IÕm just a basic student, and thatÕs why IÕm doing it,Ó he 
said. "ASASU has been dominated by idiots because students have 
not been interested. I think the people in government have lost 
touch.Ó
	Crovetto, 24, was born in France and came to America six 
years ago. He came to ASU a year and a half ago from Seattle and 
is studying for a double major in philosophy and political science.
	If elected, Crovetto hopes to implement a plan that would 
reimburse students for tuition increases if their grade point average 
is above 3.0. Combating racism on campus is also important, he 
said.
	"Tuition hits your wallet, but racism hits your heart,Ó he 
said. "We need to do something about that.Ó
	Crovetto proposed holding a cook-out a couple of times a 
semester with speakers addressing the need for a sense of ASU 
community. 
	"It would be kind of a unity thing,Ó he said. "Something to 
bring people together in a friendly way.Ó
	Crovetto did not see his lack of political experience as a 
handicap in the race.
	"ThatÕs the point of the campaign Ñ I shouldnÕt need 
previous experience,Ó he said. "You shouldnÕt be from the left or 
right, you should be a student. When are we going to get back to 
the students and what affects them?
	"IÕm going to use the power of 43,000 students united 
together to get us in the right direction.Ó

ÔDesign Madness WeekÕ plans to draw in students, public

By Melody McDonald
State Press
	Four-year-old Philippe Leclair bellied his little body up to a 
table, dipped a graham cracker into a glop of pink frosting and 
smeared it across a piece of brown cardboard. 
	"ItÕs a front yard,Ó Leclair said, looking up from his 
masterpiece. "WeÕre going to eat it.Ó
	Leclair was one of several children from the College of 
Education Preschool who pasted jelly beans, marshmallows, 
graham crackers and licorice together to create little houses, big 
buildings and colorful parks Monday morning.
	The children were participating in the College of 
Architecture and Environmental DesignÕs gingerbread model 
making Ñ the first event of a series of events celebrating the 
collegeÕs "Design Madness Week 1996.Ó
	"WeÕre trying to do something for the community,Ó said 
Darlene Urgola, president of the American Institute of Architecture 
Students. "We try to bring students in to learn about architecture.Ó
	Design Madness Week is an annual event allowing students 
from the College of Architecture and Environmental DesignÕs 
schools of design, architecture and planning to interact with each 
other, as well as the public, Urgola said.
	There will be an event each day, Urgola said. Today there 
will be "a giant twisterÓ and pot luck, and Wednesday will have 
finger painting.
	Design Madness Week ends Friday as students from the 
college hold their annual Beaux Arts Ball.
	Stephanie Breiling, president of the Student Association of 
College of Architecture and Environmental Design, said the ball is 
a national event celebrated by most architectural schools in the 
country. She added that the gathering is greatly anticipated and is 
primarily an opportunity to bring the Architecture College 
together.
	"ItÕs just a big party,Ó Breiling said.

Advisers: Check in before pre-registration

By Jeff Owens
State Press
	The early bird gets the hassle-free schedule.
	Pre-registration starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, and students with 
a spare minute can get their act together for the fall semester at any 
registrar site through April 5.
	ItÕs a good idea for those planning to pre-register to check 
with their advisers before going through the process, said 
Associate Registrar Mary Neary.
	"Where we find students get into difficulty and have 
problems during that process is typically if theyÕre required to have 
mandatory advising and forget that,Ó she said.
	Neary said on-line drop/add through In Touch for those 
who pre-register starts May 1. Until then, she said, registration 
arrangements must be made in person.
	Carol Dallas, coordinator of academic advising for the 
College of Business, agreed that students should consult their 
advisers first.
	"ItÕs always a good idea to have students check their 
schedule with an adviser just to make sure everything is working,Ó 
she said. "Students, like anybody else, are so busy. TheyÕve got so 
much on their minds, and itÕs my personal belief that I donÕt think 
it should have to be their responsibility to be a walking, talking 
catalog.Ó
	Dallas said students who regularly meet with their advisers 
usually donÕt experience many problems with their scheduling 
requirements.
	"(Pre-registration) makes a lot of sense,Ó she added. "Avoid 
all the lines and all the hassles.Ó
	Registration fees are due Aug. 7.

