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South Carolina's #1 Student Newspaper WEATHER L llfc GAMECOCK ON-LINE ~g?i w " fr^=r I iLJIIIrl 111 K s??& lH -41 XL>HM I I-V^W^JV-IV P ' -1ca" 777'7726' Serving USC since 1908 http//www.g?m?cock3c.?du Inside Jamel Franklin offers his promises to USC students awarded the Peace and Friendship Scholarship to study abroad. Beginning 1 in October, Eaton, an International relations major, will spend 10 months studying at ( Hirosakl University in Japan. ( Eaton Is the son of * FTank and Marianne Eaton and Is a graduate of R Socastee High School. The scholarship was u given by the Association w of International Education fa In Janan as Dart of a program that promotes w student exchange programs between ^ Japanese universities and e? other countries. R Theprogramis to intended to enhance the to quality of students' flwcdDond ana sqiomSOc 0 j activities whBe promoting c< understanding and ? friendship between the countries participating. M a i ETC. attempts to explore the culture of metropolitan Columbia The Gamecock's own pick and chose winners and losers In soccer, Football and volleyball. Carolina 1 Happenings 1 Khyle Eaton, a Junior at the University of South Carolina has been Splish Splash Diversity nnght notice some changes "" u ith Marriott dining services this to 3 v _ ... jj I he new Freshen s Yogurt in the The one brand new eating location in the Mal1 has a bi&Ser and more i campus is the "Fast Break" which diverse menu ^ TCBY offerinS as put in place in the Coliseum. y?&urt>ice cream, pretzels and TCBY in the Carolina Mall is gone smoothies. The decision to replace id has been replaced by Freshens' TCBY was made last year after >gurt. Also, the hours have been Marriott saw the Freshen's menu landed in the Pizza Hut in the and store concept as more diverse assell House. and appealing than what TCBY had The Fast Break was added due to offer, said Richards. He also requests by faculty and students mentioned how Freshens is a chain have a someplace to eat in the in and produces a product equal to if ie Coliseum, which holds the not better than TCBY's, they just issrooms and offices for the Colleges arent as well known as TCBY because f Journalism and Mass they do not advertise, immunications and the College of Last year the only Marriott pplied Sciences, but is far away establishment store concept as more om all other dining services on diverse and appealing than what mpus. TCBY had to offer, said Richards. According to Steve Richards from He also mentioned how Freshens is ai riott, the Fast Break will be like a chain and produces a product equal jcaled down version of the Sidewalk to if not better than TCBY's, they Negotiati STEPHANIE SONNENFELP Editor in Chie Sure, John Leighton likes living on McByrde Fraternity Quad well enough. The junior Sigma Chi member has lived there since his freshman year and enjoys the Quad's central location on campus. However, he's willing to give up flm 1/v^ola fn mnva fn o IrQfnnnifir Virtue a KX1V 1VAX41V/ IAJ 1X1U TV \AJ U UOl^llUVJ IlUUtJU at USC's proposed Greek Village, an idea which is part of the infamous USC Master Plan. Leighton thinks a fraternity house would be impressive and boost the images of USC Greek Life, which is gradually declining in numbers. "Living in a house gives you a lot more independence," said Leighton, who pledged Sigma Chi in the fall of 1994. Houses would also allow fraternities and sororities the opportunity to entertain more alumni, Leighton said. For a while, the idea of having Greek housing was simply that ? an idea. Today, it's becoming a reality. Currently, USC is in the process of negotiating a deal to purchase land to build the once fabled Greek Village, said Jerry Brewer, director of Student Life. Thp land fnr thp villncrp ia lnrnfpd near the Bates area of campus and liversity to be ADAM SNYDER News Editor with the "total enthusiasm" needed to "ins administration, and trustees." Palms said he was "discouraged" b; a new provost. Because a new provost wa the office is going through a transitic transition. Interim Provost Winona Vernbe Sept. 1 and will be replaced by Don Grien provost. The search committee for the new been refreshed with all new faces except chair, Matthew Bruccoli. The costs for cor search, including the committee visiting s and bringing finalists to the universit $25,000. "We are not waiting for a provost board," Palms said. Academics are movi despite lack of a permanent provost. Also, an influx of retiring deans ] to the time of transition. Eight different de were or are being filled at the university, vacancies are due to retirements. In the search for a new provost and the goals remain the same for Palms as nmittees. In particular, the president is cc equirements of the American Association of Is that moves in the right direction include ity of meals ants, while for renewal just aren't as well known as TCBY I il J_ i 3 ?1 uecause wiey uu nut auvei use. Last year the only Marriott establishment that was open past 10 in the evening was the Gamecock Grill in the Russell house, which served late-night breakfast from 10 til midnight on Monday thru Thursday nights. This year Gamecock will still be serving late-night breakfast, but Pizza-Hut will also be open til midnight on Sunday thru Thursday. When asked if there will be any other big changes coming from Marriott witnin the next t> months, Richards said no. Because Marriotts contract runs out on June 30th of next year, it isn't econmically viable for them to invest in any major expansion or renovation, because seeing how they could not because there is the chance there concept will nopt be renewed, and they would not have enough t*ne to see a return on their investment. II }(r I l|?M < **&&* fl|pt ACHIM HUNT The Gamecock President John Palms calls this a "transition time." Retirement ind advancement has left vacant deans' positions. And the search search coi ontinues for a new provost. /aTt n181 "It is a challenge for us," Palms said about finding an applicant ^AAU) , '. He fee Marriott upgrading qua! offered and adds restaui contract fate comes up ] OB GIOELLI Asst. Viewpoints Editor Cafe, featuring a similar menu of n f ~ " ~~T~ "grak-and-go" type stuff. It will open Continuing students at the 7^1 a 4.1 if. fen H fl| JULIE WILSON The Gamecock