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EXTENDED FORECAST ON THE WEB www.dailygamecock.com ♦ today ♦Tuesday ♦WEDNESDAY ♦Thursday ♦FRIDAY Look for these stories in Tuesday ’x online edition: NEWS The Green Party at NEWS Columbia firefighters SPORTS Todd Green iXC,-*V') ffer USC struggles for recognition in a encourage safety as fire prevention reports updates from today’s Cv. -y-y C w .-y-y system dominated by two parties. week kicks off today. Gamecocks football news " \ . conference with coach Lou Holtz. High 84 High 80 v High 73 High 76 High 76 Low 59 Low 51 Low 50 Low 54 Low 56 STATE Fall bike week off to quiet start at beach MYRTLE BEACH — This week’s fell motorcycle rally along the Grand Strand has gotten off to a quiet start. Police reported no major problems and only a few wrecks as the bike week kicked off Saturday. The 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts expected, for the fall bike week is much smaller than the several hundred thousand bikers that come to Myrtle Beach for the better-known spring rallies. “This seems like more of a family friendly environment,” said Lee Bastillo, who brought his children to the beach for the week. “I don’t have to worry about the kids seeing too many crazy things or wondering if they’ll be safe.” Gay candidate labels opponent a ‘bigot’ CHARLESTON — A gay candidate for the state House of Representatives says his Republican opponent should be embarrassed for saying the Democrat is aligned with a “militant homosexual lobby.” Charlie Smith is seeking the Lowcountry seat for the second time against Rep. John Graham Altman, R Charleston. Smith said he is a board member for a gay rights group called Alliance for Full Acceptance, but he said the nonprofit organization is not militant or involved in those activities. In an e-mail sent to his supporters, Smith forwarded a copy of the letter along with a statement calling Altman a “bigot” and a “national embarrassment.” NATION Hazard level higher at Mount St. Helens MOUNT ST. HELENS NATIONAL MONUMENT, Wash. — As scientists warned that an eruption of Mount St. Helens appeared imminent Sunday, eager tourists camped out along park roads, hoping to catch a glimpse of the seething volcano without being overcome by ash and smok$. A second-long tremor early Sunday and an increase in volcanic gases strongly suggest magma is moving inside, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey said. The mountain’s alert was raised to Level 3, the highest possible, after a volcanic tremor was detected Saturday for the first time since before the mountain’s 1980 eruption. “I don’t think anyone now thinks this will stop with steam explosions,” geologist Willie Scott said Sunday at the Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Wash., about SO miles south of the volcano. WORLD Suspected separatists kill 40 in bombings GAUHATI, India — In a shattering series of attacks, suspected separatists hit nine targets, a railroad station and eight markets, with bombs and gunfire across two states in northeastern India on Saturday, killing more than 40 people. The violence was some of the deadliest to hit this ethnic patchwork region, where more than three dozen insurgent groups have been active, including one of Asia’s longest running separatist conflicts, dating to shortly before India gained independence from Britain in 1947. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and it wasn’t clear whether the nine attacks in Nagaland and Assam states were linked. Hamas gunmen vow more rocket attacks JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip — Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants Saturday, killing at least ten on the third bloody day of a massive Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip’s largest refugee camp, as masked Hamas gunmen vowed more rocket attacks on Israeli towns. About 2,000 soldiers have taken control of a 5-mile-deep chunk of northern Gaza to counter militants firing homemade rockets into Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said late Saturday that the army’s mission was to stop the rocket fire “completely.” He told Israel Radio, “This operation will continue as long as necessary.” -4 BRIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicago mayor to seek new marijuana penalties CHICAGO — Mayor Richard Daley, a former prosecutor, runs the nation’s third-largest city with a pragmatic, law-and-order style. He wears his hair short, and you’ll never catch him in a Grateful Dead T shirt. So when he starts complaining about the colossal waste of time and money involved in prosecuting