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Greek organizations prepare for Cockfest performances BY JESSICA FOY tiikcamkcock With Cockfest only two days away, Greek organizations are putting the final touches on their routines — some of them after months of practice. Cockfest, a pep rally held every year during USC’s Homecoming, showcases five groups as they per form five-minute skits for an audi ence in Williams-Brice Stadium. Only one going home as the winner. “It’s fierce,” said Chelsea Jones, Homecoming liaison for Kappa Delta sorority. “It’s friendly in some ways, but we all want to win.” While the competition is open to all USC student organizations, all five groups selected for Cockfest 2002 are Greek. Carson Bacon, event co-chair for Cockfest, said three non-Greek organizations signed up. But “one called to cancel ahead of time, and the other two didn’t show up,” she said. Haley Smith, director of media relations for the Homecoming Commission, says Greek organi zations are better designed to par ticipate in Homecoming events. “We would love to have other groups to try out next year, but I feel like it’s hard for other groups because they are not as central ized as sororities,” she said. “Homecoming is a big thing for Greeks. Other groups haven’t set the precedence yet. They’re not as focused on events like these.” Some Greek organizations de vote months to practicing and plan ning. Alpha Chi Omega sorority, paired with Sigma Chi fraternity in Cockfest, has been working on its skit for four weeks now, but it chose its theme in the spring, according to President Meggan Robinson. Bacon said stress plays a role in Cockfest. “People get stressed because everyone wants to have their chapter or organization rep resented well,” he said. “Any time you compete on stage, it’s stress ful, but this is a positive stress. I mean, you don’t have to do it.” Delta Delta Delta sorority President Kit Seawright said win ning Cockfest is about promoting one’s organization, and that this only adds to the competition. “We think a lot about the com petition because, if you didn’t, you would not have a reason to be ex cited,” Seawriglit said. “It’s very competitive, but that’s what gives you the motivation. You just want to show that your sorority is the best. You dedicate 365 days of the year to your sorority, and this is the time to show what you’re proud of.” The Homecoming Commission started working on Cockfest last March. “It’s a big thing; people don’t really realize how much work goes into it and how long it takes us to achieve a whole week of events like this,” said Smith. But Seawright says winning isn’t everything. “Well, of course, in the end, if you win something, you feel like you have accomplished some thing. Even if you don’t, you can look back on the friends you -1 make,” she said. “We have 169 girls, and it’s hard to get to know all of those girls. You don’t realize all the different talents they have. It helps to get to know each other.” Skits will focus on this year’s Homecoming theme, “Here’s to Carolina.” Bacon said themes for this year’s skits are Indiana Jones, Carolina Idol, Scooby Doo, Saturday Night Live and MTV Road Rules. Cockfest, which will be 7 p m. Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium, is open to everyone. Tickets will be $6 at the gate $5 in advance. Aisha Tyler, the host of “The Fifth Wheel” on the WB network, wi. perform a comedy routine and play host to the event. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudeskCaihotmail.com “We would love to have other groups to try out next year, but I feel like it’s hard for other groups because they are not as centralized as sororities. Homecoming is a big thing for Greeks. Other groups haven’t set the precedence yet. They’re not as focused on events like these.” HALEY SMITH director of media relations for homecoming commission October 5 (USC vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE) 10 am -12:30 pm M l featuring live music by: THE ROOT DOCTORS {U // Seawell's Parking Lot - 1125 Rosewood Drive > / // across the street from "the ROCHET" at the State Fairgrounds. jf// // Hie best part is that it is all FREE: Music, Lots of Great Food, Drinks & Door Prizes. ^ / /Souvenirs for the first 200IISC students in attendance at each Tailgate Party. <^7// // THESE TAILGATE PARTIES ARE AN ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG-FREE ENVIRONMENT sponsored by ihe Russell House Alcohol & Drug Programs. YV / / / II Major funding ptwidedb. a grant received hum die U.S. Department of Education Safe A Dtug-Ftce Schools Program: The Prcveniktn of High-Risk Drinking A Valient Behavior Among Cnilt.ge Students Project. \\/ / / II Paid for, in pan, with student activity fees. Y\l J II Actual dates or times may change due to funding or programmatic decisions. Por additional hformation. pleasecaU 777-7130. / Y Y / / Department of Student Life Division of Student & Alumni Services ' / / \ \ B Here's Carolina I HOMECOMING 2002 USC Homecoming 2002 Would Like to Thank its Proud Sponsers: Carolinian Sponsors USC Athletics Department Carolina First Horseshoe Sponsor Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union Garnet and Black Sponsors Regions Bank LOVE Cheverolet on Knox Abbott Carolina Alumni Association After Honrs by Mitchell's in Five Points *-------i Hart CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “He made protective enclo sures for hundreds and hun dreds of books,” Walton said. “Hart was proud of the work he was doing conserving library materials.” Hart had been a USC faculty member since August 2001. According to Walton, before Hart was hired, he worked many years as a student assistant and gradu ate assistant for USC. Donations made in Darrick Hart’s name can be sent to the Hart of Gold Memorial Fund at Library Annex, P.O. Box 801, State Park, S.C. 29147. 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