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Student (EDwro' Noia: This is ben priited is soordanee with Arielt XII, Seetton , of the Costit* OF SOUTH CAROLINA BODY AS AMENDED We, the students of the University o1 South Carolina, do hereby ordain and establish this constitution of the studemi body of the University of South Carolins under the authority granted by the Faculty and the Board of Tnsutees. Setion 1. The officers of the student body shal be as felews: President, vice-president, se-retary, and treasurer. The peesident shall be elected from the rising senior adea=mie class; the vice president fromt the vising senior law class the secretary and the treasuser freer the rising Junior or Senior Cass. Section S. Any elective officer may be removed for cause fron office by a two thirds vote of the students present at the student body meeting provided five hundred (800) members of the student body are present, and provided such officers shall be given 10 (ten) days written notice by the secretary of the student body witt specifications of the charges and an oppor tunity to make a defense. Article III Duties Section 1. (a) The president shall call meetings of the student body upon the approval of a majority of the student council. He shall preside over all meet fngs of the student body. He shall have the power to appoint members of the student council committees, subject to confiraation by two-thirds of the mem bers of the student council. (b) The president shall be ex-officlo president of the student council, shall preside at its meetings, and shall be en titled to vote in the proceedings only in case of a tie vote in that body. (c) The president may call special meetings of the student council and shall call such meetings at the written request of the majority of the members of the student council. (d) The president shall discharge all other duties incidental or pertaining to his office. Section 2. It shall be the duty of the vice-president of the student body to assist the president in the discharge of his duties and to assume the duties of president in the absence of that officer. Section 3. The duties of the secretary shall be as follows: (a) To take and preserve minutes of all student body and student council meetings in a permanent record book provided for that purpose and kept in the Office of the Director of Student Activities. (b) To serve notice of called meetings to members of the student council and provide for ample publicity for student body meetings. (c) To be responsible for all cowee pondence of the student body and stu dent council. Section 4. The duties of the treasurer shall be as follows: (a) To serve as treasurer of the stu dent council and to discharge all other duties incidental and pertaining to his office. Article IV Organization Section 1. The government power of this organization shall be vested in the student council. Section 2. The officers of the student council shall be the president, vice-presi dent, secretary, and treasurer of the student body. Other members shall be the four class presidents and elected repre sentatives shall be elected on the following basis, with each school having at least one representative: For student body en rollmsent up to three thousand (3000) or above, there shall be one elected represen tative per one hundred and fifty (150) students enrolled in each school. In either system of apportionment used, an addi tional representative shall be given to each school for each major fractional part of the enrollment. The figures used for each student body election shall be the official enrollment from the- Registrar*s Office for the tern in which the election occurs. Section 3. Each class shall have the following officers: President, vice-presi dent, secretary-treasurer, and historian, with the usual duties aPj rtmining to those offices. The senior c s president shall he chairman of a committee to take chare of freshmnen orientation. The shooeclass president shall take chr,of freshman elections. Section 4. No student, while enrolled at the university shall he allowed to hold snore than one of the following offices simultaneously: President, vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the student body. and president of the junior and senior classesi nor shal.l any student hold any of the above offices while serving In any of the following capacities: Editor and business manager of the Gamecock, editor and businesu manager of the Garnet and Black, and president of Inter-Fraternity Council. Article V Student Conel Section 1. The student council shall have power to act for tho student body. The student assembly, by a two-thirds 640 K. C. WU MONDAY 1:58--Sign On 5:00-Popular Showcase 2:55-World News in Brief 3:00-Jeas at the Concert 3:80-Muslo From Broadway 4:00-Palmetto Mystery Tune 4:05-Carolina Calling 4:45--World News . 