tl20030925-000 "The Toilwitilighb Baltimore's #1 College Paper - Published Twice-Weekly - www.thetowerlight.com Thursday, 9/25/03 Professors to research wrens Dedication shifts Homecoming Marching band voices disappointment after Sorority seeks answers through prayer 6 Homecoming halftime changed for ceremony Cailin McGough The Towerlight As Towson prepares to sing the praises of one of Baltimore's heroes with the dedication of Johnny Unitas Stadium Oct. 11, plans for the ceremony have hit a sour note with members of TU's marching band. The ceremony, which will include eeches fr6m the governor and speeches Sandy Unitas, is scheduled for half-time of the Homecoming football game. In order to make way for the ceremony, traditional halftime fare such the band's performance and Homecoming awards will be pared down and moved to before and after the game. While the ceremony marks one an event in TU history, for the marching band it means missing its biggest halftime performance in front of what could be a sell-out crowd. Head drum major Gary Williams said moving the band's perform-ance from halftime takes away from Homecoming for students and alumni. If we get bumped, that's one of the few traditions we have at Towson. It's one thing to dedicate the stadium, but to bump every-thing else Homecoming is is pretty absurd in my opinion,"" Williams said. ""Homecoming is for the stu-dents, not for the stadium thing,"" he added. Jeff Dudley, director of major gifts, said he understands the band members' feelings. However, he said he worked with members from student activities, the athletics department and band director Jeff Au early this summer to plan for the ceremony. ""We were trying to create oppor-tunities for the band to have their performance. They're an integral , , , ' t - ' ' ' , , . , , , if ' ' - , , , , , , , ' . . "",:- '"" , Library boasts upgraded facility _ i . ' .. . i _ 7 Johnny's serves up quality sushi � . ) , . 9 Walters exhibits Egyptian finds - ir �, -. Se* li , ' 4k s.--4,. 4i , \ \ 13 Departments Opinion 2 News 5 Nation briefs 8 Police blotter 8 Cuisine 9 Arts 13 Entertainment briefs 14 He Says She Says 15 Sports 20 In this corner 20 Punt, Pass, & Pick 19 Classifieds 16 part of the ceremony,"" he said. Saul Steogenke/The Towerlight ""We're doing the best we can to make everybody happy and to make See STADIUM, page 6 Junior Lanel Igbinovia of Alpha Nu Omega Sorority, Inc. sings a song of prayer at Tuesday night's ""Issues in Focus,"" a Bible study group open to all students held once a week in the African American Cultural Center. Today High 77 �POMO Low 57 OP Friday High 66 WO Ito # Low 61 0 � Saturday High 76 Low 59 .4,-.44 itte, WI� Sunday High 71 �9P Low 53 0 0 D 0elle Monday High 71 Low 52 AO' Lig 4111010 "
