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Winner of the 1996 CMA Pacemaker Award WEATHER | V I INDEX m The (Bamccock # I Serving USC since 1908 Universl SHAWN STARKEY Staff Writer ) Marriott Food Services, which is currently under contract to provide dining services for the university, will be bidding along with other companies for a new contract when the current one expires fV*to onmmnr If accepted, the new contract will be Marriott's fourth with the university. The current contract was accepted in 1992. As part of the agreement, Marriott provides the university a total of $825,000 I in enhancements along with the dining services. piUMSREPORTl Luke Robinson Monday, Feb. 17 | Driving under suspension, driving under the influence, Rosewood Ave. and S. Kilbourne St. Reporting officer observed suspect vehicle driving erratically, stopping past the white lines on several intersections and finally running a red light at the above location. Reporting officer initiated a traffic stop. Subject failed to produce valid ID and appeared I to be intoxicated. Officer administered field sobriety tests and subject foiled all tests. Suspect was arrested and transported to Richland County Detention Center. Autobreaking, attempted autobreaking, petit larceny, possession of tools of a crime, resisting arrest, S-6 Lot. r Reporting officer observed suspect vehicle enter the lot and cruise around the parking lanes. Subject vehicle stopped in front of victim's vehicle and two suspects exited the suspect vehicle, with one still inside. These two suspects entered the victim's vehicle and rummaged around inside. Suspects returned to their vehicle carrying various items from the victim's car. Officers m moved in to the area and attempted to apprehend the subjects. One subject was captured inside the car, one attempted to flee, and one suspect managed to elude capture. All stolen items were recovered. Suspects were arrested and transported to Richland County Detention Center. Sunday, Feb. 16 Driving under the influence, Wheat & Sumter Sts. Reporting officer observed subject skidding to a stop at the above location. Subject turned left from Wheat and headed south on Sumter. While making the turn subject swung too wide and hit the curb, deflating his tire. Reporting officer initiated a traffic stop but subject did not stop immediately. Subject almost fell down getting out of a his vehicle, and failed repeated sobriety tests. Subject blew a .23 blood alcohol level. Suspect was arrested and transported to Richland County Detention Center. Autobreaking, larceny of a CB radio, BA Building Lot. Victim reported that unknown persons removed his CB radio and other items from his vehicle through the open driver's-side window. Estimated loss: $75. Saturday, Feb. 15 CRIME page 2 The Gamecock offers a special ele< includes all of the important infoi ^7 Student Body elections. forms of candidates for all execute president, vice president and trea: pie ballot and voting locations, f The Gamecock's election coverage who and where it will all happen. I ty to ope "IThe enhancements] are a nice extra," said Dr. Richard Wertz, director of Business Affairs. The university's Request for Proposal invites enhancements to give bidding companies an opportunity to stand out, according to Wertz. "fUSCl is savin p. *Make us your best offer,"' he said. Marriott's best offer included a total of $825,000 in enhancements, according to the agreement. Marriott agreed to invest $400,000 in improvements to dining facilities and $200,000 in a student access system. The improvements included new food AAAS celebr; KRISTIN RICHARDSON Staff Writer The Association of African-American (AAAS) celebrated its 29th Anniversary with a Founder's Day Program in the Russ Ballroom. The AAAS was founded in 1968 as black student organization at USC. Since organization has grown into a well-est organization. Ihe very existence of the association n a milestone and accomplishment for those ou individuals who made it all possible," said Baxter, AAAS president. In the program, AAAS wanted to ex] theme "to salute our past, celebrate our and embrace our future." As a salute to tl the association invited those students who ction section. It I.1! W71 rmation for the -1 B ifjl l Ji, See the plat- g-^ /\v t-w-i -q ve positions? B.BBW Bj.BC surer, a sam Election Day is Thursday, and p gives all the details on who's QQ ^ A Gamecc Special Sec n bids fo outlets like Manchu Wok and Fast Break. The access system is the computer system which allows students to use their meal plans and cash cards with their student ID. When Marriott's contract expires, the improvements and access system will become the property of the limtrnroihr um oavj Marriott paid the President's House $100,000?$20,000 per year over the last five years? and the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration (HRTA) $125,000?25,000 per year. Carl Chandler, Marriott district manager, said the $20,000 per year was MKKI THORPI r\ r\ . i ates zyth ann AAAS at USC so many years Marcous Gardner, Parliam Students for AAAS, introduced the mei Tuesday the panel discussion, most c ell House were USC alumni. Those who had some the first involvement with AAAS in its b then, the stages were Devarus Davis, I ablished Hale, Vanessa Scott, Clevelam John Harper and Kenneth Pr ^presents Harper, AAAS founder, was [tstanding to speak as Gardner questioi Kimberly member of the panel. Harper highlighted some of press the the association had under th present, AAAS' first president, heir past, Price said, "AAAS came s > founded were no social outlets for blac 0 r dining given to the President's House Foundation and was applied toward catering and functions. "The money given to the President's House is to help them raise money for the university," Chandler said. Bond Nickles, public information coordinator for Media Relations said the $100,000 was put into an account within the USC Education Foundation. "That account is used to buy furnishings for the President's House such as silver, rugs, furniture and replacements. But this isn't the president's private slush fund," Nickles said. "The I Controversial poet Nikki Giovanni spoke and read her poetry Monday as a part of USC's Black History Month activities. Giovanni touched