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The Farmers Markets will be held every Tuesday until the end of the year, with the last one held on April 27.
Spring gets fresh with Farmers Market Lauren Shirley @SURELYLAUREN
The sweet smell of kettle corn and the appeal of fresh fruits and vegetables drew an abnormally large crowd to Greene Street on Tuesday. It was the fi rst Farmers Market of the spring, hosted by Healthy Carolina, and according to Mandy Feeks, the graduate assistant for Healthy Carolina and the coordinator of the Farmers Market, it was the weather they had to thank for the abnormally large turnout. “Attendance was actually really high,” she said as she handed out some of the reusable bags that Healthy Carolina had brought for shoppers. “I think it’s because it’s such nice weather.” At nearly every vendor booth, students lined the tables on Greene Street trying to get their fresh produce fi x as well as learn about tobacco cessat ion, physical act ivit y and heart healt h through this week’s theme, “Gamecocks Thrive for Physical Wellness.” “Everyone has their favorite returners,” Feeks said about the booths who had returned again for this season. In addition to these “ret urners,” this year introduced three new vendors which brought the unique options of kettle corn from the Carolina Popcorn Company, South Carolina made candles from Candles Unique and grits and oats from the Congaree Milling Company to the market. A lt hough t he Carolina Popcorn Company was among these newer vendors, it drew a crowd SEEMARKETPAGE2
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USC’s Fraternity Council is putting its best foot forward through a new partnership with the Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM). Fr at er n it y C ou nc i l h a s partnered with STSM to make sure all fraternity members at the universit y receive sexual violence prevention education and k now how to safely intervene as a bystander. The Fraternity Council has also decided to donate $10,000 to help support the Walk a Mile In Their Shoes event. Walk a Mile In Their Shoes is held annually by STSM to help
raisee money for sur vivors of sexual ual assault and to educate the surrounding communit y ab out ut s e x u a l v iole nc e a nd preventing venting it. This his year marks t he sixt h annual ual Walk a Mile In Their Shoes es event for STSM. The walk encourages men, n, women and children to pa r t ic ipate a nd wea r h ighheeled led shoes for one mile in order er to show their support for the cause. It also prompts the com mu n it y to t a l k about t he of ten dif f icult topics of gender relat ions a nd men’s sexual violence against women
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wh i le prov id i ng more infor mat ion about what ser vices STSM provides for s u r v ivor s of se x u a l assault and abuse. The Fraternity Council a nd S T S M a n no u n c e d their partnership Tuesday night at a k ickoff in t he Russell House University Un io n B a l l r o o m . L i v e entertainment, pizza and popcorn were enjoyed by all who attended. The kickoff event was also held to get students excited for SEESHOESPAGE3
CMA to host ‘A Fair to Remember’ Emily Olyarchuk @TDG_ARTS
The Columbia Museum of Art’s annual fundraising gala is a grand affair that draws attention to the major spring exhibition, and also raises funds to support the museum’s c r it ic a l role a s a leader i n a r t s education and appreciation for South Carolina. The museum and Boyd Plaza will be transformed into a Victorian age fair with sculptures, themed food and décor as well as smartly dressed party guests. As they arrive at the gala, guests will pass through tents ref lect ing t he beaut y of Charles Courtney Curran’s delicate and floral paintings. But once guests enter the doors of the museum, the world will change to evoke the excitement and energy of life in 1893. “ T he g a la is a lway s d if ferent becau se t heme is d if ferent , but we always like to have an edge to our party,” said gala co-chair Julie Brenan. “It is amazing to see how the museum is transformed every year.” The gala is co-chaired by prom inent commu nit y members
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Last year’s gala, From Geisha to Gatsby, set the bar high for this year’s event at CMA. Julie Brenan and Steven Ford and supported by a team of more than 80 volunteers who help to transform the museum and make the gala a successful fundraising event.
