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              THE LOYOLA MAROON Vol. No. 1 • • Loyola University New Orleans, LA 70118* September 3,1993* Jesuits criticized for uprooting trees by Marquette By ChMinti Hebcft Staff writer At the request of members of the Jesuit community, the Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., university president, decided to have several crepe myrtle trees replaced by Washington palms this summer — a job done at the estimated cost of $3500. Members of the faculty and student body at Loyola have questioned the source of financial support and environmental consciousness behind the Jesuits' recent project. The Jesuits said the leaves and droppings were ruining the paint jobs of their cars. Carter said the droppings were destroying the cars' paint jobs and depreciating the cars' value when trading them in. In one case, it cost $900 to have one car repainted. Carter said. KathleenO'Gorman, assistant professor at the Loyola Institute for M inisinis try, believes fallen leaves and ruined paint jobs aren't sufficient reasons to kill trees. O'Gorman immediately assumed leadership position of the initial protest because of her passion for conserving natural life. "They are sacramental examples of God's creativity. It's just irresponsible moral behavior," O'Gorman said. "What does this teach our kids? That they [trees] can be replaced like placemats?" she asked. She said she feels religion and environmental consciousness advises society against an act such as killing trees. John Clark, philosophy professor at City College, said his main concern is the enhancement of the environmental consciousness of the university. He said he feels this incident showed a need for more thought and reflection. "People were really shocked that there were so few beau- LoyoU, 90210— Palm trees sway In the breeze by the Thomas Hall parking spaces/ Photo by Timothy A. Deal Danna Center grows with new services By Sidney Alvarez Staff writer PJ's Coffee and Tea, Taco Bell Express and Vogue Cleaners became new additions to the Daima Center this fall. Their opening results from the collaborations of the Marriott Corporation and Student Activities. "Our biggest concern is being able to provide services that students want and to meet the consumer demand, " Tim Bamett, director of the Danna Center, said. "Also, if the students want a service we will try to accommodate them within our space and policies," he added. Bamett said he hopes that the opening of two restaurants will generate a positive response from faculty, campus residents and other students. Business hours have been extended to accommodate City College students. "It is definitely beneficial and economical for college students to eat at these restaurants," Laura Duplessis, psychology junior, said. "I also happen to work on campus, and I have a car. So during lunch I have the opportunity to leave, but I choose to eat in the Danna Center because it's fast, tasty and easy on the pocket book." The restaurants' arrival on campus came about through a survey conducted last January in which students were asked what services were needed in the Danna Center. Marriott obtained a contract with Loyola which offers the company exclusive food services on campus, and they, along with Student Activities, put out the bids and information for other businesses to gain access to the Danna Center. Aside from restaurants, dry cleaning and laundry service topped the survey list. Vogue, Cleaners, overseen by Frank Dimarco, opened Sept. 1. "The dry-cleaners and laundry service ranked first on our survey list, and the Food Service Committee, which consists of students, helped work on renovations and highly favored Vogue," Bamett said. Bamett urged students to use the facilities and take advantage of the low cost and extended hours. "If students have concerns of either the cleaners, restaurants or any other businesses in the Danna Center, they need to let me know and we'll try to work with them, " Bamett said. "After all, we're here to provide a service for the students, and it is the students that we cater to." A UtUe eye opener A Loyola student buys a cup of coffee at the new PJ's/ Photo by Todd Capoll Loyola sells Kenner land By EnOy Drew Staff writer Hopes of increasing economic growth provided motivation for the sale of 27 acres of undeveloped land. Partof Loyola's endowment, the property sold for $2.7 million. Hie strip of land, located on Lake Pontchartrain near the airport in Kenner, was not earning any money. Therefore, according to John L. Eckholdt, vice president of Business and Finance, it had to be converted into a revenue-generating investment. "Undeveloped land produces zero income," Eckholdt said. "By selling the land, we convert it to cash. The cash is then invested into stocks and bonds which produce growth." The large piece of land, donated by J. Edgar Monroe, was bought by Syndicate Inc. Syndicate will develop the land into residential for building homes. Loyola will receive $100,000 per acre. Once invested, the $2.7 million will earn $270,000 each year. The benefit to students will be indirect and long-term. "As the money becomes available to the university, the amount of tuition increases needed will not stop, but they will certainly be forestalled," said Eckholdt A Feb. 10 survey compiled by The Chronicle For Higher Education listed Loyola as the third lowest in investment returns among Jesuit Universities.Loyola still owns 150 acres South of the land that was sold. See Trees, pg. 3 livsidE CARTER TRAVELS TO COLORADO Father Carter greets the Pope and President Bill Clinton. Pg.4 STUDENTS WORK TO BRING RUGBY TO LOYOLA Rugby team looks for potential players. Pg. 9 FRESHMAN BLUES A guide to avoiding ridicule by upperclassmen, plus pointers on all the hot drinking spots Pg. 13