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Clinton victorious
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Carolina baseball gets its opportunity to return to Omaha for the first time since 2012 with its win Tuesday.
Baseball defeats UNC-W, clinches Super Regional Claudia Chakamian @C_CHAKAMIAN
Po s t s e a s o n b a s e b a l l w i l l continue to be played at Founders as South Carolina defeated UNCWilmington 10-5 on Tuesday to win the regional title. With Oklahoma State’s win over Clemson Sunday night, the Tigers were eliminated, meaning the Gamecocks will now host a Super Regional. The Cowboys will travel to Columbia to start a
best-of-three series on Saturday. The regional championship game was postponed on Monday, but that meant a much needed extra day of rest for all pitchers. UNC-W announced Sunday night they would start Ryan Foster, who Friday threw a complete game with over 110 pitches. The Gamecocks sent Taylor Widener to t he mound, who t hrew 48 pitches in Friday’s contest. Also getting that extra day of rest meant Clarke Schmidt, Braden Webb,
Josh Reagan and Reed Scott would be more than ready to go out of the bullpen. Widener did what he needed to Tuesday by going four innings to get the game going. He held the Seahawks to just one run on three hits while striking out four. The Gamecocks went to the pen for Regan, Schmidt and Webb, who combined for four runs on seven BASEBALLPAGE10
SC senators push for lawsuit against Obama for bathroom directive T. Michael Boddie @THEHUMANBODDIE
Si nc e t he f e de r a l g o v e r n m e n t ’s M a y 13 directive to allow transgender students to use school restrooms a l ig n i ng w it h t hei r gender ident it ies, 11 states have filed lawsuits a g a i n s t t he O b a m a administration. South Carolina legislators are calling for their state to literally and figuratively follow suit. L a s t w e e k , Representative Michael Pitts and 55 other representatives collectively called for Governor Nikki Haley and Attorney General
Alan Wilson to sue the federal government. “The letters that I sent to the governor and to the attorney general had 55 signatures, all Republican, all out of our caucus,” Pitts told ABC Columbia. “The Constitution gives us certain rights within the state borders and President Oba ma, t hrough execut ive order, has continued to erode that. So the call for this particular lawsuit is to try to stop and reverse that trend.” P it t s , a lo n g w it h t h e 55 l e g i s l a t o r s who signed his let ters, feel t hat t he feder a l gover n ment
has engaged in an overreach beyond rights of i nd iv idual st ates. Eleven other states filed lawsuits for the same reported reasons. The office of the attorney general says that it has b e e n wo r k i n g w it h other states about the issue but has deemed it inappropriate to discuss a ny leg a l moves for now. P it t s a s s e r t s t h at t he issue is not one revolving around t r a n sg e nder r ig ht s , but one about t he rights of local and state governments to make important decisions. “Where it is an issue is when it becomes an
over re ac h on ot her issues of states’ rights,” Pit t s said. “That’s a direct assault on the sovereignty of the state in the ability of state legislatures to govern themselves.” In the federal directive, the Department of E ducat ion a nd t he Department of Justice suggested that schools should treat all of their s t ude nt s e q u a l l y i n terms of program and activity inclusivity as well as the allowance to use restrooms associated with one’s SENATEPAGE3
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Clinton speaks Monday after becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
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H illar y Clinton declared victor y i n t he Democrat ic president ial primar y Tuesday night as the presumptive nominee and w ill become t he f i rst fema le major party nominee for the presidency in American h i s t o r y, a c c o r d i n g to t he A ssociated Press a nd t he major telev ision net work s. A s of press t ime, votes were still being counted in California and Vermont Senator B er n ie S a nder s h a s vowed to contest the pr i ma r y a l l t he way to t he Democrat ic National Convention. “ To n i g ht c ap s a n amazing journey — a long, long jou r ney,” Clinton said in a victor y speech before a large crowd of supporters in B r o o k l y n . “ We a l l owe so much to those who came before, and tonight belongs to all of you.” The former secretary of state was expected to clinch the support of enough Democratic
Pa r t y deleg ate s a nd superdelegates on Tuesday evening to win the party’s nomination as polls closed in the final six states to vote in the 2016 presidential p r i m a r y. H o w e v e r, reporters for t he A P completed a survey of u nc om m it t e d p a r t y leaders Monday t hat showed her s uppor t at over t he requ ired t h r e s h o l d o f 2 , 38 3 delegates to the Democratic convention in Ju ly. N BC News, A BC News and CBS News soon confirmed the AP’s reporting. C l i nt o n’s f i r s t double-dig it v ictor y in a primar y contest t h is c ycle ca me i n Sout h Carol i na on Feb. 27 when she won by 47 percent, and she celebrated that night with a victory party at the Carolina Volleyball Center on t he USC campus. At that event, Cong ressman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) pred ic ted t hat t he Pa l met to pr i ma r y gave Clinton a boost i n m o m e nt u m t h a t would help lead her to the nomination. “We, CLINTONPAGE3
Artists commemorate Charleston shooting with “Hope in Harmony” Carolyn Culbertson @QUERALYNC
A lt hough it has almost been a year since t he Emanuel A.M.E. Church shoot i ng, ma ny a re st i l l trying to make sense of such a tragic crime. On Saturday, “ Hop e i n H a r mony: A n Artistic Conversation” will provide a space for artists of all media to present pieces in memory of the lost nine. The event will be held at Tapp’s A r t s C ent er a nd it w i l l feature music, poetry, dance
and visual arts. To conclude t he e ve nt , c ont r ibut i n g artists will participate in a moderated panel discussion w it h an open for um afterwards. The Hope and Harmony Ensemble, made of members f rom USC’s gospel choir and t wo local choirs, will per for m a song c ycle by composer Darr yl Izzard. Izzard’s musical work was written in the wake of the shooting. “The music of this event was bor n out of my ow n
personal ref lection during the Mother Emanuel tragedy one year ago,” Izzard said. “We honor the nine lives that were sacrificed and the powerful strength of their families to forgive, love and unite for the greater good of all mankind.” “Hope i n Har mony ” is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Sat u rday at Tapp’s A r t s C e nt e r, 16 4 4 M a i n S t . Tickets are $8 in advance through Tapp’s website or by purchase at the door.
