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The f lier’s background is a f ull-page Confederate flag, and a swastika and a symbol often representing transgendered people find their places in the top two corners. T he word s embl a z oned ac ro s s t he front offer a challenging question: “Are Gamecocks Prejudiced?” About 250 of the f liers will go up around campus i n t he nex t few days to promote a diversity forum spon sored by St udent Government next Thursday at 6 p.m. in Russell House, CRUM Room 302. The forum, part of a larger Diversif y Yourself initiative in SG, hopes to provide a robu st d i s c u s sion of d iver sit y a nd discrimination on campus, said Sen. Kizer Crum, chairwoman of the Committee on Multicultural Affairs. “In order to bring the majority of the population there, it had to be a flier that would make people think about the issue,” said Crum, a second-year biology student. “We want to excite people to come and voice their opinions.” The forum will bring different minority leaders on campus together for a roundtable discussion. Audience members will be asked for questions and solutions to problems, and Crum said she expects the event to be respectful. It’s not the first diversity forum sponsored by SG. The organization has sponsored other forums to promote diversit y, said former committee chairman and current Student Body Treasurer Ebbie Yazdani. Yazdani said in the past, the forums
attracted a lot of graduate students and f ac u lt y. A nd wh i le t ho se g roup s a re important, organizers say they think the fl ier will attract more students from other groups. “I’m confident the attendance this year will be better than last year,” Yazdani, a third-year history and economics student, said. But the question asked by some in SG is whether or not a poster with a swastika and Confederate flag is the right way to boost attendance. Student Body President Meredith Ross, a fourth-year political science student, said the intent of the poster was to “inspire thought and potent ial debate in a const r uct ive forum.” Ross also said she wasn’t given the authority to approve the fl ier before it was published and circulated, and she didn’t know if she would have approved the flier. Ross said she’s working on changing the policy so posters will have to be approved before being published. “It certainly is of fensive,” Sen. Ben Bullock, a fi rst-year graduate student said. “But it catches people’s eyes. If we can get more people involved by catching their eyes, I think that’s a good thing.” Sen. Mark James said he wouldn’t have used the symbols to promote the event. “It’s going to start more debate on what the Confederate flag stands for and whether it should be f lown,” said James, a thirdyear political science student. “I’ve seen a lot of people fly a Confederate flag that aren’t racist, but I don’t know anyone with a swastika tattoo that isn’t racist.” James said he plans to attend the forum, but he “hopes that it isn’t people pointing fingers at white guys.” Krum said it won’t be. “We want the white conservative male to attend,” Krum said. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
On Wednesday evening, g uber natorial ca ndidate Ji m Rex spoke to t he College Democrats about the upcoming Democratic primary and his platform. About 20 st udents gathered to hear what Rex had to say. “ T h e s e e v e nt s a l l o w people to get to know who is running for public office,” said Heather Singleton, a fourth-year political science student. “People can make informed decisions based on facts instead of propaganda.” Rex is focusing his campaign on changing the public educat ion system in South Carolina. He is currently the Superintendent for Education and is the only statewide elected Democrat. “I’ve seen firsthand the power of education and how it can be a great equalizer,” Rex said. “It gives everyone the opportunity to live out the American dream.” Rex grew up with little money a nd worked in const r uc t ion a nd i n a factory before deciding to go to college. He then was a n E ngl ish teacher a nd football coach. Rex went on to be the Vice President for University Advancement at USC, the Dean of Education at Winthrop University and Coastal Carolina University a nd t he President of Columbia College. Rex promotes a choicedriven innovative school system. This model includes schools with single-gender cla ssroom s, Monte ssor i programs, magnet schools and public charter schools. Despite many setbacks in the public education system, Rex said we are “a state on the move.” South Carolina has been ranked No. 1 in high school graduation rate and SAT improvement. Rex connected education rates with the workforce in the state. “You cannot have a 21st century public school system in a state stuck in the 19th or 20th century,” Rex said.
