Prison sweep uncovers violent intentions Vol. 96, No. 76 18 Pages ©1995 Collegian Inc Faculty Senate wants curriculum left alone By KEIGHTLEY WITTICH Collegian Staff Writer Members of University Faculty Senate strongly opposed the pro posed credit limits on majors and the changes to general education yesterday during a forensic discus sion at the Senate meeting. Senate Chairman Peter Jurs said the discussion was "a forum for the airing of views" concerning possi ble changes to University curricu lum. He said it was not a vote but an opportunity for faculty mem Fire away! University President Graham Spanier talks to students and student Lounge. Spanier discussed many issues, including his goals as counselors during his "Fireside Chat" last night in the HUB Main president. Please see the related story, page 7. Trial begins for State College man accused of January murder By THOMAS A. MURSE Collegian Staff Writer BELLEFONTE Testimony aggravated assault, reckless began yesterday in the trial of a endangerment and simple assault State College man charged with of Jeff McDowell, then 19. McDow killing another local man earlier ell tried to restrain him after Carri this year. co allegedly stabbed Enos. Robert Carrico, 22, faces charges In his opening statement to the of first- and third-degree murder court yesterday, Centre County after he allegedly stabbed District Attorney Ray Gricar said Theodore F. Enos to death with a he had evidence that establishes a hunting knife in the early morning motive and premeditation of the hours of Jan. 8. The stabbing murder. occurred while the two were Gricar also gave the following Council split on By RACHEL HOGAN Collegian Staff Writer Bland agreement gave way to ideological differences at last night's League of Women Voters' forum for State College Borough Council candidates. In a campaign touted as sleepy, with only minimal differences between the candidates, opinions split on issues as varied as the three-unrelated occupancy limit and the borough council's involve ment with preventing radon trou ble in family homes. After assistants restored a fail ing microphone system, the voices of the council candidates rang clearly on the three-unrelated occupancy limit in the borough. The limit now states that no more than three-unrelated persons can live together in a single dwelling. There has been consider able controversy about the legality and effectiveness of the limit, which some claim is discriminato ry to students. Democratic candidates Jean pir Nittany Lion Soccer Weather 1955 ■: ere beyond the open win dow sleeping weather. Today, S ;#. variably cloudy, high 62 Tonight, 1954-55 meant no losses for the Nittany Lion clear and cool, low 35 Tomorrow, sunny, high 59 , 0 • men's soccer team Page 12 by Paul Markowskt the f4k 300 daily egian Page 6 bers to share their opinions. Many opinions were voiced. Laura Pauley from the College of Engineering said plans to limit all University majors to 120 credits and to lower general education requirements are "weak and unsubstantiated." She said individual colleges should have control over their cur riculum because not all programs are alike. And other faculty mem bers agreed. Thad Mackiewicz from the Col lege of Agricultural Sciences said attending a party at a friend's house at 228 S. Atherton St. Carrico also is charged with candidates local issues McManis, who is the current coun cil president, and Mike Burcik, Nick Petnick and Donald Hahn all agreed the limit is needed at least until a better plan is implemented. "It's needed. It's effective. It's the best we have at the moment," McManis said. Republican candidates Jeff Kline and Jeff Kern said they felt the limit is unfair to homeowners. Republican candidate Richard McCarl said he would like to see a plan that regulates behavior. Democratic candidate and Council member Tom Daubert said he favors the limit until it can be acceptably replaced. The candidates also spoke to the position of businesses in State Col lege and disagreed about the involvement the council should have in business. Burcik said the merchants and residents need to gain faith in each other. Kline said business affairs are no place for government. "Let business do what business knows how to do," Kline said. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995 "Let's not pretend that (students) can or do . graduate in four years. It's false advertising." the plans would promote medioc rity and he was glad faculty mem bers recognized that. "I'm very pleased to see the opposition from the Faculty Sen ate," he said. account of the events leading up to with Enos, Summers and another the murder: minor. Summers said they drove to In the summer of 1994, Carrico State College and spent the evening developed a relationship with a 14- playing video games. year-old State College girl. The The next morning, Carrico dis couple held a steady relationship covered that his girlfriend had for several months. In late Novem- spent the night with Enos, and ber or early December, Carrico Summers said Carrico began mak called his girlfriend and said he ing telephone calls to Summers' wanted to spend the evening with house. After taking several tele his friends. phone calls from Carrico, Summers According to testimony from Thomas Summers, 22, of Belle fonte, a former friend of Enos, Car rico's girlfriend spent that night Chris Schauer Ounior-business logistics) a member of the Homecoming King and Queen Committee helps Jeff Fuller (junior political science) complete his ballot yesterday in the HUB basement James Rambeau associate dean of undergraduate education Faculty members are opposing suggestions from a subgroup of the Commission on