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University of 8an Die8o Alcala 1993, Volume 38 Alcala Dark, 8an Die8o,California 92110

An Integral Part of the University Sr. Furay lea11es a voice with USD The USO Community has been blessed with a woman of ideals who has contributed to the fine institution that USO is today. After serving USO for four decades, Vice President and Provost Sr. Sally Furay, R.S.C.J., leaves with tremendous accomplishments. Born and raised in Ohama, Nebraska, Sr. Furay was educated in private schools. Throughout her high school and collegiate years, she attended Duchesne College run by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. She entered the convent in 1944 and became a sister in 1952, the same year she arrived at what was known as the University of San Diego College for Women. After receiving a bachelor's degree in English at Duchesne College, she continued with her master's degree at San Francisco College for Women. In 1955, she received her doctorate in English literature with a minor in American literature at Stanford University. Sr. Furay taught English at the women's college until 1970 and was Chair of the English Department during the 1960s. She served as Academic Dean from 1967 to 1971 as well. A dean and professor during the day and a law student at night, Sr. Furay received her law degree in 1972 at USD's School of Law. She has been teaching "Sex Discrimi– nation and the Law" since the Spring of 1974. From 1967 to 1972, Sr. Furay helped in a significant transition in the University's history. The College for Women and the College for Men underwent a process in which both schools merged to become the University of San Diego. "The desire for stronger academics and that Catholic schools should cooperate with each other," said Sr. Furay, " are what promoted this unification." The departments of each college were slowly combined and in 1970, with the exception of the presi– dents, they were completely merged. By 1971, Dr. Author Hughes became president of the University of San Diego. Sr. Furay became vice president and provost - second in rank to the president - in 1972. "There are fine human beings at this institution," said Sr. Furay. "Not only does the faculty consist of competent scholars and teachers, but they are also fine people." Throughout her career as a sister of the Sacred Heart, she has contributed to the world outside of USO, having participated in various professional organizations, committees, and panels. Cur– rently, Sr. Furay is a member of the Board of Directors for the Old Globe Theatre, of which she has been president for two years in the past. She is also president of the Board of Governors for the San Diego Community Foundation, which makes grants for the needy within San Diego County. In addition, she is a member of several boards of trustees, such as the San Diego County Bar Foundation, University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Project LIFT, which helps homeless families. Sr. Furay's respect for education is reflected in her image of USO: "[USO is] strong academically, has a solid value system with its roots in the University's Catholicism, and has wonderful people to work with; faculty, staff and students alike." Her experiences as a leader and an educator have made her a remark– able and admirable human being. The knowledge she has brought to USO has been a major factor in the institution's academic reputation. She is still speculating on where she will go after she leaves her role as provost, and is uncertain whether or not she will return. Howe· er, she leaves us with an academic VOICE that will forever remain with USO. DEDICATION

Taking a break-Sr. Furay, with her exuberant smile that radiates prid in our university, takes time each day to stop and enjoy the flowers i the courtyard behind Maher Hall. When in the mood- Even Sr. Furay takes a break to give Domino's Pizza a call and take advantage of that "30-minute delivery"- but, o course, no pepperoni on Friday!

by George Ramirez

The Orientation Team consisted of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors all to welcome the Freshmen to U.S.D. Theyworked hard and played hard in order lo make the week a success. Organized Chaos O-Week memorable for freshmen and transfers At first the car went unnoticed...but as it drew closer it seemed apparent that this particular car might be worth noting. The sedan's hatchback was open, and standing tall out of the car was a lone figure, his hands on his hips, his chin held high, his... cape blowing in the wind?! Without waiting for the car to stop, Captain O leapt from the bumper and darted wildly through an assembled crowd of new USO students before scaling a nearby hill and disappearing over the top. Without a doubt, O-Week '92 was in full swing. Aside fro sporadic appear– ances by the mysterious Captain 0, the week's popular events included a surprise square dancing lesson, frolicsome field day, a crowded Alcala Bazaar, a night of dancing at Sea World, the Hawaiian Luau, sophisticated Casino Night, a hilarious comedy showcase, and a wildly entertain– ing hypnotist show starring new USO stu– dents! Transfer students attended a har– bor boat cruise, pizza night, and a barbeque. "It was great!" said freshman Katy Palmen. "I loved it! I met a lot of friendly people. The O-team was great." The seven days of orientation were packed with activities and events begin– ning in the morning and often lasting late into the night. In addition to icebreakers and other social happenings, important information was provided in the form of tours, college survival skills, campus di– versity workshops, panel discussions on relationships, and campus club booths at the Alcala Bazaar. "They [the O-team] put a lot of effort into the week," said freshman Sean Quick. "It was a good way to meet people - but I couldn't remember people's names!"

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Deal me in! • Aaron Tudisco displays his talents with the cards on the blackjack table. His next stop - Vegas!