“Hope in Harmony” Tapp’s Arts Center Saturday, June 11 6 - 8:30pm
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Hearing scheduled for Charleston church shooting suspect A South Carolina judge is scheduled to hold an additional hearing for the case of Dylann Roof, a white man charged with shooting and killing nine black churchgoers. One year after the shooting, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel will hold the hearing on Tuesday regarding the status of 22-year-old Roof. The alleged shooter is charged with federal counts of hate crime and faces nine murder counts at the state level. State prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Roof upon his trial that will start in January 2017.
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Newborn named for late USC Desert Storm airman A University of South Carolina medical school graduate has named her newborn son after her father, Dixon Walters, Jr., a USC graduate who was killed in the Persian Gulf War. Dixon Stephen Bush was born on Saturday to Jessie Bush, Walters’ daughter, and her husband, Brandon Bush. Walters and his 14-member Air Force crew were gunned down over Khafji, Saudi Arabia, according to The State. Jessie was three years old when Walters died. His legacy lives on through her baby boy. “It’s the greatest tribute you could ever honor a father with,” said Kim McCarthy, the child’s grandmother.
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Get USC news the way you want. CLINTONPAGE1 tonight, have started H i l l a r y C l i nt o n o n her way to the W hite House,” he said. Recent USC graduate Nick Sottile endorsed Clinton in his role as president of the South Carolina College Democrats during the state’s primary. “I think she h a s t he p ol ic ie s that will move South Carolinians for ward, move college students forward and will really build on the progress of President Obama,” he sa id. Sot t i le now works on the Clinton campaign advance team. Sanders ref used to concede t he elect ion Tuesday night and his campaig n sig naled it was ready to contest the primary all the way to the party’s convention in Philadelphia. “ It i s u n for t u n ate t hat t he med ia, i n a r ush to judg ment , are ignoring the Democratic National C o m m i t t e e ’s c l e a r s t at e me nt t h at it i s w ro n g t o c ou nt t he votes of superdelegates before t hey ac t ua l ly vote at the convention t h is s u m mer,” s p ok e s m a n M ic h ae l
Briggs said in a post on Sanders’ campaign website. S a n d e r s i s hoping a victor y in California will boost his campaign’s argument that enough s u p e r d e l e g at e s w i l l embrace his campaign’s recent momentum and st rong pol l nu mbers aga i nst Republ ica n presumptive nominee Donald Trump. “Our goal is to get as many delegates as we possibly c a n a nd to m a ke t he c a se to superdelegates t hat I bel ieve t he ev idence is ver y st rong t hat I am t he st rongest candidate,” Sanders said at a press conference in California Monday afternoon. While Sanders crissc r o s s e d t he G olde n State on Monday, his campaig n was hard at work pushing t hat narrative. “Secretar y Clinton does not have and will not have the requisite nu mber of pledged d e le g at e s t o s e c u r e t h e n o m i n a t i o n ,” Briggs said. “She will be dependent on superdelegates who do not vote until July 25 a nd who ca n cha nge t heir m inds bet ween
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now and then.” Clinton’s campaign downplayed the developments Monday n ight as t hey looked a h e a d t o Tu e s d a y ’s primary in California and the other contests in Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, New Jersey and South D a k o t a . “ We’r e f l a t t e r e d , A P, b u t we’ve got primaries to win,” Clinton tweeted shortly after the announcement. “We look forward to Tuesday night, when H illar y Clinton w ill clinch not only a win i n t he popu la r vote, but also the majorit y of pledged delegates,” campaig n manager Robby Mook said in a statement. Adding to the woes for t he Sanders campaign is news coming Monday that, a f t er s p e a k i n g w it h Sanders by phone over the weekend, President Barack Obama could endorse Clinton t his week. On Tuesday n ight, Clinton praised Sanders in her speech, saying that the contested primary had been “very good for the Democratic Party and America.”
