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_Vol. 93, No. 34 Fri October 29, 1999_ ina Community since 1Q08 Last Lecture Series Travel experience seasons speaker 0 b y Denise Levereaux Staff Writer The sec i ond part of the Last Lecture Se ries took place Wednesday night as Carolyn Mata lene of the Eng lish department spoke about her travel experi ences. Sponsored by Carolina Pro ductions and the Carolina Scholars, the series offers USC faculty the opportunity to give a lecture as if it would be their Matalene’s topic was “The Trope of the Trek,” a detailed account of her nu merous world travels, emphasizing the learning experiences provided by each trip. “Each experience away from home [made] me more open and aware,” Mata lene said at the beginning of her lecture. Beginning in graduate school with a trip to England, Matalene described her travels through journal entries and anec dotes. Each story stressed the tremendous impact that different cultures can have on a person. She compared her teaching experi ence in China to having her “brains turned inside out and sent to the laundromat.” She said her time in China also made her aware of “American baggage” that Westerners carry with them. She defined it as a tendency towards honesty and directness that might not be appropriate in all cultures. She also described her stay in Liberia as particularly influential. One of her strongest memories in cluded helping a Peace Corps volunteer vaccinate children in a marketplace. She said this experience proved so moving for her that she decided to work with the Peace Corps after retirement. Teaching in Finland’s “culture of si lence” was another experience that Mata lene discussed in her lecture. She saw “a whole different way to be a student” in the Finnish students because their serious attitudes and desire not to draw attention to themselves were strikingly different from those of Amer ican students. Matalene said her outlook on travel changed in 1992. What had previously been her “Trope of Travel” evolved into the “Trope of the Trek,” a desire to get somewhere not by plane, bus or car, but on foot. Her first experience was a Women’s Trek through Nepal, as a part of the or ganization Outward Bound. She spoke enthusiastically of the rich physical and emotional effects of such a strenuous journey. She also discussed walking the Inca Trail in Peru and experiencing the exot ic atmosphere of the Peruvian markets. Matalene then discussed her travels on the sea. Her first experience involved kayak ing on the Ionian Sea, buffeted by the harsh winds just as Odysseus had been, she said. On her second trip, she sailed from New Jersey to New York, once qgain enduring heavy winds and poor sailing conditions. “Adrenaline is like dessert — there’s always room for more,” she said of these two trips. Matalene ended her lecture by say ing that one of the most important parts of her travel was keeping journals. They allowed her to relive her expe riences years after they happened. The next lecture in the series will be given by Jim Stiver of the Honors Col lege at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Golden Spur of the Russell House. ‘Each experi ence away from home [made] me more open and aware.’ Carolyn ^ Matalene Professor of English last | Glowing faces dot the streets of Columbia Sean Rayford Photo Editor Not only does Halloween bring masked trick-or-lreaters to your door, but this year It also brings the end of daylight-saving-time. Remember to set your clocks back an hour at 2 a-m. Sunday. •Buchanan rallies for local support Staff Writer More than 200 people came to Maurice’s Gourmet Barbecue in West Columbia on Wednes # day night for a reception and book signing from pres idential hopeful Pat Buchanan. In attendance were families with infants, busi nessmen, high school students and senior citizens, with attire ranging from T-shirts and jeans to suits and ties. All came with the same intention: to see recent Reform Party inductee Buchanan speak, and possibly get his autograph. Signs reading “Go, Pat, Go.'”‘and “We like Pat!” adorned the restaurant doors and walls. Cheers and applause erupted as restaurant owner Maurice Bessinger introduced Buchanan as “the next presi dent of the United Slates.” Applause soon gave way to chants of “Go, Pat, go!” During Buchanan’s brief remarks he addressed his reasons for leaving the Republican Party and an nounced some of his intentions if he were to be elect ed. He compared the Republican and Democratic parties to a set of twins that agreed on everything. “It’s lime the American people had a true choice for their nation of destiny,” Buchanan said. He also addressed his opinions on U.S. foreign policy to China and U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, such and Bosnia and Kosovo. Buchanan cited George Washington’s farewell address