White takes reins of ASU athletics

By Dustin Krugel
State Press
	ASU's nine-month search for an athlete director came to an 
end Wednesday with the hiring of Kevin White, director of athletes 
at Tulane University. 
	The athletic director opening surfaced when former ASU 
Athletic Director Charles Harris asked ASU President Lattie Coor 
to not renew his contract in late June 1995. Harris had spent 10 
years at the University. Coor subsequently tabbed ASU Vice 
President for Student Affairs Christine Wilkinson as the interim 
athletic director for one year.
	"This is a great day for ASU," Coor said Wednesday. "This 
is a great day for intercollegiate athletics, at ASU and in Pac-10. 
And this is a great day for Arizona."
	White, who is expected to make $120,000 to $150,000 
annually, must fulfill his commitment to Tulane before starting at 
ASU full-time. He said he will start no later than June 1, and will 
keep in contact with ASU officials in the meantime. 
	Tulane University is in New Orleans.
	Coor said White's addition to ASU is a perfect fit.
	"Kevin White is everything this great University 
represents," he said. "His veteran experience, his vision of the 
future and his impressive professionalism will help propel ASU 
athletes into the next millennium."
	White's biggest accomplishments include securing 
conference affiliation for all Tulane athletic teams in the newly-
formed Conference USA for 1995-96. Tulane football begins 
conference play in 1996.
	White also spearheaded a recently-completed $9 million 
stabilization fund-raising effort at Tulane which addressed gender 
equity, will provide a full compliment of NCAA sports by 1998, 
and provide enhanced operational funding.
	White, who was with the Tulane basketball team at the 
National Invitational Tournament in New York and made the trip 
to Tempe just in time for the press conference, said he sees a lot of 
potential for ASU athletics.
	"We have an opportunity here to clearly be in the top 
couple of schools in the Pac-10," he said. "I don't think there's any 
question that ... we can be in the top 10 nationally in every sport, 
right across the entire sports program."
	ASU formed a 16-person search committee on Nov. 20 last 
year and interviewed more than 100 applicants before presenting 
four candidates to Coor three weeks ago.
	"It is his sense of the destiny of this program that ultimately 
persuaded us all that here is a person who understands what a great 
intercollegiate athletic program will be," Coor said. "And who will 
bring together all the elements of campus, booster, athletes, 
coaches Ñ all that are part of this Ñ to make a great future for 
intercollegiate athletics at ASU." 
	Search Committee Chairman Paul Ward of ASU General 
Counsel said the search committee accomplished its goal of giving 
Coor four quality candidates.
	"We have a very wide perspective and when you have the 
benefit of those very divergent points of view, the result is you're 
going to have an informed judgment and you're going to feel a lot 
better about it," he said. "That's why I'm especially excited."
	White said leaving Tulane and Louisiana after five years 
will be very difficult and emotional.
	"I don't separate very well," he said. "I've not done that, and 
in this business you tend to if you want to have an opportunity to 
serve in a place like this one."
	White also served as the athletic director at the University 
of Maine from 1987 through 1991.

Coaches, not professors, getting ASU's highest salaries

By Melody McDonald
State Press
	As students gear up to pay next semester's tuition, they 
probably hope academics is a top University priority.
	But ASU's 1995-96 Approved Operating Budget book says 
otherwise. 
	According to the book, the head coaches of ASU's football 
and basketball teams Ñ the highest paid employees on campus Ñ 
earn anywhere from three to five times more than University 
professors.
	Head Football Coach Bruce Snyder made $184,906 and 
Head Basketball Coach Bill Frieder took in $170,124. 
	The average assistant or associate professor made $30,000 
to $50,000. Tenured professors earned about $60,000.
	ASU President Lattie Coor pulled in $159,696.
	Meanwhile, many ASU employees are on food stamps, and 
22 percent of all classified staff employees are below the national 
poverty level, said Classified Staff Council President Donalea 
Robertson.
	However, she said she does not recommend cutting athletic 
coaches' salaries to compensate for low-paid employees. She added 
that athletics probably support themselves.
	"We're not asking them to take away someone else's 
money," she said. "We just want to see how the University can 
save money and put it toward salary increases."
	Besides coaches and people in chief administrative 
positions, ASU has the lowest-paid employees in the country, 
Robertson said. Classified staff employees such as custodians earn 
from $14,000 to $21,000, while administrative secretaries earn 
between $17,000 and $19,000. Groundskeepers take in about 
$13,000 to $15,000.
	Athletic Director Kevin White said it's very common for 
coaches to be paid more than other University employees, adding 
that most highly-visible employees have large salaries.
	"It's market-driven," he said. "It's the basic law of supply 
and demand."
	Christine Wilkinson, former interim athletic director, 
agreed. She said coaches have higher market values than other 
employees, partially due to their very specific contracts and high 
visibility.
	Robertson said she does not care what some employees 
earn, but what many employees do not earn.
	"We're concerned with the fact that a number of employees 
made way below the national level and the market level for the 
state of Arizona," she said. "We're not so much worried about what 
other people make as getting the classified staff a decent wage."
	Robertson said the State Legislature and the University are 
aware many employees are underpaid, adding she is optimistic that 
some employee salaries will eventually increase.
	"We're on a positive road toward better salaries for the 
classified staff at ASU," she said.

