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_Carolina News_ __ Dance Marathon from page A1 enthusiasm and energy at the highest possible levels. The dance combines a variety of steps and music, including the hokeypokey and songs by Ricky Martin and from the movie “Footloose.” V Each participant will get six one-hour breaks during wliich he can sit down. The breaks allow for a 20-minute food break, 20 minutes of massage time and 20 minutes to make crafts. Participants also get unlimited breaks to use the restroom and can bring toothbrushes, a change of clothes and other necessities. “The purpose is to symbolically show that the students support sick children and that they’ll give themselves and their money for them,” Stewart said. Interested people must raise $150 to partici pate in the marathon. Students who want to par ticipate may register at 4:30 p.m. today outside the Russell House. They must present the money before the marathon begins. The money raised will go to help the more than 62,000 infants, children and adolescents who go to the children’s hospital each year. At the marathon, about 20 families will in teract with participants and tell their stories. Chil dren up to 16 years of age will dance and play games there. Last year, USC’s Dance Marathon broke na tional records by raising the most money ever for a first-year event. It gave more than $57,000 to the children’s hospital. In order to beat national records for the most money raised for a second-year event, the Dance Marathon would have to raise $105,000. Stewart said the executive committee decided to set a more realistic goal of $70,000. “It looks like we’ll have a lot of participa tion, but not as much as we thought,” Stewart said “This year, we want to concentrate on uniting the campus. I think this will be accomplished easier than the monetary goal.” She said she expects about 400 students to be in the ballroom at a time. This includes dancers, staff and volunteers. Students may go to volunteer or just to watch. Electronic journalism sophomore Elise Tyn dall decided to participate in the event because she likes the sponsor, the Children’s Miracle Network, and wants to get involved on campus. “I’ve worked with children through other pro grants, and it’s just an amazing feeling to help them,” Tyndall said. “I’ve never done Dance Marathon before, but if staying on nty feet for 28 hours will help save even one child’s life, then it’s worth it.” Stewart said dancers leant an important lesson from staying up for such a long period of time. “At the end of the 28 hours everyone is real ly tired, but if you think about it, the kids are equal ly exhausted front being sick all the time,” she said “They don’t get to go to sleep, wake up and feel better in the morning. Dance Marathon gives peo ple a new perspective.” Stewart said she realizes that it’s hard for par ticipants to continue the entire 28 hours, but they’re strongly encouraged to stay until the closing cer emony begins around 9:15 p.m. Tlie amount of money raised will be revealed at the ceremony. Stewart said this year’s'intake should be just as surprising as last year’s. The Dance Marathon came to USC last year partly because Coordinator of Greek Life Carl Johnson felt the need for it. When he was a grad uate student at the University of Tennessee, he par ticipated in a marathon. “There seemed to be no big event like this at USC during the spring,” Johnson said. “With the number of students on campus and their eneigy and drive, I just thought it would be a great program for students to buy into and come away with this great sense of accomplish ment.” ^t&en&ettcL Fitness Center • Computer * Fax and Modem Station Linked to Campus Study Hall • Library • Lounge Area Catering to Students Currently leasing for the Fall Semester Find the Best Price on New and Pre-Owned Hondas www.rickhendrickhonda.com HONDA 791-5660 1650 Airport Boulevard • West Columbia, SC 29171 Maui Jim Arnette Revo Hobie Vuarnet Killer Loop Ray-Ban Bolle’ Sundoud Bucci Stussy Oakley Costa Del Mar Some brands / models not dis counted Sale expires 3/19/00 wSm r ifN kw ;. •j_cgac3BpiP-^;-f OTinwmmiV GENERAL CINEMA REGAL CINEMAS CARMIKE STARTS FRlDAi, dutch square ctr regal 7 carmike 14 LTDDFUDVIII Broad River @ Bush River RICHLAND FASHION MALL 122 Alton Court riMUAKl U, 750-5130 748-9044 781-3067 University of South Carolina ■ SAFE'SPRING. SREAK WEEK 2000 Beware of the "TRAPS!" SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 27 USC Gamecocks vs. the College of Charleston Men's Baseball Game 1:30 pm - Sarge Frye Field Come cheer on the Gamecock Baseball team to victory. Spring Break goodies and loads of fun for all USC students. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 28 Mardi Gras Carnival 10 am to 3 pm - Greene Street (in front of the Russell House) Mask Making & King Cake. Food, Fun, Games, Resource Tables and Spring Break Survival Kits -- EVERYTHING IS FREE! sponsored by Alcohol & Drug Programs and Carolina Productions TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 29 Spring Sreak Stock Up 10 am to 2 pm - Russell House (First Floor Lobby, outside the GMP) FREE Spring Break goodies. Contests and Door Prizes. Happy Hour at the Slatt 4 to 7 pm - Blatt PE Center Lobby Refreshments & Spring Break goodies for all! hosted by Campus Recreation Masquerade Sail 0 pm - Russell House Ballrooms Dance the night away to the music of DRINK SMALL. sponsored by Carolina Productions WEDNESDAY. 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