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MLB ALL-STAR Jackie Bradley Jr. discusses rise to big leagues
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Jackie Bradley Jr. will always be remembered as a Gamecock great, but he’s finally making a name for himself in the big leagues. The 2010 College World S er ie s Mo s t O ut s t a nd i ng
Player has had an interesting journey to get to this level. He was drafted 40th overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2011 MLB Draft, fresh off another College World Series title. He spent two years in their farm system, faster than most players, and made his major league debut on April 1, 2013.
This wasn’t his shot, though, as he got sent back down to the minors shortly after. Bradley star ted show ing his true potential in late 2015, giving fans hope that 2016 would be his year, and he got the start on Opening Day in 2016, continuing to provide offense that kept him up in the
majors. “You k new that the work that you put in in the offseason f i na l ly pa id of f, you were getting the results that you were looking for and things were goi ng wel l,” Brad ley said in an interview with The Daily Gamecock. “The team was winning and anything you
New MicroFridge introduced on campus T. Michael Boddie
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University Housing h a s a n nou nced t h at st udent s l iv i ng i n residence halls will not be permitted to bring their own refrigerators a nd m ic rowave s but will be able to rent or purchase a MicroFridge. The MicroFridge is an all-in-one refrigerator, freezer and microwaving unit. USC is part nering w it h S t a n d a r d s f o r Living, a company that provides MicroFridge to colleges and universities for residential student use. Students can rent or buy a MicroFridge from
the company directly. The idea behind requiring students to only use a MicroFridge to satisfy refrigerating or heating needs is to make residential living bot h safer and more energy efficient. According to Standards for Living, each MicroFridge unit is equ ipped w it h a n internal smoke detector. The detector will shut t he m ic rowave oven down before smoke can reach the residence hall’s detectors and before the unit is damaged. The MicroFridge is on Energy Star’s Most Eff icient 2016 list of med iu m, large a nd
extra large refrigerators. The units reportedly u s e 30 p e r c e nt le s s energ y t ha n Energ y Star’s 322 kilowatt hour requirement, and the entire unit is powered w it h on ly one plug, called Safe Plug. Most rent al MicroFridge units also have built-in electronic charging station with two plug-in outlets or w it h t wo USB por t s and one outlet. Students can use the station to charge batteries of other devices. No microwave o v e n s or m i n i at u r e refrigerators other than the MicroFridge will be permitted in traditional
or suite style residence halls. Students living i n apa r t ment st yle residence halls will be allowed one microwave i n t he k itchen to supplement the provided full-size refrigerator, and no minifridges will be allowed in individual rooms. St udent s c a n now rent a MicroFridge for one year for $237.59 or pu rcha se one for $572.39, and the units w i l l be del ivered to their rooms before the fall semester move-in d at e . M c B r y d e a n d Bates House residence halls already have MicroFridge units in each room.
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could possibly do to help the team was always a positive.” Bradley has been an offensive lift for the Red Sox, giving them some added power toward the bottom of the lineup. He’s hitting .296 with 92 hits, 14 home runs and 55 RBIs. SEEJBJPAGE10
Republican Convention gets off to rocky start Ben Turner
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Just when it looked as if the tide was turning on a rough start to the Republ ic a n Nat ion a l Convention on Monday in Cleveland, disaster struck again. A day that started out with divisive f loor fights ended with a speech from Donald Trump’s wife Melania that was initially well received, but soon became marred by accusations of plagiarism. The headliner of the night sought to reassure America that her husband stands for “kindness, love and compassion.” “These are the values Donald and I will bring to the W hite House,” Melania Trump said as loud cheers erupted in Quicken Loans Arena.
But it was t he f irst section of the speech, a de s c r ipt io n of her upbringing in Slovenia, that drew harsh criticism. Members of the media quickly noted that two paragraphs of the speech appeared to be lifted from Michelle Obama’s address to the 2008 Democratic Nat ional Convent ion. Tu e s d a y m o r n i n g , Trump’s campaign denied plag iar izi ng t he f irst lady’s speech. The accusat ions added insult to injur y on the first day of the convention, which saw part y infighting erupt soon after it began and a disorganized mishmash of discordant messages permeate throughout. Tr u m p c a m p a i g n SEERNCPAGE2
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Republican candidate Donald Trump introduces his wife Melania Trump on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 18.