0-a~~ MyseyTune 0:00-Coedon Campus 0:15-Bandstan 6:80-Jazs Showcase 7: OStastiene 7:80-Serenade in Blue 7:45-World of Sports 680-Musio Off teRecord 9:00-ReuetRendezvous 10:00-StIclyInstrumental 20:45-World in Brief 10:50-Sign Off TUESDAY 1:56-SiaOnt *:0O1nlrShowcase 3:51-Word News in Brief 8:0' at the Concert 8:Q-SueFrom: Broadway Mysterye Tune 4:4-adNews 5 MseyTune -Rendeavous Body Cot vote, may rescind any action of the student council, provided at least one-third of the menbers of the student body are present. Section 2. The student council shall meet on or before the second Tuesday in October. and thereafter at least once a month at a date fixed by the student councA. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the president. For special or called meetings of the student euncil there should be written notification to all members at least 24 hours preceding such meetings. The council shall have the power to determine Its rules of procedure. It shall take no action unless a quorum, two-thirds of its member ship not counting the president, is present. Section 3. Absence without excuse for two (2) regular meetings of the student council shall constitute an automatic resignation of the member so absent from that body. Validity of excuse shall be determined by the remaining members of the student council. Any member so ex pelled shall not be eligible for re-election. Section 4. The members of the stu dent council shall be elected for an ensuing academic year. All vacancies in student council and other elective offices which occur during the fall semester shall be filled by special election within one month after the vacancy occurs. An vacancy which occurs during the sprig semester need not be filled until e time designated for annual spring elections. The president shall have the power to appoint an acting secretary or treasurer if the vacancy occurs in either of these two positions. All vacancies shall be filled by the general rules here in set forth for a general student elec tion. Section 5. The student council shall make announcements in the Gamecock of all its actions which affect the student body. Section 6. (an addition) The student council shall have the power to adjudge the qualifications and regulate the elec tion of the "Outstanding Seniors." Article VI Section 1. All powers herein enumer ated shall he vested in the student council. Section 2. The student council shall be the standing executive conunittee of the student body. It shall have the power to name committees for the investigation of any matter properly within the power of the student council and for the administra tion of any project sponsored by the student council. It shall further have the power to elect student members of joint student faculty conunittees not otherwise herein provided for. Section 3 (new amendment). The president shall have the power to appoint all necessary committees-subject to ap proval by student council. These com mittees may be composed of student council members and/or any students who might be advantageous to their suc cessful function. Article VII The Honor Principle Section 1. Any one hundred (100) members of the student body, upon sign ing a petition to the student council. or two-thirds of the members of the student council, shall have the right to call a meeting of the student body. Article IX Section 1. A student body meeting shall be held at least one week prior to the first day of election for the purpose of nominating the candidate for the following offices: All student body of fices and cheerleaders, and disciplinary committee representatives. To be eligi ble for nomination to the office of president of the student body, a candi date must be at least a senior in academic standing at the commencement of the fall semester of his term of of fice; but in order to be eligible such person must not be scheduled to grad uate before the end of the Spring term of the academic year in which he shall serve. Two members of the disciplinry committee (one male, one female) shall be elected from the student body. A candidate is ineligible for nomination if he is serving in any of the followiu capacities: President of IFC, president of YM or YWCA, editor or business man ager of Gamecock or Garnet and Black, member of Honor Board or member of Student Council. To be eligible, a can didate must also be a member of the rising senior academic class. Nominations of student body officers may also be made by petition signed by one hundred (100) members of the student body. Each class president shall on or before the same day, hold a meeting of his respective class for the purpose of nominating candidates for class officers. Nominatsons for class officers can alsom be made by petitIon sIgned by twenty five (25) members of the class. All nominations of student body and class officers except that for May Queen shall be In the hands of the