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With the close of spring semester approaching, students are gearing up for a week of finals and intense studying. W hile many resort to all-nighters and caffeine in their efforts to cram, others take a more extreme route, using stimulants like Adderall. One anonymous fourth-year student started feeling the end-of-semester pressure last week when she had a 20-page paper, a test and three sma l ler paper s due bet ween Monday a nd Wednesday. “I basically didn’t sleep for three days straight,” she said. In order to focus and get all of her work done, the student picked up three time-released Adderall capsules from a friend. She said when she takes it she can concentrate better and get more accomplished. “ It ’s s o me t h i n g I o n l y d o i n e x t r e me situations,” she said. “I try not to take it.” She’s not alone, according to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health. In an April
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Seidel Says Braggers who constantly feel the need to one-up their peers end Chelsey up making Seidel fools of Second-year themselves. print journalism student
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study. Court ney Robinson, a f irst-year exercise science student , recently changed majors and said she is feeling the pressure of catching up. She has four exams coming up and is trying not to wait until the last minute to study. “I’m trying to knock some of it out now so it won’t all pile up later,” Robinson said. “I have one day before all of my exams to study because all four of them are compacted into three days.” Robinson said she might use energy drinks such as Red Bull, but limits the amount of caffeine she intakes. “It’s defi nitely not good for your body, but it helps keep me awake and alert,” she said. Taylor Jones, a first-year mathematics and Spanish student , said getting at least eight hours of sleep and eating a good breakfast gives him the boost he needs before an exam. “Cramming doesn’t really help me,” he said. Jones said he would not use Adderall. “I would be worried about how it would affect me since a doctor has never told me to use it,” Jones said. Jones has five exams coming up this week, but he said does not feel the need to use stimulants to achieve the grade he desires. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
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“I don’t really drink a lot of caffeinated things but I like to take a break often. I think it’s good to have a buddy to help stay on track.”
“I do the all-nighters. I actually sleep during the day then stay up all night.”
“When I start to get into work mode, I just commit an entire day to getting stuff done.”
“Sheer will power. I don’t really do much, I just bite the bullet.”
“I take st udy break s. I ju st go on t he I nter net , Facebook, then go back to studying.”
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report, full-time college students between the ages of 18 and 22 were found twice as likely to use Adderall non-medically as those of the same age who were not in college full-time. The drug is used to treat narcolepsy and attention-defict hyperactivity disorder, but some students take the drug illegally to focus on their work. “Tons of people ask for it,” the source said. “It helps them concentrate and have energy.” An anonymous first-year student has taken the medication for fi ve years to treat ADHD. He said he only uses the drug to assist with schoolwork and that caffeine is also helpful. “Adderall is the s---, and Folgers coffee is my jam,” he said. “I’m incapable of long-term work without it.” Without a prescription, it is illegal to take Addera l l. Some side ef fec t s a re fa i nt i ng, restlessness and headaches due to increased blood pressure. The fourth-year student said she was able to get her work done while on the drug, but she did experience some of the negative side effects. “I felt really unhealthy,” she said. “I’m going to try not to take it this week.” Non-prescription Adderall use is controversial among students, as some are against the practice, opting instead for more traditional ways to
“If we worked toget her more often, our lives could be improved,” Fertitta said. In between performances, Ivey Kaiser, a fourth-year geography student , gave a brief speech about how everyone should explore the
positive aspects of Columbia. “Columbia is a pretty chill place to be, and I have been living here since I’ve been born,” Kaiser said. “We should enjoy the positives in our life and make the best out of every situation that you’re in.”
Dav id Sabio, a f if t h-year geography student , organized the festival last fall. “My buddies and I wanted to give clothes to others, and we wanted Columbia ● 4
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C olu mbia A pprec iat ion Day made its debut at the Statehouse Saturday, and people of all ages came together to donate clothes for the homeless and enjoy Columbia’s community. The ma i n event s were ba nds performing on the Statehouse steps. A tent on the side of the steps held 10 boxes where people could donate clothes to Columbia’s homeless. Everyone also took part in the day’s activities, including painting, hu l a-ho opi n g, j u mp rop e a nd Frisbee. Ian Flegas, a fourth-year media arts student and a member of the band Pan, said he was excited to perform. “I think it’s pretty cool, and this is good for the community,” Flegas said. “We need to do more of this.” Other bands performing were The Dubber, Communit y Drum Circle, Zutani Commission, Paddy Dover and No Shoes Sally. Cara Fer t it t a , a fou r t h-year biolog y student and member of No Shoes Sally, said the event was absolutely wonderful.
