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Fake IDs u; By KATHY LEWIS Senior reporter Drinking is not always the main reason for obtaining a fake identification card or driver's license, according to a USC student. "I got one so I could hang out with my friends who went to clubs," said the student, who didn't want to reveal his name. "If I wanted to go out drinking, I could get someone to buy it for me." Students usually ask around on campus to obtain fake IDs or to find someone to alter their driver's licenses, he said. "It can cost anywhere from $10 to $25." Different types of fake identification are available, the student said. "Some students just fldolor Continued gjf |jH |d from page 1 Derek buys four ounces of marijuana for $300 and sells it by the quarter ounce for $30 each for a $180 profit. nave tlSfl fr?r lOO Kite /-*f r-/" 1VI IVV "UJ v/l LSD, which he sells for $5 a hit and makes a $350 profit. Derek said his biggest profit was $250, which he made within one hour, but he usually only makes between S60 and $100 weekly because sometimes it takes two weeks to sell it all. Although the drug market is very big, Derek said he doesn't sell them to anyone he doesn't know because of the risk involved. He has about 25 customers who call him on a regular basis. "1 let people know if I'm going to get something in. They usually end up calling me," he said. "But they buy from other people ako " Most of his drugs come from North Carolina, Florida and Maryland. When the crops are plentiful, it is more difficult to sell. "Sometimes it comes in all at one time and everybody is selling it, so it is harder to get rid of," he said. During these times, he waits for the other dealers to sell all their drugs. "Once people get rid of all their stuff, then you can get rid of all your stuff," he said. "If you want to make money back fast and everybody is selling it for $35, you sell it for $30." He said business during the entire academic school year is pro niaDie, Din arug ousts in otner states can cause dry spells. "Other parts of the country get busted, and it slows down the process," he said. "Right now there is not much pot, so if 1 got it, 1 could get rid of it easily." Business is not as good during the summer months because it is not the prime growing time and connections for purchasing aren't good, he said. "A lot of growers will wait until November to harvest," he said. After he sells all his supply, Derek takes two or three weeks off and makes another purchase when he needs more money. He said he only wants to make enough money to pay for his expenses. ^Ipllinn A rnnr ~" V/VI1UI5 UIU5'1 3V.V.III9 IIKC AII easy thing to do because you don't have to work at it at all," he said. But "it is almost like it is too easy. That's what scares me." Because of the great risk involved, he said, "There's no way I would get other people into it. "I'm sure when summer comes around, I'm going to get a job," he said, referring to a job other than that of a drug dealer. The Gamecock THE GAMECOCK is the Htudent newspaper of the liniverHity of South Carolina and i? published three times a week on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays during the fali and spring semesters and weekly on Wednesdays during both summer sessions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Ojpinions expressed in THE GAME ? in i\ are those or the editora and not those of the Cniveraity of South Carolina. The Hoard of Student Publication!) and Communication)) id the publisher of THE GAMECOCK. The Student Media Department in the parent organization of THE GAMECOCK. Change of addreas forma, aubscription request* and other correapondence should be sent to THK GAMECOCK. Drawer A, Ilniveraity of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Suhacription rates are SIR.00 for (1) year. $8.00 per fall or spring semester and S3.00 for both summer sessions. Third class poatage paid at Union, S.C. THE GAMECOCK la a licensed student organization of the Univeraity of South Carolina and receives funding from student activity fees. >ed not only try. to get into clubs with college IDs that have been changed, but most clubs only accept state licenses." People may make false driver's licenses with noster hnarfl nr n similar material so the numbers on the card will appear similar to those on state driver's licenses, he said. "But most kids want one from another state because they are more difficult to recognize." Many variables are used to determine if an ID card or license is fake, according to Ron Joye, director of the motor vehicle section of the South Carolina highway department. Students generally try to alter the date of birth on their license, he said. Club operators may then If::... $ "*&- '. '*.'