Who's in runoff? Anybody's guess

By Tim Baxter
State Press
	The hoopla of the Associated Students of ASU presidential 
election is over, the dust has settled and the winner is ... nobody.
	With 11 candidates vying for the president's office, a run-
off was expected because securing the office requires 50 percent of 
the vote plus one vote. But the two candidates that would have 
moved on to the runoff, Marc Baumgartner and Gaylord-Eric 
Crovetto, face complaints filed against them that could result in 
disqualification from the race.
	Hearings for the complaints will be held today. The runoff 
election is scheduled for April 17 and 18.
	Baumgartner has been accused of neglecting to sign his 
financial statements. Crovetto has been accused of Ð and admitted 
to Ð defacing signs belonging to another candidate, Jared Platt.
	Baumgartner said despite the complaint, he will keep his 
campaign machine ready.
	"I'm going to keep working hard and, hopefully, get to the 
goal," he said. "Just get out and campaign."
	He added that with 11 candidates it was a tight race, but in 
the run-off he hopes his ideas will carry over.
	"We all worked really hard, and it could have gone either 
way," he said. "(Crovetto) worked really hard and ran a really 
strong campaign. He was out there every day handing out 
lollipops, and people remember that.
	"In the run-off it will be a different strategy because there's 
only two of us, and people will have a better chance to hear the 
ideas."
	Crovetto said that he did not think the complaint against 
him was significant, and he looked forward to the run-off.
	"It's really nothing," he said. "I just crossed a number on a 
sign. It was wrong so I corrected it.
	"It's time we talk seriously," he added. "We're finished with 
the lollipops, now it's time to talk serious."
	Should Baumgartner or Crovetto be disqualified, third-
place finisher Daran Wastchak would move up to the run-off. If 
both are disqualified, the run-off would be between Wastchak and 
Hung Sa Rath Kloeung.
	"I'm continuing to stay in the mode of preparation," 
Wastchak said. "I guess I'm in limbo."
	Kloeung said he was also adopting a wait-and-see attitude.
	"It would really be something for them to both be 
disqualified," he said. "I'm just going to take it as it 
happens."

Who won?

President
Marc Baumgartner and Gaylord-Eric Crovetto, run-off.
(In event of disqualification, Daran Wastchak will be in the run-off 
election.)

Executive vice president
Summer Stuart and Jason Alberts, run-off.

Campus Affairs vice president
Keith Menard

Activities vice president
Kolby Granville

Graduate student vice president
Andy Ortiz
Senators
College of Architecture
Nick Marotta
James Douglas and Christopher Reed, run-off.

College of Business
Jennifer Gardner
James Koch

College of Education
Joshua Carr

College of Engineering
Richard Golden
Ajay Lele

College of Fine Arts
Aaron Smith

Graduate College
No candidates

Honors College
J.D. Wallace
Justine Hsu

College of Law
No candidates

College of Liberal Arts
Kevin Regent
Michael Gold

College of Nursing
No candidates

College of Public Programs
Melanie Meacham
Aaron Scheele

College of Social Work
No candidates

Door swings open for brutality suit against University

By Garin Groff
State Press
	Arizona's Risk Management office has rejected a notice of 
claim filed against the University by a student who alleges police 
brutalized him, opening the way for the student to file a lawsuit 
against ASU.
	A legal representative for 23-year-old Michael McVerry 
said a lawsuit will be filed claiming University police used 
excessive force when they arrested McVerry Aug. 20.
	The notice of claim was rejected recently, when Risk 
Management denied liability for the claim. 
	In another development, the police accusations against 
McVerry stemming from his arrest were dismissed Friday. John 
Ore, Justice of the Peace with Tempe Justice Court, dismissed a 
disorderly conduct charge. Prosecutors failed to provide sufficient 
evidence to support the accusation, Ore said Monday.
	"This adds credence to our position that McVerry's civil 
rights were violated," said David Don, associate attorney 
representing McVerry, a junior pre-physical therapy major.
	The anticipated suit stems from McVerry's Aug. 20 arrest, 
when police alleged he resisted a police request to sit down, saying 
he didn't want to sit down on wet grass. According to police 
statements, officers thought the 6-foot-2-inch McVerry presented a 
threat to them.
	But McVerry's notice of claim states he offered no 
resistance and was passive during the arrest. McVerry claims four 
University police officers hit him on the head while handcuffing 
him and slamming his head on a police car.
	The officers were cleared of wrongdoing this January, 
following a three-month internal investigation by ASU police. 
However, one officer was reprimanded for threatening to "kick his 
(McVerry's) ass."
	The police report clearing the officers stated the arresting 
officers' force fell within department policy. 
	"If the officers should be faulted in this situation, it should 
be because they used too little force," the report said.
	However, the notice of claim argued the internal 
investigation was cursory and biased against McVerry.
	"The entire internal affairs investigation was a waste of 
time because the facts were irrelevant to (the investigating officers) 
from the very beginning," the claim states.

Just 'a' proposal

By Melody McDonald
State Press
	It was 2 a.m Sunday when Franc Del Fosse and two friends 
tugged blue and white cans of paint to the top of Tempe Butte and 
painted, "Alison. Will you Marry Me?! Franc" across the "A." 
	Alison Wright, Del Fosse's girlfriend, was flattered at the 
romantic gesture. 
	The Tempe Police Department was not. 
	"Anytime you paint someone else's property, it's criminal 
damage," said Sgt. Toby Dyas, public information officer for 
Tempe Police . "(The "A") isn't a billboard to be used by 
everyone."  
	Dyas said the police department is in the preliminary stages 
of an investigation, and a decision on whether or not to charge Del 
Fosse could be reached by the end of the week. If convicted, the 
junior business economics major faces a maximum $1,000 fine, 
four months in jail and two years probation.
	Dyas said if the Alumni Association Ð the victim in this 
case Ð does not want to prosecute Del Fosse and his accomplices, 
the case will probably be dropped.
	"Obviously, this isn't your typical crime," Dyas said. "There 
were good intentions here. We don't want to make the problem 
bigger than it is."
	Del Fosse said he will do whatever it takes to make 
amends, adding he will gladly paint the "A" back to its original 
gold.
	"I just thought that I had to do something original," Del 
Fosse said. 
	Wright, a senior psychology major, said she was "totally 
shocked" when she saw the message scrolled across the enormous 
letter. Del Fosse had told her he was taking her to "A" mountain to 
watch Easter sunrise.
	"We talked about it but I didn't expect it on Easter. He's 
very romantic."
	The couple will marry on Aug. 17 in the Arizona Temple.
	Jennifer Rodgers, the spirit and traditions adviser of the 
Alumni Association and the person responsible for repainting the 
"A," said she hates fixing the "A" when it falls prey to rival 
paintbrushes. The "A" has been repainted four times this semester.
	But Rodgers did not seem angry about Del Fosse's unique 
proposal.
	"Actually, this is pretty cute," Rodgers said. "It's one of the 
most unique things I've seen up there."
	The "A" will be repainted by the end of the week. 