“The economic battlefield of the future is going to be won by the nation who does the best job of educating their human capital.” Rex also notes t he importance of protecting South Carolina’s natural env ironment. He is concerned with coal plants and air and river quality in the state. R e x a l s o s a i d t h at a professionally developed marketing plan is needed to act as damage control for many of South Carolina’s recent blunders, such as Sanford’s trip to Argentina and Joe Wilson’s outburst. The candidate also notes that running as a Democrat in a Southern, Republican state is not an easy task, but maintaining diversity in the state government is more important than ever. “I have passed a number of unanimous votes in the House a nd t he Senate,” Rex sa id. “My elec t ion will require the votes of independents and moderate Republicans as well.” Rex knows that, if elected, he will have to satisfy not only those who voted for him, but others as well. “ I b el ie ve t h at w he n a person is elected to a public office they have a responsibility to the people who voted for them, those who didn’t and those who didn’t vote at all,” Rex said. Merrill Walker, a thirdyear political science and women’s studies student and upcoming president for the College Democrats, said, “We hope through these events that people become more aware of what the issues are and what the candidates’ platforms are.” Walker hopes that Rex’s visit will help build interest in the election process. “A lot of people don’t understand the importance of local and state elections, but we’re trying to get more people involved in local politics,” Walker said. The statewide primaries w i l l be held i n Ju ne, determining the Republican and Democrat candidates for the election in November. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox. sc.edu
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By bringing a few cans to Greene Street today, you could be a part of breaking a Guinness World Record. USC is seeking to break the record for the largest food drive for a non-charitable organization within a 24-hour period with its Beat Hunger campaign. “We knew that many organizations around campus held food drives,” said Cynthia Steele, marketing manager for Carolina Dining. “We wanted to focus on what the University community can do together.” The idea for the campaign came after hearing about Harvest Hope’s great need for food donations. According to Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope, there has been a 100 percent increase in the demand for food over the last year. Carolina Dining holds a food drive every fall and spring, but after hearing about the great need, they decided to join forces with other organizations on campus. “We started forming a spur-of-the-moment campaign,” Steele said. Ch i Psi f rater n it y, t he rest of t he Greek communit y, R H A, Student Government and Carolina Productions all helped with the campaign.
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Several campus groups combine efforts in hunger drive, hoping to collect 600,000 cans to beat record. “It made sense to consolidate this into one united effort,” said Kate Shelton, director of conference and event services with the Continuing Education depart ment. “We wanted to u nite dif ferent departments and student groups.” As the group began to brainstorm different ways to create a large campaign, Nov. 12 was selected because of the date for the Guinness record. The committee also noted that this was near the Florida game and decided to host a “Beat Hunger! Beat Florida” pep rally. Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, students can
drop off their cans to help “stuff the bus” in front of Russell House. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be a carnival with games and prizes to encourage students to donate to Harvest Hope. With five cans or $5, students will receive tickets to play games such as ring toss, wheel of fortune and golf putt. Then students will be entered for prizes, which will include a special T-shirt for the Florida game. Campaigns in residence halls and in the Greek Village have been taking place all week. All of the cans collected at locations around campus will be collected today and brought to the bus. The idea to “stuff a bus” came from a collaboration with vehicle management and parking services. With large food drives, there is always the challenge of getting the donated food to the food bank. By placing all of the food on the bus, this solves the transportation problem. The current Guinness record is 388,381 pounds of food. The Universit y will need to collect approximately 600,000 cans to beat this record. “We want the University as a whole to give back to the community where we live,” Steele said. “Our hope is that many more South Carolina families will have the comfort of knowing where their next meal is coming from.” For more information, visit http://www.saeu. sc.edu/cec/beathunger/. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcknew@mailbox.sc.edu
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What: Ronald McDon-
LOCAL First Lady gives her support
ald House McHappy Day 2009 When: 9 a.m. Where: Russell House Lobby What: Students per-
forming scenes from Shakespeare When: 9 a.m. Where: RH Theater What: Cans Across
America Food Drive meeting When: 11 a.m. Where: Greene Street Stage What: Lions Club at
USC Candy Sale When: 11 a.m. Where: Greene Street What: Student Alumni
Association’s Fall Fest When: Noon Where: Davis Field What: Jim Guth’s
“Religious Influence on Foreign Policy Attitudes of American Citizens” When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Law School, Room 135 What: Study Abroad:
See the World II When: 3:30 p.m. Where: RH, Room 302 What: Net Impact
meeting When: 5 p.m. Where: BA, Room 351 What: VOX meeting When: 7 p.m. Where: RH, Room 309
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Disgraced South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford might not have much political capital these days, but his wife is using hers. Jilted first lady Jenny Sanford endorsed Republican state Rep. Nik k i Haley in a letter made public Wednesday to succeed her term-limited husband in 2011. Jenny Sanford’s letter supporting Haley could help a campaign that finished the third quarter with $273,061 in cash on hand — the least in a five-way GOP primary in June. It “gives her some credibility when Jenny Sanford says ‘I’m supporting her,’” said Danielle Vinson, a Furman University political scientist.
NATIONAL Obama honors past veterans ARLINGTON, Va. — On Veterans Day, President Barack Obama walked slowly through the white, stone markers at the section of Arlington National Cemetery reserved for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the two wars he oversees as commander in chief. Obama led the nation Wednesday in observing Veterans Day w it h a t radit ional w reat h-lay ing ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington before an unannounced visit to the section reserved for those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. “We gather here mindful that the generation serving today already deserves a place alongside previous generations for the courage they have shown and the sacrifices that they have made,” Obama said.
