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South Carolina's #1 Student Newspaper WEATHER I ^ . WORLD WIDE CAROLINA TODAY Ip 1 r -j Now you can find ss^vj ?iwr mpi Low 45 flH I / ^aTlfirk*// read articles on-line SATURDAY p-JW?l A 1>I I I If I I II WW IBMwB at the same t.me. ?2 /\1 m. / II 11 1 1.11 II Find, out about cth^ ^ | | ~ er students'works Serving t/SC j/nce 7905 http://www.DrPepiw.com INSIDE 3 Lucy Arnold explores the wonderful world of the S.C. State Fair. ETC. looks at John Mellencamp, who will be performing at FarmAid. Hb Sports profiles Arturo Freeman, one of USC's defensive backs. South Carolina Happenings STUDENT ORGANIZATION LOTTERY TO BE HELD SOON The "Lottery" for the Russell House Ballroom and other meeting rooms for Jan. through Aug. 1997 will be held Oct.lO 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 lllicriiaiiuiidi I lugimiu IUI Students is continuing its Film Festival, which began in Sept. On Oct. 20, "Mediterraneo" 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 BA building in room 351 at 7 p.m. Freedoi MARTHA HOTOP News Editor Nine years ago, lesbians and gays marched on Washington for equal rights. A year later, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) designated Oct. 11 as National Coming Out Day. According to the HRC webpage, "The Coming Out Project is an ongoing campaign to help end discrimination by encouraging and assisting gay people to be open and honest in their lives." From its beginning, NCOD affected, and continues to affect, the lives of students and faculty members at Ubb. "Normally, people assume you're heterosexual unless you tell them you're not," said Guarv Shroff, president of USC's Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Association. We often pretend we're something we're something we're not, he said. NCOD "is like a festival where we can celebrate ourselves just like other s[cultures] have festivals, and we don't have to pretend." However, HRC works year-round to encourage people to be open about their sexuality. "HRCs NCOD encourages lesbians, gay men and bisexuals to be honest about their sexual orientation all year long to family members, friends and co-workers," according to the ?? HRC homepage. "NCOD organizes and facilitates W educational and outreach events, ^ resulting in media visibility that < saves to inspire, educate and inform gay and non-gay Americans by presenting the true diversity of the gay community," the HRC _?__j homepage also said. Some members of the gay and lesbian community at USC view NCOD as a symbol of encouragement to those who question their sexuality. "NCOD is a symbol each year for closet homosexuals. When they see people, average people, who they didn't know were gay, it provides a good viewpoint and help encourages those who are not Theses, ref ANGELA SHEPHERD Staff Writer Many projects and research topics fo this year's crop of Honors College senior are diverse and vibrant, contrasting th< stereotypical image of dry and stuffy theses Andrea Baker is writing a rough draf for an episode of the X-Files and said sh< hopes to put the completed project int production. Her project director, Dr. Benedetto ii the media arts department, is a recognize! producer, and Baker said she hopes to ge her screenwriting project on the air. Seniors in the Honors College an required to complete a senior thesis to b graduated with the honors distinction, am these may include artistic endeavors sue! as creative writing projects. Gary Stork is writing a seven-chapte novella that deals with the life of a physical! handicapped man and "the events tha shape him." "I thought it was a topic I don't see deal with much in literature," he said. Stork, who is handicapped himself, sai< he both draws on personal experiences am fictionalizes, and he chose this type of projec because "it's more of a freestyle format. Topic ideas have a variety of origins Amy Kulp said she chose to do her thesi on "marketing research behind Pizza Hut to prepare for the ad-team's competitioi next semester, in which a new ad campaigi Professors' i STACEY BROWN Staff Writer Students at USC may not know tha their professors are involved in research Most students know that some kind o scholarly research is done in ever department, but they aren't sure how tha research benefits them. "My professors, who are involved ii research, add so much more to the lecture more than you can get from a textbook, freshman Valeria McClure said. Professors at USC say being involve* in research is just as important as teaching "A good teacher is a good researche because the two are interrelated, they g hand in hand," Professor and Gradual m, joy g , . > ;,v. , ^~~~ ^ ,<.?""4Jtv1# out yet," senior Mike McMahan said. "It Re also re-enforces those who have come pn out." Co For others, today reaffirms that gays pe its do exist in the USC community. to "NCOD helps to the extent that it emphasizes the fact that homosexuals co exist. Generally, we're ignored unless fre we choose to say something," Shroff said, de "It helps to affirm those who are questioning their sexuality." fir The act of 'coming out' is a process rei that the individual works through. HRCs joy lecting stud< _ "The topic is odd, I think, r because it* an imperfect person ? researching perfection." . Holly Grant, senior or t writing her thesis or e . the subject of perfection 0 will be developed. 