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Rock Rhythm & Blues w/ Sis Hazel, Come on Thunderchild s Tokyo Joe, 6 p.m. today, the C seum, free to the public. Radio Dogs, Saturday, Backtra JSsi ? staff writer RYAN VESCIO The kegs are tapped, and the PJ is of Carolina football fans prepare to cel< season. By Saturday afternoon, studei will be in the partying mood. Unfortunately, a high intake of a mixed with warm afternoon temperatur and most likely, will lead to cases of h< haustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion occurs when the thermoregulatory system is overwork' hasn't completely shut down. The surfaa vessels and capillaries, which cool the collapse from loss of body fluids and nec minerals. "When someone has been sweatin fusely, then all of a sudden stops, the r< should go up," said Dr. Terry King, director for clinical affairs. The symptoms of heat exhaustioi heavy sweating, intense thirst, dizzine ordination, nausea, impaired judgmenl perventilation, tingling in hands or feel 'Dead M; asst. news editor BRAD WALTERS Most of us have heard the rumo before: If a student's roommate die: during the course of a semester, US( must grant the student a 4.0 gradi point average because of the grief tb student deals with after the loss. This legend has spread throughou college campuses nationwide for years Some variations of the rumor hold tha the roommate must commit suicide o be murdered for the student to receivi straight A's. A movie based on this ru mor, "Dead Man On Campus," ha recently been released. Wee ROi 6:00 6:4 Proudly produced iter md olicks lumen The t skin, weak and rap blood pressure, mixed as thousands The next stage ai ibrate a new football occurs when the bod its, alumni and fans Body temperature c high temperature It icohol "Whe escan, ^ ir^? inghe Jat ex- is clout li -esss==.% after i body s ; 1their b edbut tinut 5 blood ; Ju i| when blood, ! - I selves essary J -1 Immi ; medic, g pro- | L. to prei ed flag ^ , dama; USC's with s heat stroke require: 1 include headache, First-aid efforts ss, fatigue, loss of co- body temperature t c, loss of appetite, hy- the clothing with w: t, anxiety, cool, moist area and vigorously in on Can In the movie, two party-hearty roommates who are about to fail r their classes at the fictitious Dalemore S T Tr^xrar-aiftr nnf fVioir cpVinnl'c pViar VJ1U V VsX OltJ UliU UUV UiVll OVliWV/1 kj W.AUA " ter provides students whose roommate e commits suicide an automatic 4.0. e The two search their campus to find a third roommate who is on the verge * of suicide so their bad semesters can ' be erased and 4.0s recorded instead. While the legend holds true on the r big screen, USC administrators laugh B when they hear many students believe the 4.0 rumor to be true here. s USC provides services for students who have such an experience, but the 3, Ji-/ i -f/v' Laboi kend CK RHY1 Septer 11:00pm Carolina Toky< Come on Th an 9i9ier Septei )0-10:00pm Finlaj Nappy an Deborah < O. lltA Tkw! m iiiv i in i by the Columbia Action Coui No Coolers or Ei (0 AMI ruth is lid pulse (120-200) and low to normal ter heat exhaustion is heat stroke, which /s temperature regulatory system fails, ontinually rises, resulting in extremely ;vels and possibly death, n students are drink- _ avily, their judgment ied," King said. "Even mj|P^ ^jf; they stop drinking, they could get theminto trouble." ^ ediate first-aid and H / al care are necessary I / ^ fent permanent brain A ^ ie or death. A person igns or symptoms of 3 immediate hospitalization. should be concentrated on lowering the ly loosening tight clothing and soaking ater, moving the victim to a cool, shady r fanning the head and upper body. ipus' urbi university does not provide the students with a straight-A average. "I can say that there is no validity in that [rumor] whatsoever," said Loretta Lynch-Reichert, with the department of housing. Jerry Brewer, director of Student Life, said a "very lock-step support group" exists for students who lose roommates or have to deal with the loss of others close to them, such as parents and other family members. While he doesn't have an official statistic available, Brewer said he's "amazed if more than two or three students [who live on campus] die per year." Kj-jj u r vaj Cone MM BLI nber 4 Coliseum Columb > Joe lunderchild Hazel liber 5 I Park Columbia, i Brown d uoieman 11 seekers ncil. For more information c pets please! rc. i Tail t m cm In order to reduce the number of stuc the subsequent health problems associa the Office of Alcohol and Drug Progran tailgate parties at "the Rocket" on the These parties will feature catered drinks, door prizes and live music. Saturday's party will be headlined by Shades I "Students need to be Ml I educated about the lek gal and personal risks of excessive drinking iJM during tailgate parties,' % jjr V said Rick Gant, coor^ ? I dinator of student life WM programs. "The heat poses the number-one risk for students. Foi those who survive the heat, though, a ne' and more strict DUI laws will greet the Law enforcement officers have a big parties in an attempt to lower the ni flmnl/oro VUUUVUlOt in legend "We have been lucky here at USC in that we have done a good job educating