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jp|ews/naicers'^^r\ i Jenrette arrested on larceny charge Former U.S. Rep. John Jenrette said Sunday his arrest for stealing a pair of shoes from a suburban Washington store was "a silly, silly mistake." Jenrette, convicted seven years ago in the FBI's Abscam probe, was charged last month with petty larceny and altering a price tag at a Marshall's department store in Baileys Crossroads, Va., according to Fairfax County District Court records. He is scheduled to go to trial on Feb. 1, said his lawyer, Warren McLain of Fairfax, Va. rill, r nllK, ' > T + A Th * ~ r,LJ^ n was a aiii^, siny imsiclKC, jciiiciic hjiu in tr oiuitr ucwspapci. 11c said if he hadn't lost his temper over the incident, "it probably wouldn't have happened." Activists working for animal rights ROCKVILLE, Md. ? The Humane Society of the United States is urging people to dut up their American Express cards because the credit institution mailed a fur coat catalog announcing: "Fur ? Because winter is long and life is short." "Follow your heart. Drop your American Express," the Washingtonbased Humane Society told its 830,000 members. That is but one more confrontation in a burgeoning animal rights, animal welfare and animal liberation movement that has been gathering strength across the nation. It is by no means monolithic or even united. The majority would not agree with some of the direct action resulting in burned buildings, theft of records and research animals, and death threats. There are large differences about philosophy and tactics. Many, for example, are unprepared to espouse vegetarianism, while others go so far as to feed a meatless diet to their dogs and cats to spare the suffering of a farm animal. It also has closed down some research projects, caused one company to drop its cosmetics line, and improved conditions for some research animals. S.C. congressmen oppose pay raises South Carolina's congressmen say they're opposed to the 50 percent pay raise they'll automatically receive unless both the U.S. House and Senate reject it, though two say they would support lesser increases. "I would be perfectly happy and comfortable if we'd take our salary and index it to inflation like other federal entitlements," Rep. Robin Tallon told The State's Washington bureau. Democratic Rep. John M. Spratt, the delegation's wealthiest member, has suggested the 50 percent boost be spread out over several years. President Ronald Reagan has approved a $45,000 salary increase for members of Congress, roughly 50 percent more than they are making now. The boost will raise their pay from $89,500 to $135,000 a year unless both houses reject it before it goes into effect Feb. 8. For the Record . .. A caption in the Dec. 7 issue of The Gamecock incorrectly identified the Omega Travel agency in the Carolina Mall and physical education instructor Bobby Wysner. We regret the error. Wasc-FM ALTERNATIVE 90.5 You dorit n< tol JUS It's never been difficult for students to convince their parents of the need for a Macintosh* computer at school. Persuading them to write the check, howeve is another thing altogether. Which is why Apple created the Student Loat to-Own Program. An ingenious loan program that makes buying a Macintosh as easy as using one. Simply pick up an application at the location listed below, or call 800-831-LOAN. All your parents need to do is fill it out, ^ ?1 Course By ERIC K. WARD Staff writer Students who pass University 101 have a better chance of progressing thrrmoh mllpop than ctiirlpntc whr> Hr> not take the course, according to the latest figures compiled by the USC Retention Committee. Committee head Paul Fidler said University 101 is a primary example of a host of USC student support services that have helped make USC's Freshman retention rate higher than the national average. "Anytime we've looked at national retention, we've been on the high side," Fidler said. "One reason why we feel like our retention rate is statistically higher is the great number of services put in place at the university." He said retention, keeping students enrolled in school by preventing dropouts, is a major concern of USC administrators. "We want to make sure the university is retaining to the maximum level possible those students who would benefit from a college education at the University of South Carolina," Fidler said. Fidler said most of the student loss through dropouts occurs between the freshman and sophomore years, which is why emphasis is placed on reaching incoming freshmen. "In the case of University 101, we take the service to students via the Prevention at any time. One careless action resulting in theft can leave a lasting and memorable impression on its victim. The simple fact is that far too many students have their rooms broken into and possessions such as their text books stolen. The following tips will help you Salary Continued fron eight percent raise to faculty members, to be given on the basis of merit, he said. Vice president Pete Denton also recognizes the