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South Carolina's #1 Student Newspaper \ WEATHER J WORLD WIDE CAROLINA ie ?r ^srnwrnrb i&^b TUESDAY i H m H H B H inanKsgiving is less than a week away. Rai?y H Better Homes and Garden tells you how to Hl^65 liflrk" ? H survive the holiday and stay organized. Low 54 fMfmServing USC since 1908 http://www.bhgllv0.com/5urvlval/ N < 'Red water' may occur MARTHA HOTOP News Editor Columbia residents may notice a reddish tint to their water in the next couple of weeks. The reddish tint is a side effect of the corrosion inhibitor being added to the Columbia water system around the first of December. The corrosion inhibitor will help the city's water supply meet State and Federal Regulations on lead concentration in drinking water. The inhibitor is a 50:50 blend of a ortho/poly phosphate compound. A total concentration on one ppm of phosphate will be detectable in the water system, after the inhibitor's added. "The inhibitor is colorless, odorless and harmless," Columbia engineering technician Jackie Prueitt said. According to the City's "Lead Public Education Newsletter," "when added as part of the water treatment process, the inhibitor circulates through the distribution \ system and enters interior plumbing systems in homes and buildings. The inhibitor produces a protective coating inside the pipes by reacting with dements in the pipes." Such a coating reduces the corrosion of m A^AM nl IILA wiof Unu/OVOr lilLCI 1UI pipc UiatCIlOl, 11A.C I UOV. lluntTW, as the inhibitor reacts with the pipes in the distribution system, rust may come loose. As rust comes loose, a reddish discoloration of the water, known as "red water," may result, Prueitt said. "I advise residents not to use [extremely reddish waterl for cooking or drinking," Prueitt said. "It also has the potential to stain clothes when washing them [in reddish water]." Residents who experience orangish, red water should contact the city's lead information line at 733-8253. Prueitt said when residents call, the city J) will begin flushing the water lines. This will usually return the water to normal color within a couple of days. Residents in older buildings are more likely to experience "red water" because their pipes are joined with lead sodder, Prueitt said. Up until 1925, pipes were made from a lead material. Then after discovering the health risks from drinking water containing lead, the federal government banned the use of lead pipes. However, the copper pipes used were soddered with a material containing lead particles. In 1988, South Carolina banned the use of lead sodder. Over time, the body stores and builds up all the lead it comes in contact with, Prueitt said. Therefore, drinking water containing large quantities 01 ieaa causes serious medical conditions over time: damage to the brain, red blood cells and the kidneys. Young children and pregnant women and their fetuses face the greatest risk from coming into contact with the lead. However, lower levels of lead that doesn't harm adults can cause slow normal physical and mental development in small children and infants. GAMECOCI Cece Von Kolnitz says there is a difference between watching a TV show and being obsessed with it. Tired of the same old music? Read ETC. and find out about the latest CD releases and if they're any good. SEHH The Maui tournament begins today. The basketball team will take on Virginia. 5 SOUTH CAROUNi To Kill A Mockingbird, beloved w] for three decades and a masterpiece ur of American literature, is a ar quintessential^ Southern story of a young girl coming of age in a quiet Alabama town in the 1Q3fts TV Her voyage of self discovery begins during a tumultuous and painful trial ^ in which her father defends a black ^ man wrongfully accused of raping a ar sHp' Hr^ ypf / /M.' 'Jfjflr i iJKtf *1 ^9 ^/jflPsL ? Hr ? -1 Game JOSH PENROD Senior Writer More than anything else, it resembled a fight between two storied heavyweights that was billed to come right down to the wire. On Saturday evening, as fans all over the state focused their attention to Clemsoris Death Valley, it appeared that the 94th pigskin grudge match between 22nd ranked Clemson and the University of South Carolina more than lived up to its top billing. President Palms presents OC Toe Platoon" award during last Thurse (INDEX 1 < JE Jol ab' i * * A ? Find out more about this week- ms end's victory over the Clemson . In: Tigers. With the win, USC stands hoi a chance at receiving a bowl bid. See page seven. ? ( ? happenings 3 hite woman and leads her to an _j( iderstanding of her town, her father, off id the meaning of courage. ai( Theatre USCs production features ur lyce Tromsness as Atticus Finch. gc leplay will be produced Nov. 21 to f]r > and Dec. 2 to 3 at Longstreet su leatre. Call 777-2551 for reservations ar id more information. I Stl V < f I "' ?' cocks t< With six seconds remaining, Clemson's walk-on placekicker Matt Padgett ended a whirlwind of a fourth quarter when he shanked a 37-yard field goal attempt wide left, shattering Clemson's hope of sending a hard fought contest into what would have been the game's first ever overtime. And just as Padgett's kick whistled by the uprights, Carolina fans everywhere began a celebration that would last long into the cold, Clemson night. When the game ended a few f . i ^ S JP ' ^||pf ,;f|x M& ' >.. % "<*?