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Confidence radiates from inside drag show ‘Birdcage’ Jessica Wood / THE DAILY GAMECOCK
The silent auction held at the gala raised money for Women’s Well-Being Initiative.
WGST program celebrates 40 years Anna Hirshfield @A_HIRSH
For members of the Gamecock community, it is quite the month to be a social advocate here in Columbia. Not only is March Women’s History Mont h , but it i s a l s o t he 4 0 t h anniversar y for the Women’s and Gender Studies program at USC. The prog ram hosted a gala i n celebr at ion of t he la nd m a rk anniversar y on Tuesday at Stone River. There was a silent auction at the end of the night to raise money for the Women’s Well-Being Initiative (WWBI). Established in 2001 by the WGST program, W W BI focuses on t he importance of the mental and physical health and overall general well-being of South Carolina’s women and girls. Har r iet Ha ncock , Mar jor ie H a m mock a nd Sa r a h L e veret te were all honored as Social Justice Luminaries for their dedication to t he WG S T p r og r a m a nd lo c a l organizat ions advocat ing for t he equality of all individuals in South Carolina. USC President Harris Pastides, the Women’s and Gender Studies faculty a nd com mu n it y memb er s c a me together to remember what it was that brought the program together those 40 years ago. An independent group of faculty members a nd g raduate st udent s first began campaigning in 1972 to President Tom Jones to establish courses that would focus specifically on women’s issues. Thanks to this group, community members and alumni began making contributions toward the WGST program — at the time WOST for Women in Western Culture — and allowed a cont i nuous g row t h of support f rom staf f and st udents, despite much initial hesitance. Pastides was a guest speaker at the Gala and spoke fondly of the effect that the WGST program has had on him since he has been at the university. “The Women’s and Gender Studies program helps to remind me of where my moral compass is,” he said. “You all have taught me about social issues that I was unaware of before.” Through his interactions with the program, Pastides has developed a better understanding of the spheres of social issues surrounding the program including the LGBTQ community. “I had someone ask me the other day what the ‘Q’ in LGBTQ stands for, and I proudly answered ‘Questioning.’ And this is the time in our students’ lives to be questioning everything,” he said. A lex is St ratton, educat ion and out r e ac h c o ord i n at or at S out h Carolina Equality — South Carolina’s statewide nonprof it organizat ion SEEWGSTPAGE3
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Alyssa Edwards was the show’s main star, and she was proud to strut her stuff in front of this year’s excited audience.
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Carolina Productions and BGLSA teamed up once again to perform an evening of drop-dead gorgeous talent for Birdcage, USC’s ow n drag show. This year USC hosted a special guest — Alyssa Edwards of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Rachel Scola, president of CP, recognizes the importance of the
event. She also encourages everyone to come out to Birdcage at least once in their college career. “It ’s a whole com mu n it y a nd atmosphere that I don’t think a lot of people know exist on the USC campus,” Scola said. “Ever y year I learn somet hing dif ferent and every year there’s something new to experience.” After introductions by CP and BGLSA, Edwards, the hostess of
the evening, got the party started w it h a m a s h - u p o f m a n y p o p numbers including “Fancy” by Iggy A zalea, “Glamorous” Fergie and “Partition” by Beyonce. Edwards strutted back and forth across the runway, her strawberry blonde curls bouncing in the red glow of the spotlights. Her blonde tresses could easily be featured in a SEEBIRDCAGEPAGE4
Reduce, Reuse, RecycleMania Lauren Shirley @SURELYLAUREN
They’re not going for the gold, they’re going for the green. USC has been part icipat ing in RecycleMania, a competition that pits USC against other universities across the nation in an intense recycling battle. The goal of this friendly competition is to encourage universities to recycle as much as possible starting Feb. 1 and running until March 28. “I think it is important for USC students because it teaches good habits
for life,” said Brigitte Shumpert, a civil engineering student and RecycleMania participant. The goals of the competition are to motivate students and staff to increase their recycling efforts and reduce waste, generate attention and support for campus recycling programs and encourage the university to measure its recycling activity to lead to improving the recycling programs over time. USC is compet ing against universities across the nation, as well as a few in Canada, but for Shumpert, USC’s biggest competition is “of
course Clemson!” Over the years, Shumpert believes they have become a stronger and more successful team and are closer than ever to reaching their goals for RecycleMania. This week is the fi nal push for the organization, and USC RecycleMania’s total goal for the year is 480,000 pounds. According to Shumpert, they’re already more than halfway there. She hopes they will reach their goal by the end of the week when the competition ends. SEERECYCLEPAGE3
Cancer survivor continues to battle through Relay for Life Rebecca Maurer @THEGAMECOCK
In less than a month, hundreds of students and community members will overtake Blatt Field to celebrate Relay for Life and the university’s 13th year supporting those who have battled with cancer. For one specific graduate student, Relay hits home. It’s a part of Amanda Thomas’ own battle that began many years ago. Thomas, a first-year master’s student of epidemiology, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 2. Two years later, her cancer was in remission. However, Thomas decided that her fight against cancer had just begun.
