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Pollen is coming Lauren Shirley @SURELYLAUREN
Pollen is coming. It’s amassing its forces, planning its attack and traveling with the wind — pollen and spring allergies are on their way. Wit h t he lack of snow disappointing many students across USC’s campus, it appears that the time for winter has ended, and spring is waiting just around the corner. For many students, the spring F n students
season is a chance to get out and t h row t he Fr isbee arou nd t he Horseshoe, but for many other students, spring brings around their dreaded spring allergies. Pollen is planning its comeback and it’s not going to be pretty. According to Dr. Greg Black, a physician specializing in allergy and clinical immunology at Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants, nasal congestion, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing are the main symptoms of seasonal spring allergies. It’s
also not uncommon forr patients to exhibit asthmatic symptoms. Black said the seasonal allergies in Columbia a r e generally caused byy pollen from the trees in thee early spring and shifts more toward pollen from grasses in the later spring months. The worst months for symptoms? I f y o u’r e w h at B l a c k c a l l s SEEPOLLENPAGE3
16th World Night celebrates global culture, diversity, food Madison MacDonald / THE DAILY GAMECOCK
250 residents were moved around campus.
South Quad gets swamped Lauren Shirley @SURELYLAUREN
Several students whose South Quad rooms were affected by Monday’s flood were told they won’t know the status of their damaged belongings until Friday. T he bagged- a nd-t agged s y stem removed students’ belongings from their rooms if they were damaged due to water saturation. This included clothing and even students’ computers and backpacks. When Faith Rutz, a first-year art studio student, went to retrieve some of her belongings from South Quad, she found that her computer was missing, leaving behind a dry spot on their otherwisesoaked kitchen table. “I wish they gave me a receipt or somet hing,” she said regarding t he missing laptop. When she went to check on the status of the computer Tuesday night, they told her they weren’t sure if it was being fixed or if it was even able to be repaired. Housing told her they would let her know when they found out about its status. According to Rutz, her roommate’s room from the across the hallway was a mess and looked as if things had been tossed around, definitely not the way she left it. The students affected by the flood have largely been communicated with through their university emails as well as periodic updates on the Housing website. “We have a meeting [ Wednesday] night at five to give us more info about what’s going on and what they’re going to to do to repair things,” said Ellen Jones, a first-year comparative literature student and resident of South Quad. Jones was able to retrieve some of her belongings during a 30-minute escorted trip upstairs but was required to grab enough to last them through spring break. “They told us that they expect that the dorm will be up and running March 16, but they don’t think anything’s going to happen any time sooner than that,” she said. Jones saw firsthand some of the damage SEEFLOODPAGE3
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Countries represented in the performances and competitions included Vietnam, China, Italy, India and the U.S.
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By 6:15 p.m. Tuesday night, the line stretched from the Russell House Ballroom all the way to Fresh Burger. Music was blaring and the smell of warm tortilla chips filled the air. USC’s 16th annual World Night had officially begun. Faculty, staff, students and community members filled the ballroom to see performances from all over the world. Sandstorm was played to get the crowd excited and energized. Even Cocky was there to pump up the crowd for the performances to come. World Night celebrates cultures from across the globe. Different student organizations and individuals perform, showing off unique aspects of their cultures. There are also
many different dishes available for students to try. “Every year, we receive a new audience that completely fills the Russell House Ballroom,” said Muzna Al Raiisi, president of the International Student Association and fourth-year international business and finance student. By 6:45 p.m. the ballroom was already full. Third-year marketing student Lily Neville came early so she could get a good seat. “I’m an international student and I got all the emails,” she said. “I thought it would be interesting to see.” World Night is put together each year by the International St udent A ssociat ion ( ISA). The goal of t he event is to strengthen the bonds between the American and SEEWORLDNIGHTPAGE2
Freshman sparks baseball team Will Helms @WHELMS21
Freshmen rarely have immediate impacts on college baseball teams, especially on a team that began the season ranked No. 5 in the country. When a freshman for that team hits cleanup on opening day, he’s special. Alex Destino entered this season with huge expectations. Known for
his great power in high school, many analysts pegged him as a home run specialist but questioned his ability to hit for the kind of average necessary for an SEC designated hitter. Still, Destino was the only freshman named to Baseball America’s All-America team. The t hird-team A ll-A merican select ion has been key to Sout h Carolina’s success this year. However,
