Miami Hurricane, November 24, 1987

              Reason to give thanks
We have been greatly blessed in America. Don't lose sight of that this Thanksgiving.
Opinion — page 4
Gobble, gobble
Childhood memories, a holiday movie and travel troubles make up Turkey Tales.
Accent — page 6
THE MIAMI
Orange Bowl bound
The Orange Bowl Committee extended its bid to Miami Saturday, keeping the Canes in town New
Year’s Day
Sports — page 8
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Professor may file suit against UM
Sociology instructor claims he was victim of age discrimination
By BARBRA SPALTEN
Assistant News Editor
Dr. Donald Calhoun, a sociology professor, said he thinks he is the victim of age discrimination by the University of Miami.
Calhoun, 70, is a tenured sociology professor of 25 years and has written six books. His contract is expiring and he has been asked to retire in May 1988.
Calhoun filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. According to the Florida Civil Rights Law of 1974, discharge on the basis of age is an illegal employment process.
"The University has a policy to retire people routinely at 70, which is contrary to Florida law," Calhoun said. He said he disagrees with the University's interpretation of the law.
The technicality of the law UM has grabbed hold of, Calhoun said, is that the dismissal is legal because it involves a bona-fide retirement program. "The law later says it cannnot be used as an excuse for terminating employment on the basis of age alone," he said.
According to the faculty handbook, the official retirement age for professors is still 65. But, as of July 1977, the University contributes to a retirement program which extends the retirement age to 70
The University can grant one-year contracts to tenured professors, according to page 73 of the faculty bulletin, but Calhoun was denied one.
“I asked for time to settle; for UM to give me a term contract," Calhoun said. A search committee to find Calhoun's replacement was formed Oct. 15.
Calhoun said he was told he needed the permission of the
provost and president of the University for a term contract. Calhoun wrote to Dean David Wilson of the College of Arts and Sciences to apply for the contract and was told that the request had been transmitted to University general counsel Paul Dee.
"I handed the matter over to Paul Dee," Wilson said. "I think that is appropriate in the case."
Dee said federal law lists mandatory retirement age for every profession except tenured University faculty. The exemption for faculty members stops protection at age 70, UM's retirement age.
Dee said the effect of the federal law and the Age Discrimination and Employment Act is that no rule can be age-related. He said Calhoun is basing his claims on a state statute.
“The University’s position is that the federal law preempts the Florida law," Dee said. “We are simply following the present federal law."
Dee said UM is litigating the claim. "If we exhaust all possibilities and resources, then we will have to do what the state law says," Dee said. He said it is up to the administration to decide to grant a term contract.
Calhoun also said the case may end in court. "My experience has been that the University doesn't talk to people. It looks as though the University is not going to negotiate the matter,” Calhoun said "The only thing I can do is sue.”
Carlos Manresa, a senior majoring in sociology has started a petition to save Calhoun’s job
"I think that someone who has dedicated 25 years to this school is not asking too much," Manresa said. "He deserves a chance."
Students may pay more for products
Congress to consider taxing bookstore goods, endowments
By JENNIFER BOWLING
Staff Writer
Congress is currently considering a new tax which may have substantial effects on the University of Miami and its students by taxing previously untaxable incomes.
The new Unrelated Business Income Tax issue would impose taxes on previously untaxed items like research endowment income, athletic-related goods, items bought in the bookstore, and fitness activities, according to Garis Distlehorst, director of the National Association of College Stores; a representative group for university bookstores, based in Cleveland, Ohio.
According to a recent article in The Higher Education Management, “Update on Unrelated Business Income Tax,” unrelated trade or business is defined in the Internal Revenue Code as one that is "not substantially related" to the exercise or peformance by an exempt organization of its exempt purpose.
According to Distlehorst, "I think that the whole issue certainly is making everyone take a closer look at their own situation 'and realize it could be a very serious matter."
Distlehorst claimed that, "At a minimum, there will be a sharply increased system for reporting unrelated activities."
The UBIT issue began when some businessmen located near a California University reported to the IRS some instances where the University undersold the small businesses and could do so as a result of their tax exempt status.
Small businesses claim that bookstores are selling items "unrelated" to the business of education. They claim that only text books and school supplies should be allowed a tax exempt status.
University bookstores are currently able to buy mugs. T-shirts, computers and greeting cards under a tax exempt status. But, if the law is passed, "Anything with the school insignia would be considered related," Distlehorst said
"I don't think that computer sales or centers at Universities
will be effected one iota, ” said Distlehorst. “Colleges have the right, if not the responsibility, to provide computers to students as economically as possible,” he added.
Manager of the UM bookstores Charles Canfield said. "Probably what would happen in many stores is that the stores wouldn't handle merchandise that would be taxed."
"Either way you look at it students will pay. by lessbeing sold or by selling items for more,” Distlehorst said.
Horizon's Bookstore owner Arthur Sekoff said, "I think they | University of Miami | should pay the unrelated taxes because they're in the education business and you don't sell a T-shirt in the education business."
Also under the new law, any donated equipment or research that is paid for by the private sector would be taxed, according to an article in the Coopers and Lybrand Higher Education Man agement.
UM raised a total of $75 to $80 million for research from June 1, 1986 to May 31, 1987 according to Norma Baiter of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Of this, approximately $7.2 million was generated from private foundations and about $6.2 from industry.
Lieberman said tuition would probably not be effected. Instead, less dollars will be available for research.
Lieberman said research isn't one of the main issues in the UBIT investigation. According to Lieberman, the issue at stake is the “taxing of income generated from endowment Income."
