Maroon

              The Maroon gfdn VOL. 82, NO. 12 MAROON.LOYNO.EDU gfdngfn Over the past 30 years, only three men have held the top position at Loyola. The sudden resignation of the Rev. Bernard Knoth in October hasleft students, faculty and administrators wondering: By Katie Ide j Assistant news editor and Dodd Newton Contributing writer The presidential selection process, initiated by the unexpected resignation of the Rev. Bernard Knoth in mid-October, is now underway. This search, however, will be different from past presidential searches, according to music professor and search committee designee Phillip Frohnmayer This is the first time that faculty members have been included on the presidential search committee, he said. Under the school's charter, the search committee, whose members were appointed over Thanksgiving break, consists of one faculty representative from each college, five trustees, a staff representative, the president of the Alumni Association and the president of the Student Government Association, interim university president the Rev. 'Students are frustrated and disappointed' By Earl Descant Assistant news editor SGA report finds administrative inaction on racism problems At least 150 students and faculty gathered outside of Greenville Hall in a silent protest on Friday, Nov. 21 while Loyola's Board of Trustees gathered for a day-long meeting. They were seated on the lawn, on steps and standing on the front gallery, and they came from all parts of the campus to express their stance on racist acts that have been occurring at Loyola. The students, a diverse group representing several campus organizations and some with no affiliation, united in a common cause and used posters to send a strong message to Loyola's Board of Trustees: racism will no longer be tolerated. The student protesters also urged the administration to take a more proactive stance. "I hope that something happens and they take into account what students stand for," Bryan J. Bertucci said. Bertucci, a music education freshman, said he would like to see the sit-in initiate some action on the part of the Board. On her way into Greenville Hall, Board chairwoman Donna Fraiche paused to speak not only to reporters, but also addressed the students. "We are very pleased to have you here," Fraiche said, speaking to the students. "So peaceful, and so organized." Fraiche said that the Board in no way tolerates the racist behavior that has been going on at Loyola. Board member David Ferris also mingled with students outside to hear what they had to say. "This is obviously very disappointing," Ferris said about the recent racist activity on campus. "I'm sure that Father Byron will be very responsive." Not all Board members were so embracing. Many walked by quickly, avoiding the stares from students, and not taking any questions. But if there was any question as to why students were mingling on the Broadway campus, all anyone had to do was to read the posters that they had brought. "Mandate STAFF PHOTO BY GILLLIAN DICKER Board of Trustees member David Ferris walks into a meeting at Greenville Hall on Nov. 21. More than 150 students showed up to the meeting to protest what they say is a lack of administrative action when it comes to race-related issues on Loyola's campus. Cyber-dating: So what's the big secret? By Naomi King Contributing writer Chances are you know someone, who knows someone, who has used, or is using, a cyber dating service. Slowly but surely, people are trading in the head games of casual dating for the sincerity of soul-searching online. No doubt, the stereotypes remain. "Don't be surprised if they have no social skills," political science sophomore Abby Roberts said. "Part of dating is face-to-face interactions." Horror stories of pedophiles, perverts and losers continually are in the back of people's minds. "The only story I've heard was that my best friend's freshman roommate would meet guys on the Internet and bring them back to her room," communications sophomore Kerry Plagman said. "They were like 35-year-old men." "Mark," a Loyola student who said he occasionally uses gay.com's dating service and prefered to remain anonymous, noted that not all Internet encounters are worthwhile. "There are those people who are worthless, manipulating and gross," he said. "These sites are actually dangerous. There are no regulations. You can see their picture, but you can't tell how they really are. People can be purposefully deceiving through the computer." But despite the potential danger, Mark said Carjacking suspect killed during police shoot out By Chuck Alexander Staff writer Teen wrecked 2004 Volkwagen before running on foot from officers Police shot and killed the young man believed to have been responsible for carjacking a Loyola student. Stephone Washington, 17, of 4233 North Prieur St., was fatally wounded after allegedly shooting at Fifth District police officers around 1 a.m. on Nov. 21. According to the police, Washington was spotted driving erratically near the intersection of France and North Derbigny Streets. When police tried to pull him over, Washington attempted to evade them, but wound up crashing his vehicle. After the wreck, Washington took off on foot and headed east toward Lesseps Street. At this time, Washington pulled a handgun and fired two shots at the officers who were in pursuit. Officer Keith Ambrose returned fire twice and hit Washington in the torso, fatally wounding him. Officers reported that Washington was driving a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, which is believed to be the same vehicle that was carjacked Nov. 2 at the corner of Freret Street and Jefferson Avenue. As reported earlier in The Maroon, a campus e-mail sent out by University Police stated that a Loyola student was walking a friend to her door around 5 a.m., while the See PRESIDENT, Page 3 See SIT-IN, Page 3 See DATING, Page 2 See CARJACKING, Page 2 Students get Fox-y in the real world, pg. 9 *4 • iL 4 not be pabliihed matt week due to final Publication will resume next semester. Happy Holidays. Sports ft Women's basketball team sets new record, pg. 5 Opinion A '' Need an alternative to finals?, pg. 6