*U- THE NATIONAL COLOGE NEWSPAPER S Student Bd4! m SEPTEMBER 1989 ! SEPTEMBER 1989 News*tures 0 U.- THE NATIONAL C.LEGE NEWSPAPER m7 | PRESS CENSORSHIP FOCUS College Football Students justify their predictions Michigan's first game of the season could decide whether it will win the national championship this year or if Notre Dame will repeat, according to a poll of student sports editors and reporters. Daily Athenaeum Sports Editor Mike Gonsiewski from W.Virginia U., who picked Michigan #1, predicts, "Michigan's first game of the year is Notre Dame and that will be the toughest. Michigan can beat Notre Dame and that will widen it." Despite major differences between last year's predictions and end-of-sea- son results, U. has contacted college sports editors and reporters familiar with major conferences and indepen- dents for their forecast of the top 20 college football teams in 1989. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Michigan (226) Notre Dame (224) Florida (209) Florida State (195) Miami (189) Nebraska (182) USC (168) LSU (145) UCLA (137) Auburn (135) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Arkansas (114) Colorado (92) Oklahoma (89) Clemson (85) W. Virginia (77) Alabama (65) Penn. State (62) Georgia (43) Syracuse (38) BYU (35) nation. Theiroffense is sound. As long as they can break the jinx of the bowl game, they will be sound." Dave Gibson picked Notre Dame for #1. The sports editor for the UCLA Daily Bruin thinks, "Tony Rice is the best offensive weapon in college foot- ball today. Notre Dame also has the best coach and 16 returning starters," Gibson said. Paul Hammons, U. of Texas sports reporter, likes Gibson's choice, "Notre Dame is returning everybody. Last year they earned the #1 rating by beating good teams and a lot of them." Notre Dame and Miami were the selections ofDaily Nebraskan Sports Editor Jeff Apel, U. of Nebraska. "Notre Dame is a dynasty right now and will win at least the next five years easily." Miami (189 points) was ranked fifth in the U. poll, behind the U. of Florida #3(209) and Florida State U. #4(195). Thirty-nine teams were selected by the 12 student journalists including some longshots like Rutgers U. and Navy. Iz| Eric Eek, Oklahoma Daily, U. of Oklahoma; Steve Blonder, Michigan Daily, U. of Michigan; David Glenn, Daily Tar Heel, U. of North Carolina; David Hardee, Randy Williams, Auburn Plainsman, Auburn U.; Paul Hammons, Daily Texan, U. of Texas; Mike Gonsiewski, Daily Athenaeum, W.Virginia U.;JeffApel,DailyNebraskan,U. ofNebraska; Mike Dame,Independent Florida Alligator, U. of Florida; Dave Gibson, Daily Bruin, U. of California, Los Angeles; Doug Gibson, Daily Universe, Brigham Young U.; Mike Trilk, Daily Iowan, U. of Iowa; Darryn James, Daily 'Rojan, U. of Southern California. Points were assigned based on the ratings -20 points for #1, one point for #20 - and the ratings represent the totals. The #1 and #2 teams, Michigan and Notre Dame, were almost too close to call with 226 and 224 points respectively. Editor Mike Dame of the U. of Florida Independent Florida Alligator said, "Michigan is getting back all their defensive starters, and their defense is the toughest in the Women and sports careers Male hiring networks create I barrier for female coaches By Bob Pockrass . Indiana Daily Student U. of Indiana Social factors, lack of role models, opportunities and acceptance in net- works that influence hiring are among the factors that keep women from sports administrative and coaching jobs. As a result, interest in hiring more women for sports administrative and coaching positions is feeble, and the num- ber of women holding these positions is continually declining in Division I schools, according to the chairwoman of the NCAA Women's Athletics Committee. "Clearly, right now with the figures that we have, the numbers have declined and appear to be continuing to decline in terms of the number of women employed in administrative positions (at Division I schools)," said Phyllis Howlett, who also serves as Big 10 assistant commissioner. Howlett's committee is studying the problem, which she said has not been researched thoroughly. The committee offers internships and scholarships for women and encourages other confer- ences to do the same. The NCAA also has established a net- work for women seeking athletic admin- istrative positions. But female interest in these positions is slim, Howlett said, and although many of the reasons are not doc- umented, she has theories of her own. She cited easier opportunities in other areas, such as business and a lack of female role models as two examples. "There are more opportunities for women in business positions in other areas," Howlett said. "You don't grow up looking at women administrators and women coaches, because there are not enough of them around, and so you don't aspire to be one of those." See HIRING, Page 23 PHOTO COURTESY OF U. