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E9 Are advertisers of adult Roller hockey club Gamecocks hold first H Products targeting kids? forms at USC. spring football nail that sticks up See Cross Fire ' ( hammered down. \ g Page 3 Page 4 Page 7 Javanese proverb IGamecock Volume 84, No. 77 University of South Carolina ' Monday, March 30, 1992 Bp ! me Fifteen workers were con- LL taminated with high levels of radioactivity this week after a ' spill at a private medical laboratory near Madrid, Spain, cer a newspaper reported an< Saturday. The errmlovees of Medeenix i ^ o nil Espana S.A., in the Tres Can- (oi tos industrial area 12 miles ^ from Madrid, showed signs of ^ external and internal contami- tj0 nation after Thursday's spill sja of radioactive Molybdenum 99, El Pais reported. Medgenix officials failed to * contact the national Nuclear | Safety Council after a vial V containing the substance broke, El Pais said. ^ rot lift The White House is con- As sidering increased aid to the &n former Soviet Union, an admi- al nistration official said Friday. It reportedly would include se' $1 billion to help stabilize the ruble, as well as direct aid. 1 c President Bush received pai Secretary of State James prc Baker's recommendations in a afl PiV report on Thursday, said the official, who spoke on condi- s tion of anonymity. Th^ Dogs chewed part of the | face of a Pickens man who authorities believe died of natural causes. , ? "We think he died of a heart attack or stroke, fell to the floor and then had a nose bleed that attracted the dogs," ^ said Detective Jerry Duncan c of the Pickens County sher- iff s department. Thomas Gagliardone, 44, lc died sometime after 4:45 p.m. * Wednesday, Duncan said. The al right side of Gagliardone's face had been chewed away w by the three dachshunds and ^ a puppy poodle owned by w him and his girlfriend, ^ 33-year-old Joyce Dodson. ^ ?J ol use student David Haller won the presidency of the ? .-l i \/ ik boutn t^aruniia iuung uemocrats at the organization's an- p< nual convention this past sl weekend at Clemson 01 University. ol Debbie Drucker, another C? USC student, won National D Executive Committee Woman, representing South Carolina v to the national division of the f organization. E Each year, members of e Young Democrat organiza- u tions elect party officers. a Vlortai t. Gov. Theodore onorary member MELISSA TENNEN iff Writer USC's chapter of Mortar Board ional honor society added 37 mbers, including South Carolina Gov. Nick Theodore, to its irter in an induction ceremony nday. rheodore did not arrive until the emony was over. He apologized 1 said he was delayed in traffic. "I hope that this particular jvemeni will continue to move ward. These students are to be >hly rewarded, and 1 feel good it the future of this state and nan will be in capable and enthustic hands," Theodore said. The 45-minute induction cere^ I omtMin I r ^ainpud IV ieeds gra( RALPH SARMIENTO aff Writer Studying until three in the mornwriting endless papers and not ving a social life are often the nines of a graduate student's However, the Graduate Student sociation hopes to find a few iduate and professional students USC willing to take time get inIved in university leadership by virig on executive committees. 'We need graduate students on -se committees to ensure that the rticular needs of graduate and Sessional students get heard and ed upon," said Johnn Kennedy, lirman of the Graduate Student sociation. Among the committees without iduate student representation are idemic responsibility, health ser.p.s Athlp.tir. advienrv rp.litrimis ' ~ airs, university safety, teaching sistant award and veteran's /isory. Executive committees function >arately from the Student Senate, ey report directly to the Provost Changing triggers 1 y KATRINA BLASETTI taff Writer As seasons change, bodies are >rmented by tiny intruders that reak havoc on students' class tendance. A miniscule cold or flu virus, hich cannot be seen even with le average microscope, can cause eeks of misery and force hunreds of students to seek relief at le Thomson Student Health enter. While chicken soup and TLC m work wonders, an average of 1)0 Stlide.ntc a Hav ctnn in fr?r ledical attention to speed up the jcovery process, according to ;alth center employees. Cicely Jenkins oversees a staff eight nurses assisting seven docirs and one nurse practitioner at ic health center who treat general Intents plaguing students and iculty. "Right now we see a lot of upix respiratory infections and garoenteritis (stomach flu). Every ice in a while we'll treat a case the flu, but most flu cases hit irlier than usual