1992-09-23, The Samford Crimson

3 Sports g 5 _ _ Campus Life ,1 7 Editorials FOOTBALL: Bulldogs I MUSIC: Marching band I ISSUES '92: Squaring off bounce back big from loss I struts its stuff at Auburn I on "family values" issues The Samford Crimson 77th YEAR. 3RD ISSUE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1 992 SAMFORD UNIVERSITY. BIRMINGHAM. AL Not bashing Clinton, SU Republicans say By Chad Steenerson, Debbie Sheffield, Neal Hutchens and Scott Jackson Staff Editors A gathering of College Republicans that had been rumored to be an “I Hate Bill Clinton Rally” was pro-Republican and and not a Clinton-bashing meeting. A false pressjelease announcing an “I Hate Bill Clinton Rally” was sent to news agencies Sept.15. Fliers alluding to Bill Clinton’s al¬ leged marital unfaithfulness were also found around campus. College Republicans Vice Chair of Ac¬ tivities Melissa Waldron said the chapter was not responsible for the press release or for the distribution of the fliers. Waldron said College Republicans would not engage in so-called “dirty campaigning. The press release was faxed by an Auburn student. The student said first-year Cumberland student Anthony Perrone, who started Samford College Republicans, was responsible for its contents. Perrone said he did nSf write the press release. Fliers emblazoned with skulls and crossbones carrying the caption “Bill Clinton’s America...can we afford it?” were found around campus. Other fliers bore the likeness of a lip-print (i.e., as from a kiss) next to Clinton’s name to target his alleged marital unfaithfulness. Perrone said he took part in distributing the fliers but that it was not just a decision on his part Some law students and undergraduates Please see FLIERS, page 2. College Democrats stress issue-based campaign By Scott Jackson Editor Bill Clinton and A1 Gore offer the best hope for progressive change in this country and they need the help of student volunteers to carry Alabama in November, said mem¬ bers of the Samford Students for Clinton- Gore. The newly-formed chapter has a sign-up booth in the university center. Roughly 120 students had joined as of Friday, said Joe Boshears, a senior pre-law major. About 50 students showed up for theclub’s opening meeting Wednesday in Brooks Hall auditorium . At the same time College Repub¬ licans were meeting in Dwight M. Beeson Hall amid false rumors that their gathering would be an “I Hate Bill Clinton” rally. Clinton supporters stressed their campaign is focused on critical national issues r- such as the economy and health care — not innu¬ endo and character-bashing. Clinton “wants to bring us together instead of splitting us up ... driving a wedge in soci¬ ety,” 1990 Samford alumnus David Owenby told the group. Junior marketing major Brad Harris said. Please see CLINTON, page 3. T Lynn Hadden/Photo Editor 'For the Sake of the Call' Steven Curtis Chapman performed for an over capacity crowd Thursday night at the Wright Center. Chapman said, "It is only as we are willing to acknowledge our weakness and need that we can fully realize the perfection of God’s strength in our lives." "Out of the Grey" and Susan Ashton were opening acts. Wellness Center gets new doctor; provides wide range of services By Mike W italeRepoi Waller rter The Wellness Center has a new doctor with afternoon hours and free visits to better accommo¬ date students, the center’s di¬ rector said. Wellness Center Director Kathryn Woods, RN.AD, said, “Students are encouraged to come by and meet Dr. Michael Williams.” Williams will be in the center 2 p.m. to3 p.m .Monday through Friday. The Wellness Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday . The center is maintained by two full-time registered nurses. The staff encourages those students who have not turned in their health forms to do so as soon as possible. Most services provided by the WellnessCenterarefree,Woods said. She said items like crutches, Tylenol and band-aids are avail¬ able at a minimal cost. Th e staff can pro vide referrals in the Birmingham area for stu¬ dents who need counseling in any area of health. The center has a confidential counseling service available. For more information contact the Wellness Center ai 870-2835. Assistant Director Gayle Garrett, R.N., said students are welcome to come and talk to the staff about stepito good health.! Pamphlets on subjects rang¬ ing from steroid use to informa¬ tion on AIDS are available in the center. A scale is available for stu¬ dents to use. The WdlnessCenter is located on the first floor of the student center near the pool tables. Woods said the staff would like feedbackconceming the new hours of the doctor. Miss Samford Pageant paves way to national competition, scholarships By Melissa Briggs Staff Reporter The Miss Samford University Pageant offers women the chance to win scholarships and compete in a preliminary to the Miss America Pageant, the Miss Samford director said. The pageant will be held Nov.19 and 20 and is sponsored by the SGA, pageantdirectprRuthHudson said. Hudson is a junior home eco¬ nomics and business major. She said interested students should call the SGA office at 868- 2868. Applications mustbereceived by Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Hudson said male dancers are needed for the production number and auditions will be held Oct. 1 from 7-9 p.m. Miss Samford 1993 will receive more than $800 in scholarships from the SGA and gifts from local orga¬ nizations. Hudson said the runners- up will also receive gifts and pos¬ sibly scholarship money. The winner will be eligible to compete in the Miss Alabama Pag- Miss Samford 1993 will be eligible to compete in the Miss Alabama Pageant. earn, in which all participants re¬ ceive atleast $2500 in scholarships, she. said. Contestants will be judged on interview, swimwear, evening wear and talent This year’seveningwear segment will have a new addition, the plat¬ form. Hudson said this will consist of a short speech on a topic the contestant feels strongly about. The top 10 competition will be based on the platform speech and a final question, she said. The preliminary talent competi¬ tion will be Nov.19 and will be hosted by Miss Alabama Kim Wimmer. The top 10 night will be hosted by Mike Royer of Channel 13 on Nov. 20. Both nights of competition will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Wright Center. Everyone is encouraged to attend each night of competition, Hudson said. Ticket prices will be announced at a later date. Contesiant Julianne Anderson, a sophomore music education major, was Miss Congeniality last year. She said she is “very glad that they changed” theformatof the pageant. “I love to sing and perform, and talent is a big part of the pageant,” Anderson said. She said she is en¬ tering the pageant again because of the experience of participating. Senior journalism major Shan¬ non Hag# said the most beneficial aspect of the pageant is "the friend¬ ship — you get to know people that you would never cross paths with otherwise.” The Samford Air Force ROTC will provide a sabre guard. They will form an archway for the con¬ testants to walk under, Capt. Robert W. Knapp said. In 1992, 30 women competed in the pageant and continued interest is anticipated this year, Hudson said.