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Provost i begin in By J.T. WAGENHEIM Staff Writer Members of USC's provo; search committee visited Charlott N.C., this- past weekend to inte view six potential candidates f( the position. Committee chairman Do Greiner said things went smooth! in Charlotte, and everything is g( ing as planned. Committee members will coi tinue to interview in Charlotte fc the next two weekends to narro the list of candidates to fewer tha 10, Greiner said. Initial nominations reache nearly 150, and applicants cam from around the globe. The nun ber of applicants left is fewer tha 25, Greiner said. "The logistics of this first roun of personal interviews went iik clockwork," said former Studei Body President Manish Shrivaj tava, a member of the committei "I was very impressed with th candidates we interviewed o Sunday." Candidates were flown to Chai lottc by USC, and interviews wer conducted in the Radisson Hotel. "We've reached a point wher we need to talk with candidate personally to make a decision o those to recommend as finalists, Bashing By GREG RICKABAUGH Carolina! Editor Homosexuals on campus rt ceived yet more public criucisi Monday when Brother Jim speech on the Russell House pat turned to gay bashing and tellir "queers" they were doomed I hell. But according to members ar officers in the Bisexual, Gay ar Lesbian Association (BGLA), gi bashing on campus is nothing nev "Hey look, there's a fag. Sorm one beat him up," three guj yelled at a BGLA member sellir t-shirts last week in front of tl Russell House. "I kind of let it roll off," tf member said at a program the o 1 Date: March 23, 24, 2 interviews Charlotte Greiner said. The committee hopes to have a ? "marathon meeting" in early April 51 to determine a list of semi-finalists c' for intensive, two or three day inr~ terviews at USC. Greiner said the committee also will try to make available the n names of finalists and a statement y of his or her individual academic philosophy. "We want these candidates to ~ come to USC when school is still in session because we want stuw n dents, faculty and staff to have the oppurtunity to meet them," Greiner ^ explained. Once this series of final inter- 1 IC i views is complete, Greiner and the committee hope to compile a list of about three to five candidates. ^ The final short list will be submitted to USC President John Palms. Palms will make the final decision and holds the right to ^ choose, refuse or call back any nominee he wishes. e n Greiner said he has spoken with raims on numerous occasions to r- review the committee's progress, e Greiner described the ideal candidate as one who has an excellent e scholarly record, extensive teaches ing experience and significant adn minislralive experience in a higher institution of learning. _ I at USC i ganization sponsored last week at R the Russell House. The program pi ~ focused on "A Straight's Guide to n< m Homosexuality." 1. , The member said because his ir j() picture has been in The Gamecock three times this semester as a ir ^ BGLA member, he has been si taunted by guys who live in his re- d< [(j sidence hall. g id One of the pictures was posted ty in his hall with his picture.circled. n /. In addition, the member said his s; residence adviser has harassed him h rs because of the pictures in the ig newspaper. ti te BGLA president Kyira Brooke B said, "I feel unsafe on this di ie campus." b r- Treasurer and member Kristin rr IQSTENq 5, 26, & 27 Time: 9:00-4:30 Deposit Ri Place: University Bookstore i .? ... ^ HIR*? HHm f i jy| \ M# T ?& JmI jmum V ? Junior Doug Kingston s Columbia Hall for next ye sign up for the same room for apartment-style residen ntimida audonis wore a t-shirt to t rogram which read ' Love dc :>i discriminate ... and neither " She said she was nervous we; ig the t-shirt to the program. Brooke said the group is tout ig a nerve on campus, but tl ic doesn't always understand si cnts' hateful reactions to t roup. "I find it horrifying that iany people hate me," Broo lid, adding that the entire gro as had a lot of verbal lashing. Despite the unfavorable rect on by some to BGLA on camp rooke reports membership h zmbled. There are about 85 mei srs and at least 35 attend ea leeting. Kg I';i> incut Pl:?n\ Available eq. $30.00 2? 0 991 Joslens Inc Litho U S A 92-437(CP-6 8f fefefct "*' ' jgiE ' >1'J^S gSjM^^k IX^LM 4%' * , ''. ***** fc ^ttif^ " " Virginia Marshall/The Gamecock igns up for his current room in ar. Tuesday was the only day to in a residence hall. Registration ce halls is today. ifpQ CT^IVQ he The association just finished B>cs GLAD Awareness Week Saturday do after it sponsored about five diffear rent activities and programs. The activities included the :h- following: tat A luncheon on the Russell lu- House patio to support gay and he lesbian rights. A picnic at Sidney Park. A dance at the Golden Spur. A program entitled "A Straight's Guide to UP Homosexuality." The gay bashing continued durP ing the special week when signs u ' around campus reading "Homophobia is bigotry" were met with similar signs that said "Homophoc bia is bigotry ... NOT!" Brooke said it must have taken a hirr pffnrt frr\m campnno tn mit un l/?