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Fo r t h e f i r s t t i m e i n S t u d e nt Government history, candidates for Student Body executive offices held public kick-off rallies for their campaigns Sunday afternoon. The three rallies, complete with music, speeches and food, are the clearest sign so far this election will be one of the most intense in SG history, said candidates involved. “There’s a lot at stake here, and a lot of people are campaigning,” SG presidential candidate Ebbie Yazdani said. “It’s all about getting people involved.” But some say the rallies are a sign campaigning has gone too far. Rumors of possible candidacies have dogged SG for months, leading top officials in the organization to remind members to focus on the current work of the body. Many of the candidates will spend thousands to win office, and the increase led to a recent bill from Sen. Alan Tauber to limit spending to $2,500. “It ca n be excit i ng, but I t h i n k it’s a waste of money,” said former SG Treasurer Jonathan A ntonio, a fourth-year accounting student . “It’s showboating.” Scenes at the events for Yazdani, SG
Vice President candidate Steve Vereen and the joint rally for SG President candidate Alex Stroman and SG Vice President candidate Taylor Cain were drastically different. Backstreet Boys and other pop hits blared at Yazdani’s rally, the first one of the day. About 75 supporters gathered inside the game room of the Honors Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Residence Hall. Desserts were served on Carolina Service Council, the Residence Hall Association and the a circular table in the middle of the room, Department of Student Life sponsored Sunday’s kick-off campaigns. and those in attendance milled around, talking and playing pool. Yazdani, a third-year history and economics student, gave a brief speech, but most of the time was spent socializing. “We want people to join the Facebook group, tell their friends about what’s going on and get them to support us,” Yazdani said. Vereen’s rally, an oyster roast at the Woodlands apartment complex off of Bluff Road , didn’t draw the crowd of Yazdani’s. Vereen and his friends spent most of the day Saturday in Murrells Inlet finding the oysters. A group of supporters huddled in the freezing temperatures to roast oysters, cracking jokes all the while. Others threw the pigskin across the yard. “I’m the picture of a Carolina guy, a nd a n oyster roast is t he per fect representation of me to the fullest,” Vereen, a second-year business student, said. “Get a group of people together and Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK have a Low Country boil.” Alex Stroman and Taylor Cain hosted a rally to promote their joint campaign for SG President and SG Vice President, respectively. Rally ● 3
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Panama City, Fla., will be having a change of theme for college students du r i ng t h is yea r ’s spr i ng brea k season. P a n a m a C i t y ’ s To u r i s t Development Council will be ruling out any special events with MTV, which always films and broadcasts there in March. The council also prohibited any permits for an annual Beach Scene Music Festival, which was to draw artists like Black Eyed Peas, Lady GaGa and Green Day. “I just don’t think there’s any way in the world we could control that many people,” said Panama Cit y’s m ayor G ayle Ob er st i n a pre s s release. Usually each season of spring break has its fair share of t urmoil, but last year a Lil Wayne performance hosted by MTV resulted in violence when two people were stabbed. “I did not know about that, that’s very eye-opening,” said Eric Parsons, a first-year sport and entertainment management student. Panama City will still have a solid number of tourists for this spring, said Chad Hart, a travel agent with Inertia Tours.