w it h g re at p ower c o me s g re at responsibility, and as Destino goes, the Gamecocks go. “Alex is a key part,” head coach Chad Holbrook said. “I hate putting that on a freshman, but he needs to do well for us to do well. He’s a threat and can provide protection for Kyle Martin or Max (Schrock) depending on how we do the lineup. I have a lot of SEEDESTINOPAGE8
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Bojangles’ near stadium moves further down Bluff Road The Bojangles’ on Bluff Road, which is frequented by students during USC football games, is moving, according to The State. The restaurant is set to move a block east where the former Price Bananas was located. The new building will be approximately 4,300 square feet and located at 1130 Bluff Road. The old Price Bananas building will be torn down, and the time it will take to build the new Bojangles’ has not yet been released. It is unclear what will happen to the existing Bojangles’ building. — Lauren Shirley, News Editor
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Magic Johnson, the basketball legend of the Los Angeles Lakers, will be visiting SC State on March 26 as a part of the university’s executive speaker series, according to WLTX. Johnson will be giving both invitation-only and public remarks. After Johnson was finished with his basketball career, he opened a chain of movie theaters and other venues as a successful businessman. He also founded the Magic Johnson Foundation as a part of his philanthropic mission for community organizations. — Lauren Shirley, News Editor
University president of SC State to sue SC State
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The president of S.C. State University, Thomas Elzey, sued the school on Tuesday, according to The State. He alleged that the university breached his contract after multiple negotiation breakdowns. It is Elzey’s hope that he can stop the university’s board from fi ring him while his lawsuit goes through the courts. The trustees of SC State placed Elzey on administrative leave on Feb. 23, and they will meet to receive legal advice on how to proceed on Wednesday. It has not been made public why Elzey was suspended. The money that Elzey is requesting through the lawsuit is the money he says he is owed, plus extra money for emotional, psychological and potential physical damage that the president suffered. — Lauren Shirley, News Editor
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WORLDNIGHTPAGE1 International communities at USC. Sw ype was the first organization to perform, followed by St udents A ssociated for Latin A merica, the I ra n ia n St udent A ssociat ion, t he Ba nglade sh St udent A ssoc iat ion, Moksha, the Omani Student Association, Pa n-A f r ica n St udent A ssociat ion and Gamecock Bhangra. Individual performers included Napat Tandikul, a graduate student in the chemistry and biochemistry departments, and Tanya Wideman-Davis, assistant professor of contemporary dance and ballet. Between the performances, several students were recognized for receiving t he International Student Merit Scholarship.
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After all the performances, the Ms. World Contest began. This is only the second year it has been featured at the university. Vietnam, India, Thailand, China, Italy and the U.S. were all represented in the contest. This is World Night’s 16th consecutive appearance at USC, and Raiisi hopes the event will continue for many years to come at the university and attendance will become even better. “We hope to carry on this tradition,” R a iisi sa id, “as ISA bel ieves t hat recognizing the cultural differences on campus and appreciating them will help USC achieve its vision in becoming a globally recognized university, in all aspects.”
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POLLENPAGE1 “exquisitely sensitive,” you can expect to start to feel symptoms in March, but for most, it’s April to May that’s the true battle ground. Columbia, South Carolina has been ranked the 14th most challenging place to live with spring allergies, according to a 2014 study done by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. And according to that same study, it looks like pollen could continue to be on the rise. The pollen count, or the amount of allergens in the air in grains per cubic meter, is the quickest way to evaluate the severity of spring allergies during the season. The pollen count on Tuesday was
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sitting at 0.3, but is set to increase for the rest of the week, projected at 10.3 on Wednesday and 11.7 on Thursday. “If students aren’t symptomatic, the worst thing they’re going to have to deal with is washing the stuff off their car,” Black said. “If they are allergic, they need to find a medicine that is not only a good treatment medicine but is also a good preventative.” Kim Young, the Pharmacy Manager at Assembly Street’s CVS, suggested the best way to combat spring allergies is by pre-emptively starting to take overthe-counter antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra, while Black suggested nasal steroid sprays. They agreed on this: it’s important for students to fi nd something that works for them and “stick with it.”
