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The USC NAACP had the
gumption to ask for almost
$20,000 in student activities
funds.
The African American
Association of Students asked
for almost $24,000.
That's a lot of money. A hell
of a lot, actually.
But, you've got to give
organizations that ask for
money credit. Why? Because
they're asserting themselves
and doing what they're
supposed to be doing: using
their money.
Every year, when we pay
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goes to the student activities
fee. Now, wouldn't you want
the money you're paying for
this fee go to activities that
are run by and for the
betterment of the student
body?
If they aren't used by
students, who will use them?
OK, we admit $20,000 is a
lot for one organization to
need. Really, think what you
could do with $20,000.
But, the NAACP should be
commended for taking the
chance and asking for this
money because it shows that
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affects em
Thank to a little-known
1926 Railway Labor Act,
President Clinton was able to
temporarily halt the American
Airlines pilot strike.
A New York Times article
cited Clinton's action as the
result of economic reasons ?
reasons that affect everyone,
i Some may think that
Clinton intervened in the strike
unnecessarily.
But, the reasoning behind
his action is legitimate and
understandable.
What some may not
understand is that a strike of
this magnitude not only affects
pilots, but you too.
The Times article said that
the strike could cost the
economy up to $200 million a
day.
If the strike had been
successful, thousands of people
would have lost out by not
being able to complete their
travel plans. This would have
affected tourism, jobs and
personal plans.
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tions ask
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they, like other organizations,
are interested in taking a piece
of the pie they helped to bake.
Perhaps it sounds a bit
selfish to advocate this money
grubbing, but if organizations
can't ask for money ? their
money ? what's the point?
Each full-time student pays
about $40 a semester in
student activities fees, while
part-time students pay a
smaller portion, all of which
comes up to $1.25 million a
year.
Out of that, $18,975 will
be divided among graduate m
organizations, and $68,928 L
will be given to undergraduate
organizations. Student Media,
Student Government, Carolina
Productions, Sport Clubs and
Student Services receive close
to $1.2 million.
This year, about 60
undergraduate and graduate
student organizations put in
requests for funds. Ifs nice to
see that USC organizations
are making the effort to get
money.
After all, that's what it's
there for. f
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ever really be able to trust
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R d f n r o P 1 i n t n n ' a
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canceled flights to Europe, tc
Japan and South America. , k
People were stranded at
airports because of canceled
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divided company aren't good o:
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reputation. t*
People are looking for an
affordable airline and one they
can trust in light of recent
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Airlines pilots want more
money, but they want it at the
expense of the national /
economy, thousands of *
customers and thousands of ^
American Airlines employees.
Looking at it that way, it's
a good thing Clinton stepped
in. Very good.
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hven though time and
time again the
suggestion has come
up around the
newsroom, we haven't
one an article about apathy on
ampus. Maybe that's because we
re apathetic ourselves.
But what could you do with this
iscinating story idea?
Oh, there is so much. We could
ive deep into this hard-hitting issue
3 find out what everybody already
nows. People just don't care.
In passing, maybe they do. As a
'him, as something to whine about,
ley will wonder why nothing seems
3 get accomplished.
But that slips away as thoughts
f tests, papers and how to get this
weekend's supply of beer quickly
ike its place.
So come Thursday, less than 10
ercent of our student body will take
le time to vote. They will go in and
ut of the Russell House, not
othering to take a step towards the
oils.
The Election Commission has
Some gu
aith the recent cold spell,
and the news of snow in
the Upstate, I'm reminded
of a trip I took this time
last year. And with my
allet still aching from Valentine's Day,
is story only reinforces the notion that
guy will do almost anything for love.
After a semester at The Citadel, I
as convinced that I could handle almost
lything ? so I was foolish enough to
slieve that I could learn to ski. Now,
r those of you who aren't familiar with
iing, count your blessings and leave
e idiots from Sweden who don't have
lything better to do. But, not wanting
let my girl down, I agreed to go and
it my life in her hands (mistake No.
What you must understand is that
e hardest part about skiing is not the
ocess itself (this consists of sliding
>wn icy cliffs going about 200 mph),
it getting ready to ski.
First, you must navigate through
e ski lodge while wearing "ski bibs"
at look like a space suit minus the
slmet (looking back, a helmet might
?t have been such a bad idea). Then.
jer being sized up by Sven, the Swedish
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made it so simple this year too. Most 0r
of the voting booths will be located thr
inside the student union.
Others will be located tui
conveniently at your respective
college. You'll be more than likely get
to be there anyway, or you at least Coi
can get there between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. But, you don't care. Not on f0o
election day at least. wh
I heard someone say the other y0l
day that there's no point in voting
because either Greeks or African da]
Americans (and lately a combination
of the two) dominate the campaign. \\re
So, in either case, close to 80 ' me
percent of the student body doesn't Thi
feel represented in the executive or rep
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Government.
