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__Carolina News_ Banquet teaches about hunger by Mackenzie Craven Senior Writer Students learned how it feels to go hungry Tuesday at the sixth annual Ox fam Carolina Hunger Banquet. “I hope the event gives people an ex perience of bow the world is divided in to different classes in terms of being able to eaf," Oxfam adviser Tom Wall said. Oxfam statistics show that only 10 percent of the world’s population are in the upper class, 35 percent in the middle class and 55 percent in the lower class. Those statistics were modeled at the banquet, where participants were given a colored ticket as they entered. The col or corresponded to the class they were as signed, and they ate accordingly. Those in the dp per class sat at elegant tables covered with white cloths and were served a four-course gourmet chicken meal, complete vuith silver utensils. Some people said they felt guilty about eating nice food. “I feel really bad that everyone else is not gelling as much food as I am, and here I am with this great dinner and my friends are sitting there eating rice on a banana leaf,” journalism sophomore Jacqueline Hands said. “Of course, it’s not fair that the world’s population is like this and that the food isn’t properly distrib uted?’ Those people in the middle class had rice, beans and water and were giv en plastic eating utensils. “I am lucky to have what I have,” busi ness freshman Melissa Pentigel said. “If I get a meal today, sonfetimes I don’t eat all my food, and I know I am wasting it.” Lower-class participants received rice on a banana leaf and were asked to eat on the floor. “If there’s enough money to go around for everyone to eat, then a small portion can go to the elite society when we are hungry and dying,” psychology freshman 1 Katie Brill said. The most important part of the event was having all the different classes eat ing in the same room, Wall said. “It’s a pretty powerful presentation when you are sitting there eating rice off a banana leaf and the person next to you is eating a four-course meal at a table,” Wall said. Participants had to pay $3 to attend the event, and the money raised will go to Oxfam America for education and med ical costs for people in other countries. ' Besides eating, participants also had the chance to hear representatives from Harvest Hope Food Bank, Oxfam America and the Cooperative Ministry speak about hunger. Wall said he hopes the event helped students learn about the myths behind hunger so they can help people in need. Blood „ from page 1 “I about passed out this year, but I would definitely do it again,” Bush said. “I think it has a really good purpose, and this particular blood drive is a great way for the two schools to compete off the field.” Alpha Chi Omega sophomore Tiffany Elser said she enjoys (lie competition between the schools. “It’s a great way for everyone to get involved,” Elser said. “The fuel that it’s a competition be tween the fraternities and sororities gets more people out here,” she said. “Anytime there’s a competition be tween Greek people, we are going to be motivated. We all want to beat Clem son. We’d love to keep the trophy.” Students who donate blood receive free food and a long-slfeeve T-shirt. The results of the Blood Battle will be announced during the USC-Clemson game Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadi um. Other blood drives will be held throughout the year. The Carolina/Clemson Blood Battle is sponsored by the Fraternity and Sorority councils. “There are many ways everyone can get involved and make a difference right here in our community,” Wall said. Oxfam events end today with a day of fast. A special gathering will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Greene Street during which speakers from all religious faiths will read vignettes about hunger. Some students have signed up to give up their meal credit for lunch. Marriott Dining Services will donate the money they would have spent to Oxfam Ameri ca. Wall said some students will fast all day in honor of the hungry and homeless. Student body president Malik Huss er has also declared today USC World Hunger Awareness Day. ^r=^tte FINAL Great GAmecoci^ Tailgate FartiJ ^ 1999 November 20 (USC vs. Clemson) 10 am - 12 noon \/ with live music & great food! . 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USC Director of Law Enforcement and Safety Ernie Ellis said that while the department isn't ruling out any sus pects, there's no evidence at this time to connect anyone with the crimes. ’The investigators are working diligently, fol lowing good leads, but no one has been chaiged yet,” Ellis said ^ y HSC police officers have circulated a flier around campus to faculty and staff members with the description of a possi ble suspect, urging people to report anything suspicious. The liter resulted in one arrest feist week for trespassing. M Although he gave no specifics, Ellis said a recent slow ing of campus theft might give police a hreak in the case. “The break ins and larcenies have stopped,’ ’ Elis said “We have noticed that they’ve stopped over the past week or so.” - < But until sufficient evidence is found to charge someone with .the crimes, pis said tire police department isn't dis counting any leads or possibilities. 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