ASU grad trots off with Global honor

By Jeff Owens
State Press
	When James "Jumbo" Bacon came to ASU to play 
basketball a few years ago, he probably didn't imagine that his 
career would one day take him around the globe. 
	And yet, that is exactly what happened. In fact, he's trotting 
around it. 
	The Harlem Globetrotters announced Friday that the 6-foot, 
9-inch forward, and ASU graduate, was chosen as "Most Improved 
Player" during the 1996 "Bring You the World" tour of North 
America.
	"It's really a great honor," Bacon said. "It could've been 
anybody. It was a tight race."
	Bacon said he was so busy with his game that his 
teammates' accolade was not only an honor, but a surprise.
	"I felt like that guy who's doing a lot, but never knows what 
the others think about what I'm doing," he said.
	Bacon began his basketball career in 1992 at Long Beach 
City College in California. He came to ASU in 1993 and helped 
take the Sun Devils to their first NCAA "Sweet 16" appearance in 
20 years. He was also chosen as the Sun Angel Foundation's 1995 
Student Athlete of the Year. He graduated from ASU with a social 
work degree. 
	The Harlem Globetrotters, who moved their headquarters to 
Phoenix last November, have performed for more than 100 million 
fans in 113 countries in the past 70 years.
	Mannie Jackson, Globetrotters owner and chairman, said it 
is important for a player like Bacon to work hard on his game. 
	"It takes three to five years to become competent as a 
Globetrotter, and at the same time develop basketball skills at the 
level we require during a tour which lasts almost 200 games," he 
said. "I'm very proud of his progress."
	Bacon said he knew he had much to learn when he signed 
with the Globetrotters last May.
	"I'm glad my teammates took notice, because I've worked 
hard on being the best player I can be," he said.
	Bacon's most recent tour ended March 31, said Ken Kondo, 
assistant public relations director for the team. The team will go 
back out in June, and Bacon will travel around the world during the 
summer. 
	Until then, Bacon said he will spend time in Tempe 
working out, reading, resting and getting involved in various 
community service projects.

Faculty, family inspired by health educator's life

By Andrea M. Healey
State Press
	On a campus with more than 40,000 students, sometimes it 
can be hard to find a faculty member who will take the time to help 
a student in need.
	Anne Raynor was that kind of employee.
	"She was a kind, gentle, inspiring person," said Raynor's 
sister, Cathy Luftglass. "She gave many, many students the time to 
help them figure out what they wanted to do. She always had time 
for you."
	The senior health educator at ASU Student Health died 
Thursday after a prolonged illness.
	Raynor, 32, worked at Student Health for six years where 
she was responsible for the HIV-prevention program and the peer 
education program, according to Karen Moses, assistant director 
for health education and wellness.
	"Anne was inspiring," she said. "She inspired students to go 
into the field of health education. She inspired committees to work 
with better efficiency. She had a lot of integrity. She was the kind 
of person that everyone felt warm and friendly with. She was a 
wonderful person."
	Raynor was working on her master's degree in public health 
at ASU via a satellite program out of the UofA. She graduated 
from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1985 with a 
degree in psychology and was a Valley resident for almost eight 
years.
	Last year, Raynor received a Student Affairs Tribute to 
University Staff (STATUS) award, which is a status program that 
recognizes high-quality employees across campus.
	Outside of ASU, Raynor was involved in many community 
organizations that supported HIV awareness. 
	She won an award for her work with the Arizona 
Department of Health Services HIV curriculum committee, which 
developed HIV education in kindergarten through 12th grade. 
	Raynor also received an internship last year with the Mayo 
Clinic which was very important to her, Luftglass said.
	Luftglass said Raynor was loved very deeply by her mother 
and sisters. She is survived by her mother, Jane Raynor; two 
sisters, Cathy Luftglass and Nancy Marsicano; two brothers-in-
law, Bryan Luftglass and Jim Marsicano; and one niece, Kimberly 
Luftglass.
	"Family and friends were the most important things to 
Anne," Luftglass added. 
	"(Raynor was) an incredible addition to our staff," Moses 
said. "She will be missed by the staff and the students."
	Contributions may be made to the Anne Raynor Memorial 
Scholarship Fund, Arizona State University, c/o First Interstate 
Bank, 8991 E. Mountain View, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85258.

Voter's Guide

empe City Council elections take place today, and in an effort to 
make voters more aware of the candidates, the State Press mailed 
questionnaires covering various issues to the prospective 
councilmen. All candidates received the same 
questions, and their responses follow. 
Dennis Cahill
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	Dennis Cahill, 57. College classes. Graduate, Phoenix 
Bricklaying and Stonemason Joint Apprenticeship Committee 
Trade School. Married, four children, eight grandchildren. Co-
owner, president, Cahill Contracting, l978-1993. Currently a field 
representative for the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen.
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
	Quality of life is the key issue in Tempe, if there is only 
one issue. It encompasses transportation, neighborhoods, public 
safety, recreation and economic viability.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
	I support improving our public transportation system, 
enhancing neighborhood programs, expanding community-based 
police and fire protection, recreational programs and public-private 
partnerships in the city.
	What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way 
of skills, experience, etc.?
	My experience in construction, bids and contracts can save 
the city money. My broad experience working with people has 
helped create workable solutions to problems.
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government should be spent?
	We must meet the original intent of Community 
Development Block Grants and use the federal grant money to help 
those economically challenged and to improve housing in Tempe.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	Tempe needs to prevent, rather than react, to problems. We 
must attend to older neighborhoods to prevent their decay. 
Prevention programs are a sound investment.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	I have been involved in helping with Apache Boulevard 
problems for years and will continue to put my personal time and 
energy into Apache Boulevard as well as problems in other areas.
	How do you feel the homeless situation, especially in 
downtown Tempe, should be handled?
	I have (worked) and will continue to work with a number of 
organizations that help serve the homeless. Tempe can do more in 
housing and by working with other groups and other cities. 
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them.
	Representatives of the student population and Tempe 
government should get together to talk about mutual concerns and 
possible ways to work out problems.
Leonard Copple
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	Leonard W. Copple, 54, college graduate. Married, four 
children Ð two of whom live in Tempe Ð and eight grandchildren. 
Attorney with office in Tempe. 
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
	Maintaining high standards and quality of life, getting 
water into the Rio Salado Town Lake, reducing traffic congestion 
and improving air quality.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
	Encourage zero tolerance of criminal behavior, complete 
financing package for construction of lake and dams and support 
sales tax increase for public transit using clean fuels.
	What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way 
of skills, experience, etc.?
	Councilman in 1994, eight years Planning & Zoning 
Commission, Chair of Vision Tempe & Downtown Tempe 
Community's formative committee, served as superior court judge 
pro tem, mediator and arbitrator. 
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government should be spent?
	The needs and appropriate uses change annually, but right 
now I would spend the money on housing and redevelopment of 
our aging neighborhoods.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	We have not focused too much attention on downtown 
Tempe, but it is now time to concentrate our efforts on both the 
mall and the lake.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	Increase police presence on Apache and in adjacent 
neighborhoods. Encourage owners to clean up their property and 
actively support redevelopment.
	How do you  feel the homeless situation, especially in 
downtown Tempe, should be handled?
	I think we need to provide some kind of shelter for those 
willing to use it and enforce our ordinances against panhandling, 
loitering and trespassing.
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students' needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them?
	I would think the students themselves should express their 
needs and concerns Ð maybe through periodic polls conducted by 
your paper Ð and communicate directly to the Council.


