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~ *v I Bp Writers' j brings rec From staff reports Mention South Carolina and most people think of things like shrimp boats, stock cars and veils of Spanish moss hanging from ancient oaks. But thanks to a major writers' festival planned for September 9-11 in Charleston, the state's literary output may soon start to attract the recognition many feel it deserves. The event, Carolina Connections: A National Literary Festival for Writers and Readers, will feature over 75 well-known or emerging writers and scholars who live in South Carolina or have close ties to the state. The festival comes at a time when South Carolina can lay claim to more novelists, noets and short storv authors than at any time in its past. In this century the state has produced a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and a novel which became America's most famous opera. South Carolina is also home to a National Book Awardwinning poet and novelist. "We not only have more writers than we've ever had before, but more nationally respected writers, too," says Steven Lewis, Director of Literary Arts for the S.C. Arts Commission and director of the conference. "This festival is being staged to help give them the recognition ? and the readership ? they deserve." ? The list of participating authors in- 1 eludes James Dickey, one of the na- | tion's most respected poets and author of Deliverance and Alnilam; William Price Fox, Moonshine Light, Moonshine Bright and Ruby Red; Josephine Humphreys, PEN Hemingway Award-winning author 1 of Dreams of Sleep and Rich in Love; 1 novelist Gail Godwin A Southern 1 Family and A Mother and Two ' Daughters; and novelist and playwright Alice Childress A Short Walk. "The reading public will also be well represented," said Sara June Goldstein, a former literary agent who coordinator for the festival. Over two thousand attendees are expected from all across the country. "One major goal of Carolina Connections is to bring the public together with our writers to promote wider readership of South Carolina authors and encourage emerging authors to produce," she said. "We want the public to be involved, to be proud of South Carolina's literary reputation and see writers as important, familiar resources. When this conference is over, I think people COME WHAT WE FOR Y individual leai security syste laundry facilil NOW SI With 60, ur Call for details and appointments 254-7801 HmT^ > #f <v< ^Sffjjjjp i ' f,' ^?. it - * ** F* ^ "W^KBT-M^i fl festival ognition will have a new appreciation of the state's writers," she said. The three day conference includes a series of workshops, panel discussions and marathon readings by the authors themselves. In addition, a book fair is scheduled for the sale of works by the guest writers ? both in print and out-ofprint. And throughout the festival, informal gatherings have been planned to give writers and readers a chance to talk and get to know one another on a more personal level. Those interested in participating in workshops or other activities are urged to respond as soon as possible since space for many events is ex tremely limited. Anyone who does not receive the mailing within the next few weeks should contact the South Carolina Arts Commission to obtain information and registration forms. Carolina Connections South Carolina Arts Commission 1800Gervais Street Columbia. South Carolina 29201-3585 I X - ' .? - 1 19-11 lf?g3i SEE 'VE GOT OU! ses swimming po< :m sleeping & sti :ies full furniture / PRE LEASINGF 1MMER AND 90, Day Summer Le itil August 15, 1988 ??????????? p Columbia's Newest Concept In Student Living jj^j IP?y ' +tfttlt&$bfi&. ~~ 'ffar^W^lifc ~ ^BoBI All smiles Alice Anderson, Towers area custodial worker, retired Ji characteristic was her ever-present smile. She worked at tl Smiling nnivei worker retires Editor's note: Alice Anderson retired from USC June 30, but due to difficulties, The Gamecock been unable to run this article until now. BY TOROD NEPTUNE Editor in chief The custodial staff from USC's Towers area said their goodbye's to a long-time friend and colleague this past month, and faculty and friends are still feeling the loss of their retired co-worker. Alice Anderson retired from the university June 30, after 18 years of service specifically in the Towers area as a custodial worker, and according to some of her exfellow workers she is already greatly missed. "She was a great worker, and it will take a great person to fill her shoes," said Doris Caldwell, custodial supervisor for the Towers area. Anderson has apparently developed a rapport with several of the students whom she has come in contact with during the time she was employed in the Towers area. "Just to see Alice's smiling face in the mornings or afternoons would brighten my day. I really wish that I had gotten to know her better before she left," said one USC student. Anderson's supervisors said that students would go as far as to ask about her if she was ever moved to another area or to another floor, "simply because they were really concerned about her." Several of the students in the Baker and Burney residence halls and some of Anderson's co-workers said ZZZ I Need . some JWHALEY'QL cash! 1 Hv idying lofts f package Y MON & THl no WED 6 Mjn TUES & FR L Call todj As! ase Options $ $ $ Office Hours ^ J J J M - F 9:30 - 5:30 J w w Sat. 10:00 - 4:00 $ Sun. 1:00 - 4:00 $ 211 MAIN ST. f$$$$$$$$j PhttTttClStTl II A mortuary attenWjm dant (Mark Antony), F far left, is attacked by ? 