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??? HKMIU?Mn??Mfc ??*??*<> &W <>.*><:> * .. y<>. > ??***? ?v*?- * * The survey says: *"*~" Pride of USC *""" The job market for the first quarter of 1986 Preseason All-America Brantley Southers is not encouraging, according to Manpower Inc. continues to prove forecasters right y The Gamecock Founded 1908 Wednesday Volume 78, No. 52 'University of South Carolina January 22, 1986 Holdermc By JULIET NADER News editor Progress in research and technology will decrease drastically because of a 2 percent cut in the university's budget by the State Budget and Controls Board, USC President James Holfiormnn v:iiH "It is true that the budget and control board said that if the economy picked up, it would return the escrowed cutback funds, but that's the rub," Holderman said Monday at a Columbia Rotary Club meeting. "If there is uncertainty about the state's economy, what good is served by withdrawing $46 million from that economy; and I! kns I MUUddllUO 9 About 3,000 people packed the State I by hU YUUNG Staif writer Thousands of people gathered Monday at the State House and were reminded to "live the dream." Charles Jackson, president of the South Carolina Baptist Education and Missionary Con vention, exhorted those at the rally to continue the work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated April 4, 1968. frmi niiifi ivv Spur stil ? By ED YOUNG Staff writer Although two years have passed since the Golden Spur lounge closed. Student Government President Kelvin Stroble says a decision on how to use the space ic cfill nri?t lU i?r\ i oir i.? .?* ?? j'l vn j hi u v 11 up 111 inc an. Several options have been considered, including a student activities center and a non-alcoholic bar. Stroble said he is pushing lor a compromise. "There is a great need for a student activities center at the university," he said. "At the same time, there is a need for a student lounge." Babbs Henry, Spur committee chairwoman, said the panel voted against allocating $60,(MX) to turn the Spur into a student center for several reasons. "There was no blueprint drawn up for contractors to be used ;is a guideline to renovate." she said, adding that a plan was drawn up by IJSC Dean of Stu dent l ife lerry Brewer. This plan, however, lacked adequate information concerning what the in: Cuts 1 why impair, indeed hamper seriously, the research universities in their creativity, so important to our economic development," he said. Holdcrman cited USC, Clem son ana mc Medical university of South Carolina as some of the major colleges whose research will suffer from the cutbacks. He said the universities in South Carolina constitute the state's greatest economic thrust, and he did not understand why their progress was not encouraged. "The economy needs a continuation of the state's investment, not a precipitous and unwarranted reduction," he said. remember, louse steps to hear Gov. Dick Riley speat Also speaking: Gov. Dick Riley, Sen. Ernest Hollings, D-S.C. and Student Government President Kelvin Stroble. Stroble, introduced as a representative of students across South Carolina, reminded those gathered of the resurgence of cultural intolerencc, retrenchment of social service programs and the return of conservatism in civil rights. He urged the crowd lo to be a "drum major" for justice and 0 years, K 1 empty Spur should become, Henry said. She said a student opinion poll showed 72 percent opposed the student center. "From what I understand, there's not going to be a decision made on what happens to the Golden Spur in the near future," Henry said. But several IJSC students have expressed their opinions concerning the outcome of the Spur. "I think that it's outragous that they have waited to make a move," said senior Tom Carroll. "I'm used to an industrial atmosphere. I've worked in industry for a while, and when a decision is to be made, vou usual ly weigh your choices, gel some input Irom those around you and then make a move." Junior Melinda Boone said she didn't understand why the university has left valuable rental property vacant for two years. The Spin is now being used for special events at no charge to student organizations. to hurt pr Holderman said the board of trustees, along with the Commission on Higher Education, agreed to a motion made by former governor and current Chairman of the Council of Presidents Jim Fidwards to tell the General Assembly "that the colleges and universities of South Carolina cannot be catalysts for economic progression without adequate iL-suurccs. /\nu, just as importantly, none can prosper in a negatively-charged environment. "Since 1977 we (USC) have been awarded more than $150 million in grants and contracts, putting us in recent years in the top 100 schools in the nation, excluding agricultural research. We honor King a DAVID CRUZfTh? Gw ( MondflV flffflrnnnn a* ? ..II., , ?ui a i any continue the upward struggle to the mountain top. Stroble said they adhered to this philosophy, they would "sec the promised land of a nation living out the true meaning of its creed." Hollings, who supported the Jim Crow laws in the early 1960s, in favor of the segregation of blacks, said King had opened his eyes to the civil rights movement. The service concluded with the crowd holding hands and singing "We Shall Overcome." jljfl Jerry Brewer Dean of Student Life Brewer sakl (lie main reason for (lie Spur's closing was economic. In addition, he noted the raising of the state's legal drinking age and said, "Why should you have a lounge that can't serve all of the students here at IJSC ?" I.arry Zuleha, Russell House dire Mor, said the operating policy fot .e empty space is business as usual. we rc going 10 continue lo use ihat spacc in whatever way we can, whether it is lor CI'IJ programs or any other campus club or organization that wants to have an on-campus social," lie said. ogress arc clearly on our way up ? expecting over $35 million lor the current year," Holderman said. He said the state holds $I(M) million of" "imiiovt" r.