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IN THE GAMECOCK ONLINE: Columbia Mapped Out, http://wmi.qamecock.sc.edu WEATHER P5TZ3H lit! A INDEX If HM viewpoints 4 Low 45 Wm-': - H BIBS 7 I III II ETCWEDNESDAY piOT* I V?<| III B^ I III B^ C0MICS 5?I 1%, \ iL,r%t-lV HlI sports Low 40 mmk*. ^ I W W ^ v ^ CLASSIFIEDS 9 Serving USC since 1908 ' Spanish Tonys PAGES Univers MARTHA HOTOP News Editor Women make up more than 50 percent ofUSCs student body and hold many leadership positions. Yesterday's sixth annual Outstanding Woman at USC Celebration recognized women in top leadership roles at USC. Engineering senior Jennifer Wu was named Outstanding Woman of the Year. Wu competed with four other finalists fix the award, including Jennifer Godbee, Julye Johns, Shannon Karppinen and Robyn Kelly. I'm excited about the award, considering the quality of the women leaders on campus," Wu said. The award is designed to recognize women who are students and excel in a variety of leadership, scholastic and campus positions. "It recognizes excellence in terms of women leaders," Wu said. "Women do Lending a v? Hai MARTHA HOTOP News Editor Students from across the campus over the weekend to give their time to in the Columbia area. Saturday was the sixth annual da; to community service through the Into tl program. This year, 231 students shw volunteer at 25 different sites. Students at the various sites per variety of services for the organization: playing with children, creating a 1 beautification. At the Boy's and Gii volunteers did indoor and outdoor beau "It was kind of sad to see just how kids had," sophomore Carena Brantley used to seeing other centers, then I everything was a mess at the Boy's a Club." After working to clean up the center, felt more could be done to help the cei "We tried to do what we could. Wh was a lot, but it would take another < all that needed to be done; that kind of did) needs to be done once a month," said. i.u J*. rai uuip turns m me program uit variety of reasons. Some of the volunl participated in volunteer opportunities o before; far others, this was a first-time e "Into the Streets is a good opportunit some people have never done communit now they're motivated to do more (coi service)," said senior Joy Clark, who v leader at the women's shelter. Those in charge of the day's evei USCPD so involving t?CE VON KOLNITZ News Editor After three months of investigation, ; USC hate crimes investigator helped solvi a case that Carl Stokes, director of USC' Law Enforcement and Safety, describe< as the most "bizarre" he's seen in 43 year in law enforcement. David Brown, 30, was indicted Frida; on charges he murdered Charles Swygert 25, and David Waters, 25, for life insurana money. Waters fell almost 40 feet from Pendletcx Street Garage Jan. 5 and was in a conu before he died Jan. dl. The USC hate crimes investigator Michael Couick, told The State that during a few lucid moments, Waters was able t< say through nods that he was not alone when he fell and that his fall was not ai accident. Couick also said the victims had beei targeted for as long as three years before they died. The individual had been plotting agains a number of people," Stokes said. "He wae Scheduled to be the beneficiary of ar insurance policy upon their death." E own, who is serving a one-yeai ity honoi play a major role an campus as exhibited five by the finalists and the areas they work intei with on campus. Ifs important to show ? that women do play an active role and theoi to promote that sense of leadership to aski younger women." appli To be considered for the award, "Hm students submitted an application oppo including a letter of recommendation f and an essay; faculty members could sligh also nominate students for the award, to fi> Each finalist was recommended by a aske faculty member. resei Samantha Ekert, graduate assistant V for student life, said the fact that each also t finolicf ujqq Ku foniilfv Kov o mmiAOW flUO A VVV/UUUV/iiUVU KM J AUVUAUJ AXUA g members said, "Wow, this person is realty ? h< great." She went on to say that whether outsi or not an individual was recommended didn't affect the judging. real] A panel of four judges reviewed each atten application and narrowed the pool to the roles ' d : gathered tifl charities [J ydevoted ueocreeus up v m a m, painting, gggjjg ;rail and tififfltion! John Dawkin>' coordinator of H little the generally pleased but expressed disap