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Novelist John Jakes to speak at graduation Renowned novelist John Jakes will speak at the winter commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Coliseum. USC expects to award about 2,800 degrees to students from throughout the system. That number includes 1,270 undergraduate degrees to students from the Columbia campus, as well as 816 graduate degrees and 29 law degrees. Jakes will receive an honorary doctor of humane let ters degree during the ceremony. Noted for his exhaustive research, Jakes attained prominence with a series of novels commemorating the American Bicentennial. Published between 1974 and 1980, the series, later called the "Kent Family Chronicles," sold 45 million copies and, according to the New York Times Book Review, essentially created a new paperback genre. He made further publishing history in 1976 as the first author to have three books on the New York Times' Top Ten Paperback Bestsellers in a single year. The last four books of the series were number one on the bestsellers lists, and the first three became an Operation Prime Time?Universal Studios miniseries. IT". I ] 44XT A rus naiucuvci i-nuiui anu South Trilogy," introduced in 1982, was adapted for television by ABC. His most recent novel, "Homelands" (1993), captures turn-of-thecentury Chicago through the adventures of a fictional German immigrant and is the first in a projected series. Although best known for his historical fiction, Jakes has worked in several genres. He published his first Western novel, "The Texans Ride North," at age 20. POLICY continued from page out, that's just the situation I'm in." Murphy said she is not going to sign a contract with the new policy in it. However, she said she does not know if she would move off campus. But not everyone agrees with Murphy. Bates resident and RHA Sen. Chad Carter said he is in favor of the policy. "I know we will have at least five people without roommates on my floor after Christmas, and consolidation will get more people together so people who want to move on campus can, and transfers can, too," he said. "The only negative aspect of the Just Arrived 100% Cotton Turtleneck shirts $9.95 Think Quick CLIFFS QUICK REVIEWS Cliffs Quick Review guides are written to aid understanding of introductory college courses. They are perfect for use as general course notes and for review before quizzes, midterms and finals. Do better in the classroom, and on papers and tests ' with Cliffs f(M'^ Quick j ' EUW" _ PO B? 80728 u*am ? 68501 Reviews. USC finds bid s < By ROCHELLE KILLINGBECK Staff Writer USC ? A new Shuttlecock is one of the many items the university will send out bid specifications for. Items from computer paper to lab equipment and food services are also put up for bid by the university, said Ann Liles of the university's purchasing office. She said the purpose of having potential suppliers bid for USC's business is so the university can purchase materials and services at the lowest possible price. "The university is certified to handle anything, under $100,000," Liles said. According to purchasing reports, as of July 1, 91 percent of items or services bid on were less than New stadium rule By College Press Service MADISON, Wis. ? The nev University of Wisconsin's stadiu stopped another rush of students c field, university officials said. The new stadium rules were estab sands of students rushed onto the fi< upset victory against Michigan Sta stampede left more than 70 people inj cally. "I think thev" , >i "! Decile." LP Susan Riseling said They ~5nned fr game that they didn t warn il n*. thrt SOCCER continued from pag in Sunday's final game. At the 81:53 mark, Billy Baumhoff lobbed a long throw into the rear post and a waiting Greg King. King flicked the ball across to goal mouth to Jaime Posnanski, who hit a weak shot back toward the left side of the goal, "I didn't think it was ever going to get in the goal," Posnanski said. With just 8:07 remaining, USC appeared to have a victory in the bag; however, the fat lady had not yet sang. In the final minute of the game, the Titans leading scorer, Eddie Soto, snuck behind the USC . 1 Submit Anytime. Vou Know M)u VWmf lb. PORTFOllO MAGAZINE jaamgy*?ni Howe *7Th*m 1 proposal is if two people on the same floor have requested their rooms and don't want to move. "Then, it might be a problem." Luna said he does not know if housing will implement the policy. "We want to get some more student feedback before we do anything," he said. Maxcy resident and RHA Sen. Scott Williams said the senators solicited opinions from residents even though the senate has not voted on the issue yet. "The feedback was mixed," Williams said. "Some residence halls were in favor of it, some were against it and others were divided." Unlike textbooks, cash never goes out of print. :hHK Sell Your Books for INSTANT CASH and BONUS BUCKS ($1 BONUS BUCK credit for $10 in books sold back!) IrWHMB vstem best way $1,500, while 6 percent wer< between $1,500 and $5,000. One percent of purchases wa between $5,00(T and $10,000, percent was between $10,000 an< $25,000 and 1 percent was greate than $25,000. USC is allowed to purchase items less than $1,500 at what i deemed fair and reasonable; $l,50i to $5,000 with three verbal quote!; $5,001 to $10,000 with three writ ten quotes; and $10,001 to $25,00* with five written quotes. USC mus advertise that bids are bein; accepted, and items greater thai $25,000 must be submitted in formal sealed bid. Liles said USC has a list of bid ders it can call. The purchasin office also receives phone call from companies. s working, Wisc< All of the v i rules for the released from tl im successfully As part ?