Whose fault is that? Albeit, both ejft
factions have had increasing political by
prominence in student elections exi
recently. But their strength lies in
the fact that they can get their dgg
constituents to vote. Other Ab
ys will do ;
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equipment man, I was given a pair of the
skis and two poles. The skis were
approximately the length of a '72 Thii
Plymouth, yet good ol' Sven failed to but
mention that the bigger the skis, the
faster you go. And for a novice like me, det;
this was important information. info
My girlfriend, however, assured me This
that I would "catch on fast and be flying ovei
down the slopes in no time." plo\
This proved to be true because it <
took me no time at all to perfect the art exe<
of falling, and I was definitely flying
down the slopes, although it would have skis
been much nicer if I could have done the]
this in an upright position. And all this the
occurred before I even made it to the afte
bunny slopes. Rea
The bunny slopes are not supposed 1
to be that difficult, but to the beginner stuj
like myself, the only hope of reaching of tl
the top is by airlift. mas
This is because it is scientifically tim:
impossible to walk in skis. If you lose tiyii
your balance and fell down, you're stuck, tha
Guys just like me have frozen to death accc
because they kept telling their girlfriends, here
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dependent" candidates have very se
le or no constituency. T1
All they have is every 9 out of 10 ch
dents not giving a damn if they ha
anyone else represents them
oughout the university. th
But, you do care when your
tion is being increased. You do se:
e when your club or organization to
;s short-ended by the Finance of
mmittee.
You care when you're tired of the foi
d Marriott is serving. You care jui
en you miss two classes because
l're looking for a parking spot.
You still don't care on election po
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You don't care at 5 p.m. yo
sdnesdays to sit in on a senate
seting in the Russell House vo
eatre. You don't care to call your
tresentative to find out what he se:
she can do for you. th
And guess what? They don't care de
ler, and they know it, as portrayed an
last week's tirade led by some
ting senators. go
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anything
on, honey ? Fm just resting. Fll get wh
n a minute." (These are the same ofi
s who refuse to ask for directions. m(
) weeks later, they can be found in im
exact same spot.)
Another problem I had was stopping, soi
s may not sound that complicated, an
let's face it, skis don't have brakes. th<
When I inquired as to why this minor
ail was overlooked, I was quickly tre
rmed that all you need is technique, wa
3 refers to the most famous, and most At
rrated of ski maneuvers, the "snow en
v." ice
Oddly enough, this works when no
mted properly. ati
The skier simply crosses his or her sig
\ at a 45-degree angle and presto,
f fall flat on their face, low through lik
snow and come to a gradual halt sai
r taking out Sven and his friends, ad
lly, it is a beauty to watch.
But let's suppose that you're actually rea
)id enough to want to go to the top siz
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iter the ski lift. This takes great the
ing and can only be compared to
ig to leap into a moving Volkswagen enj
t's already full. Once this is wij
implished (most people quit right It's
0, you can ei\joy your ride to the top, the
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ssion. Legislation has been nil.
le call for old business brings a
uckle, and the call for new business
is them rolling in the aisles.
This time the fault is shared
ough.
Student apathy bleeds into the
nate where they are unmotivated
do anything for the small portion
people who even know they exist.
Some representatives are in it
r resume packing, while others
3t like the ring of an official title.
What can be done?
First, you can vote to show the
wers that be that you are out there
id you want to have a say in how
ur university operates.
Second, you can follow up your
te with pressure.
Ask why it has taken over a
mester to decide what to DO with
e Assembly Street tunnel art
sign, much less pick up a brush
id paint it.
Other universities' student
vernments actually accomplish
mething.
Care enough to get our
presentatiyes doing their jobs.
for love
iere if you're smart, you'll calmly take
f your skis, and walk down the
mntain, thus being spared from
minent disaster.
If you are, however, an idiot with
nething to prove (namely, that you're
idiot) you will hurdle yourself down
i mountain.
This usually proves to be a
;mendous rush because you get to
itch your life pass before your eyes,
some point down the slope you may
counter a mogul (mounds of packed
that send you into orbit). These will
t be seen until you re-enter the
nosphere because there aren't any
ns!
So as I rocketed down the mountain,
e Clark Griswald in his lubricated
icer sled, I remembered my girlfriend's
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vice to use ine poies ior Daiance.
But after a few futile attempts, I
lized that the only thing those over;ed
shishkebabs are good for is
acking the squirrels that entertain
smselves by laughing at you.
This is not to say that skiing is not
oyable. In fact.T love to watch people
)e out as I sit ail cozy in the ski lodge,
i a fine spectator sport, but I'll leave
! actual skiing to Hans and Franz.