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A h med A lsaad i always had a target on his back. As an Iraqi working for the U.S. Army, his life was in danger wherever he went. Alsaadi, 25, was an interpreter for the Military Transition Team f rom 20 07 to 20 09, a key lin k between the Iraqi and U.S. armies during the American occupation of Iraq. He provided Arabic-English t ra nslat ions to t he I raqi ar my on life-threatening missions and community service throughout the countryside of Iraq. Now living in Columbia and working as a cashier at the Russell House, Alsaadi says his job was important to restoring order in Iraq. “ I c a n’t tel l you how muc h the Iraqis were happy to see us,” Alsaadi said. “You can’t imagine t he line of people just wait ing to get in schools so they can get medical treatment. It’s something amazing, it’s something which I can give credit to both sides: the Iraqi army and the U.S. military.” One of the most dangerous parts of Alsaadi’s job was to help bring food and supplies to Iraqi soldiers at treatment facilities. In July 2007, A lsaadi’s platoon was hit by an improvised explosive device. One Iraqi soldier died in the blast. “I was in a dangerous spot just because I worked for t he U.S. Army,” Alsaadi said. “There were many people that didn’t like people in the Army. I had a target on my back for being in the uniform and being a civilian working for the U.S. Army.” But for A lsaadi, work ing for America was a way toward greater opport unit y. H is prev ious job, which required him to work on cell phone towers in hot spots across Iraq, offered little pay and many of the same hazards. Wo r k i n g o n t h e M i l i t a r y Transition Team offered Alsaadi bet ter wages a nd al lowed h im t o i mprove h i s E n gl i s h . T he r e l at io n s h ip s he f o r g e d w it h American troops eventually gave him the chance to move to the United States in June 2009. “I always wanted to move to the U.S.,” Alsaadi said. “That was the goal since the beginning. Serving with the U.S. Army gave me that option.” If t he United States had not invaded Iraq and taken Saddam
Hussein from power, Alsaadi said his life would have t urned out much differently. A s a s t ude nt at a t e c h n ic a l inst it ute in Baghdad when t he United States invaded in March 2003, A lsaadi was not required to serve in Hussein’s Iraqi Army. A lsaadi, who was playing video games at his home near Baghdad International A irport when the Americans invaded, said he thinks he was the fi rst Iraqi to talk to an American soldier. “I saw a soldier, he was trying to direct me from the place because he said there might be bombs that might explode,” Alsaadi said. “So he helped me to stay away from this place. I said ‘welcome’ to him.” Life under the Hussein regime, wh ich rest r icted speech a nd Internet use, changed dramatically when the Americans invaded Iraq, according to Alsaadi. Most Iraqis now own cell phones and his family went from owning one computer to owning three, all with unrestricted Internet access. Islamic demonstrations, which are now common in Iraq, were prohibited while Hussein was in power. Hussein, who was president of Iraq for 24 years, didn’t want Iraqi’s congregating together and threatening his power. “I bel ieve ever y I raqi was monitored under Saddam,” Alsaadi said. “You didn’t have rights and you didn’t have the freedom to say no. Maybe you can say no, but you’re not going to be treated well.” Alsaadi, who works alongside two other Iraqis at USC and thousands more in the United States, said he is enjoying the freedom in the States. “Right now, I have the freedom to say whatever I want,” Alsaadi said. “I know I don’t need to offend anybody, but I can say whatever I want and nobody can say you don’t need to speak loud about that.” W it h t wo steady jobs, a n apartment and insurance, Alsaadi said he is t r y ing to gain some financial footing before the rest of his family moves to the United States. A s for his relat ives and friends who plan to stay in Iraq, Alsaadi said he thinks conditions will improve, even when American troops begin to leave the country in August. “We’ve been in the dark and now we’re going to the light,” Alsaadi said. “Whatever’s happening right now, it’s something that has to happen for Iraq to become better.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
Students, facult y and alumni of USC are continuing to raise mone y a nd awa rene s s towa rd relief efforts in Haiti. The Met hodist St udent Network, in partnership with the campus chapter of the NAACP, has collected more than $1300 since last Thursday. The money is being donated to Partners in Health, a n i nter nat iona l orga n izat ion that brings modern medical care and attent ion to impoverished countries worldwide. “Ha it i is one of t he last cou nt r ie s t hat cou ld af ford a disaster like this,” said Kathryn Lew is, a second-yea r g raph ic design student. “They need help now, and a lot of it. We need to continue to dig deep and keep it up, and not let the disaster fade into the back of our minds.” The Met hodist St udent Net work a nd t he Nat iona l Association for the Advancement of Colored People are also drawing up plans for a benefit concert that will provide aide to Haiti. This is scheduled for next month, and
more details are expected to be fi nalized soon. Un iversit y President Harris Pastides recognized the studentled initiative and commented on the efforts. “ T h e Un i v e r s it y o f S o u t h Carolina is a caring institution. Students, faculty and staff quickly began looking for ways to assist t he people of Hait i,” Past ides said. “One student e-mailed me to say such a natural phenomenon c a n h app en a ny w here i n t he world, and when it does, it’s our opportunity to help.” In addition to fundraising, two physicians with associations to the University will travel to Haiti Tuesday to tr y and aide people whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake. Dr. Mike McKenzie, clinical director of the General Medicine Clinic in Student Health Services, will join a group from First Baptist Church for a week long trip to Hait i. Because t he eart hquake Haiti ● 4
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U.S. military airlifts earthquake victims from Port-au-Prince’s General Hospital Thursday in an attempt to ease pressure on the filled hospital.