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SENATEPAGE1 gender identity. “The desire to accommodate others’ d iscomfor t ca n not just if y a polic y t hat singles out and disadvantages a par t ic u lar class of students,” officials said in the directive. Rep. Pit ts says that the transgender issue is one t hat t he Obama administration superf luously
emphasized. “[Obama] creates the issue of transgender, but t he real issue is t he a s sau lt on t he s o v e r e i g nt y o f t h e state,” Pitts said. Pitts announced the c a l l for t he law s u it du r i ng a leg islat ive session on Thursday morning. W hile t he transgender bathroom b i l l c au s e d c e r t a i n controversy, Pitts and other representatives claim that progress in ot her a reas was not
h i ndered. However, they agree for the most part that there is more progress to be made. “I would like to have seen us address some of t he et h ic s is s ue s that have arisen,” Pitts said Thursday. “We need to be able to come toget her as a body, blem ish out those lines of political mustering and just get down to addressing the issues of our citizens,” said Representative Joe McEachern.
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Summer films from all eras Rachel Pittman @RACHELCPITTMAN
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USC alumna, Joy Callaway, signs copies of her novel, “Fifth Avenue Artists Society” at the Forest Acres Barnes & Noble.
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Un iver sit y of Sout h C a r o l i n a a l u m n a Jo y Callaway hosted a signing event for her debut novel, “ Fi f t h Avenue A r t i st s Societ y,” at t he Forest Acres Barnes & Noble on June 1. C a l l aw a y g r a d u at e d from USC wit h a mass communications masters degree in 2009 and went i nto ma rket i ng before event ually qu it t ing to become a f u l l-t i me author. “I did marketing for a while and then I found out what I really like to do is tell stories,” Callaway said. “So now that’s what I do. I have two little kids, a two-and-a-half-year-old and an 11-month-old, so I basically write during nap time.” “Fifth Avenue A rtists Societ y” takes place in New York i n 1891 a nd follows Virginia Loftin,
one of four sisters who each have t heir ow n art ist ic characterist ics. Callaway said that what made this novel special to her was the fact that the characters are based on ac t u a l memb er s of her fa m i ly. Ca l laway ’s grandmother instilled a love of genealogy in her fam ily, but it took her a wh ile to real ize t hat she wanted to share her family’s stor y wit h t he world. “When you hear about somet h i ng you r whole life, it’s not really t hat r e m a r k a b l e t o y o u ,” Callaway said. One Christmas, as she was look ing t h rough photog raphs and portraits, the USC alumna began to realize how remark able it was that her female ancestors were making art 120 years ago when it was primarily a m a n’s p r o f e s s i o n . Ca l laway f ict iona l ized a s p e c t s of he r f a m i l y
memb er s’ l ive s i n t he novel, but after finding one of their diaries on a rare books website, she rea l ized t hat what she wrote was close to what really happened. The aut hor had to work her way up to the poi nt where she cou ld be accepted by a major publ i s h i n g hou s e l i k e HarperCollins — which means she had to endure several failed novels. “My first attempt at a novel was terrible, long and no one would have touc he d it ,” Ca l l aw ay said. “It was awful. But it really instilled that love within me.” Through persistence, C a l l a w a y w a s a b le t o c reate a novel wor t hy of bei ng publ ished by HarperCollins and fulfi ll her dream of becoming an author. She urges others to do the same. “I t hink ever yone should write, really, if you have a story that you want
to tell,” Callaway said. “I t hink it’s a gr ueling profession but a really rewarding one because you get to live other lives, in a sense.” Callaway also cited her time at USC as a reason for her fi rst big step as an author. “I had some g reat prof e s s or s t h at re a l l y t aught me to be t he professiona l a nd t he person I wanted to be,” Callaway said. “I really apprec iate e ver y t h i ng they did for me.” Callaway plans to cont i nue w r it i ng, a nd her second novel has already been written and is planned to release next year. This novel also takes place in the Gilded Age but is about the start of a soror it y rat her t ha n Callaway ’s ow n fam ily members. “Fifth Avenue A rtists Societ y” is available in stores and online now.
