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V dl Ull Pig Pick Theme Everyone bows that Homecoming is this week. Most people bow that a student commission plans the entire week. But no one ever bows who li comes up with the theme. 1 ^ u??r ii-J l il? if viBopiicu uuuci, uuiucLuuuiig V4/I11HI155IU1ICI y uuieu iicr uiuuier, n Linda Suber, on night last spring for inspiration, because the Homecoming Com- c mission was having a hard time coming up with a theme. "As soon as I told my mom that we were playing the Arkansas Razorbacks, she said How about Caro- li lina Pig Piclrin?' I didn't even ask her for more ideas, because I knew that one a was perfect!" Linda, a Carolina Alumni, said, "I was born and raised in Colum- ji bia so it just seemed obvious to me, especially because of the tie in with the b Razorbacks. It was just an instant response, I didn't think Chappell would actually use it." After passing the theme by the Homecoming Commission and e others in Student Life, it was unanimous: Linda came up with the perfect Home- o coming theme. s Don't forget to stop by the Grand Stand at the Parade on Friday and v tell Linda congratulations on the theme. s< Sponsorships ; S This year, the Homecoming Commission began a new tradition with its first maior soonsnrshin drive Potential snnnsnrs inrlndinn hnth Inral and on. campus businesses, were given a sponsorship package. This package included ^ advertisements in Homecoming programs, announcements by emcees at events, ^ and other on-campus publicity geared towards increasing sponsors' visibility with USC students, faculty, alumni, and community. Sponsors are also invited ^ to a special reception on the Horseshoe during the Barbeque. Sponsors Co-Chair Natalie Guthrie says, "This was an educational experience. Cm glad that I had the opportunity to work with local businesses ^ on a community driven event." Kim Coxe, also a Sponsors Co-Chair, adds, "I enjoyed seeing organizations on campus come together to support Homecoming." The USC Athletic Department and Carolina First are again large supporters of Homecoming this year. New sponsors include Carolina Alumni Association, Graff-itti Tees, WNOK, The R L Bryan Company, Adams Mark Hotel, Champ's Formal Wear Rnccell Hniico tlnivorcih; RnnLctnro 1 it fliiknrno Willv'e Oyster Bar and Grill, Disc-Go-Round, Earthworks, SC Bookstore, Governor's House Hotel and Harper's Restaurant Please remember to support the sponsors who support us! Carnival i Are those animals grazing on the grassy area by the Russell House Patio? Why yes, they are. The reason: Cocky's Carolina Carnival. The Home- I coming Carnival is going to be bigger and better this year. The Carnival will I! have a countrv-fair atmosnhere in the snirit of our Homecoming theme and will , r r = - |a kick-off the week's celebration on the Russell House Patio, Wednesday, October 14, from 11 am-3 pm. Features at this spectacular event include not only a petting zoo, but also a Rock Wall, Bungee Run, and Bouncy Boxing. For one glorious afternoon, the Russell House Patio will be transformed into a grand festival Delicious carnival foods will be served for free. You ears will be serenaded by the jive music of Junction 51. Student organizations will compete for points while entertaining carnival-goers with pie-in-the-face, balloon darts, basketball shoot, a fish pond, dunk tank, and more. Carolina spirit and jubilation will fill the air as we celebrate Homecoming. This kick-off event is one you will not want to miss. na IjC ,:n' jn ffl Showcased Showcase is an evening of elegance at the University of South Can na. The third annual Showcase promises to be a night to remember as ti 998 USC Homecoming King and Queen are ciowned. The 1998 Homecomir jng and Queen will serve as ambassadors of the University for the year I ome. The twelve finalists, chosen from over eighty applicants, were s< icted based on their academic record and leadership/service to the Universil nd community. Each finalist went through an interview with the Showcas ldges, where they were asked questions conci rning affairs of the USC studei ody and the University community. During the event, the contestant; will compete in three stage: ach individually scored. The first stage is the public presentation competitioi r talent portion. Talents range from dramatic interpretations to dancing an inging. After this stage, comes the final two stages of the Showcase, form; 1.L ' ? . Tl ... . - 'ear ana me impromptu interview, iney are combined on stage but score eparately. Each contestant will be asked a question by a Showcase juds onceraing the University and the community. The judges will score each stag eparately, and then combine all scores to determine the winners. The judges' panel this year represents a myriad of talents froi arolina and the Columbia community. The judges include Dr. Peter Graham, ports Administration professor at USC; Lawrence PatheL the Chief of Invest itions of the USCPD; Jamie Edens, Ms. Columbia 1998; Mr. Geoff Alpert, riminal Justice professor at the University; Eileen Grana, an Admissions Cour dor and the 1996 USC Homecoming Queen; and Quinton Tompkins from th ealth and Wellness Center. Bubbles and Mr. Blacklist from WNOK will be joining us as th tasters of Ceremony. Attendees are asked to bring one canned food as admission to th r'ent. The food will be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. Come out for ight that dazzles and celebrates the spirit of Carolina. urd* borne #3) <%>.% H nlCI s v V . ' - . - - . , 7 Jamfest It siiould not have to be explained why Homecoming is the single 16 most important planned event at the University of South Carolina. It is, after '2 all, the one time each year that USC, as an institution, pauses to tip it's hat to 0 almost two hundred years of growth, tradition, and excellence. There are many threads that weave into the tapestry that is Homecoming. From yearly events like the Parade and Cockfest, to new additions like the Barbeque, it T becomes evident that many different types of events are necessary to capture * the essence of the University for past, present, and future members of the USC community. Once Homecoming has given people a chance to take pride in the growth, tradition, and excellence of their school, they need to be given a chance 5> to shake their rumps in celebration. This is the purpose of Jamfest. For the young, and for the young at heart, Jamfest is a chance to have a great time and d frv nut enmp new mnvpc Hue vpar'e lamfpet fpctivitipe inrlnrlp an orlnhihnn *1 by the winners of the 4th annual AAAS Step-Off step show competition, Kappa d Alpha Psi and Zeta Phi Beta. Their performances should get everyone in the 'e mood to show off a few steps of their own. The evening will be rounded out e with a performance by the one and only DJ Kool! If you bow all the words to his smash hit 'let Me Clear My Throat," then I'm sure he wouldn't mind you B rappin' along as you "get your groove on." As you can see, Jamfest a promises to be a memorable evening for Homecoming 1998. To miss it would >' be to miss a vital part of the tapestry of Homecoming- the part where you get to a raise the roof! ie , Homecoming T-shirts on sale now in the ' Russell House Bookstore mjm tt. adorns mauk. 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