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September 13, 2012

Winthrop University

President hopeful Gary Johnson visits WU

PC lab gets new equipment see SCIENCE & TECH pg. 5

Panthers: Step up your game please see SPORTS pg. 11

‘Silent’ band rocks The Edge see ARTS & CULTURE pg. 9

Columnist shares DNC experience see NEWS pg. 4 NEWS

Kambrell visualizes future By David Thackham thackhamd@mytjnow.com As an unopposed candidate, Council of Student Leaders incumbent chair Kambrell Garvin kept his seat as the head of Winthrop student government last spring after a successful first term in office. Garvin was elected in the first open, campus-wide student government elections in ten years in 2010. This year, he hopes to focus on student voters, school spirit and growing his role as “the people’s president.” The Johnsonian sat down with Garvin late Monday evening.

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Rock Hill, SC

“You’re getting screwed.” The Libertarian presidential candidate shared his knowledge with the students. By Shamira McCray mccrays@mytjnow.com

oon after gracing Winthrop’s campus, Gary Johnson, Libertarian Presidential Candidate, wasted no time in sharing his opinions on this generation’s well-being. “As young people, you’re getting screwed,” said Johnson. With the ever rising cost of tuition, this former governor of New Mexico said the current lives and futures of college students are being effected by the cost of education. The cure to this problem, he said, is the elimination of government guaranteed loans and the federal department of education. These are the “unintended problems of government policy,” he said. “You’ll never be able to retire because you’ll be paying for a home mortgage with no home,” said Johnson. With the elimination of government guaranteed loans, Johnson said he believes this will result in competition between colleges and universities which will lead to lower tuition prices. Besides the cost of education, Johnson said the United States is facing some “really big problems.” The issues are blatant enough that a homeless person could point them out and identify the solutions, he explained. “But a homeless person can’t run for president,” said Johnson. “Let’s bring common sense to this process.” The difference between President Barack Obama, Governor Mitt Romney and Governor

Johnson is apparent. In his speech, Johnson pointed out a few characteristics that separated him from the other two men who are also competitors in the presidential race. Johnson believes that he is the only candidate wanting to end the current war, repeal patriot acts, balance the federal government and end the drug wars. “I’m the only candidate that wants to end the drug wars,” he said. “Let’s legalize marijuana now. If we legalize marijuana now, the world will wake up tomorrow as a better place.” He said the outlaw of marijuana currently causes several issues. Another situation Johnson said affects young people is the ever popular subject of healthcare. “Here’s another area where young people are getting screwed, the whole healthcare situation.” he said. “ I just think it’s unaffordable.” Johnson said in order to balance the federal budget, health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, along with military spending, should be cut. If elected as president, he said he will do just that. “Medicare has to be cut,” he said. “It’s unsustainable.” Johnson has been active in politics since 1994, which is when he began his campaign for republican governor of New Mexico, resulting in him winning and serving two terms. He decided to retire from public ofﬁce in 2003, but is now trying to give it another shot, however, this time at a higher position. As governor, Johnson held a veto record of over 750 vetoes while in ofﬁce. This record was more than all

other governors combined rendering him the nickname, “Governor Veto.” When he left ofﬁce in 2003, New Mexico had a balanced budget and was one of only four states in the country which did.

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Going green: Students join SOAR in plant day

Freshmen cited on alcohol charges By David Thackham thackhamd@mytjnow.com Two 18-year-old Richardson residents are charged with consumption/possession of beer under 21 after a Winthrop police ofﬁcer was dispatched to the residence hall at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday in reference to what was reported as an underage and highly intoxicated subject, according to a Winthrop police report.

Students help with a community garden in Rock Hill. Photos by Claire VanOstenbridge • ostenbridgec@mytjnow.com

Upon arriving, the reporting ofﬁcer was told that Subject A might have been suffering from alcohol poisoning.

By Frances Parrish parrishf@mytjnow.com Serving Others and Reﬂecting (SOAR) hosted a Plant Day in the Rock Hill Community Garden this past Saturday. Brittney Campbell, co-division leader of the Environmental division and

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junior biology major, said that SOAR owns one garden plot while Winthrop owns 2-3 plots for the Anthropology Department. “I was very happy with the

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turnout,” Campbell said. There were 11 people that showed up to help SOAR plant vegetables such as lettuce, carrots and onions.

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It seems Louisiana, and the city of New Orleans, cannot find a break. Only seven years removed from the most devastating hurricane in recent history, and two years after the worst offshore oil spill ever in the U.S., Hurricane Isaac made landfall and brought the two disasters back on the forefront of peoples minds. When Isaac made landfall on Aug. 28, the hurricane’s winds uncovered submerged oil deposits that had been covered by sand, BP officials told Reuters. The Bayou State was the hardest hit by the BP oil spill in 2010, with 650 miles of coastline affected, ac-

cording to Reuters. On Monday, BP ran a full-page ad in The New York Times, restating that it is committed to cleanup efforts in the Gulf. According to the advertisement, BP has spent more than $23 billion in such efforts. Louisiana stated that this claim is “grossly misleading,” according to Reuters. James Caldwell, Louisiana’s Attorney General, said, “Not only does BP oil remain uncontrolled in the nearshore Louisiana ecosystem, but BP is executing one of the worst oil responses in history,” according to Reuters.

4 MORE KILLED IN SYRIA Ground and aerial assaults have killed at least four people and wounded dozens of others in attacks on opposition forces in Damascus, according to Reuters. The attacked region was one of the last rebel strongholds, according to an opposition activist. A number of buildings in the rebel held neighborhood were hit by helicopter gunfire and artillery strikes, Reuters reported.

This latest attack comes as part of a series of shellings, targeting Sunni districts on the outskirts of Damascus. This campaign has been an effort to stifle rebellion in the Syrian capitol, according to Reuters. In the last two months, it has been reported that more than 2,000 people have been killed as a result of the Syrian governments’ attacks on residential districts in just the last two months.

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The U.S. was given multiple warnings weeks before the 9/11 attacks, Kurt Eichenwald wrote in a New York Times op-ed, according to Yahoo News. The documents came before the presidential briefing on Aug. 6, 2001. “The administration’s reaction to what Mr. Bush was told in the weeks before that infamous briefing reflected significantly more negligence than has been disclosed,” Eichenwald wrote.

President Bush received direct warnings beginning the spring of 2001, that claimed a group planning to attack was already in the United States, Eichenwald wrote. Officials believed the proposed idea that bin Laden was conspiring with Saddam Hussein was “ridiculous,” according to the article. Eichenwald is the author of “500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars.”

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NEWS Twice as nice:

CSL chair Kambrell Garvin back for second academic year in charge of Winthrop student government

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charged with reevaluating how we deal with having elections for CSL. The force will be made up of two CSL members, our current chair, Christine Counts-Davis and two outside student voices. They’ll be releasing the results of polls of our student body to see why some students vote and some don’t. We had 17 percent student voter turnout in 2010 and only 10 percent last year. My theory is that people have the attitude that when a fairly popular incumbent is on the ballot, there’s no need to vote because they think the election is wrapped up. The 2013 election will be different because you won’t have a sitting president on the ballot. It’s going to be wide open. The task force will recommend to us whether we go back in-house with our elections or keep them open.”