“Volunteers have been working for weeks on sculptures and décor for t he ga la,” sa id development manager Elizabet h Wolfe. “Not even thanking them 20 times would
be enough.” The gala will feature performances by the USC Dance Company, music by The Root Doctors and special entertainment by Extreme Illusions & Escapes starring Josh Knotts & Lea. Another main attraction will be a “midway,” a term that arose during the 1893 World’s Fair to describe the vast expanse of different attractions, including exhibitions from different countries around the world. “ We a r e i n c o r p o r a t i n g t h e international theme in our cuisine and décor,” Wolfe said. “It is sort of like a mini Epcot.” The annual gala is the museum’s biggest f u nd ra isi ng event of the year. With the help of major sponsors like Jim Hudson Lex us and Lexington Medical Center, the Columbia Museum of A rt is able to host an extraordinary evening to raise awareness and support for the museum’s community initiatives. “Somet i mes people see t he museum and think of stuffy people walking through galleries with pretty paintings,” Brenan said. “I think that what SEEGALAPAGE3
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Former SC State President amends lawsuit against university Former SC State President Thomas Elzey has filed a new legal complaint that SC State has only paid him part of his salary since the university’s trustees put him on paid leave last month, The State reported. Elzey amended his breach of contract lawsuit to include this complaint on Tuesday. Elzey was officially fired Monday night after the Trustees received the go-ahead from a judge. According to letters that were released from the Trustees, Elzey was fired after not communicating properly with them. SC State Trustees are working to schedule a post-termination hearing with the former president. — Lauren Shirley, News Editor
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Jeb Bush made a visit to Columbia, South Carolina on Tuesday in order to visit a domestic-violence safe house run by Sistercare, The State Reported. Bush spoke to the Upstate chamber leaders Tuesday morning and toured a Christian school for special needs students in Greenville before heading down to Columbia. Along with Gov. Nikki Haley, Bush visited Sistercare in West Columbia Tuesday afternoon. Haley started a domestic violence task force this year and asked Bush for advice on curbing the domestic violence. This was Bush’s fi rst visit to South Carolina since announcing his interest in running for President in 2016. — Lauren Shirley, News Editor
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The City of Columbia Water Works issued a boil water advisory for customers of Park Terrace Drive, from Harbison Boulevard to Bower Parkway, The State reported. On Tuesday, the water works company experienced a 10-inch water main break at the corner of the two streets, which led to the advisory. The City of Columbia Water Works said that customers in the area should boil water for one full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Anyone in the area who has lost water or water pressure was also urged to boil his or her water and any ice made from non-boiled water should not be used for drinking purposes. — Lauren Shirley, News Editor
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At the market, Healthy Carolina was offering free reusable bags to students, as well as pamphlets detailing how to stay healthy and active.
and was identified by the Healthy Carolina staff working the event as one of the most popular booths of the day. Business was also booming for Trail Ridge Farms, the market’s supplier of goat cheese, which had sold out of three products by the end of the market at 1:30 p.m. But according to Feeks, t he fruit and vegetable booths were still doing the most business because she believes that those are the things that students need weekly. B&B Farms, Veggie Patch and A sya’s Org a n ic Fa r m a l l brought t hei r f re sh produce to the market to entice students with locally and organically grown fruits and vegetables. Aside from the produce, the market offers
students a selection of niche products. He at h e r ’s A r t i s a n B a k e r y b r o u g ht freshly baked breads, Gin’s Juice offered fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juice and Sustainable Carolina offered BioSoap, dried herbs and figs, kernels and composted soil. “Students recognize the need to support local vendors and by doing so are also giving back to their community,” Shaena Rouse, the coordinator for Healthy Carolina, said. The market offers students an opportunity to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as gives them a chance to access locally raised agriculture. According to Rouse, that’s the reason that so many USC students participate. The Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday of the current spring semester until the end of the school year.