Editorial: Behind the flag

	Much ado has been made lately about the U.S. flag.
	Recently, the Phoenix Art Museum opened an exhibit 
examining the use of the American flag in art. Since then, the 
museum has been the target of the communityÕs collective wrath.
	At the center of the controversy are two exhibits. The first, 
by Kate Millett, depicts a U.S. flag draping out of a toilet, 
surrounded by a prison cell.
	The other, Dread ScottÕs What Is the Proper Way to 
Display a U.S. Flag?, offers onlookers a book in which to write 
their thoughts. Only one catch Ñ in order to write in the book, you 
must stand on an American flag draped in front of the stand.
	This weekend, more than 300 American Legionnaires 
showed up at the museum to express their displeasure.
	Once inside, the protesters took matters into their own 
hands. One removed the flag from MillettÕs work, while an 11-
year-old boy lifted the flag up and away from its position in front 
of the book in ScottÕs exhibit.
	These exhibits are meant to invoke strong responses Ñ and 
they are doing precisely that. The artists are succeeding in their 
goals, beyond their wildest dreams.
	These exhibits disturb us as well. It is not easy to see the 
U.S. flag used in such ignoble ways.
	But, because we revere what the flag stands for, we cannot 
condone what the legionnaires did.
	An American flag is a symbol. Nothing less, nothing more.
	It is a rectangular piece of cotton or nylon, marked with 13 
alternating stripes of red and white, with 50 white stars on a field 
of blue in the upper left side.
	The flag is not a person, nor is it the equivalent of the 
American nation. It is a piece of fabric.
	But the flag symbolizes much, much more.
	The U.S. flag stands for our dream of freedom.
	It stands for our unwavering faith in the power of 
democracy Ñ even when living up to the principles of democracy 
is very difficult and painful.
	Living in a democracy is not easy. Sometimes, it is much 
more difficult than living under a totalitarian regime.
	In a dictatorship, disagreeable ideas are simply swept 
underneath the rug. Those who express them are persecuted, 
imprisoned or even executed.
	In the United States, we believe instead in the principle of 
freedom of speech Ñ the belief that all may speak, no matter how 
disturbing their message may be.
	Ironically, the two artists who created these displays are 
hurting their credibility by their callous use of this nationÕs flag. In 
degrading this symbol, the artists are degrading the very freedoms 
that enabled them to create their artwork without fear of 
censorship.
	But they have the right to create such art. In America, one 
has the right to be wrong.
	And even more ironically, the legionnaires degraded the 
flag as well by their actions.
	As protesters dismantled these exhibits, they demonstrated 
intolerance for the principles of free speech.
	With that action, they degraded the principles behind the 
very symbol they were trying to protect. 

Column: American flag symbol of myth, not reality

Liz Montalbano
Columnist

	I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of 
America; and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under 
God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
	
