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. Viewpoint ? 2 Wednesday, October 8, 1986 ^ I Improved? System faster but students should have a say in decision of new clubs The student senate has revised the policy for licensing new student organizations. The new policy, now called "registering" in place of "licensing,'' is taster, allowing two days instead of the former three weeks for processing a new club's application. And before a group can even apply, they must follow basic guidelines such as having a constitution and not discriminating. However, instead of the licensing of new groups being in the hands of students supervised by an administrator, the decision of which groups should be on campus is now being decided solely by administrators. The main reason for shifting the decision from the hands nf ctll HatI t C t /"* fVin /\f n e\ m inirfrrtf/\rr Itino V*/* ^ ^ v/? jiuuviuj lu iitv iiuiiuj ui aviuiiiiiaiiaiui s wo3 II1C IdtN VJI interest and commitment shown by the former student members of the Student Organization Licensing Committee. Now the act of registering will be conducted by a fulltime staff at the department of Student Affairs. Also, now groups cannot use "The University of South Carolina," in conjunction with their titles. This new system may be faster and insure responsible applicants, but students should have a say in who shares their university club stature. Associating certain clubs with USC provides culture and variety making the college well-rounded, something an institution of higher learning should be proud of. And some clubs have to be associated with a university in order to have a purpose. For example, individual fraternities and sororities have different reputations deoendine on what colleee camous they're on. The university is protecting itself from legal suits and protecting itself from organizations carrying goals not conducive to what the university stands for in enforcing guidelines. The idea of encouraging responsible groups is commendable, but that should be taken further and the selection committee should use more discretion in picking groups wno lorm on campus. They should make being an official USC organization an honor. That way, once a group goes through the trouble of gaining the right to "register", they would be apt to value the status, and uphold their responsibility. Then, the groups who are not so commendable in their apt inn c pan cot *m />! iiKp /\n f K/iir ?/\* MVVIVIIO VUll JVl up V1U UO Ull llitu U VYilj UUl It, Waiving recognition or funding as a part of USC. Finally, maybe if serving on the committee is by invitation only to upstanding students, they will consider it a privilege and act wisely and responsibly, and attend meetings. that Reminds me of an old saying?] K omlV TWo things are inevitable : ^ PEATM ANP...UH... NoW, V/HAT THE I HECK l? THE other ONE... ? Co*?oe Presf S?fvtce aw>c?, AH^ THEY(tt"TMX*H(5 tfOuTRMWI*Liftmen - Write us a letter Tell us what's on your mind. Letters must There is a limit of be typed, double-spaced and only 250 words. the same writer. Include name, address and telephone We reserve the rij number for verification. Names will be on outdated topics withheld upon request. Guest editorials are topics. limited to 500 words. Indicate whether you Write to: Vi< are a stuaeni, a uit siau memoer or a com- uamecotK, urawer munity member in letters and editorials. Columbia, S.C. 29: J^J^CliiC^'If.bvne ^1| TT(Po % J I I O an air] this is p Dorm room plai I got a package from my Dad in the mail 1 i I Ti _ t* _ t _ . e* i? t* t * . rn ivionuay. u was a Dig envelope iun 01 "stun " that he dug out of the desk in his office. Inside was a variable gold mine of little bits of funny or thought-provoking material that is usually Xeroxed about a million times and passed around the office for everyone and their brother to see and then Xerox it about a million times and pass it around the office for everyone and their brother to see, etc. Well, about three or four sheets down in tHic hllOA C t QrV T enmdtinrt tViot ^onaKt ? ? %# ?iMg,v utuvn A tvuu JVlllVilllg 111(41 VUUgll V my eye. It was titled "Gardening Tips from Down South." Now hold on folks, don't hang up just quite yet. I know thoughts of cither