ORIENTATION

Once Upon A Time When Dreams Come True

One Body-

Many Voices

Student Life

Housing.........................18

Resident Assistants ......22

Weekends ......................24

Nightlife........................25

University Center.........26

Commuter Students....28

Holidays........................29

Student Life Divider

Footprints in the sands of time They say that relationships we make during college are part of the development of our character

Quiet time - What better place to sit and chat tha among the roses in the Cami.no/Founders court yard?

halfway and on occasion go the other half joyfully? Remember to take those friends along when you choose to chance the rapids. Remember to support those friends when they dare to dance the tide. They say ·not to be afraid of the un– known. They say to live life to the full– est. What they didn't tell you is to cher– ish the sands of time... .

They say that the friends we make in college are those that last a lifetime and that those people become a part of the framework of our being: And they say that college is the best time of our lives. Did they tell you to not be a friend of quick and passing, but rather be a friend that brings a quiet peace within one's heart? Did they tell you to meet those friends with awareness and within your own framework be able to meet them

Between classes - Most of the memories mad e while at college are of the friends that we make - and friends that we w ill keep for a lifetime. Left to right - Ca therine Ludemen, Ceci Pla tt and Mon ica Dailey.

Roommates - Mele Feazell and Kelly Benton take time to hang out on a road trip to Colorado.

Relationships

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by Mele Feazell

All for one and one for all - The A.S. retreat pro– vided a place to spend time with old friends and make new ones, as well as genera te ideas for an exciting year. Midnight ride - A few friends gather on the tram to make a quick circle around campus to relieve stress before returning to study.

At the top of Maher - Mission Bay provides a beau– tiful backdrop for these embracing friends.

All dressed up - Lynn Hansen and Junior Jennifer Smith di cuss the evening awaiting them at the Homecoming Dance.

Relationships

Just bummin' around - The freshmen girls retreat to Camino and Founders after a long day of classes.

A popular sport - Seeing wet suits and towels adorn the housing build– ings was not uncommon.

Hard at work? - "Yes, Mom, I really do study. Infact,I'm studying right now!"

Where'd he come from? - Maher Hall provides the perfect atmosphere for clowning around.

Picture perfect - Maher Hall is the palace inwhich most freshmen guys reigned.

Housing

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return to the Knolls and the Bahias, referred to as the best lodg– ing on campus and very hard to get into. These buildings were for– merly hotel lodges and apartment buildings. The Vistas The Vista apartments give stu– dents a chance to experience the "real world" apartment style liv– ing on campus. Each apartment consists of two bathrooms, a kitchen with a full-size refrigera– tor, a mini living room, and two bedrooms. Situated on top of the hill, the Vista apartments have everything that the athleltic person could wish for, as the Sports Center provides the athletes with a weightroom , a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a gym. All facilities are within a two minute walking distance. "The Vistas are a very conve– nient place to live," said Kelly Benton. "You're not too close and you're not too far away." You never know what you will find up at the Vistas: a relaxing volleyball game, a lazy Sunday barbecue, even a a putting green for avid golf players. Truly the Vistas have it all. If you are con– sidering staying on campus, the Vistas may be the place to be, unless you can score a spot in the Knolls, of course.

Tucked away below USD's main campus is the place known to students as "the val– ley," home to freshmen, sopho– mores, juniors, and seniors. Music, shouting, even the oc– casional belch all echowith ease through the trees and between resident buildings. Forgot omeone's phone number? No problem; just lumber out onto your balcony and yell. You and your friend will likely be reunited in no time. Mission Crossroads is the central place to meet, study, use the pay phone, check-out vaccums, and stock up on toi– let paper. There is even a bench to catch the tramfor those times that the long hike to main cam– pus is too much to face. "The valley is a lot better than Maher," said Chris White, a sophomore. "There's more pri– vacy and you get to choose your roommate. It almost seems like you're off campus." Most freshmen residents and some transfers start off "Valley life" in Phase B, the typical dorm atmosphere. Here, first year USD students live their days playing out the college tradition of late night pizza de– livery and parties. Some return– ing students tend to return to Phase A, which is set-up in a suite style. True valley addicts

Livin' in style- The Alcala Vista apartments provide the type of living to pass the scrutiny of these guys!

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Housing

by Ben Robinson and Amy Powell

Resident Assistants It's not a job, it's a way of life

The R.A.'s of Phase B

"Amy! Amy, I'm locked out of my room!" Amy wakes to a loud pound– ing at her door and a distressed voice on the other side. She recognizes it ... one of her resi– dents, again. She gets out of bed lethargically. Amy had fallen asleep only 20 minutes earlier, after settling a dispute between tworoommates. Itistwoo'clock in the morning and she needs to getup at eight o'clock in order to set-up an event for her floor. Amy is one of 43 Resident As– sistants at USD. RA's tend to think of their experience not as a job, but as a lifestyle. Their responsibilites include getting residents involved in activities, as well as settling problems and answering questions. It is a 24- hour task, seven days a week, and thatiswhyitisa way of life. One may ask "Why this job?" Amy'sresponse: "It'sagreatjob, "Being an R.A. is an awarding ex– perience that has the . given me chance to get to knowpeople that I would not have normally met." Betsy Kummer