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPORTS INFORMATION Cheryl Miller, four season basketball star who graduated from U. of Southern Cal in 1986, retired from basketball. She currently works as a sportscaster for ABC. Athletic housing sparks debate at U. of Miami By Suzanne Trutie Miami Hurricane U. of Miami U. of Miami faculty are advocating mainstream housing for student ath- letes, but the athletes appear to prefer separate apartments. During a spring semester meeting, UM student government leaders discussed the possibility of requiring the athletes to live in residential hall facilities rather than in segregated apartments. Several UM faculty members who are in favor of mainstreaming participated in the diss- cussion. Faculty members also stated their opinions in a Faculty Newsletter article, "Athletes currently spend much of their time with students who are involved in the same sport. "If they are also required to reside with their teammates, their isolation from other students becomes nearly com- plete." The article, which supported the integration of athletic housing was signed by four faculty members. Connie Nickel, assistant events man- ager of the UM athletic department, said during the student government discus- sion she opposes the integration of stu- dent athletes. "When a freshman comes in to UM, it's difficult. When a freshman athlete comes in, it's more difficult. They can learn from upperclassmen by living with them," she said. It is also beneficial for student athletes to live together because of their irregular schedules, she added. Mike Sullivan, athletic council senator and UM football player told student gov- ernment leaders, "Athletes have the option to move out of athletic apart- ments. It's their perogative." The secretary of the student govern- ment senate, Max Adams, said, "Other students have the right to choose who they want to live with. If athletes want to live with other athletes, they have that right, too." Many student newspapers have strange relationships with the peo- ple who control the newspaper's budget and, to some extent, editorial positions. At times, for various rea- sons, student governments, universi- ty administrators or faculty advisers attempt to control a newspaper's content through prior censorship, by removing editors they disagree with or through other, more subtle, forms of manipulation. Student journalists maintain, however, they are protect- ed by the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of the press. Editors asked to resign posts By Bradley S. Altman . The Oracle U. of South Florida The U. of South Florida Student Government Senate, citing biased cov- erage, sexism and alcohol abuse, asked the editorial staff of the student news- paper, the Oracle, to resign this spring. Paul Kern, senate pro-tempore, wrote the resolution after students com- plained to him about Oracle coverage, he said. "The students feel the Oracle is lacking. We represent students." "The intent of this resolution is to make the Oracle more receptive to stu- dents' needs," Sen. David Ozner said. "We have a responsibility to be on record and let them know we are dissatisfied." Editor-in-Chief David Whitehead said he would not resign, nor would he ask his editorial staffto resign. "Ithinkwe're cov- ering the important things and our cov- erage has been fair," he said. He said the editorial policy of the newspaper would not change because of the resolution. Not all senators agreed with the reso- lution. Thirteen senators voted for the resolution, nine senators voted against and 10 abstained. Faculty Adviser Rick Wilber said he does not think the resolution is justified. "I think David Whitehead and his staff are doing a good job. I support them fully. "It is unfortunate that Student Government became involved with the content of a student newspaper. That is a strange thing for a student govern- ment to do." By Jonathan Levy The Daily Tartan Carnegie Mellon U. The Duquesne U. Student Government Association suspended the student newspaper's constitution after an investigation the editors say started because the paper continued to run a family planning ad the association found inconsistent with the university's mission. The SGA also changed the locks on The Duquesne Duke's office and refused to allow the "Obviously, they have ti staff to publish unless the editor- student organization, b in-chiefresigned. The publishing ment closes down the n' suspension was eventually lift- ed, but the editor was not allowed - Paul I to return. The Duke ran the ad three times against SGA wishes. After the first time, SGA President Happy Meltzer asked Duke Editor Rebecca Drumm not to run it again because it conflicted with the Catholic beliefs of the university, a private school in Pennsylvania. After the ad ran again, Meltzer sent a letter to Drumm stating, "The ad should not reappear. If it does, the SGA will have no choice but to examine the operation of the student newspaper." But Melzer said, "The suspension has nothing to do with the ads that appeared in print." He said the timing of the investi- gation was coincidental and that its focus was the existence of a Duke off-campus checking account and improprieties sur- rounding Drumm's re-election as editor in March 1988. Immediately after the SGA voted for suspension, it held a GRANT E. CARMICHAEL, THE TARTAN, CARNEGIE MELLON U Editorial staff locked out of offices he ut Lew Koi ing with the 1988 editorial elections. Drumm, who was scheduled to graduate last May, was sen- tenced to probation for one year or until graduation. She was also barred from participation in