‘Global Engagement’ plan hopes to culture all students QEP proposal to expand study abroad opportunities, build foreign language programs at USC Paul Bowers
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The Qualit y Enhancement Plan, part of USC’s re-accreditation process, is a blueprint for improving the University that will be cobbled together from faculty-written proposals, which can be downloaded at www.sc.edu/provost/qep. USC explored the fi rst of four proposals, the “The Tenth Dimension,” Wednesday. Today we look at another, “Fostering Global Engagement.” The proposal includes expanding study abroad opportunities, building up foreign-language programs and creating a Global Engagement Program that can be added onto a degree like a minor or an honors recognition. For Doyle Stevick, co-author of the proposal, the idea of a globalminded education is no fl ight of fancy. It is a necessity. While teaching at Indiana University, Stevick had a student named Benjamin Nathaniel Smith in one of his Latin classes. Smith, who had graduated from a high-ranked Illinois high school and was studying criminal justice, was a white supremacist. “You don’t necessarily grow up thinking that people coming out of elite high schools and universities can be so racist,” said Stevick, who is now an assistant professor in USC’s College of Education. July 4, 1999, Smith went on a minority shooting spree, killing two and injuring nine. “I had to come to grips with the fact that our education system did nothing to challenge his beliefs,” Stevick said. The shooting brings up a question about the nature of academics — Is an education solely about learning a marketable skill or should it alter your character? “Fostering Global Engagement” is about the latter answer. Stevick and his seven co-authors are pushing for a more globally minded education Global ● 4
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New bill inspired by Sanford A bill approved Thursday by a South Carolina Senate panel would keep governors from ditching their security details like Gov. Mark Sanford did for a June rendezvous with his Argentinian lover. “I didn’t know that the governor could just ditch his security detail,” said Sen. Larry Martin, a Pickens Republican who chaired the panel. “I believe it’s in his best interest and in the state’s best interest for that state security detail to be mandated by a state law.” The bill would still need approval from the full Senate and House before becoming law. It was one of eight bills before Martin’s panel touching on the fallout from Sanford’s affair. When Sanford disappeared, he told his security detail that he didn’t need them. Later, when questions arose about Sanford’s whereabouts, the State Law Enforcement Division had no way to reach him to verify he was safe. Martin said it’s important to pass the legislation before June so candidates for governor know what comes with the office. Sanford is in the fi nal year of his second term and can’t run for re-election. A new governor will be elected in November. “We need to address it now and they just don’t need to run for governor if they don’t want full-time law enforcement protection as governor,” Martin said. Meanwhile, the panel approved a measure dealing with the governor’s responsibility to hand off power when he’s away. Other measures approved by the panel would change how lieutenant governors are elected or eliminate the part-time job altogether.
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Americans among victims Family and friends of missing A mericans have sea rched t he r u i ns t hemselves. T hey ’ve h i red private rescue teams. They’ve pleaded with the U.S. government to do more to help bring home loved ones who disappeared amid the rubble of earthquakeravaged Haiti. More than a week after the quake rocked the country, the grief of not knowing has become unbearable. Frustration and hopelessness have boiled into anger against the U.S. government. “We know our daughter was there and we want them to fi nd her!” Leonard Gengel yelled earlier this week, hammering his fist on a table. Gengel’s daughter Brittany, whose 20th birthday was Thursday, is one of four Florida college students still missing. Two of their teachers are also believed buried at the Hotel Montana in Port-Au-Prince. It remains unclear exactly how many Americans are missing. The U.S. Embassy in Port-Au-Prince had so far accounted for at least 9,400 of up to 45,000 Americans who were in Haiti before the quake. But some A mericans may not have been affected by the devastation, and others may be OK but haven’t contacted officials. At least 35 Americans have been confirmed dead, with U.S. officials investigating reports of an additional 21 potential U.S. fatalities. Friends and relatives want the Americans brought home — dead or alive.
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim President Roberto Micheletti said Thursday that he will move out of the presidential palace and avoid public appearances six days before the newly elected leader’s inauguration. He did not resign. Micheletti said he is voluntarily withdrawing from the spotlight and leaving his Cabinet in charge of day-to-day operations to ease the way for Presidentelect Porfi rio Lobo, who is scheduled to be sworn in Wednesday. “I am going home to my house, for the peace of the nation and because I do not want to be an obstacle to the new government,” Micheletti told the Channel 5 television station. Micheletti made clear that his role as head of the interim government had not ended. “ I a m not re sig n i ng, I a m ju st goi ng away temporarily,” he said. “In the coming days I will adopt a lower public profile and step aside, so the new government has more room to act.” The interim leader also said he would attend Lobo’s inauguration. Congress named Micheletti acting president after President Manuel Zelaya was ousted from office in a June 28 coup. Micheletti took a similar informal leave during the Nov. 29 presidential elections. The constitution allows the president to be absent from office for up to 15 days at a time.
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International hotel chain Holiday Inn is offering a trial human bed-warming service at three hotels in Britain this month. If requested, a willing staff-member at two of the chain’s London hotels and one in the northern English city of Manchester will dress in an all-in-one fleece sleeper suit before slipping between the sheets. “The new Holiday Inn bed warmers service is a bit like having a giant hot water bottle in your bed,” Holiday Inn spokeswoman Jane Bednall said in an e-mailed statement. The bed-warmer is equipped w it h a thermometer to measure the bed’s required temperat ure of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). Holiday Inn said the warmer would be fully dressed and leave the bed before the guest occupied it. They could not confirm if the warmer would shower first, but said hair would be covered. Florence Eavis, Holiday Inn spokeswoman, told Reuters that the “innovative” bedwarming method was a response to Britain’s recent cold weather and marked the launch of 3,200 new Holiday Inns worldwide. She could not explain why the beds were not being warmed by hot water bottles or electric-blankets but admitted the human method was quirky. Holiday Inn are promoting the service w it h t he help of sle ep - e x p er t C h r i s Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, who said the idea could help people sleep. “There’s plenty of scientific evidence to show that sleep starts at the beginning of the night when body temperature starts to drop,” he said. “A warm bed — approximately 20 C to 24 C — is a good way to start this process whereas a cold bed would inhibit sleep.”
