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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013
TRADING THE CROWN FOR CLASS
Senate meets for first time this semester Discussion, legislation focus on old initiatives Amanda Coyne
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Miss South Carolina USA Megan Pinckney (left of center) made it into the top five of June’s Miss USA pageant.
After being named a finalist in the Miss USA pageant, Megan Pinckney returns to USC Amanda Coyne
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ess than three months ago, Megan Pinckney was on the national stage, competing for the title of Miss USA in Las Vegas. The fourth-year retailing student, who is also finishing her reign as Miss South Carolina USA , made it into the competition’s top five. After a sixth finalist was selected on Twitter, Pinckney was named fifth runner-up. But after a semester off school filled with glitz, glamour and gym time, Pinckney is back in the classroom, finishing up her degree and getting back to normal college life. Well, almost normal. “I had someone in class yesterday ask me if I was Miss South Carolina (USA), and it caught me off guard,” Pinckney said. “It happens once in a while. After I came back from Miss USA, I’d be in Publix, and people would recognize me.” The transition from being a state titleholder preparing for a national pageant to being primarily a college student is a big one.
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Over the course of a semester and summer dedicated to representing South Carolina, Pinckney has traveled across the country for modeling jobs and appearances and across the state for events at hospitals and schools. Now, school comes first. “It’s so weird. I’m used to traveling at least three times a week and being on a plane every other week, not sitting in a classroom,” Pinckney said. Until she passes the crown on in November, Pinckney is still balancing classes and the title, though she said the directors of Miss South Carolina USA are keeping her schedule lighter to help keep her focus on school. Once another woman becomes Miss South Carolina USA, Pinckney doesn’t see more competitions in her future. “I’m done with pageantry after this,” Pinckney said. “I am hanging up my pageant heels ... Once you’ve gone that far — you’ve ended up on a national stage — it would be so much to start over. It would be like asking a pro athlete to start over in high school. I never say never, but I’m not planning on it.” Miss South Carolina USA titleholders can’t compete for the state crown again, so Pinckney would have to start over as a local winner before moving onto a competition PINCKNEY • 3
“I’m used to traveling at least three times a week ... not sitting in a classroom”
- Megan Pinckney, Miss South Carolina USA 2013
Wit h more old t han new on t he agenda, student senate met for the fi rst time this semester, continuing work on previously proposed initiatives and talking about the future of Student Government. Presidential Projects Student Government has made on the Gamecock Pantry and Walk Home Cock y, t wo programs that St udent Body President Chase Mizzell and his cabinet worked on over the summer. The Gamecock Pantry will partner with Har vest Hope Food Bank and serve members of the USC community who need food. It will be housed in McBr yde Quadrangle , an all-male residence hall, Mizzell said. The pantry was a marquee initiative in Mizzell’s president ia l a nd v ice president ia l campaigns, Wa l k Home Cock y, a safe wa l k program, has also made “incredible progress,” Mizzell said. T he p r o g r a m w i l l s t at io n o ne male and one female volunteer at the Thomas Cooper Library late at night. They pair will walk students to their cars or residence halls. Both of the programs are poised to kick off in the next few months, Mizzell said. Looking ahead T he Safet y a nd Tra nspor t at ion Committee is look ing into gett ing more Carolina Cab paraphernalia into Five Points bars and restaurants. Committee Chair K irk land Gray sa id t he m ater ia l s wou ld i nclude napkins and pens and would be aimed at getting more people to use the safe ride service, which offers free cab rides to students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Legislation Only two pieces of legislation were presented Wednesday night. One was a resolution commending the women’s soccer team on its recent defeat of seventh-ranked Duke , and the other was the second reading of an SENATE • 2
NPHC sorority, fraternity intake begins Process differs from recruitment in Panhellenic, IFC organizations Sydney Patterson
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You won’t see new members of the traditionally African-American Nat ion a l Pa n-Hel len ic C ou nc i l sororities and fraternities on USC ’s campus screaming and sprinting down the Horseshoe on Bid Day. Instead of a formal recruitment process, NPHC organizations have what’s called an intake process, and according to Briana Quarles, Sorority Council’s vice president of NPHC , “it’s really different.” “It’s not really like a recruitment process,” Quarles said. “It’s more like you show yourself and how you can become a positive attribute to the organization, rather than we actively look for you.” There are eight NPHC organizations at USC: Alpha Kappa A lpha Sororit y Inc. ; Kappa A lpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta S o r o r it y I n c . ; Ph i B e t a S i g m a