* th ?nto the football game, student! paper tickets t< lished after thou- using each pas ild following the guards were pn ite Oct. 30. The ^e aisles and j jured, seven criti- mg tbe field. University o W's Police Chief there were no j ^m the Michigan State. I he un )ugh that again." enforcing these e 1 defense for a one-on-one battl with Gamecock goalkeeper Davi Turner. Turner stopped the shot an flopped on the rebound to seal th victory. USC captain Pete Duitsma credited the victory to an outstanc ing team defense and an all-aroun team effort. "It was a great honor just to b in a game like that," Duitsma said. "Jaime finished a great goa and Dave made a great save." QnnHav'c lr?cc witl hp psnpfiall U UilUUJ O IVJO VV 111 UV VjpUillUll tough on seniors who played the ^Hnj?||p "*, ***~ 1? That's right, it's that time of year again. The Gamecock editorial staff is hiring for the spring. Interviews are <"' r\/Hi+/^rp nnrl IVJI OCUUUI I cuillylio Ul IVJ assistants in ail departments (News, Viewpoints, Carolina!, Sports, copy desk, photo and graphics). For these positions, journalism experience is preferred, but we will certainly consider all applicants. Journalism majors are especially encouraged to apply. Come by the newsroom today /l~?. ~.ll LJ ~ OOH\ ^nus>s>t;ii nuuoc oc. i; to sign up for an interview. Time is running out, and we need to select a staff before the semester break. ^Saittcoch IT'S THE BEST CAREER MOVE YOU'LL MAKE. to buy supplies ; "The state handles anything greater than $100,000," she said, s Purchasing handles everything. 1 from purchase orders from campus 3 organizations to a nitrogen tank r connected to the physical science building, Liles said. ? She said the current bidding sys^ tern is better because there is less room for corruption and favoritism. USC is accepting bids for a comrj pany to make a Shuttlecock. t Liles said the purchasing departt7 ment types out exactly what USC a wants in the Shuttlecock, such as a the type of brakes and the number of seats. The buses also must be I- handicap-accessible, g According to Liles, the bus s should be delivered in about three months. msin officials say ictims hurt in the incident have been le hospital, officials said, e new stadium rules for the Ohio State > exchanged their season passes for 3 prevent more than one person from s. During the game, 20 extra security ssent to prevent students from sitting in llso to prevent any students from rushfficials said the rules worked because problems during the game against Ohio iversity is considering permanently rules. e last game in garnet and black, d Dnitsman. Turner. Haiduk. Jo Jo House, Helgi Bjorgvinsson and Brett Kurland ended their careers e with the soccer team's best finish n in its 16 years. I- USC Coach Mark Berson said d the loss was emotionally tough but that his team played with heart and e character all year. "We didn't come here to finish second, but all of the people in the y state of South Carolina can be ir proud of the team," Berson said. - ?TT^T " Twenty-four hours . a ^ 3^5 days a year?no matter I where our Armed JL American T Red Cross BE ?7^ EMBLEM PROMOTION RUNS E I ; j HOUSTON continued from page 1 According to Reiter, the problem with athletes is that many are not qualified to be college students. "They wind up being used up for entertainment, and they don't get an education or a career," he said. To raise the graduation rate of athletes, Carr said he will hire an associate director for academic services. "We're working on raising the level of expectation and support for athletes in the classroom," Carr said. "It takes time, but it will happen." Reiter said the money used to support athletics could be better used in other areas of the campus, such as maintenance. He said he discovered a flood in his office, which is on the fourth floor of a five-stor> , building, on the same day the announcement was made that a S26 million football field was to be built on campus. Carr said athletics is important for students and for the community because it creates loyalty and support for the university. "It's a forum for bringing people together of diverse backgrounds on and off campus," Carr said. "You can't ask for more than that." NEWS: 777-7726 ADVERTISING: 777-4249 . "?arirecock Student Media Russell House-USC Columbia, SC 29208 J.T. WAGENHEIM, Editor in Chief Office Hours Monday, Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CARSON HENDERSON SHAYLA STUTTS Copy Desk Chief Viewpoints Editor JAY KING GORDON MANTLER City Editor ( University Editor LEE CLONTZ ROB RODUSKY Carolina! Editor Sports Editor ERIC GLENN CHRIS MULDROW Photo Editor Graphics Editor CHRIS CARROLL Coordinator of Student Media RENEE GIBSON LAURA DAY Advertising Manager Production Manager TODD SHEVCHIK JIM GREEN Asst. Advertising Manager Asst. Production Manager ERIK COLLINS BRIAN McGUIRE Faculty Adviser Graduate Assistant The Gamecock is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the fall and spring semesters, with the exception of university holidays and exam periods. Opinions expressed in The Gamecock are those of the editors or author and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of The Gamecock. The Department of Student Media is its parent organization. D1HWI r^MIM Duunu t ?r; Have you had an abortion or lost a baby? University researchers are interested in your experiences. 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