Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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QUOTABLES “What we are doing will affect everybody. There is nothing held sacred.” PROVOST JERRY ODOM ON SDIC AND BUDGET CUTS “We want teams to have to spend twice as much time preparing for us because they don’t know which quarterback we’ll throw at them.” BACKUP QUARTERBACK COREY JENKINS “It hurts when you lose. When you get cheated, it hurts a whole lot more than when you get beaten fair and square.” CLEMSON CORNERBACK BRIAN MANCE, ON THE GAME-WINNING PLAY BY THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, WHICH SOME SAID WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY PASS INTERFERENCE ON UVA’S FAULT. SOME SOUTH CAROLINA FANS CLAIM THE TIGERS BEAT THE GAMECOCKS LAST YEAR AFTER A CATCH INVOLVING PASS INTERFERENCE OTHER CARTOONS WLL BE GETTING A NEW ROOMMATE SOON, ADOLPH. I’M SURE YOU’LL HAVE A WHOLE LOT IN COMMOMf BEELER'M OTw Eagle . ALL CARTOONS COURTESY COLLEGE PRESS EXCHANGE * we tJgeo to ben gack t° 0Atc &AM&5 . .. we (jeeo To 5h<5iv Tne fjjoKuO THAT 4-M^ja-lcA (5 STfi.0M6-. *' CoLw Powec-L. ~ (oow, PAVZIOTISM / J 5we HA-T65 BAtc- f 6-AM&5 // I / lotJb I, WANT YOU "HAWAII.'/' OR VEGAS' Hop A PLANE To FRISCO* OFlANDp’S K ALWAYS FUN... P^ FLY To New t PWfii AKlPi For-Hie colors... ^ ViSirroor sisieR/n JK D\)BUQUe. P-J TAVe .. TH^T CROlft. La weet<«AiD <n CH/cAgo.,. go V'Sir ■»*#, OT«mO CQWv/V.;. To*. ilMi. MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Preston is proud of residents’ diversity My letter is in response to the viewpoint about Preston Residential College featured in this Wednesday’s edition of The Gamecock. Whereas I agree with the author of the view that Preston residents should reach out to the university community, there is only so much we can do. Every semester I have been at USC, there has been some form of article or viewpoint in which someone accuses Preston of being an elitist residence hall. Every semester, a resident replies by asking the person to visit us at Preston or at our dining hall. I, myself, would like to once again extend that hand. This Friday, we are having a tea in the Principal’s Lodge at 4 p.m. Come, join us and see Preston for yourself. As far as comments about Preston being the “gay dorm,” the “art dorm,” the “snob dorm” or “freak dorm,” what can I say? __J of our diversity. We have students from almost every major living here. Our residents differ in race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation and opinion. If one were to randomly stop one of us, we could be a member of Greek Life, a BGLA member, a band member or a football player. One of my goals this year was to help Preston’s image become more inviting to the university as a whole and to make us more involved, but we cannot change others’ opinions of us if they do not want to open their eyes and let them change. KENNETH L. MURPHY, II THIRD-YEAR STUDENT, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS; MODERATOR OF PRESTON GOVERNMENT Gamecock must put ‘news’ in newspaper Shame on you, Ms. Editor. A student organization with 30-40 active members, on a campus of over 25,000 students, celebrates its 20th birthday and you only give it the most prominent position in the paper, on top of the front page? Where’s my special extra edition of The Gamecock on the BGLA? I ask because I’m not sure the past two front-page articles fully explained the organization. Take note that this letter has nothing to do with the fact that the BGLA is the organization that the articles highlighted; I’d be writing this if any other small organization on campus received this unlikely press coverage. And why on Earth was there a story about these so-called terrorist attacks against our country and looming war (issues which affect pretty much everyone at USC) on the front page? Shouldn’t something that important and newsworthy be tucked away on the back page? Do you think that The Gamecock is a NEWSpaper or something? One more thing, what happened to the Sports section? I can remember the good old days (say, last year) when USC O_l_ _i lUlr. nnmnun to, V V llliu thrives on, were worthy of at least two pages, maybe (gasp) three. Now I have to fold over a full-page picture of some guy suspended in the air by hooks in his back just to read the Sports page, and I do mean “page,” singular. A job well done goes to the Viewpoints and Sports editors for producing content that’s both newsworthy and well written. It is unfortunate that a staff such as that has to receive the negative association that comes from poor editorial decisions, such as those mentioned earlier. Ms. Editor, you make the final decisions on editorial content in this “Student NEWSpaper of the University of South Carolina.” For the students’ sake, start making better choices on what is newsworthy and what’s not, or change the subtitle of this publication. CRAIG SMITH THIRD-YEAR HONORS STUDENT, DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Fetish Ball article offends Catholics I realize the Gamecock is a student publication and does not adhere to the same ethical guidelines as a professional publication, but you must have some. Whatever minimum publishing standards you have set for yourself, they were surely violated with the Sept. 17 article, “The Fetish Ball,” which attacked the dignity of the human person, the gift of human sexuality and the Catholic Church. How sad that while our country mourns its losses and prays to God for assistance, you celebrate and glamorize masochists who cheer “I love Beelzebub.” As a USC alumnus and staff member, I am embarrassed for USC and hope that none of the institution’s benefactors read The Gamecock. I urge you to consider an apology to the readers who were shorked and unDreoared for the indecent images and text you printed. At the very least, apologize to three prominent Catholics at USC: President John Palms, CIO Bill Hogue and head football coach Lou Holtz and their families. DAVID MULLANEY MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER Human sexuality shouldn’t be mocked I was recently made aware of your story on the “Fetish Ball” in your Sept. 17 edition. I must first state that I am not affiliated with the university in any way; I also must state that I am a Roman Catholic who took great offense to your stereotypical portrayal of the Catholic faith, nuns and Catholic schoolgirls. During a time in our country when people are experiencing a renewal of their faith in God, your newspaper feels it necessary to be the voice of Satan by not only writing a story in which the Catholic faith is completely misrepresented, but also by publishing pictures of scandalous behavior. What are you attempting to perpetuate? What good can come from exposing college students to forms of behavior that can only lead to their ultimate downfall? The sexual union between a married man and woman is one of the greatest gifts God has ever given us. He allows us to actually share in the pro creative process and perpetuate the human race. The fact that you have allowed this type of reporting in your school newspaper tells me three things: 1) Your editorial judgment is at least reprehensible, but more likely scandalous. 2) You have no appreciation for the truly amazing gift of human sexuality God has given us, and 3) I will forward this article to your school president (a Catholic), your Chief Information Officer (a Catholic) and your head football coach (also a Catholic) and as many others as I can in protest of this abuse of the press. Maybe if I can get to a few donors who have some clout, your publication might get the message that this is unacceptable. I will pray for you and those whose minds you have polluted. TOM HOULIHAN COLUMBIA, S.C. Columnist’s remarks concern Christian After reading the column, “Why I’m on the road to hell,” I feel deeply concerned for Mr. Green’s remarks. I respect the fact that each person is entitled to his or her own opinion, especially when displayed in such a public forum as The Gamecock. I’ve read numerous columns and several commentaries and editorials, but felt greatly saddened when my eyes scanned this one. After reading Mr. Green’s comments, it behooves me to help clarify some things for him, especially in the wake of the World Trade Center and Pentagon tragedies. However, let me preface my response by noting that I’m no authority. I’m not going resort to name-calling or lace my comment with sarcastic criticism, but Mr. Green, if you are to comment on the religious beliefs of others, you must first decide what you truly believe. You seem to think that Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell have misrepresented the Bible, but I ask you, what do you know about that Bible? Surely by now, you should know that God’s Word stands alone for you to read it and interpret it for yourself. I’m sorry that you may have felt misled by Robertson and Falwell, but as you mentioned, they aren’t THE authority. History has seen many accounts of people distorting the truth behind their religious beliefs (i.e. the World Trade Center’s alleged Muslim terrorists). So, crazy people with crazy views exist in all religions. Everyone wants to criticize religious leaders and question their faith, but how foolish of you to criticize something about which you know not. I, like many others, believe the Bible is true and don’t depend on anyone to tell me that. I’ve read the words in the Bible and encourage you to do the same. You would then find that you don’t get your morality or religious beliefs from rulers, leaders and preachers. God’s word will stand forever, although preachers and great theologians will come and go. I ask you, don’t judge the message by the messenger. Maybe Robertson and Falwell do misrepresent the Bible, but just as you believe they are no authorities, the same holds true for you. Remember, the criteria by which you judge others, will also be set forth for you. I don’t know which Bible you read, but the one I frequent uplifts a God who can surpass all hurt, pain and hatred, who can deliver anyone from any situation and who hears the prayers of anyone. I respect you for your opinion, but I ask you to do the same for others. ANGELA SUMTER THIRD-YEAR STUDENT, COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS only Jesus can save you from hell I am writing in response to your column, “Why I’m on the road to hell” which was in The Gamecock on Sept. 24,2001. First, I would like to point out an article entitled “Falwell apologizes for remarks” that ran in the Sept. 18,2001 edition of The State. No, I am not writing to defend his remarks. Instead, I am writing to explain why people are “on the road to hell.” In John 14:6, Jesus gays “I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life: NO man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (emphasis mine) This verse, among others, makes it clear that a relationship with Jesus Christ alone is the way to God and to Heaven. If we place our faith in Him, ask Him to forgive our sins, and ask Him to save us, He wiU. Not believing in Christ is why we go to hell (John 3:18). This is ' the only way the Bible presents salvation. A belief in anyone or anything else will not save you. The point that Falwell poorly made is that when we reject God, we cannot expect His protection. This is seen over and over in the Bible. When Israel obeyed God, God blessed and protected them. When Israel disobeyed God, He removed His hand of protection, and Israel suffered defeat by her enemies. America has dismissed God from our schools and government. We have accepted adultery, divorce, idolatry and fornication. We are aborting babies in large numbers. And yes, “homosexuals are human beings, too, and therefore, should be treated humanely.” However, Romans 1:27 makes it clear that although God loves homosexuals, He does not approve of homosexuality. If we want God’s protection, then we need to repent of our sins and obey Him. JEREMY WOODS THIRD-YEAR STUDENT, SCHOOL Of LAW --ej——-s—5—i-i—mm VIEWPOINTS. LET EVERYONE KNOW THE SCORE.