the local doo-hickey farm extension service or a Satuday afternoon show on ETV on how to make your turnip greens greener and turnipier came to mind. But, below "Gardening Tips from Down South" it read, "How to Hrnw Viirl^n " "Ah-ha!" I thought. "The person who wrote this is also spinning just slightly off center. I like this person!" For the non-cultured person, kudzu is an ivy-like plant that is notorious for taking over abandoned houses on the side of mountain roads in less than six weeks. It grows anywhere. On anything. At the rate of four feet a day under prime conditions. It was originally brought to America from Japan to help with erosion control. But, rumor has it that, while it was being studied in some laboratory, some got loose and took over . . . tne wnoie soutneast. Anyway, here's what it said: All you beginning gardeners out there might want to consider growing kudzu as a fine way to launch out into the great adven1 Letters to th< Clemson official fhV ! objects to letter Founding to incluc To the editor: consumpt It was with some interest that I right gu< recently read about USC Constitut students' complaints concerning Rights. 1 ! the raising of the legal drinking tion that c?v, i(\\ <;AnAii? - age in juuui vaiuiuia uuuaii^ As one of the Clemson University patently administrators who had imput in- disservice to the development of our cam- argument pus alcohol regulations, I was not increasing surprised to find USC students fective sti expressing many of the same driving complaints and sentiments voiced abuse by by our students. In many cases those complaints have some legitimacy, rtowever, i was surprised and disappointed to find a junior in political science attempting to incorrectly argue that drinking is a constitutional right. Efiftfl Drinking, like driving, has long rUUU| been considered a conditioned ||n|?*ii privilege granted to citizens upon Mil 13 V reacmng a certain age ^ana alter fulfilling certain requirements, in To the ed the case of driving). Both of these On Mc privileges have become perceived drinks vv? ifThel Editor In Chief two letters per month by Linda Taylor Managing Editor 5ht to stop printing letters John B?ye,t* 10 make room for new sZ^SS&yle _ ,. AwUtant Copy ;wpoim cuiior, i ne l>rsk Chief I A, Russell House, USC, Wendy Eden i 208. News Editor > Buddy Moore I , -VIS I its dying? Try g ture of gardening in the South. Kudzu, for those of you not familiar with it, is a hardy perennial that can be grown quite well by the beginner who observes these few simple rules: Choosing a Plot: Kudzu can be grown aiiuuai auj vruviWi aw anw ^itwuuii id liui uic problem it is with some other finicky plants like strawberries. Although kudzu will grow quite well on cement, for best results you should select an area having at least some dirt. To avoid lawsuits, it is advisable to plant well away from your neighbor's house, unless, of course, you don't get along well with your neigriDor anyway. Preparing (he Soil: Go out and stomp on the soil for a while just to get its attention and to prepare it for kudzu. Deciding When to Plant: Kudzu should always be planted at night. If kudzu is planted /^urinrt Vtrvuro rtnftni uui 1115 uajrii^iu iiuuid) 01151/ uwi^iiuuis 11115111 see you and begin throwing rocks at you. Selecting the Proper Fertilizer: The best fertilizer I have discovered is 40 weight nondetergent motor oil. Kudzu actually doesn't need anything to help it grow, but the motor oil helps to prevent scraping the underside of the tender leaves when the kudzu starts its rapid growth. It also cuts down on the friction and lessens the danger of fire when the kudzu > pHifnr l?? ***> m. / ? t rights" even though Lobby. During a sta lin privileges granted by this decision was ma< state governments. The consulting the dorm g ; Fathers did not see fit The decision is based le the possession and the staff felt was ai :ion of alcohol as a basic amount of litter left ii aranteed by the U.S. from the previous we ion and the Bill of Preston government f< he young lady's asser- amount of litter le drinking is a constitu- greater than in the pa guaranteed right is The government * incorrect and does a residents should not le to otherwise legitimate the lobby, but