The Johnsonian: How would you rate the success of the Council of Student Leaders in the academic year of 20112012? CSL chair Kambrell Garvin: “We campaigned on the platform of ‘experience for a change.’ Everything we promised to do, we did. I would give CSL a nine [out of ten], because there’s always more you can do. We still need to address more student concerns, but if you look at what we ran on and accomplished, we did that, plus more.” TJ: What are your goals for your second term in office, in your senior year? KG: “The big push for the next month is to get out the vote. Whether you’re voting for the Democratic Party or the Republicans, it’s important that you get out and make your voice heard. It’s a big push by CSL to get people to realize that college students do care about the democratic process. School spirit is also another initiative. We want to increase student participation and school spirit around Winthrop. Last year at Homecoming, we sponsored a tailgate along with [Student Advisory Council] where any student could come out for free to the Coliseum. With a year of experience leading Winthrop’s Council of Student Leaders, Kambrell Garvin is ready to take on a second turn at the helm -- and has big plans for the future. Photo by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com Also, a big focus for me is definitely on the presidential search committee. It’s something that’s very important for students, in senting CSL with a new vice president, he’ll be the first to serve as an administrator getting their student perspective. The Board Chris Aubrie. What does he bring to the for CSL. Now we’ll have more cohesion and of Trustees is taking seriously student contable? we’ll be able to work more closely.” cerns. I’m the lone voice on the Board [to help decide Winthrop’s tenth president] and I can’t KG: “Chris is one of the most energetic, up TJ: Will they have anything implementsay that my opinions represent that of all the and coming leaders on campus. He’s doing a ed to increase the turnout of people 6,000 Winthrop students. If they choose to splendid job; he’s really jumped in feet first. running for office and voting for the sit out and not offer their input, then students I’ve got only praise for what Mr. Aubrie has new CSL president and vice president in aren’t really exercising their muscle and taking done. What often kept people from running 2013? advantage.” for the VP position was that they didn’t want to deal with the Student Allocations CommitKG: “At our first CSL meeting, we estabtee. We recently changed the position now and lished an election task force, which will be TJ: This will be your first year repre-

TJ: In your opinion, has CSL carved out a significant role on campus? KG: “Since I’ve been chair, there have been zero groups who have wanted to come in and take the role of student government away from CSL. In the past, you’ve come and seen groups like TSA (Think! Speak! Act!) and SGA (Winthrop Student Government Association) who said that our student government isn’t legitimate. One thing I want to make clear is that it isn’t me. It’s the democratic process. There’s no question we’ve raised the visibility of the council and are more respected on campus now.” TJ: What else would you like to tell the Winthrop populace about your new term? KG: “I want to encourage folks to come out to CSL meetings, whether it’s a big or small issue, I want to hear it. I want students to know we’re your student government. We’re here to do more than wear nametags and go to university events. It’s the top priority to make student interests come first. Something I’ve worked hard at is letting students know I’m the people’s president.”

Eleven years later, Winthrop students and staff honor 9/11 victims Johnsonian Staff

Winthrop students took time out Tuesday morning to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the hijacking of a United Airlines flight 11 years ago by al-Qaeda extremists. A portion of Scholars’ Walk was chalked in a mural remembering the 9/11 attacks. The mural included the names of the flights where Americans were killed and “a brick for every fallen American.” Student Veterans of Winthrop University head Michael Widrich (right, with flag) was on hand with many other students, faculty and staff to honor the lives lost in the attacks, which was the impetus for America to enter into its current conflict in Afghanistan, which has lasted almost 11 years this October.

Students and staff alike paid their respects Tuesday morning in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Photos, from left to right, by Zoe Quattlebaum • Special to The Johnsonian and Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@ mytjnow.com

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Third party candidate speaks at WU GARY • from front “You want somebody in this job that will hunker down and do what it takes,” said Johnson. “I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think I could win.” If elected as president of the United States, Johnson said he would eliminate income tax, corporate tax and abolish the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Reserve. In reference to the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms, Johnson said he does not feel there could be a clearer amendment. “If you outlaw guns, outlaws will have guns,” he said. Considering himself a “free-market guy” Johnson said he is a ﬁrm believer in attorneys. “Attorneys do a pretty good job with determining liabilities,” he said. “Government should not get involved.” In his opinion, Governor Johnson believes he is the only presidential candidate which has the support of

his state. “There was only one candidate viewed favorably in his own state, and that was me,” he said. “People really appreciate good stewardship.” Throughout his speech to the Winthrop and Rock Hill communities, Johnson did not blatantly address America as the leading country in the world, however, he said he wants to “see it as the best country in the world.” “This is the future and it’s exciting,” he said.

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This is the future and it’s exciting. Gary Johnson

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Police: Freshman drinks at fraternity function 18-year-old roommate also charged after police find 12 Bud Light beer cans in Richardson fridge ALCOHOL • from front The officer then made contact with the subject and discovered the subject was not highly intoxicated as originally reported. However, during the course of the investigation, the subject told the officer that earlier in the evening, he had consumed one beer, while at the Pi Kappa Alpha house. A Winthrop officer then asked the subject if there was any alcohol in his room. The subject told an officer that there was not and gave Winthrop police voluntary consent to search the room. The subject, the reporting officer, two other Winthrop officers and a resident assistant then

proceeded to the room, where the reporting officer made contact with the subject’s roommate, Subject B. The reporting officer then asked the subject for voluntary consent to search his side of the room, which Subject B granted. During the course of the search, a Winthrop officer found 12 Bud Light beer cans in the refrigerator. Subject B told the reporting office that the beers belonged to him. Both subjects were cited with consumption/possession of beer under 21 and were released at the scene. A court date for the two subjects has been set for Sept. 21, at 1 p.m.

CSL elects ten new annual members

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The Council of Student Leaders had their annual member elections Monday night, awarding all ten of their open member positions to nine freshmen and one transfer student. Twenty-nine applications were received and reviewed for the ten positions available. The new members are named below, along with their Winthrop e-mail addresses. • Jamarrius Jefferies- jefferiesj2@winthrop.edu • Kathryn Steverson- steversonk2@winthrop.edu • Jarvais Jackson- jacksonj45@winthrop.edu • Bryan Mobley- mobleyb7@winthrop.edu • Alexander Mason- masona10@winthrop.edu • Victor Volious- voliousv2@winthrop.edu • Keundra Belton- beltonk4@winthrop.edu • Leah Price- pricel10@winthrop.edu • Shareta McBride- mcbrides3@winthrop.edu • Dominique Blasingham- blasinghamd2@winthrop.edu

Inspired by DNC, columnist has message: “You missed out” I was unaware of just what was in store for me during the week of the Democratic National Convention, as I came to Charlotte as a student of the PLSC 390 (Presidential Naming Conventions) class. Now in hindsight it actually was a very eventful and inﬂuential week in my life and showed me a lot about the ﬁeld of work that I am striving to enter. I had my fair share of early mornings—I mean early enough that your brain may not even be able to function yet—but as we entered Charlotte everyday it seemed like something clicked and the excitement began to kick in. I witnessed so much that it was overwhelming. As a political science major, I overdosed from the entire experience. I had chances throughout the week to walk freely about the Queen City, witnessing anything from pro-life protesters to pro-choice protesters. As I would pass by all these different groups they tried to catch my attention so that I would listen to what they were saying.

It seemed as if where one group passionately broadcasting an issue was planted, another group passionately protesting the complete opposite of an issue wasn’t far behind. I passed by Reverend Jesse Jackson, an inﬂuential AfricanMackenzie Munn American Political Science major rights activist, without him even acknowledging all of the people calling out his name. My senses were

in overload from all of the various messages and strategically placed advertisements by a plethora of corporations and political groups. And yet, despite the immensity of protesters and the excitement of celebrities, the most intricate dimension to this experience was the vast multitude of police ofﬁcers that adorned every corner of Charlotte’s streets. They patrolled Charlotte on every form of transportation you could imagine—bicycles, horses, motorcycles, golf carts, cars and on foot. They were consistently present in excessive force so that riots that inevitably broke out with all of the political tension were easily extinguished. I think that it is safe to say that this week will be an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. Without a doubt, my week at the DNC has made a huge impact on my career decision. It can be difﬁcult sometimes for people to become involved in the government process because it just seems so distant. We only have the chance to see the proceedings

on television and then in turn we may not be able to relate to it. But this was the chance of a lifetime to be able to be part of it myself, and it was only 20 minutes down the road. Having a political science background during the week of the convention helped me to better understand everything that was going on. For the ﬁrst time, I was able to mix what I have previously learned in classes with real life scenarios. I was also able to discover more about what I want to do with my life. I want to be the man that writes down what I have witnessed during these sorts of political events and share what I have been privileged to witness with the public. I want to combine my existing understanding of politics with what I am to learn in the future with writing and journalism so that others may be able to feel the intensity of these experiences as well.