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Members of USC’s eight National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities and fraternities held intake orientation for potential new members in the law school auditorium Tuesday. Fraternity Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.; and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. The most important thing students i ntere sted i n joi n i ng a n N PHC f r ater n it y or soror it y c a n do is research the organizations and find out
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more about them, said Jaquan Levine, Fraternity Council’s vice president of NPHC. “Don’t just do research on t he sorority or fraternity of your choice,” Levine said. “Research them all, so you can understand what everyone
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has to offer and what everyone has in common, as well as their differences, because at the end of the day, we’re all the same, but we’re all different.” Quarles stressed the importance of being open to all the organizations, not just the handful students may already be interested in. “Get to know the people within the organization,” Quarles said. “I actually came in thinking I wanted to be a part of one, but then meeting the Zetas, I felt like that’s where I belonged. You can always come in thinking that you want to be in so-and-so, but being in a different atmosphere may change your mind. Do your research and meet the people; see if it matches up.” The biggest difference bet ween N PHC’s i nt a ke process a nd t he recruitment processes for National Panhellenic Conference sororities and the Inter-Fraternity Council is the process, Quarles said. All three are formalized processes, but for N PHC organizations, it’s generally up to the chapter to decide the details of intake. There are also t he “t radit ional aspects, like stepping and strolling,” NPHC • 2
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School official pleads guilty to embezzling The former athletics director of a Lexington high school pleaded guilty to embezzling money raised for school sports teams, The State reported. Bryan Butz , who worked at White Knoll High School, was charged with embezzling more than $135,000 three years ago. He acknowledged taking more than $10,000 in public funds in his Wednesday plea, but did not specify how much. Assistant 11th Circuit Solicitor Robert Elam said there is a dispute over the amount Butz took and that discussions regarding repayment are ongoing. Butz took checks from White Knoll’s athletic booster club and deposited them in a private checking account over a period of more than four years, Elam said. He w ill be sentenced Sept. 30 . A deferred sentencing came after Circuit Judge Robert Hood accepted Butz’s plea at the Lexington Count y Judicial Center. — Amanda Coyne, News Editor
Council committee proposes police policy
Republicans, Democrats dispute rally attendance
Cit y Council ’s public safet y committee has proposed a new plan for policing Five Points, which would focus more on stopping gang violence and taking unlawful weapons off the street, The State reported. That doesn’t mean the city’s police will stop going af ter u nderage drink ing and fake ID possession , interim police chief Ruben Santiago said at the meeting, but that its focus will switch to “the violent crime that has caused fear in Five Points.” Columbia residents on the revitalized hospitality zone task force made five recommendations to the committee at its Tuesday meeting. Among them were additional signage regarding video surveillance; forming a public safety team with officers from city, county and state agencies; and ensuring police culture focused on targeting gangs and illegal guns, with alcohol violations coming second. — Amanda Coyne, News Editor
South Carolina Republicans and Democrats have found another thing to fight over: how many people were at Gov. Nikki Haley ’s re-election campaign announcement Monday. The Haley campaign estimated that 300 people showed up to the event, which featured Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, the Greenville News reported. But Roxanne Cordonier, first vice chairman of the Democratic Women of Greenville County, said about 75 people attended the rally, not including news media and campaign staff. A South Carolina Democratic Party spokeswoman said that the crowd was between 60 and 100 people. A Greenville Republican political consultant said that while the crowd wasn’t large, it was a good number for a Monday afternoon on a hot day. More than 200 people attended a fundraiser for Haley after the event. — Amanda Coyne, News Editor
Students invest funds, network through finance club Carolina Investment Association offers real-life experience Rebecca Johnson
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What’s the best practice for a job on Wall Street? Managing money, of course. Real money. Students who join the Carolina Invest ment A ssociat ion have t he opportunity to do just that once they learn the ins and outs of the fi nance industry. The orga n izat ion has been i n the works since 2010 but is being restructured, with the formation of a money management firm, the Carolina Investment Fund , at its head. Zack Terefenko , vice president
