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              The Maroon VOL. 79, NO. 28 FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2001 MAROON.LOYNO.EDU Decision brings fiery feelings URTC expresses support for prof; Knoth disregards recommendation After assistant biology professor Ray Green was denied tenure in spring 2000, he alleged that members of the university violated his academic freedom and discriminated against him during his tenure case. "I made a large personal sacrifice and a major effort to try to bring this department together. And when it did | finally come together|, I wasn't even being a part of it. I was just run out of it," Green said. The case was again brought before the University Rank and Tenure Committee. This time the committee was not suppose to focus on whether or not Green should have gotten tenure, but rather whether wrongs were committed against him during his time as a faculty member at Loyola. In a letter to the Rev. Bernard Knoth, S.J., university president, URTC chairman Stephen Scariano. associate math and computer sciences professor, said that there was RIVERBOAT MADNESS Stories by Crystal Bolner Staff writer Students say Green was a good teacher; research important Some students say it is hard for them to find research projects to participate in, and assistant biology professor Ray Green's departure will make it even harder. Green sponsored 11 students in research projects during his five years at Loyola. Biology students say that participation in research is one of the most important activities for a biology student. "It looks really good for your resume. It gives you more experience in your field. It increases your awareness, because this is what you want to do. The hardcore research is not what everyone wants to do, but it will give you expertise, and it will help you apply the skills that they are nurturing here as a science major," said Majeedah Johnson, a biology sophomore. Johnson said she is interested in AIDS research. She said she believes lab research, particularly cell work, is her STAFF PHOTO BY lAN SIPARSKY Fireworks shot off in the sky as Loyola students boarded the Steamboat Natchez for the annual Riverboat dance April 21. THE TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF THE YEAR By Nicole Haase Assistant News Editor KENNER LAND Loyola's proposed sale of a tract of land left over from 500 acres purchased through a grant by J. Edgar Monro^^ approximately $10 million worth of property that Loyola owns throughout the area. The tentative sale never came to fruition, and the tract remains empty and unsold. McCAIN VISTTIS LOYOLA Making a stop on a nationwide tour to promote their non-partisan bill to ban soft money, Sen. John McCain(R-AZ) and Sen. Russell Feingold (D-WI) held a town hall style meeting in the St. Charles feS Room. The topic under discussion was campaign finance reform. The meeting drew a big crowd and was televised on C-Span for the following week. PJ'S BECOMES JAVA COAST Contract changes that Chris Cameron, director of Student Activities and the Danna Center, deemed unreasonable led to a ft \ changing of the guard in I ' J I the Underground. Java \ / Coast coffee was substituted for PJ's, and fla students were privy to lower prices and, many say, better taste. The switch led to a change in coffee, but not in staff. No Underground employees were affected by the shift. KNOTH STAYS; DANAHAR GOES Loyola University Chicago chose the Rev. Michael Garanzini as its new president. This meant that the Rev. Bernard Knoth, S.J. would remain at LUC's southern counterpart, Loyola University New i JMK Orleans. I—nmKEm Loyola was not able to keep all of its administrators, however. David Danahar, rW vice president for Academic / m Affairs and provost, will / m leave Loyola to take the j m president's job at Southwest State University in Marshall, Minn. FATHER CARTER LECTURE SERIES Brockovich speaks on campus Brockovich urges students to make ethical decisions By Julia Stackler Staff writer Erin Brockovich said she believes integrity and good morals are important ideals for college students. "I use this opportunity to talk to young kids about the importance of your family, your health, our integrity and our honor system as people," said Brockovich, director of environmental research at Masry and Vititoe law firm in California. She was made famous by the film, Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts, which detailed her legal battles against Pacific Gas and Electric. Brockovich spoke to a standingroom only Roussel Hall on April 19. The 2001 Father Carter Lecture Series speaker spoke of her personal battles with panic disorder, anorexia and dyslexia. During her nation-wide lecture circuit to colleges and universities, Brockovich said she encourages her student audiences to establish values such as honesty. "Lies destroy dignity. They damage our self-esteem. I have seen people in Hinkley, California today recover from their health injuries-I have not seen them recover from the impact of the lies of PG&E," Brockovich said. STAFF PHOTO BY LANE WINN Brockovich shares stories from her childhood and experiences with environmental lawsuits. Knoth reduces Sig Ep sentence By Robert Treadway Staff writer You could say the past two weeks have been a lose-lose situation for Beggars Fraternity and a win-win situation for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In two surprising moves in as many weeks, sanctions levied against Sig Ep for allegedly attacking a Beggars member were cut in half, and Beggars were put on disciplinary probation, prohibited from wearing their letters until Oct. 1 and subjected to other penalties by the Interfraternity Judicial Board. IJB ruled March 23 that Sig Ep should have its charter suspended until May 18, 2002. After reviewing audio tapes of the IJB hearing, the Rev. Bernard Knoth, S.J., university president, decided to shorten the proposed Sig Ep charter suspension to Dec. 31. In addition, Knoth added Music professor retires in protest By Elizabeth Stuart Editor in Chief Harry McMurray will not have to worry about the hour commute from Covington every school day much longer. McMurray, associate music professor, has retired early. "The College of Music has slipped off of the edge of the campus and, in general, no longer has very much to do with the general thrust of Loyola as a liberal arts Catholic university," he said in an interview. He has his doctorate in liturgical music from the University of California at Berkley and has taught at Loyola since 1972. He teaches Gregorian Chant, organ and Music and Liturgy this semester. In a letter he sent on March 26 to the Board of Trustees and the Rev. Bernard Knoth, S.J., university president, David Danahar, vice See STORIES, Page 4 See GREEK, Page 3 See BIOLOGY, Page 3 See STUDENTS, Page 5 See ERIN, Page 4 See MUSIC, Page 4 sports itN  ATHLETES OF ißm HJiaaMaaHglHaaMiMSvxiimJMi^t THE YEAR Pageg^V^PlßlH^B^HiH'j^lSStMl Loyola University NeuD Orleans This is the last issue of the school year. Look online for updates throughout the summer. We will resume publication in the fal