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Wednesday, February 18,19! # Cliff Apt quentin JOHNSON Guest Columnist For months now, there has been much debate about the university's decision to build a Greek Village in the parking lot of Cliff Apartments. The Greeks seem to be offended that Cliff residents do not want to live near them and the Housing Department seems hesitant to alter their con ^ struction plans. Having lived in both Bates House and Nada for two years, I think, as a sort of outside observer, I can shed some light on the plight of Cliff residents. This summer, I worked as a conversational English partner with a Korean man who was in his late 40s. He was a businessman learning English with EPI (English Program for Internationals). He spoke about his wife, his * Church ( dan FROEHUCH From A New York State of Mind cc T~Xeople are strange, when you're I?^a stranger..."These words were mnrta famnns hv fViP Into .Tim Morrison. Unfortunately, since ^ I have been here at USC, I have felt like the stranger. Then something funny happened. I was feeling kinda down on Super Bowl Sunday, as it was my birthday and since I just transferred, I didn't know who to celebrate with. It was my 22nd birthday, but had it been my 21st I would have been in a really bad mood. jLIJCIiY SI Friday Feb.13- ] Camo Field Jackets Si Sizes small/short, small/regular, m Regularly $59.95, NOW |fl Chamois Shirts (aii sizes) Regularly$16.95-S19.95, NOW.... Long Sleeve Fashion Shirts A si Regularly $14.95-$16.95, NOW.... jy Cold Weather Camo Hoods Sizes 6 3/4-7 y Regularly $12.95, NOW 100% Cotton Sweaters (aii s M Compare at other stores/catalogue Regularly to $29.95, SALE PRICE. pi 0.0.4 Pocket Fatigues y Sizes 20"-28" waist only IB Regularly $14.95-$22.95, SALE PF % Blue Denim & Natural Overs Sizes 25-28 only II Regularly $19.95/$21.95, YOUR CI MAllMY E*3B m 1621 MAIN STRI *| the oP , ^8^ A *8 irtments kids, and life in Korea with an innocence and optimism even I found hard to embrace. This was the first time I naa ever Deen msiae unrr Apartments. The first thing I was struck by was its cleanliness. After living on-campus for four years and visiting other dorms like the Towers and Capstone, I had grown accustomed to ill-kept places with the lighting dim, the paint chipping, the floor trashed, and the odd smells. The residents of Cliff Apartments seem to respect the place where they live. Every time I went there, it was spotless. When we talk about Cliff residents, what we are talking about are residents who are non-traditional students. In a letter to the editor, Fred Von Canon, residents manager of Cliff Apartments says: "To qualify to live in Cliff Apartments, you must be a full-time student who is either married, has chilixperiem The Big Game didn't come on until 6:20.1 had continually read in The Gamecock that there was a 5:30 service at the campus PALM Center. Being ol Lutheran background, I decided to check it out. So out I ventured to Pickens Street. Immediately when I walked in the door I ieit a strange sensation come over me, I wasn't sure what it was, but it felt kinda weird. There were about 20 people sitting in a lobby talking. I thought I was late and walked in at the end, making a complete idiot of myself, but I was introduced to the two pastors just as 1 had finished this thought. HE SALEH Friday Mar.13 edium/short $4495 II $15?? H (All Sizes) $10?? $095 Pj s at up to $65 $-J COO jjj tICE 51000 B 1. 51000 | IVY STORK M EET ? 252-1350 pj Tremendous Savings bon a variety of name brand shoes for the entire family! LF Some styles excluded. Not v *ACK R< THE WORLD' Outlet Pointe'Fashion Place*I lar 722-8236 788-7407 ' VlEWI The Ga i will sufi dren, is a grad student, or an older (23+) undergrad. We are also the home for over 40 EPI students. We have residents here who are a few months old to residents with grandchildren." Because they are unique, it is fitting that they should live away from the excesses of younger, traditional university student life. It is fitting that they should live in an environment where they can raise their children, I February 21, 1998 Location: 1717Gervais Cola, SC Call: 1-800-KAP-TEST tyHa^H to reserve your space | ESPRIT '^".O ^ olid with any other offer. OOMSh OF NAME BRANDSH bison Couri*Richland Fashion MalFCol '32-3644 738-9952 6 1-800-K www.ka *DAT is a registered trademark Gaipolunni JmM'- ,'JHI .sTJsfif foiraHv study in quiet, and sleep in peace. And this is why Cliff stands away from main campus and traditional student areas. Another thing that sets Cliff Apartments apart from other dorms housed by younger, traditional university students is that Cliff Apartments is one of the 12-month residences on campus. This means that they do not go home for Christmas or summer vacation- it is home. The personal pride they take :e leads t So I was on time, but did I belong s there? Before I knew it, at least half i of the people introduced themselves. Of r course i Deiongea mere. 11 ieu ngni. Then we went into the church. Not knowing the customs, I took the typical approach and sat towards the back. , I can honestly say that it was one of the strangest feelings I have ever had in a church. I wasn't accustomed to the service. Nor did I really know what was i going to come next. So, as I listened and ; watched, I knew that I was in the right place to celebrate my birthday. After the service I talked for a few minutes with some of the other con >OINTS imecock E'er with < in their living quarters is evident by the lack of trash, the hushed hum of nondescript noise, the respect with which they greet each other- the currency of twinkling eyes, bright smiles and eager, "hello's." This community is one of stability and quiet. How would this change if Greeks were to move into close proximity? Can you imagine what bringing Greeks into this environment would be like? I can't either. But if what I see passing through the Quad is any indication-Greeks drunkenly dragging themselves from Five Points-I am frightened. Can you imagine the effect drunken Greeks would have upon the children playing in the playground? Can you imagine the effect rowdy Greeks would have on the quiet, studious atmosphere of Cliff residents? Can you imagine, indeed, the effect o growth gregants before leaving. I had to at least watch the Super Bowl. My friend came over and I told him of my experience. He was interested but not thrilled. I ventured back to the PALM Center the next weekend, and what did you know? It was as if everyone was waiting for me to come back through those doors. I was very comfortable and happy that I had chosen God to blow out my candles with the prior week. 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This screening process to che is the answer to past situations where move: American Residents keDt their inter- reside national roommates in absolute fear, asked Who is going to screen the Greeks famili and make sure that they won't unleash promi fear into the international community? optior Greeks are, by their own definition, some> more homogenous than diverse. Even traditi in Greek terms, there are two kinds of be lik< / Wf'KE PiSOTVG Page 5 ement lities: black and white and rarely two ever mix. With this in mind, rould they fare alongside people Norway, Zimbabwe, or Korea? le Greek community sees it as an that Cliff Apartment residents not want to live near them. But th, Cliff residents are only trying itect their right to a calm and ul environment, an environment ! kids can be raised. Greeks are adults and they cannot be asked inge their behavior in order to near Cliff Apartments. Likewise, nts of Cliff Apartments cannot be to compromise their homes and es and welcome something that ses to be problematic. The only 1 is to move the Greek Village vhere else, perhaps near other ional students, where it wouldn't i mixing oil and water. 1! ? 'tIL* SM! college press EXCHANGE men's cuts women i student IDJ walk-ins only pi?? Intramural Swim Meet Entries being accepted until Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm Meet held on Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm Call 777-5261 for more info. SIGN UP TODAY! , visit www.1800C0LLECT.com : Union Q ^ &V,. fa. 'ty