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CAROLINA © BRIEF New programs offered at study abroad fair USC's Study Abroad Fair will be held today in the Russell House second-floor lobby from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The exhibition will feature programs . for 35 countries on six continents. Three new USC programs, the Capstone Scholars Abroad Maymester program in the British Isles and Ireland, and the anthropology department's summer 2006 program in the Dominican Republic, will participate. THIS WEEK O USC TODAY Guest Artist piano recital — Kenneth Drake: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 206 Fall 2005 Seminar Series — Bruce C. Gibb, "Concave Chemistry": 3:30 p.m. Jones Physical Science Center 006 Study Abroad Fair: 10 a.ra. 3 p.m. Russell House second floor lobby SATURDAY Guest Artist clarinet recital —John Cipolla: 2 p.m. School ol Music 206 USC Rugby vs. College of Charleston: 1:30 p.m. Blatt P.E. field, free SUNDAY Cornelia Freeman September Concert Series, program No. 4 — Latin: 3 p.m. School of Music 206 MONDAY Thomas Hammond saxophone recital: 6 p.m. School of Music 206 TUESDAY Stephen K. Wilson master's trombone recital: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 206 ON THE W 5 © www.DAILYGAMECOCK.COM Read online five days a week. Sweet mother. Sticking it out » ■ Katie Kirkland ! Tl IK 11AM Kc :0I )K Two Gamecock fans hang out in the stands during Saturday’s game against Alabama. State Lovelace announces bid in governor race Dr. Oscar Lovelace, a Prosperity physician, is taking on Republican Gov. Mark Sanford in June's GOP primary. Lovelace says Sanford is to blame for the loss of the state's top credit rating with Standard & Poor's. In the 2002 election, Lovelace was a Sanford campaign supporter and contributor. After the election, Sanford appointed Lovelace as co-chairman of a panel studying the state's health care needs. A lot has changed, Lovelace said as he kicked off his campaign in Columbia. "The current administration’s failure to attract new industry to South Carolina has caused our state to lag behind others in economic recovery, causing record unemployment and recently led to the loss of our triple-A credit rating," Lovelace said. Nation Committee approves Roberts nomination The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved John Roberts' nomination as the next Supreme Court chief justice, virtually assuring his confirmation by the Senate next week. The official tally of 13-5 was anticlimactic, with the committee's .10 majority Republicans lined up solidly behind the conservative judge's nomination, The decision by three Democrats to join Republican efforts to make Roberts the nation's 109th Supreme Court justice outlined the division in the minority caucus over whether Democrats can, or should, mount even symbolic opposition to Roberts to send President Bush a message on his next Supreme Court nomination. "We’re already talking about the next nominee in code," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said. World N. Korea expects visit from U.S. nuclear rep SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The chief U.S. envoy in North Korean disarmament talks wants to visit the communist country for further discussions after Pyongyang agreed in a landmark accord this week to abandon its nuclear program, a South Korean official said Thursday. After the six-party Beijing talks ended, U.S. envoy Christopher Hill said he was willing to visit North Korea to keep communication open, but many factors would determine whether he would visit. The latest six-party nuclear talks produced a landmark accord Monday in which North Korea agreed to abandon its nuclear program in exchange for economic aid, security assurances and improved ties with the United States, th Korea since has fallen back on some of its hardline rhetoric. Weather Forecast TODAY SAT. SUD. IJIOA TUC. # # & fe High 93 High 99 High 91 High 91 High 90 Low 69 Low 69 Low 69 Low 68 Low 65 POLICE REPORT WEDNESDAY, SEPT.21 Disregarding a traffic control device; driving under suspension, first degree, 11:15 p.m. Corner of Bull and Senate streets Reporting officer D. W. Friels pulled over a 55-year-old man for disregarding a traffic signal. The man was arrested when his license was discovered to be under suspension. THURSDAY, SEPT.22 Assistance rendered, 2a.m. University Band Hall, 511 Main St. A 34-year-old woman was found chatting to herself and annoying students. Reporting officer D. Adams made contact with the woman and had her taken to Baptist Hospital for treatment. Reporting officer: S. Alexander Assistance rendered, 2:50 a.m. Moore, 601 Sumter St. An 18-year-old woman was found face-down in a restroom after having "three shots with friends," she said. She was taken to Baptist Hospital for treatment. Reporting officer: D. Adams ADDRESS • CODTinUED FROR1I courses ... that they will soon drop once they read the syllabus on the first day of class,” Williams said. Other new program is the Congressional Advisory Board, a body to talk with federal representatives about university concerns. Williams said the board has the backing of several federal representatives for South Carolina. After the address, the Executive Council members signed a “Contract with Carolina,” listing the goals for the administration Wlson articulated. Treasurer Tommy Preston, a third-year political science student, said the contract