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Page 2 Advocate award seeks nominees staff writer ALLISON AIKEN Nominations are now being accented for the 1998 USC Award for Outstanding Freshman Advocate. Nominees may be any member of the USC Columbia Community who is an outstanding advocate for first year students. Nominations can come from students, faculty and staff. Students do not have to be a freshman to nominate an outstanding freshman advocate. Past winners include Jim Burns, director of the Provisional Year Program; Clifton Chestnut, student leader; Douglas Williams, professor; Julye Johns, student leader; Denise Wellman, director of the Visitor Center; Kenneth Peters, professor; and Maiy Ellen Oleary, senior instructor. After the nominations are received, a committee of around six students goes through all of them. They narrow the list down to about 10 to 15 nominees and then begin interviewing each of those nominees w "We look at what the nominator had to say. That's the biggest factor." said Laura McFarland, committee member. "Then we take the actual interview into consideration before choosing the winners." Each year three winners are chosen. Last year's top winner won $1,000, and the other two winners received $250 each. The top ten nominees also received plaques. Everyone is encouraged to nominate someone at USC who has made an important difference in your academic, professional and/or personal life. The nominator may have been impressed with someone's teaching, advising program innovation, academic support, residence life support, or just the nominee's personadity when dealing with freshmen. For further information and questions, call 777-6029 or stop by the University 101 office at 1629 Pendleton St. Applications are available in the Student Government Office, Russell House Information Center, Campus Activities Center and the University 101 Office. The deadline for applications is Feb. 13. 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Senator Sharpe suggested that, before they approach the Senate and call for a vote, Finance Committee members should first allow their proposal to undergo the required review process. President's ti Ml IUTAU , r wuin i vfi continuedjrompage one offices for "treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors." The Constitution offers no further definitions but the cases have been brought against federal judges for criminal conduct. The rarely used procedure is lengthy and complex, reflecting 18th century formalities, and if carried out would mark the president with the stain of having been the first to be removed from office. For this reason, Nixon chose to be the first to resign rather than the first to be removed from office. Tobacco deba\ DEBATE continuedfrom page one The debate format allotted 20 min utes for the debaters to give their positions and then a five minute rebuttal. The moderator of the debate, Professor Howard Stravitz of the USC Law School, said he believes the practice of trying lawsuits has been a very controversial subject. "Mr. Levy and Mr. Richardson are representative of the paradox of two conflicting opinions that both are attempting to justify," Stravitz said. The biggest issue concerning both Levy and Richardson is the debate over the Global Tobacco Company settlement and whether it should be adopted as the national settlement by Congress. "Tobacco companies want to live," Richardson said. "What the citizens of the United States don't realize is that it costs the U.S. government $3.90 in loss for t nw+4 0 RESIDENCE y $415 oom $475 room $510 tilities and cable TV. ire month to month ces subject to change). r Special mth discount August 1 ross from the i Carolina Horseshoe pital, Cornell Arms tiier location for wn living. '99-1442 ETON STREET A, SC 29201 ling iu say i king for artists, :ome up to issell House ytobea Sfjg The Gam es finance bi "Don't you think that this bill should be ready to go before we pass it? Don't you think that it would save a lot of paperwork?" Sharpe asked. Senator Mobley shared similar sentiments, and he also expressed concern for the USC graduate program under the new bill's provisions. He cautioned the Finance Committee to act responsibly in considering a bill that would establish a precedent, and he issued a challenge to the Senate. "Find just three people that aren't in some way affiliated with USC who vvuuiu vuic lux tiicac iiumutria, saiu Mobley. However, Senator King spoke favorably of the new bill. He applauded the pro rata refund as a means of preserving the rights of students, and he attempted to allay the anxiety of rendering a premature decision. roubles keep mere are many social problems m the United States, and it is up to lawyers to fix these problems," Richardson said. "We have to take a stand today to prevent 400,000 people dying each year for the next 20 years." Settlements have been reached in three states so far. Florida, Mississippi and Texas have all settled for a combined total nearing $20 million. Have you ever wanted to swim witt whales and manatees or exolore a j For $10.00, with this coupon or US can enjoy your Entry Scuba Experie session is limited to eight people. 