University of South Carolina Libraries
SG has chan to rally studi We are the generation that is char apathy. The anxieties of our parer brother and sisters were fueled by evei nnm and Kent State I Jnivf?r?itv in their the running of the U.S. system. While the generation gap and the c are elements of the past, today's youn: not be characterized as non-earing, societal dolts. This situation was exemplified less ago when representatives of the Man dent Center were seen standing on Street Bridge presenting their religioi rallying campus interest. Though the students did not agree with Maran; clamations, the chance to participate debate was electrifying. 4 A more recent example of student ] mnlH cppn N/lrnirlnv mnrnino miter Hall, when a certain individu manipulated his right to free speech. Bearing a sign depicting Jesus on tl the slogan " Hell is for you and forevi son's impact was not only disrupti schedule, but more importantly, it sp mosphere for debate. By oversteppir daries of relieious ethics, this fanatic 7 accomplish something that few USC c have been able to do ? draw campus These two incidents are significant prove that student awareness does minimal level. However the fact t elements like religious fanatacism makes one question whether apathy norm or if USC organizations, espec Government, are ineffectual and bori USC students will get a chance to the mold and become more active in state affairs through the election of dent Government. The smoothness < election could be a sign that USC's ne be the instrument necesssary to get th volved in the decision making proces that it won't take SG President G standing outside Gambrell Hall wavi screaming at the top of his lungs V reaction. With the swearing-in of the new SC bid former SG President Barry Gra; ministration a sad farewell. His term been a lesson that the two elements raising interest among the student bo< ineffectual administration or religion With a clean slate and a new begin has the chance to rally the interest c almost as much as any flag-waving i Luck! ~ Gomecoc k Editor in Chief 1 Johnny Boggs [ Managing Editor Chris Handal Copy Desk Chief Ron Brackett Copy Editor News Editor Oovnl Hill Copy Editor Asst. News Editor John Dcmer Copy Editor Opinion Page Editor Ellen McCarthy Copy Editor Entain Editor Leslie Dunson Copy Editor Asst Ent. Editor Margarita Pate General Managei Snorts Editor Jeff Rogers Ad Manager Asst. Sports Editor Andrew Miller Business Manag Photo Editor Mary Ann Mollis Production Mgr. Asst Photo Editor Jennifer Wooten Graduate Asst. Adviser Newsroom 777 7181 Advertising Business Office 777 3888 Production The Gamecock welcomes letters and guest editorials. All let must be typewritten, triple spaced on a 65 space line, i Letters should be no longer than 300 words and guest edii ( to one newsworthy subject no longer than four typed pa editorials MUST be signed with the writer's name, telepho dress, class standing or faculty position and major Pseudoi but the writer's name may be withheld upon request if the i We reserve Ihe right to edit guest editorials and lettei; Address letters and columns to: Opinion Page Editor, Gan. ! Qpiri i cg 11 inili' i'fii' mi ..if 111 . il ill iit)lull I; I'Ma acterizcd by * I i its or older Jy j I u | a^:t A'v] *ot*i,?c V. D, , , lit* V " : !?I all for pcacc P ( W w g adults can- )| uninvolved, it. than a vear HSFl 1 ?- !: inantha Stu- tf 4??Hj|l ' jj the Pickens & is views and ' majority of antha's proin a public "Well, I participation de Gambrell al crudely le cross with _ B er,-thisper. jwo greeks ng the class urned an atU/A.in To the Editor: lg the boun- ?. . . . ... , ? Since this column is frequently i was able to to ajr grievances, we would like to organizations ours. We live in Paterson Hall with > interest. room windows lacing Sims. studies arc frequently interrupted because they members of some greek organi/at ? exist at a who come parading through the p hat it takes ing arcaor deviance ln ljie beginning, we got a kick really is the of laughing at what tools they rially Student making of themselves, but it is ge jig old now. Their loud parades are ot ring more frequently and later at n break out ot It is very difficult to study with t campus and people down there singing, barl< our new StU- screeching, chanting, clapping ^ . >? cheering at the top of their voices ji uui> yeai w leaders will ______ e students in- RKA Se&iatC is. Let s hope lenn German yQ t^e Editor: ne a sign and J would like to congratulate Stu< 0 get Student elect Glenn German for his victor} wish him the best of luck during ! ff. 1 hope his administration will b j O |C^S, we in the Student Government by m y and his ad- function again. 1 in office has necessary for It seemed as though former SG iy includes an ministration had no clear dircctio C _ IS 1 CI vui . ning, German f this campus = "li?l ~ G?'"' On televisir Last week, the second of the Bedford barroom rape trials can , an end. But during the proceed in i was often difficult to tell who w; trial ? the alleged rapisis or Leigh Jones victim. Dawn Ku/awa Rape trials are traditionally the Jane Mcpherson sensitive and private of court Herb Reeves eeedings. Rarely is even the nar Tim Surratt the victim released to the public. Ron Emler jjul this trial may have changec Lmda S. Hames proceedings forever. True, the t er Carolyn Gnffen sjQn cameras taping the trial Mar. J *an showed the victim. But she was, Wanda M. Hue .. . , ... Mark Ethndge Jr. fect- required to re-live the rape instant replay for eager viewers. 