T homas g raduated f rom Hope College in Holland, Michigan, in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. “I came to South Carolina to continue my studies in public health for health research,” Thomas said. She found that she was particularly interested pediatric oncology. “My battle with cancer has directed me,” Thomas said. “I’ve learned a lot.” Courtesy of Amanda Thomas
Thomas attended and was a counselor at a camp for children with cancer. When Thomas was 5, she attended Special Days Camp in Montag ue, Michigan, which is a camp for cancer survivors and their family.
“Cancer affects the whole family, and there should be healing for all who are involved,” Thomas said. She continued as a camper for 12 years after that and has been a counselor for the past seven years. Although the camp is a way to relax and have fun, all the attendees have to deal with the sobering reality of cancer. “I lost my first camper at age 18,” Thomas said. “He had just graduated from high school and then he passed away. His name was M ichael. He had cancer in his lungs his freshman year of high school, but they removed the tumor. A year and a half later he relapsed and then tried clinical trials they thought would help but didn’t.” SEERELAYPAGE3
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Riverbanks Zoo exhibit may open empty, lack sea lions Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is opening a new sea lion exhibit. That exhibit, opening late in 2016, could open without sea lions, according to The State. There are currently 492 sea lions in captivity in zoos and aquariums in the U.S., 308 of which were born in captivity. A recent increase in stranded sea lions in California may mean additional sea lions for zoos, but release is very strictly controlled. The reproduction of captive sea lions cannot keep up with the high demand needed. But the staff at the Riverbanks zoo saw this challenge coming. The list of facilities may be long, but the Riverbanks Zoo is optimistic that there will be sea lions in the exhibit when it opens in 2016. — Kevin Smarr, Assistant News Editor
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Suspect in Benedict College instructor shooting arrested The suspect in the killing of a Benedict College instructor is in custody in Daytona Beach, Florida, The State reported. Ronald Harper Jr., 22, is accused of shooting Randall Brown, 34, in the head and then stealing Brown’s Jeep Laredo. Harper then drove to Daytona Beach with a friend for spring break. Harper led Daytona Beach Police on a high speed chase down Interstate 95. He lost control of the jeep and crashed into a wooded area. Harper was eventually found hiding in a “swampy area” according to Daytona Beach police Chief Mike Chitwood. Brown’s body was found in Northeast Columbia on Brickyard Road. His body was found around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene from complications of a gun shot wound, Richland County coroner Gary Watts said. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott called the shooting a carjacking-homicide. Harper later confessed to the shooting. Lott is working with Daytona Beach officers to get Harper back to South Carolina. —Kevin Smarr, Assistant News Editor
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WGSTPAGE1 advocating for the LGBTQ community — a nd WG S T p r of e s s o r at t he university, recalls the impact that the program had on her personal and professional life. “It changed the way I see the world and the way I saw my career path,” she
RECYCLEPAGE1 “The [RecycleMania] team wants to make sure students know what can be recycled and why it is important to recycle,” Shumpert said. “RecycleMania has given our campus a reason to teach everyone about recycling.” A lot of the team’s efforts this year have been focused on the social media competition bet ween the schools. Currently, USC holds the No. 2 spot in the social media category. Using the hashtags #reduce, #reuse
RELAYPAGE1 Michael eventually decided not to continue the trials. Organizations such as Special Days Camp and Relay for Life can offer the faith and hope that one touched by cancer needs. “W hy wou ld n’t you do Relay?” Thomas asked. “Cancer affects more
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said. “Had I not been involved in the WGST program, I would have lacked the background experience to work at SC Equality doing what I do.” Biolog y and women’s and gender studies professor Ann Ramsdell was enthusiastic about the progressive impact that the WGST program has had on the university.