Peter Graves
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	My name is Peter Graves; I am 33 years old. I graduated 
with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering 
from Cal Poly Pomona in l985. I am currently employed by 
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems as a Systems Analyst. I 
have been with McDonnell Douglas since l981.
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
	The Rio Salado Project, mass transit and reducing crime 
through community policing are some of the issues I believe are 
most pressing to Tempe.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
	Now that the Rio Salado project is moving along, we need 
to continually monitor the program to ensure it stays within budget 
and on schedule. We must improve our mass transit system. We 
need to encourage our residents as well as our neighboring 
communities to use the freeway system thereby reducing traffic on 
our city street. We must have a comprehensive mass transit plan 
which recognizes the relationship between automobiles and 
alternate modes of transportation and addresses it with sound, 
workable solutions. Together, we must all support Tempe's 
commitment to community policing to keep our city safe.
	What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way 
of skills, experience, etc.?
	I am a new voice with fresh ideas running for city council. 
Although this is my first run, I have been attending Issue Review 
Sessions as well as city council meetings regularly since I 
graduated from the Citizens Police Academy in May l995. I 
recognize the importance of consensus building as well as keeping 
people informed.
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government  should be spent?
	These grants are designed to give state and local 
governments an opportunity to improve their communities. With 
input from citizens, neighborhood associations, city staff and 
others, the council must allocate this money wisely with the best 
interests of the community in mind.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	Tempe residents should be proud of the accomplishments 
made over the years in the downtown area. Downtown Tempe is a 
destination point enjoyed by more than just the residents of Tempe. 
Yet, since the downtown area is enjoying such success, the city 
must reevaluate its focus on other areas of Tempe when further 
improvements are being considered.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	The downtown revitalization effort is a useful model for the 
way in which Tempe can improve its other communities, such as 
Apache Boulevard. By making Apache Boulevard the target of a 
comprehensive development plan incorporating community 
policing, we can solve most of the area's problems.
	How do you feel the homeless situation, especially in 
downtown Tempe, should be handled?
	Tempe should make a conscious effort to assist those 
individuals who are homeless and have the desire to reestablish 
themselves. However, while support for the homeless is a civic 
responsibility, the city must be careful to avoid providing a level of 
services that would only encourage dependence upon city 
resources.
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students' needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them?
	The city must maintain a strong relationship with ASU 
through dialogue and cooperation. ASU students have the unique 
opportunity to voice their concerns to the University as well as the 
city council.
Neil Giuliano
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	Neil Giuliano, 39, B.A. l979 communication, ASU. M. Ed., 
l983. Higher education administration, ASU. Currently, director of 
federal and community relations, ASU. Faculty associate, college 
of liberal arts and sciences.
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
	Neighborhood preservation; advancement of Rio Salado 
project; strengthening of community-based policing; economic 
growth and infill redevelopment throughout Tempe; youth 
programs.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
	By contribution to work with community groups, form 
coalitions and create partnerships to benefit Tempe. We have 
talented people in our city and we must utilize those talents.
	What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way 
of skills, experience, etc.?
	Served as councilman 1990-1994, mayor since l994. My 
knowledge of our community is extensive through years of 
dedicated community service and as a resident since 1974.
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government should be spent?
	To spark investment from the private sector, reinvest in 
areas in need of attention: to further develop the community.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	I would disagree that many people feel the city has focused 
too much attention on downtown. The downtown is the "living 
room" of the community, where people meet and relax, socialize, 
shop and enjoy the city. Downtown must continue to be developed 
for our future.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	We are emphasizing community policing and the results 
have been very positive. I would continue this improvement, which 
will be helped by the city's new fire station which will be built on 
Apache Boulevard. next year.
	How do you feel the homeless situation, especially in 
downtown Tempe, should be handled?
	We are working with Home Base Youth services, the 
runaways and homeless, the shelter in Phoenix, to conduct 
outreach programs. Already six homeless teens have gotten off the 
streets and three went home to their families.
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students' needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them?
	Same as other citizens: Public safety, quality of life, good 
streets and neighborhoods. Students are approximately 12,000 of 
Tempe's 155,000 residents and we care about them the same as we 
do everyone else.
Joseph Lewis
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	Joseph Lewis, 29 years old. Bachelor's degree from 
Arizona State University, l992. Single, business owner.
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
Complacency. I believe our city government has been successful in 
being innovative. However, there is the temptation to rest on our 
laurels, rather than expand and break paradigms.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
Responsible risk taking, as well as creative innovation, are keys to 
dealing with fundamental problems including transportation, 
crime, neighborhood issues and local economy.
	What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way 
of skills, experience, etc.?
In l988, while attending ASU full time, I also ran an audio-visual 
company, which I continue to operate today. I have become 
increasingly involved in the community. In l992, at age 25, I was 
selected to the Tempe City Council.
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government  should be spent?
	To help people restore historic homes and businesses; to 
develop and beautify alleys and canals by turning them into bike 
paths, walk trails, etc.; and to upgrade communities, i.e. lights, 
trees and sidewalks.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	Now that downtown is on track, don't take focus away, but 
start shifting focus to other areas. Start on the communities around 
ASU, then move outward.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	I sit on a task force which will be coming back to the city 
council in April to recommend some solutions to regenerate 
Apache Blvd.
	How do you feel the homeless situation, especially in 
downtown Tempe, should be handled?
	Community involvement, i.e.: churches and individuals 
combining with the city to create solutions to help alleviate the 
homeless problems. The Downtown Tempe Community Inc. 
should examine the situation and come back with 
recommendations.
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students' needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them?
	I would like to get together with some interested students to 
come up with ideas to get more students involved and become 
more aware of student concerns and be better able to address their 
issues.
Donald Ready
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	Donald C. Ready, 33. Radiological technologist and 
nuclear medicine technologist. Married with two children. 
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
	For ASU, Rio Salado, mass transit and the Cardinals. Rio 
Salado should be very beneficial to the students of ASU for 
employment, as well as recreational activities. The current mass 
transit system does not adequately respond to the transportation 
needs of ASU students.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
	I support a 5-percent sales tax for mass transit. I would 
work hard to keep the Cardinals in Tempe.
What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way of skills, 
experience, etc.?
	ASU is a big part of Tempe, and being a lifetime student, I 
can relate to the needs and concerns of the ASU students as well as 
the faculty. I have experience in management, accounting and 
leadership, which I plan to use to guide the city of Tempe to a 
successful and bright future.
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government should be spent?
	Obviously, where they do the best possible good for the 
community as a whole. This is an area where the council needs to 
keep a close eye on federal government grants and subsidies.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	It is true that more attention needs to be focused on other 
areas of Tempe. We need to look at any opportunities that arise to 
promote other areas of the city.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	I feel the police force we have is doing (its) best to remedy 
this situation and needs the help of all the citizens of Tempe to 
provide a more safe, livable community.
How do you  feel the homeless situation, especially in downtown 
Tempe, should be handled?
	When you talk about building shelters, the first thing I hear 
is "not in my neighborhood." Unfortunately, I don't have an answer 
that makes everyone happy.
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students' needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them?
	The students need to have the opportunity to learn and, at 
times, have fun. The biggest thing the city can do for the students 
of Tempe is to improve mass transit.
Joe Spracale
	Full name, age, education, family status and current 
profession.
	Joseph Spracale, 64. Graduate from Tempe High School, 
1951. B.A. in education, ASU 1955. M.A. in school 
administration, l965. Married. Three children.
	What do you feel are some of the most pressing concerns 
facing Tempe today and in the future?
	Crime and safety, mass transit, Rio Salado development, 
neighborhoods' redevelopment and environment concerns.
	How do you plan to address those concerns?
	All the issues above must have citizen involvement. This 
involvement must include education and participation by all 
citizens with our local government.
	What do you have to offer the voters of Tempe in the way 
of skills, experience, etc.?
	The skills I offer to all voters is I am a good listener who 
will listen to all citizens. I have the ability to collect data and the 
skill to bring people together and accomplish goals. Experience 
includes being on the council the past two years, and a junior high 
school principal for 24 years.
	How do you think Community Development Block Grants 
from the federal government  should be spent?
	All this money should be spent on our neighborhoods and 
housing that is affordable.
	Many people in the community feel the city has focused too 
much of its attention on downtown Tempe. If you feel this is true, 
what are some solutions that you would recommend to alleviate the 
situation?
	It is through the focus downtown that will help us develop 
the other areas of our city. Tax dollars are needed if we are going 
to make these improvements.
	Apache Boulevard has been identified as a problem area by 
police and local residents. What solutions would you implement to 
fix the situation?
	Apache Boulevard is a "diamond in the rough." 
Neighborhood involvement, good planning and redevelopment will 
help us turn this problem into a plus.
	How do you feel the homeless situation, especially in 
downtown Tempe, should be handled?
	We must do everything in our power to help those who 
want to be helped. Education and direction for available services.
	Since students make up such a large portion of the Tempe 
population, what do you feel are the students' needs and concerns, 
and how do you propose to address them?
	Provide good housing, jobs, on-the-job training, social 
activities and a voice in their city.