and chief investment officer of the Carolina Investment Association, said he’s excited for the future of the club and what it could do for s t ude nt s a nd t he u n i ver s it y. A fourth-year fi nance and economics student, Terefenko has been involved since his first year at USC , when his friend had the idea to start the organization. Terefenko held a job at Morgan Stanley this summer, and he said he knows the benefit of the student organization. “St udents will have t he opp or t u n it y t o e x p er ienc e t he f inancial world beyond t he classroom,” Terefenko said. The group’s senior leaders are forming the investment fund, which
SENATE • Continued from 1 update to the senate’s fi nancial codes. If passed, the changes would allow student organizations to request funding on a rolling basis at least five weeks in advance of an event. The revised codes would also require org a n i z at ion s to s ubm it item i z ed requests. Currently, they must request funding in set categories, which are more broad. The codes would not take effect until the spring semester, when comptrollers would hold forums educating student organization leaders about the changes. T he re solut ion wa s t abled u nt i l next week’s meeting, when Judiciary Committee Chair Stuart Wilkerson will be in attendance. Wilkerson was out of town Wednesday evening and
will be staffed by 15 fi nance-savvy students. They hope that alumni will be donated money they can invest. The group also has the opportunity to talk to many people working on Wall Street. “The group’s focus is to bridge the gap of what we learn in school and what we do in the real world,” Terefenko said. The Carolina I nvest ment Association will feed its members and t heir developing invest ment skills into the Fund, with different positions to hold within the clubs and a number of skills to hone. The group is open to all students interested in fi nance and economics. The members, who currently number around 50, can serve as analysts and
could not attend senate, Student Body Vice President Ryan Bailey said. Senate Vacancies Five senate seats are currently vacant, with one being sought by two people. The often-empty delegation from the College of Social Work has one of its two seats open, and two students have applied to fi ll it. There is one seat vacant each in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management ; the School of Law ; the School of Music ; and the College of Pharmacy. One student has also applied to be a senator in the delegation from the Darla Moore School of Business , although that delegation is already full. DG
portfolio managers, or they can hold traditional leadership positions like president and treasurer. Felician Stratmann, a fourth-year fi nance student and the association’s president , has big hopes for t he group and its investment fund. He also held a position with Morgan Stanley this summer, and he hopes that new students understand how beneficial the group can be. “I hope to see it grow further into a successful fund that benefits not only its members, but also brands the Moore School as a top finance program,” Stratmann said.
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Student senate met in its chambers Wednesday evening for the first time this semester. New finance codes were one of the major topics of discussion.
NPHC • Cont. from 1 Quarles said. NPHC, NPC and IFC organizations do have a few things in common, though, Quarles said. “The main things that we were all founded on are service, scholarship and sister- and brotherhood,” Quarles s a i d . “ We ’r e a b o u t serving our community. We want to better our c o m mu n it y a nd o u r
people. ... You have to be responsible in so many aspects, and I don’t think a lot of people realize that.” The histor y and t r ad it ion s of N PHC organizations also play a big part in the intake process, Quarles said. “They were founded back when there was a lot of segregation and in times when we needed to be there for each other, and that’s kind of what
our process is,” Quarles said. “You’re with these people a lot, so you get to know each other, so you have that bond, and it’s really hard to break that bond.” N PHC intake is also generally made up of a smaller group of potential new members, Quarles said, though she said it depends on the chapter’s size. The intake process b eg a n Tue s d ay w it h an orientation meeting in t he law school auditorium, but there are still opportunities to get started, Levine said. He recom mended t h at st udent s at tend other chapter-specific informational meetings and do research on their own. They can also talk to members of NPHC org a n i z at ion s to get more informat ion, he said. DG
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like Miss South Carolina, which is part of the Miss America Organization. She competed in that pageant in 2011 as Miss Greater Irmo. She made it into the top 15. With her heels hung up and the crown not far behind, Pinckney is looking forward to some traditional college fun. “I was joking earlier with my friends, ‘At least I came back in the fall, so I have football,’” Pinckney said. She’s made sure none of her Miss South Carolina USA events will conflict with home games. This time last year, Pinckney was hard at work preparing for the statewide pageant, where she won t he t it le representing James Island. “Last season, I was still getting ready for the pageant, so I couldn’t go to tailgates and enjoy the tailgate food. I’m excited to get fat again,” Pinckney said jokingly. “I’m excited not to have to worry about what I’m eating and not to have to get up extra early for the gym on gamedays.”
