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Praise for Congress' new
take on Financial Aid is
deserved.
USC students find a pearl
in Pearl Jam's Charleston
performance.
'W1NM
He said, he said. Brad
Scott and Bill Curry talk
about the 'Cat'Cock game.
South Carolina
Happenings
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
LOTTERY TO BE HBJ) SOON
The "Lottery" for the Russell
House Ballroom and other
meeting rooms for Jan through
Aug. 1997 will be held Oct. 10
in RH 218. The first drawing
will be at 9 a.m., followed by a
second one at 10 am. Academic
classroom space may not be
reserved until Jan. 20,1997.
CINEMA DU MONDE FILM
FESTIVAL CONTINUES
International Programs for
Students is continuing its Film
Festival, which began in Sept.
On Oct. 20, "Meditenaneo" is
being shown. On Nov. 3,
"When Father Was Away On
Business" will be shown. On
Nov. 17, "Tampopo" is being
shown, and on Dec. 1, "The
fringe Dwellers" will be playing.
Admission to the movies is free.
All movies will be played at the
D A I?;1 J. . -,r ,
urv uuuuing in room at
7 p.m.
There's more to depi
disease surrounded hv r
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WHITNEY BEVIU. Staff Writer
On Thursday, mental health professionals
from USCs Counseling and Human Development
Center will offer students, faculty and staff the
chance to leam about depression and to receive
a free screening as part of National Depression
Screening Day.
The program is free and will be held twice,
first fromlO a.m. to noon and again from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. on the third floor of the Thomson
Student Health Center.
Participants will hear a brief talk on the
causes, symptoms and treatments of depression
and will view a short video. Then individuals
will take an anonymous, written screening test
and have the opportunity to discuss the results
with a mental health professional.
"We hope that this nationwide effort to
provide mental health screening for depression
will educate the public about the signs and
symptoms of depression and encourage those
who may be vulnerable to seek evaluation and
treatment," Dr. Douglas Jacobs, National
Depression Screening Day Project Director,
said in a press release.
Depression affects over 17 million Americans
each year, according to statistics from the
National Institute of Mental Health. However,
fewer than half of them actually seek treatment.
According to Dr. Rich Lashley of the
counseling center, stress or trouble with friends
and family can cause a person to become
depressed A person who suffers from depression
may have no motivation to do anything. Life
becomes merely a matter of existing, not fully
living.
Symptoms include lethargy, changes in
appetite and sleep, apathy, loss of concentration
and suicidal thoughts.
Lashley said treatment varies for everyone.
If a patient goes to a hospital, it can entail a
long stay, and they meet other patients with
depression. There are group therapy sessions,
advocate nurses to listen to whatever patients
want to talk about, family counseling, meetings
with psychiatrists and group activities such as
swimming and bowling.
Zoloft and Prozac are two of the myriad of
medications that doctors can prescribe to treat
depression. According to the National Institute
Hispanic Hi;
ALYSSA SMITH Staff Writer An
This week USC is celebrating Hispanic reg
History Week to promote better student the
understanding of the Hispanic culture in the on
South Carolina community.
Monday's kick-off activities included music he)
from "Sabrosura" (a WUSC DJ), Latin dances, ha*
pmatas, a bake sale, and a Macarena contest. ha
The grand prize for the Macarena contest was ne;
a dinner at a local restaurant.
The first day went very well," said Santos acj
Nunez, a graduate assistant and co-advisor of En
multi-cultural affairs. "We had a number of 0f;
students show up."
"There was a large turn out of more than SA
40 people at the organization fair," said Erika ijk
Gutierrez, SALA (Students Associated for Latin
10-7-96
Larceny at jewelry, Capstone. Victim Disord
reported that unknown persons removed St- ^P0
a ring and two bracelets from the walk be
secured room. Estimated loss: $555. St- and
came bj
Larceny of bicycle, Columbia Hall, subject1
Victim reported that unknown persons m i d d 11
removed his mountain bike from the approai
above location. Bicycle was secured, his wel
Estimated loss: $700. belliger
alcohol.
