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VOL. LXIi NO. 41 of South Carolin#, Columbia, S. C. 2920b MOND rinA With a feeling for the 40's and his band helped to supF action for the Christmas Fo the University Union. Union ge Ness con The Division of Student Affairs announced today that David Kenneth Ness has been appointed director of the Student Union. Ness is presently serving as the program director of the Georgia Tech Student Center. He is a '63 graduate of St. Olaf College and holds a B. A. in psychtlogy. He has completed the course work for a M. S. degree in student Personnel and Guidance and expects to receive the degree in June 1972. The 30-year old Ness was an Journalisn announced Deadline for entries in the 1971 72 Mark of Excellence Contest (MEC) for college journalists is Feb. 10, announced Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic society. The contest recognizes out standing student writers, newscasters, editors and photographers. No fees are required and the contest features open competition, not restricted to SDX members and not restricted to publication on campus. Eligible to compete are persons working on an academic degree who were enrolled as full-time college or university students for a minimum of 20 weeks during the contiest period, Feb. 1, 1971, t o Feb. 1, 1972. ,Entry blanks have. been dist'ributed to campus chanter Christmas formal Buddy Morrow Held on th )ly some of the wine flowed z rmal put on by some one h .atmosphere. tting new mg Jai Ness contest by SDX advisers and to department heads of schools which do not have chapters. The forms may be duplicated by any means. Ad ditional blanks are available from SDX Headquarters, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill. 60601. Ent ries should be submit ted to SDX regional directors, where 'hey will be judged by professionals from each geographic area. Top entries in each region will be recognized at SDX regional conferences. Regional winners in each category will be forwarded to national headquarters to compete wit h winners in all 11 SDX regions. National finalists will be recognized at,the 'SDX -national convention Nov. 1.4-18 in Dallas. - Courtney Dicely Arena floor of the coliseum, ind the dancing was varied as undred enjoyed the holiday director mary officer in the United States Navy. He served as Executive Officer at Paris Naval Reserve Training Facility, Paris, Texas. Ness will officially assume the position Jan. 1. During the last month, he has been studying the operations of the Union and making plans for the coming semester. (See related Story.) Ness succeeds Robert Dalrymple, who has served as acting director since August. (See related story page 4.) Final This is the final edition of the Gamecock for this semester. The next edition will be published on the first day of classes of the Spring semester, Jan. 11. So, from the Gamecock staff, we wish you all very good luck on exams and,a...safe .and happy holiday season. Union plans camp outs The Recreation Committee of the University Union is planning a full slate of camping activities for January. On Jan. 21-23, the second weekend of the new semester, Bell Camp will be the scene of a University camp-out. The group will leave Friday at 5:00. Free food and tran sportation will be provided, and campers have their choice of lodging in a free cabin or tent. Hunting Island State Park will be the destination of the next trip Jan. 28-30. There will be a $3.50 charge for each person which includes food, transportation and tents. This trip will be limited to 40 persons. Other activities at Bell Camp include an open Chess Festival Jan. 16. Transportation and a free meal will be provided. The entry fee for players will be $2.00. A program is also being set up whereby students can check out tents, lanterns and camp stoves for a small deposit for private camping trips. Dan Bell, Recreation Committee co-chairman, said, "So far camping activities here have been very limited. Next semester we plan to expand our program to include Outward Bound, survival camping, canoe trips and Ap palachian trail hikes." "If anyone is interested in participating in these trips or has any good ideas for projects, the committee meets every Tuesday in Russell House room 321. We have $4,000 to spend on equipment and we need people to help us spend it," Bell said. Wilson Chakiris 'Company' to play here next smse The University Union Artist Caii oadmtioyb Series Committee will present thesteinis o. multiple award winning musical Det h iie ubro comedy Company in the Carolina tcesaalbet h ly S Coliseum on Jan. 31, 1972 at 8:00sudnsmtpikpthrtces p.m.beweFrdyJnay1tad Directed and produced by Fia aur 1a usl Harold Prince with music and HueTce fie lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this Ti roiyi ie osuet broadway play received the Best womypc ptertcesfe Musical Award from the New York wt tdn .D aut a Drama Critics in 1970 and six Tony as iku hi ikt n Awards in 1971. prhs ikt o hi m Company is a tart, tender, and meitfaiesdrnthsie sophisticated portrayl of marriage peid mn a comtemporary urban setting. Afe Jaur 21ttG George Chakiris stars as an rmiigtceswl eligible bachelor who is the tepbi.T favorite guest of five married frnn "match making" couples. Julie Wilson cot4t4. '' theakirsiso toward marmoyb