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|Pfll||| ggggu | USC defeats Catamounts j The Gamecock Founded 1908 Monday Volume 80, No. 15 University of South Carolina September 14, 1987 ^lAhn 13 *jr vjrmJLMA. JL MM ' . t 4 ?, ? ' >*- * "* . *4 'jft gait. - ORLANDO /'A TTl A day with the pope Pope John Paul II does "the wave" down Assembly riding in the popemohile Friday afternoon. Columbians were out in force lining the streets to greet the pontiff dur mutes between The Horseshoe and Williams-Brice Stadiui USC students carry a banner leading the pope's process stadium. USC! President James Holdernian introduces the pont ^ large crowd on the Horseshoe. Good family By BRKNDA BI.YTH and AMY DKUPO on the di Staff write s truth." Pope John Paul Il's speech Friday at Williams- Other Brice Stadium was filled with words of Christian Joseph love and unity, but he also did not hesitate to Crumley cnasuse ine American people. and Nati "It would be a great tragedy for the entire Jemison human family if the United States, which prides "Asa itself on its consecration to freedom, were to lose this day' sight of the true meaning of that noble word," he happcnci said at the service . "America, you cannot gathers ' insist on the right to choose, without also insisting Carolina Rcuttipnirnl \>*>nr onrlv . wv ^ t/liu J Pope, Christian k unification of Ch By FAIJI-A WOJTOWICZ tl Beat editor Twenty-seven religions leaders met with Pope John C Paul II Friday afternoon in the President's Mouse to pi discuss Christian unity, bringing to an end IJSC's ecumenical year. ra Although the meeting was held privately, two participants held a press conference after the pope left. "I think the historic thing can be underscored by saying 'Look at the group of American church leaders in that room,'" said William Rush, ecumenical officer for the Lutheran Church of America. "Very rarely does a group of that representation ever come ? an Conversation Ionics included lies with Soviet Christians, more active roles for women in the church and the importance of America iti the ecumenical movement, said the Rev. John Motchkin, ecumenical officer for the Na- ____ tional Conference of Catholic Bishops. During the meeting, Bishop Philip Cousin of the C African Methodist Episcopal Church read a statement to the pope that had been submitted by the Christian ty representatives in the summer. , "As bishop of Rome and chief pastor of your church, c< you have come here today as an ecumenical pilgrim," the gi statement read. "By this very action you symboli/c much of what is the United States. m "Most of the people of our land, either personally or in ea aul II, 1 v'ar jM/ ;v 'iiSi|8|iiig jf?j * ';-" -'; 2C:: . " :' :;\v.; ;VVv ' : |g " --T gp? M ^flflWm -m )? RBHBkX H R':^l RSOS/The (jamrcork i BBBMw*. ?. ,. pj|sSfi; ,: . Slrecl while [ VHBmHRMMHBHInSW iny his com n. j ion into the i j iff before a ?r/? ^ / t J El tt life vital, do 7 M~ ~ ity to choosc well, the duty to choose the Also gather* tional media i Christian leaders, including Cardinal tional press co Hernardin, Lutheran Bishop James The pope sf , Greek Orthodox Archbishop lakovos the preservatio ional Baptist Convention President T. J. "Already th also addressed the near-capacity crowd. your own so< native son of Columbia, my pride swells at essential to the s events," said Cardinal Bcrnadin. "It and the entire rl Am-ri,".1. I .1 , ...... >v? i iiiiKimn iL-uucrs real content, d in the capital city of South "Today (hi jaders meet, stress _ j i i instian cnurcnes heir family histories, share the immigrant experience." The statement spoke of religious freedom and different hristian traditions as well as secular and materialistic 'ensures in America. Issues raised included the role of church in family life, cial discrimination, and the needs of the poor. The statement also asked for ways to cooperate with the We humbly and sincerely recognize in ich other's communities the presence id fruitfulness of Christ's gifts at ork. Pope John Paul II /"U 1- .1 umwiii v 11111 l 11 hi muse areas. In reply, the pope's statement spoke of ecumenical uni- ' among the churches. ! "We luimhly and sincerely recognize in each uther's immunities the presence and fruitfulness of Christ's * fts at work," he said. The pope said common study, dialogues and personal I eetings arc ways that Christians can learn to understand ch other. I We Lo jjgW pi 1 Beat edit* cheered. ika( > nou n 11..., forward fni Hy MAR bJqh^BBHiHB^ nor ticipatior r Harris Downtow ?? of many < the down 4^. mnn/n; fn /arcifl/ P?The cli I ^II.' pl^ho' Jhhf SHHt H SHI 'R I Thr (iamecwk pope rymore Sc pe says sK ^ water juj . , prepare ft ,'d were 2,0(K) national and interna- jj came (( representatives, the largest interna- q rps ever in South Carolina. water dis )oke for about 40 minutes, making c,~ c i r i * . waicr sia n nf th#? fa milt# Iwi - ? * "" C ollege s ere is much breakdown and pain in route :icty because fundamental values Gladdei : well-being of individuals, families ahead of nation, arc being emptied of their "We h he said- leaves," h s stadium has resounded with City ol See "Stadium," page 2 |arges( Cf( ^^^^^^^^bbhhbbbbhsh I'nrit'i'laml freshimin Kohhin Itryanl peruses u i A A anxiety commi ?