Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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GAMECOC Founded 1908 Mark Platte. Editor-in-Chief Jerry Brewer, General Manager r :j? c 11~: a j. i ? ? limuu o. nuiries, ^overusing ivjorii Jean Hatchell, Business Manage Mark McEwan, Production Manag> What! The Student "Government held a 4'Learn to Lobby Day" Saturday, Feb. 27, which taught students how iu louuy wiin suue icgisiaiuis un budget cuts. The skills they learned Saturday will be utilized Wednesday, the day the Student Government has slated for Student Lobby Day. There are definite things to do to influence your legislators, and also i n rCn /\ f uciuiuc uuuga nui iu uu. iuc ucai thing to do is to go to your legislator's office and speak to him in person. Know the facts about the budget cuts and how they have adversely affected USC. Don't take a fact sheet ? like the ones being distributed by tiie Student Government. Memorize it and know it before you approach a state senator. 1171 i. _ 11' ^ A. _ _ 1 _ i. wuen taming 10 a legislator, never threaten him. Promising him that you won't vote for him in the next election won't help your cause whatsoever. Also, don't try to impress him by telling him about all the important people you know. He doesn't care. Just try to persuade him that the state-supj^orted universities need more state appropriated money, by using the facts ? the fact that the state of South Carolina has a $78 million reserve fund which should be used for state universities; the fact that the College of Engineering at USC has had to disenroll 160 freshmen and sophomores; the fact that Thomas Cooper Library has had to cancel 1,100 general and scholarly macfa7inp cnhcnrintinnc uiu^ufjiiiv uuMuvi ipuviig, Other facts just like this can be* found on the fact sheet provided by the Student Government. If you choose to visit any legislators, know the facts. To go into an offical's office unprepared may be worse than not going at all. Another method of lobbying is to write letters to as many legislators as you can. Use facts in the letter as well, but be sure that they are well-supported. Make your letter concise and to the point. Call your legislator and talk to him on the phone. This would be a good way to arrange a meeting time with him in his office. 7 om Coyhe, News Editor K Johnny Boggs, Sports Editor John Vaughan. Entertainment Editor Uetli Sundrla, Copydesk Chief Mike Fisher, Graphics Editor Lezlie Wallace. Editorial Page Editor Patty McCarthy, Asst. News Editor Buddy Horres. Asst. Sports Editor . i ager ( Chris Hughes, fntramurals Editor 'r Fletcher Johnson, Graduate Assistant | Mark Ethridge Jr.. Adviser . O i fif Another way to influence your legislator is through the media. Write letters to editors of newspapers throughout the state which support y?ur position. If the legislators believe enough of their constituents want the state universities to receive more funding, then they will support it ? they are in office for their constituents. It would also be a good idea for parents ot students to contact legislators, or to write letters to editors of as^ many different newspapers as possible. The more voters showing an interest in this . matter, the better the chances are |j of persuading the legislators. Students need to keep in mind that USC is not the only educational ! institution that has a stake in state funding. This is one time that Clemson and Carolina can work < together. Every state supported college and university in South Carolina should get together, and lobby at the state house. Students have a right to lobby for the money in the state's $78 million reserve fund. 4'An investment in education is an investment in the future," states Student Government Vice President Glory B. Gault. What better way to utilize the reserve fund than by investing it in the education for many of South Carolina's students. Students lobbying can definitely help the state supported institutions get the additional money needed from the $78 million reserve fund ? but if not done in an organized and professional manner, it can cause more harm than good. Students who are planning to participate in the Student Government's Lobby Day are urged to take pride in what they are doing. Know the facts before you get involved in the lobbying. Read the fact sheet provided by the Student Government, and read past issues of the Gamecock with related articles. Students who do participate should be commended for their interest ? but they should also realize they can harm USC and every other