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Two female students wear exciting rainboots to combat the wet weather this week at USC. The rain is a result of tropical storm Ida and is expected to end by Friday.
FOOTBALL TICKET FRAUD USC’s Athletics Department wants to remind fans to be cautious when purchasing tickets from scalpers, via the Internet or outside of WilliamsBrice Stadium. The Athletics Depar tment has received several incident reports this year of people purchasing football game tickets that have already gone through the scanning process at the entry gates, rendering the tickets useless. The University Of Florida sent a
INTERNATIONAL Measures seek to stop H1N1 GENEVA — Countries can choose from stronger measures like school closures that may slow the spread of swine flu in the beginning, but the disease will continue to spread any way, a World Health Organization spokesman said Wednesday. Spokesman Gregory Hartl noted that the disease is already very widespread, with about 200 countries and territories already having cases of the H1N1 virus. Hartl stressed that the steps should be justified on public health grounds and respect human rights.
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message to USC this week: “The Gator Athletic Ticket Office wants to remind fans that large numbers of stolen and counterfeit tickets are sold to UF’s Southeastern Conference contests and other highprofile games every year. These tickets are sold over the Internet and by ticket sellers around the stadium on game day. Unfortunately, hundreds of Gator fans have been defrauded.”
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After debating the nomination process for SG executive cabinet members last week, a set of changes were approved during Wednesday’s meeting.
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Nominees will still go to committees for hearings, but should a committee find a nominee unqualified, the committee will bring a detailed report of their issues to the full Senate. If two-thirds of the Senate votes for the entire body to take up the nomination, the Senate will vote. If not, the committee’s disapproval will stand.
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Also, a majority of committee members must be present for any vote, and nominees now must be approved one-by-one instead of in a slate vote.
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Student Body President Meredith Ross used her veto power for the first time in her presidential term to block a bill that would force the Student Body President to nominate every cabinet position within three weeks of the inauguration. Sen. Matt Ungar, a third-year public relations student, will bring the bill back up for debate next week. Two-thirds of the Senate must support the bill for the veto to be overriden. — Compiled by Assistant News Editor Josh Dawsey
TODAY IN HISTORY 1799: Andrew Ellicott Douglass, an early American astronomer born in Vermont, witnesses the first meteor shower on record from a ship off the Florida Keys.
1864: Union General William T. Sherman orders the business district of Atlanta destroyed before he embarks on his famous March to the Sea.
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Actress Grace Kelly is born in Philadelphia.
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to a potential threat to national security by stopping the importation of petroleum from Iran.
An international war crimes tribunal in Tokyo passes death sentences on seven Japanese military and government officials, including General Hideki Tojo, who served as premier of Japan from 1941 to 1944.
More than three years after its launch, the U.S. planetary probe Voyager 1 edges within 77,000 miles of Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system.
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On this day in 1954, Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892.
Following the death of longtime Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev two days earlier, Yuri Andropov is selected as the new general secretary of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union.
1979: On this day in 1979, President Jimmy Carter responds
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Few of us know that there’s a small piece of neglected seren it y at t he cor ner of Blossom and Pickens Streets behind Patterson Hall and South Tower. Brian Wolfe, a member of t he St u d e nt S e n at e’s Env i ron ment a l A f fa irs Committee, wants to preserve and fix up this park, known as the A.C. Moore Garden, and is look ing for fellow Gamecocks to help. “We’re trying to open up this park and let a bunch of light come in,” Wolfe said. “We’re going in to make it safe a nd ma nageable for landscaping.” The third-year business management and real estate
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The A.C. Moore Garden gates located behind South Tower. student said he’s wanted to start this project since he was a freshman, when he noticed the park’s bad condition. “I go to the Horseshoe and I see all the people sitting around having a good time. W hen I walk through this garden, I see the potential for it to be used a lot and be a benefit for students here,” Wolfe said. “It’s not used as
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Flier’s message lost in offensive symbols What do a swastika and the Confederate fl ag have in common? Though these symbols conotate different levels of injustice, both represent the oppression of decades past. But there’s one more common thread than what meets the eye: these symbols are set to appear on fl iers throughout our campus. Sen. K izer Cr u m a nd t he Mu lt ic u lt u ra l A f fa i rs Committee have decided that these fl iers will properly advertise next week’s Student Government diversity forum. According to the committee, attendance at past forums has It’s not fair for been low, something it hopes to improve. the members of SG While we understand why the committee wants to attract be represented s t ude nt s w it h s ome t h i n g flashy and controversial, there by these ethically is a line between offensive and controversial, and these fl iers leap across it. wrong fliers. The committee hopes to promote intellectual discussion about diversity on our campus, but these f liers don’t promote this at all. The dialogue is going to turn into chaos — most likely a hodgepodge of rantings and ravings about the Confederate flag — exactly what the planners of the event don’t want. What about the Carolinian Creed that tells us to respect the dignity of others and discourage bigotry? Aren’t the swastika and the Confederate flag one of the most visual representations of bigotry and disrespect of persons ever created? Surely, members of our own Student Government should be more aware of our student body’s code of ethics. It seems strange that fl iers advertising SG events don’t have to be approved by some sort of governing body. Student Body President Meredith Ross said currently a system is not in place to evaluate this, and her hands are tied. It’s not fair for the whole SG to have to be represented by these fl iers. In fact, it’s not fair that our whole campus has to be represented by these f liers. And what about people that are visiting USC? Our University only gets one fi rst impression by outsiders, and USC shouldn’t have to be represented by these offensive symbols. Our recommendation? SG, don’t waste your time putting up these fl iers. Hopefully, people will have enough sense to have them taken down before they do too much damage.