especially since you meet a lot of people." Jeannie Jackson, an RA in Camino,agreeswithAmy. "Not only do you meet new residents, but you also get to know the other RAs," Jackson said. "It's a grea t way to get involved in the school." Jackson was getting supplies for a "Sundae Social" and a "Car– toon Brunch" that she was pre– paring for the weekend. RAs are a very important part of Resident Life, but not a very recognized one. Being an RA involves a large part of a student's time and energy. To thosewho hold this job it is worth it and they come back year after year. It is a position that RA's are proud of. Being a resident's mentor is a unique, as well as energetic way to get involved with the University and the stu– dents.

The R.A. 's of Phase A

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R.A.'s

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A cohesive group - The Camino/ Founders and Maher R.A.'s gather for an early morning brunch.

Coffee anyone? - Junior Valerie Attisha worked hard as one of the R.A.'s in Camino/Founders.

Hall meeting- The R.A.'s advertised their meetings with signs, usually with bribes of food or prizes.

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The Alcala Vista R.A.'s

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Miss America?- At Halloween time the person with the best costume wins the door prize, however in this caseSharperImage's front window exhibit won hands down with a rubber replica of the Aliens monster. Ho Ho Ho! - Santa Claus and his reind eer were a bit lost in su nny San Diego. But, they made a special appearance for the opening of the GivingTree compe– tition. Scaring away the spooks - Marybeth McGovern, Rhonda ourse and Blake Neuman were all dressed up for the annual Halloween bar stroll down Garnet in Pacific Beach.

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Holidays

Happy Holidays ... ~ Our break away from routine

As full-time s tuden ts, our lives are split up into two basic components: being at school and on holiday break. Did you know that 95 percent of all USD students preferred school? ... NOT! Holidays, be it a single day like St. Patrick's or the three month span in sum– mer, have always been a welcome relief to students constantly under the barrage of assignme11ts and tests. Holidays are a vi tal part of the school curriculum, almost as important as school itself. Holidays were first declared to cel– ebra te important events such as Christ– mas or Easter. But, through the years, people found more and more excuses to take a break from the daily drudge. To– day, more than one-third of the year is devoted to holidays ... and you thought

the human race hadn't made any progress. When asked which activity most domi– nated students holidays, people offered sleep as the number one answer -- often adding a sigh of deep longing. Exercise, work, watching the tube and spending time with friends and family followed closely behind. Having a three to four week vaca– tion was ideal for many who confessed th.at they would get bored if the holiday lasted any longer. ""I even miss being in school," said Nikki Igielski, a junior. But for all the junk food we consume, all the clothes that we buy, and all the television that we watch, holi– days will always be a time for relaxation. And according to Jenn Smith, a senior, vacations are a "time to get together with people you care about."

Hoppin' to help-Andy Hodges brings out a bundle fuU of sock bunnies a nd Easter basket for loca l elementary students. This is American Humanic's number one fund raiser. Tree of plenty - The Giving Tree has become a USD Trad ition, which was recognized by San Diego's media teams. Sigma Chi was the winning club for the most donations. Facade of holiness-Students at USO enjoy the creativity Halloween ca lls for in the creation ofa unique costume. Junior Jonah Weinberg wins the prize for uniqueness with a priest costume - an outfit unknown to his Jewish culture.

Holidays

by Eu Jin Hwang

Hittin' the books -The Uni versity Cen– ter p rov ides severa l rooms to study in before class.The music listening lounge a llow for classmates to share notes or to simply study w ith a compa nion.

So many decisions -The afeteria, lo– ca t d in the University Center, has several selecti ons to choo e from if you a re a pi ky ea ter - o r you ca n alway make you r own sa nd wich.

Supper or social? - During the lunch hour the deli and ma rketplace buzz w ith students. Ta bles a re sparce, but if you strike out insid e there's the pa tio.

Sunny studying- Stud ents that prefer the fr sh a ir gooutsideand rest again t the Uni versity Center's a rchway col– umns.

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The University Center can be described in a number of ways depending on the function the building serves each student. By asking students what they think the acronym "UC" stands for, we got several of the various functions the University Cen– ter provides. Ultimate Consumables, Un– mistakably Cozy, Underlying Currents, and Understanding Community, were a few of the answers given. USO students have a pretty good handle on what the UC is all about. Students will always find Ultimate Consumables at the UC -- the Grille with it choice of a cheeseburger, doubleburger or garden burger; the Deli, where you can just make your own sandwich or grab a peanut butter and jelly; the Marketplace and Bakery, which offer everything from scones to Vivarin; or simply the Main Din– ing Hall with its offering of seconds.

