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Bell Camp University should put facility up for auction, build new park For years, Bell Camp has served as a place for recreation for USC students, faculty and staff, but the idea of selling the area has been circulating for the past few years. Now that the issue has come up again, USC should take action and strongly consider selling Bell Camp and using the proceeds to build a better recreation area closer to campus. Michael Mungo, chairman of the Board of Trustees, estimates that the 217-acre camp located about 14 miles east of campus is worth about $5 million. The land is rapidly being surrounded by housing developments, causing it to become a highly marketable piece of property. The area includes a small lake, a lodge and picnic tables. It also includes nature trails and softball fields. Bell Camp has its assets, but USC could provide something even better for its students, faculty and staff. One of Bell Camp's main problems is its distance from campus. Not all students can make the drive to use the facility, and those who can would rather go elsewhere, because private sports facilities have left Bell Camp somewhat obsolete. Other places simply have more to offer. By selling Bell Camp in a public auction, USC could make millions of dollars and use that money to build a modern recreational complex. It could include racquetball courts and a swimming pool in addition to what Bell Camp now has. In short, USC could have a place to provide faculty, students and staff with an excellent facility to enjoy. Ideally, the location would be as close to campus as possible. Because of USC's place in the heart of Columbia, it may be difficult to find a place close to the university. Some have hinted that Lake Murray would make for a good location, but that part of the Columbia area is almost as far away from USC as Bell Camp. Lake Murray would be a valuable asset and beautiful backdrop for a park, but the distance from the campus is a serious drawback. If nothing else, USC should analyze the situation and weigh all possible options. The sale of Bell Camp could provide a chance for the university to do a lot for the students, faculty and staff of USC. "ANYBOPY 6OT COPIES OF THOSE 600P 01P 19SO SPEECHES?" johfei jik m The Gamecock Best Non-daily Collegiate Newspaper, Southeastern Region Society of Professional Journalists, 1987-88 Editor j" Chief Datebook Editor ANDY BECHTEL JAN PHILLIPS Managing c lt',r Graphics Editor iEFF MICHAEL SHARP ( opj Desk C Diet rwi KATHY BLACKWELL """"" Assistant Cop, Desk Chief ACY M'XSON CARYN CRABB Graduate Assistant News Editor ROBERT STEVENSON MARY PEARSON Assistant News Editors am aKELLY C. THOMAS ? Student Media SUSAN NESBITT Features Editor c TOD.) HINTS MARGARET MICHELS Assistant Features Editor Production Manager TOMMY JOYNER a V ^ Soons f....... Assistant Production Manager KEVIN ADAMS RAY BURGOS Assistant Sports Editor tTZTJ* CHRIS SILVESTRI ARBARA BROWN Photography Editor TEDDY LEPP Letters Policj . The Gamecock will lr> l<> print all letters receised. l etters should be. at a maximum, 250 to 3(H) words long, (iuest editorials should not exceed 5(H) words. We reserve (he rigid lo edit letters for stxle or possible libel. The Gamecock will not withhold names under anx circumstance. |||^^(>%Thhpie. .. Ronnie move St. Peter wasn't in a particularly good mood when Ronnie Reagan came through the blinding light and started to try on his wings. "Hold it a minute, pal. You're a former president, aren't you?" Pete said, folding his arms across his chest. "Well . . .yes, 1 am." "You've got to be passed first before you can get your wings. You need to go to the presidential suite on the other side of the next cloud. Someone will take care of you there." "Well . . .all right." Ronnie wobbles his head a couple of times and then toddles off. In an instant he's projected into a huge room. All the former U.S. presidents are there sitting in groups talking. Except, in the corner, Ronnie notices two former presidents huddled in the corner sucking their thumbs. "Well . . .who's that over there?" he asks one of the Secret Service angels by the door. "That's former presidents Nixon and Andrew Johnson. They're being punished for their presidencies. They have to sit in the corner for a couple hundred years." "Well . . .that seems a little harsh." Just then Franklin Roosevelt rolls up to Ronnie. He lights a cigarette and leans back in his wheelchair. "You're that Reagan guy, aren't you?" FDR asks. "You used