president of the student body by 12 o'clock noon of the Thursday anmmediately preceding the first day of election. Article X Electios Section 1. All elections shall bs- ion ducted under the supe'rvision and co)ntrol of the student council, and all elections shall be conducted by secret ballot. Thei studnt ouncl sall avefinal jurisdiction in all contested elections and shsall have Ipower to call SpSeciail elections, subject to the pros isions constainedl in this conistitua tion. Section 2. The election shall begin the first Monday in April. unless changed by a two-thIrds vote of the student council in the event holidays interfere. Public notice shall be given at least two weeks prior to the date set for election. Section 4. Freshman academIc elec tions shall be conducted under the suspervision of the student council with in the first two months of the first semester. At least two (2) weeks' notice of such election shall be given. Section 5. The're shall he elected from the student body eight (8) cheer leaiders, consisting of four (4) msen and four (4) women. A head cheer leasder shall be elected by this group from its members. Tryouts will he requsired for all candidates, and svill bse conducte'd one wveek before the' general casmpus elections isn the spring of SC Radio G 10:00-Strictly Instrumental 10:45-World in Brief 10:50-Sign Off WEDNESDAY 1:58-Sign On 2:00-Popular Showcase 2:55-World News in Brief 3:00-Jazz at the Concert 3:30-Music From Broadway 4:00-Palmetto Mystery Tune 4:05-Carolina Calling 4:45-World News 5:00-Carolina Mystery Tune 5:05-Carolina Calling 5:30-Sports Page 5:35-Carolina Calling 8:00-Co-ed on Campus 8:15-Bandstand 6:30-Jazz Showcase 7:00-Startime 7:30-Serenade in Blue 7:45-World of Sports 8:00-Tops in Pops 8:30-Music Off the Record 9:00-Request Rendezvous 10:00-Strictly Instrumental 10:45-World in Brief 10-50-Sign Off THURSDAY 1:58-Sign On 2:00-Popular Showcase 2:55-World News in Brief 3:00-Jaus at the Concert 3:80- Muslo From Broadway 4:00-Palmetto Mystery Tune 4:05-Carolina Calling 4:45-World News 5:00-Carolina Mystery Tune 5:05-Carolina CallIng 5:30-Sports Page 5:35-Carolina Calling 6:00-Co-ed on Campus 6:15-Bandstand 6:80-lans Showcase 7:00-Prodly We Hal 7:30.-.This is O,,r Faith rstitution each year. Nominations will be made from those who try out at that time. Elected cheerleaders will serve for one academic year. Section 6. To be elected, a candidate must receive a majority of votes cast. In case no candidate shall receive a majority, a special election shall be held at a date set by the student council, as provided for in Section 1 of this Article. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the first election shall be candi dates for such office or offices in the rinoff election. Section 7. All ballots shall be kept in the custody of an honor board setre sentative for a period of five days ful lowing the date of election. They shall then be turned over to the president of the student body and a member of the Honor Council who shall immediately destroy them. In case an election is con tested, notice must be filed with the student council within four (4) days after the date of election. The student council shall then take charge of the ballots and shall investigate t charges of the persons contesting the election. The coussi shall order a new election if it dees wise, and the results of the new election shall be considered final. Section 8. A member of the lonor Board shall be on hand as an observer at all times during all elections and in the counting of hallots. Section 9. The terms of office of suc cessful candidates for the offices of the University of South Carolina shall not begin later than the third Wednesday immediately following the first Wednesday of election week. Article XI Amendments! Section 1. Proposed amendments to this constitution and by-laws shall be submitted in writing at a student council meeting and shall be read three times, no reading within an interval of two (2) days from the preceding reading. It shall require a majority vote of those present to pass the first and second reading. It shall then be subject to ratification by either of the following means to be decided by the student council: A two thirds vote of those present, provided that at least four hundred (400) ballots are cast. Section 2. All proposed amendments to this constitution and by-laws shall be posted on the university bulletin board and published in the Gamecock at least one week prior to the day set for raifi cation by either method. Before any amendment becomes effective it must be approved by the Facilty and Board of Trustees. Section 3. This constitution and by L.ws shall be incorporated in a perma nent record book of the secretary of the student body and shall be perma nently preserved in the office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Science, Dean of Women, the University Library, the President of the University of South Caro lina, the Director of Student Activities the Dean of Administration, the Dean o! Men, and the Director of Veterans. