TL20051017_001 "Tigers extinguish Liberty Flames in weekend match-up Sports, page 20 Students, neighbors clash off campus Two weeks after detainments, TU officials discuss relationship with community Brian Stelter Editor in Chief The detainment of 32 students at an off-campus party two weeks ago has forced University officials to confront an awkward and challenging issue: How responsible is Towson for the actions of its off- campus students? On Oct. 1, members of the Sigma Pi fraternity and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority were detained for up to 22 hours at the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Center, following a party at a home on Lake Avenue south of campus. No charges were filed. The police action followed years of complaints by residents of the Lake Evesham neighborhood. Greek groups face sanctions Following the detainments, Judicial Affairs investigated the incident. """"As you know, due to federal law (FERPA) I am not able to discuss actions against any individual student,"""" vice president for student affairs Deb Moriarty said in an e- mail last week. In fact, there were no actions taken against individual students. At a meeting with Student Affairs staff members last week, the presidents of the two Greek organizations agreed on several actions. See RESIDENTS, page 8 INSIDE: Published by a^c; vcr ihe ?^ca::? of Towscr: a^c Sai^r.-.o/e ? --iw'.zz uZc/:.j Monday, 20/17/05 Baltimore fashion benefits Katrina relief efforts Derrek Windsor I The Towerlight Baltimore was in the spotlight with bigwigs and artists on rise strutting their ware down the runway at the Fashion on Charles group's Show and Concert on Friday night. Proceeds from the $30 per ticket event went toward Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, along with Washington D.C. charity Health is Wealth. The fashion at the event included Japanese inspired kimono attire, risque men's underwear, and sky driven dress. The fete was held at Gardel's Supper Club and was organized by Charles's tripod of fashion and media personalities J'David Crook, Nychele East, and Tyree Cantee. For the full story, see Arts, page 13. TU talks new graduation plans Molly Hooven Contributing Writer Following last May's crowded graduation ceremony in Johnny Unitas Stadium, the University is scheduling multiple ceremonies, moving indoors, and breaking up commencement by college. Complaints about parking, seating availability and ceremony length contributed to the decision. On May 22, more than 10,000 people filled the stadium for a three-hour event. In May, a group of graduates walked off the field during the middle of the three-hour commencement, to which President Robert Caret and Provost James Brennan expressed discontent in the """"unfortunate conduct"""" of the graduates. An e-mail sent to faculty and staff on May 24, stated, """"Their departure was a sad display that struck at the very heart of civility and respect."""" Bill Reuling, assistant to the provost, said the layout of graduation for 2006 will mark the second time Towson has tried to separate commencements. (The first time was a trial.) """"This is not going to be easy, but at least we are spreading it out,"""" Reuling said. The January mid-year graduation will occur over the course of one day at two separate times. At 10 a.m., the College of Business and Economics, College of Education, and College of Health Professions will be honored. At 2 p.m., the College of Liberal Arts and Communication, College of Science and Mathematics, and See COMMENCEMENT, page 12 Coming In Thursday's Towerlight. Perspectives....3 News.... 7 Beyond. Arts ..9 Music. .14 Sports. ,13 Classifieds 16 .20 Arts: Walters Art Museum welcomes renaissance and baroque art News: Former Towson student buys RateMyProfessor.com"