plugged in everywhere to try and dry things out.” In total, approximately 250 students had to be moved after the f lood, s a i d We s H i c k m a n , the universit y’s Chief Communications O f f i c e r. T h e y w e r e relocated to other oncampus residence halls or
chose to stay with their friends. “T he assessment , cleanup and repairs have begun in South Quad,” Hickman said, “but at this point there is not yet an estimate for the cost of damages.”
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USC Professor’s original play at CMA Emily Olyarchuk @TDG_ARTS
Si nce 20 07, e ver y yea r t he A l l ia nc e Fr a nc a i se de Colu mbia (t he French A lliance of Columbia) has i nv ited t he lo c a l Frenc h speaking community to join t hem for a live t heat rical perfor mance of one of
F r a n c e ’s b e t t e r - k n o w n plays. In past years, the AF performed works by Molière, Ionesco and, in 2014, they per for med “Le DÎ ner de Cons,” a famous play that inspired the American film “Dinner for Schmucks.” “ We a l w a y s t r y t o d o plays that we think people will recognize,” said Jeffrey
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Pierre Fuziol was Mary in a production of “The Bald Soprano” in 2011.
Persels, associate professor and French program director at the Universit y of South Carolina and A F Club Théât re member. “We do this for a club, but we also want to offer cultural events to the community to promote French st udy a nd French appreciation.” This year the A F brings the community an original work c reated by Per sel s , who adapted scenes by the famous French play wright Molière to create the ultimate slapstick experience. Persels compiled the best lines and scenes from Molière’s plays to fit a new framework that tells both the story of Jean Baptiste (Molière) and the famous love stories from his plays. In “Molière 2.0,” love is t hwarted, avenged, lost and returned again as Jean Baptiste struggles to keep his troupe afloat. “Mol ière 2.0” cont a i n s pieces of “The Misanthrope,” “Tartuffe” and “The School for Husbands,” among many o t he r s . W it h t he a id of Nadège Keller, a AF secretary, the language of the play was adapted to contempora r y French to increase the play’s acce s sibi l it y to t he loc a l French-speaking community. The lyrical verse typical of Molière’s plays is maintained in the speeches of the story’s aristocrats, who speak in verse while the ser vants do not, which clearly creates a series of comedic events. Persels joined the Alliance Francaise de Columbia in 2007 when the organization began producing theatrical performances. Because he was raised by t wo t heater professors, Persels has been involved in t he t heat rical world since junior high school, and his passion for the art did
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The Alliance Franҫaise de Columbia put on Persels’ play “Moliere 2.0.” creative work of community members joining the AF from a variety of backgrounds. “Our organization is not only composed of French inst r uctors,” Persels said. “We have graduate students, law yers and engineers that choose to participate in the AF’s Club Théâtre. We all love theater and rehearse once a week from September to January or February.” Nadège Keller has been a member of the AF for 10 years and became the organization’s secretary in 2013. This is her third performance with Club
not diminish when he began his studies in French language and history. In fact, Persels has only performed in French speaking plays since he left high school, so now directing and creating original works in French comes naturally to him. “It is more liberating doing theater in a foreign language,” Persels said. “It is a lot of fun. Whenever you speak a foreign language, it is like you are adopting another persona.” The audience will be able to see Persels take on the new persona of Jean Baptiste in the performances on March 6 and 8, as well as witness the
Clarkson stays true to sound “Piece by Piece” Release Date: Feb. 27 Artist: Kelly Clarkson Label: RCA Duration: 50 minutes
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Kelly Clarkson capt ivated t he hearts of teenage girls all around the world with her first six platinum albums. After winning American Idol over ten years ago, Clarkson seems to fade in and out of radio st at ion s a nd Bi l lb oa rd c h a r t s , but now she’s back with her same heartfelt pop. Clarkson’s popularity come s f rom how she sel l s her message with her empowering vocals and “girl power” lyrics. Her seventh studio album, “Piece by Piece”, stays true to her usual upbeat sound but also mixes in fresh elements we’ve never heard from her before. Even though the girls who voted for her on American Idol are now in their twenties and thirties, Clarkson seems to still keep her target at teenage girls at a slumber party. The album’s standout track is “Heartbeat Song,” an uplifting pop tune that will make you feel young again. The fi rst song on the album holds a spot in the top twenty most downloaded songs on ITunes and in the top fifty on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Its catchy tunes are enriching and you can’t get the lyrics out of your head. Another hit is “Piece by Piece” which tunes in on Clarkson’s more serious side and will bring you back to your memories of listening to “Because of You” in elementar y school. The song compares Clarkson’s father unfavorably to her new husband. Clarkson’s lyric “He restored my faith that a man could be kind and a father could stay,” connects listeners to the softer side of her empowering music.