Undergraduate Education. The group suggested to limit the number of credits a major can require 120 for four-year Collegian Photo/David S. Spence drove the girl to a Uni-Mart across the street from her house. Carrico, angry, was waiting on the steps for her, Summers said. Collegian Photo/Mandy Lewis programs and 150 for five-year programs. It also suggested some signifi- to make the system simpler and to cant changes to general education make it possible for students to requirements. The changes would graduate in four years if they wish basically combine the current cate- to do so. gories arts, humanities, natural "Let's not pretend that (students) sciences and social and behavioral can or do . . . graduate in four sciences into "Civilizations" and years," he said. "It's false advertis "Contemporary Topics" categories. ing." Health sciences and physical edu- But Robert Pangborn from the cation would not be required. College of Engineering said many James Rambeau, associate dean reasons contribute to delayed grad of undergraduate education and uation so credit requirements chairman of the committee propos- Please see SENATE, Page 7. Morissette's Pill coming to town By JAKE STUIVER Collegian Arts Writer While September proved to be the harvest month of metropolitan music performances, October seems to be yielding the campus concert crop. In the wake of two University Concert Committee productions in under a month, the UCC made it official yesterday that alterna-pop star Alanis Morissette will perform songs from her album Jagged Little Pill at 8 p.m. on December 4 at Recreation Hall. Opening acts have not yet been finalized, said UCC Chairman Mark Shulman. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, November 8, for Uni versity students and Thursday, November 9, for the general pub lic. The cost will be $lB per ticket, and there will be a six-ticket limit for each customer. Sales will be in Eisenhower Auditorium, or, as of November 9, via a charge-by-phone system at (814)-863-0255. Amid the rapid ascension of this former "You Can't Do That on Television" star-turned-aggro-diva, many prospective attendees find it remarkable that she was able to be snagged out to Penn State. Carrico allegedly approached the "Rob said, 'ls that Ted out there?' car and began pointing his finger and he said he was going to kill him into the car, threatening both Enos because he slept with his girl and Summers, Summers said. That friend," Johnson testified. was the first encounter between Another friend of Carrico's, who Enos and Carrico, Summers said. also is Jeff McDowell's girlfriend Jennifer Johnson, 21, testified and a minor, said she witnessed later that a second incident Carrico stabbing Enos at the party. occurred at a Laundromat across She was standing beside Carrico the street from Carrico's apart- near the front door of the apart ment, 2137 N. Atherton St. Johnson ment, she said, when Enos walked said she was doing laundry with in. her sister and Carrico when Enos drove his car up to the front of the building. Homecoming attracts more organizations than just Greek By SCOTT FERRY Collegian Staff Writer Although Homecoming has been viewed as primarily a Greek event, a massive effort by the Homecom ing '95 organizers has apparently been successful in encouraging more independent organizations to participate this year. "Parade participation is up 20 percent from last year due entirely to non-Greek organizations," said David Paschkes, Homecoming pub lic relations chairman. Last semester, Paschkes and oth ers passed out flyers at the HUB Involvement Fair to various groups encouraging them to get involved with Homecoming '95. This was followed by numerous phone calls and, for the first time, advertising on WRSC-AM (1390). These efforts were primarily designed to get more independent groups involved in what is typical ly considered a mainly Greek event. Kara Annechini, Undergraduate Student Government president, said the Homecoming committee's Published independently by students at Penn State ing the changes, told faculty sena tors the suggestions are intended "That is so great (that Morissette is coming here). It's the best news I've heard all day." "That is so great (that Morissette is coming here). It's the best news I've heard all day," Jen Skamanich (senior-media studies) said. "I- i think her lyrics are very poet ic," Skamanich said. "I like her music, too. It's not your main stream stuff. It's different. That's what I like about it'— it's out of the ordinary," she said. "I think it's cool," local resident Scott Osif said. "I think she'll get a lot of people. It should be decent," he said. Shulman said the decision to get her was based on market research determining her popularity on campus, and her acceptance of a bid to stop here on her current col lege tour. Please see CONCERT, Page 7. "He hit Ted over the head with the knife," she testified. "He start- Please see CARRICO, Page 7. efforts were praiseworthy "I think the overall committee did a good job. They reached out to us a number of times," Annechini said. However, LaVie is one organiza tion that did not need to be recruit ed because the group participates annually. But the large number of Greeks involved in the planning of Home coming does leave some indepen dent organizations feeling out of touch, said Amy Cox, public rela tions director for LaVie. They had to overcome more obstacles than Greek organizations in planning for Homecoming because they are not a part of the Greek system, she added. "It seems I've had to ask a lot more questions," Cox said. Please see HOMECOMING, Page 7 Jen Skamanich senior-media studies
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