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Affleck and Lopez might have broken up LOS ANGELES (AP) - Have they gone from Bennifer back to Ben and Jennifer? ■ The most overexposed couple on the planet was supposed to ex change wedding vows Sunday, but . instead there was a report that they had ended their tabloid chronicled storybook romance. Amid the frantic speculation surrounding the pair last week, People magazine reported Sunday that Affleck has dumped Lopez due to “second thoughts” about their impending wedding. Dubbed “Bennifer” by gossip wags, the pair planned to wed at a mansion estate near Santa Barbara. But they postponed the ceremony Wednesday, saying ex cessive media attention was turn ing the event into havoc. Citing unidentified “sources close to the couple,” People report ed that Affleck initiated the breakup with Lopez, who was “dev astated” and “in tears.” However, the magazine hedged its scoop by adding “it was unclear whether the separation was permanent.” A representative for Affleck, Ken Sunshine, declined to com ment on the breakup rumor. Lopez’s publicist, Dan Klores, did not return The Associated Press’s call for comment. Klores told People he believed the couple was still together, but had not spoken to Lopez in several days. If the wedding happens, it will be the third for Lopez, 33, and the first for Affleck, 31. They met while filming this summer’s infa mous bomb, “Gigli.” Their second film together, writer-director Kevin Smith’s “Jersey Girl,” is set for release next year. — Work Study Students = Need A Job? Earn While You Learn! work-study positions at the Columbia Area Mental Health Center offer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience. We're looking for bright, enthusiastic students who may be considering a career as a mental health professional - or those who just want a rewarding work experience! Positions available year-round. YOU MUST ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR WORK-STUDY THROUGH THE USC Office of Student Financial Aid to qualify for Work-Study Employment. Program Assistant ASSIGNMENTS IN ADMINISTRATIVE OR CLINICAL AREAS, DEPENDING ON YOUR INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE. Good oral and written communication skills ESSENTIAL. Tell us about yourself! Fax or email your resume to us, (please specify work study applicant) including any past work experience or skills, your major and year. Be sure to include your social security number and a number where you can be reached (tell us the best times to call) Fax (803)898-4835 OR EMAIL DVW74@DMH.STATE.SC.US “ OR CALL —P1 (803) 898-4830_ POLICE REPORT Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS 0 Violent © Nonviolent Thursday, Sept. 11 Odriving under suspen sion, BLOSSOM AND BARN WELL STREETS Reporting offi cer D. Hare saw Jean Ashleigh Collins driving west down Blossom Street with no lights on. After initiating a lawful traf fic stop, Hare checked the Division of Motor Vehicles file and found that Collins’ driver’s license had been suspended for failure to pay traffic tickets. Collins was arrested and her car was towed to City Garage. ©ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, 508 GADSDEN ST. The victim said a fence fell on her gold Honda Accord. Reporting officer D. Hare removed the fallen fence from the car’s hood. The front end of the car was scratched. Friday, Sept. 12 O DISORDERLY CONDUCT, S6 LOT, WHALEY STREET Reporting officer J.D. Rosier saw William Joseph Kopp driving a maroon Pontiac Firebird and following a woman in a parking lot. When Kopp saw the police, he pulled into a parking spot and got out of his car. Rosier smelled a tremendously strong odor of al cohol emanating from Kopp, and noticed Kopp had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and was unsteady on his feet. Rosier ar rested Kopp and had his car towed to City Garage. usc utin Amencan w \ BY KATE WILL THE (JAMECOCK USC will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with activities and pro grams that sponsors hope will make the event educational and fun. Programs will be organized by the Students Associated for Latin America's executive board. According to the association's Web site, the board’s purpose is to pro mote cultural awareness of Latin American issues, countries, and people on campus and outside of the classroom. The month began with a Sept. 14 Cultural Jubilee Kickoff, which featured dancing, food, music and information tables. Other events will include con versation groups, lectures, guest speakers and poetry readings. Organizers say students, fac ulty and staff are invited to par ticipate in activities throughout the month that are intended not just for Hispanic people, but peo ple of all cultures. Vivian Castro, a fourth-year in terdisciplinary studies student, said she hopes the activities will bring out more Hispanics who have leadership ability. "I would like it to bring aware ness to all Hispanics with leader ship skills that they can be heard," Castro said. Vivian also said that awards will be given to Hispanics for leadership and service during Hispanic Heritage month. The award will be gold jewelry from Marthita Jewelry of Miami. Gold was chosen because of its importance to Latin American culture; the quest for gold is what brought Spanish explorers to South America. The presence of the Spanish influenced the South American people’s culture and language. The programs throughout September and Octojxn- will focus on traditions important to Latin American national identity as weU^ as regions of the country. Student^! will be able to ask questions and tell their own stories about what it feels like to be Hispanic and to live in America. Activities will be information al, Castro said. