Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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use Despite criticism, S. Carolina still a good university to attend Our ex-president was a bandit, perverts roam the library an Gamecocks nave never won a dowi game, so wnatr usu is s great place to go to school. The constant discovery of control makes one forget that USC is very good scholastically, culti and, of course, socially. USC has nationally respected programs in international ness, international studies, journalism and engineering. We distinguished faculty at the cutting edge of their fields, profe that advise the federal government. Columbia is not the cultural mecca of the universe, but w hardly devoid of entertainment at USC. It seems like hart week goes by without a new play, musical, dance troupe, speaker or comedian coming to town, not to mention the doze movie screens within access to USC students. Despite the administrative crackdown on fun at the dorms, tying still has a constructive place on campus. When will th ministration realize that alcohol is not a dirty word? What is is that USC no longer has the embarrassing reputation as no hut a nartv sr.hool As for sports, USC obviously has enough to offer to b< cepted by the Southeastern Conference. True, football and ba ball can be improved, but that is no reason to blast a universi higher education. USC has a beautiful campus, and intelligent students. Any who says different has obviously not been on campus for than 30 seconds. This is not meant to be pro-USC propaganda, but a rea look at a much maligned institution. It is all the more amazing some USC students have nothing positive to say; after all, th< dents more than anyone can make it a better place. Bad press South Carolina needs help gettin\ a better national reputation While most editorials are by their nature critical, it is time little praise. The state of South Carolina has gotten a reputati< a cultural and intellectual backwater, and this is undeserved. S.C. has a rich, controversial history of independence from eral control. In the past, this has meant S.C.'s standing out f< poor academic performance and poverty. This is no longe case. South Carolina does not hover near the bottom of nat educational achievement tests anymore, and has many exct institutes of higher learning such as USC, Furman and, Clemson. Culturally, Columbia and Charleston regularly have theate: dance productions in town. Charleston also receives worldwic tention every year for Spoletto. True, Columbia pales in com son to other Southern metropolitan areas such as Charlotte Atlanta, but it is hardly in the boondocks, either. Columbia b an excellent coliseum and cultural arts center, as well as a sta that could easily support a professional sports franchise. Part of the blame for S.C.'s poor national image is the si leaders. It is unfortunate that so many archly conservative p cians still infest the State House, constantly trying to drag A /v/\ tVm fn/l^rol 1 m/nl frvrmor T^iv 1 UtlLK IlllU U1C OIU11C ngc. Wll UK/ iwuuai 1V/VI/1, luiuivi-t/iAi Strom Thurmond is always ready, willing and able to brinj tional embarrassment to the state. At the very least, Governor roll Campbell is showing the rest of the country a younger, articulate S.C. leadership. Another reason for S.C.'s poo tional reputation is its bad press coverage. The national press focuses on S.C. when there is some controversy about a Ku Klan march or when a hurricane strikes. That is a narrow ] with which to cover a state that has so much to offer. BftAMECOCK News: 777-7726 Advertising: 777-4.' David bowden Editor in Chief Tige Watts Aaron sheinip News Editor Carolina Life Editot Rich Taylor Daniel Barab> Sports Editor Graphics Editor Julie bouchillon Photo Editor Jennifer Jablonski Copy Desk Chief Laura S.Day Ray bur Production Manager Assistant Production Mar Renee A. Gibson Carolyn Gri Advertising Manager Business Mai Erik Collins Faculty Adviser letters Policy: The Gamecock wil try to print aD letters received. Letters should maximum. 250 to 300 words long. The writer must Include full name, professiona a USC employee or South Carolina resident, or year and major if a student. An a and phone number are required with a* letters sent. The Gamecock reserves th to edit letters for style, possible libel or in case of space limitations. The newspaf not withhold names under any circumstance. more ' ilistic IB^W I that \ ional ' :llent ~ yes* ?r r and || le atipari = College life ate's y?u've decided to spend the nexi .. . years of your life in this institution w< 10 1 " home. Well, welcome to the jungle! Sure, you've probably read stories aboi iecrat mer President Holderman, records of the I na_ olina Research and Development Foundat Car- landfills, and 57-day searches for bask more coaches. r na- And yes, tuition has been raised '< only there's asbesto on campus, the Coastal a Klux wants to leave, and the budget has made focus . nui