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Volume 80, No. 18 University of South Carolina September 21, 1987
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Auditions for the skit competition of Cockfest, USC's WSk
largest pep rally, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday in the Nursing Building. Pjfi
All USC student organizations are eligible to compete,
but only the best four groups will be used the night of
Cockfest, said Mark Adamson, the event's director.
The 19th annual Cockfest is sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi [
fraternity. The event will be held at Williams-Brice
Stadium on Oct. 8, two weeks earlier than usual. Skit par- P-tv
ticipants will be required to supply their own backdrops | --V---.
While student organizations wishing to participate were H ^ asked
to fill out an application, Adamson said the ones [
that did not could still participate "if they have their act
Adamson said the fraternity sent out a form announc- 1
ing the skit to every student organization on campus, but ~
few responded. BflWl
"Usually only the greeks respond," he said. "That's
what happened this year."
The theme of this year's Cockfest is "Hooray for
nouywooa, ana all skits should have something to do !
with the theme, Adamson said. Skits should be no longer
than seven minutes, but, he added, "the skits are usually HHBH
pretty long."
Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the GHttlttli
organizations with the best skits as determined by a panel
of judges. Adamson said he hopes to have several local Members
celebrities on the panel.
Radio broadcaster Bob Fulton, "The Voice of the #
Gamecocks," and Joe Pinner of WIS-TV will be the 1 g-% ?
hosts. Cocky, the USC cheerleaders and the Carolina Jl
Band will also be in attendance, Adamson said.
"Basically, it's just a big old pep rally," Adamson said. By TODD H
Coach Joe Morrison will also speak briefly and in- Assistant ncws
troduce the senior football players. The 1986 homecom- A nasty litt
ing queen may also make an appearance, Adamson said. to ,ts ,
This year's Cockfest will include a firework finale. r'c^en an(* m
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the South Carolina State Fair, Adamson said. , . ., ul
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Anyone having any questions concerning the skits . ^tr/ Auc*re>
should contact Robert Strauss, director of skits, at 'cw stu"ent'
787-8356, or Novella Fortner at 777-5780. has been avai
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editor inost common in the United States du
le disease called the Taiwan flu is beginning season, Rhodes said.
A-ay around campus, leaving students bed- The first cases of influenza usually oe
iserable in its wake. and October, she said. High levels of infl
ts can be vaccinated early this year at the not occur until winter and last through tli
tudent Health Center before they are af- said.
accine injection costs $2 for students and is The doctor said the influenza cann<
to faculty and staff. from the vaccination. She said the vacci
r Rhodes of the Health Center said "quite a ministered before the beginning of the
5 have taken advantage of the vaccine since it before any flu-like symptoms occur sue
liable Sept. 1. aches, nausea and vomiting.
nza vaccine contains components for the If the symptoms are already present, 1
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By RITA COSBY and aren't originally pro-drug testStaff
writer ing. But we felt compelled to have
The drug screening test has always our own program. Now both coach
I been part of the game plan at USC Morrison and I have found it to be a
with its athletes. very worthwhile service to students,
But drug screening is such a con- their families and our institution as
troversial issue that the NFL. players well."
may strike over it. It aspires such per- This program is also more of an
sonal defense that even Abbie Hoff- assistance/decision-making process,
man shouted out this past week at the It begins with educating the athletes
Russell House Ballroom about its about the use of illegal substances,
constitutional violation. Yet, such "We enable them to understand their
importance lays on these results, that active lifestyles, the effects of drugs
often an athlete's entire career solely on their healthy bodies, their presides
on a single "yes" or "no" sures and why they are newsworthy
answer. individuals," Akers said.
USC enrolls its athletes in an ex- "Athletes are big news, whether
tensive "Lifestyles Program." This they are scoring three-point baskets
does not merely test the athletes, but or touchdowns. They need to be
but provides them with aware of this and the
an informative three- strings attached."
part program consisting Marcum also
w/''. of education, drug test- w^BPBlSgEk describes this first step
ing and if needed, as a preventive measure
counseling. ' 'M to regulate their use of
USC's policy is a non- substances.
threatening, voluntary V th's P?in,< t,,ey
program. "They all, at prepare and fully inform
the time of actual test- ^them about the upcoming,
sign a formal ing drug screening. "We
v-.' consent form stating Coach Joe Morrison put it all on the table and
that it is voluntarily done," said Dr. let them all know what's ahead. This
Paul Akers, director of the program. already gives them an additional
"Ail athletes do partake in the reason to say 'no,'" Akers said.
tpcf inn nrA/*orlnro If* ?* " " '* * * /\/"\ * "
F,Uw?u.v. ii u i? iiui iin; rscxt comes the actual testing,
percent, than I'd say it is 99.99 which is purposely unannounced,
percent," Akers said. Still, the first testing period at the
"The bottom line is it is good for start of the season is normally ascerthe
athlete, and he knows this. It tained by the players.
