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Friday, October 13,1995 Outdoor cli MAC THOMPSON Staff Writer The Mountaineering and White Water Club of USC allows students the opportunity to meet Mother Nature head on, and take whatever she can dish out. The Mounship for the club involves the signing of a waiver and a $20 fee per semester, and is open to anyone who is interested. The club meetings usually last around 15-45 minutes and afterwards the members travel to Stronghold Athletic Club on Huger Street to practice their climbing skills. Stronghold offers free climb ing on their 40 foot climbing walls and 1,500 square foot bouldering area on Wednesday nights from 8 tolO p.m. The club has members from all backgrounds and ages. This unique mix of individuals provides the club with a strong camaraderie and a relaxing atmosphere. Excitement is also a key ingredient to the club's success. The group makes yearly mountaineering treks to Mexico and New Hampshire, as well as a climbing expedition to Joshua Tree, lb reaches n California. "The only limitation is your enthusiasm," said Carlos Robertson, coach of the club. The club welcomes anyone who wishes to meet the challenges Mother Nature has to offer. A person does not need to have previous experience before go THE BAMECOi * >:x:;W\w?fttf^y " -:: ; ^ulle^Ogro? Miss. StaU Ryan Wilson ,Kr Sports Co-Editor Record: 23-14 Larry Williams ui~ Sports Co-Editor 2 T* Record: 25-12 Staw Robbie Meek Assistant Sports uSC Record: 29-8 Patrick Roherty Senior Writer USE 111 Record: 13-12 / Ethan Myerson Mild-mannered reporter . ' I I I ing climbing with the club, although a positive and persevering attitude would aid an individual greatly. "All you need is the will and determination to do it," said Becky Camp, secretary of the club. The club also takes safety precautions that are recognized on a national level. These standards are those that are set by such groups as The American a i j a : a - Alpine vnuD ana American v^anue Association, to ensure the safest possible experience for all that are involved. "Over the years things have become more safe and professional," Robertson said. The club also provides the gear needed for the outings of the group. This provides those in the group the assurance that the equipment they use is the correct type and is safe for the activities they participate in. Even though the group is guided by a knowledgeable coach and the proper safety precautions are taken, the club is not for everyone. The club pushes each individual to very demanding menw SPORTS CHAl : \ ; , ; . '' / ;; \ Georgia I Tennessee Wiscoi vs v$ vs i Vandy A labama Ohio Si Vandy Tennessee Georgia Tennessee jgj ? . r Ohh Georgia Tennessee ?faf Georgia Tennessee Wiscoi ; i !j Georgia Tennessee ^ % Stop by th 4th floor, I * ew heights tal and physical levels. These levels can only be met if the person is determined and continues to work on the valuable skills needed to succeed. If you like work and adrenaline, this is the club,' Camp said. The club does provide ample oppor tunity for the adrenaline to go pumping through the veins. The fall schedule for the club is packed with trips and activities for the club members. The club has trips planned virtually every weekend of the semester. These events include biking, canoeing, and mountaineering trips to various sites in the Southeast. "We're the most popular club on campus," said Robertson. "We have trips planned every weekend." The Mountaineering and White Water Club of USC provides those who are interested in a ride on Mother Nature's roller coaster. The club uses the outdoors to bring those involved together by forcing the members to rely on each other for safety and accomplishment. Those who are interested in learning more about or joining the Mountaineering and White Water club may contact Camp at 544-2818 or pick up a form about the club at the Blatt Physical Education Center. LENGE -, ?v - ^ ill II ill II i.i 1111 n ii i m 11 Ti Till! 111II11 nil Vi. 11 n mi 11111 n I IIII m inn tsto Oklahoma Florida n f$ I ?$ Jg late Texas Aoboro t n - ] ? Texas Florida < e c 1 ? Texas Auburn t V 4 . j J e Texas Florida 1 ___________ 1 < win Oklahoma Florida 1 i * i ' Texas Florida e Get a head start < The Gamecock Department is sec self-starters i Executives. Inert you learn" o] Experience is not positive atl * y\ " <j / ?o / Aip 9 I mjrri xB e Student Media lussell House an Weekend at the l\ s^JflUP^^ Jl jHr ^^ r J The No. 7 Gamecock soccer sqi Graveyard. USC plays New Han at 2 p. m. Davidson College als Beasley pu Associated Press ROCK HILL, S.C. ? Gov. David Beasley says he spoke too highly of his athletic accomplishments in a recent speech to high school students. But he sais] Viia mfontinn xxraa rmaK nnf mi'cloo^ XUU 11U Ull^liblUll T?UO glCUJ, UVV I I HniVUUj lie audience. "I did not intend to deceive anyone," lie first-term Republican governor said. Did I get a little carried away about my past? Yeah." Beasley was a good scholar and athlete before he entered politics. But his speech last month at Northwestern High School included some incredible claims, The (Charlotte) Observer reported Thursday. He said he ran a 9.5 second time in the 100-yard dash ? close to world record time in the mid-1970s ? and a 4.3 second time in the 40-yard sprint, quicker than a college football tailback in his 3n your career. : Advertising :king energetic, is Account ;dible "earn as pportunity. t required but a titude is! 1 ~ jI" ? Advertising Dei d start your car -A ^$ S3KSI^ *<&? ad plays host of the MetUfe Classic ipshire Saturday at 2 p. m. before fa< o will see action in the two- event. ts fast foot i prime. He also told students he batted .500 i to .600 coming out of high school and , played in th% College World Series. , "I admit to some exaggerations, but , that's it," Beasley said. "And I take it < very seriously if anyone were to suggest that these off-the-cuff remarks in any 5 way reflected negatively on my person- 5 al integrity and-or character." Beasley lettered in three sports at I Lamar High School and later made the * Clemson baseball team as a walk-on. < WKon fV?o Timoro tyio^q if fn fV?o Wnrlri i Series, Beasley says he pinch-ran in the final game. A former teammate says he ] played, but there is no mention of his name in NCAA box scores. About that batting average? Beasley told The Observer he was not referring 1 to his high school career, but he batted 1 "around .500" in American Legion base- 1 ball. - 1 * partment. eer today! 9 ????: : ' r JAMIE CLARK The Gamecock Saturday and Sunday at the ring No. 6 St. Louis Sunday n mouth "Everybody knew the governor was lot telling the truth; he couldn't have nn that fast," said Kameta Jackson, 17, vho attended the lecture. "Afterwards, i lot of people were laughing about it." State Rep. Jim Hodges, D-Lancaster, >aid Beasley set a poor example for the students. "Governor Beasley has been a great iromoter of family values," Hodges said. My momma and daddy taught me one )f the most important family values was piling the truth." Beasley said he was only trying to make the point to students that athletics is important, but that you can't build four life around it. "I was not a great athlete, I was a good athlete at a small school," he said. "I also told them about low I fumbled balls or missed shots that lost basketball games."