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Obama lacks effort for ‘change’ Current administration does little to effectively face problems that still threaten American people, U.S. Natalie Jacks
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We’ve all heard of Barack Obama, the superhero himself. But do we even know what our government is doing? How can we see the future of the country when we remain unaware? On Nov. 5, 2009, 20,000-40,000 antihealth care protesters gathered in D.C. A mong t hem wa s A my C ro ce f rom Pennsylvania. Croce and her “kill the bill” colleagues were each given a page of the bill after the rally. They took the pages to members of Congress to ask what their segment meant. Croce’s page included “a 10-year plan to provide sanitation facilities to serve existing Indian homes and Indian communities.” Is this health care? Croce spoke with congressman Joe Pitts, who explained that elected candidates pay back organizations after campaigning. Therefore, many aspects of the bill fail to address the actual health care predicament. Though corrupt, both Democrats and Republicans have been giving these shady favors for many years. Obama’s party is the worst Pitts has seen. Blue dogs are moderately conservative members of the Democratic Party. Their discontent lies in one vital part of the bill: abortion funding. Democrats claim abortions receive no funding from the bill, but they are lying. Unlike the “sanitation of Indian homes,” some funds are not as straightforward. In the bill, groups that finance abortions receive government dollars, essentially paying a third party to
pay for abortions. This explains why 39 Democrats still voted “no.” Pitts said the Obama administration was “not really constitutional.” Because the Supreme Court is drastically liberal, the checks and balances system is flawed. The narcissistic government cares very little about the ideals of the Constitution. We are in an economic crisis, and Washington is walking all over us. China supports us by buying our debt as we continue printing money. I s l a m ic e x t r e m i s t s s t i l l t h r e at e n Americans. The massacre at Fort Hood was an act of terrorism, whether Major Nidal Malik Hasan acted alone or not. Obama takes Commander-in-Chief responsibilities lightly. The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., said, “The extremists are sensing weakness and indecision in the U.S. government, which plays into their hands.” Our soldiers are in danger as they protect our freedoms overseas and on American soil. We’re in danger, too. Joe Pitts indicated that our Homeland Security is the weakest it’s been since 9/11. CIA members are resigning under the new administration and their radical implications, despite the knowledge that terrorists currently target three American cities. So for those of you who are oblivious to current politics, the government is taking away your freedom, ruining your economy and jeopardizing your safety. There is still hope to fight against this government. Elections in 2010 will decide the future of this country. We need to vote for the best local representatives. The health care bill will not be implemented until 2013, so it is essential that you get involved and exercise your rights as U.S. citizen. Let’s make a “change.”
Walking out during class shows disrespect Students should get money’s worth, show professors consideration by taking advantage of education The first class I ever took in college was a history class during a summer semester. Like most history classes, the professor stood at his podium and recounted the prominent events of the time period we were assigned to study. Students heads gradually crept closer and closer to their desk space until finally collapsing in a pile of sleep amidst the various highlights of the 19th century in America. Students falling asleep in class was something that I was used to, since I myself had drooled on a few textbooks in high school. But I wasn’t prepared to witness what happened as the lecture dragged on. One by one, and sometimes two by two, students
packed up and slunk out of the lecture hall. With thirty minutes remaining in the class. I wasn’t prepared to see students blatantly walk out of a lecture while it was still obviously in session. I’m certain that a lot of students understandably have a good excuse and, in their defense, a good number of students have probably arranged with their professor to have left early Michael Wunderlich if it was an important occasion. Third-year Leaving a class early, no matter broadcast how dreadfully boring or dull the journalism lecture is, shows blatant disrespect student for the professor and if anything, is wasting the student’s money. I pay to take classes here, so why would I decide to leave a class early? I technically would not be getting my full money’s worth. Aside from basically throwing money away by leaving classes early, it shows a complete lack of
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respect for the professor. I actually talked with my history professor from freshman year after the class had ended. He admitted that he felt bad when students walked out and that it made him frustrated, like his lectures weren’t really that interesting. Granted, some lectures really are boring and monotonous, but I fail to see why some students think it’s OK to basically give their teachers the finger and walk out on the lectures they’ve prepared for them. At the same time, I recently got an e-mail from a student in my Economics class, wondering what sort of extra credit was presented in class. Obviously, that student either didn’t come to class regularly, or didn’t stay long enough for the extra credit. The moral of the story is, if you’re not willing to put in the required amount of time in class, you shouldn’t reap the benefits of having put forth the effort.
