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0 , the 4eS' statement which deals Ch cre i Oting Standards and gIves 4ft" 0o An obvious question which goes however Is.hat the 4lternative to ACC %WNW M Irs. The oet statement says, "In any case, " *Wrslty breses .Is4thletic program cast within a AlM "ce regulated structure." Speculation in most (#0 points toward a n0w conference composed of other ACC discontent, (Clemson and Maryland, certainly) and phps sorne present Independents, such as Virginia Tech. Whatever comes of the USC-ACC relationships, one thing I* made clear by the oard's statement: the University itends to keep expending and improving athletic WOWgrams. From the planned stadium expansion we gather that this applies to athletic facilities, also. Some students and faculty members feel already that the emphasis is toward a "professional" athletic program at Ih expense of the academic program of the University. Administrators and others who deal with the state legislature and the public say that only through the athletic program do the people of the state Identify with the University. Granted, the teams do a great public relations job for Carolina, as long as they win. As long as the trustees recognize the rightful place of athletics in this regard and in promoting "school spirit" we should have no problems. However, there is a fine line between a first-rate college athletic program and a "professional" one, and there is a fine line in regard to the emphasis which can be placed on intercollegiate athletics in relation to all the other many things which go on at a University. The balance is a precarious one. The Board must recognize it and respect it. The Gamecock T"E GAMECOCK is published tri-weekly during the fall and spring semesters and weekly during the suanmer semesters with the exception of University holidays and exam verlods. Change of addres forms, subscription requests and other mail Items should be sent to Drawer A. USC. Columbia. S.C. 2MW. Subscription rates are $7 per year or V3 per fall and spring semesters and $1 for both sinumer sessions. Bulk copies are $6 per 100. THE GAMECOCK this year received SM.000 from the-stydOmt actvity fad entiti full-tqw studnts to a inJja Offices of THE GAMECOCK are in 1 sa 10 of the Ra%VHoUnon v campus. Phones are 77-178. 777-42 and 777m4. Second class postage paid at Cohaubla, S. C. Although THE GAMECOCK is published by the University of South Carolina, the opinions ex pressed herein do not necessarily repreen to of the University, the student body or the staff of the paper. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF . . . . ...........Cheryl Manning ASSOCIATE EDITOR . . . .................. Michael sal BUSINESS MANAGER . . . . . . . . * . .. . * , *.. . U Huckabee MANAGING EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Phillips ASST. MANAGING EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'-.-.- Stt Derks SPORTS EDITOR . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . V...--.-.Teddy Heffter CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . ney NEWS EDITORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Charles Felleaboum S - - - - - - - - - -. . . . . . . .. . . Check Keefer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Beebe PRATURE EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reb Bigalke A0VERT;$ING. MANAGIER . . . . - - - * - - - - - - . . . . . . .DavM Landgren rIRCULATMO MANAGiR ,, . . . . ... ! . - - - - -. . . . . Steve Langer ALOTION COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND RlEFERRALi SElRVICES Abortions up to 24 weeks of~ pregnancy are now egal in New York State. There are no residency restrictions at cooperating hospitals and clinics. Only the consent of the patient and the performling physician is required. If you think you are pregnant, consyit your doctor. l)on't delay. liarly abortions are simiper and safer. If you need informa,tion or professionali assist aince, including immlediaJte registration into available hospitals aind clinic.s, telephone: Tll ABORTION INFORMATION AGENCY, INC. 160 WI.ST H6th STREET NIiW YORK, N. Y. 10024 21 2 -873 -6650 ii A.M. r() to P.M. SI- VI-N D)AYS A WIi.l-K And time remembered Is grief forgotten. And frosts are slain g g g g~ And flowers begotten. And in green under- 2EG wood and cover Blossom by blossomLagGrdA The spring begins. 