this year ? in ecember," Jenkins said. Students who received flu shots /ere vaccinated for three strains of lu: the A Taiwan, A Beijing and > Panama varieties. Despite the xotic names, they brought familtr symptoms of congestion, fever, ches and fatigue. * Board mony began with this year's USC Mortar Board president Catherine Edwards presenting the society's constitution. Edward's then explained what the honor means to the new 36 members,- who are all rising seniors. "It is an honor to be selected into this national honor society of seniors. It indicates responsibility to actively support ideas," she said to a small audience of parents and friends of the inductees. After Edward's address, Mortar Board Vice President Jeff Wilson presented the national history of Mortar Board. "Originally, Mortar Board was a national society for women," Wilson said. "It wasn't until 1976 that the society became co-educational with an emphasis on women. Tojadership 1 students and University president. "Time spent to these committees is not wasted. It's an opportunity for graduate students to become familiar with the inner workings of academia, to affect positive change in the academic environment," Kennedy said. "All graduate and professional students should be encouraged to particiate," he added. Although the majority of committees involve undergraduates, graduate student representation can add a voice of maturity and experience. Meetings usually last about an hour and a half. "Each executive committee would benefit by a graduate student representative," Kennedy said. 'And we hope a few grad students out there are willing to serve on the committees," he said. Interest in the Judicial Board and the Student-Trustee Liason committees has already occurred, but there are 11 other positions still open, according to the GSA. If you would like to serve on a committee, call 777-2477 for more information ; weather Flu virus Unfortunately, as one flu virus is brought under control, others are ready to take its place. "Each year, a vaccine is isolated for whatever the prevalent strain is," Jenkins said. While the flu season is gone, the changing weather has brought an increased number of colds, flu-like viruses, bronchitis and allergy attacks. In addition, the fast-paced lifestyle and poor sleeping habits characteristic of college students make them more susceptible to virus attacks. A few simple habits such as getling enough sleep and eating properly can decrease students' chances of catching a cold or other virus. "Being careful around others who are sick and washing your hands frequently can help," Jenkins said. Often getting sick is unavoidable, and a visit to the health center becomes necessary. With a valid ID, a student can usually see a doctor or nurse practitioner within an hour. Students can decrease their waiting time by calling ahead to make an appointment. Allergy sufferers can be among the hardest hit with sicknesses this time of year. An increase in pollen causes congestion and sneezing. Students can get allergy shots at the health center as well as prescriptions for allergy medication. induci day we have 217 chapters in the nation." Presentation of certificates to the new members followed the speeches. Each member's name and achievements were announced before they were awarded a medal and certificate by Edwards, Wilson and Mauve O'Connor; the society's historian. New members said they were excited about the honor. "It is an honor just being around these people who have done so much," new member Courtney Graham said. Fellow inductee Gina Campbell agreed. "It is an honor just being chosen," she said. Induction into Mortar Board is recognized as one of the highest honors a student can achieve. "Service is at the heart," David Bell, one of the society's three advisers. said. x'IB r V SMBfe m fl 11 wr~ m John Round tree (center), su] tative of Buck A Cup to Brae Also pictured are USC Athleti Audit n for S .C By The Associated Press State Rep. Herb Kirsh said he has been receiving disturbing reports for nearly three years from taxpayers and employees about how S.C. State University has been operated. "I'm beginning to wonder if there isn't something to all that," Kirsh, D-Clover, said. "The best way to find out is to have an audit." Kirsh, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, has organized a request by five state lawmakers to examine how the Orangeburg university is run. Under state law, an audit by the Legislative Audit Council can be triggered by a written request from five legislators. But it is the agency's three-member governing board that decides which projects state auditors