Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Women Overlooked To the Editor: To begin with, I am not a Women's Libber, but I do believe in fairness. I am referr ing to the lack of publicity for the Women's Sports program at USC. Recently, the Women's bas ketball team went to Regional tournament where they took second place in the tournament. After winning there, they jour neyed to Queen's College in New York to play in the National Basketball Tourna ment for Women. They placed sixth in the nation, which is slightly better than the Men's Basketball team did. These girls worked hard, as do all the women in sports at USC, but we must take a back seat and let the men get all the publicity. We are not asking for full page spreads on the women in sports, but just a little cour tesy from the Gamecock staff. We work hard and enjoy what we do, but it would be nice if we had some support from the newspaper representing ALL the Carolina students, instead of just the men. Vicki Robinson Bill Applauded To the Editor: I would like to take my hat off to Glenn Manning for taking the time and initiative to draw CYCL Tryouts for an Inti cle Racing Team v near future. Inte should contact Joe 253 Luke 77; as soon as Easy TFo Open Gamecock Charge Account, *100 (Limit) BRITTON!S LettE up bill number 2-21-73-33 which provides for study, evaluation and codification of all laws, rules and regulations affecting students at USC. The bill was passed unamiously by the Sen ate, President Spinazzolo vetoed it and the Senate over rode the veto because Sen. Manning and others refused to give up. It's an honor to be among the very first to say that this legis lation is greatly needed, long overdue and we are fortunate to have Glenn Manning in the Student Senate. I attended the senate meeting last Wednesday and was spellbound at the exuberant and dynamic presen tation he made in defense of the bill. Manning impressed upon the senate the fact that one of the most pressing factors in a student's life is having too many rules and regulations affecting him. If this is done, he will always know where he stands. In essence, he has a right to be informed. Sen. Manning is representing district 19, Off-Campus Law Students. I must send cheers over to the law school for elect ing Manning because you coul dn't have elected a better rep resentative to stand up for you. You really deserve a star in your crown. To those of you who might not know, Glenn Manning is the brother of Casey Manning the USC basketball team and as you ISTS .rcollegiate Bicy rill be held in the rested students -3625 -5632 possible. HE WAN from 11:( Part Time Days 1211 College S .rs To The f have guessed, a native of Dillon, S.C. Name Withheld by Request Freshman Disturbed To the Editor: As a new freshman this semester, I must say that I am a little baffled at the number of religious zealots which seem to swamp the Russell House on various occasions. It really dis turbs me to see people trying so hard to escape reality. Please permit a few words as an alter native to all the "rain dancing" and superstition that these religious groups propound. I think that many of these groups try and answer the age old ques tions of "Who am I", "What is the purpose of existence", "Will I get to Heaven?', and "How can I lead a good life?". Who are you? Physiologically, you are a complex organization of cells and fibers which, thanks to the process of evolution, also have a large brain to coordinate thinking and behavior. You are a "homo sapien", a part of the e e a Letters Welcome Letters to the editor on topics are welcome but subject to editing and condensation to meet style and space require ments. All letters must be typed and must be signed with the full name, address and phone number of the author. Unsigned letters or those with pseudonyms will not be printed. The letters should be addressed to Letters To the Editor, The Gamecock, Drawer A, USC, Columbia, S. C., 29208. LP TED 0 -2:00 BURGE KING wditor long process- of life that exists here on earth. As a popular song once said, "You have a right to be here." The final purpose of our exis tence is undeterminable. It is in the nature of Man to attribute human qualities to ultimate reality but we must remember that this concept of ultimate purpose lies in the realm of that which is unable to be defined in any way. I would suggest that the purpose of your existence be determined by a rational and intelligent outlook on life. It is obvious that nothing can be proven without the aide of rationality, reason, and science. You may be advised to have this elusive thing called "faith" but faith is merely believing in something for which there is no evidence. If you as an individual choose to do that, then it is your problem. Will you get to Heaven? Prob ably not. We simply do not know what happens after we die and anyone who says that they do must have been dead at one time or another. GAME Although The Gameco students of the Univers is not an official publicat opinions expressed herel resent those of the univ or all the staff members Editor ................ Managing Editor ...... Editorial Page Editor . News Editor .......... Copy Desk Chief ..... Sports Editor ......... Asst. Sports Editor ... Advertising Manager. Copy Editor..... Photo Editor ...... Flare Blue Jeans .. Knit Pants........ Golf Shirts........ Knit Suits......... Knit Sport Coats .. WE HONOR PHONE 253-2g29 RETAIL SALES ROO 940 HARDEN STREET ACROSS PROM e We do know that nothing is changeless and that everything is in a constant state of becom ing. This may cast a little light on what to expect that fateful day. To lead a good life all one needs to do is constantly strive for a balance between emotions and reason. You must believe that given enough facts and information the truth can be determined in any given situa tion. - Most people find if difficult to bear the responsibility of their individuality. They tend to put the continual burden of a moral self-responsibility off in the vague and highly emotional state of some "revealed relig ion". Also, many people cannot accept the fact that we are alone on this planet and most prob ably in this solar system. Let us turn, then, back to that which has been suppressed and denied especially by our zealot friends: simply our own minds, bodies, and earth. 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