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GREEKS • COnimilED FROdl I media arts student, said he dressed up as President George W. Bush because “the president loves the children.” Along with the president, angels, police officers, cats and Marilyn Monroe played games on the Greek Village mall area. Third-year marketing student Brandon Bradley said he was having fun “eating the candy, giving out candy and seeing the kids have fun.” At the cakewalk, kids hoped the music would stop on the lucky number so they could take home more sweets. FIRIR6 • connnuED FROIRI During his regular one-on one meeting with Alexander, he was told she would speak to Helen Fields, director of North Campus housing. It was not until Oct. 21 that Dunsmoor was told he should begin to look for housing. “I feel like the policies were unjustly enforced and that the punishment does not fit the crime,” Dunsmoor said. “I was forced to put my future aspirations against the job I love. When I had two important conflicting responsibilities, I was not “We bought 100 cupcakes and 50 cookies so hopefully everyone will get one,” said Montgomery Williams, a third-year pharmacy student. Danny and Shanta Smith, in preschool and kindergarten respectively, were among the first to get their faces painted. “We came last year and they enjoyed it a lot,” said Shanta Smith, the children’s mother and a university employee, as they showed off their designs. Second-grader Charity Stroman said her favorite activity was getting “USC” painted on her face. She said she’d like to do the same thing given any leeway.” Alexander and Housing declined to comment on the situation, citing school policy. Capstone residents have begun writing letters and circulating a petition in support of Dunsmoor. Some wish to see the petition reach Tim Coley, director of Resident Life. On Thursday, there were more than 20 letters and 300 signatures on the petition. The matter was put before _ the RHA Senate. Legislation concerning the removal of the resident'' mentor from Capstone was passed for other kids at USC because “it might be fun.” After the carnival, the kids trick-or-treated at the Greek houses. Greek organizations without a house were paired with a house. The kids won’t be the only ones taking away Halloween memories. “I love kids and it’s so much fun to give back to the community,” said Lauren Comer, a third-year history and secondary education student. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm. sc. edu unanimously by the senate and then vetoed by Vice President Jonathan Ross, a second-year political science student. “We as the Resident Hall Association are responsible for the wellness of our students,” said James Mroski, a first-year chemical engineering student and president of Capstone. “Mentors cannot be elected officials, so Jon is' not an official, but a resident. The RHA is supposed to protect the students, so we will be reintroducing the bill next week.” * “We are going to support one of our residents who needs our help,” Mroski said. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecQfknews@gwm.sc.edu 133 Meeting 6t. MJest Columbia Gamecocks Connection! Your source for I Gamecocks news alerts right on your I wireless pnone! Get up-to-the-minute news about the Gamecocks, from the Gamecocks, on your wireless phone. Log on to www.vtext.com and select "Coaches Corner!" Subject to Customer Agreement and Calling Plan. $35 activation fee may apply. $175 early termination fee applies. Requires credit approval. Subject to taxes, charges and other restrictions. See verizonwireless.com/bestnetwork for network claim details. Digital phone required. Verizon Wireless post pay customers charged 2? per message received and 10? per message sent. Verizon Wjjeless prepay customers charged 5? for messages received and sent. Network not available in all areas. ©2004 Verizon Wireless Amanda De Rhodo /THE GAME('.OGK Felisha Stevenson struts her stuff during AAAS’ “Pimpin’ All Over the World” fashion show Tuesday in the Russell House Ballroom. rrrs • cortmuer froir i with umbrellas and fans to shyly hide their faces, evoking Japanese geishas. Models walked to the music of artists such as 50 Cent, David Banner and Sisqo. The reggae showcase began with a comedic scene by two students portraying Jamaicans, followed by a dance solo by Jacinta Cobb, a third-year dance student. It displayed fashions from Barbados and Jamaica. Models wore green, yellow, red and orange to accent the colors in the various countries’ flags, which they carried as they walked down the catwalk. There were various casual styles including jeans, tank tops, Bob Marley attire, capri pants, gauchos, colored belts and halter tops representing the style of reggae. Models walked to the sounds of “Pon De Replay” by Rihanna and “Welcome to Jam Rock” by Damian Marley. raliv • conunueD morn i was compiled of six suggestions of what publishers can do to lower costs. Student governments around the country worked together to write a student petition. The resolution and petition were created for students expressing their desire for change in the publishing industry. The petition will be sent to Patricia Schroeder, president of the American Association of Publishers, in Washington D.C. About 350 students at USC signed the petition, Preston said. The rally closed with “(There is) a good variety of outfits,” said Sarah Berry, a first year pharmacy student. “Although the show could have been longer, it was still good.” The final theme was the “Urban Jungle,” beginning with a dance routine to Missy Elliotts “Lose Control.” Male models walked the catwalk in Dickies suits and what appeared to be plush bedroom shoelike sneakers as they imitated rappers by throwing lake money into the roaring crowd. Models walked to a live performance from musical artist “AG” from Sam King Entertainment. Unique styles such as brush designs and “grills” were displayed as the models smiled and showed them off. The Nike Air Force One sneaker and Converse All-Stars were recurring brands of shoes in the outfits. Rapper-designed labels such as Nelly’s “Apple Bottoms” brand and Russell Simmons’ “Phat Farm” clothing were featured. “Grown and sexy” was the next stop in the “Urban Jungle” as models dressed in black walked to “Wait” by the Ying Yang Twins. The show ended with a group dance performance to Omarion’s “Touch.” The show was choreographed by Lindsay Brown, a third-year English student, and Nekaiya Jacobs, a third-year biology student. Music was provided by Brandon Anderson, a fourth year media arts student. Clothes were supplied by the students. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm.sc.edu comments by Williams. “Student Government has been working for real solutions to practical student problems. We are the students. It is our responsibility to make noise about our problems.” Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm. sc. edu