on issues important to African Americans, including the O.J. Simpson case, Ebonics and the legacy of rapper Tnpac Shakur. J The Gamecock lTTAWnnWTT TiTlfH Livciodiy wim type of hesaic the first availal led each Counci involved in black o: the accomplishments Davis, a 1992 g e guidance of Price, blacks who are edt our responsibility tbout because there and our communis ks on campus." A candlelight cer Ik SPRING > SPORTS SPORTS PAGE 8 previews ^ H|| women's and men's golf tennis, track and field swimming, equestrian softball and baseball. >& service c role of the house is to raise money for the university." The $125,000 donated to HRTA is a professional donation, Chandler said. "Marriott gives that money to support education for the [HRTA] students," said Liz Bohlke, Marriott general manager. Sandy Strick, interim chair of HRTA, said they do not have a formal arrangement with Marriott. "We use the money for program enhancements like exhibits (for trade shows) and sending faculty to that extra conference they may not be able to afford. [The donation] is very helpful," Strick Candidates adc food, fees, grad ROSALIND HARVEY Staff Writer With Student Government elections only a day away, candidates are making the campus election circuit to ensure students are aware of their goals for .office. r??? The two candidates for President are Liberal Arts 11 junior Jamel Franklin and Criminal Justice graduate student Mike Moore. Some of the goals Franklin said he hopes to accomplish if elected are V improving campus dining, establishing academic forgiveness, establishing an academic peer program for new students and forming a student/faculty forum on race relations. Franklin said he will be able to keep a bill alive once passed by the Senate. He said he plans to do this by finding the important people in the university who can influence the future of the bill and convincing them of the bill's importance. Franklin also said he will address other issues directly affecting students, such as "the rising tuition, more choices and better prices for dining on campus, diversity and the even distribution of organizational fees." Mike Moore said he hopes he can make student government a pro-active government, improve dining on campus, establish a transportation service from Russell House to Five Points and talk to students to find out what is important to them. Moore said he plans to end executive office pay. He also said he plans to donate ?^1 nnlriMT + /"> IsiSM-kl /liLftwl I/V1 ilia piraiueiiuoi aeuiiij tu iwu UAXU uioiiuca if he is elected. Moore said in order to make sure a bill is carried out once approved by the Senate, there must be a pro-active president in office. "A pro-active president will take an interest and follow-up on a bill once it Founder's Da "The university was not readily and Lero ing of a black organization on respecti\ 3, but we overcame that obstacle, present" nted to address issues we faced Durii pus as well as in our community" organiza I. for being Gardner asked questions about students improve the involvement among The4 jreek organizations with other given by irganizations, the opportunities Affairs, \ ble through the Black Alumni given bj il and the advantages of being receptioi rganizations after graduation. Baxt graduate of USC, said, "We as program Lcated need to realize that it is black stu to reach back and help others first blac y." Student emony, led by Adraine Lawrence respect a What are the chances educated American lit vuuiig, m a sui vs^y i ANSWER: 1 in 2 or J Source: Harper's Index 9 contract said. The HRTA donation also "includes revenue for a chair in HRTA," Wertz said. The university was paid about $1 million last year for rent, utilities and - maintenance, among other charges, according to Wertz. "Most [of the money] goes to the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. It takes a lot of money to keep [the food outlets] operating," Wertz said. The current agreement guarantees the university at least $4.5 million over the five-year term of the contract. Iress parking, le forgiveness 1 1NIf *1 nas passed, Moore saia. According to Moore, the issues USC students are concerned with are dining, residence hall visitation and parking. Candidates running for the office of Vice President are Kim Dickerson, a Liberal Arts sophomore; Michael Phillips, a Liberal Arts junior; and Gene Willis, an Applied Professional Science junior. / |& If elected vice president, Dickerson said she plans to improve i A advisement, develop good m relations with the faculty senate and make sure student fees go to the students. Dickerson said she will accomplish this by working with the faculty and administration on this issue. " "Students' main concerns today are dining, housing and academics," Dickeracn said. Phillips said he will push for academic forgiveness, increase safety at USC and improve dining facilities. According to Phillips, the way a bill can be assured a long life is through pressure. "Students have to take an interest and concern. They apply pressure to the needed area," Phillips said. Phillips said the issues most important to USC students are housing, safety, meal plans, parking and higher education funding. Willis said he can create a monthly newsletter for USC students to let them know what the student government is doing for them. He said he plans to develop a mentor program for new students at USC and would like to form a safety committee to deal with issues like rape. Willis said a bill is a direct need for the students and, once passed, it should be acted upon. ISSUES page 8 iy program y York, secretary and treasurer of AAAS rely, representing "the celebration of the followed the panel discussion. lg the ceremony, members of other black tions lit a candle in appreciation of AAAS ; the "stepping stone" in the rise of black at USC. 'celebration of the future" of AAAS was r the director of Multicultural Student Valter Jackson. The closing remarks were r AAAS advisor, Thomas Rivers and a 1 followed. er said, "I was very pleased about the itself. It is important for students, especially idents, to know their history. We were the :k organization with 19 others following. 9 should get involved and feel a sense of ind appreciation for AAAS. S2SST JUST FOR > 50% FUN