1 In addition to spending time researching 1 in the library, Kulp also visits Pizza Hut * restaurants. The best way is to go in and see what e I think can be improved ? taste the product,' e she said. ^ Other students decided to continue 1 working on projects with which they hac previous experience. r Dan Nale interned at a police departmenl y in Madison, Wis., over the summer anc t chose to expand on one of the projects he worked with there ? designing a citizer t police academy. In Wisconsin, Nale also had the 1 opportunity to go on ride-alongs and wort ^ with a SWAT team. * "That was a lot of fun," he said. Carla Vale also worked with the ' development of organizations. s She established SALA (Studeni Association for Latin Americans) and saic n its purpose is fo "promote cultural awareness n with regard to Latin American issues esearch impa Director in the Department of Religious t Studies, Donald Jones said. USC Presi dent John Palms aerees with j. the importance of having professors involvec in research. In meetings with faculty, students anc the press Palms has stressed the importance of USC attaining membership in the 1 American Association of Universities. !> Hie AAU is made up of the top 50 school* in the United States. In order to be invited to join, USC need* 3 to have a strong research foundation, a* ? well as a strong teaching foundation, r However, some students feel it's hardei o to learn in a class taught by a professoi e wno s also aoing researcn. lained i - Sh it t Sal source guide to coming out calls it "a m? >cess of self-acceptance and disclosure. ^ ming out is ainerent ior ainerent . ople and it requires self esteem." Though there are many an' different ways of coming out, there are generally three steps in the ar< process: Accepting rate's own sexuality, Eg telling others and integrating B themselves and their sexuality into the world around them. According to HRC, there is not a particular order to the steps of Ml coming out, nor do the steps happen within a certain time span. Rather, ; considered a life-long process of coming trams with one's sexuality. Those who have made the choice to me out talk about the feelings of sedom and relief that come with their cisions. "The chaplains at school were the st people I told, and I got a positive 3ponse from them. It was a feeling of r, liberation, like a burden was lifted," snt interest: countries and people." She called the attendance of sevei people at the first meeting "ve encouraging." i Her thesis is based on a survey "to tr i the development of Latin Americ associations in the United States," she s; However, only three of the 12 survi that she sent off have been returned. Students face a variety of problems ? * obstacles during the completion of 1 ' thesis. Clanitra Stewart, whose thesis de ; with word ambiguities and human respor to them, said one problem she has had \ that "people have been paranoid; they th j Fm trying to analyze them." * Holly Grant's thesis explores 1 possibility of perfection, and she said i J believes the most controversial quest will concern when perfection is achiev "The topic is odd, I think, because ' an imperfect person researching perfectii Grant said. Some students have difficulties tl : make them to change topics; Jason Gre said he is currently working on his ter "There are a lot of different type! ; problems," Reene Harrison-Cook, coordin; of the senior thesis, said. " Sometimes [the students! procrastin * sometimes they get sick, sometimes r ' nr /-riplrote Hie snmptimpfi thp nrnfps ? leaves town," Harrison-Cook said. ets classroon 5 "Sometimes I feel that the profess who are involved in research teach o i my head," freshman Cheryl Burnett si 1 i Professors disagree with the notion t their research interferes with their teachi [ "Research is the most important th ; that helps a professor be a good teach ; For problems that arise, there are ofl hours and appointment hours," Jones sj 5 At USC, the majority of professors expected to conduct research in their fi< 3 However, some professors say teach 3 is the most important aspect of their while research is a close second. Teaching and research are both requi r for promotion and tenure, but better tead do research for the students," Jones s? in comi % iroff said. "I compare it to resurrection < d new life. Before I lived in fear afraid 1 ople would find out my secret. This < is one of the best things I did, because arything God creates is good, no matter 1 hether one is heterosexual or i mosexual." ; No longer having to lie to others about rJc aovnolifu ic? onrtflioy /v\mmAr> \ W/tJ OQAUCU11J lO OI1UU1C1 l/UiXLLLlUU 1 CliCi I sociated with coming out. j "There was a freedom of no longer 1 ving to worry about lying to everyone," s iMahan said. "My family had some s spicion prior to my telling them. Most i i tolerant or supportive pf me." Making the decision to tell one's ? nily is something with which many s ys say they struggle. Gays express a ir their parents will have a difficult