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Burglar M/nnWInn By Stanley A. Johnson Jr. Gamecock Stuff Writer There have been 14 instances of break-ins since Jan. 1, 1979 at Woodland Terrace apartments, a USC housing facility, according to Chief M. D. Harrelson of the Campus Police. "Normally any trouble we've had out there has been in the evening, but most ot the housebreakings this year have happened during the daytime, Harrelsonsaid. "I WOULD think it's just one individual, and I believe it will be a teenager when we find him," he said, ine tnings ne s oeen picking up are piggy banks and loose change." One police report listed the theft of $15 in pennies. Harrelson said the thief is passing up things a professional would not leave behind. In most cases a pane of glass has oe?n removea irom a winaow or door, according to Harrelson. "It takes a while to take out a window, and these apartments are close together," Harrelson said. "He's been real lucky that no one has reported anything strange.'' One female resident of Woodland Terrace, who prefers to be unidentified, does not think it is unusual that no one has noticed anything strange because of a personal incident that recently happened. "It was about three o'clock in the morning, and my dog wanted to go out," she said. "So I put on my front porch light and walked him off the step. I looked on the side of the building, and there was a man coming towards me. I froze and started screaming. The dog started barking too, and the man ran away. "I think he was standing at my window, but I don't think he was a peeping torn because all my lights were out." The resident said she could not get a good look at the man because it was so dark. "All I know is that he was wearing boots like army boots," she said. Harrelson said one police report had a description of a man on a bicycle in the neighborhood who was seen knocking on doors at 11 a.m. the day of a break-in. "We were not notified until after 1 p.m.," Harrelson said. "If people want to help their neighbors they shouldn't wait until the owners eet back. They should call us immediately if they see persons acting suspiciously.'' HARRELSON SAID patrols have been increased in the Woodland Terrace area. 'Tve had i?:? The UAMtOOLK is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and 13 published three times a week on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri days during the fall and spring semesters and once weekly on Thursday* during both summer sessions with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in the GAMECOCK are those of the editors and not those of the University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity institution. The Board of Studant Publications and Communications is the publisher of the Gamecock. Tha Studant Madia Office is the parent organization of the Gamecock Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should be tent to the GAMECOCK, Bo* 86131. Russell House, University of SC.. Columbia. S C. 29208. Subscription rates <c cn ? ? imH *9 Inr tt.n lummtr i?nioni Third cla?a postage paid at Columbia. SC. s plague d Terrace people in civilian clothing sitting ir cars out there, but it is hard for s stranger to notice unusual things,' he said. "That is why we need help from people who live there." "I don't care for the idea oi vigilantes because too many in nocent people could get hurt," Harrelson said. "I don't think a private security guard would pay off either," he added. Rachel Carr, director of family housing, said letters have been sent to Woodland Terrace residents alerting them of the situation and asking for cooperation from residents in keeping an eye on the neighborhood. "We've asked them to record the serial numbers of valuable items," she said. "Just recently I've borrowed an engraving tool for this purpose." The tool mav be checked out frep of charge by residents until Aug. 20. Anyone observing suspicious individuals or activities in anj campus or off-campus housing area should contact the Campus Police Department at 777-4215 oi 777-4216. I pbbbbmbbbbbbbmbSBBBBMBMBBBBBB dm IIIMI Thii Esp Ore orn off. 197 Fas I 112 Col Ph( We I deli car i I '! T D i a Tw ri mc 1! Ex 11 Dc I Fa V M Ph "i. ' ? Eft ; r Elkins resigns i By Larry LeVine Gamecock Staff Writer John Elkins has resigned his position as associate dean of students, according to Marsha Duncan, dean of student affairs. "No one will be temporarily taking his place. It will be several of us performing his duties along 5. with performing our own iobs." , Duncan said. ^ Currently, the division of student * affairs is in the process of organizing a search committee to find a new associate dean, ac HH M Flunk sday nk Domino's Pizza... >ecially on Thursday. i ler any large pizza with 2-items lore and you can get two dollars Offer is good until July 31, '9. I ;t, friendly, free delivery ?4 Devine Street umbia ] )ne: 256-8151 reserve the right to limit our j ivery area. Our drivers do not [ ry more than $20.00. opyright1979 , ,Wl J I WO | ollars Off! j 'O dollars off any large 2-item or ; j >re pizza. One coupon per pizza. ;: pires: 7/31/79 t'j >minos Pizza | st, free delivery g 24 Devine Street ;, ione: 256-81 51 I ml cording to Duncan. Ads will appear in the Chronicle of Higher Education in the issues of July 30 to Aug. 6 and will also appear in Diala-Job. Th<* rhrnnirlp nf Hifhpr Education is the primary publication in higher education," Duncan said. "Hopefully we will find a large number of candidates applying for the position. In general, we are looking for a person with a minimum of a masters (degree), preferably a doctorate with good, solid ex perience in student affairs," she said. Also, someone with a good knowledge of the workings of fraternities is a primary concern in this area too, along with good, strong administrative skills." Elkins' resignation was handed in July 12, effective Aug. 15, ac- . cording to Duncan. He had held the position since Sept. 1978. Until his position is filled, Duncan will be taking responsibility for the Student Organization Licensing Commission, SOLC. The commission decides what groups and activities are licensed and makes sure they meet Title IX regulations along with advising other functions. The staff will also be reporting directly to her, she said. i i s New courses being offered Courses designed to help persons urusu up un Key suojecis Deiore taking the high school equivalency tests or college entrance examinations will begin July 23 at use. "Basic Mathematics I and II," ana neaaing ana siuay Skills," will be offered at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays during the six week program. Sponsored by the USC Center for Nontraditional Studies, the courses help bridge the gap between high school and post secondary education. The program has received approval for Veterans Administration benefits. Time spend in the courses will not count against veterans benefits when veterans enroll in post secondary education programs. The courses are open to anyone. Registration is $60 and includes diagnostic evaluation and pre- and post-course educational and career counseling. RnSnHRMBRweiSSHHHiHH