“We love to see healthy, happy pets” is PetSmart’s motto — but apparently the policy doesn’t apply to pets belonging to employees. Eric Favetta, a 31-year-old PetSmart employee, was fi red for “theft of services” after bringing his dog to work during an overnight shift he’d picked up as a favor to his manager, according to the Newark StarLedger. (The Secaucus, N.J., store added an overnight shift in order to prep the store for a visit by officials from Martha Stewart’s company, who wanted to discuss selling products at PetSmart.) Favetta, a former military dog handler who’d worked at PetSmart for 18 months, didn’t want his 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, Gizmo, to be home alone all day and all night so he put Gizmo in the store’s doggie day care facilit y. The store was empt y, and Favetta checked in on his pet every 15 minutes. Two week s later, store a nd d ist r ic t managers requested a written report of his overnight shift. He complied — and promptly was fired for “theft of service.” “I was shocked,” Favetta told the Star Ledger. “It makes me sick that because I brought my dog to work with me when the store was closed to do the company a favor, I was called a thief and terminated.” He argues it was just a convenient excuse to ax him because he didn’t get along with his manager, noting that he opened the store and handled money without incident. PetSmart spokeswoman Jessica W hite defended the company’s decision, saying the doggie daycare service is a huge part of PetSmart’s business. No word yet on whether that business will allow Favetta to bring Gizmo to work.
TODAY IN HISTORY 1788 Romantic poet George Gordon, Lord Byron, is born this day in Aberdeen, Scotland. Despite his later fortune and title, Byron grew up in poverty and was burdened by a clubfoot.
1879 On this day, pursuing American soldiers badly beat Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife and his people as they make a desperate bid for freedom. In doing so, the soldiers effectively crushed the so-called Dull Knife Outbreak.
1905 In Russia, the revolution begins when czarist troops open fire on a peaceful group of workers marching to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg to petition their grievances to Czar Nicholas II.
1912 Florida East Coast Railroad opened, running between Key West and the mainland. The railroad closed in 1935.
1927 Confederate General John A. McCausland dies in Mason, W.Va. He lived for over 50 years after the war and remained an unreconstructed rebel at the time of his death.
1941 On this day, British and Commonwealth forces enter the port at Tobruk, Libya, and tens of thousands of Italian occupiers are taken prisoner.
1947 On this day, the first television station west of the Mississippi River goes on the air. The station was KTLA-TV in Hollywood.
1964 The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff inform Defense Secretary Robert McNamara that they “are wholly in favor of executing the covert actions against North Vietnam.”
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for all majors. Stevick, who went to Greece twice in college, is a big proponent of studying abroad. The proposal includes a call to make study abroad opportunities more accessible. Cost is an obvious obstacle for many students, but the proposal points to several important trends. According to USC’s Study Abroad Web site, 82 percent of students studying abroad in 2008-2009 identified themselves as white on their applications and 70 percent were female. Very few of the students who went abroad were in the music, nursing or engineering programs. Fourth-year chemical engineering student Brandon Murphy, who works in the study abroad office, is one of the few who made it abroad from his area of study. “I went to Leeds, England, an exchange that we have,” Murphy said. “They happened to have my course there.” Unfortunately, many students in technical fields fi nd a semester abroad incompatible with their rigid course requirements. Stevick said short-term experiences like Maymester trips should be promoted for STEM students — those in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As for the money problem, the proposal calls for some seed travel grants. But Stevick said trips to less-developed countries, especially in the Western hemisphere where travel and living expenses would be less, could be an option. Ultimately for Stevick, it’s about helping students experience other cultures. “All of our senses are engaged when we’re in another culture,” Stevick said. “It fuels our imagination and helps us understand all the ways things can be different.” Another suggestion in the proposal has to do with including a requirement that already exists for some degrees — three hours of non-Western history — in other degree programs. The Global Engagement Program, or GEP, would be an extra feather in the cap at graduation for students who participate in international engagement inside and outside the classroom. And in a part of the proposal that could overlap with the “Tenth Dimension,” it calls for better communication about intercultural events and opportunities on campus. “We have some assets that maybe students don’t always know about, whether it’s the number of languages offered or the level to which those languages are offered, whether it’s the wonderful events and talks that are happening here,” Stevick said. “How effectively are we disseminating that information to all the people who would want to know?” Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
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Edwards confesses to fathering mistress’ baby Former senator comes clean after denying paternity after infidelity scandal Mike Baker The Associated Press
R A LEIGH, N.C. — Conf irming what practically everyone already suspected, John Edwards confessed Thursday he fathered the baby born to his ex-mistress — an admission that came just ahead of a bombshell book by a top aide to the former Democratic presidential candidate. Edwards had long denied the baby girl, Frances Quinn Hunter, was his, even after he admitted cheating on his wife with the child’s mother, Rielle Hunter. Hunter had been hired before Edwards’ 2008 White House campaign to shoot behind-the-scenes video of him. “I am Quinn’s fat her,” t he 56 -year-old former Nort h Carolina senator said in a statement. “It was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me.” The confession came ahead of the Feb. 2 release of a book by former Edwards aide Andrew Young that is expected to describe how Edwards worked to hide his paternity with Young’s help. Shor t l y b efore t he 20 0 8 pre s ident i a l primaries began, Young stepped forward to claim t hat he — not Edwards — was t he child’s father. But there were suspicions at the time that the fiercely loyal aide was taking the fall for his boss. You n g s a id i n a n e xc er pt of a n A BC interview released Thursday that Edwards asked him to arrange a fake paternity test. “Get a doctor to fake the DNA results,” Young quoted the candidate as saying. “And he asked me ... to steal a diaper from the baby so he could secretly do a DNA test to fi nd out if this (was) indeed his child.” The scandal may not be over — Federal prosec utors i n Nor t h Carol i na are investigating Edwards’ campaign finances, apparently with regard to Hunter, whose video production fi rm was paid at least $100,000 in 2006 alone. Edwards’ political career lies in ruins. A nd a question mark hangs over his personal life. Edwards’ wife, Elizabeth, who has been battling an incurable return of cancer, said that the “whole family is relieved” by the admission and that she hopes it will put an end to the news stories. “My marriage shouldn’t be on anybody’s radar screen except mine,” she said. She declined to discuss the couple’s marital status or what would happen next for them, saying: “If somebody has a crystal ball, they can let me know.” Hunter’s lawyer, Michael Critchley, said the admission is “good for everyone.” I n h is st atement , E dwa rds sa id of h is daughter: “I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time with her during the past year and trust that future efforts to show her the love and affection she
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Edwards answers a student’s question after delivering a speech at Brown University. deserves can be done privately and in peace.” He added: “I have been providing fi nancial suppor t for Q u i n n a nd have reached a n ag reement w it h her mot her to cont i nue providing support in the future. To all those I have disappointed and hurt, these words will never be enough, but I am truly sorry.” Edwards, who was also the 2004 Democratic vice-presidential candidate, was out of the country Thursday, traveling to Haiti to help in the aftermath of the earthquake. The child was conceived in mid-2007, while Edwards was running for the White House and around the time he was renewing his vows after 30 years of marriage. Edwards initially denied that he had an affair with Hunter after the National Enquirer reported the liaison in October 2007. Later, months after he had dropped out of the race for the W hite House in Januar y 2008, he admitted to the affair but declared that he could not possibly be the father of Hunter’s child, who was born on Feb. 27, 2008. Harrison Hickman, a longtime Edwards f r iend a nd pollster, sa id Edwards d id n’t come for ward sooner because he had to work through issues with Hunter, his wife, his children — and finally, a child support agreement. Since he admitted to the affair in August 2008, Edwards has largely gone into seclusion. Hickman said poverty remains Edwards’ chief cause — it is the issue that he made a centerpiece of his 2004 and 2008 presidential campaigns — but he has been doing his work overseas because of the scrutiny he faces when he goes out in public in the U.S. “To say that life has been hard for John E dwa rds for t he pa st yea r wou ld be a n enormous understatement,” said Edwards’ attorney, Wade Smith. “His life has totally fallen apart. It’s been a very difficult time for him. He recognizes that he has been at fault.”