* t ? ^ " Sp Id Jack, MIDN Tanner and MIDN Lm lay's Naval ROTC Awards Ceremony, iate restrii NNIFER STANLEY Features Editor A security gate that restricts access to Pr tin Palms' private parking lot cost the uni out $7,200. The narkincr lot is lneater! hehinrl the Pvp< use on the Horseshoe and is entered via ( eet near Preston. The gate, which was installed during 0 ises security of the president's parking 1 ; primaiy reason for the upgrade is to dete [hout access from entering the president's f , Public Affairs Officer Chip McKinney sa The $7,200, however, did not come fron uked for improved and additional student p stead, a fund for maintenance of the pres use paid for the gate. Possible improvements to student paiking j Dffice of Fina RANPI MARTIN Staff Writer If you are worried about financial i, worry no more. The Financial Aid ice here at USC is accepting financial I i applications for the Spring semester ei itil March. t< The Office of Financial Aid and j? holarships provides a large percent of e lancial aid given to students. Funds C ch as Pell grants and Stafford loans e still available for the spring. d To be eligible for financial aid, a u adent must be enrolled or accepted for p 1 UJsESOB^* ; ?SSf; *"* 1511111 ike ovei ticks later, USC fans, coaches and players stormed the orange laced field in complete bliss. As the players entered the locker room, permanent smiles intruded most of their faces, almost all of them thankful they would not have to go through another Monday like last year's. Last season, after the fourth-quarter letdown that eventually led to a Carolina loss, the players were back on the field the following Monday running and working out, determined not to have ecial to The Gamecock these two ideals ? with the "Color Set the national important schol cts Palms' are limited due to the constn of each garage, Director of Par esident Bill Baker said. versity The University Safe ddent's recommended increased light >eene ^or committee ch; said. ctober Blossom Street Garage u] ot But because of the facilities beam r those P001' lighting. Baker said the f jarking are sa^er because of better di jd Blossom Street is the ol l funds garage, while Bull Street gar; orking. and therefore, safer, ident's Although Bull Street ha like the gates protecting Pa parages have recently been vandaliz; 1 A 1 nciai Aid ass ajgfameeock | ilPleenbackst nrollment as a regular student working award a degree. Financial assistance i awarded on the basis of financial need xcept for unsubsidized Stafford, Consolidation and all PLUS loans. The Federal Pell Grants, unlike loans, o not have to be repaid. Only ndergraduate students are eligible for 'ell grants. Eligibility is determined r Death ' the same happen the next time these two teams met. For junior center Paul Beckwith, it was a Monday that was not to be forgotten. After being asked what this Clemson victory meant to him, Beckwith confidently responded, "Three hundred and sixty-five days of glory...thafs all I want to say." That glory did not come easy for the Gamecocks as the tigers had more than a little bit of fight left in them coming down the last seven minute TC leads wi ? News Editor Du ROTC unit was recognized last ^ the highest average GPA in the on iucation and Training Command ro'e m on at USC ranks the highest in 0 ai 8. USCs unit beat 70 other Naval PurPo: m across the country, including ^ Academy. ow 1ms recognized the Battalion for He alsi lent at their Awards Ceremony f?r ^,e l addressing the group Thursday, advdsir em for their ability to balance a and to national career with the rigors of Inc r. recogn ement by our ROTC students is Aware r character and their leadership Pn snt Palms said. The university Pyle v ry of commitment to developing for hei , and we are extremely proud to Color standard for excellence in this Platoo astic area." compe private pi ictiori and architecture king of Vehicle Services ty Committee has ?? j ing and reflective paint ft# tirman Richard Conant ** ?? pgrades are restrained /Jr s, lack of visibility and ? facilities that are newer ' dest student parking ige is "state-of-the-art", s security gates much lms parking lot, they now socu id. lists students when you apply and is based on an Expected Family Contribution number. Students who are not full-time students are also eligible for Pell grants. Fulltime students will receive more funding than part-time students, but only because students are enrolled full time and not part time. Federal Stafford Loans are also available to students, but are not awarded on a family-supported basis (like grants). The loans must be repaid subsidized or unsubsidized. While subsidized loans are awarded by a financial-need basis, gv V JIf yg? -i^KIP^ ^BUB^ 5 WMMH BRYAN JOHNSTON The Gamecock Clemson Cornorback Andy Ford tackles USC Quarterback Anthony Wright during Saturday's game at Clemson. At a critical moment during the game, Defensive Coordinator Wally Burnham gives play Information to his son Shane Burnham, 52, and linebacker Mark Love, 44. The defensive team contributed to Saturday's 34 - 31 defeat over the Clemson Tigers. BRYAN JOHNSTON The Gamecock Valley stretch of the final quarter. Clemson's steadied quarterback Nealon Greene caught fire and dissected Carolina for two touchdowns in 11 plays and a little. over two and a half minutes, pulling Clemson within reach of victoiy at 3431with 2:41 left in the game. After South Carolina failed to get a first down, the Tigei-s got the ball at their own 28-yard line and had 1:01 left to march the ball down field. That march ended on the South Carolina CLEMSON page 7 ith its mind ring the ceremony, Palms also recognized ttalion's effoits in teamwork and volunteering lpus. >u'ie not a selfish group," Palms said. "You're ode! - and examples for a lot of students re trying to find that kind of structure and se in their lives." tile speaking to the group, Palms recalled n experiences as an officer in the Air Force, o spoke about his current work as a Trustee Institute for Defense Analysis. He's presently ig Congress on matters of military hardware rce structure. hvidual members of the Battalion were also ized for their accomplishments during the Is Ceremony. isident Palms presented Midshipman Kami nth the Midshipman of the Month award determination and leadership skills. The Platoon award was given to Bravo One : c j *ii j _xi n s superior penormance in ana ana omer titive activities. irking lot NIKK1 THORPE The Gamecx>ck irlty gate to Palms' house. in finding aid unsubsidized loans are not. Unsubsidized loans charge interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. On subsidized loans, the government pays interest until you begin repayment and during authorized periods of deferment. Besides Stafford loans and Pell grants, the Financial Aid Office makes funds available for students who are financially burdened. The Financial Aid Office is located on College Street across from the i Business Administration building on campus. ,4