Compiled by State Press reporter Kelley Wendell

Editorial: Wall Street logic

	There used to be an old saying that "what's good for 
America is good for business."
	That adage certainly isn't true anymore, if it ever was. Wall 
Street seems to thrive on the very things that cause pain throughout 
America.
	There was no better example of this than what happened in 
the stock market Monday morning.
	Market investors received news that unemployment was 
plummeting nationwide. Americans, for the first time in a long 
time, are going back to work in droves.
	On Friday, the government announced that 140,000 jobs 
were added to the nation's economy in March, twice the number 
expected. The month before, job growth was posted at 624,000.
	That's good news, right?
	Well, not if you work on Wall Street.
	News of job growth sent the market plunging. As of 10 
a.m. Arizona time Monday, the market was down 134.4 points Ð or 
2.37 percent of the market's value. The Dow finished down 88.51 
points.
	Let's see if we've got this straight. More Americans are 
going to work. More Americans will be bringing home a paycheck, 
rather than relying on unemployment, welfare or Social Security. 
More Americans will get to contribute.
	This is bad news?
	Perhaps we weren't cut out to be finance majors. Perhaps 
we don't understand the ins and outs of the stock market.
	But are we the only ones that seem to think that Wall Street 
thrives on human misery?
	Don't think that's true? Consider what telecommunications 
giant AT&T did.
	Theoretically due to heavy competition and a brutal 
economy, AT&T recently announced that it was laying off 40,000 
workers.
	Forty thousand. Imagine if ASU threw out every single 
student in its student body, and you get some idea of the magnitude 
of this layoff.
	So naturally, we would expect the company's CEO to take 
some of the economic sacrifice on himself, right?
	Well, in the real world, perhaps. But the Wall Street 
mentality doesn't work that way.
	AT&T's CEO rewarded himself with a mega-raise. His 
salary is now in the ballpark of $20 million a year.
	Is this justifiable? Is this right?
	Free-market evangelists will doubtlessly proclaim that this 
is how capitalism works. But we cannot help but think that there is 
something wrong when 40,000 workers pay the price for one man's 
raise.
	We cannot help but think something is wrong when 
investors pull out of companies because they are putting 
Americans back to work.
	Stories such as this only perpetuate the image of big 
business as being cruel, heartless and ruthless.
	Businesses and investors would do well to stop thinking of 
workers as mere numbers on a ledger, and start thinking of them as 
ordinary people, with dreams, worries and hopes.
	They deserve jobs. They deserve to be treated with dignity. 
They deserve job security.
	They don't deserve to be treated so shabbily by the disciples 
of Wall Street.

Column: Danger averted at Palo Verde Ð but for how long?