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FBI report delays Spring Valley court date An extensive FBI report will delay the court appearance of one of the students involved in an incident at Spring Valley High School, The State reports. Niya Kenny, who is charged with disturbing schools in connection with an incident that raised questions about the role of resource officers, was set to appear Wednesday, but her court date will reportedly be pushed to Sept. 15. The FBI report on the incident is thought to be the reason for the delay as it is “thousands of pages,” according to Kenny’s attorney. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey
Three charged over Lee Correctional Facility murder Three inmates are facing charges in connection with an incident at the Lee Correctional Facility that led to the death of one inmate, WIS reports. The three men have been charged with murder. The inmates are accused of stabbing the victim and another inmate who was severely injured in the altercation. They also face attempted murder charges in connection with the second injured inmate. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey
Mother arrested in drowning death of infant A North Carolina woman was arrested after her baby was found dead in a pond at an outlet mall in the Myrtle Beach area, WLTX reports. The 24-year-old was charged with murder by Horry County Police. She was arrested when she crashed her car, just hours after her 6-week-old son drowned in a pond at the Tanger Outlet. The woman’s family said she had been treated for depression and that the baby’s father was abusive. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey
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RNCPAGE1 chairman Paul Manafort k icked of f t he day by insulting Ohio Gov. John K asich, a Republ ica n who is playing host to the convention that is crowning his primar y r i v a l a s t h e p a r t y ’s nominee but boycotting t he proceedings at t he same t ime. “He’s embarrassing his party in Ohio,” Manafort said to repor ter s Monday m o r n i n g, s t a r t i n g a day-long feud with the popular local leader. A fight over voting for adoption of rules led to a nt i-Tr u mp members of the delegations from swing states Colorado a nd Iowa leav i ng t he floor. Virginia delegation chairman Ken Cuccinelli threw off his credentials shortly after the results were announced. Gary Emineth, a member of the Republican National Com m it tee f i na nce committee, resigned his post in protest. Former U.S. Senator a nd New H a mp sh i re delegate Gordon Hu mph re y had some choice words for t he convention organizers on MSN BC. “This is not a meeting of the Republ ic a n Nat ion a l Committee,” Humphrey said. “This is a meeting of brown shirts.” Humphrey described
Tr u mp suppor ters as “people who ac t l i ke fascists.” “In this respect they are only too reflective of Donald Trump himself,” he said. Meanwhile, Democrats watched cable news reporters highlight the chaos. “Donald Trump lost control of his own convention before it even started,” Hillary Clinton t weeted shor t ly af ter t he af ternoon session concluded. Republ ic a n leader s struggled to rise above the negative coverage. Speaker of t he House Paul Ryan told reporters at a lunch that Trump is “not my k ind of conser vat ive.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc C on nel l t o ok t he stage, only to be booed by delegates still upset over the earlier dispute. Iowa Congressman Steve King stepped into a racial controversy on MSNBC when he appea red to suggest white supremacy in response to questions over lack of deleg ate diversity. The evening session offered little respite for the party as the program began with a host of B-list celebrit ies tak ing t he stage. Willie Robertson, one of t he stars of “Duck Dynasty,” praised Donald Tr ump’s blunt speech
a nd l ac k of p ol it ic a l cor rect ness. “Donald Tr u m p w i l l a l w a y s , always tell you the truth as he sees it,” Robertson said through his thick beard, sporting a red, white and blue headband. 1970s sitcom star Scott Baio had a message for America’s youth. “For you f irst t ime voters, it’s important for you to know what it means to be an American,” said the former star of “Joanie Loves Chachi.” “It doesn’t mean getting free stuff.” Former Calvin Klein model Antonio Sabato Jr., an Italian-American, said Tr u mp’s imm ig rat ion policies are one reason h e ’s s u p p o r t i n g t h e ca nd idate. “Hav i ng secure borders, protecting our citizens – none of this is hateful,” Sabato said. “This is the responsibility of the government.” A tribute to America’s vet er a n s b eg a n w it h Texas Gov. Rick Perry giving a speech that did not mention the party’s presidential nominee at all. Following him was ret ired Nav y SE A L Marc us Lut t rell, a nd Benghazi heroes Mark Geist and John Tiegen spoke later in t he program. Perh ap s t he mo s t mov ing speech of t he night came from Patricia Smith, mother of one of the four Americans killed
in the Benghazi attack. “I blame Hillary Clinton personally for the death of my son,” Smith said. Smith spotted a sign in the crowd as she finished her rema rk s. “T hat ’s right, Hillary for prison!” she said. “She deserves to be in stripes!” Smith was cut off on FOX News by a phone interview with Trump in which the candidate de c l a re d he i s not a r ac ist a nd cont i nued h i s c a m p a i g n’s f e u d with Kasich. Smith was just one of a number of relatives who spoke in memor y of A mericans killed by undocumented immigrants, drug cartels or terrorists. A lso speak ing in prime time were Texas Congressman Mike McCaul and A rkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, whose s p e e c he s f o c u s e d on themes used previously by Ronald Reagan and
Dick Cheney. A p a i r of A f r ic a nAmerican speakers were critical of Black Lives Mat ter; M ilwau kee Count y Sheriff David Cla rke a nd Colorado G OP senate nom inee Darryl Glenn attacked the protest movement. “Somebody with a nice tan needs to say this,” Glenn said. “A ll lives matter.” The high number of presenters mea nt t he program ran long and cost key Trump allies retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst coveted speaking time. In addition, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was poorly received, r ush i ng h is speech to ensure former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani could appear when scheduled. One speaker that did appear in a plum timeslot was for mer “Real World” star turned Wisconsin
Congressman Sean Duffy. Giuliani delivered a fiery, defiant and, at times, angry speech in which he blasted the media for attacking Trump before Trump entered, lighted in green, to the song “We A re t he C h a mpion s” by Q ueen. T he ba nd d isavowed t he use of their song on Twitter on Tuesday morning. “We’re going to win. We’re going to win so big,” Trump said Monday night before introducing h is w ife Mela n ia a nd leaving the stage. Melania paid tribute to the only former GOP nominee attending the convention, Bob Dole, before promising a unique general election c a mp a ig n. “ It wou ld not be a Trump contest without excitement and drama,” she said.