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Former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson released her seventh album last week. W hen talk ing about Piece by Piece, Clarkson said “I was super hor mon a l a nd preg n a nt wh i le making it, so it’s very intense and with passionate vocals.” Clarkson’s a lbu m shows her st rong voca ls in her many girl power anthem, “Invincible.” With the help of Sia, it uses corny ly rics to empower women, but could be catchy song for younger listeners. If you’re looking for a good song to cry to you can find “Tightrope” and “Run, Run, Run” featuring John Legend. In the cover of Tokio Hotel’s song, Legend and Clarkson’s voice sing softly and powerfully together to attract R&B and pop fans. “Bad Reputation” will remind you of how Clarkson won American Idol with her soulful, powerful voice. A lso, Clarkson’s vocally masters the song “Someone” and it can be
compared to her earlier hit “Already Gone.” The pop sensation changes her sound in the songs “Take You High,” “War Paint,” and “Good Goes the Bye” by using techno beats in the background. These songs are defi nitely not as strong as the other songs on the album and don’t truly encompass Clarkson’s strong voice. Also, some lyrics on her album like “Now I am a warrior, a shooting star” can make Clarkson’s talent looked over. Cla rk son’s ly r ic s, somet i me s clichéd, might lead her newest album to be a hit among younger listeners. This doesn’t mean Her powerful voice and talent can still not be missed from her newest tracks. In perfect timing for a car full of girls headed on a road trip for spring break, “Piece by Piece” is the ideal playlist.
Of Montreal, while eccentric and odd, still garner a lot of success. A band straight out of musical mecca Athens, Georgia, Of Montreal put out their 13th studio album, “Aureate Gloom” March 3. While their last album “Lousy With Sylvianbriar” was well received among critics, the fate of “Aureate Gloom” might not be the same. Characterized as indie-pop, Of Montreal defi nitely produces a fusion of sounds that rely heavily on f unk, progressive rock (prog) and more recently indie rock. “Aureate Gloom” continues on the path that its predecessor paved — one of a more ‘70s rock-influenced sound. “Au reate Gloom” ha s st ronger percussion, less bass and thoroughly more guitar than some of their past releases. Front man Kevin Barnes is as flamboyant and provocative as before. Most songs deal with dissonance in self-aware musings of life as well as over-embellished break-up tunes. “Monolithic Egress” is a notable track because of its great guitar riffs and slow, honeyed bridge section. It’s very Of Montreal-esque — switching SEEOFMONTREALPAGE5
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OFMONTREALPAGE4 a nd c reat i ng new rhy t hms ever y f ive bars or so. “Apollyon O f Blue Ro om� i s one of t hose tracks that depicts the new d i r e c t io n of t he i r s o u n d — h i nt s o f inf luences like The R ol l i n g St o ne s or Talk ing Heads can be heard. One of t he ot her outstanding tracks is “Estocadas,� which is raw and relaxing at the same time. The heav y g u it a r pa i r s wel l w it h Ba r nes vocal layering — it’s also slow, but not too Courtesy of Polyvinyl Records slow. “Last R ites at Of Montreal dropped their 13th album, adjusting their the Jane Hotel� is also sound to resemble The Rolling Stones or Talking Heads. a n u nconvent iona l T a l k i n g H e a d s . G l o o m� w a s m o r e break-up song that’s well worth listening Ta k i ng new st r ide s e x p e r i m e n t a l t h a n with their sound, they t he i r p a s t r e c o r d s , to. O f Mont re a l j u s t still haven’t made huge there’s still room for m i g h t b e t h e n e w leaps. While “Aureate more.