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USC’s Dance Company performs every year at the art museum’s springtime gala. GALAPAGE1 people tend to forget is t hat t he museum is a nonprofit organization and a lot of what we do is free for the community. A lot of the education and community outreach programs, concert series, lecture series and Sunday tours are all free. Having a vibrant museum just impacts the quality of life in the community so much.” Brenan and Wolfe hope that this fundraiser supports the museum’s mission to become a “shining star” for not only Columbia, but the whole state. “We are trying to reach people in every county in South Carolina,”
SHOESPAGE1 the event and to provide information about Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. Teams as well as individuals could register for the event at the kickoff rally. “The event is not specif ically re st r ic t ed to st udent s who a re a part of Fraternit y and Sororit y Life at USC,” said Tim Bryson, the Fraternity Council president. “The event is open to all students and the public, and we as Fraternity Council would love to have people from all
Wolfe said. “Schools have had to cut a lot of arts programs. It is this fundraising that allows us to offer them artistic opportunities and free field trips.” Donat ions to t he gala prov ide t he e s s e nt i a l f u nd s t o s upp or t the museum’s mission to provide outstanding art and arts education for lifelong learning and community enrichment for all. T he C olu mbia com mu n it y i s invited to join the museum for its annual fundraising gala beginning at 7 p . m . o n S at u r d a y, M a r c h 21. Tickets to the black tie event are available for $150 and can be purchased at www.columbiamuseum. org/gala/. backgrounds, social groups and ages attend.” The main event will be held April 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of the South Carolina Statehouse with the walk beginning at 6:30 p.m. “Th is event is ver y important to Fraternit y Council as we have vowed to make a dif ference not only on campus, but in the Greater Columbia/Midlands area,” Bryson said. Walk a Mile In Their Shoes is part of a series of events in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBIA
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With the obsession in today’s culture to be unique and artsy, many members of societ y have been successful in exploiting that lust. W het her it’s buy ing t hat flower crown to make you seem like a hippie or buying combat boots because you want to seem edgy, going to a big name music festival will defi nitely make you the token hipster of your friend group. Not all festivals are like this, but many of the more prominent ones like Coachella or Bonnaroo are defi nitely a cesspool of people who just want to craft an image for themselves. The integrity of going to actually see a bunch of artists present awesome concerts
has diluted. Many websites offer tutorials on “festival looks” as if you have to maintain a certain aesthetic in order to go to these huge events. This makes the initial concept of going and having a fun time null and void. Going to Bonnaroo or Coachella has essentially become a fashion statement. Contrary to their own slogans (including “Be Yourself,” “Radiate Po sit iv it y ” a nd ba nter of t he same degree), if you’re wearing something different, don’t know a certain underground artist or don’t partake in psychedelic drugs, you’re an outcast. The same people wearing tie-dyed shirts emblazoned with those slogans are in fact not practicing what they preach.
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Big summertime festivals are becoming increasingly popular with youth audiences.
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Festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo may promote drug culture and uniformity.
Many of t hese fest ivals also promote the usage of intoxicating agent s or subst a nces. W it h a col lege st udent m i ndset , you might be up for experimenting anything and everything, despite the fact that this could ruin an experience that you probably spent over $300 to attend. Not only do they promote unhealthy choices in order to enhance the experience for t heir younger fans, it also widely effects other members of our society. W h i le I w a s w at c h i n g t he set of Of Monsters and Men at Bonnaroo 2013, my friends and I were awestruck when overhearing a conversation. Two intoxicated parents lost t heir young child
somewhere on “The Farm” — but didn’t want to look for him because they were going to miss the set. A not her annoy ing aspect of large fest ivals t hat isn’t taken into considerat ion is t he heat. Dehydration is a serious thing at these events. W ho wants to be cramped in a claustrophobic stage that you can easily get trampled on? Or even worse, ser iously injured? I s goi ng to a huge concer t festival worth it? If you want to prove to your friends that you’re cool, then go for it, but remember this isn’t high school anymore. I’m not saying that any of these events have bad music, but the experience as a whole has a dark side to it.
