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The Rev. Billy Graham will deliver the commencement
address at USC's graduation ceremony Dec. 21 as a part of
an "ecumenical year" for USC, says President Holderman.
The idea of an "ecumenical year" seems harmless
enough, but one problem with it is choosing which religion
or demonination should appear before students, because
some students may be unintentionally offended.
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Danny Kaye, Bill Cosby, Fred Rogers and journalist
William Buckley have been questioned, specifically as to
what advice these figures could give students, but the
speakers were generally either well-liked and/or respected
at least by one major contingent of students.
Opinion of Graham's upcoming appearance is not as
favorable. Many students are questioning having a
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of all students' money for a man who represents a specific
religious doctrine. Finally, there is a concern he might
preach, not speak.
Graham's standpoint is usually either highly valued or
vehemently opposed, there is no middle-of-the-road.
Of course, there is no pleasing everyone in choosing a
graduation speaker, but bringing in an evangelist is sure to
raise some eyebrows and maybe some tempers.
In an address to the Christian Action Council's annual
orientation for ministers new to South Carolina Sept. 3,
Holderman said several major religious leaders will speak
this year. USC Information Services list this as Archbishop
Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox church, the Archbishop of
Canterbury of the Church of England, James Crumley of
the Lutheran church in America, Emilio Castro of the
World Council of Churches, Russian-Jewish dissident
Anatoly Shcharansky, an unnamed major black religious
figure, and finally, a tentativelv scheduled visit of Pnnp
John Paul II in September.
"Some of the world's most respected spiritual leaders,"
Holderman said.
There are no restrictions on who will speak, according to
Debra Allen of information services. If this is so, we
wonder why there are no representatives from religions
other than Christianity and Judeaism. And what about inviting
agnostics and atheists to round out the viewpoints?
Some may think these students who are atheists or
agnostics don't deserve attention, but they do attend the
university, and pay good money to do so just like those
with religious affiliations.
Getting a complete representation of religions is almost
impossible. The list could go on forever. But we could at
least try for a thorough concensus.
Graduation is a time to look back at what you've learned
throughout your college years and apply it to life.
There are people out there with all kinds of religious
beliefs, or no religious beliefs, and students must learn to
respect all ot them.
"Mr. Graham's visit to the university is an important
part of this institution's continuing effort to re-emphasize
values and their relevance to our lives," said Holderman.
The values he wants re-emphasized may not be the
values everyone at USC wants reinforced in their lives.
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The smell of h
There's a smell in the air that isn 7 just fall,
but goes with autumn like snow does the
winter.
Ritino from the /Unfhc
mediocrity that was O'Caribe, the Homecoming
Commission has regrouped, taken a
serious look at the problems from last year
and offered students and alumni alike: The
Wonderful World of Carolina.
And oh, what a wonderful world it is. This
is the world of good students and a better administration.
It is an upfront, easy place,
where the students and administration exist as
one, a unified whole. Nothing is kept from
the other and peace and harmony pour over
the sides of this barrel of happiness, which is
our home. It is such a happy and sweet place
that diabetics are refused admittance.
The current students are treated like gods;
their merest whims are brought to life by an
all-too-eager administration. Those students
who've gone before are pretty much ignored.
Alumni are not catered to hand and foot; getting
better tickets to the football games than
the students.
They are forced to walk up the ramps at
Williams-Brice, just like the students. There's
never a long line for an alumni elevator at the
stadium.
The administration doesn't hire out
Shuttle-cocks to take them to the game. They
have to walk, drive or take the $2.50 SCE&G
bus just like the students do.
Oh, it's a happy, wonderful placc all right.
And to celebrate this happiness, the commission
has planned a veritable orgy of events.
Just like when O'Caribe celebrated USC';
many ties with our next door neighbors in the
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The article in the Oct. 8 issue I do
of The Gamecock about the in- Ton's s
terview with Joseph Ton, entitled should r
"Exile says communists realizing of the ch
marxist problems" was neither s
wholesome in idea, but had some in the i
serious shortcomings. The state- could us
ment "Many communist coun- of think
tries are realizing religion is not
the opium political leaders once
thought it was" is not only
wrong, in my opinion, but is contradicted
by Ton in the next
paragraph about China not opposing
religion as strongly and
letting its people have beliefs
more openly. Mgf
Are we supposed to believe
countries such as Hungary, Sq ??