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Haiti: How to Donate The athletics department will have a drop-off box at upcoming events for supplies and goods to be sent to the devastated country. MSN and USC’s NAACP are raising money on Greene Street to send to Partners in Health Ministry. Text “Haiti” to 90999 for a $10 donation to the American Red Cross. The charge will be added to your cell phone bill. Any other organizations that are planning outreach efforts to the country can send their information to gamecocknews@gmail.com.
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devastated almost all of the infrastructure i n Por t-au-Pr i nce, t he tea m w i l l be operating out of a tent hospital for the duration of their trip. Along with medical supplies donated by Palmetto Healt h Baptist, they will bring more than 3,000 pounds of food for an orphanage located in the heart of the destruction which struck Haiti. Dr. Katy Close, a 1988 alumna from t he US C S c ho ol of Me d ic i ne , w i l l t ravel to A lbert Schweitzer Hospital i n De sC hapel le, H a it i i n Febr u a r y. The hospital she will be working with provides medical care and communit y health programs for more than 300,000 people in the Artibonite Valley of central Ha it i. Dr. Close c u r rent ly pract ices internal medicine on Pawleys Island in
northeastern South Carolina. USC students join in the ranks of many famous faces in the race to provide relief to Haiti. Airing on most major networks including A BC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CNN will be a telethon titled “Hope for Haiti Now.” The telethon was organized by George Clooney and will include a slew of famous and influential actors, actresses, singers and politicians. The telethon will air at 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds raised from the telethon will also go to Partners in Health.
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Ruling upholds ideals central to democracy In an unexpected move, the Supreme Court decided Thursday to overrule two precedents and declare the McCain-Feingold law unconstitutional. On the basis of the First Amendment’s protection of free speech, the nation’s highest judicial authority stated that corporations have the right to spend their money to support political candidates during elections. Though many on both sides of the aisle believe that financial support from corporations taints democracy, corporations should have the right to spend their money however they like. It is, after all, their money. To limit their ability to finance Corporations the campaigns of their chosen candidates equates to limiting only finance these their freedom of political speech. Though the decision was in politicians. Voters no way unanimous, with the five conservatives forming the still have to elect majority opinion and the four liberals composing the minority, them. this protection of free speech is in the interest of all Americans. In the dissenting opinion, Justice John Paul Stevens derided the majority for placing corporate speech under the same protections as that of human beings. This distinction is unfounded. Though we worry that politicians may act in the interests of their corporate contributors rather than their voters, we must remember that corporations are still composed of human beings. These citizens are interested in protecting their businesses, so they have the right to use their money to that end. After all, corporations only finance these politicians. Voters still have to elect them. The Supreme Court’s duty is to protect the Constitution, and by this overruling it has reiterated its purpose. We cannot crucify anyone’s voice, even if we feel that our voices are being drowned out by the cacophony of capitalism. Remember, the Constitution not only protects to freedom of speech for corporations, but the right of citizens to fairly elect their leaders. No matter how many dollar bills corporations hold in their hands, we still grasp the votes.
Tête à Tête People have right to alter own bodies with plastic surgery; ban wouldn’t stop addiction, would increase danger
Elective plastic surgery dangerous addiction-forming practice; altering appearance won’t guarantee happiness
This isn’t a topic that I would normally address, but with everyone in the Viewpoints meeting abhorring elective plastic surgery I felt that I should take up the side of freedom by allowing people to do whatever they want with their bodies. We all agreed that certain cosmetic procedures were acceptable, e.g., skin grafts for burn victims, but I took it a step further by saying a person should be able to enhance whatever part of their body they want. We can all think of celebrities who have gone under the knife with horrible results, but the problem does not stem from plastic surgery as an institution but either from having a cheap, unskilled surgeon or going under the knife too many times. The market can generally tell when Will Potter celebrities have had too many surgeries through First-year economics the declining quantity and quality of movies that student those celebrities are in. Meg Ryan hasn’t made too many movies recently, possibly because she looks like the Joker. People who become scarred from too much plastic surgery suffer from an addiction akin to alcohol or any other drug. Plastic surgery in moderation can improve one’s quality of life, but, like all risk behaviors, if not done in moderation it can cause severe consequences. Many boxing fans may be familiar with Israel Vazquez . Vazquez fought Rafael Marquez at bantamweight and junior featherweight in a trilogy of fights. After the third fight, Vazquez suffered a detached retina that put his career in jeopardy. Thanks to plastic surgery, Vazquez got his eye repaired. Plastic surgery gave Vazquez his career back. Many who are opposed to elective plastic surgery will argue for government-mandated quotas on the amounts of plastic surgery that someone can get. The right to alter any part of your body is fundamental to property rights. If you cannot own your own body then what can you own? Since plastic surgery has remained relatively free from government control, individuals have a myriad of options to alter their body at lower and lower prices. Individuals can get breast augmentations, chin reductions, liposuction, gastric bypass surgery and even lasered-on abs. If someone is suspected to have a plastic surgery addiction then they need to seek assistance from family, friends and health professionals. As with prohibition, more government regulations and quotas will not solve the problems of plastic surgery addiction but will only treat the symptoms of the addiction. These regulations will cause the unintended consequences of backdoor alleyway plastic surgery. The death and accident rates from plastic surgery, which have been steadily declining, will skyrocket because people facing the disease will seek the surgery at whatever the cost. So utensils will not be sterilized and the performing surgeons may be incompetent. Only through individual responsibility can somebody avoid the trap of plastic surgery addiction.