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the student body to keep these copies up-to date with respect to amendments. Article XII By-laws Section I. Rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the student body meetings in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not imcansistent w ith this constitution and by laws. Section 2. Business may be transacted by a two-thirds maiority of those present im a student body meeting, provided that at least one hundred (100) memwrs of thw student body are present. Section 3. This constitution shall be proi-rly published at the beginning of raci school year, and publication of per tinent sections concerned with election of candidates shall be published during the tirst month of the second semester in the Gamecock. Section 4. This constitution shall go iuto effect at e"nsuingm elections upon proper ratification by the Studlent Body, Faculty, and Board of Trustees. Library Features Best Sellers And Current Fiction The McKissick Library has a Blue Star Collection of the latest best-sellers featured on the second floor of the library. Twenty-five to thirty books a month are or dered for this collection, according to Mr. Aifretd H. Rawvlinson, li brarian. Such books as "The Wine of Youth" by Robert Wilder, "The Eddie Chapman Stor-y" by Frank Owen, "The Virginia Exiles" by Elizabeth Gray, and "From A Western Hilltop," a collectiore of poems by Stanton A. Coblentz, are include'd in this Blue Star Collec tion. Also, there is a bookcase of the newest fiction books on the second floor. These books are put in this case before they are placed in the stacks, so they are easily access ible for the students' use. Approximately twenty-five new fiction books were ordlered (luring the month of September for the library, Mr-. Rawlinsuon said. uide 640 K. C. 7:45-World of Sports 8:00-Tops in Pop 8:30-Muslo Off teRecord 9:00-Bequest Rendezvous 10:00-Strictly Instrumental 10:45-World in Brief 10:50-Sign Off FRIDAY 1:58-Sign On 2:00--Popular Showcase 2:55-World News in Brief 3:00-Jazz at the Concert 3:80-Music From Broadway 4:00-Palmetto Mystery Tune 4:05-Carolina Calling 4:45-World News 5:00-Carolina Mystery Tune 5:05-Carolina Calling 5:SO-Sports Parade 5:85-Carolina Calling 8:00-Co-ed on Campus 8:15-Bandstand 0:3O-Jazs Showcase 7:00-Startime 7:S0-Serenade in Blue 7:45-World of Sports. 8:00-Tops in Pope 8:30-Music Off the Record 9:00-Request Rendezvous 10:00-Strictly Instrumental 10:45-World in Brief 10:50-Sign Off SATURDAY (No Broadcast) SUNDAY 8:59-Sign On 9:00-Sunday Morning Concert 1:00-World In Brief I .05-Big Spin 2:30-World in Brief 2:85-The Big Spin 4:45-World News Rosund-U'p 5:00-The Big Spin 5:45-World of Sports 8:30-Week's Best 7:00-World in Brief '7:0-ign Off6 Engineers Hear Sumwalt In Augusta "The supply of specialized high school science and mathematics teachers in the production of well qualified engineers and scientists has been inadequate during recent years," according to Dr. Robert L. Sumwalt, dean of the school of engineering. In a speech made at the Richmond Hotel in Augusta, Georgia, he said various steps have been taken to alleviate the situation. Dean Sumwalt and A. D. Day, DuPont field project manager at the Savannah River Plant ad dressed a joint dinner meeting of the Central Savannah R i v e r Branch, Georgia Section, of the American Society of Civil Engi neers, and the Savannah River Chapter of the South Carolina Society of Engineers. In his address Dean Sumwalt said, "At the present time the need for engineers is at its highest point in the history of this country and there is a severely critical short age of members of the profession. The future for engineers is par ticularly bright in the South which is growing industrially to an ex tent unrivalled in the nation." Swimming Teams Practice Tuesday Swimming meets are set with the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State before the Christmas holidays. Members of the swimming team will start practice on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 4 p. in., Jim Ratliff, coach, has announced. Other colleges which are sched uled to meet the University's aqua team include Duke, Clemson-, Cita del, Wofford and Davidson. Fol lowing these events are the State and Conference meets. Recreational swimming for stu dents and faculty members is held Monday at 4-6, Thursday 7-9, and Friday 7-9. Did you know that the faculty :onsisted only of two members when the university opened up in 1805? *Che. B EST Horseshoe 's Bare Spots Get Gassed' By Roy Williams Gamecock Staff Writer Have you wondered lately what's been happening to the plots of ground around the Horseshoe? Fine Lawns of Clemson (not