Local Ethiopian restaurant creates one-of-a-kind dining experience Olivia Reszczysnki @TDG_ARTS
I n a quiet corner tucked behind the infamous Cook Out in Five Points in Columbia, the Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant is waiting to give consumers a delicious experience of traditional Et hiopian food f rom a country halfway around the world. Up o n e nt e r i n g, t he restaurant is adorned with Et h iopia n decorat ions and paintings. Containing both a bar area and plenty of tables, the restaurant Joe Perkinson / THE DAILY GAMECOCK is able to accommodate The Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, located in Five Points, offers many food choices. large part ies as well as small groups and solitary the injera flatbread. This calcium and fiber, making E t h i o p i a n c o f f e e i s assortment is served on i t a d r e a m f o o d f o r r o a s t e d , g r o u n d a n d diners. brewed w it hin t he Ethiopia, a country that a giant platter on top of vegetarians. T h e p r i n c i p a l re st au r a nt , c reat i ng a sits on the eastern part of injera, surrounded by rolls seasoning, berbere, is dark unique coffee experience. Africa, is well-known as of the beloved flatbread. T he lo c at ion of t he I n j e r a , o r red in color and tastes the birthplace of coffee, but i s le s s c o m mon l y “spongebread,” is torn and very similar to curry, with r e s t a u r a n t i s i d e a l , associated with its unique used to to pick up wot, a hint of spice reminiscent situated on 2006 Senate or heavily spiced stews of chili powder. It is made Street, perfect for USC dining experience. The menu of Harambe of vegetables and meats. of a m i x t u re of spices students and members of i n c l u d e s a v a r i e t y o f I njer a is m ade f rom a containing dried chiles, the Columbia community. v e g e t a r i a n s t e w s a n d grass called teff, which is ca rda mom, ci n na mon, The restaurant is a great delicious meats cooked in fermented before being coriander, cloves, nutmeg choice for a unique lunch or an exceptional late night the popular spices. The baked into large circles and ginger. Other entrees of beef d i n ner. T he H a ra mbe vegetarian platter includes that are similar to thick gomen, or collard greens, crepes and taste of dark a n d c h i c k e n i n c l u d e Et h iopi a n Re s t au r a nt kik alicha, or split peas, bread. Teff is extremely alatcha wot, or curried s h o u l d b e v i s i t e d b y m i s i r w o t , o r l e n t i l s nutritious, containing all b eef stew, a nd t ib s of a l l i n t h e C o l u m b i a cooked with spices, as well the amino acids necessary chicken, beef and f ish, a r e a t o e x p e r i e n c e a as cabbage potatoes, and to be a complete protein w h i c h a r e m a r i n a t e d uniquely cultural dining carrots, to be eaten with a n d i s h i g h i n i r o n , pieces of tender meat. experience.
Summer is the perfect time to sit down, relax and press play on your favor ite f il m. Here are si x war m weather fi lms that span the decades from the 1960s to the 2010s and that are perfect for a summertime vacation movie night. “The Graduate” (1967, PG) As infamous as it is classic, “The Graduate” follows the disillusioned Benjamin Braddock ( Dust in Hoffman) after he graduates from college and moves back to his parents’ home for t he su m mer. Benja m i n soons fi nds himself in hot water as he is seduced by his neighbor, an older woman, while he questions what to do next with his life. The fi lm features cinematography by Robert Surtees that was cutting edge for its time and also includes fantastic performances by not only Hoffman, but also by Anne Bancroft and the rest of the cast. For college students or anyone else who is at a particularly transitional or angsty time in life, “The Graduate” is t he perfect f ilm w it h which to identify. “Jaws” (1975, PG) What would a summer fi lm list be without this chilling classic? When “Jaws” fi rst hit movie theaters in 1975, beach attendance dropped in reaction to the tale of a k iller shark. Years later, the fi lm’s murderous antagonist and sinister theme are still good for a scare. This fi lm is as influential as it is classic, and is the quintessential summer adventure film. With the directing talent of Steven Spielberg a nd t he act i ng t a lent of R ichard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw, “Jaws” is a n excit i ng a nd ac t ion-packed drama that will bring a little ocean excitement to your TV screen this summer. “Dirty Dancing” (1987, PG-13) “Dirty Dancing” is a film that is almost sy nony mous wit h summer and all that the season entails — the film tells the story of the forbidden roma nce bet ween Baby ( Jen n ifer Grey) and Johnny (Patrick Swayze) that occurs at, of course, a summer resort. Although the movie suffers from a number of cliche one-liners, a rather unimaginative plot and a chemist r y t hat lack s believabilit y between Baby ( Jennifer Grey) and her dance teacher Johnny (Patrick Swayze), the film boasts a fabulous mix of dance tunes from the 1960s through the 1980s, some of the best choreog raphy ever seen onscreen and retro wardrobes that will make fashion-loving viewers swoon. “Dazed and Confused” (1993, R) For a movie night that’s all about having fun and living like there’s no tomorrow, “Dazed and Confused” is the fi lm to choose. Set in a hazy 1970s summer and following a cast of high school characters that are sure to make you laugh, “Dazed and Conf used” tells the story of a group of rowdy Texan teenagers coming of age as school ends for the summer. The fi lm includes many memorable moments and characterizations, perhaps most notably an unforgettable performance from a young, pre- “True Detective” Matthew McConaughey. “Dazed and Conf used” combines h igh school humor, commentary on teenagers and high school relations and a late-night keg party when all the subcultures come together in the name of a good time to create a celebration of summer that is truly delightful. “Almost Famous” (2000, R) “Almost Famous” is the coming-ofage tale of William, a budding music crit ic, as he travels t he road wit h the fictional rock band Stillwater. The film, set in 1973, captures all t h e e x c it e m e nt o f g o o d m u s i c , performing, the groovy days of the 1970 s a nd g row i ng up. “A l mo st Famous” will make you laugh and cry with a perfectly balanced dialogue t h at a lt e r n at e s b e t w e e n hu m o r and v ulnerabilit y. Wit h excellent SUMMERPAGE5
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SUMMERPAGE4 performances by Patrick Fugit and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, almost tang ible chem ist r y bet ween K ate Hudson and Billy Crudup, delicious 1970 s cost u m i ng a nd a fa nt ast ic soundtrack, “A lmost Famous” is a rock classic that is unforgettable and that fits the summertime mood like a glove. “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012, PG-13) D i r e c t e d b y We s A n d e r s o n , “Moonrise Kingdom” is the perfect f ilm for sunny summer days. The fi lm tells the story of Sam and Suzy, two children who fall in love and run away together into the idyllic Rhode Island summertime. As the viewers look on, Sam and Suzy fight menacing adu lt s , i s l a nd s t or m s a nd ot her antagonists in order to stay together. With stirring performances by Bill Murray, Frances McDormand and the rest of the cast, heavenly scenery and setting, the wonderful style of Wes Anderson and all the charm of young romance, “Moonrise Kingdom” is a beautiful and emotional addition to any summer movie watch list.