Dinosaur 'Nancy' prepares for big show

By Jeff Owens
State Press
	"Nancy" is one of those girls who takes forever to get ready 
for a date. She's been preparing for her big moment since Saturday, 
and she's still not ready.
	Her legs and tail were in pieces on the floor of the ASU 
Activity Center Wednesday afternoon.
	Nancy, a 40-ton, 85-foot-long dinosaur excavated in 
Mongolia in 1934, is the star of Dinofest International, which 
opens April 8 at the Activity Center. 
	Nancy is "the largest mounted dinosaur in the world," said 
Bernie Milazzo of Saurus, Inc. of Norcross, Ga. Milazzo's firm has 
contracted with the Chinese government to display Nancy and her 
reptilian colleagues in the United States.
	She's so big, Milazzo said, that she had two brains Ñ one 
in her head and one in her pelvic area.
	"Like a hook-and-ladder fire truck," Milazzo said. "The guy 
in front drives and gives it the gas and the brakes and so forth, and 
the guy in the back who helps steer."
	Nancy, sans legs and tail, was suspended above the Activity 
Center floor by steel cables and scaffolding. The Beatles' 
Yesterday blared over the sound system as the preparations were 
made.
	"Why she had to go, I don't know," sang Paul McCartney as 
a crew of assembly technicians hovered over, under and around 
Nancy's enormous figure.
	ASU Geology Museum Curator Brad Archer said Nancy is 
a central Asian Nuoerosaurus from the Cretaceous period.
	"That's about 80 million years ago," Archer said.
	Archer added that the show will include skeletons from 
South Dakota, in addition to the Asian remains.
	In Nancy's shadow, two crew members struggled to attach 
vertebrae to a smaller dinosaur. While a Disney Channel crew 
filmed the effort, one of the workers dropped a Tsingtaosaurus 
vertebra. It broke in two. Fortunately, the bone was a fiberglass 
replica. 
	Nonetheless, this prompted the worker to say a bad word, 
to which a cameraman replied, "Hey, careful Ñ this is the Disney 
Channel."
	Gavin McCullough, senior anthropology major, helped to 
assemble some of the dinosaurs.
	"I'm a volunteer," he said. "I come here in between 
classes."
	Dinofest International runs from April 8-21.

Candidate's platform rests on 'hypocrisy of others'

By Tim Baxter
State Press
	One in a series profiling the candidates for Associated 
Students of ASU president.
	Don't call Jared Platt a big spender. The Associated 
Students of ASU presidential candidate has set a $69.99 limit on 
his campaign spending.
	"My whole platform is running on the hypocrisy of others 
who are running," he said. "I'm convinced that those who cannot 
control their spending when they are not in office can't control 
themselves when they are in office.
	"I have been pledged every cent I'm allowed, but I'm not 
going to spend it," he added. "Maybe some of these other people 
need to show they can control their expenditures Ñ once they get 
in office the money is free."
	The 22-year-old junior art major came to ASU three years 
ago after spending two years doing missionary work for the 
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was raised in a 
large, very religious family in Saint Johns, Ariz.
	Since coming to ASU, Platt has remained active in the 
church and on the ASU debate team.
	Platt said he was not just concerned about student 
politicians overspending.
	"I'm concerned about the same issues everyone else is Ñ 
diversity, money, tuition Ñ my push is to be realistic about the 
goals," he said.
	Platt said although seeking a tuition cut is not realistic, 
indexing tuition to inflation is a real possibility.
	It's important to have an ASASU president who is not 
afraid to rock the boat, Platt said.
	"I don't have much to get out of this election. I don't need to 
pad my resume," Platt said. "I don't believe anyone wants to fight 
for the students. I'm not beholden to anyone.
	"We need someone who can think on their feet, think for 
the students and not have their own agenda."

Hurry! Parking decal renewal ends Friday

By Jeff Owens
State Press
	If you want to keep the same parking space for another 
year, there is only one day left for decal renewal. 
	Friday is the last chance for those who wish to keep their 
car in the same space next school year.
	"It lasts through March 29," said Linda Riegel, assistant 
director of parking and transit services. "We always keep it at a 
month long, and we always do it in March."
	Riegel said she expects this year's turnout to be about the 
same as previous years.
	"Typically, we do about 5,000 renewals," she said.
	The decals are valid from Aug. 16 of this year to Aug. 15, 
1997. 
	Jeff Sandretto, sophomore computer graphics major, said 
he had no trouble renewing his decal.
	"The decal process is really simple," he said. "And there 
weren't many people there when I was there. They're pro-rating Lot 
59 decals, which means you can cross-park after three (o'clock), 
which makes it cheap. I paid $21 for my renewal."
	Cross-parking allows decal holders to park in other ASU 
lots after 3 p.m.