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Music highlights the first Columbia Appreciation Day, in which residents gathered to celebrate and donate to homeless.
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Research takes center stage at forum 220 students share findings at eighth annual Discovery Day Kristyn Winch
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The second floor of the Russell House t urned into a for um for research and exploration on Friday afternoon for USC’s eighth annual Discovery Day. Discovery Day gives students a chance to showcase research projects, independent studies and other beyond-the-classroom experiences with fellow students, faculty, staff and members of the community. A round 220 st udents participated in Discovery Day this year. Presentations ranged from posters, oral presentations and creative or artistic presentations . T heat r ic a l, mu sic a l a nd c reat ive writing presentations were also part of the festivities. Categories included study abroad, psychology, biomedical sciences, engineering, theatre, music and art. “We’ve seen everything from a stage combat demonstration to a presentation on Hawaiian tattooing,” said Julie Morris, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and the event’s chair woman. “Discovery Day is for all types of beyondthe-classroom experiences.” Fou r t h-year biolog y st udent Judit h Gomes participated in Discovery Day for the first time this year. “I heard about it through a friend while doing research in the lab,” Gomes said. “I thought it would be a good opportunity.” For her presentation, Gomes made a molecule that mimicked a protein and measured its interaction in a folded and unfolded state.
Second-year psychology student Zach Morris and fourth-year psychology student Holley Pitts participated in Discovery Day last year and came back to compete again this year in the psychology category. “Participating in Discovery Day is a good way to get on track for conducting research in graduate school,” Zach Morris said. Fourth-year psychology student Ashley Mazzanna, third-year psychology student Ashley Stevens and fourth-year psychology student Sanguetta Banks worked together on a presentation about whether children and adults process faces the same way. This was the first time presenting at Discovery Day for Mazzanna, Stevens and
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Banks and all three said they learned a lot about research through the experience. “Our goal all semester has been to present at Discovery Day,” Mazzanna said. Mela n ie Pa loma res, a resea rch assistant in the psychology department, was instrumental in getting many of her students to participate in Discovery Day. “This is my thing: independent study,” Palomares said. “This is a fantastic event for undergrads and it is rare with universities to allow students to showcase their research like this.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
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PAGE 4 Columbia ● Continued from 1 to do something that would unite ever yone toget her,” Sabio said. “People tend to overcomplicate things in life, and we just wanted them to come out and appreciate everything they have in order to make the world a simpler place.” At fi rst, Sabio tried to hold the event at the Family Park, but it would have cost $1,500, so recent cit y polit ical candidates A aron Joh nson a nd Gra nt Rober t son suggested he have it at t he Statehouse instead. “I’m stoked to be a part of this,” said Riley Chapman, a first-year international business student . “A lot of people getting together and instead of being negative they are being excited about life.” A side f rom USC st udent s, residents of the community were in attendance. “I think it’s great that it has been organized,” said Roger Loughney, a Columbia resident who donated men’s clothing at the event. “You
The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 can donate anywhere, but you just have to fi nd it.” Susan Stewart doesn’t live in Columbia, but she came out to support her son who is in the band Pan. “We had to listen to a lot of that at home,” she said with a laugh. “The best aspect of this is how the students are so involved with taking care of the homeless.” T he clot he s for women a nd children will go to the Hannah House, and the men’s clothing will go to the Oliver Gospel Mission. S a b io s a id h e i s i n c r e d ib l y thankf ul for all the help he has received. “I can’t thank all of the positive people I’ve met enough,” he said. Sabio said appreciation day will become an annual event. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams on how amazing today is,” Sabio said. “Every single day should be the best day.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
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Even under threat of rain, children paint banners to celebrate Columbia’s community at Saturday’s festival.
