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Viewpoint * 2 Monday, December 8, 1986 Light the way Funds have finally been provided for added lighting across campus A Student Senate task force is starting work for a muchnecded addition of liehtiiiR in some areas on camnus. Several spots on this campus need to be lit because they are so dark they are susceptible to danger. For example, the stairway behind the Russell House leading to the University Terrace apartments, and practically all of the campus parking lots are too dark. The senate's Safety Task Force wil! determine where to install lights according to a map of the campus. The group also discussed plans to put emergency phones in the parking lots around campus. This will be a helpful addition for students whose cars won't start, or those who need to call the police in emergencies. The STF met with Danny Baker of USC Law Enforcement and Jimmy Cooper of the Parking Administration to begin action. These officials will be an asset because they know the spots that are most dangerous, from experience and complaints they may have received. In a university environment, where students like to stay late at the library, or go to late meetings and lectures, it will be a relief to have a lighted way so students will feel safe as well as be safe. A college campus should not have dark places where muggings and other crimes can take place, and the task force, combined with campus officials to solve the problem, will probably finally attain the lighting the campus has needed tor a long time. Many letters, good, had chniiuoH rnnrarn Viewpoint editor we've had an overwhelming inspired to respond whether they response this year with letters to agree or disagree with the staff the editor. As the person in consensus. Because of the large charge of collecting and verifying influx of letters, we have arrangthese letters and writing most of ed for an extra page today to the editorials (the unsigned com- relieve some of the problem. We mentaries on the left-hand side of will not be able to run every letter the Viewpoint page), 1 would like received this semester, but those to thank the students for their in- left over will be saved and conterest in current issues and how sidered for next semester. they affect the campus. It is nice to know there are people out Have a happy and prosperous there concerned for what is best (if you'll be working) Christmas lor students on this campus, and break. willing to express their opinions. It is also comforting to know that Juliet Nader is Viewpoint people read the editorials and are editor of The Gamecock. ( A f ' A d ox cwuraw <* mm I# Sjk t*r tiWTrlvl iNft FoR I 1 I JGTZ ( R*MT Tbltwa || ? jj ^ j COUfGI WtSS MRVICt ? k? fym Smmys t, mm Mo* i? ^ss?af Rfc A FuiwiWtotfr, ^L, m #1 ws* ' ypfe *"***$ Write us a letter Tell us what's on your mind. Letters must There is a limit of be typed, double-spaced and no more than the same writer. 250 words. Include name, address and VJr r<*cprvp fhf rio telephone number for verification. Names on outdated topics will not be withheld. Guest editorials are topics. 1 limited to 500 words. Indicate whether you Write to: Vie are a student, USC staff member, or com- Gamecock, Drawer ; munity member in letters and editorials. Columbia, S.C. 292 A\tM President Reaga President Reagan's recently televised news conference concerning his secret dealings with Iran has failed to quell an uproar in Congress and has raised more questions about the controversial policy. His speech failed to answer such questions as whether the U.S. has abandoned its stated policy on terrorism and who's making the decisions at the White House. Mr. Reagan's latest speech had more duplicity in it than any of his speeches since he took office. Reagan's operation undercuts the administration's ability to say it is restoring American pride by "standing tall." The U.S. can no longer put its finger on France, Greece and Italy for not being tough on terrorism. In the past, the Reagan administration blamed i Egypt, among other countries, for allegedly i negotiating with terrorists, and then Mr. Reagan turns around and does it himself! If it were not for that Lebanese newspaper which disclosed the facts about the "Iranian < Connection," we would have been still in the dark and the Reagan administration would I have kept bragging about its false motto, "No Negotiations with Terrorists." < The United States has repeatedly stressed I its neutrality in the bloody 6-year war between j Iraq and Iran, and has urged other nations i Letters to the Criticism right, LmiLk" - Mm a much grea yet incomplete and st?de, semester I flnoKinr* In IV(4VII1I15 111 To the editor: university < Much criticism has been made although I f in the media recently concerning ing the train President Holderman's decision is many tim to pay Jehan Sadat and other USC than visiting dignitaries huge salaries. Mrs. Sadat. This criticism is correct in com- time, all I ai ing, yet not all facets of the argu- dent bodv f ment have been fully addressed. to from P While much has been said about and his adn Holderman's arrogance in refus- tuition rates ing to tell the public how public 1 suggest funds were spent, and the absur- man pays o dity of the amount paid for meone who Sadat's services, not enough first more a I Hfhate has talen nlarc mnr>#rn. """'I" l,:' J/.MVV VV/IIWI II- llttus U1 1113 ing the basic issue at stake . . . What are the goals and priorities of the University of South Carolina? Are we to follow Holderman's lead and proceed with programs that questionably promote the university's prestige Oroliai by catering to an elite few? Or, UlClIIdl should USC seek to provide ser- - vices that directly influence its DOl TO students and the citizens of South Carolina? 