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              THE MAROON ESTABLISHED 1923 VOL. 73 NO. 14 Loyola University New Orleans FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1995 Officer quits, alludes to Public Safety investigation By JENNY JOHNSON Editor in Chief On Jan. 20, Officer Sandy Gavin resigned from his position at Public Safety without offering Director Patrick Bailey a reason or any notice. Bailey said he does not know why Gavin resigned without notice. "In my opinion Sandy Gavin was a disgruntled employee who could not accept the departure of my predecessor (Alan Abadie), nor could he adjust to the change in leadership and the new direction of the department," Bailey said. And despite the fact that Gavin Tiled a complaint against the department in June of '94, Bailey stressed that he did not have any personal or professional conflicts with Gavin. Gavin, however, disagreed with Bailey's assessment of their relationship. "We had several disputes," Gavin said. "He can't speak for how I feel." Gavin also said that he has an outside source checking into his complaints with the department. "Several situations are going to be investigated — are being investigated." Gavin declined to comment on what is being investigated or who is carrying out the investigation, and Bailey said that he knew nothing about it. Soon after Bailey came to Loyola, Gavin was demoted from investigator to officer. But, Bailey said, this decision was made before he took over as director of Public Safety. "That decision was made before I arrived at Loyola. I had the opportunity to review that decision and I concurred with it," he said. "I can tell you that he was in that position for quite a while and it was my feeling that I needed him to expand his horizons and bring in someone else to learn the things he should have during that time." Even with a 34 percent employee We had several disputes. He can't speak for how I feel. —Sandy Gavin Kissinger: Economy is diplomatic weapon By CHRIS BONURA News Editor I KISSINGER SPEAKS In the parking lot near the Music/ Communications Complex, two security guys in suits stood on either side of a uniformed Public Safety officer. They were talking into their radios. Inside the building, members of Pax Christi and the Delta and Loyola Greens said, "Welcome to Loyola," as they passed out little blue-green pamplets entitled, "The Kissinger Doctrine: The Triumph of Power Politics Over Justice and Humanity." And although it was 20 minutes before Henry Kissinger was scheduled to speak, the hallway leading into Roussel Hall was clogged with people. Seats were already a scarce commodity. All the people in the hall were there to hear Henry Kissinger, scholar and practitioner of cold war foreign policy, analyze the situation of a post-Cold War world — one in which the international political landscape is potentially more dangerous than the struggle between two super-powers and therefore requires expert economic and political diplomacy. "Militarily, we are still the most powerful nation in the world," he said. "But the issues which you can settle with military force have diminished. We're still the most powerful country By TONI DOBSON Kissinger listens to his introduction in Roussell Hall. SGA buget suggestions lead to cheaper tuition By SHAVARAY MAYS Staff writer The Student Government Association achieved a 1.2 percent decrease in the proposed tuition hike, which will go into effect in Fall 1995. Last semester the University Budget Committee held a meeting regarding a possible tuition increase, and the highest proposal was 7.2 percent. SGA representatives called an emergency meeting with the ÜBC to confer with officials. As a result of the SGA's efforts, the ÜBC reduced the increase to six percent. Christian Creed, third-year law student and SGA president, and Justin Joseph, business junior and SGA director of finance, both members of the ÜBC, filed for proposed reductions over projected expenditures for next year. "A vice president, a director of finance and a president [of SGA] took a $70 I think that the SGA attempted to responsibly represent students' interests and concerns. —Vincent Knipfing Knoth's visit impresses some; others say it was too short By DOMINIC MASSA Staff writer Though controversy marked the process leading up to the selection of the Rev. Bernard Knoth, S.J., as president, most faculty members are optimistic. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Knoth on Jan. 25. After a sixmonth search, the Presidential Search Committee presented Knoth as its leading candidate. However, some faculty members have expressed disappointment that the process was not open to more faculty participation. Knoth arrived on campus last week to meet with a number of groups and administrators, including deans, the university vice presidents, the executive committee of the University Faculty Senate and the Student Government Association. David Swanzy, dean of the College of Music, met with Knoth on campus last week and said he felt very positive about Knoth's appointment. "I wish I could have spent more time with him, but in the short time 1 spent with him, he certainly seemed to be a very pleasant person who has a lot to offer the university," Swanzy said. Robert Rowland, dean of the College Knoth See GAVIN pg.3 See TUITION pg.3 See KISSINGER pg. 5 See KNOTH pg.3 Smoking Shuttle o Riders claim that ML shuttle drivers break smoking rules. it! Basketball team ranked 45th in NAIA national poll. Pg.7 jriL tt Abita Beer M The story behind beer brewing Louisiana sty,e--! 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