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Obama fails to represent some beliefs
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A letter from the editor I want to dedicate this editorial to USC students of past, present and future. I have spent four years at this university and in this newspaper office as a Gamecock, constantly surprised by how this university shapes my life. To the seniors leaving class for the last time today, it comes as a bittersweet ending. We’ve had memories here that we’ll never forget, memories that make it hard to say goodbye. We are part of a tradition, representing the people who have come before us and those who are eager to take our places. Since Fall 2006, we’ve seen scandal, tragedy, goodbyes, hellos and several garnet-and-black-clad flashes in between. Dr. Sorensen and his bowtie said goodbye, and Dr. Pastides filled his shoes with an open mind and a full heart. The boombox man still makes his way around campus, and Chicken Finger Wednesday is as popular as ever. “2001” still gives some of us goosebumps, but now we have “Sandstorm” keeping us up (and jumping) on our toes. We’ve seen devastating losses (yes, we know “Papa’s in the House”), but we’ve also rallied against Ole Miss, Clemson and UK in tremendous victories. We’ve said goodbye to some Gamecocks who we’ll never forget, and we’ve bonded as a university in times of tragedy. Everything that has happened, however, brings us closer together. Before you say goodbye, I want you to take this moment as yours in USC history. Don’t let your time here end with the classroom door. Stay connected with your campus, your classmates, your university. This is why I’ve been at The Daily Gamecock for the last four years. We work hard to inform and remind you all of how you are connected, why you matter and why you have a major role in this university. We are connected as Gamecocks through our love for this university and through the memories and traditions we carry on. The Fight Song. The Alma Mater. “2001” Garnet and Black. The Horseshoe. The spot on campus where you clap and hear it echo. The Barnwell hill down to Five Points and the incessant trains. And yes, even the piece of paper you are reading now. We are all connected by our memories here, and that is an honor we should live up to and never forget. I’m proud to say I will be a Gamecock forever and I will hold this place in my heart wherever I go. I hope I’ve served you well. I promise I’ve tried my best. So underclassmen, I can’t wait to see what you do. Stretch your time here out as long as possible. Seniors about to walk with me, it’s been a pleasure sharing this experience with you. Good luck, and as always, thank you for reading.
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Braggers should learn humility Those who advertize accomplishments appear conceited, alienate peers The saying “Anything you can do, I can do better” has been around for decades; starting as a song by Irving Berlin. It’s now often associated with competitive events and sporting advertisements. The phrase in itself is relatively harmless, but the connotation associated with it can be downright obnoxious. Everyone has had an encounter with that one person who feels like he or she always needs to outdo or one-up you. They constantly brag about their astounding accomplishments and often end up making themselves look like conceited, egotistical fools. The bottom line is that no one likes a bragger. This first type of bragger rarely surfaces from the first floor of Thomas Cooper unless he need fresh oxygen or food. The brainiac will study for 36 hours straight and then rub it in the other students’ faces when he or she ruins the curve. Not to be taken for a fool, this student loves to argue with the professor until her A paper is changed to an A-plus. Trying to have a conversation with the brainiac is like trying to have a conversation with the ego of Kanye West combined with the intelligence of a National Spelling Bee winner. The next type of bragger loves working up a sweat in the gym as much as he or
she loves the hundred trophies that sit on their bedroom shelves. MVPs brag about the unmatched athletic skills they u ndoubtedly possess and constant ly c h a l le n g e o t h e r s t o b e at t h e m at something. The team cannot win without them, and if the coach summons them to the bench, they consider it a personal insult to their talent. You meet the MVP and his idea of a date may be hanging out looking through old scrap books and pictures from his Little League baseball team. The worst type of bragger is undoubtedly the out-doer. Anytime a story is told at a gathering among friends, out-doers feel compelled to top every anecdote with an equally hilarious but way Chelsey more interesting story of Seidel Second-year their own. This often causes print journalism annoyance, and the out-doer student usually ends up pit if ully walking home alone at the end of the night. The out-doer has been to every foreign country more than once, claims to have slept with Megan Fox and will probably try to convince you that he owns a yacht. Braggers need to realize that people would be much more congratulatory of their accomplishments if they learned to show humility instead of constantly making others feel inadequate.