Editorial: Legislative folly

	Just when it seemed like the flag debate was dying down, 
the Arizona Legislature decided to step into the fray.
	A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Scott 
Bundgaard, R-Glendale, has fired off a letter to the Phoenix city 
prosecutor calling for an investigation into the Phoenix Art 
Museum exhibit Old Glory: The American Flag in Contemporary 
Art.
	The exhibit, the legislators claim, violates ARS 13-3703, 
which prohibits the "abuse of venerated objects." Among other 
things, it bans "casting contempt upon, mutilating, defacing, 
defiling, burning, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or causing to 
bring dishonor upon a flag."
	Violation of the law is a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable 
by four months in jail and a fine of $10,000.
	We find it disturbing that 25 legislators have nothing else 
better to do than to attack an art exhibit.
	Before sending off this letter, the legislators would have 
done well to examine the Texas v. Johnson decision.
	This Supreme Court decision was handed down after a man 
violated a Texas law by burning an American flag. This Texas law, 
just like the Arizona law now being invoked, prohibited the 
desecration of a venerated object.
	In this decision, the Supreme Court ruled that flag 
desecration, though disturbing, was clearly protected under the 
First Amendment.
	We can think of no better argument against trying to censor 
the flag exhibit than the words of the late Justice Brennan:
	"We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, 
for in doing so we dilute the freedom that this cherished symbol 
represents." (Texas v. Johnson, emphasis added.)
	In the same decision, Justice Kennedy correctly observed 
that "it is poignant but fundamental that the flag protects those who 
hold it in contempt."
	In protecting exhibits such as those at the Phoenix Art 
Museum, we are showing the greatest possible tribute to the First 
Amendment, and to the flag.
	If the lawmakers insist on carrying forth their charade, they 
are doomed to be disappointed Ñ the precedent of Texas v. 
Johnson ensures that the law will be ruled unconstitutional the 
moment it enters a court.
	We would charge, in fact, that some of the lawmakers 
behind this letter should be prosecuted under the statute they are 
trying to use against the Art Museum.
	It is a well-known fact that there is a tremendous funding 
disparity between Arizona school districts. The courts have ordered 
equalization, but legislators continue to thumb their collective 
noses at this mandate.
	This art exhibit will eventually go away. Education will 
stay with the children of Arizona forever.
	If we short-change these children, we are committing a 
horrible crime not only against them, but against the future of our 
own state.
	By compromising the future of our children, these 
legislators are certainly "bring(ing) dishonor upon" the ideals 
represented by the flag Ñ freedom, justice and equality for all.
	If we're going to charge anyone, let's bring charges against 
these legislators for violating ARS 13-3703.

Column: Guns not only protection against chaos

Michelle Carson
Columnist

	I have always known that Americans love their guns. But 
until last week, I had no idea how much. 
	I knew that the National Rifle Association was livid over 
the passage of the Brady Bill and the assault weapons ban. 
	They should be. 
	The NRA and other pro-gun groups hold to the belief that 
guns are our friends. They are the only protection we have against 
the chaos of the world. They cry for the repeal of legislation like 
the Brady Bill and the assault weapons ban. They want to allow 
gun owners to conceal their weapons, no matter where they are. 
	Many have called them extremists, many have called them 
crazy. For a long time now, they have been dismissed as just 
another special interest vying for their right to lobby and buy 
favorable votes. 
	That has changed. 
	Instead of waiting to find politicians that agree with their 
ideals or ones who are privy to a campaign contribution, they have 
taken the law into their own hands. 
	They have become the politicians. 
	No longer is the NRA just a force in the halls outside of 
Congress or the Arizona State Legislature. Their supporters and 
members are now on the inside. They are debating, politicking and 
worst of all Ñ they are voting.
	You can see the evidence everywhere you look. 
	Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 239-
173 to repeal the assault weapons ban. Although the president has 
voiced his intention to veto any such repeal, the success of the vote 
was enough to see that the influence of the gun lobby has found 
itself a new environment Ñ the floor of the House. 
	Here in Arizona, owning a gun has never been difficult. We 
have always had a strong, vocal population of gun owners and 
sellers. We have gun shows and we invite gun advocates like Pat 
Buchanan to attend and show the world how much we love our 
firearms. 
	I guess it should be no surprise that the Senate President 
John Greene has proposed a bill to let people who hold concealed-
weapons permits to carry their weapons into business 
establishments, unless the business posts a sign and sets up a gun 
check at the door. 
	This is Arizona, the great gun state. 
	We wouldn't want people to feel unprotected in the grocery 
store or the movie theater. Heaven forbid we entrust our safety and 
well being to the hands of the police that patrol our streets and 
neighborhoods. 
	The influence of the NRA and gun owners everywhere is 
no longer just an influence. It is a presence. 
	They have a solid standing here and around the country. 
Anti-gun groups will probably never know what it's like to be able 
to see a politician and dismiss politics, instead of begging for their 
vote. People who feel uncomfortable or frightened by guns are 
labeled wimps, radicals and hoplophobics. 
	It's almost as if the NRA and their politicians expect the 
rest of us to feel like we live in a safe world because everyone is 
armed. We are expected to learn about gun safety and accept the 
fact that our neighbor is allowed to house a gun, made explicitly to 
kill another person, in his garage. 
	Despite my personal belief that a loaded weapon does not 
ensure safety, I must admit that the NRA has elevated itself from 
the sleazy, negative image of a special interest. They have made 
advances that groups like Planned Parenthood and the Tobacco 
Industry only dream of. 
	We should expect that the gun lobby will make such 
advances in legislation. I wouldn't be surprised if there weren't 
many more to come. Without the hassles of finding the right 
candidate, the right bill and the right committee, they have more 
time to spend doing what they love to do: put more weapons in 
people's hands, legally. 
	Now we don't have to worry about them fooling politicians 
for their vote.
	We have to worry about them fooling us for ours.

