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Thursday, September 16, 1999 - Page 2 NEWS Crime Prevention at WMC 500,000 allergic reaction injection Continued from page 1 concern to students, including vandalism and four years, but, at the student's.request, it was kits are recalled assault, are also frequently associated with not investigated or reported to criminal au- Emergency drug fails potency tests alcohol and drug abuse, according to Web- thorities. ster. Although only one to two assaults are Other crimes which are reported at mini- NEW YORK - More than a half-million The kits should be returned where they reported per year, Webster says they are al- mal frequency, but remain noteworthy, are emergency injection kits for treating severe were obtained, American Home said. most always linked to alcohol. burglary and weapons possession. allergic reactions and asthma attacks are be- Philip de Vane, North American medical More pertinent is alcohol's relationship Ultimately, even though WMC remains ing recalled in the United States and Canada to sexual assault, which remains an issue on a reasonably safe campus, Webster believes' because the drug may not work. director for Wyeth-Ayers!, said people should contact their and should take no chances the WMC campus even though few sexual a heightened sense of awareness and atten- The kits are routinely carried by people pharmacists or health care providers to de- assaults are actually reported. tion to suspicious activity on behalf of all who are prone to acute asthma attacks or have tennine whether their kit is being recalled. According to statistics provided by the students could even further increase the deadly allergies to certain foods or bee stings, Consumers can call Wyeth-Ayerst at 1- American Council for Drug Education, "70 safety of the campus. for example. 800-999-9384. percent of college students admit to having The maker of the epinephrine, American About 450,000 Ana-Kits and 55,000 Ana- engaged in sexual activity primarily as a re- Home Products' Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Guards are being recalled, said Kathleen suit of being under the influence of alcohol," Notice said Tuesday that routine quality-control tests Bauemschrnidt, spokeswoman for Hollister- and "90 percent of all campus rapes occur Due to time constraints, the found that the drug was not as potent as it Stier Laboratories of Spokane, Wash. Bayer when alcohol has been used by either the was supposed to be. Noone has beenhanned sold its allergy kit manufacturing business assailant or the victim." Campus Safety blotter will by the kits, a spokesman said. . to Hollister-Suer in June. It was unclear how "If it's true nationally, I'm sure it's true appear in next issue of the The recall involves three kits: the Insect- "here." said Bosley with regard to national Phoenix. The blotter will cover Sting Treatment Kit packaged and distrib- many kits were being recalled by Derm! Buro. statistics on sexual assault. DoCS from the beginning of the uted by DennlBuro Inc., and the Hollister Courtesy of Associated Press However, according to DoCS statistics, Stier-Ana-Kit and the Ana-Guard, both pack- Any questions, please call the Health only one rape has been reported in the last semester to date. aged distributed by Bayer Corp. Center, ext. 700 or 701. Honor and Conduct Board adjudicates cases Asian Community Coalition The Honor and Conduct Board adjudi- ing posters, and intended to make a pipe academic year, and required to pay. restitu- cated a case on March 30 involving a stu- bomb. The student was found responsible for tion for medical bills. dent who tampered with and damaged an- all charges and expelled from the college. Finally, the Board met in July to consider "An Eastern Voice for a other student's computer via cyberspace. The A third case on May 5 involved two stu- a charge that a student had violated the Honor Western Campus" accused was found responsible for all charges dents accused of possessing and discharg- Code by submitting plagiarized material in and given 40 hours of community service..a ing fireworks. One student was found not a homework assignment forDE:569 (Ameri- $100 fine. required to submit a written apol- responsible and cleared of all charges. The can Deaf Culture). The Board found that the Meets Every Thursday ogy, placed on restriction of contact with the second student was found responsible for student had violated the Code and established at 12:00 pm victim, and placed on disciplinary probation possession of fireworks and given a $100 fine the following sanction for the offense: The for one year. and six hours of community service. student will receive a "WF' (withdraw-Fail- The Board adjudicated a second case on Additionally, 'the Board heard a case on ing) grade for the course. For more in/ormation, call Libby, ext 8213 April 29 involving a student who damaged May 6 involving a student who assaulted an- ... ...:c~o:.u":::e::'Y::.;o;;:if;;St::::ud;:e:nt~Af!.ffa:;:"__ ~======::::;;;;;;;;~ ~~~:g;u~o:P~~~!u!:"~~~;~~c~a~~~:~~~ ~it::,s~~~;~::: ~~~~~;:~~e~:d;~;~~~ September Events Books Sandwiched In "A-Few Good Men" Paul Miller, assistant professor of his- The National-Players will present "A tory, will discuss The Reader, by Bernard Few Good Men" at 8 pm on Saturday, Sept. Schlink. 18, at Alumni Hall. The book follows the life of 15 year old The play is the theatrical version of the Michael in his relationship with Hanna, a movie which stars Demi Moore. much older woman. For more information call the Box Of- A short fictional account of life in post- fice at 410-857-2448. war Germany, the book is an exploration of sex, love, reading, and shame, as Michael discovers that his lover is guilty of an un- u.s. Army vocal group speakable crime. to perform The discussion, which will be held at noon, on Thursday, Sept. 16, in McDaniel Lounge, is free and open to the public. The Vocal Arts Ensemble of the United For more information call Hoover Li- States Anny field Band and Soldiers Cho- brary at41O-857-2281. rus will perform at 5: 15 on Thursday, Sept. 23, at Baker Memorial Chapel. WMC updates list of The entirely a cappella concert includes Gregorian chant, popular madrigals from deadly sins with art the high renaissance, and contemporary songs. The concert features WMC faculty and Sculptor Jim Roberts and Leigh Maddox put a modem spin on a list that hasn't been is fre~ and open to the public. dusted off in more than 300 years. Series commemorates Entitled, "Deadlier Sins," the collection will elaborate on the seven deadly sins of Polish composers old =~;:;=:;;;;;o:;===~ Maddox and Roberts, both students in The Monday Night Music series open Towson University, hope that the exhibit this semester with a tribute to Polish com- gives an artistic "heads up" in today's soci- poser Frederic Chopin on Monday, Sept. 27, ety. in McDaniel Lounge. The exhibit and reception are free and The concertllecture series features top- open to the public. Peterson Hail is open ics that are not usually covered in a class- weekdays from noon - 4 pm. room setting. For more infonnation call Arts Manage- For more information call Arts Manage- ISRAEL2000 ment at 410-857-2599. ment at 140-857-2448. ..... ,...;;;;,..,....jiOOOJO_If