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lice at Texas Tech University confiscat
ed a graduate art student's display alter
a maintenance worker found it to be a
little too believable.
Kara Donatelli’s creation was set up
in the basement of the university’s Art
Building.
“What I did was to convert a clos
et space into an altered environment
that you walk into,” Donatelli told the
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. “It’s
about mental illness, so, you walk into
this space and there’s classical music
playing.
"And then also, faintly in the back
ground, there was a recording of some-
_ . one banging on the wall and saying,
1 T1 '^ e 'P- l-c't me out. Can you hear me?'
" ’ ■*"^"that kind of thing,” she said. “And then
there was a window inside with a man
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!■ flVV fr° stc ^ so >°u couldn't really see. you
^ just kind of see an outline."
A maintenance worker saw enough
to believe that someone was trapped
and needed help. When Donatelli went
| |to the building on F riday, she found that
campus police were already there.
Donatelli said she was told she
me catches fo’f [would be cited for a misdemeanor of-
e Alston scoredt’ tense. A Tech police officer referre 1
le NFC’s 51-31 via questions on the matter to the school’s
Sunday m the hr: News and Publications Department.
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Michael Sommermeyer. associate di-
leneas i lamsi rec t or 0 f the department. “Basically
Liikk rooks retin they took the equipment so tliey would
>i touchdowns as know exactly what they were working
the game Irom ihc-: w jth. They needed to till out the report,
three-game AFC so they took the equipment so they
could listen to the tape mid pretty much
broke the record Uhave a complete understanding of what
was on the tape."
Kenneth Bloom, director of Land
mark Arts in the Art Building, said the
11 displays are done on a regular basis.
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APO to sponsor spring blood drive
BY MAUREEN KANE
The Battalion
None of die eight Red Cross blood dri
ve centers in the Southwest region will be
open this week. Instead, the volunteers will
come to Texas A&M to work the Texas
A&M University 2000 Spring Blood Dri
ve, which is sponsored by Alpha Phi
Omega (APO), and the Red Cross.
"A&M is responsible for all the blood
in the Southwest region (during this week),
mid they work really hard to make the dri
ve a success,” said Regina Perkins, a
sophomore Business Administration ma
jor and the blood drive chair for APO.
Teresa Evengelista, the Territory Man
ager for the Bryan-College Station Red
C ross, said although the number of donors
in the overall population is decreasing, the
number of student donors is increasing.
“Students are very positive about do
nating blood... of any given group, we get
the most donors when we go to campus,”
Evengelista said.
She said students at A&M constitute
a larger, healthier population of donors
than the overall Bryan-College Station
community.
One of the ditferences between the
A&M blood drive mid other community
drives is that oilier drives require groups to
sign up for donation times, whereas on
campus, the student donors can stop in to
the stations during any donation time.
There will be 10 locations available for
blood donations this week: Rudder Foun
tain, Duncan Dining Center, Blocker
Building, School of Veterinary Medicine,
Bioehemistry/Biophysics Building, Com
mons, Student Recreation Center, Zachry
Engineering Center, Langford Architec
ture Center, mid the Callaway I louse. The
times vary by location, starting at 9 a.m.,
and closing at 9 p.m.
The volunteers who work the blood
drive are in charge of running tables in
front of the stations where they answer
questions about paperwork mid encourage
people to donate.
In order to give blood, a donor must fill
out paperwork mid answer 40 questions to
see if they qualify to donate. The potential
donor must then go through a confidential
screening interview and mini-physical,
which tests temperature, blood pressure,
pulse and Iron level.
Donors must be 17 years of age or old
er mid weigh at least 110 pounds.
Once a student passes these tests, they
lie down on beds set up inside the blood
bus mid blood is taken. The process takes
about five-to-10 minutes.
Cornyn examines PIA questions
AUSTIN (AP) — The attorney general is using a new
law to question two tactics public officials ofien use to
delay releasing documents under the Texas Public Infor
mation Act.
In all, eight issues are being examined by Attorney
General John Comyn’s staff as part of the first use of new'
powers granted his office under a law passed by the 1999
Legislature.
The law allow s Comyn to take the initiative and clar
ify' sections of the Public Information Act w ithout wait
ing for a request from a state or local official, as required
in the past.
Comyn’s legal opinions on the eight issues w ill guide
how state agencies and local governments handle future
requests for public information.
Rebecca Payne, chief of the attorney general’s open
records division, said the eight issues being reviewed are
mostly the “nuts and bolts" questions that everyone who
requests information wants to know.