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Other than the current production of “Moliere 2.0,â€? The Alliance FranŇŤaise put on several plays in the past, including Eugène Ionesco’s “La cantatrice chauveâ€? (The Bald Soprano). MOLIERE2.0PAGE4 ThÊâtre. “ We l i k e t o s h a re ou r passion of t he f ra ncophone c u lt u re with one another and we have one common love: the French language,â€? Keller said. “If you are in town this weekend, go see t he play — it touches on u n iversal t hemes t hat a re st il l relevant today: love and deception, social strata BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBIA
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In 2016, the Republican Party will have a chance to turn a corner and nominate a legitimate bipartisan candidate with conservative tendencies and an ability to get things done in Washington. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham represents the responsible decision, but he faces tough opposition from the Bush dynasty. The argument against Graham is that he is not conservative enough to generate the fi nancial backing of the traditional GOP money machines, and that Jeb Bush’s established political mechanisms will easily win him the nomination. Let’s remember that former President George W. Bush left the White House in 2008 with the lowest approval rating on record in presidential history (22 percent). Therefore, it’s conceivable that voters would be reluctant to support a third Bush. It would prudent for the Republican Party to nominate a candidate with support from both sides of the aisle, while appealing to the beliefs of traditional conservative supporters. Sen. Graham has strong bipartisan appeal on the issues of immigration and education, with platforms more palatable than Jeb Bush’s financially irresponsible adherence to the Common Core programs. Graham’s strongest platform is his foreign policy. As the Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs Appropriations, Sen. Graham has become a well-respected mind on foreign policy in Washington. In this role, he’s demonstrated his leadership and understanding of regulating foreign affairs. Doubters say that Graham is unable to secure the right-wing super-PACs that pour billions into GOP presidential races, but he is circumventing that issue. Working with John McCain, Graham has held luncheons with GOP donors and is garnering support for his candidacy without bending to the PACs. On Tuesday, he held a luncheon with these potential supporters. Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate billionaire and GOP supporter, was in attendance and is favorable to Sen. Graham’s opposition to online gambling. Graham’s connections in Washington and ability to appeal to donors will support his image as a dark horse candidate who can get things done. Sen. Graham should have no problem winning the South Carolina primary and could take that momentum all the way to the GOP convention. Lest we forget, in 2008, then-Senator Obama was considered a long shot from the deeply blue state of Illinois. He was able to carry his long-shot streak all the way to the White House. If Sen. Graham is not the 2016 GOP nominee, it’s not because he is not the right fit, nor that he is unqualified. If he were to go unselected, it would simply be because the GOP is set on nominating an unpopular, traditional right-wing candidate too entrenched in partisan politics for Washington.
Lindsey Graham has a better chance of scoring the part of Ariel in a Broadway production of “The Little Mermaid” than he has of becoming the 2016 Republican presidential nominee. At least, that’s how it looks as the polls stand today. He barely shows up as a potential contender in Iowa and New Hampshire polling, the fi rst two states which cast their votes and, in most cases, have the power to decide a normal nomination fight. Quinnipiac — one of the most accurate major polling institutes in the country — didn’t even bring up his name in their most recent Iowa poll. He doesn’t appear on Real Clear Politics’ poll aggregator list for New Hampshire, either. In that race, he falls behind Scott Walker, Jeb Bush, Rand Paul, Chris Christie (!), Ben Carson, Mike Huckabee, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal and Rick Perry in that order. It seems necessary to list that absurdly long line of fanatics, fantasists and hucksters because contrary to popular belief, there is a quantifiable limit to how many clowns one can fit in a single car. (And, in fact, it seems to be 11.) If Walker and Bush split the establishment vote in those two primaries and Paul dominates the outsider Libertarian vote — what seems like the most likely scenario to me — then Graham is done, no matter how much support he has in South Carolina. And even in his home state, very early polling has both Bush and Walker right at his side. In some polls, he’s behind both of them. If either of the two wins an early primary, that bump should push them over the edge and Graham into irrelevancy. It used to be a maxim that whoever won South Carolina would go on to win the nomination, which would have been some minor comfort for Graham. But even he doesn’t have that dictum to hold onto anymore ever since Newt Gingrich won the state, but dropped the nomination. It should be emphasized that poll numbers aren’t nearly as accurate as they seem to be this far out. John McCain — a close friend of Graham’s — watched his campaign tank in early 2008 before coming back and snatching it away from Mitt Romney. Strange stuff happens in most campaigns and anyone trying to predict the election this far out is a classic case of giving hostages to fortune. But, from the knowledge we have now, Graham doesn’t have the resources, the broad support or the name recognition to beat someone with “Bush” for a last name.