and #recycle in combination with #uofsc and @recyclemaniacs earns the team points which they use to advance in the social media rankings. Although there isn’t a big prize for winning the competition, the bragging rights and recyclable trophy are enough for Shumpert. “It is great for the environment and it makes our University look that much better to show that we strive to recycle all that we can here on campus,” she said.
people than you realize. Survivors don’t look like what you realize. Not everyone is bald.” Thomas’ fight against cancer won’t stop after this April’s Relay. She plans to work at a hospital or cancer research center after graduation. “Cancer is a huge part of our world,” said Thomas. “We are nowhere near finding the cure and we need this research. I just want to make an impact.”
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Lamar’s soulful new album adds jazzy tunes
BIRDCAGEPAGE1 volu m izing shampoo commercial. Edwards is happy to be in ‘cock country. “Is this the land of the ‘cock s?” she asked t he audience. “Hi and hello and howdy to all of you!” Edwards’ career in drag cou ld b e a novel. She got started at “the most fascinating performance [she’d] ever seen to date” — a s i mple op e n m ic night. Awestruck seeing men perform in fabulous wigs, Edwards decided to get her own piece of the drag pie.
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“My friends said ‘you don’t k now how to do t h at ,’ a nd ab o u t f o u r week s later, I went up there on talent night and I had my wig on and a little bit of mom’s Maybelline,” Edwards said. Week after week, Edwards returned — victorious. W hile many drag queens are from the local C olu mbia d r ag s cene , there is defi nitely a large s t ude nt p r e s e nc e t h i s year. One st udent drag queen , Eb ony Wou ld , gets her name from her experience playing viola and violin. Ebony is the name of the black wood
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Kendrick Lamar’s new album surprises his listeners with intense subject matter.
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Drag participants went above and beyond this year at Birdcage.
“To Pimp A Butterfly”
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Release Date: March 16 Artist: Kendrick Lamar Label: Top Dawg Records Duration: 79 minutes Kasey Meredith @K_SEEEE
Kendrick Lamar is undoubtedly this generation’s Tupac Shakur. Compton-based rapper Lamar has just released his second studio album “To Pimp A Butterfly.” His latest album since 2012’s “good kid, m.A.A.d. city,” a concept album about street-life as a teenager. This album is serious — seriously good. From the amazing production, he av i l y i n f luenc e d b y ac c l a i me d electronic artist Flying Lotus, to the heav y, powerful lyrics dealing with equalit y, “To Pimp A Butterf ly” is unquestionably unique. As most hip-hop albums have plenty of bangers loaded with trap beats, this album took an alternate route. That’s not to say that it’s not upbeat or lackluster because it’s completely lustrous. Deeply rooted in jazz instrumentation, Lamar brings out some unlikely jazz artists on this album, such as Robert Glasper and Thundercat. Each track on this album deserves special recognition of its own. The brash and aggressive “For Free?” is delivered in a syncopated slam-poetry st yle prov i ng La ma r’s more t ha n exceptional lyricism. The single “i,” which won grammy recognition, is seen through a different veil when coupled with its foil of a track, “u.” “u,” is the stark opposite to “i” and is loaded with unromanticized, self-criticizing emotion. In this song, Lamar’s voice sounds strained and choked, as if he is so disheartened that it resonates with him physically. But that can be true for the entire album. In light of situations over the past couple of years such as Ferguson and Trayvon Martin, Lamar’s lyrics are blunt and unfiltered, truly capturing the experience. Tracks like “Mortal Man,” “Institutionalized” and “Hood Politics” are prime examples of this. Many of these tracks are long, and while it’s t ypically unusual to see a 12 -minute hip-hop song, every one of t hese t rack s start s out w it h an introduction and builds slowly, with one of the best examples being “Hood Politics.” Each song’s interlude of sorts intensifies the track’s message in maybe one of the most seemingly ordinary ways. Each of these songs really feels like Lamar put his blood, guts and soul into every aspect of the album. While many of the songs’ subject matters pertain to racial subjects, the racial themes intertwine with themes from Lamar’s own life — his self-loathing, issues with his inner demons and interactions with people close to him. Such raw emotion can be heard on “Momma” and “You A in’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said.)” although it can be seen subtly throughout the entire album. It’s astonishing how such blissful, idyllic melodies can be coupled with such stark, thought provoking messages.