Current of activity can definitely be found in the U.C. Perhaps the most important feature of the University Center is the sense of commu– nity you can find . If you want to go away for the weekend and meet new friends, stu– dents can locate Outdoor Adventures in the University Center on the basement floor. The student goverment and student pub– lication offices are found in the UC, which serve as an informant and connectionwithin the USO community. Everybody descends upon the UC at some time during the day and the USO commu– nity becomes a whole with it as the center. The UC undeniably stands for Understand– ing Community. "The vast imminent structure in which community is built and immortalized; emo– tionally stimulating." -- Second Floor, San Rafael.

Food is not the only thing the UC has to offer. It's numerous study areas, equipped with comfortable couches and chairs, tables and a selection of soothing music, lend an Unmistakably Cozy air to the environment and make studying a bit more pleasant for students. If one is not in the studying mood, they can usually hang-out on the first level and enjoy listening to piano melodies played by their peers. The building was built on the east end of campus, making it accessible to all students. It is only a few minutes walk away from any dorm and there is a tram stop for those in a rush or 11ot into the exercise. There are always people meeting at the couches for a meal or a quick game of pool in the game room. Lunch hour is the pusiest time of day. An occasional band can be found playing a beat or two and vendors crowd the outside walk into the U.C. The Underlying

Resting their eyes- Studying seems to bore us a ll. However, these two gentlemen find the comfort of the music Ii tening lounge to serve as their bed. Anyone ever read the sign -- o food and drink?

Taking a break- Students who don't want to fight the mob find a table by the entrance. This remote spot allows for better conversa– tions and tudy time.

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Class time. travel scrunch • • • • • • • • • • • • • Every morning, as the week progresses, it takes longer to get up. The snooze alarm goes off for the third time and you know you're late for class. The decision is whether we should turn it off or make a run for it. Which is the fastest way to get to class? Answer is-- to not go at all and set the alarm clock for your next class.

Against the clock - As he rounds the corner, he has 30 more seconds, give or take a few to make that class on time. If he trips that will deduct time and he'll be forced to listen to the cronie lecture for the fourth time about being punctual.

Hittin' the road - Between class time, students are either rushing to make it to the other end of campus or next door. Here, Chugger strolls along Maria11Way between class time. Morning rush - The morning ride down from the Vistas is the most crowded to go on, but it all unloads at the University Center for those that want to catch a little breakfast.

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Commuter Students

Escaping from the Hill ~

Living off campus is a popular Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, and choice for USD students tired of Pacific Beach are very appealing to the dorm life. students. The beacl1e offer an en- The "Dog Patch," the neighbor- tirely different atmosphere hood across from USD on Linda "It's a different environment, VistaRoad,offersahomeformany and I feel a lot more independent upperclassmen. This area receives than living on campus," said Brad its name for being in close prox- Gertula. imity to the animal shelter. Being Brian Kenyon asks, "How can a 10-15 minute walk to campus, you get anything better than surf– students like it because of the va- ing in your own back yard?" riety of living conditions it offers. It may be cheap rand students "My apartment is larger and may have more freedom, but they less expensive than on-campus stillhavea smallpricetopay. Com– housing and I have more free- muter students, whether they dom," said Robin Carbone. "The choose the beach, the patch or any majority of my neighbors go to other housing, come to consensus USD as well, so it's kind of like on the one drawback of moving off

campus. "If it weren't for the parking problem, thi would be paradise," said Kenyon.

living on campus, only better." Another popular choice is to have a room with a view of the ocean. The sun, sand, and surf of

Home sweet home - Rhonda ourse and Mi helle Patty enjoy the luxury of being away from the confines of the Hill and the rays of the sun down at Mission Beach.

Prime spot - Only the commuter stu– dents have the privilege of parking on campus. Parking has always been a problem at USD. I guess some things will n ver change.

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Voices That Care

Student Affairs

Administration .............................32

Student Services............................ .34

Residence Life................................35

Campus Connections................... .36

Campus Ministry...........................38

Volunteer Resources..................... .40

AlumniAssociation........................ .41

Outdoor Adventures .................... .42

Thomas F. Burke, Vice President of Student Affairs

Student Affairs

An Affair of the Heart

We have our advisors to look after our academic well-being, but what of the rest? There is much more to college than our intellectual development. And this is what Student Affairs is all about-- the non– academic aspect of our college career. They are here to provide services and programs that focus on our social and individual devel– opment and well-being. Tom Burke, vice-president of Student Affairs, and Tom Cosgrove, associate dean of students, oversee some of the more diverse offices and programs at USD, including Campus Ministry, Alcohol and Drug Education, Outdoor Adventures, and Volunteer Resources. Student Affairs also advises the A.S. officers in their duties and activities, so as to provide the best and most varied opportunities for students to participate at USD. All this is done to ensure that our college years are as diverse and interesting as pos– sible.

The J. Crew look we all know and love! Dr. Cosgrove s trikes a more casual pose while enjoying the activities at the AS retreat.

