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Third American dies in Somali effort MOGADISHU, Somalia ? A Marine shot by a sniper while on a nighttime loot patrol died Tuesday as the U.S. military appears to be deepening its involvement in this lawless East African nation. inc soldier, nit in ine capital s dangerous northern sector just before midnight Monday, was the second Marine and the third American killed in Somalia since American forces landed in the country Dec. 9. Earlier this month, U.S. military spokesmen said they hoped to turn over control of their mercy mission to the United Nations by month's end. But U.N. officials are in no hurry. They want the U.S.-led allied force to make the faminewracked country safer first. U.S. army helicopter gunships and Belgian troops took action Monday in a region of the country that has become increasingly lawless, attacking a clan militia that was advancing toward the southern port of Kismayu. Abney Founds From Staff Reports The Abney Foundation has awarded $300,000 to USC, bringing the university's Abney Scholarship Endowment to more than $1 million. This scholarship endowment was started in 1986 by the Abney Foundation. There are currently 69 Abney Scholars at USC. The additional funding will enable the university to provide at least 15 new scholarships to undergraduate students on the Columbia campus. "Scholarship funds are a vital part of many undergraduates' ability to afford a college education," said USC President John Palms in announcing the donation. "The Abney Foundation has made a tremendous commitment to ensure that undergraduate"" "students at the We're not we're 1 Many n< USC Bookstore Russell House pssmg m H&v ^~L11LA1J^M 1^ Senator responds R to sexual allegations e? MEDFORD, Ore. ? Sen. Bob CC Packwood said Monday it would las be up to the Senate, not his de Oregon constituents, to decide th< whether he should remain in la\ office despite allegations of sexu- sui al misconduct. The Republican senator said he la\ would not resien even if an over- pe whelming majority of Oregonians tw wanted him to. at "Whether or not you are effee- an tive in the Senate pretty much Al depends on how you make the Cc arguments," Packwood said at a news conference. "That's the ulti- go mate body that will decide th< whether I am effective." Ju He pointed out that Oregon's mt other senator, Republican Mark oh Hatfield, was reprimanded by the on Senate Ethics Committee for fail:? .~ -i: ~?i?? f ,n aaa ?IV?I I?II I IV?II X V+J*?IV?I I?II I i? $100 OFF 18K m? January 26th - 28th ew styles & options - $3C 10:00am - 4:00pm lllg IU UliClUSC <y+?,\J\AJ 111 S"IS. Ut "Has that lessened his ability co to perform for Oregon? I don't Tc think so," Packwood said. de A group of opponents, de Oregonians for Ethical ste Representation, has demanded or that Packwood resign. sai ition increases s University of South Carolina have increasing opportunities to obtain i financial assistance." At USC, Abney scholarships are , awarded to undergraduate students ( who: demonstrate financial need, have been fully admitted, have not received any other scholarships, have demonstrated potential for academic success and leadership through high school or university grades and have a 3.0 grade point average on their high school work. An Abney Scholar must maintain a 3.0 grade point average at USC. Priority in awarding the scholarships goes to South Carolina residents, especially those from Anderson and Greenwood counties. Special consideration is given to students in (JSC's TRIO Freshman Opportunity Scholars Program. ? good because n he oldest J I^ESIvoui HERFF JONEE iOLLEGE RINC qn nn= ini/ c?Rn nn= 1/ s - By I tiling may change S cecutive ethics law U| life )LUMBIA ? A judge's ruling und t week could jeopardize cases earn aling with public corruption Flor tt happened before the ethics IS ,v was changed in 1992, the US( ite attorney general says. bee; Prosecutors used an old ethics to r v to charge more than a dozen len onlo with pihirs violations in tack 0 probes of public corruption S the Department of Highways ovei d Public Transportation and the ing Icoholic Beverage Control and )mmission. are In the case of the ABCC, they Sup t their convictions. But with Mai 1 highway department, Circuit adm dge Charles Whetstone threw S :>st indictments out because the Stuc J law was replaced by a new of e last year. Ass "We don't know what is sent hind that date that is yet undis- law vered or investigated," he said. > let the ruling in the highway Opartment cases stand "would be O i claring open season on the tte's ethics law at any time pri- y * to Jan. 1, 1992," Medlock ^ id. 1 Tra Sev scholarships Feb TRIO offers support to strength- at 1 en the academic skills of students for who are economically disadvan- leac taged and have little family history [ of college attendance. The Abney Foundation supports several other institutions of higher education in South Carolina as well US cuuuiiuiiuy, suciai sci vice aiiu youth organizations in Greenwood ^ and Anderson. The chairman of the Abney By Foundation is John Richard Fulp Jr. Sta of Anderson, and the vice chairman S is D. Wellsman Johnson of mei Greenwood. Other trustees include care' Sally Abney Rose, John Richard l'01 Fulp III, Carlette Fulp Holmes, ^ Lebrena Fulp Campbell and William N. Bobo. __??