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Individuality and creativity played a huge part in costuming.
t hat embel l ishes t he instruments, and her last name is just a homophone for t he wood of t he instrument. Wou ld b ec a me involved in drag because she liked the leadership qualities that drag queens com ma nded of t heir audience. “ I not iced t hat t hey were a leader i n t he community,” Would said. “If t hey told you to go somewhere t hat n ight, you went. Whatever they said happened. I thought it was kind of magical.” Drag queens weren’t t he only perfor mers
— Birdcage saw its fair share of drag kings. One king, Oliver Clothesoff, don ne d a Pet er Pa n costume and pretended to smoke on wooden pipe synchronized to “Because I Got High.” A t t he end of it a l l, Birdcage is more than the sequins and chiffon that embellish the homemade costumes and gowns of t he k i ng s a nd queens. Scola couldn’t have said it better herself. “ I k now it ’s e a s y to throw around the word diversity,” she said, “but it ’s a r e a l l y c o o l a n d diverse event.”
Human figure fascinates artist Morgan Smith @MORETHANMORGAN
In his craft y home filled with endless ar t suppl ies, D yla n Critchfield follows a trail of black and gray paint drops to his studio in his bedroom. He pushes past easels and canvases exhibiting faceless people and bodiless families to arrive at a collection of delicate paintings of naked bodies. “There is something provocative and poet ic about t he nude in a painting or composition that is just really captivating,” Critchfield said. Critchfield has traveled down to USC to complete an artist residency at the Center for Contemporary Art. He said this residency gives him numerous responsibilities but also gives him the freedom that artists so often desire. “I teach f ig u rat ive d raw i ng s classes, and every other semester I coordinate models for my students to study,” Critchfield said. “I also get to sit in other courses to practice my own drawing and painting.” Fig u re d r aw i ng i s a t y p e of t rad it iona l, percept ua l a nd observational painting that requires the artist to draw the human form in the nude. “It’s not like a lot of the classes have young, att ract ive models,” Critchfield said. “They have elderly and overweight models too. We get to practice drawing different body t y pes and these models have an interesting character to their form.” Critchfield said it wasn’t until he took pre- col lege cou rses at Carnegie Mellon University in high school that he developed an interest in this type of painting. The aspect most interesting to him about life and figure drawing is his ability to create something that seems real. “What attracted me to doing this was the idea of getting a likeness out of these creations,” Critchfield said. “At the time I started looking at a lot more nat u ra l ist a nd impressionist painters which led me to Edgar Degas, who did a lot of work dealing with figures in the nude.”
Courtesy of Dylan Critchfield
Critchfield’s subject matter ranges from the naked body to common furniture. Cr itch f ield wa s u lt i mately i n spi red to do f ig u re d r aw i ng because he had heard it was one of the highest levels of artistry. “People talk about how t hese draw ings and paint ings are t he most difficult achievements there are in art,” Critchfield said. “That really made me want to go after it.” Critchfield’s discovery of his new passion led him to travel to the world and explore old philosophies and learn new techniques. Critchfield spent time studying the beautiful landscapes of Umbria, Italy. He also studied the landscapes in Norway under the classical artist Odd Nerdrum. Critchfield spent a lot of this time with Nerdrum discussing values and beliefs rather than learning specific skills. “I really enjoyed watching him, talk ing with him and tak ing his advice,” Critchfield said. “He would invite me over in the day or the n ight to watch h im. We wou ld discuss ideas and philosophies about painting and life. One thing I really learned from him is that technique
comes over time; it’s just a matter of practice.” C r it c h f ie ld s a id he t r ie s t o dedicate as much time to drawing and painting as he can and spends any where from 30 minutes to an hour on a drawing and about four hours on a painting. He encou r age s a r t ist s of a l l levels to practice their drawing and painting skills as much as possible. He believes that anyone can better their skills and encourages artists, from beginners to experts, to come and try some of the free workshops offered by McMaster University’s School of the Arts every semester. He offers advice to those who are reluctant to try the classes and are afraid their drawings or paintings will be subpar. “The important thing is to enjoy the experience,” Critchfield said. “I try to tell my students to just be in the moment with the drawing and to be focused on what they’re observing rather than what people thinking of the drawing or product. Don’t think about it too much.”
