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IN THE GAMECOCK ONLINE: Guide to local movie theaters, http://www.gamecock.sc.edu/mapped_out/ WEATHER 1 iJ WOfJT la 1 ? ^"lmrrrirb ns?-^ WEDNESDAY |'^I|l; H 1>| I I If I III |m JH ? M C0MICS ^ I M^HIvIV sports Low45 ^ ^ ^ ^ IIPiB in I Ml CLASSIFIEDS 9 Serving USC since 1908 Recapping Cockstock PAGE 4 HR IHHHHHhhHHHH ! Students religious MARTHA HOTOP News Editor WENDY HUDSON Editor in Chief Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus' arriv to Jerusalem days before his trial ai crucifixion, started a week of religioi observances for Christians. The Jewis people also observe Passover this wee For Christians, the week's servici lead to Easter Sunday, when churchgoe will celebrate Jesus' resurrection from tl dead three days after he was crucifie Christians believe Jesus' resurrection his triumph over death and sin and th his death atones for sins of all peopl At USC, students, faculty and sta have the opportunity to participate i services throughout Holy Week, beginnii with a Tenebre service tonight at Rutledj Chapel. Campus ministries and loci churches will also hold Maundy or Thursdi services, which remember the eveni leading to Jesus' crucifixion. Maundy com* from the Latin word that mean commandment, and the services celebra Jesus' last instructions to his disciple Roman Catholics also will celebrate tl iimtiiiiiiiiiiii in mm*. I" 4 Running back Duce Staley, left, hug from quarterback Anthony annual Spring Game. See story 01 h . W' % n ImL \ W - "*' Iwi& V 1 |'/ JS? ^ relehrate traditions Last Supper and the washing of the disciples' feet on Holy Thursday. Good ^ Friday remembers the day of Jesus' death "This week symbolizes one thing, one precious thing, Jesus gave us: his life," ^ said Leslie Snyder, a chemical engineering k junior and a member of PALM, Partnership among Lutherans and Methodists, on campus. "He gave up his life so we may live. To understand his coming back, I like ^ to understand why it is he had to die." Beverly Cox, a pre-pharmacy sophomore ^ and PALM member, started her Holy Week observances this past Sunday. ^ "I went to two Palm Sunday services," . Cox said. "I will nrohahlv srn to an Pastor ^ service Sunday and one of the PALM ^ services." PALM will have Thursday and ' I Friday services at its chapel at 728 Pickens St., behind Wade Hampton. Some students are recognizing Jesus' ^ suffering by fasting. "I'm fasting to remind myself about ^ Good Friday and its importance," Snyder said. "The best way to do that is to be ie HOLY WEEK page 2 Pes the W US Uf Jk M-M, yes HHuUHH exe Ori ^r *>?**1 No1 "^5| ser -? ^ Cai ROBERT WALTON The Gamecock receive* a congratulatory Wlt Wright during Saturday's em i page 7. 3110 A T r* I f| A ; '? '"."S . f|L * I Hi' - * <- & $$ "% The Rev. Dr. Moody Smitl of John Thursday nighl Ballroom. He was the 1! Charlton F. Hall Sr. Lecti an Early Christianity. He t< 3eace Corj nforms inl MMICCD CTAkll EV A cot Mauic CrlH. imu MI innu. i nooi. i ivho L_UIU About 50 USC students have jo; ace Corps after graduation since idents since 1988) ? a statistic gref y other school in South Carolina. Because of this, the Peace Corps !C yesterday with a reception and ( ) workshop. Patricia Wilier, the director of Intei )grams, delivered the welcome. She ace Corps has a "profound impact" "(This is the) most appropriate way ernational week," Wilier said. The evening featured an mformatii ard presentation and panel of eight ace Corps volunteers. Interim Provost Winona Vernburg "World of Thanks" Award, which re C's contributions to the program. The Peace Corps is commemoratir ir anniversary and was establish* icutive order from President Kenn iginally, it was created to promoi ice and mutual understanding anc inorl mnn on^ urnmnn fn nnnnfnno U1VU XUVXI CU1U TV V/lllVii W Vl/UXXWXVtJ Hie first set of volunteers worked ir iv. there are about 7.000 volunteers )4 countries that are divided into foui ica, Inter-America, Asia/Pacific and rope. Officials are investigating the feas iding volunteers to the Middle E mbodia. The Peace Corps is recruiting vol h skills in agriculture, business, ed ironmental studies, health and n I community services, tl am interested in the Peace Corps] Clark Bonilla, left, a graduate student and PALM member, lights candles around a cross in celebration of Holy Week. PALM has additional services planned for Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. MANJU SHROFF The Gamecock KARA STOVALL The Gamecock li spoke about the Gospel t at the Russell House >96 Nadine Beacham and i re ship in New Testament caches at Duke University. ps honors terested sti 3r I don't want to go to gradu ; I want to do something ii ined the that makes a difference," ] 1990 (64 Jennifer Przystup said, iter than Applicants should be and have three to five yea honored or a bachelor's degree. )verseas Volunteers serve foi includes a three-month I national training takes place in ti said the and includes technical, la on uau. medical education, to begin Peace Carps members r a monthly living allow on video, readjustment allowance returned service. According to Julie Ka accepted recruiter for the Peace ( *?gnizes Regional office, those wis apply about one year befo ig its 35- their term of service. Th jd by an Up 0n their application. S edy. for experience in commvu :e world To conclude the evening I to offer questions about the lanj in need, living arrangements and l Ghana. "You must be flexible, i serving said Noel Desmarteau, a n regions: volunteer