Pizza delivery driver has run-in with unknown assaulter Sept. 8, Assault and battery 3rd degree A delivery driver from Papa John’s Pizza says he was verbally abused and attacked by a 6’0” black male as he was leaving the area around Phelps Hall around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday night, according to a Winthrop police report. The driver said after leaving Phelps, he attempted to turn right onto Winthrop Memorial Circle from Winthrop Park Ave. The report says the victim then observed a silver Honda Accord parked in the middle of the intersection. The victim stated that the male, who the victim described as wearing a white v-neck t-shirt and blue jeans, then began to yell “go the fuck around” to the driver. Although the driver says he told the male that he could not go around due to the roadway being a one-way street, the victim then said the male began to shout that he would “kick his fucking ass” and that he would “pull him out of the car.” According to the report, the victim then says the male rushed to the side of his vehicle, a 2005 red Dodge Neon, and attempted to punch him several times through the vehicle’s window. The victim says he immediately put the Neon into reverse to “retreat from the attack,” the report says. The victim then says the suspect began to shout “hit me with your car, motherfucker, I dare you.” As the victim sped around the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect then struck the rear area of his vehicle with his fist several times, says the report. The victim was unable to get the suspect vehicle’s tag infor-

mation. Winthrop police then searched the area, but no suspect or suspect vehicle was found. Due to the lack of any substantial leads, the case has been administratively closed. Sept. 8, Carrying weapon on school grounds, possession of marijuana 1st offense, driving under suspension 1st offense Two Clinton Junior College students are trespassed from Winthrop University after a traffic stop late Saturday night led to the seizure of 0.8 grams of marijuana, according to a Winthrop police report. One suspect is charged with driving under suspension and carrying a weapon on school grounds, while another was put under arrest for possession of marijuana. At around 9:14 p.m. on Saturday night, a reporting officer observed a white 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt traveling on Winthrop Ebenezer Ave. with only parking lights on. The officer then conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and found Subject A to be the driver, with Subject B to be the passenger. According to the report, the officer checked the driver’s license through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and found that his driving privileges had been suspended. The office then placed Subject A under arrest for driving under suspension. The officer had Subject B exit the vehicle, who then advised the officer that he had smoked marijuana earlier, but there was none in the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, the officer found a plastic tube contain-

ing two small bags of marijuana. Next to the marijuana, the officer also found a black Diamondback Arms .380 semiautomatic pistol. When the officer read his Miranda rights to Subject B, the subject waived them and said that the two bags of marijuana were his. The subject said he had bought both bags earlier for $10 each. However, he said the pistol belonged to the driver. The officer then read the driver his Miranda rights. The driver refused to speak with the officer. The passenger was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana first offense, while the driver was also charged with carrying weapons on school grounds. Both subjects were transported to Rock Hill City Jail. The passener was trespassed from Winthrop University for one year, while the driver was trespassed from Winthrop University indefinitely. Sept 6, Public disorderly conduct A 20-year-old non-student was given a citation for public disorderly conduct last Thursday night around 12:55 a.m. after a Winthrop police officer observed him urinating in the parking lot in a Winthrop Inn parking space in front of Phelps Hall. The reporting officer then made contact with the subject, who said he couldn’t find a bathroom and couldn’t hold it, according to the report. The reporting officer did not smell any alcohol on the subject and the subject was cooperative with the officer. The subject has been given a court date of Sept. 21 at 1 p.m.

SCIENCE & TECH WU computer labs get updated The Johnsonian

By Frances Parrish parrishf@mytjnow.com Technology changes rapidly, and so does Winthrop’s computer labs. Most of Winthrop’s computer labs are replaced with new computers every three years. “The reason we replace computers every three years is that technology changes and they are used heavily and wear out quickly,” said James Hammond, Associate Vice President of Information Technology. During the summer, there is a computer replacement program in which Personal Computer (PC), Mac and laptop labs get replacement computers on a cycle. This summer the PC lab was replaced. Next summer the Mac lab will be replaced and the summer after that, the laptop labs will be replaced. With this cycle, the computers are replaced every three years. Hammond was in charge of selecting and purchasing the new computers and Renee Shugart, operations manager of academiccomputing built the image and was in charge of moving the new computers in and the old computers out of the lab. Hammond ordered 720 new Dell computers. However, the cost is a lot lower than would be expected. The order only cost $1,079, which is a discounted price because the

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computers were bought in a large quantity. “We get more than we need so we have spares. We like quick rotations, so in case a computer goes down in a lab, the broken computers are replaced with the new computers,” Hammond said. However, changing out these computers was not as easy as one, two, three. Shugart had six student employees helping her move all 720 Dell computers around campus. The computers arrived in Central Receiving on the first day of August and the computers were physically placed in the labs two weeks later. The labs were up and running by the end of the month. Shugart said about 15 boxes were dropped prior to being delivered and about half of the computers are workable, whereas the rest are still being analyzed. August and September are the IT department’s biggest time of the year for repairing computers. Hammond explains that this is because of programs added on to the computers that they thought they had tested; in actuality, they had some minor glitches that needed to fixed. “We always have glitches with new computers,” Hammond said. There is a common image amongst all the computers that can cause problems. Shugart created a common image with one of the new computers that was ordered ahead of time. “It took roughly a month [to

build the image],” Shugart said. A common image consists of all of the software that the computers need such as Microsoft Office, Adobe and Photoshop. The master image is then copied and distributed to the other computers in the lab using a certain program. “One person can build a whole lab through the imaging process,” Hammond said. However with rebuilding the common image, some glitches can be expected. Students may have noticed that there is something missing from the computer desk or rather underneath it. The new computers are a Dell model known as Optiplex 9010 AIO, with AIO meaning all-in-one. That’s right, there is no tower for the monitor. The whole computer is inside the monitor, making it more difficult to repair, but making it easier to carry to the lab or shop. The advantages of having AIO computers is that they do not get as dirty, because part of the computer is not on the ground. There is a minimized risk of kicking a cable out of the tower, and they are more convenient for technicians to carry. Only Academic Computing Center (ACC) labs get the new computers, and the majority of the labs on campus are ACC. There are a few labs that the sciences support. Hammond said that an ACC lab is a formally requested lab that allows the student to use the campus wide login, and

The library and other PC ACC labs received new Dell computers. Photo by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com the technology department provides funding, student logins, common image, maintenance and support for printing protocols. If the new computers are not needed in the lab, faculty offices are second in line to receive the new computers, along with the front desks in the residence halls, until the new computers are distributed. Even though the old computers are put in storage, there is no rest for these former lab machines (FLM). Hammond explained that after the new computers are distributed, the old computers are pulled out and

“cannibalized.” Cannibalizing a computer means to take bits and pieces of computers to make one computer, like taking a keyboard from one computer and a motherboard from another. The technology department also recycles. “All technology is considered to be recyclable,”said Hammond. Once the storage containers for computers under McBryde are full, Creative Recycling Systems of N.C. comes to pick up the computers. The recycling company comes a couple times a year, Hammond said.

