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Wednesday, January 22, 1992 The Battalion Page 3 A >ws »unts .Dem. presidential hopefuls woo Texas organized labor Parkin, Kerrey laud capabilities as Bush's successor is to use the rding to "Computing be encour. he new-style "iy student; he different - on campus wo separatf ESS students 1 their VAX tM systems, system will ter the nest if access to ts has also l. iergraduate >wed $10 in ;h week for ow account ; $300 worth s for the en- .with specif, switching ID ^rations this files should lesk for the they are us- information 845-8447. AUSTIN (AP) — Democratic presidential hopefuls Tom Harkin and Bob Kerrey on Tuesday /ooed orga- ized labor, ach trying to stablish him- elf as the one ho can beat resident Bush n November nd reverse the ration's eco nomic prob- ems. The candi- iates blasted Hush — but also jabbed each oth- jr, and fellow candidate Bill Clin ton, governor of Arkansas — as they spoke to about 600 Texas AFL-CIO delegates during the group's Committee on Political Education convention. Joe Gunn, president of the [state AFL-CIO, said he was im- ressed with Harkin, a U.S. sena tor from Iowa, and Kerrey, a U.S. senator from Nebraska. Clinton will speak to the dele gates Wednesday via satellite Kerrey transmission. "Any one of the three can beat George Bush, and that's my goal in life at this point," said Gunn. "I'm not going to take anything away from any one of the three because I could get in love with ei ther one of them real easy." However, he said, Clinton's failure to appear in person at the convention was a "terrible call" by the candidate's staff. Although the state labor orga nization will not endorse a presi dential candidate, many of the delegates are active in the Demo cratic Party and become delegates to the national Democratic Party convention. Other Democrats in the presi dential race are former Mas sachusetts senator Paul Tsongas, and former California governor, Jerry Brown. Harkin empliasized his labor background in both his personal and political life, and declared himself the only "real Democrat" in the race. He called his opponents "mi crowave Democrats" who serve hot rhetoric, "but you peel away the layers, you look at the records, and down deep inside are the same cold Republican policies that got us here in the first place." "I'm no microwave Democrat. I'm slow-baked through and through. A hot Democrat running for the presidency," he said. He said Clinton's tax proposal, which was touted as giving a break to the middle class, would really give a larger tax break to people earning more than $100,000. He received enthusiastic cheers when noting that he is the only candidate who opposed "fast track" authority given by Congress to Bush to negotiate a free trade agreement with Mexico. Harkin said the agreement will cost Americans jobs. On Bush, he said, "I can't wait to get in the ring with him." Later, Kerrey told tlie dele gates that his proposed national health insurance program is the most important issue facing the country. Richards Killer's ex-wife recalls horror e of the most ER E M B l E Ids I ight FORT WORTH (AP) -- The ex-wife of a man con victed of killing his infant daughter in Fort Worth and now held as a suspect in serial slayings in Cali fornia says her marriage was filled with violence. The former Teryl Rose Suff said she was not sur prised when she read last week that William Lester Suff Sr., 41, had been arrested and charged with mur der in the deaths of two prostitutes and would be questioned in the deaths of 17 other female prosti tutes or drug users. For Rose, 38, it resurrected memories of two decades ago, when her marriage to Suff was marked with hatred, tragedy and murder. "Interestingly enough, I wasn't surprised," she said. "I think he's capable of it. When we were mar ried, he did have an explosive temper." She agreed to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram inter view about her life with Suff on the conditions that her current last name and residence not be disclosed. The two met at a Rose Bowl game in California, she said. Less than a year later, on Dec. 19, 1969, I when she was 16 and pregnant with another man's baby, they were married. She was beaten twice by Suff during their mar riage, she said, once when she threatened, in a fit of anger, to become a prostitute. "I told him if he hit me again, I was going to leave him. And he told me that I couldn't support myself. I said, 'Yes I could, even if I had to go out and be a prostitute.' "That's when I got a backhand .... He knocked me across the kitchen." She said another beating occurred in an argument over her hair. "I wouldn't cut it and dye it like some ex-girl friend of his, and he got real angry at that," she said. "He threw me across the room. I ended up laying on the floor with his fist right in my chest." Another time, she said, Suff became enraged with several men who had whistled at her. "He chased them and threatened to kill them," she said. "He was a very jealous person." When they lived in Fort Worth, she said, Suff was first stationed at Carswell Air Force Base, then sad dled with odd jobs, then unemployed. On Sept. 25,1973, their 2-month-old daughter Di- jianet died, suffering from multiple bruises