Megan Pinckney was named the fifth runner-up to Miss USA at the June pageant.
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Police smart to focus on gangs, violent crime ISSUE Columbia police will crack down on violent crime. OUR STANCE It’s about time, and tonight will test the new focus. Columbia police have vowed to channel their focus away from underage drinking and onto gang violence and unlawful weapons in Five Points. A revitalized task force, created i n 2010 to enforce laws, f ire codes, and zoning ordinances in Columbia’s bar district, has drawn up a plan that includes increased s u r v e i l l a nc e a nd s i g n a g e , a multi-disciplinary public safety team, increased patrol efforts and regular meetings among police, t he Fi ve Poi nt s A s s o c iat ion and representat ives of nearby neighborhoods.
The shift in tone is encouraging and long overdue. In years past, we’ve s e e n t he p ol ic e r a mp up t hei r pat rol s a nd h i nt at redirecting their focus, but usually only as a reaction — after brawls in the streets, fi red gunshots and muggings. And when police have increased their efforts, they’ve warned that they would still keep an eye on underage drinking, fake IDs and the other hallmarks of college nightlife. That won’t change entirely,
“We hope they’ll hold on to their goal of quelling violent crime and gang activity, because Five Points’ problem is crime, not students.”
nor should it, but those concerns should be secondary to the more serious issues that Five Points has faced lately. Finally, police say they will be. The announcement’s timing is i mpor t a nt . E a rly Tue sday morning, a bar employee was stabbed, leading to an attempted murder charge, a sign that police still have much work to do to curb violent crime in Five Points. It also precedes what’s likely to be a key test for the police: tonight’s home opener against North Carolina. W hen thousands of students and fans descend upon Five Points from Williams-Brice Stadium, the police will need to prove they’re committed to their new tactics. We hope they’ll hold on to their goal of quelling violent crime and gang activity, because Five Points’ problem is crime, not students.
Cyrus unfairly criticized for performance MT V held its an nual Video Music Awards Sunday, despite the deliciously ironic fact that there hasn’t been a music video among t heir volu mes of teen-oriented, melodramatic, campy a nd t r ite rea l it y television in years. Personal ire for MT V aside, t he award show was v iewed by over 10 Steven m i l l ion people — Moore impressive for cable. Fourth-year political science The most discussed student event of t he night was the performance of Miley Cyrus , a former Disney child star who has grown into a substantially more adult performer, though performer is a generous description. Cyrus’s performance was overtly sexual, and I was not a fan, but some of the reaction has drawn unfair criticism and shaming. Reaction to Cyrus’s performance was swift and critical of its sexual
nature. MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski called it “disgusting” and suggested Cyrus had an eating disorder. The mother of Robin Thicke, who Miley performed with (and literally on), also criticized the performance. Joey Fatone of ‘N Sync fame, who also performed at the show, complained about his younger family members watching the raunchy show that Cyrus put on. While I won’t try to defend the merit of Cyrus’s actual performance, it is not her responsibility to be a role model for all of her younger fans; that is the job of a parent. That said, why is all this outrage targeted at Cyrus when many of the artists featured in the show, including Thicke, have had similarly sexual content in shows and videos? T he u n c e n s o r e d v id e o f o r Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” features women in various states of undress revealing even more than Cyrus did. Justin Timberlake , who also performed, has a video for his single “Tunnel Vision ,” which features
the same kind of scantily clad and occasionally nude women in the background, yet these very popular male artists don’t receive nearly as much ire for their sexual content. A look at the lyrics of many big male names in music will show content that is much more explicit than Cyrus ’s, but these artists are not crit icized accordingly. There are plent y of legitimate criticisms of the young singer, but to focus on this one is unfair. Her performance was no worse than many popular music videos, though the mountain of criticism directed her way clearly lost sight of this fact. The performance was not good, but it also wasn’t rampant sexual deviancy or a cry for help form a deeply troubled soul; it was Miley attempting to shed her child-star image. Miley Cyrus will stop going to crazy lengths to convince us she’s an adult once the media sheds its predisposition that she’s still her now long-gone child star self.