Dr. Thomas J. Cosgrove Associate Dean of Students

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"Director of Student Activities" -- the title is a bit intimidating, a bit overwhelming, and connotes a burden of responsibilities too unwieldly for any mortal. However, Carol Lyman has proven this to be a misconception. Among the responsibilities that she handled with capable hands and an ever-present smile this year were Director of the Emerging Leaders Program, Spring Orientation Coodinator, supervi– sor of the Archways handbook, and supervisor of the Student Affairs graduate assistants. She also function€d as advisor to the Cheer Squad, the Vista, A.S. Programming, A.S. Elections, and the A.S. Executive Board. The familiar saying that suggests a unit is only as good as its leader seems to be a working creed for Student Activities. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her inexhaustible supply of en– ergy inspired others to strive for the same level of commitment in all their activities.

Carol Lyman Director of Student Activities

Administration Director

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Kim Padulo Associate Director of Student Activities A new addition to the Student Affairs Office this year was Kim Padula. Filling the position of Associate Director of Student Activities, her responsibilities include advising the Greek Sys– tem of USD as well as the secretary of Student Clubs and Organizations. One of the tasks associa ted with this advisory position with Clubs and Organizations is the delegation of office space to each club. This is a testament to her incredible diplomatic skills! Appreciation of her abilities extends off-campus, too, for Kim is the President Elect of the the Association of Fraternity Advisors. •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Tanaz Mokayef Graduate Assistant

Donna Reed Assistant Director of Student Activities

Debbie Carlson and Laura Bochnak Graduate Assistants

Donna Reed, Assistant Director of Student Activities, works closely with Carol Lyman. Her advisory responsibilities include the vice-president of programming, all offices that program activities at USD, such as Speakers' Bureau, Showcase, and AS Social, and the Alcala Yearbook. Donna is also the site coordina tor for commencement, the big– gest event in a senior's year.

Pam Bourne Executive Assistant

Need some help? Carol has her hands full while preparing for Orientation week.

Micky Lee Office Manager

Susan Payment Administrative Secretary

Staff Asst. Directors

by Janet Baldwin

Student Services

International Student Advisor

If you happen to come from a foreign country, feel disoriented and out of place, Yvette Fontaine is the person to visit. Her role as international student advisor is important to those on our foreign soil, for she helps them to adjust to the American way of life. According to former ISO President Malcolm Khoo, she treats her foreign stu– dents like her own children, taking them under her wings. She adivses approximately three hundred undergraduate and graduate international students. Yvette's other re– sponsibilities include the orientation team for the new– comers as well advising the International Students Orga– nization. Serving USD for many years now, she was recognized this year with the Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award by the Alumni Association of the School of Education.

Yvette Fontaine International Student Advisor

This is even better than Crunch Tators! The ISO bunch treat the noon time crowd to some interna– tional food. Service with a smile! The international students' orientation team was prepared to help acclimate their new friends to the USDcampus. Special Projects •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

The Special Projects Office, coordinated by Karen Reed, has a diverse agenda of responsibilities. In addition to being in charge of the Student Development Transcript Program, which matches incoming students with returning undergraduates who will act as mentors, Karen also coordinates commuter student activities. This involves updating students living off-campus about upcoming USD via a commuter newsletter, as well as planning parties specifically for commuters. All this is done to create stronger ties between the USD campus, resident students, and off-campus students. Karen also supervises the computer network of Student Affairs, which includes such offices as Residence Life, Housing, and Vol– unteer Resources. On top of all this, Karen is in charge of student leaves-of-absence and withdrawls, ensuring that each student receives personal counseling before initiating such an action. 0 Student Services I by G,o,g, Remfra ,,d /m" t Betdwm