>\ Iininu and cuts that would endanger the universities by discouraging, future contributions. "How can you sell South Carolina when those who would invest and build in our state see services being cut to build a reserve fund that will be well over $1(M) million at the end of the year?" he asked. "I( would be tragic if we had to look back on wasted oppor tunities from atop a $1(H) million heap of unused revenues," he said. at State V use Student Body Prosident King rally Drivers, ride may have tc RONIBEA KAYNE Staff writer A revised bill to make scat belts mandatory in South ( nrolina pends approval from the General Assembly, but legislators sa> they feel confident of its ratification during the 19X6 session. "This is a matter of high priority," said Sen. lsadore I ourie, D-Richland, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. "There is a sense of grow mg support in the legislature," he said. The bill, prefilcd in November oy imc senate, would requite all South Carolina drivers and passengers to wear safety hells. It includes exemptions for older vehicles and buses not equipped with scat hells, makes provisions for people with disabilities and establishes penalties foi \ iolalors. Wanting tickets will be issued for six months after the bill's passage to \ iolalors who are stop ped for other highway offenses, ac cording t o I a I m a d g e I.eCirande, director of highway safety at the Department of . Bk. ( gaBgnp' '^H James Holderman USC President South Carolina must take sonic risks it it is going to he a winner, Holderman said. Innsp rall\/ E ^Hn L *M* n i 11 ifflMHl * |KI^, ' u* fB DAVID CRUZfThe Gamecock Kelvin Stroble speaks at irs in state ) buckle up Highways and I' u b I i c 1 ransportation Alter (he six-month jnace period, the line will be SIC "I can't >ee any problems with en forcement," I e(irandc said. ail ding the purpose ol' the law is not to punish, but to educate. Many feel that the bill would have a positive impact. "With 90 percent usaiu\ I think this bill can save 550 lives each year in South C'aiolina with ri rw>l i.'11'iiuH ,.l ....II. ? ..VI Hivnip VM pi WW I I li I I II >11 111 medical and general expenses and a substantial reduction in in suiance premiums," said Sen. John Land, I) Manning. ch.in man of the joint committee ol House and Senate members land said 17 states have alieady approved mandatory sately belt legislation in response to a federal mandate. I asi yeai. l!.S. I ransportation Secietaiv I li/abeth Dole re(|iiiied all automobiles to be equipped with aiibags by Sent. I, llW> unless two-thirds ol the states adopt mandatory seal belt hills. Beach city braces for invasion Resident group forms to put order into chaos By MARY JO MILLER Spotlight editor Simian lotion and bikinis have i\ cn way for chapstick and long underwear on most college camniKiK hut I I- I |/v...v i, ?./ui a v/i i uauuLiuaiw, i Id. is already gearing up for the half a million students expected for spring break. Residents of the resort community have formed a spring break committee to create alternatives to drinking and behavior guidelines for the students preparing to descend on their city. "We welcome the students and we love to have them here, but this is our home. We need to put order into the chaos," said Ina Lee, a spokesman for the commit i ee. The group has organized a college games program that pits participating universities against cacn inner in competitions such as volleyball and tug?of?war. No alcohol is involved in any of the games. The games, organized with help from the American Cancer Society, Budweiscr and local top forty radio station Y100, will he held daily at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in a 2,000 seat arena on the south beach. "Prizes will be given away at the end of each day and a sponsor like Budweiser will award a cash scholarship to the university with the most points each week," said Lee. Tlie sclvolarship will be about $1,000. In addition to the games, the committee has compiled a code of behavior based on Florida law and common sense. The code will be posted in hotels, bars and restaurants. 1 he code carries reminders of Florida's drinking age limit, the open container law and the consequences of exceeding occupancy limits and tampering with fire equipment in hotels. "These arc common sense rules aimed at discouraging vandalism, the type of behavior that ruins the week for everyone," said l ee. liSC veterans of spring break in Fort 1 audcrdale had mixed reactions to the effectiveness of the codes. "I've been ill Fort I ;inrtfrrtnlp during spring break twice. The atmosphere forces you to party. l \ery time your're sleeping, you feel like you're missing a party, and you probably are," said John Fppes, a mechanical engineer senior. "I think the code of rules will make people think twiee about putting too many people in their hotel room, but I don't think it will deter underage or excessive diinking," said F.ppes. Mrian Smokier, a media arts senior, lias also spent the past two spring breaks in Fort Lauderdale, but won't be returning this year. "1 had a good tune last year, but I've outgrown it. fori I auderdale is mayhem, it's a /oo. I don't think this code can be too ellecti\e, because people are there mainly to drink. Smokier, ;i member of Sigma ( In fiatetnity, says he thinks the college games would be a nice addition to the other competitions now held in I oil I anderdale during the break. I he committee is also introducing a pedesterian walkway along Route A1A, a strip separating hotels and businesses from the beach.