were developed over the summer. Several initiatives are already being implemented, drawing from the $230,000 in surplus funds given to SG by Student Life. A camera surveillance system for Blossom Street Garage, is being installed for $31,242.Two extra shuttle buses were purchased to run on the “express” route, starting Oct. 1. Preston said an additional stop will be placed on the line to service students forced to park behind Coliseum parking spaces on Devine St. SG Vice President Ryan Holt, a third-year political science student, said the buses cost $170,000 total. Environmentalism is another issue receiving funds from the surplus. Preston said Waste Warrior recycling bins have been purchased at $700 each to be placed around campus to encourage students to recycle. Four bins have been ordered. A new development for Student Government comes as SGTV, an on-campus television channel. SGTV will absorb WRHA, the on campus television channel which has had funding problems in recent years. Programming from WRHA will be integrated with broadcasts of SG meetings on the new channel, which Preston said will be an opportunity for students to collaborate on programming for the station. “Were working with the journalism school to have their news program broadcast... Student Media will be able to contribute programming, and we’ll also be broadcasting SG events and possibly RHA meetings as well,” Preston said.Operating costs for the channel, including the purchase of new camera equipment, was said by Preston to be $7,075. In total, $215,959 has been spent of the surplus. The grade forgiveness program looks to see the most resistance in getting implemented, but Williams was optimistic at “exploring” the possibility of a program. Sen. Scott Spivey, third-year accounting student and member of the finance committee, expressed reservation. “I’m not sure if I fully support that. I still need to do my homework on it, though,” Spivey said, “There are pros and cons ... we don’t want to punish the people who have worked really hard.” Sen. John Rabon, a fourth year political science student, said he “looks forward to seeing the remainder of the contract implemented.” Williams said the process of warming up the Faculty Senate and other administrators to the idea will be slow and careful, citing other SEC and ACC schools with a grade forgiveness program, including Clemson, as precedent. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gum.sc.edu HU6GII1S • COnnnUED FROdl I office, like the NextBus system, which utilizes Global Positioning System technology to allow students to track to the minute when the next shutde bus will arrive at any one of the 22 stops around campus. Huggins’ work includes focusing on alternative transportation methods other than cars; pedestrian traffic, bicyclists and the shutde bus system are as important to him as making sure parking spaces are available on campus. He works closely with Marc Johnson, coordinator of Carolina Shutde & Special Events, who is also in charge of bicycle programs. In the past year, working directly from student and faculty to them and sometimes that involves giving a ticket,” Huggins said. “Ticketing cars is a necessary evil.” Money from ticket fines goes into making campus transportation better, to resurfacing Bates House parking lot, putting cameras and better lighting into parking garages, and providing more bicycle racks. Huggins said he thinks most students appreciate the job he does. “I don’t think there’s a negative image (of Parking Services),” he said. “It’s just a situation where we make some less popular decisions.” Huggins expects a more popular reaction when the Bull Street Parking Garage is completed, which will create 1,000 metered and reserved parking spots. Completion is scheduled for November. Also around campus are 1,210 meters operated by the city. Students can expect two new garages with about 2,500 more spaces total. Construction will begin in January and should be completed in eight to nine months, Huggins said, though he noted the probability of delays. Huggins said he works with Student Government to get a feel for what students want from him. “We definitely listen to the students,” he said. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gunn.sc.edu feedback, Johnson oversaw'-the installation of 16 new bicycle racks on campus in areas where they were most needed. Huggins also deserves credit for better lighting and more call boxes on campus. “We’re pushing pedestrian and bike programs to keep cars off campus,” Huggins said. With 14,000 parking spaces available on campus and peak traffic of about 17,000 cars daily, one of the most important parts of Huggins’ job is to ensure a constant turnover of parking spaces. For Huggins, each day is a balancing act, trying to make all facets of transportation around USC easier for everyone. “Its a tough job sometimes, but I just want students to know we are here to provide a service 777-7716 Chicago $156 London $285 Toronto $188 Paris $306 Fares are roundtrip from ATL. Columbia, SC departures also Taxes additional. Eligibility restriction* apply; fare* subject to Many more destination cities _ § BOOK EARLY for biggest savings!!! ItlltAVELCUlS 1-800-592-CUTS (2887) See the world your way Ca|, or book on|jne, a i mm k if; f Ma^a l W - I j m w m m Enron in the #1 MCAT course by September 30 and save $100! 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