Sweet “Froot” refreshes Diamandis’ fans “Froot” Release Date: March 16 Artist: Marina and The Diamonds Label: Neon Gold Records Duration: 53 minutes Morgan Smith @MORETHANMORGAN
Marina and the Diamonds released her t h ird albu m, “Froot,” on Monday, March 16. W h ile cont i nu i ng to embrace her feminine p e r s o n a , We l s h s i n g e r song w r iter, Ma r i na Diamandis throws out her oversex ual ized ly r ic s a nd strays from her commercial pop tone to reveal her more i nt imate side i n t h is new album. In her last album in 2012, “Electra Heart,” Diamandis paired w it h popu lar popculture songwriters such as Dr. Lu ke, who w r ites for Katy Perry, and Rick Nowel, who w r ites for Madon na, to create t he over played, heartbreaking “Primadonna” t hat st ay s dest roy i ng t he
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radio waves w it h pop pollution. H o w e v e r i n “ F r o o t ,” Diamandis has toned it down to create a more personal and realistic album that shows the real Marina. All of the songs were written by Marina and just one co-producer, David K o s t e n .T h e l y r i c s c a m e straight from her heart and experience to conjure t he true spirit of Marina and the Diamonds. A lthough her tone continues to resemble other p opu l a r p op a r t ist s s uc h as La na Del Rey, severa l of the songs in this album s t r i ve t o m a k e p ower f u l st atement s, whet her it be ly rical comparisons ab out f i nd i n g h appi ne s s a nd love or descr ibi ng her d isappoi nt ment i n relationships and mankind. She starts her album off
w it h t h e s o n g “ H a p p y,” stripped down to vocals and instrumentals layered with si mple ly r ic s ab out love, opt i m ism a nd peace. She leaves her sophomoric verses for reformed metaphors of dead f lowers in a f r u it f ul g a r d e n t o r e p r e s e nt t he loveless relationships of her past in her song “Weeds.” Diamandis also sings about
more i nt en s e topic s l i k e domestic violence and the inevitable destruction of man through distrust. She writes about her wariness of men and the thriving rape culture that can be seen more and more frequently in the media today. With the juvenile audience, Dia ma nd is has generated from her past albums, Marina
has the potential to stimulate younger generations to think deeply about sophisticated topics with an enlightening and new perspective. Thank s to her more touching lyrics and sound change, it seems t he Diamandis that captivated pop culture just three years ago has undergone a worthy makeover.
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“Froot” focuses on new subject matter, potentially opening the minds of the band’s younger audience.
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The South Carolina women’s team holds a No. 1 seed for the second straight season. SECPAGE8
NCA A women’s tournament No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 16 Savannah State The Gamecock s won 111- 49 ag a i n st Savannah State earlier this season, and another big victory will be expected of South C a r ol i n a w he n t he two teams meet again on Friday. Savannah State won the MEAC conference tournament to earn its bid to the NC A A tou r na ment. Un for t u nately for t hem , t hei r re w a rd is a rematch with the third-ranked team in the country. No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 15 Boise State A lthough they lost senior center Isabelle Harrison for the rest of t he year due to a t or n AC L b ac k i n Febr u a r y, t he Lad y Vols have played well dow n t he st retch in SEC play, with their only blemishes coming i n losses to Sout h Carolina. No. 2 K e nt u c k y vs. No. 15 Tennessee
State The Wildcats have the privilege of being just one of two teams t h at h a v e d e f e at e d Sout h Carolina t h is year. Kentucky spoiled the Gamecocks’ chance at an undefeated record in conference play and sophomore guard Makayla Epps has stepped up big t ime for her team down the stretch. No. 5 Mississippi St ate vs. No. 12 Tulane Mississippi State’s program has undergone a makeover under head coach V ic Schaefer, and all the changes he’s made have been for the better. The Bulldogs are back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2010, and an interesting second round matchup wit h Duke looms if they can advance past Tulane. No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 UALR Texas A&M suffered a su r pr isi ng loss to LSU in t he SEC tournament, but t he A gg ie s w i l l look to rebound against UALR i n t he f i r s t r ou nd . Texas A&M has been
one of the SEC’s top teams since joining the conference in 2012, and perhaps the Aggies can channel their good play from last year that led them to an Elite Eight appearance. No. 7 Northwestern vs. No. 10 Arkansas I n t heir f irst year u nder head coach Ji m my D ykes, t he Razorbacks were a bubble tea m for much of t he sea son and Arkansas did just enough to get into the tournament. Led by sophomore for wa rd Jessica Jackson, A rk a n s a s w i l l lo ok for a first round win against Northwestern, a quality opponent out of the Big Ten. No. 6 South Florida vs. No. 11 LSU L S U ’s w i n o v e r Te x a s A & M i n t he SEC tournament may have been enough to punch the Tigers’ ticket to the big dance. LSU has now made the NC A A t ou r n a me nt for the fourth straight season u nder head coach Nikki Caldwell.
