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EXTENDED FORECAST nvmr wi n ' . vJiN 1 rlSL W HJ5 www.dailygamecock.com ♦ TODAY ♦THURSDAY ♦FRIDAY ♦SATURDAY ♦SUNDAY T , r i ■ ■ n j > /■ jw ^ ^ ^ Look for these stones in Ihursdays online edition: m m m rbi m NEWS Students flock to local tanning beds in VIEWPOINTS Craig Swaisgood addresses O'YO i'Y' HH preparation for Spring Break. diverting state education dollars to private STATE House votes to deny same-sex marriage The House easily agreed Tuesday to change South Carolina's Constitution to deny the recognition of same-sex marriages from other states. Sixteen other states already have changed their constitutions to define marriage. The Constitution would have a section added that says marriage is "exclusively defined as a union between one man and one woman." The amendment would void all other types of unions, including those recognized in other states. Supreme Court ruling moves 3 off death row Three men on South Carolina's death row will have their lives spared after the U.S. Supreme Court banned the execution of killers who were younger than 18 when they committed their crimes. In a 5-4 decision Tuesday, the justices ruled that executing juveniles violates the Eighth Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment. About 70 other juvenile defendants in 18 other states also are affected. JNA11(JJN Coastal development risks natural disasters WASHINGTON - More than half of all Americans live on or near the nation's coastal areas, and the number is growing, posing a challenge for emergency management officials in the event of hurricanes, tsunamis and other natural disasters, federal officials said Tuesday. ’ Coastal area growth also poses environmental and economic challenges to local governments, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a report on coastal population trends. Bush pledges support for religious charities WASHINGTON - President Bush, brushing off critics who say he's pushed his faith-based initiative for political gains, reaffirmed his commitment to letting religious groups compete for government money so long as they help anybody in need. Undeterred by congressional inaction, Bush sidestepped lawmakers with executive orders and regulations to give religious organizations equal footing with nonsectarian ones in competing for federal contracts. WORLD Abbas vows to reform Palestinian security LONDON -- Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas pledged Tuesday to reform the tangled Palestinian security forces. Addressing a conference convened to build on the recent Mideast progress and ensure the Palestinians an infusion of financial aid, Abbas also condemned a recent suicide bomb attack in Tel Aviv that killed five Israelis, warning that "the extremist forces are still intent to destroy any efforts toward peace." Islamic Jihad linked to suicide bombing JERUSALEM -- Israel on Tuesday linked the Islamic Jihad militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing last week, to a failed attempt to blow up a car crammed with half a ton of explosives, the largest bomb built in more than four years of fighting here. Analysts believe the militants are members of a rogue cell directed by Islamic Jihad leaders abroad, against the wishes of local leaders who have agreed to halt attacks in Israel. BRIEFS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Amorous fan claimed relationship with Berry SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A judge issued a three-year restraining order against a man who allegedly sent threatening letters to Halle Berry's home. Superior Court Judge Linda K. Lefkowitz ruled that Robert Sawyer of San Pablo, about 15 miles northeast of San Francisco, was to stay 100 yards away from Berry and to keep the same distance from her home, work and vehicle. The order, which expires in 2008, also prohibits him from contacting the actress by phone, mail or e-mail. Berry wasn’t in court Monday when the judge made her decision. Berry’s lawyer, Blair Berk, refused to comment. Court records filed on CHRIS PIZZELIO/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Actress Halle Berry arrives for the 77th Academy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Halle Berry will be a presenter during the Oscars telecast! Berry’s behalf earlier this month claim Sawyer’s letters talk about “delusions he has about a purported romantic relationship (with the actress).” Sawyer was contacted by Berry’s personal security in November advising him not to reach the actress anymore. But Sawyer sent more letters to