Michelle Carson is a freshman studying journalism.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Greeks still misrepresented

	This letter is in response to Michelle Carson's column 
which appeared in the March 22 State Press. As the presidents of 
our respective Greek organizations, we can each speak with 
knowledge and insight about the strengths and weaknesses of the 
Greek system at ASU. Therefore, we wanted to take this 
opportunity to address the ignorant and irresponsible comments 
made by Carson, as well as the unfounded assumptions upon which 
these remarks were based.
	The picture painted of the Greek system by this article was 
one of immature, spoiled  "rich kids" whose sole purpose in life is 
to drink themselves into a stupor. As Greek presidents, we feel a 
need to clarify what "being Greek" is truly all about. First and 
foremost, there is the social aspect of being a Greek-letter 
organization. The principles upon which we were founded, 
including leadership, scholarship and development of character, to 
name just a few, are not just empty words. They are qualities in 
which we take pride.
	We realize that it is easy to judge an organization of our 
size by the actions of a few individuals, and we do take 
responsibility for those members who step out of line. But before 
you label all Greeks "babies" or "spoiled, alcoholic, self-centered 
Republicans," perhaps you should first look at the facts. To begin 
with, you have entirely overlooked the many leaders within the 
Greek system that devote their time and energy to making positive 
contributions, both to their houses and beyond. Speaking as 
presidents, we can attest to the fact that being fully responsible for 
the actions and welfare of nearly 100 members and efficiently 
managing budgets and implementing policies, among other things, 
is a full-time job. Furthermore, without the efforts and cooperation 
of many other dedicated leaders like ourselves, we would not be 
able to accomplish all that we do. So when the claim is made that 
the Greeks of today are the bankers, lawyers and politicians of 
tomorrow, we will respond that it is for good reason. And it is not, 
as Carson alleged, because we are wealthy and privileged. In fact, 
most Greeks we know work to pay their bills. The real reason that 
so many Greeks become part of society's elite is because their 
Greek experience has taught them to be leaders.
	But leadership is only one crucial facet of Greek life. Yet 
another essential part of being Greek are our philanthropic efforts. 
And if anyone would care to check our calendars, they would 
realize that we are constantly helping those in need. Not only does 
each fraternity and sorority have an individual charity to which 
they donate time and money, but the Greek system as a whole also 
designates several worthy causes each year to which we give. And, 
as we're sure any Greek would testify, it is all worth it to see the 
face of an underprivileged child light up when a fraternity man 
dressed up like Santa hands them a Christmas present, or when 
they cross the finish line first in a three-legged race with a sorority 
woman. 
	Additionally, academics are an enormous priority to 
Greeks, as is testified to by our scholarship programs, grade 
requirements and academic honoraries. To illustrate this point, we 
would like to point out that despite our responsibilities as 
presidents, we both maintain GPAs of well over a 3.0, as do many 
other Greeks. Finally, Greek members in general are held to an 
extremely high standard in all aspects of our lives. We are a self-
governing body that internally addresses any deviations from the 
expectations that we place upon our members through standard 
procedures. We do not just recite our obligations, we live them. As 
Greek presidents, we challenge anyone to substantiate the biased, 
poorly-written article of Carson with anything other than one-sided 
opinions and half-truths. 
	To Carson herself, we recommend that next time she take a 
moment to do some research about her subject matter, as any 
responsible journalist would do. If all you see when you look at the 
Greeks is a bunch of bratty kids downing longnecks, then you need 
to open your eyes.
		
