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MARTHA HOTOP News Editor
This year marks the fifth anniversary
of John Palms' reign as USC president.
When he assumed the position in
1991, the scene at the university was
much different than it is today. The
scandal involving his predecessor had
damaged USCs credibility and diminished
nas oeen eiecteu jmcdiucih,, s m a
African-American president.
Locally, USC has amended the three
organization structure and created i
fraternity council and a sorority counci
in the mid-1980s, according to Mary Bed
Holzbach, director of Greek Life at USC
"Our chapters on this campus do i
good job of communication," Holzbacl
said. "But there will always b<
organizations unwilling to work together
Greek or otherwise."
Jonathan Brant, executive vic?
president of the traditionally white NIC
said most campuses model the three
group structure used nationally and als<
have an overall campus committee mad
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GREEK WEEK 1
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
Softball Tournament
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Talent Showcase
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Canned Food Drive Displ
Wear Your Pin Day
Maureen Syring
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Wear Your Letters Day
Softball Tournament Fina
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Together We Will Serve
Greek Tua
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SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Greek Olympics
Order of Omega
Closing Banquet
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support from the community. Within a
year of his arrival, Palms had made
significant progress in re-establishing
the university's reputation.
Palms said his immediate goal was
"to reestablish the credibility of the
university. We've accomplished that and
regained the trust and confidence of
South Carolina."
As trust for the university was
regained, general support for USC became
more apparent.
"Once our credit was reestablished,
I realized the commitment to the
institution was stronger than I first
Racial lines
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ERIN GALLOWAY Staff Writer
Diversity Week is a time designated
by the university, and other powers thai
be, to celebrate differences and use then
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But there are still separations or
USCs campus. To an outsider, the Greet
system may seem to demonstrate this
"segregation by choice." Even the nationa
organizations seem to be separated by
race.
Nationally, Greek organizations an
separated into three groups: Nationa
Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Nationa
Interfraternity Conference (NIC) anc
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
NPHC is comprised of eight traditionally
African-American fraternities anc
sororities. Traditionally white fraternities
are governed by NIC, and traditionally
white sororities are governed by NPC
NPHC fraternity groups can hole
dual membership with NIC, and an NIC
president is chosen from all of those
groups. This year, Hillary Holloway, {
member of the traditionally African
American fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi
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ebrates f i
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thought," Palms said.
When he accepted the position of
president, Palms had a wide range of
goals intended to improve the quality of
the university. Centered in all of his
goals was the hope for USC to receive
an invitation to the American Association
of Universities.
Palms said he specifically planned to
build a consensus and clear vision of the
university's aspirations. He also thought
USC should move into the top league of
comprehensive universities.
Many in the state saw his goals as
ambitious and difficult to achieve, Palms
said. However, in his five years at USC,
he has continually moved towards
achieving his goals.
"We're ranked 54th in the country,
and I want to be in the top 50," Palms
said.
USC does rank in the top 50 in several
areas. "In student quality, we qualify
evident
rganizations
"The key is not structure, but
communication and substance. We don't
have rules on how to organize campus
c by campus, but we encourage any type
1 of involvement," Brant said. "We believe
in a collaborative effort. Our membership
\ is open to any fraternity."
However, he said NIC also recognizes
j the individuality of both black and white
fraternities.
At USC, Holzbach said there is little
crossover between black and white Greek
organizations. She said there are several
black students in traditionally white
. Greek organizations, but not many.
"It is very challenging for a black
student to join a white group or vice versa
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not just with Greek organizations, but
3 all over campus," she said. "Many of our
f students haven't been exposed to a great
j deal of diversity. It's a natural thing to
, gravitate toward what is familiar and
y those with similar interests and values.
" It is a reflection of society."
Recruitment Differences
? One major difference between
traditionally black and traditionally white
Greek groups is how students are
recruited. The traditionally white NPC
| sororities and NIC fraternities have a
nationally structured rush system at the
1 beginning of each fall semester, while
the traditionally African-American NFHC
1 requires members of any of the eight
* fraternities and sororities to have a
' minimum of 12 hours, eliminating any
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sororities participate in the informational
3 first round of rush at USC in the fall, but
' do not recruit freshmen until the spring
semester.
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Intramural Field
Intramural Field
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* ETHAN MYERSON The Gamecocl
ive years
esident
with the incoming class," Palms said
"We're there in the number of degrees
granted and the quality of the library
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were getting uieie wiun tne 411011 ty u.
our faculty."
Palms is able to assess whal
improvements need to be made in othei
areas.