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LEWISPAGE8 season, Lewis’ immediate starting role comes as no surprise. “We have to put somebody out there first,” Ward said. “We didn’t have guys we thought solidified the position last year so we will give everybody a chance.” Lewis is described as a quiet guy, but those around him have noted his work ethic. “He’s very quiet,” Hoke said. “He just kind of goes to work and works very well. Those are all things you like to see in a guy.” Though Lewis is currently around 270, he played his senior year at Greenwood High School at around 215 pou nds. The coach i ng st af f BASEBALLPAGE8 just three innings of work. Sophomore pitcher Matthew Vogel also gave up two runs in relief. As South Carolina made its comeback, sophomore pitcher Reed Scott pitched well for the Gamecocks, going four innings while surrendering two runs. Still, South Carolina couldn’t protect its late lead as Coastal Carolina earned its 18th win of the season. The game was played at Coastal Carolina’s brand new Springs Brooks Stadium. It was South Carolina’s first
wants him to drop to around 265, the weight he played last year, but Lewis says he’s comfortable at any weight. Last season, defensive ends Jordan Diggs a nd Gerald Di xon shared the team sack lead with two apiece. Lewis knows the high expectations and remains confident, though he has not set a sack goal this season. “Not sure right now, hopefully I’m getting double-digits,” Lewis said. Regardless of the exact number of sacks he gets, Lewis should bring a dominant presence that the defensive line has lacked since the departure of Jadeveon Clowney. Can he record more than two sacks though? “Yes sir.”
time playing on the road against Coastal Carolina since defeating the Chanticleers in the 2010 NCAA Super Regionals, the year the Gamecocks won their fi rst of two national championships. After losing two out of three games last weekend at Missouri, South Carolina hosts Georgia at Carolina Stadium for a three-game series. Sophomore pitcher Wil Crowe is expected to start on Friday, while junior pitcher Jack Wynkoop should take the mound on Saturday. Holbrook will most likely call on freshman pitcher Clarke Schmidt to pitch on Sunday.
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Ted Cruz’s long shot presidential bid won’t succeed T h e 2 0 16 p r e s i d e n t i a l campaign is officially underway. Third-year print On Monday the first major journalism student candidate, Ted Cruz, officially started his campaign. Cruz is in his first term in the U.S. Senate representing Texas, one that’s been filled with controversy and headlinegrabbing political maneuvers. Highlights include helping to shut down the government, accidentally confirming Obama’s Surgeon General and becoming the most hated Republican in the chamber. John McCain even called him a “wacko bird”, and I’m inclined to agree. Whether it’s comparing Obamacare to Nazi Germany, accusing the Secretary of Defense of being bribed by North Korea or telling a threeyear-old girl the world is on fi re, Cruz is kind of out there. There’s no deny ing Cr uz is smart. He’s a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. He was editor of the Harvard Law Review, clerked for Chief Justice William Rehnquist and argued several cases before the Supreme Court. But Cruz has several problems on his path to the presidency. Aside from his bridge-burning tactics in Congress, he has several land mines in his personal and political lives. Cr uz was born in Canada to an A merican mother and a Cuban father. Though Cruz was born with American citizenship, no person born outside the U.S. has ever won the presidency, and it remains an open legal question whether he is eligible. This is ironic considering the supporters Cruz would most likely gain are the same people who called out President Obama — when he was actually born in America. Cruz’s father is … colorful. Every president has an eccentric relative they want to sweep under the rug, but Cruz’s father has an especially long record of saying crazy things. Most of all, Cruz’s scorched-earth rhetoric may play well in a Republican primary but would crash and burn in a general election. For all the ultraconservative elements in the Republican Party, the party wants to win the presidency. Cr uz is smart enough to realize t his. H is c a mpa ig n is a l l about g rabbi ng head l i ne s, attention and praise. That comes as no surprise, as Cruz has spent his time in the Senate chasing these things rather than governing. The realit y-be-damned actions of Cruz in Congress may be applauded on Fox News but are not indicative of a leader. I admire Cruz’s strong belief in his principles, but obstructionism and hot air do not make a president. In the end, it’s highly unlikely that the party will nominate Cruz, which is good for them and the country. After all, he is a wacko bird.