Jennifer Randolph
Junior
Broadcasting

Bryan Babich
Junior 
Justice studies/political science

Letter: Greek system at crossroads

	Michelle Carson's column is very appropriate at this time. 
We, in the Greek system, indeed the entire campus, are faced with 
a crossroads, a choice of philosophies to follow. While I don't 
agree with Carson's sweeping generalizations, I do understand 
what she is talking about. The virtue of the Greek experience is 
leadership. That is our claim to fame.
	Right now we are faced with a choice in leadership. Some 
will choose the right ways of progress, responsibility and character. 
Some will choose loose morals, lack of purpose, deceit and failed 
past attitudes Ñ the very thing Carson was speaking of. Nothing 
illustrates this so well as the Greek caucus for Associated Students 
of ASU candidates held on March 19.
	The caucus voted to endorse Steve Levine, a Theta Chi just 
like Mike Eckel. In fact, the two were on vacation in Mexico 
together when this alleged rape occurred. Does Levine stand by his 
close friend and fraternity brother or does he condemn this kind of 
behavior, attitude and crime? If ever there was a character issue 
this is one. Levine is the manager of the Dash Inn, a local "Greek" 
bar. 
	He clearly represents the attitudes and negative image 
which Carson describes. Levine symbolized the old way, the path 
of scandals, favoritism, corruption and dishonesty which we 
desperately need a break from at ASASU.
	Marc Baumgartner, on the other hand, represents a new 
breed. Yes, he is Greek, but he is a thoughtful and serious man 
running for a serious job. During his speech to the caucus, Levine 
several times remarked on how he is running for "Student Body 
President." This, to me, shows a crucial difference in attitude.
	The position is president of the Associated Students, not 
"Student Body President." This is not a high school student council 
position to be the capstone of Levine's popularity, it is a serious 
position that requires a serious and prepared individual to do it.
	Baumgartner is that serious and prepared individual. If 
Carson met with him, she would walk away with a changed mind 
and hope for the Greek system. Meeting with Levine would only 
confirm her suspicions.
	The Greek system and all ASU students face many 
challenges. All I ask for is an open and responsible debate and a 
leader of integrity with an eye on the future, not a commitment as 
shallow a past as Carson describes.

Andrew Camp
Senior 
Management
President of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity 

Letter: Greek life goes deeper than parties, drinking

	I cannot help but respond to the surprising display of 
prejudice against Greeks from Michelle Carson. She is only a 
freshman and is not involved with the Greek system. As a senior, 
having been active with both my fraternity and ASU for three 
years, I have been witness to it all. This is the way things are 
coming from someone who knows.
	The most prominent fallacy of Carson's column is that we 
have "a few coin or food drives held once or twice a year." In the 
last year alone my fraternity has been involved with Valley Big 
Brothers/Sisters, Tempe Boys and Girls Club, Mill Avenue 
Merchants Association and many more. As a matter of fact, I 
would like to now invite Carson to come watch next month when 
we will donate a $10,000 check to Child Help USA for the sixth 
year in a row. Maybe she would be interested in attending 
"Christmas in April" on April  20 to watch the whole Greek system 
give time, money and labor to a poverty-stricken community. The 
Greek contribution to the community is both abundant and 
admirable.
	The column went on to claim that Greeks are not seen as 
having an environment of friendship, confidence and learning. In 
contrast, most Greeks have a few hundred friends, and the 
confidence level among them is very high. If Greeks are not 
learning then why is it "inevitable that (we) are the bankers, 
lawyers and politicians of tomorrow"? We are given countless 
opportunities for leadership within our Greek system because there 
is so much going on and someone must always take the reigns.
	The T-shirts you always see Greeks wearing are portrayals 
of philanthropic events, formal celebrations and general pride in 
the fact the they belong to a Greek organization. Is that bad, or do I 
smell sour grapes?
	Like most people, Greeks drink. We have a lot of fun 
socializing like many other college students. What makes people 
think that we drink more than others? Are we more intoxicated 
because we are loud, or are we loud because there are more of us 
having more fun. On any given weekend, there may a be couple 
hundred Greeks having a night on the town. The rest, the vast 
majority, are not. Some Greeks have caused trouble. Just because 
the media focuses on the few isolated and negative incidents does 
not make all of us guilty by association.
	Carson claims that we are very selective in whom we 
consider to be our friends. We are excited with every new person 
who joins the Greek system, especially those who join our 
individual house to become our friend for life. If you just want a 
degree, just go to class. If you want a degree, a lot of close friends 
for life, leadership experience, an extensive professional network 
and triple the memories, try going through Rush next semester. I 
guarantee open arms. Greeks are people just like you, the only 
difference is that they are involved socially and professionally with 
thousands of other students. 
	Greek life does not begin with a party. It begins with the 
values and virtues it was founded upon as well as an emphasis on 
brotherhood and sisterhood. Greeks consist of every ethnic, 
religious and socioeconomic class of people. Being anti-Greek is 
being anti-people.