"We need an increase in researcl
support; we're getting $75 million, bul
it should be $100 million," Palms said
"A larger endowment is needed, anc
we're behind in faculty salaries."
Palms hopes at USC's 200tl
anniversaiy it will be invited to join th<
American Association of Universities.
Since arriving at the university, Palm*
said his goals have become mor<
ambitious. In the next five years, h<
hopes USC will continue to be th<
university of choice in South Carolina
He said scholarships and the Honor!
College continue to attract incoming
Automating
TINA MORGAN Viewpoints Editor
USC's Office of Waste Reduct
and Recycling has implemented a 1
automation system projected to doi
the amount of university waste thj
re<ycled.
The department, headed
Environmental Quality Mana
Christopher Thomas, automata
increase'the efficiency of the sysi
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injuries while workers were lifting
carrying heavy equipment. The oi
was also concerned with pul
perception.
"People weren't perceiving i
recycling, they were perceiving i
garbage," Thomas said.
The system includes a new trucl
dump and 155 caster carts that wi
placed around campus and in resid<
halls. They will be easier for custod
to use while collecting recycfr
materials.
"They love it. It makes it easiei
1 us and them," Thomas said.
In all, the new equipment cost a]
$50,000. It was financed in par
revenue generated from the recyc
office. The other $25,000 was loane
the office by the Business and Fins
Department and will have to be ]
bade with future revenue in three vt
The recycling office has had sup
from the business affairs office, inclu
Vice President Richard Wertz, from
start. The office started from sen
and has been in operation for about
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ERIN SHAW Staff Writer
Chances are, you will tune int
frequently-aired award shows sc
1 the show, you will see red ribbon
like a staple of a uniform to the s
wear.
These scores of ribbons ma
significant. The reality, however
DeoDle behind the symbol, people
AIDS or infected with the HIV vii
of your community. These people, i
the virus, need your help.
Organizations like Common T1
into place when it comes to helpinj
the disease. Common Threads, {
community-based organization, is
force behind AIDSWALK '96.
AIDSWALK, which includes
and an 8K run, will take place Satu
23 at Finlay Park. Participants co
from sponsors; money donated wil
HIV/AIDS organizations in Sout
Common Threads specializes h
prevention and education. They
messages to the Columbia commuj
conferences, safer sex activities aj
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however, is AIDSWALK
"AIDSWALK does two things
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Threads. It brings awareness to thi
at large, and it helps at raising fi
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port state agencies," Wertz said,
ding Wertz, who is personally committ
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itch praise for Thomas and his staff. Th
five have created the core of the progra:
its AIDS/HIV p;
has increased from last yeai
Last year's AIDSWALK n
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inds." be walking, running or just
its this year, "Come out, show yourself?
icipants will to walk or run, just be ther
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Fifth anniversary at USC. During hi
tion as the leading insitution in Sou
The library will continue to get support
Decause 01 its long-term impact un ni>
goals."
A continued advancement anc
implementation of technology is anothei
of Palms' goals. In the past year, the
university invested $5,600 in building
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he said, and moved into new realn
of such as energy conservation. Tl
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achieving the difficult task of 100 perce
ed campuswide recycling, Wertz sail
ut The new system has reduced tl
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us, are part will receive a T-shirt. Late ri
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The opening ceremony v.
ireads come a.m. The 8K run will begin p
g those with walk beginning shortly aft
i non-profit follow a hilly course past the G
i the driving and Canal Park. Walkers
Capitol, USC, Five Points an
both a walk groups will finish in Finlay
irday, March The morning will conclud
llect pledges celebration with refreshm
1 be given to Prizes will be given to those
h Carolina, collect the most donations,
n HIV/AIDS Community reception to
bring these grown since its conception,
aity through gmd groups have shown intent
ad planning Area teens will be active pa
al activity, "We've gotten a lot of res
particularly high school sti
i," said Rose are excited about because tha
ith Common we tareret with our educatio;
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DAN CHESNEY The Gamecock
is presidency he re-established the
Ih Carolina.
i computer workstations and made 38,000
' new student identification cards. An
academic assessment of all programs
I and existing technology at the university
will also take place in the near future.
! Academic advancement throughout
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showing support.
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NIKKI THORPE The Gamecock
lent and Reduction, empties the bins
is office is preparing to double the 35 tons
te a month of recycled material to 70 tons,
to In th? future, Thomas said the office
at will be including crushed tin cans from
d. kitchen use and magazines.
le Currently, the office recycles office
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