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WGST crucial for values, social change TOPIC Women’s & Gender Studies dept. turns 40. OUR STANCE The milestone deserves recognition and praise. We b e l i e v e t h e 4 0 t h anniversar y of the Women’s & Gender St udies ( WGST) depar t ment is a sig n if ica nt milestone, and we congratulate the department on its history and longevity. 40 years ago, some universities had just become coeducational. We are proud that in such a time, the USC community took the initiative to push for a department in a discipline which saw its first university department presence only five years prior. Gender issues were on the forefront of the national discourse w it h t he women’s liberation movement when the
department was founded. We think they are still a vitally i mp or t a nt t opic f or s t ud y and advocacy. However, the def i n it ion of such issues has expanded, and we applaud the recognit ion of LGBTQ issues not just in t he celebr at ion of the department but also in their changing curriculum. March is W o m e n ’ s History Month, and part of the d e p a r t m e n t ’s p u s h w a s celebrating Social Justice Luminaries. Not enough recognition is given to great women and LGBTQ members of our societ y and history, and so it is heartening to see WGST celebrate not just
themselves but others as well. We ag ree w it h Pre sident Ha r r is Pa st ide s t hat t he d i s c ip l i ne he lp s t o d e f i ne a mor a l compass and t e ac h ab out social issues. These goals f it ver y well with the Carolina Creed and the mission of the university and are worth educating on and st riv ing for. Fo r t h e s e rea son s a nd more, we hope the Women’s & Gender St udies department sticks around for a not her 4 0 yea r s a nd t hen some.
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Women shouldn’t always apologize Emilie Dawson
Wo m e n o f USC I implore you: Please stop Fourth-year public apologizing. relations student It’s something I’ve had to learn to do after realizing it, but maybe you don’t even realize it. I feel like at least a dozen times a day when I’m on campus I hear it: “Oops, sorry!” We may have been going for the same set of weights at the gym, or I reached for paper towels over the sink where you were washing your hands, or the worst in my opinion, apologizing when you have been called on to answer a question in class. “Sorry, I just wanted to know if ...” In none of these scenarios was one of us right and one of us wrong, it was just a coincidence that we ran into each other or went for the same thing yet you are apologizing for being in my way. A nd in t he classroom scenario the teacher called on you specifically wanting to know what you had to say because it is your classroom and your education and not just that of those around you. Women of USC, you are not in my way. You are not in anyone’s way. OK, maybe those in the middle of t he crosswalk when you don’t have the right of way, but the rest of those minor interactions throughout
t he day where you feel you need to apolog ize for bei ng t here or reaching for something or crossing someone’s path, you have every right to be there. It seems so m i nor, but if you apologize for washing your hands as I reach over you for the only still stocked paper towel dispenser you are saying you’re sorry to me as I invade your personal space. You are apologizing for being there and you have every right to be there where I am. If you haven’t heard of the term manspreading, it’s the description for the amount of space that men take up in public place, which typically infringes on other people’s space. As women we have been trained to do the opposite. We have been trained to cross our legs, hold our purses and fold our hands in our laps, leaving room for ot hers t hereby act ing “like a lady.” I do see the logic of this when wearing a skirt or dress, but the rest of the time it’s not necessary and it’s honestly uncomfortable. We sit there switching back and forth which leg goes over which because they fell asleep while the guys next to us are spreading out freely comfortable, like they own the place. My sophomore year I read “B--- Manifesto” by Jo Freeman. I have identified with this piece ever since first reading it because it defi nes what a b---- really is: it’s a woman who
acts like a man. Freeman says b----es “move their bodies freely rather than rest ra i n, ref i ne and confine their mot ions i n t he proper fem i n i ne manner.” She also say s, “t he y have lou d v o ic e s a nd of t e n u s e t he m . [ B----es] are not pretty.” I wou ld rat her be a b---- than a lady bec au se it means I don’t have to spend my days apologizing for my presence. I am not something petite and attractive to look at, I am a human being sitting across from you ready to participate in the
conversation and voice my opinion. This is my defi nition of the new feminism — not apologizing for being t here. Apolog izing implies I don’t think I should be there deep dow n. Th is simple change in your e v e r yd a y l i f e w i l l b eg i n to t r a n slate i nto you r school life, your work life, your career and your relationships. Nex t t ime you want to say “sorr y” for being in someone’s way, please don’t. You are supposed to be there just as much as them, and there’s no better time than now to start acting like it.