Mike Bergfeldt
Senior 
Marketing

New athletic director has big plans for ASU;White wants Sun Devil athletic teams to be ranked nationally in every sport

By Randy Jones
State Press
	Newly-named Athletic Director Kevin White tentatively 
laid out his goals for the ASU athletic program as he leads it into 
the next century.
	During his press conference Wednesday, White stressed his 
belief that the Sun Devils can, and will be, a major force in college 
athletics.
	"I (have) very high aspirations for the program," he said. 
"I've given it a lot of thought. I've talked to a lot of people, and I've 
had a good opportunity to be exposed to the facilities staff and 
other assets that are important in making this kind of a transition."
	White said he wants the school to be one of the top teams in 
not only the Pac-10, but nationally in every sport.
	"My, role as I see it, is the same as it was at Tulane, and as 
it was at Maine," he said. "(It) is to facilitate an environment to 
make all of those things occur. That's my job."
	At Tulane, White was involved securing a conference 
affiliation for the Green Wave in football. His efforts led to Tulane 
being accepted into the newly-formed Conference USA. He 
supervised a $9 million fund-raising effort which addresses gender 
equity, provides full NCAA scholarships to all sports by 1998 and 
provides enhanced operational funding.
	"During his time at Tulane, Kevin committed himself 
wholeheartedly to improving Green Wave athletics," said Tulane 
President Eamon Kelly. "While Kevin led our athletic department, 
and our various teams to higher levels of performance, he did so 
without losing sight of the general theme of the Green Wave, 
which is our dedication to the student-athlete."
	White singled out the traits he believes characterize the 
great college programs in the country.
	First was balancing competitiveness on the field with 
academic success, which he said is the cornerstone to establishing 
a top program.
   "I wore the search committee out with the notion that student-
athletes today really can differentiate between schools that are 
making an academic commitment and those that are not," White 
said.
	Second was compliance with NCAA regulations. 
	"You've got to have a class program, you have to do it the 
right way," White said. "I would hope you would know that will be 
a trademark of my tenure."
	The school's diversity and pluralism also are keys, he said. 
	"(They) are big themes in top 10 programs in the country, 
and they will continue to be very important themes here."
	Lastly, he cited  the importance of gender equity. 
	"(With) Title IX at ASU, you've done so many good things 
here, we will continue to support those things and perhaps take 
them to the next level."
	Under White's direction fund raising will play a large part 
in the advance of the program.
	"Athletic Directors have really become resource acquisition 
people," he said. "Try to create more season tickets, better 
broadcast properties, to get premium dollars for those things. Fund 
raising. The more dollars you could amass the more potential you 
can realize. There is a direct relationship."
	The Valley market is prime for such activities, White said. 
The 190,000 alumni, approximately 100,000 living in Arizona, is 
encouraging to White, as this vast resource is virtually untapped.
	"I was taken by (ASU President Lattie Coor's) vision of the 
University," White said. "As he talks about ASU being a franchise 
university ...  serving this metroplex which is the eighth largest 
market in the country. It's a great opportunity to be part of an 
institution that's maturing with a metroplex the size and scope of 
this one."

Injuries follow shortstop's career

By Damian Shaw
State Press
	It's been half a season and Tammy Lohmann hasn't gotten 
hurt yet. It's an accomplishment she hasn't been able to achieve 
since her freshman season on the ASU softball team almost three 
years ago. 
	Senior first baseman Kerry Moloney said she was looking 
forward to seeing Lohmann in action when she arrived at ASU but 
only got to see her practice. 
	"I had heard all this stuff about Tammy coming from 
Cypress (junior college), but when I got here I never got to see her 
play," Moloney said. "But I knew that she would come back and be 
good because she is very dedicated."
	Lohmann had a successful season as a freshman, batting 
.278 at the shortstop position in 58 games. She led the team with 
38 runs scored, which was good enough for seventh in the Pac-10. 
During her sophomore season, however, the 22-year-old broke her 
foot rounding third, forcing her to miss the final 30 games of the 
season. Despite that, she finished third on the team in RBI, with 
17.
	The following fall of what was supposed to be her junior 
season, Lohmann broke the same foot walking up a staircase, but 
was still ready to go in the spring for a  preseason game in which 
she broke her hand, causing her to red shirt for the season.
	"I think it's always frustrating when you're used to being 
out there and then you're forced to be behind the scenes," Lohmann 
said. "It's hard when you see some things out there and you wish 
you could change them but I think in the long run it's helped me as 
a person and as a player in what I've learned."
	If sitting the bench makes players humble, it also makes 
them good. Thus far in 1996, Lohmann is second on the team with 
a batting average of .453. She's scored 26 runs and has 15 RBI in 
her 31 starts this season. 
	Lohmann also gets it done on the defensive side of the ball 
with a .922 fielding percentage. According to assistant coach Ann 
Rowan, it's her versatility that's a benefit to the team. 
	"She's playing great shortstop for us and she's such an 
addition to the lineup because she works so hard at every at-bat," 
Rowan said. "She's more consistent at the plate and she's more 
consistent on the field."
	Moloney said her main strength this year has been her 
consistency at the number four position in the hitting lineup. 
	"She's a great cleanup hitter," Moloney said. "She gets the 
job done. If she doesn't get a base hit, she moves the runners "
	Just when everything seemed to be going right for 
Lohmann, last Friday, she felt dizzy and almost passed out, 
prompting doctors to check her heart and give her blood tests for 
every malady possible. Today she will be wearing a heart monitor 
to "double check" that nothing is wrong with her. By now, though, 
she says she's used to everything. 
	"Now, I go out there and if something happens to me it 
happens, there's nothing I can do about it," said Lohmann, who has 
been cleared to play. 
	While Lohmann acts calm and cool, the rest of the team 
isn't as relaxed, according to Moloney. 
	"When she passed out on Friday it was like, 'Oh my god 
we're going to go the season without Tammy again.' We were all 
kind of stunned," Moloney said. 
	"She's got the highest pain tolerance of any kid I've ever 
been around," said Rowan. 
	If Lohmann stays at her current clip, she's in line for All 
Pac-10 honors and should help the No. 20 Sun Devil squad into the 
regional playoffs. If that happens, Lohmann said it would all be 
thanks to her teammates. 
	"They've been very supportive," Lohmann said. "They've 
been here for me when I'm hurt and when I'm not hurt. A lot of 
them have said, 'We're glad you're out there and we get to play 
with you again.' Everyone's been really good and really 
supportive." 