Devaluation of yuan benefits US consumers Chinese use profits from exports to invest in American government, indirectly fund politicians’ spending For several years, union workers, politicians a nd ac adem ic s l i ke Pau l K r ug ma n have called for retaliatory action against China’s devaluation of its currency, the yuan. Proposals range from tariffs on Chinese goods to make American goods more competitive to price floors on certain goods. In fact, the ongoing recession is being blamed on the Chinese instead of politicians spending faster than Samuel L. Jackson can make movies. Whenever the media refer to the devaluation of the yuan, they are thinking in terms of the trade deficit between the United States and China. Yet they fail to realize that while the U.S. may have a trade deficit with China, Japan has a trade deficit with us in food production. Therefore, trade will always balance out because the nature of trade is that both sides benefit from the exchange, or trade would not occur. So in a macroeconomic sense, the Chinese seem to
be benefitting from this arrangement, but in reality the Chinese citizenry is harmed while the American consumer is the benefactor. W hen econom ist s say t h at deva luat ion of t he y ua n is driving export, they mean that the yuan is worth less than the U. S . dol l a r i n t he e xc h a n g e rate. This makes Chinese goods artif icially cheaper than some Will Potter U.S. goods. The devaluation may First-year benefit China in balance of trade economics arrangements with the United student States, but Chinese consumers are hu r t by t h is arrangement because t hei r sav i ng s become wor t h less and because prices of goods increase, which decreases their standard of living. For example, say the yuan is at an exchange ratio of 2:1 and devaluation changes the ratio to 4:1. If a Chinese manufacturer charges four yuan for his good, he would normally receive two U.S. dollars, but now with the devaluation he receives one U.S. dollar. Now when the Chinese manufacturer goes to exchange the dollar to y uan, he is the loser because he gains fewer U.S. dollars to exchange for yuan.
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Add t he fact t hat Chinese consumers are ruined by inflation and the manufacturers are dependent on U.S. consumers for a market. The American consumer is the gainer in this arrangement because we get artificially lower prices for the same goods because now instead of paying two dollars for the good, we pay one dollar. Now that exports have increased to the United States, what do the Chinese do with the money? They certainly don’t fund any Samuel L. Jackson fi lm projects. They use the dollars and buy American debt in the form of treasury notes instead of buy ing A merican goods because they can get a return on investment. As politicians spend faster and faster, the credit rating for the federal government gets shakier and shakier, which prompts the Treasury to increase payouts to investors of treasury notes. So indirectly the Chinese are funding our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, stimulus, bailouts, health care, etc., to the tune of $889 billion. The excess dollars the Chinese accumulate are being spent by politicians.
Exam week’s upon us, and most USC students must feel what I’m feeling: that you’ve got one foot in the classroom and the other out the door. Though our schedules have us coming and going, there’s one day that we probably won’t be in Columbia to see. May 6, 2010: the National Day of Prayer. The Day of Prayer has made headlines recently, as it has been challenged in court and is currently under review. What has also made headlines? President Obama’s “pilgrimage” to Billy Graham’s home. Here Obama talked of his attempts to reinstate the Day of Prayer and his Michael plans to issue a Lambert First-year procla mat ion comparative concerning the literature day. student I f it h a sn’t been clear from past columns, I’m an atheist. There is no maestro behind the universe’s stage curtains. This is what I believe, and I only bring up my beliefs when I feel it’s necessary to defend or explain them. But they are important to me, and I hope to see them represented by those who have taken on this country’s leadership. I c a n not de s c r ib e t he sha r p ex h i la rat ion I felt when I heard this in Obama’s inaugural address: “We are a nation of Christian and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and nonbelievers.” Those last two words alone were worth the weight of all his other rhetoric. They honestly made me feel that what I believed was a recognized thread in the country’s fabric. Now I read them again, in light of Obama and the Day of Prayer. I see now how they sound more like an afterthought. Obama has apparently returned us to the old adage: in America, you can have freedom of religion, but you can’t be free from it. If the Day is reinstated, the nation will celebrate that without me and without a number of its citizens. This Day must be discarded. It alienates others, and it links our government with beliefs that represent neither its populace nor the very principles on which it was founded. One other quote stands on to me from Obama’s speech: “God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.” Although I am at odds with the first part of that statement, the latter part rings true. This action by Obama will only worsen the uncertainty he forewarned.
