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rhil'l Tpctifipc In Suit With Studio! Mirhnrl V 1IIIU U1.MI 1VJIIIIVJ *? ^ v.?? **>?... ^ ? - Oliver, the 11-year-old star of "The Problem Child" movies, testified in court about gifts Universal Pictures sent him before suing him. "If I do remember correctly, 1 got a bicycle, a skateboard and a telescope," he said Friday. The telescope came widi a note: "To Michael, with hopes that our star may see others." The boy's attorney, Robert DeMarco, wanted to show how much the studio valued him before he made the first movie. Oliver was paid $40,000 for the first movie and guaranteed $80,000 for the sequel. But Universal said Oliver and his mother, Dianne Ponce, extorted a $500,000 conuacl on the eve of filming the sequel when die boy threatened to walk out. Universal now wants $190,000 back. Oliver says in a countersuit he is owed $350,000. Closing arguments were expected Monday. Political Satire Video To Be Released: LIVE Home Video will rp|f?a?p thr> rritirallv acclaimed political satire "Bob Roberts" on videov'assette Wednesday. The film stars Tim Robbins ("The Player"), Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Wise and Gore Vidal and pokes fun at the American political system with subtle humor. Robbins plays Bob Roberts, a truly modern candidate who reaches out to the people from his tour bus through song and modem technology. He's a master of the media and even does music videos. But soon this reactionary folk singer turned senatorial candidate is relying on the old standbys of scandal and dirty politics. This satirical comedy is the directorial debut of Robbins, who also wrote the film. "Bob Roberts" features special appearances by John Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Alan Rickman, Susan Sarandon, James Spader and Fred Ward. CPU Presents Sneak Preview: Carolina Program Union will present a sneak preview of "Dragon." the new film detailing the life of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The movie will open in theatres May 7 and CPU president John Chism said it is a good opportunity for USC students to see it before anyone else. "Every once in a while we're given the opportunity to preview a movie," Chism said. "It's good to have a free program. It's something to do on a Monday night. How can you beat a free movie?" iocn.04 Pir\p>moti/^ ArR rhnirman Stenhen Rrnwn said students; have to come by the CPU office, RH 209, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up their tickets. Brown said CPU has approximately 230 tickets to give away to students with IDs. "They (Universal) came to us," Brown said. "I guess it's coming here free before it comes out at regular admission price." Brown said the movie has something for all audiences. "It's got an intriguing love story along with all the action," Brown said. I \AIC \A/ AI ?? k. ? ? ni YOU Interest Meet The Garnet & ] Yearbook The Garnet & Black has just gotten a wondf he is very eager to get started on his nev\ hnvina an interest meetina Thursday Ad " C ? 1 creative, upbeat students who want to be oldest publication on the USC campus. If y writing, designing, photography or just ge are just what the Garnet & Black staff neec had no yearbook experience, there is a | meeting will be at 6:00pm in room 316 o Make sure you stop by and see what the ( about! If you are unable to attend the me like to get involved, call Chris Keenan at 7 I /N r-4 4- /N ^-Ni fSMt . .A M ^ ^ . ? - . ?X! ^ A ? / I I K /^i* /AV TL yiuu iu ui is>wt?r uny quesnui id yuu i iuve, n a great way to gain work experience and hi life doing it! Come to the meeting and mal< (Don't Cet your memori Caro -v \x f /U if i aiT 3 WIN Annual tenni raises money By MELINDA WALDROP Assistant Carolina! Editor The Columbia Hall Annual Marathon for Public Service, C.H.A.M.P.S., fell short of breaking the 38-hour record for playing tennis, but the event raised $3,500 for the Mental Retardation Services for the Epworth Children's Home. Daniel Timmerman, president of C.H.A.M.P.S., said about 20 people played tennis, with one pair going for die record but stopping after 24 hours. "Well, it was tiring, that's for sure," Timmerman said. "Thirty eignt nours is a long nine 10 piay I tennis." \ MT ! ing: Black srful new editor and / adventure. He is ril 29, 1993 for fun, ;come a part of the ou are interested in sttinn involved, vou / Is! Even if you have place for you. The f the Russell House. Garnet & Black is all leting but would still '77-4170. He will be ie Garnet & Black is ave the time of your :e your mark at USC! les fade. * lina! i0? -*43 if ;f NING x-x-:^*-x-x^^^xx-x-x-xxx:^^^-:^fx-xxx :x-x^?x-x rx-x'x' ^-1 is maraiiioii for charity Timmerman said Columbia Hall made an impact on USC with this event, which he said was an overall success. "It was a fair turnout," Timmerman said. "I'm by no means disappointed in the marathon. I think we made our mark at the university." Timmerman said C.H.A.M.P.S. is considering making the event 24 hours next year, "so we can fit it all into one day." This year's event began Friday at 8 a.m. and wound down around o p.m. Saturday. "It was hard to put it together but we did," Timmerman said. C.H.A.M.P.S. Vice President Kathie Reed said attendance improved from last year. "I would III ' J MONDAY, APR 7:30 PM RUSSELL HOUSE" SPONSORED BY i CAF Passes available day of sh ? H H ijp ' | Bobby Dread, above left, bas plays at the C.H.A.M-P.S. bene Junior art education major K three-year-old Alex Lefitz at th< have to say there were three times as many people as last year, and we raised twice as much money,' Reed said. Melody Edwards, a Columbia Hall residence advisor, said shortening the event to 24 hours is z practical matter. "Every year ii seems that the weather gets worst and worse, and it's asking a little much to expect people to play ten nis in basically frigid weather,' Edwards said. Reed said the event providec participants with a good time, thought it was great," she said, thought all the people that cam* out enjoyed themselves, and it wai a lot of fun." 1 :l ? |jj IFF StCFtEEMk IL 26 Demonstn tactics pric /I T 7 rHEATRE uenova k SIMP USC Student I IOLINA PROGRAM UNION ow - CPU Ottice, Russell House 209 NO ONE fLimited Seating "mmW Lea Clayton/ The Gamecock sist for the band Kindread Soul, fit for Epworth Children's Home. Cathie Reed, above, dances with > event. Todd Crump, Preston residence I hall director and last year's ' C.H.A.M.P.S. advisor, was also pleased with the event. He also [ said shortening next year's activity to 24 hours is a good idea, i "You're more than likely going t to get more people involved if you ; shorten the time, simply because ; it's not as intimidating," Crump - said. Crump said he was pleased to see C.H.A.M.P.S.'s tradition of 1 community service continuing. I "C.H.A.M.P.S. has a rich history of I involvement," Crump said, i "They've implemented a lot of new 5 programs and raised a lot of mon ey: w m ktt? TOM1GHT I ^ i M ition or sen aetense >r to the screening by arate. .D. Required For A Pass. IDMITTED WITHOUT PASS