small-time marijuana cases, people take notice. What IJaley did was to say late last month that a police sergeant was on to something when he suggested that it might be better to impose fines between $250 and $1,000 for possession of small amounts of marijuana rather than prosecute the MARK J. TERRILL/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicago Mayor Richard Daley talks to the media. cases. Sgt. Thomas Donegan determined that nearly 7,000 cases involving 2.5 grams of pot or less were filed last year in Chicago. About 94 percent were dismissed. Daley wondered if ticketing offenders might be smarter. “If 99 percent of the cases are thrown out and we have police officers going (to court to testify in the cases), why?” the mayor said. “It costs a lot of money for police officers to go to court.” In Seattle, voters passed an initiative requiring law-enforcement officials to make personal-use marijuana cases their lowest priority. In California and Oregon, possession of a small amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by a $100 to $500 fine. In Colorado, it doesn’t even rise to the level of misdemeanor; it’s a petty offense with a fine of no more than $100. Watts wins struggle with throat cancer LONDON — Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has won a battle with throat cancer, lead singer Mick Jagger said. Watts, 63, was diagnosed with cancer four months ago and recently finished a successful six-week chemotherapy treatment at a London hospital. “Charlie has had all his treatments and he’s now been cleared and is free of any illness,” Jagger told the Daily Mirror for Saturday’s edition. The chemotherapy left Watts weak, and he will spend time recovering with his wife, Shirley, DAY Monday, October 4, 2004 “I pay more to live here than I would living off campus, and I feel that the level of safety that I expect has been compromised.” WYATT ADAMS PHARMACY GRADUATE STUDENT ON CONSTRUCTION WORKER LIVE FROM WUSC I JASON STEELMAN/THE GAMECOCK The band “The Main Line” plays in the WUSC studio Sunday during D.J. Spoony's “Cup of Tunes” radio show. before going back to work, the Mirror reported. The drummer has recendy split his time between the Stones and his jazz band, Tentet. Jagger said he hoped to record new material and schedule a tour in the near future for the Stones. “Keith Richards and I have been writing lots of songs for the new Rolling Stones album,” Jagger said. “We haven’t booked the tour yet and when we do we’ll let you know, but there will definitely be another one.” Campbell honored by Autry National LOS ANGELES — Glen Campbell is joining a heady list of Western heroes. The Autry National Center is honoring Campbell with its Western Heritage Award for promoting the spirit and legacy of the American West. Past recipients include James Stewart, James Garner, Clint Eastwood, James Arness, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Robert Wagner, Clayton Moore and Gene Autry. “I’m in some pretty heavy company,” said Campbell, 68, noting, “Gene Autry was my hero. Dad would take us to see his movies. Gene Autry was just awesome. “He was always the good guy, who didn’t lie, steal or cheat. He was so considerate of other people. I was glad to find out that Gene Autry was just like that off the screen.” Campbell served 10 nights in jail for extreme drunken driving earlier this year following an arrest near his posh Phoenix home. His string of hits include “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Galveston,* “Gentle on My Mind” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” Government voids Panama passports PANAMA CITY, Panama — James Bond no longer has diplomatic status, at least not in Panama, The government on Friday canceled 121 diplomatic passports issued by the previous presidential administration, including one extended to actor Sean Connery. The cancelations came as part of a massive effort to clean up and update the Foreign Relation Department’s files, according to Vice President Samuel Lewis Navarro. The vice president described the Scotland-born Connery as a friend of former President Mireya MOSCOSO. Connery traveled to Panama in March 2003, visited a coffee plantation belonging to Moscoso and received an award < from the then-president. i \rt collector opts for normal display LONDON — He is famous for his iffection for unmade beds and jickled sharks, but art collector Charles Saatchi has chosen to feature the more traditional medium jf painting for his gallery’s 20th inniversary. Saatchi plans to clear his Saatchi Sallery in London of installations jy well-known artists such as )amien