“This is my definition of the new feminism... Apologizing implies I don’t think I should be there deep down.”
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Gamecocks blow lead, lose in extras Brennan Doherty @BRENNAN_DOHERTY
Closing out a four-game road trip, No. 7 South Carolina (187) traveled to Conway, South Carolina, and blew a two-run lead, losing 9-8 in extra innings to Coastal Carolina. Leading 8-6 entering the eighth inning, Coastal Carolina evened the score on a sacrifice fly and a wild pitch. Three innings later, t he Chanticleers would end the game in the 11th inning on a walk-off single to center field by ju n ior second basema n Connor Owings that sent in the winning run. Sophomore pitcher Taylor Widener took the loss for the Gamecocks, falling to 1-2 on t he year. Coastal Carolina sophomore pitcher A ndrew Beckwith earned the win for the Chanticleers. South Carolina had a 10game winning streak early last week, but the Gamecocks have since lost four out of their last five games. South Carolina lost to Winthrop at home last week before losing two games at Missouri last weekend. With the loss, South Carolina saw t he end of a si x-game winning streak against the Chanticleers. The Gamecocks hadn’t lost to Coastal Carolina
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No. 7 South Carolina has lost four of its last five games including three games that have gone to extra innings in the past week. since 1995. Coastal Carolina entered Tuesday’s game having won eight straight games and are now victors of their last nine contests. The Chanticleers now hold wins against Palmetto State powers South Carolina and Clemson. A five-run fourth inning put Coastal Carolina ahead 6-2,
and it looked like it would be a long night for South Carolina, considering the Gamecocks’ bats have struggled to drive in runs as of late. However, South Carolina ended up with eight hits off of Coastal Carolina pitchers and an offensive explosion in the sixth inning by head coach Chad Holbrook’s team that gave
the Gamecocks the lead. The Gamecocks scored four runs that inning and went ahead on double by senior first baseman Kyle Martin. Junior second baseman Max Schrock led South Carolina wit h t hree hits, while also walking once. Senior left fielder Elliott Caldwell also continued his
Lewis looking to make big impact, improve pass rush Will Helms @WHELMS21
Sout h Carolina conducted its fifth spring practice of the year Tuesday, and so far, highly touted junior college transfer M a rqu av iu s L e w i s h a s not disappointed. While it is only the spring, and act ual dept h charts won’t matter for another few months, it’s hard to deny the expectations that rest on the 26 6 -p ou nd defen sive end’s shoulders. Ranked as the No. 3 junior college prospect in the country, the junior — originally from Greenwood, South Carolina — played last season at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. Lewis caught the attention of several major colleges while playing for the Blue Dragons
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last season. Lewis t urned dow n of fers from 16 other schools including Alabama, Auburn and Clemson in part because of the positional need he cou ld f il l at Sout h Carolina. Last season, Lewis recorded 11 sacks and 63 tackles in his 12 games. His sack total was four more t han Sout h Carolina’s
ent i re defen sive l i ne i n 13 games. This offseason, head coach Steve Spurrier addressed t he defense’s st r uggles last season by hiring his friend and former defensive coordinator at Florida, Jon Hoke. “I know what I have to do,” Lewis said. “It’s in the back of my mind every time I come out to practice, or in the weight room, and in the classroom.” Hoke and Lorenzo Ward will be co-defensive coordinators this season with Hoke drawing up Xs and Os and running the secondary and Ward manning the front seven. Lewis entered spring practice as the starting defensive end despite never playing a snap for the Gamecocks. However, as poor as the defense played last SEELEWISPAGE5