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The process could stop with the investigation and the charges would be dropped or the committee would vote tors discuss sal every pack of cigarettes sold. For every pack, the company Phillip Morris earns 34 percent of the sale. Several studies have shown that a $0.10 increase in cost for tobacco products lowers the sale of tobacco products by 4 percent." Another issue that strongly charged the debate is the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 18. If price increases, the sale to minors dramatically decreases, according to surveys and studies. cock ill, addresses "On moral grounds, is it right to be wa* compelled to subsidize some club, Coi concept, or program that you don't agree to 1 with? On pragmatic grounds, it's not too soon to consider this bill. New ideas Fra and concepts are always taking shape faci in debates like this, but bills are still nar passed, even though we may not have all our ducks in a row. It happens in of I the General Assembly all the time," ly a said King. per Shortly before the debate was offi- siti Molltr r?/vr*nlnrl/vl QnrtofAf mn/ln wauj V/Uiiviuuuu, uuiiauui vxaiujr xuauc a final appeal to the Senate on behalf abl( of the Finance Committee. den "Obviously, the biggest point of con- is, 1 tention is the refund policy, but I as- fun sure you that this [finance] commit- per tee has covered all the bases. If the new thai version of the bill is better, then vote for it," Clardy stated. wit] Vice-president Kim Dickerson then fedi asked for a roll-call vote, and the bill sur wi nutifitio m m w ww m w w w m to send articles of impeachment to the full House. If the House approves articles of impeachment, as it did against Johnson, a trial would be conducted in the Senate, presided over by the chief justice of the United States. At the conclusion of the trial, the Senate may vote to remove from office alone, or remove from office and bar from holding other federal office. Re i _ a. ai i _ r ll _ n _ movai requires a cwo-iniras 01 me senate. In 1868 the Senate vote to convict was 35-19, one vote short of the margin necessary to remove Johnson. e to minors In all the cases that the Richardson firm has represented, an out of court settlement has been reached, and the states have benefited. South Carolina is represented by the Richardson firm and is preparing to near the stages of ultimatum: trial or settlement. Levy said he believes that by settling, the companies are exercising their constitutional rights to preserve free enterprise. "We want to solve the problem of over 400,000 people dying each year from this highly organized 'drug delivery system," he said. "The attorney general of the United States has determined that this i? a puuuL piuuiew, aiiu in ui\iei tu suivc it, we need public referendum and public justice to put out the cigarette and to turn off the oxygen machine. 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"The proposal comes in conjunction h. a $60 million augmentation by the sral government, and it would ene that any and all financial aid re Student prefers n i canea q college press EXCHANGE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,?A University of Minnesota student group recently voted to change its name to the Queer Student Cultural Center. Formerly known as the Association of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Students and Their Friends, the group decided to change the title it's held since 1991. Ana Clerc, the group's co-chairwoman. said the reason for the change is to advertise the group as a cultural organization, whereas the previous title indicated the association was more of a support group. "We are just as valid a culture as ethnic or religious groups," Clerc said. She said that the name change is symbolic of movement toward a stronger position and presence in the student community. 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The following senators were absent Wednesday: Elizabeth Fordham, Jason Gowdy and LaShawn Johnson. ; ornnn ' D"" ~ to be ueer 'queer' and make it all encompassing," said Paul Halacy, the GLBT representative for the Minnesota Student Association. a fit/t fkftt 11 ain cr the I VtV* V word "queer" in the title of the organization would alleviate some of the negative connotations associated with the word However, MSA representative Brandon Lacy said that some peo- * pie might be uncomfortable with " the use of the word "queer." '"Queer* is a political term," he said. "People dont want to be forced to be political when first coming out of the closet." But Aimee Mclntyre, university bisexual and transgender com munity coordinator, said she thinks "queer" is appropriate. . "Queer' has a lot of potential," J she said. "When used correctly, it " can change perceptions. Hie purpose is to connect people with similarities.'' Clerc agreed. 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