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'Editorial m^mum Movietonews: | orphan gift needs a home There's no question that 20th Century-Fox's donation of the Movietonews film library to USC is a great boon for the university. The library of living history will benefit USC students, the educational system of the entire state as well as 4.1 A * " " ine national repuiauon ot tne university. USC can be proud it was selected to receive this invaluable gift of history on film. However, there is one question concerning the film library that is not answered as obviously as the question of benefits. Where will the film library be housed and what will happen to it if USC does not receive approval of the Carolina Arts Center, which is the library's planned home. This question has been artfully skirted ever since the $40 {million arts center met opposition from some state officials. PART OF THE REASON USC received the films is because it was going to provide a "tailor-made location" for them, namely the arts center. But what will happen to the films if the arts center plans aren't sewn up? This question is too glaring for USC officials to ignore. At a recent preview of the Movietonews collection, Charles A. Weagley Jr., assistant director of Instructional Services, could not produce an answer when he was asked the fate of the films without an arts center. But somebody better be thinking of an answer. The USC aHministrnHnn must roalictin w^Kinn ? ...uuv IVUI1DVIV, (IIDUllig 13 UIV.C, but a $40 million building cannot be wished into existence. TRUE, THE ARTS CENTER was alloted $250,000 by the state Budget and Control Board in August for initial architectural planning. This is a step in the right direction, but only a baby step toward the completion of the giant, 350,000 square-foot arts complex. The allocation was encouraging considering Gov. Dick Riley's opposition to the project. But Gov. Riley is still against the project, and it is foolish to think that the film donation will guarantee the approval of the arts center. It's not too late for the project to fizzle. A realistic, operable alternative to the arts center ? a "Plan B," if you may ? must be devised to house the films. which have already begun arriving at USC. THE COLLECTION IS too valuable to be haphazardly stored in the Thomas Cooper Library for lack of a better storage area. But this may be the case if some prior planifing for an alternative to the arts center is not made. The situation demands clear, realistic thinking to prevent the 60 million feet of film scheduled to arrive during the next five years from becoming a jumbled mess. No matter how much USC administrators would like to believe it, the arts center, which they say is "at the edge of reality," and the Movietonews library do not go hand in hand. iNeverineiess, administrators so adamantly want the?arts center they are afraid disclosing a "Plan B" would appear to be a compromise of their plans. There is such a direct contrast between Gov. Riley's stubborn opposition and the administrators enthusiasm for the housing of the Movietonews in the arts center that one cannot help raise the question of what will be the outcome of this conflict. THE USC ADMINISTRATION should begin looking at existing campus facilities now that could be remodeled to provide a safe and suitable home for the films. It is doubtful that 20th Century-Fox will withhold the gift if there is no arts center, therefore USC must be ready to compromise on a less expensive, more acceptable home for the films. The problem of what to do with the films without an arts center will not go away by not thinking about it. If the administrators continue to hold the opinion that because USC is getting the library, it will get the arts center, then they actually are on the "edge of reality r*i . v-j amecocK Founded 1908 Newsroom: 777-7181 Advertising: 777 4249 Business Office: 777-3888 Production: 777 2833 Stephen Ridded Editor Brian MeHon Copy Desk Chief Richard Mayers Asst. Sports Ed. Mark Platto News Editor John Parnell Graphics Editor Kevin Johnson Asst. News Editor CyHnda Calvert Wire Editor Jeannle Ralston .. Editorial Page Editor Jean Hatched Business Manager Leeea Bainbridge Ent. Editor Jerry Brewer General Manager Ward Borden Asst. Ent- Editor Anthony Gray ... Advertising Manager Mike Chtbbaro Sports Editor WHHam Tinsley . Production Manager Michi?ll? Burr.hotto A??? r-l Murk Fthririri? lr Sole reproduction rights granted to the Associated Press. 