ASU arms blank Portland St., 12-0

From Staff Reports	
   The Sun Devils pitchers embarrassed Portland St. for the second 
night in a row in front of 1,188 fans at Packard Stadium, as ASU 
won 12-0.
   Four Sun Devil pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout as the No. 
14 ASU (21-11, 5-7) outscored Portland St. 22-0 in two games. 
Junior Jason Bond (3-4), who pitched three innings, earned the 
victory. ASU batters combined for 13 hits.
   ASU will next face Six-Pac foe UCLA for a three-game set 
which begins on Friday and continues through Sunday.

ASU swimmers plunge into NCAAs

By Ed Odeven
State Press
	The 12th-ranked ASU men's swimming team will compete 
in the 1996 NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships 
today through Saturday in Austin, Texas.
	A talented quartet of Sun Devils Ñ Felipe Delgado, 
Francisco Sanchez, Thomas Hansen and Robert Smith  Ñ are 
vying for ASU to improve upon last season's 14th-place finish at 
the NCAAs.
	Coach Ernie Maglischo expects similar results this season.
	"I'm hoping that we will finish between 12th and 14th," he 
said. "That is a realistic goal."
	ASU's strength is in the short freestyle events. Sanchez and 
Delgado are both top contenders to win the 50 and 100-yard 
freestyle. Two-time All-America Delgado was the 13th-place 
finisher last year at the NCAAs. Sanchez owns the season-best 
times for ASU in the 50 freestyle (19.86 seconds) and 100 freestyle 
(44.04).
	Maglischo has bold predictions about ASU's relays.
	"All three of our relay teams will make All-American," he 
said.
	To qualify for All-America status, an individual or relay 
team must finish in the top 16 for a particular race. The Sun Devils 
will swim in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle relay events.  
	1996 Sun Devil Invitational
	Ken Lehman has one wish.
	"I'm hoping for nice weather this weekend," said Lehman, 
the interim track and field head coach at ASU.With nice weather 
we expect good times, long throws, long jumps and everything like 
that," he said.
	 ASU will host the 1996 Sun Devil Invitational Thursday 
through Saturday at Sun Angel Stadium. 
	Thursday's action begins at 3 p.m. with heptathlon 
competition. Decathlon events begin at 3:30 p.m. On Friday, the 
field events will continue at 12:30 p.m.. On Saturday, field events 
will begin at 8:30 a.m. Running events will begin at noon. 
	"I think our main competition will probably come from 
Nebraska," said assistant coach Lynda Tolbert-Goode, who 
coaches the sprinters and hurdlers. 
	Ñ Ed Odeven
Men's golf places 1st
	Things are looking up for the ASU men's golf team. The 
Sun Devils, who have enjoyed a prosperous stay on top of the 
national polls for most of the season, proved deserving of such 
high praise earlier this week.
	For the first time this spring and the third time during the 
1995-96 season, No. 2 ASU emerged victorous by placing first in 
the three-round Southwestern Intercollegiate at Los Angeles. USC, 
the tournament's host,  was 11 strokes behind. 
	A less-than elated Sun Devil team is content with the win, 
but Tuesday's final round heeded a few sub-par results. Joey 
Snyder boogied four of his last nine holes, but still managed to 
finish second individually with a 3-over 216. Snyder was three 
strokes behind Tiger Woods, who posted a tournament best even-
par 213.
	According to Coach Randy Lein, the problem lies with 
ASU's lack of consistency. Aside from Snyder, Darren Angel (tied 
for sixth place) and Scott Johnson (tied for 15th), the rest of the 
Sun Devils finished no higher than 36th.
	"We're still waiting to have five players posting good 
scores," Lein added.
	Ñ Seth Landau
Riley wins MVP
	The ASU basketball squad (11-17) honored several Sun 
Devils at their annual awards banquet Tuesday night with senior 
forward Ron Riley leading the way.
	Riley was voted the MVP and tied with junior junior 
Rodger Farington for the "Buzzer Beater" award. The annual 
rookie award was handed out to freshman center Okime Oziwo and 
sophomore guard Jeremy Veal, who averaged 20 points a game, 
received the Most Improved award. 
	Ñ Staff Report

