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Carolina News i-—•— -1 compiled by John Hulett ........ Ocr. 25 Simple possession of marijuana and no driver’s license, Harbison Boulevard. Reporting offi cers initiated a traffic stop on a 1984 Oldsmobile four-door with paper tags. A search result ed in a small amount of marijuana being found in the front ashtray. After further investigation, it was found that the subject had no driver’s license. After arresting the subject, the officers searched his trunk and found a 9mm Luger pistol valued at $ 100. Oct. 24 Drunkenness, Elmwood Avenue. Reporting officer identified subject staggering in the road. Upon approach, it became evi dent from the subject’s inability to speak or stand that he was highly intoxicated. He also smelled of alcohol. Checks re vealed that the subject had an outstanding bench warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody at the Richland County De tention Center. Shoplifting, Belk at Columbiana Centre. Complainant said a 28-year-old female changed 14 price tags on numerous clothing items, leaving a price difference of $441.52. The suspect went through the check-out and was apprehended while exiting the store. Auto breaking and petty larceny, Laurel Street. Complainant said someone used an undetermined object to pry open the dri ver’s door. Once inside, the suspect stole a piece of clothing and a hunting bag containing binoculars and other items. The driver’s door was also damaged Estimated value: $785. . Accidental fire. Mandarin Express at Columbiana Centre. Upon arrival, reporting officers were met by mall security offi cers and the Columbia Fire Department, which advised that a grease fire had started inside the food court. A security guard advised that he had extinguished the fire prior to the Fire Department arriving, but firefighters had to forcibly enter the busi ness after detecting heat from the machine that caused the fire. The gate outside the business was damaged, and there was mi undetermined amount of smoke damage. Estimated value: $250. OCT. 22 Malicious destruction to real property, Lorick Circle. Complainant said someone broke the window of his apartment’s rear door and sprayed a fire extinguisher throughout his residence. Estimated value: $5 Oct. 21 Disturbing schools, Gibbes Middle School on Summerlea Drive. Complainant said someone placed a note inside a student’s locker threatening to do bodily harm. Shots from page 1 said. Spanish junior Jennifer Leach said hav ing the flu can interfere with daily activ ities. “It makes you feel exhausted,” Leach said. “You just can’t do anything.” Although some students might be anx ious to get a flu shot, the center wamec that people shouldn’t get the vaccine il they’re already ill or have a fever. Pregnant women should consult a doc tor before getting vaccinated. Anrrich said those who don’t receive a shot can take precautions against getting the virus, including practicing good hy giene, washing hands frequently, drinking lots of fluids and eating balanced meals. He said that keeping living quarters clean and using disposable towels, tissues and dishes would also help prevent the flu. _ __I_S_I____ “I’D LOVE TO FIND OUT HOWYOU LIKE YOUR EGGS IN THE MORNING, BUT I’M GOING BACK TO MY ROOM TO CHECK MY EMAIL.” M "I myTalk.com Listen and respond to your email over any phone- FREE «? Earn extra cash as an on-campus myTalk rep. Contact our campus recruiter at campusreps@myTalk.com for details. The Outdoor Recreation Program at USC and Adventure Carolina invite USC-Columbia students, faculty and staff to participate in a CANOE TRIP on the CONGAREE RIVER _ *Sign up by Wednesday, November 3 at the front desk of the Blatt PE Center. The front desk closes at 7 pm. First come, first served. *Checks should be made payable to Adventure Carolina and will be collected at sign-up. Checks will not be refunded unless the trip is canceled. *All participants will be required to attend a pre-trip meeting on Friday, November 12 at 5 pm in the Blatt PE Center, Room 111. * Questions? Contact us at 777-5261. Any persons needing special assistance for a disability, please call the Office of Campus Recreation at least 48 hours prior to the event. Office of Campus Recreation/Department of Student Life/Division of Student & Alumni Services/University of South Carolina