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Foreign langiu MAI U MUNOZ Staff writer The foreign language lab helps students with their language skills via audio and videotapes in accordance with the level of the language they are studying. "Students [can] come here to work on computers, watch videotapes and take a maximum of two audiotapes corresponding to their book," Quincy Stevens, a training lab technician, said. Stevens said the lab's policy on checking out audio tapes includes students bringing two blank tapes in exchange for two pre-recorded tapes with the appropriate level of foreign language of it. T\ C ~1 I ! xl_ .i i r i uieaaui a urn tusw uruig Liieir classes in to use the Sony AV lab. Students can use audiotapes and headphones in the AV lab to do individual work while professors monitor and control what the CHANNEL continued from page 1 way for us (RHA) to advertise for other student organizations as well as our own. If s also a very entertaining way to serve our residents," RHA treasurer Nikki Floyd said. Plans for the RHA Network have met with students' approval. 'Wade Hampton residents are very enthusiastic about the new movie channel. We aro anxiously anticipating it because we think that it will provide entertainment and save students money," Wade Hampton RHA Senator Angel Thompson said. SG continued from page 1 Two years ago, the policy was written Adams and Rich Bolen, in an attempt 1 tutional definition of a political organiz by the senate, but was left out of the op year. "It is a violation of first and 14th ame Constitution) to use government money itics," Adams said in 1992. "If the sena university could be open to a lawsuit." At the meeting Wednesday, lawsuit cussion. "I think that if this university is goin ; im? vjujk . Wholesa I 91 10% off pure ! f 1 f 1 4 I' j" | j j' | -$||% $10 > it 'V' | 1 f f ' ^^ H f I\tet a lecture, it's mult ajr. jfc rrj^-- H Let Barry Brake take jcurney through the Sunday, Septembc HM RH Theater All programa pud for, in put, with i /G> People needing ipecial assistance far diaab Program Union at 777-7130 at least 48 f Coldstream Country Club ige lab offers mn students listen to. Another way students can enhance c their knowledge is through live news e broadcasts from various foreign coun- c tries, as well as CD ROM and laser disk programs. Computer programs can be s found in the most popular languages, lab assistant Ron Dickenson said. French g and Spanish are the most popular, but r German is catching up, Dickenson said, d The most popular programs include v "Rosetta Stone" for students studying e French; "Montevidisco" for students ufnrlxnnrr Qnoniok? on/? - uvuuj Uig k/|/uixioiij uiiu JL/IOV/U L/CUU9UI 3 for those studying German. b Activities in the lab range from be- \ ginning to advanced levels of difficulty. The lab's clientele ranges from under-f v graduates taking first-year courses to b graduate students preparing reading n knowledge to meet degree requirements. S SCHOLARSHIP continued frorr sistance or be nominated by a faculty member. A university review board recognizes the top applicants, then the applications are forwarded to the national competitions. In the course of the past two decades, over two dozen university students have been recognized through the help of faculty members. The Office of Summer Programs and Scholarships hopes to make the process a collective effort between staff and faculty who are already familiar with I many of the scholarships. At present, a 13-member advisory council is facilitating the process. "In the next five years, we would < like to increase the number of students ] competing at the level of the interview 1 i by Sens. Christian of the actions of this co x> establish a consti- rather this university 1 ation. It was passed than because we didn' irations manual last But committee ch? j , , ,j. ho partment would hand! indments (of the U.S. ^ . ., to hind partisan pol- "Don t let any idea, te ever did that, the colons," Blitch said. It ry about." s were a topic of dis- The committee me ference Room each We g to be sued because at 5 p.m. GEOUS ! [ le Flower Bazaar :hase with coupon 1125 Park Street (803) 779-4144 Rhett G. Sanders -ftm m x 1 I TIT M! TJf Mi TIT net a mevie. i-meUia. ^ | ycu en a fascinating music cf the l9TC's. r l? FREE | nudent activity feci. |SI ilities, contact the Carolina UD LH LSI boun prior to the event. Cirolin. Projr.m Union lilWSM 1 Student/Faculty Rate $ 12.08 Mon-Fri e times and proper dress required (no T-shirts) 2121 Newberry Avenue in Irmo 781-0114 Th? Qamecoclc iltimedia aids The lab is self-pacing and students an experiment and work at a pace suitd for the individual "audiovisual speialist Frankie Goodman said. Goodman said it is important that tudents experiment with the programs. The students will tell you if a proram doesn't work right, so we go back, ethink it and do it over. You learn by toing it. Students aren't intimidated irhen they come in, because they know xactly what they want to do." "I like it, especially the helpful asistants and the peaceful atmosphere," iology/pre-med sophomore Akiba Vhitaker said. "As you enter the language lab.. .you nil find that there is a lot