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“Moonrise Kingdom,” directed by Wes Anderson and featuring Bill Murray, takes place in a charming summertime setting.
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Make the most of your time this summer Andy Wilson
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Brain biology explains differences between political party alignment Avery Freeman Third-year public relations student
Bot h sides of t he political spectrum will always have their fair s h a r e of id iot s . But a n a r g u me nt I he a r often that pokes at the intellect ual integ rit y of the liberal ideology is this: Liberals make dec i sion s w it h go o d i ntent ions but a re m isg u ided by shor tsighted benevolence. Liberals support decisions t hat are seemingly humanitarian without check ing the potent ial u nintended consequences of those decisions. On the other hand, conservatives often claim that the evil most liberals seek to end is necessary to keep the system intact and offers more help to us than its absence would. For instance, liberals see povert y and want to raise the minimum wage, but conservatives think this would be too harsh on businesses and would ultimately lead to more unemployment and thus more poverty.
W hen liberals see people swimming in college debt, t hey want to make college tuition-free. Meanwhile, c on s er v at i ve s t h i n k too many government handouts are crippling the American economy and incite laziness and entitlement. On a grander scale, liberals tend to v iew unrestrained capitalism as horribly detrimental to our national welfare, whereas conservatives tend to t hink t he benefits of such a system outweigh its downfalls. I n each of t hese examples, it seems as though the conservatives have the upper hand in terms of logic and reason. However, as a liberal, I do not find this to be the case. A recent study that p u t ap p l i c a nt s w it h an identified political ideolog y through functional MRIs found that liberals and conser vat ives have a k e y ne u r ob iolo g ic a l difference. Liberals tend to have larger cingulate cor t ices, wh ich are associated with adapting to new information via e r r or de t e c t io n a nd r isk a sse ssment . I n contrast, conservatives tend to have larger right
amygdalae, which are typically considered the fear center of the brain, responsible for activating the “flight” response to a stressful situation. The researchers were then able to apply this finding by using the data from the procedure to predict ideolog y. The researchers based their predictions of political ideology purely on brain s t r uc t u re , a nd were correct 71.6 percent of the time. The significance of t his st udy lies in t he functions performed by these two brain regions. B ot h of t he s e br a i n regions are highly active during conflicts and risktaking behaviors. The implications of this and other studies a r e f a i r l y s t r a i g h tforward to me: Liberals tend to respond to arguments with openminded consideration and adaptive behavior, whereas conservatives, when faced with some ideological threat, tend to react with immediacy a nd fea r. Of cou r se, this does not apply to e ver yone , a nd t here are other factors, but it is sound data, based on multiple scientific studies a nd shou ld be t a ken seriously.
Often in politics and sociology, as with many other areas of life, the best solution is neither the easiest nor the most i m me d i at e . B e c au s e of this, the reasons for choosing a more difficult and long-term solution may not always be so clear. In altercations between conservatives and liberals, oftentimes liberals do not have the opportunity to explain t he complex logic behind decisions such as raising the minimum wage b efore s c a r i ng their opponents away with new, perhaps risky ideas. Liberals may have already considered the conservative arguments (w h i c h o f t e n c l a i m t hat certain ev ils are inevitable) and found a way around the obstacles at hand. Perhaps this is why so many people are getting behind decisions that, to conservatives, seem narrow-minded. So, l ibera ls, nex t time you are debating a conservative, try not to scare them away. And conser vat ives, t r y to be more open and less afraid of ideas that are new — including the idea that your right amygdala might be bigger than mine.
