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A ‘revival’ at the Capitol Avadh Rana / THE DAILY GAMECOCK
The rally was for protecting Christian values.
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T hou s a nd s of p e ople — i nc lud i n g presidential hopefuls former Texas Governor Rick Perry and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and with South Carolina Senator Tim Scott — gathered on the steps of the Statehouse lawn Saturday afternoon to “encourage and empower Godfearing citizens to stand in this evil day,” according to the Pro-Family Rally group which sponsored the event.
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Speakers included Ted Cruz and Rick Perry. Spea kers l i ke Cr u z emphasized t he importance of adhering to Pro-Life, Christian values and spoke spo to the crowd gathered at the about a Christian renaissance in Statehouse ab America. “Our nation is in crisis right now. But I want to tell you there the is a spirit of revival that is
sweeping South Carolina, that is sweeping the country. Americans are waking up,” Cruz said. The organization, known as We Stand with God, states on their website: “As Christians we do not hate homosexual people. But we must stand where God stands regarding sin.” Ron Baity, a Baptist preacher and one of the speakers at the event, addressed pastors directly, urging them to speak out against Planned Parenthood and same-sex marriage in their congregations. “ Y ’k now, Pla n ned Parent hood is a n SEERALLYPAGE3
Rubio talks bright future to students
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The nine birds represent the nine shooting victims.
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Florida Senator Marco Rubio spoke to over 600 students at the Russell House Ballroom Thursday afternoon.
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The Russell House Ballroom was standing room only on Thursday as hundreds of students filed in to listen to Republican presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio give a Town Hall meeting. Rubio spoke in Columbia on a two-day campaign stop in South Carolina. After a meet and greet in Fort Mill, South Carolina in the morning, Rubio was ready to speak on campus on Thursday afternoon. After students filled the room, head basketball coach Frank Martin stepped up to introduce Rubio. Like Rubio, Martin is a Miami, Florida native and of Cuban descent
and shared feelings of pride and commonality in introducing the senator. “It’s not very often that you can say that a guy who walked the same footsteps you walked, that comes from the same background you come from can be a leader in our country,” Martin said. Rubio began by speaking about his parents, originally from Cuba, who embodied the American dream by working hard and leading simple lives in order to create opportunities for Rubio to live a better life. “They came to America because it was the only country in the world where people like them could have a chance to get ahead,” Rubio said. T he Flor ida senator a lso
addressed talking points popular with students, hitting on decreasing the national debt, adapting to a chang ing world economy and having a strong national defense. One issue Rubio spoke on in particular affects many college st udent s arou nd t he cou nt r y: student loans. Rubio’s platform includes creat ing alternat ives to student loans, such as private investment in individual students, and promoting programs that are flexible alternatives to four-year colleges. “We can’t keep graduating people in this country with a bunch of loans and degrees that don’t lead SEERUBIOPAGE3
Logo honors Charleston shooting victims Kelli Caldwell @KELLI_CALDWELL5
The 2015 South Carolina football team will display a logo sticker on its helmets to honor the victims of the June 17 Charleston shooting. The sticker will be debuted on the helmet in the season opener Thursday against North Carolina. The ‘Emanuel 9’ of t he Emanuel A frican Methodist Episcopal Church shooting will be honored because of the close bond between South Carolina schools, according to Athletics Director Ray Tanner. “The tragedy that happened in Charleston doesn’t just affect people in Charleston; it affects the entire state,” Tanner said. “We feel very much a part of that at the university. Coach Steve Spurrier SEELOGOPAGE3
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Braves honor fan who died falling from stands The American flag at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia was flown at half-mast during a game between the Braves and the New York Yankees on Sunday one day after a man died falling from the upper deck, according to The State. On Saturday, during game three in a four game series against the Yankees, George Murrey of Alpharetta, Georgia fell from the upper deck in the seventh inning following the introduction of Yankees player Alex Rodriguez for his at-bat. The Braves held a moment of silence for Murrey, 60, who was a longtime Braves fan and season ticket holder, in their 6-20 loss on Sunday. —Compiled by Patrick Ingraham