Kar.en Reed Special Projects Coordinator

~~~~~~~~~ Residence Life and Housing

Home Sweet Home ...

Having roommate difficulties? Any plumbing problems? Even worse -- do you have a difficult roommate with a plumbing prob– lem? Well, no one may be able to remedy this dilemma, but Residence Life and Housing are available for most other problems or questions that you may have. Their goals include the encourage– ment of social and persoanl growth by planning activities in which residents can interact and thus create a comfortable living situation. Activities sanctioned by ResidenceLife and Housing include pizza/ pool parties and study breaks at Crossroads during finals week. This office is also responsible for that wonderful time of the year when we frantically scramble to find a tolerable roommate for the following year. Housing contracts and meal plans, the very blood of any residence program, are handled through the Housing Office. So the next time you flush your roommate down the toilet (by accident, of course), call Housing-- they just may have the answer.

Skip Walsh Director of Residence Life

Rick Hagan Director of Housing Resident Directors ...

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You're in good hands... The Housing and Residence Life Offices are available for any housing questions that you may have, however bizarre it may seem.

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Sally Oppy Alcala Vista Apartments Residence Life I anet Baldwin

Larry Perez San Dimas B

Julie Thurman San Dimas A

Alcohol and Drug Education

There is another group of people tion. With activities planned on campus besides the R.A.'s and throughout the year like Alco– campus police that takes note of hol Awareness Week, AIDS drugs and alcohol. This organiza- Awareness Week, a Healthy tion, however, aims to stop the Lifesyles program, and the process before it starts. The Office Alcala Leadership Program, of Alcohol and Drug Education, Darren hopes to cure any mis– with its new director DarrenCecil, conceptions students have hopes to play an important part in about his office. He wants the educating students about the ef- students to allow him and his fects of drug and alcohol consump- staff to help them live healthily.

Believers in health - Hea ther Meyers, graduate assistant, Darren ecil, director, and Julie Bays, secrea try, keep the Alcohol and Drug Educa tion office running smoothly.

You party animal! Darren Cecil makes his social calls at Home– coming .

Taking a time-out Julie Bays and Mich– elle Castellano take a moment out of their d ay to view the AIDS memorial quilt.

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If the doors of the Counseling Center seem overwhelming or intimidating, students can always turn to their peers in Campus Connections, a group of USD students trained in para-profes– sional counseling techniques to offer assistence. With Heather Meyers, graduate assistant to the Office of Alco– hol and Drug Education, as their advisor, these students offer confidential couseling in subjects ranging from stress manage– ment to acquaintance rape. Student-lead workshops and exhib– its further help to facilitate the role of Campus Connections in the daily lives of the students.

Drug/Alcohol Ed/ ALPS

by Eu Jin Hwang

ALPS= ALCALA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Another program offered through the Al– cohol and Drug Education office is the Alcala Leadership Program, designed specifically to strengthen confidence and and to open the participants' minds to new ideas. Approxi– mately twenty people attend each weekend retreat, experiencing leadership activities and group discussions. What kinds of activities, you ask? Well, I could tell you... but then I'd have to kill you. ALPs veterans are reluctant to discuss the retreat in much detail, offering positive, enthusiastic, and very vague state– ments. "If I had to sum up the weekend in one phrase, I'd have to say 'an eye-opening experience,"' says junior Michelle Watson. From the discussionwithMichelle, one could conclude that the ALP retreat is one intense experience not to be missed.

Some more of them pesky ALPers! Try as I did, none would succumb to the pressure to reveal the retreats' secrets.

This is one tight-lipped group! Threatened with all varieties of tor– ture, the ALPs veterans wouldn'tcrack, safe-guarding the retreat traditions.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AIDS AWARENESS WEEK Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome -- spelled out, it seems quite impersonal and distant. But "AIDS" strikes a more ominous tone. It has no respect for religion, race, age, or gender; this disease truly knows no bounds. Awareness is our best and only defense. And that is the goal ofAIDS Awareness Week -- an attempt to educate, to put a human face on the

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suffering. Evidence of the week's educa– tional purpose was seen in the individual embroideries making up the AIDS quilt, the numerous talks given by Mary Fischer, the AIDS bracelets - each one depicting an AIDS fatality, the AIDS panel discussions, and the eye-catching t-shirts. Indeed, all the events held between February 14 and 19 created an imapct not easy to ignore. And AIDS can't be ignored. We are all equal in its shadow.

The quilt - These are just a couple of shots cap tu ring a very small percentage of the AIDS Quilt. Un– fortuna tely, these are just two panels - the quilt in its entirety is much too large.

Campus Connections

by Janet Baldwin

Campus Ministry

Dimensions of Faith

In a school so greatly influ– enced by the Christain faith, the department of Campus Minis– try has shown itself equal to the task of supporting students in the spiritual and emotional as– pects of their lives. Blessed with the services of Mary Rita Hassel, Mary Ellen Pitard, Fr. Barry Vinyard and Annette Welsh, Campus Ministry has opened its arms to students , providing an open ear and a smile whenever needed. "It is a great opportunity to get together with other students to learn about our shared faith," said junior Matthew Bozulich. Theprimary focusofCampus Ministry activities has always been the students themselves. Programs such as the annual

