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Adams talks alcohol policy, energy with students
HAYLEY PETERSON
Issue date: 10/8/08 Section: News
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"You have to work pretty hard to get arrested here," Adams said, addressing a crowd of more than 200. "Some have gotten pretty adept at it. The benefits to this system mean that people with a record can be watched closely. If someone gets picked up for rape, I think we ought to know it."
The turnout was significantly higher than past years, highlighting a possible student interest in the alcohol policy.
Student Government Association President Connor McCarthy said SGA will met with Rodney Bennett, vice president for student affairs, to determine a fair policy.
"I am confident we will come to a resolution that everyone will be satisfied with," he said.
There were 124 ejections from Sanford Stadium during the Alabama game, Adams said, and Athletic Director Damon Evans is thinking about taking tickets from ejected fans in the future.
"We would like to strive for good common sense and moderation," he said. "If you get mad, don't get in a fight or get thrown out of the stadium."
Energy issues were also on the minds of many students who asked about the University's plans for alternative sources of energy.
Adams said he was open to initiatives but asked students to play a role as well.
"When you leave a room, turn off the light, lower the thermostat, close the door."
He commended students for reducing energy use per square foot by 22 percent during the last year but said rates have increased as usage has decreased. He said coal isn't the University's only source of power.
Funds for energy costs come from the same pool as faculty salaries, so lowering energy costs could allow for higher salaries.
Adams repeatedly said salaries of assistant professors and professors are too low. He said he would like to see salaries increase for low-wage workers as well, but he said faculty salaries are more critical.
"We are having more difficulty keeping our best faculty than hiring unskilled workers," he said.
Adams said current tuition rates are "artificially low." He will meet with Gov. Sonny Perdue to discuss increases.
"Tell me an education at the University of South Carolina is worth $4,000 more than an education here, or that an education at Alabama is worth $3,000 more," he said, eliciting laughs from the audience.
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Eh?
posted 10/08/08 @ 11:57 AM EST
Pretty good article. Cheap shot against KA was uncalled for.
Eric
Eric
posted 10/08/08 @ 12:51 PM EST
I think Adams realized what he'd said with the cheap shot right after it came out of his mouth. The "I could insert a bunch of others here" line was an attempt to cover it up, but the KA line was the most laughed at of his jokes. (Continued…)
Adams Dominates KA
posted 10/08/08 @ 2:51 PM EST
Ripping on them on a public forum and kicking them off campus...
Charles R
posted 10/08/08 @ 3:56 PM EST
'Persecute' is a very odd word choice there. If Adams was speaking entirely off-the-cuff for that remark, I wonder just what he is signalling unwittingly by the kind of strategy the administration will invoke to reduce and eliminate hate crimes on campus. (Continued…)
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