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_ News Zoning from page 1 regulations, while students are left with fewer off-campus housing choices at higher rental rates. This seems to fu el the accusation that the regulations are simply a legal maneuver to rid the neigh borhood of unwanted students. But according to councilwoman Anne Sinclair, City Council’s intentions have been misunderstood. Sinclair said the purpose of the rezoning is not t6 run off students, but to attract more families. “This is a neighborhood that peo ple move into because they enjoy be ing close to the university,” Sinclair said “What we’re trying to maintain... is a balance. The mix of home ownership and rental is great. We’re trying to keep the scales from tipping.” Councilman Jim Papadea was more forthright in defending the rezoning. Pa padea admitted that, compared to stu dents, families are more desirable neigh borhood residents. According to Papadea, students are often abusive to rental prop erty and City Council refuses to allow historic homes in the neighborhood to fall prey to irresponsible tenants. “[We’re] simply trying to protect the neighborhood,” Papadea said. “Family residents... are there long-term. Stu dents are only there four, five or six years.” Papadea, a USC graduate, confessed that at one time he was an irresponsible student tenant, and knows from experi ence how destructive students can be. “I lived where Capstone is right now, for three years,” Papadea said. ■ According to Papadea, his building had to be tom down because of lack of care from resident students and an ab sentee landlord. He said the council is trying to prevent houses in the Univer sity Neighborhood from meeting the same fate. While the rezoning has drawn fire from some, not all students are critical of the regulations. Senior Drew Bates agrees with Pa pdea’s reasoning. “The majority of the students, the first couple of years I was here, were im mature,” Bates said. “I would hate for them to live in my neighborhood and bring down property values.” Shakeria Cohen, a junior, takes Bates’ statement a step further, indicating that students should face repercussions for devaluing property. “If they mess the place up, [owners] should make them move out,” Cohen said. While controversy surrounding the rezoning will continue, it’s unlikely that off-campus housing in the area will ex perience any immediate effects. Ac cording to Sinclair, regardless of the reg ulations, students currently living in the neighborhood have nothing to fear. “Students will not see any difference in the area,” Sinclair said. “This will not change what is there.” GPA from page 1 quested information is not intended for third-party release. Blaney said faculty members should understand the purpose of the privacy statement. “[The statement is intended] to pro tect integrity, security and confidentiali ty,” she said. “Part of the faculty’s job is to understand that in the faculty manual.” Student Information Screens display student information, including academic record on computers found in each de partment. Information may also be re quested in list or label form with much the same procedure. Students may request to release aca demic information to parties outside the university, and also have the right to re quest that even data classified as “direc tory information” be released. Blaney said the system has existed with virtually no trouble. “We haven’t heard of any problems,” she said. “If there was a problem, we’d be able to pull the plug on the existing aca demic structure.” -1 Maybelline from page 1 sales. Exercise science sophomore Katie England thought the Web site would help the company increase sales with a wide range of girls picked from the random con test. “The advertisements [on the Web site] are using regular college students to ad vertise, not just the Nikki Taylor types,” England said. The five Maybelline contest winners will win an iMac computer, a trip for two to New York City, a Maybelline makeover, $500 spending money, a Kodak digital camera and a year’s supply of makeup. “If they gave me the money and the trip, I would do it. The trip would be a neat experience for free,” England said. Not all students would be so agree able about the Web site. Crystal Boyles, a journalism fresh man,didn’t think putting her life on the Internet was a good idea. “It seems a little like putting yourself out there,” Boyles said. “It’s tempting but too personal. I don’t really get inti contests.” The contest ends October 8 whei Maybelline will select 500 semifinalists The semi finalists will be selected by; random drawing from all eligible entrie received. They will be notified by mail, am each of the them will receive a Maybellim cosmetics bag. Of the 500,25 will go through a tele phone interview and will have to sem pictures of themselves to Maybelline fo judging purposes. Biology junior Anne McElro; wouldn’t mind people judging her. “Yeah, I don’t see a problem in that I have nothing to hide,” she said. “I don’ know who would look at it, but it wouldn’ matter.” The final five winners will be selectei from the 25 based on creativity, individ uality, and personal style. Computer science junior Sophia John son said, “It is better to pick random peo pie than just the prettiest girls. It gives i fair chance to all.” 1 Mandatory Renewal & Treasurer's Workshops I All registered student organizations must be represented by the President, or designated executive officer, at a ! Renewal & Treasurer's Workshop to continue to be recognized as a registered student organization at the University of South Carolina (even if you do NOT receive student activity funds). All Treasurers of organizations that receive, or are planning to receive I student activity funds during the 1999-2000 school year, must also attend a Workshop. Due to class cancellations last week, two more workshops have been scheduled: Tuesday, September 21 Wednesday, September 22 3:30-5 pm 3:30-5 pm Russell House Theater Russell House Theater An Executive Officer must attend a workshop and submit a registration form by 5 pm on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22,1999! For more information about Renewal/Registration, contact the Campus Activities Center at 777-5760. Any questions concerning funding should be directed to Student Government at 777-2654. i _ _ _ __ .-- ,-.-. Old Edition textbooks on SALE!! /BSE The Official Bookstore of USC 1400 Greene St. • Russell House • (803) 777-4160 Where your purchases benefit both you and the scholarship programs of USC. Students/ Faculty & Staff!! I_I September 20-24/ 1999 is use Wellness Week Join us for... i-■ Health Expo '99 Lots of GIVEAWAYS, SCREENINGS & DEMONSTRATIONS Wednesday/ September 22 10*00am - 3*OOpm Russell House Patio "Health of the Spirit" Featuring... Brian Luke Seaward/ Ph.D. Reflections on Stress and Human Spirituality Wednesday/ September 22/ 7pm Russell House Ballroom For Questions About Wellness Week Activities/ call 777-8248 Students Health Services * Department of Student Development • Division of Student and Alumni Services Ii