3PNAE Swimburne Choice of 5 Flavors of SyrJ 69* Ask for SPECIAL #1 These Prices Every TUFSD ALL. THE BUTT wihYour Choice 4467 DEVINE ST. K (Neer The Ford HORa,70 *AW't(r astdn- adtls ha&O* run-Offt Ias Friday b6 Invalid. Iam makfng thi domand (ar "seerl reammes. Firs, the very credibility of the election is in question. It Is known that the machine use0d to score ballots malfunctioned. This was sup posedly not noticed until a day and a half after the election during the run-offs. An a result, the elections committee decided to hold some of Monday's results valid and declare some of them Invalid. 'They then .decided to hold same run-offs valid and some run-offs Invalid. A second run-off (the first valid one, according to the committee) was held Mriday. Some results of this third fiasco were clearly opposite the trend established in all earlier elections and run-offs. If this letter is confusing to the reader, think how confused the Elections Committee must be. A second reason I am demanding new elections In these races is that some elections committee officials were giving out false information. I personally witnessed one Poll official telling two voters they could not vote in a run-off they were fully entitled to vote in. When I brought this to the attention of the Elections Committee, nothing was done. A third reason for new elections is the poor planning and notice given to Friday's run-offs. Suf ficient prior notice was not given. Te entire fiasco took on a rail roaded effect. This is obvious from the total number of votes cast. Next, the method of reporting election and run-off results led to further confusion. Throughout the day, Wednesday, signs appeared and disappeared on the wall in the Russell House lobby. By the end of the day, original election results, run-off results, and recount results were all posted together. There was no way of telling othad waon, ASthrran e tionsa ithusr i ng we otet fici ent otice waour givec roadedefethsI c odviThe froo electio and rofcest ared tor Udrthe ay,orsonal elcinr s weealutked ete.hr wsnterayfteliwhhwon, "Theo HoeafnhecI Studrent Bodyialurse 2:30KE FRD YA UnGodeThe peonalso nYtdrngatheomo of5se ao of Sruc. VAlA3 GrAT SpeLciATlON cpORsu e.. il120 MdnghRKEdY tr inay thru.0 amFieday ONL)... lost, or. Ow to be in a runaoff. This led ma * vters to 1alely believe their ..!adidate - had been 0e1h01ini . For precisely this reasn,.a *ey failed to vote in Fridays ti-off. Finally, I was personally assured of over twice as many votes baVIg been cast in my behalf as the final results showed. For this "ason If no other, I can assure you the returns are inac. curate. In the interest of fairness, a new election -must be held for those offices decided in Friday's run-off. The positions involved are far too important to be decided by the questionable methods used. Please withhold my name as I am a candidate in one of the above mentioned races and do not wish to influence any votes by this letter. NAME WITHHELD BY REQUEST Liberal papers Dear Miss Manning: Liberal papers really do have a way of blowing news all out of proportion. "Our" reporters surely can't be as naive as they were made to appear in Wed nesday's articles and editorials. I happened to be entering the Eisenhower luncheon at the same time the staff members were being denied admittance. Perhaps I'm deaf, because I interpeted the conversation between the repor ters and Mr. Suber in a different sense than did your staff. It's probably true that they weren't invited, but not for the reason that "USC (is) not considered im portant to GOP". Your articles did not mention that this was an ex clusive luncheon, because of inadequate facilities, and the press table had to be cut short because of the lack of "elbow room" for the guests. I was with the last group admitted and we took the rest of the remaining seats. Your reporters obviously have a lot to learn about campaign functions. Exclusive luncheons such as this one don't have the back of the room cluttered with noisy reporters at the expense of the guests. my s Lrant ar Coal Broiled Steak most warm and en the entire Gamecock ialty is catering to the I is good; the service miall 'ROM r iL 1:30??? ID SATURDAY upervision of Mr. A. B. Phone 254-4492 ikes CHOPPED SIRLWIN SALAD & F. FRIES 99* Ask for SPECIAL #3 October, th of October 69* ASK FOR SPECIAL #4 S 1031 ASSEMBL.Y (Downtown Are.) Thursda,) faults.i Jtshod have M noted that Republicas are the most con notI anye in s. =:WScane, I even t*M 4eatr a eed mitted were wdo 5-s,qifor the occasion. The Gameock rporters I saw were hardy up to par with the appearance of the rest of the assembly. Rlegardess of bow we all feel about appearances' now, political functions on the. 