be an incredibly bad actor in my day. Are you still?" "Well . . .yes, I am. Thank you for remembering. Might I say you're looking pretty good, Mr. President," Ronnie extends his hand, but FDR Letters to the w . tracted a toi USC promotes fiTdayeve * So we cai campus safety It:; responsibilit; To Ihe editor: and realize t An article in Wednesday's edition !nf its l( of The Gamecock titled "USC information women still face barriers" contained contact the 1 two quotes regarding safety on cam- ment pus. As a graduate student and reserve police officer employed with the Division of Law Enforcement and Safety, I take issue with the statement made by Maria Klutz that "it would be a great idea if r\r*?\ something was finally done about JVO??\! security here." Being directly involved with safety programs on this cam- P 1T| |l { pus, I would like to identify a few Vmil.tr 4 programs currently in place. The Division of Law Enforcement To the edito and Safety has promoted programs I found t of snrh tnnirs as date and annnain. KrooHc nrato tance rape, personal safety and theft Friday to be prevention since the early 1980s. barrassment Presentations have been conducted to the unive for students in the Russell House; 1 Columbia, have attended faculty and staff The openi development sessions addressing Center deser safety concerns as well as scores of it has receiv* freshman University 101 classes. For the fact that example, in the fall 1988 semester, map" or for our office spoke to 33 groups from recognize the residence halls and freshman classes ing comes th< totalling 869. At each session, of arts in Soi various pamphlets were distributed step toward to the students explaining the pro- opening of grams offered as well as a list of im- many oppori portant campus phone numbers (i.e., noticeably, i USC police and APO escort service). for the peop These pamphlets are located enjoy the cu throughout the campus. have normall USC Safety Days is a week-long by. The ce event sponsored by the Division of employment Law Enforcement and Safety and students an Student Government. It includes a recognition c different program every day. For ex- arts, ample, bicycle registration, rape The unive awareness and self-defense are strides in the among a few. Unfortunately, some names as Ri of these programs are not fully taken Benson, Ka advantage of by the USC communi- Giovanni, as ty. Safety Days last fall only at- very reputab ^ Poo X L s to ultimate < I JHinfl Shrewsbury refuses to shake it. "Cut the small talk, Gipper. Didn't you cut funding for every domestic program that helps the poor, handicapped and^lderly and use that money to buy weapons?" * , "Well . . .1 . . .uh .1." U "I think I shan't talk to you again," FDR says as he begins to roll off. Ronnie gets a pained look on his face. "Well . . .1 was only trying to help my career . . .uh, I mean big business . . .uh, I mean national security. Yeah, that's it, national security." FDR salutes him with the finger as he rolls off to light another butt. An angel comes up to Ronnie and explains he must answer for his presidency to all the former presidents before he can get his wings. George Washington strolls over. "You, sir, sit down. I shall be needing a moment I editor \ tal of 86 persons over a at the Folger in Washin nt. All this is through the j i see that the programs President James Holde mailable to the students, was awarded the Colur to them to take some Festival Association's 191 y for their own safety Perry Lyre award for the hat the university is do- of the arts following a ) protect them. For more distinguished recipients, about these programs, some positive columns Division of Law Enforce- accomplishments? ifety at 777-8400. I guarantee that this the Koger won't be prete RPO Paula A. Woods day and Saturday nij Criminal justice graduate DeVito will perform alonj USC students in a mus that promises to be incred 1 Chuck Dean, no, she's n< /I* Column on Cheers\ she's the Kar sing, dance and act and ; _ ? ? niimprnnc RrrtoHwcix/ muc irrassing gold record and perfo Meat Loaf.) Saturday fro r 3 p.m. will be a free day he "Koger Arts Center backsta8e touJs. refresh" ntiousness" column of of student shortsighted and an em- showjcased at lhe Koger < to the student populus, tuxedos are r?lu'red. only rsity and to the city of "[e ~ lhe dre?s 15 c?me The center isn t just for ing of the Koger Arts 'oity" ll's for you and " ves as much publicity as !f you can open your m,n' ;d and more ? not for ,l'_ USC is on any "cultural Ev"y axlvancJin8 ,?1 "posh" reasons. But to should be lookcd " : fact that with its open- sense:and not ridiculed by e beginning of a new era ""informed. Please do n, ith Carolina and a major to .embarrass USC st the "2001 Plan " The writing columns that ma the cenTer wm'aftad f.hortsi8h,eci and ungra, :unities. First, and most 1 e ^oger ^rts Center t brings an opportunity s not ^or8et a^0L le of South Carolina to use ltlturQl p\;pntc tViQt u;r\nlH y passed South Carolina _ jUC< nter has also offered roa ca! to more than 385 USC id strengthens USC's importance anjm; :rsity is making great _ i arts, proven with such trP/)tPrl Wf ichard Thomas, Robby WvillVU 11 \ rla DeVito and Paul well as linking with the To the editor: le Shakespeare Theatre We and fellow co-wo city of angels of your time," George says adjusting his wig. "Have you any regard for the Constitution, sir?" "Well . . .yes. I mean I've heard of it. I read about it once in erade school ? in 1918." "The law is the law, sir, and if we circumvent that law, we are no better than the common barbarians of our forefathers' days. If we disregard the law for which my compatriots died, we are no Americans ? that would make us wags. Do you understand, for what I speak?" "Well . . .uh . . .no, frankly," Ronnie says cocking his head. Every president except the two in the corner make their way to Reagan and grill him for centuries. Most have heated words, but former president Jimmy Carter had to be restrained. "Liar! That's what you are, Reagan, a liar!" Sarcastically, as John Adams holds him back, "Sure, I'll balance the budget. Sure, I'll help the poor, homeless and less fortunate. Sure, I could have handled the hostage situtation without just sitting around . . .yeah that's rich. Remember the TWA, Ronnie, same thing, man, same thing!" Carter has to be sedated. Finally, after the grilling is over, Ronnie, tears streaking down his cheeks, jumps up and screams. "Well . . .1 was a good president. I wasn't indicted. Haven't I one friend here? Just one?" "I'll be your friend." Ronnie slumps back in his chair, dejected. "Weil . . .that's great. Herbert Hoover wants to be my friend." "Cheer up, Ronnie, George Bush will be here soon," says an angel, helping him to the corner. * igton, D.C. rather offended by the article on guidance of research animals at USC that aprman, who peared in the Wednesday issue of The nbia Music Gamecock. While technically correct 38 James Y. in content, this article was definitely : promotion written to imply that professors are long list of not being honest about the actual Why not conditions and treatment of research about such animals at this university. Also, at no point did the writer/ weekend at Hayden Donehue, indicate that she ntious. Fri- had personally investigated the con- ; ghts Karla ditions in animal facilities. Her I with many sources included references to^ iical review Newsweek, University Services statelible. (Note: ment and interviews with several nrn. Dt the Karla fessors on campus. We think J la who can Donehue is not qualified to judge the ? appeared in actual situation, especially if she has ? icals, had a not taken the time to see for herself..? rmed with Therefore, she has no right to imply? m 1 p.m. to dishonesty on the part of others. She * of arts with has no proof, tents and a talent (all In addition, the caption accompa^enter). No nying the photo of the laboratory rat r student at- states that the rat is attempting to as you are. escape from testing. Sniffing J the "hoity- behavior does not constitute an; le ? that is escape attempt. This shows a definite '* i and enjoy lack of knowledge on the part of the * writer as well as a lapse of moral? pportunity character to use such a sensa- ? a positive tionalistic tactic to gain attention to one who is the article. ot continue As graduate students, we work ; udents by closely with the animal care person- ? ke us look nel in charge of the animal research * teful. Yes, facilities on campus. We are ever im- ! is open. pressed by their dedication and con- , it it." Let's cern for the animals in their charge. J We are really disappointed in The \ Gamecock for resorting to such un- ? : Littlefield professionalism. Once again, they sting senior have printed a story without making ' a real attempt at proper research. ! Before taking potshots at scientific J _ research methods, try learning some * lc journalistic research methods. Renee Y. Flinchum* Biology graduate student** Lisa M. Kwarsick * rkers were Medical school graduate student *