Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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As important as rush is to those participating, it is also just one of many functions and events organized by the USC Fraternity Council. The council was officially formed in 1986. At the time, it was one of most unique organizations representing Greeks in the country. Formation of the Gamecock By NANCY SALOMONSKY Encore Editor Die-hard Gamecock fans will 1 fhp. mart thic u/pplrenri ac TTflP i 1993 football season at the Uni\ Georgia in Athens. Before and game, here are some suggestions a for Gamecock fans looking for wa; sbrate. Pre-game activities are similar tc [JSC. Tailgating, tailgating, tailgati "Before the game, everyone U LJGA broadcast news sophomore Chassereau said. "Parte anywhere y lave seen people park anywhere I ?tops to grass to sidewalks, evt rees." UGA business sophomore Briai c, Chi Psi sponsors a social fu Council exp council brought together tw< organizations, the Interfraternitj council, wmcn was ior wnin fraternities, and Pel-Helleni< Council, which was for blacl fraternities. Since its inception, the coun cil has been progressive in al areas of fraternity life. Further more, it continues to be a mode for other schools throughout the country. Why is the council needed"; First, it acts to unify the 21 nationally affiliated fraternities represented at USC. Many ol the individual chapters experience common problems Through the council, these problems can be analyzed and eventually solved. Second, it allows members ol different fraternities to work together and become friends. Third, it creates an environfans hit the cutt said, 'There is i on before the game. )e hitting an open container apens its around with beer ar 'ersity of take it into the gate." after the As far as the garr nd basics on their own. ys to eel- However, Chassei on any Bulldog fan - #K/,oa whnnl ?nirit#?H " / uiv/jw ai ng. Feel free to heed rilgates," Also, "Don't get ci Michelle into th& game," UC ou can. I more Christy Vick sa from bus After the game, ] :n under streets are the sugg< serious partying, i Hunni- "Broad Street runs I Hi jfL notion on McBryde Quad. iects high ad ) ment for cooperation and under/ standing for the fraternities and, ; more importantly, other people. : Finally, we represent the c common interest of all good members of USC fraternities. : i i? IIUCIC51& 111C1UUC illlialilU' 1 rals, scholarship, community - service and housing. 1 Throughout its brief history, ; the council has been highly successful. Annual events include ' fall and spring rushes, the Carolina-Clemson blood drive and Greek Week. Notable achievements include the 1990 Alcohol Policy that banned common sources of alcohol from s McBryde Quad. Strong leaderl ship within the council helped adopt this policy before it became a campuswide policy. The spring 1993 semester proved to be successful for the council. First, the reinstituted road for Gee i lot of tailgating going sity," Chas On Saturday, we have thing you law. You can walk streets perp id stuff, but you can't outatapla "After th le itself, USC fans are to clubs ai called The eau said, "Don't pick ing football s. They can be pretty has live mi also a placi or leave that advice, pretty cool.' aught sneaking liquor Hunnicut jA journalism sopho- downtown, lid. "We go Downtown and Broad Mushroom,' jsted places to go for Well, US helps. Havi parallel to the univer- road hip. &> bfl Eric Glenn/The Gamecock uevements judicial board brought about a new level of accountability throughout the fraternity system. Greek Week, which was directed by Clayton Hunt, was the most popular in years. Also, the council reinstated Sigma Nu, which historically has been an extremely strong fraternity on campus. Our immediate plans include the formulation of a scholarship committee, wmcn win be directed by scholarship chair-' man Hugh Wilcox and will be responsible for the official council policy about scholarship. Also, through Clayton Hunt's| leadership and organizational skills, the council will participate actively in homecoming activities. Certainly, we dre eager for the semester to begin. >rgia game sereau said. "You can find anywant on Broad Street or the endicular. My friends and I hang ce called The Grille." le game, I guess, go downtown [id bars," Vick said. "A place Sugar Bowl is pretty busy durl season. Also, the GA Theater jsic. It's a lot of fun. There is ; called The Taco Stand that is >? t said he and his friends also go to Munches or The Mellow " he said. C fans, I hope this information e fun in Georgia. Enjoy your