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Columbia attorney has license suspended According to WLTX, Columbia attorney Todd Kincannon of the Kincannon firm has been ordered to “incapacity active status” by the South Carolina Supreme court on Sunday. Kincannon, former executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party, received the order following his arrest in April following an incident of domestic dispute on March 26. Following an event, Kincannon became angry with his wife and began driving recklessly, avoiding traffic lights and speed limits. Kincannon also prevented his wife from exiting the car. Attorney Peyre Thomas Lumpkin has taken leadership responsibilities and casework at Kincannon’s law firm. —Compiled by Patrick Ingraham
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The State reports that a group is attempting to raise money to save an over 200-year-old house in the Dutch Fork area from being demolished. The recently formed Dutch Fork Historical Society is setting a goal of $80,000 to save the Coogler-Meetze house. It currently sits on a plot that is slated to become a retirement community. The group hopes that the house could be used as a museum for local history and heritage. One problem the group is facing is that the house was moved from its original location 33 years ago and is not part of the plans for the retirement and wellness center. If the funds are not raised, the house could be demolished sometime after Sept. 9. —Compiled by Patrick Ingraham
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RALLYPAGE1 ox y moron. How ca n you plan parenthood if you kill them before they can become parents?” he said, referring to the organization’s practice of providing abortions. Though he took aim at government programs and social issues, his rhetoric also touched on the apocalyptic. “The judgement of God will eventually fall on the nation t hat cheapens marriage,” Baity said. “God had an urban renewal program for Sodom and Gomorrah.” The event drew attendees f rom across t he cou nt r y. Matthew Dearien, a West Virginia native, drove nine hours to attend the event. “I enjoyed it. We haven’t had nothing like this in West Virginia,” he said. “A ll of them had something good to say — it’s good to see that so many people showed up.” S a m Wo o l d r i d g e , a veteran of the Vietnam war, t ho r ou g h l y e nj o y e d t he
proceedings. “I thought it was excellent. It’s what I fought for — what I got shot for,” he said. Of the speakers at the event, he liked South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott best. “[Scott] told truth,” he said. “He didn’t politicize it. He just spoke it and that was it. Told the daggum truth.” Un l i ke S cot t , Per r y spoke about how the federal government is threatening the privilege of every American citizen for religious liberty. “ For gener at ion s , t h is city was taught right from wrong in our synagogues, in our churches. We see these under attacks today, literally the foundation of America is under attack from those on the left. It’s under attack from Washington, D.C,” Perry said. According to the event’s organizers, over $22,000 was raised over the course of the rally and will be used to fund more rallies in the future.
RUBIOPAGE1 to jobs. I feel passionate about that,” Rubio said. Rubio emph a si z ed t he importance of maintaining a strong American identity to move the country forward as leaders of the world. “Every country has rich people, ever y countr y has famous people,” Rubio said. “W hat makes us different is that here, people that are never rich or famous, through hard work and perseverance, cannot just achieve a better life for themselves, but leave their k ids better off than themselves. That’s who we have to remain.”
A fter his speech, Rubio answered several questions on issues including foreign policy, incarceration, poverty rates and education reform. Questions were submitted by students via the Twitter hashtag #AskMarco. First-year internat ional business st udent Rebecca Scamardo t hought Rubio seemed more relatable after hearing him speak. “He was so personable about paying off his student debt and talking about his parents,” Scamardo said. “I thought he was more humble and on our level than you might think a senator would be.”
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LOGOPAGE1 and University President Harris Pastides felt very strongly that t he ‘Ema nuel 9’ shou ld be recognized.” Artist Gil Shuler from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina created t he new take on t he state’s Palmetto tree logo. The design uses nine doves to make up the top half of the tree, representing the nine victims. The sticker will also be displayed in garnet. Per the artist’s request, the sticker will not be sold for his own profit but any financial profits will be donated to the Charleston church.
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TV favorites back in fall with new seasons, plots
Comic Miller talks jobs, aspirations Lauren Galida @TDG_ARTS
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“Bob’s Burgers,” the popular FOX cartoon returning September 27th, features the antics of the Belcher family.