aon i lei inese smuages iorm yom ions, behind all the dirt though is a university. From outstanding faculty to the Kogei ter, you can learn a lot. Even though the h Center is costing us a ton of money, it st some of the best in arts and entertainment, y You better watch out because this plac change the way you look at things in a - Student pr< As your president, I plan on motivatir 4 dent participation, representing studen cerns, pursuing projects through delegat authority to the other members of Studen emment and communicating what Studen emment is doing for you. I am your voice We are experiencing a very exciting t USC. John Palms, our new president, is to lead us over the next decade to our goal. I have had the opportunity to speal Palms, and he seems to be very receptive dent input and opinions. QQg As the head of Student Government, your formal voice to Palms and to the Be Trustees. Don't hesitate to contact me abo FFTN concerns you might have so that I may nager represent you. Call me at 777-2654 or dJ my office in Student Government (in th< sell House). My office hours are 2-5 p.m. day through Wednesday and Friday. We need your help It is my duty to appoint more than 15 ddress * dent memt>ers to 33 university commits e right you are hard-working, intelligent and w ^er will make a positive impact at USC, come 1 S.G. office and pick up a comm application. JN Inspection Team searches for has much to offie t four w; ecau % tige Watts ? vm ~ y it for- ca i Carion in frA Tl etball ^ jMmm* so igain, beat I know it has changed me. ^ impus There's a ton of opportunity for everybody. c0 us cut From the Flying Club to the student newspaper, un there's so many choices, opin- My suggestion to you is to investigate USC 03 great yourself. Take that first week and poke around he campus and make some friends. If you don't rel Cen- like a Preview seminar, skip it and do someKoger thing on your own with your new friends. no ill has For those of you out-of-state or out-of-town, m poke around Columbia. Five Points is a great en e hangout, just watch out for guys with flashlights heart- badges saying ABC. The State House is al- yo jsident outlines fi t g?v- SHRIVASTAVA ?* 1 ,?rW Student President h? ime at ?? going There is much to be done 2001 My cabinet and I have already begun work k with on: ^ as to stu- * Creating a comprehensive "master plan" of an< all the separate recycling efforts on campus. We I am P^n on disseminating the knowledge of this ard of "master plan" through pamphlets, University ?ut any 101 classes, student orientation and R.A. j$ better training. ac( r0p py Preparing ways to communicate to in-state coj 5 Rus. students about who their state legislators are 0f Mon- and how to contact them and express their opinions on funding for higher education in South < Carolina. We will encourage these voters (stu- Gc !0 stu- dents and parents) to contact their legislators oui ^es. if and express to them that they would like to see ac< ant to a higher priority for university funding in next mt by the year's budget We will also have an effective ittee voter registration drive. coi Working with the faculty on creating an ad- tiv | amp W ! :^*^3^T==rT^n i^^^^eSSajlfff i Miff. P? :r students ays open for tours. Sidney Park is the place to ' at night. Just whatever you do, don't stay in >ur room and miss your family, girl/boyfriend, r. house, net goldfish odor eaters, etc. Iumns such as this and through other modes communication. Dver the course of my 1991-92 term, Student vernment will be trying to meet the goals dined in the Carolinian Creed. This will be ;omplished by effective representation, cominication and your help. I look forward to working with you over the ming year. I'm sure that it will be a produce one! Get out, see things, and be seen by things, lis will be the best time of your life. Later on in the year, you may see me write me stories of a "mud-smearing" quality, ease don't think I'm a hypocrite. I did want to me to USC and I do have some pride in this iversity. However, I have more pride in the truth. I n't sit here and tell you nothing bad happens re. A lot of things happen and it's our job to port it. This is a great place, even though you might t think so from the newspapers. The only ly you'll find out is if you go out and experice it. Be active and live everyday like it might be ur last. lture goals iement critique form that will be filled out by 5 students after they are advised. The form 11 be forwarded to the Associate Dean of each .pective college. This will give the faculty d administration concrete evidence of what is ood" and what is "bad" about advisement and w to improve it. In addition to these issues, we will be attack; many other problems facing students such safety, paiking, cultural affairs, greek affairs i much more. Communication is vital I will be conveying to you what projects S.G. pursuing, what you can do to help and what :omDlishments we are makine through guest