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BELINDA LONG Staff Writer "Ift One till
The Clothesline project meeting shirts On dlS
that was held last night in the Russell
House allowed participants to create
t-shirts that reflect their personal
experience with violence against acknowledge,
women- Different c
The creation and display of these trS^s represe
t-shirts promote the healing process ofeach partici
for those involved and also helps to denotes a
educate the public about this type of yeuow or ^g,
violence. The project is for both assauit- red
survivors and their close friends or sexuai assau
family members who wish to incest or child
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Harley Newman and Todd Robbins do
'amazing things with light bulbs.'
JESSICA NASH Staff Writer
Well, if midterm monotony is wearing you down,
Carolina Productions is sponsoring a break from the
routine at 7 p.m. today in the Russell House Ballroom.
Harley Newman and Todd Robbins, a.k.a. "The Gross
Guys," are putting on a hilarious magic show reminiscent
of circus sideshows from the old days.
Newman promises old sideshow stunts with a different
twist.
"We won't do what everybody else does," he said.
Newman has been in the "comedy business" for 25
years. A self-proclaimed "professional lunatic," he has
acted as a circus clown, but his favorite medium is
slapstick. He and Robbins will incorporate comedy into
their mind-boggling act?one that promises to be unique.
"Circus sideshows were boring," Newman said.
"Anybody could do a bed of nails stunt in the old days,
but I take it one step further."
Newman is not content just to lie on a bed of nails.
He holds the world record for the minimum number of
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ng to hear statistics, but it's quite another to see the Tplay,
because they are real experiences"
Kim Sheffield, director of Sexual Assault Services Programs r
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a victim. women who have died from violence. star).
olors and designs of the The designs on the shirts tell each
ait the unique experience woman's story. ^as
pant. For instance, each Kim Sheffield, director of Sexual pro,
i certain type of violence: Assault Services Programs said though com
j is used for battery and it's easy to ignore statistical reports . ^
pink or orange is for of violence and rape around campus
It; blue or green is for and in the community, individuality ^
abuse; and white is for of each shirt personalizes the victims, cam
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nails in this trick, and in one act, he had 11 people
standing on him. Grand
Newman also promises to teach anybody how to do unknov
this stunt after the show. Who knows how that inside fr?m ^
information could come in handy someday! entry.
His partner, Robbins, "does amazing things with
light bulbs," Newman said. They are pioneers in the Larcen;
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neia or college enterxainmeni wiui inis type ox snow.
"There aren't a lot of people who know the stuff we unsupt
know," he says. "There aren't many places to learn it,
because it's such a specialized field. We have to read a xT
between the lines to turn an idea into something exciting."
Newman and Robbins will be driving to Columbia Poss?f.
from Nashville, and they'll work out the details of the t hptshow
while on the road. They decide who does what in s
the show, and each never knows what the other will do. ' 00
"There are some routines that I refuse to do, and officers
there are some that Todd won't do, too," Newman said. McDon
He promises their act will be stimulating and full of locatio
variety. Newman pushes his luck and skill to the limit entenr
because Tm not intimidated by the idea of being killed." procee
He hints at one routine involving one-fourth of a whom 1
mile of plastic wrap, but refuses to divulge the details.
"YouH just have to show up and find out," Newman were
said.
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women are not just pret
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(bert walton The Gamecock .and nonacademic depart
Women's Student Servii
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comprehensive and dej
organizations.
Higgins said, "There
state and an outside ms
This year, the calen<
"Any changes are pi;
This year the events
films, workshops and sj
Two highlights for
"Outstanding Women a
8 The fair will be held
Ballroom. Members from
information pertaining
"Outstanding Wome
Ekert said, "The event re
C* program, and it also re<
/ This is the sixth yea
are handed in, a group
academic achievements,
and internship experiei
^ Other events includi
March 23 is dedicat
1|"| | I Ekert said, "All can
^ around the Carolina co
Cassandra Williams
of Women's History Mc
"I believe that we si
have come a long way,
' we will not be able to p
violence [ jj
"It's one thing to hear statistics,
it's quite another to see the T- 1 ^
ts on display, because they are
experiences," said Sheffield.