“The four weeks are close to being sold out, so it doesn’t affect the rate by that much,” he said. However, Hart said that over the years it may be affected. “St udents usually come for t he hype of MTV being there,” he said. MTV filled a gap in the lack of entertainment that Panama City was already suffering. “W hen they figure out that the station will not be there, they’ll move on to ot her places such as Sout h Padre,” Hart said. South Padre Island has become popular over the years and is topranked for events such as the Beach Scene Music Festival. South Padre experienced an influx of student visitors throughout the 1980s, then spent the next decade limiting the amount of tourists. Panama Cit y is going t h rough the same cycle, so its spring break tourism may not be over yet. MTV just won’t be having its usual party there. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
As William Harrison, a USC professor and southeastern real estate expert, tried to explain the global meltdown of our economy’s housing sector, the best analogy he could think of was the plot of the movie “The Perfect Storm.” “‘The Perfect Storm’ is about a small fishing boat that got caught out in the middle of a huge storm,” Harrison said. “The interesting part about the storm was that there were three separate storms that occurred at just the right time to help breed this one mega storm.” This “mega storm” is what led Congress to standardize the form and procedures used by lenders, now providing borrowers with a “good faith estimate,” Harrison said. “A good faith estimate is supposed to provide a more accurate amount to borrowers in terms of the initial estimate,” Harrison said. This legislation is part of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and went into effect Jan. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Web site. The purpose was to improve disclosure between the lender and the borrower. Lenders often underestimate the price of houses so they can win the initial lending battle, only to add hidden costs and a more realistic price when the borrower gets to the closing table. Harrison said the lending community for many years sought to make hidden profits off of the entire process. Whether it was the undisclosed cost of borrowing money, appraisal fees, survey fees, documentation fees or even the attorney fees, the lenders played on the borrowers’ hope and emotional connection to the house. “Often times the lenders will work very closely with a specific attorney and then strongly suggest that the borrower use a specific in-house attorney so that they can charge a fee on top of the attorney’s fee,” Harrison said. The new legislature is supposed to provide disclosure between the lender and the borrower, but according to Harrison this isn’t the real problem. The real problem, according to Harrison, is the collapse of the pricing bubble and the irresponsible practices of the lending community. The collapse of the housing bubble began in 2006 and the first wave of foreclosures was a direct effect of that, Harrison said. “Initially, foreclosures were focused on the sub prime mortgages, which are mortgages that were given to people who really couldn’t afford the mortgage in the first place,” Harrison said. Harrison noted two important events: the start of the global recession in Europe — where Europeans came extremely close to losing control of the financial markets — and the fall of financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers and AIG. The second storm that affected the global crisis was the collapse of the capital market. When the capital market collapsed, much of the credit used to buy houses and pieces of real estate froze and are still frozen. The combination of these two factors brought us toward the point of recession that Harrison considers the final storm. Talking about South Carolina’s real estate environment, he made Housing ● 3
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Bauer’s comment criticized Advocates for the poor and education experts say that South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer’s now-infamous statement likening people on government aid to stray animals has revived misguided stereotypes. Those stereot ypes had generally faded after the welfare reform of the mid-1990s, which required stricter standards for receiving government aid. Experts said the Republican hopeful for governor merely played a political card that doesn’t have facts to support it. “Sometimes, politicians will try to vilify the poor and the powerless to make themselves seem more viable,” said Dwight James, executive director of the South Carolina chapter of the NAACP.
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The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010 Rally ● Continued from 1 Cain and Stroman’s joint 5 p.m. rally at the Inn at USC was the last rally of the day. The t wo brought in USC’s female a cappella g roup, The Cock tails, and local performing artist Haley Dreis . Cook ies and lemonade were served to the audience, who split its time between mingling and hearing speeches and videos. A video parody of Steve Spurrier giving his support to Stroman and Cain brought the most laughs from the group. Both of the candidates gave brief speeches outlining their biographies and platforms. “Getting people involved is contagious,” Cain, a third-year history student, said. “If we can get them excited and they can get their friends excited, then we’re on to something.” Comments on this story? E- m a i l s a g c k n ew @m a i l b ox. sc.edu
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Housing ● Continued from 1 sure to state that through the first two waves of events, the state was actually doing all right. When it all culminated and brought upon the recession, South Carolina felt the effects. “The major factor that is affecting the South Carolina real estate market is that people are just losing their jobs so they just can’t afford to keep up with the mortgage,” Harrison said. Harrison said the rise of foreclosures was closely connected to the economies of each region. “The state of South Carolina is a pretty varied place. The upper state is more blue collar manufacturing, which was hit hardest during the recession, so as people were laid off, mortgages became harder to maintain,” Harrison said. “The collapse in the lower part of the state was tied to the collapse to the pricing bubble.” As real estate in the Low Country areas of Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Charleston became more popular, some investors began buying property to resell. As the prices reached peak levels, the collapse came. As South Carolina has seen more than 5,000 foreclosures in the coastal region alone, the failures surround the rising prices in the popular area. “As the prices go up, people are unable to sustain the expensive property, which leads to the vast number of foreclosures,” Harrison said. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
