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Food-Op seeks solvency By Richard Burr Of ttM Emerald Food-Op, the student-run food store, is attempting to overcome numerous problems plaguing its operation. The food store had a deficit of more than $4,000 last year, says David Gibson, ASUO vice pre sident of administration and fin ance. “We manage to barely keep above water,” says Pat McGurk, Food-Op Outreach director. The Food-Op repaid most of the deficit, which was originally absorbed through the ASUO’s payroll service, Gibson says. The ASUO is working on a new system to provide accounting for the store’s work-study pay but would not absorb the store's deficit, he says The ASUO, which created the non-profit corporation in 1975, stopped funding the store but allocates money for an outreach program that educates students on food-related topics. McGurk says the outreach program is working to improve the store's visibility. Only dor mitory residents seem to know the location of Food-Op, tucked away in an alley off Agate Street, he adds. McGurk wants to move the store into an Agate Street build ing controlled by the architec ture department to increase its accessibility and visibility. The architecture department would take over the Food-Op’s space. If approved, the store would move during the summer, Photo by Bob Baker Food-Op director Pat McGurk wants the store to become more visible. McGurk says. The store’s name also con fuses some students They often think Food-Op is a cooperative store, but the store is open to all students, he says “I’d like something snappier,” McGurk says. “It’s a dull name." A name such as Food Options would be more accurate, he says. The outreach program has held several seminars on such topics as winemaking and her bal healing to teach low-cost methods of preparing foods and staying healthy. The outreach program also will sponsor a food fair later this year with free food samples and ASUO freezes budgets The ASUO Office of Program Development froze the budgets of 17 ASUO-funded programs Wednesday because their directors failed to sign contracts. The programs did not sign Basic Program Contracts, which acknowledge funded organizations have obligations to the ASUO Executive office that must be met. The frozen programs were supposed to submit the contracts by Feb. 1 and were given two warning notices. The budgets will remain frozen until the programs sign con tracts. The programs that had their budgets frozen are: Amazon Child Care, American Institute of Architects, Asian American Student Union, American Society of Interior Design, Model United Nations, NCAA Volunteers for Youth, Philosophy Club, Physically Limited Union of Students, Psychology Club, Recreational Folk Dance, Student Bar Association, Switchboard (community information service), Teacher Education Graduate Student Organization, Theatre 4:30, YMCA and YWCA. This marks the second time the PLUS budget has been frozen this year. The program’s budget was unfrozen by Vincson Green, ASUO vice president for program development, two weeks ago. Craig Chaquico. Davkl Freiberg, Paul Kantner, Pete Sears, Grace Slick, Mickey Thomas, and Donnie Baldwin TONIGHT 8 p.m. HULT CENTER ■ SILVA HALL Tickets are still available at the Hult Center Box Office *11.75 & *12.75 Reserved Produced by Double Tee A Albatross nutrition information. The pro gram has printed a 38-cent recipe book to promote nutri tional education. ‘ Some people in ASUO have a feeling that the outreach pro gram is nothing more than a marketing extension of the store itself," he says. "In fact, the store is an extension of the out reach program for being something practical to use.” Bill outlaws hazing A bill to make “hazing” illegal has been introduced in the Legislature at the request of Delta Tau Delta fraternity's Willamette University chapter. HB 2551 would establish a statewide law against hazing, making organizations liable for up to $1,000 and individuals liable for up to $250. Hazing policy is currently set at each university or college. The bill would outlaw hazing as a condition of member ship in an organization. Hazing is defined as being ridiculed, embarrassed, subjected to offensive physical contact or risking injury. "Hazing isn’t worth it anymore," says Steve Nappi, president of Willamette's Delta Tau Delta "There are better ways to promote brotherhood." Nappi says the act, if the bill is approved, will act as a deterrent to fraternities or sororities and help universities enforce their hazing policies. Alan Scearce, president of the University Interfraternity Council, says he personally supports the bill, but the council has not taken an official stand. Scearce doubts the effectiveness of the bill however. "I do not know if it will help a lot," he says. "We feel there is a need for statewide awareness that there is hazing and that it is a problem," Nappi says. He says he does not know of any specific instances of violations at Willamette or other universities. Nappi says the recent lawsuit filed by a former pledge against the University chapter of Kappa Sigma “reinforces” the need for the law. The suit, filed earlier this year by Mark Rosier of Eugene, seeks some $1.9 million in damages and medical expenses from the fraternity and several other defendants. According to the suit. Rosier and eight other pledges were left at Shotgun Creek Park on Marcola Road at about midnight. Rosier and another pledge were reportedly struck by a car while asking a Marcola Rural Fire Protection District truck driver for a ride. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TAKE OUR HOME COMPUTER HOME TODAY! TI99/4A *1599S your cost! ASK ABOUT OUR INSTALLMENT PURCHASE PLAN Come in today and ask for a demonstration. At this price you’ll want to take the Home Computer home. The Texas Instruments Home Computer is a lot more than just games. It’s a computer made especially for the entire family. Your kids can learn math. Or spelling. Or grammar. You can learn to manage the household budget. Or prepare taxes. Even balance your checkbook. And when it’s time to play, you’re learning from one of the best. 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