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Defense •coimnueo fRomi are justifiable, that they are fighting for freedom. It’s really disgusting to know the measures that they are willing to go to for political reasons.” While speaking with the prisoners, Hutchison said, she recognized similarities between the prisoners and students at use. “So many of these suicide bombers and terrorists are our age. They’re 18, 19 and 20 years-old,” Hutchison said. “They are like us in many aspects.” They like to play ping-pong, watch TV when they can and play Playstation, when allowed. Many of the terrorists have dual citizenship and an American education. “You feel like you’re similar in so many ways,” Hutchison said. “But then you realize what they’ve done, and it’s totally different.” Hutchison recalled many of the terrorists laughing and smirking when responding to questions about whether they felt regret or remorse about their actions. “They denied any wrongdoing,” Hutchison said. “They thought our questions were entertaining. It was disgusting.” Hutchison is convinced after speaking with a Palestinian terrorist that many children are brainwashed at an early age. “The prisoner mentioned that every Palestinian child, no matter what age, is a potential Palestinian soldier,” Hutchison said. “They don’t know any more than what they are told.” Hutchison was saddened and disturbed by the perceived insensitivity of the terrorists, but also encouraged to take more action in making others more aware of the dangers and threats of terrorism everywhere. “The goal of the FDD is to educate students on campus and citizens in the community on the evils of terrorism,” Hutchison said. “Just because we don’t live in a large city, many assume that we are never going to be affected by terrorism. That’s dead wrong.” Hutchison fears that Americans have become more complacent since Sept. 11. “To those that don’t think terrorism doesn’t exist or isn’t a major threat, I would suggest reading and watching the news, becoming more aware of what is going on around the world,” she said. “It is important to remember that this is going on across the world. We could be affected any day, any moment and any time now.” The FDD is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank based in Washington, D.C. At USC, Hutchison will host five events to educate USC students about terrorism. The first event, a commemoration of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will be held Sept. 12. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm.sc. edu STHDHim • connnucD fRom i State newspaper reported. A new proposal is expected sometime in the next two to four weeks that should address all of the concerns raised, so that the council can vote on whether to rezone the land. Some ideas already proposed by USC are parking garages, additional parking on the west side of the railroad tracks and working to coordinate events at the Koger and Colonial Centers so that there aren’t nights when each venue has a large concert or game. Other than worrying about where they will park, many Columbia residents are happy about what the stadium will bring to the Vista. “A baseball stadium is an attraction. We would probably use that as part of our marketing of the neighborhood,” said Dale Marshall of the board of directors for the Congaree Vista Guild. “We try to take advantage of the impact that [USC] has on the neighborhood. The university is a big player in the neighborhood, and the arena will have a positive effect on businesses in the neighborhood.” Marshall said he had spoken to members of the Congaree Vista Guild, and that everyone had a positive outlook on what the baseball stadium would bring to the Vista, but that it is imperative that parking is taken care of. “I think (the stadium is) great, I think it’s in a great location, I think they have a good parking plan, and I think it’d be great for the USC baseball team and Columbia,” Coble said. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm.sc.edu mouemcni • connnucD froim The grouP organized meetings and included the Black Graduate and Professional Students Association in the process. The first meeting was held Jan. 18, 1996, said John T. Edge, one of the original undergraduate students in the Southern folklore class and now director of the Southern Foodways Alliance for the university. Edge has remained active in the process of bringing the monument to the campus since his classroom days. DouinioiiD • conTinucD rRom i “Right now it’s a question of whether the campus should choose a vendor or whether students can choose a vendor of their choice,” Edwards said, adding that students should avoid illegally downloading music in the meantime. “Music downloading continues to evolve every day,” South said, adding that there are new services offering more options for students to legally download content. “Students are encouraged to subscribe to the service of their choice and avoid the risks of illegal file sharing.” Edwards said illegal downloading hasn’t tapered off, despite increasing awareness of penalties. In cases of repeat violators, students continue to be brought before the Student Judiciary Committee. South said USC monitors illegal downloading and contacts those suspected of illegally downloading, copying or sharing media files. Edwards said a UTS faculty member is in charge of receiving notification of illegal downloading or copyright infringements. If a student illegally downloads music, “the recording industry would notify the university if there has been illegal downloading of copyrighted music. The network and security operations, group will shut down that persons network access. The student will be advised on removing the copyrighted material from their machine.” The process of selecting a file-sharing venue is ongoing. “University Technology Services, University Housing, RHA and Student Government will continue to evaluate options for music downloading,” South said. For more information about downloading companies being considered by the university, visit www.se. edu/mediadownloading /services.shtml. Comments on this story? E-mail gdmecocknews@gwm. sc. edu Programs USC is considering Ruckus Network PC/Mac usage: PC users have complete access.Mac users can only access the radio station and campus community features. Cost Subscription charges depend on licensing-. $.89/song and $9.99/album (partner with 8uy.com). Online radio stations: Yes, with the ability to create playlists that can be shared and uploaded. Contents: More than 750,000 sohgs, Search/browse. By artist, track, album, composer and/or genre. Cdigix PC/Mac usage: PC users have complete access, while Mac users can hear songs and the radio, but can't download. post: Subscription charges depend on licensing: $89/song and $9.99/album. Online radio stations No. but shared played lists are available. Contents: More than 1.2 million tracks and 20 music genres. Searvh/tirowso:Bi artist, track, album, composer and/or genre. Napster PC/Mac usage. PC users only. Cost-Subscription charges depend on licensing: $,99/song and $9.95/album. Online radio stetions: More than 50 stations and many playlists are customized and shared. Contents: Nearly 1 million songs from major and independent « labels. SearcMirowse: By artist, track, album and member name. iTunes PC/Mac usage: PC am) Mac users. Cost: No monthly charge; $.99/song and t9.99/album Online raOm stations: More than 300 stations, mostly commercial-tree. Contents More than 1 million songs Search/browstfy keyword, artist, genre, track and album. TAX • CODTIDUCO DROID I But anti-smoking organizations, such as the American Cancer Society and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, say the issue is becoming more important. Tobacco-Free Kids said it costs South Carolina more than $1 billion a year to pay for health care costs related to smoking. More than $360 million of that cost comes through' Medicaid, the state sponsored health care program for the poor, elderly and disabled. The Smokers Club Inc., an organization that supports smokers’ rights, said South Carolina tobacco users already pay more than $170 million in sales and tobacco taxes and other fees. Gov. Mark Sanford previously has proposed raising the cigarette tax and decreasing the states personal income tax. In the Senate, where similar efforts to raise the tax also have failed, pressure to raise the tax “is probably greater than it has been,” said state Sen. Larry Martin, R-Pickens. “I certainly support raising the cigarette tax and raising it a certain amount,” Martin said. “Quite honestly, with the action North Carolina has taken, it would make sense to raise it and peg it to Medicaid.” . 1 "l,l $20,000 In Scholarships Per Year Available To Members Of TKE An Opportunity To Build Your Own Fraternity Chapter On Your Campus Instant Leadership Opportunities Available 4. ■ Jjf# No Pledging and No HAZING. 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