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Franchises ignite box office Downey’s return as ‘Iron Man,’ director Nolan’s ‘Inception’ top our most anticipated blockbusters Neal Hughes
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In two short weeks, exams will be over and everyone will be scrambling for jobs (or for the more industrial ones, an internship). Summer icons will be abundant — lemonade, going to the pool and expensive blockbusters. The summer cinema is notorious for explosions and expensive sequels, and this summer will prove to be no different. With that being said, there a few movies that stand out among the wasteland of recycled ideas, giving us a small fix of quality to get us through the long, creatively dry summer.
“Iron Man 2” (May 7) — Certainly it is a sequel, but when “Iron Man” came out people were blown away by the new level of serious entertainment it took the superhero movie to and were declaring it the pinnacle of the genre, well, until “The Dark Knight” came out a few weeks later. “Iron Man 2” ups the ante by adding Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke, fresh off his Oscar nod and career resurrection, to the mix, and this time there is no “Dark Knight” to steal its spotlight. Courtesy of moviecarpet.com
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“The A-Team” (June 11) — It is baffling that it took this long for them to make a movie out of this show, especially with the puzzling TV-to-movie adaptations out there (“Get Smart”). “The A-Team” has one of the most impressive casts of the summer, boasting the talents of Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper to name a few. The movie will certainly have enough explosions to make Michael Bay proud, and will fulfill the mindless summer blockbuster role easily. Nonetheless, it still has a chance to be the most entertaining movie of the summer. “Inception” (July 16) — “Inception” is shrouded in a cloud of mystery. Director Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight,” for those living under a rock) has described this project as “bigger” than his reigning superhero masterpiece. These strong words, and little information leaked about the movie, make the desire to see it insatiable. This will be the most talked-about film of the summer, and looks to rival “The Matrix” in sheer science fiction bravura. “The Expendables” (August 13) — Stallone is back, and he brought all his action buddies this time. To list off all the B-movie action stars in this movie would take up the rest of this article, but just know that Arnold will be making an appearance, as well as Bruce Willis. The film looks to be very short on plot but will make up for it in body count. It is highly probable this movie will be awarded most on-screen deaths for the year. “Toy Story 3” (June 18) — With Pixar’s success, it is hard to fathom that they could ruin their most popular franchise. Not missing the mark on any movie, Pixar will most likely keep their 1,000 batting average with the final piece in the “Toy Story” saga. With everyone in the cast coming back for the third movie, “Toy Story 3” will battle “Iron Man 2” at the box office for highest grossing film of the summer.
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These are the cream of the crop coming out this summer, and they seem spaced out enough that even if there are no pleasant surprises from some lesser known films, there will still be enough excellence to keep going back to the theater throughout the season. If worse comes to worse, just see “Inception” a few times.
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the end of season two, who will crop to wreak havoc in the lives of Bon Temps’ supernatural residents? We wouldn’t say no to the return of Evan Rachel Wood as Louisiana’s vampire queen, Sophie-Anne, but either way, we’re hooked.
2. “Futurama” — Comedy Central, June
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It’s almost summertime, you poor jaded students. And while that’s great for long beach days and nighttime theater forays to check out whatever blockbuster hits our Mr. Gilmore and Mr. Hughes have in their sights, it means television again reverts to a “vast wasteland,” where the offerings are few and scattered between episodes of “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Wipeout” and reruns of “CSI.” But for days when you’re housebound by either sun or alcohol poisoning, don’t fear. We’ve isolated this summer’s top TV picks:
1. “True Blood” — HBO, June 13 Alan Ball’s soapy, vampy and always campy black comedy will return for its third installment in mid-June. After the bizarre and timely demise of Maryann (Michelle Forbes) at
It’s been almost seven years since a new episode of “Futurama” aired. But, similar to Fox’s revival of “Family Guy,” the futuristic “Office Space” is back for a 26-episode season, this time on Comedy Central. Will its return be accompanied by another 1,000-year time jump? Or will it simply be business as usual for the motley crew of aliens, robots and sewer creatures? At least, after a lengthy, backand-forth salary debate between the original voice actors and Fox, we’re sure Fry and Co. will still sound the same as we fondly remember.