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Hillsong UNITED graces Colonial Life
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Psalm 51:16-17 portrayed on large video screens at the Colonial Life Arena during Hillsong UNITED’s performance that brought out many fans for music, lights and worship.
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As the lights flash and the music wavers between songs, Lauren Daigle, the opening act of the Hillsong UNITED Empires Tour, yells into the microphone the words of 1 John 4:18 — “It’s perfect love that casts out all fear!” A t 7 p . m . o n Mo nd a y, Hillsong UNITED, arguably the most popular Christian band on Eart h, played the Colonial Life A rena in Columbia. Many attended the event excited and eager to sing and worship along to some of the most popular modern worship songs. “[I came] just to worship everything, Jesus, just to have fun with friends and stuff,” said Brianna Wick, fourthyear psycholog y student at USC.
The Hillsong U N ITED group developed as a youth ministry band from a church orig inally called H ills C h r ist ia n Life Cent re i n northwest Sydney, Australia. Their first album, released in 1992 and titled “The Power of Your Love,” catalyzed the fame of the group, and by 1999 the band was so well known that the actual church itself changed its name to Hillsong. Today, over 50 million people are likely to be singing the band’s songs at their weekly Sunday services. The concer t was well received by all who attended, with chilling vocals that gave aud ience memb er s go o se bumps and encouraged them to raise their arms and voices in praise. Others appreciated t he various aspect s of t he impeccable v isual performance.
“I t hought it was really great,” Bacilia Hernandez, fou r t h-yea r med ia a r t s student, said. “As a media arts major, I pay more attention to lighting and camera work. I noticed a lot of cool equipment I’d love to get my hands on. I loved those screens that were in the background.” The concertgoers represented all age groups, from young children and their parents to teens and college students and even to older members of the surrounding c om mu n it y. Pe ople h ave d i s c o v e r e d t he H i l l s o n g U N I T ED song s t h rough va r iou s way s a nd mea n s , and throughout all walks of life. The band has unif ied Christians in all walks of faith. “I got i nto Ch r ist ia n music through Winter Jam,” Hernandez said. “I went to Winter Jam and I saw t he
art ists and I t hought t hey were great so I started looking into more music and Hillsong is one of the top Christian artists. So I sort of stumbled upon them.” Towa rd t he end of t he concert, t he Hillsong U N ITED group invited a member of the audience to take part in communion — an act of Christianity when believers remember the crucifi xion and Christ’s sacrifice — with the band members in an effort to make the concert “more persona l.” T hat aud ience member was Brandon Waller, a young man with a calm and reverent presence on stage as he shared one of Christianity’s most holy traditions with the members of Hillsong. “It was a shock,” Waller said. “I wasn’t nervous, but I was just in awe.” Playing popular worship
song s s uch a s “From t he Inside Out,” “Oceans,” “The Stand” and “Prince of Peace,” Hillsong was joined by the audience as they filled the Colon ial Life A rena w it h thousands of voices and arms raised high in praise. “T he worsh ip, it was au t h e nt i c a n d g e nu i n e ,” Waller said. “I was just fully immersed in the worship.” In light of all the tragedies happening on a global and local scale, the event was a welcome reminder of the love that is still present in our communities. “I think it shows God’s true spirit, his Holy Spirit,” Waller said. “It just goes beyond p ol it ic a l g r oup s , it g o e s beyond race, it goes beyond opinions. His Word is truth and I think that’s what we should stand on.”
‘Ghostbusters’ is fresh ‘Swiss Army Man’ wears update on stale classic weirdness with pride Swiss Army Man Release Date: July 1 Production Company: Blackbird Films Duration: 97 minutes Darby Hallman
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Ghostbusters Release Date: July 15 Production Company: Columbia Pictures Duration: 116 minutes Rachel Pittman
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I sat down in my seat for a late-night showing of the “Ghostbusters” reboot with low ex pec t at ions a nd a pretty good idea of the mediocre rating I would be giving the film. I expected the usual — a junior-adult comedy with raunchy jokes and canned jump scares. I expected the 1984 film but directed b y Pa u l Fe i g w it h 2016 women slid into t he or ig i na l role s. I expected low-qualit y c i nem atog r aphy a nd stale performances with some kind of feminism
label slapped over all of it. To s a y t h a t I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. T he f i l m hone st ly sparkled and snapped off of the screen. An older, not-so-great classic was recycled and updated and made better. The jokes were f u n n i e r, t h e s c a r e s were more st ar t l i ng, t he act i ng was more genuine and the story was better explained. In short, the film surprised me. Beneath the tacky trailer and controversial reception, it kept the interest of the audience and had an amount of
B+ quality not often seen in comedies or reboots or ghost movies. T he f i l m is set i n Ne w York C it y a nd quickly introduces three scientists who may be in danger of losing their professional reputations due to their belief in ghosts. K risten Wiig plays Erin Gilbert, t he skept ic of t he t h ree, with Melissa McCarthy as Abby Yates and Kate McK i n non as Jil l ia n Holt zma n n — t he t wo labmates who i n it iate t he women’s journey into the world of professional ghost SEEGHOSTPAGE6