said. “We’ve got three base linebackers and fou r dow n l i nemen , that’s out base set.� Last season, codefensive coordinator L o r e n z o Wa r d r a n a 4 -2-5 defense w it h a hybr id l i nebackersafety called the Spur. This year, Hoke will most likely move t he defense to his signature zone blitz system, using a 4-3 base. Ward will coach the front seven, while Hoke will lead the secondary and call plays. “ [ H o k e ’s] a g o o d guy,� Spurrier said. “He fits in ever y where he goes ‘cause he’s a good per son, a good g u y. He’s been around a lot of really sharp coaches, and I think he’s a sharp coach.� The Gamecocks
began on t he new pr ac t ic e f ield s w it h indiv idual drills, breaking players down by position to sharpen specific skills with each position coach, before coming together to run plays. Defensive end Marquav ius Lewis spent t he bulk of his t i m e w it h t h e f i r s t tea m de spite never play ing a dow n w it h t he Gamecock s. The for mer No. 3 ju n ior college recruit in the cou nt r y w ill look to strengthen a weak pass rush from last season. Moore said there is a different feeling this s p r i n g. C o m i n g of f a d i s app oi nt i n g 7- 6 season, the changes are understandable. “There’s a sense of u r g e n c y o u t h e r e ,� Moore said. “There’s no loafi ng.�
PLAYOFFSPAGE8 Eastern Conference sleeper pick: Atlanta Hawks Head coach Mike Budenholzer has transformed the former eighth-seed Hawks into a perennial contender and likely 60-win team in the span of one year. The second-year head coach coached under Popovich as an assistant in San Antonio for nearly two decades. Implementing a similar system as the Spurs, Atlanta churned out four all-stars this season. The Hawks should be the favorite, right? Not ex ac t ly. M a ny a na ly st s a re still skeptical of Atlanta due to its
Many fans are hoping t o h a ve a l l of t he i r q u e s t io n s a n s we r e d after a single practice. Howe v e r, c o a c he s will continue to get a feel for the new team dynamic in the coming weeks. “The guys seemed a little faster and quicker this time of year, which is nor ma l.� Spu r r ier said. “We’re just out here r u n n i ng play s , trying to get guys lined up. We’ve got a lot of new players as we all know. They showed a lot of hustle and effort.� The Gamecocks will p r a c t i c e T h u r s d a y, Friday and Sat urday. A ll practices on Thursdays and Fridays are closed to t he public, while Saturday practices taking place on the practice field are open and those in the stadium are closed.
lack of playoff experience. In fact, the Hawks have one glaring f law — rebounding. The team is 28th in total rebounds per game, which could spell doom come playoff time. This season is certainly not a hoax, though. Atlanta owns one of the deadliest rosters in the league behind Kyle Korver’s historic three-point shooting, Al Horford’s versatility in the middle, Paul Millsap’s premier offensive game and Jeff Teague’s playmaking abilities. Oh, and small forward DeMarre Carroll just so h a p p e n s t o b e L e B r o n Ja m e s ’ kryptonite on defense.
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University wrong to expel SAE members for racist song W h ile we were home on spring break, a video depicting Third-year me m b e r s of Si g m a A lp h a business student Epsilon (SA E) fraternit y at Oklahoma University singing a racist cheer made the rounds of national media outlets. The cha nt was ig nora nt , offensive, intolerant, unforgivable and everything else negative about what many of us would like to think is a bygone era all rolled into one video clip. For all the awful things it was, the song should not be grounds for expulsion from a public university. The f irst amendment of the United States Constitution unequivocally protects the freedom of speech, even the speech we don’t like. The importance and degree of protection afforded by our freedom of speech has been upheld again and again by our nation’s highest court; National Socialist Party v. Skokie (1977) permitted Nazis to parade down the streets of a community of Holocaust survivors, Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969) allowed Brandenburg to advocate that the KKK overthrow the government and Terminello v. Chicago (1949) even held that a racist speech that w a s s o of f e n s i ve that it caused a riot was protected. These cases clearly st ate t hat t he gover n ment can not prosecute or d iscr i m i nate against individuals based on t heir speech, no matter how discriminatory that speech is. And a public university, like Oklahoma University or University of South Carolina, is defi ned as such because it receives government funds and is subject to government rules and regulations — including those requiring the protection of free speech. When Oklahoma University picks and chooses what it allows its st udents to say, t he state of Ok lahoma is by extension guilty of the same. The umbrella of protection for speech is so broad because there is no other way to allow truly free speech. To borrow the words of Sir Salman Rushdie, “the point about it is the moment you limit free speech, it is not free speech. The point is that [it is] free.” Putting restrictions of any kind on what people can and can’t say is to destroy one of the core Constitutional rights that so many people have fought and died for; free speech rights are designed to protect the exact kinds of speech that people fi nd deplorable. After all, the kinds of speech that people do like don’t need protection. W hen Ok lahoma Universit y expelled t wo students for their involvement with this video, they violated the law, but even more importantly, they violated the principles that this country is founded on. These st udent s a re at rocious i nd iv idua ls who deserved every ounce of punishment they received from private organizations (such as the national leadership of SAE, who has revoked the entire Oklahoma University chapter’s license), who have the freedom to choose which speech they wish to associate or dissociate themselves with. However, these bigots do not deserve to be penalized by their government for their ideas, beliefs or expressions, no matter how twisted they are. Oklahoma University should instead mimic Voltaire, who said, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.”