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Commercials should match game’s tone While chowing down on hot wings, alcoholic beverages and chips with dip, take note before the upcoming Super Bowl to watch out for some controversial commercials. A commercial featuring former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam Tebow, will be a 30-second spot against abortion. It will revolve around Pam Tebow’s own stor y of ignoring her doctor’s advice to get an abortion because she got sick in the Philippines. As a result, she gave birth to Tim. Not only will there be an anti-abortion commercial, but The timing of also one for a gay dating Web the event site. Because these commercials does not revolve around controversial relate to the issues, many TV stations are whether to run advertisement’s questioning t he advert isements. Under law, it would be wrong to say message. these commercials can’t run. The stations should make the choice whether to feature them. But, it is not illegal to question why stations would want to run these ads. The timing of the event does not relate to the advertisement’s message. People do not want to be snacking on fi nger food while watching a commercial that deals with the possibility of terminating a human. No one would take this issue seriously because those watching are only concerned about football. Yes, these stations can do what they want and have a right to choose which commercials to run. But these types of commercials will get a lot of complaints since they are thrown in the middle of the Super Bowl. Commercials should instead relate to what is being broadcast, and that is football. TV stations should reconsider this issue and choose those ads that feature women, beer and food; not abortion and gay rights.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I n Wed nesday n ight’s St ate of t he Union address, President Obama criticized the Supreme Court for its ruling in the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Obama made it clear to Congress members, distinguished guests and six of the Justices themselves that the Court was “wrong” in its holding. The case in question deals with corporate financial support for candidates in the 30 days prior to an election . Under the McCain-Feingold law of 2003, unions and corporations could not pay for advertisements relating to candidates within 30 days prior to an election. In a 5-4 decision released Jan. 21, the Court struck down part of this law, thus enabling unrestricted independent political advertisement. The Court did leave in place statutes that limit direct corporate contributions to campaigns. The possible implication of this ruling is that large corporations and special interests will have an even greater inf luence over elections than they already do. Indeed, this does seem likely. I am, however, inclined to agree with the Court’s reasoning in this case. They held that corporations have First Amendment free speech protection. Opponent s of t h is r u l i ng a rg ue t hat corporations are not people and are not entitled to the same free speech protections. Since corporations are made up of people and controlled by people, I tend to disagree with these opponents. Obama announced within earshot of the Justices that their decision would “open the floodgates for special interests.” This statement was received wit h standing applause from the audience, with the notable exception of the Republicans and the six
Justices present, who — as is tradition — did not applaud or stand during the State of the Union. However, their discomfort was evident. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito even gave a small headshake in response to the remark. Obama went on to ask Congress to help “correct” the Court’s decision. Obama’s statement is problematic to me for several reasons. First, he put the Justices in a bad spot. They were forced to endure the hundreds of people around them rising in applause to their criticism. Moreover, they cannot respond to this criticism without committing a major breach of protocol. Second, from a legal perspective, Obama’s indiscretions are twofold. Obama is the chief executive of the United States; it is his duty to enforce the Supreme Court’s rulings, not to criticize them. And further, his criticism offered no legal rationale. Obama, who is a graduate of Harvard Law School, did not even mention the First Amendment or the Constitution in any way. He simply stated that the Justices were incorrect. Thirdly, from a political perspective, I think Obama needs to be careful as to how much he offends the Justices and the Supreme Court. This is not the first time a president has been in public tension with the Court, but it was a pretty blatant swipe at it, especially from a president who prides himself on his charisma. In closing, it seems to me that the Justices of the Supreme Court are not people Obama wants to add to his political enemies list, especially his new pet Justice, Sonia Sotomayor. Sincerely, William LaGrange Third-year political science student
The Ugly Truth: Texting requires caution People too often embarrassed by ill-timed text messages usually sent under alcohol’s influence OK, we’ve all done it: texted a significant other or ex late at night while with friends and most commonly under the influence. I’m not saying all unnecessary texting is done under the influence, but it usually happens when there is some sort of influencing social situation. That pit in your stomach after pressing the send button is not a great feeling, so it would be awesome if cell phone companies could put a block on people’s phones while they’re out on the town, because people are bound to feel regret when scrolling through messages in the morning. But, we all know that’s not possible, so what can we do to avoid these awkward occurrences? Well, in social situations, texting is the easiest way to communicate to those not at the same party or event. Most of us text people to come to the same location or to meet up later (which is also known as a booty call, FYI). But, to avoid an embarrassing text message, one needs to steer away from texting late at night to get the true feelings out or to just find
someone to take home. First off, it’s rude to text feelings, because it shows you’re afraid to confront them face-to-face. If you’re using texting to let out emotions, then you obviously don’t really believe in those feelings about that person anyway. You’re just looking to see what their reaction is and how they feel about you. Manipulative much? And second, texting late at night to meet up is strictly to not be alone when you go home. So, ladies, don’t fall for the late-night “What are you doing?” It is strictly a booty call, and unless you want the booty, too, don’t fall for it. Marilynn But other than these late night joyner sit uat ions we all should avoid, Second-year tex t i ng c a n be g reat bec au se English and dance of its speediness and its lack of student confrontation. Let’s face it boys, there’s some intimidation hidden behind your macho selves when it comes to communicating with a girl, so texting is the best way to get to know someone and avoid the awkward silences in a phone call. And girls, we all love to text. Seeing that message from a boy we adore just makes our day.
