Widener University - Pioneer Yearbook (Chester, PA)

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1. Mitt 9 al'-Ly? 'I r L v ,,,u.s.',4. .N ,.,-,fy if-ni' ,f . , L , ,,.4.,,.,,,- , , V ,. ,l 1 .y if.-ui.-.--.'If - w 41,9-3,049 J 7 T lj , X Undercover narcotics investigation stirs up During the year, rumors flew around campus concerning such things as the possibility of nares on campus, un- dercover investigations, administration blacklists, etc. Here is a recap of what seemed to be the most prevalent rumors: Rumor: A meeting took place be- tween high ranking persons from the Office of Student Affairs, Widener Security, and the R.A. group leaders. Methods of undercover narcotics in- vestigation to be employed on the Widener campus were discussed. Rumor: A young black male, known as Sid was placed in the student community as an informant and as an aid to undercover narcotics investiga- W.D.N.R. RADIOTHON On Friday, November 2, 1979, a Widener Disc Jockey would step into the WDNR studio in Old Main and begin a one man broadcast marathon that would last an incredible seven days. The Deejay, with the help of the WDNR staff and the entire campus and community, served as the focal point of a valiant effort by the station staff to save the campus radio station. The Disc Jockey, Fausto Rey, took to the air in an attempt to raise the somewhat fantastic sum of S40,000. That sum was the estimated figure that would be needed to insure WDNR's survival as a radio station. Evidently it worked, as WDNR is back on the air in its new home, located beneath the Widener stadium. tion. Rumor: Undercover narcotic agents were conducting low profile narcotics investigations here on campus. Rumor: A blacklist of students suspected to be drug dealers was compiled with the help of students. These four or five students were targets of an undercover investiga- tion. From Administrators' statements, one would conclude that an investiga- tion definitely was undertaken. l-lowever, according to Chief Kennedy, it was an internal investigation handled by the Widener Security force and by no other outside agencies. Kennedy felt that these investigations should be considered natural responses to com- plaints. Further, Kennedy feels that any such investigation by Security is the result of a desire to provide for the well-being of the student body. This laundry room at the Providence House apartments was totally vandalized over the summer. Several weeks ago. two bars were found off the windows, leaving enough room for anyone to climb in and do what they may. The condition was immediately reported to Security and the plywood was put on the window to temporarily discourage a break-in. But that was over two weeks ago and the plywood still remains, Anyone who wanted to get in could very easily break the plywood and proceed. The Providence House residents are worried about this, and also wonder if they will be billed, as this is a dorm common area. The Domi' calls on Security and Maintenance to fix this potentially dangerous situation im- mediately. Campus Safety apprehends thief This was a major arrest . . . the of- ficers placed themselves in great danger, Chief Kennedy of Widener Security told the Dome after it hap- pened, commenting on the foiled burglary attempt that took place in the bookstore in Maclvlorland Center dur- ing Christmas vacation. The combined forces of the two security officers and two Chester police officers were able to subdue the suspect, and he was taken to the detective division of the Chester Police Department and charged with burglary, larceny, receiving stolen goods, and possession of burglary tools. The suspect was identified as Gregory Handy of Chester. The 24- year old black male was also wanted by the Dallas police department for parole violation.