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FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS stoi mn foghorn.usfca.edu THURSDAY, February 27, 2014 SCENE StaffWriter David L. Garcia predicts "American Hustle" and other nominees will take home an Oscar this weekend. Page 6 OPINION Conor Crockford '14 declares his reason for leaving San Francisco after graduation. Page Stf SPORTS Rugby is already one of the most popular club sports at USF - and the men's and women's teams are still just scratching the surface. Page 8 NEWS The USF Farm Stand offers students tasty treats grown from the campus community garden. Doesn't get more local than that! Page 2 ONLINE Check out our newly relaunched website and subscribe to our e-newsletter. foghorn.usfca.edu Check us out on Twitter: OSFFoghorn Or Facebook: San Francisco Foghorn A Story Ending? Historic San Francisco Bookstore May Face Closure SHELBY BLACK Staff Writer In 1960, Black history was made when Julian and Raye Richardson opened the bookstore known today as Marcus Books. Proudly proclaimed as "the oldest Black bookstore in the nation," Marcus Books has been at its present location, in a three-story Victorian on Fillmore St. (between Sutter St. and Post St.), since 1981. But last year, as a result of a predatory loan and eventual bankruptcy, the family was forced to sell the Fillmore property, which, in addition to housing the store, was also home to three generations of the family. After months of organizing and negotiating by Marcus Books supporters, the real estate developers who bought the property agreed to give the Richardsons until the end of February to raise $3 million — NICHOLAS WELSH/FOGHORN The "smoking garden" between Gillson and Phelan Hall is one of two designated smoking areas on campus - but not for long, if students vote yes on banning 'bacco. USF May Ban Tobacco MICHELLE DOYLE Staff Writer ASUSF Senate met last Tuesday to discuss a proposition that aims to enforce a campus wide tobacco ban. If the proposition passes, students will see it on the ballot for ASUSF Spring Elections on April 14, and will be able to vote for themselves whether or not they want a 100% tobacco free campus. At the time of publication, Senate had not yet voted on the propisition. Two-thirds of Senate must approve the proposition for it to pass. ASUSF Senate President John Chibnall, senior, and Student of Color Representative Jennifer Echeagaray, sophomore, presented Resolution 13-14-04, entitled "ASUSF Should Approve a Ban of Tobacco at the University of San Francisco," to Senate members last week. The resolution states: "Because USF is not smoke or tobacco free, some members of the Association have expressed concern for their health and environment," and "some students feel that allowing tobacco on our campus is contrary to the Jesuit mission ofthe University of San Francisco." Kamal Harb, director of USF Health Promotion Services (HPS), said HPS "supports the students' referendum to have USF become [a] 100% tabacco free campus, and join over 1,182 college or university campuses in the U.S. that have adopted 100% tabacco free campus policies." Currently, there are two designated smoking areas, the 'smoking garden' on main campus and one on Lone Mountain. No official punishment is given for students found smoking in undesignated areas on Continued on page 3 mm* [v , JJI Ml ' flaaaaT- L3T\ J u iMW A HAMIS AL SHARIF/FOGHORN Greg Johnson, co-owner of Marcus Books, shakes hands with Mayor Ed Lee at City Hall. For more than 50 years Marcus Books has served as a cornerstone to showcase the great literary achievement of African-American writers. The store gained its fame by hosting African-American authors, poets, and musicians, such as Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X, Earth Wind 6c Fire, Dave Chapelle, Toni Morrison, and Queen Latifah. The Richardsons created a place where people could learn about and enjoy Afrocentric culture, history, politics and literature. twice what they paid for the property — to buy it back. As of publication time, the fate of the landmark cultural institution was in doubt, though whether or not Marcus Books raised enough money to buy the property back should be determined by early next week. A pair of Dons, Denise Sullivan, class of 1983, and Tiye Sheppard, a junior media studies major, worked for several months with a core group committed to saving the Fillmore treasure. Sullivan helped with or- Continued on page 2 The Cost of a USF Education Will Grow Next Year TANYA DZEKON StaffWriter r — — "I 2.9% increase in tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year for undergraduate students L J USF President the Reverend Stephen A. Privett, S.J. announced a tuition rate increase of 2.9% in an email to the USF community last Wednesday. The USF Board of Trustees approved a yearly tuition rate of 140,996 for full-time undergraduate students. "USF is working very hard to keep tuition down," said Provost Jennifer Turpin. "Every year we meet with the Student Senate to discuss tuition and review the next year's tuition. We've had the lowest tuition increases in our history over the past three years." The cost of living at USF has also swelled to $4,475 (compared to last year's $4,170) for a standard double room per semester and $2,185 (compared to last year's $2,130) for the meal plan. "It is frustrating," said Annie Tof- foli, a freshman nursing student, "but I hope the extra money goes to improvements in the dorms or to current students for more aid." Along with the tuition hike, the Board of Trustees also approved an increase in the amount of financial aid the university awards from its own funds. In the next academic year, USF will grant $69.5 million to eligible students. According to the email that announced the tuition rate increase, it will "help ease the burden of these increases." "It seems counterintuitive," said Emily Meyers, a freshman media studies student. "Why not just keep [the rate] the same?" Will International Students Carry the Burden? Danielle