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POLICE REPORT 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.-6a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS □ Violent 18 Nonviolent inese reports are taken directly Trom tne Konce Department Compiled by Wendy Jeffcoat Wednesday, January 22 ® MALICIOUS INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LABORDE RESIDENCE HALL The victim said that, when she returned to her room, her television had been damaged. Estimated damage: $200. Reporting officers: J.M. Simmons, Nu Beza. ® GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE, COLISEUM .$ LOTI, PARK AND BLOSSOM STREETS The victim said someone stole her vehicle from the parking lot at the Coliseum. The vehicle was later found at an undisclosed location. Estimated value: $10,000. Reporting officer: J.A. Henry. Thursday, January 23 ©MALICIOUS INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, S-3 LOT, 1719 PENDLETON ST. The victim said someone damaged the driver’s-side window of her vehicle. Estimated damage: $50. Reporting officer: J.M. Simmons. ® DISORDERLY CONDUCT, CAPSTONE HOUSE, 902 BARNWELL ST. Reporting officers J.M. Simmons and C. Taylor responded to a call about two people who appeared to be drunk in the Capstone lobby. John Jay Banks and Joe Frank Sampedro both smelled like alcohol, had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes and were unsteady on their feet. Both men were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct. © PURSE SNATCHING, 15 MEDICAL PARK (OFFTHE MAP) The victim, who said someone snatched her purse, said she chased the purse-snatcher and yelled at him, causing him to drop her purse. Estimated value: $30. Reporting officer: T. Cox. STATE So far, few leaving failing schools COLUMBIA (AP) - The No Child Left Behind Act hasn’t prompted mass exodus from the 31 failing schools in South Carolina. But that could change as tougher standards are imposed and as many as 80 percent of the state’s schools are catego rized at unsatisfactory. The Charleston County School District had the most transfers, with 170 students leaving six schools on the low achievement test list. Parents aren’t leaping at the chance to transfer for various reasons, said Sandra Lindsay, assistant state superintendent responsible for testing and cur riculum policies. “Parents are more reluctant to move a youngster away from their friends and from their schools that are usually close to their homes,” she said. Only about 2 percent of eligi ble students have transferred so far, but the numbers could rise as more schools are labeled un satisfactory. Current unsatis factory schools drew that rating because standardized-test scores were low from 1994 to 2001. NATION Survey: Gas prices up by 1.5 cents CAMARILLO, CALIF. (AP) - Gas prices rose nearly one and a half cents per gallon over the past two weeks, an industry an-”* alyst said Sunday. The average weighted price for gas nationwide, including all grades and taxes, was about $1.52 per gallon Friday, accord ing to the Lundberg Survey of 8,000 stations nationwide. Gas cost just over $1.50 a gal lon on Jan. 3, the date of the last Lundberg Survey. Contributing to the price rise was the continuing oil produc tion strike in Venezuela, a fear of war against Iraq, the intense cold weather on America’s East Coast, which is prompting some refiners to produce more heat ing oil, and the addition of a costlier gasoline additive in California, Trilby Lundberg said. The national weighted aver age price of gasoline, including taxes, at self-serve pumps Friday was about $1.49 per gal lon for regular, $1.58 for mid grade and $1.67 for premium. * - WORLD « U.S. urged to solve Mideast conflict DAVOS, SWITZERLAND (AP) - Millions of people in the Middle East believe the United States is indifferent to the region’s fate, Jordan’s King Abdullah said Sunday, urging Washington to | commit itself anew to resolving | the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Abdullah said there was little chance of avoiding war in Iraq. “We’re a bit too little too late,” he said. “Today I think the mechanisms are in place ... It would take a miracle to find dia logue and a peaceful solution.-” He said peace must give the Palestinians a state big enough for a functioning economy, and | guaranteed securities for both populations. ■ “With clear, committed lead ership from Washington, the vast majority of Palestinians and Israelis will choose coexis tence and peace,” Abdullah said. The king’s remarks drew ex tended applause from business and political leaders, many of whom are skeptical about the U.S. push to force Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to disarm. —i Late Night CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 riety of activities to the stu dents,” said Glenn Conklin, graduate assistant for the Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Second-year nursing student Kevin Schmith said he thought the $20 increase was necessary because “not only does it in crease activities for students, but it brings new and better things to campus, like the Strom Thurmond Wellness Center and the comedians that Late Night Carolina will host.” ^ Also at this month’s late night event will be Ancient Turkish rice artists, who will engrave rice for jewelry and other accessories. Late Night Carolina will also feature a car icature artist, and many door prizes, including DVDs and DVD players. All the events are free and begin at 10 p.m. and last until 2 a.m. we nave a xui ui new events planned for the rest of this year,” Conklin said. “Each of our events will have a theme starting with the one in January, which is a ‘Winter Wonderland.’ We want students to feel like they are in a ski ^ lodge. We will provide cocoa, ' snacks, movies, and even a breakfast bar with sausage, ba con, eggs, grits and lots more.” Feb. 28 will feature Mardi Gras-themed events. “It’s all part of the message that we want to send to our students,” Conklin said. “We want to provide stu dents with a drug- and alcohol free and safe environment.” The activities on March 21 will center on the NCAA college basketball tournament with a March-Madness theme. “Our Late Night Carolina should be very exciting because it is scheduled to be held in the new P.E. center, by the pool. We hope to create a luau and bar becue,” Conklin said. It The Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs hopes these new additions will help bring a larger audience and various en tertainment to Late Night Carolina. “I am very excited about Late Night Carolina and the come dians they are bringing,” said Mark Lawhom, a first-year po litical-science-and-economics student. “It shows that the USC is trying to branch out and bring more diverse entertain ment to campus.” Productions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at night. Some people have class at night and may not do anything during the day, so this gives them something to do.” All Wednesday events are free and open to all students. This Thursday, Carolina Productions will present B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Band), which will showcase eight groups of mu sicians from a variety of genres, including hip-hop, rock, country, acoustic and piano. The competi tion will take place in the Russell House Ballroom at 7 p.m. One winner will be announced and will go on to perform at the Three Rivers Music Festival. The three-day festival is planned for April 4 through 6 in the Vista and will feature blues musician B.B. King. Comedian Dave Chappelle will make an appearance at the Roger Center on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Students can buy tickets starting today for $7 at the Russell House Information Desk. Tickets are available to the public for $15 on Feb. 1 at the Roger Center Box Office. On Feb. 13, “The Art of Kissing” will teach students how to move their lips through live demonstrations. Volunteers from the audience will serve as learn ing aides and will demonstrate the kissing styles being taught. “It’s perfect, right before Valentine’s Day,” said Vickery. Carolina Productions has brought many classic and recent ly released movies to the Russell House Theater. The Tuesday Night Film Series will feature movies such as “Punch-Drunk Love,” “Soulfood,” “The Exorcist” and “Antwone Fisher.” The Blockbuster Movie Series will air on Wednesday, Thursday anclFriday nights at 8 p.m. A few films on the list are “The Ring,” “Jackass,” “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Gangs of New York” and “Chicago.” Vickery said Carolina Productions wants to provide a good time for students. “College is about learning, but it’s about having fun too,” said Vickery. Johnny Cochran might appear on campus to talk with students. Vickery said the event is still in the works. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com I WAREHOUSE SALE! | JANUARY 28 thru JANUARY 30 Tuesday - Thursday: 9 AM-9PM Fashions from the pages of the J.Crew Catalog up to 70% OFF!! Free admission. Open to public! Carolina Coliseum 701 Assembly St. Columbia SC 29201 DIRECTIONS From 1-126: Enter on Elmwood Avenue. 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