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.

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r r If t .1 If in 1 Wg K I .jj ' . zgiligln K I lar ' 0 ll 9 . i .lj x Wi. l,UClYllll'lQolJou ore ,N J ttwijg N Vow 80 L 1 'DXl,QEttjg,.,lTwi , Parked illegally A HEX . I- -- - --- -uamws-o ffmxf WIDENER'S SKID ROW TO BE DEMOLISHED Spang Complex, also known affec- tionately as Skid Row, Fraternity Bow , The Projects , etc., will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble. After the dust clears and the rubble is cleared away, a new paved parking lot will be built to help ease the parking pinch that Widener students are currently experiencing. Spang Compex has a most fascinating history, provided the historian has a burning interest in decrepit, roach-infested buildings that are situated only yards away from the busiest highway on the eastern seaboard. Co-op: An educational alternative The co-op program takes advan- tage of the breaks in your regular education to get the students a job in their field of study. The co-op student utilizes summer breaks and therefore graduates in the same four years he would have if he didn't enroll in the program, while at the same time, gains some practical work experience to put on the resume. Joan Antonelli, an '80 grad who has accepted permanent employment at Main Hurdman Sr Cranstoun, said, it Nurses to move to Old Main The renovation of Old Main for the Center of Nursing Department began in January, 1980. According to Bob Bruce, Vice-President of Develop- ment, the project was originally to be completed during the summer of 1980, but more recent estimates indicate some time during the fall 1980 semester. The Old Main project will equip the building with new audio-visual units, medical libraries, patient-care laboratories, a graduate studies wing, and faculty offices. Two floors of the old chemistry building, adjacent to Old Main, will form a lecture hall and new student facilities. was the co-op program that brought me to Widener. l can't stress how much it has helped me to get job of- fers. Joan's feelings were reiterated by most of the graduated co-ops. Safety Chief Cares We are interested and we care, is the slogan of the new Security Chief James Kennedy. Kennedy was ap- pointed as the head of the Department of Campus Safety on July 1, 1979 and immediately began upgrading the department. One of his first changes as Chief was to institute inservice training programs to all of his men. The sub- jects covered are rape prevention, campus life, and student safety. Chief Kennedy was formerly em- ployed by the Philadelphia Police Vocation and destruction of the in- famous complex is scheduled to begin exactly six months after the new wings on the Sharples dorm are completed. This completion could be as early as September 1, 1980, but could also drag on as building projects are often known to do. The Dome Published by the students of Widener College for the college com- munity on Fridays during the academic year, except during examination periods and immediately following vacations. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily coincide with those of the administration. It is Dome policy that unsigned letters to the editor will not be published without a signed re- quest to withhold signature. Mail sub- scription price of 37.00 per year. Postage paid, Chester, Pa. 19013 Exec. Editor .... Craig Chandler Features Ed .... Brian Barrett New Editor . . . .Chris Fiicci Photo Editor .... Dick Rainer Business lvlgr. . . .Bill Haley Advertising Mgr. . .Mike Hoffman Circulation lvlgr .... Anne Nork Faculty Advisers . .Prof. Biddle ...........Prof.Skaggs Staff: Dawn Achtermann, Fiosemary Cappello, John Ferko, Marci Jacoby, Ben Fiicci,lVlax Spolowich, Joe Susco, Wendy Zelikotf, Loretta Leber. Department as a street cop. From here he worked his way up to the position of supervisor and retired from the force as a Lieutenant. 13