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GAMECOC Founded 1908 Fletcher Johnson, Acting Editor-1 Jerry Brewer, General Manaf. Linda S. Haines, Advertising M< Jean Hatchell, Business Mane Mark McEwan, Production Man< '81-'82 Ii As the year finally comes to an end, the Gamecock feels that it would be appropriate to recap the u:,v ? 4-? *1? uig ncwb events ui uic yccii . The Student Government elections will remain in USC students' minds for quite a while. An election which, from the beginning, seemed to be an uneventful, and boring, resulted in one which will be remembered for a long time. It all started with a column by former Gamecock Editor-in-Chief Mark Platte, which appeared in the paper the day before the election. In his column, Platte declared himself a candidate for Student Government president, which he claimed was his wav of Droving that USC students were not satisfied with Student Government. Platte received 425 votes in the election. This led to a protest by Barry Gray, who lost his chance to go to the runoff by 63 votes. Gray lost his protest. Another result of this column was the removal of Platte as editor-inchief of the Gamecock. The Board of Publications fired Platte for violating Section 8 of the Board of Publications and Communication Bylaws. Another thing which concerned every student on campus was the 2.19 percent budget cut for the university. Every school on campus was affected, and was forced to eliminate programs, cut back on equipment, or other things to bring their budgets down by 2.19 percent. One of the schools hit hardest was the College of Engineering, which had to disenroll over 200 students. Many of these students were in good academic standing, and were already progressing toward their maior in oneinpprinc* 0 - - ? ci> ?e> The sports world had a couple of incidents which will not be forgotten also. First, the dismissal of Gamecock Head Football Coach Jim Carlen. Carlen was fired after a disappointing 6-6 record. However, the university will continue to pay Carlen for five years, or until he get a new coaching job. The university will end up paying Carlen over 1 million dollars. The next thing hit the sport department soon after Carlen's removal. This was the firing of Pam Parsons. The reasons for Parsons' dismissal were far more complicated than a losing season. Tom Coyne, News Editor J JL Johnny Boggs, Sports Editor John Vaughan, Entertainment Editor Beth Sundrla, Copydesk Chief in Chief Mike Fisher, Graphics Editor Lezlie Wallace, Editorial Page Editor ?<?r , Patty McCarthy, Asst. News Editor onager Buddy Horres, Asst. Sports Editor Iger Chris Hughes, Intramurals Editor Mark Ethridge Jr., Adviser 3g<?r ' i Review boasting an 8-0 record when Parsons was fired. The reasons seemed to tie in with her personal life, and the fact that she was supposedly a lesbian and made advances toward some of her players. Southern Bell also made USC news this year. In February, the Gamecock reported the fact that campus phones could be used to make illegal long distance phone calls, and that the university had run a bill of 20,000. By the time the phones were fixed, the bill had increased in 35,000. Southern Bell had allegedly made a mistake when changing the phones to having to use 7-then the number. They were suppose to make it so phones in dorm lobbies, and other public phones on campus, could not be used to make long distance phone calls. Many students discovered that Southern Bell had erred, and used it to their advantage to make many calls. Another event was the trial of Donald Ray Perry, who was convicted of the rape and murder of USC Professor Mary Heinberger. The rather "colorful" trial included the testimony of Perry, who said that his friend, Larry "Du Dog" Deloache, made him rape and kill Heinberger by holding a gun to him. Deloache denied everything saying he had nothing to do with it. Perry received a life sentence in jail, and did not receive a death sentence. The closing of Greene Street was an issue which occurred, and reoccurred all year. The university administration had bouts with Mayor Kirkman Finlay during the first semester, but nothing was resolved. Ashley Abel pledged in his campaign to try and close Greene Street permanently. Shortly after Abel took office, a USC student was struck on her way home from a university function, in front of Russell House. After this, Abel and the Student Government lannnh^H a campaign, which included petitions, resolutions, and a rally. These are the issues which people will remember long past graduation when they reminisce about their college years. These news items have helped make this year interesting. We hope that you have enjoyed keeping up with them and other things in the Gamecock this year. Good luck on exams, and have a nice summer. Letters to the Editor m rn ? ? -mr^ _ - ? - _ Mankind Devised Idealism TO THE EDITOR It is unfortunate for students such as you, Eric Hedberg, that the job market for comedians is currently overflowed. Your recent letter with its dry wit and caustic humor certainly shows comedic potential. But I am quite sure you already recognize just how competitive such a field must be, and of course if a job opening looked promising you would not hesitate to employ such tactics as "back stabbing for position," and "asskissing for salary" ? you know, the "real world" talents. Your informative letter implied that man has devised the ultimate "competitive capitalistic democracy." Mr. Hedberg, you might pause to consider that the same mankind who devised competition also developed idealism. Allow me to share with you a unique experience known as "studying." I'm hoping that n * ? .... :?f 1 1111 i ' > ? - d aiuucm <id wiueiy liuuuiieu as yuu win nave ai least neara 01 sucn an arcnaic pastime. It is so relaxing, so utterly pleasureable to spend hours poring over text and notes in preparation for an exam. It is especially thrilling when a student sacrifices a date, concert, or party ? such petty wastes of time ? to study for that test. But there exists one even greater sense of joy, Mr. Hedberg. It is getting to the exam prepared and sitting by the poor, pitiful student who was forced to attend that same party you missed out on. Of course, you would be more than delighted to share with him your answers and ideas during the test ? the student is only attempting to do what is "necessary." In summarizing this tribute to such realistic student insight, I must tip my "white hat" to the man possessing great far-sighted vision. I have only one small suggestion: instead of you "taking tongue from cheek," Mr. Hedberg, perhaps you'd care to bite it! STEPHANY GRIFFIN Baruch Marine Lab Photo TO THE EDITOR Thank you for publishing such a wonderful photograph of the new Baruch marine lab in i the April 29 edition of the Gamecock. The camera work is superb, and the beauty and | utility of the new, totally modern facility is accuratelv deoieted The open pavillion (in the foreground) will be the perfect location for the new atomic absorbance spectrometer: adequate ventilation, diffuse natural lighting, and a sturdy picnic table to set the instrument on. The sleeping quarters above each of the separate little white clapboard laboratories will surely increase the productivity of the graduate student researchers. Again, my congratulations on such accurate and informative photojournalism. MAKK.T. ZAKANSKI Chemistry Graduate No Birth Control Rpstrirtinnc ?- ? ? a.*v^a TO THE EDITOR I strongly agree with your editorial on April 19, 1982, regarding the proposed federal law on birth control. Requiring parental notification for prescription birth control will defin it ely not help prevent the nation's unwanted teenage pregnancies. A main point that parents in favor of this law argue is that prescription birth control is dangerous. I don't think they realize that more deaths are caused by giving birth than from the various methods of birth control. ANNA M. WHITE -pj ^ q Advertising: 77'/ 4249 Newsroom. 777-7181 Business Office: 777-3H88 Production. 777 2833 Sole reproduction rights grunted to the Associated number, moi/iii/: address, class standing or faculty , /... .Mf.i-r material comainea Herein may iol be position ami major. Pseudonyms are unacceptable, but reproduced without the permission of the editor. u,nl<,rs m?m. ?1(jy wjt),Held on letter, upon Opinions expressed in the Gamecock are those, if request, if the circumstances warrant it sinned, of the writer and. if unsigned, of the editor. 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