Larceny of textbook, Earth, Water f?r diso
and Science building. Victim reported search
that unknown persons removed a libraiy laafy su
book from the above location. Estimated Subjec
loss: $40. possess
Autobreaking, larceny of speaker, 10-5-96
S-21 Lot. Victim reported that unknown Autobi
persons entered his vehicle through trip o
the plastic rear window and removed Stadiun
a speaker box. Estimated loss: $300. persons
breakir
i A a AO
iwiw icmuvc
Larceny of VCR, McBryde Quad. Estima
Victim reported that unknown persons
removed a VCR from his unsecured Autob
room. Estimated loss: $150. William
ression that Prozac, Zolof
nyth, yet common to man
of Mental Health,
treatment works for
about 80 percent of
people and helps to
regulate moods. iyy7 / 7>?
Another alternative y///// f)
is to receive help from // /
a counselor. On campus, J
psychiatrists and i
psychologists are j ? .
available at the Medical I
School Rehabilitation I
Center, the L^rT^Y\\V,
Psychological Services
Centerandthe \w!r
Counseling and Human V*
Development Center.
Some students said
i.1 f..l HI.. . J.1
mey icei nite umer
people are the best
treatment.
When freshman
Leigh Brandenburg was
a junior in high school,
her friends helped her
through her depression.
"I couldn't have
made it without my
friends being there to
let me know that
someone still cared,"
Brandenburg said.
Brandenburg said
giving an ear to a depressed friend is most
important.
Other aides include books, poetry, art and
"stuffed toys to keep you company," freshman
Christy Hartley said.
Both Hartley and Brandenburg said they
did not like the medications they took to treat
their depressions because they are expensive
and did not work immediately. Brandenburg
said the medications create a kind of false
happiness which can make patients feel like
robots.
Though there are treatments, depression
is never completely cured.
"It comes and goes in cycles and can be
treated with psychotherapy and medications,"
story Week
lerica) provisional vice-president. p
"We are expecting a good turnout for the
t of the week and some professors are requiring I
sir students to attend the panel discussion d
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inursaay, ixunezsaia.
Although this is the first time that USC has r
d the Hispanic History Week, the university "
3 already planned to hold it again and students
ve begun signing up for the committee for I
xt year.
The groups involved in organizing the I
;ivities are SEED (Students Educating and I
lpowering for Diversity), SALA, and the office
Multi-cultural Student Affairs. (
Yesterday at 7 p.m. in the Golden Spur, a I
LA meeting and mixer was held. Latin dances s
e the Meringue and Salsa were taught.
Tonight in the Preston Seminar Room at 7 ]
that unknot
lerly conduct, 1702 Greene persons knoci
irting officer observed individual out the midc
tween two cars on 1700 Greene back window
urinate. When reporting officer his vehicle a
ick around to the location, the removed the i
was sitting slumped over in the stereo. Estima
; of the sidewalk. Officers loss: $110.
:hed the subject to 'determine
1-being, and subject became 10-4-96
ent. Subject had strong odor of Autobreakii
Subject was placed under arrest attempt*
rderly conduct. A subsequent larceny fr<
revealed a small bag of green vehicle, Colise
bstance on the subject's person. Lot 2. Victim
t was charged with simple persons broke
ion of marijuana. door of his v<
through the g
reaking, larceny of vehicle Autobreaki
omputer, Williams-Brice detector, C
1. Victim reported that unknown reported that
i entered his secured vehicle by out her drivi
ig a door lock and proceeded to removed a rad
the car stereo and trip computer, and a power ?
ted loss: $900. $160.
r*knlrin<r lnrrpnv nf stprpn Autnhrealrir
s-Brice Stadium. Victim reported from vehicle,
t and Lithium. It's a
y ~ especially students.
BEN MULDROW The Gamecock
Lashley said.
Brandenburg said she learned that a victim
can leam to believe in herself and to appreciate
life after seeing how bad it can be, but depressive
episodes can be induced by stress or can just
come out of the blue.
One 18-year-old depressive said in an essay:
"I have chosen to live rather than exist. I no
longer fear what lies inside me. Therefore the
world is not a mystery, and I have a place to
abide. I now realize that you must acquaint
yourself with misery to experience true
happiness.," they said.
"So I look at my unhappiness...I hope to
always remember the path-the steps, the storms,
the resting places. I have been there before. I
will be there again," they said.
continues L
>.m., SEED will be holding a presentation.
The speakers will be SALA president Durie> gnL
i'lorez and Gutierrez speaking on student
liversity. H
Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the BA Building
oom 451, there will be a panel discussion on
The Diversity of Latin America."