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With fall comes the return of many beloved television shows. Here’s a short run-down of 15 of your favorites starting back up over the next few months. “T he Big Ba ng T heor y ” (Sept. 21, CBS) — Two physicists find themselves in nerd heaven when they share an apartment next to a beautiful waitress; both are socially awkward, and learning to deal with being in relationships. “Empire” (Sept. 23, FOX) — A father who runs a successful record label has been diagnosed with a deadly disease that leaves him to choose which of his three sons will take over the family business. Things get interesting when his ex-wife is released from prison. “Modern Family” (Sept. 23, ABC) — Phil and Claire Dunphy nav igate t he st ressf ul life of parenting with their three children and quirky family members. The show covers new forms of family with topics such as homosexuality,
adopt ion a nd mu lt ic u lt u r a l pairings. “Black-ish” (Sept. 23, ABC) — Anthony Anderson plays Dre Johnson, a dad who attempts to help his family of six embrace their culture in a white-washed environment. “T he M idd le” (Sept. 23, A BC) — A m iddle-class, seemingly unimaginative family undergoes the daily mishaps of life in suburban Indiana. “Grey’s A natomy” (Sept. 24, ABC) — America’s biggest romantic medical drama focuses on the hardships Dr. Meredith G r e y f ac e s t h r ou g hout he r residency at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. “Scandal” (Sept. 24, ABC) — With a history at the White House, Olivia Pope creates her own crisis management firm full of secrets. “Bob’s Burgers” (Sept. 27, FOX) — Chronicling the lives of a family running a small-town ha mbu rger shack , t h is show is perfect for both adults and children alike.
“Criminal Minds” (Sept. 30, CBS) — The BAU, an elite group of profilers, go after America’s most wanted criminals in order to prevent the perpetrators from further action. “The Good Wife” (Oct. 4, CBS) — A licia Florrick must continue on with her life after her husband’s political corruptness lands him in prison. She then begins a new career as First Lady of Illinois. “A rrow” (Oct. 7, CW ) — Oliver Queen spent most of his life as a spoiled billionaire, but after going missing for five years at sea, he returns as a changed man set on cleaning up the streets of his city. “The Vampire Diaries” (Oct. 8, CW) — Targeting the hearts of girls around the world, “The Vampire Diaries” follows the life of Elena who, after her parents die, falls for two vampire brothers. “The Walking Dead” (Oct. 11, A MC) — At tempt ing to start over in a world destroyed by zombies, Sheriff Rick Grimes assumes the role of leader and protector for his family, as well as other survivors.
Thanks to Carolina Productions, USC students had the opportunity to laugh continuously for over an hour at T.J. Miller’s hilarious antics when he performed Thursday night in the Koger Center. Afterwards, The Daily Gamecock had a chance to sit down with him and learn a little about his aspirations and experiences. Daily Gamecock: If you could be the voiceover artist for a character in any animated show, who would it be? T.J. M iller: I’d like to be t he Joker in an animated “Batman” fi lm or the lamp from “Brave Little Toaster” (laughs). DG: In “Silicon Valley,” do you ever ad lib and add your own content on set, or is it mostly scripted? TM: Yes, we ad-lib over 25 percent and they keep anything I say that’s hilarious, but often the script is the funniest thing, so I just leave it there. I mean, it is Mike Judge. DG: Is there a comedian you look up to or would like to work with? TM: I mean, Steve Martin or Woody Allen ... but Will Ferrell, because I think we have similar work ethics. DG: Do you r ph ilosoph ical bel iefs as a n absurdist and nihilist affect your comedy? TM: No, ‘cause I didn’t give a s--- how I did. Because I know at the end of the night I will go home and the bed will be made of fish.
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The Weeknd’s fresh album layers raw talent on even better content Kylie Tokar @KYLIE_TOKES
“Beauty Behind the Madness” Release Date: Aug. 28 Artist: The Weeknd Label: Republic Records Duration: 65 minutes
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The Weeknd has quickly become a sensation, especially after his song in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
Since his last t wo albums, “Trilog y” in 2012 and “K iss Land” in 2013, The Weeknd’s popularity has skyrocketed, and like any sensationalized artist, he runs the risk of losing the quality of his music in the insanity of Hollywood and the music world. His unique voice and tone makes for an R&B sound unlike many others. So the anticipation for his new album “The Beauty Behind the Madness” came with high expectations. A few singles were dropped early on, and before long, this low-key crooner became a hou sehold na me due to t he multiple songs that dominated the radio. Besides t he popu lar “The Hills,” “Often,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” and (of course) “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey),” there is plenty of good content on the album. After two solid albums, it was almost surprising that The Weeknd could continue to
produce good quality tunes, but he has kept true to his style for the most part and just deepened the range of his tone. The style of some of his older songs was often dark and heavy, and despite the fact that a lot of the content was based on sex and drugs, it felt a lot more soulful than a lot of R&B. With this album, he successful retains his tone, but the content is often more upbeat. Songs like “Acquainted” actually bring a smile to your face, and “Angel,” the album’s closer, is an upbeat 80’s-style ballad that serves as a perfect goodbye at the end of the set list. In fact, The Weeknd’s voice sounds awfully similar to Michael Jackson’s in a couple songs. If you were to claim that MJ had risen from the dead and recorded “In The Night,” I would probably believe you. His classic highpitched croon had to make an appearance at least a few times in this album, and this song showcases it. There are also some strong featured artists on the album – Labrinth, Lana Del Rey and even Ed Sheeran make an appearance. A lt hough Lana’s voice is an obvious match for The Weeknd’s, the addition of Ed Sheeran is a pleasant surprise that adds a depth that you didn’t know was missing. O n top of T he Week nd’s signature voice, he managed to retain his sophistication and add a complexity to his music that really shines through in this new album.
