Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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GAMECOC Founded 1908 Mark Platte, Editor-in-Chief Jerry Brewer, General Manager Linda S. Haines, Advertising Mana Jean Hatchell, Business Managei Mark McEwan, Production Manage New Alhl( Athletic director Bob Marcum has made it perfectly clear that athletics will take a back seat to the overall goals of the University of South Carolina. That idea is both novel and refreshing. At an informal meeting between Marcum and members of student media, Marcum said he will be onen to anv ideas about the athlptir WI ? / " v program and wants athletes to get the backing of the student body. In Marcum, this university can start all over again. Academics can begin to work with athletics. Students can have a voice in ueiei mining now many nome football and basketball games they'd like to see and support. And although athletics will continue to be self-sufficient financially, there will be a union between the athletic department and the rest of USC, something that has not occurred here for many years. Bob Marcum comes from a school of learning where wins^and losses are overshadowed by unity within the entire university; where the terms ' 'athlete" and "student" can be used interrhaneeahlv where successful athletic programs take time but when they come, are so much sweeter when the entire university can benefit and exult over the achievements. The new athletic director, who has officially been on the job one A Call To The student government is starting work on setting up student committees to speak out against the student surcharge and influence legislators that USC is b' ing lambasted financially through budget cuts. The SG's intentions are noble, but it remains to be seen whether students will meet their end of the responsibility by joining and committing time to this cause. There is no reason to think that legislators' attitudes will be any different than the State Budget and Control Board, which ordered the 2.19 percent cutback for ail state agencies. But at least students can take the | Tom Coyne, News Editor j IS. David Talley, Sports Editor |j John Vaughon, Entertainment Editor Beth Suridrla, Copy Desk Chief Mike Fisher, Graphics Editor Patty McCarthy, Asst. News Editor Johnny Bongs. Asst. Sports Editor pc>r Mike Lough. Intrarnurals Editor ? . I tletcher Johnson, Graduate Assistant Mark Ethridge Jr.. Adviser | r mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammHmammmmmmmmamm ?tic Input week, asked about the student ticket distribution. "Is it fair?" he asked. He wanted to know if night games or day games were more convenient for students. He wanted to know how many home games students would like to see play and in what sport. He questioned why the Gamecock football team doesn't situate its bench in front of the student section of the stadium. He reasoned that players would be more motivated from student cheers than any other. If Bob Marcum's concern for stuaenis is similar to the time he spent asking questions Friday as to what they'd like to see changed, then students can be assured they will be given full consideration wh^n decisions are made which affect them. 1 Finally, there is going to be an I end to the split-house situation that has taken its toll at Carolina for quite some time. The university ?i.*? " * auniiiubii anon can use lis aavice to work together with the athletic department and athletics will try to strengthen the university. We believe Bob Marcum to be superior in his field but even more importantly, he is showing that he will lend an open ear to students at | ?n ? a ?i ...i -A- " an L1111C&. /\nu wnen siuaenis ieei ij they can be part of USC athletics, | they in turn will give athletics the backing the Gamecocks need. Students effort to show they're concerned and impress upon the legislators that the cost of a college education is out-of-hand. If no students or just a few go to work on the committees, it will show that USC students are willing only to talk about what tragedy their financial situation has become but will not take any firm action to back up their talk. We fullv endorsp Ihp stuH^nt government's initiative in starting this campaign. With full student SUDnort thorp ?till mnv riot ho , t ?v.w "?MJ financial relief from constant payment but at least legislators will know that students take issue with their decisions. That, in itself, is a start. wmm IlK I uM JTP 1 tits fktiri&y.mto?. no ufANKfn titr 1 ~ If " ? t If 1 |V wv ( |i AND BAlAMCfi TH6 BUP&6T All AO ? Letters To The Ei Reader Disturbed About TO THE EDITOR: I would like to join the long march of students compl the economic difficulties of the university have been administration needs to