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. Student g by WENDY HUDSON Assistant Tabloid Editor USC - Students can become active part of USC and its alu through the Student Alui Association. Over 200 students are mem and work in various parts of university, according to Gaddis, receptionist for the Alu House. A pleasan K Ci Gari Frit 1 a. sp9*Mmi roup full of sc "The members help host parties 1 at the university," Gaddis said. , an "They help the president's wife ( (Norma Palms) decorate for ( mm Christmas and help host functions mni when dignitaries come to campus. i "They are a special group of stu- t ^)ers dents that wants to give their talthe ents to the university. They also t Dot become very active alumni," she j imni said. < The association also designs i t surprise: The ( 'ear yo &ROLI1 net & E Am day, Of MM mm fid.P.y. Co i> ? ?t ii ?? hool spirit "ootball banners. "They do poster banners for all )f the home football games," jaddis said. "Now that we are on rv, the banners help go towards ecognition of the university and of he group." If anyone is interested in joining lie Student Alumni Association. jo by the Alumni House, located icross from Capstone, to pick up in application. jamecock u* ?A Hark w mm ^mmm BBH -? :t- 8 vernmettt Alumni Asso graduates sts by WENDY HUDSON Assistant Tabloid Editor USC - The Alumni Association at USC is vital in keeping alumni united and in touch with university events and for raising money for scholarships. The association serves over 160,000 alumni worldwide. It offers SO alumni clubs across the United States and Canada for alumni to keep in touch with each other, according to Dot Gaddis, receptionist of the Alumni House. "Our clubs are very active," Gaddis said. "They get together often. If an alumnus is in the computer with an active address, they will get information on alumni club meetings in their area. They get together to view football games, go to art shows, to Broadway plays. 'They also work as networks. If an alumnus moves to a new area, thpv will hp nut in mntnrt u/ifh a contact person and they can answer any questions or help with any problems the new person has," she said. The Alumni Association also sponsors many events during Homecoming for alumni. Saturday's g 62nd Homec By NANCY SALOMONSKY Encore Editor Saturday, October 9, marks the 30th homecoming game in USC history. The Gamecocics, in homecoming games, will take on East Carolina University to complete the homecoming events. The Gamecocks have won the last 18 homecoming games, and ciation helps ly in touch "We are sponsoring ten class reunions this year, which will be L ^ T7?-? ,lr>i i ni/vkt (*7\ ' * I1C1U Uii rnuay 1115111 //, Gaddis said."We also give out special awards. .We give an Outstanding Alumni award every year, and we give an Outstanding Lifetime Achievement awards to civic leaders, not necessarily USC alumni." There is also a Tea Dance on Saturday after the game at the Armory across from WilliamsBrice Stadium. There will be live music, and admission is only $5. For USC graduates, dues are free for the first year after each degree is earned. After the first year, dues are $25 for singles and $35 for couples. All the money raised goes to two scholarship funds are given to incoming freshmen. Members of the Alumni Association can use tne a latt r.c,. Center and the Thomas Cooper Library free and receive a quarterly newspaper, "The Carolinian." If any graduate is interested in joining the Alumni Association, go by the Alumni House on Barnwell and College streets, across from Capstone, or call them at 7774111. ;ame USC's coming this year hopes to be no different. F.CT T romps infn thp oqmp u/ith a 1-3 record and has played Syracuse, Central Florida, Washington and, most recently, lost to Memphis State 34-7. South Carolina is coming off a loss to Alabama 17-6 and has an overall record of 2-3, with wins against Georgia and LA Tech. Kick off is 1 p.m. at Williams . * ? - Paujek HcBanri^THE GAMEgyi^