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Cockwheat raises cone By GORDON MANTLER Hotel Assistant News Editor Chicken. "It's v The Cockwheat controversy aj . continued when the latest issue of Gamecock Fever was distributed at ^comiru this past Saturday's Carolina? Brooks" Virginia Tech game. jn an The newspaper printed two , f more stories about USC's "Token co.c p.e cle. She BiacK Mascot, including one sa- , * rhinap ' tiring the student protests of two , weeks ago. es s ^ Cockwheat is a combination of more a 1 the USC mascot, Cocky, and the "I acti "Little Rascals" character, body is s Buckwheat. from the Student Government leaders "Some f< voiced concern to the publisher, iSm and Rod Shealy, over a Cockwheat ar- humor." tide printed in the Carolina?Duke w, game issue of Gamecock Fever be- en cause of blatant racial overtones. Currently, Student Government r is drawing up a letter to advertis- UT1P9^anl cpncitivp ers, expressing their concern over the racial overtones in the news- "They paper. The letter is expected to be humor tl sent out this week. dents wi Possible actions include a boy- sensitivit cott of the advertisers, which include Conoco, South Carolina Shealy Bookstore, the Carolina Plaza mentthis V Greek prog By KIM EVERITT Staff Writer In a day full of workshops and seminars more than 360 Greeks gathered at Russel House Saturday to participate in the Greel Membership Training Academy. The training academy was to help nev pledges better understand the role of the Greel system at USC. Student leaders, who are also ; part of the Greek system, served as worksho] presenters and panelists. Lisa Jennings, co-chairman of the Greel steering committee and organizer of the day' events, hoped the information would "help thi new members in their adjustment, not only t< Greek life, but to the university as well." Keynote speaker Bud Richey, director o Greek affairs at Louisiana State University, sai< Greek membership offers many benefits. He urged the new pledges to "take advantagi of the system and become more involved." Hi speech stressed the importance of friendships, i strong value system and "a greater sense o knowledge of self." Topics at the workshops included values an< START YOUR Fll WITH YEAR! EXPERIENCE BEH Bring > Tand we'll asj will smooth^ ^ With y( you'll meet your new challenges and rapi leadership role of your own. If you're a BSN candidate... or you BSN...you'll find the rewards and respoi for in Army Nursing. Contact your local, Recruiter. SFC DAUGHERTY 80. ARMY NURSE 0 BE ALL YOU CA ATTENTION JUNIORS ANC DEADLINE NEAR! Applications are now being acceptei Who Among Students in America and Colleges and Outstanding Se The criteria for selection by the Com as follows: 1) Must be graduating between Jan and December 31, 1992. 2) Scholarship, involvement and ie< academic and co-curricular activi 3) Citizenship and service to Caroiii potential for future achievement. 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Lefty the Clown, was unavailable for com- Autumnfest celebra past week. *?N ;ram helps n< ethics of the Greek community, campus activities, laws and enforcement, and alcohol i, policies. t The risk management seminar teaturea k speakers from USC's Law Enforcement and Safety Division and the South Carolina Alcohol ^ and Beverage Commission, k In regard to cheating, hazing and date rape, a the Greek values workshop presented imaginary P case studies provoking discussion on academic integrity and human dignity. ? Alpha Tau Omega pledge Trey Gerard s thought there was a lot of hazing in fraternities ? before he came to college. 3 "It was a big surprise when I found out it was really looked down on," he said, f The final presentation, "Judge or Be Judged," J featured role playing situations from students in SEED (Student's Educating and Empowering 5 for Diversity). Actors Jim Moore and Faith Las wrence* portrayed an interracial dating scenario, a "It got people to think about the situation and f helped them to question their values," Moore said. i Educational session panelists encouraged RST DAY 5 OF IIND YOU. V rour BbN to the Army >ign a preceptor to at ease. eceptor will be an Army Nurse who your transition from actice. With advice, Irmy nursing proast by being a friend. >ur preceptors help, dly move into a are an RN with a isibility you're looking Army Nurse Corps 3-253-3796 _ ORPS. III M BE. IV > SENIORS Fri * d For Who's n Universities #< nior Awards. I N0 Ui> mittee is 3110 uary 1, 1992 idership in ities, and na'and,he Athleti locations: n 112) "li rh 109) and Bate 1991 at itudent ase call y away hP> irjfli ^S^^HJIBf 1 Htm ^ afrM?iN|MMMl a representative from Helium Greetings tion. jw pledges pledges to look past the Greek system ar pand their involvement in organizations at Sorority Council President Bonnie Drake told pledges to "go beyond the bai and meet different people from different o zations. Leadership Council member D Drucker hoped pledges would "take advi of what USC has to offer." The new pledges attending the semina many positive comments about the Greel tern and what it has to offer. Warren Cassels, Sigma Alpha Epsilon p president, said he likes "meeting new r and working as a team." However, he sa worst part of pledging is "cleaning the 1< after the parties." Sigma Phi Epsilon pledge Chip Auger it would be fun but "never realized it wot so much work, too." 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