In today’s media, more and more celebrities are setting new and terrible trends. One of these trends is plastic surgery. Plastic surgery used to be for people who were involved in horrific situations such as fire burns, acid burns and other traumatic events that may have deformed their physical appearance. Nowaday s, plast ic su rger y has become a way for someone tr ying to look younger, to increase the size of certain body parts or to merely get more attention. The question becomes: Why do some people believe changing their looks will be the best for them? Why do some people try to change their looks so Trevor they can look like celebrities? Why do Gilchrist some people need to please others? First-year broadcast These are just a few questions that journalism student should be asked whenever someone is thinking about changing their life in one cut! It’s not only wrong to get plastic surgery, it can be dangerous. According to plasticsurgery-losangeles.net , researchers have found that some people may develop an obsessive compulsive disorder from getting plastic surgery. Some people may suffer from what mental health professionals call a “broken mirror” syndrome, where they believe there are flaws in their appearance. And the truth is, no type of plastic surgery can fi x it because these flaws people believe they have come from their own minds. Another reason plastic surgery is wrong is because some people think that by getting a procedure they will eventually find a spouse and live happily ever after. Wrong. It is not looks that help someone find someone special, but it is the person on the inside that mostly attracts people to one another to build lasting relationships. One of the big reasons why someone may decide to get plastic surgery is for someone in their life. Going under the knife for someone else because they don’t like the way you look is not smart. Yet another reason some people get plastic surgery is because they feel it will make them be happy. But getting plastic surgery is not the way to happiness. People who decide to get plastic surgery may regret it in the long run. Even though some people may enjoy it now, that boost in confidence after getting plastic surgery will only last a short time. If someone is considering plastic surgery and really does not need it for any medical reasons, it’s recommended that they do not get it. Don’t go under the knife: you may suffer scars that will never heal.
Existence of liberal mainstream media is mythical Business influences news organizations’ point of view Lately, I’ve been hearing and reading more and more about the myth of the liberal media. T h at i s e x ac t l y wh at t he liberal media is: a myth. Su r e , mo s t of t he ac t u a l journalists on the ground lean toward the left; they get into the business because they want to change the world. They want to make it a better place for t he poor, t he needy and t he underprivileged. But what did t hese people g e t i nt o? T he b u s i ne s s of journalism — not the charity or t he volu nt a r y ser v ice s of j o u r n a l i s m . Jo u r n a l i s m is a business and a huge and lucrative business at that; News Corp., the organization that owns Fox, is one of the biggest
businesses in the world. All we’ve got to do to figure out which political part y big business is going to lean toward is take a look at who each party r e p r e s e nt s . Fo r a l m o s t it s entire history, the Democratic Part y has been t he part y of the Yeomen, or the little guy. The Republican Party, on the other hand, has been the party of business for nearly its entire e x i s t ence , f ight i n g ag a i n st u n io n s a nd o t he r b a r r ie r s t o p r ot e c t t he p r og r e s s of businesses. W hy would the CEOs and shareholders of media giants l ike News Cor p. idly sit by and let their employees push t he A merica n people to get behind legislation that could potentially hurt their businesses p r o f it s ? O n t h e f l ip - s id e , wou ld n’t t hose sa me CEOs and shareholders have a vested i nterest i n t hei r employees voici ng t heir approval of
legislation that could possibly help the business? All we’ve got to do to see the truth is look at media coverage of the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. From the time the stock market collapsed until the passage of the bill, all we saw on C N N (a supposedly liberal outlet), Fox News Bryan Wendland Channel and even First-year MSNBC were broadcast people telling us journalism that if something student isn’t done soon our economy would crumble. The government was going to take our tax money and give it to the richest people in this country a nd barely a nyone on t hese three networks was sounding the alarm. I f t he me d i a r e a l l y wer e l iberal t hat bill wou ld have ne ver p a s s e d . Si m i l a rl y, i f
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“Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn.” — Irvin S. Cobb
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e s u m s a s Musician Singers set fashion trends as fans copy stars’ fresh styles Maddy Alford
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Rihanna Rihanna fans have seen h e r s t y le g r o w f r o m t y p i c a l l o n g - h a i r e d h ip - h o p princess to a “Good Girl Gone B a d ,” c o m p le t e w it h d a r i n g hairst yles, neon nails, shar pshouldered jackets and tattoos. She first caught the attention of the fashion world when she cropped her hair off to shoulder length, and it’s been getting edgier and shorter ever since. She has also donned curly Michael Jackson mullets, floppy mohawks, sleek blond coifs, pixie crops, and a halflfshaved head. Now a style icon, Rihanna has h mastered the art of mixing rocker pieces with feminine frills. Think studded leather jackets with f louncy minis, or militar y jackets with piled on jewels. Her look is only for the brave at heart. Protest The Hero Even if you are not a fan of girl jeans-on-guys look, you have to admit you have seen guys walking around Columbia that look like they could be a Protest The Hero band member. Their hairstyles run the gamut from afros, full face beards, dreads and surfer boy shags. Some members dress unassumingly in polos or band T-shirts, while others try hard to be ironic in shirts with kittens and butterflies on them. You probably won’t fi nd a guy walking around the Greek village dressed like this, however, you might run into a PTH clone at New Brookland Tavern on a Friday night. Lily Allen While tabloids have picked on her eccentric fashion choices and pink hair, British songstress Lily Allen is making a name for herself in the fashion world. Known for her rockabilly poufs, massive earrings and ‘50s pinup style, Allen often mixes in grungy elements to her outfits. Sneakers with dresses
or bagg y shirts with big hair bows are common matchups ups for t he si nger. O t her st aple le s include bright colors, floral prints, nts, demure dresses, and lots of Chanel. anel. A llen is the new face of Chanel’s anel’s handbag line and is featured in n black and white print ads. Fans looking king to try out her style could pull together ther her look for less from Delia’s and American merican Apparel. Kanye West Kanye’s clothes are as fun as h is ly r ic s. K now n to spor t candy-colored polos, crazy sunglasses and graphic hoodies, this controversial hip-hop star is definitely a trendsetter. R e me mb er t he pl a s t ic g l a s s e s w it h “shutters” over the eyes? That was Kanye. He also loves bright track jackets, blinged out jewelr y, geometric cardigans, and cartoon hoodies. He even had his own clothing line, Pastelle, that folded in 2009. We all know Kanye likes the “Good Life,” and he knows how to dress the part in dapper suits and watches. However, he can still dress like a kid at heart in his colorful patterned hats and jackets.