"If not for endowment, for instance, your tuition would be higher," Lieberman said.
Even athletic-related activities may be taxed. "Many athletic departments sell concessions, advertising and programs that may be affected," Distlehorst said.
Currently, a subcommittee of Congress "is putting together a report on UBIT which should be out by the end of the year according to Distlehorst.
ERIK COCKS/Humcane Siali
Flying colors
A little University of Miami fan raises the flag high for Miami during the Toledo game Saturday.	________________
Tickets go on sale for bowl game
Students alloted only 1,500 tickets costing $30 each
By JOHN BEAULIEU
Staff Writer
The University of Miami will receive 12,500 tickets for its use for entry into the Orange Bowl Classic on New Year's night; of those, students will have access to 1,500. There will be no public sales. Only UM students, Hurricane Club members and season ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets through the University.
UM studeaits who have paid their athletic fees and have a validated ID will be able to purchase a single ticket to the game.
At 10 a m., Dec. 8, at the BASS ticket window in the University Center Breezeway, students mav sign up for one ticket for $30. cash only. Students will then be
Issued a receipt tor ihelr payment which must, be presented, along with their validated ID. at Gate 8 of the Orange Dowl on game night, Jan. \.
Hurricane Club members will receive a ticket application in the mail, and all members have priority in purchasing tickets and receiving choice seat assignments. Further details will be outlined in the application letters.
Season ticket holders will also receive an application letter in the mail which outlines ticketbuying procedures. They may request two tickets. But, in the likely event that the University's ticket allotment runs out, season ticket holders will have to participate in a random drawing in which they are not guaranteed a seat.
Professor discusses Shakespeare
By AMY ELLIS
Staff Writer
Professor Jacques Barzun of Columbia University said William Shakespeare’s work has at times been criticized for being crude and dull and has at other times been considered brilliant.
Barzun spoke about how Shakespeare's reputation has changed throughout the centuries in Eaton Residential College Thursday night.
He said Shakespeare's works and how one feels about them are a “personal matter."
"How the Romantics Invented Shakespeare" was the first in a series of University of Miami letures celebrating the Age of Romanticism. The series is being sponsored by the English department, the Honors Program, the Graduate Student Association
Barzun says Romantic revolution destroyed negative stereotype
and the Eaton and Hecht Residential Colleges.
Barzun said he was hesistant to name his personal favorite but did say he has enjoyed Hamlet and The Tempest.
Barzun described how Shakespeare’s literary acclaim has changed in tone throughout the centuries. After his death in the early 17th century, the Age of Neo-Classicism set in and Shakespeare's plays were not widely talked about, Barzun said. In fact, his plays were considered "wiid and barbaric” and Shakespeare was thought of as "the man who wrote like a drunken-brute.”
“It was not until the 19th century that the negative stereo-
type of Shakespeare was destroyed," Barzun said The Romantic revolution produced a complete reversal in Shakespeare's status that was the "most extraordinary spectacle in the history of reputations, he said.
The Romantic poets of the time and the general public glorified Shakespeare and his name became a "synonym for great drama."
But according to Barzun, Shakespeare's reputation nas once again changed. Although some people still view Shakespeare as the “poet worthy of unconditional worship," the rapture surrounding Shakespeare is not what it once was. he said. Critics are pointing to the faults
and defects in Shakespeare's works and challenging the "insane delusions surrounding him ' Barzun’s lecture drew varied responses from the audience Jeff Knapp, a graduate student and instructor, said he greatly enjoyed the discussion and agreed with much of what was said."I've always felt that Shakespeare should be read and not performed on stage," he said Brad Blystone, a senior majoring in English and politics and public affairs, said he also enjoyed the lecture, yet didn't necessarily agree with everything the professor said. “But he did bring up a unique conception of Shakespeare and how he's viewed," Blystone said Similar programs at other university campuses across the country have been scheduled to coincide with a group of Romantic paintings
Thanksgiving Closings
•	Classes — end 11 p.m. tomorrow; resume 8 a.m. Monday
•	Rathskellar — closed today through Sunday
•	Cafeterias — last meal is dinner tomorrow. Meal plan resumes with breakfast Monday
•	Computer labs —
Wednesday — ISF closes at 4:45 p.m., Hecht Residential College, Stanford Residential College, Architecture, Eaton Residential College, Mahoney Hall will close after ISF at 15 minute intervals in above order
Thursday, Friday, Saturday — ISF open 10 n.m. to 4 p.m.; Eaton Residential College open 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Sunday — ISF opon 6 p.m. to midnight; Architecture open 6:15 p.m to 12:15 a.m.; Eaton Residential College open 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Regular hours for all labs resume Monday
•	Library — closed Thursday; open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; normal hours resume Saturday
Thanksgiving meals offered on campus
By MAUREEN MfDERMOTT
Assistant Accent tditnr
University of Miami students who thought they were not going to be able to gobble some turkey this Thanksgiving, now may have that chance after all
The St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Wesley Foundation are both sponsoring free Thanksgiving dinners for those students who will remain on campus during this holiday.
A turkey dinner in the parish hall will follow the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Thursday at St. Augustine, which is located at 1400 Miller Rd.
Father Arthur Dennison, pas-
tor, said that everyone is welcome to the Mass and the dinner He encourages students who are going home to tell people who can’t go home about the dinner.
Dennison also encourages foreign students to attend the dinner.
Whitten University Center and University Dining Services are sponsoring a dinner from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Wesley Foundation which is located at 1210 Stanford Drive.
Dr. Philip Sageser, director of the Wesley Center, encourages anybody on campus Thursday, including students and staff, to attend.