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News Writer from page 1 had been sold. Thomason said: “1 skipped another meeting that I was sup posed to go tonight just because I wanted to go to this.” David Ramsauer liked that Morris wrote about everyday events. “I thought ‘Shadow Boxing’ was really good for the most part. I like how short Morris’ poems are because they pack quite a punch,” Ramsauer said. Dawes chooses speakers like Morris based on their stature as a writer and the caliber of their work. He said that he also knows many of the speakers personally. “I’m particularly excited about Mervyn being here. He shows us the beating heart of his poems,” Dawes said. The English Department, Provost Office, South Carolina Arts Commission, and the African-American Studies Program help sponsor this writers series. Dawes said the name might be misleading because while the writers are minorities in America, they represent a ma jority because they’re from all over the world. Graduate student Valerie Goodwin approves of the pro gram. “I’m very interested in poetry. To me, it is always a good idea to hear different voices,” she said. Business senior Alex Tan agrees. “I think it a good thing. It’s rare to hear such a different perspective in South Caroli na,” he said. Dawes believe that a lot of people have never been to a poetry reading. He wants them to come to experience some thing new. “What I’ve found is that people who come to the read ings leave with a positive attitude. They want to read and dis cover more. Readings bring the literature alive for them,” Dawes said. Dawes plans to have another set of writers come in the spring. The next writer will be Shara McCallum, who will visit Oct.8. Beat Box Dub wins competition by Shannon Rooke Staff Writer Beat Box Dub won the Battle of the Bands competition Tuesday night at the Golden Spur. The five bands that were chosen to compete in the com petition were Beat Box Dub, Bleak, Betty Sneelch, Strangers, and Unbroken Chain Band. They each performed two songs of their choice in front of a laige crowd. Sponsored by Carolina Productions and planned since the beginning of the semester, the variety of music performed was a big draw for many students. The Battle of the Bands was so successful that sponsers are hoping to make it an annual event. “It was very difficult to pick the five bands that we did,” said Ashley Albright, the event’s student director. “We knew we wanted a variety of music and if all goes well this might lum into an annual thing. I had a lot of help from my friends and we’re hoping for a great response.” One of the judges asked to help choose the winner was Ca: marie, a disc jockey from Rock 93.5 FM. She was joined by Dan Cook, music editor of the Free Times. “I liked them all,” Camarie said. “Fm a huge supporter of local music, and this is agreal way for the bands to gel noticed by the students." Cook agreed and added that he looks forward to seeing the competition next year as well. “The bands need more opportunities like this,” he said. “Their relationship with the student body goes up and down each year, but this year, there seems to be a real eclectic of styles.” The judges were given a sheet for each band and asked to judge them on the basis of four categories: originality, stage presence, overall sound and songwriting. The judges then added up each band’s points and announced the winner. Beat Box Dub won two free days of studio lime, and the runner-up band, Betty Sneech, won $50 to Pecknel Music. Fraternity from page 1 come up with its own chapter goals be fore it receives next year’s charter. The new members of Pi Kappa Phi can also sign up to participate in some na tionwide activities. Leadership skills are emphasized, and members have an option to go to a leadership seminar. The mem bers can also sign up for an annual cross country bike tour. This tour is designed to raise money and promote awareness for disabled citizens. “We’re looking forward to coming back to USC and becoming once again one of the leading fraternities here,”Nico lelti said. Food from page 1 open in the evenings, and also suggests a change in scheduling for all the restau rants. “Maybe on the weekends they could open up earlier,” she said. Bohlke said the food committee is a great way to keep in touch with what stu dents want from Dining Services. Students can get involved with the committee through Student Government, or they can call Dining Services at 777 * 1161 to find out when the next meeting is. x t I People will do crazy I I things to WIN I $25,000! I You can just go to I www.1SOOCOLLECT.com I . •;. ;r .5;r jSK ••‘f. 3 ® HBB Save a Buck op Two. I Savings vs. dialing “0” with AT&T. „ ;i$|fs No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents. Void where prohibited. For Official Rules, go to www.win25000.180000LLECT.com or send a SASE to: Win $25,000 Rules, P.O. Box 5086, Blair, NE 68009-5086. Sweepstakes ends 10/15/9a_■ , --