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(i jftjK y^* 'H|?,vri|'"<|t.. " # ,7" tk c 11 v^oiiege is more beer ar To the Editor: In response to the editorial regarding apathy (Oct. 20), I wholeheartedly agree. Apathy is one of the major problems in society today. It is apparent not only at this university, but everywhere in the world. Every time you turn around, someone is voicing their opinion that they "just don't care." I was exposed to apathy at this university about two weeks after I arrived. I was watching an intramural football game from the ramD near the p.e. center when some guy, in passing, thought I needed a bit pf worldly advice and said to me, "You're not supposed to be impressed, it's just college. A bunch of guys drinking beer and writing bull." Say yoi c sorry, c To The Editor: As one of approximately 600 students who camped out for Clemson tickets Saturday night Oct. 18, I feel that the Student Government owes an apology to the students who were so greatly inconvenienced by the irresponsible action of SGA officials who tore up the first list of campers. A special Q nnlATftf 5c? frfW* U|n/?V^J IO * V\jUWiCU IU1 uuc Scalera who tried his best to help the students by starting the list. SGA should have known that trying to sign 600 people at one time would cause great chaos. If people had been allowed to sign up as they arrived, the extra waiting for a number would have been avoided. Because SGA had decided thnt thp cnmn-nnt vimnlH nn> offically begin until 11:30 Saturday, an organizing list was started. This list was ?\ f ?m arter'5 M -Letters t t life than .A U..11 IU UU11 Now what kind of an attitude is that? I'll tell you what kind it is ? it's one of apathy. One that is shared, I'm sure by many more students here at USC. Why shouldn't I be impressed? The University of South Carolina is a fine school that is becoming recognized more everyday. Our football team, our academic achievements and one of the finest journalism schools in the country are raising our standard of excellence. If we, the students, aren't proud of our university, then how can we expect others to be? Come on, let's get involved in our school and show everyone that South Carolina does have a fine university representing the state. Rachel Waterhouse Freshman uYe >G never claimed by anyone to be the official list. SGA tore up this list without even considering the confusion it may cause. Some campers waited up to 4 hours for a number, which for some meant 3:30 Sunday morning. In the confusion people were pushed, shoved, hurt and outraged needlessly. This letter is full of would haves and should haves, but what is done is done. I only hope SGA has learned from their screw up and will improve on their methods of camp-out control for next year. I will add that the rest of the camp-out was run beautifully. However, the unnecessary blunder that started this year's camp-out for several of us will not soon he forffntten Sue Sneed Media Arts Senior BHBHHHHBIHS ? , V. .1 ' 1 - \\ M\53LE- t 1; Q C*~\ Mary Advisers' o the Editor Kicking old men a Nazi practice To the Editor: I would like to sav that I fnr nrio full r?u:u:~ j viav, 1U11J OUpi^Ul I 1 Millie Ellis' actions. What's wrong with kicking an old man in the head? I used to do it myself during the war and before I moved to Argentina. Once every week, me and Joe Goebbel would go out and kick a few old men in the head, a few old women too, when we could find them. It's just part of growing up. I mean, me and Joe did it, and we turned out all right. I think it is admirable that the head coach of our Gestap ? er ? excuse me, football team is doing such a fine job of defending Herr Ellis. I think we need more like him if we are ever going to annex the Sudetenland and invade Poland. II. Himmler Aryan Freshman Ali?<i R l .alhan Journalism Sophomore Put 'File 13' in round file To the Editor: such as "twerps, yips Mark Platte's File 13 (huh?), loser or pinhead," should be put to rest per- although I'm sure they manently! His recent apply. column concerning the University of Cincinnati is Mr. Platte your column another example of his has both hr?r^ ^V4 UIIU IIIinability to grasp the true furiated me on occasion this idea of satire. Luckily for semester, but this was the Platte, the word satire is final breaking point. Being a written above his column or proud Ohioan I'd just like to else we never would have say when the Gamecocks guessed what he was trying play the Buckeyes of Ohio to prove. His references to State I'd like to see Mr. "stench -ridden Ohio" are Platte call them "twerps." obviously the result of a lost In closing I'd just like to olfaptory sense from recommend a course offered spending too many years on by this university, English Long Island, N.Y. 414, The History and Art of Well, I'll have mercy on ^atireyou Mr. Platte and not lower Pat Schwope myself to calling you names Art Senior How to cut enrollment To the Editor: In order to implement President Holderman's 25 percent enrollment cut next year, I think the admissions office should subject freshman applicants to a sprinkler obstacle run through the Horseshoe. This along with raising the minimum GPR to 2.2, should increase the quality of students at USC. (Note to admissions office: please do not use this criteria for ? fnrnltv mpmKnri' \ m *jr aatviaaMVl O. / V, Michael 11. Doherty Finance Senior