Say ing t hat “Sw iss A rmy Man” is a f ilm that doesn’t shy away f rom how weird it is wou ld b e a m a s s i v e understatement. A more acc u rate st atement would be t hat “Swiss A r my M a n” r u n s over t y pica l mov ie convent ion s w it h a diesel truck. Completely bizarre, confusing and hilarious, “Swiss Army Man” is everything that a film about a farting corpse should be. “Sw iss A rmy Man” follows Hank, a man who, at the beginning of the fi lm, is stranded on a deser ted isla nd a nd i s p r e p a r i n g t o hang himself. Before he goes through with it, however, he spots a dead man that washed up on shore. Hank soon learns that this corpse has special powers, not the least of which is his abilit y to talk and to propel himself through his farts. Hank, played by Paul Da no, w it h t he help of Ma n ny, played by Daniel Radcliffe, and
h is ma ny out la nd ish abi l it ies goes on a quest to make it back home. Throughout t hei r advent u re, t he d u o’s c o n v e r s at io n s and predicaments grow more and more ridiculous and more and more entertaining. “Sw iss A rmy Man” appea r s to be goi ng after some low-hanging fruit by centering its premise on a fart gag, but the movie is actually surprisingly smart. The dialogue between Hank and Manny is well written and is about as deep as it is funny. The moments where Hank is trying to explain to Manny what it’s like to be a liv ing person in society are the funniest moments of the f ilm, not the fart gags. T h at ’s n o t t o s a y that the fart gags aren’t funny. Directors Daniel Scheiner t a nd Da n Kwan managed to use Manny’s farts and other bi z a r re abi l it ie s h i s body holds in clever and increasingly ridiculous ways that had everyone in the theater bursting out in laughter. A lso, some of the stunts and
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visual jokes done in the f ilm were impressive considering the film’s low budget. There were a few times that it felt like the film was holding back due to budget rest rict ions, but, for the most part, the film’s effects, set design and stunts were surprisingly well-made. Another area w he r e “ Sw i s s A r m y Man” t hrived was in music. The a capellast yle songs scat tered throughout the movie are timed perfectly, and often the lyrics connect w it h what was going on in hilarious ways. W hen going to see a movie about a man who uses a talking, farting SEESWISSPAGE6
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GHOSTPAGE5 busting. The trio is later joined by Lesl ie Jones, who plays Patt y, a subway worker who can’t shake a gho st- sight i ng she ex per iences dow n on t he t rack s. T he fou r women build equipment and their ghost-busting reputations as they take down slime-t hrowing ap p a r it io n s a l l o v e r NYC and work up to a grand and very ghostly final fight. The cinematography and slight ly eerie apparitions are engaging and well done. It comes as no su r prise af ter watch i ng t he film that the director o f p h o t o g r ap h y w a s R o b e r t D. Ye o m a n , known for his work on Wes A nderson’s many masterpieces.
Together with cameos from some of the original ghostbusters and other a d d e d r o le s s u c h a s Kevin, the ladies’ eye candy secretary played by Chris Hemsworth, the film takes the reallife chemistry between t he cast a nd neat ly bottles it up to give to the audience. The easy improv and rappor t bet ween t he actors keeps t he f ilm constantly on its feet and the audience constantly laugh i ng. Seldom have I seen this much chemistry in a comedy cast t hat doesn’t ride on well k nown tropes or cha rac ter izat ions, such as t he ident ica l roles played from movie to mov ie by t he likes of Seth Rogen or Will Ferrell. The individuality of the characters was also
well done, w it h each ghostbuster having her own st yle, humor and personality. While the film did give a nod to the original quartet, the 2016 ghostbusters were far from being contained by t heir predecessors a nd developed new personas effortlessly. In fact, the film as a whole — which wasn’t a sequel but rather an updated remake — was nostalgic at points but never l i m ited by t he original version. Rather than recreating the 1984 film, the 2016 edition almost seems f resh ly minted. The new f ilm took the 1984 “Ghostbusters� with its lackluster jokes, characterizat ions and t re at ment of women a nd t u r ned it on it s head. It dea lt w it h issue s of gender a nd
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objectification through humor — for instance, it makes a tongue-in-cheek s t at e me nt ab out t he rampant objectification of women in secondary roles in f ilm t hrough the presence of Chris Hemswort h as t he handsome, dumb secretary. The movie was a l s o i n c r e d ib l y f r e e from the conventional male presence t hat is characteristic of most films. The film revolved around women and their talents and their humor, w it h men play ing comedic bit parts and the super villain, making t he f il m feel l ike a sisterhood, especially for female viewers. This focus on women ma kes t he reboot a game-changer for women i n f i l m s who don’t already have an e st abl ished plat for m — e s p e c i a l ly fem a le comedians. The performances of the women — especially of t he endearing and uproar iously f u n ny K ate McK i n non — t hr ust f u n ny females who aren’t Tina Fey or SWISSPAGE5
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corpse to help ret urn home, I never expected the music to be one of the strongest parts or for me to be saying, “I want the soundtrack,� upon leaving the theater. I also didn’t exactly expect to be impressed by much at all from a movie with this type of premise, but that shows how much of an impact top-notch directing and design can bring to a film. The act ual stor y of “Swiss A rmy Man� is going to be a divisive issue among moviegoers.
