University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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News Media Board Says ‘Do-Or-Die’; Controversy Continues to Plague Media Following the upheaval of past years, this year saw the University's student media straighten up and fly right — in some cases — and hobble along in others. Faced with a continuing financial pinch, the Student Media Board placed ail student media on a do-or-die course, mandating that all media cover expenses without the promise of a last-minute bailout which had saved the functionally bankrupt media last year. The Clarion responded by adhenng to a system which allowed for paper size based upon ad revenue The Clanon looks to make a small profit at the end of the year. Plans arc being discussed to once again return the Clarion to a twice-weekly publication schedule in September. According to SMB member Bnan Kitts, the Clarion is finally out of a slump which has slowed its growth. “The Clarion management has finally accepted financial responsibility for the paper. Kitts said. Now that Tom's (1988 Clarion editor Tom Zakrajsek) stall has cleaned up the financial problem the SMB has great hopes for Mary's (1989 Clarion editor Mary Yanni) vision that a student newspaper can be more than a simple recap of DU news and student events. The future of year-end projects at the University is less dear than the Clarion's success, however The Year in Review stafT is in a rebuilding process. according to Review editor Earl Duval We've made a serious effon to get a variety of students involved in what we re doing so that a year-end project can continue With a committed staff, the Year in Review next turned its attention to the scramble for funding. Creative means for attracting student advertising, a special supplement for seniors and an appeal for parent advertising should help the Year in Review cover its costs — the first time a year-end project will break even in five years The future of any year-end project became the most controversial media question of the year. Debate focused on trends in year-end publications —a year-end magazine vs. a traditional hard cover yearbook or a video yearbook, now a trend on some college campuses. A task force of faculty and students appointed by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Tom Goodale is expected to make a recommendation for future projects late this spring. Production costs, the reality of small subscription sales numbers and the emotional issues of tradition are expected to weigh m heavily in the final decision Another task force appointed by Goodale will take the issue of the troubled campus radio station. KAOS, off the back burner. The task force of students and local media experts is expected to make recommendations regarding the future of the station. Among the questions to be answered are the cost and practicality of pursuing cable and FM bands for the station KAOS is currently serviced by a weak AM signal Available funds and the University's commitment to the station will decide much of the station's fate. To make the long-term investment worthwhile, the University's central administration and trustees will have to approve the University’s acceptance of responsibility for the station's FCC license. according to Kitts There's also a good deal of money that needs to be spent to upgrade the equipment and move the station. The SMB is committed to maintaining the program — the student interest is definitely here.' Kitts continued It's just that Denver is the second most saturated radio market in the nation and it doesn't make sense to spend money to continue making KAOS nothing more than an expensive toy. “It's been a real fight to get the media the attention they need to operate...The aggressive posture is what will keep us progressing. — Bess Copeland SMB members agreed that no money would be spent on equipment or a requested move out of Centennial Towers until the future of KAOS was determined. KAOS instead was asked to spend its budget on programs which would train students in station operauon The SMB request met with mixed success as KAOS Station Manager Tom Ahart reported that interest in working at KAOS was high early in the year and fell off once students were trained but had no practical way to use their experience. Student Media Board Members Back: Brad Hajem, Jim Manelis, Kerin Arntilage Middle: Kris KorlofT, Bess Copeland. Brian Kilts. Mary anni Front: Shannon Kelly. Chris Adams. Danice Rinderknecht. John Nichols The Student Media Board itself faced a year of growth as the last original Board members. Chairperson Bess Copeland and Danice Rinderknecht prepared to graduate. The aging of the group once termed the most powerful student organization at DU prompted the Board to initiate an in-depth training process for new Board members There has been such history to the problems of the media that we felt new Board members should have the same sense of urgency and protectionism that we've fell in working with the media. said Copeland. It's been a real fight to get the media the attention they need to operate, and we simply can t allow the SMB to become passive again. The aggressive posture is what will keep us progressing. 28

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News Willy Schaeffler There's no time for celebrations here. Tomorrow we go to Winter Park and start training for next year.' As long as we won. everything was fine Erwin says Schaeffler's desire to be the best rubbed off on all his athletes. He never settled for less than 100 percent He asked his athletes for 100 percent, and that's how he lived his own life. Schaeffler not only loved winning, he loved life. So much so that he survived four open heart surgeries and another operation to implant a pacemaker. Three weeks before he died. Schaeffler insisted upon undergoing reconstructive knee surgery. despite the high risk caused by his poor health. He decided to take the risk rather than be confined to his bed. Among his other accomplishments. Schaeffler worked with the Kennedy family to establish the Special Olympics. Today, the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity brings a portion of those games to DU. Just prior to his deaths a scholarship fund in Schaeffler's name was established to help handicapped skiers and scholars. 27

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News A Celebration of Accomplishment Senior claw president Stacc) Slrahs and Dean ( harles C ortese Commencement Takes on a New Look For the first time in the University’s history, students are not spending their Memorial Day weekend studying for finals. Instead, they're participating in DLTs first expanded commencement celebration, held May 27-31. Provost Roy Wood appointed Charles Conesc. dean of The College, chairman of the IS-mcmbcr commencement committee which includes faculty, alumni, students and public relations staff Cortese emphasized that the Commencement Weekend must base a strong academic focus that will set the tone and character of the celebration. “llic weekend will attract a lot of attention and must enhance our image of the great, private university in the Rocky Mountain region. he said. Sheila Gargan. senior class programs officer and commencement committee member, said that the commencement weekend is a celebration of accomplishment Past graduations seem to have been anti-climactic after the four years students haw spent here. The weekend is the year-end event that will pull the school together. Gargan said We're trying to pull together the different aspects for a showcasing of DU and its many, many elements. Following final examinations Friday, May 27. the celebration begins with the traditional Senior-Pa rent Reception on the DUC bridge. A free movie. The Graduate. and a fireworks display are planned for Friday evening Academic seminars will be held on Saturday and Sunday with faculty and alumni presenting various topics. Also planned are a Chancellor's Barbequc. a senior art exhibit, a soccer match between alumni and varsity players and several class reunion receptions. Saturdays events will conclude with an allcampus dance featuring live music and a cash bar. Sunday offers several events similar to Saturday's, as well as an Employer's Reception and a theatre presentation. Monday. Memorial Day. is an open day. A traditional commencement ceremony is set for Tuesday. May 31 at 9 a m. on the intramural field, with a reception following it on the DUC lawn. By Nicki Psyllas 70