Maingot, a sophomore communication studies and advertising student from the Bahamas, said that the tuition increase is especially frustrating for international students like herself that have to pay full tuition because they aren't eligible for need-based financial aid. "For some, it determines if they go home for Christmas or the summer," Maingot added. USF graduate Rachel Koo 14', an international transfer student, said that even though she valued her Jesuit education, her international status limited access to most scholarships and put more stress on her parents, who were paying full-tuition for her to attend USF. "Coming from Malaysia, USF fees and living costs are incredibly high," Koo said. Nick Wu, a sophomore entrepre- neurship and accounting student from China said that he understood the tuition hike because professors need to be paid more to account for the increasing cost of living in San Francisco. "But I think USF should consider providing some scholarships or financial aid to international students because it feels kind of unfair for us that we can't apply to any scholarships, even if we have really high academic grades" In regards to international students' eligibility for scholarships, Turpin said: "international undergraduates whose sponsors are no longer able to meet the commitment made on the Certification of Finances may be able eligible to apply for tuition assistance." Missing Student Bradley Bennett Contacts Family Calls from payphone, family waits for more information ALLISON FAZIO Staff Writer USF student Bradley Bennett, a 32-year-old fine arts major who has been reported missing since early January, made contact with his family last Sunday February 16, according to his father Steve Bennett. Bennett called his family from a pay phone near Lake Oroville, CA, 162 miles north east of San Francisco, after being encouraged to do so by a park ranger. The conversation lasted about six minutes. "[Bradley] seems to be on a spiritual journey," said Steve Bennett, later adding, "he did 80 percent of the talking in the six minutes, and not a lot of info was exchanged. I don't really know where he is still — we're just anxiously waiting to hear from him again." Steve Bennett said there is no animosity between Bradley Bennett and his family, nor does Bradley feel any negativity towards USF. Bradley Bennett served in the military, and his family is a little concerned by the possibility of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, said his father, though Bennett has- been through all the evaluations of the Veteran Mental Health Program. "The situation, as far as we're concerned, is not over until we really know his intentions and are satisfied with his overall wellbeing," said Steve Bennett. "It's a big step in the right direction, but wc are by no means done with the situation. We're just trying to take it a day time." OURTESY OF BFNNE FT FAMILY SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 NEWSROOM 415.422.6122
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Transcript | FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS stoi mn foghorn.usfca.edu THURSDAY, February 27, 2014 SCENE StaffWriter David L. Garcia predicts "American Hustle" and other nominees will take home an Oscar this weekend. Page 6 OPINION Conor Crockford '14 declares his reason for leaving San Francisco after graduation. Page Stf SPORTS Rugby is already one of the most popular club sports at USF - and the men's and women's teams are still just scratching the surface. Page 8 NEWS The USF Farm Stand offers students tasty treats grown from the campus community garden. Doesn't get more local than that! Page 2 ONLINE Check out our newly relaunched website and subscribe to our e-newsletter. foghorn.usfca.edu Check us out on Twitter: OSFFoghorn Or Facebook: San Francisco Foghorn A Story Ending? Historic San Francisco Bookstore May Face Closure SHELBY BLACK Staff Writer In 1960, Black history was made when Julian and Raye Richardson opened the bookstore known today as Marcus Books. Proudly proclaimed as "the oldest Black bookstore in the nation," Marcus Books has been at its present location, in a three-story Victorian on Fillmore St. (between Sutter St. and Post St.), since 1981. But last year, as a result of a predatory loan and eventual bankruptcy, the family was forced to sell the Fillmore property, which, in addition to housing the store, was also home to three generations of the family. After months of organizing and negotiating by Marcus Books supporters, the real estate developers who bought the property agreed to give the Richardsons until the end of February to raise $3 million — NICHOLAS WELSH/FOGHORN The "smoking garden" between Gillson and Phelan Hall is one of two designated smoking areas on campus - but not for long, if students vote yes on banning 'bacco. USF May Ban Tobacco MICHELLE DOYLE Staff Writer ASUSF Senate met last Tuesday to discuss a proposition that aims to enforce a campus wide tobacco ban. If the proposition passes, students will see it on the ballot for ASUSF Spring Elections on April 14, and will be able to vote for themselves whether or not they want a 100% tobacco free campus. At the time of publication, Senate had not yet voted on the propisition. Two-thirds of Senate must approve the proposition for it to pass. ASUSF Senate President John Chibnall, senior, and Student of Color Representative Jennifer Echeagaray, sophomore, presented Resolution 13-14-04, entitled "ASUSF Should Approve a Ban of Tobacco at the University of San Francisco," to Senate members last week. The resolution states: "Because USF is not smoke or tobacco free, some members of the Association have expressed concern for their health and environment," and "some students feel that allowing tobacco on our campus is contrary to the Jesuit mission ofthe University of San Francisco." Kamal Harb, director of USF Health Promotion Services (HPS), said HPS "supports the students' referendum to have USF become [a] 100% tabacco free campus, and join over 1,182 