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Kuffs: Christian Slater stars
comedy "Kuffs" that opened
George Kuffs, a high school c
and avoiding responsibility. V
gunned down in the line of dui
ness and makes his first pr
"Kuffs" combines action, susi
showing at Capitol 8, Pasttime
and Movies at Polo Road. (Rat
Secondhand Smoke: A-x
crease in cancer risk'^Sy^seCi*
work and social areas, The Sfc
by the Environmental Protectic
7 percent of lung car^^ffr-rnayl
smoking also h/Cfl^nyHnk^
in children and seart-dlsease in
Snow White Auditions:
uuiuug iui iu> aynng piuuuv,ui
reographed by CCB Artistic I
are Jan. 25 at the Columbia G
of Taylor and Main streets. T1
the Koger Center March 6-8.
more information.
Di</1 hear SMn&o
Ro Tnp
The Weekend Road Tri|
students experience the weekent
the-moment weekend vacation c
from the rigors of classes and si
be prohibitive. American Youtl
more than 220 hostels across th
style accommodations for travel
like Miami and near Vermont'
and a membership application,
Department 481, P.O. Box 376
or call (202) 783-6161.
15 Years Ago At USC:
caused at least three bicycle
semester. Nine bumps were re
skateboarders after pedestrians
cause they were speeding.
USC President William H. 1
state funds for the renovation <
from the S.C. State Budget an
part of a $12 million package F
physical improvements. Patters*
the buildings made renovations i
Animation Orches
From Staff Reports
Tom Law will present a perfor
mance Jan. 18 at USC of "My Bij
Sphinx of Quartz" Animation Or
chestra featuring dancer Jayrm
Price.
Law is a composer/animatoi
from Lexington, S.C. Price, wh(
was graduated from Columbia Col
lege, is a modern dancer
choreographer from Aiken, S.C.
"My Big Sphinx of Quartz'
Animation Orchestra consists of 1!
independantly-animating Amig;
500 computers and a small compu
ter music system. While playinj
his original electronic music, Lav
controls the animation from a cen
tral Amiga computer.
Law has performed solo con
certs and with dance ensembles ir
the Southeast and New York City.
He recently released the compact
disc "A Bean for Pythagoras'
featuring solo and collaborative
Cc
jk
in Universal Pictures' new actionin
theaters Jan. 10. Slater portrays
lrop-out who enjoys a life of leisure
ftien his brother, a police officer, is
ty, he inherits the family police busiiority
finding his brother's killer,
jense and comedy talent. "Kuffs" is
Pavillion Cinemas, Jefferson Square
ed PG)
new three-year study shows an in- I
smoke in adult I
ite reportedJTudsday. It is estimated w m
nj^^ftt^and^Lher researchers that
resultfronLpass^e smoking. Passive
^e-a^fHma and pneumonia problems
non-smoking adults.
The Columbia City Ballet is audi>n
of "Snow White," which is cho- iHlfl
)irector William Starrett. Auditions
onservatory of Dance on the corner
tie production will be performed at
Call the Columbia City Ballet for Analysis
By PARASEr
Staff Writer
Among the
the new year
hp Qr\\f of the most i
the "X" on t-sl
OIO The "X"'s
J/Y since the days
. \ tivist Malcoli
/a^(^\ \ buted to Spik
y/A^/vrl) \ movie "Malco
\ Malcolm ]
i ^\La black rights
X mid-60s, is n
fervor for gai
^ race "by any n
? i-~ Spike Lee':
liistratcn thp. 1
who was assa
t: u l j r ,, The movie i
p: Each year thousands of college and m ^
i road tnp. Taking off on a spur-of- .