3. “Warehouse 13” — SyFy, July 6 Spea k i ng of c a mpy, SyFy ’s “ T he X-Fi le s” a nd “Doctor Who” hybrid kicks back into gear this summer. What enchanted artifacts are in store for Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka ( Joanne Kelly), who, last season, proved their ability to carry Scully and Mulder’s torch of unresolved sexual tension? A nd of course, how is warehouse master Artie (Saul Rubinek) going to bounce back after that pretty serious seeming explosion at last season’s end?
4. “Weeds” — Showtime, Aug. 16
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HBO’s vampire series “True Blood,” created by Oscar winner Alan Ball, enters its third season this June.
Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) has, over the last six or so years, proved herself to be a real mother of reinvention. Her husband dies? She sells pot to make ends meet. She needs to escape from suburbia? She burns down her house and moves to the beach. She gets pregnant with a Mexican drug lord’s baby? She marries a Mexican drug lord. So now that her son Shane has murdered her husband’s campaign manager, what will that penchant for reinvention dictate? I suspect it’s time to take up Andy’s offer and move to the Netherlands. Tune in in August to find out. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcketc@mailbox.sc.edu
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Matt Stone, left, and Trey Parker’s “South Park” episode led fundamentalist group to react with vague threats.
Threats to ‘South Park’ creators lead to censorship Revolution Muslim speaks out against Comedy Central program with 200th episode controversy Jimmy Gilmore THE MIX EDITOR
Comedy Central’s flagship animated series, “South Park,” may be into its 14th season and 200th episode, but that doesn’t mean creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have stopped rubbing the world the wrong way. With their 200th episode blow-out on April 14 , the satirists brought back every celebrity they’d ever offended — including the prophet Muhammad, who appeared disguised inside a bear suit so they wouldn’t have to actually depict him. A f ter t he episode, which was part one of what would be a two-part episode, Revolution Muslim , a fundamentalist group based in New York City, made vague threats against the creative team. A blogger on the group’s website, revolutionmuslim. Censor ● 7
The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 Censor ● Continued from 6 com , said, “We have to warn Matt and Trey that what they are doing is stupid and they will probably wind up like Theo Van Gogh for airing this show.” Van Gogh was a Dutch fi lmmaker murdered in 2004 after making a fi lm that was critical of Islamic society. Comedy Central responded with tact and censored the show’s episode even further than Parker and Stone intended, adding audio bleeps over several moments of dialogue. The creators placed a bar that said “censored” over Mohammed to avoid actual depiction. Jon Stewart then devoted nearly half of Thursday night’s “The Daily Show” to discussing the issue. The comedian pundit defended Parker and Stone, who in his eye are, “purely for expressing themselves,” and turned somber to rant about Revolution Muslim, who “get to enjoy [New York City] because of how much we in this country value and protect even their freedom of expression.” W h i le Stewa r t has been k now n to skewer religious hypocrisy in his years as “The Daily Show” host and has recently
done several pieces on the Catholic Church scandals involving the pope, he was clear to note where the line was drawn. “Revolution Muslim, your type of hatred and intolerance, that’s the enemy,” he said. “Comedy Central decided to censor the episode. It’s their right ... it was a decision they made to protect their employees from any possible harmful repercussions.” Some “South Park” fans have pointed fingers square at the network for caving under the censorship pressures from Revolution Muslim. Over the years, Comedy Central has encouraged diverse, at t imes but tonpushing entertainment (most notably in, ironically, “South Park”), and it would be foolish to think they are a cowardly group of executives. But their decision to censor further than what Parker and Stone wanted certainly draws up larger questions of a network’s responsibility for representing major issues and how they perceive the effects of their programs. At what point should the omission of images and words be accepted? At what point should we give in to demands? Make no mistake, this may seem like minor controversy, but it is a remarkable
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i n s t a nc e of how c u lt u r a l t er r or i s m continues, how freedom of expression is so often more an ideal than a reality. We often take our entertainment for granted, and the kind of content available on telev ision is too of ten v iewed a s a detriment rather than something to celebrate. But hey, look at the conformist, ultra-censored 1950s for ideologically sound programming. The freedom to express at higher and higher levels will always be fought, and the producers and writers who try to push the envelope should never feel they have to back down.
