The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, May 02, 2001, Page A3, Image 3

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'Ihc (Bamecock 'Jniversity I Monday, April 30 ■ Larceny of Text Books, East Quad Residence Hall. Student Kayen Darby said someone stole five textbooks from his unlocked room. Estimated value: $215. Reporting officer: K. Colefield. ■ Malicious Injury to Personal Property; Gambrell Lobby. Student Eric Cheezum said someone pulled on two drawers and one cabinet until the secured locks broke. Estimated damage: $30. Reporting officer: M. Craska. ■ Malicious Injury to Personal Properly; Coliseum Puking Lot. Student „esse Thomas said someone broke the driver’s-side mirror off his vehicle. Thomas believes someone kicked it off. Reporting officer: J. Rosier. ■ Larceny of Laptop, The Roost. Employee Brandi Laval said someone took a laptop with an estimated value of $1500 from an office closet. Reporting officer: C. Firebaugh. ■ Illegal Use of Telephone, Wade Hampton Residence Hall. Student Dhruhini Eliatamby said someone who sounds male has been calling and leaving racist messages on her voice mail. The investigation will continue. Reporting officer: C. Wilkes. Columbia Tuesday, March 1 ■ Unlawful use of dealer tags, no driver’s license, 1000 Blossom St. Reporting officer V. Mallardi saw Ivy Banks driving with a paper tag. The officer pulled Banks over when he saw the rear ■ Malicious damage to personal property, petit larceny, 1300 Johnson Ave. Shawn Davis said his car was broken into. Someone smashed his windows, tore up his seat covers and stole the battery. Estimated damage: $300. Reporting officer: G. Sanders. ■ Larceny of bicycle, 3900 Main St. (BiLo). William Batt said that while he was inside the grocery store, someone stole his bicycle and rode off toward Johnson Avenue. Batt estimates the bicycle is worth $200. Reporting officer: G. Sanders. ■ Animal complaint, 3507 Palmetto Ave. John Milligan said his neighbor’s dog was loose in his backyard. When reporting office W. Scott arrived, however, the dog was chained up. The officer did write in his report that the dog seemed vicious and seemed to be trying to break his chain. view mirror missing and lying in the back of the car. Banks was arrested when it was discovered he had no driver’s license. ■ Disorderly conduct, trespassing, 6315 Maron Road. Don Unger called police after Randy Harmon came to his house even though he had been wanted before not to. Harmon was being loud and boisterous when reporting officer J. Powell arrived at the scene and told him to leave. ■ Drunkenness, resisting arrest, 2363 Taylor St. Reporting officer T. McCloghry saw Alvin Slater shouting at pedestrians. Slater ltad slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet and smelled of alcohol. When the officer tried to arrest Slater, he was combative and had to be wrestled to the ground. ■ Simple assault, 901 Colleton Rd. Ashley Apartments. Angel Wilson said a man punched her in the chest during an argument. The man fled before reporting officer C. Jones arrived. ■---——* • Strom Thurmond - U.S. Senator, SC • Bobby Bowden - Head Coach FSU • Rick Dees - Radio Personality • Ted Koppel - ABC New Anchor • Tim McGraw - Country Music Star • John Stuart - TV Talk Show Host • Pat Bowlen - Owner Denver Broncos • Gus Frerotte - NFL Quarterback • Gino Torretta - Heisman Winner • Dan Issel - NBA Coach • Jeff Taylor - Founder Monster.com www.xipikes.com i Donating plasma means life... kelp a stranger, FAMILY MEMBER OR • FRIEND. SERA-TEC PLASMA CENTER 1916 Taylor Street • Columbia,SC • 803-254-6684 Bring a picture ID and social security card. Gamecock seeks staff The Gamecock needs staff members for its summer and fall editions. If you're interested in working as a section editor, assistant section editor, re porter, photographer, copy editor or page designer, e-mail gamecockedi tor@hotmail.com. Visit The Gamecock's Web site at www.dailygamecock.com to leant more about available staff positions, job requirements and responsibilities. Mackenzie Clements, a third-year stu dent in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, has been named sum mer editor in chief. This fall’s editor in chief hasn’t been selected yet. Applications are available in The Gamecock racks on the first floor of Rus sell House. - — Staff Reports Search from page A1 and it hopes to receive confirmation of a trip to USC sometime this summer. Luna said the committee is also trying to contact Robin Williams to persuade Adams to come to the university. The committee is making progress with the other candidates, as well. Ashley Stanton, co-chair of the education, literature and media category of the Search for Six, said her committee has mailed a letter to USC alumnus Pat Conroy. “We wrote a letter a month ago and were told to mail it on a certain date, which was last week,” Stanton said. “We have been in contact with liis wife, and she says she is sure he’ll come, but she doesn’t know when because' he is writing a book.” Brook Bristow, co-chair of the arts and entertainment category, which is trying to persuade Steven Spielbuig to visit USC, said President Palms is aiding the committee by writing a letter to Sen. Fritz Hoi lings. Hollings is friends with the director " % of the Motion Picture Association of America, Bristow said. Bristow reinforced the committee's plea for more student involvement. “We need students’ help ... anyone can get involved. It is going to be tough, but it can happen,” Bristow said. 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