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is The Russell House Ballroom was gi The Ballroom had not been renovati Ballroom u CUFTON CHESTNUT Staff Writer Russell House Ballroom renovations are scheduled be completed by Aug. 27, according to Bill Davis, project manager from Crouch Construction. Renovations began in May and improvements include new acoustical panels covering the outer walls, a new internal sound system and carpet which will cover the perimeter of the ballroom floor. They've gutted the whole ballroom. The orange panels have come down and they're putting in new floors," said Carmela Carr, Russell House Interim Director. "I think if s been close to 25 years since the ballroom had been renovated." Renovations to the ballroom will cost $173,791, according to a report from USC Construction Services. Prqject man ager ausan mcxweii oouia not he reached rmmmmm IBM The B What luff on rre-anS to A strong focus on a( Increased GR A Interaction with diverse k A Easy access to compu A A couple of steps from a do A T? U~11 Aii-ucui program] Community service op Employment oppoi Interaction with faculty with: A No parking has A Safety and secu A A resident advisor available A No monthly bi A Guest housing available for f A Volunteer opportu A A short walk to the P A Closeness to frit A Convenience . : * r K HHHk .. ? iMii * . - Jiiil - ., .r J, <-J tfl^.'; v --<-*^^^B. * < ^ L<*4*.. IR I mm mm w > 5 i ^ -Z^ < ||1P ?M J:- ,' v . y. itted over the summer and renovatlo ?d In close to 25 years. ndergoes r( for comment. Carr said renovations to the ball- \ room have caused a number of organi- j zational meetings and events to be , rescheduled, and Russell House officials have made every effort to accomodate groups who have reserved space. 1 "Back in the spring when we did lot- s tery sign-ups, we mentioned to them (student organizations) that these were , all tentative dates and that we may have to shift some things due to renovations, not knowing how long renovations would * take," she said. "Space in the Russell House fills up 1 rather quickly. There are dates that free r up, and we work with groups that have j had events planned in the a ballroom," Carr continued. ^ Davis has been the project manager since construction began and he has been pleased with the progress of the t project. f mmmm est Nc c,ampv^ i*. :ademics * (\S inds of people ter centers zen places to eat ming iportunities ( J in residence halls ^ around the clock ? ; B||l^ riends and family Thari pus this inities , n hall, yo E Center resouro commu ;nds any oth during 1 We're The Gamecock jhhhH| .-.v" 1 y1'^' JAMIE CLARK The Gamecock ns will cost more than $100,000. ^novations "We've had a good relationship with he University and Susan Blackwell has >een absolutely wonderful to work with," le said. "Our initial goal was to finish jy Aug. 1 and our contract runs out on Vug. 27, so we're still pretty much on ichedule." Carr is hopeful that the ballroom vill be ready by next week so that university officials can inspect the site for jossible problems. "We started out hopeful that it would >e completed by the opening of Carolila Welcome, but the contractor has run nto some logistical material problems," he said. "They're supposed to be done >y Aug.27. Then, we will have a weekong walk-through to make sure everyhincrhas hf>an iwrmlAtorl 1a hup oneu<i. mug, "JW"-1 bV UUl u^/vw [cations." *ighbc ~~ '"'W*r ,c/l *|P I "V V- ' ^ ' f ' * Tjfli I t Si I :4%Cl %3 i aKMHK'jBU>k'%fc<jBiliWPWB| J|f M^jgf .UHB^^j ks for making the right i year. By choosing to live u are close to your classes, es, restaurants and are at tl nity. Please don't hesitate er staff member in the Dep the year. ; happy to assist you. | Thursday, August 24. 1995 * Computer] AMANDA HOLMES Staff Writer If you're a freshman who just arrived at USC, or a student who simply has not discovered that there are computers on campus, read on. The university provides access to a wide range of computer systems, including mainframe systems. In order to discover the extensive services are available at USC, all stuHpnts rwriatorw] fnrtVio fall aamaatar have automatically been assigned a free computer I.D. on the mainframe computer system (CMS). To find your computer I.D. and password, you should call HPS or the Services Centre at Computer Services. By using the CMS system, you can access a wide range of internet tools including e-mail, Usenet news, mailbased discussion lists, ftp, telnet, gopher and the World Wide Web. The Computer Services Division provides nearly 100 handouts to help you. They are available on the CMS system by entering the Handouf command, available via the World Wide freshmen b< STEPHANIE SONNENFELD Features Editor Student Government is now accepting applications for the 1995-1996 Freshman Council. The program is specifically intended for first-year students who desire an intense involvement in USC organizations, activities and leadership. In order for Freshman Council to successfully convey its aim of aiding students in becoming better leaders and putting