Exercise science major to attend Healthy People Conference By Frances Parrish parrishf@mytjnow.com

Shantelle Igiozee is a McNair scholar participating in the Healthy People Pennsylvania State Research and Conference Expo. Photo by ClaireVan Ostenbridge • vanostenbridgec@ mytjnow.com

Senior exercise science major, Shantelle Igiozee, has a passion for exercise, and her passion is leading her to new experiences. Igiozee has been selected to participate in the Healthy People Pennsylvania State Research and Conference Expo in mid-October at Pennsylvania State. Igiozee is currently in the National Guard and a McNair Scholar. “The expo is the greatest achievement of my life so far,” Igiozee said. She explains that a lot of students are afraid of rejection, and she could not let the fear of not being accepted stop her from applying. Last semester she made herself apply and kept telling herself she had a chance to win. It was during Igiozee’s ROTC officer training when she received her acceptance e-mail. “I was in the barracks when they gave us our phones. I was so happy when I saw the e-mail. I told my fellow cadets. I was truly blessed,” Igiozee said. Igiozee is excited for the conference and expo. The conference and expo will discuss nutrition, obesity and health in America. There will also be a graduate school expo at the same time as the con-

ference. “It’s a great way to see what’s out there. I want to go to grad school immediately following Winthrop,” Igiozee said. All of the expenses have been paid for by the conference. After Igiozee graduates from Winthrop, she will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. While she is in graduate school, she will be in the National Guard part time. After grad school, Igiozee wants to pursue a career in physical therapy with the military or children and be a certified personal trainer. “I want to be a personal trainer because there are so many people who just need that one person to help them exercise. I want to be that person,” Igiozee said. Since high school, Igiozee has enjoyed exercising and wanted to stay in shape when she went to college. She joined ROTC in hopes that it would keep her in shape. “I didn’t think that I would be the girl who would join ROTC. I didn’t want to wear the uniform. I wanted to look cute in my outfits,” Igiozee said. She explains that she lived a sheltered life in the fact that she never went on a zip line before or did obstacle courses, but with ROTC, she did all of that and more. Igiozee joined ROTC for the experience.

“The military is like America’s best kept secret. A lot of people don’t know what it can do for you. It has increased my confidence in myself, enhanced my public speaking skills,” Igiozee said. Entering into Winthrop, she was a biology major, but after a friend introduced her to exercise science and she did some research with the help of Google, she quickly changed her major. Igiozee discovered the conference through an e-mail sent out to McNair scholars. Applying for the conference was a long process. An extensive application and two letters of recommendations were required. “It was difficult to write about why I wanted to go into physical therapy in a limited amount of words because I just wanted to pour my heart out,” Igiozee said. Igiozee has been through physical therapy, herself, with a knee injury. Igiozee encourages nutrition and exercise majors to apply to the conference next year. “I love science. When you have a passion for something it helps to motivate you to go even further,” Igiozee said.

Dining services join in the sustainable initiavtive By Frances Parrish parrishf@mytjnow.com Winthrop is becoming sustainable in every way possible by including their dining services in the sustainable initiative. “We have always recycled cardboard and fryer oil,” marketing associate of Winthrop Dining Services Ashley Krasovic said. Since partnering with ARAMARK in 1991, Dining Services has worked even harder to implement more sustainable practices in both Thomson and Markley’s. Their sustainable initiatives include trayless dining, purchasing foods from local farmers, purchasing natural and organic food and buying sustainable seafood from Monterey Bay Aquarium, a company focusing on preserving oceans and fisheries. Other initiatives include participation in Recyclemania, a program of participating colleges and univer-

sities recycling. Dining services use reusable bags instead of plastic bags and use green cleaning supplies. Thomson and Markley’s participate in recycling cardboard, plastic, metal and fryer oil. Winthrop works with a company that removes and recycles 100 percent of the used cooking grease and is converted into clean-burning biofuels and valuable animal feed ingredients. This eases, “the burden on our landfills and our environment,” Karasovic said. Starbucks recycles coffee grounds which are available to any customer for use as soil fertilizer. Other initiatives in place are using recycled napkins, eliminating the use of styrofoam containers, and growing herbs in an herb garden for sustainable cooking in Thomson. Karasovic explained that trayless dining seems to have had the biggest impact because it has helped students realized how much food they eat and eliminate food waste, along with excess eletrical usage washing

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the trays. “Being creative and watching trends within dining services has helped us to continually think of new and better ways of becoming more sustainable,” Krasovic said. There has not been an initiative that has been unsuccessful because any way to help the environment is a success. “Sustainability is a learning process and we do our best educating our employees as well as our customers on becoming more sustainable,” Karasovic said. Winthrop’s Dining Services not only helps the environment but also the community by purchasing foods from local farmers. They plan to recognize the local farmers through this year in Thomson. There will be a board titled “Meet Your Farmer,” containing a small bio, where the farm is located and any other facts about the farm. “It will be nice for students to see that we are purchasing local and where they could pur-

Thomson practices sustainability by using their herb garden to cook and serve sustainable food. Photo by Cliare VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com chase local produce as well,” Karasovic said. Dining services wants to do their part in helping to take care of the environment because,“everything that we need for our survival and well-be-

ing depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment,” Krasovic said.

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SOAR hosts Plant Day at Rock Hill community garden

GARDEN • from front Volunteers spent two hours pulling out weeds, turning up the soil and planting vegetables. One pack of seeds of onions, carrots and lettuce were bought for Plant Day. The lettuce was planted in circles while the other vegetables were planted in rows. “The day was very successful, and I hope we will have people willing to help maintain the garden,” Campbell said. Campbell explained that the garden needs to be maintained, such as being watered and weeded, when necessary. The garden needs tending once a week, and the volunteer tends to his/her individual plot, but can tend to other plots when needed. The co-leader checks on the garden regularly as well.

Elliot Holman, co-division leader of the Environmental division and junior business administration, said that the community garden was founded two years ago with the help of SOAR and other organizations. It is located on Oakland Avenue behind Two Men and A Truck. “We serve Rock Hill,” Campbell said. When the vegetables are ripe, they are harvested and donated to a homeless shelter or hunger organization. SOAR is dedicted to helping the community and Winthrop students. The organization is broken into seven divisions and the Environmental division takes care of the community garden. The other divisions are Hunger and Homelessness, Children, Healthcare, Animals, Individuals with special needs and the Elderly. There is a Plant Day once a semester. One day is dedicated to planting the seeds and the other is dedicated to harvesting the vegetables.

Students volunteer in the community garden by weeding, turning the soil and planting vegetables. Photos by Claire VanOstenbridge • vanostenbridgec@mytjnow.com

Want to Volunteer? What: SOAR meeting When: Tuesdays 7 p.m. Where: Owens G02.

Futuristic technology a possibility? Facial recognition: a method to replace ID card security

By Jacob Smith Special to The Johnsonian What is the most common thing the Winthrop freshmen hear? Despite studying and the need to read critically, "Swipe your ID at the desk please!" is probably one of the most repeated things a new Winthrop student will hear. But with technologies such as facial recognition becoming an increasingly common part of the 21st century generation, what kind of applications does the future hold and how might this technology be used here at Winthrop? Winthrop students need their ID card to go anywhere; not only at the resident halls, but the library, the West Center and of course Thomson Cafeteria. In the future, might this process be replaced simply through the use of an effective facial recognition system? Students are also required to identify themselves frequently through logins—

often multiple times a day for e-mail—such as Wingspan and Turnitin.com. However, almost all computers today, even the ones in the library, come default with a built-in camera; with the increasingly rapid growth of technology, is it possible that facial recognition might also one day be used to access this kind of information as well? Facial recognition is already becoming a part of our daily lives with new products like the Samsung Galaxy S III, which advertises the ability to identify everyone in a photo and tag them on Facebook, and the new Toshiba Satellite series with a facial recognition webcam built right in. Both of these companies use these new features as main selling points; the possiblity of technology has increased along with the demand. Director of Technology Services, Patrice Bruneau, shared his thoughts on these questions. Bruneau explained that he believes it is most likely to continue to advance through social