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But as said before, texting can also be brutal. Because of the simplicity, it is hard to tell one’s tone through a text. Guys don’t check their phones as often as girls, while girls might look at their phones every five seconds just waiting for that cute boy to text them. Yet, guys are very simplistic. They know what they want, and, sorry to reveal the truth, if he’s not texting you, he’s just not that into you. Guys throw their phones on their desks for a couple of hours without checking because they aren’t as attached to their cell phones as girls are, but they do make an effort to text the girl they actually like. So, when it comes to relationships and dating, how is one supposed to know how the other is feeling through a text? Well, you really can’t know how another person is feeling through a text message. I would say to keep the conversation at a minimum when it comes to talking about how you feel. Feelings should be said in person and not through a text message. So, have fun texting that significant other, but don’t let the conversation get too far via text. If he or she can’t confess feelings in person and always takes advantage of text messages, then, again, they are just not that into you.
U S A To d a y r e p o r t e d about 54 percent of full-time students at four-year public universities graduate within six years . The report goes on to say that students drop out due to poor academic preparation, lack of money and inability to get required classes. This could not be any truer for USC students. Most of you probably think that within four years you will have your credits and be on your way, but if you study your degree requirements, you may notice that, in order to complete wit hin eight semesters, you would have to increase your course load for a few semesters. That may mean taking 18 credit hours instead of the usual 12 or 15. A few extra hours may seem to be a quick solution, but t he lo ad is heav y a nd could hurt your G PA . I f you are struggling Jessica Hardin to keep you r Second-year grades high journalism w it h fou r or student f ive classes, t hen tak ing six classes will be out of the question. Even if you can manage to juggle a full 18hour semester, getting into the classes that you need will be a challenge. As you get in higher-level courses, the classes begin to get smaller. This may be a good fit for those who enjoy the individual attention, but this also means there are fewer spots for those who need the course. If you aren’t eligible to register for classes on the first day, then you may miss a spot in a course you need. There is no simple solution. Hopefully you can get at least 12 hours of classes required for your degree, which means you are back to square one on finishing in eight semesters. Many have to take summer classes in order to finish at the end of their fourth year. This is not only added time. If you are figuring your financial sit uat ion on a fou r-year plan, think again. Financial aid does not usually cover summer courses. In fact, state scholarships, such as LIFE, cannot be used toward su m mer semesters. Th is out-of-pocket expense could result in you not graduating on time or even graduating period. Schools are pushing higher education, but are not giving enough resources to back those who make it there. If you are pursuing a fouryear degree program, then a degree should be obtainable within eight semesters.
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Digital album gives hope to Haiti Live recordings of Haiti telethon tops charts, raises millions for relief effort Chloe Could
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ out of ✩✩✩✩✩ Following the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon, which aired Jan. 22, a live album of the night’s performances has been released to help raise more funds. “Hope for Haiti Now,” released the day after the telethon, features live tracks from the biggest names in the music business, including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Coldplay and Christina Aguilera. All proceeds benefit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, the Red Cross, UNICEF and Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Foundation, among others, in support of the Haiti relief effort. The telethon, organized and staged by Wyclef Jean, George Clooney and MTV, raised more than $66 million. The exclusive performances that brought together an eclectic mix of chart-toppers playing both original works and foreverfavorites are nothing less than instant hits. Each song brings something new to the collaboration and exposes unheard sides of some of the world’s most beloved artists. The album’s premiere track, “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)” by Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge and Rihanna, manages to be marketable, shooting straight to the top of the charts upon its release, while preserving a certain uniqueness. Jay-Z and Rihanna don’t disappoint, shaping the song with their unmistakable vocals, while Bono and The Edge add an unexpected backtrack to the chorus and bridge. “Stranded” is available in both a live and studio-recorded “Version 1.0,” which exclusively benefits Partners in Health.