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Women’s basketball superlatives Aleigsha Welch
Dawn Staley All-Defensive Team Second Team AllSEC
SEC Player of the Year First Team AllSEC
Alaina Coates Co-Coach of the Year
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Tiffany Mitchell Scholar-Athlete of the Year First Team AllSEC
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Despite its regular-season ending 67-56 loss to Kentucky, No. 3 South Carolina is enjoying one of its most successf ul years in histor y. The Gamecocks spent several weeks as the No. 1 team in the country and claimed t he SEC reg ular-season championship for the second straight year. As head coach Dawn Staley’s team prepares for postseason play s t a r t i n g w it h t h i s we ek ’s SE C tournament, here’s a review of what players and moments have made this season a special one for South Carolina. Heart and soul: Senior forward A leighsa Welch — One of t hree seniors on this year’s team, Welch arrived on campus back in 2011 when Sout h Carolina had yet to establish itself as a national power, but the Gamecocks have ascended toward the top during her time in Columbia. Through 97 career starts and 129 games played, Welch has averaged 10.6 points, but many of the valuable things she does for Staley’s team go unnoticed. Whether it be grabbing an offensive rebound in a critical situation or being able to handle t he ball well in t he open court for a post player, Welch brings
a series of intangibles to the table that could help South Carolina down the stretch this season. Staley said that Welch has been “incredible for our program” and called her senior leader a coach on and off the floor. Most valuable player: Junior guard Tiffany Mitchell — Coaches always like being able to k now what to expect out of their players, and it’s safe to say Mitchell has been pretty dependable for t he G a meco ck s t h i s s e a s o n . T he b ac k-t o -b ac k SEC player of the year, Mitchell averages a team-best 14.8 points per game this season. The Charlotte, North Carolina native has scored in double-figures in all but five of Sout h Ca rol i na’s 29 ga mes t h is season. A shooting guard who can do a bit of everything, Mitchell has established herself as one of t he SEC’s top scorers while also building a reputation as an above-average defender. Most importantly, Mitchell can usually be depended on for a bucket when her team needs it the most as she’s one of South Carolina’s best players at creat ing her ow n shot. If the Gamecocks are to make a run in the NCAA tournament this season they’ll without a doubt have to depend on Mitchell, one of their more experienced and established playmakers. Newcomer of the year: Freshman
guard/forward A’ja Wilson — When W i lson, t he No. 1 h igh school recr u it by ESPN, com m it ted to South Carolina last April, almost everyone knew that Staley had hauled in a big catch. I ndeed, Wilson’s cont ribut ions to t he Gamecock s this year have been huge. Although she’s only started once, Wilson has excelled in her role as a bench player, putting up starter statistics. Despite playing on a team that likes to share the wealth when scoring, Wilson’s 13.7 points per game rank second on the team despite playing just more than 20 minutes on average. Wilson is also averaging seven rebounds per game and is mak ing 51.6 percent of her shot attempts. Wilson was named the SEC freshman of the year on Monday and ESPN analyst Doris Burke said last week that she believes the national freshman of the year race is between Wilson and Notre Dame forward Brianna Turner. Best off the bench: Sophomore center A la i na Coates — Coates resembles Wilson. She was in the 2013-2014 season what Wilson is this season: a productive bench scorer as a freshman. After being named t he 2014 SEC Fresh ma n Player of the Year, Coates is enjoying a strong sophomore season. Thanks to 6 -foot- 4 -inches in height and muscular frame, Coates has been
