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South Carolina's #1 Student Newspaper WEATHER WORLD WIDE CAROLINA T00AYftr ijjP-"1 nlli I "ft MadLibsare , ?n ^"donLow65^S^^I H Vl 1 1 | 7 I H * ''flltib'SS line. Fill in the THURSDAY f:j|p^4 W>- H IB v"" ill He B B 9 B HV ^ ~ *?>v%Cif blanks to make -ssSff. \_ 7C|gIIII Ul |\ ' ~? Low 63 ^ stories. Serving USC since 1908 http://www.?^o??t.com INSIDE AvlllLJt Homecoming '96: It's black. It's garnet. It's Cocky. It's USC. Two's company, three's a crowd, especially when it comes to roommates. Eugene E. Stone III Stadium at the Graveyard is christened. South Carolina Happenings SEXY IS AS SEXY DOES "Sex cells, baby" or so says Spy magazine in their October 1996 issue. A small sidebar in the entertainment magazine includes a list of the "naughtiest college newspaper names" published at univserities throughout the country. And you guessed it, The Qamecock topped the list. We were joined by such standouts as The Daily Trojan at the other USC, the University of Southern California, Hustler at Vandabik University, and The South End at Wayne State University. But we at the newspaper do take exception to the description of ib as "those brainy, competitive, halitosis-inflicted college newspaper nerds." We are not as intense as Spy might think. Plus , we are proud of our newspaper and its title. But most importantly, yes we, "newspaper nerds," can take a joke. CROl K MP ISti Uv ; I . ^. I " SQ Homecoming Queen Contestants an title of Queen this year after the conte HEQWNA GREEN Staff Writer A game of Simon Says, a shag, and a Schubert piece were a few of the highlights that marked the end to the six year hiatus of the Homecoming monarchy at USC as Eileen Grana, representing Kappa Kappa Gamma and Ernest Sessoms, Jr of the Association of African-American students were crowned 1996 Homecoming Queen and King, respectively. Last night's Homecoming Showcase, sponsored this year by Student Government, featured 10 female semi-finalists and seven male semi-finalists. Only the top five in each categoiy remaining for the final round. Judging for the final round consisted of an evening wear competition, a public presentation category and a final question,' in addition to preliminary round categories such as academic achievement and leadership involvement. In an effort to emphasize the importance of leadership and academic excellence, the judges, at the request of SG's leaders, presented MWC hits K dirt trails, JOHN white water athle STACEY BROWN Staff Writer . T Hie Mountaineering and Whitewater Club offers off campus adventure in the ?n^11 great outdoors. *?ma The club meets every Wednesday in of a 1 the Russell House room 205 at 7:30 pm. was * The dubs activities focus on rock climbing, T Whitewater rafting, mountaineering, Varsi backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and studi mountain biking. non-f Interested students do not need any pre^ "us training or knowledge about any ui me activities. The club provides training, as well as exercise and entertainment. Asst "If you need to learn [the activities], ^P0 you will learn it with us," junior President bre; J.J. Van Ginhoven said. sub)' The cost to join is $20 a semester, refu which pays for everything. The equipment is available for use once Lai one becomes a club member. To become Hioi a member, just come to the meetings, that sign a waiver, and pay the dues. text Hie Mountaineering and Whitewater carr Club has many upcoming trips. From September 27 to 29, there is a trip to Lar Moores Wall, in North Carolina. Vict "This is primarily a rock climbing trip," was Van Ginhoven said. rack From October 4 to 6, there is a loss backpacking and rock climbing trip to Table Rock, N.C. Lar For Fall Break, October 12 to 15, Vict there is a trip to New River Gorge, in cut 1 West Virginia. bike Additional trip ideas are also being loss planned. A Christmas Mountaineering trip to New Hampshire, and trips to tar Alaska, Mexico and California are possible. repo 'This club is definitely more productive her than in last years, and we are a strong mea club with lots of members. We hope to keep the initial interest all through the 9-25 year as it was at the beginning of the Dis l j semester, van uinnoven saiu. 1?-<jr A7NR01 . mki^Ki ^^pBSS ii I^HP wiHin^H^Aiipsn la* MtIM*mi y Mwmiil^rf_.'M 3n t^^^B@y@i.Vi (1IIM"!! f HI 'M^i)..'. I"l&* ? ^a^'^|^||p|?|i^ ||^ ' pssjil* Ills ... r- yk?'y";.gg;;.