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r ? [College Notes | - - ^ -JaAw . v^N .,_ ... . ^ ^ Poll shows U.S. prefers nukes to Reds GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ? In an instant poll for ABC to test the impact of the television miniseries "Amerika," which depicted a Soviet-run United States, Professor William Adams found 72 percent of the respondents would rather endure a nii/?lnor war tKon c ?i V\ m 11 r* />/\??\ nnir? rnl/> H..? ? ii ? -?*? IUVIV.U1 "Ul man JUUIIIII 11/ VIM I I I 11 U I 1131 I Hit . UUI rtUUUl UU pUltl'lll believed the Soviet Union would like to take over the United States. Bill may require student drug tests UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ? Even as sonic achlctcs began suing to stop having to take drug tests, a Tennessee state legislator has introduced a bill that would require anyone who wants to attend one of the state's colleges to be tested for drug use. "The law hasn't passed, and we'd certainly resist it if it did," said Don Eastman, assistant at UT's chancellor. Hedy Wicnberg of the American Civil Liberties Union in Nashville agreed. "Basically, it treats the innocent and guilty alike. It's patently unconstitutional because it doesn't ask for 'probable cause.' Coors speech rekindles bovcott * ^ HARVARD UNIVERSITY ? The generally dormant nationwide campus boycott of Coors beer flared up again briefly last week as William Coors, chairman of the Adolph Coors Brewing Co., spoke at Harvard. Demonstrators picketed Coors' Feb. 25 speech to Harvard's Conservative Club, accusing the brewery's politically conservative management of race and sex bias in hiring, union busting and funding Nicaraguan contras. Reagan's college support slipping OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ? The enormous support President Reagan has enjoyed on American campuses may be slipping, if recent events at Ohio State are any indication. A conservative student group's effort to get Reagan to speak at OSU's commencement this spring has generated controversy, complaints the ceremony would be too political, and even a death threat. Do you like our i new look? We are experimen- Hr^r ferent headline HMmP style for easier bBB us what you | think. Call fflfflMHn BraffinHri by The Gamecock newsroom Russell House Mrom|^ one man's junk |raHH j? - ' --- - v. - _ ? - ^ . man's treason MHB find your treasure at our ' mat mm march 21 Igr 9:00 - 4:00 * st john's episcopal <h(ir<h , Jg (wheat at holly) r\rrsmnAc r\r\ I puitcuj yu tv uiumy ? * 1 -,"" ;i %-i-Ci . v ' f-A i 1 , 0j^ The Gamecock ?- ' ' ??J| ' WM THE GAMECOCK is the student newtpaper of the University of South Carolina " ' ' and is published three times a week on >$$$% Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during; the fall and spring semesters and weekly on Wednesdays during both summer sea- . sions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in THE GAME* ' ' V' COCK are thoae of the editors and not , ''- %%!$/ thoae of the University of South Carolina. ' The Hoard of Student Fublieationa and Communicationa is the publisher of THE GAMECOCK. The Student Media Department is Uj^pareiit organisation of THE Change of address forms, subscription ^ | ' requests and other correspondence should be sent to THE GAMECOCK, Drawer A, University of South Carolina, Columbia. siSvEiio ??.oo <? SfWTtic' ** year, $8.00 per fall or spring semester and - '/ * 53.00 for both ipmmtr sessions. Third , class postage paid at Columbia, 8.C. ww* THE GAMECOCK ia a licensed etudent 5^^WM& organization of the Univcraitjr of South Carolina and receives funding from atudent activity fees. < M r\ r rh 1^1fr Houscr said USC and Clemson rank third and fourth for the highest tuition costs for state supported or assisted schools in the Southeast. Although USC President James Holderman has said tuition will not be raised next year, Houser says a great threat still exists for the future. Many of the marchers reflected this concern. Ryan Wieck, a biology sophmorc said, "It's critical that they completely fund our budget. "If they really want to drain the student body then they can go ahead and lower the funding percentage," he said. Rogers said the legislators arc looking less toward aiding higher education this year because of major state revenue shortfalls. He said most of the members would vote for a proposition to fight tuition fee increases if it would not require higher state taxes. "You've got to be here, and if you're not here and you're not prepared to be here and you're not prepared to come back and be organized every year and fight his battle, then you're going to FthiCS Continued fr plaint is dismissed, in which case the record is scaled. The solicitor's office and the State Law Enforcement Division also are reviewing a separate complaint under the ethics act concerning Holderman's spending from public funds. 'W^^H . - - - . - J : --/ i*;"jjgfc ' nm page 1 lose bccausc it's that old song that the squeaky wheel gets the grease," Rogers said. Despite the predictions of SG members, fewer USC-Columbia students marched than on Feb. 18. Debbie Isak, an international studies junior who attended both marches, said she was disappointed in the attendance at the marches. "I think it's a shame that out of 25,0(X) people only 200 or so showed up," she said. Sitllflrntc oathf?rprl an r.r pnnn Street at 1:15 p.m. and marched towards the State House carrying signs and chanting slogans such as "You've gotta fight for your right to study." After the speeches, the marchers convened in the House gallery, where they were introduced to the legislators and applauded by the representatives. Donald Wood, SG political liaison, said the budget will be debated until June. He said students should continue to lobby by meeting with their representatives from both houses and writing letters. om page 1 Investigators arc looking at foreign travel by Holdcrman and his aides, the installation of burglar alarms in his Lake Murray home by university employees and a salary supplement provided to Holderman by a USCaffiliated foundation. HHK^ mi*?*-: p A1MSBB 'fflH \ i Author feminist 1 By CAL JOHNSON News rcporlcr Elaine Showalter, an author of books dealing with feminist criticism, spoke at Gambrell auditorium Wednesday night about gender and literary theory. Showalter, an English professor at Princeton University, has written about the stance of modern women in contemporary literature. Her speech was sponsored by the English Department as part of Women's History Month. During the speech, she talked about putting a new light on feminist criticism, which traditionally has involved the study of .women writers and female characterization in modern literature. Showalter said she wants to take feminist criticism one step futher into what she calls gender theory. In gender theory, literature is Spring Flir "The run is roughly three miles and offers a prize to the men's and women's top finalist," High said, with prizes possibly being a gift certificate to a running store or a plaque or trophy. Advertise with Th ' Call 771 rfi Ji '/ y I \ W&\ i '. < * ' l j ,^J J " ,.v-~ . T , -/ ' T r* J? . .- 3fl V'V ?'*;? = H dvocates J heories analyzed with respect to the way gender changes perspectives of people and society. Gender theory not only involves the study of women, but also masculinity as a feminist subject, she said. Sho waiter criticized the predominantly male teaching system. She attacked critic Harold Bloom and the idea that gender analysis is "writing of aggression" or an expression of resentment towards a maledominated society. Some male feminists are trying to master the feminist perspective on literature, but Showalter said thov mav need to studv ihe masculine aspects of gender theory. Gender theory is spreading beyond literature to other fields, she said. "We are on the route to ^ something very new, very wonderful and very human," she said. Lg- Continued from page I Other Spring Fling events will include the International Food Festival, paddle boat races in the Thomas Cooper pond, a lip sync contest, James Bond films and guest mentalist Craig Carges. e Gamecock '-4249 '^"Wsk 111 inrea???an HH m