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com Hispanic Heritage Month Schedule of Events SEPTEMBER 14- Cultural Jubilee Kickoff Russell House University Union Patio 6 p.m. 18- Spanish Conversation Group Russell House Grand Marketplace 6 p.m. 19- "The Difference Between Hispanic, Latino & Chicano" 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm Russell House Room 326 20- What It Means to be Hispanic Panel, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Russell House Rm 205 25- Spanish Conversation Group Russell House Grand Marketplace 6 p.m. OCTOBER 2- Spanish Conversation Group Russell House Grand Marketplace 6 p.m. 4- Jaime Escalante Lecture: Stand and Deliver: Bringing Your Talents to Life 7:30 p.m. Russell House Ballroom 9- Spanish Conversation Group 6 p.m. Russell House Grand Marketplace 12- Spanish Harlem Poetry Night ™ Ballroom 6 p.m. mm \ I HOW YOU ARE GETTING CHEATED BY I " SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security will be broke long before many are ready to collect. That’s a statistical fact. Some deal that is; pay all your life-tens of thousands of dollars-and when it comes time for-you to retire, the system is broke. Every paycheck you get, even on part-time wages, the government takes Social Security taxes. It may be your largest tax bill. ' They tell you, you have an account, but learn the truth from a panel of experts. Social Security Choice .org Foundation is hosting a no holds-barred discussion tonight that will cut through the lies and get to the facts. You are getting ripped off because you are not learning the truth about Social Security. i Hear what the government does not want you to know about Social Security. Learn about the alternatives that makes sense for you and our country. Tonight at 7:00 P.M., University of South Carolina Law W School Auditorium, 701 Main Street, Columbia No admission charge. Being Ripped-Off HEAR AND ASK QUESTIONS OF THE I PERTS “LIVE” U. S. Representative, Jim DeMint Representative Jim DeMint has dedicated his service in Congress to sec wing for the people in South Carolina and the nation the rights of individual liberty and freedom embraced by our founders. Jim was the owner of a Greenville, S.C. market reseatcli fit m before being elected to represent the Fourth District in 1998. Jim believes Social Security must be saved and strengthened for future generations. In the 107th Congress, Jim sponsored a plan to address the issues facing Social Security. His plan guarantees benefits to seniors and establishes generous per sonal accounts for younger citizens so they can create wealth and retirement security. Jim earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Tennessee and his MBA from Clemson University. Jim and his wife, Debbie, have four children and live in Greenville. _ i Michael Tanner Cato Institute Michael Tanner directs research on new, market-based approaches to health, welfare and other entitlements. 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Tanner served as director of research of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation before joining Cato in 1993. _ —-—-» - No Admission Charge - SOUTH CAROUNA TOWN HAU TOURS ON SOCIAL SECURITY RTJRM University Of South Carolina Law School Auditorium 701 South Main Street, Columbia 7:P.M. Paid for by Social Security Choice.org Foundation st i _l_ David jonn Heritage Foundation David John has been involved in Washington's top policy debates for more than 25 years and he continues that career as Heritage's lead analyst on issues relating to Social Security reform. John came to The Heritage Foundation from the office of Rep Mark Sanford, R-S.C., where he served four years as legislative director. John was the lead author of Rep. Sanford s plan to reform Social Security by setting up a system of personal retire ment accounts. Mr. John has written and lectured extensively on the impor tance of reforming the nation's premiere retirement program. In 2001, he testified before the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security, providing detailed analysis of how personal retirement accounts could be structured and regulat ed, and how such a program should be guided through the political process. John also testified before the House Budget Committee’s Task Force on Social Security in 1999, explaining what the costs of transitioning to a system of personal retire ment accounts might be as compared to the cost of running the current program as it starts to go broke. John earned a bachelor's degree in journalism, an MBA in finance, and a master's degrees in economics from the University of Georgia in Athens. He lives in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. UCHQOotoj 518 Davis Street Suite 201 • Evanston, IL 60201 • 847/570-9620 10 G Strcet.NE State 410 • Washington, DC 20002 • 202/379-3012 Email: bobfeocM securilychokx.otg • WHtAddress. www.soeidseomtychoice.org * t [