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Productions has many With a repertoire of bringing such fc
irks for Fall'97. acts as David Spade, Shannon Faulkner, "1
obj ective is to bring Dr. Ruth and Widespread Panic, Greene s<
d educational experiences is confident CP will have events along oi
nd faculty of USC," said the same lines this year,
president of CP. "Carolina Productions intends to ol
e of the CP- sponsored continue bringing acts which are strictly a<
be available on campus for entertainment, acts which are strictly
e a demonstration by educational, and other acts which are w
hael Anthony. He is both," she said.
i Russell House Ballroom CP is currently working on bringing tl
a. The event is free of the popular band, The Wallflowers to w
Columbia in November, giving USC
mnally seen Michael students a chance to listen to hits like, m
i and he is up therewith "One Head Light," "6 Avenue Heartache," Fi
a," said Robbie Fung, and "The Difference" live. There's no pi
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BRAIVDINA CALLWOOP Staff Writer
A 1995 FBI Report on Crime
reported that a spouse or boyfriend
are responsible for 26 percent of
female murders, and wives and
girlfriends are responsible for 3 ,
i|jpr percent of male murders.
Every nine seconds a woman
Hk. MS suffers abuse in the United States.
Hk Last year alone nearly four million
women were abused by a husband
or boyfriend. The U.S. Department
of Justice stated that relatives and (
acquaintances account for 66.6 percent
of attackers of female violence victims.
Miranda, 20, and her 18-year-old
boyfriend, Markus, are involved in
an abusive relationship. Miranda
talks about having black eyes and
bruises, but she stays in the
relationship.
"She's a big girl," Markus said.
"She is 5 feet 11 inches (tall) and I'm
only 5 feet 8 inches (tall). She could
k meyers The Gamecock hurt me worse than I could hurt her,
and she has. Ifs just that she bruises
1 at the Kid's Crlt mQre easily.?
>n three stages. Miranda admits to hitting Markus
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plans for the fall
)nfirmation yet, but Greene said CP is entertainment, but more importantly, i
orking on it. helps those that get involved develoi
Also, movies at the Russell House some leadership and life skills."
heatre have been a popular program Fung said students don't need an;
ir CP. "Hie Goonies" and David Lynch's prior knowledge to get involved in CP
jost Highway" win be pkying sometime CP will also be holding monthly genera
?n. Greene said they were also working meetings where students can offei
i getting new releases as well. suggestions and become aware (f upcoming
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d favorites and classics as well," she "We want to let students know of on
ided. upcoming events, but we also want then
Greene has several other ideas she to see what CP is all about and encouragi
ould like to see implemented. them to join," Fung said.
"We used to do open-mike sessions at If anyone is interested in getting
le Golden Spur, and that's something involved with Carolina Productions oi
e definitely want to bring back." has any questions concerning upcoming
"CP is the student organization thafs events, call its office number at 777-7130
lost involved with student programming," stop by the office at the Russell Houst
ung said, addressing the issue of student room 235, or call Greene at 544-2425
irticipation. "CP gives the students
ble for abusive relationships
"I only hit him when he hits me "This gives the women a sense oi
first, but a man should never hit a control," Miller said. "I'm really an
woman, no matter what," she said, advocate of women's and children's
Though they both say that the rights. Domestic violence used to be
violence gets out ot nana, tney intend private, but now it s a public issue
to stay together and raise their child that we have to deal with."
due in December. "Most people who are in abusive
Support groups, shelters and relationships were abused in their
therapy groups can provide help for past," said Beebe James, Executive
those in abusive relationships. Against Director of the Council of Child Abuse
Domestic Assault by Men (ADAM) and Neglect.
provides a 12-week program for "Abusive Survivors Network
violent men. Both voluntary and provides a voice for adults with an
court- ordered abusers attend. abusive history who want to be
The group meeting, which began heard."
in July 1996, usually seats eight Other services available for those
men, but recently the average suffering from domestic violence
attendance rate has gone up to 13. include Sistercare, YWCA-Women's
ADAM coordinator Spencer Miller shelter, Spanish Community Service,
says that common factors in most Chinese Family Life Services,
abuse cases include drugs and alcohol. Caribbean Youth and Family
Services, Catholic Family Services,
"A lot of guys tiy to blame (violent Jewish Family Services and many
behavior) on drugs and alcohol, but more. Jane-Finch Community Legal
I say you still made the choice," he Services also provides legal assistance
said. against domestic violence.
One of the coordinators contacts Several organizations will put
the spouse twice during the 12-week different programs together to
session to get their input on the promote National Week Without
situation. Violence from Oct. 20-Oct. 26.
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ETC...
SC State Museum continues
watercolor exhibit
The South Carolina Watercolor
Society's 20th annual exhibition
runs through Sept. 21. The exhibit
shows contemporay watercolor work.
For more information call 737-4921
WUSC to hold meeting for new
DJs
Students, faeultv and staff
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interested in becoming a DJ for
WUSC 90.5 FM are encouraged to
come to the new DJ meeting 7:30
pm, Sept. 4 in Russell House room
315.
To submit briefs for the ETC.
section, send informatibn to The
Gamecock, Russell House, Columbia,
SC, 29208 or call 777-3913.
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