	We all were victim to it. Every day through elementary 
school and high school, we joined our fellow automatons and 
recited the Pledge of Allegiance before first period.
	If you were like me, and many were, you didnÕt even 
understand what most of those words meant. You even mumbled 
through them, or whispered to your friend standing at the desk in 
front of you during the pledge.
	They were empty, and had no real significance or bearing 
on your daily life.
	Well, even though I know what the literal definitions of 
those words are now, they still donÕt mean all that much.
	ThatÕs why I canÕt understand the furor over the "Old 
Glory, the American Flag in Contemporary ArtÓ exhibit which is 
currently on display at the Phoenix Art Museum.
	One work features an American flag draped inside a 
porcelain toilet surrounded by a jail cell. 
	Another has a flag spread on the floor like a rug, and invites 
people to write their interpretations of the flag in a book on a 
mounted wall shelf. In order to write in the book, an observer must 
stand on the flag, unless they opt to carefully maneuver around it.
	Conservative protesters, including war veterans, members 
of the American Legion and civilians, rallied in the museum 
courtyard Sunday. 
	They even went so far as to remove the American flags 
from the so-called offensive exhibits.
	"Get this damn thing out of the city of Phoenix so we can 
be proud again!Ó one protester cried vehemently.
	"IÕm fed up with these liberals that are always taking all 
their rights but not taking any responsibility,Ó yelled another.
	Time out.
	I think everyoneÕs getting a little too bent out of shape over 
what is, after all, just a symbol.
	And what that symbol represents Ñ "liberty and justice for 
allÓ Ñ is really just a myth.
	DonÕt get me wrong Ñ IÕm perfectly happy living in the 
United States. I know for certain I have much more freedom and 
opportunities here than I would in, say, a country like Saudi 
Arabia. At least I can wear my own clothes and not have to walk 
several steps behind a man.
	But I donÕt have implicit faith in my country, or in what it 
can do for me. 
	And even though you can label me a liberal as much as you 
want, IÕm quite certain that I do take responsibility for the rights I 
am guaranteed by my government.
	IÕm just not so sure my country is willing to take 
responsibility for me.
	Fanaticism is dangerous. Extremism is dangerous.
	And putting blind faith in a country whose leaders 
contradict themselves, withhold information from the public and, 
well, downright lie to their citizens is not just dangerous, itÕs scary.
	The government conspiracy theories of former United 
States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member William Cooper, 
scientist and researcher Richard Hoagland and other credible 
people are not just fabrications of nut bags who want attention. 
There is documented proof that we probably shouldnÕt believe 
everything the government tells us.
	IÕm not trying to advocate an outright revolt Ñ I just think 
we should be more selective about in who and what we decide to 
place our trust.
	The behavior of those museum protesters and their 
righteous indignation over someoneÕs interpretation of a symbol is 
a disturbing example of the sort of thinking that allows men and 
women to die in wars the United States government had no reason 
to fight other than its selfish economic gain, and allows children to 
suffer because their parents may not believe in the good old 
Protestant work ethic.
	This is the sort of thinking that invites someone like Pat 
Buchanan to rise to power.
	If people really believed in "liberty and justice for all,Ó 
there would be no racism, sexism, classism, discrimination of any 
kind ... you fill in the blanks.
	If people really believed in "liberty and justice for all,Ó the 
artists of the "Old GloryÓ exhibit would have every right in the 
world to express their opinions about a symbol representing the 
country in which they live. 
	For who better to express opinions about a country than 
those who live in it every day, those who experience injustice and 
know that even though the ideology on which it was founded 
sounds nice in theory, it really doesnÕt work all that well in 
practice.	
	Rather than corrupting the ideals the American flag was 
supposed to symbolize in the first place, I think the "Old GloryÓ 
exhibit Ñ composed of its own symbols of non-violent freedom of 
speech and expression Ñ represents one of the few ways we have 
left to uphold them.

Liz Montalbano is an M.F.A. student studying creative writing.

Column: Dedication made rally successful

Tina Holder
Columnist

	I had intended to do my article on the Unity Rally held 
Thursday. It was a great showing of support and what can be 
accomplished when people work together. I think that everyone on 
this campus can agree that it was a success so, after some thought, 
I decided to do what I have been taught ... that is to "speak from 
the heart.Ó 
	I am going to talk of the people that I worked with to 
organize this rally and the organization called Students Against 
Discrimination. 
	Dondrell Swanson, Christina Bailey, Monica Lauer, Tonya 
Banz, Greg Marzullo, Marc Wendell, Denise Trimble, Rodney 
Fowler ... these people have become like family to me and I 
couldnÕt be any prouder of them than if I had raised them myself. 
In the last few weeks, I have had the pleasure and the privilege of 
watching these young people become mature, responsible and 
caring adults.
	These students decided to quit complaining and do 
something about a situation that they felt was out of hand. Instead 
of waiting for someone else to take care of the situation, they 
jumped in with both feet and took care of it themselves. Many will 
never know the courage that it took to do this. 
	Over the last few weeks, I have watched them grow from 
angry students to well-organized, determined leaders. I saw them 
grow even more determined as obstacle after obstacle was thrown 
into their path. I watched them brush aside their own discomfort 
and fears to help and encourage others. I saw them swallow that 
fear and march ahead with their heads held high. 
	In my columns, I have often wondered what was going to 
happen to this country. With our future in the hands of people like 
this, I think that this country just might have a chance. I hope and 
pray that all of us have looked at what these students have 
accomplished and realized that we can make a difference. All it 
takes is the courage to take that first step. 
	There is no "quick fixÓ to discrimination and the problems 
on this campus will not go away overnight, but at least we have 
started working on it. The hardest part is admitting that there is a 
problem ... now, with that acknowledgment, we must all Ñ 
students, staff and administration Ñ work with each other to help 
find the solution.
	I donÕt know if people on this campus realize just what 
these students sacrificed to start the changes that are so desperately 
needed at this institution. They put their own lives on hold to fight 
for a cause that would not just benefit them but everyone who 
comes to this campus. They missed classes, went without sleep and 
food and never complained. They took a group of angry students 
and turned them into a determined, but calm and dignified 
organization. They took the brunt of the threats and pure hatred 
thrown at this group and handled it all with dignity and pride. 
	I donÕt think I can ever adequately put into words the pride 
and admiration that I feel for these young people. I am proud to 
call these students Ñ these warriors Ñ my friends.