Poland and China are not oppos- '
ing religion as strongly due to a
kind and benevolent national To the e
heart? I think not! They are do- I feel
ing it to control the masses more McRee's
effectively. If communist coun- Miss Mc
tries are discovering that a little the entir
religious freedom helps make the just bee
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Carolina celebrates USC's many ties with the r
folks who rent out the attic upstairs; our close
cousins in Disneyland. v
Doesn't the sight of Cocky in Mousketeer s
ears just bring a tear to your eye, as it does t
mine? Doesn't it make you want to scream to s
God, saying "Take me now, Lord I've seen p
all I wus meant to see! My life is complete."? r
A cornucopia of events is planned. Looking
at the schedule of hprc I t?rr? inct (lomn
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a dance,
a pep rally, a
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a football game, (one we should win,) and c
a Friday event. (This event features Regency,
but since it doesn't say this is a concert, I
stand in awe of a commission that can book s
i and get a hotel to come to USC for
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hostile toward oppres- overzealousness. Her lett<
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list leaders are finding liberty we enjoy today c
religion is the opiate of us compliments of the A
ses. liberal establishment, wl
agree, however, with servatives seek to tak
tatement that the state rights away. Sadly howe
lot meddle in the affairs nation is in much more d
lurch. If this is true, then, approaching totalitariani:
hould the church meddle the left than from the rij
iffairs of the state. We I have often wondered
e a little more of that way term "liberalism" is so o
nig iii uui uwii society. pneu to me ideology of
Liberals try to take our
Robert South Amendment rights to ow
Junior, and they make us drive
Hotel, restaurant on highways designed
tourism administration They strangle economic
through stricter and stric
trols and regulations, wh
all freedom i.ncrcas? ta.xes to pay
huge, lumbering, goveri
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ditor: "liberals" have ever succ<
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Despite a new rule last year banning
lisplays on The Horseshoe (Homecoming
loats and shanty towns ? you know, the
isual), the commission has it listed there will
>e homecoming floats judged this year; on
rhe 'Shoe.
And others are jumping on the Disney
mndwagon this week. The student theater J'
you know, Cinematic Arts) is showing many
)isney films this week. "The Sword in the
itone," "Alice in Wonderland," and "The
ixorcist." are iust fl few nf th<"> n*?r?*nninl
amily favorites that are a part of CA's
)isney film festival.
The kids just love it when Alice goes to the
?1ad Tea Party, when Arthur pulls Excalibur
rom the stone, and when Linda Blair's scared
head does a jig.
I really enjoyed the carnival Tuesday. It
vas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while most*.; ft
tudents were supposed to be'doing that class ; *
hing.' But I know some teachers let some
tudents out of class, and the rest had enough
ride in their university to skip those !
nidterms and just have some fun.
I'm sorry it didn't rain yesterday, because ;
he rain location would have added so much
o the event. A carnival in the Russell House
iallroom is just another image of heaven to
ne.
And the elections for Homecoming Queen
ire today. This event always brings yet ^
muiiicr tear 10 my eye, seii-aamitted male V
hauvinist pig that I am.
Ah, you can really smell it now; that special
cent of autumn.
The charnal stench of another
tomecoming.
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lile con- To the editor:
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ver, our Gamecock's coverage of the Va.
anger of Tech game. Funny, but I thought
sm from The Gamecock was supposed to
jht. support the Gamecocks!
why the I'd like to see this week's ediften
ap- tion of Va. Tech's equivalent of
the left. The Gamecock. Will their sport swriters
relate only what their
Second team did wrong, while ruining
n guns, their Homecoming game and los- f )
55 mph ing their winning streak?
for 70. Our team obviously thrives on
growth crowd support. Driving up to the
ter con- game Saturday I saw three
iile they busloads of the Clemson band on
for the the way to their game with
timental Virginia. Where was our band?
I would The seating allocated to USC
vhat in fans was poor, and our fans did
>-called their best in the cheering depart:eded
in ment, but the band would have
been a big help in giving that vital
crowd support.
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