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Fraternity Council right to be preventive, not reactive ISSUE Fraternity Council partners with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands.
OUR STANCE The council’s actions will help educate and foster a sense of community. We applaud the Fraternit y Council for their partnership w i t h t h e S e x u a l Tr a u m a Ser v ices of t he M id la nds (STSM). T he c ou nc i l’s c ol le c t i v e ac t ion s p e a k s louder t h a n any indiv idual f raternit y or g roup of f ratern it ies cou ld. The act ions as par t of t h is partnership are important as well, as too often the response to sexual assault is after the fact and not preventative. Prevent ion educat ion a nd by st a nder t ra i n i ng for f rater n it y members w il l hopef u l ly prevent f ut u re incidents. While the $10,000 donation is extremely helpful,
t h is educ at ion w i l l leave a last i ng i mpac t i nside t he houses. Much has been made of the environment surrounding fraternit y events — work ing to improve that environment is a key part of changing the perception and reality of sexual assault not just at USC, but
“We recognize and appreciate the willingness of the Fraternity Council to tackle this issue...” nationwide. A s fa r as Wa l k a M i le i n Their Shoes, we are glad to see the inclusive nature of the event promoted by STSM and the council. This issue affects the entire campus and surrounding area, not just the fraternities and sororit ies. Recog n it ion
of the importance of a sense of community is part of what ma kes t h is pa r t icipat ion meaningful. Too often lately fraternities h ave b een i n t he ne w s for negative reasons. It’s good to see fraternities at our university mak ing a positive impact in the community, even if it also benefits them with good press. Promotion of this partnership also raises awareness for the event and issue, not something to be overlooked — especially with April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At too many other schools, t hese t y pes of part nersh ips only happen after an especially hor r if ic i nc ident . W h i le t h is t y pe of t ra i n i ng a nd com mu n it y i nvolvement is overdue for some students and some in Greek Life at USC, we recognize and appreciate the willingness of the Fraternity Council to tack le t his issue before such a div isive event occurs. They are walk ing in the right direction.
Disney characters serve as role models for young girls Emily Stone
Ever since its founding i n O c tob er 1923, Disney has been on every child’s mind. I t ’s b e e n named the “Happiest Place on Earth” for years, and what’s not to love about Disney? It has it s ow n t heme park , it s ow n characters and it s ow n recognizable Disney logo. However, Disney has been more than a love; it has been an inf luence on generat ions and cultures. For young girls across the globe, the Disney princesses can be amazing role models. T he s t or y of “Mu l a n” takes place in ancient China. Mu l a n t e ac he s g i rl s t o do drastic things for the people they love and to help others. She completely goes against gender stereot ypes and takes her father’s place in the army. Women weren’t a l lowed to enter the U.S. A rmed Forces until 1948, much less in ancient China. Men shouldn’t hold a girl back, and Mulan doesn’t let
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any male tell her she can’t do something. A not her Disney lady who doesn’t let society control her life and cares for her family is Pocahontas. The creators of Disney took historical figures and gave t hem an animated life. Despite the protests of her tribe members to not trust the white man, Pocahontas finds her ow n pat h and herself as she falls for John Smith. She’s given the opportunity to start a new civil life in England, but she cannot abandon her people. “Pocahontas” shows everyone the meaning of loyalty. O n e of t h e m o r e r e c e nt princesses is Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog.” Tiana was the fi rst African-American princess and that alone was a huge statement from Disney. The stor y takes place in the 1920s where Tiana is held back by her race and her gender. Un l i k e ot her r o y a l l ad ie s , Tiana works hard to fulfi ll her dream and f inds love on the way. No one paved her way to the top. She climbed toward it and gets there with a little help from some friends. Out of all of
Disney’s leading ladies, Tiana is defi nitely the one who shows the most determination. “Cinderella,” t he orig inal rags-to-riches story, is one of the most iconic works of Disney even though it was originally a Grimm fairy tale. Today, many modern feminists criticize this movie because she fell in love after one night and had to dress herself up to even get the man. This is not fair. Cinderella came from two dead parents and was left with a terrible stepmother. Day after day she did endless chores and never complained about the little rewards she was given. She was defi nitely a “look on the bright side” princess, and girls are taught at a young age to think of the positives in a situation rather than the negatives. Disney’s leading ladies are a g reat way to send h idden messages to young girls. Who doesn’t want to be seen as brave, determined and modest? Disney should be applauded for giving women certain personalities in a man’s world. There’s not a better way to show girl power than defying the odds.
