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Student organizations liven campus BY PARULJOSHI THE GAMECOCK There’s more to do at USC than going to class and putting off your first batch of papers until the last minute. Get involved by join ing a student organization. "You might be surprised by how many new friends you make-as long as you don’J spend the entire time in haling free cookies and punch. SEED,.Students Educating and Empowering for Diversity, is an educational group committed to teaching students lessons of tol erance and equality. The organi zation will hold weekly “Can We Talk” sessions in the fall, where members of the Carolina Community can come to learn about and discuss controversial issues. “People don’t realize that prej udice is such a big issue still,” said Sarah Ross, president of SEED, “but it is and has to be addressed. “Only when people realize there is an issue will we truly be able to combat the problem.” SEED hopes to attract more students to their events and expand their organiza tion by educating and empower ing students to combat-another word-prejudice in all forms. ISA, International Student Association, is made up of students from all cultural backgrounds. ISA wants to help students understand diversity, work together to learn from each other and to remove any misconceptions. ISA is not just for international students, but American students as well. From World Night, International Jeopardy to World Cup Soccer, ISA has many events that everyone can enjoy. The main goal of ISA is for people to “come together in mak ing USC a more diversity tolerant place, and above all, work together in accomplishing individual as well as collective goals,” said ISA President Asaad Y usaf. Carolina Productions is USC’s student-run programming board that is in charge of pro gramming for USC students. CP has seven commissions with near ly 100 members: cinematic arts, concerts, cultural awareness, homecoming, ideas and issues, special programs and traditional events. CP is definitely the orga nization for you if you like meet ing celebrities, watching movies, spending money, listening to live music and planning special events. CP also sponsors Homecoming, Tigerburn, several concerts and special programs. AAAS, Association of African American Students has 250-300 voting members and hopes to have a bigger political presence this year. They plan to be more visible in USC events this year, according to Justin Williams, AAAS presi dent. With events such as the an nual Step Show and the Job and Internship Fair, AAAS is sure to have a fun year while simultane ously enhancing its members aca demically, spiritually, emotional ly and spiritually. SALA, Students Associated for Latin America, gives USC students a chance to open up to the Latin culture. Their main goals are to in crease membership and promote diversity on campus. SALA plans to do this by sponsoring a cultural event with Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for Hispanic Heritage month. There will be food music, dancing and informational booths on Latin American coun tries and a couple of speakers at the event, said Jennifer Gomez, president of SALA. If you want the best student seating for the basketball games and an inside look at Gamecock Athletics, then Student Gamecock Club is the organization for you. With nearly 400 students in SGC, the organization wants to double membership this year. They also want to get general admission stu dent seating at basketball games and have shuttles for the students to run to the stadium on game days. The organization hopes to “make our presence known around campus by having more events related to Carolina Athletics while working with oth er Student Organizations such as SG, CP, Greek Life, etc., to get ev eryone on campus involved with all of our athletic teams,” said Sean Bishop, president of Student Gamecock Club. The Bisexual Gay and Lesbian Alliance of USC, pro vides support and social interac tion for the gay, lesbian and bi sexual population and educates the University community **(acc. To Web site)** “This year the BGLA is going to try and be more involved with campus activities,” said Colt Broome, president of BGLA. According to Broome, BGLA offers a friendly and confi dential environment to all its members. A BGLA event to look forward to every year is, of course, the Birdcage. Being a part of Student Government is one of the ways to SURFYOURSELF See a complete list of student organizations at www.sa.sc.edu Thomas Cooper Library Work Study Jobs Available Top Ten Reasons to Get a Work Study Position at the Library 10. No grease involved. 9. No hairnet, either! 8. Meet cool people. 7. People will think you're cool! (OK, how about smart?) 6. You will never, ever have to ask ''Do you want fries with that." 5. Location, location, location. 4. All the books you can read! Free!!! 3. Flexible schedules available in some positions. 2. Looks good on your resume. 1. You're parents don't have to know you're getting paid to go to the library. 4 If you have a work study grant, and you are looking for a great job on campus, the library is the place for you. Please come by the circulation department on the Main level of Thomas Cooper Library to apply. >£i? I_l.ik ?__iiL_ i_ WM_i_Li_iml ■ TOP PHOTO BYAISHA AHKAWAL /THE GAMECOCK. BOTTOM PHOTO BY CANDI HAUGLUM/THE GAMECoW_ Above, the India Cultural Exchange throws Its yearly India Night, a Bollywood-style celebratiH of Indian heritage. Below, members of Higher Harmony, USC’s male a capella group, sinfl see how a university is run and to meet student leaders from all ar eas of campus. SG is comprised of executive officers President Katie Dreiling, Vice President Zachery Scott and Treasurer Ben Edwards, Cabinet, Senate and Freshman Council. “This year SG is committed to not only providing a serious stu dent voice into the creation and implementation of academic and university policy, but also to pro vide tangible services that the stu dent body can use to make their tenure at USC more enjoyable,” said Zachery Scott, vice president of SG. There are 26 students in Senate and 12 people on Cabinet. Positions in SG are still available for those interested. With nearly 300 student organi zations on campus, there’s bound to be an organization that shares most people’s interests. But, “if there’s not something that’s al ready established on campus tlM doesn’t appeal to you, you cal| start something new,” said Angela Dusenbury, coordinator of Student Government and Student Organizations. For information on any student organization visit www.sg.sc.edu and click on Student Organizations. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com Work Study Students Need A Job? Earn While You Learn! work-study positions at the Columbia Area Mental Health Center offer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience. We're looking for bright, enthusiastic students who may be considering a career as a mental health professional - or those who just want a rewarding work experience! Positions available year-round. YOU MUST ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR WORK-STUDY THROUGH THE USC Office of Student Financial Aid to qualify for Work-Study Employment. Program assistant Assignments in administrative or clinical areas, DEPENDING ON YOUR INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE. Good oral and written communication skills ESSENTIAL. Tell us about yourself! Fax or email your resume to us, (please specify work study applicant) including any past work experience or skills, your major and year. Be sure to include your social security number and a number where you can be reached (tell us the best times to call) Fax (803)898-4835 OR EMAIL DVW74@DMH.STATE.SC.US OR CALL (803)898-4830 TOP 10 What we couldn't get enough of this summer. 1. “LUSITANIA" _ Fairweathe 2. “HAPPY SONGS FOR HAPPY PEOPLE" Mogwa 3. “TASTE THE SECRET” _Ugly Ducklin; 4. “ELECTRIC VERSION” New Pornographen 5. “ABC MUSIC: THE RADIO 1 SESSIONS” Stereolab 6. “OFFCELL” Pinback 7/“ONEWORD EXTINGUISHER" _ Prefuss 7: 8. “KILL THEM WITH KINDNESS" Jealous Sound 9. “WILD DOGS WITH X-RAY EYES” _Helicopter Helicopter 10. “TRUE TALES OF LOVE REJECTION AND FURY” Staci Twigg PALM CAMPUS MINISTRY _Partnership Among_ I nrnm a t r it nTTTT\ i durNU/\i wuRomr Sunday, August 17& 24,6:00 p.m. (I Informal Worship followed by a FREE Meal BODY and SOUL Tuesday, August 19,6:00 p.m. ffica c&\ United Methodist Music, Food, and Inspiration K&? Wesley Foundation " PALM Centfer • 728 Pickens St. • 799-4998 • http://welcofeie.to/palmusc i X