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viewpoi Election By WAYNE BROOKS Opinion Page Editor There is an often-repe repeats itself. To see what one need only look to the pj with student government e think it might benefit all ( -U c? : * ~ C ucujrv. iui just a iew muiin At this time last year, v another student goven.m< little promise for better thi simply one more election ir of elections that never pr? results for the students. Sei and prevented the etern toward student governmei THE FRATERNITIES a time a well-organized inte ballot box to elect IFC-er Steele, president, Joe Dra^ r>c ii a rtuuci t oumwaii, treasure there was a significant diversified groups that the one of the most corrupt in S suit was filed in Campus < Justice Larry Hudson am South Building, asking for ii on the grounds of ran irregularities. The Campus Court ruled and invalidated the electio case of proven fraud. Tech the case was the Election commission is charged w conducting a fair electio defendants were the cam elections process in which North Ca To the Editor: Jim Blair's letter (The G regarding academics at 1 furiated me, but I must ad surprise me. After reading Mr. Blair's 1 unusual impression. I real give more credence to his difference between the Cai conception of Mr. Band< director of admissions at 1 had stated that the Caroling classroom, but Mr. Blair ri his letter of reply. All I car Hill must truly be an excelle apparently produce under more knowledgeable about, Rawls' cart To the Editor: I would like to complin* staff and contributors for informative student newspi though, that there is one p that would be more appro cheap toilet tissue. I am reft On Campus cartoon. I do not appreciate tl projected upon Carolina w< the Deity by this unfunny pi bullcrap. I don't know Mr. R him as a jolly jerk who reg sole phallic symbol and wl nts statutes i ated adage that history is in store for the future, ast. With this in mind, and lections four days awav. I )f us if we pause and look snts. ve were approaching still ent election with just as ngs than before. This was 1 a long and endless round oduced any real tangible /eral elements intervened al boredom of students it. nd sororities, for a long rest group, united at the idorsed candidates Brad wdy, vice president, and ;r. After the final tally, feeling among several election in question was ;G history. At this point, a Court by Supreme Court & Sen. Judy Cherney of nvalidation of the election ipant fraud and voter 1 in favor of the plaintiffs n because of at least one inically, the defendant in Commission because the ith the responsibility of m. But practically, the paign violators and the they had campaigned. rolinians univ mini Jamecock, Feb. 23) As [JSC and UNC in- arroi Imit it didn't really typi< Care letter, I received an atter iized that I was to and; ; conception of the in c rolinas than to thp rw?n __ [>ur, the assistant of it. UNC. Mr. Bandour do tY is were equal in the and diculed that idea in that i say is that Chapel do w ;nt school since they in graduates who are Eric academics at major Poljt oon too sei litth min ent The Gamecock In producing a fine, won *per. I have to say, degi ortion of the paper Don priately printed on youi ;rring to Mr. Rawl's stud sext le image that is pap? )men, men, or prob ece of blasphemous Ger\ ,awls, but I envision girl ;ards his pen as his kjj j 10 uses it to create Kngj need stric FOLLOWING THE court senate refused to certify the the election stahifps At f*?i proaching and the plaintiffs A meeting was held between supporters) and Brad Steele continuing the suit after the appealed the decision to the present at this meeting when bi-partisan effort for electioi dropped. All parties agreed to this e: a former candidate for SG Believing that Brad was r election reform, Paluch ai names onto the suit and askc enioin the forthcoming inaiu that the election was not cerl Supreme Court issued a verl effort and delivered a writl later. BY THE time the decision1 appointed an ad hoc election consisted of Robert Dalrj termurals athletics, and five Morris, Cindy Toma, Joe Hu the lone student member wh a Greek organization. After unproductive meetings, I w mittee was in no position reform because members c totally unfamiliar with the _ 1 _ A eiecuon process. THIS FALL, after the Ele< had adopted a report, which the committee's recommen to the senate in the form are vain ersities than its high-r strators. I said, however, Mr. Blair's ij gance do not surprise me ; lal of the attitude long held ilinians, especially those chos id His school at Chapel Hill W at this university have for ye; ontempt by these warm, le. As a native South Carolinii I might add that when I hear link of garnet and black ; unl those with like minHs hnwoi _ - ? 