For example, the Public Information Act says govern
ments must “promptly” turn over public information once
it’s been requested. She said the word “promptly” has
been interpreted to mean up to 10 days afier the request.
She has solicited comments from government groups
and open government advocates. “We will get input, we
hope, from all sides of the equation on these issues.”
Comyn has said in the past that keeping government
open is one of his highest priorities, which makes open
government advocates optimistic and government repre
sentatives wary of his rulings.
AUSTIN (AP) — The 1999 Texas Legislature granted At
torney General John Cornyn the authority to clarify his own
questions about the Public Information Act. Some ques
tions deal with common reasons governments use to de
lay releasing records. Here are the eight issues Cornyn is
working on:
•What is the scope of the attorney-client privilege in
the PIA?
•What are the exceptions for an attorney’s work prod
uct under the PIA?
•What factors must a government show before claim
ing the law enforcement exception, which deals with the
“detection, investigation or prosecution of a crime?"
• Are the identities and addresses of crime victims
maintained by governmental bodies excepted from public
disclosure by common-law or constitutional privacy?
•Is a private company hired by an appraisal district to
create and maintain mineral appraisal rolls for the district
subject to the Public Information Act?
•Does the word “promptly" in the Public Information
Act mean the government must release public informa
tion nearly immediately, or no later than 10 business
days?
•Does the PIA allow a government to ask for an attor
ney general’s opinion even though it has determined re
quested information is public?
•What is the proper role of the Attorney General when
a government seeks an opinion from the Attorney Gener
al, but fails to raise the correct issues about confidential
information?
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The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 State of Texas Hazing Law:
Texas Hazing Law
Texas A&M University
On August 31,1987, a new law went into effect in the State of Texas regarding HAZING. Below is an abbreviated
summary, in question and answer form, of the contents of that law and the applicability and implications for stu
dents, 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 VI of the 1997-98
Student Rules'.
What is the definition of Hazing? . , ....
"Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus of Texas A&M University,
by one person atone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health
a safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintain
ing membership in any organization whose memberships are or include students at Texas A&M University. The
term included but is not limited to:
(a) Any type of 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 of 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 of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health
a safety of the student.
(d) Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student extreme men
tal stress, shame, or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the
student from entering or remaining registered in an educational institution, or that may reasonably be expected to
cause a student to 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 viola
tion of the penal code.
In addition, Texas A&M University has also defined hazing to include:
(a) Misuse of authority by virtue ot your class rank or leadership position.
(b) Any form of physical bondage.
(c) Any form of “Quadding”.
How do I commit a hazing offense?
A person commits an offense it 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 inadent 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 person being hazing agrees to the activity?
No. The new law and Texas A&M's policies state that if one above occurs, it is HAZING, regardless of the con
sent or cooperation of the recipient
What is the penalty if I am found guilty of hazing?
(a) Failing 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 of $500 to $1,000 and/or 90-180 days in jail.
(c) Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury:
Fine of $1,000 - $5,000 andAar 180 days to 1 year in jail.
(d) Hazing resulting in death:
Fine of $5,00 - $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 confinement 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 haz
ing.
Can I get into trouble for reporting hazing?
No. Any person who reports a specific hazing incident involving a student to an appropriate University official
is protected from civil or criminal liability. However, a person who reports in bad faith a with malice is not protect
ed 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 organi
zation 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: Texas Aggie Bonfire
Date of Incident: August 25,1999
Description of Incident: Members were involved in an off-campus party where alcohol was served. Individuals
were involved in a variation of a drinking game and were made to do push-ups.
Action Taken: Bonfire leadership was directed to remove the Crocker Hall Yeltowpot to create a dear set of roles
& responsibilities for the position of Yeltowpot, and to create a specific course of action for dealing with members
who violate Bonfire policies.
Organization name: Crocker Hall
Date of Incident: August 25,1999
Description of Inddent: Members were involved in an off-campus party where alcohol was served. Individuals
were involved in a variation of a drinking game and were made to do push-ups.
Action Taken: Crocker Hall was directed to remove the Sodal Chair from his position, to revise the Sodal Chair
description in the constitution to mandate that events planned must be approved by executive board, and to par
ticipate in a retreat to discuss officers' responsibilities in complying with university policy.
Organization name: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Date of Inddent: Fall 1998 and Spring 1999 semesters
Description of Incident: New members forced to consume alcohol during new member activity and physical and
verbal harassment of new members.
Action Taken: Fraternity was put on probation through Spring 2000, required to coordinate and attend two (2) edu
cational seminars sponsored by the fraternity, and attend monthly meetings with Greek Life Advising Staff.