Justin Timberlake showcases his all-too-often overlooked yet stellar voice wit h his cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” alongside Matt Morris and Bob Dylan’s former guitarist Charlie Sexton. The stripped-down performance, featuring Timberlake on piano and Morris on acoustic guitar, sends chills down the spine, with their harmonies adding to the overall brilliance of this piece. Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of The Beatles’ “Let It Be,” featuring the Roots, is another show-stealer. Her unmatchable sound finds a way to inspire a whole other meaning from a tried and true classic. John Legend finds the same niche, as does the legendary Stevie Wonder, with their abilit y to bring tears with nothing more than the strength of their soulful sounds. Legend’s performance of the beautifully written “Motherless Child” is absolutely incredible, with his piano skills and the accompanying orchestra only accessories to his already impressive range and flawless performance. Wonder, with “Time to Love/A Bridge Over Troubled Water,” also builds upon his stand-alone brilliant voice and equally famous piano abilities. Wyclef Jean, with his rough-around-the-edges Caribbean sound brings a little bit of culture to the track list with his “Rivers of Babylon/Yele,” sung in a mix of English and Haitian. The song refocuses the purpose of the album with a message of the unity and hopeful resilience of the Haitian people. Famous for her high-energy, belly-dancing beats, Shakira slows it down for a different take on The Pretenders’ “I’ll Stand By You,” and Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock and Keith Urban come together for an acoustic cover of Bill Withers’ “Lean On Me.” Taylor Swift, who clearly doesn’t have the best live music skills, is less than impressive with Better Than Ezra’s “Breathless.” And although her vocals were still awardwinning, Beyoncé gets demerits in the originality department.
Her contribution lies in her Grammy-nominated single “Halo” with a few tweaked words in the chorus. “Hope for Haiti Now,” as a whole, has proven to be both a musical and charitable success, instantly becoming the first digitally released album to reach the top of the charts. Each of the musical talents, representing different demographics, genres and sub-styles, adds something special to the release and brings the musical world together in support. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@sc.edu
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Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow shown at ‘Hope for Haiti Now.’
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C OLIN ’ S T RAILER P ARK Upcoming February films contain themes of love, suspense, comedy Colin Campbell STAFF WRITER
A handful of new trailers have hit the scene in the past couple of weeks, including ones for upcoming movies “From Paris with Love,” “Dear John” and “Valentine’s Day.” The fi lms offer a variety of different moods, from explosive thrillers to heartwrenching chick fl icks, with a little bit of comedy all around. Everybody’s feeling the February air, and love is the recurring theme. Let’s start off with a bang. “From Paris with Love” opens on a shot of the Eiffel Tower (in case you couldn’t figure it out from the title) and moves quickly to James Reece ( Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a young employee in the U.S. Embassy in Paris, having a phone conversation with an FBI superior. “Sir, you do realize that I’m not Special Ops certified?” “We’ve got you working with our top operative, Charlie Wax.” At this point, you may still be giving the movie a chance. You may be thinking, “Hey, maybe it’ll be a cool Bond-st yle act ion f l ick .” Then t he ca mera pa ns across an ample amount of baldness and a vast jaw. And you realize, “That’s John Travolta.” Not even the bald cap, the thick goatee and the huge earring can distract from the fact that Danny of “Grease” has gone crazy. The trailer reveals the gamble Lionsgate took in making this movie. If you can take the guy who dressed up — and plumped up — to play Edna, the plus-sized mama in 2007’s remake of “Hairspray,” seriously as a r u le-break i ng, but t-k ick i ng FBI operative, then it might be worth the hard-earned dollars. For our second movie, we combine the author of “The Notebook,” the girl from ABBA’s “Mamma Mia” movie musical, a classic romantic drama/war fi lm storyline a nd a pa i nf u l ly iron ic a nd revea l i ng title to come up with Relativity Media’s “Dear John,” starring Channing Tatum (“Public Enemies”) and Amanda Seyfried.
Whether or not you like the whole idea of sitting on the couch wearing big fuzzy slippers, eating Ben & Jerry’s by the pint and sobbing through a chick fl ick, “Dear John” looks like a mildly decent movie. C ha n n i ng Tat u m ha s more ac t i ng ability than your average Joe, and while it will be no “Titanic,” the preview sets up the movie nicely. After two weeks together on the beach, John (Tatum) and Savannah (Seyfried) have fallen for each other. He brings her home and introduces her to his dad (Richard Jenkins), whom he obviously loves very much, even if his stiff machismo doesn’t allow him to show it. Then John goes off to war and love is thrown into turmoil. Continuing with this theme of love, New Line Cinema’s “Valentine’s Day” drops some names w it h a n ensemble like no other. Featuring, among many ot hers, Jessica A lba, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Shirley MacLaine, Taylor Lautner, Queen Latifah, Julia Roberts and Taylor Swift, it’s so packed with big names that the trailer has to fit bits of plot in around all of them. It’s a light romantic comedy, and clips from scenes hold lots of laughs, along with the cute smiles and kisses obligatory with a title like “Valentine’s Day.” Backed by the Black Eyed Peas’ energetic “I Gotta Feeling,” the trailer gives off a fun vibe. Even the breakups are made out to be funny. In one scene, Garner’s cha racter bemoa ns to a n empat het ic Foxx, “My closest relationship is with my Blackberry. Thank God it vibrates.” A ll t railers are available on line on YouTube or apple.com/trailers.