	Workers at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station must 
have felt like they were enacting an episode of The Simpsons 
lately.
	For those of you who may have been living under a rock 
for the past six years and have never seen the Fox animated show, 
let me give you some background. 
	Homer, the patriarch of the hapless Simpson family, works 
at the fictional Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. 
	He's not exactly good at what he does, and one of the 
frequent gags of the show is that Homer's idiocy brings the plant to 
the brink of disaster.
	But as is the way in cartoon land, things usually end up just 
fine.
	So it was for Palo Verde early Sunday morning, when a 
radioactive fuel assembly that had been stuck in the plant's Unit 2 
reactor for about a week was finally freed without incident.
	Had there been another mishap, there would have been a 
big ole' radioactive mess to clean up, and a whole lot of explaining 
to do.
	The history of Unit 2 of the nation's largest nuclear power 
plant, which lies 50 miles west of Phoenix, has been less than 
ideal.
	Critics of the unit have predicted it will probably be pulled 
out of service in five years, but Palo Verde officials are more 
optimistic.
	They claim the unit will be providing power for at least 
three more decades.
	Am I the only person frightened by this discrepancy?
	After all, the recently-freed rods have been stuck in the 
reactor since its last refueling Ð which was an entire year ago. 
Since the reactor functioned "fine" even with the rods stuck there, 
no one noticed there was a problem until workers tried to remove 
the rods to prepare for this year's fueling in late March.
	Then a series of mishaps began.
	Last week there were two small electrical fires.
	Then someone (I'm guessing a Homer alter-ego spilled 
coffee on the control panel or flipped the wrong switch or 
something) accidentally turned off electricity to the cooling pump.
	D-oh!
	No problem, officials said, since the reactor was down and 
the electricity was only turned off for a minute or so anyway.
	But anyone who is working in a place with such a high 
threshold for disaster Ð and a disaster that could have life-
threatening ramifications for innocent citizens Ð should be a little 
more responsible.
	Officials at the plant claim that the public was never in 
danger. Even if there was trouble with the removal of the rods, the 
nuclear "mess" would be contained within the reactor. There would 
be no public health hazard.
	But I'm the paranoid type, and even the threat that some 
toxic, nuclear cloud could come floating my way is cause for 
alarm.
	When it comes to nuclear power, the general public has 
always been quick to assume the worst.
	Even though American nuclear power facilities take such 
careful precautionary measures that a disaster like 1986's 
Chernobyl explosion, in the then-U.S.S.R., could feasibly never 
occur in a U.S. nuclear plant, the thought of nuclear power still 
strikes fear in the hearts of many.
	What happened at Palo Verde was nowhere near what 
happened at Chernobyl.
	It didn't even come close to 1979's Three Mile Island 
nuclear accident in Pennsylvania. There, the level of water that 
controls the temperature and stability of the reactor's core was 
inadequate, and only a mere fraction Ð much less than what is used 
to treat patients in nuclear medicine Ð was released into the air.
	Still, the public's fear of the accident was enough to 
permanently stigmatize this form of power. 
	I'm fairly sure I'll never work in a nuclear power plant, and 
I'm absolutely certain I'll never want to. 
	But I can imagine it is no easy task. Radiation is volatile 
and potentially deadly. Even though the plants are designed to 
prevent or solve any type of emergency situation, there is no 
guarantee that simple human error won't cause an accident.
	We can only hope that no matter how much pressure a plant 
worker is under, he or she will be alert to any potential problem 
and alleviate the situation immediately.	
	The workers at Palo Verde avoided what could have been a 
more serious problem. Officials have expressed that they will 
investigate the incident and will not hesitate to punish any worker 
who may have been at fault.
	I, for one, appreciate any effort made to see that the local 
nuclear plant remains "accident"-free and insure that we can all 
breathe our already-polluted air a little bit easier.

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

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Effort to fuel ASASU interest too little too late

	For several weeks now, I have been depressed by the state 
of Associated Students of ASU politics. Friday's election results 
only pushed me over the edge. This complaint may seem out of 
place after 3,000 voters Ð perhaps the most in ASASU history Ð 
came to the polls last week. Quite to the contrary, there has never 
been a more appropriate time.
	The problem all stems from the lack of information. First, 
students don't know how ASASU affects them, so they take no 
interest in it. Most people aren't aware that the office of the 
president controls a $650,000 budget. They apparently assume the 
Safety Escort Service and the Memorial Union activities are 
coordinated by ASU administration rather than their student 
representatives. What this means is that only two types of people 
come to the polls: those who are truly concerned about the issues, 
and those who are just voting for their friends.
	But even at that, we got 3,000 of these people out, right? 
Unfortunately, only a handful of those were actually informed 
voters. Why can I make this claim? Because there were no issues 
on which we could vote. 
	Although most of the posters have been taken down by 
now, try to remember a single campaign sign that addressed an 
actual problem and gave solutions for that problem. I saw only 
three such signs in a two-week period Ð and the candidate that 
made those signs didn't make it to the run-off.
	The posters were no help, but what about the debates? At 
the Cholla Hall debate, only one girl attended who wasn't part of a 
campaign staff, and she left halfway through the program. While 
the larger debate in front of the MU got a slightly better turn out, 
this still gives us a grand total of maybe 50 people who were 
informed on at least some issues. Even those 50 weren't richly 
rewarded. Most of the candidates distinguished themselves from 
their opponents not by offering unique issues or solutions, but by 
yelling vulgarities or talking about employment background.
	As for the State Press contribution, tiny articles on each 
candidate stashed somewhere on the seventh page hardly qualifies 
as adequate coverage. The students' paper has sorely disappointed 
us. The media in any democracy is meant to be the "watchdog" for 
that society. This year, the State Press sounded more like a poodle 
Ð barking just enough to annoy us but not enough to inspire any 
dramatic action.
	So what were we left to vote on? Based on the State Press 
coverage, we would vote for the candidate whose article we 
accidentally found while searching for the comics. Based on the 
debates, we would choose whoever was the most memorable Ð 
even if that candidate didn't talk about a single issue. Based on the 
signs, we could pick the candidate who has the prettiest color 
combinations, or whose name looks best in big bold letters. 
	Is it any wonder that we typically have such pathetic 
turnouts? So what makes this year so different? Quite simply, the 
number of candidates. More candidates lead to more groups of 
friends who get dragged to the polls. It is very telling that the two 
candidates in the run-off election got total votes of 440 and 600 Ð 
roughly comparable to the 500 which elected Chris Weber last 
year. Were this truly a matter of issues, we would expect a much 
higher concentration of votes on one or two candidates. The voter 
interest is not increasing Ð we're just dragging out more 
disinterested people than before.
	The moral to this story? Well, hopefully ASU can figure it 
out. It's a little late to turn this election around, but perhaps the 
future candidates will remember this next year when it comes time 
to draw up signs, or maybe the future editor for the State Press is 
listening, and will take a more active role in the elections next 
year. Until then, I hope no one gripes about what happens on the 
third floor of the MU for the next year. We all bear the 
responsibility for allowing the candidates to take the presidency 
without presenting feasible solutions to real problems.