Berry, including one that said he would visit her on Valentine’s Day “to fulfill his delusions of a romantic relationship.” Ex-P.R. employee sues for $6 million NEW YORK — A former employee of Lizzie Grubman’s public relations firm has filed a $6 million lawsuit alleging Grubman reneged on promises to make her a partner in the company and get her a job on an MTV reality show. Brenda Loughery, who claimed she worked for Grubman from 1997 until December 2004, said Grubman’s promises were “*$ h v “I think someone could H '' take me away in 45 seconds, before the * ’ " police could get there” Wednesday, March 2, 2005 LEAH SMITH FIRST-YEAR ACCOUNTING STUDENT ON THE --- EFFICIENCY OF USC’S CALL-BOX SYSTEM made after Loughery was put in charge of the publicity firm, LGPR Inc., and kept it going while Grubman was in jail. Grubman, 33, pleaded guilty in 2002 to assault and leaving the scene of an accident after she backed her SUV into a crowd outside a Long Island nightclub, injuring 16 people, and fled. She served 37 days of a 60-day sentence at the Suffolk County jail, with time off for good behavior. Grubman, who has promoted artists such as Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and Jay-Z, denied Loughery’s claims and allegations, her lawyer said. “Ms. Loughery has chosen to address these matters in a judicial forum, and Ms. Grubman will vigorously defend against Ms. Loughery’s claims in the courts,” Grubman lawyer John Rosenberg said. On June 14, 2004, Loughery said in court papers, she and Grubman entered into a contract that included provisions making her a partner in LGPR and promising her an associate producer’s job on the MTV show being developed for Grubman. Loughery’s court papers say the contract also provided for her to be equal partners with Grubman in another company formed to produce a clothing line and engage in other _ entertainment opportunities. Actress apologizes for offensive kiss NEW YORK — Natalie Portman says filming a kissing scene beside Jerusalem’s Western Wall for her upcoming movie “Free Zone” was a mistake. “I really don’t want to offend anyone’s beliefs or impose anything on anyone and it was mistaken to do it,” Portman told “Access Hollywood” in an interview broadcast Monday. The 23-year-old Israeli-born actress and her crew were confronted by ultra-Orthodox Jewish worshippers last week while filming the scene with Israeli actor Aki Avni. The incident underlined the sensitivity of the site, a remnant of the biblical Jewish temples, the holiest place where Jews can pray. The site is controlled by strictly observant Jews. Male and female worshippers are separated by a barrier perpendicular to the wall, following Orthodox Jewish rules forbidding casual contact between the sexes. “As soon as it offended I CLOSE CALLS There are about 70 emergency call boxes scattered around the USC campus. The red buttons contact USC police. people, we moved,” Portman said. “We had a very hectic work schedule, so we weren’t thinking. We shouldn’t have done it.” “Access Hollywood” also aired an interview with Antonio Banderas, who explained why his wife, Melanie Griffith, arrived at the Academy Awards show Sunday with a broken foot. Banderas said Griffith “was a little upset with her performance and she kicked in the door” while playing Roxie Hart in the musical “Chicago.” Playwright Pinter to focus on politics LONDON — Harold Pinter said he has given up writing plays and plans to focus his efforts on politics. Pinter, 74, has written plays including “The Caretaker” and “The Homecoming.” He has been an outspoken critic of British Prime Minister Tony Blair and opposed Britain’s involvement in the Iraq war. In an interview with British Broadcasting Corp. radio that aired Monday, Pinter said: “I think I’ve stopped writing plays now, but I haven’t stopped writing poems.” “My energies are going in different directions, certainly into poetry. But also, as I think you know, over the last few years I’ve made a number of political speeches at various locations and ceremonies.” Rivers duo praises Oscar ‘fashionistas’ NEW YORK — Joan and Melissa Rivers are singing the praises of the Oscar fashions, saying the simple, colorful gowns hit the right note. Usually, the mother daughter duo come off the red carpet and dish about the best and worst dressed, “but there was no worst!” Joan Rivers said Monday on NBC’s “Today” show. They are the fashion commentators for the TV Guide Channel. “The women were beautiful,” added Melissa Rivers. Cate Blanchett’s yellow one shoulder Valentino gown, which had a wide maroon sash, was a hard look to pull