Sfc clearly shows that he is not partici- "We initially attempt to do it all at
pating in any unhealthy activities." once. It takes at least four hours to
After overseeing many other colle- test a 100-man football team. So we
giate programs, Dr. Akers developed have to organize it around practices
USC's plan. He said it's similar to and games. This makes the first test
one accepted as the best in the fairly obvious," said Akers.
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nistration, but also parents prompted sent out to an independent lab in
w* USC to start the drug program. Chicago. These specimens then go
"They are very concerned about through two phases.
their athletic kids and want this type Initially, all samples arc examined,
of monitoring system," said Bob Then those with positive results must
Marcum, athletic director. get confirmed using state-of-the-art
"We don't want to catch anybody technology called gas chromatograph
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of soldiers missing in action and prisoners of war Thursday night.
iter offering shots
luenza that were is a medical treatment of the influenza available at the
ring the last flu Health Center.
In a random felonhmi^ cnrwu ^.-^....,1
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in September pus by The Gamecock, two of 10 people knew people who
uenza activity do had the Taiwan flu.
ie spring, Rhodes Rhodes said many more people have been coming for
the vaccine in the past week.
)t be contracted Rhodes said sometimes a simple cold might be mistaken
ne should be ad- for the Taiwan flu. She said if symptoms of illness begin
flu season and to show, she recommends going to the Health Center for a
h as fever, body certain diagnosis.
For more information, call the health center at
Uiodes said there 777-3174.
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, Marcum says
mass spectrometry. or will be a problem of substance
This 72-hour process takes longer abuse," said Akers.
than the standard testing time. "But In college athletes the main
the results are undeniably correct and substances found are marijuana,
efficient. Specimens arc also cocaine and alcohol. The tests can
reviewed by complete professionals also det^rt thf* i?
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who can clearly say that there is now See "Drug tests," page 2
Gamecock athletes, coaches
I discuss drug testing at USC
o
Editor's note: The Gamecock in- athletes learn how to "beat the
terviewed several USC athletes and system, and get around drug
their coaches about drug testing for testing.
athletes and the presence of drugs "But in general, I strongly think
on their fields. Here are some it is at least a good route to stop
excerpts. it," he said. "Many players know
By RITA COSBY that if they get caught, they don't
Staff writer
Todd ElU Sterling Sharpe
"I'm all r drug screening," "Drug testing is not an invasion
said USC quarterback Todd Ellis. of privacy, only a way to get help.
"My only complaint is If you arc drug-free, you
that the results always vpjj have nothing to hide,"
seem to get out to the a- ? said USC wingback Sterpubiic,
although they - j ling Sharpe.
aren t suppose to be an don't feci that
open-book case." ?>' ' ? being a public figure has
Ellis said he doesn't |k J a lot to do with drugs. I
think officials are out to || ' enjoy being in the limetrap
athletes, using drug i light when I can, and
testing. "But they are ;3jy getting there means
being hypocritical and putting 100 percent
singling out only the Sterling Sharpe effort forth," he said,
athletes. The administration and "You have to be aware of how to
coaches do not get tested. They deal with drugs and the pressure."
should do everybody."
The administration, however, is Sharpe said both he and Ellis had
doing a good job of teaching given anti-drug speeches this
athletes more about drugs and how summer to young children, believto
deal with the tremendous prob- inR that manv drue nroblems mm?
lems drugs create, Ellis said. out of bad family upbringing.
"There are enormous pressures "You have to start educating
put on athletes today and it only and drilling into them the effects of
gets worse in the pros," he said. drugs at an early age," Sharpe
"Guys who are in the spotlight said. "No one can just suddenly
under such stress need outlets to get tell someone to stop drugs. I am so
away from it all. That's why they thankful that I have great parents
turn to alcohol and drugs." and family support. 1 can still
Unfortunately, he said, many See 'Athletes," pug* 2