them in touch with both the social and philanthropic aspects of college, 4 goals have been established by the program. One goal for the program is to de velop freshman leadership skills to become positive members of USC. The other purposes of Freshman Council are to acquaint members with university resoures, to develop a group to provide feedback to Student Government regarding the freshman class, and finally to establish a group that will untie the freshman class. Juniors Casey Bonds and Wesley trhood nflK Lb hL move to live on camin a USC residence , friends, academic le center of the Carolina to contact your RA or >artment of Housing Ds issued t( Web using a browser and also from a computer services. Regular courses are also available in CMS, E-mail and ? Internet tools, at no charge, twice fj monthly. For further information, con- ^ suit the handout titled Training'. By entering CMS, you can surf the P internet and discover the ever-expanding world of the information su- C perhighway. 0 There are also a number of com- ft puter labs in departments across cam- a pus, providing facilities restricted to students. You should also note that ^ individual labs may offer different 9 services than CMS. For further help or information ? on the computer services available as 1 USC, contact the Computer Services Division at 1224 Blossom Street (7- L 7236). 8 To access the CMS mainframe sys- p tern the following computer labs are g open to all USC students: Thomas Cooper Library, levels D 2,4 and 5 (7-0244): Open: Mon.- * Fri., 7.30 a.m.-11.45 p.m.; Sat., 10 8 Dard taking a] Walker are co-advisors of Freshman Council and both are veterans of the ai program. W "My freshman year, Cassie Sturkie of encouraged me to apply for Freshman Council," Bonds said. 1 wanted to get ee involved on campus here at USC and gc Freshman Council provided for in- pi volvement all over campus." W Walker agrees that the program provides an outlet for students to in- G volve and eryoy themselves at USC. pc "I feel like Freshman Council is to one of the biggest places where Stu- fo: dent Government has the chance to joi make a difference as far as the quality of experience for the students at as the University," he said. "The people Ji who get involved with Freshman Coun- vis rtl afov invftlv/wl unfh oATWA^Umr* AifAM /"V vu UiTVtTCU TV1UX oumuuilil^ CVCIi \>V its not Student Government." G< To become a part of Freshman B< Council, students interested must apply via an apphcatiorVmterview process. B< The application consists of six ques- be tions, while the interview allows for af a more personalized assesment of the de applicant. flo I in To What tl Pe-parfmc-ni o ha? done- for hov Expanded the cable lin the Comedy Channel, Carl ESPN2 and Nick Created the Academic Cen A New paint and carpet i Increased housing tours five days a w A Expanded recyclir A Renovated Sims an A University 101 Classes in T A Tutoring programs A Fire alarm upgrade in Colu Bates West and Cliff A Paintincr the. exterior o A New ceilings, countertops an< A New carpet, paint and blii A Replaced wallpaper in m A New furniture in Preston Ri A Upgraded lighting sys 3 | ) students .m.-7.45 p.m.; Sun.,1 -11.45 p.m. Computer Services (7-7236), 1st loon Open: Mon.-Pri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; rd floor open: Mon.-Fri. 8.30 a.m.-5 .m. oBege of Humanities, Gambell 03, basement (7-7840): Open: lon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-ll p.m.; Fri., 8 .m.-4.30 p.m.; Sun 1-11 p.m. ollege of Education, Wardlaw 74 (7-4475): Open: Mon.-Thurs., .30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.; Fri., 8.30 a.m.2noon. aw School, Law Library 219 (7441): Open: Sun.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-lO ,m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m; Sat., 9 a.m.p.m. epartment of Psychology Banted 323 (74137): Open: Mon,Fri., a.m.-5 p.m. ^plications When asked what type of students *e wanted for Freshman Council, ralker said he wanted a vast array different students. "I'd rather have 40 people who ich have their own intersts and are >od at one thing than have 40 peoe who are mediocre at eveiything," ralker said. Throughout the year, Freshman ouncil members will have the op>rtunity to parti ciapte in eveiything One Shot Volunteer projects to Dib r a Date, which is the Council's mar fund raiser. "I hope that Wesley and I will be successful as Cassie [Sturkie) and live Uohns. last year's Council Ad aer] have been in making Freshman Hindi a very active voice in Student ivemment and across campus," said mds. All interviews arer conducted by mds and Walker, along with memrs of last year's Freshman Council. )plications are availiable in the Stunt Government Office in the first or of the Russell House. Wit* hef ftov^icte. fh'tS Svivwe-r. eup to include :oon Network, E!, elodeon ter for Excellence n McClintock to twice a day, eek lg efforts id Preston owers and Preston ; in Bates mbia Hall, Bates, Apartments of Rutledge i flooring in NADA nds in the Roost ost of Capstone esidential College item in Sims