College drinking habits subpar Grace Batton
Fourth-year public relations student Even t hough t he t rad it iona l st udent do e s n’t r e ac h t he d r i n k i ng age u nt i l junior year, 60 percent of college students drink alcohol. Th is m ight not seem like much of an issue until it is also considered that about 1,700 deaths and 500,000 injuries each year among college students alone are caused by alcohol use. While simply having a drink or t wo might not be harmful to most people, habits of excessive d r i n k i ng ca n cause greater consequences which everyone, especially college-aged millennials, needs to be aware of. According to t he National Institute on
A lcohol Abuse a nd A lcoholism, binge drinking is defined as consuming around four drinks in two hours for women and five in two hours for men. If you consider this standard in comparison to amount of d r i n k s c on s u me d while barhopping in Five Points or drink ing at a house party over the weekend, college habits could add up quickly to binge drinking. Awa reness of what alcohol abuse is and how to avoid it in college is releva nt to ever yone because the consequences of intoxication and binge drink ing can af fect not only those who are drinking but others as well. Consequences to bystanders include assault, drunk driving accident s a nd sex ua l assault, to name a few. St udent s here at USC who binge drink often display ignorance or indifference to the dangers of their habits.
The most immediate and obvious negative effect of binge drinking is a high association with alcohol dependence in the future. There is evidence that the human brain is not f ully developed unt il your mid-to-late 20s, a nd a n i ncompletely developed brain is more susceptible to cognitive impairment from alcohol than an adult’s brain. In a study evaluating drinking habits among college st udents, scient ist s fou nd t hat heav y d r i n kers had “19 times greater odds of being classified with alcohol dependence and 13 times greater odds of being classified with alcohol abuse compared with nonheavy episodic d r i n k e r s .” A n o t h e r study reported that 20 percent of heavy episodic drinkers were dependent on a lc ohol a nd t h at “few reported seeking treatment since coming to college.” W h i le t o m a n y it
seems like no big deal t o e x p e r i m e nt w it h alcohol i n college, learning how to drink in moderation rather than getting drunk might be helpful in establishing behavior patterns that cou ld prevent f ut u re alcohol dependence, as well as accidents leading to i nju r y or deat h. Learning about what binge drinking is, how to practice healthy drinking habits and sharing this k nowledge with peers could help reduce heavy drinking. As psychologist Dr. Ja me s Mu r phy s a id , “College d r i n k i ng is sometimes still viewed as a harmless rite of passage, when in fact [college students] are drinking more than any other age or demographic group.” With this in mind, we need to prepare ourselves to function as adults by establishing responsible drinking habits now so that they are a part of our lives later.
I f you’re a col lege st udent reading t his, c h a n c e s a r e y o u’ v e a l r e a d y he a r d a lo t about not wasting your summer. You probably know that you should be working, or taking part in an internship or studying abroad right now. Of the three, chances a re you’re work i n g. Wel l, good for you. Money is cer t a i n ly important, as is paying for college — which of course requires money. But working typically does not consume all you r w a k i n g hou r s , a n d i f y o u ’r e f r o m anywhere in the South, you spend a lot of your remaining time inside due to the heat. If you are a college student, it is statistically likely that you spend a large chunk of your leisure hours on TV and social media. I h a v e p r e v io u s l y w r it ten about t he dangers of consuming such modern media to the exclusion of older f o r m s , b u t I ’m n o t trying to preach here. Rather I would offer an exhortation for you to use your vacation time wisely on activities you may t h in k you don’t have t ime for during the school year. Some of these might be things that you tell yourself you really would do if you had the time; with others you may just be using your bu s y schedu le a s a n excuse not to do them. Either way, the summer stretches ahead of you, with significantly fewer ex ter nal rest rict ions and demands on your t ime t han t he school year. The main obstacle holding you back from product ive uses of spare time is your own lack of effort. How cou ld you be more product ively using your free time? You probably have one or more ways in mind
as you read this, like starting to eat better, working out, spending more t ime outdoors, learning or practicing an inst r u ment or reading more book s. T hough you may be spending the summer at home , you’re old e nou gh t h at t here’s prob ably no one on your back trying make you be productive. No, as your time in college so far should have taught you, t he adult world is one of self-motivation. If you are goi ng to be able to look back on t h is period of your life and be satisfied with what you accomplished, you w ill have to learn to make your own goals and be driven to reach them. In tr ying to set goa ls for you rself, I recommend visualizing several t hings. First, look at where you are now and then honestly e nv i s io n w he r e y ou t hink you will be by t he end of t he su m mer if you make no significant changes i n you r b eh av ior or h ab it s . Ne x t , t h i n k about where you would like to be at t he end of t he su m mer. A nd fi nally, decide what you will have to change in your behavior or habits to get to that goal. This exercise sounds simple, but I can tell you from experience that it’s very easy to drift through life without taking the time to look ahead and make plans. One important way you can increase your chances of achiev ing your goals is to allow other people to encourage and instruct you. A f r iend may know a lot about fitness or nutrition they could teach you. A pa rent or professor may have a great book in mind they would encourage you to read. Although those of us on a college schedule are already a third of t he way t hrough t he s u m m e r b r e a k , i t ’s never too late to set goals for productivity a nd p er son a l betterment.