'semi formal level do require a unified appearance. Local Republicans also know how well The Gamecock tends to tear down conservatism, and we all would rather see no news at all rather than opinionated news. You must admit your fault in this area; otherwise, why was there the birth of the Gamecrock, a conservative campus paper last spring, unless to oppose your liberalness? Maybe if you tried to balance your staff with as many con servatives as liberals, you might find access to Republican or conservative functions a lot easier. I know this letter won't change your policy any; this is just a note warning you that you don't have us all fooled. H. LEE SMITH . Protest Dear MIs Manning: First of all, I want to make all who read this aware of the fact that it is not prompted by racial bias. I say this because I know there~ are those who will consider me to be a, to use Bob Gossett's words, "back ward, bigoted red-neck." My protest is of Mike Spears' proposal to lower the entrance requirements for blacks. On the academic side, to do this will also necessitate a lowering of the Gn H TIEiWS MILK BREWER' TUPELO HONEY TEA I From. The A*s .. .. ... rqcplrementj for them to stay in once they &et in. Neither Is fair tc those who studied hard to get anc we still working hard to reattin In (black and whitei. Silarly, the l9wering of or the abolition of entrance requirements for everyone destroys the desire to strive for excellence and thus making everyone so hideously alike. Isn't there a big cry for in dividuality these days? Al races are said to be equal. Then let them compete on an equal basis. On the athletic side, why do we need more black athletes? Why not more Orientals? I think the teams are doing great as they are -Jackie Brown included. Is It that Mr. Spears thinks the team would be better with more blacks? This too is racial discrimination, is it not? Is Carolina to be made a shambles as some Northern in stitutions have been (I know, I live up there) as a result of being non selective? LEO BLOSCHOCK High school education Dear Miss Manning: In regard to your Friday, Oct. 16 issue and Student Body President Mike Spears' asinine statement about lowering requirements for black students: USC at present is not known for its outstanding academics, but it is on a steady route of improving. Lowering requirements for black students (and other "socio-economically deprived" students, lower ability students) will have the net effect of 'turning out socio-economically deprived, lower ability graduates, and the school will have to suffer a gg's Pharn EALTH FOODS S'YEAST "VITAWNS of a %AGS NATURAL FRUIT long to 1 7 No matter short your / can only improv Ultra Lash Mas, Lash lengthens lash with eve wiha special foi inside the bru only when it Ultra curls lashes. Sc No mattin1 ~S why settle I can have loni Q Jlashes with U degraded reputation In the academic community. We will become like so many of the black colleges (albeit, a majority) which cater to lower ability students, lower their requirements, lower' their stan dards for passage of courses, and graduate students with what amounts to a good high school equivalent college diploma. This type of catering is usually passed off as "meeting the special needs of deprived groups" by special policies, special faculties and similar academically defeating procedures. Recruit qualified students; there are enough good students who are black, or socio economically deprived whites who work hard in the hope of some advancement. Get these people, not the chronically underachieving blacks and poor whites. As an added thought, as a soon to be graduated student, I would not (as an alumnus) give money to USC if requirements were lowered. No! We need requirements upgraded, not lowered. I believe that many other alumni would feel as- I do. JOHN L. SO1LKEY Letters. policy Letters to the editor should be brief. typewritten. and about matuers of concern to USC students. All letters must be signed, but names may be withheld by request. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for style. good taste. mad libel laws. Send letters to The Gamecock. Drawer A. USC. Columbia. 8. 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