As I was entering the store where I work on Wednesday mor n i ng, I received t he news that a federal judge had declared the proposed “I Believe” plates, endorsed by gubernatorial candidates Henry McMaster and André Bauer — t he same plates that reached the order quota wit hin days of t he DM V f irst accept ing t hem, t he ones unconstitutional under the church-state separation principle derived from the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment. This was bound to h ap p e n e v e r s i n c e G o v. Mark Sanford allowed t he bill to become Austin law w it hout Jackson his signat ure Second-year in 2008. political science It ’s not student that the state allowed t he sale of a faith-based plate. Some can claim that the “In God We Trust” plates could be considered faith-based plate s, but “I n G od We Trust” happens to be the nation’s official motto. The “In God We Trust” plate doesn’t explicit ly make a direction to whose God the plate refers to — the plate is simply a testament to those pi l la r s of t he A mer ic a n experience called patriotism and faith. It’s not even t he plates themselves that are unconst it ut ional. It’s t he fact t hat t he Legislat ure f a i le d t o i n c l u d e o t he r faiths (e.g. Jews, Muslims, Budd h i s t s , at he i s t s not living in the Lowcountry) in the legislation that allowed this particular plate to be sold by the DMV. We express zeal to give glory to God in all that we do — yes, even in driving — but we’ve forgotten that we shouldn’t really do it through the state. Remember t hat ou r nation accepted a theoretical separat ion of rel ig ion from the state because our Founders — especially the founder of the Democratic Party and the conservative movement, Thomas Jef ferson — bel ieved t hat m i x i ng fa it h a nd government would corrupt b o t h . T h i s i s w h y I ’m appalled that state officials here are required by law to “believe in the Supreme Being.” This is why I cringe when I hear Lee At water ment ioned. T h is is why I’m a little relieved that the wedding of our state to the church has been delayed just a little bit more.
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5 things we’re obsessing about PE A this T MIX week. Ellen Meder and Colin Jones
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Sky Umbrella B et t er k now n b y s ome as the MoM A (Museum of Modern Art) umbrella, this joy f ul accessor y is perfect this week as campus has been plagued by drizzly weather. A simple black exterior hides a cheeky print of blue skies inside so that for the holder it is always a beautiful day. This ver y Rene Magritte-esque optical illusion by designer Tibor Kalman does come at the steep price of $48, but Target of fers a miniat ure version for $36.
NCIS From t he moment a c r i me involving a Navy officer occurs and a still goes to grayscale, viewers are hooked for an hour as t he good folk s of Naval Criminal Investigative Service follow twists and turns of the evidence. Sure it’s right along the lines of all the other CSI genre shows, but NCIS is great bec au se of t he cha r ac ter s. Agent Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, is far less annoying than any other CSI male lead and forensic specialist Abby S c i u t o , p l a y e d b y Pa u l e y Perrette, is always hilarious and quirky with her emo looks.
Eight ideologies of geek culture Since the release of “Revenge of the Nerds,” geeks and nerds (or whatever you want to call them) have been stereotyped and ostracized. But 25 years later, these people who immerse themselves into the geeky and nerdy are some of the richest and most powerful people a rou nd. A s pa r t of t h e i r i d e n t i t y, c o m p u t e r aficionados and Star Trek fans have created a strong culture t h at h a s some i ntere st i ng Josh i mpl icat ions. T he whole Call ideolog y su r rou nd i ng t h is Fourth-year group of scientists, computer Interdisciplinary programmers, gamers and scistudent fi readers is actually deeper and more significant than you would think. I think we could all benefit from their outlook. By way of introduction, here are eight things that are incredibly interesting about geeks’ world view that w ill prove releva nt to ou r disc ussion (things you may or may not know):
Food Network Though it may be dangerous to watch while hungr y, this cable station will always put a smile on your face. Watching the fun folks at Charm Cit y Cakes create u n imag inable baked goods on “Ace of Cakes” is always a win. If you’re ever concerned that you aren’t eating healthy enough, Paula Dean is sure to make you feel better since you’re not cooking with two sticks of butter each meal. And now Alton Brown’s show “Good Eats” is celebrating its 10th anniversary proving it’s educational and entertainment value in the science of food.