durinj s about the wisdom of Preston residents are i I the legal age as an ef- ones in the area. Thi rategy to combat drunk case, penalizing the i and diminish alcohol Preston will not sol\ young people. blem. We, the goveri that the action might Kirk A. Brague if warning had been Associate Dean no improvement occ of Student Life feel the decision made Ciemson University staff was based on ment and was poorly l?AIIA?AI?AA Patl ucvciayca vfully banned v" Dwaj litor: inday, Oct. 6, food and Palri ire banned from Preston ?V : v jamccock UtUtaui New? Edlion Mary Pearson i my DelPo Sports Editor \iaria Fratus Jeff Shrewsbury itnl.l Mlo. L J" I ivTT|rvii*l bUIIUI nv9Mimil jpui 19 IAIIIUI fuliet Nader Wayne Washington doney Editor Photography Editor Batrlck Jean Jennifer fttpih ealures Editor Aulsiant Photograph) Editor ?au!a Wethinxton Thomas Humphrey Uiittant Feature* Editors Kkkoff/Graphlcs tUHitor Kathryn Jeffries Tracy Mixson A eeraus" | and this is not a summit ; r|g|\ What is thisA * irowing Kudzu really starts to move. Change oil once every thousand feet or every two weeks, whichever comes first. Mulching the Plants: Contrary to what you may have been told by the Extention Service, tiiHTii ran r*rr?fit frnm a nnnH mnlrh 1 havp v"" F,v/,lfc 11V?" M * ,IMTV found that a heavy mulch for the young plants produces a heartier crop. For best results, as soon as the young shoots begin to appear, cover kudzu with concrete blocks. _ Although this causes a temporary setback, your kudzu will accept this mulch as a challenge and will reward you with redoubled determination in the long run. Organic or Chemical Gardening: Kudzu is ideal for either the organic gardener or for those who prefer to use chemicals to ward off garden pests. Kudzu is oblivious to both chemicals and pests. Therefore, you can grow organically and let the pests get out of the way of the kudzu as best they can, or you can spray any cumnicrciai poison airecuy on your crop. Your decision depends on how much ^ < you personally enjoy killing bugs. The kudzu will not be affected either way. Crop Rotation: Many gardeners are understandably concerned that growing the same crop year after year will deplete the soil. If you desire to change from kudzu to some AtVior r\1 o nt n ovf traar rv/Mit Jo ?v> a ?/\ W/knin vyvuvi piuiii iivai j vul , nun 1 a uiv, iiuiv iu UV^UI preparations. Right now, before the growing season has reached its peak, you should list your house and lot with a reputable real estate agent and begin making plans to move elsewhere. Your chances of selling will be bet- % ter now than they will be later on in the year, when it may be difficult for a perspective buyer to realize that beneath those lush, green vines stands an adorable three-bedroom house. ie. without Article not racial, whna, stated statistics n excessive To the editor: n the lobby I believe The Gamecock was ekend. The absolutely in line on Sept. 30 with :els that the its printing of the article entitled, ft was no "Black people score lower on IQ st. tests than whites, according to igrees that professors." The Gamecock is ave trash in not questioning the competence g weekends of blacks as opposed to whites. It lot the only is only stating facts, which were s being the based on significant studies, done esidents of by competent professors. The ar/c the pro- tide was in no way racially overnment, feel toned or poorly written. be justified It was, in fact, very inforposted and mative. The information includ:urred. We ed in thi? artirlp thnnlH r^oarH. by Preston ed by blacks as a view of where poor judg- they stand in society, or where executed. they need to improve, instead of Ick Valenti racial slander. Minorities and President majorities, in general, should te Piwowar view criticisms in a positive way, :e president and improve, rather than take the ne Hudson negative viewpoint. Secretary ck Matzelle Grayson Amick Treasurer Biology sophomore I'll ' ' "l ^ 'f,..- >yi Staff artist Production Robb Lane Mark Armstrong Sp?cial Assignments Lewis Covington Editor Advertising Manager Hal Millard Margaret Michels Advisor Assistant Advertising Manager Bill Rogers jan Hodges Graduate Assistant Margaret Renkl Director of Student Media Bill Clements tik