New York’s soda ban infringes on rights As children, our parents are responsible for making sure that we eat (relatively) healthy and get the full, rounded diets that we need to grow up big and strong. Our parents make those decisions for us because we’re too young to know any better, and would likely eat nothing but cake and ice cream if we were allowed to choose for ourselves. Now that we’re in college. the only limit on our dietary choices are what’s in our price range. Most of us even shop for our own groceries. From the time we’re Ross on our own to the time we end up in Abbott Second-year the grave, the only thing that can truly business student dictate what we eat is our wallet. Or Mayor Michael Bloomberg, if we happen to be in New York City. The city’s “soda ban” was in the news again this summer as a state appeals court handed down its unanimous decision that the ban as currently constructed was utterly unconstitutional. This month, the city asked the
state Supreme Court to take up the case. Until July’s ruling, the ban kept residents and visitors of the city from purchasing sodas larger than 16 ounces. For comparison, a regular can of soda is 12 ounces and the bottles sold in the Russell House and other places on campus are 16.9, meaning they would have been illegal under the ban. While the soda ban itself is dead for now, the paradigm shift of government from “by the people, for the people” to “I’m the parent, and you’re the child” is still alive and well. The problem behind this idea is quite striking: The American people aren’t children, and we are perfectly capable of making decisions for ourselves. While I admire Bloomberg’s passion and think that he genuinely believes he’s doing what’s best for the people of New York, I still hope for the sake of freedom that he continues to fail in his efforts. The implications of a so-called “nanny state” are extremely dangerous. If people aren’t free to make the wrong choice, then they aren’t free at all.
Zimmerman deserves lawful benefits from verdict Florida will respect acquittal with financial compensation It’s Florida law that the state foots the bill of any acquitted defendant’s legal expenses, and guess who wants to cash in on that? You guessed it: It’s America’s latest sweetheart, George Zimmerman. If anyone needs a refresher after the deafening national coverage, Zimmerman was acquitted of a murder charge just last month in the incredibly controversial trial of Tray von Martin’s death. As expected in any highly publicized trial, it w a s c ho c k f u l l of i mpl ic at ion s , t h i s t ime regarding racism, g u n laws and an overwhelming public belief early in the story’s progression that Zimmerman was guilty before any real evidence had been presented. Combine these volatile elements and you’re bound to get a violent reaction come judgment time, and that we did. Once Zimmerman was found not guilty, there was a massive outcr y, chast ising t he just ice Max Stolarczyk system for failing young Martin and his family. Second-year finance student Naturally, things have settled down quite rapidly since then, though it looks, presumably much to Zimmerman’s chagrin, he’s being pulled back into the limelight for what is essentially a non-issue. As much as people may refuse to accept it, the jury could not be convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Zimmerman was guilty. As a result, we’ve got a lot of people who consider him a man that got away with murder. Can you imagine how they feel now that the state of Florida is about to pick up the tab for his legal defense? Probably livid, but for the sake of the justice system’s integrity, they must and should pay for his defense expenses. If there’s any issue with this law, it’s the conu nd r u m it creates when it comes to prosecuting the haves versus the have-nots. Keep in mind that if a defendant is acquitted, taxpayers must pay for everything but the attorney’s fee. This includes everything in the legal defense, including expert witnesses, which can cost a pretty penny. This f inancial risk may lead t he state to prosecute the poor more frequently than the wealthy. I can’t imagine the state would want to be pay for the legal defense of someone who brings in an incredible amount of witnesses. Furthermore, the additional pressure on the state if someone is acquitted means there’s an undue emphasis on conviction rate. When we’ve got defense attorneys chasing benign cases simply to improve their conviction rates, the justice system is flawed. Nonetheless, George Zimmerman deserves for his bill to be paid, because the law is still in effect. Those that are upset to hear he is now getting a check written from the state should remind themselves that our justice system, among the best in the world, found him not guilty. The jury of six, after reviewing the evidence presented in court and, presumably, with a better understanding of the case than any of us, found him to be not guilty, so we must respect his rights. To do anything but would compromise the integrity of our justice system.