Taylor Swift Taylor Sw i f t ’s st yle c a n b e su m med up i n t h ree words: soft, pretty, and romantic. The country singer’s look would undoubtedly fit in with the cowboy boot-wearing girls at USC. Feminine sundresses with floral or eyelet detail are her trademark, along with those ever-present boots. She is every bit the girl next door with her blonde curls, delicate jewelry, and neutral makeup. She favors soft pastels, flats, and girly details like lace or embroidery. Swift recently launched a sundress line at Walmart so all girls can afford her easygoing style. On the red carpet, Swift is a different creature altogether. Elegant updos, bright red lips, sparkly shift dresses and killer strappy heels transform her into a diva by night. Girls can appreciate her down-to-earth style and, for once, a celeb that embraces her natural curls.
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Futuristic ‘Avatar’ worth cinematic hype James Cameron’s blockbuster creates world that envelops audience; atmosphere compensates for plot
world of Pandora and has to use his avatar which is made to look like the Na’vi, the local blue giants, in order to communicate with indigenous people of Pandora so that the mining company
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Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Signourney Weaver Run Time: 162 minutes Rating: PG-13 Certain movies have redefined genres and in the process have altered the path of movie-making. James Cameron envisioned “Avatar” roughly around ten years ago in hopes that this movie would be mentioned along the likes of the “Star Wars” and “Lord of the Rings.” Since its release, “Avatar” has reached the second spot on the list of top-grossing movies of all time, falling below another Cameron vehicle, “Titanic”. It’s obvious that the masses approve, but does ” Avatar” really belong among the cinematic greats? Stunning cinematography aside, “Avatar’s” plot can be singled out as its Achilles’ heel. The movie follows a young marine named Jake Sully played by blockbuster-star-in-waiting Sam Worthington. Jake Sully is recruited by a mining company to travel up to the planet Pandora and take over his dead brother’s avatar. Since each avatar is genetically programmed to respond to a certain DNA and being that they are twins, it works out nicely. As the movie progresses, Jake Sully is thrust into the
“Avatar” is the second-most grossing film since “Titanic.”
can drill without attack. Sully manages to somehow get inducted into the tribe and takes on the process of becoming a male member. Because of this unprecedented circumstance, Dr. Grace Augustine, played by Sigourney Weaver, implores him to learn more about the locals so that a peace and understanding can be reached. However, Colonel Miles Quaritch, acted by Stephen Lang, orders him to take a more militaristic approach and collect intelligence so they can form a strong offensive and wipe out the Na’vi and therefore eliminating the “problem.” These contradicting orders thrust Sully into an ethical dilemma, creating buildup until a very entertaining and exciting climax. If the plot sounds familiar, do not be alarmed. This movie has already been made before and it was called “Dance with Wolves” or sadly even “Pocahontas.” The major glaring flaw of “Avatar” is its lack of originality — each element of the film can be traced back to other films. It borrows thematic elements from movies like the “Lion King” and “Tarzan” proving that Cameron has watched plenty of Disney. He should probably should diversify his viewing, seeing as how his target audience is not seven-years-old. The characters in “Avatar” are very shallow and cliché but luckily Cameron distracts away from his inability to write a script with a hypnotizing environment. It can be equated as a situation that occurs all too much, a tragically dumb girl who gets away with her lack of critical thinking skills because she is attractive. Very few characters in this film are complete and well-rounded, instead, each seems to fill an extreme or stereotype. Cameron does address social issues in his movie, which is done conspicuously and completely lacking subtlety, fully making sure that everyone knows where Cameron stands on today’s matters of contention. Though “Avatar” may have some weak points, it is nearly impossible to not get enveloped in the world of Pandora. Cameron creates a world so thoroughly and so intricately thought out that it becomes overwhelming. This film will be the most talked about movie of 2009 and early into 2010 and it is highly encouraged that no one skip this movie. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcketc@sc.edu
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A R I E S Upl if t i ng words pervade your space. Everyone seems to be in a fe st ive mood. A fema le provides special treats for everyone. TAURUS Someone wants to travel today. If you already have reservations, that’s great. If not, make a plan for later.
GEMINI More new ideas arrive by the hour. How to get them all into the plan? An associate provides t he means to docu ment everything. CANCER Practical considerations work best today. Allow another person to make decisions. You don’t have to be in control. You just need to be present to win.
L EO Th ink about how you want to spend the weekend. As you’re doing daily tasks, figure out what you’ll need and make a list. Add something extra just for fun. V IRGO
Today you find greater enjoyment in fulfilling responsibilities. You love every chance you get to find imaginative ways to get work done.
LIBR A Ever y t h i ng goes well today on a practical level until someone comes up with a bright new idea. Run with it! This concept is much better. SCOR PIO Group efforts result in improved cash flow. Resist spending that new money. Instead, c o nt i nu e t o f o r m u l at e new ideas with convincing language.
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All of the best efforts today occur behind closed doors. Be polite but firm. You have a lot to accomplish by the end of the day.