Hirst, who was responsible or the shark, and Tracey Emin, vho showcased her bed. Starting Jan. 26, his exhibition ‘The Triumph of Painting” will how the works of Martin (ippenberger, Peter Doig, Marlene Dumas. Luc Tuymans, org Immendorff and Hermann MitSCh, all established painters, ilthough not well known outside :ontemporary art circles. “For the last 10 years, only five of he 40 Turner Prize artists have been jure painters,” Saatchi said Friday, eferring to Britain’s prestigious art jrize. “We think it’s time for a painting urvey, looking at established nternational artists and later on in he year, the younger new young Jainters.” Saatchi, who married TV chef iigella Lawson last year, has lelighted and disgusted audiences hroughout the world with his ollection. POLICE REPORT Sports taken from the USC Police Department. Each number on the map stands fora crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6 a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent % Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS 13 Violent @ Nonviolent THURSDAY ©Larceny of laptop, Bates House room 908-B, 1423 Whaley St. Someone took a black Dell laptop from the room. The laptop was worth $1,700. Reporting officer: J. Silcox. @Auto break-in, larceny of speakers, Roost Dorm parking lot, 147 S. Marion St. Someone broke into a parked vehicle and took two Pioneer speakers worth $100. Reporting officer: J. Silcox. B Assault with intent to kill, Bates House room 401 -C, 1423 Whaley St. Cambreion Sa’el Ryans’ three week problem with his roommate led to a verbal altercation in the room and later to the common area in Bates House. Ryans threatened to stab his roommate and a roommate’s friend, who was not preset, with what looked like a knife with a black handle and silver blade. There was no physical contact because another person was able to calm down the situation, and Ryans went back to the room. The room and common area were searched, but no knife was found. Ryans said he did not have a knife and was using his keys when he threatened the victims. University Housing is arranging for room changes. Reporting officer: R. Baker. We want you to write for The Gamecock. Cali 777-7726 I TODAY SPURS & STRUTS: Davis Field, time to be announced FIRST DAY OF HOMECOMING WEEK TUESDAY HOMECOMING SHOWCASE: Roger Center, 8 p.m. PRE-MEDICAL ACADEMIC & CAREER EXPLORATION SERIES: Towers Classroom, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY HIP-HOP HUMP DAY: Greene Street, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CAROLINA BAND JAM: Russell House Ballroom, 8 p.m. THURSDAY , FLOATBUILDING PARTY: Corner of Gadsden and Greene streets, 8.pm. MIDPOINT IN THE SEMESTER FRIDAY COCKFEST: Williams-Brice Stadium, 8 p.m. HOMECOMING PARADE: Greene, Sumter and Pendleton Streets, 4 p.m. SATURDAY use FOOTBALL vs. MISSISSIPPI GREAT GAMECOCK TAILGATE PARTY: National Guard Armory, Bluff Road, 2 hours before the game. use BRIEFS Workshop offers PowerPoint tips On Wednesday, instructional developer Vera Polyakova Norwood will be teaching a workshop on PowerPoint, “Waking up From ‘PowerPoint Induced Sleep’: Effective Use of PowerPoint for Teaching,” from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Thomas Cooper Library. Workshop participants will examine the educational value of PowerPoint and explore teaching situations, which can benefit from the use of this presentation software. The workshop will include a discussion of current practices, experiences, and success (or horror) stories about using this software as a teaching tool. PowerPoint tips, teaching techniques and an instrument for evaluating its use in the classroom will be shared with participants. A hands-on exercise will give participants a chance to practice with new ideas and techniques learned at the workshop. To register, contact Bettie Wright at bwright@gwm.sc.edu and provide your name, email address and the name of your department. Registration is free for USC faculty members, staff and students. Graduate schools to recruit at fair USC will host a graduate and professional school fair on Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schools from various cities and states will be at the fair answering questions about the kinds of programs that exist for students with undergraduate educations. Representatives from Kaplan will be on hand to answer questions about preparing for examinations such as the MCAT and GRE. The event, sponsored by the Graduate Student Association, will feature a number of giveaways and prizes and will be held on Greene Street. For more information, contact Nabeela Zahid at 777-2477. t I