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Campaign Tactics Disputed A TO THE EDITOR I and several others are submitting this letter regarding the manner in which our newly elected president, Ashley Abel, conducted his campaigning during the run-offs. I am no politician, but I could clearly see that political ethics did not concern him. It was obvious that he had ruled out the black vote in his attempt to win the run-offs. While in the 'A rpa nf tVlP Pinlrono Ctrrtot K*.; Arm t * . .v?v..a wi luge, i was completely ignored by Abel as he passed out handbills. I realize that not everyone can be recognized, but this was a case of blatant ignorance. I took this action at first to be one of meaningless negligence but the same thing happened to me again while returning from Russell House. One of his campaign assistants was passing handbills to everyone - that is, everyone except blacks. Let me say that if Kenneth Allen's campaign strategies used these same actions against whites, then he would have been just as guilty as Abel. Abel had no way of knowing who I would support, so why didn't he give me a chance? If I was interested in voting for him those two incidents annihilated any chance that he had of receiving my vote. Nevertheless, the damage has been done, and if his past actions are any predictor of what kind of student president (blacks as well as whites) he'll be, then I say Abel has a long hard battle in store fo'f him. Mr. Abel, whether or not you want to acknowledge us, blacks are a permanent part of the University. Bernadette Cooper Tony Bellamy Beverly Boyd Francine Johnson Mark Davis iu^o ^ - - 4k m OH IQOK. TUP- PIR^T RHRiKl OP SDDiur? r w< ^rrwuvjtn i \\\fmyinuM frjfi i sy&lLJJMfr4i ii Hi Ml 1 iUU ilmlfJaT! 11 rfi II I SPRING SPORTFE! presented bu IRHUU Special Programs Committee, ^ Budweiser of Columbia, Intramural/Recreational Sports Office, ^ Bell Camp, and Student Government Association April 17, 1982 12 noon until ... mm U.S.C. I.D. required, Bell Camp members allowed. Free if using fejjj provided by U.S.C., leaving Russell House on the half hour or $. jpg Prizes by Budweiser fe I Beverages available by the Golden Spur S Food available by McQ's Sub Shop & Deli Bluegrass Concert by Bill Harrell and The Virginians, 7 No Coolers Allowed This event made possible by Student Activities Fees i Id Edito Friendship is a treasured aspect of everyone's life. While everyone is similar in that they value their friends, people differ in the manners in which they respond to their friends, the way they act toward each othpr nr thf? way they treat each other. Some relationships are ordinary? you know, two people like each other, they're nice to each other, get along, never argue? a typical boring friendship. Then you have the different, or I'll say unique relationships. It just so happens I have an example in mind of an unique friendship. Two friends of mine, who would rather remain anonymous, are "best friends." I'll call them Elsie and Suie. This is appropriate since they call each other pig and cow. wnen people who aren't familiar with the situation are around then, they are amazed, and after discovering Elsie and Suie are best friends, they stare in disbelief. Let me attempt to portray some scenes between Elsie and Suie. You will have to use your imaginations to hear the screams, the door slamming and the clatter and bangs of everything not nailed down. One incident which occurred quite recently was a situation in which Suie pntpr**H irici?'c room (they're next door neighbors) to borrow something for a big dinner she was preparing. As Suie made her exit, Elsie asked her boyfriend and me if we would be interested in playing a game of cards. Before either of us could answer, Suie appeared again instantly, re-entered and approached Elsie and began -ito beg and plead for an in- ? >T | 4 1 m jj transportation i ] 2.00 per car. P1 ''"Wi nfl :00 pm H H ^ IH ruawrt houM? 3 hi izlie Wallace | rial Page Editor vitation to join in our slated game. Elsie replied, "But Su, you're cooking dinner!" To this Suie replied that she would soon be finished and she would be very "perturbed" (not exact phrasing) if we played without her. So, after Suie departed again, we began our friendly game of Rummy 500. We opened the door to create a ureeze. iweniy minutes later, Suie returned and caught us as she approached the open door. Here is where the yelling began. ,4I can't believe you would play without me! After I begged you not to!" Then she left and slammed the door behind her. Of course Elsie yelled after her and demanded that she open the door back. So, Suie returned, opened the door, and stomped off. Why did Suie return in the first place, you may ask? To borrow something else? she was still cooking. In case you didn't get a clear picture from that situation, stay tuned. There are plenty more. One that occurs frequently is Suie comes in while Elsie is eating or drinking something, and requests a taste of whatever she has. 'TKi o onriAiid jliuo a inivjro iridic wiiu constantly tells Suie to get her own. Suie always ends up pouting, slamming and storming away. Ipbimb I EN VII If you have vision, creativit' degree, apply your talents wit gggg iui uhj iuiure CHALLENGE FREE MEDIC ADVANCED I I& TRAINING 30 DAYS ANIV WITH PAY !h SSgt. Ben B USAF Ret 600 Coli Lexingtor I... | Phone 35 Li CUT OUT AN I Mr. Ms.' ? (Pleat I Address Ci.y State I Telephone Numoer Name of School 'BBPafo of Birth Last At Christmas things were really chaotic. They were buying each other very nice gifts? and both were worried about how nice the gifts they received from each other would be! Suie would become outraged if Elsie ever went shopping without her? despite the fact that Elsie continuously reassured her she w?s shopping for her gifts. That didn't matter. Then there was the time Elsie went down to the Coke machine without telling Suie? she was furious for days! I could go on, but I think you can fully grasp the meaning of an "unique" Til ? 1 ii iciiuoiu^. iucir arguments are not sparatic, but occur daily, however, after almost two full semesters, they are still friends. They never maintain grudges (well, not for long). As a matter-offact, ask them what they argued about yesterday and they wouldn't be able to remember. One thing to say in favor of a relationship of this type is that there is never a dull moment? you never know what to expect. So of the two types of friendship I've spoken of (I'm sure there are manv more unique relationships in different ways ), whose to say one is better than the other? 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