Micnaei acaraavine, proiessor 01 L.aun
American Studies, will be leading the discussion.
"Hispanic History Week is important because
jatin America has been so influential on
America," Scardaville said.
Friday at 12:15 p.m. at St. Thomas More
Chapel, Father Filemon Juya from Saint John
"Jeuman Catholic church will hold a worship
service in Spanish.
Hispanic History Week will last until Oct.
n n Victim reported that unknw
:ed broke the passenger-side
11 e RfPSil his vehicle and pried oper
of compartment. Nothing was
ted a II Indecent exposure, Thon
Library. Complainant, a US(
stated that Walter Kings
Rlllflr Batesburg, exposed his g
1g wl lllvlb several victims and began mi
e d PCPHPT Victims did not wish to \
)m lULl Un 1 Subject was given a Feder
nm Check and told to stay of
reported that unknown
: out the passenger-side 10-3-96
ihicle and rummaged Larceny of bicycle, Cap
love compartment. Rack. Victim reported tha
persons removed his secu
ng, larceny of radar from the location by unkno
oliseum Lot 1. Victim
unknown persons broke 10-2-96
er's-side window and Driving under susj
ar detector, several CDs, disregarding traffic sigi
idapter. Estimated loss: and Main Streets. Reporl
observed subject disregai
signal at Greene and Ma
ig, attempted larceny was stopped at College ai
Williams-Brice Stadium, license check revealed thi
Students
invited to
grad fair
Representatives from across the
country wiN be present today to answer
students questions about respective
graduate schools.
BILLY AUER Stall Writer
Duke, Wake Forest, Virginia Commonwealth
and Mercer are some of the 30 colleges and universities
participating in today's annual Graduate and
Professional Fair.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from
graduate schools across the country will be on the
Russell House Patio to assist students seeking
information on different graduate programs.
Hie fair is sponsored by the U9C Graduate Student
Association.
Graduate student Sonya Harmeyer-Tumer, who
works with the GSA, said, 'We really need the students
to come out to the fair. It is like a ripple effect in that
the more students who participate, the more schools
will become a part of it."
Aside from the colleges and universities coming
to the Russell House fair, MUSC, the Law School,
the College of Library Information Science and USCs
math department will also provide information tables.
Planning for the fair started during the summer
when the GSA sent out over 300 promotional
invitations.
Due to financial restraints, not all schools could
send officials to USC. Around 25 schools will be
sending flyers and cards for students to browse.
Just as schools send representation to this fair,
the USC Graduate School also participates in similar
graduate and professional fairs across the region.
Dale Moore, the USC recruiter who compares
the USC fair with other colleges and universities,
said "GSA does an outstanding job in organizing,
promoting, and implementing this event. We couldn't
do it without them and we appreciate them very
much."
Upcoming events sponsored by the GSA include
workshops for graduate students on thesis and
dissertation writing, netsurfing, career counseling
and Spring Graduate Student Day in April.
Harmeyer-Turner said she is looking forward to
a day full of opportunities for all students.
"This is the third year of the Graduate and
Professional Fair, and we have by far the largest
representation from other schools. It would be great
to see a high student turn-out to this event," she
said. .
J of the opening
M festivities of
Hispanic History
f \
NIKKI THORPE
The Gamecock
vn persons license was suspended. Suspect was
window of arrested and transported to Richland
i the glove County Detention Center,
missing at
Larceny of jacket, Bates House.
Victim reported that he saw suspect
las Cooper running out of his room as he was about
} employee, to enter. Victim entered room and
ton, 60, of discovered that a jacket was missing,
[enitals to Several witnesses confirmed identity
isturbating. of suspect. Victim confronted suspect.
>rosecute. Suspect stated that she had entered
al Identity several other rooms but not his.
T campus. Investigation continues.
10-1-96
stone Bike Car fire, Blossom St. Garage. At 8:10
t unknown p.m., complainant entered the USCPD
red bicycle and stated that a car was on fire at the
iwn means, above location. Reporting officer observed
flames coming out of the hood of the
vehicle on level 3 of the garage. The
tension, Columbia Fire Department was notified
i i J -i riv. c
lal, Greene ana mey responaen v,ause 01 uie me
;ing officer was unknown. Total damage was
rd a traffic approximately $5500.
in. Subject
id Main. A
it suspect's - compiled by Luke Robinson