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CONTRASTING SOLID COLOR PRESS-FREE SLACKS ~60 COMPLETE EXPERT CUSTOM ALTERATIONS FREE MA4YOS Frd.0.." 9:00 More i (Continued from Page 2) that does not concern us; but when those same people attempt to prevent us from learning through our newspaper what was actually said during a given event and attempt to alter the actuality of an event to suit their particular and delicate prejudices and illusions, we believe that they directly im pinge upon the freedom of the press. We support editor Stepp and The Gamecock, for we believe it more important that the paper have the freedom to print events as they occur, than that we present an utterly inoffensive face to possible legislative inquisitors. We must not be forced to yield to the pressures that have resulted in our present state of educational stagnation. USC AWARE-SDS A clique Dear Mr. Stepp: The Gamecock is a studenti newspaper and the administration has no say-so. This is the clear implication of The Gamecock's dirty word campaign. False on both counts! The University's administration, embodied by the state of South Carolina to administer an in stitution largely supported by public funds, does have a right to restrict violation of society's generally accepted norms. In view of its past policies of permissiveness, one wonders to what extent the administration has brought and will continue to bring such problems upon itself. Acting in response to public pressure is no substitute for genuine policies. "We feel it is you we serve." (Gamecock, Sept. 24). Well, I am happy to report that your publication, if serving me, does not reflect my views. Nor do you reflect anything close to a majority of the students. Carrying a phrase on the editorial masthead that opinions expressed are not necessarily reflective of the student body as a whole is no excuse for grossly misrepresenting student opinion. In edition after edition you have represented only a not-too-elite editorial clique and an odd gathering of campus malcontents. Do students really feel, as The Gamecock editorialized in its second edition this fall, that the ..is, in part, the artfully shapec collection, with center vent. The upon the genti plimentary. Use your Gam4 one, easily oper to our credit of FREE MUG! SCH EDU LE. Drop by our Ca mug with the foc Two hours Fre *eaction from President Jones comments further I was invited last night by staff members of The Gamecock to comment further about the events of the past few days. I welcome this opportunity for I feel strongly that the divergent views explicit in this rather emotional issue should be aired at a time when the student body is being asked by the editor of this newspaper to express its opinion. This statement is not intended as an apology for the action I took earlier this week. However, I do regret that I had to take any action at all. I made my decision with the certain knowledge I would be accused of censorship by some members of the Carolina family. Before making that decision, I consulted at length with the chairman of the board of publications, the dean of the Law School, the chairman of the board of trustees and the attorney general of South Carolina (the legal counsel of this University). Their opinions were carefully considered by the final decision was mine as the chief executive of this institution. As indicated in my earlier statement, I did not interpret this as an act of censorship. I feel this entire matter revolved around the question of vulgarity. There have been and there will be arguments as to what is vulgarity and who should define it. I based my decision on an honest interpretation of the rules governing publications as they presently exist. I have asked the Board of Publications to meet, to discuss and to clarify these guidelines for the University community. I want to make it perfectly clear that I had no prior knowledge of any arrangement between the printer of The Gamecock and any member of the faculty or ad ministration to exchange information regarding the content of the newspaper before publication. However, once this information did come to my office, I was obliged to make a decision on behalf of the University. I believe my decision was right. I believe the decision of the editor to delete the word in question was right. I also believe this newspaper has the right, even the obligation, to debate this issue and I think the events of the past forty-eight hours will help us all to define more clearly our sense of values. I Entertainment Unlimited 50 Bands for your pleasure REGGIE BRAY UCBx7 Pkon 2523578Columbia, S.C. The Art of Leisure 'attire one chooses for it. Depicted here, an I sports lacket from our current leisure lightly flared skirt, ticket pocket and high a fabric, a restfully plaidedi wool. The effect eman's leisure pursuits.. .definitely com $49.95~ icock Charge Account. If you don't have 1one by presenting your student I.D. card fice. i WITH GAMECOCK FOOTBALL mbridge Shoppe and pick up your F RE E tball schedule printed on the side. OP EN F RIEDAY ~ NIGHTS 'TILL 9 P.M. parking in the Municipal Parking Bumiding action. studentc University should try to prevent only freshmen from using dope and drugs? Do students want to see "F -" (blanks mine) spelled out? If you are serving the students, let them decide. I challenge you to take your case to the students. Conduct an objective referendum. Most importantly, let's begin electing The Gamecock editor to replace the present system of appointment. If you are serving the students, then announce your willingness to resign if asked by a majority of the students-certainly not so severe a test as an election. Either would certainly improve the quality of The Gamecock. Charles B. Wynn Chairman, Young Americans for Freedom Responsibility Dear Mr. Stepp: As a staff writer for the Gamecock, I'm not sure if my opinion is valid as support to you. But as a student of Carolina, I feel that The Gamecock serves me in a way far more important than the small way in which I serve it. We have a controversy now, one in which the editors of our paper contend that they are being cen sored in their publications, while the administration contends that it is .merely "making suggestions." It seems to me that this is not the true picture. To me, the question is this: Should The Gamecock be subject to review by a "higher authority," or should the students who produce the paper be allowed to answer for their own mistakes in the event that they make them? President Jones, according to your editorial report, said that the University "will go all the way" to punish those responsible for printing the words in question. To me, this is certainly much stronger than a "suggestion ." Had he said "We advise against it" as did Dean Witten and Dean Buchanan, who still left the decision up to you, then there would be some merit in "this is not censorship." President Jones stated: "The Gamecock is a University organ...." He couldn't be more right. And as a very vital organ, the Gamecock editors should have the freedom to commit and then take the responsibility for errors. 2024 DEVINE STREE TELEPHONE AL COLUMBIA, SOL | 'Nati Wor iau n i the i i wavy Everything you need( Clearer, purer, creami~ on with water---and c] smooth, silky finish t LidShadows" Lid Liner There's never- been an) fore. Everything's hypo4 free, andl ioo% deCrmatol Natural Wonder Eye 1 The Camp x V.. - s Girls are not "checked on" to make sure that they come in on time. If they are late, then they take the consequences. Our professors don't "check" on us to make sure that we have read assignments, until test time arrives and we are faced with the responsibility for our actions. Our newspaper should not be "checked" of subject to the review of anyone to see that no questionable material is printed. If the administration did not intend this as their very purpose, then why was The Gamecock printer asked "to call our faculty advisor, George Crutchfield, if The Gamecock sought to run anything questionable." Isn't this a check? To me, the vulgarity or decency of the words that the writer wanted to use in his story is not the dispute. This is not a question of the cur tailment of "the expression of ideas," to quote Dr. Jones. This is something far more basic. Now is the time to learn. That is why we are at this institution. We as students should not be subject to pressure and intimidation from any source in the printing of student publications, any more than we should be pressured and intimidated for any reason. There is still another question: Should this matter be pursued to the very end? I can only say that should you decide that it would be in the best interest of all Carolina students to pursue this, and can justify this interest. then I'm with you. Debbie Wright The following girls in my dorm agree with my viewpoint and sign their names below signifying that they agree with this stand as I have expressed it. Linda M. Cronim Jane Burrows Judy Greene Mary Middlebrook Gwenda Goff Join the Vette Set Phon. 253-8633 or 787-5172 F AT FIVE POINTS pine 2-3 161 TH CAROUiNA ider' dhes iew for big, big eyes. :: er~ colors that turn ! on't turIn oiT. For a bat lasts for hiou rs. C BigLash' Mascara. thing like them heC Illergen ic, fragrance ogist-testedl. Ilakeup by Revlon us Shop Honse