The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, January 19, 2000, Page A3, Image 3

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Carolina News - . - I I - '■ - a Jan. 14 • Larceny of a firearm. Coliseum Lot 1. Complainant stated unknown persons re moved a Smith and Wfesson 38-caliber pis tol with an estimated value of $250 from his vehicle by unknown means. The investigation continues. Jan. 15 • Driving under the influence. 400 Pick ens St. While on patrol, officer observed truck traveling south on Pickens Street at a high rate of speed. Officer observed ve fr hide cross the railroad tracks at 400 Pick ens St. almost going airbom. Officer also observed subject’s vehicle driving left of the center line. Officer activated blue lights and stopped the vehicle at 100 Pickens St. A strong odor of alcohol was noticed as the officer approached the subject’s ve hicle. The subject attempted unsuccess fully to remove his license from his wal let when the officer asked. Subject said he consumed three beers when asked by the officer. Officer asked subject to exit the vehicle to undergo field sobriety tests. Subject performed poorly on all tests giv en. Subject was then placed under arrest and placed in the front passenger side of the patrol vehicle. Officer returned to find subject had spat on the patrol vehicle wind shield and officer asked for caged vehicle to respond. Subject then refused to be handcuffed and necessary force was used to detain subject. Subject continually used profanity and downgrading statements to officers, beginning at the traffic stop. 1 I \ ' ^ Kickoff from page A1 made me feel better about helping the community rather than just our school.” Interested students can choose which school they would like to tutor at, which teacher they would like to help and at what time they would like to tutor the students. GFK offers its services to more than a dozen local schools. This semester, CFK has decided to tutor at places besides schools. Members P can also work at the Epworth Children’s Home and The Salvation Army as part of an after-school program. “These people came to us for help, and we are offering our services to them,” Winslow said CFK provides carpools for students without a means of transportation. Placement officer Faiyaz Dossaji said he has enjoyed tutoring students. “Working with the kids for an hour and seeing their improvements is my fa . vorite part,” Dossaji said. “At the end of the semester, I know I’ve really made a difference.” Students tutor from the first week of February until classes end Find the Best Price on New and Pre-Owned Hondas www.rickhendrickhonda.com HONDA 791-5660 1650 Airport Boulevard • West Columbia, SC 29171 Don't let your organization miss their big chance of the semester! The registration deadline is Friday, January 21; call 777-5780 for information. Sponsored by the Department of Student Life • Division ofStudent & Alurnm Services The Intercollegiate Studies Insutute The South Carolina Association of Scholars and The National Association of Scholars P present Professor Alan Charles Kors speaking on “The Betrayal of Liberty on America’s Campuses” An Examination of the Threats to Free Speech In and out of the Classroom at American Colleges and Universities 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2000 The Russell House Theater ^ USC Columbia Alan Charles Kors is Professor of History at The University of Pennsylvania Editor-In-Chief of The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Enlightment Co-Author with Harvey A. Silvergate of The Shadow University (HarperPerennial, 1998) L .— TEXTBOOKS ONLINE. SAVE UP TO 40%. FREE SHIPPING! FOR $10 OFF** ENTER CODE #650169 AT PURCHASE CHECKOUT I I * Free shipping tor a limited time on orders over $35. " $10 otter expiree February 15,2000. C 2000 B4GWORDS, Inc.