C A PR ICOR N If you can sort out the key principles in other people’s arguments, you’ll be home free on your own project. Acknowledge the support, bot h personally and professionally.
AQUA R IUS You now have an opportunity to fulfill a karmic debt. No problem. You’re filled with inspired thoughts and plenty of energy. PISCES It’s a good thing you know where you’re headed, because others in your group don’t have a clue. It’s like leading someone who’s blindfolded.
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ACROSS 1 Dadaism co-founder 4 “I’m serious!” 10 Egyptian viper 13 Chase, in a way 14 Supposing 15 Zig or zag 16 *Dictated reminder 18 Wrath, in a hymn title 19 *“We must be nuts!” 21 Word with car or bumper 22 Dover’s st. 23 Skedaddles 24 Derby drinks 26 Moor on stage 28 Beef source 29 Flowery welcome 31 VIP on the Hill 32 *Restricted airspace 35 First name in tyranny 38 Donnybrook 39 __ talk 43 Classic TV family 45 Filmdom 46 Second of three black keys 47 Zippo 49 Sea depleted by irrigation projects 50 *“We answer to a higher authority” brand 54 Author Bagnold 55 *Marquee name 57 Italian vineyard region 58 “It __ matter” 59 Years and years 60 The Carolinas’ __ Dee River 61 Skedaddles 62 CD players DOWN 1 Barley bristle 2 Destroy completely 3 Asphalt fault 4 Clears 5 Eggs, e.g.
6 Longtime North Carolina senator Helms 7 NBC newsman Roger 8 Potter’s need 9 40% of fifty? 10 Shots from above 11 “Grey’s Anatomy” setting 12 Victimizes 15 Country singer Gill 17 Actress Brennan 20 People or region of Ghana 21 Dr. Dentons, e.g. 25 Hype 26 Slip through the cracks? 27 Howe’er 29 Free-for-__: fights 30 Caustic chemical 33 Squishy lowland 34 Verdi title bandit 35 Piled any which way 36 Stadium chant, and word that
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can follow the ends of the answers to starred clues 37 “It’s a trick, but tell me” 40 Effervescent, perhaps 41 IHOP order 42 Dave’s “2001” nemesis 44 New York restaurateur 45 Customer 47 Subject of
contemplation? 48 Formal “Who’s there?” response 51 Scary arms, briefly 52 Don Knotts denial 53 Baseball’s Mel and Ed 56 Dash widths
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Tigers snap USC win streak in her arsenal to start the game, going 8-8 from the field. After the first half, she had 22 points, four
Gamecocks fall back to .500 in SEC play against LSU Chris Bilko
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History does repeat itself for the South Carolina women’s basketball team. In a game eerily similar to the contest at the Colonial Life Arena Jan. 3rd, the No. 18 ranked LSU Tigers defeated the Gamecocks 69-52 last night at the Maravich Center in Baton Rouge. South Carolina will have to wait for another game to eclipse last year’s win mark as this contest also snapped the team’s three-game SEC win streak. “We knew that we needed to come in here and play with some fire because they were on a two game losing streak,” said assistant coach Nikki McCray. “We did not come out and play the way we needed to play.” One of the bright spots for the Gamecocks (10-8, 3-3) was freshman center Kelsey Bone. Bone, the incumbent SEC Freshman of the Week , fi nished the game with 16 points and four rebounds. She managed to score this well while frequently being double and triple teamed down low. A big story for LSU (14-3, 3-2) was the career night of junior guard Katherine Graham. Graham, a native of Birmingham Ala., unleashed everything
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LSU’s Allison Hightower blocks a USC shot.
rebounds, three assists and one steal. She cooled off in the second half, but still finished with 24 points and going 9-12. “I would say that Graham had a career high,” said McCray. “She really spearheaded them tonight” In the middle of the first half, the Bayou Bengals went on a 14-0 run to gain their biggest lead of the game at 18 points. The Gamecocks fought back to cut it to single digits with a Bone free throw. The Tigers did not let up and the tally was 39-26 at the half. The second half was not that different from the first. South Carolina challenged, but never cut the lead to more than eight points. The Tigers pressure defense was just too stifling for the offense, and the ladies could just not get a big stop in defense to change the momentum. “They are very athletic,” McCray said. “They also have very good help side defense. We just didn’t hit shots tonight.” The teams were polar opposites when it came to one of the most important statistics. LSU nailed 22-of-28 free throws, while the Gamecocks were an abysmal 8-of-18 from the charity stripe. The Gamecocks travel to Gainesville, Fla. to face the Florida Gators Sunday. The Gators had a close one with Tennessee in their last game, only losing by two to the SEC powerhouse. Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@sc.edu
Gamecocks head to Gainesville The battle in the backcourt will be pivotal, as Dow ney will be facing U F freshman guard Kenny Boynton. Boynton comes into the game averaging 14.6 points per game , which is a team high , and also gives UF a defensive presence. “[Boynton] comes in with a reputation of being a prolific scorer,” Florida coach Billy Donavan said. “But one thing I respect is he really tries to defend, and he plays both ends of the floor.” Downey will not be able to will South Carolina to a win single-handedly though. The entire team will need to play at a high level if they hope to down the Gators in a hostile environment. “One of the things we’ve tried to get our guys to focus in on is understanding that each guy has to do some particular things well to give us a chance to win,” Horn said.
USC travels to ‘The Swamp’ in search of much-needed conference win versus Gators Nathan Canniff-Kuhn THE DAILY GAMECOCK
The USC basketball team (11-7, 2-2) will travel to Gainesville, Fla. tomorrow night to take on the Florida Gators (12-5, 1-2) in what will be a key game for both squads. Carolina, look ing to snap a t wo-game losing skid, has struggled on the road so far this season, going 1-4. On the other hand, the Gators have had a good deal of success on their home floor, with only two losses at the O’Connell Center, one of which was against undefeated Kentucky. Devan Downey has been the key for USC in SEC play, as he leads the team in points, assists and minutes played per game. “I don’t think we can ask Devan to do a whole lot more i n ter ms of of fensive
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Devan Downey continues stellar performance.
production,” USC coach Darrin Horn said. “It’s all been really good.”