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GAMEDAY CALLS FOR STYLISH FANS Fashion blogger gives the do’s and don’ts of football attire Katie Cole
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It’s hot, it’s loud and ever yone around you is probably getting a little bit rowdy. You know what that means. The fi rst Gamecock football game is tonight , and if you’re freaking out about what to wear, don’t worry: You’ve got a few options if you’re a girl, and if you’re a guy, you’ve got maybe one or two.
GIRLS: DRESS OPTIONS
In the Southeastern Conference, we like to dress up for football games. It’s basically as big of a deal as a Sunday morning brunch, but with a lot more celebrat ion and rowdy gent lemen moves. If you’re a girl, going with a basic dress is an easy option. Your best bet will be a little black dress (LBD), but make sure it’s made of material you can breath in. Heavy materials will make you sweat more and are guaranteed to make you more likely to pass out. A nother dress option is a garnet dress. Note the color is garnet, not red. If you wear red, you will most definitely be mistaken for a Georgia fan, and that won’t go over very well. If you think it doesn’t really look like garnet, it probably doesn’t. So skip it and go with black if you have one. A garnet and black printed dress is always fun, and they sell plenty of them in Five Points boutiques. A white-and-black dress is also a choice. Even though white doesn’t really play into our school color system, it’s apparently become acceptable. So if you have one, go for it.
GUYS: THE ESSENTIAL SHIRT
If you’re a g uy dressing for the game, you’re going to be wearing k hak i shorts. No matter if you’re in a fraternity or not, it’s basically tradition for guys to wear khaki shorts of some sort. But khaki isn’t necessary, if you have nice shorts of some other material. You also have one of two options on top, both classic collared shirts. Your golf shirt shirt should be black or garnet (stick to solid colors; it works better), and if possible, have the South Carolina logo on it somewhere. If not, that’s OK, because a classic garnet or black shirt still looks great. If you feel so inclined, you can pair a South Carolina hat with it — preferably a visor, because they look better than a plain cap, for some reason. Again, the garnet-is-not-red rule applies. Garnet is just a different color than red.
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Black dresses, comfortable shows, khakis and button-downs are all perfect choices for cheering on the Gamecocks. gameday are separates: A nice top paired with a skirt or shorts. No, shorts do not mean the booty shorts you bought in middle school that you decided to bring to college. Those have a time and place, and when ever yone else is generally dressed up on gameday, they are not a good option. A g a i n , t he c olor s re m a i n t he same: You can either do an all-black ensemble or opt for different colored tops and bottoms. Flow y tops that allow breathing room are the best option when the Carolina heat is in full force, and light material for your skirt or shorts is also a good idea. There’s always a lot of room to accessorize too; a bubble necklace or stack of bracelets is a fun way to make
your outfit stand out. You’re going to want a pair of sunglasses, too, for tailgating, because it will be bright out.
GUYS: THE BUTTON-DOWN
Another option for guys to pair with their shorts is the button-down. Every guy looks good in a button down, no matter what. It can be short-sleeved or longsleeved with the sleeves rolled up, but the same rule still applies: This is gameday, and no one wants to see a USC student wearing non-USC colors. If you’re going to opt for the buttondown, accessorize with a bow tie, if you feel so inclined (and ladies do love a good bow tie).
FOOTWEAR
As for footwear, don’t wear anything you haven’t broken in yet.