of hard work, ut [alsol a lot of fun and a good atlosphere you can't find on campus," tevens said. i page 1 and, thus, we should also increase the number of scholarship recipients," Beskid said. Beskid said there aren't many programs like this one on a university scale. Other recognized institutions include Arizona State, Mississippi State and Kansas State universities. Beskid will be visiting these programs to learn ways to enhance the univerflliwonf oirflfftTW tirUiftU 4 " J?J oivj o I/Uiiuib ojotciil, W1111*11 19 aiUCU by a listing provided by the National Science Foundation. The next meeting for applicants interested in the Truman Scholarship is Monday, Sept. 19. Any questions can be directed to Coordinator Novella Beskid or assistant Lynne Bolt through Harper College. mmittee," Martin said, "I would much >e sued because we followed the rules, t." rirman Blitch said the USC legal dele any lawsuit. of a lawsuit infringe on any of your de's nothing for any of us to have to worets in the Student Government Condnesday following the senate meeting MIHIIsH Bedding Dining Mattresses Lamps Dressers End Ti Couches Entert? ^ j re! .1 kV.Ti I il ?1 H 9 \ * mim? mm | mm mmsitsm | mmmstimms mmmssma mmvm \mm\ I v V? ^ ^ * **? " with any sandwich . and drink purchase J I ?turns GAGftm i expires 9/25/94 II HRStfifiSfS 30NATIQM 9^3 ? 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The Career Center will hold a workshop on "Job Search Strategies for Humanities and Social Science Seni nrs" on ~ Wed., Sept. 21 from 3-4:30 p.m. in 152 Gambrell. Attention student leaders: become a leadership mentor and share your talents and experiences at Carolina with a member of the Fall 1994 Emerging Leader Class. 201 You must have leadership experience, 60 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA. Pick up an application in the Campus Activities Center. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 16. Call vir< 777-5780 for more information. Columbia Old Time and Dance will hold'a contra dance at the Dutch Fork Magistrate's Office at the corner of St. Andrews and Broad River roads from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. Admission is $5. I HELPLINE, a 24-hour crisis prevention and suicide Nel prevention hotline, needs volunteers. For more informa- u tion, call 790-4357. The Columbia, South Carolina Coalition of Take Back v I the Night" invites the community to participate in their RH 11th annual walk and rally on Thursday, Sept. 22. Par- goj. ticipants are asked to meet at the steps of the Capitol (Main and Gervais streets) at 5:30 p.m. and walk to Finlay Park for a rally that will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Beverly Moss-Clarke at 254-2253. I Sundays ' ra J Ballroom Dance Club, 4-5 pjn., Blatt PE Center 107. I For more information, call Gabriele at 256-3140. 170: Worship service followed by dinner 5:30 p.m. PALM . center, 728 Pickens St. oni Mondays | 303. Sorority Council, 5 p.m., RH Theater Campus Rape Awareness, 6 p.m. RH 201. Call Dar ra James at 544-0664. lobb Carolina Oxfam Hunger awareness/action group planning meeting 4p.m. PALM center, 728 Pickens St. ^ NAACP, 6:30 p.m., RH 327. For more information, call Daryl Walker at 731-9541. Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, start- I ing Sept. 26,7 p.m., Hamilton College 103. 700 I Tuesdays For 121! Student Ad Federation, 4 p.m., Coliseum 4027 Carolina for KIDS, 6 p.m., RH 302. Dinner and program, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Student P'm Center, 1702 Greene St. I Association of African American Students, 6 p.m., Stat IVrl^Vij \\&0z Tables I Coffee Tables I rgxxxxxxxxi i Futons I * Wings 150 " (Mild - Medium - Hot) ibles Chests I Antipasto! In (?er*es 6 - $6.95) unment Centers ?. Sausage & B * with homemade I tali; M (Tr*yfor6-$18.95) iKiniixiii lh ijiimiiiiKf if'U i ?ll \mJ dummm |j I Lea m&p?"i j ?,reMl Oliver* we cater* drivers needed j (tfrtf to- ^ur^c ?????? j | ?m?2 ||i CAFFE 2002 Greene Street j j at Place on the Greene IfcSPKE! ji c?({? 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J 1 Bible Study, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Student Center, 2 Greene St. m I Special Programs Committee of CPU, 8 p.m., RH j Call 777-7130 for more information. I I Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Association, 8 p.m., BA I Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 9 p.m., the Roost y. Call J.J. Gentry at 256-8067 for more information. rsdays I "Heart to Heart," 7:00 p.m., Baptist Student Union, Pickens St. I Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, 8 p.m., RH 303. more information, contact Richard Grinnan at 256L. 3 I Campus Crusade for Christ "Prime Time," 8-9:30 , RH 307. I Adult Reading Program Tutor Training, 6-9 p.m., j e Literary Resource Center. r- ML' I 9%ooJUyttf m y FREE|j eaC'1 !! 1009 AsMmbly St. Jf* Salad TVay \\ ' Block from ihe Capital / jg* ( On Premise Porklng SS7/04 Peppers <> f 4pm-uiHl in Rolls J J PHOMf AMI A* ^ < ' 2M-Z2?3 1 m SeutdcvicJuA ks St. S<ticuU *?&?) &C4401&1 Gfre* ccnUt " r cvesuf tujftl fiat eUl (face 5S0 fau<x. jutt&ceA xjjoMi4s .0 OFF I REG. 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