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# r ? 1 'T? WiMlill Dream-come true? *"""""5 On deck s"""" Columbia artist Blue Sky may build a towering numeral five USC baseball team opens season Saturday to span Harden and Saluda streets if proper funding is found tH llSfll t0 begin ('uest for Colle9e World Series The Gamecock Founded 1908 F riday Volume 78, No. 65 University of South Carolina 'February 21. 1986. State lottery ' could prevent tax increase By TED HUGHES Staff writer A state lottery could generate revenue for education and indigent care without raising taxes, according to a public affairs bulletin written by a USC government and international studies professor. p The bulletin, published last year by the Bureau of Governmental Research and Service, said a company specializing in gambling operations estimated South Carolina could gross $59 million yearly from a lottery. "Considering recent taxpayer resistance to raising tax rates, lotteries may make the difference between providing services or not providing services," the bulletin said. The paper was written by Professor Mareia Whicker, USC public administration graduate student Patrice Boyd and Director William Belvin of the division of community support services for the P Muith Carolina Commission on Drug Abuse. With rising tuition costs at USC and rising education costs across the state, South Carolina could possibly benefit from a lottery directed toward raising funds for education. The bulletin said designating lottery proceeds for certain uses has been criticized, because states do not always spend the money in the manner specified. In 1977, more than a decade after the establishment of a lottery, New Hampshire continued to rank 15th in state aid to education. "Earmarking does have the advantage of gaining p political and public support for the adoption of a state lottery when the purpose for which the lottery revenues will be spent is popular," stated the bulletin. South Carolina has had problems in the past with low funding for education. In 1984, the state raised , the sales tax from 4 percent to 5 percent to help education revenues. The bulletin said a lottery is a viable alternative. The South Carolina General Assembly considered establishing a lottery last year, but the motion was tabled by the House Ways and Means Committee. ^ Under the amendment, the state could institute a - l- " KMiciy iu ne conducted Dy the state with proceeds from the lotteries to be used to pay for medical care for indigent persons" with remaining funds used "for educational purposes," the bulletin said. "A disadvantage of lotteries as revenue generators relates to the fact that they arc far less predictable than other government sources of revenues, since sales are more subject to the vagaries of the market place," the bulletin said. I he bulletin says most states with lotteries are happy with them, but "not every state has reported a success story. In some instances, the amount of money which could be earned through a state-run " lottery was initially overestimated. "A prime example was Maine, which had been advised that it could expect S10 million a year from its lottery, but which subsequently collected only $3.7 million. "l ottery states advise that a lottery should be run as an independent business, that it should have the fioviMi;... : <iv/\iv?111y iu it^jjunu iu ct Liuuigmg nicirKCi and tlicit it should have established safeguards to ensure its integrity and security," it said. See "Lottery," page 2 , Counseling plan helps students in tough classes By PAULA WETHINGTON Staff writer A new program at USC to help students with academic problems has succeeded in preventing those problems from getting worse, according to one of its staff members. I he Academic Support Assistance Program is confidential and designed to reach students having academic problems with particular classes in time to help them before the deadline for withdrawal from class, according to l ernaundra Brokaw, a graduate assistant with ASAP. "wc concentratc on freshmen and specific classes that most freshmen take," Brokaw said, including finglish I0() and 101, Astronomy 111 and I conomic* 224. A total of 13 classes have been targeted by the program as freshmen-oriented, and the professors teaching the classes watch for students who may have academic problems. ASAI* was suggested by a student retention task force and meets the objectives of its proposal, except for the use of peer advisers. Susan Heyward, coordinator of academic support programs, said the students who come to ASAP have preferred to meet See "Counseling," page 2 FE Amount FY 80 FY $5.5 S5 BILLION... " Propo $4.5 ?? $4 BILLION... $3.5 S3 BILLION... $2.5 $2 BILLION... $1.5 BILLION 1960s blacl rnnollo rlnon iGuano ucdc By MELISSA HENDERSON Stall writer James Solomon, one of the first black students to be enrolled at USC, has vivid memories of early desegregation. Solomon was admitted to graduate school in 1963, where he eventually earned a Ph.D. in mathematics. Henri Monteith and Robert Anderson were also admitted to USC about a year after Harvey Ciantt won a suit against USC saying he was denied acceptance because of his race. Gantt later enrolled in Clemson. Because of Gantt's victory, the process of entering USC was not as difficult for Anderson, Solomon and Monteith, who became the first blacks admitted to USC since Reconstruction. Solomon remembers the day they were all to be registered for classes. "We all met at Osborne v<iu1111111mici111)11 nuiiuing) and a police escort drove us to the Horseshoe. I was taken to a room alone and was registered by the Dean of Graduate Students himself." I he process took about two minutes, then they all met the media and held a press conference, Solomon said. At that time, the Doctorial Math Department was new and the enrollment of students was small. Solomon found the faculty and students to be cordial and supportive. But this was not the general atmosphere of the university, he said. Ka 4 ? I1 \i M . ?grtj [0:>: Two points! Sigma Nu fraternity members play bas day's unseasonably warm weather alio DERAL STUDENT AIC 81 FY 82 FY 83 Actual Appropriations. Reagan Request. sed February 5, 1986. Man SOUHCt American