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Government takes charge of security at U.S. airlines BY JONATHAN D. SALANT Tllli ASSOCIATED PRESS CHANTILLY, VA. — On the first day the government took respon sibility for airport security, some passengers noticed extra vigi lance and felt reassured by the change. Federal officials pledged Sunday to protect travelers and treat them with courtesy. The second major deadline in the new airline security law passed as smoothly as the first, when air lines last month began inspecting checked baggage for explosives. A new federal agency now oversees aviation security rather than the airline industry and Federal Aviation Administration. “As of now, we will make sure we’re observing the screening and make sure it’s being done properly,” said John Magaw, un dersecretary for transportation security, after arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport from Miami. With the same screeners staffing security checkpoints, and even airline officials helping to oversee the operations, Magaw said passengers at first will not see much of a difference. Sunday’s deadline was the first step in a nine-month transition from private security companies to a better-trained, higher-paid federal work force to screen pas sengers and baggage. What passengers should notice are the chairs they can use when they are asked to remove their shoes to he checked for explosives. In addition, travelers inspected with handheld wands will have their valuables in front of them. “I hope that they’ll notice a slight difference in the courtesy,” Magaw said. “Hopefully, they won’t notice anything much dif ferent than that.” Some arriving passengers at Dulles, where a plane was hijacked Sept. 11 and crashed into the Pentagon, said security was tighter than they had seen since the attacks. “We commented on it,” said Robin Cloninger of Morristown, N.J., arriving from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with two classmates at Loyola College in Baltimore. “A lot more people were getting their bags searched, taken off the line.” But Mike Adams, a ticket agent for AirTran Airways at Atlanta’s Hartsfleld International Airport, said he did not see any thing different. “It’s all internal,” Adams said. “Security’s security, so I don’t think you’ll see the government do anything different.” As he sat on a suitcase in the Dulles baggage claim area and waited for his ride, Mark Bontrager of Springfield, Va., said it did not matter who was super vising security “as long as you hold them to the standards.” Looking up from his book, he said, “I don’t think it can ever he foolproof, but I think it’s better. Taking the time to do the job right is what’s most important.” Security workers said they were aware of the federal supervision. “I’m nervous,” said Girish Vakil, a security worker for Argenbright Security Inc. at Dallas-Forth Worth. He added: “I’m a good worker, never failed a test.” Olympics CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Canada” played. “This was better than I expect ed,” Pelletier said. “I think the four of us were part of history and that was something.” As the Canadian flag rose be side the Russian flag, tears of joy filled Sale’s eyes and Pelletier be gan blinking rapidly, as if to keep from crying. When a camera closed in on Sale, her grin spread a little wider and she winked. When the anthem finished, the couples turned to the cheering crowd, waving their yellow roses in acknowledgment. Pelletier and Sikharulidze hugged, and Berezhnaya and Sale did, too. Then Pelletier put his arms around Berezhnaya as if they were best of friends. Hardly the picture of two cou ples who had been pitted against each other in a week of turmoil and bitterness. The silver medals originally awarded to the Canadians, mean while, have been returned “to the coffers of the IOC,” International Olympic Committee director gen eral Francois Carrard said Saturday. The special medal ceremony, which had been tentatively set for Thursday night, instead was held after the original dance program at the Salt Lake Ice Center, the IOC said. No other medal cere monies are scheduled in figure skating on Sunday. “We have said from Day 1 we are acting on behalf of the ath letes, and that this matter should be resolved quickly,” Carrard said. “That is the only reason.” He said that NBC was in volved “not at all” in the deci sion, which places the medal presentation in prime time on what is an otherwise light night at the Olympics. “This was entirely our call,”, he said. The IOC agreed Friday to al low the Canadians to share first place with Berezhnaya and Sikharulidze at the request of the International Skating Union. The union said a French judge had voted for the Russians under pres sure from her national federation. The silver medal from pairs will remain vacant in the records" of the games. Carrard said he did not know what would happen with the returned medals. POLICE REPORT j \ [CALHOUN ST. $ S' I . \ ' i ? X \\ J I \ .:. RICHLAND SJ !\| \ \ | j_j IlAUREL ST. j j j I j 1 I \ 2 BLANDINGST. 5 T/S*LOR STf T> i _ OTTAvi0RST. C}\. 2 « (II > TT ml HAMPTON ST. </> c 2 s25«= > »% f r*3> 5 ° » h \ WASHINGTON ST. £ | c 5 g m g { S l if n y QT 2 , GERVAis st| > “ 5 3 !5 * X 31 “ X £ I I g 3 SENATE ST. ; I s> ! * ? PEnDLETON ST. *> COLLEGE ST. r* w I '© I ” ^ 1*J I GREENE ST./ 5 1.1.... |.1 >| |ev|<E SIT y vdtmiL/J. Is gj BLOSSOM ST. , / ! ill' kai wHE«f st. . | l JlE j ' .. V "i* I *>j .. I ■, /" \ ° \ 1 V’CATAWBA ST. Sr x ? r*-\ ■ \ i -v jLa4—! j j Kia * ; WHALEY ST. / .X \ ^ I HEYWARD ST. 1/..