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Recent crime brings safety tssue to the forefront, PAGE 3 WEATHER j IMDEX 5 &n Wm RE1 ~: Uw33^=i i llll/l III V ILT%S friday |m-jM Wk m V-# I I If I III 1% Ml % im comics 6 EJ V^yUi I tvlUllY sp?rts 1 Low 46 ^ ^ ^ ^ Basketball, page 7 classifieds s Serving USC since 1908 WUSC funds frozen by SG committee ADAM SNYDER Asst. News Editor % In a new twist in the continuing WUSC-FM 90.5 controversy, the Student Government Senate Finance Committee decided Wednesday night to freeze all funds to the station indefinitely. Kerry Mitchell, former WUSC promotions director, spoke before the committee to request they "freeze funding until the resolution of internal conflicts" at the station. He presented the committee with a vote by former DJs, who said 33 to 1 - with one abstention - that they wanted funding to be frozen. The Finance Committee, headed by Senator John Martin, said it felt an administrator should not be running WUSC. The members said it would be best to hold off funding until a newly formed committee finds out what happened in the conflict. The freezing of funds is within j-'L.n - e i L-u W11C JU.I lOLLLV/tlUll l/l L11C IA/11111111tCC WILlll/Ut <X 1UI ILL <11 ULLL being proposed. During the full SG Senate meeting, a resolution presented by Senator David Haller was passed to set up such a committee to study the conflict surrounding WUSC. It will study whether or not activity fees were properly used and investigate whether or not the rights of students to run the station by themselves were improperly violated. "Maintaining the integrity of WUSC is veiy important,'' Haller said. Other business in the Senate meeting included two resolutions concerning the end of the semester. One resolution requested Reading Day no longer be allowed on a Saturday. If the last day of class is a Friday, the senate wanted Reading Day to be on the following Monday. Also, a resolution involving graduation was passed. A bill will be proposed to prevent graduation from falling on the last day of exams. It will ask that graduation be a minimum of one day after the final exam. Also, Graham King was sworn in as a senator to fill a vacant Humanities seat. Car parked behind ^ burned near Garners JENNIFER STANLEY Asst. News Editor D The USC Police Department has no suspects so *?jf *! far in the Jan. 19 theft and arson of a burgundy 1990 0 \e Honda Accord LX. ^ The car, belonging to Dora Devera, a journalism v u senicx, was stden from the parldng tot behind Woodrow. , , It was last seen around midnight of that night. ,, The Columbia Police Department found the car e?j-, at 4:33 a.m. the next day during their response to a . ,. fire at Better Car Wash, 150 Fountain Lake Road 71C 11 (near Garners Ferry Road), Columbia. The car was e?ai found inside the carwash. Both were destroyed in , , thefire. k1?* William Snyder, a USCPD investigator, said he ? suspects the fire originated in the car, but there is no proof at this time. Currently, the USCPD is investigating the theft, sa and the CPD is investigating the arson. never The USC Police have been as understanding as P^P16 they possibly could have been," Devera said. a c Snyder said the USCPD usually recovers most ^ ? a stolen cars within a few days, but there are a few ? J cars that haven't been found. n Monday, Jan. 22 Larceny of money, Bumey. Victim reported unknown persons entered her secured dorm room and removed an envelope containing (torvn c 1 i i ?pui/v iii uaaii nuiii iici uiesser uiawci. Larceny of bicycle parts, Swearingen. Complainant states unknown persons stripped the frame of everything but the font forks and wheel. Estimated loss: $500. Iiill Larceny of hubcaps, Blossom St Garage. iter Victim reported unknown persons removed the hubcaps from both rear tires of his vehicle. sledgehamm damaged an* Sunday, Jan. 21 broken out. ? Malicious injury to personal property, e "lvest^a disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, v . , McBryde Building D. Reporting officers r were dispatched to a disturbance at the remove(j fror incident location. Upon arrival, the officers television, a te] noted numerous articles of furniture as well Estimi as several plants had been thrown around the third floor. A student, William D. Saturday, Ja Cooksey, 19, was observed exiting the T ' restroom, and was asked if he had broken ? J the furniture. When he responded r??? .?. affirmatively, he was told he would be placed under arrest. At this point, he resisted and became disorderly when the officers WWiiHWy JUSm gUfffc : HHHHJi ?