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Page 2 ,_j(jjscpd) /ff\CRlME^ V(JR^ort^ February 8 Larceny of fire extinguisher, De Saussure. A complainant said some one took one "Badger" brand dry chem ical fire extinguisher from the incident location. Investigation continues. February 7 Minor possession of alcohol, disorderly conduct, Bull Street. While or patrol, an officer noticed two people walking from Bull Street garage holding beer cans. The subjects entered McBryde Quad after being asked tc stop and were found in subject No. 2's room. The reporting officer noticed a smell of alcohol on the subjects, and they admitted to avoiding the officer, Both were placed under arrest and transported to the Richland County Detention Center. Disorderly conduct, 1800 block Greene St. The reporting officer observed someone attempting to cross Greene Street. The subject was staggering, stumbling and mumbling at passing cars. The officer followed the subject to a private residence, where he was found urinating on his pants and emitting a strong smell of alcohol. SG candidates PROFILES continued from page 1 Anderson's main objective if elected to make these ... years at this school i joyable and a little easier by represen as one of you." James Munsey, political scienc* has been involved with such organiza Freshman Council and Executive Count sey is treasurer of Tau Kappa Epsilon, of fraternity technologies and treasure ternity Council.Munsey sees campus s one of the most relevant issues. He 1 put floodlights on the sides of campus b\ "especially by the B. A. and Capstone THE Jl Let's face it. Nobody looks f stranger stares you down foi fortably in your pantyhose, t also remembering to keep y you'd prefer to avoid thinkinj through it when the time cc insights about the whole pre help you better connect wit yourself from the competitic | ^ RESUME Well, they're not really obsoh the job puzzle. "Most people resume than they do prepari TU^.V ? U..~~ " I I I Idl j a I lUgC 11 IIMdNC, odyo I of Work this Way. a book ab( first few jobs. "People can et interview is much more imp< recruiters spend so much tin why you should spend time What to do: Think about all the time search; then, carve out to prep for your intervh WORK EXPER Okay, so you may not have , that's not what recruiters are ing new college grads.-Believ young can be worth a lot to of a 22-vear-old's enerev anc / o / whole new way of looking a companies. "Frankly, experien Tom Scott, co-founder of Na beverage company with curr "We can teach you to do the we're looking for is hunger."/ interviews are not designed t supposed to measure your sr and passion. What to do: Instead of just describir on stories that showcas activities you really car leadership has made a may be summer jobs, tl organized, a paper or p The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. February 6 ^ Driving under the influence, 1400 ^ block Greene St. An officer noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, | driving eastbound on Greene Street. The vehicle swerved into the west bound lane and around the stationary gate post. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer noted that the subject driving had bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol. The subject refused a field sobriety test and admitted to having ' "a few" drinks. The subject was arrested. Disorderly conduct, Wheat Street. While on routine patrol, an officer observed someone unsteady on his feet ' and slurring his speech. A strong smell of alcohol was noted. The subject , was ticketed, arrested and booked at 1 the USCPD. i February 5 [ Shoplifting, Russell House Book store, a complainant ooservea some- i It one hiding two books under a denim J jacket. The complainant challenged i the subject at the exit and discov- I ered two books taken without proper transaction. The subject left the inci- * , dent site before officers arrived. Malicious injury to real property, Snowden. A complainant said some- a one damaged a light fixture and a wa- r ter fountain. The damage was inflicted by an unknown object. Investigation ^ continues. f for vice president. and hire security guards in park: from "dusk till dawn." . Munsey also wants to begin a ca ^ system in which students would nore en dents to USCPD because there's "i mg >ou jy t0 the students than other stud sey would like to improve the techr 2 major, students, whether on campus or o: *i?m aS menting a dial-up system to let off-i un- dents connect to the university director stead of having to pay for servers. rofFra- Munsey has also asked compi afety as graduate students to offer free semi lopes to students better utilize the availab hidings, gy. areas," - TREASURER OPINTERVM 5 