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‘Lost,’ ‘Survivor’ season premieres, new episodes of ‘The Office,’ ‘House’ best in show this week Lindsay Wolfe
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Lost (ABC, Tues. Feb. 2, 9 p.m.) The sixth and final season of ABC’s “Lost” starts Tuesday with an hour-long recap at 8 p.m. followed by the two-hour premiere at 9 p.m. After Juliet (Elizabeth Mitchell) detonated the island’s hydrogen bomb at the end of last season, viewers will fi nally fi nd out whether the show is dealing with two parallel realities or whether Jack’s (Matthew Fox) grand plan to reset the last five seasons was a bust. This season, expect the island mythology to come to the forefront, complete with answers about the four-toed statue, the seemingly-dead John Locke and the seemingly-deader Jacob.
House (FOX, Mon. Feb. 8 , 8 p.m.) The best episodes of “House” are the ones that break the show’s typical mold of his associates desperately trying to solve a case, fumbling around for 45 minutes before finally having the solution dawn on House just a second before it’s too late. The episode “5 to 9” follows Princeton Plainsboro’s Dean of Medicine Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein) as she deals with hospital bureaucracy and her tangled personal life. Put your money on something happening to advance the slow-moving House-Cuddy relationship.
Bates guest stars in “Sabre,” kicking off a multi-episode arc where she plays the CEO of the company that buys out paper company Dunder Mifflin. Expect plenty of drama — and maybe a few childish arguments — to brew between her and Scranton regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell). Also this episode, Jim and Pam start baby preparations with day care interviews, while Andy and Erin continue their frustratingly clueless courtship by writing a song for the company’s new CEO.
ways proved to be the highlight of last season. But how will he fare against Rob Mariano, who connived his way through “Survivor: All Stars,” and Parvati Shallow, who won “Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites” in Micronesia? They’ll all compete among the wide assortment of “villains” this season as the tribes go back to Samoa.
4. Survivor (CBS, Thurs. Feb. 11, 2. The Office (NBC, Thurs. Feb. 8 p.m.) “Heroes vs. Villains” brings back 4, 9 p.m.) Academy Award-winner Kathy Russell, whose sock-burning, devil-we-love
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USC kennels ‘Dawgs Downey, Spinella lead Carolina to second consecutive SEC win James Kratch
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
On Friday afternoon, USC coach Darrin Horn said that he thought the proverbial big win hangover was indeed real. On Saturday night, his team escaped such a disappointment. Down and out most of the night to a scrappy Georgia team, Carolina rose to the occasion in crunch time, eking out a 78-77 win on the strength of Devan Downey’s game-winning jumper with 50 seconds remaining in regulation. “I didn’t think our team was particularly great, but if you’re going to win games in this league and at this level, you’re going to have to find a way to get some wins on a night like tonight when maybe you’re not your best,” Horn said. “We’re really glad to get the win.” Once again, it was USC’s star senior guard who stole the show. However, for a while, he had some company in skywalking Georgia sophomore Travis Leslie, who showed off to the crowd of 14,013 with a handful of emphatic, high-flying dunks en route to 21 points. “There are not many guys like Travis Leslie,” Georgia coach Mark Fox said. “He’s a special athlete and becoming a special player.” But when the pressure was on and the lights shined brightest, Leslie disappeared, going scoreless over the final 12:23. “We actually guarded him,” Horn said of Leslie’s drought. “He’s a phenomenal athlete. I think we gave him some easy ones (early on).” On the other hand, Downey did the opposite – racking up 12 of his 33 points in the same period, including the last two that
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Devan Downey stole the show down the stretch, scoring 12 points in the final minutes to lead USC to victory. put USC ahead for good. “ T h e b a l l i n m y h a n d s w it h t h e opportunity to make a play (late) – I’ll have it no other way,” Downey said. There had been a lot of hype and talk about a Downey-John Wall showdown in USC’s previous contest – something Downey dismissed as a potential source of motivation. Horn echoed that sentiment when asked if Leslie had given Downey any extra incentive. “I don’t think Devan pays much attention to individuals on the other team,” Horn said.