Council or1 KXication CCH k student rai*r\n yicyduun Solomon lived off campus, but Anderson lived in a dorm room by himself. Solomon said Anderson would call and ask him to sit in the room with him. All night they would hear people run by the door, making noise and shouting obscenities. Solomon remembers the experience as frightening. Solomon said Anderson had a much harder time than Monteith or himself. "At dinner time he would walk to the Russell House, and the people would stand at their windows and yell obscenities. He could hear everything but he could never see anyone." Monteith lived in the women's dormitories, but the atmosphere was very different for her. The other girls were pleasant and helpful, Solomon said. "Before the integration, living in a community was like living in two worlds, one white, one black. The white community felt blacks were inferior, they had no idea what was going on," he said. Almost 25 years have passed, and Solomon is the commissioner of the Department of Social Services. He said he contacted Monteith a few years ago and she was heading the Department of Biology at Mars Brown College in Atlanta. Harvey Ciantt, the first person to file a discrimination case against the state, is now mayor of Charlotte. Solomon said Black History Month is important for the recognition of the need for unity tetball from the windows of their rooms 01 wed for increased outdoor diversions. ) FUNDING * FY 84 FY 85 FY 86 , ; :: i: .1 . i :: :i : : n .. . u it li :i -i ;! i; : : n .1 n a .i , .1 .i ; .! :: :: : ^ : :: 11 M ! .1 .1 . r .1 . : . ; ; : .. ii .. .. a aaa ! a ? HII a iEGt PWSS SERVICE James Solomon Former student among the races. "I think it has as its major focus the emphasizing of the oneness of the human race, the need for brotherhood among its members. It reminds us to be compassionate of other's shortcomings and to be appreciative of the contributions of the various ethnic groups," he said. Perry Stradford, president of AF RO, said the hope of Black History Month is a "cross cultural appeal to learn more about black history and an attempt to make the world a better place." He hopes in the future the contributions of blacks will be recognized without having to set aside a special month. Student Government President Kelvin Stroble said the programs scheduled to recognize Black History Month have been a success, but black students are mainly the only ones participating. He would like to see major organizations contribute to promote Black History Month and more students and faculty members to attend the programs. JONATHAN WILLIAMS/Thfl Gamecock i the McBrydo Quadrangle. Tues %/ / Law to cut _ ?fy_87j? federal aid to students By CYNTHIA ROBERTS Stall writer Many USC students may find their federal aid cut entirely or severely reduced this fall as a result of the Gramm-Rudman Hollings balanced budget act, a 22ESZ5E3" use financial aid official said. "Gramm-Rudman is not in the b best interest of higher education ! SS2SS2S22 or any of the other social prom grams we have in this country," ? sa'd John Bannister, USC stu dent financial aid director. "It would be a real tragedy if these programs were significantly reduced or eliminated," he said, liiini imI!! in|! The Gramm-Rudman-Hollings law insures a balanced budget to H eliminate the federal deficit within a five-year period. About 50 percent of all USC Sec "Gramm Rudman," page 2 SGA hopefuls to know fate Wednesdav By STEPHEN C. GUILFOYLE Staff writer Five USC students have officially filed as candidates for president in the upcoming Student Government Association elections. The elections will be Feb. 26. Foiling locations include Russell House, the Law Center, the BA building, Bates West, Gambrell Hall, the Medical School, the Pickens Street bridge and a new location at the Coliseum. Eric Eppes, Kevin Hall, Amy Houser, Keith Stanton and Melvin Stroble have registered for president. Robert Beall, Leroy Gadsden and Mike Jasper have filed in the race for vice president. Craig Lindsay, Michelle Murray and Jim Sheridan have announced candidacies for treasurer. tA u.,\ I ixwuiii nuci, jallium ncnun ana .loan uavis arc running for secretary. The filing date for SCi Senate scats has already passed, and of 28 districts, seven have no candidates and 13 have only one candidate. Glenn Ohanesian is the only candidate for the District 1 seat, which includes Maxcy and 1 hornwell dorms and the Horseshoe. In District 2, which is also a single seat district for Preston and Woodrou dorms, Charles Drawdy, Randy Skinner and Cornelius Snow have filed. District 3, which represents the Woman's Quad with one seat, has Susan Carothers, Wendy Donald and Teresa Ferguson as candidates. No candidates have filed for the two scats in Patterson Hall's District 4, and one candidate, Leigh Hunter, has filed for the single seat in the South Tower's District 5. Five candidates are running for two scats in District 6, which includes Capstone dorm and Nada /\partmenis. Michelle Kelly, Janice Kraft, Susan Tindall, Tracy Watkins and Cheryl Weed have filed. No one has filed for ihe single seat in District 7, which represents Columbia Hall. District 8 candidates are Dan Janiskee and Tim McAllister. I ho district includes Cliff Apartments and University Terrace. Tabatha Chavis is the single candidate for theDistrict 9 seat, which includes the Burney and Baker dorms in the Towers. District 10 represents the rest of the Towers in two seats, and James Franklin, Terrence Manigault and Troy Mullinax are the candidates. The candidates for District 11, McBryde Fraternity Quadrangle, arc Ted Cox, Gray Liddcll and Kick Quinn. The candidates for District 12, which represents Bates House in one seat, are Bennet Cox and Danny Rivers. Debbie Bradley is running unopposed in District 13, which includes Bates West and Thp Rnod District 14, the Nursing School, lias no candidate. District 15, the pharmacy school, has Alton Hyatt running unopposed for one scat. District 16, Health, and District 17, Continuing Education, both one seat districts, have no candidates. Two candidates arc running for three seats in District 18, which includes science and math. Kick Black and Michael Peek have filed. Frank Peloquin See "Election," pane 2