Rebecca Lee
Junior
Education

Letter: Transition to democracy long road for Taiwan's government

	It is very commendable that Taiwan's political institution is 
moving toward a democracy Ð considering that a mere 20 years 
ago it was a dictatorship Ð but the present stage of this transition is 
not yet a democracy.
	The transition is far from complete and fraught with 
trouble. Political representatives do not get elected by free choice, 
but instead resort to such means as bribery, threats, propaganda 
and various underworld manipulations to get favored candidates 
into office.
	At least 30 percent of the legislators in the Legislative 
Yuan (Taiwan's supreme legislative body) are gangsters or are 
directly affiliated with underworld gangs. Anyone who has seen 
some of these gangsters will tell you how much they resemble Al 
Capone-type figures from our own 1940s era Ð black suits, slicked-
back hair and hidden handguns. Legislative sessions resemble a 
circus Ð bloody, hand-to-hand fist fights; people throwing eggs at 
each other, and breaking chairs and tables; shooting water pistols at 
the Speaker of the House; and other malicious actsÐ all trying to 
compete for the center of attention.
	Taiwan's political institution is loaded with corruption Ð 
much more so than the U.S. candidates Ð some of whom are 
criminals Ð frequently hand out money to coerce voters and buy 
votes. Sometimes they even offer voters free vacations abroad. 
This practice is slowly being eradicated, but is still present today.
	Two other factors should be mentioned that highly 
influence Taiwan's political institution and its society, and make it 
extremely difficult for a workable democracy to emerge. Chinese 
society is based on a Confucian ethics system that does not believe 
in human equality, consequently they do not treat people equally. 
Confucianism consists of a hierarchical ranking-system in which 
status and respect are pregiven according to one's position in 
society. Some of these hierarchical rankings, such as gender and 
wealth, should be considered irrelevant when choosing a qualified 
candidate. As a consequence of this, discrimination at all levels of 
society is rampant.
	Another system Ð commonly referred to as "guanxi" Ð is 
based on who you know and how many favors or obligations you 
owe to that person. This is by far the most widespread, universal 
method of guaranteeing one's success. Guanxi is a life-long process 
of mutual favor-giving and is, therefore, widely used in election 
campaigns.
	Compared to Mainland China, Taiwan is evolving into a 
democratic society. But it certainly has a long way to go.
	
Donald Valich
Former university professor in Taiwan

Letter: Immigrants driven to our country by circumstance

	We saw, live on tape, the beating of immigrants coming 
into our country. I moved here from California last summer, and 
fought against the implementation of Proposition 187; now it's 
coming to Arizona.
	Is this the image of our people that's being shown in other 
countries? Have we forgotten that our grandparents came to this 
country, and many of them went through the same indignities? 
Whatever happened to: "Give me your tired, your poor," which is 
inscribed on the statue of the Lady Liberty in the New Jersey/New 
York harbor?
	A few weeks ago, while most students took their spring 
break, I took a group of students from ASU and Glendale 
Community College on an "Alternative Spring Break" experience 
to the Annunciation House program in El Paso, Texas. There we 
worked for a week with immigrants coming over the border. The 
great majority of immigrants that I have met, both there and in 
other places in my 18 years as a priest, are good, hard-working 
people who pay more in taxes to our country than they receive in 
services from it.
	One memory of that trip that stands out. We went to 
manufacturing plants in El Paso and in Juarez, Mexico. In a jeans 
plant in El Paso, we saw workers, proud of the product they were 
helping to produce. But when asked, we found out that they 
received no medical benefits, and their pay was $5.50 per hour. 
	In Juarez, Mexico, we visited a plant where electrical 
systems were made for cars bought and sold in this country; again, 
we saw the pride of the laborers in their work. We were told by 
supervisors about what was done for the workers and the 
incentives and benefits program (mandated by law in Mexico) that 
they received. But, once again, when we asked them what was the 
pay that they receive, it came out to about 30 cents per hour.
	Can you live on that?
	It made me, and those with me, feel that we live with a 
double standard. We don't want immigrants coming into this 
country, but we refuse to go after the companies that hire them. 
And when we do send them back, those same companies go to 
their home countries and hire them for less, taking jobs from our 
people in this country.
	I challenge your readers to take some time to look at this 
part of the issue. We don't want the immigrants coming, but we 
refuse to look at the real causes of their coming: the poverty they 
experience, and the double standard that we live.

Fr. Robert A. Marzullo, O.P.
All Saints Catholic Newman Center

Valley NHL franchise gains identity Ð Coyotes

By Ron Matejko
State Press
	After months of anticipation the name and logo for the 
Valley's new National Hockey League franchise was unveiled 
Monday night at America West Arena.
	The name "Phoenix Coyotes" was chosen from 
approximately 10,000 fan entries.
	Coyotes' Executive Vice President and Chief Operating 
Officer Shawn Hunter said the choices were reduced to four 
finalists: Coyotes, Outlaws, Freeze and Scorpions. 
	When the finalists were announced to the approximately 
3,000 fans in attendance, Scorpions received the loudest ovation. 
But, as the 20-foot banner was raised to the rafters revealing the 
new logo, a collective cheer of approval erupted from the crowd.
	The southwestern-style coyote logo that will emblazon the 
jersey features a mix of purple, brick, dark green, sand and black. 
The jersey colors are yet to be determined.
	Many factors were taken into account when the logo was 
finalized.
	"The logo captures three important notions," said Coyotes' 
owner Steve Gluckstern. "You can tell the name of the team by 
looking at the logo, you can tell it's a hockey logo and you can tell 
where it's from by its style."
	The logo was created by Phoenix-based graphic design firm 
Campbell Fisher Ditko. The firm also created the design for the 
Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Rattlers.
	Hunter said 8,400 commitments for season tickets have 
been received to date, with an expected increase to follow, but 
some seats will be held back. 
	"We're probably going to cap season tickets at the 12,500 to 
13,000 range," said Hunter, who helped develop the Colorado 
Avalanche logo last season. "We want to make a portion of the 
seats available for families and kids on an individual game basis."
	Ticket prices will be announced in three weeks, but Hunter 
said they will be around the NHL average of $38.
	The ceremony featured many fireworks and a guest 
appearance by NHL's holy grail, the Stanley Cup.
	The Phoenix Coyotes will arrive in the Valley sometime in 
June after spending 23 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba as the 
Winnipeg Jets.