“I think as the clock ticks down, he plays better and better and better.” After racing out to an early 10-4 lead, USC struggled a great deal in the first half, and the Bulldogs capitalized, staking a 32-25 lead with 4:11 remaining before halftime. However, the Gamecocks were able to rally on the strength of back-to-back threepointers from Stephen Spinella in the final minutes of the period, trailing only 38-36 at the half. “I think (Spinella) is starting to play with a lot of confidence more than anything,” Horn said. “I think he’s playing well defensively and it’s transferring to confidence offensively.” USC almost immediately tied the game out of the locker room – even taking a brief 42-40 lead – but two thunderous slams from Leslie pushed Georgia (9-10, 1-5) back on top, 47-42. It was 55-48 moments later when Leslie hit a jumper – getting, as it turned out, his last two points of the night. From there, it was Downey’s time, as the Chester native, as he has all season long, took over. However, with 3.5 seconds left, it appeared that he might have to do the only thing that he hasn’t already done this season – hit a buzzer-beater. Going for a loose ball alongside the Georgia bench, Downey got tied up with UGA’s Dustin Ware and was called for the foul, USC’s seventh of the half, sending Ware to the line for a one-and-one opportunity, which he missed the front end of, sealing the game as Carolina (13-8, 4-3) dodged a major bullet and moved back above .500 in league play with a two-game winning streak. “We found a way,” Downey said. “We found a way to get the win.”
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Gamecocks take narrow defeat USC runs out of steam after close game against Volunteers James Kratch
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Prior to the start of the season, USC coach Dawn Staley said she didn’t know if her team was ready to compete for a SEC championship. If Sunday’s game was any indication, the Lady Gamecocks are getting pretty darn close. Oh so close to knocking off the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in a basketball game for the first time since Jimmy Carter was president, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the reigning World Series champions and Michael Jackson’s “Rock with You” was blaring out of radios nationwide, the South Carolina Lady Gamecocks ran out of steam at the end, as the No. 5 Vols escaped Columbia with a 60-55 win. Coming into Sunday afternoon’s game, UT, the longtime dean of the SEC, had won 37 consecutive contests against USC , with the last loss coming in a contentious Jan. 23, 1980, meeting in Columbia, where the Carolina Pep Band assembled right behind the UT bench, playing its instruments non-stop for the entire game. This act angered the Tennessee coaching staff, led to a ban on sound amplification by pep bands and resulted in a 56-52 Gamecock triumph. It’s up to 38 now, but for a while it looked like the streak would die. Carolina came out hotter than a t wodollar pistol to start the game, leading 13-0 in the blink of an eye. But the Vols woke up,
outscoring USC 25-13 over the final 16:12 of the first half to trail only by one, 26-25, at halftime. “I thought they started out the game very hot,” Staley said. “I thought we took shots that were there.” That was pretty much the pattern for the game. Carolina would take a bit of a lead and Tennessee would cut it to one, tie it up or take the lead back, only to see USC respond. However, when Kelley Cain’s jumper put Tennessee up 56-54 with 1:57 remaining in the game, the Gamecocks just couldn’t string together one last run. With a chance to tie the game on a one-and-one opportunity, junior forward Jewel May made her first shot but missed the second. UT’s Angie Bjorklund then hit a jumper to give the Vols a 58-55 lead with 21.8 seconds left in the game.. USC called timeout to set up a play, but to no avail; Lauren Falohun’s inbounds pass was deflected and picked off to seal the game. “It’s a play that we go over a lot in practice,” Staley said. “It’s something I was comfortable [with].” After the game, Tennessee (19-1, 7-1) made it clear the idea of being the team that lost to South Carolina (11-10, 4-5) was something that didn’t sit well with them. “[ U T coach Pat Summit t] was really reiterating that, ‘Hey, this is a team that is going to want to come beat us,’” Bjorklund said. “Just like she said, South Carolina came in [motivated].” The Gamecocks knew too about the history, but said it didn’t effect them a great deal. That being said, they aren’t thrilled with the idea
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Wit h t wo impressive show ings u nder t heir belt s, the South Carolina men’s and women’s track teams entered t h is weekend’s Tex as A& M Challenge looking for similar results. Facing off against some of the top programs from the Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC, the Gamecocks made it clear that they are among the best in the country. Of all the weekend’s strong perfor mances, however, t he one that stood out the most was senior Vica Shobe’s pole vault.