from office, in which Washington warned against the Unit ed States becoming involved in foreign conflicts. Buchanan said that if he were elected, he would bring U.S. troops home and strengthen the United States’ borders against the incursions of illegal aliens. He would also have America maintain the world’s “strongest armed forces.” For college students and young adults, Buchanan promised to support more student-loan programs, and to bring “the young people in the military over seas back home.” Buchanan included much humor and lively ban ter in his remarks, as well. He said someone had asked him what his first act as president would be. Jokingly, he said he would promptly arrest Bill Clin ton. Buchanan also promised a strong, high-level campaign that will “make South Carolinians proud.” Buchanan ended his comments, and left to the same chants that greeted him: “Go, Pat, go!” BUCHANAN see page 2 btores otter Halloween costume options _ i ii imnra tmiit i—iwiiir Travis Lvnn The Gamecoci' Nursing freshman Jackie Rowland and business freshman Will McLean shop for costumes in the courtyard outside Longstreet Theatre on Thursday. The sale continues untill 4 pjn. today. by Rachel Helwig Etcetera Editor While Halloween is often viewed as a kid’s hol iday, it’s actually a favorite for many college stu dents. And with fraternities, sororities and local ban planning parties for this weekend, the most pressing questions of the week might not have to do with his tory tests or statistics exams, but what to wear and who to be. So, whether the answer to those questions is Madonna or Julius Caesar, many area clothing stores can help students find the perfect costume. Many of these stores offer special rental cos tumes for students in addition to their normal clothes. One of these stores, OEO Cosmic OutOtlers in Five Points, offers students the chance to rent or buy from their selection of Halloween supplies. According to store manager Beth Brewington, OEO stocks a variety of costumes, including ‘70’s vintage, medieval and Renaissance dresses, Pleather, go-go, and gangster and flapper. “Definitely, the ‘70’s go-go-type dresses and boots are the most popular costume we sell,” Brew ington said. „ In addition, OEO sells wigs, masks, prepackaged costumes and a selection of vintage clothing. However, Brewington said that most customers choose to rent costumes. Rentals run from $7 to $30 and require a returnable security deposit. Some students choose to search stores for items that can be incorporated into costumes but can also be worn again. Jessie Holcombe, a public relations sophomore who is dressing as a medieval princess, got her cos tume from Loose Lucy’s in Five Points. “It’s a skirt and a shirt that I can wear later on, and I don’t have to spend lots of money for a Hal loween costume that I will never wear later,” Hol combe said. “I also got my roommate to make a princess crown for me that really makes the cos tume, but I only had to spend a couple of dollars for material.” Holcombe said she also plans to wear the cos tume to work this weekend at Billy G’s restaurant in the Vista. She said employees are encouraged to COSTUMES SEE PAGE 2 Philosopher calls for sovereignty, unification by Gray Stevenson Staff Writer Philosopher and author Charles Tay lor gave a lecture at Gambrell Hall on Wednesday night, speaking on issues of democracy and minority relations. Taylor was introduced as a philoso pher who explores the question of who humans are and how they have attempt ed to manipulate and understand the uni verse through science. He said this approach isn’t effective, and that society must develop new ideas to help investigate current social, ethical and political issues. Taylor said the justification of democ racy is popular sovereignty, a government chosen by the people. In order for this idea to work, there must also be some degree of unity among the people, he said. Otherwise, Taylor said conflict be tween the majority and the minorities will arise. “Let’s say we are a democratic peo ple ... and we vote... and the majority says we have to do x or y, “ Taylor said. “This majority has voted for some thing which I am very much against... why should I simply go along? “ What is the aigument that underlies popular sovereignty governments... it brings in the notion of freedom.” Taylor said political institutions de signed to protect freedom, such as gov PHILOSOPHER SEE page 2 _ Today » 76 47 Saturday i 76 9 51 Inside Ii NIKE/ Town Competition Page 8 Datebook Today “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 9 p.m. c RH Theater i Saturday Football at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Raquetball singles end Round Table Gaming Society, noon to# 11:45 p.m., RH I Do you feel safe walking 1 to Five Points at night? I _. — Go to www.gamecock.sc.edu to ' vote in thiv week’s poll.