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South Carolina’s Matt Columbus in action last weekend at the Natatorium.
Carolina looks to honor seniors Class of 2010 to compete for final time in Columbia Sam Davis
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The Gamecocks’ swim and dive team will not only race in a crucial tri-meet Friday afternoon — just two weeks before postseason play begins — but they will also have a special night for the swimmers and divers who have poured their last four years into the program. Prior to the 2 p.m. match, South Carolina seniors will be honored in a brief ceremony to thank them for what they have done for the school. “This weekend it is a time to honor them and a time for them to have one last chance to shine while they’re here,” USC coach McGee Moody said. “We do have some folks that have contributed a lot to the program that are leaving, so it’s only fitting that we honor them in a certain way.” Although Carolina hasn’t torn up the SEC this year, as the women sit with a record of 1-6 and the men 3-4, the strides that the upperclassmen have made for the team are evident. Looking ahead though, Moody sees a bright future, and that’s credited to what these upperclassmen have built, and the standards that have been set. “They’ve definitely left their mark, and the one thing we kind of instill in them is that we may not win an SEC championship this year,” Moody said, “but five years down
the road they can look back on our program and see what they’ve done when they were here that has affected us for the future. “ Their strongest contribution from their four-year stay at Carolina is the dedication and commitment that the seniors have exemplified and instilled in their teammates. Not only are they devoted in the swimming pool, but in everything else they do, as well. “One of the things that they left is a work ethic. I think they expect a whole lot out of our athletes and the thing that I really like is everything our seniors do they expect it to be performance related,” Moody said. “Whether it be classroom stuff, whether it be lifting, whether it be nutrition, whether it be recovery. That’s the thing that they’ll be most remembered for is setting that culture.” Now, heading into a tough tri-meet against UNC Wilmington and Vanderbilt followed by two more SEC meets before the conference tournament, it’s time for the swimmers to be at their best. Without much training left to do, fine-tuning is what’s being focused on during practice in preparation for the home stretch. “Now is the time we have to be fast. We can’t talk about things we need to work on anymore because we pretty much need to be perfect by now. If we don’t know how to do it by now, we’re probably not going to be able to change anything about it in the next couple weeks.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@sc.edu
Freshman expected to shine in match against Georgia Tech Chris Bilko
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A lexa nder Kosta nov is being thrust into the tennis spotlight very early in his college tennis career. The 17-year-old freshman from R u s s i a h a s b e e n i n t he Palmetto State for a total of ten days, and he already has a prominent role on the South Carolina men’s tennis team. Kostanov and the No. 36 Gamecocks will be traveling to Atlanta this weekend to face t he No. 43 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to start a three-match road trip. “Kostanov is going to need to step in and help out,” USC coach Kent DeMars said. “I think he is good enough, but he has just got here. Typically, that’s a lot to put on him right away, but he certainly has the ability. Whether it takes one week for him to get ready, or one month, we will find out.” W hether Kostanov can perform consistently is still unknown. He won his first ever collegiate match against Wofford in straight sets, but he is still very young and unproven. The Rambling Wreck is going to be a good test for the Gamecocks, as they are
sporting the No. 4 ranked i nd iv idua l player i n t he nation, junior Guillermo Gomez. The key to overcoming Gomez is senior Pe d r o C a m p o s , w h o i s currently the No. 1 singles player for USC. “Georgia Tech has a style t hat is ver y agg ressive,” DeMars said. “So, we know what we need to do, and we can beat them if we play well. But, we will know pretty soon where we are at with this season.” A not her key for t he Gamecocks is overcoming the road atmosphere. The threecourt facility sports very fast floors, while USC practices on slow courts. It may take some adjustment to become accustomed to the speed of Georgia Tech’s courts. “In tennis, the home court is very important because of the timing of the ball,” DeMars said. “Whereas in a sport like swimming, it is still water.” Georgia Tech has also been known to draw a pretty big crowd to its tennis matches. The crowd noise after points might af fect some of t he younger Gamecock players. “It is kind of like a Cameron I n d o o r a t m o s p h e r e ,” DeMars said. “It can be very intimidating. Their home crowd makes a difference.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@sc.edu
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Sprinter LaKya Brookins.
Invitational brings track back to Va. Ryan Velasquez STAFF WRITER
Wit h a st rong opening weekend behind them, the South Carolina men’s and women’s t rack teams will look to continued success as they travel to Blacksburg, Va., this weekend to compete in Virginia Tech’s Hok ie Invitational. C o m i n g i n at No . 12 a nd No. 7, re sp ec t ively, in t he nat ional rank ings, both teams enter this meet looking to continue making improvements. “The g i rls had a g reat performance last weekend, but the guys came in with a lot of injuries,” USC coach Curtis Frye said. “We have a lot of guys that are down right now. It wasn’t what we expected from the guys, but the girls came out much better than we expected.” Last weekend in t he Virginia Tech Invitational, the Gamecocks gave spectators a glimpse at how good their teams can be, finishing with two first-place winners, two second-place winners and four third-place winners. The coming weeks, however, will show how well-prepared they are for the remainder of the season. “This early season is like a rehearsal for the rest of the season. It’s going to take a couple weeks to see what our work in the offseason has done,” Frye said. “We’ve got a lot of kids buying into what we’re doing, but it’s still too early to assess that.” Of all those who had an impressive weekend, junior LaKya Brookins received the most attention. After winning the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.28, Brookins was named SEC Runner of the Week, marking the third consecutive year t hat a USC women’s runner has earned the award following the season’s opening weekend. “This really says that LaKya is off to a good start. She’s a defending national champion,” Frye said. “It’s a great award to receive, but it’s early in the season. We want to get that award in the last week of the year.” As the Gamecocks prepare to return to the site of their season opener, both teams look to continue doing what t hey d id last weekend i n hopes of coming away with another strong showing and no injuries. “Staying healthy will make this a successful weekend. Every weekend that we can leave a meet and be healthy makes it a good one,” Frye sa id. “ We’ve got enough ability that if we can stay away from injuries, we’ll be okay. We don’t have much depth, but we’ve got a lot of ability.” The meet begins today and will run through Saturday. Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@sc.edu
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