Tina Holder is a senior justice studies major.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: ÔBad HaikuÕ lives up to name

	I am not sure of any eloquent way I can state this so let me 
just speak openly about this in my normal rhetoric. The comic strip 
"Bad HaikuÓ is awful. No one I know thinks that this comic is 
funny or remotely clever. I see it next to "Doonesbury,Ó so I glance 
at it and it makes me dumber. It is horrific. Do you ever read this?
	Please take it out because I feel compelled to read it. I 
imagine that todayÕs strip canÕt be worse than yesterdayÕs. But it 
continues to decline. Help!


David Galantowicz
Junior
Broadcasting 

Letter: Rapists deserve punishment

	How dare the State Press support Mike Eckel. Just two 
weeks earlier, you and every other person in the media was 
hounding the ASU basketball players to death. You judged them 
before the county had a chance. Now you are supporting someone 
accused of rape? Make up your mind. Do you support rapists? In 
Mexico that is exactly what Eckel is, a rapist. IÕm glad he was 
charged in Mexico with rape, because had he been accused here, he 
would be out in two weeks. People here at ASU need to learn that 
rape will not be tolerated.
	I am saddened that the county has decided not to prosecute 
the basketball players. Just because someone has consensual sex 
with someone prior to being assaulted, does not mean that they 
couldnÕt have been raped. Maybe EckelÕs situation will make 
people understand that rape is a crime, and you will be punished 
for it. Unfortunately, this country will not prosecute you, but 
Mexico is definitely on the right track. I hope the United States 
will learn from them.

Courtney Solin
Junior
Political science

Letter: State Press biased in rape coverage

	Mike Eckel was allegedly involved in raping an 
unconscious woman. Three athletes allegedly threatened and 
imprisoned two women but never actually raped either of them. 
EckelÕs actions are far more serious than those of the three athletes, 
yet the State Press writers and editors want us to sympathize with 
him while persecuting the others.
	This is hardly the sort of unbiased, factual reporting that 
journalists are supposed to offer the public. Coverage of the two 
situations smacks of bias. BOO to the State Press for rushing to 
judge the actions of one group of students and attempting to drum 
up sympathy for a representative of another group of students on 
campus.

