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I 1 Founded 1908 Wednesday Volume 79, No. 65 University of South Carolina March 18, 1987 9 Hogue wins SG runoff By AMY DELPO Managing editor Michael Hogue narrowly defeated Mike Gillen by 102 votes in the Student Government ^ presidential runoff. W "I'm very happy and very excited," said Hogue, who earned 973 votes. "I think I won partly oecause or votes trom many different areas on campus." Hogue also said support from Jimmy Brehm, a presidential candidate who did not make the runoff, helped his campaign and helped get him elected. Brehm earned 712 votes in the first election and actively supported Hogue in the runoff. "He supported me in a very strong manner and earned a lot of my respect," Hogue said. "I think it helped out quite a bit. . . he will definitely be working with me." Hogue said he has already started planning the transition in~cc: -r i - ivj me unite ui president ana wants to continue some of SG President Amy Houser's policies, including the push for a voting student member on the board of trustees and full-formula funding A from the state government. Gillen, who earned 871 votes, said he has been active in Student Government for three years and plans to continue working there in some way. Other runoff winners were as follows: District 10, Andra McKinney; District 13, Susan Leedy; and District 14, Tony Beall. I New fra By BRENDA BLYTH Assistant news editor A social fraternity, Beta Theta Pi proved by the Fraternity Council to cess of establishing a colony at USC Timothy McMullen, administrativ the fraternity, said it will begin an i alcoholic rush on campus next week, used to have a chapter at USC, but dissolved. "Like a lot of fraternities, the cha after the Civil War, for obvic McMullen said. nri ? ? ? ** - ** i nc colonization 01 tne iraternity a Apple s Prii Gambr ell's I By JEFF MASSEY News reporter With the growing need for more and updated equipment, USC has r gifts to expand the Social and Beh; computer lab in Gambrell Hall. The gifts to the SBS lab includes $ Macintosh computers from Apple worth of hardware and software fr< puters for a geographic informatioi Kay, dean of humanities, said. The English and humanities depai ntauc computers pari 01 meir classes students to use the computer systeir ? Homer Steedly, assistant director said more space and newer equipm< keep up with demand. The SBS lab ccnt larger in space to accomodate computers, he said. To provide enough computers for $50 computer fee was paid by all fu this year. Previously, only math, e computer science majors paid such Roberson, the vice president for coi The additional fee helps to reduc ween students and computers, Rol 1984, there were 450 students to each ratio is now 19 to one, and Roberson to reach seven students to one co ^ years. Shutout Huskit i \ Ivffl vv/i i WiMBrfrffl^^BB^BMflfWmCTM '^ww7*F9KK\' iHflkx t \?M BLW^J EE HWm/v ^HH^Ppj gAk ?>irfPB^^MBi33WB&. ^Q^sSS^^EfSl^WM '**ft^iilllBty^vM BBfAjSRffl BRp'^ ESAj Ups and downs Tommy Ghi Ghi of Alpha Tau Omega rides a seesaw during Ihe fr: Tau Alpha Tuesday. The greeks are sponsoring the event this week I Hospital at Richland Memorial. ternity begins *ru sponsored by the chapter at Clemson University, McMullen said. , has been ap- McMullen said many factors were involved in the begin the pro- decision to establish a colony on campus. These factors include the fraternity's drive to expand in the Southeast, the climate and USC's reputation as a e assistant for fine irKtit lit inn informal, non- "Statistics also showed that the campus is ready The fraternity for new blood," McMullen said. in 1858 it was McMullen will begin the rush March 22 in Russell House Room 303, from 7-9. During the week he will pter didn't last have an information table on the patio for any in>us reasons," terested students and will also be at Pizza Inn, Yesterday's and Muldoon's. it USC is being At the end of the week, McMullen said he will me computer helping o r?ri i_i j 1 i oca iao 10 expana The money used for the new eomputers does not come from student fees, Steedly said. Student fees computer space are mainly used to keep the computers updated and ecently received maintained, including ribbon and paper supplies, he avioral Sciences said. Additional problems in the SBS lab include lack 50,000 worth of of adequate air conditioning, outlets and furniture, : and $150,000 Steedly said. am Prime com- "The air conditioning is inadequate and the coml system, Carol puters overheat," Steedly said. "When the room is 80 degrees, the inside of the computer is 120 degrees tments recently and this is all the heat the chips can stand." . mm ait uigmg v^umpuicr cmps are ine memory lor a computer, is. Steedly said once the computer chip temperature of the SBS lab, reaches 140 degrees, the computer acts erratic and :nt is needed to must be shut down. will be 30 per- In addition, Steedly said more furniture is need: the additional ed. Most tables have two computers, he said, which takes up space that could be used for student's the students, a books. 