Murphy not fazed by Sun Devil skid

By Ron Matejko
State Press
	ASU baseball Coach Pat Murphy said his team is right on 
course for the goals he set before the season started.
	 "At the beginning of the season we wanted to set a good 
foundation for the future and be competitive in every game," 
Murphy said. "We've done both. Only twice we've been taken out 
of a game, otherwise we're always in the game."
	With No. 21 ASU losing two of three games to Stanford 
over the weekend the Sun Devils dropped to (23-15, 7-11) but 
Murphy said the number of wins alone don't tell you the whole 
story.
	"When you play in the Six-Pac, the record doesn't always 
show how good a team you really are," Murphy said. "We've 
actually overachieved this season when you look at all the injuries 
and adversity we have had."
	Murphy also said the competition throughout the 
conference can skew the opinion of a team.
	"The Six-Pac isn't like some other conferences in the south 
and midwest where you can win 40 games every season, yet only 
play a few games against ranked opponents," Murphy said. "In the 
Six-Pac there's no place to hide. There are no weak teams for 
everyone else to beat up on." 
     ASU will face Southern Utah (7-22) in a two-game series 
beginning at 7 tonight at Packard Stadium.
 	Both teams wins are looking for elusive wins as they have 
each lost four of their last six games. The Sun Devils are 6-0 
lifetime against Southern Utah. 
From the Bullpen
- Sophomore reliver Ryan Bradley has served his four-game 
suspension and will be available for the series. 
- Sophomore outfielder Dan McKinley currently has an 11-game 
hitting streak.

Records fall at Sun Angel Classic

By Ed Odeven
State Press
	Meet announcer Jack O'Reilly called it a "blistering run."
	Jeff Laynes' lightning-quick dash Saturday in the 17th 
annual Sun Angel Classic was a spectacle to behold. The former 
USC track athlete ran the 10th fastest 100-meters in U.S. history 
(10.01 seconds). He broke the meet record, which was set by Carl 
Lewis in 1982 (10.16). It was also the world-best time for 1996.
	The Classic was Laynes' chance to shine and he did it 
eloquently.
	"You have to have a combination of competition, which 
was excellent, and weather. These two factors determine a nice 
time," said the 25-year-old Oakland native.
	The weather at Sun Angel Stadium was ideal for a pre-
Olympic meet: sunny with only a few scattered clouds. Several 
athletes took advantage of the conditions.
	ASU junior hammer thrower Mika Laiho continued his 
assault on the Sun Devil record books,   setting a school record for 
the fourth consecutive week. Laiho won the event with a toss of 
223 feet and five inches.
	Sun Devil assistant track and field coach Lynda Tolbert-
Goode won the 100-meter hurdles in 12.95 seconds, which was 
two-tenths of a second off her meet record set in 1992. 
	Tolbert-Goode, who placed fourth in the 1992 Olympics, is 
preparing for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Trials. The trials will be 
held in Atlanta from June 14-23.
 	"I think training is going really well," said the three-time 
NCAA titlist in the 100 hurdles. "I'm happy, considering that I 
didn't have much of an indoor season. I wanted to break the record, 
but I'm very pleased with it. I'll take it."
	 Reigning U.S. indoor champ Tisha Waller won the 
women's high jump (6-5). Quincy Watts, the 1992 Olympic gold 
medalist in the 400 meters, helped lead the Bush Track Club to a 
victory in the 4 x 400 relay. The foursome set a meet record in 
3:00.71.
	ASU newcomer Gaute Gunderson, competing in his first 
outdoor meet of the year, placed third in the 110-meter hurdles. He 
had an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 13.96. 
	Injury Notes:
	Absent from Saturday's meet was javelin thrower Pal Arne 
Fagernes who injured the arch in his right foot last week during 
practice. He is expected to miss up to three days of practice.
	"He couldn't push off his foot," said ASU assistant track 
and field coach Steve Lemke.
	Sophomore long jumper Tony Hazard did not compete 
because of a strained hamstring. 

ASU duo named conference's best

From Staff Reports
	ASU men's swimming coach Ernie Maglischo was named 
the Pac-10 Men's Swimming Coach of the Year and freshman 
sprinter Francisco Sanchez was named Pac-10 Co-Swimmer of the 
Year, Conference Commissioner Tom Hansen announced Monday.
	Maglischo led ASU to an 8-5 dual record this season. The 
Sun Devils cracked the top 10 for the first time since 1991. Prior to 
joining the Sun Devils three years ago, Maglischo was coach at Cal 
State-Bakersfield. During his nine years as coach, he led the 
Roadrunners to eight NCAA Division II titles.
	Sanchez, a native of Venezuela, was the first ASU male 
swimmer to win Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year honors. He shared 
the award with Cal's Ugur Taner. Sanchez won the 50-yard 
freestyle and placed second in the 100 freestyle two weeks ago at 
the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships.
Men's golf takes sixth
	The No. 2 ASU men's golf team took sixth place at the two-
day PING Intercollegiate in Cary, N.C., which concluded Saturday 
afternoon.
	Coach Randy Lein said his squad came very close to 
winning its first tournament of the spring east of the Rocky 
Mountains.
	"If we had one less putt from each player, we could have 
won another tournament," said Lein, whose team was attempting to 
win two tournaments in a row. The Sun Devils came in first at the 
Southwestern Invitational last month, in Las Angeles.
	Unfavorable elements and a foreign course contributed to 
ASU's 12-over par 876 team score. ASU was nine strokes behind 
tournament victor Wake Forest. Senior Chris Hannell fronted the 
Sun Devil pack with a 3-over 219. UofA's Ted Purdy shot four 
strokes under par to take top honors at 212.
	Pat Perez, a sophomore, was the Sun Devils' second-best 
finisher (19th), while junior Scott Johnson placed in a 6-way tie for 
28th.
	Ð Seth Landau
Freeland adds to resume
	Gymnast Katie Freeland added yet another accolade on 
Monday as she was named to the All-Pac-10 Conference team.
	The senior was one of six gymnasts named All-Conference 
as an all-around performer.
	On the season, Freeland averaged a score of 38.818 in the 
all around and placed fourth at the Pac-10 Championships with a 
season-high score of 39.2. She also set or tied career-highs in three 
events this year, on the bars (9.775), beam (9.85) and floor (9.925).
	Among the other honors for Freeland include being named 
the 1996 Pac-10 Gymnast of the Year, a member of the GTE/Co-
SIDA Fall/Winter Women's Academic At-Large Team, two-time 
Pac-10 All-Academic team and has achieved All-America status 
three times. 
	Ð From Staff Reports