said. "Tm about the large number of no-shows; i saw that 400 registered for Into the Streets, bu nd Girl's people showed up. "I'm a little disappointed in tl , Brantley community and the large number of i iter. said Rachellle Lehner, coordinator of o at we did service programs, iay to do There were entire organizations ' stuff (we signed up to volunteer but failed t( oranuey aaturaay. me iaige numner 01 no-snc that sites and transportation had to be r I so for a at the last minute. ;eers had "There was some confusion at the n campus (of the morning) because different pe< qperience. show up," freshman Anna Jerome sai< y because a lot of work into the event, so it's ft y service; that our plans can't be followed; nmunity reorganize once we know who is ther vas a site When reorganizing the groups, s had to be canceled because there were ate were STREET Ives case hate crime sentence in a Minnesota federal prison for a violating probation in another insurance g fraud case, was also indicted on two counts g of insurance fraud and seven counts of j forgery. If he is convicted on the murder 3 charges, Brown may be sentenced to life without parole or a possible death penalty. y Stokes said, referring to Couick's role in the case, "We pieced the puzzle together, g but his efforts were the reason it was solved." According to Stokes, the USCPD does a not routinely investigate hate crimes because j "we don't have that many hate crimes." Stokes defined a hate crime as "a crime that involves some hateful intent" Examples, r he said, include "someone domg harm to j another individual because of their ethnic , background or race or what they stand for." ' Both Swygert and Waters were gay. Stokes said Couick's role in the case t will now be that of a witness. It's going to be a difficult case. Ifs going to be one of circumstances that we have to t prove," Stokes said. 'There was no witnesses. 3 It's going to take the legwork from his x (Couick's) investigation to prove it." The Associated Press r contributed to this report. s wom< finalists. Each finalist was then is viewed by the judges. iome judges asked the finalists is nnoc+irvna iirVnln rt+Vtm* nirlmoc Pi LV/UVUi V^UV.-UUIV110, TT11UV VU1V1 J UUgvO A . ed follow-up questions to the ti ication, Ekert said. One judge asked, p] v can we improve the educational j i frtunities for younger women?" re Ikert said each interview varied tt tly in terms of what the judges chose cus on. In Wu's interview, she was ai d about her accomplishments as a ty archer and engineer. ju Vv!s academic accomplishments were at he focus of her essay, which described tr neatest contribution to the university si ir leadership in the classroom and sc ide. le Fhe educational aspect of college is ly important, and I devote a lot of ai tion to that," Wu said. "My leadership W i are an extension of being a leader ~ ^ flHHRi -s p ope Garden, helps volunteers plan i that had I r IMI n > show up >ws meant 4 JJ ^organized -at. I beginning A J | | ustrating 1 ^ we must e." tome sites senior Temisha Hai nt enough ^ B(att p E cento S page 3 the Into the Streets APO to ext This week, APO will extended its escort service until 2 a.m. DIPIKA BHAMBHANI Asst. Features Editor Alpha Phi Omega, a coed service fraternity on campus, started its escort service in an effort to ensure the safety of USC students on campus. The organization will extend its service to students from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday instead of the regular 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday schedule. "As far as APO, I believe we actively contribute to campus every day, and we don't need a Creed Week to express our community service, but we're trying to give a little bit more this week by extending our hours from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.," said Escort Chair Amber Felkel. Though some members may not be able to volunteer for the later hours this week, those who will be escorts don't mind the extra work. "There's a true need at USC for ?n facull l the classroom." On and off campus, Wu is involved * t a variety of activities: Mortar Board, f hi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Sigma, ? le engineering honor society. She also lays doubles tennis off campus. The idges commented on Wu's "welllundedness" when they selected her for le award. "Jennifer is an outstanding leader id scientist, and we were impressed 7 her love for learning," the