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Rally at Statehouse pushes false narrative about religious freedom ISSUE Thousands gather at Statehouse for “We Stand with God” rally.
OUR STANCE Group’s premise that religious liberty is under attack is false.
Thousands gathered at the Statehouse this past Saturday for a “We Stand with God, Pro-Family” rally.
deb at e s s u r r ou nd i n g g a y marriage, abortion and other issues as Christianity falling u nd e r at t a c k , t ho s e w ho organized and spoke at the rally perpetrate a falsehood t hat has taken hold across America. Those at the rally certainly believe t hey are being persecuted for their beliefs, with Perry claiming religious liberty is “being put in jeopardy
“There is no country in the world where t he Ch rist ia n rel ig ion ret a i n s a g re at er influence over the souls of men than in America,” Perry said. This still holds true today, and Christianity will remain the dominant religion in America for the foreseeable future. The very fact that an event of such fervent religiosity can be held at our state’s capitol shows that faith is still a cornerstone
“Reaction to an increasingly secular society and changing social norms has turned to hyperbole.” Speakers included presidential hopefuls former Texas Gov. R ick Perr y and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, as well as South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. We a r e g l a d t o s e e s o many citizens involved in a civic event. We just wish the overtones of the rally were not ones of fear and divisiveness. By c a s t i ng t he p ol it ic a l
today.” But they’re viewing c h a n g i n g s o c i a l nor m s a s a personal attack. Bibles are not being banned; churches are not being bulldozed. A shifting, increasingly diverse society should not be taken as a challenge to faith. I n h i s rem a rk s , Per r y quoted French writer Alexis de Tocqueville.
in our state and our country. There is nothing wrong with celebrating one’s faith, and we welcome discussion and dissent based on belief. What is under attack is the idea that someone’s faith makes their stance on social issues inarguable, lest it be called an attack on Christianity. And we think that is progress.
Establishment sputters in 2016 Republican race Nick Vogt Fourth-year public relations student
We are si x mont hs away from the Iowa caucus, the first battle of the 2016 presidential e l e c t i o n . I t ’s b e e n o v e r f ive mont hs since t he f irst Republican candidate, Ted Cruz, announced his decision to run for president, and it’s been fou r mont h s si nce I wrote a column advocating a n end to t he Jeb Bu sh candidacy. The summer of 2015 brought many changes to the campaign landscape, and reflecting upon these changes raises questions about the future. In April, when I wrote a colu m n imploring t he voters to consider more t han a last name w h i le w e i g h i n g 2016 candidates, there was a name t hat I h ad n’t c o n s ide r e d : Dona ld Tr u mp. I was a y ou n g er m a n t he n , o n l y wo r r y i n g ab o ut one relat ively u nqua l if ied ca nd idate snatch i ng t he GOP nomination away from t he f ield. Yet , a s I awoke t his morning, t he top t wo candidates in t he polls are individuals with zero political experience: Trump and Dr. Ben Carson. As a matter of fact, t hey ’re t he on ly t wo candidates to average doubledigit support in the polls. T he f r u s t r at io n of t he A mer ica n publ ic w it h t he pol it ica l mach i ne is more evident than ever, and I share in that frustration. But, does t he A merican public t r uly believe that Donald Trump can effectively lead our nation t hrough t he t urbulence of the coming years? Count me as one firm disbeliever. Dr.