John Martin
Junior
Accountancy

Letter: Stop pointing fingers at Mexican legal system

	I want to comment on the statements made by Emil Volek 
to the State Press on March 21.
	Volek describes in those statements the horrific conditions 
of the Mexican jails, and guesses that the ASU student (Mike 
Eckel), who was accused of rape in San Felipe, B.C., Mexico, is 
suffering from those conditions. Although it is not possible to see 
if it was the purpose of Volek or the journalistÕs intention, the 
writer suggests the accuserÕs extradition is in order that he could 
have access to "French fries, salads and pastriesÓ in a hygienic jail 
in the United States.
	As a sociologist and as a graduate anthropology student, 
but mainly as a Mexican citizen from Mexicali, B.C., I can assert 
that certainly Eckel may not be having access to his favorite 
American food, and fortunately for his health, he may be eating 
"only tortillas,Ó as Volek said. However, I am sure that for the 
allegedly raped woman, EckelÕs palette is less important now and 
he has to be judged according to the laws of the country where he 
may have committed the crime: "The law is the law,Ó is the often 
repeated phrase of American authorities.
	I donÕt want to say here that Eckel is guilty or not, I donÕt 
know him, and if he is innocent I wish the best for him. But there is 
a person who accuses him, he is therefore suspected of rape and 
was accused of rape once in 1994 here in Arizona.
	On the other hand, as a Mexican citizen I can confirm that 
the conditions of Mexican jails are horrific and that corruption is a 
serious problem among the Mexican authorities. Also speaking as 
a Mexican citizen, I can assert that although millions and millions 
of people (like me) are struggling to change the social, political 
and economic situation of our country, we donÕt accept the 
directions traced by those who merely hold subjective criticism and 
who are convinced that the United States is the champion country 
of honesty, wealth, hygienic conditions, "healthy foodÓ and civil 
rights. Certainly, it is easier to see the mote in anotherÕs eye and 
not the beam in oneÕs own.
	Therefore, I would like to ask Volek, who claims to be 
acquainted with Mexican jails, if he has visited any American jails 
and seen the treatment of undocumented immigrants; if he has 
watched the scenes shown by a Hispanic local television of one of 
those jails where all the basic civil rights are violated. I would also 
like to ask Volek if he has compared the abominable conditions 
and treatment in the Mexican jails to both the abominable capital 
punishment practiced in the United States and the absurd life 
imprisonment given to those Mexican male immigrants accused of 
rape, only because according to their Indian or rural tradition they 
marry girls Ñ in their country Ñ below the full American legal 
age. I am sure that Volek as an American citizen has never suffered 
mistreatment committed by both Immigration and Naturalization 
Service officers or police who mercilessly harass illegal or legal 
Latinos Ñ like me.
	Finally, I would like to challenge Volek to turn his attention 
toward his own authorities and to realize that the phenomenon of 
corruption is not exclusive to Mexico, and I am sure he could see 
how it is prevalent in U.S. authorities, from border policemen up to 
senators. Even people of higher positions have been implicated in 
dishonest actions.
	Excuse us, but Latin America is sick and tired of being 
criticized by the champions of honesty, humanitarian international 
actions (invasions), civil rights (current racism) and "healthyÓ food 
Ñ by a country with the highest index in weight problems and 
cholesterol in the world.
	Excuse us, but we will not tolerate any of those champions 
who go beyond their borders to do what they are not allowed to do 
in their own country, from deciding the internal policies up to 
killing innocent people with their cars and guns. 
	Excuse us, but we prefer to trace our own way of change 
and continue eating "onlyÓ tortillas brought by our so-called 
"extended families,Ó than start eating your "healthyÓ French fries 
and pastries.

Everardo Garduno
MasterÕs student
Sociocultural anthropology

ASUÕs troubles spill off court in sub-.500 season ;WomenÕs basketballÕs Tuter, Witkowski blast Coach Hullah

By Ron Matejko
State Press
	While the ASU womenÕs basketball team had its share of 
struggles on the court this season, no one knew of the off-court 
troubles that were effecting the teamÕs play.
	After the completion of the Sun DevilsÕ second straight 8-
19 season, senior forward Emma Witkowski and junior swing 
Molly Tuter were critical of third-year ASU Coach Jacquie Hullah.
     "The coaching technique has changed a lot from my first year,Ó 
Witkowski said. "She (Hullah) started changing everything. After 
playing 40 minutes a game last year, she told us at the beginning of 
the season that she was going to play everyone for 20 minutes.
     "At the beginning of the year she was trying to make sure 
everyone was happy. But then youÕre really pissing people off. 
Molly (Tuter) could be having a really good game and I might be 
playing like crap and sheÕll be taken out so I can get my 20 
minutes.Ó  
	 Hullah, the 1989 Converse Division I District One Coach 
of the year, explained her coaching philosophy. 	
	"We have much more speed than we had on last yearÕs 
team,Ó Hullah said. "We decided early in the year that we were 
going to play with a press defense to utilize the speed and depth we 
had. You canÕt sustain the level of intensity needed for that style 
with seven or eight people.Ó
	Tuter said Hullah tried to do too much herself.
	"She wears too many hats,Ó said the Sun DevilÕs leading 
scorer. "She finally started listening to her assistants a little more 
toward the end of the season, and it wasnÕt a coincidence thatÕs 
when we started winning.Ó
	Hullah had another explanation for ASUÕs late winning 
streak. 
	"We went away from the press and went more toward a 
half-court trap,Ó Hullah said. "We went more toward a seven-
player rotation.
	"Yes, we were experiencing more success. Was it because 
Molly and Emma were starting together? We won games and we 
lost games when they started together. ThatÕs the hard part because 
I know in my mind thatÕs what they think.Ó
	Hullah tried to rationalize her playerÕs comments.
	"I think they are speaking from frustration and 
disappointment,Ó Hullah said. "Both of them, like the rest of the 
team, care a great deal.Ó
	Hullah said some of the internal problems started last 
season.
	"Last year we had a problem with some players not 
respecting the abilities of the other players on the team,Ó Hullah 
said. "Molly and Emma didnÕt have respect for everybody on the 
team and that was the problem. This season we worked hard on 
developing the kids respect for one anotherÕs abilities.Ó
	But according to Hullah, the problem still exists.
	"We have to get Molly and Emma to respect the talents of 
the other people and therefore get the other players to respect them. 
The feeling that Molly and Emma think they are way better than 
everybody on the team has been there all year long.Ó
	Two other ASU players, who wished to have their names 
withheld, backed up HullahÕs comments.
	"They didnÕt have enough respect for the other players or 
the coaches,Ó one player said. "That was a big problem, especially 
since they were supposed to be our team leaders. It was like they 
were a little clique.Ó
	The turmoil between the players was affecting their 
performance on the court.
	"It tore us apart,Ó the other player said. "We lost a lot of 
close games because of stuff that we brought onto the court that 
shouldnÕt have been out there. There was a lot of selfish play.Ó
	Hullah said even though the team showed growth in many 
areas during the course of the season, there was one goal they 
didnÕt achieve.
	"We felt it was important when building the team that we 
had to build a trust,Ó she said. "WeÕve made a lot of in-roads to do 
that, but I donÕt think we completely accomplished having each 
player on the team respecting and trusting each other. We still had 
individuals that thought they were far superior to other people and 
because of that attitude, it broke down the team work.Ó
	This season was the last for Witkowski as a member of the 
team, but Tuter has one more season left.
	After a second interview, at TuterÕs request, she said she 
had thought about her comments and regretted saying them. 
	"We ended our season on a positive note,Ó a visibly upset 
Tuter said. "We just need to stick together, players and coaches, 
and keep it that way.Ó
	Hullah previously coached at Dartmouth where she led the 
Big Green to five consecutive Ivy League Championships. 

