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Published three times every week Vol. LX-No. 5see Page 2 University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. 29208 4L Wider choice SGA new Student Government Association intends to give the students a better choice in the selection of school rings, according to Barry Knobel, student body president. In a statement released by Knobel last night, be announced that student government will go in competition with the Campus Shop beginning this spring for the sale of school rings. "The students have never been offered a competitive choice of rings," Knobel stated, "and also never been able to voice an opinion as to the design of the ring." Student government has com missibned John Roberts, Inc., which deals only in school rings. The price range of the rings offered will be from $31.00 for a yellow gold ring of the University seal to $90.00 for a 25 point diamond studded ring. The average price, though, will be between $35 to $45 depending on individual tastes. Rings will be available both in a seal design, similar to the official ring of the University, or with a stone. "We feel these are superior rings and a superior company," Fred Allyn, SGA press secretary said. One of the most significant changes in ring policy offered by student government is that a student will be able to purchase a ring after he has earned 72-hours at USC. The present requirement is 90 hours to buy a school ring at the Campus Shop. "The number of hours needed to qtalify for an official ring is one of the highest in the nation," Knobel said, "most colleges and univer sities adhere to a 72-hour policy, Young is gou By FRED MONK Managing Editor John DeTreville along with 350 other students was graduated Saturday, but the only amazing thing is that DeTreville should be only graduating from high school. A local boy, who came to Carolina after his ninth grade year at University High School, DeTreville is the youngest graduate in the history of USC. He is 16-years-old, but he'll be 17 in March. A graduate in the Computer Science sequence, DeTreville is taking his talents to Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology to work on his masters as a research assistant on one of the largest computer programs underway there. Although DeTreville says he does not like sports, and has not had an opportunity to date in his three and a half years at USC, he has not lead what he thinks is a sheltered life. He is an avid science fiction Ca roliw offers nngs which would allow a student tc purchase a ring after the firl semester of his junior year." Details have not been set up for the purchase of the rings as of yet, but according to Allyn a week would be set aside for the students to look at and purchase the rings with a representative of the company on hand. L.Rlated story on page 2) Dorm ca to be ck The cafeterias in the Men'i Towers and South Dorm will bq closed for the spring semester, i Clemson Tickets Tickets for the Clemson game Saturday night will be distributed Thursday in the Coliseum. The distribution schedule for the 8 p.m. game is: 8 a.m.--ID's ending in 4 or 5 9:30 a.m.--ID's ending in 6 or 7 11 a.m.-ID's ending in 8 o r 9 12:30 p.m.--ID's ending in 0 or 2 p.m.--ID's ending in 2 or 3 3:30 p.m.-7Married students can buy tickets for their spouses. 4 p.m.--students with any ID number can pick up tickets. 4:40 p.m.--students can buy regular tickets. st USI tg to l reader, and although he has nol much time lately, he enjoys caring for tropical fish and collecting coins. DeTreville expressed disma5 that he was not graduating witt cum laude honors, however hih 3.414 GPR shows his intellectual ability has not been hindered despite the lack of age. DeTreville came to the University on the initiative o President Thomas F. Jones, wh brought the youngest US( l' S oungtest n Odd B Something new for Ca The comic strip appea Gamecock today, but thai paper. Columnist Arthui joining The Gamecock's prize-winning editorial c The Charlotte Observer. Another change is our s greet you in our offices frc They're glad to take yoi solve a problem with circ inquiry or direct you to ai new service starts Wedn The Flea Market itself , issue and appear in eacl fe terias Psed was announced by Harold Brunton, Vice-President for Business Af fairs. In a letter addressed to the dorm governments involved, Brunton explained the situation, saying that by state law, the University Food Service must operate on a break even basis. In December and January the food service incurred deficits which had to be curbed in order to comply with South Carolina fiscal requirements. Brunton blamed inflation as the primary cause for the deficits, in addition to higher labor costs which were required under the Federal Minimum Wage and Hour Law? Also, he said the large number of franchised short-order eating establishments are com peting with the food service. In order to offset the closings, Brunton said, that the students who usually eat in the two cafeterias can adequately be served in the (Continued on page 4) . grad lIT graduate here at the age of 13 after finishing the ninth grade. One of Jones' greatest fears at that time was that DeTreville would not be able to find adequate intellectual and social com panionship. Jones, who received his graduate degree from MIT, also played an instrumental part in DeTreville's assistantship at MIT. By the time most boys his age would be hoping to graduate from high school, DeTreville is hoping to have his master's degree. rradua te odkins? rolina - Odd Bodkins. rs for the first time in The .'s not the only change in the r Hoppe has returned and editorial page is Pulitzer artoonist Eugene Payne of taff of receptionists who will >m noon to 5 p.m. weekdays. )r ad for the Flea Market, :ulation, take a question for i advertising salesman. The esday. Nill expand with the Friday i issue. All Figg l i gra Approximately 350 University students were graduated Saturday morning in mid-semester com mencement exercises at the Coliseum. Robert M. Figg, dean of the USC law school and commencement speaker, said in talking about criticism of the Supreme Court that it should be guarded so as not to "undermine the power and prestige of the courts as an in stitution." He added, however, that the Supreme Court "is still our final safeguard against de facto autocracy in our national govern ment. A part of our tradition and heritage is the right to criticize individual judges and particular decisions and we do so frequently, Fraternity