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VIOL. LX11 NO. 7. University of South Carolina. Columbia, S. C. 2920A WE'DNESDAYi,_SEPTEMBR2N17 John Chapell 4 John Chapell appeared in Township Auditorium Mond page 4). SGA Rap Session W alker,Cal By BOB GRONDAHL Staff Writer SGA President Harry Walker and his cabinet met with students in Sims Dorm, Tuesday night in a continuation of rap sessions to bring the Student GovemMent to the students. Previous sessions have been held at South Building and the Honeycombs. Walker in an informal talk stated that the purpose of the rap sessions Council backs Jones on academics A resolution giving academics priority over athletics has received tentative approval .by the USC Alumni Council. Alumni Association Director Edwin R. LUttle said he Is certain the resolution will receive final approval during the association's October meetIng. Little said the resolution in. volves no money and has no effect on athletics. "Thel real reason behind the resolution IS that the Alunni Association wants to go on record as totally backing Dr. Jones and the University on the academic side," he said. (Conatiaued en Page 8) at Townshi "Mark Twain Tonight" at my night. (See related story binetinSim, was twofold: first, as a means of establishing Student Government and student communications concerning their particular problems and secondly to fulfill a campaign promise of a question frequently asked: What has the Student Govenment done in the past and what will it do for me? Walker further stated that the Student Government should be a viable part of a students life in that the Student Government should actively speak for the students, through legislation and govern according to the wishes of" the students. Stated Walker, "we want to try ad change this 'do nothing Student Government image', but the only way it can be done is to give the students an opportunity to be involved and we need your help. We are trying to build a solid foundation for a strong Student Government by going into the CUontINUed on Page 3) Correction The Gamecock regrets the mistake that appeared on page 1 of Monday's newspaper. We erroneously printed that Marion Hughes had talked to Dean Charles Witten and erroneously quoted Dean Witten. Hughes did isot talk to Deah Witten, but a regtesen tative of the group talked to 0 Experim planned 1 By SCOTT DERKS Staff Writer An experimental program designed to help change the image of the University was launched Monday at a modest meeting of the American Businessman's Club. The Speakers Bureau, which has been in existence for several years, spoke to a group of eight well-drepsed businessmen and attempted to explain the academic and activities of USC. Barney Oliver, coinmittee chairman, said this year over 50 high schools and civic clubs had requested the Speakers Bureau to explain the ever changing Image of the campus. Vets recei under nem Two million veterans and ser vicemen expected to enroll under the GI Bill this fiscal year will receive their first mcnthily checks , sooner under a Veterans Ad ministration (VA) "package" plan. The agency said the plan will reduce delays due to the school or individual failing to send it required information by providing Lightfoot commn Friday "If You Could Read My Mind" is perhaps the best known song by Gordon Lightfoot. Its beautiful melody and haunting lyric is representative of the work of this musician who has written over 100 songs and has recorded 10 albums. Lightfoot will be here Friday evening with a show that is con tracted to last for two hours. There will be no other group, there will just be Lightfoot, his guitar and his sidemen. The University Union Concert Cpmmittee. Is sponsorIng lisi event. Ticket prices are $2.50 and s'.50. It will not bean.evening of "thrill me with your amplifier" hard rock, but rather an evening of quiet, beautifui music, an event that happens all too rarely. It is a concert that should.not be minad. mtal prog -o change Harold Brunton, vice president for business affairs, and a speaker at the opening session told the group, "I want you to know that this is an experiment. You see, we have a problem. Nobody really knows what is going on at the University. You have to live'with it to understand." He explained that groups of three or four persons from the University would be traveling throughout the state this year to carry the message of USC. Oliver said that this. year there would be an increased emphasis on explaining how a campus of 16,000 still permitted-individuality, and to spotlighting academics and ac tivities of USC which normally received little notice. ivmg chec rVA'pack at one time all the information needed to pay education allowances. Plan instructions have been tested successfully in the agency's PREP program (for military personnel) and are being sent to VA field offices, the agency said. The plan calls for a veteran to submit a copy of his separation document, proof of dependency and application for education benefits to VA at the same time, prior to enrollment. -Forms for this information are available at all VA offices. 11 a veteran enrolls at a school before applying for GI Bill education benefits, he should Register yc Monday 27 Se 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 28 Se 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Vehicle Registrati< 1:00.- 5:00 438 Mi The city plate will cost $.5 years. Simuitaneously USC will is charge. Information needed to regis color and serial number. ram image Tim McConnel explained his role as secretary of freshman affairs and the importance of freshman becoming involved in campus activities. Patty Wall, a student senator, told the group of the need for students to be involved to gain a total education. "It's a big university and there is something for everybody," Wall said. A challenge was issued to the group to spend one day a month on the campus. "I want you to walk through the campus. Until you start rubbing shoulders with the students you won't realize it is a very different world than the one you knew at the University," Brunton said. ks sooner age' plan present these completed forms:to the school and ask it to forward them to VA in one package when the school certifies his enrollment. VA officials suggest also that the vetiran later check with his school to make sure his forms and cer tification of enrolhmeat have been forwarded. Although cooperation of schools is voluntary, school officials are as concerned as VA that veteran students get their monthly checks as soon as possible, VA explained. Veterans desiring information on education benefits were urged to contact local VA offices or veterans service organization representatives. our bikes pt. 1971 . 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