Pac-10 singles out Freeland

By Randy Jones
State Press
	Gymnast Katie Freeland added yet another award to the 
growing list of her achievements at ASU after conference coaches 
named her Pac-10 Gymnast of the Year Saturday.
	The award was a shock to the senior.
	"We were all sitting there on the floor wondering who it 
was going to be,Ó Freeland said . "ItÕs nice to be honored in that 
way, but it means more that we did good at the meet.Ó
	This last weekend Freeland placed fourth at the Pac-10 
Championships in Corvallis, Ore. Her performance helped lead the 
Sun Devils to a second-place finish.
	"IÕm really happy with the way we performed,Ó Coach John 
Spini said. "Second was a great finish. Oregon State looked really 
good, and IÕm proud of the team.Ó
	Spini, who was named co-Pac-10 Coach of the Year, was 
especially happy for Freeland. 
	"WeÕre all real excited for her. She has earned it. Katie has 
definitely left her mark at ASU in gymnastics as well as 
academics,Ó he said.
	Freeland is a two-time Pac-10 All-Academic first-team 
member, second-team GTE Academic All-America and was 
recently named to the 1996 Co-SIDA District VIII Academic At-
Large team. Majoring in psychology, she currently carries a 3.97 
grade point average.
	Her previous athletic accolades include 1995 All-
Conference on vault and two NCAA all-America honors on vault.
	While the team fell short of its goal of the conference 
championship the meet was still satisfying, said assistant coach 
Kyle Jenne. 
	"We defeated three or four teams ranked in the top 10,Ó he 
said. "Oregon State was tough, especially at home in front of their 
big crowd ... and Lisa (Vincijanovic) won on the beam.Ó
	Vincijanovic, a freshman, left Oregon with the title of Pac-
10 balance beam champion.
	"It was kind of unexpected,Ó she said of the first-place 
finish. "I guess if you train for perfection, train real hard, you can 
get it, or at least close to it.Ó
	Spini praised a gutty performance by sophomore Meagan 
Wright. The all-arounder was hampered by muscle pain caused by 
an injury suffered in practice during the week.
	"Meagan did a great job,Ó he said. "She was in pain out 
there. She was a little cautious on her landings, but what can I say? 
MeaganÕs a real trooper.Ó
	Wright finished the meet tied for seventh in the all-around 
with a score of 38.925.

ASU starters could find themselves benched;Baseball to get test from Portland St.