Offense lacking in softball defeats

By Damian Shaw
State Press
	The rankings are not released until Wednesday, but they 
probably won't bode well for the ASU softball team. 
	The Sun Devils (21-15, 2-6), who were No. 19 last week, 
split a double header with No. 11 California Friday, but lost both 
contests on Saturday to unranked Stanford. 
	Junior designated player Lisa Dacquisto said that the Sun 
Devils may have tried too hard to beat the Golden Bears, causing 
them to look past the Cardinal. 
	"Coach (Linda Wells) talked to us before the game (against 
Stanford) and told us those games weren't going to be handed to 
us," Dacquisto said. "I think we came in with that attitude because 
Stanford hasn't been that competitive in the past. I think we 
thought we could get by them no problem, but it basically was a 
rude awakening."
	Wells thought Stanford pitcher Becky Blevin pitched well, 
but also placed some of the blame on the Sun Devil offense. 
	"I think it was that we just didn't hit," Wells said. "I think 
you have to give her (Blevin) credit Ð she won both games against 
us Ð but (losing) 3-1 and 1-0 is not like us for not scoring." 
	The Sun Devils totaled only eight hits and one run in the 
two outings. 
	"I don't know if it's a matter of us taking them for granted, 
we definitely talked about how we shouldn't look past them and 
couldn't underestimate them," Wells said of the Cardinal.  "I think I 
might have dwelled on it so much that we were maybe a little 
afraid to play them." 
	Junior second base Tanya Hermosillo thought the Sun 
Devils played well, but just came up short. 
	"Stanford was a real letdown," Hermosillo said. "It wasn't a 
letdown from the standpoint of how we played, because I think we 
all played our best. But I think it was a letdown in the sense that 
we knew we were capable of beating them. The pitching wasn't 
outstanding, it was just a matter of hitting the ball."
	The squad won't have time to ponder the weekend's losses 
too long, though. The Sun Devils take on UofA in Tucson on 
Wednesday and then continue their Pac-10 play with Oregon and 
Oregon State this weekend. 

Tennis falls short against No. 5 Texas

By Brian A. Anderson
State Press
	It has been said that everything is bigger in Texas and the 
ASU women's tennis team learned this first hand on Saturday as it 
played in front of the largest audience it has seen this season. 
	Despite the hostile crowd of 500 people, ASU (8-8) took 
the defending national champions to the wire before losing, 5-4, at 
the Penick Allison Tennis Center in Austin. ASU's home crowds 
generally number around 30.
	"The crowd was screaming 'Go Horns' and we were yelling 
back 'Go Devils.' It was pretty funny," said ASU sophomore Reka 
Cseresnyes.
	Cseresnyes lost to Farley Taylor, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, at the No. 1 
singles position. However, she said the big crowd did not affect her 
play.
	"It pumped me up to hear the crowd," Cseresnyes said. 
"When I made a good shot I thought to myself 'Take that you 
guys,'" she added.
	The match was decided at the No. 1 doubles spot. The ASU 
tandem of Stephanie Lansdrop and Katy Propstra trailed 7-4 before 
rallying to win the next three games and tie the score. The 
Longhorn team of Cristina Moros and Taylor then won the next 
two games to take the match and clinch the team victory for Texas.
	Once again the Sun Devils came close, but fell just short. 
Coach Sheila McInerney said it was much like the team's season so 
far.
	"We had our chances but couldn't get over the top," she 
said. "It was a moral victory but we don't know how long we can 
go with getting moral victories with some top 10 teams coming 
upon our schedule."
	Bustos' Davis Cup results
	ASU senior Oscar Bustos was 1-2 in Davis Cup action 
playing for his home country of Chile against Canada. He missed 
ASU's match on Wednesday to compete in Toronto. Bustos split 
his singles matches losing on Friday and winning on Sunday. He 
lost his doubles match on Saturday. Chile lost to Canada 3-2.

ASU police reported the following incidents Monday:
- A pillar and ceiling tiles were damaged in the Memorial Union. 
Damage is estimated at $1,200. 
- A student's vehicle was damaged. He estimated the damage at 
$550.
- A student was contacted at Sonora Hall after being observed 
smoking marijuana. He was advised of University code of conduct 
and state laws.
- A man not affiliated with the University was arrested for 
possession of marijuana at 725 E. Adelphi Drive.
- A student who sustained an injury at Manzanita Hall was 
transported to Tempe St. Luke's Hospital for treatment. In an 
unrelated incident, while on the scene, a marijuana plant was 
impounded for destruction. 
- A student's red backpack, worth $130, was stolen from Sahauro 
Hall.
- A student's compact disc player, cordless phone and $5 were 
stolen from her dorm room. The loss is estimated at $245.
- A man not affiliated with the University was arrested for 
threatening and intimidating at Manzanita Hall. 
Tempe police reported the following incidents Monday:
- A man was arrested after police saw him trespass 20 minutes 
after he was warned not to trespass. He returned to retrieve a glass 
smoking pipe with crack cocaine melted in it. He was charged with 
trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of 
narcotic drugs. 
- A man was arrested on two counts of public sexual indecency for 
allegedly masturbating while driving his car in front of Hooters at 
Fifth Street and Mill Avenue. Patrons of the eatery saw the man 
drive by five to seven times. The man still had his pants down 
when an officer stopped him. 
- A University Club employee was arrested after being involved in 
a bike-car accident. While issuing a citation to the man, an officer 
found a warrant for the man. A search revealed a marijuana pipe 
with a usable quantity of marijuana in it. The man was charged 
with failing to appear in court, possession of marijuana and 
possession of drug paraphernalia.
- A man was charged with disorderly conduct after officers 
responded to his property repeatedly because neighbors 
complained about a loud party. The first time police arrived to 
warn him, the man re-started the party when officers left. The 
second time, about 200 partiers were sent away. The next night, 
police received another complaint and sent nine officers, who 
found about 30 people in his backyard. The officers then arrested 
the man. 
Compiled by State Press reporter Garin Groff

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- ACMES Ð Lecture: "To Act Or Not To Act? Political 
Ambivalence, Inconsistency, and Identity in the Late Renaissance," 
by Thomas F. Mayer. Language and Literature Bldg. C319; 3 p.m.
- Adult Re-Entry Education Ð Lucky Clover Silent Auction. Adult 
Re-Entry Center, MU lower level; 12:30 p.m.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Ð 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.
- Circle K International Ð Meeting to discuss upcoming events and 
service projects. MU Yavapai Room 209; 12:40 p.m.
- Kundalini Yoga Club Ð Need a bath? Come bathe in the ocean of 
electricity. MU Coconino Room 224; 7 p.m.
- MUAB Ð Film Committee meeting. MU Conference Room 1A; 3 
p.m.
- Raza Women Ð Workshop: "Latinas and Birth Control," with 
Michelle Holling. Everyone welcome. MU Alumni Lounge; 6 p.m.
- Sierra Club Ð Earth Day planning and letter-writing session. Java 
Road Coffee House; 7:30 p.m.
- Student Life/Learning Resource Center Ð Workshop: college 
resources. MU Room 219; 3 p.m.
- Vital Impact Ð Discussion of Christian relationships. Northwest 
corner of Mill Avenue and 13th Street. 7:30 p.m.
- Young Democrats Ð Voter registration continues all week. Cady 
Mall; all day.