Carson may be a favorable, moderate alternative to the bombastic real estate mogul, but Ca r son’s lack of t r ue political experience is still extremely troubling. In the same aforementioned polls, a familiar name reg istered i n t h i rd place: Jeb Bush. The Bush camp is dealing with the challenges of beginning the race as a frontrunner, and yet another blow was dealt to their campaign this past week. Three of the top Bush f undraisers (K ris Money, Trey McCarley and Debbie Aleksander) left the
have all experienced sharp downturns in support since the beginning of June. O n e o f t h e t r a d it io n a l pol it ical ca nd idates i n t he Republ ic a n f ield w i l l ex per ience some sor t of resu rgence t h is fa l l a nd challenge t he current frontrunners before the end of 2015. Will it be Bush and his fi nancial powerhouse? Or has the consistent bashing by Trump already doomed the Bush campaign? It’s unlikely that Paul rallies his troops, as his disapproval numbers are shockingly high, but it’s tough to count out Walker or Rubio. They b ot h h ave e x p er ience w it h tough campaig ns at lower levels, and have t he yout h a nd energ y n e e d e d t o w it h s t a n d t he f ierce primar y season. There are st ill other possibilities, like t he fa m i l ia r na mes of R ick Per r y a nd Ch r is Ch rist ie, or t he longshot ca nd idates l i ke L i nd s e y G r a h a m a nd Bobby Jindal. Histor y tells us that somebody will have t o c h a l l e n g e t h e Tr u m p campaign before too long, and it’s likely that the contender is gett ing ready to make a serious push sometime in the coming weeks. The fun part of the 2016 p r e s id e nt i a l p r i m a r ie s i s only just beginning, and it is shaping up to be a race to remember. For my money, I expect Bush to make a push this fall, likely ending in a dogfight with Trump for the Iowa c auc u s i n Febr u a r y. Still, I hope I’m wrong; the idea of two under-qualified y e t overl y-we a lt hy w h it e men bashing each other for the GOP nomination is too familiar to root for.
“The frustration of the American public with the political machine is more evident than ever.” campaign t his past Friday. W h i le t here a re d if ferent reports on the motives behind departure, it’s a troubling sign for Bush supporters. Bush may still sport the most impressive fundraising organization, but his poll numbers continue to drop. The Bush campaign witnessed a peak of support in early July when he was polling at over 17 percent. Since then, the “establishment” candidate has suf fered a rough slide and has been forced to watch the Trump campaign rocket into frontrunner status. Bush i s n’t t he on ly t r ad it ion a l p ol it ic a l c a nd id at e w ho’s ex per ienced a sl ide: Scot t Walker, Marco Rubio, Mike Huck abee a nd R a nd Pau l
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8,631. That is the total number of Americans killed by gun violence in the United States this year alone. It is estimated one in three people in this country knows someone who has been shot. On average, 31 Americans are killed every single day with guns. Of course, no one wants the country to be mired in international headlines about gun violence. The problem with the gun control debate in the U.S. is that core factions of the American electorate erroneously believe that the United States is exceptional in every aspect. What this debate lacks is the clear understanding that the United States is the only developed country on earth which still has a problem with rampant gun violence. According to a 2010 study, the U.S. fi rearm homicide rate is 20 times higher than the combined rates of comparable countries. There have been too many horrific shootings to count in the last few years. Virginia Tech. Aurora. Sandy Hook. Charleston. The list goes on and on, and grows by the hour. Last week’s tragedy on live television in Virginia only highlights the point that something must be done. Of course, there will be those who echo National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre in saying that, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” Unfortunately, what the wayward cowboy is forgetting in his fantasy of well-intentioned citizens, armed to the teeth, shooting at would-be criminals is that, according to a 1998 study in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, “Every time a gun in the home was used in a self-defense or legally justifiable shooting, there were four unintentional shootings, seven criminal assaults or homicides, and 11 attempted or completed suicides.” Having guns everywhere is not a way to make a place safe — this is precisely the reason why war zones are not noted for their safety. There is one very simple solution to this problem, one that every other major developed country has discovered yet seems to be stuck in the political quagmire of the U.S. political structure: reducing t he nu mber of g u ns i n t he U.S. Conser vat ives convent ionally arg ue t hat t his will lead to good people not having