By Ron Matejko
State Press
	Coach Pat Murphy said the ASU No. 14 baseball team (19-
11, 5-7) will have a different lineup when the Sun Devils meet 
Portland St. (7-17) at 7 tonight and Wednesday night at Packard 
Stadium.	
	"WeÕll see some changes,Ó Murphy said. "I think these 
guys realize IÕm only going to play the guys who play hard.Ó
  	Murphy will work with a tired pitching staff after using his 
bullpen extensively during the weekend. The Sun Devils 
surrendered an average of 11 runs per game against the Wildcats.
	The Sun Devil skipper said his team canÕt afford a let down 
against what might appear to be an overmatched opponent. 
 	"In the mid-week games you would like to take a break but 
you canÕt because those teams are looking to beat you,Ó Murphy 
said. "When I was at Notre Dame I came down here and took 
advantage of ASU during the mid-week games. ThatÕs how a team 
builds their reputation, by knocking you off.Ó
From the bullpen
	Sophomore outfielder Mikel Moreno, junior starting pitcher 
Kaipo Spenser and sophomore closer Ryan Bradley will all be 
returning to the Sun Devils tonight after serving three-game 
suspensions for their involvement in the post-game brawl against 
USC on March 17. Spenser (2-4) is expected to start tonight. 
	ASU has given up runs in the first inning of the last six 
games being outscored 15-4 in that inning.
 	The Sun Devils are 14-4 in non-conference games this 
season. 

ASU police reported the following incidents Monday:
¥ A man was contacted at the Dash Inn, 731 E. Apache Blvd., in 
reference to alcohol violations. He was advised of alcohol laws.
¥ A woman was contacted at the Dash Inn while drinking in public. 
She was advised of alcohol laws. 
¥ A 1987 Honda was impounded in Parking Structure 3 for 
mandatory insurance 
suspension. 
Tempe police reported the following incidents Monday:
¥ A man was arrested and charged with theft after he allegedly took 
two cat-food dishes from a neighborÕs front porch. The dishes are 
valued at $10.
¥ An ASU student was arrested after he allegedly attempted to cash 
a forged check worth $210.
¥ A man laying under a bank of pay phones was arrested for 
consuming alcohol in public. He kept drinking despite being 
warned not to drink from his one-gallon bottle of vodka.
Compiled by State Press reporter Garin Groff

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¥ Alcoholics Anonymous Ñ Daily campus meeting. Newman 
Center, Aquinas Hall in the basement; noon to 1:15 p.m. Campus 
WomenÕs Group meeting. Newman Center, Aquinas Hall in the 
basement; 10 a.m.
¥  AIESEC Ñ General meeting. Presentation on how to do 
business in France. MU Gold Room 203; 5 p.m.
¥  American Marketing Association Ñ Presentation on "How to 
Market Yourself.Ó MU; 4:30 p.m.
¥  Campus Ambassadors Christian Fellowship Ñ Topic on 
"Racism: The Christian Response.Ó MU La Paz Room 223; 7:30 
p.m.
¥  College Republicans Ñ Weekly meeting. MU Hopi Room 208C; 
3:30 p.m.
¥  Coming Out Discussion Group Ñ General meeting. Student 
Services Building Multicultural Lounge; 6 p.m.
¥  Hillel Ñ Tuesday lunch. 1012 S. Mill Ave.; 11:30 a.m.
¥  Internet Students User Resource Forum Ñ Class open to public. 
Computing Commons 227; 6 p.m.
¥  Kundalini Yoga Club Ñ Learn to be happy, healthy and virtually 
stress free through yoga. MU Navajo Room 219; 7 p.m.
¥  MUAB Ñ Film Committee meeting. Everyone welcome. MU 
Conference Room 1A; 3 p.m.
¥  National Association of Home Builders Ñ Guest lecture on 
multi-family housing in Arizona. Pizza and sodas. COB 252; 7:30 
p.m.
¥  Program for Southeast Asian Studies Ñ Brown Bag Lecture on 
"Marketing and Development Issues in Vietnam and Cambodia.Ó 
Language and Literature C50, 12:15 p.m.
¥  Re-Entry Connection Ñ Everyone welcome. Topic on 
"Preparing for Graduate College.Ó MU Re-Entry Center; noon.
¥  Vital Impact Ñ We are a campus Christian organization. 
Continuing topic on relationships. Mill and 13th Street; 7:30 p.m.