a force i n t he pa i nt t h roughout her college career and is averaging 10.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for 2014-2015. Like Wilson, Coates usually doesn’t crack t he starting five, but that’s not to say the Gamecocks don’t rely on the Irmo native. Coates plays the fourth most minutes per game (20.8) for South Carolina and serves as a reliable and big defender down in the low post. X-Factor: Junior guard Khadijah Sessions — As the opposing team’s point guard begins to bring the ball up the court, it becomes evident just how gritty Sessions is. Her lowto-the-ground stance and constant badgering on defense helps set the tone for South Carolina. Likewise, Sessions is a key catalyst on offense for the Gamecocks. Although she doesn’t score very often, Sessions helps run the offense. With that said, Sessions has improved herself as a threat to shoot and score. Through conference play, Sessions made 46 percent of her shots, including a 28.3 percent mark on three-pointers. Now with the postseason coming up next, solid play at the point guard position matters more than ever, and Sessions’ level of play could play a huge role in the amount of success South Carolina enjoys for the remainder of the year.
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d id ever y t h i ng for Nor t h Bu ncombe H igh School i n No r t h C a r ol i n a . A s a h it ter, De st i no broke h is school record for home runs w it h 15, wh ile put t i ng up an astonishing .529 batting average and 43 RBIs. Destino was also a standout high school pitcher. He baffled hitters on his way to a 10-1 record and 1.43 ERA. At the moment , Holbrook wa nt s Destino to focus on hitting, but he could see time on the mound at some point in his career. Some of the expectations for Destino may be unrealistic. However, he brings power to the lineup that the Gamecocks have lacked in recent years. As he continues to grow as a player, Destino could help take the Gamecocks deep into the summer. Destino Delivers Again Charleston Southern battled most of the game, taking a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning. From there, Destino worked his magic. The Gamecocks played small ball, plating two runs to take the lead 5-4. Destino walked up to the plate with the bases loaded. He found his pitch and turned on it to blast his first career grand slam. The Gamecocks won 10-4. Schrock found a groove. The junior second baseman w e nt 3 - 4 w it h t wo R BI s while Gene Cone extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a 3-5 performance. Up Next: High Point South Carolina hosts 2-7 High Point Wednesday at 4 p.m. The game is a makeup for last Tuesday’s Davidson game that was rained out. Holbrook and associate head coach Jerry Meyers have yet to announce Wednesday’s starting pitcher.
confidence in him.” Through t he 10 games that Destino has started this season, he is hitt ing .333 with three homeruns and 11 RBIs. The Gamecocks are 8-3 with Destino in the starting lineup. In those eight wins, Destino is 12-29 with three homeruns, 10 RBIs and just one strikeout. However, in the three losses, Destino is hitting a dismal .091 with one RBI and six strikeouts. Much of the Gamecocks’ offensive prowess has come from unlikely sources this season. Junior Max Schrock has struggled this season, forcing pressure on other players. Even as a freshman, Destino has stepped up as a leader — a hitter that can create a spark. In the third game of the opening weekend College of Charleston series, South Carolina was tied 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth. With a runner on and a 2-2 count, Destino hit a 2-2 pitch over the right field fence to give the Gamecocks a 5-3 lead. The team won 8-3 and took the series. One week later, with the Gamecocks clinging to a 3-2 lead, Destino crushed a three-run homer to solidify t he win. A f ter t he game, Destino talked about part of his motivation. “I’d like to prove to people that I’m not only here to hit it out of the ballpark,” Destino said. “I aspire to hit a really high average, you know, get on base as much as I can.” I n h i s s e n io r y e a r o f h i g h s c h o o l , t h e 53r d Sarah Stone / THE DAILY GAMECOCK ranked player in the nation South Carolina is 8-3 this season due to a combination of timely hitting and solid defensive play.