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FASA Philippine Showcase, 7:c p.m. Saturday at the Roger Cei ter. For tickets, call 777-4538. The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.r Friday at the Roger Center. liik. staff writer BECKY SNOWPEN Tattoos are popping up everywhere. No longer are they just for bikers, soldiers and Popeye. Men and women of all ages are getting tattoos, some for the first time, others for the third or fourth time. There's been a sort of "tattoo revival," and it seems like everyone is getting in on the trend. I have one, and I attribute its presence to that glorious moment on my 18th birthday when I finally became what I felt was an independent, mature, responsible person. With my newfound responsibility in hand, I crossed the state line and forever ornamented my left arm. At last, I'd put my independence to a good (and permanent) use. Walk around campus and you'll see daisies, suns, turtles and even Greek letters adorning the bodies of our fellow classmates. For women, tattoos often symbolize femininity (contrary to some opinions) and independence; for men, they're a way to show off masculinity as well as a way to pledge allegiance to a particular fraternity, branch of the armed services and even a special girl. Either way, tattoos are out there. H AI ppw ^ jnr i f.' / : flBL * lllflKik: V I I- IBBR* Umi ?jjjll TO I 10 lift. w iaii But why would people [ ^ want to mark their bodies in such a permanent? sP|p?1 i and often painful?way? |MF M The answer varies ||Cf* III from person to person; ul- ifjK* W timately, though, tattoos are about self-ex They represent inde- KB" pendence and individuality for many people. They allow people jl&|* * * who have them to say, The images often rep- fi resent some unique quality about a person. Junior Becky Erickson, who has two tattoos, said she got them "for myself and not for anyone This feeling is common among those with tattoos, along with the idea that they're works of- "Tattoo rev personalized art. these can be Most people don't know much about what's involved with tattoos. I probably get asked the same three questions every day. Most people usually want to know if it hurts. RESUMES S U I T : $ 2 ! 0 MORE I 16ING UP YOUR W A I Eft. JhB ' f i m ^ > % k ^ iftl^ M M m B Wl 4 "" THERE ARE SOME THINGS I FOR EVERYTHING ELSE LEARN MORE, OR APPLY FOR WEB SITE AT WWW.N Ei Una the ivals" have even led to the publicatio found in places like the Waldenboole If the idea of being poked by several tiny needles at once doesn't sound painful, well then, you're probably crazy. For the rest of us who are just a teeny bit needle shy, the answer is", yes, it SIS ;y ' ' . && W i: $40 RESUMES:$ TER'S APRON FOR T ION E Y CAN'T BUY. THERE'S MASTERCARD* A CARD,VISIT OUR 1ASTERCARD.COM/C0LLE6E Vi uti%% l JjHHljgg jfyfflT^^- "TiMP 1illMl6BBBBHl f Wji I w^|^i*fs*i|l?||ll|l ''I'lifiii ELLEN B1 n of magazines about tattoos. Mag: $ inthe Columbiana Centre. can hurt, but where you get it makes a lot of difference. Generally, butts and other squishy places aren't a good idea. Many people opt for the ankle or the arm, where the skin is thicker. 40 HE LAST TIME: iftlB 1 ^B&g* I B B .j|^||||||J||||||^^ ^ MasterCard ri? < -j 'liirt. "luctri ~J T JL?- J ? ->*-> ( ?V J. 4- -f J. EMHKH ~ t E ( SI 1 * roar Shoulders, shoulder blades and other bony or extra-sensitive parts will usually hurt more since there's a thinner layer of body fat. People also like to know how long it takes I to get a tattoo. This depends on what you get and how big you get it. If you've always 3 wanted a two-foot-long dragon on your back, 9 then be prepared to make repeat visits. Most small tattoos, I &* I however, can usually rau> The Gamecock with the aforemenazines such as tioned needles. Also, people ask how much it costs. This usually depends on the size of the design. Some places charge by the design and others charge by the hour, which can get pretty expensive. Jjjg jet beamed up, Scotty. All :ar Trek information, all the time. ittp://www.stcentral.com The best way to get all of your questions answered is to call a tattoo parlor. (But don't forget: it's illegal to get a tattoo in South Carolina.) If none of the above sounds good to you, it might be better to try temporary stick-on tattoos. Stick-on tattoos can be bought almost anywhere, in just about any design, for only a couple of bucks. They last for about three days and can be put anywhere on your body. Stick-ons are a great alternative for people who can't picture themselves with a big smiley face on their butt 50 years from now. For those who are brave enough to try the real thing, a word of advice: Make sine the design you pick is something you'll be happy with for the rest of your life. Tattoos ARE permanent, and picking the right (or wrong) design can determine if the tattoo experience will be a positive or a negative one. Pick something that represents who you are and suits your personality. A tattoo is ultimately a work of art and something you should never regret having. Colleges in South still lack diversity college press EXCHANGE CHICAGO- Efforts to desegregate colleges and universities throughout the South are having little impact, and the percentages of black students seeking higher education are either stagnating or growing worse, according to a recent study of 19 states. The study, conducted by the Southern Education Association and titled "Miles to Go," tracked the number of black freshmen, degree earners and faculty members. Nine of 19 states reported the proportion of black freshmen on public campuses declined between 1991 and 1996. The study cited public apathy and adverse court decisions as factors undermining states' efforts to boost minority enrollment. Among the study's other findings: Over the past 20 years, the percentage nf hlflflc Hpotpp pampre Viae fnr thp ? *w4 w"v most part, remained stagnant. States such as North Carolina and West Virginia reported almost no change. Blacks are under-represented in high-school courses designed to prepare students for college. Though black students represent 18 percent of high school graduates, they represent only 5.7 percent of all advanced placement high school courses. Only five states reported more than 10 percent black representation among full-time, higher education faculty in 1996. The numbers are disappointing and not surprising, said Robert Kronley, the study's author. "Despite lots of discussion about how we are getting beyond race, and about how race doesn't really matter, race still plays a role in access to, and success in higher education," he said. Kronley also said states are less likely to improve minority enrollment in institutions of higher education until they become more comprehensive in their approach, preparing students for college as soon as they reach preschool. He urged campuses to create more programs that help minoritv students remain in college and finish their degrees, and to provide more need-based financial aid. Money stands between many potential black students and college, he said, adding that the study showed that in 15 states surveyed, the average black family's income was two-thirds or less than the average white family's income. The 19 states studied were Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.