off, but she did it. “To wear maroon and yellow, and to look gorgeous ... that’s a fashionista!” Joan Rivers said. Among their other favorites from Sunday’s Academy Awards show in Los Angeles were Catalina Sandino Moreno, who wore a white hourglass slip gown with thick beaded straps by Roberto Cavalli, Renee Zellweger in a red strapless Carolina Herrera gown and Salma Hayek in a blue Prada gown with black beading and bows. Melissa Rivers also admired Hayek’s diamond and sapphire drop earrings by Fred Leighton. The Rivers duo explained that most of the jewelry is borrowed and must be returned immediately after the show. COMING UP@USC TODAY (! Katie Amanda Ipock Junior Flute Recital: 4 p.m. School of Music 206 ' Stewart A. Livingston Junior Horn Recital: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 006 Lauren Bailey Slice Master French Horn Recital: 8:15 p.m. School of Music 206 THURSDAY Southern Exposure New Music Series - Performances by USC School of Music Faculty: 7:30 p.m. School of Music 206 FRIDAY Erin E. Fisher Senior Vocal Recital: 6 p.m. School of Music 206 SPRING BREAK - 3/7-3/11 - NO CLASSES use BRIEFS Service programs seek nominations The Office of Community Service Programs (OCSP) is accepting recommendations for the annual USC Service awards. These awards are given to students, faculty, staff and community leaders for their outstanding dedication to community service and service learning. To complete the recommendation form, go to www.sa.sc.edu/ocsp/. Recommendations can also be dropped off at Community Service Programs suite 227. Student awards will be given at the annual Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony. Faculty recognition will be announced at the General Faculty Senate Meeting. Educational fund lauds fire marshal The Environmental Health & Safety Department mourns the death of Joe Maxheimer, a USC fire marshal. An educational fund for Maxheimer’s daughter is being established at the Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union. Anyone interested in donating to the fund as a memorial ' should contact Alison Rosenberg at 777-5269. Law school holds recruitment day The USC School of Law’s Minority Recruitment and Information Day will be held 1-3 p.m. Friday at the law school. The program includes information about the school’s admission process and LSAT preparation. Refreshments will be served. POLICE REPORT Each number on the map stands for a 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 H Violent © Nonviolent Reports taken from the USC Police Department. FEB.26 ©Chi Psi house, Greek Village, 510 Lincoln Street Malicious Injury to Personal Property The victim said someone slashed tires on both cars and sprayed them with a fire extinguisher. The victim said an altercation with Sigma Alpha Epsilon took place on Thursday night, and he feels that it was a retaliation. Reporting officer K. Adams visited the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house and spoke with the house father. The house father said that the students left Friday morning for the weekend. The officer checked to see if any fire extinguishers were missing from the house, and all were found to be in place. Another victim called and said that, after washing powder off from fire extinguishers, there were two slashes on her vehicle. Reporting officer: M. Winnington [2] Simple Assault Bates West parking lot, 1405 Whaley Street The victim said that while he was exiting his vehicle, two people ran up behind him. The first person hit the victim with a closed fist. After being hit, the victim ran away. The subjects chased the victim for a short distance. Reporting officer: J. E. Silcox FEB.27 ©Patterson Hall 616, 1520 Devine Street Simple Possession of Marijuana The complainant said that while conducting her duties as a resident assistant, she detected the smell of marijuana coming from room 616. Upon arrival, reporting officer J.E. Silcox detected the strong odor of marijuana and received consent to search the room from all subjects. The officer observed a glass pipe and a small cloth pouch laying in plain view on the windowsill. The officer found a small amount of marijuana inside a prescription bottle that was in the pouch. A subject told the officer that the marijuana was his. FEB.28 B Assault and Battery Bates House 303B, 1423 Whaley Street The victim told reporting officer J.M.H. Harrelson that the subject entered without permission and physically assaulted him. First Responder was notified and responded to render first aid to the victim. 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