access to weapons, as they are diverted to bad people. This is refuted in the strongest terms by a study coming from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. According to the study, “Strong regulation and oversight of licensed gun dealers — defined as having a state law that required state or local licensing of retail firearm sellers, mandatory record keeping by those sellers, law enforcement access to records for inspection, regular inspections of gun dealers, and mandated reporting of theft of loss of fi rearms — was associated with a 64 percent less diversion of guns to criminals by in-state gun dealers.” Further, economist Richard Florida says that states with at least one major gun restriction law see drastically fewer violence-related deaths than states without those laws. Inevitably, this column will incite clambering, saying that the left-wing conspiracy wants to take all of the guns away from everyone. There is no record of a credible politician in the U.S. ever making such a statement, and the hyperbole only serves as a further act of violence to the memories of those lost in the mounting epidemic that is gun violence in the U.S. What needs to be done is something supported by 90 percent of all Americans, supported by science and supported by a wide array of politicians on both sides of the aisle: Mandatory background checks on all gun purchases, with the aim to prevent felons and the mentally ill from obtaining weapons, should be the law of the land. For those who would claim that this would be an infringement of a large government on the populace, remember that the cost (medical, criminal and other) of all gun violence victims borne by taxpayers in the U.S. is estimated to be $229 billion every year. If we want the U.S. to be seen as a beacon of hope, strength and securit y in the world, then we must not be condoning a system in which thousands of our own citizens are killed within our borders. In this circumstance, we should aim to be a little less exceptional, and a little more like our peers. Gun violence of this magnitude is a particularly American phenomenon, and it’s time to stop. People don’t deserve to live in fear. The numbers are absolutely staggering, and only idle chats seem to be happening at this point. If we don’t do something now, who will? — Cory Alpert is a third-year sociology and Russian student.
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Volleyball takes two wins in weekend opener
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GAMECOCKS STORM THE COAST
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Abby Feruck started in her first game of the season against NC Central on Saturday.
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Savannah McCaskill assisted the goal by Sophie Groff with the help of Raina Johnson for the second goal of the game.
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Friday, Aug. 28: The Sout h Carolina indoor volleyball team opened their 2015 season Friday night with the Gamecock Invitational. They started their season off on a good note, beating Southeastern Louisiana 3-0. The Gamecocks came out firing in the fi rst set, taking an early 8-3 lead by the fi rst timeout. The Lady Lions tried to keep up with the Gamecocks, but South Carolina held a steady lead for the rest of the set and went on to claim the fi rst set 25-17. SE Louisiana would not go down easily and came out much stronger and in control of the second set, leading 7-1 by the first timeout. The Gamecocks fought back and eventually tied the set at 11, and then were on a roll. The Gamecocks were back in control and took the second set 25-18 and led the match 2-0. The Gamecocks again took an early lead in the third set, leading the Lady Lions 9-3 at the fi rst timeout. SE Louisiana tried to keep up, but South Carolina was completely in sync and won the set 25-12 to get the 3-0 win. Dessaa Legros led t he Gamecock s in points with 13.5 and matched a career high with 12 kills. Darian Dozier also majorly contributed to the win with nine kills and 12 points. Saturday, Aug. 29: The South Carolina vol leyba l l tea m was back i n ac t ion on
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Hosting Coastal Carolina in Stone Stadium, the Gamecocks beat the Chanticleers 3-2 in their fi rst meeting in history. Coastal Carolina is now 2-2 o v e r a l l s o f a r, w i n n i n g 2-1 against bot h against Wofford and Georgia Southern in its fi rst games. South Carolina had its first loss of the season Friday at Clemson 2-1. The Gamecocks only goal was from sophomore Savannah Mc Ca sk i l l. T he a s sist c a me from junior Sophie Groff. South Carolina is now 3-1 overall. After numerous delays due to lightning in Columbia, South Ca rol i na, t he ga me f i na l ly started at 7:05 p.m. instead of the original time of 6:00 p.m. Although the game was delayed, the fi nal attendance count for the game reached 2,150 people. The starters for the Gamecocks include McCaskill at forward and sophomore Abby Crider in goal and for the Chanticleers in goal was junior Becca Austin. The Gamecocks had two shots early in the fi rst couple minutes from McCaskill and Groff but were saved by Coastal Carolina’s Aust in to beg in t he mu lt iple goal attempts that followed. The Gamecocks had 14 shots against