^BH H| n^H - Gov. David Beasley gave his annual State of ana 11 /bodrow stolen, Fern/ RraH JL. WJL JL J *%V/WV* evera " several Car Safety Tips icts of mental (JSC Police officer Snyder e that offered suggestions about ! in the ^ow students can reduce s in the t^e chances of their cars &re- being stolen, km'tbea n. Just Tips lse you g Don't leave keys in the glove } n compartment. Wf? Lock the doors, in the j. r.lnco fha uiinrinuie , It? IlUt " v,vuw "'W WWIIIVIWff?. Devera Buy a device to use as a ."You deterrent (ie. car alarm, a "Club" know if type device, etc). ! 0811 Don't leave anything of value 'Id of anywhere in the car. t's in ire. nental value can never be measured." attempted to Autobreakin | handcuff him. He equipment, S | was subdued and reported unknc ?SflPp| taken into secured vehicle b custody. side window ant stereo, and amp ^juJi Malicious injury in cash. Estimat mmm to real property, p Snowdea Witness lyiK stated he observed Friday, Jan. 19 lAMP the subject Larceny of mott Unl reported unkno1 stairs holding a ^ "*** C( er. The door's lock had been , victim 1 i the door window had been fen fecu^ a,n lubject has been located and g?Te ^ tion continues. Columbia PD n. vehicle had beei D player, McBiyde Building heen burned 811(3 sported unknown persons n the room a CD changer, a Larceny of a w lephone, a bookbag and several Autobreaking, ated loss: $826. Bates West. V.c persons removed n 20 pocket in a room taillight, CS-1 Lot. Victim nown persons removed the . ana tne t ght from his vehicle. Estimated ^^ "ctims and electronics < Estimated loss: $ I^i^Bi^fl State of the State address last night at the Gov. David Boas . addresses higher educa k funding and accountab s - ? in yearly address. r CECE VON KOLNITZ News Edito In his second State of the S Address Wednesday night at the I Center for the Performing Arts, David Beasley stressed the import of improvements in education. For college students, this empl means the possibility of n scholarship money. Accordir Beasley, the choice to leave the Ban nuclear waste facility open gener funds used for the Children's Edua Endowment, described as "hund of millions for college scholarships school renovation beginning this 3 "And with monev for coll scholarships, we will not sit back Studying and The James Madison Fellowship 1 encourages students who aspire to teach about the Constitution. MARTHA HOTOP News Editor Students pursuing a teaching degree and demonstrating an interest in American history are encouraged to apply for the James Madison ?/r :_i T7>_ii l _ memui itu r euuwsiup. Established in 1986 by Congress, the Madison Fellowship was designed to encourage current and future secondary teachers in the field of American history. Congress also sought to commemorate the bicentennial of J the Constitution and honor James Madison when it established the Fellowship. t James Madison was the fourth president i of the Unites States. He considered by many t as the "Father of the Constitution" and the c Bill of Rights." c The Madison Fellowship allows recipients 1 tn otndw mnrlr ir> niiTn/?n<m f vw uw uuj U11U ?f V4H. 1U UUUICIUUO CXI CaO % pertaining to American history, government s and social studies. Graduate studies in these ig, larceny of stereo Thursday, Jan. 18 -21 Lot (Roost). Victim Larceny of a textboc ?wn persons entered his Library. Victim reporte* Y breaking out the driver's- removed his textbook i 1 removing a post-factory location. Estimated los lifier, a speaker and $700 ed loss: $1270. Autobreaking, larcei Lot. Victim reported l broke out the rear wim Various clothes, a purs* >r vehicle, A-3 Lot Victim taken from the vehicli ivn persons removed her $660. intents from the parking ndicated the car had not Larceny of a ladder, 8t A A nnn-A tttAn mrvw+nr] imlmAir u a opcuc acj was m tiic *1VUU" luuuiuty ' after the report was filed, & six-foot blue fiberglass otified USCPD that the at the incident locatioi i located but that it had $70. 