:an offer students a welcomed break , s eun ^
tudying. Unfortunately, the cost can brought th
h Hostels to the rescue. There are as a Po a s
e country. They provide dormitorylers
at $7 to $15 a person in places f"f\
s finest ski areas. For information V^CtJL U
contact American Youth Hostels,
il3, Washington, D.C. 20013-7613
m By MELINDA
Staff Writer
Speed bumps on the Bates ramp If you enjoy
accidents in the beginning of the terested in the
commended to slow bicyclists and pus and are av;
complained they were a hazard be- work, the Caro
sociation may 1
Patterson requested $1.5 million in The organizi
_r r> _ ... _ it i tt !i ii cprnnrl \/par nf
ji tsarnwen ana namiiion coneges wi
d Control Board. The request was lor new m^ml
'atterson submitted to the board for semester. The i
3n said the age and inadequacy of organization is
necessary. sily tours for
Admissions
King said a m
? are made up o
c T ^ n bound high scl
tra performs Jan. 18 mors. The tow
between the pc
- 'jm\ " college student*
| ' ' "It's imports
a IQf w/ ' see students v
: mumC Jouri
By LISA FAU
r Staff Writer
) performances with woodwinds/ " john wrjs]e
- electronics musican Steve Silvers- talk radio sh(
/ tein. The South Carolina Arts teaching an In
Commission funded the recording Communicatior
, with a grant and it will be avail- of Journalism a
ame at me concert, uij>cuuiucu cations this spri
5 from $10.00 to $8.00. Wrisley has
1 1946. Prior to
y Law also regularly conducts re- worked in a
^ sidencies in Computer Creativity planned to be ?
in schools around the state using member of t
the 15 Amigas, which Commodore Brotherhood of
Business Machines loaned him. Wrisley saic
show is a hobb;
i The concert is scheduled to be- ^,',s w0'
gin at 8:00 p.m. in Fraser Hall at j* P in
McMaster College on the comer of e ear"s a 1V'
Pickens and Senate streets. Admis- mercials lor n
sion is $5.00. an? wnun8 scl
police academic
Betsy Orsin
Lrolina
1G a in e c o c k
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[alcoli
'X' marks sj
| Trends ^Bp^Hj
rTIA SINGLETON
eye-catching fads ^<j
has blown in, one
nteresting trends is
hirts and hats. Freshman Larry Shirley is on
renewed popularity trendy. He wore it recently to Fi
of black rights acn
X can be attri- u The X reP^s<=nt/ tbe an"
:e Lee's upcoming kn0"n name of bflac,k forefalhos,
i Y? or the unknown factor, according
^ ac.o- L to Malcolm X.
r an aggresslv Some students said they wear
i activist in the . <iV? . . ... 1
tmembered for his , Xf ?n lbelr clolhlnS lnauPning
rights for his P?" of LHefhs film
teans nicessary." ly ^
s "Malcolm X" il- b?caus,e ^ suPPort Malcolm
r r .u X s beliefs.
1 e o e ac ivis , Luther King Jr.'s
ss/na e ri . birthday and Black History
s being filmed now ,. '
eased this vear Month aPProachmg, many stu.
^ ' dents said they are hoping the
^ u T different races on campus will
e X symbol back come together.
tatement. "They should have a lot more
lina Tour Group
k?n -14-rt
113 3CLU1IU jtai
. WALDROP Kin8 said
Tours are also arranged for spe
life at USC, are in- cial groups, such as specific clas
history of the cam- ses or organizations. Those tours
ailable for volunteer which are booked through March
lina Tour Guide As- can have up to 120 people and an
lave a job for you. especially popular this time o
ation is entering its Year> he said,
service and looking "Spring is the busiest time foi
bers for the spring special tours," King said,
nain function of the , , .. ... ,
to conduct univer- The hour-'onS h'ghllSh
irious groups. many points of interest on camPus
; counselor Scott The Tour Guide Association ha<
ajority of the tours a capacity of 55 volunteers anc
f 15 to 20 college- needs about 35 people for spring
100I juniors and se- King said. He said there are a lo
rs provide a bridge of incentives for students to get in
itential students and volved, among them are improvec
;, King said. self-confidence, increased involve
mt that they get to merit in college life and experience
vhile on campus," in dealing with people.