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EMPLOYMENT Lifeguard positions available Seeking enthusiastic p/t employees to work with adults with various disabilities in our therapeutic pool as well as our weight room. Lifeguard Certification needed but our staff can provide the training if you are not currently certified. To apply: call or email Ms Hayes for an application (whayes@scvrd.state.sc.us, 803/896-6054) EOE Will work around your class schedule. (M-F, 8:30AM to 7 PM) www.scvrd.net
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Taurus Tr y to be super k ind wit h your words. Mercury could stir up some heated moments, and you’ll be tempted to get into a big fight with someone. Don’t g ive energ y to a sit uat ion t hat is on ly l ikely to drag you down. Instead, be compassionate and supportive.
Gemini The pace of your life is picking up, and events a re pro c e e d i n g ver y rapidly. You could feel like you’re losing control. T he moon is tel l i ng y o u t o j u s t g o w it h the f low. You’re racing from social situation to work environments at considerable speed.
Cancer You’re feeling a lot of physical energ y these days, thanks to Mars. It’s a good time to start an exercise regimen. Get outside and bike, hike or walk. Ask someone nice to join you as you get into better shape. Schedule a workout date or two.
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HOROSCOPES You need to speak up more about what you really want. A spunk y moon is encou rag ing y o u t o i nd u l g e i n a f lirtat ious pursuit. If you’ve developed a crush on someone, t his is a good time to ask out that cute guy or sexy girl.
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Tw o p e o p l e a r e o n your mind right now. Venus is tempting you with two paths. Maybe you’re st i l l hu ng up on a former flame, but you’re also attracted to somebody new. Give yourself permission to explore and investigate.
Your honey could surprise you this week. Saturn is creating some weird and funky moments. Maybe your partner will charm you with a generous gift. Or perhaps your lover will stage a seduction in an unusual location. You deserve it.
Merc u r y is helping y o u o u t w it h t h o s e old, bor i ng love l ife problems. Even if you’ve been single for a long time, you’ll be feeling more opt i m ist ic a nd positive. You’re ready to let go of unhealthy pat terns and past heartaches.
You’re gett ing clearer about what you really want. Jupiter is helping you to focus. If you’re ready to change careers, get goi ng. I f you r intention is to impress a hot cutie or beautiful girl, start working your charms on that special person.
Ve nu s i s i n c r e a s i n g your f lirtation factor. If you’re hu ng up on someone, you’l l f i nd it easier to attract this person’s attention now. If you’re involved with a sweetheart, you’ll have great chemistry and lots of fun with your honey.
The sun is increasing your confidence. If you h ave t o at t end a job interview, you’ll ace it and end up with a great offer. If you’re single, you’ll find it easier to meet nice people and arrange some hot dates. It’s time for you to realize how powerful and impressive you are.
Yo u ’r e s e e i n g d e e p i n t o o t h e r p e o p l e ’s faults and relationship i s s u e s . Wat e r s i g n s l i ke you a re nat u r a l psycholog ist s. The moon is increasing your powers of perception. Don’t get so wrapped up in analyzing people that you lose track of your daily life.
Jupiter is still opposite your sig n, and t his is making it harder for you to con nect w it h you r ideal life path. You might wonder why things are so hard, or you could be worried that others are out to get you. Don’t pa n ic. T h is neg at ive energy will soon pass.
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REGIONALPAGE1 hits over five innings. The Gamecocks didn’t get off to the strong start they had the rest of the weekend, as the Seahawks took a 1-0 lead i n t he t h i rd. S out h Carolina bounced back in the fourth by scoring five r uns to take t he lead and never lost it. In the sixth inning, South Carolina added to their total with a Madison Stokes single that drove Alex Destino in. A few batters later and with the bases loaded, Gene Cone was walked, forcing Stokes home for the second score of the inning. A f ter h is big weekend, DC A rendas got t he start at second a nd d id not d isappoi nt . He bla sted a solo shot — his fi fth of the year — and ex tended t he Gamecocks’ lead to 8-1. Stoke s led t he of fen s e going 3-4 with 3 RBI. He continued to come in clutch w it h r u n ner s i n s c or i ng position. With two on in the top of the ninth, the Gamecocks were look ing to get some insurance runs as U NCW had tried to close the gap.
Chad Holbrook put in John Jones, who has been i n a major slump, looking to tack on some runs. Jones knocked a double to center to score two and seal the win. This was Jones’ fi rst double since March 31, which could boost his conf idence advancing into the tournament. South Carolina will host Ok la homa St ate i n t he Supers, with the first game Sat u rd ay at 3 p.m . T h i s w i l l be Sout h Ca rol i na’s twelfth Supers appearance. The Cowboys will have a few ext ra days rest but it shouldn’t make much of a d if ference. Sch m idt on ly went one inning on Tuesday, so he should be ready to go to make the Saturday start although he has had some recent struggles. Oklahoma State also has a good starting rotation. At the Clemson regional, their starters all went at least 6 i n n i ng s a nd g ave up one run or less. The Columbia Super Reg iona l w i l l be a phenomena l pitch i ng matchup, a nd w it h t he Gamecock heating up again on offense, this will most likely be a tight series.
