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?? I . . . . THE GAMECOCK Opinion November 30, 1984 ? Page 7 '^1 Ik i i/i r?iii Hi?? i ii -? nion-camping campout solves ticket problem The Gamecock football team's trip to the Gator Bowl is more than an opportunity for the team, its fans and its university to show off. It is a chance to improve distribution of student tickets to big sporting events. The fact that the ramnnnt cvctpm nooHc ?- w^??|^vuv u^kJkVMl 11VVUO UIIJ71UY" ing was aptly demonstrated Nov. 11, when vandals attacked the Carolina Coliseum, breaking windows and doing other frightful damage, while more than 1,000 students endured a night of cold and rain. It wasn't necessary. Some ideas are moving through campus about better ways to handle ticket distribution for the Clemson football games, bowl games and other special events. One suggests that a lottery system similar to that used to distribute faculty and staff tickets be used. A lottery, while perhaps worth considering, would not be a total solution. It leaves too much to chance and offers ho incentive. A lottery would provide students whose hearts are set on going to Jacksonville, Clemson, Miami or wherever no way 4. ^ i. 1 1 _ I* A* I -- ^ iu cmuic mcniseivcs 01 ncKcis. inow, tney can work hard to be near the front of the line when it forms, using their determination to endure a cold or rainy night. This system rewards effort; a lottery wouldn't. There is a compromise, however. It could come in the form of a 4'non-camping campout." This would entail the same basic philosophy of the present campout system ? first come, first served and one ticket per student. It would use the present system of each student getting his name on a list in an orderly way, then getting tickets in the order in which the names were put on the list. Seldom, if ever, are roll calls taken during the night of campouts now; one isn't really needed. What would the difference be? Distribution time could be moved from early in the morning to noon or afternoon. That way, there would still be a line, but it would not wind its way around the Coliseum several times and wouldn't consist of sleeping bags and tents. The in-line list could be taken at, say, noon and thp rrnu/H Hicr?*?rc#?H rotnm lotar ..w v?av v* vy t f v? miu^VI JVU UV/ 1VIU1U lClLVl The line would likely be devoid of vandals, because it would be in broad daylight. Skeptics might respond that there would still be fans rabid enough to campout for 12, 16 or more hours. That is possible, but unlikely. It could be remedied by not allowing camping at all, or by eliminating the advantage of a too-early start by simply not taking the master in-line list until later. The Gator Bowl distribution is the time to start a new system for big-event student ticket distribution. The Coliseum can't afford any more vandalism, and students can't afford any more cold, rainy nights in the great outdoors. -Gamecock Editor m Chief * David Hill j Managing Editor Leslie J. Dun son j Copy Desk Chief Ron Brackett Copy Editor Lynn Cusick News Editor John Deiner Copy Editor Tim Surratt Asst. News Editor Ann Farmer Copy Editor Laura Dannhardt Entertain. Editor Marisa Porto Copy Editor Crystal Chapman Asst. Ent. Editor .. Robert O'Connor Copy Editor Kip Botts sports tditof Andrew MiHer Asst. Sports Editor Tracy Mix mo Genial Maniger Ron Emfar Photo Editor Jannrtar Wcetan Ad Manager Doug TruMoad Asst. Photo Editor .. Joseph Gar net t Production Manager . khrk kkiwan Copy Editor Susan LleweMyn Graduate Assistant .. Ron Buchanan Copy Editor Hai Hewtfl Advttw ftif fhfars Newsroom 777 7181 AtfvtrtfcH*} 7774249 luaiwcs Office 7773368 Product** 7772833 The Gamecock welcomes hrttcrs and |VMt editorial*. Ml letters mi guMt editorials must be typewritten, triple spaced on a 65 space tow. Letters should be no longer than 300 words end guest editorials should be limited to one newsworthy subject no longer than four typed pages. Letters and guest editorials MUST be signed with the writer's name, telephone number, mailing address, class standing or faculty position and major. Pseudonyms are unacceptable, but the writer's name may be withheld upon request if the circumstances warrant, t We reserve the right to edit guest editorials and letters. j Address letters and columns to: Opinion Page Editor, Gamecock, Drawer A, USC, Columbia, S.C. 29208. | j| y't Mi i i *&Jii ?BfclMj(jM^H|BBgSB 'Bathroom cow io ine tailor: Question No. 1: When are there going to be stall doors placed in the downstairs Russell House men's room? It has been three years. We are tired of watching genital play in these open stalls. We try to use this men's room only in emergencies, but why should we burst our bladders climbing up two flights of stairs because we don't want to be subjected to this queer behavior? This bathroom is not only crucially situated to students, but to visitors as well. On Saturdays when families come to visit, would you want your father or little brother to experience a seemingly male pick-up spot? If this is SG officials r To the Editor: The editorial of Nov. 19, "Construction delays hurt mall's appeal," addressed an important issue for all students to consider. The question of why the Russell House mall is so late in completion is a significant one; however, there is a more serious question students should be asking: Why has the leadership of Student Government done nothing to energize the project? Thp mall if* pi/pr pnmn * ?