college or university campuses in the U.S. that have adopted 100% tabacco free campus policies." Currently, there are two designated smoking areas, the 'smoking garden' on main campus and one on Lone Mountain. No official punishment is given for students found smoking in undesignated areas on Continued on page 3 mm* [v , JJI Ml ' flaaaaT- L3T\ J u iMW A HAMIS AL SHARIF/FOGHORN Greg Johnson, co-owner of Marcus Books, shakes hands with Mayor Ed Lee at City Hall. For more than 50 years Marcus Books has served as a cornerstone to showcase the great literary achievement of African-American writers. The store gained its fame by hosting African-American authors, poets, and musicians, such as Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X, Earth Wind 6c Fire, Dave Chapelle, Toni Morrison, and Queen Latifah. The Richardsons created a place where people could learn about and enjoy Afrocentric culture, history, politics and literature. twice what they paid for the property — to buy it back. As of publication time, the fate of the landmark cultural institution was in doubt, though whether or not Marcus Books raised enough money to buy the property back should be determined by early next week. A pair of Dons, Denise Sullivan, class of 1983, and Tiye Sheppard, a junior media studies major, worked for several months with a core group committed to saving the Fillmore treasure. Sullivan helped with or- Continued on page 2 The Cost of a USF Education Will Grow Next Year TANYA DZEKON StaffWriter r — — "I 2.9% increase in tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year for undergraduate students L J USF President the Reverend Stephen A. Privett, S.J. announced a tuition rate increase of 2.9% in an email to the USF community last Wednesday. The USF Board of Trustees approved a yearly tuition rate of 140,996 for full-time undergraduate students. "USF is working very hard to keep tuition down," said Provost Jennifer Turpin. "Every year we meet with the Student Senate to discuss tuition and review the next year's tuition. We've had the lowest tuition increases in our history over the past three years." The cost of living at USF has also swelled to $4,475 (compared to last year's $4,170) for a standard double room per semester and $2,185 (compared to last year's $2,130) for the meal plan. "It is frustrating," said Annie Tof- foli, a freshman nursing student, "but I hope the extra money goes to improvements in the dorms or to current students for more aid." Along with the tuition hike, the Board of Trustees also approved an increase in the amount of financial aid the university awards from its own funds. In the next academic year, USF will grant $69.5 million to eligible students. According to the email that announced the tuition rate increase, it will "help ease the burden of these increases." "It seems counterintuitive," said Emily Meyers, a freshman media studies student. "Why not just keep [the rate] the same?" Will International Students Carry the Burden? Danielle Maingot, a sophomore communication studies and advertising student from the Bahamas, said that the tuition increase is especially frustrating for international students like herself that have to pay full tuition because they aren't eligible for need-based financial aid. "For some, it determines if they go home for Christmas or the summer," Maingot added. USF graduate Rachel Koo 14', an international transfer student, said that even though she valued her Jesuit education, her international status limited access to most scholarships and put more stress on her parents, who were paying full-tuition for her to attend USF. "Coming from Malaysia, USF fees and living costs are incredibly high," Koo said. Nick Wu, a sophomore entrepre- neurship and accounting student from China said that he understood the tuition hike because professors need to be paid more to account for the increasing cost of living in San Francisco. "But I think USF should consider providing some scholarships or financial aid to international students because it feels kind of unfair for us that we can't apply to any scholarships, even if we have really high academic grades" In regards to international students' eligibility for scholarships, Turpin said: "international undergraduates whose sponsors are no longer able to meet the commitment made on the Certification of Finances may be able eligible to apply for tuition assistance." Missing Student Bradley Bennett Contacts Family Calls from payphone, family waits for more information ALLISON FAZIO Staff Writer USF student Bradley Bennett, a 32-year-old fine arts major who has been reported missing since early January, made contact with his family last Sunday February 16, according to his father Steve Bennett. Bennett called his family from a pay phone near Lake Oroville, CA, 162 miles north east of San Francisco, after being encouraged to do so by a park ranger. The conversation lasted about six minutes. "[Bradley] seems to be on a spiritual journey," said Steve Bennett, later adding, "he did 80 percent of the talking in the six minutes, and not a lot of info was exchanged. I don't really know where he is still — we're just anxiously waiting to hear from him again." Steve Bennett said there is no animosity between Bradley Bennett and his family, nor does Bradley feel any negativity towards USF. Bradley Bennett served in the military, and his family is a little concerned by the possibility of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, said his father, though Bennett has- been through all the evaluations of the Veteran Mental Health Program. "The situation, as far as we're concerned, is not over until we really know his intentions and are satisfied with his overall wellbeing," said Steve Bennett. "It's a big step in the right direction, but wc are by no means done with the situation. We're just trying to take it a day time." OURTESY OF BFNNE FT FAMILY SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 NEWSROOM 415.422.6122 |
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