Organization name: Squadron 1, Corps of Cadets
Date of Inddent: Fall 1998
Description of Incident: Upperdass cadets of the unit periodically mistreated freshman and sophomore cadets by
initiating improper physical contad and requiring excessive physical training in unauthorized locations.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for all involved and individual sanctions were assigned to the perpe
trators. Also, the unit (Squadron 1) was deactivated.
Organization name: Walton Hall
Date of Incident: November 22,1998
Description ot Incident: Members were involved in forcing new members (crew chiefs) to hug trees, sing, and run.
Additionally, there were instances of verbal and physical harassment. Alcohol may also have been involved in this
incident.
Action Taken: Walton Hall is prohibited from participating in Bonfire 1999, the members of the hall coundl shall put
together an educational program on hazing to be presented to all residence halls, and the hall counsel constitution
must be revised in order to allow for 1) authority over hall assigned Bonfire representatives and 2) approval by the
coundl of Bonfire-related events.
Organization name: Texas Aggie Bonfire
Date of Inddent: November 22,1998
Description ot Incident: Members were involved in forcing new members (crew chiefs) to hug trees, sing, and run.
Additionally, there were instances of verbal and physical harassment. Alcohol may have also been involved in this
incident.
Action Taken: Bonfire leadership shall develop a plan to inform all those who attend cut site events that hazing is
prohibited at all Bonfire-related events.
Organization name: Aggie Men’s Club (AMC)
Date of Incident: October 10,1998
Description of Incident: During a Big Brother/Little Brother Revelation event, Candidates were exposed by Actives
to participation in calisthenics, an outdoor line-up where they were hosed down, and a scavenger hunt involving
demeaning activities in public places such as a grocery store parking lot and adult book store.
Action Taken: After appeal, the sanction for the organization included the following: organizational probation
through Fall 2001 (3 yrs), develop and submit an article for the Battalion, develop a presentation for student orga
nizations, have all members disseminate and sign "no hazing” agreements, and complete a comprehensive review
of its new member selection process.
Organization name: Squadron 16, Corps of Cadets
Date of Incident: Fall and Spring Semesters, 1997-1998
Description of Incident: Upperdass members of the unit periodically hazed and harassed the fish (freshmen)
through improper physical contact; requiring training in an inappropriate setting and manner; and requiring some
to drink excessive amounts of water to the point of sickness.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for all involved and individual sanctions were assigned. Some mem
bers of the unit were suspended from the University while others were placed on deferred suspension. Additionally,
several upperclassmen were reassigned to other Corps units.
Organization name: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Date .Of. Incident: January 8,1997
Description of Incident: During pre-semester work week activities, pledges were forced to participate in calisthen
ics, an outdoor line up where they were hosed down, forced to hold push-up positions and participate in other activ
ities that subjected them to potential harm. Pledges were forced to wear demeaning attire and to violate IFC alco
hol policies.
Action Taken: After appeal, the fraternity was suspended until Fall semester, 1999. The same sanction was applied
by the national fraternity headquarters.
Organization name: Fish Drill Team, Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Spring Semester 1997
Description of Incident: Members of the Fish Drill Team were subjected to acts of hazing and physical assault by
the nine upperclassmen who served as advisors (instructors) for the team. Specific actions occurred periodically
throughout the semester and took place during drill practice as well as during night visits to individual fish (fresh
man) rooms.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for all involved, including those advisors from previous years who were
still enrolled in the University. Sanctions ranged from expulsion to deferred suspension. The Fish Drill Team itself
was suspended for an indefinite period.
Outcomes of Individual Hazing Cases
September 1. 1997 through
September 1. 1998 through
August 31. 1997
Auoust 31. 1998
Auoust 31. 1999
Total Cases: 66
Total Cases: 35
Total Cases:
Expulsion
1
Expulsion
1
Expulsion
0
Dismissal
4
Dismissal
• 0
Dismissal
0
Suspension
7
Suspension
2
Suspension
1
Deferred Suspension
6
Deferred Suspension
5
Deferred Suspension
2
Conduct Probation
9
Conduct Probation
5
Conduct Probation
8
Letter of Reprimand
27
Letter of Reprimand
14
Hall Probation
1
Warning
2
Warning
0
Letters of Reprimand
13
Registration Block
4
Registration Block
0
Warning
1
No Action*
6
No Action*
8
No Action
9
*No Action indicates that the student was not found to be responsible for the charges initiated.