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_VOL. 93, No. 57 Wednesday February 2, 2000_ na Community since 1Q08 Business school faces $400K debt by Charles Prashaw Senior Writer Budget and enrollment overestimations have put The Darla Moore School of Business in debt, according to projections made at the beginning of this fiscal year. At the end of the last fiscal year, which end ed in July 1999, the business school was $400,000 in debt, USC spokesman Jason Snyder said. But because of cost cutting and other measures, the fi nal debt is expected to be less than the $1.1 mil lion that h&l originally been projected. Provost Jerry Odom and Interim Dean Rod ney Roenfeldt said they’ve met frequently about the debt. According to Odom, the business school over estimated its revenue when coming up with its bud get this year. Every college’s budget consists of how much money is coming in through student fees and var ious other programs balanced against the expens es to run the college. The business school overestimated the num ber of graduate students - its primary source of in come - it would have this year, Odom said. In the future, the school will be more careful about projections on enrollment and revenue, Odom said. In the meantime, he said the administration and the business school are working together to find solutions to the problem. Programs like opening a communication center in the business school have been put on hold until the budget crisis is over. Hiring new profes sors to fill positions left open by leaving professors, will also be looked at. Odom said he thinks that USC should receive more state funding than it does. And in order for USC to become a major research university, it needs more state funding to develop its infrastructure, he said. Many others factors contributed to the current debt, said Randy Martin, associate dean of the busi ness school. “The business school has faced expanded un dergraduate enrollment while enrichment revenue from graduate students has gone down,” he said. According to Martin, the reason for the de crease in graduate students is the economy. When the economy is strong, as Martin said it is now, more students can find jobs right after getting their bachelor’s degrees. Not as many people go to graduate school when the economy is good, he said. Wrth the expanded undergraduate enrollment, more sections have been added to classes in the business school. These new sections have also contributed to the debt because of the need to hire more profes sors to teach undergraduates. To stay competitive with other schools, USC has been having to pay more to attract quality pro fessors. “We have to teach all the students the very best we can, and to do that, some classes just have to be small in order to get it done,” Martin said. Odom said Roenfeldt was doing an “excellent” job and that the school’s current financial situation didn’t reflect on the job he has been doing. 1 i 'The business school has faced expanded undergraduate enrollment while enrichment revenue from graduate students ^ has gone down/ Randy Martin Associate Dean, The Darla Moore School of Business Dole at Gambrell on Bush's behalf by Clayton Kale News Editor Former Republican presidential can didate Elizabeth Dole addressed students in Gambrell Hall on Monday while on uie iuou campaign ing for Republican presidential front runner, Texas Gov. George W. Bush. Before Dole addressed the crowd of supporters - noi iui ui wiioiii Dole were students - Desmond Denato, a member of Delta Delta Delta, gave in troduction. She read a short biography of Dole, outlining her achievements and positions she has held in government. Dole began her address by telling hu morous anecdotes about campaigning. “Campaigning is the passion of my life,” Dole said. “It isn’t really a negative experience. “I’m glad to be back on the campaign trail for someone I believe in,” she said. She has been campaigning for one reason or another since 19%, when her husband. Bob Dole, was running for pres ident. She began her endorsement speech of Bush by giving reasons why Bush would be the best choice for president. She said she was impressed with the way Bush has led the second-latest stale in the nation. According to Dole, Texas’ economy, if considered independent from Ameri ca’s economy, is the 11th biggest in the world. Dole said Americans are in need of a new style of presidency. “People all across America are look ing for a leader to lead them ... Bush is ^ftat leader,” she said. Dole said it’s necessary to look at what a candidate has accomplished ratlier than what he says he will accomplish. “I believe him (Bush] because of what he’s done. He’s got executive experience ... he knows how executive offices work,” Dole said. Dole see page a2 New Hampshire primary results, Page A4 | Student Government candidates prepare for upcoming elections i ■ Amy Goulding Photo Editoi Claire Thomas, a member of the Student Government Elections Commission, addresses the SG exec udve candidates Monday night for the 2000 election. SG officers talk to candidates by Brandon Larrabee Associate News Editor Two of Student Government’s three executive officers addressed on Tuesday those hoping to succeed them in this month’s SG elections during a manda tory meeting for SG executive candi dates. SG President Malik Husser told those planning on running to remember their responsibility to USC students should they get elected. “It doesn’t mean that you own them [students]; they