shocking orward to job interviews. A total r an hour while you sit there uncomrying to sound super-intelligent while our legs crossed correctly. While I about the whole thing, and just get imes - Don't! Here are a few "insider" >cess that may shock you. but can h your interviewer and distinguish >n. S ARE OBSOLETE ete. but they are only one piece of ; spena mucn more time on tneir ng for each interview. Bruce Tulgan, the author )ut how to thrive in your . jsily lie on resumes. The .1 1^ ^3 ortant. which is why W ie doing them - and brings y getting ready." Wt 1 you will spend on your job a chunk of those hours sws. IENCE NOT REQUIRED a ton of real work experience. But -^11., ~ ~ u: icany luuMiig iui wiicii u icy die i ill e it or not. the very fact that you are many companies. They're in search I fresh perspective. You may have a t things, and that's invaluable to most ice is not very important to us," says ntucket Nectars, a booming small ent annual sales over $50 million, things you need to do here. What ^s Scott suggests, entry-level job o weigh your experience, they're narts. enthusiasm, personality )g your past summer jobs, focus e your energy and passion for the e about. Or, talk about how your difference. While your examples iey may also be a concert you roject for a favorite c ass, or V CAROLINA Violations lead l to infractions for r SG candidates \ MEETING continued from page 1 Ruling on Husser's alleged violaion has been postponed until the Elec;ions Commission can meet with lim. Three alleged violations were filed [\iesday against current student body nrp.nrpsiHpnf nnH nrpsiHpnHnl pan r r .? lidate Chris Dorsel. One alleged that Dorsel had "multiple posters that have lot been stamped by the Law School student Affairs Office." Posters that aren't stamped in that iffice violate Rules Commission reguations. Another filed violation stated hat Dorsel had posters placed on a buletin board that is "not for public )oster[sl." The third violation filed against Dorsel said the election poster on his >G office door is "strictly against the Rules Commission! guidelines." The loster is from last year's election, but t "makes no distinction between cam>aign years." A ruling on Dorsel's alleged violaions will be postponed until the elections Commission can meet with lim. The Elections Commission dropped ill violations dealing with posters i lot being stamped in the School of Law lecause of a miscommunication be- ^ ween Student Affairs in the law of- ^ ices and the commission. , treasurer outlin ing garages Timothy Clardy, marl agement major, is in his seci mpus watch student senate Finance Con report inci- he's chairman. In the past t) 10 better al- has written or co-written all ents." Mun- tion and is working on a pro lology for all funds for undergraduate org ff, by imple- out raising student fees, campus stu- ff elected, Clardy hopes 1 system in- evaluations of professors on t of each semester, allowing sti iter science ^ research which professors; nars to help He'd also like to have a stude le technolo- on Board of Trustees bee; should have a more influeni takes place in the future." EWJ truths that c a team sport that you play. Mak iust as hunarv and nassinnata t which you are interviewing. ^OOD QUESTIONS, NO J - CAN CLOSE 1 Most people spend time preparing ar their intelligence, savvy and interest ir tant. But preparing some thoughtful, v can accomplish the same thing - and When the interviewer gets around to she will), that's your chance to strut ai been asked about during the course ( > Secret Su >ou information designed to help yt itch for the rest of this series in fu reveal in a well-thought-out question Jodi Kantor, a New York City college < hpar nnf hna\/\/ rnmnpririnn fnr a ink Mayor. When she interviewed for the | light her passion for and understandin her own experience with New York's | tificate bureaucracy to make her point ic questions about whether I could wi projects that would fix problems simil as a city resident." she says. Turns out ing some big service initiatives in that was so impressed with her genuine in that he hired her and put her on the t What to Do: Stay away from obvious questic answered in the company litera out what your interviewer think company or industry issue. Or, < part of the job that is of particulc 4 YOU CAN KNOW , ABOUTACOA Many people look at prepping for an i an exam.They read all the obvious m; know "who. what and where" This is; tip of the iceberg. Reading a company spitting it back in fhe interview won't NEWS &F^2BHmB? * < Ms? * |BV ''^kB '^|HH^M^ jH|^V ^h lembers of Alpha Delta Pi collect pennies Tuesday in fro letwork. The event is part of Derby Days, a fund-raiser spc iterest in the city's problems t0 wor'< w't'1 ]S Pers earn to help solve them. w'th this person. Lets skills as you. but not e personality. You want i >/7S (i.e.; the ones with yOU! ture). Instead, find s about a relevant What to Do: isk about a specific , ,r interest to you. * Make sure pieces confident about y EVERYTHING and enthusiasm. APANY to laugh when appropriate or nterview like studying for t Ik h aterial to make sure they ? ? ?U ,. , , a personal issue a great start, but its just the s recruiting brochure and to make a impress anyone. To really ^ relevant point. Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Wri Wer* P^ ?8| -< *<> '. $ Greg Farley The Gamecock nt of the Russell House for the Children's Miracle msored by Sigma Chi. to improve campus 'acility vices to re-format meal-plan prices and timemg the slot utilization. st and If elected, Fordham wants to focus on parknations ing and safety. "Although these issues don't t their seem pertinent to my race as treasurer, I think that they are vital to my position," she said, ce ma- Fordham hopes to move freshman parking to )6 as a the campus perimeter to give upperclassmen Coun- better garage spaces. She thinks such restricle's al- tions would help with the upcoming construcDelta. tion and removal of the inner lots. 1-table Fordham hopes to implement more strate umize tree news mrormation resources at your school library //fceLexis/Nexis or the Bloomberg News Service. MOT FACTS MAY MAKE HE DIFFERENCE Dortant piece of information a recruiter will I never ask directly is "What is this person >ood recruiter knows you will be working closed room with other people. You better stion on his or her checklist is "Do I want on? Would my colleagues want to work face it. many people will have the same veryone can package those skills with your [he recruiter to walk away wanting to work ; of YOU come out in the interview! Be ourself, and communicate with energy Don't be afraid ^ m ^$7' H , P^si p^crefl Secret [ ^ III "Strong Enough for a Man. But Made for a Woman" i ) J ind an &1C "gnung vnrougnuui campus ana improve ble all the Shuttlecock system so that it runs longer, ig. She especially if parking is moved to the campus g Ser- perimeter. Paid advertisement. I ream job ) arm yourself with current and substantive company and industry. Thanks to todays not have to be a daunting or time consumm learn a lot with minimal effort and make ,e most other undergrad candidates won't rper! See what's happening in the be relevant to the respective stry. r company's sales materials to see heir customers. Use on-line info like company or news web sites. Sites like www.wetfeetpress.com and www.vaultreports.com carry great company and industry profiles for sale. Ififf* r _ ' - r e campaign goals, ideas ceting and man- In addition, Clardy wants to make 1 and year on the improvements on campus, such as restori imittee, of which basketball courts beside Woodrow. "Fir no years, Clardy foremost, [I] want to help student organic finance legisla- use the university fee system to benefi posal to increase missions, he said. ;anizations with- Elizabeth Fordham, political scien jor, has been involved with SG since 191 jo publish student member of Freshman Council, Executive he Web at the end cil and the Dining Service Committee. SI idents "the chance so an alumni relations chair of Delta Delta ire most effective " Fordham plans to implement a rounc :nt voting member discussion forum for all organizations ? ruse "the students open-door policy in the SG office to ena tial voice on what organizations to view budgets and fundin also hopes to work with Marriott Dinin an help you nail your C re it clear that you will be stand out you need tc ibout the job for information about the technology, this does i ing proposition. You a T GOOD ANSWERS a great impact becaus HE DEAL take the extra step. iswers that will showcase What to Do: i a company. This is impor? ! , . Read the newspc vell-researched questions . . Y\ c ., . world that might often with greater impact! ' a t- / , . company or mdu Any questions? (and he or ^ ? ' , , rr , . Call and ask for c ny stuff that you haven t , ?L_ . M M ' , . .v/u how they talk to t )f the interview. What you ccess Series iu achieve your personal and career goals. ture issues of your school newspaper. might even nail you the job. grad, used this strategy to as political aide to the mm position she wanted to high- "UN, I g of the job. She called on iwJP m parking ticket and birth cer- _ , :. "I made sure to ask specif- Probab|y the most imt ark on customer service want t0 know but wil ar to the ones I had faced ''ke t0 be arour|d? ^ ^ that the Mayor was launch- some long hours in a < area. Kantor's interviewer believe that a key que