and a ruptured liver caused by a death blow to her tiny stomach. Richards criticizes judges Debate continues on redistricting plan AUSTIN (AP) - Texas' top elected officials Tuesday blasted federal judges who ordered a re districting plan that gives Repub licans a better chance at winning state Senate seats. "We have a court system that is trying to run roughshod over the voters of this state," Richards told the Texas AFL- CIO's Commit tee on Political Education con vention. "They have carved up this state like a non-union meat cutter working on a one-legged turkey," she said. U.S. District Judges James Nowlin of Austin and Walter Smith of Waco ordered the state Senate district maps over a plan passed by the Legislature and backed by most Democrats and minority groups. Both judges were appointed to their positions by former Presi dent Ronald Reagan, a Republi can. Their order was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court for the March 10 primary. Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock said the way the districts are drawn could result in the election of 15 Repub licans in the 31-member Senate. Currently there are 22 Democrats and 9 Republicans in the Senate. Bullock said the Bush adminis tration's influence was instrumen tal in getting that redistricting plan approved. "I have felt the power of the presidency, as members of the Texas Senate have felt that power, more than ever before in the re districting process that just took place," Bullock said. "We may have a Democratic Congress ... but the bureaucracy that is under the influence and control of the presidency is be yond the control of the ordinary citizens of our state,” he said. ie Df'92 NASA prepares for first '92 flight CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) NASA tucked boxes carrying billions of organisms — from sin gle cells to slime mold — into the Discovery on Tuesday as the countdown ticked toward the year's first space shuttle flight. The inventory for Wednes day's launch includes 72 million roundworms, 32 million mouse bone cells and 3 billion yeast cells, plus 180 oat seedlings, 96 wheat seedlings and 360 oat seeds and 120 wheat seeds to be planted by the seven astronauts in orbit. Discovery also will carry stick insects, fruit flies, frog eggs and sperm, slime mold, lentil roots, bacteria and human blood cells. "It is a mission in which we are going to use the microgravity environment of space to develop new understandings of materials and life sciences that will benefit all of us here on Earth," said Lennard Fisk, NASA's chief scien tist. Unseasonably cold weather was the launch team's sole con cern. Low temperatures could cause dangerous slivers of ice to form on the shuttle's external fuel tank. Forecasters said Tuesday there was a 70 percent chance the weather would cooperate for the scheduled 8:53 a.m. liftoff. Launch director Bob Sieck said the flight probably would be de layed if the temperature dips be low 47 degrees and the wind falls beneath 6 mph for a half-hour or more after liquid oxygen and hy drogen are pumped into the exter nal tank. An overnight low of 50 ZZZZB AGGIE BASKETBALL USE YOUR AM. 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Below Is an abbreviated summary, In question and answer form, of the contents of that law and the applicability and Implications tor students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University. THIS IS ONLY A SUMMARY. Certain points In the law have been omitted In this summary for editorial purposes. For. the full text of the law, please see Appendix XI of the 1989-90 University Regulations. What is the definition of Hazing? “Hazing’ means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or otf campus of Texas A&M University, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliation with, holding office In, or maintaining membership In any organization whose members are or include students at Texas A&M University. The term Includes but is not limited to: (a) Any type ot physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity. (b) Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small place, calisthenics, or other activities that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk ot harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. (c) Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or other substance which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk ol harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student. (d) Any activity that Intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student trom entering or remaining registered in an educational institution, or that may reasonably be expected to cause a student leave the organization or the institution rather than submit to acts described in the subsection. (e) Any activity that Induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which involves a violation of the penal code. In addition, Texas A&M University has also defined hazing to include: (a) Misuse of authority by virtue of your class rank or leadership position. (b) Any form of physical bondage. (cj Any form of "Quaddlng”. How do I commit a hazing offense? A person commits an offense if the person: (a) Engages In hazing. (b) Solicits, encourages, directs, aids