any student organization including the Duke. She acknowledges speaking with officials about the external bank account, but says they only asked, not ordered, her tc move the money. "The Duke didn't feel we should move the funds on campus because the university could have complete control of them," Drumm said. Duquesne senior Paul Kominos feels the situation was han- dled improperly. "Obviously, they have the right to close down a student organization, but when the student government clos- es down the newspaper, that's not right." meeting with Drumm to discuss the charges. After the meeting the SGA, citing a lack of cooperation, upheld the suspension. As the dispute continued, the Duke editorial board begar publishing its issues off-campus as The Daily Free Press. Later the SGA Executive Board voted unanimously to lift the suspension of the Duke's constitution, but suspended Drumir from participation in the Duke's operation pending resolutior of the charges brought against her. In March 1989, the Duquesne U. Judicial Board convicted Drumm with failure to obey directives of university offi- right to close down a cials and failure to follov when the student govern- university policy. She was vspaper, that's not right." acquitted on charges of thefi of university policy, misuse minos, Duquesne U. senior of documents and tamper. Number of pro teams, job opportunities make graduation end of sports careers News editor sues, newspaper changes policy f By Teresa Rodriguez Independent Florida Alligator U. of Florida Cry not for the U.S. men's Olympic bas- ketball team. With a bronze medal finish at last sum- mer's games, the players can look for- ward to almost-certain careers in the NBA. Cry for the U.S. women's basketball team. All it got was the gold. For every little boy who plays sports, from city league to college, statistics show that only one in about 10,000 will ever make any money as a professional. Odds are stacked even higher against females. A woman's sports career is usu- ally over once she earns her final varsity letter. "Most men never get a second look from a pro team," said Kathy DeBoer, U. of Kentucky's assistant athletic director. "But at least they still have that chance." DeBoer has been there. She now coaches the women's volleyball team at UK. A for- mer pro leaguer, DeBoer played for the Minnesota Fillies of Major League Volleyball for two seasons. The three-year-old league consists of six teams, located mainly in the Northeast and California. It is the only team sport for women at the professional level in the United States. The average attendance at each match is 1,500. In the late 1970s, various attempts to form a women's professional basketball league died after three non-profitable years. Currently, each team in Major League Volleyball loses about $150,000 a season. So what can a female athlete expect to find in the working world once she has See LACK, Page 23 By Michael Ashcraft " The Daily Bruin U. of California, Los Angeles California State U. atNorthridge agreed to declare its student newspaper a "public forum" and changed its policy concerning the publication of controversial articles as part of a settlement with a former student editor who was suspended for reprinting a cartoon some called racist. The university agreed to permit publication of con- troversial material without the faculty adviser's per- missionunless the material could be obscene, libelous or an invasion of privacy. In addition, the settlement included $93 in back pay for the editor and removal of his two-week suspension from university records. James Taranto, former news editor of The Daily Sundial, was suspended from his editor's job in 1987 after he wrote an opinion piece criticizing the U. of California at Los Angeles student publication board for its handling of a controversy about an anti-affir- mative action cartoon. Taranto also reprinted the cartoon, which por- trayed a rooster admitted into UCLA through affr- mative action. "U.C. Rooster" ignited a student protest at UCLA and led to the one-day suspension of the 1986-87 Daily Bruin Editor-in-Chief Ron Bell. "This serves to call attention to the nationwide trend to censor conservatives on campus," Taranto said. He called the settlement "a clear victory for free speech." Taranto said he had been punished for his conser- vative views, and with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union sued the university on the grounds that his free speech rights had been violated. Cynthia Rawitch, the faculty adviser who suspend- ed Taranto, denied the charge of squelching conser- vative viewpoints. "There has never been any attempt to suggest that student opinions needed to be watered down." Taranto called the old policy of checking controver- sial stories with the faculty adviser a form ofprior cen- sorship. When he was suspended for failing to confer with the adviser, he made a national issue of his case. The civil lawsuit had been scheduled to go to trial in June before Taranto settled with the university. Bell, who will graduate this year, said the decision represents a victory for free speech. "It's a strange day when the opinion editor of a newspaper can't print what he strongly feels inhisnewspaper without consulting an adult authority."