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Junior Skai Moore leads a revamped defense in a new scheme brought in by co-defensive coordinator Jon Hoke.
Gamecocks prep for 2015 season with first practice Will Helms @WHELMS21
The arrival of warm weather i n SEC cou nt r y sig nals t he b e g i n n i n g of o ut d o o r football practices. After a long of f sea son of weight l if t i ng, cardio workouts and individual drills, the Gamecocks began spring practices Tuesday. P r a c t ic e s c o n c lu d e w it h the annual Garnet and Black spring game, the inter-squad scrimmage held on April 11, wh ic h g i ve s f a n s a c h a nce to see t he tea m i n a g a me sett ing. The spring game is often highlighted by a celebrity appearance, most recently a touchdown catch by women’s head basketball coach Dawn Staley. The most intriguing position battle this spring is the fight
for the starting quarterback job. Sophomore Connor Mitch r e m a i n s t h e f r o nt r u n n e r. Odds are either he or former walk-on Perry Orth will take the snaps behind center this season, but redshirt freshman Michael Scarnecchia and junior Brendan Nosovitch lurk close behind. Bot h M itch a nd Or t h i mpre s s e d t o d ay, s t a nd i n g in the pocket with poise and hit t ing t heir receivers w it h solid accuracy. “Con nor M itch [ has] tremendously improved from w he n he f i r s t c a me here ,” Spurrier said. “He seems to have a bit more confidence and seems to know what to do now. Perry Orth throws a beautiful pass.” The Gamecocks enter t he spring thin at receiver having
lo s t fou r top t a rg et s f rom last year’s team. Only junior Pha roh Cooper a nd sen ior Shamier Jeffery caught passes last season. Redshirt freshman Deebo Samuel looked sharp in drills Tuesday, running crisp routes and catching just about ever y t hing t hat was t hrown his way. He and several other unproven wideouts will have the chance to compete for a starting job this spring. Tu e s d a y w a s a l s o t h e f irst look at Jon Hoke’s new defensive scheme. Even though the Gamecocks only practiced one coverage type today, junior linebacker Skai Moore says the scheme will change some from last season. “It’s more so a 4-3,” Moore SEEFOOTBALLPAGE5
Around the SEC: NCAA tournament edition Brennan Doherty @BRENNAN_DOHERTY
Hopefully you’ve filled out your brackets, because March Madness is finally here. The NCAA men’s tournament began Tuesday night with two of the First Four games, but the real action begins on Thursday and Friday. The women’s March Madness games begin Friday a nd c a r r y t h r o u g ho ut t he weekend. Here’s a look at which SEC teams are participating and what they can expect in their upcoming games.
NCAA men’s tournament No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 16 Hampton The Wildcats have defeated every team they’ve faced this season a nd Ha mpton w il l be Kent uck y ’s nex t v ic t i m. Manhattan lost the first game of the tournament to Hampton on Tuesday, and the now they will face Kentucky head coach John
Calipari’s team. The question isn’t whether or not Kentucky will win, but rat her by how many points. No. 5 Arkansas vs. No. 12 Wofford Led by sophomore forward Bobby Portis, the SEC player of the year, Arkansas will look to advance past a tricky Wofford team. Every year, there’s a good chance t hat at least one 12seed will upset a five-seed, and Wofford has a chance to do so against the Razorbacks. No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Georgia Georgia has had one of the most injury-plagued seasons in the country, yet the Bulldogs are back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2008 thanks to their 21-11 record. Led by senior forward Marcus T hor nton, G eorg ia ha s a balanced scoring attack, but they will have to face Michigan State, the unranked Big Ten tournament runner-ups.