After setting a personal best in last week’s meet, Shobe broke t he women’s school record Saturday with a clearance of 13-8 1/4, beating the previous record by 2 inches. “It was a solid performance. She’s been building for a long time,” USC pole vault coach Lawrence Johnson said. “We’d like to do more, but she did a great job. She’s got a lot more, so we’re trying to hold her focus so we can keep building to the end of indoors. I really think we can put together something solid and maybe have hope of bringing home a conference title and an NCA A individual title.” The jump was good enough to earn second place for the weekend and is the ninth best jump in the NCAA this season. “It was exciting. Honestly, I
Muldrow records first double-double Junior forward’s play helps Gamecocks secure victory in Georgia matchup Ryan Velasquez STAFF WRITER
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Sophomore La’Keisha Sutton led the Lady Gamecocks with 19 points in their match against Tennessee on Sunday. either. “I don’t think we paid too much attention to that,” USC sophomore guard La’Keisha Sutton, who led the Gamecocks with 19 points, said. “We know that South Carolina hasn’t won against Tennessee since 1980, and we’re hoping to change that.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox.sc.edu
Carolina track continues success Shobe sets school record; Brookins, Haynie, Zajac win indiviual events
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Junior Sam Muldrow had a careerbest performance against Georgia, playing well on both ends of the floor.
didn’t really have time to think about it ,” Shobe sa id. “ We have our sights set on doing bigger and better things. Coach Joh n son sa id he wa s rea l ly happy, but I shouldn’t just be sat isf ied wit h t hat. We have SECs and nationals ahead, so we have a lot more work to do.” The weekend also included a st rong out ing f rom junior LaKya Brookins, who fi nished first in the women’s 60-meter dash with a time of 7.29. Other wins came from senior Elliott Haynie’s jump of 17-3 1/2 in the men’s pole vault and junior M ichael Zajac’s toss of 69-1 1/4 in the men’s weight throw. “LaKya Brookins continues to stay undefeated so far in the 60-meter. It’s not a big time, but we think she’ll run faster, hopefully by SEC’s,” USC coach Curtis Frye said. “On the men’s
side, Mike Zajac had a personal best and moved up to the top five on the NCA A list in the weight throw.” In addition to the victories, some of the teams’ younger members continued to show improvement, including redsh ir t f resh ma n Rober t Razick in the men’s mile. “Robert Razick is a kid that’s d ropped f rom 4:4 0 i n h igh school to 4:18 in the mile,” Frye said. “That’s a big breakthrough for him. We feel like we’ll get a few more things each week and get it together more.” Bot h tea ms w il l t ravel to New York City next weekend to participate in the New Balance Invitational.
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In its fi rst game since last week’s upset over No. 1 Kentucky, South Carolina secured its second straight victory with a 78-77 comeback win against Georgia. The win resulted from numerous factors, but none may have been more important than the play of junior forward Sam Muldrow. Playing in his seventy-first game as a Gamecock, Muldrow earned his fi rst career double-double, a milestone he just missed in the win over the Wildcats. “It was a huge game for Sam Muldrow, getting his first double-double,” USC coach Darrin Horn said. “I thought he really asserted himself on both ends of the floor and just played terrific.” En route to reaching the landmark, Muldrow recorded 11 rebounds and a career-high 19 points , surpassing his previous high of 18 that he posted against the Bulldogs last season. He also led the team with four blocks and notched t wo steals in 35 minutes of playing time. “I’m kind of surprised it’s taken this long to get a double-double,” Muldrow said. “I should’ve had it earlier.” In addition to his points in the paint, much of Muldrow’s success against the Georgia defense came from his midrange jump-shot, something he and the coaching staff have been work ing to incorporate in his game. “O ne of t he t h i ng s t h at ’s rea l ly encouraging as a coach is seeing the way Sam played tonight,” Horn said. “Offensively, he’s doing a lot of things that we’ve really been spending a lot of time at with him individually. Those are the things we have to continue to do with our guys, both one-on-one and as a team.” With the first double-double under his belt, Horn is hopeful that the best is yet to come for the Florence native. “I believe he can play like that all the time. He’s skilled offensively, he’s long and athletic and he impacts the game in a lot of different ways,” Horn said. “I don’t know if that means we’re going to get 19 points and 11 rebounds out of him every night, but sometimes when that happens with a young person, the glass ceiling is broken mentally and they know they’re capable of doing that.” Facing a tough test against Tennessee this coming weekend , Muldrow will look to build on his success in recent games and continue getting better. “These last two wins have been real big. We’ve taken a step ever y day,” Muldrow said. “We just need to keep going out, keep playing and have some pride in what we’re doing.” Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocksports@sc.edu
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