who served in ( Eastern Many volunteers live' modest conditions, ibility of Linguistics graduate st last and said he was interested in wanted "a sense of selfles unteers experience and personal < ucation, For more information ( utrition 800-424-8580. Those inte information on the W ' because ht- >;//www.peace corps.gt ! Week to ? on intern MARTHA HOTOP News Editor, Many people on USC's campus are unaware of the fact that there are over 1,000 international students here. "The typical American student at USC doesn't realize there are international students here," NADA resident hall director Heather Emmert said. "The international students have so much to offer, and thev ODen ud Americans' views of the world." Since the 1970s, USC has celebrated its diverse student body through International Week, which began yesterday. During the week, a variety of events will showcase the international students on campus. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about international exchange programs available through the university. "International Week is an opportunity I INTERNATIONAL WE TIIFSRAY APRIL 9 I Panel Discussion: The Role New Democracies 12:30 - 1:45 pm, Coliseum F International Coffee House 7 pm, Russell House Room WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Discussion: How to Apply foi and Research Funding 12-1 pm, Gambrell Hall Rc Rim Festival: A Tribute to Lo 7 pm, 9 pm, BA Building Roc The Incredible Acrobats of C $12 Adults, $10 Students 7:30 pm, Koger Center THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Lecture: Democracy, Autocrc 3:30 pm, Gambrell Hall Rooi Conversation & Coffee 7 pm, Capstone Lobby Spanish Theater: Three Pla) $2 Students, $3 Faculty/Stal 8 pm, Drayton Hall Around the World Dinner 8:30 pm, NADA Internationa FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Seminar: A Culture-Sensitive Asian-American Students 1 -2:30 pm, McMaster Colle USC, Speak idents on eP ate school right away. CT j T nportant, something Vr X C7 UX manne science junior ALLISON WILLIAM at least 18 years old Doctors, a Sout rs of work experience family members of ] of the Senate Judii * 27 months, which discuss several bills training period. The penalties on people le country of service According to s< nguage, cultural and the bill would tack o penalty if anyone eoave travel rapenses, refuses to submit b ance and a $5,400 Undercurrents upon completion of with a blood-alcoho minsky, the regional of $200 and a susp Jorps Southeastern offense drivers coul hing to seme should license for one year, re they want to start P on and suspenc ly should also follow In a Thursday ai he stressed the need attorney Reese Joy lity service. a8am aSamst cltlZ I, the panel answered severa^ SP' juage barrier, food, proposed change tl general experiences. natural tie-in wit ready to go with it," "My constituents nhirnincr Poor?o fYimo about hiffhwaV Safl 3hana. deaths of innocent ? with host families in di favor of the bill. One lawyer sail udent Brendan Kelly DUI charges knew i serving because he they came to him. 1 sness, cross cultural be a deterrent agai snrichment." "If you think pas )r an application, call out, that is not hap irested can also find Drug and alcofo orld Wide Web at,t the bill said it was 3v. - years. focus lationals for the Carolina community to highlight the international dimensions of the university," said Laura Arthur, assistant director for International Programs for Students. The International Programs for Students is responsible for coordinating the entire week. At the beginning of the year, the office asked other organizations on campus to help sponsor events related to international week; some of this year's sponsors include Carolina Productions, the Office of Fellowships and Summer Programs, and the NADA community. Professors and some of the colleges will also be also be sponsoring seminars and programs during the week. NADA, which houses American and international students will sponsor an "Around the World Dinner" for anyone INTERNATIONAL page 2 EK of the Media in Building loom 3007 305 ' Predoctoral Fellowships >om 440 uis Malle >m 351 (Free Admission) fiina icy and Efficiency n 404 * fS f I Living Community ?ns under Zl years old." eakers at the public hearing said the lat would affect people under 21 was a h current legislation. want to do something strong and powerful sty. I am concerned about the needless iouth Carolinians," said one state senator i none of the people he represented for what the penalties for DUI were before He did not think stiffer penalties would nstDUI. sing a stiffer penalty will get the message pening," the lawyer said, ol abuse lobbyists who spoke in favor of one that had been on their agendas for } Approach to ge Room 235 ETHAN MYERSON The Gamecock ers disagree ectivness fer DUI law S Qrw>ial Prnio^tc Crlitr>r V W|/VVIUI I IVjWVM UUHVI h Carolina coroner, lobbyists and several DUI victims spoke Thursday to members ciary Committee at a public hearing to , including one that would impose stricter under 21 for driving under the influence, sveral attorneys who handle DUI cases, n an additional six months to the present under 21 has the .02 concentration or 0 a blood-alcohol test. Jouth Carolina laws, a first-offense driver 1 content of .10 or more could face a fine ended license for six months. Secondd pay a fine of $2,000 have a suspended Third-offense drivers face a $3,500 fine, led license for two years. rticle in The Gamecock, North Charleston 'e said the proposed bill "discriminates