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No. 8 NC State vs. No. 9 LSU Like Georgia, LSU is another SEC team that has ended an NCA A tournament drought. The Tigers are playing in the competition for the first time since 2009, and their matchup with NC State should be one of the more entertaining games early on in t he tournament. LSU and NC State have been inconsistent t h is year, w it h both teams showing glimpses of great play while unexpectedly struggling at other times. No. 6 Xavier vs. No. 11 Ole Miss/BYU Ole Miss is just 1-4 in its last five games entering Tuesday’s First Fou r matchup against BYU. If the Rebels earn a win against the Cougars, they’ll then face Xavier, one of six teams from the Big East to make the tournament. SEESECPAGE5
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The defending champion Spurs are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference in a close playoff race.
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Today is March 18, which means we are one month away from the beginning of the N BA playoffs. The grueling regular season is dwindling down, award season is within arms reach and, most importantly, teams are frantically fi ghting for playoff seeding. Here are t wo teams from each conference that have a chance to make the fi nals, whether they are an established favorite or a sleeper pick. Western Conference favorite: San Antonio Spurs The seemingly old, washed-up Spurs never cease to amaze. Coming off arguably the most emotional finals victory in NBA history, critics questioned San Antonio’s resiliency when it owned the seventh seed for the majority of the season. Head coach Gregg Popovich has acknowledged his team’s struggles on multiple occasions, but San Antonio’s success, or lack thereof, is contingent upon its health. Rising star forward Kawhi Leonard has suffered a plethora of nagging injuries and illnesses, while defensive anchor Tiago Splitter has also missed quite a few games because of a nerve injury in his leg. However, Popovich has strategically rested veterans Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli and Tony Parker throughout the season, which has paid dividends as of late. Sure, on paper the Golden State Warriors are the most logical pick to come out of the Western Conference, but, as we’ve learned in the past, never bet against the infrastructure that is the San Antonio Spurs. Western Conference sleeper pick: Oklahoma City Thunder Narrowly edging out the New Orleans Pelicans for the eighth seed is the Oklahoma City Thunder. MVP candidate Russell Westbrook has kept the franchise af loat in Kevin Durant’s prolonged absence by posting an ungodly six triple-doubles in his past 10 games, and he’s averaging 27.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game in the month of March. Ok lahoma Cit y took another lethal shot by losing Serge Ibaka, who is set to undergo a minor k nee procedure, which could sideline him for up to six weeks. Through all of this adversity, the Thunder are well positioned to potentially make a fi nals run if they can get healthy in time. General manager Sam Presti did acquire some reinforcements prior to the trade deadline, dealing Kendrick Perk ins for offensive machine Enes Kanter and a disgruntled Reggie Jackson to the Detroit Pistons for several valuable role players. With Durant’s anticipated return on the horizon, Oklahoma City remains one of the NBA’s sneakiest title contenders. Eastern Conference favorite: Cleveland Cavaliers W hen LeBron James embarked on his über dramatic journey back to his hometown Cavaliers, nobody expected a season quite like this. Cleveland hovered around .500 through mid-January, James took a two-week vacation in South Beach and coincidentally returned to a totally resurfaced roster consisting of former New York Knicks J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert and the frontcourt presence of Timofey Mozgov. The Cavaliers are now in position to clinch the second seed, trailing just the Atlanta Hawks. Cleveland’s second half to their monster acquisition last summer, Kevin Love, remains the elephant in the room, though. Head coach David Blatt has consistently benched the three-time all-Star in crunch time in favor of Tristan Thompson. Love has majorly served as a way over-qualified three-point specialist who is barely utilized in the paint, where he is most comfortable. Cleveland’s success cannot be denied, though. Until the Hawks can prove otherwise, the Cavaliers simply have too much star power to be dethroned as the Eastern Conference favorites. SEEPLAYOFFSPAGE5