1 was a total loss. Wednesday, Jan. 17 allet/partial recovery, Larceny of a wallet, larceny from an Auto, Victim reported unknow :tim reported unknown his wallet from incident ] I his wallet from a jacket loss: $70. in the above location. A ictim's car was also in the Autobreaking, larceny suspect used this key to Senate St Garage. Victirr vehicle and remove stereo persons entered his ve] squipment from the car. means and removed a rad 12,935. also let the air out of the tire. Estimated loss: $21 ?i* fM Koger Center. He stressed the need lOV watch our children going to other sta tion ?3r ec^uca^on?'' Beasley said. "W .... keep them here at home where1 ""y need them. "We must revisit the role ofhigt r education," Beasley said. "Funding [ of course critically important, am >tate g^m proposing substantial increases ^er recurring dollars, giving more stabil tj0V- to funding sources. But money withe ance a strategy and accountability is r good stewardship." lasis The governor pointed out that t lore Higher Education Study Committ l?to is conducting a review due next monl lweU The committee is rightly targeti a. economic development, academ ihon quality, cooperation between high reds xi jiL.i? ?- euucauon arm ine Dusiness conimum 511(1 and performance-based funding fear. Beasley said. "Cooperation betwe< higher education and the busine and teaching the mmmmmmm?mmmm areas are designed to ] help recipients understand the roots, framing and principles 1 behind the j development of the _ ________ selected on the basis GAMECOCK of their commitment GREENBACKS to collegiate and civic activities. "The fellowship seeks to make awards to those ixperienced and aspiring secondary school eachers of American history, American fovernment and social studies in grades 7 0 12 who demonstrate the fullest and deepest ommitment to a lifelong career in the lassroom teaching, young people about the listory and principles of American onstitutional government," the Foundation aid. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, and ik, Thomas Cooper EJECTION 1 unknown nprsnns T"Y r L^ai lit?! u roman unsecured Johnathc s:$75- Paul Sna ay of clothes, E-2 P unknown persons HaNell O dow of her vehicle. John Poj i and a wallet were David Hs e. Estimated loss: Cathy Lie I Jeffrey N ka datj -m; Suzanne h floor BA adding. Kevin Sw n persons removed ^, ladder from a closet -rll a. Estimated loss: Thomas I David Fr< Peter Sia Jamel Fn Blatt P.E. Center. Alien Tib* n persons removed mm i location. Estimated of radar detector, i reported unknown hide by unknown lar detector. Suspect i vehicle's left front V f ROBERT WALTON The Gamecock to improve education in the state. ces community should not be optional." ell In his 1996-97 Executive Budget, we Beasley proposed $20 million be used to begin bringing more technology to ler schools. To demonstrate the possibilities ; is of technology in improving education, d I Beasley was connected via satellite in with a teacher and students from ity Blackville-Hilda High School. ?ut The students e-mailed Beasley with tot a question about his plans for the improvement of technology in he classrooms, and using the computer ee by his side, Beasley answered with the h. side comment to the audience "And if ig I can do it (use e-mail), any child in ic South Carolina can." er Beasley wrote to the students, "You ty will be able to access the world's information. I hope that we will provide in you with the technology... all the things ss STATE page 2 Constitution i must receive their bachelor's degrees during the year they apply. When submitting an application, students should include three letters of recommendation attesting to their commitment to teaching at the secondary level. Additionally, applicants must detail their planned course of study and their goals as a teacher in a 600 word essay, explaining iL _ o * i ii ? ine importance 01 studying tne constitution to young students, the applicants career aspirations and to the citizens of the U.S. Each year the Foundation selects one Mow from each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. If funding permits, more than one fellow will be chosen in some states. Fellowship recipients receive financial aid for a maximum of two years of full-time graduate study or five years of part-time study. The maximum amount for the award is $24,000 over the complete period of study. The payment covers the cost of tuition, fees, room and board, and books. Recipients may accept supplemental grants to cover any AWARD page 2 196 CANDIDATES AS OF JAN. 241 'Alberto President in Robinson President ively President /right President heney Senate -1 >s Senate -1 iller Senate -10 ihtcow Qanata _ A ^ I IIUVJT WVI IUIV/ "T ichoison Senate - 4 Pavlisko Senate - 4 Linton Senate - 4 krabarti Senate - 7 Hess Senate - 7 inkel Treasurer chos Treasurer anklin Vice President >hrany Vice President ELECTION! * k- ' V