11V f? V 1 there is another Crolina. Mr ell to do likewise, especiall; South Carolina. Stevens ical Science Sophomore (-oriented ? nasties out of his sexus d. i final appeal, I would like ds to Mr. Rawls: please dis< "adation of a very fine groi 't waste your time trying to * case, it won't work. Most ii ent body doesn't need to rea lal fantasies; stop relieving ?r. There are other ways t lem. If you leave campui /QIC Qfr?nr\4 ' A ruiQ UU CU CX L iiigui, yuu JUSl r of your dreams: your own I Mallard tish Senior t enforce 's decision, the student Election as required by s point exams were aplost their legal counsel, the plaintiffs (and their to discuss the matter of j Elections Commission i Supreme Court. I was Brad Steele promised a n reform if the suit was Kcept for Kenny Paluch, president, and myself, lot truly committed to ia i tnen entered our id the Supreme Court to juration on the grounds :ified by the senate. The Dal decision against our :en opinion two months was released, Steele had i reform committee that rmple, director of instudents: himself, Page ngate and myself. I was o was not affiliated with more than half a dozen 'as convinced the cornto effectuate election >tner than myself were true weaknesses of the ition Reform Committee 1 I vehemently opposed, dations were submitted of a proposed election s.c anking adgnorance and & they are A# I \ many North en by God to To the Ec e in this state I am a ars been held hearing 01 * * open-minaea complaint an, I am tired aren't an> "Carolina," I ike Mr. Blair yer, I realize f " . Blair would y while living Ij | Jane ; News illy-frustrated Don i | Asst. Ne< to say a few Dan continue your copvd lin r?f " f pv.v/pic. Arlenc be funny; in photogm mportant, the id about your them in our o solve your w?.A,*dE s and roam Pseudonym; night find the Z~, -ucinda Day. class standii 1 to meet our USC, Colum iment reform bill (on behalf of I jections to the committee': the same as my objectioi legislation. Much of the covered in specific detail nature. This leaves too mui individuals involved and no written law. SG has long be to-day operations and uncor its future. Realizing the important election process, the refo begun last spring was re-ini y?r.n.. n?1.?U ? i\cnu^ x ctiucn approacnec Drawdy to request that the bill be sent for considerati committee appointed by tl RECOGNIZING THE ir reform bill, Drawdy c requested, and agreed to i every student senator rec Paluch. Sen. Colleen Parr; meetings, which were open which passed the senate mittee significantly am mendations, is, in my opin complishments of this yea AGAIN, LET me give < applaud Ms. Chernev and 1 bying efforts, Mr. Drawdj portance of election reforr mittee for a job done w< perceive responsibility ai appropriate action has pro< so often lacking in student S residei >ud of st< litor^ USC student from South C it-of-state students put South ,s are: 1) there are never anj ' good bars or night clubs; ant Sc AMEC John R. West Editor Shealy Editor Barbara Mathews Fobes Graduate Assistant ws Editor Barry Glenn Palma Entertainment Editor esk Chief Mark Mueller Morgan Asst Entertainment Edito phy Editor Karen Wooten Ivoduc tion Manager COCK welcomes letters from its readers. Le a maximum of 300 woids. They must be sig i or other aliases will not be used, but the < :es warrant. To assist us in verifying the it ) address and a telephone number where yo ig and major, also. Wo reserve the right to e space limitations. Address: Campus Opin bia, S. C 29208. Resident Steele). My obs recommendations were 1 to many pieces of SG subject matter was not i but was of a general ch to the discretion of the t enough to precedent and ;en obsessed with its daylcerned about its past and e of implementing a new rm movement that had itiated. Judy Cherney and 1 SG Vice President Joe i pending election reform ion to a separate ad hoc le vice president. importance of the election reated the committee appoint to the committee juested by Cherney and y chaired the committee ed to the public. The bill, after Ms. Parry's contended Steele's recomion, one of the major acr's senate. :redit where it is due. I Mr. Paluch for their lobr for recognizing the imn, and Ms. Parry's Cornell. Their willingness to nd follow through with iuced the tangible results t government. ee ELECTIONS, page 31 fit | ntA Carolina who is tired of Carolina down. Common J concerts here; 2) there \ the all-time favorite, 3) ;e COMPLAINT, page 31 :cx:k] j Wayne Brooks Opinion Page Editor Matt Ward Sports Editor | Mike Hunt Asst. Sports Editor ir Chris Myers Asst Sports Editor Bill Fitipatrick AO Manager tters should be limited to a single ined with the writer's true name. writer's name will be withheld if tentlty ot writers, please include u can be reached. 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