TL20051128_001 "But if Nick and Jessica can't last, is there any hope for love? Arts, page 18 Historic Paul H. Gantt papers get digitized News, page 7 Published by and for the students of Towson and Baltimore -- twrce weekly Monday, 11/28/05 Students say 'yes' to shuttle alternative Student Government Association parking survey shows strong support for changes Brian Stelter Editor in Chief Katelyn Floto is a member of a Facebook group called """"Quit stalking me in the parking garage,"""" but the sophomore psychology major is an offender as well as a victim. """"To get a parking spot that's not too far away, you have to get to campus way earlier than your classes,"""" she said. """"And that means you either get there at, like, the crack of dawn or you get there about an hour before and stalk people for a spot."""" Concert Review """"It's just annoying,"""" she continued. """"It's like going to the mall at Christmas, but there you expect it; you shouldn't have to deal with that at school every day."""" Towson University has heard the complaints, and Parking and Shuttle Services is developing a parking master plan to alleviate the stress on garages and lots as campus construction progresses and enrollment increases. But the Student Government Association didn't want to wait until the plan was completed to get student input. This fall, the organization surveyed nearly 2,000 students to gauge feelings about a variety of possible solutions. The survey focused on shuttle services and reallocation of parking spaces. Fifty five percent of respondents said they would ride a shuttle bus from their apartment as an alternative to paying for a parking permit. (One in four students said no and 20 percent were unsure.) """"With the majority (56%) of students surveyed living 10 miles or less from campus, a shuttle system could be a major factor in alleviating the parking problem,"""" a SGA report on the survey concluded. The University added a stop at University Village to its Black See SHUTTLES, page 9 Fans 'Freak Out'for 311 Amanda Doran Staff Writer More than 4,100 punk rock/reggae fans filled the Towson Center for a performance by 311 on Friday evening. The concert, held the day after Thanksgiving, attracted many fans from outside Towson. Jeff Taylor traveled from West Virginia University, where he is a music education major, to TU to see 311 live. He also traveled 16 hours to New Courtesy Damian Orencel With over 4,100 fans, 31 Ts concert at the Towson Center Friday was sold out. Local band Agents of the Sun opened the show. INSIDE: Perspectives?3 Beyond... 10 Music 16 News.... ....7 Arts.......... 15 Classifieds 19 Orleans for a previous 311 concert. """"I love them. They are amazing,"""" Taylor said. """"I have been a fan since the seventh grade."""" Taylor found out about the concert online. He found his place in the second row of people on the floor. As a """"secondary promoter,"""" TU's Campus Activities Board helped set up the show and promote it on campus, though they had no financial investment in the concert. David Hamburg, CAB's music chair, said the event was sold out. """"The crowd is 4,000 plus. This show is the best it could be,"""" he said. """"It has done wonders for the school. We haven't had a sold out show in a few years, at least not a CAB sponsored event."""" Agents of the Sun warmed up the crowd for headliner 311. At one point during the set, Ray Dobson, the band's lead singer, jumped into the crowd, to the excitement of fans. See DRUMS, page 15 And the survey says?. If Towson University began designating parking lots, how do you think they should assign them? 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Class Status Differentiation between commuters and residents No designation- anyone can park anywhere A student's degree program If available, would you utilize the TU shuttle from your local apartment as an alternative to paying for a parking permit? Are you a: How far away do you live? 4-10 miles 27% source: sga survey, 8/05 to n/05. Illustrations by Rachel King/ The Towerlight Coming In Thursday's Towerlight. Sports. ,24 Arts: 'Blackface' explores the underbelly of Chicago for the American dream News: Nothing says """"fun-filled evening of sex Q&A"""" like Planned Parenthood c"