. . '* ]- .' /'A'" 5 M * 4$ C I +j$s- JtStSa J&S JBhBIflrl#wSB^ &w'' * ZmZwNHL JSK?k*? ' * *!9H|QB . A quarter ounce of Colombian A m armadillos, Bears Lions, Mules, Night Wil j-J h " ' . . rvyuer rrucKs arc easy For complete detail MAKEYO for alcohol recognize fake ID cards by comparing them to their own licenses. Altering a driver's license is a violation of state law, Joye said. Students caught with fake ID cards must pay a fine and appear in court, he said. 4 * Wilt CAmp rxnrvrvU ofn r/\ jv/iiiv pvupiv ill t 3U ^UUU at altering them that it is very difficult to tell," he said. "It's hard to say how much of a problem it is. But it's more of a problem now because of the law change," Joye said, referring to the South Carolina law that will raise the drinking age to 21. fyj-.., . , r s^HHDMHaHr"1 C. VISKO H/ Cougars, Dawgs, Eagles, Fro^ hawks, Owls, Panthers, Quaib dears, Xenis, Yaks and Zebras a tc) drivv and easy t( > rent this s son these and other Ryder dis UR MOVE. CALL YOUR L RYDER DEALER NOW. 945 Idlewild Blvd. 779-2200 Crime refto Flag stolen fn By FRED STIPPf Senior reporter A theft of the USC flag from the President's House and vandalism in Russell House secondfloor men's bathroom are among recent crimes on campus, according to police reports. Six bicycles also have been stolen since last Friday. Thefts occurred at the nursing building, campus parking lots, the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity lounge, Thomas Cooper Library and bicycle racks near the Business Administration Building. Also, fire alarms were pulled at User_i #v n'Hu \\t. ? ? >?? The dealer will sc i jjr V quarters. The pi WiV <yyt selling, he said, the -? Mick said the rnfljAcf of >*?iwto it buys drugs at U fr?m divCrSC baC jktlRing p.y-km Trn ff^wUvU^a R??rr "I know a lol v&sfs ^ , ,UM mostly marijuai 7 "There's not re; R\r^' . drugs. But greek * .y ? the system." *?> ^Wr-V* Mick said ecst * * becoming popuh Er "Ecstasy is pc ,v'-, it," he said. "It I jnp"' really good, but SSVBUbH^^'- marijuana. It's e mer- ^ WaS 3 Vl school career. I < * ''.7 LSD the first tim ' did it is probab iTFIELD/The Gamecock USC. Anything ) minutes on this ( ;s, Gators, Hurricanes, Indians, >, Razorbacks, Seminoles,Tide, 11 make the right move with Ry< prtn^ and fall with special Ryd< counts, see your Ryder Represe fV r\r^ a i i' ^ ?V /V yf \ L, R RVBBLINEIHirM A Ryder System Compa < FVter tuick Rental irtc 1966 it ' "1 I I II ! I? II Vl lit " >m Horseshoe Snowden and Woodrow dormitories and burglar alarms at the computer room in the Business Administration Building and at the USC post office. The cause of the alarms is unknown. A car was broken into at the Blossom Street garage, a battery was stolen from Coker Life Science buHding and several items were stolen from the physical scitnces building, Room 316. In addition, a cassettc player was stolen from Drayton Hall, Room 6 and a walkman and headphones were stolen from the Humanities building, Room 513. ttim*4 fram peg* 1 :11 it by the ounce or break it up into ofit is the same no matter who is re's not one type of person who SC. The buyers and dealers come kgrounds. t of fraternity members who buy, na. I can say that," he said, ally one type of person that buys ;s definitely do have their hand in asy, a drug that was once legal, is ir among USC students also. >pular for people who can afford lasts about six hours. You just feel you pay for it. More people buy conomical." ents smoke pot in their dorms. It's ;ht, Mick said. They put a towel and open the windows. Cocaine :o take in the dorm because no one SD and go outside and look at 'I've done it a couple of times. It's >eeds you up. Things move around pe. 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