> KKLI.V S. MARSHAL! "The bigg ^laff writi-r i??-.t iw?ir, ;t I 11 c? I 11 v. 11' i r> Pressure, frustiation and anxiety to he aloiu :an all mar a college freshman's first Just the ' icmestcr, IJ S ( 1 u 11 easier college car psychologist Dianne I vans said. the bizarre "I don't think moving away from mature by < tome has to be that way," she said, hvans said ve You' :udents cheer ; pope speaks i Horseshoe I a wnrrnwir--# ? "Merc in (his center of higher >r education, you must prepare ras flashed, and students yourselves to make your own con People sal on each other's tribution to society." rs and ran across The Before the pope arrived, students oe just to catch a glimpse ol spent time juggling pins, playing ing his historic visit. frisbee and talking to friends on The i Paul II, we love you." Horseshoe. 13,000 USC students, facul- "At least you get out of class for .taff chanted to Pope John it," said Joanna Hayes, an as he stood near the undeclared freshman. one Friday afternoon. Some students wore T-shirts true. John Paul II, he loves stating "We were moved by the it poiuiii answered in iront Pope." They were Horseshoe resident's House. residents who had to leave their many months, I have looked residence halls by 7:45 a.m. tot to my visit to South security precautions. i. It is a great joy for me Many were calling the event an ) be here." "historic occasion." short speech, the pontiff said "It's like the Billy (iraham ting with other Christian crusade," said Andria Surles, a Colzas "a solemn duty" and en- umbia resident who had a special m1 students to seek the truth vitation to The Horseshoe. "Pretty od and man much whatever he says will be ot re you lies the wonderful some importance." knowledge and the immense Two hours before the pope's ar: of truth. Here you can rival, the Carolina Band played a much greater understan- "Louie, Louie," and other songs to yourself and the universe," entertain the crowd. .-tee riorsesnoc," pane 2 otesters, crowds il to materialize Y PEARSON South Carolina, but attendance for ation reporter the event was lower than expected, 'n Friday in Columbia, Con- Only about 1 ,(XX) people turned ur> to ison puiica nundreds of hot- view the pope along the parade route, >ca Cola off the truck in an- and about 13,(XX) students, faculty i of the 300,000 who were and staff attended The Horseshoe to come see the pope. event. on, a member of the The largest crowds were at /n Optimist Club, was one William-Brice Stadium, where about vendors who arrived early in 65,000 attended the ecumenical town area, hoping to make service. r his organization from the Harrison said he was very disapsit. pointed with the turnout. ib had spent about SI,220 "We only sold about $30 worth of iniciio lor ine peo- stuff. Most of the sales we had were were expected to come see what we sold to each other sitting out on his historical visit, Lar- here in the hot sun waiting for the lid. crowds to show up," Connor said, .m., Hercules Gladden, an echoing the sentiments of many of the Columbia Public downtown merchants. Vater Department, set up Across town at the Planned Parents on Assembly Street to thood Clinic, six anti-abortion projr the day Pope John Paul testors were arrested for blocking the 3 Columbia. entrance. Columbia department of Coalition members demonstrated itribution had set up 36 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner tions along Assembly and of Sumter and Senate streets, treets, the pope's parade Another demonstrator, K;iy Howard, a Southern Baptist pastor a said he hurl : l/>n.> r-"? ** ... ?. .. mini vyiiuiuu, i ciin., arrived carl* to him. preach to the crowds. ave to stay until everyone "I stand here preaching the word, le said. Jesus Christ, to save these folks," 'ficials had predicted the Howard said. "The pope lias to be jwd ever in the history of saved, too." . V (I IRACY f/OHIt Thr(,an>n<Hk newspaper while waiting for her lunch in Patterson Hull. on among freshmen est tiling to remember is Whether sitting in the room 01 out there; they don't have joining every club on campus, I \ans : wiiii men pioniems. said Ireshmen act out of the same switch from high school to fear and loneliness. > cause trauma. Much ot "Some students choose to com behavior labeled as 1111 pletely withdraw, and the\ spend a older students is escapism, lot of time alone in their rooms," See "Freshmen," pa^e 2