students about high-risk lifestyles," Brewer said. "You don't have much illness or death in college because you're dealing with people who know how to take care of themselves." If the students who live on campus experience a loss, they can turn to resident housing staff, including RAs and RHDs, who are trained to deal with such situations. They also keep in touch with students' professors to make sure their grades are on track. y?r J3i/ J - <*J erts IES ia, SC >c all ftAVmJl7i;n I < MTDK e mix lents who drink and Gant said the ted with tailgating, drinking by studer is will sponsor four want to see anyont State Fairgrounds. "With the com! food, non-alcoholic potential for a lot ( Here are some 1 [ i w sheriffs task force off. Don't feel the ] ;se students." the party, presence at tailgate Don't get strung imber of underage instead of alcohol. most as much as a not reali Brewer said students are encouraged to turn to on-campus counseling for further support. Dr. Roger Bowersock of the counseling and development center at 900 Assembly St. said his office offers grieftherapy sessions for students who have experienced the death of a roommate, and counselors are also willing to see students on an individual basis. This service is free for up to 12 sessions to any student who has paid the university's health services fee. "Often, if there is a loss, grades are adversely affected because the indi'Model Miss to go throu STAFF REPORTS MTV and IMG models have set out in search of a new face for "Fashionably Loud," and Savannah, Ga., will be one of four stops on their list. MTVs "House of Style" and IMG Models are conducting a national search, called "Model Mission," that began Aug. 22. "House of Style's" Rebecca Romijn is hosting "Model Mission" in four selected cities around the country. "We get tons of mail from young girls across the country asking our advice on how to become models, which was the seed for "Model Mission,"" said Alisa Belletini, executive producer for "House of Style." "By teaming with IMG Models, we are giving those girls the opportunity to fulfill a dream. The 'Model Mission' is one of the most exciting things "House of Style' has ever done." Young women ages 16 to 24 will be competing for an appearance on "Fashionably Loud," "House of Style's" mix of top models, fashionable clothes and live music performances, as well as a $250,000 contract from IMG Models. "We are delighted to be associated with MTV on this high-profile event," saia LnucK Dennett, senior vice president of MTV Models. "The partnership between IMG and MTV will create the best possible model search to help us find that unique young woman waiting to be discovered." Write The Ga Features *0 m * r Wednt 3rd Russell 777 LAiflllLlHiaJli The name's Fish...Walter the Fish. http://www.gamescene. com/somethingfishy.html is university doesn't condone responsible its who are over 21; however, they don't i injured due to excessive drinking. )ination of heat and alcohol, there is the if problems," Gant said, tips for beating the heat while tailgating: Take it all off (well, most of it). The less clothing people wear, the better off they'll i j jii ii x li: De ? provided tney aunere to puuuc nudity ordinances. Grub it up. Eating food while tailgating will help the body absorb alcohol. Who needs a tan? Try to stay out of the direct sun as much as possible. Not only will it accelerate heat exhaustion and stroke, but it'll leave a wicked sunburn. "I ain't no lightweight." Tailgating starts in the late morning and lasts past kickneed to out-drink every other person at out on Coke. Try to avoid drinking soda The caffeine can dehydrate the body alilcohol. Water is the best thing to drink. ty at USC vidual often has trouble concentrating and focusing," Bowersock said. The automatic 4.0 rumor is commonly referred to as an "urban legend," which is defined by two men who run an urban legend newsgroup on the Internet as something that appears mysteriously and spreads spontaneously in varying forms, containing elements of humor or horror. Such rumors are usually false. Many other college urban legends can be found at http://www.snopes.com/college. sion' search gh Georgia Each semifinal event will be broadcast as a half-hour special on MTV. The specials will lead up to the Dec. 5 "Fashionably Loud" on which the con tract will be awarded. During that show, the four finalists will walk down the runway with top models to display different spring collections. "By teaming with IMG Models, we are giving those girls the opportunity to fulfill a dream." Alisa Belletini executive producer, "House of Style" The winner will be chosen at the end of the show. Mademoiselle, the national print partner, will feature the winner in an upcoming issue. Savannah was chosen for the southern part of the search. The search will run from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Savannah Mall, or until 1,000 women have been seen. To be eligible, applicants must be female, 16 to 24 years old, U.S. citizens with a valid passport or birth certificate, 57" or taller and available the week of Dec. 5. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. for Us! meeock i meeting i.m. ssdays floor f House 3913