\\ The Daily Collegian Published independently by students at Penn State Plan irks public By Greg Galiffa COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER After a roller coaster ride of discussion and debate among borough officials, the public was finally able to give input on the proposed Nuisance Gathering Ordinance at Monday's State College Borough Council meeting and they had plenty to say. The-ordinance. which was first proposed in July, is designed to penalize hosts of parties if their guests become uncontrollable and commit criminal acts. To do this, the ordinance would fine the host a minimum $3OO fine and a possible 30 days in jail on the first offense. "It's overly broad, and that will lead to confusion and miscom munication,' State College resi dent David Lapiniski said. Lapiniski, 408 E. Fairmount Ave., said he is a property owner who rents out to students and is mainly concerned about what would happen if several units were involved with a "nuisance gathering.” "If there are multiple proper ties involved, who owns that?” he said. Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Corporation President Jim Edwards, 801 S. Garner St., said, as a member of the Highland community, he knows how resi dents feel about students and understands their concerns. But he still doesn’t support the ordi nance. "I've had my home invaded by. drunken students, too ... I share your goals.” he said. “But I don't necessarily agree with the means proposed.” Edwards said more alumni involvement and higher stan dards is the best way to deal with the alcohol issues for fraterni ties. "I think that’s a much better mechanism than the Nuisance Gathering Ordinance,” he said. "I wish my undergraduate chap ter could hear the feedback... It’s important for them to know how they're perceived ... the solution is better communication. But not everyone was against the ordinance. State College res ident Tony DAugelli, 403 S. Allen St., said he thought it was a great way to bring a sense of commu nity back to the borough. "There is a creation of fear people are really afraid to leave their home.” he said. "I'd like to see more of a police presence. The intensity and scope of this problem are beyond the current resources." DAugelli complained the amount of noise generated by See PLAN. Page 2. Stidd’s family members’ lives ‘in neutral’ Aaron Stidd and his mother, Connie, attend a physical therapy session in 2007. Aaron was struck and severely injured by a car in 2006. RAPK DnvlV Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, center, is congratulated by Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino after hitting a three-run home run against New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett during the first inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series on Monday in Philadelphia. Phillies take Game 5, move on to NY By Ronald Blum ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER PHILADELPHIA Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back. Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, backing Cliff Lee once again as Philadelphia staved off elimination by hanging on for a wild 8-6 victory Monday night that set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003. ‘We had to do it," Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins said. “We didn’t have a choice. It was either go home and watch foot ball and college basketball or extend the season.” Candidates voters’ decisions By Greg Galiffa and Evan Trowbridge COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITERS Months of speeches, yard signs and handshakes come to an end tonight as municipal gov ernment candidates await the results of the local election. It's been more than five months since the primaries ended, and even though Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira has run the political gauntlet in the past, the stakes are always the same, he said. "You have made your presen tation to the voters, and you ask them to look past the campaign rhetoric." he said. "There is still a lot of pressure that comes every four years." Utley hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the first inning off A.J. Burnett and added a solo shot in the seventh to join Reggie Jackson as the only players to hit five home runs in a single World Series. "It’s pretty cool.” Utley said. “It’s pretty surreal. I’m glad we got the win tonight. We re going back to Yankee Stadium." Philadelphia closed within three games to two by replicating its winning formula from the opener, when Utley hit two solo homers and Lee pitched a six-hit ter. Raul Ibanez set off fireworks from the Liberty Bell one last time, adding a second solo shot in ' See PHILLIES. Page 2. await #For Election Day updates: psucollegian.com Madeira, the Republican incumbent, said he will be cam paigning at various polling places in the county until the polls close at 8 p.m. "In the last couple of days. I think there's been a lot of shifting, ' he said. "People are realizing that I have taken a very, very positive approach to this campaign. " His Democratic challenger Stacy Parks Miller has a similar strategy for today. Parks Miller said she plans to spend most of the day "working the polls" in Harris Township. "There is a double poll there By Kevin Cirilli COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER The Stidds are stuck in neutral both hopeful that their son will walk again and resignedly realis tic. watching the mounting bills pile up every month. Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler could rule as soon as this week whether Aaron Stidd is enti tled to sue in excess of 550.000 for each of the two individuals who furnished alcohol to Anthony Torsell. who was convicted of striking Stidd while driving drunk. Stidd was struck by Torsell s vehicle on Oct. 28, 2006 while crossing South Atherton Street. The incident left him with a trau matic brain injury, taking away his voice and confining him to a wheelchair. Caregivers help his THE BRO New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi takes the ball from starter A.J Burnett during the third inning of Game 5 of the World Series. If^gurote Polling places are open from 7 a.m. o 8 p.m. Today’s forecast: High of 50°F OHO/ chance of fcU /0 precipitation To find your polling place, go to: www. co. centre, pa. us/ elections/elect.asp Source: Centre County Office of Elections and Voter Registration two precincts vote at one place," she said. "It'll have a high num ber of people. “ See CANDIDATES. Page 2. parents feed and dress him. While Torsell serves his nearly six-year prison sentence, the Stidds pay their bills which Aaron's mother Connie Stidd said have doubled or tripled since the accident. On her family’s finan cial status: “We're making do," she said. "Our life is in neutral. The past is gone, and were not sure what the future is," Connie Stidd said. ■‘lt's not that we’ve given up hope, but it's been three years." But they're still moving. They packed their bags Monday and headed to Philadelphia for what Connie hopes will be her son's final surgery' for his injuries. The surgery focuses on Stidd's left leg, which was damaged when Torsell struck him with a tan Buick Skylark three years See STIDD, Page 2. psucollegian.com Hazing claim under review Two fraternities have been told to not contact their new members. By Caitlin Sellers COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER The Interfraternity Council (IFC) suspended the new mem ber education programs of Alpha Epsilon Pi and Pi Kappa Phi fra ternities Monday in response to hazing allegations. The fraternity members are not permitted to have any con tact with their new members w'hile the investigation is ongo ing, IFC President Luke Pierce said. The no-contact policy is in place to protect the integrity of the investigation. Pierce (senior economics) said. No criminal complaints have been filed against either fraterni ty, according to a statement released Monday by the IFC. IFC Vice President for Standards Chris Smith and Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life Roy Baker will dis cuss the allegations with the chapters' officers, alumni associ- ations and national fraternities. If the fraternities are found to | be in violation of IFC policy on hazing by the IFC Peer Review ! Board, they will undergo a series ! of "rehabilitative exercises to | See HAZING. 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