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Inside the Box ● By Marlowe Leverette / The Daily Gamecock
Calendar of Events What: SCSPA Spring Extravaganza When: 7 a.m. Where: Russell House Lobby
What: BGLSA meeting When: 8 p.m. Where: Gambrell, Room 152
What: Midtown College Giveaway When: 12:30 p.m. Where: Greene Street
What: Amnesty International meeting When: 8 p.m. Where: RH, Room 322/326
What: Exam De-Stress Fest When: 1 p.m. Where: RH, Room 202 and Davis
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THE ART OF THE STEAL 6 and 8 p.m., $6.50 Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St.
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BROADWAY IN COLUMBIA: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 7:30 p.m., $40-60 Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St.
MURDER BY DEATH, HA HA TONKA, LINFINITY 7 p.m. doors, $15/$13 in advance New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St. CELEBRITY FASHION SHOW 6 p.m., $50 701 Whaley, 701 Whaley St.
WE SAIL AT DAWN, NINJALOOT, CITY UNDER FLAMES, ENEMY WITHIN 5:15 doors, $5 over 21 / $8 under 21 New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St.
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BULLDOGS PUT TO SWEEP Carolina takes three straight against Georgia in rainy Athens Chris Bilko
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Mother Nature could not deter South Carolina baseball this weekend as it swept the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Ga. The Gamecocks had probably their most complete weekend series of the season, as both the offense and the pitching staff proved why USC is atop the SEC East standings. The weekend starters for USC only gave up seven runs on the weekend. Senior right-hander Blake Cooper led USC to an 11-4 victory on Friday evening, gaining his eighth win of the season. Cooper was sharp in his eight innings of work, amassing nine strikeouts and only one walk. Much to the chagrin of the Gamecock faithful who made the trip to Athens, Saturday’s game was moved to Sunday due to threats of severe thunderstorms, creating a doubleheader consisting of two seven-inning games. The weather couldn’t slow down Sam Dyson on Sunday, though. The junior right-hander pitched superbly in the first game of
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the doubleheader on Sunday, limiting the Bulldogs to only three hits, and had five strikeouts in the 5-0 complete game victory. Dyson has the tendency to pitch well against UGA. Last season he hurled a complete game, 13-strikeout stunner against the Bulldogs at Carolina Stadium. Adrian Morales’ hot bat provided the spark for the offense on the weekend. The third baseman had six total hits on the weekend, including six RBI. Morales showed some of his power as he added two dingers on the weekend, including a three-run shot in the second half of Sunday’s doubleheader that helped the Gamecocks to a 8-7 victory, with an RBI single off the bat of Jackie Bradley Jr. providing the difference. Freshman reliever Ethan Carter continued to solidify his standing as the go-to man out of the bullpen, getting his second career win in the daycap and working out a seventh-inning jam with the winning run in scoring position. Bobby Haney also appears to be shaking a batting slump that has plagued the shortstop for a majority of the season. Haney was 2-3 with two RBIs in Sunday’s first win, including a tworun single that scored both Morales and Evan Marzilli. Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox.sc.edu
SEC STANDINGS 1. South Carolina 14-4 2. Arkansas 13-5 3. Florida 12-6 4. Ole Miss 11-7 5. LSU 11-7 6. Auburn 10-8 7. Vanderbilt 9-9 8. Alabama 8-10 ----T9. Kentucky 6-12 T9. Tennessee 6-12 11. Mississippi State 5-13 12. Georgia 3-15
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Geathers, Norwood jump to pros Former Gamecocks join Browns, Panthers James Kratch
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
For the two Gamecocks drafted into the National Football League this past weekend, there’s going to be an air of familiarity. Eric Norwood, USC’s all-time sacks leader, has to only travel about 90 minutes north to start his professional career as a member of the Carolina Panthers, while Clifton Geathers will face off against his brother, Cincinnati Bengals’ end Robert Geathers, at least twice a season as a member of the Cleveland Browns. Norwood, who was the 124th overall pick in the fourth round, joins former teammate Captain Munnerlyn in silver and blue.
