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Simpson's double- around trees, settling patern murder trial gripped the nation's headlines court, brawling at local bars, c two years ago, there is still a slice of hope, cultivating the image of ai For all of us who have grown weary arrogant, above-the-law prin of reading about these millionaire head there is still hope, you just ha cases wrapping their Ferrari sports cars where to look for it. RESOURCES E USC AREA I OF jINCONDOS, ! J dwn homes g Any Purchc OUT OF STATE I Expires 9/30/9 588-799-0859 I _ 1 Foi Student Tic Aug. 26,27,28, Sept. 2,3 Sept. 22,23,24,29,30, Oct. 1 Sept. 22,23,24,29,30, Oct. 1,6,7, Oct. 15,16,20,21,22 Nov. 3,4,5,10,11,12 Nov. 3,4,5,10,11,12 jlemson game tickets will jp for lottery will be on n =is will be posted on novew pan dc oiri/cn i id r*m kinwcftj v/nit uu r iv/i\ul/ ur vsim mw v i_iv THERE WILL BE NO VALID For more complete pic 1997 Studenl at the Russell H Students ticket! Russell Hous ?ORTS *AAK? A DII In fact, if you are one of the few who as part of s are looking for it, here's some advice that because the; might help restore a little of your faith Team Gam< in the concept of athletes as role models: Establis Cut your television off for just a second the brainchi and take a look into your own back yard. USCAthle If you follow Gamecocks athletics, Team Gam< at least, chances are there a people of the most working hard within your community community that you can be truly proud of. nation. Take Jamar Nesbit and Paul Under 1 Beckwith, members of USC's offensive framework 1: line and Team Gamecocks, USC's each varsity community service program. Under the team project guidance and direction of USC Academic for the orgi Counselor Kris Kordonowy, members completion of Team Gamecocks stand out in their It hasn't community as shining examples of have so ms everything that is "right" with college earning c< Hainietics. recognition They raise money for those in need, Abraham, devote time and energy working on Hambrick a community building projects, visit the participant* sick and elderly, give speeches "We spi encouraging youngsters to stay in school athletes gai the Gamecock an(| serve as voluntary mentors to experience, ibrary as elementary and middle school children said. "Of beu [JSC. with special needs. athlete and So why then, with so many good the commu deeds, have so few people heard about community . . Team Gamecocks? young men ity suits in "First of all, I think there a few something I 'r^ misconceptions and stereotypes out Afl-SEC, e es as there? Kordonowy said. "I think that a N esbit is ( 13 tokn33' ^ ^mes> wh? people think of athletes exemplifies ve ow doing community service, they assume service is all it's a punishment, that they're doing it named to th inffifoobbins. ~~] nrs | J 2 Parking Graene Street | \ Parking RC Fi qhb = 1 I i w II: ' // ; C WW/ laskinftnfcobhins.// L -dLL^n^J I L_ otball ket Distribi Central Florida, one garni Auburn and Kentucky 8 Vanderbilt and Florida Monday, Septemb Monday, Tuesday, Octal Date Coupon Book Sale BE DISTRIBUTED BY A LOTTE OVEMBER 3, 4, 5, ROOM 205,1 IBER 7 AT THE STUDENT GOVI IBER 10,11,12,1997, ROOM 20! ATIONS FOR THE CLEMSON G information about stude k up a copy of the I Football Information Be ouse Lobby Information > will be distribul e, room 205 9arr ^FtRtrJct c omething they have to do his superlative community service efforts, y got into trouble. That isn't one of only 11 players in the entire nation jcocks." he said. to be awarded the prestigious honor, bed unofficially in 1992 as "It's a reality check for me," Nesbit ild of Ginger McGee, wife of said. "I think ifs very important to realize tic Director Mike McGee, that not everyone is as fortunate as you jcocks has evolved into one are." well-respected collegiate paui Beckwith, a preseason All-SEC f service programs in the center this year on the field, also was a member of the SEC Good Works team Kordonowy s direction, a ^ 1995. T.ikp his teammate, las been put into place where Beckwith knows the impact these program works on a sperific programs have on the lives of young . The athletes are responsible children mi zation .promotion and , ?ifs all about being able to look at a ^e prqject. , a- , , kid and get a feel for their experience," hurt Kordonowy s efforts to Beckwith said iny participating players Alan Whitaker, a rising fifth-grade ' inference and national \ oui ,, c ,, ... T i student at Brennen Elementary School i on the field, either. John . 0 , , . , , , . . Darren Hambrick, Troy Columbia, took advantage of an nd Anthony Wright are all Tram Gamecodts when 3 he was mentorred by semor linebacker eak a lot here about our Rymi Koop* ning the complete Carolina ^ Mened to me and he reafly liked "football coach Brad Scott me," Whitaker said "He explained things ig a college student, a college 311(1 me-He P1^ on [ riving something back to team I like best, and we had fun playing inity. Every time we do a tic-tac-toe." service project, it gives our Scott also feels that his team has the l that opportunity to give responsibility to help the community )ack." because they are such a visible part of junior offensive tackle Jamar it)ne star Gamecock who "It's a way to say thank you to a what Carolina community tremendous community that does so 1 about. In 1996, Nesbit was much to support our University and our e CFA Good Works team for athletic programs," Scott said. Y OUR HOME HOSPITALITY OR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS 5 YOU WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE >SH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR WITH A LOCAL FAMILY. ONTACT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE 1540 TRENHOLM RD., COLUMBIA 787-2023 EXT.305 ution a Aug. 26,27,28, Sept. 2,3 Sept. 22,23,24,29,30, Oct. 1 Oct 15,16,20,21,22 er 1 - Labor Day (no classes) oer 13,14 - Fall Break (no classes) - August 26,27,28, September 2,3 RY SYSTEM. RUSSELL HOUSE. ERNMENT OFFICE. >, RUSSELL HOUSE. iAME. >nt tickets >ok Desk. ted at the i - 4pm