problem with low faculty salaries, stating that they are below peer group average. This past year, we used money appropriated for public service to add two percent to the state-granted four percent, he said. However, this figure still fell short of the 6.5 percent Southeastern average. sedvo buy a ^ :t thp\r uivJUL sign it, and send it. If tl a check for you in just; There's no collateral r, cial hardship. No appli Best of all, the loan j i- over as many as 10 yea J U 1988 Apple Computer. Inc. Apple the Apple logo, and lowers i course," he said. "To me, that's the key. If you get students to have a good start, you'll have better retention." Fidler said retention is studied both as a year to year return rate, and also as the percent of students who enroll and eventually graduate. The year to year return rate, the retention of full-time freshmen, has steadily increased at USC since 1973, Fidler said. The graduation rate, however, is Bi unsatisfactory, he said, adding that while the USC graduation rate needs improvement, more students are graduating than preliminary figures indicated, because of students > transferring out of USC and graduating elsewhere. The Retention Committee was ? formed in 1984 under a federal mandate, Fidler said. It will focus most of its future efforts on learning more about students who enroll at USC but never see their sophomore year. He said the committee will also look into ways of improving the graduation rate and minority reten- ai tion at USC. tl University 101 director John Gardner said the course has several objec- vi tives that, if met, will enhance ai retention. tl Providing university orientation, g, academic and humanistic teaching and emphasis on university support li services such as the Career Planning tl Continued from page 1 avoid having your property stolen. ei Write your name and social r< security number in your books. Don't leave your books laying q around in public places. Use the free lockers provided v at the University Bookstore. ti Borrow engraving equipment from the University police to n page 1 "We thought we had a good year, n but the region still did better," he tl said. Denton feels that improving facul- t< ty status is important to the 2001 F plan. "Raising faculty pay will absolute- r< ly affect this goal," he said, "other- F wise we don't get the best and keep h the best. I certainly hope the General Assembly will accept the resolution." w English professor Trevor Howard- u Hill said the Faculty Welfare Com- h urpaiei /lacinto t signatu ley qualify, they'll receive a few weeks. . tin .No need to prove financation fee. payments can be spread rs. lid Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc drop-oi Univ. 101 to No College Crim. Justice Journalism i usiness Adm. j inn iww? pi Humanities \pp. Prof. Sci " : : >cience/Math. 0 20 41 Percentages rjj nd Placement Center are goals of le course, Gardner said. "The university has marvelous serices," he said. "But they don't do ny good unless students use them. I link we've been pretty successful in ;tting students to use the services." Gardner said, USC's University 01 program is being copied iroughout the country and in some tigrave property in your dorm xim. Lock your bicycle with a uality lock. Don't leave valuables in plain iew in your car ? put them in the unk. Lock your car. Always lock your room door, littee was the driving force behind le new resolution. "The present initiative has been iken as a result of faculty pressure," loward-Hill said. Eight percent is the same amount ;commended by the most recent acuity Welfare Committee report, e said. "If we got eight percent, that 'ould bring the salary for next year p to the Southeastern Average for ist year." tits'mc sh. tt Which gives you and your pa ie to decide just who pays foi M * IntroducingApj Student Loan-to-Dwr Computer Services Divis 514 S. Main Street, 77 Computer Services Divisioi 1244 Blossom Street, 7 mm at rate n 101 Freshman survival "Ij"" W"''l 7fi 3 BMBMMMT83.8 iRfi.R MMMSfli 94 i ro 84 i 1 1 1 1 D 60 80 100 Univ 101 Fresh. Non Univ. 101 universities around the world. Eighteen conferences on the course have been conducted in three countries and attended by nearly 9,000 educators from 24 countries. Upcoming conferences include the West Coast conference held this month in Los Angeles and the national conference to be held next month in Columbia. even if you are only leaving for a minute or if you are .inside. Don't allow strangers into )UUI 1UUU1. Notify University Police if you see a crime occuring or if you notice anyone acting in a suspicious manner. If faculty salaries continue to fall below average, it will have a very negative effect on USC, Howard-Hill said. "You can't attract good people, keep senior people, and attract the best of younger people with salaries lower than the regional average," he said. Those that can find jobs elsewhere have done so, and those that can't have become despondant and discouraged, he said. >ney rrents plenty of r it all. Die's i Program ion Annex 7-4409 n - 3rd Floor 77-6015