11-time students A new computer system called Limelight also will ngineering and be installed this summer. It adds a projection system a fee, said Rob so a professor can demonstrate programs on a largenputei' affairs. screen computer during class. e the ratio bet- A voice-activated Wordstar program has already jerson said. In been installed in the SBS lab to help handicapped i computer. The students use the computers. i said the goal is Roberson said although all students may use commouter in two miters, rnmniltpr c?irlf<?rc r?n I I"* - . - , ? * W.I JIUUVI11 l.l/.) JICIJJ grant access to the labs. "Inside"" i i ... Classifieds Comics Date book ;ock pitcher strikes out 10 Features ;s to defeat Connecticut 8-0. Money Sports Viewpoint See page 10 I 4^|jf BHHKH ~~" M&. '% u ni.m. in jmn'Uf'WW't fWWBr* * > KFt Til JONFS Thr Gamecock atcrnily's seesaw-athon with Zcla o raise money for (lie Children's ~m A isn' to a pass out bids inviting students to j The pledge class will meet on Si Chapel. The pledge period will last McMullen said. During that time, about the fraternity, and do socia serenading sororities. "Beta Theta Pi has more sonj fraternity," McMullen said. "Ov< is a big part of the fraternity." Once the fraternity is establish put in a formal bid for a two-yi tionary period at national conver N.C., McMullen said. Robert Felix, a USC law profe: USC has recently received abou from Apple and Prime computer c Behavioral Sciences computer lab For sa 12 8 Cha Z~l Coli 9 Senate spring By TODI) II INKS Assistant news editor The Student Senate voted in favor of the spring budget allocations set by the Senate Finance Committee to distribute an estimated $663,224 in Student Activity Fees at the M^rch 4 meeting. Senators voted 23-5 for the bill during the two hours of debate. The senate has the power to change any allocated percentages of the 89 organizations. Sen. Rick Black suggested a $1,000 reduction in the Dance allocations placing the money under the Honorarium Fund Account, but he was voted down. A 10 percent administrative surcharge of $66,322 will be assessed by the university leaving j>5Vb,yuz going to the funded organizations. The Student Media was given 25 percent; Carolina Programs Union, 22 percent; Student Government, 9.5 percent; Sports Clubs, 6 percent and the Law School, 3 percent. The Honorarium Fund Account, a fund for requests made after allocations, also got 3 percent although it is not an organization. Clubs and organizations meet with the Finance Committee to determine their need, said Sen. Tabatha Chavis, acting finance committee chairman. During these meetings they establish a revenue requirement, a loan to the organizations which they lionize C oin the fraternity. nus of the frater inday in Rutledge coming to camp frofArrtii a 41V a 1 aivi 111 for 10 weeks, nity," Felix sai pledges will learn fraternity will c 1 events, including whole. "1 think it wil gs than any other fraternity on ca ir 200. Serenading come to the rusl ed at USC, it will Nationally, th ;ar colony proba- 7,000 undergrad ition in Asheville, 11 colonies. Tht ford, Ohio. The ssor and an alum- University in 18: jBSHB ?* ?? '- "/ '; - ( 1 j ' '. I JENNIFER STEIB/Thi Gtmtcoc* t $204),000 in computer equipment ompanies to expand the Social and in Gambrell Hall. wmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnmmmmtmmmmmM ile mber of Comm imbia to attract passes budget agree to return by the end of the fiscal year. rn - - i iic revenue requirements were part of the controversy during the meeting because many of the organizations have no means of making money. In these instances, Chavis said the committee allots the money as they sec fit. Woody Carothers, assistant vice president of student affairs, advised the senate not to make quick budget decisions. The Finance Committee had met with organization representatives for three days to make the allocation decisions. The bill was finished March 3. The bill has been approved by SG President Amy Houser and Vice President of Student Affairs Dennis Pruitt. USC President James Holder man still has to sign the bill, but Chief Liaisonfor Political Affairs Donald Wood said they don't see any problems. "Even if he doesn't sign it we'd still have until May to come up with something else. This bill won't go into effect until July 1." ji.niii.jfj.yjvi'Mji Top allocations Student Government $55,005 The Gamecock $50,662 i WUSC-FM $41*977# Garnet and Black $54,740 | Cultural Series $24,900 f Honorarium $23,7111 Bell Camp $21,00fl( Cinematic Ana SM.OOO Carolina nity, said he is glad the fraternity is us. ty is an outstanding national fraterd. He said the reputation of the :ontribute favorably to USC as a 1 be interesting to watch my college mpus," he said. Felix said he will 1 programs next week if he can. e fraternity has 90,000 alumni and uates. There are 118 chapters and 5 fraternity headquarters is in Oxfirst chapter was founded at Miami \9. Six schools will join tuition rally By TODD HINES Assistant news editor Student Government, joined by representatives from five other state-funded schools, will lead another march today to the State House to show support of fullformula funding. Without full-formula funding there could be a possible $40 million cut to higher education in the state. USC alone could suffer a $17 million funding loss. "It's a statewide reality. They can either make us a priority, or thpu ran /-*?? /\f ' ?iv; w 14 ft L?v IUIVU UUI UI UIIRC, said Donald Wood, SG political liaison. Wood said the budget made up by the state House Ways and Means Committee was presented March 16. The legislators will be in session for the week, and the march is timely, he said. SG President Amy Houser said she is optimistic about the success of this march. "This is the perfect time for students to get out," she said. 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