con nected with Clemson College) is reconditioning the bare spots of land under the trees and sprigging it with Zoysia grass, Mr. A. E. Macker, Supervisor of Grounds, has announced. There's a great deal of prepara tion in this two-fold process. First the soil is carefully prepared until it's moist, fine, and free from all lumps or clods. To enrich the ground peat moss and fertilizer are added. Fumigation The soil is now ready for fumi gation, the most detailed of the steps. A gasproof cover of poly ethlene or other plastic film re sistant to Dowfume (the fumigant used) is needed. Cover supports such as half-gallon fruit jars or empty cardboard boxes are used so that the gas can diffuse and circulate freely beneath it. To hold the fumigant and keep it from soaking into the ground evaporat ing tin trays are used. These trays are set about 30 feet apart or about one to each plot of ground on. the Horseshoe. A plastic tube long enough to reach out from under the cover is fastened to each tray. This is done so that the fumigant can be dis charged into the tray from outside after the cover is on. Mr. Macker said that Dowfume is then applied taking less than a minute for each can to empty. After a 48-hour in terval the cover is removed and the soil aerated for a day. Grass Planting The ground is then ready for grass. Actually, the grass isn't planted but sprigged, for no seeds are used. Small clumps of Zoysia are planted several inches apart. Although Zoysia is expensive, it is a very desirable grass since it grows well in the shade providing a dense cover that tends to elimi nate weeds, and is able to with 3tand severe heat and drought. Enjc nev< PUT A .E IN YO UR ;MO K INGf terfiE 'FO R YOUL Sen, mend, spoke ON CAMPUS Honor board sign in Building C reading "Honesty Pays Dividends." Immediately below in chalk, "What * * Professors Welch and Crotty of the English department making a big deal out of putting a pencil sharpener on the wall by employ ing numerous tools in the enter prise. * * * Male student going to corner in early dusk to mail letter clad in a blue raincoat, dirty white bucks and socks only.... * * * Freshman girl leaning on es cort's shoulder and rubbing hand across another boy's unshaven chin and saying, "Is this a fad?" Boy friend being bearded likewise. * * * Engineering senior adding up the expense incurred in bringing his girl friend down for the Navy game and reaching an approxi mated $25.00 with a "Geese!" * * * Sometime female members of the local cycle clubs wearing pedal pusheks while enjoying the cuisine of the school cafeteria. Carolina Co-Ed Is 'Maid of Cotton' Beauty Contestant Miss Marion LeGrande, USC freshman, will represent Richland County in the annual Maid of Cot ton Pageant to be held at Clemson College, October 26-27. Miss LeGrande graduated from Eau Claire High School in Co lumbia. During her days at Eau Claire High she was chosen Queen of Hearts and Miss Daisy Mae. The -contestants for Maid of Cotton will model in a street dress, evening dress and a bathing suit. The state winner will then com pete in the National Contest to be held in Memphis, Tennessee, in January. The National winner will then tour Europe, North America, and South America. Smoke amorrou er cigar Today >y a Cool Mild er possible be SI Students Of Pharmacy Are On Radio The University School of. Phar macy IS taking part in National Pharmacy Week which ends Satur day, October 8, Robert P. Morri son, acting dean, has announced. Pharmacy students have partici pated during the week by arrang ing window displays in the drug store of the Pharmacy Pchool on the third floor of LeConte. These displays were based on the theme of the week, "Your Pharmacy Works for Better Community Health." Dr. J. M. Plaxco, Carol lobat, local retail and hospital pharma cists, and medical service repre sentatives presented a programt over WCOS-TV Tuesday. Also, Professor R. C. Stokes and several students presented a radio pro gram concerning Pharmacy over WMSC Wednesday. The activities of the week by the School of Pharmacy were in cooperation with the Fifth District Pharmaceutical Association. Sansbury Is Elected New Alumni Prexy Paul S. Sansbury of Darlington has been elected the new president of the Carolina Alumni Associa tion, according to Dean Emeritus, Francis W. Bradley, chairman of the nominating committee and of the election tallying committee. Mr. Sansbury is a Darlington county attorney. He is chairman of the county Democratic Execu tive Committee, a past commander of the American Legion Post in Darlington and a past president of the Kiwanis Club. While a student at Carolina, he was editor of the Garnet and Black, a member of the Gamecock staff, the Wig and Robe, the Eu phradian Society, student council, YMCA Cabinet, KSK and ODK. Thomas Cooper, who was the ?econd president of the university, wore pegged pants. I'S ness = fore !