A my Poehler into the spotlight through fun r ole s a nd t he i r ow n perfect comedic timing. T he mov ie proved t hat t he ladies of “Saturday Night Live� or with other comedic reputations should be showcased, placing Bill Murray in the role of an extra, Chris Hemsworth in the objectified and shallow secretary role that has been given to women for so long, and a straight, white male character played by Neil Casey in the role of the super villain — all while managing not to take itself too seriously. Only two areas kept “Ghostbusters� out of the realm of a five-star comedy — t he easily forgettable soundtrack and t he f ilm’s lack of attention toward race issues, specifically the rights of women of color. The f ilm’s updated “Ghostbusters� theme performed by Fall Out Boy left a little to be desired, as did the rest of the fi lm’s music that, f r a n k l y, I j u s t don’t remember much of. The movie’s treatment
of Jones’ character Patty was not satisfying as it resor ted to t he sass y black woman stereotype. How e v e r, a s Jo ne s often plays the type of character she did in the film in comedy sketches, I can only give the film’s makers the benef it of the doubt and hope they were riding on Jones’ comedy character that she has built for herself, as Patty did have some of the best lines. The charming comedy a n d t h e j u s t- s c a r y enough jump scares of the 2016 “Ghostbusters� a re bot h sat isf y i ng and entertaining. The f i l m is wel l-made i n nearly every aspect and makes a much bigger st atement t ha n t he original “Ghostbusters� did, accomplishing an incredible amount in a two-hour comedy film. It tells a story, makes the audience laugh and be scared in turn and com ment s on gender issues a nd t he power of women, making the reboot a comedy classic for t he 21st cent u r y viewer.
Those who generally only like serious stories in film will likely be put off by how goofy “Swiss Army Man� is, and even those who are open to t he f ilm’s crazy stor y might be disappointed if t hey wa nt it to completely make sense. The stor y is bizarre, and some of the turns that it takes are mindb o g g l i n g, b u t s o m e v iewer s, l i ke my self, v iew t h is a s a not her layer of the film’s humor. “Swiss Army Man� takes pride in how weird and nonsensical it is, and if you are open to this, its
t w ist s and t urns w ill likely make you laugh ha rder t ha n you’ve laughed at a movie in quite a while. It’s definitely a strange step for Radcliffe follow ing his success as Harry Potter, but to those who are willing to embrace the weird side of f ilm, “Sw iss A rmy Man� might be his best film yet. I can say with complete certainty that “Swiss Army Man� is the best film about a farting corpse I’ve ever seen and one of the best comedies I have seen in quite a while.
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Millennials, churches need each other Grace Batton Fourthyear public relations student
Erdogan poses threat to democracy in Turkey Dan Nelson Secondyear public health student The af ter mat h of the coup attempted last Friday in Tu rkey was v iewed by m a ny a s a triumph of democracy. After all, the military did attempt to overthrow the democratically elected pre s ident of Tu rk e y, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the people rose up to stop it. Despite this, the complaints voiced by the military of Erdogan’s authoritarian streak are supported by Erdogan’s ac t ion s , p a r t ic u l a rl y in the aftermath of the coup. Erdogan has arrested thousands in the militar y and has f ired further thousands from t he educat ion sec tor, t he jud iciar y a nd t he police, groups that had nothing to do with the coup. Clearly, Erdogan is consolidating power following the coup, as one would expect, but
this egregious violation of due process and rule of law in Turkey is the largest threat to Turkish demo c r ac y s i nc e t he countr y’s inception in 1923. The coup attempt in Turkey was justified by the military as an attempt to save Turkish democracy. They felt the government had hu r t t he “r u le of law” in the country. This is a serious accusation, but it is not w it hout its ev idence. Erdogan ha s qu ite a leng t hy record of accusations of authoritarianism, ranging from silencing a critical free press to manipulating what is supposed to be a f re e a nd i mp a r t i a l judiciar y. This, in the opinion of the military, was just cause to attempt to rei n i n wh at t he y viewed as a rogue and out of control President Erdogan. The failure of this coup has lef t democrac y in Turkey in a dire situation, a s E r d o g a n now h a s just cause to solidify his power. So far, Erdogan has had 6,000 military personnel arrested, 9,000
p ol ice of f icer s f i red, 3,000 judges removed a nd 15,0 0 0 educat ion staf f suspended. Th is u nprecedented pu rge is just t he beginning. Erdogan is considering using the death penalty against those he believes are responsible for the c o u p , p e o p le h e h a s referred to as “a tumor.” Erdogan has also insisted that the moderate Islamic cleric Fethullah Gülen and his followers are responsible for the coup. Gülen preaches a relat ively moderate version of Sunni Islam. G ü le n move d t o t he U.S. in 1999, and has since had a falling out w it h Erdogan’s part y, the Adalet ve Kalkınma P a r t i s i ( Ju s t i c e a n d De velopment Pa r t y). Erdogan has had Gülen supporters arrested in the past, and he now suggests the coup is an attempt by his followers to usurp his power. He demands that Gülen, who is referred to by the Turkish Prime Minister as “the terrorist chief,” be extradited from the United States. While no evidence suggests that
Gülen or his followers had anything to do with the coup, Erdogan’s insistence has created a false enemy for the Turkish people to fight, one that will simply shore up even more power for Erdogan. Authoritarianism often comes under the guise of democracy, public will and security, as Hitler, Putin and many others have made clear. Erdogan appears to be following in their footsteps, working to turn Turkey into his own personal fiefdom. Not only is this a threat to Turkish democracy, but it is a threat to Middle Eastern and European stability. Turkey controls the Bosphorus, serves as a strategic counterbalance to Russia, Iran and the IS in the region and is a strong NATO member. T h e f a l l o f Tu r k i s h democracy could spark instabilit y worse than t he A r ab Spr i ng a nd could bring about the fall of one of t he few cou nt r ies work i ng to hold a crumbling Middle East together. A stand for Turkish democracy is a stand against Erdogan.