tackle. The LAC said il will take up the request when it meets Tuesday. Interim President Carl Carpenter said Thursday he was unaware an audit request had been made. Carpenter said he wants a chance to "ask questions to see why South Carolina State is being singled out. I'd like to seek more information first." Sen. Herbert Fielding, chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, said he would welcome an audit of the university, fielding, DCharleston, said black lawmakers share concerns about how the his ts 36 sti] "With education comes respon- j sibility and to use the education for the good of others," adviser Kathy Mille said. Mortar Board works to raise money for graduate and undergraduate scholarships. The annual production of the Mortar Board Calendar generates much of these funds. The society devotes its service . time to a specific cause. For the next two years, members hope to r change its course from working for environmental protection to ad- v dressing illiteracy problems. g The new members' selection I was based on their scholarship, C service to the community and lead- R crship in their three years at USC. ^ "It is a blind selection process," N Bell said. "We cover up the name S and just look at the information I given." T W *?*> . " I l k * Ca. k LSI gfc buck a cup brace a child si COFFEE DAY |H G000 FKDAY. AT j^H V> ' >< &&#f ?$&&?*> 8 @ I '' 3?B pervisor of parking at the USC polict :e A Child campaign, a charity drive c Director King Dixon (left) and Pres nay be ir . State a lorically black institution is being I managed. < But he also cautioned that some complaints about the university I should not be taken seriously. ] "We certainly admonish Rep. Kirsh and everyone else to be very careful to make quick decisions about what the situation really is," ' Fielding said. "In certain instances, the real situation is blown out of 1 proportion. There's more smoke ( lhan it is lire." Kirsh said the letter with the audit request includes 11 examples of questionable management activities ( he has been told have occurred. He said he had little trouble finding 1 four other lawmakers to join the ( request. 1 "I could've had 50 (names) if I 1 had space for them to sign," Kirsh said. Other House members who signed Kirsh's letter were Henry Brown Jr., "R-Hanahan; Roland | Corning, R-Columbia; Jarvis Klap man, K-west Columbia and Becky Meacham, R-Forl Mill. Lawmakers want auditors to investigate is the university's busi- 1 ness office. Whistle-blowers have told Kirsh the office has written off hundreds of bad checks and I has failed to collect service I charges. 1 Also, lawmakers have been told i students living in dormitories have I rung up thousands of dollars in ' idents New Members The new members of Mortar Joard are William Anderson, Uice Branton, Elizabeth Bangson, Heidi Brooks, Shine Brooks, )arwina Bugarin, Gina Campjell, Michael Caroway, Celeste >awly, Steven Coburn, Andrea )el Favero, Courtney Graham, rfinnie Goodwin, Angela Hewitt, Ion Hill, Michael Hill and Benlett Hogan. aiso inauctea were Kaith Laurence, Eunjoo Lee, Keila Leree, Christi Liebelt, Kimberly .ovelace, Jennifer Mallory, Catherine Maner, Patricia IcBurnery, Kathleen Norris, imy Prosser, Shannon Reilly, 1ary Rowan, Sam Sammataro, Stephen Scott, Gordon Sherard II, Kea Strozier, Deidre Terry, >ee Walker, Thomas Young. mm Eric Glenn/The Gamecock : department, is a represento help disabled children, ident John Palms. 1 store unpus iong-distancc phone bills and iren't pressed to pay them. But Kirsh said he has been bothered since 1990 by former President Albert Smith Jr.'s decision to pay Claybon Harris S28/788.30 in severance pay. Harris was accused of conflicts-interest by a three-agency investigative team that looked into a catering company Harris owned that did business with the school while he was its vice president of business and finance. Smith was forced to resign by a divided board of trustees in January. Since then, S.C. State has lound itself repeatedly the subject nf news reports about internal bickering and questionable business practices. Trustee Chairman Henry Bre vard II has dismissed those reports as coming from troublemakers with ulterior motives. Brevard said tic won't respond to negative questions about the university. An audit of the school would be similar to one Kirsh pushed for of the University of South Carolina and its foundations in the late 1980s. That audit identified a long ist of questionable relationships between USC and its support orgalizations and led to major changes n policy that some believe contributed to former President James doldcrman's resignation in 1990.