ASU police reported the following incidents Wednesday:
- A candidate for the Associated Students of ASU reported one of 
his signs was stolen from the cul-de-sac on Orange Circle east of 
the Memorial Union. The loss is estimated at $23.
- A $75 headset was stolen from Gammage Auditorium.
- A $300 headset was stolen from the University Activity Center. 
- A student was arrested on charges of interfering with the peaceful 
conduct of an educational institution at Physical Sciences F-Wing.
- Someone damaged 23 library books in Hayden Library.
- A parking meter in Parking Lot 13 was damaged. 
- An employee lost three ASU keys.
- A student's cellular phone was stolen from his car in Parking Lot 
59.
Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday:
- A man was arrested after he allegedly exposed his penis to 
neighbors. 
- A woman was charged with delaying and obstructing for failing 
to return a rental car. 
- A transient was arrested after scaling a block fence and entering 
the residential backyard of his sister's house. He had been warned 
to stay away from the house before and has a restraining order 
against him. He was charged with criminal trespass and interfering 
with judicial proceedings. 
- A woman was arrested after she struck an officer when he asked 
her to leave a residence. She struck the officer's face and resisted 
arrest. She had to be maced to be subdued. She was charged with 
trespassing, aggravated assault and resisting arrest.
Compiled by State Press reporter Garin Groff

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	The Today Section is a daily calendar of events printed as a 
service to the ASU community. Requests are accepted on a first-
come, first-served basis and are printed as space permits.

- Alcoholics Anonymous Ñ Daily campus meeting. Newman 
Center, Aquinas Hall in the basement; noon to 1:15 p.m. Campus 
Women's Group meeting. Newman Center, Aquinas Hall in the 
basement; 10 a.m.
- American Association of Airport Executives Ñ General meeting 
with guest speaker Jim Bennett, assistant aviation director of 
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Engineering Research Complex 593; 
4 p.m.
- Black & African Coalition Ñ General meeting with Councilman 
Cody Williams. MU Room 206; 5:30 p.m.
- Campus Crusade for Christ Ñ Thursday Night Live. Bible study, 
music and fun. 205E. 15th St.; 7 p.m.
- Chinese Student Association Ñ General meeting to vote. Today 
is also the last day apply for or update membership. Call Annie at 
303-0618 for more information, including location and time of 
meeting. 
- Christian Students Fellowship Ñ Bible study and fellowship on 
the topic "Knowing Christ." This week's topic is "Knowing Christ 
as Victory over Condemnation." MU, check monitor for room 
number; 12:40 p.m.
- Circle K International Ñ General meeting. MU, check monitor 
for room number; 7 p.m.
- Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Ñ Topic: "Health 
Effects of Cellular Phones." Classroom Office Bldg. 150; 5:30 p.m.
- Interdisciplinary Humanities Program Ñ Lecture: "Haiku by 
Basho, with a Few Senryu Thrown in for Lunches," by James 
Foard. Language & Literature Bldg. B638; 11:30 p.m.
- Japanese Student Organization Ñ General meeting to discuss 
social events. Refreshments served. MU CDC Room; 3:15 p.m.
- Kundalini Yoga Club Ñ Come for Yoga to find something 
unexpected within yourself. MU Graham Room 216; 7 p.m.
- Marc Baumgartner for President Ñ General meeting. Everyone 
welcome. MU Kaibab Room 208; 3 p.m.
- MUAB Ñ Culture and Arts Committee meeting. MU Conference 
Room 1A; 5 p.m.
- Native American Business Organization Ñ General meeting to 
plan Culture Week events. Refreshments served. American Indian 
Institute; 5 p.m.
- Sierra Club Ñ Outdoor enthusiasts and environmental activists! 
Help form a new chapter of the Sierra Club. Hayden Lawn, south 
end; 6 p.m.
- T.H.E.M. Ñ General meeting and card-gaming party. Become a 
member of the science fiction and fantasy club at ASU. 
McClintock Hall 138; 3:15 p.m.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Ñ Free tax advice for ASU 
students and faculty. Bring your tax information and we'll help you 
prepare your return. Armstrong Hall 114; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Writing Center Ñ Computer workshop to brush up punctuation 
skills. Language & Literature Bldg. B302; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.