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technology. For starters, the technology could be used in locking and unlocking your phone, but it could also serve as a type of recognition tool to remember an old friend. Your phone could display their name and where you met them. The same concept could be used in salesmanship. A salesperson approaches you in the store and asks you about your two kids because they already have a facial recognition device connected to a database that holds your information. “If the technology fails here it is only an embarrassment, but if it is being used in security and it fails that is a problem,” Bruneau said. Bruneau explained the pros and cons of facial recognition replacing things like ID cards here at Winthrop someday. “If two twins come here [Winthrop] they get different numbers; if you sat them in front of a camera, you take a risk,” said Bruneau. He further explained how the technology would be more practical in conjunction with

a student pin number. It would be much more secure. “If the rate of error is 95 percent, then the other ﬁve percent would be secured with the pin,” Bruneau said. As it turns out, Winthrop already uses some facial recognition here on campus. Whenever a student is having their ID made, the camera will locate their eye, focus on that and ﬁnally crop out the area around their head. As far as when consumers and students could see more of this technology, Bruneau believes that it all depends on the margin of error. “Are we comfortable with the reliability and the rate of error?” Bruneau asked. Bruneau went on to explain that installation aspects here at Winthrop would not be challenging. Winthrop already has a database set up with cameras in both the residence halls and computers. “It is not a matter of complexity, only reliability,” Bruneau said.

Tech Tip of the Week People are always telling you that you should have a secure and secret password and never share it with anyone. So how do we do that? First, a secure password MUST have ALL the following. 1. 2. 3. 4.

At least 8 characters Variations in capitalization Numbers Symbols

This may sound complicated. after all we don’t want logging into Facebook to feel like we are hacking into the Matrix. Here’s what I suggest, take a phrase and shorten it to just the first letter of each word. So something like “killing two birds with one stone” becomes “Ktbwos”. We want more variety though, so now we will replace the numbers in the phrase with their numerical value, giving us “K2bw1s”. This still could use a symbol. I suggest replacing some letters with symbols, I think we can easily replace the “s” with a “$”. Now our password looks like “K2bw1$”. For a more step-by-step process, and to learn how to make a unique password site for every website without having to memorize a bunch of different passwords, visit mytjnow.com. Complied by Jacob Hallex

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OPINION

Students: Keep your academic integrity What happened to integrity? Honestly, I can’t open up a newspaper, go online or even grab dinner without seeing some allegations being thrown Jacob Wingard Opinion Editor somewhere. Law suits and the like abound everywhere; however, I had always assumed that most academic institutions were going to be the last place I’d hear about cheating, at least in the news. I was wrong. On Aug. 30, the Harvard University cheating scandal began. Nearly 50 percent of undergraduate government students were accused of plagiarizing on their final exams. Really, did no one bother to read into the school’s academic code of integrity? Call me an idealist, but I hold college students to a much higher standard than a high school or middle school student. So, students of Winthrop, I implore you do not follow this example. Don’t even attempt to cheat, plagiarize or otherwise reduce the effect that this institution has on you! Firstly we’ve all spent far too much money to be here for that and secondly, it completely defeats the purpose of attending college or school in general. Higher education is something that we strove for, shed tears, spilled blood and sweat over in order to push the limits of our mental capacity. Over the last 14+

years our lives, the student lifestyle has been everything to us. It was the reason we got up early in the morning, the reason we studied and the reason that we have all the connections that we do today. Nearly all the friends we’ve made, nearly everything that we have and know has to be attributed to the education system. So why would you suddenly stab the very system that gave that to you in the back? Success means nothing without the effort. Triumph is all that much sweeter after difficulties. A struggle is nothing more than a rite of passage, a chance to grow! Don’t take that for granted; it is the source of inspiration for the future, and the true reason we push ourselves today. I implore every student that reads these words not to follow

the example set by the Harvard students. It might get tough, it might seem impossible; however, cheating is never the answer. It

does no good to plagiarize or attempt to share answers on anything.

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Law threatens student votes Winthrop University students may be left without a vote in the Shaneequa Evans Special to Johnsonian upcoming 2012 presidential election. Over half of the student population at Winthrop will be old enough to vote in their very first presidential election on Nov. 6, 2012. Several student organizations plan to hold voter registration drives while there is still time to register before the upcoming election. These organizations’ efforts to get the students to vote may be in vain if the South Carolina Voter Identification Law goes into effect. In the past, a voter registration card or a photo ID along with your signature was the only things required to vote at the polls. The South Carolina voter I.D. Law requires one out of five forms of Identification: a stateissued driver’s license, a nondriver identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, military identification, a U.S. passport or state voter registration card. Many students have been told that they can use their Winthrop ID and address to register or

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change their current registration to vote in Rock Hill. This gives students an alternative to traveling to their hometown or state to vote on Election Day. This law is currently being challenged in federal court by the Justice Department arguing that it is discriminatory toward minorities and violates the Voter Rights Act of 1965. It could take weeks before a decision regarding whether the law is legal or not is reached. If the law is found to be illegal, any appeal would go directly to the Supreme Court. In S.C. it is against the law for an individual not to have a form of identification on them. If the police ask to see identification and you do not have it, you are going to get fined. Personally, if you are not an out of state college student there is not any excuse for you not to have the proper identification necessary to vote. A proper form of identification is required for several reasons in life from cashing a check to getting into a night club. My advice is that if you are serious about voting in the upcoming presidential election and you do not have the proper ID go down to the local DMV and get yourself a S.C. ID card for five dollars.

Minority voters

20 percent

more likely than white voters to lack state-issued photo ID. The law could impact more than

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Stuck in T.V. land As much as I hate to admit it, I watch some reality TV shows such as “Say Yes to the Dress,” HGTV Francis Parrish Science and Tech shows and some Editor TLC shows, including “What Not to Wear” and “America’s Next Top Model.” It is so easy to sit in front of the TV and become addicted to reality shows. What makes them so addictive though? Reality TV is all about revealing inside information and pushing the human condition to the limit. But what does this accomplish? It just provides entertainment for millions of Americans. It is easily accessible on TV and on the internet. It’s there, so why not watch it? In fact, reality shows have taken

over TV. Imagine to my surprise, when I am watching the History Channel and a reality TV show comes on! Reality TV shows the stupid side of America, the weird side and sometimes the good side. Reality TV is just a way for Americans to laugh at other Americans or become inspired by outstanding citizens such as on in “Extreme Home Makeover.” However, while some shows are good, others are just utterly ridiculous, like Jersey Shore, Teen Mom and 16 & Pregnant. It is ironic that we glorify and publicize teen pregnancies on TV, but in society, communities tend to look down upon teen pregnancies. Reality TV can be entertaining, but once you cross that fine line between entertainment and stupidity, reality TV can get out of hand.

showed up last year, it was worrisome. It’s nice to see students caring enough to put themselves out there and represent what a college election

should be. We hope this continues as the elections come for next year’s CSL chair and vice chair. We need more people to stand up for what they believe in and fight for what students should have access to on campus! Nothing can be done about problems that aren’t talked about people! So, get out there, join student organizations, make yourselves heard and vote! Vote for the CSL representatives. Don’t forget to vote in the national election as well. This is your chance to bring positive change to your campus. Don’t blow it.

been told that they can use their Winthrop ID and address to register or change their current reg- Our Say Good job, Winthrop. It seems deistration to vote in Rock mocracy on campus isn’t dead after This year, the Council of Student Hill. This gives students an all. Leaders has had a record number of students waiting for the chance alternative to traveling to eager to represent their peers. The turnout applicants gives us hope that their hometown or state to ofthe29student body hasn’t given up on the right to vote for our representavote on Election Day. tive just yet. When only 12 applicants

Democracy lives?

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Wright shares her journey dying her hair ombré , a new hair trend where the hair has a graduated or “shaded” look that is becoming popular with Western celebrites and on Pinterest. Photos courtesy of Victoria Wright.