be reminded that when you lo to buy food rather than sell all of your clothing to buy a Carolina's new car comes with many of the lates stadium, so more people can watch the football te Holderman and others; and the latest in luxuries: a v coach with a lack of morals. Because the administration has elected to be frivil available, labs are now dying of malnutrition for lack are starving for computer time. In closing, I suggest that students refuse to pay any n assurance that our hard-earned dollars will be spent n spent on instructors, computer time and other esseni paying Jim Carlen not to work. I'm sure Carlen will ac leu mm, "well, that's one on us." Reader Feels No Remorse TO THE EDITOR: The deluge of opinions on abortion is not complete wi has experienced this controversial procedure. In retr< for my actions. At the time the decision was made, I < and with the father, came to the conclusion that neithe or parenting. I was relieved that he concurred with me, but all alone. In thinking of the future, I could only envision i raise a child with neither the emotional nor financial re in the security so essential to a person's eventual well-1 child should be given every chance to have a good, m< parents to nurture him and to shield him from the me society of broken homes and foster families. I'd be deceiving myself if I didn't admit I think atx certain that it was the right alternative for me. Don makes this decision is bad or has a keen disregard for li I am a good person, but had to choose between the being and a less than perfect life for two. N She's Tired Of 'Right-To Tn/\ fit \ H.J inr. IMJI HMi: Although abortion was legalized in 1973, Americans and I am so tired of "Right for Life" protests. If you ar one but don't ruin my life. You don't know the circur and making it illegal will not stop it. It won't help the who'll make a fortune off illegal abortions. I'm prou enemy, Russia,gladly lets their women have abort woman make a choice for herself ; she'll have to live v for her, if having a child will ruin it. Remember, one d. even your daughter who wants an abortion and I hope i I GAMECOCK ,s'n":"7"" Business Off ire: 777 3888 Sole reproduction rights granted to the Associated number i Press All other material contained herein may not he position ar reproduced without the permission of the editor. (ju, wrji0, Opinions expressed in the Gamecock are those, if request if signed, of the writer and. if unsigned, of the editor yy(> r(,s0 The Gumecoch welcomes letters and columns All space and letters and columns must he typewritten, triple spaced column for on a 65 space line. Address Letters should he no lonuer than vui umni. -..--i ? ?? ?? Gomcooofc columna should be limited to one newsworthy subject no ,.q<. longer than four typed panes Letters and columns MUST j ju, iJnivi' be signed with the writer's correct name, telephone from siude wiNompefetees ftsAMenMe.,, j:?a *f. u inn " USC Economics aining about the manner in which handled. It is apparent that the se your money, you sell the Buick Mercedes-Benz. t options including an expanded am lose; trips to China for Dr. veil paid but unemployed football lous with what little funds it has ^ of proper equipment and students lore surcharges until we get some lore wisely. Our money should be tial services, rather than wasted cept losing his salary if we simply CHRISTOPHER W. CASWELL Marine Science student About Abortion O) thout the opinion of a woman who >spect, I cannot feel any remorse did a good deal of soul-searching, r he or I were ready for marriage along felt the decision was mine nyself, a young woman, trying to sources necessary to bring a child being. I sincerely believe that any saningful life with the love of two mtal ill-health so prevalent in our g* 5ut the little baby, but 1 am very 't believe that every woman who fe. best possible life for one human amp: withheld by request -Life' Protests % ; can't let it rest. i had an abortion e against abortion, then don't have nstances surrounding my abortion pregnant women but the criminals d to be American but our greatest ions for minimal prists Lot parh /ith the decision. Don't ruin her life ay it may be you, your girlfriend or she's facing a legal abortionist. SJAME WITHHELD BY REQUEST g Newsroom: 777 7181 Production: 777 2833 nailing address, class standing or faculty id major. Pseudonyms are unacceptable, but 's name may be withheld on letter, upon the circumstances warrant it. rve the right to edit columns and letters for style, and we reserve the right to reject any g. anyreasttn. letters and columns to: Lditorial Page Editor, > I )t SI u?/> r A lie/* C? f- ononu meeock is a licensed student organization of rsity of South Carolina and receives funding ntjictivity fees.