1. Speculation is fun. Science has always been about the search for something greater, for some gem of knowledge that will make the world make more sense. Science news magazines, blogs, and journals are full of these discoveries being poured out ever y day. But more particularly, every scientist and engineer I know lives for the speculation, for the wondering about what is next, what could be done, and how it could be done. They always have this sense that there is more hiding beneath the surface and that the greatest fun in life is digging down to fi nd it.
2. There is more to life than money (Halo pwnage skills, duh). We all k now t hat money drives our society, giving us a faux purpose for our daily act iv it ies. This is t r ue, to some extent, for the geeks who want the latest TV or gadget. However, I would suggest that most geeks see life at least a little deeper than that – as something to be excited about, as a quest for knowledge, or
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as a never ending game that is simply fun in itself.
3. Gadgets are extensions of yourself. We can’t deny it any more: your cell phone a nd you r br a i n h ave b e come inextricably connected. For most geeks, this is a simple fact. For the rest of us, we’re just in denial.
4. Looks don’t matter when you can get a l33t avatar (There are many ways to portray yourself in the minds of others, beyond mere looks). While it is mostly a stereotype to say that all geeks are ... less than blessed in the looks department, it isn’t like they just sit around moping about it. No, they just log on to the latest game and spend a few hours building themselves an awesome fictional front. I include this here because, honestly, we could all use a little less emphasis on our looks and more emphasis on who we are and the value we add to this world.
T he Rol l i ng Stone s’ 4 0 th anniversary deluxe edition of this wonderful live gem of rock and roll recording is on iTunes and includes the LP package of all five previously unreleased tracks, photos, sheet music and even the opening sets of B.B. King and Ike and Tina Turner. Album highlights include the classics “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Midnight Rambler” and the devilish favorite “Sympathy for The Devil.” Every street fighting man and all honky tonk women are sure to enjoy this album. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcketc@sc.edu
Computers and online fronts, for all their “impersonal” nature, allow us to bypass the stereotypes and flash judgments of face-toface conversations and see more of what is on the inside (assuming you’re willing to throw it out there).
5. If the world isn’t how you want it to be, change it. The best t hing about technolog y is the amount of influence it has in driving the world forward. Although the extent to which technolog y drives histor y is debated, there is no doubt that there is a f u ndamental mentalit y beneat h t he technological enterprise: we can make the world a better, easier place to live in. I have found that with scientists and engineers, nothing is out of reach. Anything we want to different, they set out to change.
6. We can always do better. My dad is an engineer for a company called Celgard. He makes the separators that go into lithium-ion batteries. For the past ten years he has worked on the same product. Is this dull, monotonous work? GEEK ● 7
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No. Rather it is driven by the fact that we can always improve, we can always fi nd a better solution. That is what the life of engineers is about. We could use more of that.
7. While science causes a lot of problems, it is also our only solution. Scientists, engineers, and tech enthusiasts all know that science has given us a fair share of problems – nukes, pesticide wasted forests, smog, and so on. But they also know that every scientific discovery has come with its benefits for mankind. My impression is that most geeks recognize this dual nature of science and technology, however, they do tend to focus on the positive because that is what they do.
8. The future is going to be extreme.
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Charleston, S.C. — Charleston Music Hall: Nov. 13 Tesla MUSIC FARM: Nov. 14 Matisyahu; Nov. 22 Genitorturers; Nov. 23 Underoath North Charleston Coliseum: Nov. 27-28 Widespread Panic North Charleston Performing Arts Center: Nov. 24 Roger Daltrey; Nov. 28 Legends of Hip-Hop w/ Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh; Dec. 5 Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
Charlotte, N.C. — AMOS’ SOUTHEND: Nov. 13 Hatebreed Belk Theatre: Nov. 17 Lyle Lovett Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Nov. 14 Leo Kottke; Nov. 17 Lyle Lovett; Nov. 18 Neko Case; Nov. 21 Michelle Shocked; Nov. 22 Garrison Keillor FILLMORE CHARLOTTE: Nov. 15 Train; Nov. 23 Megadeth
I think that most people don’t realize just how extreme the future is going to be. With the current rate of technological expansion we’re already set for extreme social changes, even if technology were to somehow stop dead in its tracks right now. Culture always lags behind technology and the amount of technological change we’ve seen in the last two or three decades has been immense. And it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down. This generates a huge aura of excitement among all geeks as they look to the future for all kinds of things that may seem extreme. I’m talking defeating aging, abolishing scarcity, and turning humans into psuedo-gods. While this may appear like blatant radicalism to outsiders, it is a core feature of our world that we can’t even imagine will be like in a 100 years. There isn’t anything more fun than imagining and trying to make those dreams a reality. Comments on this story? E-mail sagcketc@sc.edu
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1234567890-= A R IES A glorious oppor t u n it y ar r ives early in the day and you feel you r energ y sh if t towards romance. Follow traditional ideals.
