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              Special Halloween Issue THE LOYOLA MAROON Vol. 73 No. 8 • • Loyola University New Orleans, LA 70118* October 29,1993* Officials quiet on harassment case outcome By Chris Raphael Editor In chief University officials refused to comment on the outcome of a sexual harassment claim filed last spring, but the professor accused of harassment is still teaching and still holds tenure, sources say. In a Dec. 4, 1992 Maroon article, a student in the college of Arts and Sciences claimed she was sexually harassed by her professor. The student alleged that the professor had repeatedly asked her out on dates and showed her nude photographs. The student also alleged that the professor showed up at her on-campus job and asked her out. On one occasion, the student said then, he came to heroff-campus job to "I think what people need to know Is that when an allegation of harassment occurs that that allegation will be pursued and further, If grounds are found to substantiate that allegation, then appropriate action will be taken." —David Danahar, vice president of Academic Affairs and dean of Faculties ask her out. In response, the professor said in the December article that he had never asked any of his students out. The photos, he said then, "were from a photog- raphy class I took which focused on nude art. "I asked her if she liked them, so she'd give me an opinion on which ones I should choose for my portfolio. They were not provocative." In a Feb. 5 Maroon article, the chairman of the accused professor's department said that the accused professor exemplified "patterns of behavior" similar to the female students' allegations of sexual harassment. "He [the accused professor] confirmed and denied some of the al- Dr. David Danahar Political legacy: Landrieu shakes up race with focus on swift changes By Daniel Strobel Staff writer Is New Orleans expecting an earthquake in February? According to Mitch Landrieu, Democratic mayoral candidate and state representative, there will be a major shakeup in New Orleans politics when he wins the race for mayor. "The position of mayor is rather unique," Landrieu said. "My goal was to find a job that could make the biggest difference in the quickest time. That job is mayor." The son of Moon Landrieu, appeals court judge and former mayor of New -Orleans, he was weaned on New Orleans politics. In 1970, when he was 10 THE MAYOR'S RACE This article is the third in a series of profiles running every other week on a different candidate in the New Orleans mayoral race. years old, his father was elected mayor. He remained mayor until Mitch was 18. His sister, Mary Landrieu, is currently state treasurer. Politics is not just an ambition for Landrieu; he sees it as a way of life. "I can't even remember not wantingwanting to be apolitician," Landrieu said. "I see it as a way of giving back to the community."Landrieu was bom and raised in the Broadmoor area of New Orleans and attended Jesuit High School. He receivedreceived his undergraduate degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., then returned to New Orleans to attend Loyola Law School. Landrieu is married and has four young children. Like any parent, Landrieu says he wants his children to grow up in a clean, safe city. He says he has the experience and qualifications necessary to make New Orleans a place where every citizen feels comfortable and safe. Currently, Landrieu serves as chairman of the state legislative subcommittee on health-care. Addressing one of the most Candidate Mitch Landrieu Dupont ousted from SGA Confirmation vote flawed, committee says By Chris Bonura and Kate Lorenz Staff writers votes were therefore required. SGA president Erika Schwarz, first-year law student, appointed Dupont at the end of last semester. Many members of congress raised questions about the appointment because Dupont is Schwarz's boyfriend.Although the Court of Review ruled Tuesday that Dupont did not receive the necessary vote, and therefore could not retain his position, some SGA members are still speculating as to whether or not the constitution mandates a two-thirds or a majority vote by the Congress for the approval of appointments. TheCourtof Review worked from the current constitution and an old constitution. Acting Chief Justice of the Court Patrick Coss said the two constitutions that the court was using were identical in regard to the question of the vote needed to appoint a cabinet member." The reason it was brought to the Court of Review was a concession on my behalf to have a decision made by a neutral body," Hernandez said Tuesday. "1 knew full well that the president has to appoint to the Court of Review, that there were five positions to be filled and all five could be friends of hers (Schwarz)." At first, the Court of Review could not make a ruling because there were not enough people on the court. On Tuesday the SGA approved two new Court of Review judges, forming a quorum. "The Court of Review was there to remain objective, to look at the facts The Student Government Association Court of Review ruled that Andre Dupont should be removed from the position of Director of Finance. In a 6-1 decision, the Court of Review found that Dupont did not receive the necessary two-thirds confirmation vote by the SGA Congress. In a Sept. 24 Maroon article, SGA Vice President John Hernandez, thirdyear law student, said that the Maroon brought it to his attention that Dupont did not receive the two-thirds vote. Dupont, business senior, received 13 votes out of 20. Hernandez originally ruled this a two-thirds confirmation vote. He later questioned this decision because twothirds of 20 is 13 1/3. More than thirteen Linus' dream—A pumpkin, carved during the Awakening Retreat, flashes Its evil grin./Photo by John C. Vandover See Harassment, pg.3 See SGA, pg. 6 See Landrieu, pg. 3 IWSIDF THIS WEEK PUBLIC SAFETY STEALS BIKES?? New program of taking improperly locked bikes into custody has slashed thefts, offficers say. Pg. 5 GUMBO DISHES IT OUT TO SAINTS FANS Even when games are gone to the dogs, this sophomore stands his canine Who Dat turf. Pg. 7 TRICK ON TREE? A Halloween tale of the shadow that could cast light on one spooky death. Pg. 11