777 4249 Turning her ordeal into a p 7772833 making cable television series is and nniiict If m;idi* her sufl ters and guest editorials seem trivial. onals should be limited , , The defendants were done a ues. Letters and guest ... , r., r , ,.i justice bv the filming ol the tr ne number, mailing ad J J " iyms are unacceptable, wc circumstances warrant I here is a difference be : repoting the facts of a trial on tecock, Drawer A, USC, sion and twrniny the affair into drama. Often it is important t< Ji.JI.iiiI I'M'liii.i in..ili ii ivatli w*u#e II j, ' l ii |J L?j ' r?^' /T(ii/i/>n ,>>? ., yuuzz ii s unaiauu^ ayam lui LetterS criticize other grei W p Knl/\no t/* nrnoL arn'i ?^i / otiAiu l,x? * * v. uviv/n^ iv^ t, i v v. r\ \/i ?.cn u/.ui iv/i 1.1 , KM ised and we know that it is against campus exi ? air policy to require fraternity or sorority thi our pledges to conduct themselves in such do Our a manner. We have witnessed pledges I by being told to act in a demeaning manions net by superiors. 1 or example, several 01 ark- pledges were recently made to stand in sti the parking lot and bark and howl like en dogs. Telling your pledges to act this rc out \vay is called hazing. ii were Our chapters have officials to pre- p tting vent hazing. Don't these organizations si :cur- have a similar governing body'.' Do ight. they promote hazing? a hese Where are campus police during si :ing, these occurences? In our opinion, tf and these students are disturbing the peace, s\ hindering traffic through the parking ir hopes German w I GO noi auvotuic mw: lent Government President- ment by the number ol / in the run-off election and James Holderman and I his tenure. there are times when th< e able to restore confidence must ? and should ? si aking Student Government Again, 1 congratulate success in improving the President Barry Gray's adn or agenda. "Inter campuS ig of New Bedford New the public some information about the ne to trial. ol gs, it But there are places where cameras !e is on are inappropriate, to say the least. One in their such place was at the recent execution ill of James Autry, convicted murderer, I' most who requested that his death he et pro- filmed. b Mis rcniitM was denied, but how long will it be before we can see the ti 1 rape drama from the arrest to ihe sentenc- c< elevi- ing (and execution)? ai never Broadcasting a trial, or an execu- I* in ef- tion, numbs the public to the violence ii in an and tragedy involved in crimes like d rape and murder. It punishes the innorofit cent defendant who is not convicted a i: bar- and allows him to be judged, not by f tering the jury alone, but by the public. c In the future, if more care is not 1 taken before cameras are allowed to ^ ial as roll, viewers may look forward to rape trials as eagerly as they do "All My ' tween Children." And that would be a real 1 televi- tragedy. 1 a j v Indiana Daily Student > give Indiana University iiiUi It "-v.: light.'' sks' ha7inn m mam m m m and causing some resident > to I eel iremely uncomfortable walking ough these gatherings to get to their rm. In closing, we would like to point it that in our greek organizations, we rive to gain the respect of others on impus and to build our own sell spect. I he organizations we have ist described gi\e anti-greeks a erfect excuse to ridicule all that we land tor. Obviously, these people do not care bout their self-respect. However, they lould consider what they are doing to ie reputation of the entire greek stem. Name withheld by request fill help SG iuring the success of Student Governtimes it confronts USC President lis administration, but I do believe ?se elected to represent the students peak out when the situation merits. Mr. German and wish him luck and 'inrilifv; c?l lift" ;?l l'S(" Johnny Young RHA senator rape trials ['lie College Council and the Ollue Student Activities are imiiIin ol at ast mismanagement, and. .11 niovi, . gligence. I hen mistakes came in the egal formation of the Dooley's W eek lunning Committee. It was not toim I constitutionally, but rather In <11 irr:M \ fin!. I he mere act ol creatine a cousin n mi is intended 10 lorm a premise thai i lain procedtiicw will be lollowed iuI that no one is left short-changed. > violating the commuiee's eonsuin on, these two organizations have let own i he Imory communitx. Too many times have both students nd faculty complained about the inefectiveness and overspending of many ampus organizations. Although the actions of the Office )f Student Activities saved Dooley's Veek, it is a \er\ heavx price to pa\. Ac are glad that there will be a )oole\'s Week this year, bin we are mhappx with the pragmatic methods i c t?( 1 I ^V. V. I . The Emory Wheel fcmory University