LEO If you get a n early start, by day’s end you’ll have fi nished your work , started a new project and satisfied your emotions.
O p e n y o u r m i nd a nd hea r t to a n a s so c iate. Listen to the words, but also pay attention to the impact.
TAURUS Emotions move in a har mon ious direction now. Confirm that shift with definite words.
VIRGO Self-esteem g r ow s a s y ou add r e s s surprises f rom your partner. The two of you actually are on the same track.
Bring your emotions to work and pump up your effort. A deadline looms, but you can make it, all by yourself.
GE M I N I W h a t you feel early in the day shifts as you take a more balanced view of the facts. Reserve discussion until later. C A N C E R Pay attention to body language as well as words. The body delivers more than half of the message.
L I B R A Gat her your thoughts carefully before contacting others. Make sure each person k nows h is or her ow n boundaries. SCOR PIO
Ta ke care of household chores today. A quick trip to the store may be necessary.
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AQUARIUS Keen awareness of f i na ncia l matters puts you in the d r i v e r ’s s e at . C ho o s e purchases that will last. PISCES Words take on a life of t heir ow n. Never think you’ve found the last or the best ones. Go for peace, balance and harmony.
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68 Greater N.Y.C. campus 69 Not naked 70 City west of Tulsa 71 Street shader DOWN 1 “Bonanza” brother 2 Pained cry 3 Hears arguments in court 4 Painter’s medium 5 Not nerdy 6 Puccini opera 7 Warning from a doghouse 8 Best type of situation 9 Fruit drink suffix 10 Bach work 11 Catchall abbr. 12 Went up 13 Fashionable London area 19 “Just kidding!” 21 Gibraltar landmark 25 Fallen space station 26 Eden gardener 27 __ union: samesex relationship status 28 100%
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47 “No ifs, __ ...” 49 University officer 52 Labor Day mo. 53 Running free 54 Author Shaw 56 Just barely 57 __ tick: disease carrier 58 Gillette’s __ II 60 Spice Girl Halliwell 61 Wood fastener 62 Bongo or conga 64 Nantes negative
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USC nabs heralded recruiting class Five signees form group considered one of nation’s best by analysts James Kratch
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Ever since he arrived in Columbia, USC men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn has talked about building a program that can compete for SEC championships year in and year out. Wednesday, another huge step was taken towards that goal. With five student-athletes signing National Letters of Intent to attend USC starting next fall, USC landed a nationally heralded recruiting class. Rivals.com ranks the group as the No. 10 class in the nation, and Scout.com has the five newcomers at No. 12. “This is our second recruiting class at South Carolina and it continues to help us take the steps that we want to take with our program. We addressed our needs that we’ll have with graduation and I think we’ve added a nice mix of talent and athletic ability,” Horn said. “No question this class will have an immediate impact on our team next season and is a special class as we work to build South Carolina basketball.” The name that will be familiar to most is guard Bruce Ellington, a native of Moncks Corner. The Berkeley High star is a consensus four-star prospect who spurned several highprofile programs nationwide, including Clemson, Tennessee and Kansas, to sign with the Gamecocks. As a junior, Ellington averaged 28.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists a game. “Bruce is a special athlete who will thrive in our system because of his speed and ability to make plays,” Horn said. “In addition to his athletic talent, his greatest quality may be that he has been a proven winner in everything that he does.” USC pulled in two more Palmetto State natives in guard Eric Smith and forward R.J. Slawson. Smith, who hails from Mullins, transferred to Christ School, the alma mater of current Gamecocks Lakeem Jackson and Malik Cooke prior to the start of this school year, was the first player from South Carolina to commit in the Horn era. In his first three years of prep
competition at Mullins High, Smith scored 1,500 points. “Eric will always be special to our program because he was our first in-state commitment. He combines all of the attributes we want in a student-athlete,” Horn said. “He has outstanding ability, high character and strong academic performance. His speed, physical strength and ability to shoot the ball will be an asset for us. Slawson, a former AAU teammate of Ellington’s, is also a consensus four-star player. After transferring from Stratford and sitting out his sophomore season, the Charleston native had a huge junior campaign for Fort Dorchester High, averaging 20.