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Students and fellow workers say her most appealing lie university for 18 years. rsity custodial after 18 years that she had become somewhat of a second mother to them. "When it comes to Alice's job, students are always her first priority," Caldwell said. What most students and staff say was the most appealing characteristic that made Anderson so great was the ever-present smile that was evident no matter what the situation. According to Caldwell, Anderson never missed a day at work in he entire career and also never complained or argued about her work or the people she worked around. "Alice always smiled no matter what. Regardless of how tough the job she was doing may have been, she did it with a smile," she said. "She would also volunteer for the hardest jobs and would work to make sure that they got done well. In this business, people like that are really hard to come by and when you are lucky enough to find one, they need to be commended," Caldwell added. Anderson left USC to join her husband, a retired USC employee, and to "lay back and enjoy life with him." Anderson plans to spend retirement with her husband in their country home in Killian, S.C. Co-workers of Anderson's commented that the 62-year-old retiree has joined her husband in retirement after he retired to "wait for her turn so they could simply enjoy each other." "We are all very sad about Alice's leaving because I don't think that we will ever be able find someone to take her place," said Clara Moon, custodial supervisor for the Towers area. | extra arn up to $80 in 2 weeks land Plasma Center 1620 Gervais Street Iours Appointments jrs 6 am - 3 pm available but am - 1 pm not necessary I 8:30 am - 6 pm iy for information 254-2280 i about our cash drawing!! $$ssss$$s$$$$s$s$$$$$s$$s$s$s$$$$s$| This Coupon is worth | E0.00 DOLLARSSS t $ (One coupon per person) $ $ V V vyvyvj) V vj) 4) Summer nights on St r RTV K-T r heat up From staff reports The summer nights heat up with Summer Night Music, on South Carolina Educational Television. The program, a series of six music documentaries is filmed on location in New York City; Memphis; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; Hawaii; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Panama City, Panama; and Tokyo, ! Japan. Ruben Blades, Linda Ronstadt, A1 Green, Sonny Rollins, Rita Marley, * and Gil Scott-Heron are only a few : of the world class performers who appear in the series. The 90 minute films sizzle with the > sounds of reggae, jazz, gospel, Latino salsa, black poetry and the \ lush harmonies of Hawaii. The Summer Night Music series \ premieres with The Return of \ Reuben Blades, airing Friday, July ; 15 at 11:30 p.m. on all S.C. ETV ! channels. The Return of Reuben | Blades mixes the rich sounds of Latino music with the political i messages that have continually punc1 tuated Blades' music. Blades, an attorney for The Na; tional Bank of Panama before his I i p...? ._ i? _ uiuvt iu lilt ^iiiitu oidics iu uc a musician, recently graduated from ' Harvard Law School. Blades' music reflects his hope for i a brighter future for Panama?a i future Blades plans to influence by i eventually returning to his country and perhaps running for political office. This musical documentary looks at Ruben Blades' career by following Blades to Harvard Law School, his home in Panama, a recording session with Linda Ronstadt in California, and to New York City for a performance at a popular nightclub. Blades blends his salsa music with his philosophy, creating what he calls "a documentary in music," adding, "all people can't read, but most can understand a message set to music in The Return of Ruben Blades a joy, as danceable as it is intelligent." The one-on-one segments with Blades, such as reading translated lyrics of his songs in English, power fully convey the depth and feeling that he injects into his work. Blades' desire to "help people feel less lonely" through his music is accomplished with his bright songs and sincerity. He's a musical politician living in America with his heart in Panama and his audience in the oalm of his hand. U^^^Way of the Midlands It brings out the best in all of us. "The United Way works 365 days a year, not just the day they take up the money." Th? Way Of Low. I 1 The Gamecock THE GAMECOCK is the student newspaper 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 sessions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in THE GAMECOCK are thjse of the editors and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of THE GAMECOCK. The Student Media Department is the parent organisation of THE GAMECOCK. Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should be sent to THE GAMECOCK, Box 85131, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Subscription rates are $18.00 for (1) year, $10.00 per fall or spring semester and $4.00 for both summer sessions. Third class postage paid at Columbia, S.C. THE GAMECOCK is a licensed student organization of the University of South Carolina and receives funding from student activity fees.