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Activities introduce parents to college life By TAYLOR SMITH THE GAMECOCK The annual USC Parents Weekend starts today, and Student Government officials said they are proud of the possibilities for this year’s program. “I think it is great that (USC) can put this on for parents,” SG President Zachery Scott said. “This gives the university a chance to not only show what USC is about, but also see a good football game.” Scott said the weekend has been very successful in years past and has provided parents with an opportunity to come to campus and see where their students live and what they are learning. With such fon, though, Scott says large crowds of parents flock to see their children, filling up local hotels. “The university lets it be known to hotels that this weekend is coming so they can prepare,” Scott said. According to the USC Parent’s Program Web site, registration for the weekend begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, and the First scheduled event of the day gives parents the opportunity to take a “Historic Campus Tour” starting from Rutledge College on the historic Horseshoe. At 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, there will be a “College Parents 101” class in the Russell House Theater, and at 8 p.m. the Carolina Beach Bash will be held in the Strom Thurmond Fitness & Wellness Center. On Saturday, registration will continue at 10 a.m. in Russell House room 201. The weekend culminates with a tailgate party later in the day at 4:30 p.m. on the USC practice field, followed by the Gamecock football team feeing the Troy University Trojans at Williams-Brice Stadium at 7 p.m. Scott said USC “is happy to have the opportunity to show parents what they are putting their money into, as well as how to have a good time.” Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm.sc. edu FILE PHOTO/THE GAMECOCK The Historic Campus Tour starts from Rutledge Chapel on the Horseshoe on Friday, the first scheduled event for Parents Weekend. Treat your student to a Gamecock themed brunch on Sunday at Columbia’s Sunday Brunch destination! “Top of Carolina’ Located at the Top of Capstone 902 Barnwell St. Open Sunday, September 26th 10:30am-1:30pm Free Parking Features an All You Can Eat Buffet that includes a Carving Station, Belgian Waffle Station, Omelet Station, Hot Buffet Line, Fruit and Salad Station, Dessert Cart, Beverages. Adults $16.95 Ages 6-12 $8.45 5 and under Free Price includes tax, coffee, tea, and soda. Reservations recommended. 777-0848 [ fiCu&wettcL I | /4fuvttmettfo I I Call For Our Move In Special! • Study Area • Lounge Area • Multi Station Computer Lab • Fax & Modem Station linked to USC Campus • Tennis Courts • Swimming Pools • State"of"tke''art Fitness Center • 1-4 Bedroom Apartments Riverbend Drive 794-294$ Columbia_ J