state supported school if they participate carelessly. A.V3Sm* yjA wwmw* m i JEFFERSON B?MENTARy hi CARLISLE JUNIOR HI6H ? Letters To A Greek And TO THE EDITOR - I am writing in response to two recent Mr. Jeff Vinzani and "Greeks Are Not *] would like to put this issue to rest once an* I'm a Greek and I'm a true brother! Vinzani, I haven't always been so "gung senses. It's too bad Mr. Request (obvious the benefits of our great Carolina Greek s I, on the other hand, assessed the situ system offer Me, James R. Van Arsdale pay for them. I knew I wanted beer, but tests, but I didn't want to pay for them c life, but I didn't want to have to pay for it But I took the plunge-and it paid off. It You see, I don't have to pay for any of t haunting burden that torments my Gr monthly; I'm not required to pay dues. Ir - I let them, and I don't pay for my share, exam, and in the end, everybody else pay fower. lnnuence. mis is wnat we u business investment, with the ultimat< brothers for financial favors. What the brothers until you need a loan. In fact, "influential good bud." What a guy! Admittedly, there are a few Greeks roommate is an example. This dolt acti things in life I'm getting for free. What a Hopefully, there are still some Greeks wish I had the guts to sign my name. ? A Mistake Was TO THE EDITOR Buckley, This letter is reference to James. ] Mark Platte's reference fo there ai James (sic) F. Buckley, Jr. William and his fear of the Russians and edit< in his column which ap- former peared in the Feb. 18 senator. Gamecock. consider Rather a blatant mistake, page wit! wasn't it? You should have So Jam reported William F. Jr. is _ _ A -I A > GAMECOCK Business Sole reproduction rights granted to the Associ Press. All other material contained herein may nt reproduced without the permission of the editor. Opinions expressed in the Gamecock are thos signed, of the writer and, if unsigned, of the editor. The Gamecock welcomes letters and columns letters and columns must be typewritten, triple sp on a 65 space line. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, columns should be limited to one newsworthy subje longer than four typed pages l.etters and columns fv be signed with the writer's correct name, tele/ ? ^ i)) I If ~- V*- wB*~ ?a? vow . 5CHOOLh, EASTMONT SCHOOLm iCHCOL Ifll WEST MAIN,,., i The Editor? I True Brother! letters, "Greek Life A Great Wf y To Live" by rrue Brothers" by Mr. Name W.B. Request. I i for all. What a ar*?at utav tn livol Hh euro lilrp Mr Vf liuv u VUV WW M J VV AA T V V/Itf UU1 V y ??i?V ATA* -ho." I too sat out awhile-before I came to my >ly one of them foreigners) was not able to reap ystem. lation and asked myself, "What can the Greek ?" I knew I wanted friends, but I didn't want to I didn't want to pay for it. I knew 1 wanted old ;ither. In short, I knew I wanted a great way of paid off big. hese things. In my position, I am relieved of the eek brothers who feel they must buy friends 1 my position, my brothers drink beer only when In my position, I wield more power ttian a final s me. reeks are in it lor, right? It's a cost-effective 3 dividends being the ability to lean on your ! hey, you may never even have to like your one of my brothers is already calling me his who still believe in the brotherhood ideal. My tally pays his hard-earned money For the same fr>nl like me who are more sensibly involved. I only COMPTROLLER Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Rather Blatant Jr. rather than Russians....and you're not? Please recall that How long has it been re two brothers: ''twisted thinking" to fear F., Jr, the author ?'the enemy? Mr. Platte, you 3r, and James the exhibit a lack of conUnited States servative influence which is Perhaps you should evidenced in your writing, supplying an errata NEIL J. O'CONNOR 1 your column. Business Administration ies (sic) F. Buckley, Sophomore afraid of the ing: 777 4249 Newsroom: 777 7181 Office: 777-3888 Production: 777 2833 Kited number, mailing address, class standing or faculty be position and major. Pseudonyms are unacceptable, but the writer's name may be withheld on letter, upon e '/ request, if the circumstances warrant it. We reserve the right to edit columns letters for space and style, and we reserve the right to reject any aced column for any reason. Address letters and columns to: Editorial Page Editor, and Gamecock, Drawer A, USC. Columbia, S.C. 29208. '' "" The "Gamecock" is a licensed student organization of the University of South Carolina and receives funtliiig >h one from sltuieMt activity foes.