Going ombré

Normally I would say hair trends are bad. The bob catastrophe of 2007 should be a sufﬁcient explanation. From hair type to skin tone to face shape and all that Victoria Wright Columnist technical mumbo jumbo, let’s face it: one size does not ﬁt all when it comes to hair. There is, however, a trend that’s been growing for a few years now and is gaining quite a lot of attention for its abil-

ity to be a universal look. The style is called ombre (pronounced om-bray), the French-termed hair color meaning “shaded.” It’s sometimes referred to as dip-dye hair. With this style, the roots of the hair are a different color from the ends. The most popular version is the brown to blonde gradient, like a grown-out dye job. I ﬁrst noticed ombre on Alexa Chung who committed to the look in late 2008 before she came to the States for her MTV show “It’s On With Alexa Chung.” The inspiration for her new look? She wanted to look like Kurt Cobain to avoid looking too American. She’s kept to her

ombre commitment for four years now and has been credited for making the style popular. The good news is that ombre is no longer just for the British. Pop stars like Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry helped magnify the ombre trend in America by using bright and atypical colors. From the indie streets of London to the red carpets of Hollywood, ombre has taken off and is showing no sign of slowing down. Just this week Jessica Alba tweeted her new ombre hair that she got for her role in “Sin City 2.” What makes it so appealing to so many

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people of different styles? It’s adaptable to suit almost everyone, and it’s low maintenance (who’s going to notice if the color is grown out?). Ombre disasters do exist though – Drew Barrymore has that ground covered – and because this look requires bleaching the ends, if your hair is damaged, this may not be right for you. I’ve been waiting for my hair to grow out for nearly a year now so that I’d be able to ombre it. After three box dye kits, a few serious hair sins, many prayers to the hair gods and an over-dramatic experience later, I’m finally ombre – well, mostly. To begin with, my hair is naturally a dark and light blond gradient, and as it turns out, my hair doesn’t take well to dye. I tried both darkening my roots and lightening my ends, but it was barely noticeable. For round three of dyeing, I used a peroxide-based dye to bleach my ends, and still it was too subtle to notice. I was forced to do the unthinkable-- I rebleached my ends (and prayed to the Pagan gods that my hair wouldn’t break off). This time I liked it, but I only did the bottom few inches out of fear of breakage. I ended up bleaching my hair a third time, but it was the middle section of my hair. It finally came out ombre! Though not as dramatically as I would have liked (my hair, not my experience). I’m waiting for my hair to regain its strength before I try to dye my roots darker. Despite my inability to self-dye, going ombre is an easy process as long as you do your research. It’s especially easy if you have dark hair. If you are thinking about trying this trend out for yourself, there are countless tutorials and pictures on YouTube and Pinterest to help you get started. Reinventing your hair this semester for less than $10 fits right into the college student’s budget.

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 Correction: Last week in the September 6 issue, The Johnsonian covered Open Mic Night, and spelled a name in paragraph seven as “John Wamtbler.” The name should have been spelled “John Wampler.”

Winthrop faculty present at Dragon Con 2012 in Atlanta By Jenny Branton Special to The Johnsonian From Jedi to trekkies and hobbits to wizards, Dragon Con was the place to be in Atlanta, G.A. from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. Most surprising of the weekend’s events was the familiar faces of students and faculty from Winthrop University. Dragon Con is a yearly convention for a multitude of genres: games, films, comic books, anime, etc. Since being founded in 1987, Dragon Con 2012 proved to be the biggest yet as the convention encompassed five hotels with a record number of

55,000 attendees and over a hundred special guests. including John Rhys-Davies who is known for his role as “Gimli” in the Lord of the Rings films. As an avid con go-er, I was immediately drawn to Dragon Con because of the celebrities who were listed to appear on the website. Usually, I’m drawn to panels or the infamous “Dealer’s Room” where products, art and collectables of all sorts of fandom are sold for reasonable prices. The celebrity list this year was astounding to look at. Not only did Dragon Con have John Rhys-Davies, but also Billy Boyd (“Pippin” in Lord of the Rings),

Sherrilyn Kenyon (romance novelist), and Levar Burton (Reading Rainbow host). The guest attendee list included Jonathon Frakes (“Number One” in Star Trek: Next Generation), the full cast of The Guild from Youtube, and Slyvester McCoy (“7th Doctor” in the Doctor Who series). So was it the celebrities that drew the professors as well as the students? “It looked like fun,” said Casey Cothran, Assistant Professor of English. “[With] all the costumes and people and art...I have friends who are writers who regularly attend. They have been trying to get me to go for years.”

Casey Cothran and Robert Prickett were two amongst the thousands of people who represented the different ages, as well as professions, attending the convention. Was there a particular draw for writers and professors compared to students? “People watching,” Cothran said. “In addition to this, I was impressed by the number of exciting authors and artists in attendance.” “I loved being surrounded by people that love to read, write, and create,” she said. “The conversations about literature were amazing because everyone in attendance had done their homework.” Casey Cothran, Robert Prickett, Leslie Bickford and senior English major, Mirielle Smith, presented papers at Dragon Con. Cothran and Prickett’s papers in particular focused on the popular Hunger Games series during the Comics & Popular Arts Conference. “I’m ready to rent a van and take a big group with me next year,” Co-

thran said. “Everyone should start brainstorming paper topics now.” Whether you are a nerd, a geek, a fan of Lord of the Rings, a professor at Winthrop University, a fan of Dr. Who, a student, a parent, a fan of Warehouse 13 or even a fan of the Syfy series Ghost Hunters, Dragon Con is one place where you will feel “at home” with people of various ages and professions who have the same interests at you.

From left: Winthrop professors Casey Cothran and Robert Prickett get ready to present on popular literature such as the Hunger Games series at Dragon Con 2012. A record number of attendees, over 55,000, attended the convention in Atlanta this year from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. Right: Attendees came in costume or cosplayed popular characters such as Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki children’s film My Neighbor Totoro. Photos courtesy of Jenny Branton.

This Week’s Cultural Events September 13

Why the Electoral College is Bad for America (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Dina’s Place - FREE Miss Springmaid - SCETV Documentary Film Screening (8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) Dina’s Place - FREE

September 18

A Conversation with Cate Edwards (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Tillman Auditorium - FREE

September 20

Rock ‘n Roll Historian Barry Drake 80’s show (8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) Dina’s Place - $5 with Winthrop ID or free with DSU pass

Movies in Dina’s Place September 12

21 Jump Street (8 p.m.)

September 15

The Cabin in the Woods (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

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CrossWUrd Puzzle

‘A Silent Film’ is a British band that has toured the world since gaining international success. They gained new fandom during their show at The Edge. Photo courtesy of Winthrop DSU.

‘A Silent Film’ draws noisy crowd By Jordan Lent Special to The Johnsonian Chatter filled The Edge and the crowd’s eyes fixed in curiosity on the stage as they waited for the answers to the unasked questions, Just who is ‘A Silent Film?’ and did I just waste five bucks? Those who had heard the band play before waited expectantly. As it turned out, the answer to the second question was a definite no. You never really know what you are going to get the first time you hear a band play live, but there wasn’t much lacking when vocalist Robert Stevenson hit the stage. Even aside from their British accents, which was a hit with the ladies in the crowd, the band was very well received once they began playing. A Silent Film, a band from Oxford, London, consists of vocalist and pianist Robert Stevenon, Karl Bareham on the guitar, Ali Hussain playing bass and Spencer Walker on the drums. The band was formed in 2005. Since garnering success they have toured all over the world.