*V *1*1411, II V T VI VVJIipiVlVU ) "III benefit all students greatly. Among other things, it will provide convenient 'Best Legs' co To the Editor: Last year, you may recall, there wer changes on the opinion page about n< homosexuality (where we learned that ( penalty for homosexuality is death"), t those poor displaced residents of the H nienced during the president's visit. Her of the semester, and with the exception i the elections, things have been pretty q hwn a littlp cinrp I page even more entertaining that the f you cannot imagine my joy when I read t discovered a letter regarding a potential tant exploitation of women by the Association and their "Best Legs in the To be perfectly honest, I figured it wai until somebody wrote in to complain abo rible disservice to all woraenkind, and poised over my typewriter just waiting t retaliation. It is entirely possible that it i: (if I may use the term) to try to defend nroani7atirtn nn Pflmnnc Hi it th? Wnmoi V/l HVII Vil VMliapilkf | V/Ut iliv ?f V/I11VI practically in my own backyard. Perha though, I do feel inclined to write becaii pairs of legs entered in this incredibly j belonged to me. I agreed to participate in the contest b was quite sympathetic to the problems ai getting any type of function or event up easy, folks, I've found that out during When I agreed to participate I knew quit< ran IMBL RW? ilSSISSSB i Letters kmip' oknn uuya OIIUUIU 9IQ] to be the official male homosexual brothel of USC, we wish the administration would make it publicly known, so the innocent will not be corrupted. (Actually, in talking to a janitor, we found out that doors put up are taken down; now, we have never seen any up, but maybe so. He suggested we write The Gamecock. Question No. 2: Now if doors can't stay up, why can't there be some regulation of bathroom loitering? Not only do these seeming homosexuals sit on display, they sit for long periods of time. It is truly unnerving to enter the bathroom and have your every move analyzed by some who don't even use leglect Russell shopping, add a unique aspect to our campus and appeal to prospective Carolina students. These obvious benefits to the student body make the rnill n r\ imtia man an issue, nit ovj jjicsiucm M1UUIU investigate. As The Gamecock pointed out, the administration is voicing conflicting statements regarding the much delayed mall. As we students cannot get an accurate answer from the administration, the SG president should express our concerns and find out what is going on. Clearly, the SG leadership must actively work on situations such as this. ntestant defend bit of potential for c e some hilarious ex- organization (I don'i ot only the topic of fort to raise some fi jod once said, "The Could they have )ut also the plight of Perhaps. (I'm glad tl Mrcpchr\f* cr\ inrrtnuA. mp annH avpnea tr\ v/1 avu iivv uv HiVvriiT V itiv U ^V/V^V? IV e it is almost the end record, however, if > of a few letters about test, you would've n< uiet. I, for one, have chicken legs and a ] imes find the opinion against some stiff cc eatures page. Hence, well, I must be missi he Nov. 19 paper and win the contest (I lly hot topic: the bla- reference to the le Women In Business would've put that f Business" contest. have. s just a matter of time I honestly do undt ait this seemingly hor- little upset when the I've been sitting here for fun. Indeed, thei o offer some form of women in the businc s none of my business riers will fall. Based the antics of another women are just as ? 1 In Business group is men. Like so many ps more importantly, that becomes eviden ise of the four or five *Oh, and by the w< sexist event, one pair by request," who sc tention of the camp ecause, when asked, I sense of humor. I t ly organization has in "the real world" a I > and running. It isn't ; the last year or so. e well that there was a f out of stalls ihv pivuiiata iui 113 ^UipUSC, llicy JUSl hang out in the place. If this letter would change the ways of these bathroom cowboys, we'd be happy, but it seems that a good percentage might never see this letter. They are apparently well past college age. If non-students can't hang around our campus exterior, should they be allowed to hang out in our bathroom? 1 mean, aren't there bars or something to go to? It would be nice to have a straight bathroom again, and at this point we'd almost settle for showing our IDs to get in if it would help. Administration, we appeal this fairly large campus gripe to you. Names withheld by request House mall If a 1 I - ii me siuaeni newspaper can responsibly pursue the situation, why can't our elected representatives be on top of things? In sum, the Russell House mall, if eventually built, will contribute to the quality of life here at Carolina daily; instead of concentrating on long-range goals, the SG president ought to concern himself with making improvements for today. The way to do this is through staying involved with issues such as the delayed mall. Nick Smith Political science junior s fund-raiser rtntmuprcv hilt I HiH cn tn holn o />nncin v*viu/y %/Wi A VilU JV IV/ HVip U VV/U Jill t dare say "sister organization") in its efinds. found a better way to raise money? [iey didn't, though, because this has given write a letter to the editor.) Just for the ou'd looked closely at the legs in the conaticed not only my own, but also a pair of pair of dog's legs. (Tell me I wasn't up >mpetition.) If this is sexist in some way, ng something. As far as I know, 1 did not suspect the chicken may have), but in tter on Wednesday, yes, had 1 won 1 act on my resume just as fast as I coud :rstand why some women may have been a y saw this contest, but it was meant to be re are still barriers to be knocked down by \A k..< _l 1.. 1 1.. .1 I ,33 ttuim, um ?iuwiy wiu surety urcsc oaron my experiences in the business world, - and at times even more so ? capable as things, it is simply a matter of time until it to all of us. ay. I'd like to suggest to "Name withheld > eloquently brought this matter to the at>us, that it may help to try to develop a hink you'll find it will make your life in lot more bearable. Leonard Shustack, CPA Business administration graduate MBA Asfscietien President