class retreats, Bible study sessions, grief support groups and pasto– ral counseling contribute to stu– dents' spiritual enrichment. Daily masses at Founders Chapel pro– vide the students with regular opportunities for prayer and wor– ship. Students can also get di– rectly involved by volunteering to become liturgical ministers for these masses. Not restricting itself to the confines of the University of San Diego, Campus Ministry orga– nizes various volunteer service projects to help the less fortunate. Students can help at the Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen, build homes for the poverty-stricken families in Tijuana, or participate in the hospital-visitation pro– gram.

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Talking about a heart-tugger! Brianne Blum gives her new friend a lift during a house-building break

Wait- what page did he say? These two freshmen search frantically for yet another John Denver tune.

Hey Meghan, move! Meghan Semmer and com– pany let others load up the retreat bus while they pause for a photo.

What's the word I'm searching for... Father Barry sea rches for inspiration during the Alumni Mass.

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Commitment ...

Volunteer Resources -- the name says it all. This office, directed by Judy Rauner with her Assistant Director Barbara Peterson, functions as a resource of community service opportunities for those organizations that are interested. They act as a liason between the university and community agencies, then coordinate efforts to fullfill the needs of the targeted community. The organizations that Volunteer Resources works closely with include AS Community Service, the Experiential EducationCommit– tee, and the Social Issues Committee. Their main concern is the dissemi– nation of information; knowing about the need and importance of volunteers is the first step. Through its efforts, Volunteer Resources hopes to facilitate the image of a united USD, working toward greater commit– ment and caring.

Judy Rauner Director of Volunteer Resources

Barbara Peterson Assistant Director of Volunteer Resources

Andrea Cornell Secretary

Hey - did he cut in line? A very popular volunteer opportunity is the Linda Vista Kids Project. It involves only an hour or two a week.

Wait- my eyes blinked! AS Community Service is a strong and growing force on campus. Their commitment is exemplary.

Volunteer Resources

by Janet Baldwin

Alumni Relations

Be True to Your School ...

Ever wonder what will happen after graduation? Will USD fade into the deep recesses of your memory, to remain a pleasant but distant reminder of your college days? Alumni Relations strives to keep this memory alive and active by keeping lines of communication open between the USD commu– nity and its alumni, as well as keeping past class– mates in touch with each other. Alumni Relations fosters this communication by coordinating activi– ties aimed toward bringing USD graduates back to the place of their intellectual birth. Among these events are Homecoming, Alumni Mass, and the Alumni Summit. Alumni Relations is also at work within our undergraduate community. The Student Alumni Association, an undergraduate student club, is an effort to establish these lines of communication before students leave these hallowed halls.

Keeping the memories alive - Staige Davis, Alumni Rela tions Coordinator, John Trifiletti, Alumni Relations Director, and Stephanie Gabriel, secretary, enjoy the festivities of Homecoming '92 w ith the rest of the USD community.

Don't dream it's over... Ka thleen Cossack and Michelle Pappas say good-bye on grad day 1990. The next generation... USD spirit starts at an early age these days.

Bottoms up! These recent graduates reunite for one more pose before the start of the football game.

Those were the days... These two members of the Class of '59 and the Class of '60 get back to their roots at Homecoming.

Alumni Association

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Unmerdflll photographer! These two girls were nb!mplating the fact that they were miles away from flushing toilet when they were caught by an early mommg Peeping-Tom.

aoulal The group from Outdoor Ad– ventures will do th ir best to ensure a safe and enJOyable outing for all.

Sure, they mile now... - These brave O.A. partici– pants h ve no idea what awaits them just downstream.. alligators? a waterfall? perhap un– frten"dly nativ: ?

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Overcoming Nature - Jason Orlando, Megan Baker, Shane Bohart, Dan Kilkenny, Shayna Hollingsworth, Dan Padrnos, and Tom Gambon wear plastic bags in order to play a game of kickba ll in the rain at the AS Spring Retrea t.

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the campus senators as well as represen– events and programs. Under tatives of on-campus resi– the authority given by its ap- dents, commuters, naval proved Constitution, AS is a ROTC, Greek organizations, vital part of student life, stem- and clubs. ming from its philosophy of The numerous committees enhancing the college experi- that make up AS promote stu– ence. dent involvement by orga- The student body has reaped nizing events and programs the benefits this year of a bet- throughout the year. ter AS, after a restructuring The funds allocated to AS of the legislature which pro- from student tuition enable vided for greater representa- themtobringwell-knownand tion of USD's diverse commu- respected speakers, profes– nity. sional comedians, hit films, AS is directed by an execu- and a host of musical groups tive board which consists of a for the benefit and pleasure president and four vice-presi- of the entire student body. dents. The senate and pro- "AS is an organization gram board fall under the su- whose purpose is to serve the pervision of the executive student body. For AS to be board. The program board successful now and for years consists of committees which to come, it must incorporate encompass all aspects of AS, all different aspects of the ranging fromacademics,com- USD community, as well as munity service, cultural arts, be a link between students social issues to entertainment, and administration." --Shane dances, athletic programs, and Bohart, AS President backbone of

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The Senate Voicing Issues to the Associated Students