panel of idges said. "She has made wonderful :ademic accomplishments in a nonaditional field for women. Additionally, le has already made a mark as a ientific researcher while being a campus ader." Besides recognizing the efforts of Wu id the other finalists, the Outstanding p roman at I ISC Celebration acknowledged WOMAN page 3 R ? ft hotos by SHIN YUN The Gamecock Jj ts flowers Saturday. d w S1 w 11 O1 n 01 ai Pi fc tl b si n B rrison hangs a banner in a1 r Saturday morning before ^ volunteers arrive. a< end its escor volunteer help and for people to try r and make a difference," said Tommy Andrews, an active member of Alpha Phi Omega. However, it is unlikely the extended service will last the rest of the semester. "Because it's voluntary and the members of APO are all students, the 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. shift might compromise the students academically. The chapter voted to make a special exception for Creed Week," said Rechelle Paranal, treasurer of Aloha Phi Omera and commissioner of special projects of the Judicial Board. Paranal said the fraternity and its service efforts were strongly recognized by the Judicial Board as an effective representative for the Creed, especially the second section, which reads, "I will respect the dignity of all persons." Each day this week, a different organization will magnify or extend regular campus service and demonstrate its efforts in upholding The Carolinian Creed. c ty and st \ dBB mm u ive finalists were selected for the ( ward. They are Julye Johns, Jennifi obyn Kelly and the winner, Jennifer \ Forum dis Wgotry on i Discussion among faculty nd students kicks off Judfcial oard's Creed Week. NGIE CAMPBELL Staff Writer Creed Week is officially under way lanks in part to the ODK forum on jlerance held at 6 p.m. Mondayin the elk auditorium. A panel of six speakers, which icluded professors and leaders of campus rganizatians such as NAACP and BGLA, iscussed the discrimination facing the ? isabled, African Americans, women J nd homosexuals. Each speaker emphasized the need >r communication and understanding 1 establishing tolerance and ending iscrimination at USC and society as a hole. Fred Ortmann, vice president of Dedal projects, felt the panel of speakers as veiy well organized. "A lot of positive things came from iem," he said. "It showed a good crossyer of the Carolina community and sally represented the different groups H 1 campus who have been discriminated gainst." Aside from low attendance, ODK resident Teresa Wilson also felt the ^ irum went well. P' I Vio nanolictc wora \Tocnr r?on/4i/^ oVimif 8^ ^UiU.liOUO TTViV TWJ UU1U1U (UA^Ut ie issues, and I think it was very sneficial to the people who were there," \e said. "They should make it mandatory so tore people would come," said Jeff s* ucz'ek, an accounting sophomore who ttended the forum. "On this campus, u' ie effort towards tolerance is there by )me people, but it doesn't seem to be ** xepted too well. You see how nobody t hours for Ci TUESDAYrMARCH 2$ W Judicial Board Information Table 10 am - 3 pm Qambreil Hall ||g|| ODK Information Table 10 am - 3 pm Russell House Interfaith Panel Discussion 8 pm Rutledge Chapel Movie: The Accused 9 pm Russell House Theater aku tscori service until 2 am 777-3825 NftMiSDXtmReH27 Clothesline Project 10 am - 3 pm Ffussell House ODK Information Table 10 am - 3 pm Russell House Speakers: Colors of the Rainbow 8 pm BA room 436 "*1 tudents NIKKI THORPE The Gamecock hitstanding Woman of the Year ?r God bee, Shannon Karppinen, Mi. cusses i campus m : NIKKI THORPE The Gamecock len Corbett, right, a business ofessor, and Dr. Cleveland illars are among the panelists the forum on bigotry. Omicron ?lta Kappa sponsored the forum > part of Creed Week. lows up for events on diversity week, te at the movies they show. If you show 3, there's only you and one other guy." The fcrum was co-sponsored by ODK, le Campus Judicial Board and the tudent Alumni Association reed Week tHURSOM, MARCH 2$ J- Mh. ODK Information Table 10 am - 3 pm Russell House Movie: The Lords of Discipline 9 pm Russell House flow MARCO 29 ODK Information Table 10 am - 3pm Russell House ? Student Government Information Table 10 am - 3 pm Gambrell Hall f Movie: The Lords of Discipline 9 pm Russell House Creed Week A week long celebration of our community values I and a time to focus on the 1 Carolinian Creed. v.. .V...v;.:. ETHAN MYERtON The Gamecock