Freshman Ruth Nettles and junior Crls Mendoza enjoy Innertube races In the fountain outside of the library. The races were sponsored by Carolina Productions, as a part of the Welcome Weekcelebratlons. See related story on page 6. Dr. Palms considers the ui V ing a Gre< >f could accommodate ten houses in its first phase, Brewer said. He estimates the project will cost around $14 million, with most of the money coming from fraternities and sororities, who have to pay to build their own houses. Its a big budget, but Brewer thinks it's worth it. As a former Pi Kappa Phi member at USC, and a former national president for the fraternity, Brewer sees the Greek Village as a plus for the university and its greek nfl AM [A/j^uiauun* The new Greek Village could accommodate up to 400 beds and would be almost 11 acres in size. "I think everybody that's ever been in a fraternity or sorority here always felt or wondered if they missed something out of their experience, because they didn't have a fraternity or sorority house to recreate in or to study in," Brewer said. "I think this [the village] will give everyone a source of "pride - a source of always having that attachment to come back to Carolina." Brewer notes USC has not made any formal contracts to attain the property, but is still heavily negotiating for the property. He anticipates having the entire project under construction by fall of 1997. in a state of ti the quality of the studei _ more advanced library, pre faculty, All of this has been . - v freshman class in the unr y no n ng money than last year's r s not found, ,, 5Qth a 00 >n witftin a , i_ ir w, dorm rooms have been v ?assS Administrators and I recruiting standards fo provost has P f and tenure si : that of the . But the university; itinuing the mmrnze tncrease of f, mifir.iiu. In a time when use is y, is about ?]an> ***** are not read According to Palms, to come on ^ingfunded bytor ng forward by c?nt"buhons and fin are brought about by sfc bave added "n the new budget, v an positions ^important for daily Most of the 'he facnlly <bd receive a be lmtiated with the nei i i "We can't squeeze ar ,, back the budget. While 1 well as the . .T6\ , , , ntinuing to the univemitys budget, v v . .r. raised within USC comt Umversities _ r Continmng improve: : improving Carolina Pro makes Horn* MARTHA HOTOP News Editor It is only the beginning of thi school year, but plans for Carolina' Homecoming are almost complete This year's Homecomini Celebration is set for September 25 28. The theme, "Remembering th Days" coincides with the Alumn Association's 150th Anniversary 'Die theme is being called traditional but catchy. "We took the theme from thi Alma Mater. It's a good phrase tha characterizes the week of celebratior and our times as students at thi University of South Carolina," sai< Jason Lockhart, Homecominj Commissioner. nrn i 1 ii mrougnoui me summer tin Homecoming Commission met t work on plans for each of the events Meeting during the summer allowe< the commissioners to keep eacl other informed about how thei CU,UlVlblC9 WCIC CUilllllg. "Meeting over the summer kep me more up-to-date, and I couldn' forget about it as easily," said Alien Gobin, Parade co-chair. During the summer meeting! Gobin and her co-chair Cassi Vaughi worked on obtaining the parad< sk Village The Greek Village would replace South Tower, which houses sororities, and McByrde Quad, which houses fraternities. Both buildings were built around 1965, said the Department of Housing. Mary Beth Holzbach, Director of Greek Life for USC, is another person who's happy about the village plans. Holzbach was in Gamma Phi Beta sorority while she was an undergraduate at Florida State University in Tallahassee and she lived for two years in her sorority's house. "For me, it was wonderful because rnuna page 9 ductions icoming plans permit, making contacts with people e in the community and selecting a g Grand Marshal for the parade. This year students will notice j some changes in the Homecoming ' program. Unlike in previous years, e Cockfest is being held at the Carolina i Coliseum. The Homecoming Commission thought that moving I Cockfest to the Coliseum would have several benefits. e Lockhart said there were three t main reasons for moving Cockfest ^ to the Coliseum. First, we wanted e a venue that was protected from all -I the elements. The location was also ~ important; the Coliseum is more convenient for students. The e Coliseum also lends itself to an - "electric atmosphere." Following the traditional Cockfest j skits, the Coliseum floor will be transformed i|to what the r Homecoming Commission is calling "The World's Largest Shag Party". t The Swinging" Medallions and Q-feir t Men of the Board v. .il perform as j faculty, students and alumni shag. On Friday, Sept. 27 the s Homecoming Parade will bring past 1 and present (gamecocks together. HC page 6 we really had to hold each other accountable," she said of her experience living in the house. "It's your house, you own it, you're responsible for it" Holzbach notes USC is one of the only schools of its size which doesn't offer single structure Greek Housing. "I think [the Village] presents some wonderful opportunities and_ challenges for the Greek Community," she said. A related article about the sorority rush process can be found in ETC of page 17. ransformation it body, awarding more scholarships, a and expanding Internet access, accomplished this year with the best yersity"s history claiming more scholarship ecord-breaking class. The library is now 0 universities in the country. Also, more rired for USC Backbone Internet access, faculty are possibly looking into raising r incoming students as well as raising tandards for faculty, Palms said, s progress could be hampered by the unds allocated by the state legislature, getting a face lift through the Master lily available for operations, the new dorms behind Blossom Garage ids. New athletic facilities are paid for ids athletics raise. Academic buildings ite allocations. ery little new funds were added, which operations of the university. Although pay raise, very few new programs can v budget. iymore," Palms stated about trimming the state contributes only 30 percent of endowments, contributions, and funds >letes the rest of the funding, ments to the university will obviously D*l ue m