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.3 blocks and 2.3 assists a game as the Patriots made a run to the Lower State finals. “R.J. is a unique player because he is a perimeter guy that because of his size, can also play inside and finish at the rim, rebound and block shots,” Horn said. “At 6-8, we think he is going to be a tough matchup, and will excel in our style of play.” Rounding out the group are two players from across the border in North Carolina, forward Damontre Harris and guard Brian Richardson. Harris, a Fayetteville, N.C. native, is the only big man of the bunch. “Damontre was the only big that we targeted in this class. He is the prototype big man that we want in our program in that he is long, athletic and versatile enough to play inside and out,” Horn said. “Damontre’s basketball future is very bright.” The No. 5 center prospect according to ESPN, Harris averaged a double-double last winter for Trinity Catholic. Harris was offered by USC rival Florida, as well as ACC powers Maryland and Wake Forest. Richardson averaged 22.0 points, five assists and six rebounds per game last season for the 1A NCISA Final Four qualifying Greenfield School. The Wilson, N.C. native has been the Coastal Plains Independent Conference Player of the Year and the Coastal Plains Conference Tournament MVP all three years of his prep career. “Brian brings a lot of basketball IQ and ability to the table,” Horn said. “In addition to being long and athletic, he is an outstanding shooter with a high skill level that will provide us another perimeter threat.” All in all, Horn says he’s very pleased with the recruiting
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Darrin Horn signed a Top-10 recruiting class Wednesday. class. “We’re thrilled with our recruiting class. That might be an understatement,” Horn said. “We think this is a special class.” Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox.sc.edu
Bone leads Carolina to exhibition win Freshman grabs double-double as women’s basketball routs Augusta State Paulina Berkovich
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Freshman forward Kelsey Bone (5) had a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds in only 19 minutes Wednesday night.
T he USC women’s basketba l l team won its preseason game against A u g u s t a St at e i n c o m m a nd i n g f a s h io n We d ne s d a y, d e f e at i n g t he Jag u a r s 94 -39 beh i nd sol id performances f rom new and returning players alike. Fresh ma n center Kelsey Bone starred in her fi rst game for USC, scoring 18 points and collecting 13 rebounds in just 19 minutes on the court, providing an invaluable inside presence that the Gamecocks missed all last season. USC coach Dawn Staley thought Bone played well, but that she can still improve her defense. “She’s got to have a lot more energy. She only played 19 minutes, and probably 17 of those minutes, she was bent over on the defensive end,” Staley said. “So, I mean, it’s a constant battle with her on that side of the basketball. That’s really a high school bad habit, score a lot of points and rest on defense. That can’t be the case on this level.” Junior g uard Valerie Nainima, a transfer student also playing her fi rst game for Carolina, also fi nished with 18 points as she hit six threepoi nters on t he n ight. She a lso
contributed six rebounds. The Gamecocks came out strong from the tipoff, with Bone scoring the fi rst four points for Carolina and fi nishing the half with 11. USC played hard on both ends of t he f loor, showing impressive movement on offense and athleticism on defense that made it hard for Augusta’s offense to fi nd a rhythm. At the half, Carolina held a 47-20 lead and a commanding 32-16 lead in rebounds. T he k e y c o nt r ibut or f or t he Gamecock s in t he f irst half was Nainima, who played 17 minutes and scored all 18 of her points in the period. She ended the half on a thrilling note for the Gamecocks, knocking down a shot at the buzzer. Junior forward Jewel May made all three field goals she attempted to fi nish the half with six points and three rebounds. Sophomore forward Cha renee Stephens cont r ibuted eight points and five rebounds off the bench, and freshman forward Ashley Bruner added four points. The Gamecocks didn’t miss a beat in the second half, as May scored Carolina’s fi rst points of the period when she rebounded Bone’s missed
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free t hrow to score, drew a foul and hit the free throw. USC never looked back, as it held a 78-38 lead when the Jaguars called a timeout with 7:45 to play and scored eight unanswered points to force another Augusta timeout. But the Jaguars just couldn’t fi nd a way to stop the Gamecock s, who dominated t he game to the fi nish. Sophomore guards Ieasia Walker and La’Keisha Sutton both stepped up their game in the second half after a scoreless fi rst. Walker contributed five points to the Gamecock victory, while Sutton added 11. N a i n i m a g a v e c r e d it t o h e r tea m mates for t heir role i n t he victory. “It’s just a full team effort,” she sa id. “A lt hough t here’s a lot of spotlight on the new players, the returners play that crucial role away from the spotlight, and that’s just so encouraging to us.” The Gamecocks open the regular season i n Charlot te on Monday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox.sc.edu
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Need help with Spanish? Experienced Spanish tutor grammar my specialty. 926-3126
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Experienced Personal Trainers needed. Located 5 minutes from campus. PT available. Contact Personally Fit @ 799-9455 for details..
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1BR CONDO - fully furn w/sec. available next semester & beyond. @ the Spur next to stadium. Call 422-9173.
Banquet Servers needed. Call 782-0082.
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