-?????? mat wri fhe Game jj ) deposit HERFF JONES olomon si DELAWESE FULTON 1 Writer eonomics is ihe toughest course I Solomon ever took, but he Died in it because it was chal ;ing and constantly changing. [ made the lowest grade of m\ in that class, but I took it agaii er the forgiveness policy ant ied a B-plus," die University o ida graduate said, low the Columbian native is i n student who is studying lav tuse he said he thinks helping nold positive laws is a chal ge, one he is willing u :1c. olomon knows he will have tt rcome obstacles, such as break into die inner circle of judge: lawyers to be respected, The> similar to the ones forme reme Court Justice Thurgoot shall, a man Solomon greath lires, overcame. - i . . _ r xL oiomon is a memoer 01 m< lent Bar Association, presiden the Black Law Studen ociation, student governmen itor, recruiter for Phi Delta Ph fraternity and a member of th< tudent Life JACK DUNN is Editor The Office of Leadershi] ining at USC will sponsor th enth Annual Student Leadershi] ining Conference on Saturda) i. 6 at the Columbia campus, he one-day event occurs yearl JSC to provide an opporiunit new and established campu lers to enhance leadership skills \ssistant Director of Studei ; Novella Former is responsibl organizing the program, whic 1 include two nationally-recoi id speakers. We are especially proud to b GA membe CARSON HENDERSON ff Writer Itudent Government Associatio mbers will read to Columbi t children Thursday in conjunc 11 with Literacy Awarenes ek. he purpose of the literacy cam gn, which ends Friday, is l rease student knowledge of ho\ ;\y Columbians cannot read an te. t & Blac mm B VI B B BIB W Organize voui , raasg sl' "0ii l. I jig r? Durable Cons I for years of us Aspen 1 # rou'RE X10 > f GUARANTEED Igjj [i M. J Top Quality Merchandise VI I I A Perfect Fit & Finish I |? I > Easy Assembly it J? I ?m$i^ ToMree Customer JmM I I ?6fV'C8 Line li ^ THE FIRST STC xives to meet I ^ (JSC Omega Psi Phi fraternity. f * The most challenging project he ' has ever done is "The Issue is t = Race" program the Student Bar i Association will be concluding i } tonight. > "It took a lot of dynamics to 5 help put together that project," he a s said. 'The issue was volatile, yet it s ^ touched so many people." r He said it was a good opportune t ] ty to explore the race issue without I / fighting and fussing. J Also, Solomon enjoys hanging 1 2 out with friends, reading and bowl- c t ing. t "Carl is a really outgoing guy," t f political science sophomore La 1 1 Tonia Burrow said. "He puts acad- c 2 emics first, but he knows how to s plans leadership sponsoring this event," Fortner I said. "It's an excellent opportunity r p for networking and getting to know ] e student leaders from throughout the p Southeast region." , The 1992 conference registered over 550 participants from 34 highy er education institutions from South y Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, s Louisiana and Virginia. ; "We have over 350 students tt from other schools already regise tered," Former said. "We're expecth ing 550 this year from over 30 schools." This year's speakers will include Glenn Jacobus, president of rs active during Children's Reading Day will take place in the Russell House n lobby. a Literacy Awareness Week Coordinator Jennifer Morrison has s requested dial students volunteer to read to children. The project will !_ be divided into two shifts: 11 a.m. q to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ,v Executive Assistant Chris d Goforth said, "I feel that student government has an obligation not k We're the olc because we're Mi IN YOUR space with easy to asst ***>-* ' f] - Convenient pull-oi g working comfort. Dual wheel hoodei of mobility. gliiM * Equipped with two jgj|L front casters. gfJSj Additional pull-out ggK|i paper access. M Paper shelf accomr =t^~|?j computer paper. $$0*4 Rich library oak fin ! Typewriter table with collapsible drop-leaf. 1 Warm library oak finish. a_ : i ish. cm tpfo INTELLIGENT LIFE IN ' challenges rl Solomon lave a good time." The most embarrassing thing hat ever happened to him occurred n early January when he was eatng in Gamecock Park and "a 'oung lady dropped 22 ounces of iprite in my lap. I had to walk icross campus in the January cold oaked in soda." His most memorable occasion ?~ fHE UNIVERSE! nun Lciuu : jest good. loir ;mble furniture! it keyboard shelf for d casters for ease -inch locking 0 shelf for printernodates size ish. <3wpC| ook place Monday when he met *ev. Jesse Jackson, because he said ackson is a piece of history and las worked for a lot of different :auses and people. "Regardless as to whether you >elieve his views, the fact that he las overcome so many obstacles is in inspiration to everyone," he ;aid. d conference excellence Through Education, and ^adine Strossen, the first female president of the American Civil Liberties Union. The conference will also include thirty workshops for career development. "The purpose of the conference is to enhance personal growth and the development of leadership cHlie in iniiiiMrliidl " Pnrtnpr OIV1UO III V.UV11 itiui * IV*UU*5 m. v/1 i(ivi said. Deadline for registration is Feb. 2. To obtain more information, contact Leadership Training Programs in the Department of Student Life at 777-5780. literacy week only to the Columbia community, but also to the state. Literacy awareness is vital to educational progression in South Carolina." Student Body Treasurer Eric Dell said, "I think it is very important that we educate as many people as possible. If people cannot read, how do we expect South Carolina to move out of the educa