\alism professor enj
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;y, host of a local
dw on WVOC, is
is lab in the College M
nd Mass Communiing.
TSPBflM
been in radio since
> entering radio he
magic shop and
i magician. He is a / '>
he International BH %
Magicians. HHK
1 his morning talk MMB
y. Radio talk show host John Wrisl
rk takes place in a
lis back yard where WVOC do research and work tc
ing recording com- recruit guests for thb show. Bui
idio and television Wrisley does the production with
ripts for training at the help of one other person whc
js. makes sure callers have dialed the
i and the staff of correct number.
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Among the Mal]
colm X gear offered
by S^r^
m X
pot for new trend
joyed wide critical and financial
^success, making him the most
prominent black director of the
late '80s and early '90s.
Because strong
controversy already has begun
about his three-hour "Malcolm
X," which will debut in NovemH
ber. The film is expected to run
over three hours. Lee is attempting
to curb criticism in advance
by comparing film to "JFK,"
^ Oliver Stone's lengthy expose of
Virginia Marshall/The Gamecock [Qma John p Ke?.
e of many who find the 'X hat nedy's assassination.
'aternrty Rush. Lee's film is expected by
activities around school for all man>;t0 * hiSh,y educad?nal f?r
people. Malcolm X was for the f>Ple who 1?' "J^fnd
betterment of blacks, but he ,imPact Malcolm X had on
wanted to help all races of peo- afk culture,
pie," criminal justice junior Von- , 'A ^ of foP16 Just **
nie Burgess said. X and, reallV don ' u"detstand
Spike Lee sells the hats, shirts the ,real meaning behind it,
and other articles marked with mark<;Png a?"10r Kurt Wa ker
the "X" symbol at his store in said- Hopefully everyone will go
Brooklyn N Y witness the movie and get a betLee's
films' have often been ter understanding of Malcolm X.
controversial, and his strong I hope the movie educates people
opinions have often brought him aS we^ as ^lve^.l^em1 m" '
criticism from people who be- on w^al Malcolm X was
lieve that his statements on rac- trying to do.
ism turn into reverse racism. Assistant Carolina. Editor Lee
~ .. D/in/v f/inttri htltoA M tUir nrtir>1/j
Kegarqiess, his films have en- ^ ?"* > "'??***. |
The Carolina Tour Guide Association is in its second year as a
registered student organization.
The association's main purpose is to assist the Office of Admissions
in their efforts to recruit new USC students.
|IMHKi Complete a *i&'\ Attend monthly
f training process. meetings.
r
Give a minimum of F^H| Have a positive
1 . three one-hour I outlook of USC.
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Ryan Sims/ The Gamecock
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t - King said the position looks ? the positions are open to all
good on resumes. Many of the vol- students who can fit the time de1
unteers are freshmen and sopho- mands into their schedule. Applimores,
he added. "They still re- cations are available in the Admisj
member what it's like...and want sions Office and must be returned
to give something back," he said. by January 31.
oys job as talk show host
varied. They include local interWr
ests - should there be a teenage
curfew - to international ones, such
m as wor'd population problem.
jf But some topics evoke too many
passions to be discussed. Wrisely
BUI said two of them are religion and
BHc*' yi sports.
From his experience and work
in radio Wrisley has developed
I theories about life. One is about
why there is a communication
problem between generations.
J
ey A few weeks ago New York
talk show host Alan Colmes ap)
Guests on his show range from peared on Wrisely's show. In comt
local personalities, such as Colum- paring Colmes to another New i
i bia mayor Bob Coble, to national York talk show host, Wrisely men>
experts, such as Sovietologist tioned a famous 1930's fued be- ;
Alexandras Shtromas. tween two radio announcers, Jack
Topics on the show are equally Benny and fred Allen.