rush starts Fraternity rush for the spring semester begins with registration today through Wednesday in the lobby of the Russell House. Rese H.y FRED1 MONK Managing E'dltor In 1950, Dr. Peyton Teague of the University of South Carolina's Chemistry Department, received $2,500 to begin the University up the long road in the field of research. Eighteen years later Teague has been able to witness the Univer sity's research program grow to over $1.3 million and the establish ment of a separate University division to help promote research. According to A. Riley Macon, an official with the division of ad vanced studies and research. USC has lagged behind gravely in the research area until the last five years. But as can be seen with the acquisition of over $500,000 from the Scaife Family Foundation from Pennsylvania for research work in the field of international studies, and with the receipt of over $600.000 from the Natinnal Priori to 1, By PAT STEELE Staff Writer Registration for spring semester begins today with a priority system that is "as fair overall as possible," according to Chip Galloway, co-chairman of this to avoid standi tuds C( luation sometimes with little restraint," Figg said. "But it behooves us to take care that we do not exercise this right in such a manner as to undermine the power and prestige of the court as an institution," he added. Through the process of judicial review, the court has regulated the R egis tra tio If your registration Pick up Materials number is: after: Below 6299 3:30 a.m., Feb. 2 Priority 1 3:45 a.m.. Feb. 2 6300-0399 9:00 a.m.. Feb. 2 6400-6499 9:30 a.m.. Feb. 2 657546699 10:00Oa.m..Feb. 2 6550-4574 10:30 a.m., Feb. 2 6525-4549 11:00 a.m.. Feb 2 6500-6524 Ii:30 a.m.. Feb. 2 Priority ii 22:00 Noon. Feb. 2 6675-4699 1:00 p.m., Feb. 2 6650-674 1:30 p.m.Feb 2 6625-4649 2:00p.m.Feb2 6600-6624' 2:30p.m., Feb. 2 arch Science Foundation for numerous research projects, USC has en tered into an era where research almost marks the success of a University. "Five years ago research was almost neglible except in the area of chemistry," Macon said. "Only since President Jones, the impetus has been on research and the graduate program." In the last three years, restricted research grants under the division of advanced studies and research has almost doubled. "We are growing very rapidly," Macon said, but noted, "We are no great research institution." In 1952, the University received two research contracts from the Atomic Energy Commission. But it was not until 1954 and 1955 with the establishment of the graduate program that any emphasis was put on research. The division of advanced studies [ties g )00 St the senate priority com mittee. Approximately 1050 students of the 1200-1400 applying, received priorities this semester. Most students receiving priorities are transfers or -To= Nm ng in line )urt talk sphere of authority for executive and legislative branches of goverriment, Figg said. The 14th amendment decisions of the past 15 years "have met with anything but -aim and quiet acceptance." Figg was a lawyer in private practice for 35 years before becoming dean of the law school. n schedule 6775-6799 3:00 p.m., Feb. 2 675046774 3:30p.m..Feb. 2 6725-6749 4-00p.m..Feb.2 6700-4724 4:30p.m..Feb.2 Priority II 4:45 pm.. Feb. 2 66754899 :30a.m.,Feb. 3 6850-6874 9:a.m..'Feb. 3 6825-6049 0:3am.F'eb3 6004-824 12:30 a.m.. Feb. 3 W791230pm..Feb3 Prnoraty IV 2:00p.m.. Feb. 3 650-6074 I:30p.m..Feb.3 6025-349 2:30pm .Feb 6000-6924 3:30 p.m.. Feb. 3 Annex Cioses 4:00 p.m.. Feb. 3 rains and research handles only restricted grants, contracted for a specific project, working together with the University's division of development which handles unrestricted grants. Riesearch accounts for only one third of the money acquired from contracted grants with the remaining funds allotted to maintenance, administration and other areas. In 1969. USC received almost $4.5 million in restricted contracts for all programs under the research division. However, according to Macon, this atfnount is down from past years due to shifts in projects by the D)epartment of Education. Projects range from a grant by the Baruch Foundation to study the flora of the Baruch Plantation of South Carolina to the controversial study of intestinal parasites which became a major hussu in South iven uden those who work and must maintain a family. Certain student govern ment officers, major editors of The Gamecock and editor and chief photographer of the Garnet and Black, all senators, and manager of WUSC automatically receive a priority. This semester "two or three people are con sidering each priority to make it fairer," said Galloway. "The system is much smoother this semester." Galloway said the number of priorities must be limited because if there are too many students registering at any one time, there would be a flood on the advisors and in the colIseum. Galloway added that1e reason those appealing or applying for priorities Sunday had to wait was that the cmmitte was trying put people into categories. "There is tighter control this year. We are con sidering each group." Priority cards will be available at the door of the science annex all day. There are four priorities, 7 generally one for each class. PriorPty I, most of which are seniqrs, will pick up their registration material at 8:45 a.m. Monday. Priority II pick up their materials at noon Monday, Priority IlIl at 4:45 p.m. Monday and Priority IV at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. One change in registration this semester will be that plastic iden tification cards willb required to register. student who has lost his li must get a new one through the treasurer's office before he reg isters, Galloway saig Members of the priorit~ committee are Mike Spears and Chip Galloway, co chairman; Jean Neal and Ellen Corley. made Carolina in 1969. The projects are wide and varied and are not limited to the area of science as has been the case in the past . But research money does not last ' indefinitely and most grants are contracted from only one to three years. With the establishment of the division of advanced studies and research, the University has found an agency in which professors with research ideas and desire can be matched with agencies with mloney to carry out specific projects needed. By maintaining the present flow of resear:h money and sidin and acquiring nW funds ter projecta, the UinIiesity hspes W ontinue Its progres of the three years and t foundation and springbourd eisth