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Carolina News Flag Poll from page 1 to either keep the flag up or honor it in some way,” Rosati said The poll also indicated one major dif ference in opinion between blacks and whites: Only 4.8 percent of blacks wanted to keep the flag flying, compared with 18.5 percent of whites. Most blacks and whites supported moving the flag but honoring it in some way. “It’s interesting that a majority of blacks were willing to say, ‘Honor the flag’ at this point,” Rosati said Both those originally from South Car olina and those not originally from the state overwhelmingly favored moving the flag, but of those who wanted to keep it, a higher proportion were South Carolini ans. As deliberations on whether to re move the flag have continued, the issue has become more of an emotional one to many South Carolinians. Gov. Jim Hodges has continued working to reach a compromise on the issue now that the state General Assembly has convened for 2000. Poll results indicated that many stu dents would like to see the issue resolved soon. “The fact that students seem to want to see the flag removed is true regardless of party, race or place of origin,” Rosati said. Staff writers Jonathan Dunagin, Kristin Freestate, Kelly Haggerty, Clayton Kale, Kevin Langston, Brandon Lanabee, Patrick Rathbun, Brock Vergakis and Kenley Young contributed to"this report. Flu from page A1 to the health center. Business freshman Ryan Hohman said he had the flu three times in one season. “Each time I had it, I felt weak and sore,” Hohman said “I didn’t want to do anything. Each flu lasted about a week. I really wished I got a flu shot that year.” According to the World Health Or ganization, North America, Europe and Russia were hit worst by this year’s flu season. Singled Out Trom page A1 port from students,” he said. “The event is great because it is fun and raises aware ness about an issue that is pertinent for eveiyone.” “Singled Out” already has a great deal of support from the community. More than 40 area venders have donated gift certificates, merchandise and food for the event. Cancer research has results at USC by Kasandra Mitchel Staff Writer The answer to stopping cancer growth might lie within a few faulty chicken bones, according to a USC biochemist. Dr. Roy Wuthier and student Daotai Nie have studied defective chicken leg joints and found that the bone tissue was unable to calcify, leading to improper de velopment and growth. After further study, Wuthier and Nie discovered that the abnormality was caused by an obstruction of blood vessels during bone growth. They also found that a prod uct of mold, identified as FC101, is fed to baby chickens and causes the abnormal bone growth in the birds. More research provided evidence to support the idea that the mold might curb the supply of blood to cancerous tu mors. Wuthier, who has studied bone de velopment for 24 years, found the cancer fighting properties by mistake. “It was a lucky accident,” Wuthier said. “It was something that comes to the prepared mind.” Wuthier is using the findings to de velop a drug that will eventually prevent the cancer’s spread by blocking blood sup ply to tumors. Because the drug is still in its early stages, Wuthier said many tests must be l done before it can be used on human sub jects. The tests would-determine how well the human body tolerates the drug. If the drug is approved for use on can cerous tumors in humans, it could be giv en in relatively infrequent doses in pill form. As he awaits a $150,000grant approval for a proposal made to the Monsanto-Sear le research group, Wuthier said he hopes that the funds come quickly enough for clinical tests to begin in 2001. Past tests show that the FC101 mold also blocks human melanoma and carci noma cell growth. Melanoma and carci noma are the most aggressive tumors used in the testing. Still in the beginning phases of his re search, Wuthier said he’s confident of his success and that the support he needs will come. He said he has already received calls from different industrial companies that want to look for developments in other areas like arthritis and psoriasis, as well as assistance from undergraduate students. “It’s particularly satisfying working with undergraduates who contribute sig nificantly to this product [cancer research],” Wuthier said. “They know their work will be very valuable in the future.” Colum bia Farms poultry processing plat has sup plied Wuthier with chicken bones for his research. Treasurers from page A1 Shah’s platform goals also include con ducting more efficient and informative treasurer’s workshops, promoting diver sity on campus and working with the Fi nance Committee in the allocation of stu dent activity fees. “I want to ensure that students’ activity fees are being applied to what the students think is important, not just what Student Government thinks is important,” he said. According to Shah, some of those fees should be directed toward revamping the university’s e-mail system, which he called “archaic.” Shah stressed his honesty and his ded ication to the job, saying he wants students to vote for him based on his character and his leadership abilities. “I don’t think people should vote for me because I’d necessarily do the job bet ter than anyone else, though I have con fidence I could,” Shah said. “I’d rather have them vote for me because they have confidence in my values and morals. Any one can do the job if they’re trained to do it, but there are only a select few who can be leaders while doing the job.” Fordham was unavailable for com ment at press time. Fire hits Clemson dorm Staff Reports Associated Press Clemson—A fire that gutted an un occupied dorm room at Clemson Uni versity this weekend has officials con cerned about the absence of sprinkler systems in older dormitories. The State Law Enforcement Di vision said Saturday’s pre-dawn fire was ruled accidental, but the cause is still under investigation. No one was injured in the blaze. Almeda Jacks, vice president for student afiairs, said more than 20 fire fighters searched each room and pulled out three students who stayed in then rooms when the fire alarms sounded. Freshman Brady Roberts of Greenville sakl he thot^ht it was a false alarm and went back to bed. 'When he woke up nearly five hours later, he had black soot on his nose, Roberts said. He sad his sleeping body was prob ably hidden from whomever went into his room and opened a window, which he noticed when he woke up. Jacks disputed there were any stu dents left in the building. About 1,200 Ciemson students live in older dormitories without a sprin kling system. Hie buildings do have smoke alarms, fire hoses and adequate water hookups. Universities nationwide are trying to figure out how to install sprinkler systems in their older buildings aftei* three people died in a fire in a campus dormitory without a sprinkler sys tem at Seton Hall University in New Jersey last month. Jacks said there’s no plan to install sprinklers in the dorm that burned this weekend because it’s scheduled for de molition next year. Ciemson has spent more than $1 million to install sprinkler systems in its three high-rise dormitories. Jacks said the university might ask for federal assistance or ask the state to help pay for sprinkling systems on campus. No time frame has been set fo< plans to add sprinklers to the univer sity’s older buildings. “If wecouldaf ford it, we’d do it tomorrow,” Jacks said. Clinton draws 22,000 in public appearance by William Lee College Press Exchange Quincy, III. — Students at Western Illinois University drove as many friends as their cars would hold to nearby Quin cy, Dl., last week so everyone could catch a glimpse of President Clinton. Still riding ffortl the momentum of his State of the Union address, Clinton stopped in the city of40,000 on Friday to hold it up as an example of a city that has enjoyed economic recovery since being ravaged by a flood in 1993. Clin ton also commended the city’s public school system. ‘1 only wished that Washington, D.C., worked as well as Washington Elemen tary School,” he said. Wfestem Illinois students were among the crowd of 22,000 locals who bravft freezing weather to wave American flags while standing alongside roads winding through businesses and neighborhoods decked in full patriotic regalia. “[Clinton’s visit] was a unique ex perience that gave me a feel for how politicians interact with [people] and not just the legislature,” said Lauren Macey, 21, a WIU political science major. I I’m ready for this Wednesday. How about you? You have to wear your sticker to win... * ii REMINDERS * * The last day to turn in your appli- i|g|M|p^ % cation for Nada and Preston is I Monday, 1 February 14. Be sure to turn in your applications at Central i:* . Housing Office at 1215 Blossom | Street. i And don’t forget, the first || “Winning Wednesday” is this 4m k, \ F | Wednesday, February 9. 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