Touring “is the best and the worst thing” about being in the band, Walker said. As far as their concert at Winthrop, the band said it was one of the most peculiar concerts they’ve ever done. Stevenson said when he walked on stage and looked out over the audience sitting at tables and in rows of chairs. “This isn’t a lecture. We’re gonna make it like a rock concert somehow.” Stevenson said. At first, it didn’t seem like this goal was going to become a reality. Students passively sat by and watched the band perform. The audience slowly became more involved and began cheering at the end of each song, causing the drummer to call the students “attentive.” After a few songs, the singer convinced the audience to get on their feet, and the awkwardness of just sitting quietly while a rock band was performing quickly evaporated. While watching the band, the audience was able to see the passion put into the music. Stevenson would often appear to get lost in the meaning of what he was singing, his face filling with emotion.

Stevenson wasn’t the only member worth watching though. Spencer was a force to be contended with when on the drums, eliciting cries of applause from the audience. Hussain and Bareham also played very well--their skill on guitar and bass only adding more depth to the music. When the concert was over, the audience yelled cries of “More! One more song!” Unfortunately, the band could not comply. The audience did, however, get a chance to talk to the band members afterwards, take pictures with Stevenson and Bareham and purchase band merchandise. Krista McBride, a transfer student here at Winthrop, said she appreciated how Winthrop brought in a band that wasn’t American, “That is definitely something they need to keep doing,” McBride said. It would seem by the long line of people waiting to buy merchandise and talk to band members that others agreed. Students can only hope that Winthrop will bring another great show to campus.

Across 2. Location of the September 11th chalk drawings 3. British band who played at The Edge 5. Pizza place where the delivery driver was assaulted 7. Number of new annual members elected to CSL (spelled out) 8. Mascot of the team who beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Down 1. Movie playing in Dina’s Place on September 15th 3. Location of Dragon Con 4. CSL President’s first name 5. Class that went to the Democratic National Convention 6. Last name of the third party candidate who spoke at WU

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‘Fight Club’ a must see flick By Jacob Wingard wingardj@mytjnow.com “Fight Club,” an action/ thriller from 1999 based on a novel by the same name from 1996 has become a cult classic in the years since its release. Originally failing to meet box office expectations and receiving polarized reviews from critics and audiences alike, no one expected it to boom like it did. So what exactly drives fans crazy over this movie? In two words--the depth. Watching “Fight Club” isn’t just a sit down and turn off type of deal. The moment this movie begins the viewer is dropped right in medias res and invited to think. In fact, the opening credit reel shows images of synapses firing off and grey matter floating past the screen. Every detail of this movie invokes deep and powerful thought, speaking about social issues without seeming preachy. What Fight Club does that so many movies have

forgotten how to, is to send a message and have a great story behind it. The plot follows a nameless everyman, played by Edward Norton whom many fans have affectionately dubbed the narrator, who expresses dissatisfaction with his life and dead end job as a traveling automobile company employee. At the start of movie, Norton suffers from insomnia which he pacifies by faking to have various diseases or medical problems. All of this goes over well, until he meets another pretender, Marla Singer (played by Bonham Carter). Her presence irks him, and soon confrontation forms. Agreeing to attend different meetings, the pair split and Norton is called away to a business trip where he meets Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) for the first time. The two men on screen together are cinema magic, their relationship seems natural and real versus some of the more forced pairings on the

silver screen. After this scene is when the real magic starts. Edward and Tyler are pushed into a relationship and begin living together due to an accident at Edward’s apartment. The interactions, symbolism and social commentary are outstanding constantly provoking thought about our society. One of the major points that comes across is society’s shifting to a consumerist state and how it drives people to run the rat race. Going any deeper would give away a great deal of the plot, which I won’t do because everyone needs to see this movie. Fight Club’s story is amazing. With only one or two inconsistencies, the action and pacing are on dot and both Tyler Durden and Edward Norton are empathetic characters who can easily be related to. Treat yourself to this movie as soon as possible, but be prepared to think once it gets started.

The 2012 Study Abroad Fair is coming up on Thursday September 20th from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the lobby of the DiGiorgio Center. There will be representatives from several study abroad programs, as well as Winthrop staff who are involved with studying abroad. Representatives from programs in Germany, Norway, Finland and Australia as well

as other places will be in attendance. Political science professor Jennifer Disney is one of those attending. Disney is active in helping students access scholarships for their trips abroad. The fair will be a great way for students to learn more and talk with professors who have taken their students on trips abroad. For more information e-mail studyabroad@winthrop.edu

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September 13, 2012

SPORTS

Tulane football player stable after spinal injury Tulane University football player Devon Walker is now in stable condition and recovering in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital after having a three-hour surgery to Rachel Wyatt stabilize his spine on Sunday Sophomore afternoon. Walker, a senior safety and New Orleans native was injured on the last play of the first half of Tulane’s Conference USA opener. Walker tackled Tulsa’s Willie Carter at the 17-yard line at the same time as teammate Julius Warmsley causing the two’s helmets to collide, breaking Walker’s neck. Medical officials from both schools attended to Walker the entire duration of half time until he was put into a cervical collar, loaded into an ambulance and taken away to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Here, Walker underwent surgery and now remains in the Intensive Care Unit for at least the next

couple of days. According to Dr. Buddy Savoie, who spoke at a postgame press conference, Walker never lost consciousness and was breathing on his own while medical personnel attended to him on the field. It will be several days before doctor’s can declare whether or not this accident will leave Walker paralyzed. Tulane’s director of sports medicine, Dr. Greg Stewart, stated before Walker’s surTulane gery on Sunday that “these kinds of injuries take 24, 48, sometimes 72 hours to fully declare themselves. We don’t know what the long-term implications and outcomes are going to be.” The spinal swelling must decrease before

doctors can fully evaluate his condition. However, they do believe he has reached the peak period for spinal swelling, which gives the doctors useful signs as to how well he will recover. For many, the incident seems all too familiar to Rutgers’s Eric LeGrand’s spinal cord injury in 2010 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. However, LeGrand himself sees this as an opportunity to reach out to Walker and his family and encourage them to stay positive. LeGrand recalls that it was his mother that made sure he was surrounded with only positive people and notes that he believes this was a key to his success in beginning to regain his mobility. He can now stand with the assistance of a metal frame. While the whole Tulane community prays for Walker, Monday’s announcement that he is “alert

and responsive” according to Tulane athletic director Rick Dickson, gave everyone a boost of hope. While it will be days or weeks before we may know the final diagnosis, he remains in stable condition and has the whole college football nation pulling for him.

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“These kinds of injuries take 24, 48, sometimes 72 hours to fully declare themselves” Greg Stewart

Director of Sports Medicine, Tulane University

USC and Clemson dominate the weekly competition Regardless of which team you support, you have to admit that both USC and Clemson made South Carolinians proud this Shelby Chiasson weekend with two Sports Editor incredible shut outs. In Columbia, the Gamecocks strode past the East Carolina Pirates with an overall win of 48-10. Quarterback Connor Shaw sat out this past week with a bruised throwing shoulder, giving backup player Dylan Thompson a chance to shine. Thompson threw for 330 yards

and an impressive three touchdowns for a career best. Shaw will return to the field next week against UAB. Though there was some controversy regarding Thompson, both the backup quarterback and coach Steve Spurrier are adamant that Shaw is a great player who deserves the starting position. Thanks to the ease of the game, Spurrier was able to use the famed running back Marcus Lattimore sparingly, saving his talent for more difficult games later in the season. Lattimore gained 40 yards on 13 carries, and a rushing touchdown that tied him for the most school touchdowns in school history at 33.

