Alcala Yearbook 1993-1994

A-4 Coffee and cheese cake at Aromas "Business has quadrupled sincewe started doing this," said Rufus Scworey, night manager at USD's Aromas coffee house. "We even have people lined up outside, waiting to get in--it's great!" Scworey's statement aptly describes the scene at Aromas, since the introduction of table dancing as one of the entertain– ment features. The introduction of table dancing was a last ditch mea– sure, by DiningServices, to save USD's latest eatery from closure. Despite a satisfactory opening in mid February, Aromas failed to continue to attract a clientele. Although they featured a wide variety of entertainers and gimmics to bring in customers, the coffee house was unable to turn a profit. Dining Services managment began discussing a plan to close Aromas and re– place it with a tanning salon, when Scworey came up with an idea for saving the place. "It was like I had been hit

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Year's End 1993-1994

Linda Rondstadt to record official USD alma mater Linda Rondsatdt has been contracted by USD to record the University's new alma mater. "I was touched that you should have thought of me for this job," said Rondstadt. "I re– ally haven't had much work since the end of the disco era, so the money will do me good." The alma mater itself was written and composed by USD senior and music major, Katherine Wilson. "Katie," to her friends has been composing since the age of four, and al– ready has written two sympho– nies, a ballet and is presently working on her first opera. "When I learned thatUSDhad no alma mater," said Wilson, "I became obsessed with creating one." After two months of work, she completed the score. The work is designed to be sung in sixteen part harmony with an accompaniment for strings and brass, and an optional reed sec- Recording star,

over the head with a lightning bolt," said Scworey. "I had been depressed about closing, and I was thinking about how, maybe, we could save the place--and suddenly, there it was!" · The idea was presented to DiningServices'NoveltyBureau for consideration, and was passed by a vote of 6-3 with two abstentions. Aftermuch debate, it was decided to hire profes– sional table dancers, rather that select them from among work– study applicants. Prices were set at $2 per three minute dance segment. Maher residents were the first to react positively to the new pol.icy, filling the room to capac– ity. "Within a week after its intro– duction," said DS bureau chief, DonaldHollanger, "wewere notic– ing a 87.6% increase in customers andprofitswereovertheSO%mark for the first time since opening. All in all, we're very happy." In response to several complaintsfrom female students, about exclusion, Aromas plans to introduce a Womens' Night Out, featuring male dancers from the very popular Beefcakes ofMiraMesa

Vocal star, Linda Rondstadt, at TISD ta record a uew alma mater tion for added body. It re– quires a 38 member choral groupandasymphonywith no less than 20 pieces "It's a gorgeous piece," said Rondstadt. "Katie and I have beenworking together to make sure the recording comes out as she planned it. She's a wonderful young woman, and I enjoy work– ing with her." Wilson appears to equally enjoy working with Rondstadt. "Linda is great," she said, "but like all stars, she tends to be a bit of a nudge at times." The recording session is set to beginJuly, after which casettes will be available in the bookstore.

University contracts with Procter&Gamble for increased work study Inordertomake.upfordwin- work study positions made educationcometogethertohelp new arrangement is shared dling work study funds, USD available by the new arra_nge- eachother." by the Chem. Dept., which signed a contract last fall with ment is estimated to be between The P&G factory at USD will anticipates an unprecedented Procter&Gamble Inc. The con- 700-1000, most ofwhichwill be produce household products, opportunity to work with tract gave permit to P&G to in the packaging and distribu- for distribution in the SoCal re- phosphates, and other previ– build a factory on univeristy tion fields gion,includingTide,Downy,Jello ously unavailable com- property in exchange for 60% In addition to the job open- and Crest. pounds. of the work spaces in the fac- ings, the agreement between the The factory will also be the The response from the stu- tory, which will be set aside for University and P&G calls for a sight of a developmental dents has been positive so far. workstudy jobs. 25 year lease on the land occu- lab,which will cooperate with The promise of ensured fi- P&G began construction on pied by the new factory, and a the departments of chemistry nancial aid, and the possibil– its new facility last November, 67%discount to USD onallP&G and biology to assist in projects ity of continued job availabil– on the eastern end of campus products. USDstudentsstudy- of R&D. ityaftergraduation,hasmade near Dilbert Hall and the school ing abroad will also be given "We're thrilled with this new another semester a reality.. of Industrial Arts. theopportunitytoworkinP&G opportunity," said Dean L.L. "I used to be afraidthat I "USD is proud to be associ- factoriesoutside of the U.S. Masey of the BioDept. "We have wouldn't have enoughmoney ated with this fine institution," "This is a great day for a great opportunity to raise our to cover my tuition," said said President Hughes. "This is America," said P&G chairman standard of education by let- sophomore Dewy Keillor. "I a partnership, whichwe are sure Stuart Taylor. "We are demon- ting students carry out product feel alot better now, you know will benefit all parties involved." strating the great things that testing on animals." -- secure about my future and The estimated number of can happen when industry and Biology's enthusiasm for the stuff like that."