When’s the last time you were at a church gathering? Odds are you had to think for a minute ... or a few. W hen it comes to reaching millennials, often today’s church falls short. T h is is l i kely due to a combi nat ion of problem s, i nclud i ng t h at m a ny c hu rc he s are dominated by older generations that don’t t y pica l ly have much in common with their successors as well as t he chu rch’s lack of technology savvy people and millennials’ need for contemporary forms of engagement. While many modern, millennial churches are technologically savv y, there is still a percentage of churches — especially older churches — which are resisting the tide. For example, 46 percent of church officials don’t want technology to be u s e d du r i n g c hu rc h gatherings. Meanwhile, 74 percent of church members read the Bible electronically. As a millennial myself, I wou ld encou rage others in my generation to not just sit back and wait for the church to change, but to bring this change to the church by offering your opinion and maybe even your help in creating material to move them toward this goal. A t t h i s p oi nt you may be thinking, “Why should I care?” Well, st udies show t h at t h o s e w h o a r e
involved in a community and who identify with an organized belief system have better emotional wel lbei ng, a g reater sense of belonging and increased ability to cope during a crisis. The problem arises when t he differences between churches and millennials cause them to disengage from each ot her, a nd bot h ca n suffer from the loss of community and purpose. So what can you do to cha nge t h is c ycle of church-millennial division before it spirals into the ground? Consider joining a church that is struggling with increasing and maintaining a population of millennials. After you’ve established relationships w it h i n you r chu rch, approach church leaders to talk about how you could help them engage a you nger aud ience, informing them of how both millennials and the existing church could benefit. I f t he le ader s a re receptive to engaging ou r gener at ion, you could offer your help in using social media platforms, advertising, event planning and more to help them achieve a goa l of generat iona l cooperation within the church. As more and more of us millennials question the viabilit y of being a part of a church, it b e c ome s e ve n more i m p o r t a nt t o r e a c h out i n ways t hat are already a part of our l ive s. C hu rche s a nd m i l le n n i a l s ne e d t o work together to engage the world so that other millennials can see how the church is relevant and beneficial to them — and everyone.
Supreme Court polarized, in need of democracy Andy Wilson Second-year English student B r it a i n’s v o t e t o l e a v e t he Eu rop e a n Un ion wa s announced weeks ago and is already fading in A merican minds in the wake of at tent ion-g rabbi ng pol ice shoot i ng s a nd ret a l iator y attacks. But we would do well to consider what led to the much-discussed Brexit. O u r p r e s ide nt we ig he d in on the issue prior to the referendu m, say i ng, “The U.K. is at its best when it’s he lp i n g t o le a d a s t r o n g European Union. It leverages U.K. power to be part of the EU. I don’t t h i n k t he EU moderates British influence in the world, it magnifies it.” Those in favor of staying in the EU tended to use a similar pragmatist position, that the United K ingdom would be wealthier and exercise more clout if it remained in t he EU. Proponents of leaving argued on ideological grounds that British citizens had lost real self-governance to EU technocrats and needed to take back control of their own destiny.
W hile the EU is a r e p r e s e nt at io n a l f o r m of government, with citizens of member countries electing law ma kers t hat vote on potential laws, an unelected body called t he Eu ropea n Commission has powers over parts of the legislative and budgeting processes. This form of government makes those with the most power the least accountable to the people — the ultimate reason Britain voted to exit t h e EU. It s c it i z e n s f e lt t h at d i s t a nt p ower s were making decisions about the immigration crisis that f lew in the face of popular opinion. On our side of the pond, a sim ilar sit uat ion has developed with the Supreme Court as part isanship and increasing judicial activism h ave rendere d it a not her lawmaking body, albeit one not directly accountable to the people. The Supreme Court has declined from its intended role as an unbiased referee of the legislative and executive bra nches to it s present polarized dysfunction. A nd as the presidential election approaches, both sides have warned that if the opposing candidate is elected, his or her abilit y to nominate justices to the Supreme Court will mean the dominance of that c a nd id at e’s p a r t y f or t he
foreseeable future. If Clinton or Trump were to follow Obama’s precedent and nominate young justices, like he did with then 50-yearold Elena Kagan and 55-yearold Son ia Sotomayor, t he nominee or nominees could easily have a 30-year career, which, for scale, is more than seven presidential terms. The state of the Supreme Cou r t has become u nfa ir, both to the justices and to the people. Because they have become so crucial to obtaining pa r t y goa ls, it seems t hat justices are now expected to serve as long as possible while the opposing party is in power and only retire when a sameparty president can appoint a suitable replacement. This mea ns t hat ju st ices feel t he need to cont i nue well past the age at which most professionals retire, depriving them of their golden years and (probably) making them less proficient due to advanced old age. T h e Wa s h i n g t o n Po s t reported on a study by the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy that showed that before 1971, the average age of Supreme Court Justices’ retirement was 68.3, but since then it has increased to 78.7. The study concluded that this prolonging of career was due, at least in part, to “justices
timing their retirements for political advantage.” That Supreme Court just ices now feel like t hey must stay on until a samepart y nominee can replace t h e m i s u n f o r t u n at e b u t r e f le c t i ve of t he c u r r e nt political climate and not easily f i xed. Therefore I suggest that we institute 12- or 16year term limits for Supreme Court justices. These would be t imed to coincide w it h presidential elections so that c a n d id at e s c o u ld i n f o r m voters on the nominees they are considering. I d e a l l y, t h e j u d i c i a l ac t iv ist pol ic ies of recent
courts should revert to the const it ut ional sta ndard of oversight over the executive and legislative branches, but a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for Supreme Court Justices would i n t he m e a nt i m e r e s t o r e democratic involvement to the lawmaking process. O u r f r ie nd s i n Br it a i n noticed that the EU wasn’t representing the will of the p eople a nd se ver a l week s ago did something about it. Similarly, we ought to perceive that the Supreme Court has become h igh ly polit icized while remaining unresponsive to voters and act to rein it in.