1 have been in classes wlipre Tr? fh/* nrWtr professors have complained that I would li classroom materials were Waldman's unavailable because there is no expresses a money to purchase them. And, and "utte apparently, most professors are upon her di not considered by the USC ad- Billy Graha ministration as being dignitaries speaker.Sue _ Ihe u Kdilor in Chief * two letters per month by Linda Taylor ' Man?K'"K Kditor ' ht to stop printing letters John B?yette y to make room for new ' Assistant Copy I wpoint Editor, The Desk Chief I A, Russell House, USC, Wendy Eden I 08. News Kdltor > Buddy Moore / 4 fmt ffi ?\ I n failed to ansv ~nsn Guest I . ?*- \ editorial By MahmoucHSatam 1 not to :upply arms or spare parts to Iran. It is also U.S. policy not to negotiate for the release of hostages. I can not understand how Mr. Reagan resumes relations with Iraq and then stabs them in the back by selling arms to Iran. What is even more embarrassing for Mr. Reagan is that Khomeni turned down the U.S. offer to resume relations with Iran. While the United States is digesting the embarrassment of its ill-fated effort to win friends in Iran, Israel has reason for quiet satisfaction. Mr. Reagan appeared to have been dragged into an Israeli adventure. Israel appeared to have played the role of project manager. Its undoubted objective in this editor never ornuj wpslthu oro nn.nlK, ?^1 v. D. v ? vM?ii*jr ui v ujuauj i v,5ti Ytu ilaries. This is true on controversial issues sue ter scale for graduate Sadat's salary. No ma it assistants. Next opinion Miss Waldma will be student him, the fact is Gra! a Columbia area "prominent, respected during this period, leader." She also aj eel justified in argu- feels that she has been iing of good teachers "have her soul saved.1 es more beneficial to her to her own correct any class taught by that "it (graduation) j Yet, at the present purpose of providing t nd the rest of the stu- tunity...of p lave to look forward (graduates). . . to g resident Holderman celebration'' o ninistration is higher achievements. Graham is a man o that before Holder- and one of great diversi ver $300,000 for so- perience. It is most liki i is just visiting, he impart some insight anc dequately address the us for our lives ahead own community. tion, he is a man of Christian. Not a Moon Eddie Cash opportunistic TV cvan Graduate student, is a straight-forward sii secondary education of God. Is it any wond well known? He is sp our commencement c mniirnnQP due to his exPeriei minence, and educatioi not be there to s preacn Waldman's soul, to wl apparently so opposed uon is a ume lor c >r: educational achie^ ke to respond to Miss Graham will be avail letter of Nov. 17. She more convenient time t sense of "outrage" soul ? the 1987 Bill; r disappointment" crusade at the Coliseur iscovery of The Rev. m as commencement Christ h vehement responses Senior, 1 " OllICCUCK Assistant News Kdltors Sports Kdltor 1 my DelPo Jeff Shrewsbury Maria Fratus Assistant Sports Kdltor /lewpolnt Kdltor Wayne Washington hiliet Nader Photography Kdltor Notify Kdltor Jennifer Steib Vendy Lden Assistant Photography Kdltor catures Kdltor Thomas Humphrey ?aula Wethington Assistant Feature* Kdltor <athryn Jeffries i $ w] . %x , * 'UTTA 1 I is j ver questions dubious activity was to keep fuelling the war between Iran and Iraq and thus maintain imbalance in the Middle East. I think it is wonderful that some of the hostages returned to their loved ones and it was logical for Washington to try to establish channels with Iran, given the country's strategic importance, but it is impossible to ^ comprehend that this should have predicated on arms sales through Israel. onpratinn hnc nrnvpH tr> h<? fh*? nH. ministration's biggest foreign policy blunder. It has strained U.S. ties with Arab states. The U.S. efforts to bring together the opposing Middle East sides were already dormant and the "Iranian Connection" meant there was little prospect for an overall peace settlement. This operation would just add to a longstanding disillusionment among Arab states about U.S. policy in the region. . One last note: I am not suggesting the Reagan administration should support one regime against another, but my whole argument is about the matter of "principles" or is 1 it true that there are "no principles in politics?" Mahmoud Salem is a Ph.D. candidate in cornpar it ive literature. :h asmMse Student pleased iter what ?? M M n ?has of with instruction ham is a I societal jparrently To the editor: invited to This letter is in response to " I direct President Holderman's remarks statement on behalf of students concerning serves the "lousy instruction at the he oppor- undergraduate level" which ape o p 1 e peared in the Nov. 7 Gamecock. ather in I am certain I speak for a segf their ment of the undergraduate population when 1 say I am very f learning satisfied with the level of instructy and ex- tion at this institution. I will ely he can graduate in December so I have I advice to been exposed to many professors . In addi- and teaching assistants in many God ? a departments over the past three ie, not an and a half years. While I have gclist. He had a few instructors who were ticere man inadequate by my standards, the er he is so majority have been very good teaking at and some have been outstanding. eremonies When I read this unfair ice, pro- generalization, the outstanding n. He will instructors who come to class ave Miss eager to teach and to challenge lich she is students came to mind. I am . Gradua- grateful to them for stimulating elebrating me to learn, to think, and to /ements. analyze to an extent not reached able at a before attending this university. I o save her certainly hope they are being ade/ Graham quately compensated for the n. outstanding job they are doing. ian Pruitt Patricia Harte-Byers real estate Senior, political science Staff Artist Director of Student Media Robb Lane Bill Clements Datebook Editor Production Bobby Jones Mark Armstrong Kickoff ICditor Lewis Covington John Boyette Advertising Manager Advisor Margaret Michels Bill Rogers Assistant Advertising Manager Graduate Assistant Jan Hodges Margaret Renkl ^