i le accepting their decision. Choosing tell one's parents also requires a certain ? ling. Shroff said he has told his friends, t not his parents, who live in India. ? ! intends to tell his parents when the ht time presents itself, but he expects v ;o be difficult. "My parents must go through the i ne process [of accepting it, which took i seven years]," Shroff said. "They're e aid for you, think you'll be lonely or c ; AIDS and die. It takes time, energy S d pain [to get used to the idea]." As students and faculty at USC and s mnd the country come out today, ( - V:D: LA members and friends who supi lo In front of tho Russell House fo 5 Senate bii longer lit nty * sry Senators proposed ace would keep Thomas C an a day during exam pei "d' REGINNA GREEN Staff Writer eys Legislation introduced in t ind SG Senate meeting Wednesd the may keep the Thomas Coop Library open 24 hours a day dun >als exam weeks beginning in the 191 ises 1998 school year, vas Recognizing the importar ink of time to study during the ex? periods,that begin at ea ;he semester's end, Senate Pro Te she Bryan Menees proposed the libra ion extend its hours hum 7:30 a.m. ed. 1 a.m. Mondays through Frida; it's 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays a m," 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays duri exam week to a 24 hour operati hat all days of an exam week, ene "The reason behind 24-ho ith. operation of Thomas Coop 3 of [Library} is, first of all, that we itor behind other institutions in regai to our library operations and hoi ate, of operation," Menees said duri ats the resolution's first reading, sor "There are a great deal students who rely on the libra n 1 r i i_v as a source or quiet, peacerui in during exam periods, and it he dramatically because studer who need to study late withe having to relocate." Athletics Committee chairm ors Sen. Gene Willis introduced V ver ideas regarding next yea basketball season, includini ha* possible "Midnight Madness" eve nS- According to NCAA regulatio athletes may not practice a ^er- team until the official NCA lce recognized date at the beginni dd. of the season. The commitl are proposes to elevate the team's fi -Id- practice of the season to more tt ing just the first practice, job "(Midnight Madness] woi have things like slam dunk, f red throw contests and a pre-sea: lers scrimmage among the playei ud. j Willis said. It gets the crowd hy] ng out different people will do different things to let others know about their sexual mentation. "I plan to decorate my bookbag with puttons and wear a pride t-shirt. Others vho can't afford to be visible might tell imend, bhronsaid. Making a the decision to come out Denefits not only the individual who's jay, but others too. As more people Decome open and honest about their sexuality, the myths and negative stereotypes surrounding homosexuals s expected to dissipate. According to the NRC's resource juide to coming out, the following are some of the benefits of coming out. It dispels myths and turns ignorance ind fear into acceptance It means no longer hiding the truth ibout one's life It builds self-esteem and integrity It makes relationships more open tnd honest It gives models to others struggling vith their orientation It empowers gays to get involved n the gay rights movement "Gays are also involved in issues weryone else faces, like ordering taketut and coming home from class tired," >hroff said. Everyone on campus is invited to how their support for National Coming )ut Day by wearing blue jeans. jjl Special To The Gamecock ?ort them, pictured, will have a r National Coming Out Day. 11 proposes irary hours legislation yesterday that ooper library open 24 hours riods. he up for the season and lets students ay see the individual players." er "Midnight Madness" would ng begin at the stroke ot midnight on )7- the date of the official start of the season. The committee hopes to ice establish strong student spirit and im support by sponsoring the event, ch which would begin its first year im at the start of the 1997-1998 uy season. to Planning for a Coliseum ys, students' section tentatively titled nd "The Cockpit" is also in the works ng for next year, Willis said, on SG Vice President Jamel Franklin praised members of the ur student senate for their support er of the Farm Aid "96-related, canned 're food drive. Senators provided the "ds funds to purchase more than 86 irs canned good items for the collection, ng "It [SG Senatel can be a force of good and this is evident of our of power, even if it's only the power iry of our hearts," Franklin said, me regarding student senate support lps of the food drive, its In other business, the senate mt continued its process of filling their many vacant seats with College tan of Nursing-seniors Alison Moody ;ey and Lori Moody being approved, r's Jennifer Byrom, a sophomore in ga the College of Business ait Administration and Michael ais, Phillips, a junior English major, s a will represent the College of Liberal A- Arts. ing The following Senators were tee not present at yesterday's meeting, irst lan BRanell Cheney Craig Harrison nld Mike Moore ree Lashawn Johnson jon Amy Mason "s " Richie Estes ped