Make su re you pick shoes t hat match your outfit and that you’ll feel comfortable standing in all day. This is not the day to break in your new cowboy boots, ladies. If you’ve already broken them in, great. If not, there is always a cute pair of black flats or nice sandals waiting to be worn in your closet. As for guys, boat shoes are always acceptable gameday footwear. Make sure to put on some sunscreen, pack your sunglasses and, of course, your ticket. The fi rst football game really gets the school year going, and you want to be dressed your best. First impressions are everything, right? DG
Dinobrite Productions drops new mixtape Creative duo shows school spirit with Gamecock-inspired album, video Caitlyn McGuire
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In 2010, USC students watched, shared and went crazy over a video that exemplified what it means to be a Gamecock fan and told them to “rock out with your Gamecock out.” Now, nearly three years later, the same group has brought not only a new video, but also an entire mixtape, just in time for kickoff. “We wanted to do a more official video,” said Fabio Frey, co-creator and co-founder of Dinobrite Productions. “We wanted to take it to the next level.” That’s exactly what Frey and Joey Thompson, the other half of the creative duo, did. “Ride For My Team (Forever To Thee),” the newest YouTube sensation from the production pair, is a musical ode to South Carolina football’s past, present and future. The song, which is one of 10 tracks off of their professionally mi xed album, “The Gamecock Mixtape,” features local rappers Big Hurc , Suga Shane, Diverse, Ali Rah and FatRat Da Czar. Along with the musical talent, the new video features plenty of Gamecock fans, beautiful views of Columbia and even a live tiger. Did we mention there are also appearances from the recently drafted Marcus Lattimore , Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers and Darius Rucker? “We just had this image in our heads of Marcus and George driving away in a Ferrari,” Frey said. “It was a pretty far-fetched idea at the time.”
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Producers Joey Thompson and Fabio Frey pose on the cover of their mixtape, which includes “Ride For My Team.” Frey and Thompson kept t hat goal in mind constantly, though, writing reminders on the white board in their office and on their phones. After games of phone tag with agents during production and a morning drizzle that almost lost them access to the Ferrari, it finally happened: Marcus and George stood in front of the camera, hopped in the car together and drove off into the distance. In the end, most of the pieces the duo imagined eventually fell into place, but the team has not forgotten the effort it took to get there. “We do stuff so big (that) people take it for
granted,” Thompson said. Big to them meant canceling their plans, including paid work, for three months and spending thousands of dollars to mix the album professionally, all along unsure of how it all would play out. Sout hea ster n C on ference r iva ls a nd fol k s unfamiliar with Columbia might wonder why the duo went to such an effort to create a video, but Frey and Thompson know that what they’ve made is unlike anything else — just like South Carolina fans. “Sometimes people forget that there’s been a lot of bad years in football for us,” Frey said. “We have these fans that are humble and hardcore fans who didn’t even go to USC, who appreciate the team. Our fans are so diverse.” Frey and Thompson wanted to share how great they think their team and school are and leave their mark on USC by doing it better than the amateur fan songs they’d heard did. “We want this to be something people are still listening to five years down the road,” Frey said. The pair said they wanted to go out with a bang. And to those who may try to top them, their message is simple: best of luck. Their v ideos, album and “Gamecock Swag ” T-shirts have brought them national recognition, a slew of fans and the possibility that a clip of the video will be played at a football game, but they’re not quick to forget why they started it all. “At t he end of t he day, we’re just really big Gamecock fans,” Frey said. “I can’t imagine going to any other university,” Thompson added. “I’ll be a Gamecock fan until I die.” DG
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T h e r e ’s a p o s s i b l e m is u nder st a nd i ng. There’s a ton to learn from the process; it could even be fun. Do all the pieces fit? Get help from an older person. Love is in the air, and it’s contagious!
Kindness and generosity t a ke you a long way. You’re surrou nded by love of friends and family, even if you’re blind to it. Ask for a referral from someone who k nows. Explore dream images in conversation or writing.
Everything is easier when you’re together. Support each ot her on you r strengths, and continue to increase your output. It’s easy to get sidetracked. When you do, just remind each other of your goals.
Taurus
Shower the people you love with love. There’s plent y of money to be m ade r ight now, but don’t forget t hat your relationships are more i mp or t a nt t h a n you r balance sheet.
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Gemini
Prov ide fact s af ter thoroughly reviewing the data. Think first. Don’t dive into water that’s over your head before learning how to swim. Don’t be afraid to push your limits, eit her. You’re get t ing stronger.
Continue your adventure, and sail down the river of love. The water temperature is perfect for romance. Try something new, something you’ve never t ried before. Replenish your reserves.
Scorpio
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You can accomplish more close to home, especially when you’re doing it for love. Play with friends and invent new plans together. Save ever y pen ny for what’s important. Build your funds together.
What you have is more than enough. Clearing up your home of clutter is extremely rewarding and liberating. You may get stuck, but all ends well. Friends offer good advice.
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