&!3 salt results at Tuesday's Homecoming Pi st was halted In 1990. Sessoms and Delta Delta Delta representative i c a rv nv t Jil. ana nrsi runner-up uarcie oniveiy wun an award specially created to recognize the outstanding leadership qualities of one male and one female contestant. Alpha Delta Pi representative Molly Simpson and first runner-up Thomas Ferrell, who represented Delta Delta Delta, were awarded for their outstanding academic achievement. The first-ever Homecoming Showcase did experience a few technical difficulties during the course of the the night which delayed the program for a few minutes. "Let's get this show on the road," one student remarked. The final score tabulations took quite a bit of time as well. To pass the time, emcee Walter Jackson, Director of Multicultural Student Affairs, initiated a game of Simon Says for the audience. It was not the first time the audience got involved during the night. Contestant David Seay's shagging performance to Chairman of the Board's :oost welcoi IMI1ARD Staff Writer, The rulir or the first time since its inception ncf ^ous 89, The Roost is made up of both dor tones , , .,, . r institutior tes and non-athletes. dormitories he Roost, a residence hall located ie Bates Area of campus, was rj^e poost lally designed to house male and wag operat( le athletes. However, as a result department 991 NCAA rule, the residence hall to the Dpnai breed to change its policy. j)ue ^ tl he NCAA regulation requires Housing ha ty athletes be treated like all other responsibilit snts, and makes athletic dorms According ;xistent. Life Coordii >-96 S t a d i u lult and battery, Capstone. Victim Complain; 'rted that he was in the process of observed sub iking up with the subject when unsteady on ect scratched him in the face. Victim fee* and aln sed to press charges. fa 11 in g do> Suspect ha ceny of textbooks, Level 4 smell of alee nas Cooper Library. Victim reported about his per unknown persons removed three a n d a c books from his unattended study containing el. Estimated loss: $225. alcohol beveraf ceny of a bicycle, 614 Main St. Suspectv im reported that his secured bicycle arrested anc rpm nvprt frnm tVio hilro CoUntV Det( ; by unknown persons. Estimated : $110. 9-21-96 Disorderly ceny erf bicycle, Moore bike rack. Stadium. R< im reported that unknown persons suspect thro the chain lock that had secured his top deck, ne i and removed the bike. Estimated the lower de : $250. odor of alcoh loud and di ceny erf a VCR, The Roost. Victim arrested anc rted that unknown persons removed County Det< VCR from her room by unknown ins. Estimated loss: $89. Disordeiiy Stadium. Ri i-96 the suspect orderly conduct, Williams-Brice state. Susp v tALE HF iBniin^TM Mm r Mr aBjigfe I m . ip jBK k^ y^a - " .: KARA STOVALLThe Gamecock igent. Junior Eileen Grana won the "Carolina Girl" had quite a few audience members dancing in their seats. CC \Tir%r\ "Dv?/-voTf?m a1 T7vnr*l/li? nmo uu iv,c i. i caiucin u ornci ?' i aiiami w ao dancing in his seat, too, but for a different reason. "People said, 'this might cause problems, this might cause division,' but tonight all I see is unity," Franklin said. "All I see. tonight is support- and that says a lot about our students and that says a lot about our university," he continued. The homecoming tradition ended in 1990 amid beliefs that it caused racial discord and disharmony on campus. "I think there needs to be an honest discussion about what happened and what we can do to change it," said senior Tomeaka Fladger. Elizabeth Ann Felder, the last Homecoming Queen in 1990, also served as judge last night. Tm a little disappointed that there is still controversy surrounding this event," Felder said. ?I am excited that this tradition has returned to Carolina," Felder said. tries non-atl ig states "...the institution Roost is now 49 pens e student-athletes in athletic percent non-athletic or athletic blocks within new arrangement is lal or privately-owned with a few drawbacl or apartment buildings...". "We've not hac has also changed the way problems, but a big c ) operated. Inthepast.it providing social activit ed solely by the athletic and non-athletes ^ , which paid rent directly practice schedules -tnient of Housing. Derrick said the s le rule, the Department of decided which athli s taken over operational The Roost; the ones y. Roost were assigne ; to Kenya Derrick, Resident The remaining al lator for Bates Area, The throughout campus, 4 m . profane, and tried to ] id a Assault and battery 'son ODIHHE Persons touched her u p 1 HIIWIE then fled the scene. " REPORT ? \ e . Larceny of bookbaj /as Bookstore. Victim I transported to Richland unknown persons r< mtion Center. textbooks and note unsecured bookbag shelves. Estimated lc conduct, Williams-Brice sporting officer observed 9-19-96 wing a Coke bottle off the Assault and battery arly striking a person on Libraiy. Victim report ,/-?!