own you,” he said. SG Treasurer Elizabeth Fordham al so told candidates running for treasurer to keep in touch with the Senate Finance Committee. “It’s really important that you keep in touch with them, especially the fi nance chair,” Fordham said. Members of the SG Dec lions Com mission explained the rules at the meet ' ing, one of two held for SG candidates. An earlier meeting held for senate can didates covered much of the same ground as the executive candidates’ meeting. Violations Chairman William Sny der described the process for reporting violations of campaign codes, which gov ern the posting and distribution of cam paign material. According to Snyder, a report of the alleged violation must be filed in the SG office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m with in two business days. The candidate charged with a violation then has 48 hours to go to the commission. ’ “If not, the case will still be heard, but without you there to defend your self,” Snyder said. The commission can then give the candidate a number of demerits based on the offense, Snyder said. He said the candidate can appeal the decision to the SG attorney general if he disagrees with the commission’s decision. If the can didate is still not satisfied, he may ap peal to the Officer of Student and Alum ni Affairs. Snyder said a candidate who gets Gve demerits is automatically disqualified from running for office. Commission member Damien Wash ington went over some of the rules gov erning the elections. He told the candidates that they should report any changes in their cam paign staff to the elections commission, since a campaign is held responsible for the actions of its staff. Washington also said the codes “strongly recommend” that a candidate spend no mote than $75 on a senate cam paign and $500 on an executive cam paign. And he told candidates they weren’t Elections see page as Multicultural Affairs kicks off Black Histoiy Month by Philip Watson Staff Writer USC began celebrating Black His tory Month on Tuesday. This month’s theme is “A Time of Reflection, Rediscovery and Renewal.” “Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich heritage, tradition and contribution that African Americans and black individuals have given to our great nation,” said Suzette Waldon, a graduate assistant in the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “It is a time for us to come togeth er,” she said. “I would like to challenge anybody who thinks Black History Month is not for them to come out to some of the events because it’s a great opportu nity for education and enlightenment”. Freshman Rod Scott agreed. “Black History Month recognizes the heritage of our African-American society as a whole,” he said “The month helps us as a race to gain a love for our selves not only as an individual color, but as a minority among other minori ties.” The celebration started at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Russell House with a play, “The Meeting.” The play, by Jeff Stet son, depicts a fictional meeting between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King in 1965. Other events include: • “He Got Game,” 8 p.m. today, the Russell House Theater. • The student organization round table, Monday, room 203 of the Rus sell House. The theme for this event is “Building a Better Community.” • Health and Wellness Day, Hiesday. An African-American jazz workout will be held in the Russell House Ballroom. • Worship service, 11 a.m. Feb. 13, Rutledge Chapel. • “Will the Real Men and Women Please Stand Up,” a workshop, 6 p.m. Feb. 14, the Golden Spur. • The Sakofa Museum on Wheels, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15, the Russell House Ballroom. This culture exhibit spans from 1860 to the present and in cludes information on famous African Americans, Kwanzaa and other black celebrations, books and inventions. • “The Cotton Club, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, the Russell House Theater. • “Exploring Racial Tolerance and the Civil Rights Movement,”a workshop, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, room 303 of the Russell House. • “Empowerment Workshop 2000,” Black History see page m Black History Month events • Monday, Fab. 7 Student Organization Roundtable. 6 p.m Russell House, Room 203. “Buikfeig a Better Community/ • Monday, Feb. 14 Workshop. 3 p.m. Golden Spur *W® the Real Men and Women Please Stand!” • Tuesday, Feb. 15 Exhibit. 11 a.m, to 3 p.m. Russell House Ballroom. “Sankota Museum on Wheels.” • Thursday, Feb 17 Workshop. 8 p.m. Russell House, Room 303. “Exploring Racial Tolerance and die Civil Rights Movement/ • Sunday, Feb. 20 Workshop. 2 p.m, Russell House Ballroom, “Empowerment Workshop 2000.” « Tuesday, Feb. 22 performance. 7:30 p.m. Roger Center for the Arts. ‘Mandinka : Epjc* .. * Thursday, Feb, 24 Performance, 740 p.m. Russell House Ballroom. “An Everting at theFoxxhoie.’ • Tuesday, Feb. 29 Performance. 6 p.m. Russel House Theater, ARve Records Comedy Tour20QQ.* CaB (803) 777-7716 tor more toferma 6m and a compters listing at events Today 53 28 Thursday 63 » 39 Encore gets inside this guy’s head Encore! Wednesday • Student Senate, S p.m., RH Theater • University Ambas sadors, 8 p.m., Visitor Center • GAMMA i Thursday • NAACP, 6 p.m. • SALA, 7:30 p.m. • Entries close for rac quetball doubles, team racquetball, softball Should USC tear down the Coliseum after the new arena opens in 2002? Vote at www.yamecock.sc.edu. Results will be published Friday.