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Former USC defender Clifton Geathers.
“He was the first one to call me,” Norwood said. “[Munnerlyn said] congrat ulat ions, now we’re back together, and we’ve got to make it happen again.” Norwood said he was ecstatic about becoming a Panther. “It’s a great fit for me, my family and the fans of the Carolina Panthers and also for South Carolina,” Norwood said. “[Carolina] said just come in and play ball, got a great opportunity and I’m going to make the most of it.” Some draft projections had Norwood going in the late second or early third round. After falling to the fourth, the Acworth, Ga., native says he’ll be playing with extra motivation. “I’m a guy that’s always going to push it to the limit every day during practice and all the time during the game,” Norwood said. “It’s a job. I’ve got to compete every day at a high level. I’m just thankful coach Fox and the Panthers organization picked me up.” Geathers, who was selected in the sixth round as the 186th overall pick, has a professional football pedigree. Besides his brother, Geathers’ father Robert Sr. and his uncle James both played in the leag ue. A s a result, Geathers says he has a little knowledge of what it takes to play in the NFL, but he’s nonetheless open to learning. “Yes, sir, I know a little bit, but I am still a rookie,” Geathers said in a conference call. “I’m still looking to learn a little bit more about the league from firsthand experience. I’m just willing to learn anything the coaches tell me.” G e at her s’ 20 0 9 s e a s on b eg a n controversially with his August 23 arrest outside Club Ice in Columbia, where he was charged with resisting arrest, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He rebounded to finish the season with
41 tackles and 3.5 sacks. “I’m ver y g ratef u l t he Brow ns gave me a chance. With the incident happening, it was wrong place, wrong time. I’m very grateful,” Geathers said. “I learned from my mistake. I would love to move on and throw everything in the rearview mirror and just play football. Just be me because that’s not me.” Geat hers says he is joining t he Browns confident that he can become a contributor. “I think [with] my work ethic and some coaching at this, I will be much better than what I was in college. It’s a different level. It’s a business now,” Geathers said. “I have to work every day, every single day, in order to stay on the team. I think it’s going to change my whole game.
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Women’s tennis drops SEC semifinals, UF Jocic named to all-tournament team after performance against UGA Rodney Gray
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After upsetting No. 15 Georgia on Friday, the No. 16 USC women’s tennis team’s run in the SEC Tournament was cut short on Saturday with a 4-0 semifinal loss to No. 3 Florida in Athens, Ga. USC, which snapped a 12-match losing streak against UGA with a 4-1 comeback triumph in the quarterfinals, wasn’t able to spring another big win the following day against the Gators. UF took advantage of a clearly fatigued USC team, but the Gamecocks did not go away without a fight, pushing Florida in a tight first couple of matches. “I think we played our best tennis. You have to give credit to Florida,” USC coach Arlo Elkins said. “They played really, really well, I thought. They were a little fresher than we were. They had that first day off, and this was our third match in three days. We’re not used to that.” Carolina’s Miljana Jocic won all SEC-tournament honors for her play over the weekend. The junior played a key role in defeating Georgia on Friday, as she defeated the Bulldogs’ top singles player, Naoko Ueshima 7-6(5), 6-4. With the loss Saturday, Carolina is idle until the NCAA Tournament. Despite the loss to Florida, Elkins was proud of what his team accomplished both in the regular season and over the weekend. “I don’t think we’re going to hang our heads about it. We’ve had a good season. We did really well in the SEC, and now we’re ranked pretty high up in the NCAA,” Elkins said. “We don’t have anything to hang our heads about. We are disappointed in this loss, but now we have to get ready for the NCAAs, and hopefully we’ll be able to host the first and second round.”
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