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Aries
Mercury says it’s time to get real w it h your romance. If you have been in a relationship for a while, maybe it’s time to take things to the next level. If you’re unhappily partnered, maybe you should consider splitting from your honey.
Taurus
You’l l w a nt to g et results. If you’ve been c a sua l ly dat i ng, now you’re ser iou s ab out meeting someone and g et t i n g i nt o a g re at relationship. If you’re with someone, you’ll talk things over with your honey and plan a future together. The moon is helping you out.
Gemini
Don’t let yourself be bossed around by bullies. Venus is showing you that you need to stand up for yourself. This could be on a smaller scale, such as having a d isc ussion w it h you r sweetheart and setting some boundaries, or it could be a confrontation at work.
Cancer
There’s a full moon opposite your sign, and this could bring up some power f u l emot ions. You need to take note of any feelings that have been repressed and set aside for a while. Make a confession to a close f r iend, t herapist or sweetheart. Work stuff out.
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The su n is mov i ng into your sign for several week s, mark i ng you r yearly spiritual new year. Over this time, you’ll feel more opt i m ist ic than usual. You’ll have a clearer sense of vision for your f uture. Hold onto that positive energy and make the most of it.
Virgo
A grumpy moon could make you super critical. Don’t take things out on you r s weet he a r t . You’l l be tempted to m a ke sn ide or n a st y comments, but this is just because you’re not feeling very comfortable w it h i n you rself. G et centered i n stead of acting out.
Libra
Be open to bizar re or unusual social settings. The moon is encou rag ing you to go to new places and spend time with people who aren’t part of your r e g u l a r c i r c le . S t e p outside your comfort zone. Go to a baseball game. Attend a concert. Visit a museum.
Scorpio
There could be some chaos in your romantic l ife t h is week . Don’t sweat it. Mars is creating some mild disruptions. The main t hing is to stay on your toes, remain emotionally accessible and maintain a sense of hu mor i n ever y t h i ng you do.
Sagittarius
Flirtat ion is in t he a i r, t h a n k s t o lu s t y Ve n u s . Yo u ’ l l h a v e f u n con nect ing w it h att ract ive people and showing off your sexy side. A n existing relationship is likely to take on stronger heat a nd i ntensit y. Enjoy yourself.
Capricorn
A f ull moon in you r sig n is helpi ng you connect on a deeper level with your sweetheart. You’ll want to go out for a n ice dinner together or give your honey a gift. Or you’ll compose a love s o n g o r a r o m a nt ic poem to express your love.
Aquarius
Your wacky sense of humor will be on full d i s pl a y t h a n k s t o a playful moon. Try out some new jokes on your friends or coworkers. Cheer up a sick or unhappy acquaintance wit h some humorous stories. Do something to inject positive energy into the situation.
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Your psychic nature is intensified now. You’ve always been intuitive si nce you’re a water sig n. You easily pick up on ot her people’s emotions and the vibes of physical places. This week, the sun says pay attention to intuitive impressions.
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As far as Muschamp’s team goes, linebackers will have one of the deepest and most veteran units with returning players such as T.J. Holloman and Bryson Allen-Williams.
