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New telepl By JOHN McCURRY Gamecock Staff Writer A new telephone information .service, "ASKUSV, js available to USC students and faculty from 9 a.ui. iu 9 p.m. ny caning. ///-//// one can obtain information on a Psych center ^ Laval said. According to Laval, if a student feels too anxious to study, or is too depressed, the cause is usually the fVinnOO in thp cfuHpnt'c citnnHnn nr V4?M??QV ??? v?av W WH?%NMV?Vai V* the realization of having to start all x over again. "One out of 10 students visiting the center is a critical case, such as intense depression/'. ; Laval said. "We offer other programs at different times during the year, such as group therapy for divorcees, parent training workshops, biofeedback, pre-marital counseling and marital and family therapy," he said. The center also offers guidance to those who want to quit smoking or lose weignt. CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF AN EDUCATIONAL KIND The International Student Programs Office has information on various work '' and study opportunities overseas from working in Great Britain to studying in Scandanavia. Let us assist you in expanding your cultural universe. Contact: Michael Baker, Downstairs in I West Wing of Rust* 11 Mouse (old II I bookstore) or coll 777-7*41 or 777-7*43. I] i IIIBUI III III?I I^MUlll 111 I IllllWIIIill llll ! I lone line pi wide range of topics from admissions to career planning. Brochures containing a list of available information , fiaye been distributed on campus. Ta tvmoiirA rlofa iln/1 a. v utvauuu tiuut uicttiuu, callers should look up the number that corresponds to the appage 1 "THE STAFF will help evaluate the effectiveness of community programs like Legal Aid to, see if they're offering what the com munuy neeas," saia L?avai. USC faculty and staff who use these services are charged half the usual fee, based on income and number of dependants. People from the community are charged a fee based on the same criteria. H STAGE I A Gourmet's De Happy Hour 4:30-7:00 Mon.-Sat. Gourmet Sandwiches Served Till Great Drinks - Nightly Entertaini ' Open Mon.-Fri. 11-2 a.m., Sat. 11 Take Advant< HEINEKEN BUDWEISEI ALL 'LITE' SHOP & C< Next Door to Salu .714 Saluda A a 9BS9^SBHKRBBBSBflBHB5KBHB6B6B ovides cam propriate question listed in the brochure. MARSHA DUNCAN of the Campus Relations Office in charge * of the program' said the program *11 1 ? J A- * * ? wiu ut? expanaea 10 inciuae more subjects later in the semester. "We're real pleased with the number of calls received during the first week of operation," Duncan said. "Approximately 250 calls were received during the first week." A LOG OF questions not answered in the brochure is being kept and the most common questions will be answered in the brochure in the future. "Initially we , considered providing the service on weekends," Duncan said, out uie cost of manning the * \ v\ i * _4 1 ^s? Tjy D?cC ! light Open 11 a.m. for Lunch Disco open at 4:30 12 Midnight | ment Dinner tefvod l-12 nightly 6-12. age of TheseG 3?* I I8* EERS 9MPARE da Ave. Wine & Liqi \ we. (5 Points)" pus inform telephone for that period of time was prohibitive." ASKUS is being funded within the current Campus Relations Office budget, Duncan said, and heeded ho rieW ftihds. For the most part, work-study students have manned the teleDhone with oc casional help from Campus Relations Department staff members. Only one phone line is available, but a tape system adopted from a model used by Colorado State University will be installed. w yyH|H|TP (I A WNOK-FM I - iant Bargains H Folonari I SOAVE I 2 Litre Bottle Jor AV 799-8567 TO ation j DEPARTMENTAL HEADS will receive phone stickers containing the ASKUS number to create a greater awareness of the program. Duncan expects the number of calls to increase as people gradually become more aware of the program. Read It The Gamecock PRESENTATION I | hhhhhbhhbhhhhb HH^^BHRHMMhSSBS a B | III