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Pharoh Cooper was the first Gamecock selected into the draft by the newly relocated L.A. Rams.
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This past April saw three former Gamecock football players get selected in t he 2016 NFL Draft. The first Gamecock off the board was wide receiver Pharoh Cooper. He was drafted by the recently relocated Los Angeles Rams with the 19th pick of the fourth round. Later, the New York Jets selected offensive tackle Brandon Shell with the 19th pick of the fifth round. Finally, the New York Giants selected tight end Jerell Adams with the ninth pick of the sixth round. Pharoh Cooper is entering into an interesting situation. The Los Angeles Rams made the biggest jump to the first overall pick in NFL history when they gave the Tennessee Titans a bundle of picks to move from the 15th slot. They drafted what they hope is their franchise quarterback when they took Jared Goff from Universit y of California. Goff is a great quarterback, but every great quarterback needs weapons, and the Rams identified Cooper as such. A f ter t he massive t rade,
the Rams knew they were not going to have many picks left. This means that their scouts had to identify players that they thought would be available in the middle rounds but were also capable of coming in and making an immediate impact. They obviously pinned Cooper as one of those players, and I (along with ESPN analyst Todd McShay, who said Cooper was the Rams’ best pick) think this was a brilliant move. Pharoh Cooper is a reliable receiver a nd a play m a ker when he gets the ball in his hands. The Rams have no real receiving threats outside of Tavon Austin, but the duo of Austin and Cooper with Goff throwing the ball could emerge as one of the best young passing attacks in the NFL in a year or two. The next Gamecock to get his name called was Brandon Shell. The Jets traded a 2017 fou r t h-rou nd pic k to t he Redskins so they could move up to get Shell. “As the draft unfolded, the player [Shell] slid to a point where we felt it would be worth investing and trading a [2017] fourth-round pick to get the
player we liked in the fifth round,” Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said. “He’s a big, long athletic offensive tackle who has the chance to potentially develop into a good backup, possibly a starter in time.” The general consensus is that Shell will need some time to develop, especially when it comes to pass protection. If he can’t get it done at tackle, he is a big guy at 6’5” and 324 pounds. He could definitely shift inside and play guard. Jerell Adams was the final Gamecock selected when the New York Giants took him at the beginning of the sixth round. This came as a shock to many because draft gurus like Mel Kiper and Todd McShay had him rated as one of the top tight ends in the draft. Kiper even had Adams rated as the 57th best overall player in the draft. Some G amecock alu m n i might fit in their teams a bit better than others. However, whatever might be the situation for the former Gamecocks, they got drafted into the league. So they’ve got that going for them.
A f lock of G a mecock s w i l l b e pa r t ic ipat i ng i n the NCA A track and field championsh ips. Eight at h letes ea r ned nat iona l bids after the NCA A East Regional meet Saturday. O n t he women’s s ide , t h e 4 x 10 0 m , a n e v e n t loaded with seniors, will be represented by Gabby Gray, Tyler Brockington, Ahtyana Jo h n s o n a nd Ta r a n i s h a Taylor. The 2016 Outdoor Championships will be the first appearance for Taylor and Gray, t he second for Johnson and the third for Brockington. A not her women’s relay qua l if ied for t he championships. The 4x400 tea m of A l iya h A bra m s, Erika Rucker, Brockington and Precious Holmes f i n ished second i n t he SEC Championships and Regionals wit h a t ime of 3:28. Natasha Dick s, who broke the South Carolina school record in triple jump, will go into the meet after qualifying fourth overall in the region. Her performance earned her a 44-7 1/2 mark. The previous record was 442, which she tied at the 2016 SEC Championship. For the men’s team, the 4 x 10 0 m t e a m o f D a v i d Winters, Dondre Echols, Ncincilili Titi and DeVon Lew is w ill represent t he Gamecocks after finishing t h ird i n t heir heat i n regionals.
Echols w ill join Isaiah Moore in the 110m hurdles. Echols not only won t he regional championship in the event but won with the time of 13.35 — the second fastest in all of qualifying times. Echols missed last year’s championships with an injury. Jermaine Collier will be participating in his first championships with a personal best of 13.61 in the 110m, rounding out the trio for that event. “I’m just really excited, I’ve been here for t h ree years and I missed it by one spot freshman year, one spot sophomore year, then I had a crazy injury right before prelims my ju n ior year,” Echols said. “My goal was just to get through and focus on myself and I did that.” Tit i w ill also r u n i n a second event, as he posted a personal best of 20.55 in the 200m. That time placed himself 11th in the nation. The Gamecocks did not place as well as they wanted to last year as a team. But t his year, t he team has a good plan ahead of them, as told by their head coach. “O u r goa ls at NC A A s is to f ind a way to get 15 poi nt s, a nd if we get 15 points on both sides then we will have a great meet,” head coach Curtis Frye said. “It’s going to take a lot for us to get 15 points at the NCAAs, so that we can get ourselves into the top 25 on both sides.”