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USC police investigate stolen cash -— I Catering service at Williams-Brice Stadium reports $5,542 missing Albany Gault FOR THE GAMECOCK The USC Police Department is investigating reports of money stolen from a catering service housed in Williams-Brice Stadium. On Oct. 20, $5,542 was reported stolen from the Centerplate cash room. The incident took place Sept. 1 | and was discovered Sept. 17. Michael Jennings, 43, of Columbia reported the theft to USCPD. No arrests have been made in the case. Police say they have a suspect but will not release the identity. Police said no further details will be made available until they make an arrest. Centerplate refused comment because of the pending investigation. Jennings was unavailable for comment. Centerplate concession service caters for Williams-Brice Stadium, . the Colonial Center, and various * entertainment venues, sports facilities and arenas around the United States. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknetos@gwm.sc. edu I ' Ammuta De MmtU /Til B HAM K(;<)CK Shannon Phelps, a second-year business student, fans the flames of style in Tuesday AAAS fashion show. AAAS SHOW FLAUNTS EXOTIC FASHIONS Albany Gault FOR THE GAMECOCK It was a packed house Tuesday for the I Association of African-American Students as the organization presented its “Pimpin’ All Over the World” fashion show in the Russell House Ballroom. The show was a mixture of fashion and music while displaying various types of clothing from all over the world. AAAS turned the ballroom into a professional-style runway, complete with strobe and spotlights. Ludacris’ hit single “Pimpin All Over the World” began the show, introducing the “Egyptian Kingdom” models, dressed in African- and Egyptian-styled clothing of various colors and patterns. The cameras never stopped flashing as models walked down the catwalk. It was awesome,” said Amber Guyton, a second-year advertising student in the show. “It went so fast, but I had a great time and it was all worth the practice. I will do it again next year.” Next on the program was the “Asian Market Scene,” with the stage set up with stylized Asian dolls dressed in kimonos while a group danced with fans to Christina Milians “Dip It Low.” The models wore Asian fabric material in metallic colors of green, yellow and red (WHS • 1 Ron Edmonds / The Associated Press Harriet Miers speaks from the Oval Office, in this Oct. 3, 2005, file photo, with President Bush looking on, in Washington, after he nominated Miers as is his choice to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day 0’ Connor on the Supreme Court. Miers withdrew her nomination to be a Supreme Court justice on Thursday in the face of stiff opposition and mounting criticism about her qualifications. Photos by Katie Kirkland/'mV. (JAMKCIK.K Top: Kyle Gilbert, a member of Phi Sigma Kappa, paints a boy’s face during Thursday’s Trick or Treat with the Greeks. Left and right: members of Columbia's Boys & Girls Club enjoy the festivities in the Greek Village. Bush OKs withdrawal of high court nominee Miers removes name from consideration amid criticism David Cspo THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — In a striking defeat for President Bush, White House counsel Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to the * Supreme Court on Thursday after three weeks of "brutal criticism from fellow conservatives. The Senates top Republican predicted a replacement candidate within days. Miers said she abandoned her quest for confirmation rather than give in to Senate demands for documents and come together for trick-or-treat outreach effort Jachie Alexander FOR THE GAMECOCK Plenty of treats — and a few tricks — were handed out Thursday at the third annual “Trick or Treat with the Greeks” celebration. Partnered with two local Boys and Girls Clubs, fraternities and sororities played, pranked and got pied during the carnival. “It’s mainly underprivileged kids who live in areas where they can’t trick-or-treat,” said Todd Gandy, a first-year biology student. “We give them a place to do that.” Activities included a cakewalk, face-painting, beanbag ajid ring tosses, and prize fishing. Other kids squealed with terror as a ghost chased them. One of the most popular booths was the mummy wrap. Third-grader Simone Mendoza said she liked the mummy wrap because “we get a lot of candy.” In this event, two kids competed to be the first to wrap their partner completely in tissue paper. Mendoza volunteered to be wrapped because “my partner was afraid she wouldn’t be able to breathe.” Tambresha Curry said her favorite activity was throwing pies at three sorority girls because “the girls get really dirty.” Third-year elementary education student Katie Blouin said: “The kids have really good aim. They like to aim for the face.” She was then immediately hit in the face with another pie. Although a bit early, the kids wore their costumes as they trick or-treated. Even the Greeks got in the act and dressed up. Adam Gordon, a second-year 6ReeHS • q SG holds rally to oppose textbook prices Chelsea Hadauiay FOR THE GAMECOCK Student Government held a rally to oppose the rising cost of textbooks Wednesday on Greene Street in front of the Russell House. Wednesday was national Make Textbooks Affordable Action Day and universities across the nation held similar rallies. SG President Justin Williams, a fourth-year public relations student, said he thinks this is an important issue that needs to be addressed. “Nothing has been said about textbook prices since I’ve been here as a student,” Williams said. Someone needed to step up to the plate to i i confront the issue, and SG felt is was their responsibility, Williams said The rally opened with SG Vice President Ryan Holt and SG Treasurer Tommy Preston, both third-year political science students, speaking about textbook prices and what can be done about it. Preston said SG was working with the university bookstore and Provost Mark Becker to lower textbook prices. SG says it is also through the help of USC professors that SG can work to make textbooks cheaper. At the national level, SG is also collaborating with other universities to change publishing practices. A list RDLLV • 4 www. dailygamecock. com Katy Blalock/TUE (iAMECOCK First-year undecided student David Ensor signs a petition during SG’s Wednesday rally. V information detailing her private advice to the president. Senior lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee said they had made no such request. Instead, Republicans and Democrats said politics forced her to withdraw,' particularly the demands cf Republican conservatives who twice elected Bush and now seek to move the high court to the right on abortion and other issues. “They had a litmus test and Harriet miCRS • 5 Mentor fired after missing required class Capstone resident mentors dismissal prompts petition from some students Kristen Highley FOR THE GAMECOCK A resident mentor from Capstone residence hall was fired this week, prompting an outpouring of support from some students. Jonathon Dunsmoor, a third-year psychology and criminal justice student, was fired after missing a Student Affairs class Sept. 29 in order to be tutored for the LSAT on Oct. 1. Dunsmoor was a resident mentor on the 14th floor of Capstone and is graduating this semester. The class syllabus states that, “This class is scheduled to meet eight times. Hence, no absences are permitted. If a student anticipates an absence, it is important to discuss that with your instructor before the absence if possible.” Dunsmoor was told his LSAT tutor would not be able to make it and that they had to reschedule for the same time as the resident mentor/Student Affairs class. He approached Valerie Alexander, his teacher, and told her before class he could not attend. “I knew there would be some sort of punishment, but I didn’t realize they would fire me,” Dunsmoor said. prnine • q INSIDE Viewpoints Suzanne Fraij emphasizes the importance of Ramadan for Muslim students; Chase Stoudenmire reveals the sexiest majors for USC women. 6 The Mix Halloween hotspots Be it a haunted house or a party in your birthday suit, Columbia has many Halloween options. 7 Sports ifTfcsap f-T' Friday Football Blitz See Section B l i