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Spotlight > I 6 THE GAMECOCK, Monday, September 16, 1985 ???????THE GAMECOCK I USC stud of campu Editor's note: this is the final st suicide and youth. By MARY JO MRIER Staff writer Few suicide attempts or success recent years, indicating a happy But as in suicidal people themsel (JSC's suicidc rate is not indici behavior here and across the na and director of USC's Center 1 Threatening Behavior. Maris said to appreciate the ni tendencies, the community nee /l.u'iriiotiuo K?hauinr Amr*no I UV.JU UVll? V WVIIWTIVI . * lliiv/ng, diabetics who don't take their m< risk hobbies, sexual asphyxiatioi are also considered in this group Consequently, Maris and othei suicide focus group to survey an The group includes Dr. Richa Thompson Student Health Cen Morrow of Resident Student De results in October to map a strai "We want to inform people ab students with suicidal tendencies the students," Maris said. Just how widespread is suicid; "I expect to see, on the avera residence halls," said Jim McIV Development and a suicide focu "I'm not aware of any succes halls in the past eight years I've Despite that fact, McMahon s and gestures should be consider* of resident advisers accordingly. To supplement their training detailed manuals of step-by-stc icrvenuon. During /\ugusi orien cd through mock suicide att knowledge. USC's suicide problem is min w the Caroli] lies cases is suicide ory in a three-part series concerning >ful suicides have occurred at USC in well-adjusted student population, ves, appearances can be deceiving, itive of students' increasingly violent tion, said Ronald Maris, sociologist for the Study of Suicide and Lifeitnber of USC students with suicidal ds to examine students with selfthese are anorexics, bulimics and :aicauon. i nose wno engage in nignii and potentially fatal masturbation USC faculty and staff are forming a s d assess the problem on campus. * ird Lashley, staff psychiatrist at the ter, and Jim McMahon and Karen velopment. They will use the survey tegy for long-term goals. out resources, handling and referring |l and even training the roommates of ^ al behavior on campus? a ge, 10 suicide attempts a year in the 1 lahon, director of Resident Student s group member. sful suicide attempts in the residence X been here," McMahon said. tressed that suicide attempts, threats ! :d actual suicides. He trains his staff 5, USC resident advisers are issued :p instructions for suicide crisis intation, rookie resident advisers walkempts to test their reaction and I imal compared to the six to 12 actual ! I use SCUB FIRST Ml Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m Find out about our activities. Is find out about certification cou ^information, contact Jeff Corbi E AR^E OP aa Mall on the cai KL v* J? m^i X he loss of loved ones csn provoke suicide-related deaths a year at the U high-achievement campuses. Howev suicide rate may increase as academic cial aid becomes more scarce. "Any time you pursue excellence, y The problem ot teenage suicide has ; ly Joel is donating all the royalties Human (Second Wind)" to the N; Suicide Prevention. 1 CLUB iETINfi i. in room 135 P.E. Center. Jon-certified divers come rses available. For further n at 765-9764. EH For the v student ) "Body" npus of USC ^T 'B es ' V x si V HEk C5 V suicidal thoughts. N niversity of Chicago and other g er, McMahon predicts USC's a i~ i i r: Mdiiuaius (tic iaiacu auu iiiian- c c ou have casualties," Maris said, achieved national attention. Bil- 2 from his record "You're Only v ational Committee for Yo^th y P fjlews ? ftea'ute ; j w 8 thiii on a fir s1 mew 1. He lose 8. He ope other rules of ( 3. He car 4. He doe a salad and a1 8. He she 6. He dlsi spreads over c 7. He ha? comnllmflnt. mf Immediately it 8. When dinner drink, Celet with Ger CPU sponso af Wednesd 1 S. E. SMITH [ aff writer I 1 I * C rui muucius luOMiig ior au cape from midweek doldrums, he Golden Spur and Carolina rogram Union have the answer. CPU will be sponsoring a Hump Night" series of Wednesday night activities at the pur. These activities will range i variety from concerts to a lonopoly tournament. ' ' W e decided most nderclassmen can't go out to the ars, so we needed to have more rograms for them. The Golden pur seemed the answer," said hawn Sink, Special Events lairwoman. "We are disappointed that we in't serve alcohol, but programling events don't have to operate round alcohol," she said. The pecial Programs committee will rovide unusual events, and the Contemporary Sounds commit:e will bring in big bands for the Wednesday series. CPU kicked off their programs Wednesday with a concert featurlg Rock-a-Billy 88 and The rillaee Idiots. This week's activity will be a lonopoly tournament, with a rand prize of a deluxe Monopo/ edition. Students interested in ompeting should register in the :PU office. A Casino Night will be Sept. 9, and comedian Tim Cadanagh /ill be performing Oct. 2. Oct. 9 /ill be a concert night, and ialmist and astrologer Marcella : Jo. iip|?[WiU-|-? 77'26 Spcrts; s-3913 P=K>to: CardllMr-e'vo got; ypirr teat ^ -? r" A rv / > 1/ Kk/Mtinvvn ite is mom , ? HiWll ;datetha antasecc is arguments gracefi ns doors for me and Jhivalry without flli i handle his liquor. isn't care If all I war white wine spritzer. ives. cusses anything bu linner. j enough confidence ?, and doesn't expect Bturn the favor. "hft ftialra mo lvn firw qi jljlvs juuivy vaj^/ xvi u?j he serves up Cafe Ir )rate the momenta of your lif leral Foods* International Co rs series | ay events i Ih-Niter's I > future hazy By MONICA WASHINGTON Staff writer The All-Niter, traditionally 24 hours of concerts, contests, cookouts and beach trips, has been postponed due to a lack of interest, according to Tone Cantrell, president of the Carolina Program Union. The students' feedback T?' ' : J#n nlnno tru IClClvts duuui no piaiM ? to postpone the All-Niter will , determine whether or not USC will have one this year, Cantrcll said. \ "Instead of an All-Niter, CPU has opted for several small events throughout the year. "We haven't cancelled the I program. The Nato and the Caribbean Cultural events are ; still scheduled. There will also be several smaller concentrated events, a masquerade f ball and two street festivals," Cantrell said. Ruble will be featured Oct. 16. Most activities are free of charce. 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