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c Univers F By PARASETTIA SINGLETON Carolina Life Editor Ui Incoming freshmen don't have to look. in too far for help with their studies because University 101 is there to assist them. University 101 is a freshmen seminar ^ course that prepares freshmen academically, socially, and personally for the university experience. The course has been ^ offered since 1972 and is taught by teacher -n volunteers who are eager to help freshmen make the transition. ^ Local band 1 By SEAN MCGUINESS BHI9 Staff writer BS Rubba Say and The Cosmic Rays is a unique band, to say the least. The truth is that Ruba Say himself, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist, is the primary force of the band. The music he writes has I sparked the interest of several record companies, but he hasn't had a supporting band to help him perform it until a week and a half ago. since grad' That is when he met bass player Lowe got Cmp anH Hrummpf Dan freelance Lowe, both of whom had been on and promc short stints with other groups. They Free sa; met Ruba at a bar called Patroit's imminent. Retreat in Florence. "Ruba c Ruba has been writing songs to go. If that's cool BIICKI l.AXQ 2. AAFI 6. B?n 7. XQ 8. > j???? 12. ATA |.13^!AY} Did yoi (Inivprsitv ol v w w j w i has 34 wa your collegi< Are you Sorority Ruj Rush Orientatio 7 pm - U Fraternity Rust Rush Information Sess 2 pm - Rut Rush Forum: 5:30 pm - Russell House Tt 17. KA? 18. KA Jill - 22. ?23. <t il 26. riKOi 27. ZAE ?rl|::31.TKE|32.Z This advertisement is sponsored For more information, plea, AROI itv 101 RESHME1 For the first time, students enrolling in journ; diversity 101 will receive a letter grade "W stead of the satisfactory or unsatifactory demic ey've been receiving in the past. a stut Dan Berman, co-director of University this \ >1, said the course is used to prepare stu- aspec nts for higher education, as well as help- All g them make the transition to college, cours 3 also said there are seven special sec- diver; >ns offered this year. There is one section drug science and math, four sections for stu- studei nts in the college of humanities, one sec- Thi >n for engineering, and one section for part < las a lot to 's I* yiynx _ m I J? M' MUHik WSI e school. Ruba, Free, and still cool, because all together to become a make sure that R band that would support chance to show of; >te Ruba's music. Free said. ys that Ruba's success is Their style of mu but pure, unadulterate :an go as far as he wants we go with him, then See Ruba on 1 I. If we don't, then that's r&a 3.AKA 4. A<E>A 5. ATD ?4* 9. AAA 10. Ar 11. A3 if 4. AZjl5. KA|l6. KAxF li know the f South Carolina ys to enhance ate experience? i interested? ;h: August 24-31 n: Monday, August 24 SC Koger Center i: Aug. 30 - Sept. 4 >/on: Wednesday, August 26 >sell House Theater ^ a I r\ bunaay, August ou ieater (Late Registration at 5 pm) 19. KKr 20. KE 21. AX/ >Bl|24j<M0 25. ITKAH 28. EX 29.ErP 30. EO ;BT 33. ZOB 34. ZTA f by the USC Fraternity and Sorority Councils se call (803) 777-5780 or (803) 777-5059. JNA Turns I . .\V* < alism majors. col re are constantly emphasizing the aca- Ma : part of the program. We feel that if rec lent can excel in University 101, then vill prepare them to excel in every me t of the university." 1 ong with the academic part of the hel e, topics are also taught about cultural me sity, sexual responsibility, alcohol and abuse, and the general welfare of the tho nts. wo e University 101 course is not only a tau 3f the university, but it is taught in anc ;ayf Leaders By PARASETTIA SING E with other members of tl we want is to learn about campus reso Da gets me uon ior assuming iuiuic j f his music," The Emerging Leader since the fall of 1988. sic is nothing director of student life, s id rock n' roll. Emerging Leader class a roles in student organizat Page 11 "This is a unique op wS Jc The "natic Immediate A "V/-vii poi mk iu u ^cu even s Most o are not Theba only 6 TT VV1V Alltra^ comple _ A The co v"/ trainin; V : Univer Carolin Ui LIF] *a\ leges from as far away as Canada and ine. Berman said the course has had a ord- breaking enrollment of 1,386 in >1-92, and has reached of 1,530 freshn for this fall. Ionia Mallet, a junior, said the course ped her a great deal during her freshn year. 'I came from a small high school, and I ught coming to a huge place like USC uld be a big change. But University 101 ght me about the college environment, I it taught me a lot about study skills. I emerge from r LETON enhance tl opportunit i leaders will be important Fortner sa ;rm, and freshmen have a A speci part of a program designed Mentor. E is paired Program will be one way serve as tl future campus leaders. The them in tl training for freshmen who Leadershij their leadership skills and their Erne on campus. The program have prov :overs a variety of topics, the progra shmen develop friendships Steve leir class, meet key people, Council, i urces, and build a founda- c?Nege ca eadership positions. "ine pi Program has been around w^o had 5 Novella Fortner, assistant a ?* d( .ays past participants of the t0 a sl re now in major leadership ions across campus. iportunity for freshmen to 5?5| lam lin The Caroling mally-acclaimed" Caroli openings exist for all in; and dance line Did you know tlia n meet and make over 300 f tart! f the band members V music majors / nd rehearses hours per /el is paid for jtely (No Fundraising!) liege experience is career g AND social growth throu^ sity activities i i before August 20\ ask foi a Band activities begin at 3:00 p.m tiversity Housing will open at 10:0 E r A would encourage any incoming freshmen to enroll in this course, it really helps," Mallet said. There are 75 to 80 sections open for the fall, and Berman said more sections will be opened if more freshmen are interested in taking the course. Freshmen are encouraged to sign up during regular registration. If students have any further questions about the course, they should call the University 101 office at 777-6029. freshmen class ieir leadership and life skills. It's also an y to prepare them to be future leaders," id. al feature of the program is the Leadership ach member of the Emerging Leader class with an upperclassman leader who will leir Leadership Mentor to assist and guide leir training and involvement at Carolina. 3 Mentors basically "show the ropes" to ;rging Leaders. The Leadership Mentors en to be the most meaningful aspects of m. Robinson, president of the Fraternity .aid the program was a great asset to his reer. rogram was a way for me to meet people some of the same interests I had. It opened >ors for me, and it gave me the confidence trong leader in my position as president," See Leaders on Page 11 LTERNATIVE 90.5 i Band!!! -r^ * X 7 T T na Band wants yuu; struments, flag corps, it: riends before classes ISr *h participation in mLJHH Kerry. i. on Sunday, August 23. 0 a.m. on this date.