/ Qnorvnnf o cfrrvnrr ? _ ? J 1 ? v-jv. nu? " -""He persons gropea ner iol on his breath, and was anatomy without her isorderly. Suspect was 1 transported to Richland Malicious injur) jntion Center. property, D-ll Lot. that unknown person conduct, Williams-Brice passenger-side windo' eporting officer observed Estimated loss: $100 in a highly intoxicated ect was belligerent and Autobreaking, lara ' Students gain experience as state pages * Several (JSC students have become pages and seen the state legislature up close. Many enjoy the experience and make several connections. TRACY LEE VREELANP Staff Writer ., Would you rather work in McDonald's or the House nf Milra olnnrr \infV? a+Viot TTOP V/l VX^XItaUT^O. iTlUk^ lUUIUilbtU, UiUllg M1U1 UUIVl v>-rv/ students, chose the House. 1 liked it a lot because I got to dress up and there are interesting people in the House of Representatives. They're good people to know," Monzitta said. The Carolina students get copies of bills, fax documents, staple papers and make runs for food, coffee, soda, and sometimes Tylenol for the Representatives. Some work with the secretaries in taking and relaying messages. Depending on when a page has a certain job varies. Representatives are in session Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: this is when a paee does most of the runs. On Monday and Friday a page is free unless someone needs something. 1 loved it because ifs like getting paid for study hall. The Representatives were in session for three hours a day and I worked for five. It made me do my homework because I had extra time," Monzitta said. "I liked it because I got to meet a lot of people. *1 had free time that I could study and get paid," Christy Decker said. When beginning, pages are paid minimum wage, but tHe rate increases with time. Like many jobs, there is room move up. Students can work up to head page. Head pages, who are usually seniors, are normally in an office most of the day. They take messages from the Representatives and relay them to the other pages. "It's good contact for people interested in state government," Decker said. Most pages have a Representative that they mainly do runs for, but they also help other Representatives. Pages are appointed by a Representative and become their page. Some interview with a Representative or Senator and work for that person only. Connections help to become a page.Monzitta had a friend whose mother, Becky Meachan, is a Representative and appointed him to the job. USC student Susy Pavlisko interviewed with Senator Ritcher and got the job. Christy Decker was a friend of the president of the Young Democrats who called Tim Rogers and she became his page. "I like it a lot. I'm a Political Science major, so Tm interested in government and the way it works," Susy Pavlisko said. "Ifs good experience if students are interested in running for office or any kind of government work because it shows the complexity of the system. Some people think ifs easy to pass a bill." iletes this fall int athletic and 51 to live off campus," Derrick said. . Derrick said the As for the non-athletes, they also working out well, filled out the housing applications and ts. simply chose to live at Hie Roost. 1 any discipline "Hiis was the only place left and I hallenge has been wanted to get away from campus," junior ies for both athletes non-athlete Joseph Golob said, without game or According to one resident, Hie Roost being a conilict.' is comparable to a normal residence ithletic department hall. etes would live in "We don't know if people are athletes i not living in The or not, and most athletes keep to in ntVtor rnnmc iVinmcnlvnc Vmncmcn wo Viquo tVm camo U V\S VV11VI 1 VUUItfi KilViUUVl < Vtf WVUUOV TV V/ 11UT V V11V tJUIIIV hletes are scattered schedule," freshman volleyball player , while some chose Katherine Stephenson said. pick a fight with 7 Lot. Victim reported that unknown fi cer and others persons entered his vehicle by unknown vas arrested and means and removed five CDs and a hland County textbook. Estimated loss: $89. Autobreaking, larceny of radar , Thomas Cooper detector, S6 Lot. Victim reported that jd that unknown unknown persons entered his vehicle lower back and by unknown means and removed a radar detector from his vehicle. Estimated loss: $200. i Russell House Criminal sexual conduct, Thomas reported that Cooper Library. Victim reported that jmoved several suspect sexually assaulted the victim books from his in the lower levels of Thomas Cooper in the bookbag Library. )SS: $145. Victim identified subject from a photo lineup and gave a statement. Due to the fact that subject is set to , Thomas Cooper ^eave country under unfavorable ed that unknown conditions due to other similar incidents, on part of her v^111 does not wish to prosecute. permission. ... Autobreakmg, att autobreaking, r to personal ^eny, 823 Reporting officer Victim reported ^served two suspects looking into is broke the rear vtLhicles ?n 200 Bull St. Reporting w on her vehicle. officer observed the suspects breaking into one victim vehicle. Suspect fled the area when officers tried to arrest eny of CDs CS- them,but b?th were apprehended. >