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Trisha ShaJwtUmw. GAMECOCK Second-year elementary education student Candace Bellamy receives her football ticket Tuesday afternoon. Ticket lines ^ vrap around student union . _ More than 9,000 students flock to the Russell House for seat at football opener From staff reports Student ticket distribution for the Sept. 1 season football opener against Central Florida began Monday, and with it came a long line of students and reported three and-a-half-hour waits for passes to the ^^^Steve Spurrier Show. “It was absurd,” said Ryan Shaw, a — fourth-year sports management student. “I cut in line and still had to wait an hour.” Of 15,000 tickets allocated for students, 9,000 were given away Monday. Officials said delays were caused by ticket takers’ machines not reading some students’ ID cards. Julius Grant, director of USC ticket operations, said he expected the remaining tickets to be given away Tuesday. “It’s been unbelievably great,” Grant said Tuesday. Thousands of students waited in line TICKETS #S Legislators' new chamber unveiled today Stephen fastenau NEWS EDITOR Student Government will unveil its new Senate chambers today, complete with rostrum and podium, seating for approximately 60 people and a $10,000 price tag. The project was funded with part of the $230,000 given to SG by Student Life. Ryan Holt, SG vice president and a third-year political science student, said Student Life officials approached SG for advice on how the money should be invested. Holt said he learned at an exchange conference among SEC schools last year that most held senate meetings in auditoriums. “Our rationale behind this is that its another bragging right for USC, Holt said. Previously, the Senate held most of its meetings in the Russell House Theater. Holt said the theater was inadequate because Senate members “don’t get the opportunity to debate issues important to the student body.” The new chambers, located in rooms 322 and 326 of the Russell House, are not complete. Holt said the money went toward wood for the desk, new carpet, framed pictures, paint and wall treatments. Wood for the desk was taken from leftovers from the S.C. state Legislature when it met in Carolina Plaza in the 1990s. Holt said the $10,000 for the chambers was a normal dedication for any room on campus and called it a miniscule” part of what SG wanted to do with the money. Previous projects stemming from Student Life surpluse^ include the CHAfllBER • 5 y^t i ^ W Mr*<- *?kst3f' •*' '. i * >s,.'f. fit Afewo/THE GAMECOCK USC basketball coach Dave Odom will travel to Kuwait this weekend with seven other NCAA coaches to lead eight 13-member U.S. military basketball teams. Odom to visit Kuwait Basketball coach to offer sideline leadership to men, women in uniform Jonathan Hillyard THE GAMECOCK American troops in the Middle East have followed orders during insurgent attacks, sand storms and the rebuilding of a nation. But this weekend, they’ll answer to a new commander — one straight off Carolina’s hard court. USC basketball coach Dave Odom is going to Kuwait. Odom, along with seven other NCAA coaches and sports personalities including Michigan State’s Tom Izzo and ESPN commentator Jay Bilas, will head eight 13-member U.S. military basketball teams at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait City, Kuwait. “It’s a great opportunity for me to go and really share with them how much we in the U.S. appreciate what they’re doing,” Odom said. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Hardwood-Hoops with the Troops,” will include a double elimination tournament, along with a slam-dunk contest and three point shooting contest. The teams playing will be made up of all-stars from eight different camps from around Kuwait, and each will coached by one of the eight celebrities from the States. These players have honed their skills strictly when they have been off-duty in Kuwait. “We’re all very excited about the opportunity to get training and advice from some of the best coaches in basketball,” said Camp Navistar team coach staff sergeant James Price in a statement. “This is truly the chance of a lifetime, and we’re looking forward to bringing our best game.” The “America Supports You” campaign launched the initiative “to boost morale among U.S. military men and women serving in the Middle East and give thanks to the people of Kuwait for their continued support”. The “America Supports You” program was started last November. “Operation Hardwood is a unique example of how Americans are showing their support for our military men and women in uniform,” said Allison Barber, a spokeswoman for the Department of Defense, in a news release. “‘America Supports You’ is proud to be a part of this basketball tournament, and we look forward to the start of the games.” ODOm • 4 2 y. 1?.. V \ -•■' yn;Ara& :' Graphic illustration by Laura-Joyce Gough /THE GAMECOCK USC basketball coach Dave Odom is part of “Operation Hardwood-Hoops with the Troops.” SG explores options to cut textbook costs Executives partner with state education commission Albany Gault FOR THE GAMECOCK Student Government is working to rectify the problem of textbooks prices. Recently, U.S. Government Office of Accountability released a report saying something needs to be done to reduce the costs of textbooks. During the summer, SG executives began discussing ways to reduce the cost of textbooks. As part of the process, SG met and negotiated with the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. Resulting from that meeting, SG has partnered with the commission to address the problem at the state level. A research team is also forming, and it will consist of commission staff members, students and faculty members. One of the team’s goals is to ensure lawmakers are of aware of price issues, and one plan includes sending a report of recommendation to the General Assembly suggesting to legislators that changes be made. s “Its a national issue — students all over the country have been affected by the increase of textbook prices,” said Tommy Preston, SG treasurer and a third-year political science student. At the national level, letters were sent to TEXTBOOHS • 4 NickEsarts/THE EA.MECOCK Third-year chemistry student John Mayer stocks shelves at the University Bookstore in the Russell House. Viewpoints Steven Van Haren warns of the dangers of “TV zombie-ism. ” Shawn Callihan offers an alternative to going broke over textbooks. , 7 I INSIDE The Mix Painted smile Tattoos move from hips to lips as people explore permanent makeup options, but some side effects have potential customers thinking twice about the procedure. 8 www. dailygamecock. com Sports Defense dominates in scrimmage USC’s football team went through a two-hour scrimmage Tuesday, dur ing which coach Steve Spurrier thought the defense got the best of his cock ’n fire offense. , 11 OFFICIALS MULL POSSIBLE CHANGE OF HONOR CODE New cheating methods spur study into other universities' techniques Jason Reynolds FOR THE GAMECOCK University officials are exploring the possibility of altering stipulations to academic integrity policy. The study, focusing on how other universities deal with the latest cheating methods, is being conducted by faculty in tandem with Students Affairs and USC’s Office of Student Judicial Programs. Dennis Pruitt, vice president of Student Affairs, said the study is examining how universities deal with cheating by modifying the academic honor codes. “We’re just doing a study to determine if changes are right for this university. We want to do a thorough review of all of the options that this university may have.” Pruitt cited term paper services and cut and-paste techniques as the latest cheating methods. “We see deterioration of academic integrity across the country,” Pruitt said, adding that a system should be in place that allows faculty to intervene effectively and educate students about integrity and cheating. “It’s a form of training and ethics that every student should be exposed to before , they leave the university. Students need to CDDC • 6