ECU gained 403 yards within the game, but turned the ball over five times. Inside receiver Justin Hardy caught eight passes for 111 yards for East Carolina, and caught a pass from Shane Carden for a 34 yard touchdown. Many were upset that the Gamecock fans left early because of the shut out game, claiming that a fan is a fan, regardless of the score. Next week, the Gamecocks will play against UAB at Williams Brice Stadium. Even without the famed receiver Sammie Watkins, Clemson wiped the field with Ball State, ending with a 52-27 win. This game against the Ball

State Cardinals was a record setting match, with Spencer Benton making a 61 yard field goal to break an ACC record and becoming the second straight game the Tigers surpassed 500 yards on offense. Nine minutes into the game, Ellington scored on the Tigers first two possessions to put Clemson up 13-0. Even though Dabo pulled the Tigers star players shortly after the opening quarter, their attack was still fierce. Third string tailback Roderick McDowell made a 27 yard touchdown after a Ball State interception. Though the defense was a little flawed, Clemson fans have many things to look

forward to this season. Next week Clemson will face Furman at home, and let’s be honest, that will be another shut out game. Clemson’s first real challenge will be Florida State on September 22nd.

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“Oh man, it’s gonna get ugly” Tajh Boyd

Clemson Starting Quarterback

Sports Briefs Men’s soccer team falls to #6 Old Dominion The Eagles fell short this weekend at the 37th annual ODU-Stihl soccer classic this past sunday. The match was tied 1-1 in the second half, but the Monarchs scored twice in the last 10 minutes to grasp the win from the Eagles. Junior Mason Lavalett captured a goal towards the end of the match, which was his team-best third goal for this past season. Though the match was tough, it was a first for several players. Junior Achille Obougou scored his first collegiate goal, and goalie Tom Banfield had nine saves, which is a career high and personal best. Both Patrick Barnes and Tomas Brennan was named to the All-Conference Team. After a 10 day break, the Eagles will face College of Charleston in Charleston on September 19th at 7pm. ETSU dominates Women’s soccer team, 4-2 The women’s soccer team sets their seasonal record to 1-4 after a loss to ETSU this past sunday. Krystyna Freda scored her first two goals of the season in the first half, leading the Buccaneers 2-0 at the half. The Buccaneers came back with a 3-2 lead after halftime, ending the game 4-2. The Lady Eagles will play The Citadel at home on September 12th. Women’s volleyball team falls short to USC, Clemson

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Though the Lady Eagles got off to a slow start against Clemson, (6-0 after the first set), they improved in the second match, tieing with the Lady Tigers 9-9. The match ended 3-0. Jennica Mullins led the team with seven kills, while Carolyn Weed added six. Stephanie Palmer had 18 assists, with Catherine Brusie filling behind with 12 digs. In the match against USC, the Lady Eagles again had a slow start, ending the first match 8-2 with the Lady Gamecocks pulling ahead. In the second set, Winthrop made a good start, taking a 6-2 lead. The Lady Gamecocks pulled ahead tying the set at 15-15. In the final set, the Lady Gamecocks finished ahead with a 25-23 victory. Rachel Lenz led the Lady Eagles with nine kills, followed by Stephanie Palmer with eight kills and Jessica Mullins with seven. Stephanie Palmer also lead with 23 digs, followed by Catherine Brusie with 12. Next weekend the Lady Eagles will host the Winthrop Classic, where they will match against North Carolina A&T and Mercer on Friday, and Western Carolina and North Florida on Saturday.

Shelby Chiasson | Sports Editor chaissons@mytjnow.com

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September 13, 2012

Panthers fall flat against Bucs Edward Granger

Multimedia Editor

he Carolina Panthers dropped a big one in Tampa. Playing a team they previously steamrolled the year before, the Panthers came out looking like they were expecting the same gift they received last Christmas even when they defeated the Buccaneers 48–17. The offense looked slow and uninspired for much of the first half. Quarterback Cam Newton was nervous and held the ball for far too long. Still, to have a completely non-existent run game, Newton had a respectful performance. He threw for over 300 yards for the 4th time in his career with an 83.3 rating. Two interceptions were thrown with one off of a tipped ball. The o f -

fense’s struggles mainly fell on the offensive line and play calling. Several gimmicky option plays were completely shut down for massive losses. The offensive line (especially on the interior) was dominated all day by a talented Tampa defensive front that reminded some of the fabled 2002 defense that carried the Bucs to the Super Bowl. Runningback Jonathan Stewart (recently signed to a 5 year contract extension) was absent from the game with a sprained ankle. What was thought to be a versatile and potent rushing attack had a historically horrible outing. The Panthers tied their lowest rushing total in franchise history with 10 yards. Fortunately, the Panthers

sustained no further injuries during the game and they should be in good health for next week. The defense, which wasn’t expected to come out looking stellar, ended up having a respectful game. A brilliant goal line stop by the comeback kid Thomas Davis in the 1st quarter set the tone for the rest of the game. The Panthers gave up 13 points early but were able to only allow one more field goal for the rest. For what is supposed to be one of the league’s most potent offenses this year 16 points should be easy enough to outscore. But they simply couldn’t muster the gump-

tion to move the ball. There were some bright spots that are deserving of recognition. Joe Adams looked just as special in the NFL as a return man as he did at Arkansas, which is a great sign. Newton, despite looking nervous all game still had a respectable performance that was certainly enough to win. Thomas Davis didn’t have much rust despite barely being on the field for 3 years due to 3 ACL tears in the same knee. As a fan, I think the Panthers look roughly the same as last year. With a difficult schedule ahead it will be a great task to best last year’s 6-10 record and possibly compete for a playoff spot. I was disgusted by their lack of poise and effort. If I want to watch professionals suck at their job in that fashion, then I will spend three hours at (insert your

least favorite fast food joint here) watching the associates

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“If I want to watch professionals suck at their job in that fashion, then I will spend three hours at (insert your least favorite fast food joint here) watching the associates spit in the drinks and drop the burgers on the floor.” Edward Granger

spit in the drinks and drop the burgers on the floor. This loss falls squarely on the coaching staff. Next week, against a feisty Saints team the Panthers will prove what kind of year this will be. Either they will show they are ready to take strides to reside with the NFL elite, or it will be another year of paying my dues watching my beloved home team finish below .500. Please give me something to stand on other than my unconditional love of my dear P a n thers. T h r e e years without the playoffs is long enough!

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Fun Facts about the Carolina Panthers • Their training facilities are in Spartanburg, South Carolina • The Bank of America stadium opened it’s doors in the summer of 1996 • The Stadium holds 73, 778 seats • Bill Goldberg, the famous professional wrestler, was the first player ever to be cut from the Panthers roster • In thier inaugural season, the Panthers played in Clemson, South Carolina

AP Top 25 1. Alabama 2. USC 3. LSU 4. Oregon 5. Oklahoma 5. Florida State 7. Georgia 8. South Carolina 9. West Virgina 10. Michigan State 11. Clemson 12. Ohio State 13. Virginia Tech 14. Texas 15. Kansas State 16. TCU 17. Michigan 18. Florida 19. Louisville 20. Notre Dame 21. Stanford 22. UCLA 23. Tennessee 24. Arizona 25. Brigham Young

USA Today 1. Alabama 2. LSU 3. USC 4. Oregon 5. Oklahoma 6. Florida State 7. Georgia 8. West Virginia 9. South Carolina 10. Michigan State 11. Clemson 12. Texas 13. Virginia Tech 14. Kansas State 15. TCU 16. Stanford 17. Florida 18. Michigan 19. Notre Dame 20. Louisville 21. Arkansas 22. Wisconsin 23. UCLA 24. Nebraska 25. Arizona

Upcoming Games Winthrop Men’s Soccer September 19th, vs. College of Charleston @ 7 p.m. Women’s Soccer September 12th, vs. The Citadel @ 7 p.m. September 14th, vs. Francis Marion @ 7 p.m.

Volleyball September 14th, vs. NC A&T, North Florida, Western Carolina and Mercer starting @ 3 p.m. Cross Country Men’s and Women’s Cross Country @ the Adidas Invitational

SEC/ACC - Saturday the 15th USC faces UAB this @ Williams Brice Stadium Clemson will play against Furman @ Death Valley

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