or attempts to aid another in engaging In hazing. (c) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permits hazing to occur. (d) Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student of Texas A&M University, or firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing Incident has occurred, and knowingly fails to report said knowledge In writing to the appropriate University official. Does it matter if I did not intend to hurt anyone? No. Texas A&M's policies state that If one of the above occurs, it is HAZING, regardless of the Intent. Does it matter if the pareon being hazed agrees to the activity? No. The new law and Texas A&M’s policies state that it one of the above occurs, it is HAZING regardless ol the consent or cooperation ol the recipient. What is the penalty If I am found guilty of hazing? (a) Falling to report hazing: Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 180 days In jail. (b) Hazing resulting in no serious bodily injury: Fine ol $500 to $1,000 and/or 90-180 days in jail. (c) Hazing resulting in serious bodily Injury: Fine of $1,000 - $5,000 and/or 180 days to 1 year In jail. (d) Hazing resulting In death: Fine ot $5,000 - $10,000 and/or 1 -2 years In jail. (e) Except where the hazing results in death, the student may be required to perform community service In lieu of continement in jail. (f) The student may also be subject to University disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the University, in addition to or regardless of any penalty imposed by the state. Can an organization be found guilty of hazing? Yes. An organization commits an offense if the organization condones or encourages hazing or if an officer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the organization commits or assists in the commission of hazing. ' Can I get Into trouble for reporting hazjng? No. Any person who reports a specific hazing Incident Involving a student to an appropriate University official Is protected trom civil or criminal liability. However, a person who reports in bad taith or with malice is not protected by this section. Where do I report hazing? Office of the Commandant 845-2811 if the hazing was committed by members of the Corps of Cadets. Department of Student Activities 845-1133 if the hazing was committed by members of a Greek organization or other recognized student organization. Student Judicial Affairs Office 845-5262 all other Incidents of hazing. The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 state of Texas Hazing Law shown above: Student Organization Hazing Violations: Organization name: Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Date of Incident: November 14,1989 Description of Incident: Two pledges of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity were taken by 13 members on a "snatch” breakfast In the back of a pickup truck. They were told to remove ail of their clothes except their underwear. They were caused to purchase syrup, vaseline, and Crisco at a convenience store. They had some syrup n them when stopped by the College Station police. Action Taken: The Interfraternity Council Judicial Board placed the fraternity on one year’s probation from the date of the hearing (Nov. 20, 1989), mandated the chapter to Incorporate hazing educational seminars into their pledge program, to present a university-wide program on hazing Issues and laws, name a new IFC representative who Is an A&M student, find a chapter advisor by spring 1990 rush, and have the new chapter president meet with the IFC Advisor twice monthly during the probation period. Organization name: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Date of Incident: April 11 -14,1991 Description of Incident: The fraternity was found guilty of the following incidents of hazing during “Hell Week” activities: consumption of alcohol by minors, paddling, creation of excessive fatigue, sleep deprivation, calisthenics, misues of authority by virtue of class rank or leadership position, physical discomfort, and embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Action Taken: The Interfraternity Council Judicial Board placed the fraternity on probation for the 1991-92 academic year, as did the international headquarters of Phi Delta Theta. The IFC Judicial Board probation includes five additional terms of probation and the headquarters probation includes 12 conditions of probation. Organization name: Squadron 15 Date of Incident: September 29, 1991 Description of Incident: Striking of others with ax handle. After working hard all day at bonfire cut, the Commander was talking to the freshmen about motivation and maintaining a positive attitude. One of the fish asked what was done in "Ol Army" days? The Commander stated that ax handies were used at which time he asked one of the fish to bend over. The freshman did and the Commander struck him one time with the ax handle. This was repeated with each of the fish in the unit. Action Taken: The Unit Commander was placed on Corp Conduct Probation for the remainder of the Fall ’91 semester and the Spring '92 semester; Forfeiture of Cadet Commander pay for one month and assist in the preparation and delivery of a training and information program for all outfit Commanders and First Sergeants.