Position preview: Linebackers provide experience Adam Orfinger @AORFINGER
One of the deepest positions on t he dept h chart for t he South Carolina football team t h in ned out earlier in t he spring when it was announced that 2015’s leading tackler Skai Moore would miss the entire 2016 season with an injury. Despite Moore’s absence, the Gamecocks have the talent at the linebacker position to still make it one of their strengths this fall. Let’s take a look at the players who will be major contributors at linebacker this season. T.J. Holloman: With Moore out, Holloman is the team’s lead i ng ret u r n i ng t ack ler,
JBJPAGE1 National recognition didn’t pick up until April and May. During that time, he went an impressive 29-game hitting streak, the fourth longest in Boston history. And because of his hit streak, he created a lot of buzz with media and fans everywhere, yet Bradley tried not to focus on what was happening. “ I w a s n’t u nd e r a n y pressure,” he said. “I just tried to go in and do what I normally do to prepare for a game, and if I got a hit, I got a hit. If I didn’t, oh well. I still gotta come in the next day and try to perform.” As the streak came to an end, focus shifted to the AllStar Game. Bradley harvested national attention, and the votes poured in for him to start. He wasn’t concerned with the votes, though, and just kept doing what he could to improve his game. Bradley was named a 2016 All-Star, becoming the first Gamecock to start an All-Star Game since Brian Roberts in 2005. He traveled to San Diego during the break for the midsummer classic, and it proved to be an especially memorable event. Not only was it his first appearance, but he got to share it with four teammates, including the soon-to-be-retired David Ortiz. “It was a great experience, something that a lot of people strive to be,” Bradley said. “My family was able to attend as well and that’s also something I’m very proud of because they got to enjoy and experience that particular moment that I can always look back on, and you’ll always be known
coming up with 63 stops last season despite missing t he f irst t wo games. Holloman also created five turnovers last season, intercepting two passes and recovering three fumbles. It’s fair to assume the senior will be named as a team captain, as he was last season, and he will certainly be the leader of the linebacker corps. Holloman will be one of the better players on the Gamecock defense, and he will need to continue to elevate his game if South Carolina is going to make strides on his side of the ball. Br yson A llen-Williams: Allen-Williams has loads of talent, and fans are hoping that playing under Will Muschamp will lead to a breakout year.
as an All-Star. It being David Ortiz’s last one — I can tell my kids and family that one day that I actually got to not only be a teammate with this hall-of-famer, but play in his last All-Star game.” Bradley went 2-2 in t he game with two singles, and recorded the first out of the night. Th is season has been a memorable one for Bradley not only because he was selected to his first All-Star game, but also he played against former Gamecock teammate W hit Merrifield when he made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals on May 18. “ I m ade h is f i r st out ,” Bradley said. “And it was one of those things where you couldn’t write a better story.” Bradley also noted t hat watc h i ng Bo ston pitc her Dav id Pr ice, who played for Vanderbilt, give up the hit against Merrif ield was compelling, saying that the bond the SEC creates is a strong one. “I was glad that he actually got his f irst hit,” Bradley added. Price “said he was actually glad that Whit was able to get his first career hit off of him; that was pretty cool to hear someone say.” Bradley played at Sout h Carol i na f rom 20 09 to 2011, earning two national c h a mp io n s h ip s w it h t he Gamecocks. He explained that playing for South Carolina and in the SEC is something special, and that his time there really helped him make the adjustment getting through the minors. “Playing in the SEC is a very good conference. The c o m p e t it io n t h at y o u’r e playing at the SEC is very
The ju nior has been rated the No. 6 outside linebacker in t he countr y out of high school by 247 Sports, and the Georgia native was listed in the ESPN300. Allen-Williams made 23 tackles while playing in all 12 games last season, but he wasn’t a key part of the rotation. Now w it h Moore out, t he 6-foot, 230-pound linebacker seems to have the most potential to replace Moore’s production. Jonathan Walton: Another senior, Walton made 42 tackles last season, five of which came in the backfield. Twice named t he team’s Most I mproved Linebacker in the spring, the Alabama native is known for his hard-hitting style, and he should provide toughness for a
defense that ranked last in the SEC in 2015. Walton also could see time at fullback after seeing some time in the backfield at the end of last season, including when he caught a 10 -yard touchdown against Tennessee. Larenz Bryant: Bryant is a senior as well, but he doesn’t have a ny where near t he level of experience that the aforementioned players do. The Charlotte native has played in 34 games for South Carolina, but most of his action has come on special teams. However, he was a four-star recruit in 2013, and being listed as even with Holloman on the depth chart at the Will position shows that Muschamp and his staff believe in Bryant. He may not be a
consistent starter, but Bryant should be able to contribute in the rotation. Sherrod Pittman: Pittman r e d s h i r t e d i n 2 015 a f t e r breaking his leg during his senior year of high school, but the 6-foot-1, 218-pound linebacker has been on campus since January of last year after enrolling early. He’s had plenty of time to get in peak condition, and there’s no doubting that Pittman has plenty of talent. The Florida native was a prized four-star recruit and rated just outside the nation’s best 100 players by Rivals. It may be a crowded depth chart at linebacker, but Pittman has the talent to emerge as a mainstay on the Gamecock defense.
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Jackie Bradley Jr. boasts not only a solid offensive arsenal, but also a solid defensive reputation. vital,” he said. “I definitely give credit to playing at South Carolina for helping me move through the minors so fast.” Bradley also ment ioned that he still keeps up with the Gamecocks and tries to visit the team as often as he can, giving back to the program that brought him to where he is today.
Bradley didn’t have t he quickest rise up to the majors, but now that he’s here, he plans to do ever y thing he can to improve and make a d if ference. T he Red Sox are currently second in the American League East, and he doesn’t know what will be thrown at him and his team in the second half of the season,
but he is ready to put in the work. “You can go through some things, and as long as you have that mentality to bounce back, you can do something positive,” Bradley said. “People tell you that you can’t, but you have to tell yourself that you can. Believe in yourself and work hard.”