^) VIIVH 11 VIII kJV?I?VV?IV l-V? pui up all the opposing signs. fop FOI "P.E. C FITI FAC] EXPAT DATE: WEDIN TIME: 6:30pn LOCATION: RUSSI ISSUES CONCERNIN P.E. CENTER "PI BOOKER T. WASHING ALL STUDEN AND i ARE INVITED T( ANC CONCERNS THIS SPONS( STUDENT C RESIDENCE HA DEPARTMENT C Palms p as Coas From Staff Reports (JSC president John Palms nounced Tuesday that Roi Ingle will become Coastal < olina's interim chancellor effe< April 1. Ingle will replace Ron Ea who assumes the president Morehead State University in I tucky June 30. Ingle has served as Coasi vice chancellor for academic fairs since August 1988. Eaglin will preside over C tal's commencement ceremo and serve as a special assistar Palms until he leaves Coastal. Student reaction at Coastal been very little so far. A repre tative from Coastal's newsp; staff said the students would p aby remain indifferent to change. In making the announcem Palms said, "Chancellor Eaglin given dedicated service to the c pus and to the university,ar thank him and wish him well. I preciate his willingness to as Dr. Ingle in this transition to role as interim chancellor. "Open, collegial communica is essential to the proper and ef tive operation of a university, pecially when a system and a c pus face major changes at sue! unsettled time." Palms added that in making ko M.u. 111 u^cianju avju^ni uic t-UlllCC wisdom of the campus and to k more about its particular conc< and interests. "During several visits," Pa said, "we explored, frankly openly, the future and what best for Coastal Carolina Coll< I benefited greatly from the sights of the faculty, staff and dents, and I appreciate the con ered judgement they gave to meetings." After reflecting on the ideas goals shared by representative the campus and cummunity, Pa said he chose the candidate he best represented the ability and perience of a chancellor. He said the possession of cer qualities also were important to cision. These included a thoro knowledge of the campus' sc larly purpose and potential, its als and its administration, an cellent relationship with the c< 'EN tUM ENTER VESS [LITY VSION" IESDAY, MARCH 25th 1 - 7:30pm ?LL HOUSE BALLROOM IG THE WEIGHT ROOM* HASE III" PROJECT. TON GYM RENOVATION. ITS, FACULTY STAFF 3 EXPRESS ANY \ All ) ALL REGARDING ISSUE. DRED BY: OVERNMENT LL ASSOCIATION )F STUDENT LIFE licks Ingle tal's chief ; an~ ' * lfj|?K laid :tive glin y at Cen- ?1 oas" Ingle nies ,t t0 munity and a firm commitment to continuing the campus's recent has achievements and to formulating sen_ and implementing solutions to its jper particular problems. rob_ Local factions agreed with tbe Palms that "it would be inappropriate to select a permanent chancelent, lor before the secession matter is has resolved," he said, am- Coastal Carolina has planned to l(j j secede from the USC system since ap. this past summer, jsist Because of the unsettled nature bis of the discussion about the campus's secession, Ingle could serve tion as interim chancellor for one to fee- tw0 Palms said. es_ Prior to being named Coastal's am_ vice chancellor for academic af( ?: r . _ J j an fan5, nigie serveu as associate dean of the College of Applied Professional Sciences on USC's tlve Columbia campus. 1Qrn Ingle came to USC in 1972 as dill ;rns assistant dean of USC's former College of General Studies. He lms also served three years as staff asan(j sociate in financial aid at Ohio was State University, three years as dijge. reclor of admissions at Kennesaw \n_ College in Marietta, Ga., and two stu_ years as a counselor at South gjj. Georgia in Douglas, Ga. our He taught psychology courses at USC and South Georgia and diand rected USC's Summer Enrichment f Program for the Gifted and ilms Talentedfelt A native of Moncks Corner, ex Ingle earned his baccalaureate from Wofford College, a master's tain deSree in higher education adde minstration from Florida State ugh University, and a Ph.D. in psychol:ho ??y from Oh'0 State. g?ex. Melissa '1'ennen contributed to 3rn- l^s rePort~| Jim Continued from page 1 em Arkansas University where he was assaulted during his preaching. Brother Jim's sermon nearly turned into a riot when the crowd began to close in on him. After working their way closer and closer, one male student pushed tKn frr\m KnKinH Ult/ JJ1 WdL-IIWl II Will WW11111W. Before anything else happened, Student Vice President KeUi Lister stepped forward to calm the situation. Lister told the crowd the event was sponsored by Student Government and they needed to step off the platform and stop throwing things at the preacher. Student President Tom Young said he had given permission for Jim to speak last week, but the preacher didn't show up. Young said the Division of Stu- * dent Affairs told him he had no choice but to let him speak because of Jim's First Amendment rights. Young said he didn't know Jim' would come to campus Monday. He also said the student affairs office gave him permission to speak . Monday. Brother Jim said he wanted tc4 speak again Tuesday, but Young would not sponsor him. "I told him last week I would sponsor him one day and no Ion-f ger," Young said. USC is one of only 15 campuses '* Rrnihex Jim hac haH tr* act nernrn. t/I vw-- ??uu IV Uljl* f sion to speak. To use the Russell House patio, a person or group J must have a campus sponsor. f HUDSON 1 II nriiT a i ^ riCN I ALO SUMMER - WINTER YEAR ROUND <; STUDENTS LOW COST ' SPRING BREAK RENTALS . HEATED/AIR CONDITIONED * 1-5 BEDROOM BEACH HOUSES 249-2464 N. MYRTLE BEACH