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Literary societ By Marisa Porto Of the two debate societies at USC, the Athenian I itfrsirv nnH Dohnfino ^tn-ictv it the most active. Jack Hamilton, a third year law student and moderator of the group, said the society's goal this year is increased membership. "We'd like to get freshmen more involved in the organization," he said. "Anyone who is interested in the society can be on the mailout list. Of course, we'll participate in all the recruiting activities the university nas, Hamilton saia. The society is planning an outdoor debate next year, according to Hamilton. This will allow members of the society and students on campus a chance to speak out on prevalent issues. "ANYONE THAT comes to the society's meetings is welcome to apply for membership. Any USC student is eligible. Even though we have an open membership, we lioifo o mAmKArchm lin coiH iiu vv <4 ijuum j 11 iv, 111 uv i jiii jy ^ nv ?iuiu . "We've just finished a debate survey, we've totaled those results using our computer, and we are ready to debate the most controversial topics confronting USC and the United States," Hamilton said. EvAir-tr The Dig Mo " -.. \ w.' \,Mi *t vi It's a goo for the great OlU'i n FREE McDONALDS ii ?iMn&p /\i |j UUllLUT^ II ^ u This coupon entitles you ; |j to a McDonald's Sundae. II Limit one coupon per B| customer, per visit. || Please present coupon r3' Ofler good only hi hi McDonald s 921 Sumlei Street I NI Columbia. SC I ^^^OHer good through September 30 1984 y sponsors varii This fall, the socicty is hosting Rhetor, the annual fall meeting of the Association of American Collegiate L.iterarv Societies. "We'll have a whole weekend of debates, literary exercises and poetry readings. A number of events will be open to the public and society members will be involved in all of them." he said. "Anyone that comes to the society's meetings is welcome to apply for membership; we have a quality membership." Jack Hamilton Athenian moderator THE SOCIETY is involved with other societies around the state and nationally, Hamilton said. 44You meet people from all over the country. We have tailgate parties. We have a celebration at our anniversary and alumni from the society come back and teams are set up for debates. "Some of the things that make our society interesting are the incoming students. We debate anything and after our regular 1 c? Meal Deal Take a break from the summer chool routine and visit your old iend McDonald's for a Big Mac% ? i t Meal ueai. That's our famous Big Mac Sandwich-, a large order of our ot, golden brown french fries and a large soft drink for V only $1.99. i i i j ; If today's prices * rnake you lose your Vif' tr /, , 5 - aooetite. come in fj?^*and find it again at America's favorite restaurant? McDonald's. No coupon necessary. 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The Athenians have continued to meet during the summer and fall meetings begin the first Wednesday of elasses. HAMILTON URGES any interested student to visit a Wednesday night meeting and to join the society. "We'd like some interested students who want to eet involved and debate various topics," he said. I >W y - T Professionals at Reason 1st Floor Russell I Precision Hairstyles and Cut Mon.-Fri. 9-7 RelflXerS - Jhe Sat. 9-4 (When bldg. hours allow) OPEN E TL? E I IC UIUU your s On your mark, get set, STOP! No matter what you study or how far along you are in college, cnances are you re neyiecuny some things. Like taking off a few pounds. Or starting an exercise program. You know it needs to be done. Yet you just can't seem to get started. Open Door can help you get that start. Open Door peer advisors are Carolina students, who know the ups and downs of life at USC. They understand the fast pace and pressure of college life because they're right in the middle of it. . 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