'he original Clothesline Project
ed with 31 shirts hung in Hyannis,
s. during fall 1990. Since then,
jects have been started in
munities across the country and I!
her countries.
he shirts will be displayed around Kjm Sheffield, director
pus in March. T-shirts for the Clothes
h Feb. 26 ?
t exposure, Thomas Cooper Library Level One. Victim t?hmm
d that she saw a black male wearing an LA Lakers
xposing himself on level one of the library. No verbal
Was macie Willi lilt! SUSptXt miu UIC auapcti nao iiui(
on a subsequent search of the premises.
larceny of automobile, S-6 Lot. Victim reported that
m persons removed his vehicle, a 1987 Toyota Supra,
e incident location. There were no latent signs of forced |^E
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unfKnnlrhna TTnivprsitv Bookstore. Victim reported Ilk
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tiknown persons removed his bookbag from the
irvised bookbag storage rack. Estimated loss: $190. Center.
y, Feb. 25 Suspicio
eaking, larceny from vehicle, attempted autobreaking, did start
sion of tools of a crime, 1300 Wheat St. (S-18 Lot). Respond:
ng officer observed two white males, later determined up calling
udents Jonathan Robinson, 18, and Peter Capraro, also with mil
ting into vehicles at the incident location. Additional
observed two more suspects, Erin Freize, 20, and Ian
aid, 18, tampering with a vehicle's handle at the incident Friday, I
n. An officer then observed Robinson and Capraro Larceny
lg another vehicle. They then exited the vehicle and that unl
ded to rendezvous with Freize and McDonald, with above lo
they started a conversation. All four suspects were then
ended and taken into custody by the officers. All suspects Carryin
ken to Richland County Detention Center and incarcerated, on scho<
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ilong events
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f Writer
vill be numerous events going on at USC in celebration
ith.
re coordinated by the Women's Studies Department
ervices, are held to recognize the accomplishments of
inth gives official recognition of women's achievement,"
e program assistant for Women's Studies,
ating Women's History Month for the past 10 years,
nts gets bigger each year," Higgins said,
il freshman, said, Tm glad that USC is participating
h because I feel both men and women should participate
>f what women have accomolished and to learn that
ty faces but that we also have intelligence."
itudies Department and Women's Student Services
events.
the Office of Women Studies, as well as the academic
ments," said Samantha Ekert, graduate assistant for
ces.
jcted to students," Ekert said.
iut by the Women's Studies Department is more
lis more with academic departments than student
are 2,300 distributed to all the USC campus's in the
tiling list of 1,200."
lar is available on-line for the first time.
it on our Web page," Higgins said.
start on March 11 and last until April 3. They include
leakers.
Ekert are the "Women's Empowerment Fair" and
tUSC."
from 11 a.m.?3 p.m. March 25 at the Russell House
campus and local organizations will be there distributing
to women.
:n at USC" will be held at 4 p.m. March 25.
cognizes women who have participated in the mentoring
:ognizes one outstanding woman."
r USC has given this award. After all the applications
of four judges pick five finalists. The judges look for
campus and community activities, athletics, and work
ice in applicants.
e a speech by Carolyn Sawyer from WIS on March 11.
ed to community services.
lpus organization and individuals can participate all
mmunity."
, a political science freshman, sums up the importance
lould study Women's History Month because women
and if we women do not learn from our past history,
rogress in the future," Williams said.
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ROBERT WALTON The Gamecock
of Sexual Assault Services Programs, lays out
dine Project.
Larceny of money, A-3 Lot. Victim
Bp reported that unknown persons removed
two $5 bills from her purse, which was
W ^ ^er secure^ vehicle.
K ^ | Trespassing after notice, Douglas.
Iggggll^ll Reporting officer responded to a
_ __ suspicious person call and discovered
ElllflF subject, a homeless man, on the 2nd
I ti floor of Douglas. Subject had been
DrtBT warned previously to stay off USC
lUn I property. Suspect was arrested and
jailed at Richland County Detention
us fire, A-2 Lot (The Horseshoe). Persons unknown
a brush fire in a flower patch at the above location,
ing officer attempted to extinguish the blaze but ended
r Pnlnmhia PW Flprvarhnpnt. TVip fire was extinguished
lor damage to a trash can.
Feb. 23
of a table, Preston Seminar Room. Complainant states
mown persons removed a conference table from the
cation. Estimated loss: $862.
g a concealed weapon, carrying a concealed weapon
)1 property, possession of a handgun by a convicted
if