Gamecock jumper Scheper earns national recognition in return South Carolina track and field senior Jeannelle Scheper garnered national recognition thanks to her performance t his past weekend at t he Shamrock Invitational. Scheper, a St. Lucia native, tied her own record and the South Carolina programrecord in the high jump, registering a mark of 1.91 meters. It was announced Tuesday that Scheper was named the USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week while also receiving SEC field athlete of the work honors. The Shamrock Invitational took place at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, and Scheper’s result broke the stadium record by six-plus inches. T he out i ng wa s S c hep er ’s f i r st outdoor college meet since 2013 after she redshirted during the 2014 outdoor season in order to have one more opportunity at a national championship. Scheper, a five-time All-American, and the rest of South Carolina track and field will be back in action this weekend. Part of the team will go to the Crimson Tide Invitational in Tuscaloosa, while others will participate in the Texas Relays, which take place in Austin. -Brennan Doherty, Sports Editor
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Scheper earned both conference and national athlete honors.
success at the plate, driving in two runs while batting 1-4. St i l l , S o u t h C a r ol i n a’s surprising productivity at the plate was all for naught. Sophomore Josh Reagan started on the mound for South Carolina, giving up four runs in SEEBASEBALLPAGE5
Starke leads men’s golf to 7th straight top-5,team claims third at Floridian Will Helms @WHELMS21
Junior Will Starke and No. 8 South Carolina enjoyed another solid fi nish against some of the nation’s top teams Tuesday. At t he Valspar Collegiate Inv itat ional, t he Gamecocks fi nished in third place with a score of -11. The event included top-ranked Illinois, No. 2 Florida State, No. 5 Georgia Tech, No. 12 LSU and No. 14 UCLA. The Seminoles took home the victory with a score of -17 while LSU came in second at -12. Starke began the third round tied for 41st and bogeyed the second hole, a par-3. However, Starke fi nished his last 16 holes at -9, with seven birdies and an eagle to match the school record with an -8 63. Starke has been on fire lately, earning SEC golfer of the week honors two weeks in a row. This season, the junior from Chapin, South Carolina has posted 16 rounds in the 60s. Starke’s 63 is tied with Kyle Thompson and David Seawell for the lowest round in school history. Starke finished the tournament with a threeround total of 211 (-2), good for 11th overall. Fellow junior Matt NeSmith finished his outstanding week with a fi nal round score of 69, putting him in a tie for sixth at -3. The top-10 finish was NeSmith’s 14th of his career, tying him for sixth in school history with current volunteer assistant Carl Paulson. NeSmith fi nished with rounds of 70, 71 and 69, continuing his consistent season. Despite the team missing some opportunities the previous two days, head coach Bill McDonald saw some applaudable play the fi nal day. “I’m proud of our ef fort,” McDonald said. “We gave away too many shots yesterday and just couldn’t climb the hill today. Will Starke’s round is one of the best I’ve seen in college golf, and Matt NeSmith’s play this week was outstanding. These guys keep putting us in contention to win, and that’s a trend we hope to continue going forward.” Senior Will Murphy finished his third-round with a 72 (+1) to finish tied for 16th at -1. The senior had been struggling before the tournament at Floridian Golf Club. The third place finish was South Carolina’s seventh straight top-fi ve dating back to last fall. The eighth ranked Gamecocks are playing some of their best golf of the season of late and look to carry that momentum into the SEC tournament in mid-April. Starke’s 11th place fi nish snapped his streak of six straight top-five fi nishes. Before the tournament, his 69.33 scoring average was best in the SEC. The Gamecocks will host the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate at Bulls Bay Golf Club in Awendaw beginning Sunday. It will be the last tournament of the year before the SEC Championship, held this year at St. Simon’s Island in Georgia.