— \ w \% 4fl¥4' 1 I \1 \ \ skvTj. Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent • j• Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS □ Violent © Nonviolent Wednesday, Feb. 13 H DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PRESTON COLLEGE, 1323 GREENE ST. The victim said someone came to her workplace, foHowed her around and harassed her. The harasser approached the victim and struck her hand, making her drop what she was holding. Reporting officer: J.E. Pathel Thursday, Feb. 14 © ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, PENDLETON STREET GARAGE Someone knocked over a pole attached to the pavement with concrete. The Parking Division put up a temporary barricade. The estimated damage value isn’t yet known. Reporting officer: A.R. Ross © LARCENY OF WALLET, BLATT P.E. CENTER, 1328 WHEAT ST. The victim said someone took his wallet from a daily locker. When the victim returned, the lock was gone. The wallet contained a driver’s license, a social security card, a credit card and keys. Estimated value: $57. Reporting officer: A.R. Ross Friday, Feb. 15 © ILLEGAL USE OF TELEPHONE, COLUMBIA HALL, 918 BARNWELL ST. The victim said someone called and left a threatening message on her answering machine. The victim was given a log book to record future calls. The victim . doesn’t want to press charges now. Reporting officer: L.R. Meirales BRIEFLY Judicial Council seeks members The Carolina Student Judicial Council announced this week it will take applica tions for new members for the 2002-2003 school year. The CSJC makes decisions about responsibility for viola tions of USC’s Student Code of Conduct. It also decides on ap propriate sanctions. Applications will be avail able in the Student Government office on the first floor of the Russell House, the Office of Judicial Programs at 900 Assembly St. and the Housing Office at 1215 Blossom St. Applications are due by March 5. Senator’s Web site isn’t pornographic College of Liberal Arts Sen. Zachery Scott is not a pom star. Web surfers could make that mistake if they visited Zacheryscott.com instead of Zacheryscott.net. The .net ad dress is Scott’s campaign site. The other address takes surfers to a gay pom star’s site. Scott said someone else was responsible for setting up the site; he said he just paid for the ' name. “It’s one of those things you never really think about,” Scott said. He said he didn’t know about the other site until fellow Preston College residents told him at din ner they had visited his Web site and started making sexual jokes. “I didn’t get it,” Scott said. Scott said he wanted to bring the problem to students’ attention so constituents wouldn’t think his campaign is a joke. He said his campaign site is up and running. “It’s dot-net, not dot-com,” Scott said. » Cultural quiz bowl offers $100 prize The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announced this week the African-American History Month Quiz Bowl will be held Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Russell House Theater. During the tournament, four person teams will compete for a grand prize, valued at $100. Students can register a team in Russell House Suite 33. The deadline to register is Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. Outkast CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In 2001, Outkast released “Stankonia,” which produced hit after hit. In fact, they have so many hits on their hands that they just released “Dre and Big Boi Presents,” an Outkast great est hits compilation. This year, the duo has earned five Grammy nominations, includ ing Song of the Year and Album of the Year. Dawn White, the festival’s me dia coordinator, sees Outkast’s performance as an opportunity to diversify the talent showcased at the festival, as well as the audi ence. “The best thing about it is be cause it crosses so many audi ences,” White said. “It’s a won derful act that appeals to so many different people.” Nonetheless, 3 Rivers has still drawn a varied crowd since its conception in 2000. Last year, the audience was 63 percent white, 33 percent black and 1 percent Hispanic. 1 he Outkast appeal not only crosses cultures, but age groups as well. “I have had excited 14 year-olds come up to me and tell me how excited they are, as well as people in their 30s,” White said. Last year, 18 percent of the au dience was in the 22-29 age group. The 36-45 age group, however, made up more than a fourth of the festival-goers in 2001. “It has appealed to a lot of young people, and families as well,” White said. Much of Outkast’s popularity lies with high school and college students, and White hopes that the festival will bring in even more people from these age groups. In fact, 3 Rivers has com municated with local colleges and universities in order to promote the festival on their campuses. Beginning next week, advance group tickets for USC students will go on sale at the Russell House for $25. Ticket prices are regularly $30 for a three-day pass and $20 per day at the gate. “I believe that 2002 may be the most successful festival we’ve had, because there should be lots of reasons for people to get excited and get their tickets,” White said. “I cannot wait.” Other acts that have been con firmed for the festival are A1 Green, 2 Skinnee J’s, Cameo, George Clinton, Little Feat and Medeski Martin and Wood. Several local bands will also per form at the event. 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