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4 Study abi A SHERRIE S. BAKSHI Staff Writer Students interested in gaining international experience while receiving credit can participate in study-abroad programs. USC sponsors study-abroad programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Students interested in studying abroad should contact the * Office of International Programs on the first floor of the Byrnes Race relati FORUM continued from page 1 will unite us as a unified group ' and not just as certain sororities and fraternities." Bailey said race relations is a complex and complicated issue. Both presidents said they believe interaction is the key to solving the problem of race relations. Other members on the panel included the Homecoming Queen of USC and representatives of the National Association ? of the Advancement of Colored Homecomii HOMECOMING from page 1 President Jamel Franklin told i. the king and queen they could choose the service they wanted to perform for the student body. One qualification for Homecoming king or queen is involvement and nomination in r \ K <L ; ; v I y "oad dead Building. Students interested in participating in the United Kingdom programs must turn in their applications by Feb. 17. Those interested in applying for the International Students Exchange Program must contact the Office of International Programs as soon as possible. The deadline for applications has passed, but openings are still available. Those participating in studyabroad programs pay tuition to ons forum < People (NAACP) and the Student Association for Latin Americans (SALA). The Vice-President of the USC chapter of the NAACP, Terrance Wilson, said racial tensions are re-ignited by unanswered questions and unfilled promises. Franklin continued the discussion by posing questions to the panel ranging from the origin of racism to the progress of racial improvement at USC. Bailey said the older generations need to step aside. "In ng king, qui a student organization. To apply for Homecoming king and queen, students went before a screening judges committee, which consisted of students, faculty and administrators. Nominees had to meet criteria based 50 rv ?Be iline appr< USC, and most financial aid and scholarships can be taken abroad. Students interested in programs not sponsored by the university can go to the Office of International Programs to research or look at websites. Many students might feel those with grade point averages of 3.0 or higher have a better advantage of studying abroad than those with lower grade point averages, but studyabroad programs are for every?nds on pos situations where different races are put together to do something at USC," he said, referring to the Greek community, "there isn't a problem." After hearing the opinions of the panel, Franklin encouraged the audience to express their own opinions. Several people praised student government for conducting the forum. Durley Florez, a member of SALA, said, "discrimination has always been a black or white issue. There are a lot of minorities that aren't included." ?en progran percent on academics and 50 percent on leadership and service. Grana said she would have liked more clearly defined duties as queen so she could devote more time to a cause than to defining her position. kinc And sta ^ 4. TalkAloi 1 college i aai^^I: ii miand X .. ' - no rViin rr WCX V^X JLJLJL X^ one, according to Kamile Chapman of the Office of International Programs. In 1996, about 369 USC students studied abroad. Students can gain a lot of experience studying abroad and increase their awareness of different cultures. "It really depends on what they are interested in doing," Chapman said. "It's a good experience to broaden one's horizon. It's a lifechanging experience." itive note Florez said, "There was a very positive attitude at the end of the program, and word of mouth will help with the race relations on campus." Franklin concluded the race relations forum with his thanks to the audience and panel, and his thought of how to improve race relations. "We need candid discussion along with large and diverse participation." Franklin said. "Our greatest weapons are time and education". ^ informal "It's a new thing," Grana said. "There's a lot that can be done to it." The program will stay informal, Franklin said, but "the university plans to further implement plans for the king and queen next year." 5)<w x f** ^J>\ear your social calenc you must see the Gamec Slational Champions, the I Bell Atlantic NYNEX Mol Mobile night. They'll be giv Is of fun at halftime. y tuned for more from Be ng Campus ? a special c students. ic NYNE Pre-a^me events ^ ~ 0 ~ . kick off Kentucky, Carolina contest STAFF REPORTS Don't wait until tipoff to show support for the undefeated Gamecocks against Kentucky Tuesday. Doors will open at 8 p.m. before the 9:30 p.m. game, and students can join the band and the cheerleaders for fan-participation games. Come for the fun, come for the free stuff, or come to see a Gamecock impression of ESPN's own Dick Vitale Kv. vy > > < lar. This Tuesday night, Fe ocks take to the court aga Kentucky Wildcats. bile will be there for Bell A 'ing away T-shirts and stirr II Atlantic NYNEX Mobile, cellular service program de X Mobile Advertising Staff Marilvn E. Tavlor Marketing Director Catherine Jansen Media Manager Octavia Walker Special Projects Stephanie Evans Classified Specialist Natalie Clark Kimberly Donald Sale Assistants Marketing Consultants April Hall Maurice Mars Adrienne Pollard Danny Tomlinson * Sparky Witte rT^^TTTTT^^M L2a ss ibruary 4, inst 1996 tlantic NYNEX ing up all Coming soon ... jsigned for f