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Sexual relations, mc topic for debating s By John Dsiner argument. His "Resolved, that all sexual relations and the premise tha acts between consenting adults be allowed bv orostitutfon ai law." Horseshoe So read the resolution debated at the Athe- "The only ji nian Literary and Debating Society meeting prevent harm Wednesday night. quoting the M The audience heard Ann Farmer, jour- must, in the i nalism sophomore who favored the resolu- this resolution, tion, debate Russ Weinberg, a third year 1 .? people will be student who spoke against it. The debate whs After the op Farmer's initiation into the Athenian was allowed to Society. Thomas Ny2 The debate began with a speech by mocked old lav rarmer, wnu saiu laws restricting sexual acts uunaouaiiuii a arc not only unenforceable but unjust as crimes of whicl well. "The proponent for such laws would be held in vie have to prove the conduct he wishes to vivid terms wh outlaw is wrong," Farmer said. and what their After saying laws are an important part of "Fornicatio society, Farmer asked whether the lack of enough in soi laws restricting sexual actions condones from voting," them. She answered her own question with Another me an emphatic "no," but said too much restric- with points r tion is morally wrong. To support her argu- Weinberg but ! ment, she cited a case in which the U.S. sex that should Supreme Court struck down a Connecticut persons behind law forbidding the sale of contraceptives. "Sex acts 01 "The broadness of this resolution will be children greatl its downfall," Weinberg said as he began his than we ever k Quality of journali By Tammy Lane and Beth Harrison Charlotte Observer managing editor Mark Ethridge, speaking about the "real working world," said the overall quality of lAiirnalic*v% onrl iVin merlin tn Ko imnrAtmH juui iiaiijui anu iiiv iiivuia iicvuj iu uv iinpiuwu. Short-sighted, conservative management can lead to lower quality newspapers, Ethridge said, adding good reporting shouldn't be hindered by possible risks. At Wednesday's Society of Professional Journalists' meeting, he said he thinks a reporter's "hands-on experience" is more important than his educational background and college degree. "If you work hard, apply yourself and are intent about what you do, you will succeed," Ethridge said. "Ethics are one of the most important things there are. ReDorters need to be soDhisticated. understanding and com ( TW GAMECOCK I* tkc stndeat wwt- l ft^tr of tht University of South Carolina , .. . ud U published Ihrtt limes a week on I OltnOlIC stUdCI Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays dur- H 1tin r^nno C* ta| the fall and spring semesters and | IDIU Urcenc 31. weekly oh Wednesdays during both sun- nSllflriaV MaSSPS mer sessions, with the exception of uni- " versity holidays and examination periods. [ i Opinions expressed In the GAME- j COCK are those of the editors and not i ! ^Monday thru Thursday Ma equal opportunity Institution. I Friday Mass The Board of Student Publications and c. 4**/ j _( Communications Is the publisher of the B rirSt VVCO. OT CdCll 1TIO GAMECOCK. The Student Media De- I 11*3C partment is the parent organization of the I gamecock. m Fr. Stephen L Change of address fotms, subscription I |S _ .. . requests end other correspondence should j E5 {_atnQllC 1^311 be sent to the GAMtXOCK, Drawer A, ) ,1 University of South Carolina, Columbia, mBB ' S.C. 29208. Subscription rates are $15.00 for (1) fl j^L year, $8.00 per fall or spring semester and I >?k ttl M $3.00 for both summer sessions. Third H class postage paid at Columbia, S.C. H The "Gamecock" Is a licensed student H DV organization of the University of South I Jm ^jgpfe. ^ Carolina and receives funding from stu- H mfth A Di deal activity ft*?. B /\K" CANCER. 1 - OPEN l NOT KNOWING i i * ^eatu I P??l Tables B Bie Screen featurir MfcAiCal HIM. 1 " A lot of people think j i cancer is unbeatable. I a AIia/^%/c That simply isn't true I ^/VVar5 In fact, over two million j ! people have had cancer I . and survived to lead happy, normal lives. I And not only can I BACK BY POP cancer be beaten, it can ; also be prevented. I r? < i There are definite B 1x3111 DOW S precautions that have been I g /g y% g g* ( proven ti > decrease your If !U |M1 i# I K * rivilc of iuMtiiip ivrtrim H tr- * ? x cancers. hriday form Ask yinir local jil r- |n^ r-* American Cancer St>cicty I L/r3Tt t$C( to send vou a free bmklct ! about cancer risks. j ! Learn the facts about ' And make not know- I JS* TmG$11 ing the risks, one less risk. M * Iawerk I 12 OZ- Bl,{ I Free with y< I i was considered serious ^ |e^ cases ^ to prevent citizens the streets can affect small '. Kids know more about sex Speaking on SOX lew," he said. Russ Weinberg, a thrid-year sm needs improv passionate. You have to conduct yourself in conversation with people with the utmost care," he said. Writine creative stories involves Dractice and imagination. and reporters should plan for the maximum possibilities in their stories by thinking in terms of "what if," he said. To be a successful journalist, reporters must be able to express themselves well and communicate ideas to others effectively, Ethridge said. The foundations of journalistic excellence, he said, are accuracy, completeness and the production of "the great story." These are the kinds of stories that sell newspapers. "Pursuit of that which is exceptional is the cornerstone for excellence," Ethridge said. The reporter knows he has written a great story when it prompts readers to discuss its content and it Center, USC I I Tel. 799-5870 II ^ "am I CAROL 6 p.m. 1 10 p.m. 1 ss 5 p.m. g 7:45 a.m. I c ith: Faculty/staff lunch B ? titL SirI ^nch, o.f.m. i Fridai ipus Minister g " 8 ;A n ^11 Enter a 2-2 AM - I I sound, inf * .... - 11 music Top Video Games R | ^ m Stereo I U^uf I I Nc Cover! I I venture . 4 I * i l I . i ? t ? ? . ? . SB / . . .. ^ Sf -lQ ? , '?W ** Photo by Jo# jKkson USC law student, offers his views during a sex debate Wednesday. inn nrlStnr oquo intji uuiiui impact with non-readers. Readers are interested in investigative, disaster and creative stories, as well as historical events. Ethridge said a story covering Elvis Presley's death sold 100,000 more Charlotte Observers in one day than evo before. "People like the feeling that they were there in a par< of history," Ethridge said. "There is a tough line between sensationalism and exploiting, in a very good sense, a story," Ethridge said. Ethridge, a Princeton University graduate, has 11 years experience at the Charlotte Observer and has hp*?n mannoino editor for the past four years. He recently became managing editor of the Charlotte News, also, which merged with the Observer this summer. MB? II III mill IHIIIMMMHMflMBBHMMHBBBBHBHBMMijl ANA PROGRAM UNION I PRESENTS I J rr? 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