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Fraternitii between I For one and a half years fraternities have unsuccessfully been trying to move out of their present housing facilities. The most recent developments came on January 7 and 8 when the fraternities national represen tatives came to USC to discuss plans for the fraternities to move out of their present housing. At the meeting vice-president Brunton presented a plan for creating a fraternity row between Bates House and the Roost. The prices for each house would range from $100,000 to $200,000, depending on the individual needs of each fraternity. On February'10, Brunton said, "It became apparent at the Senistivity sessions are being offered The Psychological Service Center is offering a sensitivity training session for all interested students. The purpose of the sessions are to help an individual learn how he is perceived by others, how he works in a group and to promote greater self awareness. The session will meet one night a week for the rest of the semester. There will be no charge for persons who attend regularly. The meeting date has not yet been chosen. There are only a limited number of spaces, so students are urged to sign up as soon as possible. A brief interview will be required of all applicants. For more information, call the Center at 777-4864 or 777-4865, and leave your name and telephone number. Help us do a better job. Send The Gamecock, Drawer A,. a news tip. What's up When____ Where _______ Who's involved ___ Why How ._______ Your name es want t lates and meeting (Feb. 7 and 8) that only two or three fraternities at the most could raise the minimum amount of approximately $50,000 that would be needed to embark on the project. It was therefore quite )bvious that while the University proposal might be ideal from the planning standpoint, considering the status of the fraternity finances." The University proposal was, ..that the fraternities put up 25 per cent of the cost since the University could only afford to finance that portion of the building that could be converted to normal student housing, if necessary. We also said that in our opinion, the 25 per cent and the cost of the fur nishings should not be a second loan, but rather contributions from alumni, national or some other source. Brunton then suggested alter natives including: 1) modifying the long range campus plans and maintaining fraternities in their present location 2) installing air conditioners 3) urging fraternities to raise money from their alumni, friends or nationals to make substantial improvements 4) renting the lounge areas and rooms on a pockage basis, where the fraternities would then be responsible for renting rooms, etc. Near the end of the letter Brunton said, "It appears to us that the above approach offers most of what the fraternities want in housing. If some fraternities wanted to move off campus, they would be permitted to do so.. .providing administrative approval and housing regulation abidance." _Pete McCausland, president of the USC Interfraternity Council, feels these proposals are "totally unacceptable. There is no mntion Our max (Continued from page 23 heaved a rock through the window of the Tacos A-GO-GO Shoppe. But instead of tihe capitalist system collapsing, the Governor called out the National Guard. So Irving, to crush the pig militarists, went out and beaned a National Guardsman with a two-by-four. But instead of being crushed, the Guardsman filled Irving's backside with buckshot. So Irving, to end the war in Vietnam, went out and blew up a mail box. But instead of ending the war In Vietnam, the President invaded Laos. So Irving, to eradicate the rotten, repressive society once and for all, blew up the men's lavatory in the U. S. Senate. But instead of the repressive society crumbling, it just grew more repressive. And by now, no one in the country had a kind word to say about Irving and his friends. So, by now, the lessons were clear. If power comes from the muzzle of a gun, it was clear which side had the most guns. If the people were oppressed, It was clear they didn't know It. And if you start a revolution around here, it was clear the people will indeed rise up in wrath--against the revolhionaries. co move Roost of equity in the letter. As it looks right now, if a fraternity folds, it would lose that 25 per cent." Andrew Langfelder, president of Zeta Beta Tau, and one of the main researchers of the issue, went to Maryland to see how the frater nities handled their housing situation. Others were also sent to other colleges for the same pur pose. "Some major colleges have paid the whole cost of the new fraternity houses with only the conversion costs being added in case they folded," said Langfelder. "This would be the ideal situation for us at Carolina." Langfelder added, "Another problem is that this initial 25 per cent does not cover lounge equipment and other accessories. This could represent another $20,000. "Our biggest problem is still the lack of equity clause. Our nationals U want to be assured their 25 per cent is safe in case their fraternity folds," says Langfelder, "which I agree they have a legitimate concern." "Brunton does not believe the fraternities cab afford houses." However, in a telephone con versation, Langfelder was reassured by his national that his fraternity would be just as com- a petitive as the others. If the other fraternities move, so will his. w Langfelder feels assured the other fraternities have the same assurance. Langfelder said, "All big fraternity schools have gone through housing trouble." Rick Thomas, president of Lambda Chi Alpha, in a meeting With LI., ei~e- r ~ Ia -: said, "Investigation into off- r campus housing has shown too much expense and inconvenience are involved." k Hoppe Yet, oddly enough, Irving went right on smashing windows, beaning pigs, making anonymous bomb threats to scare people, and blowing up mail boxes, lavatories and other similarly strategic in stallations. Until, of course, as it must to all. Weathermen, Irving one day lit the fuse too short. But don't feel too sorry for Ir ving. After all, he had lots of fun. Moral: If you .would stand tall among your fellow men, first you must grow up. ROOF JEWELERS uats MnosIO@U*SW wa?N EacH en se5 e1221 Taylor and Rosewood ShpmunCa tarin pt MsENT CREDIT. Fashion Mrs. John L. Sweeney (left iodbi outfits which will be . lives Benefit. The fashion s i the Campus Room of Caps nd $1.25 at the door. Proceeds will go to the I Fhich is awarded to a law stuc Browsing i recently es of A New Browsing Collecuon has een established in the Deriodical eading room of Mclissick ibrary. This collection, con isting of popular reading in many ubject fields as well as current est sellers, replaces the old 'Blue CAMPUS Monday - Tuesda 2 P.M. til MONSTER BUI COMBINATION Monster Burger, Salad or and choice of Beverage * * 8 oz. Miller High Life1 409 BLOS At the Benefit ) and Mrs. John W. Howard oeen in the 12th annual Law how is Wednesday at 8 p.m. tone. Tickets are $1 advance -lasford Poston * Scholarship lent on basis of merit. Dollection tablished Star' Collection. The Browsing Collection will be maintained through new acquisitions as books are selected and purchased monthly. (Continued on page 8) SPECIAL y - Wednesday Closing IGERe PLATE96 with student ID Cole Slaw, French Fries cents extra fJ5tein SOM ST. Bridge