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Quote of the Day ‘Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.’ - M. Scott Peck Wednesday, February 23,2000 Mm si v' s v mmmmmmmmmmmrnmmmmmm Tavtng the 'Way USC professor was active in the fight for civil rights and is sharing with students the lessons he learned by Kamille Bostick Staff Writer This Black History Month, we need to not only embrace our past, but our futures, as well. Cleveland Sellers, a professor here at USC, advocates this position of retrospection and projection. A veteran of the civil rights movement, he offered his in sight on what it took to change the world then and what it will take to complete what he helped to begin. As an integral participant in the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Dr. Sellers, a native of Denmark, S.C., found himself at the heart of the problem of racism and at the heart of social change. In a movement that summoned the courage and commitment of many youths and adults alike, Sellers accepted the call to gain equality. He spent time in the notorious hotbed that was Mississippi trying to get blacks registered to vote and even faced incarcera tion for his role in organizing student protests. Sellers admits to having witnessed “lots of broken bodies and spirits and minds,” but he has not come out of the situation tar nished. * He said, “It taught me confidence and the importance of human life and human dignity,” something lost in the South in the days of Jim Crow. Though his name is not as popularly cited as others in the civ il rights movement, he does not think he acted in vain. There are many people who are not recognized, but change is often made by those “closest to the ground.” As an activist and teacher, Sellers knows of the rigors and struggles associated with advancement. The threat of hate and the restraint of apathy often affect those involved on both sides of any conflict. Despite the difficulties he faced and the brutality he and oth ers endured, Sellers said, “You can’t allow the fear to undermine and cripple. You tackle it and move on. You can’t let it con sume you.” Sellers see pace a« March is time to reflect on women in history Ann Marie Mianl is a sophomore journalism major and etcetera edi tor. She can be reached by e-mail at gckfeatures® yahoo.com. As March nears, one and one thing only is on the minds of college students around the country. What is it, you might ask. Well, spring break, of course. But something more important is going on during March than a week off school, although I must admit that vacation is pretty important. March is National Women’s History Month. Not on ly is this a time to honor women who have made strides in women’s rights and civil rights, advances in the sci ences, and accomplishments in sports. But it is a time for young women to realize that there are so many women who accomplished so many things, and if they try, they can, too. This is the time for them to realize that there are better role models out there than Britney Spears. I have compiled a list of some of the most important women in history, including politicians, athletes and re formers. Women’s Rights Susan B. Anthony (1820 -1906) was the most powerful or ganizer of the women’s movement. Her lifetime dedication provided women the right to vote. Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) was a suffragist who led the state-by-state plan that enacted the right to vote in one state at a time. The culmination of the fight ended in 1920 with the 19 th Amendment. She worked with the National American Women Suf frage Association and was co-founder of the League of Women Voters. Katherine Dexter McCormick (1875-1967) was the co founder of the League of Women Voters. Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) was a suffragist and re former. In 1848, she convened the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Lucy Stone (1818-1893) was one of the first suffrage lead ers. She began as an anti-slavery public advocate before the Civil War. This was followed by a lifetime of work for the suffrage movement. Politics Madeleine Koibel Albright (1937-) is the first female sec retary of state. President Bill Clinton appointed her. She is the highest-ranking woman in the U.S..govemment. Elizabeth Hanford Dole (1936-) was the first woman to hold two Cabinet positions. She was the secretary of transporta tion under Ronald Reagan and the secretary of labor for Pres WOMEN SEE PAGE A10 Campus Notes Outreach to call prospective students Carolina Outreach will call students on selected Tuesdays during the spring se mester. From 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tues day at Lieber College, students can tele phone prospective USC students. Clothesline sponsors painting sessions Clothesline T-shirt painting sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today. Sessions will be held in Patterson Hall’s Garrison Rpom and in the Bates West classroom. For more information, call Sexual Health Programs and Sexual Assault Services at 777-7619 or 777-8248. Everyone is wel come. T-shirts and paints are provided. Workshop to be held on perfectionism The second session of a perfectionism workshop will be offered from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday. The workshop will identify the varieties of perfectionism, especial ly those prevalent on the college cam pus, and how to recover from the re lentless, exhausting way of life. Traditional dancing comes to Gallery 701 Traditional dancing from New England. with caller Craig Whitehead and live music by Laurie Fisher and Karen Del gado Gaughn will be Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at Gallery 701, 701 Wha ley St. There will be a dancing work shop at 7:30 p.m. for new dancers. All dances will be taught, and partners aren’t necessary. For more information, call Columbia Traditional Music and Dance at 796-8935. Seminar to teach authentic meditation Authorized representatives of Sant Thak er Singh will offer instruction in medi tation on the inner light and sound at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Russell House and at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Richland Coun ty Library. This meditation can be learned by anyone, regardless of faith. For more information, call 1-877-MEDITATE or check out the group’s Web site at http://www.santmat.net/. Student Services The Office of Women’s Student Services and Women Students’ Association are proud to sponsor the tenth annual... Outstanding Woman of the Year at USC Award and Scholarship To be eligible for this award, candidates must be an undergraduate student with a minimum of 60 credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Areas of consideration for the award are as follows: , • 1. Academic Achievements and Awards 2. Campus and Community Activities 3. Athletics (including intramural sports & fitness) 4. Work Experience or Internships 5. Character Applications available at the following locations: Russell House Information Center Campus Activities Center (Lower Level Russell House) Office of Student Life (115 Russell House) Office of Women’s Studies Applications must be received by the Office of Women’s Student Services ' • by Monday, March 13, 2000 by 5 p.m. For additional information, please call 777-6688. Department of Student Life, Division of Student and Alumni Services l '