The Senate represents the stu- student is welcome to attend Club, the Society of Women on March 25, in conjunction with dent body in dealing with vari- Senate meetings, where they Engineers, the Rock Climbing the Senior Senators. The Fresh– ous school-related issues. It con- have the opportunity to present Club, the Water Polo Club, and men Senators chose to host activi- sists of the AS executive board, issues. the Alpine Ski Team. To be- ties to precedent a Gulls game. 14 elected and appointed AS In addition to dealing with come a registered club, it must With Shane Bohart's inno– officials and 17 other represen- student-related issues, the sen- have a constitution and must vation, the Senate's biggest ac– tatives from registered clubs and ate has the power to approve comply with USD rules and complishment was the "Giving organizations. Meeting once ev- clubs that wan t to be officially regulations. Tree." It gave students the op– ery other week, the Senate dis- recognized by AS. The clubs Adding a multi-cultural class portunity to help people in need cusses and vo tes on issues that that were passed this year in- as a general education require- and to come together as a com– affect the student body. Any elude the College Republicans ment was one of the issues dis- munity. The beautifully deco–

cussed, due to this year's cul- rated, 16-foot tree was placed in tural diversity theme. As far as front of Maher Hall. Over 11,700 the environm ent was con- items, ranging from canned and cerned, the recycling domes dry goods to toys, clothing, and were proposed to be replaced baby needs, were donated to the by dumpsters. The dumpsters St. Vincent de Paul Joan Kroc would be located around cam- Center, Children's Hospital and pus informing students about other local agencies. the necessity for recycling. Because the Giving Tree was a During the Spring semester, competition, each item was the Senior Senators were busy worth a certain number of scheduling a plethora of events. points. As a result, various They occurred in April, which groups formed to compete was deemed "Senior Month ." against each other. Each group The Juniors planned a Happy aimed for the "Giving Tree" Hour. In addition, the Junior award, which is a crystal Christ– Senators were in charge of the mas tree, which was won by Junior -Senior Boa t Cruise Sigma Chi.

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Tom Vertetis Kristin Skow Junior Senators

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Make my day - Doug Meier clowns around with a super soaker at the AS Spring Retreat.

Arousing Student Spirit "Are you sure you want to interview me?" Doug Meier jokingly queried after being informed of the Social Chair story that was to appear in the Alcala. The energetic ju– nior, along with his assistant, Gina Hamilton, enthusias– tically described the duties their office carries. Respon– sible for arranging various social events, including excursions to game shows, Disneyland, Magic Mountain, and ice skating rinks, Meier and Hamilton happily witnessed a peak in student interest: All the events he sponsored sold out! The 30-member Social Board, with representatives from all major student organizations, and a larger 60-member social committee, aided Doug. The chief responsibility facing this dedicated crew was the organization of Homecoming weekend. Doug sought to introduce new elements to the game itself, including participation by the NROTC and the Choral Scholars, to spotlight various student groups. Members of the USO community appreciated his creativity. Doug states, "It's a thrill to see people who otherwise wouldn't be socially active present at an event like Homecoming. It makes all the hard work and effort worth while."

The Voice of ICC

The job of overseeing all the activi– ties of the clubs and organizations on campus fell into the hands of the Secretary of Student Organizations, Don Morgan. He chaired an inner– club council in which he met with representatives from the various clubs and organizations on campus. The purpose of the meeting was to give them a chance to voice their requests and concerns, which were in turn taken to the Senate. The main aspect of Morgan's job, however, was to fund the activities of these clubs and organizations with a budget provided by A.S.

Morgan put in the ex tra effort to put an end to the apathy the clubs and organizations felt toward A.S. He encouraged them to hold more events and fundraisers . Twelve new clubs were added to his roster this year. The best part of Morgan's job was to promote the presence of clubs on campus. He felt that they were a vital part of the USO experience and should thus be fully exploited.

Don Morgan Secretary of Student Organizations

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Cheers everyone! - Mike Ferrari and Ja on Orlando toast the up– coming year.

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Athletics Go Big Blue!

Sports Club Council As Sports Club Council Director for A.S., Dan Padrnos served as an advisor and overseer for the numerou sports clubs on campus such as the surf club and the rugby team. His job, however, fo– cused mainly on allocating funds to these clubs and other duties like entering the teams into competitions, buy– ing equipment and fixing travel arrangements. Another important aspect of his job was to be a representative for the sports clubs to the stu– d~nt senate. Publicizing the presence of a sports council on campus in fall prompted five new teams to join, including the Alpine Ski team, rock-climbing and roller-hockey. A new im– provement this year was the introduction of a guideline for the distribution of funds, which was previously left to subjective judgement and, thus, made a lot harder. An– other innovation was the two-on-two basketball tour– nament sponsored by Padrnos' council. This proved to be a big success--with 24 teams entering. Working on A.S. allowed Padrnos the invaluable op– portunity to see its inner workings and broaden his contacts, as well as providing a good model for teamwork. "Being part of the team gav me a greater appreciation for USD," said Padrnos.

AS Athletics was USD's unseen sports hero. Secre– tary Mike Ferrari and Assis– tant Secrectary Gigi Gillespie were USD students' connec– tion to all athletic events. Promoting student partici– pation, Ferrari and Gillespie planned successful tailgate parties before elect sporting events such as the basketball game against San Diego State. They also promoted the CAA playoffs in soccer, drawing hundreds of specta– tors to Torero stadium. Enhancing USD's spirit, they organized pep rallies and road trips as well. As part of their money– making investment, porn porns and t-sh.irts were sold at all sporting events.

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