the Chanticleers with only one goal made in the net, compared to Coastal Carolina’s three shots in the f irst 45 minutes. Both teams managed to have four fouls
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Sophie Groff won the game for the Gamecocks scoring two goals. each in the fi rst half of the game. In the 19th minute, junior Sam Patterson for the Chanticleers received a yellow card. Patterson was not taken out of the game, however, and continued to play t he ent ire f irst half. A lso for Coastal Carolina, junior Ellie Taylor received a yellow card in the 57th minute. W it h a s c o r e le s s f i r s t 20 minutes, the Gamecocks took c h a rg e i n t he 26 t h m i nut e . Junior Kaleigh Kurtz headed it in the net form the corner kick
from junior Chelsea Drennan. This was Kurtz’s first goal and Drennan’s third assist for this season. Kurtz played the entire fi rst half of the game. The second half held two goals for the Gamecocks, one in the 53rd minute and one in the 63rd minute, both from Groff. These are her f irst t wo goals of t he season, giving her a total of 11 goals for her collegiate career. The second goal came from a cross hot with the assists from Mc Ca sk i l l a nd sen ior R a i na Johnson. This is the second assist of the season for McCaskill. Groff is credited with the win against the Chanticleers with two goals for South Carolina. Coastal Carolina had two goals for the game. One in the 73rd minute from sophomore Daniella Fa m i l i w it h t he a s s i s t f rom Darbie Kelley. This is Famili’s second goal of the season. The second was Patterson’s fi rst goal of the season: a header in the 87th minute with the assist from both freshman Tara Lyons and Brooke Horist. At t he end of t he game t he G amecock s had a total of 24 shots, making three of them for the win against Coastal Carolina. The Gamecocks have a few d ay s to re st u nt i l t he y ho st Colgate on Friday at 7 p.m.
Mercer down, GA Southern to go
The Gamecocks had multiple kills over the weekend from various players to win two games. Sat u rday to rou nd out t he G a mecock Invitational. They beat North Carolina Central in three sets in the afternoon but fell to North Carolina State in three. The Gamecocks had a great start against North Carolina Central, taking an early 11-2 lead. They kept the momentum up as they went on to win the fi rst set 25-12. South Carolina continued to dominate in the second set as they jumped to an 11-7 lead, and stayed in control to secure the win, 25-16. North Carolina Central tried to keep up in the third set and while they kept it close, South Carolina pulled away with a 25-19 win, taking the match 3-0. The Gamecocks looked for a clean sweep of the weekend when facing North Carolina State, but the Wolfpack had other ideas. They took an early 9-4 lead in the set, but the Gamecocks kept it close, tying the set at 24. North Carolina State eventually took the set 27-25. The Gamecocks tried to keep the next two sets even, but the Wolfpack pulled away. North Carolina State took the second set 25-16 and third set 25-14, beating South Carolina 3-0. Dessaa Legros led t he Gamecock s in points, with 22.5 total in both of Saturday’s matches. South Carolina is now 2-1 on the season and will face rival Clemson at the Furman Invitational on Sept. 4.
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Danny Deakin had an assist against Mercer, allowing Jeffrey Torda to score one of the two goals for the game.
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On Monday, the Gamecocks take on a Georg ia Sout hern team that dropped their opener to Stetson, 3-1. The Bears had plenty of chances in the fi nal 10 minutes to clench the win, but Stetson scored not one, but two goals in the 85th minute ended any hope of a Bears’ win. The Eagles seemed to have the game in their hands approaching the fi nal minutes,
having plenty of chances in the second half to score the winner. Junior midfielder Aidan Reising recorded three shot with two of them on target. His production kept Georgia Southern in the game, but it wasn’t enough to bring a W. Senior Eagle forward Eric Dinka was the sole scorer for Georgia Southern, striking a 19-yarder off a pass from junior Jeremy Rector. The Gamecocks managed to hold off a late Mercer rally to go 1-0 on the year. Freshman Ben
Dav idson had a phenomenal out ing. He scored of f a f ree kick from right outside the box, and his defensive positioning helped limit a strong Mercer attack. Junior Danny Deak in scored t he second a nd f i na l goa l for t he G a mecock s of f a c ro s s f rom sen ior Jef f re y Torda. Even though the Bears almost completed the comeback of f a 82nd m i nute goa l, t he Gamecocks ended the game 2-1. Monday’s game is 7 p.m. at Stone Stadium.