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WHO’S WHO AT THE CONVENTIONS? National stage offers distinction to speakers Mary Ramsey
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Ever y four years, the two major political parties come together for four days each to nom inate their presidential and vice presidential candidates and make the case for their platforms. With dozens of speakers and hours of punditry, it might seem easier to just tune it out. But conventions are also t he biggest chance for those looking to skyrocket into fame — remember t here is no Obama presidenc y wit hout his 2004 keynote address at the DNC. So let us break down the speeches worth pay ing at tent ion to to ma ke you r convent ion experience so easy t he parties will envy you.
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THE SOUTH CAROLINIANS
T he Pa l me t t o St at e i s nothing if not proud, so here’s a comprehensive list of all the native sons taking their parties’ respective stages in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Republicans
• The Rev. Mark Burns
Mark Burns, a pastor from Easley, had t he chance to address the R NC not once but twice. He delivered the opening benediction as well as a fiery speech later in the convention that brought an often divided crowd together to its feet. Burns was also one of few African-American speakers, putting him even more in the national spotlight. As NBC’s Brian Williams put it, most people don’t work up a sweat giving a speech, but this man does.
Democrats:
• Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin
Did the guy sitting next to former President Bill Clinton at the DNC look familiar? That’s because you’ve probably seen his face on the wall in Russel l House. Colu mbia m a y or, a nd f or me r US C student body president, Steve Benjamin has been growing his national profile for years now with his work as part of the National Conference of M ayor s a nd Pre sident Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. His address at the DNC is a chance to take his career to the next level.
• Rep. James Clyburn
James Clyburn has long been putt ing aside a brief stretch of iciness during the 2008 primaries, a close friend and ally of the Clintons. His
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The Statehouse grounds, wh ic h h ave recent ly been the site of rallies and protests, saw a very different type of event on Sat u rday — t he C o l u m b i a Po k e m o n Go Walk. From 3 to 9 p.m., clusters of friends and strangers lapped the Statehouse and ventured dow n Main St reet to maximize their monstercatching in the nostalgic augmented reality game “Pokemon Go.” T he wa l k at t rac ted almost 800 people and was held by Salt Gaming, an e-sports team based i n C olu mbia. I n t he
event’s official Facebook page, the gaming group posted, “Gather around the state house and catch some rare Pokemon!” W hile the Statehouse is already a hotspot for “Pokemon Go” players, t he walk at t racted bot h loc a ls a nd outof-tow ner s , s ome i n costume, some in team colors and some wearing Pikachu hats. Circles of friends populated the Statehouse steps, and one group played t he game’s music through speakers. Anytime a rare Pokemon was fou nd, some lucky player would alert everyone nearby, summoning a sure crowd of all ages, races and
ethnicities. M a n n y B e r n a l , w ho recently moved to the R ich la nd area f rom Texas, contributed to the friendly atmosphere by handing out free snacks to the walk’s attendees. In addition to his charity, others handed out water to their Pokemon-playing k i n t o he lp c ou nt e r Columbia’s famous heat. When it started to rain about two hours into the event, some faithful fans waited it out, crowding for cover at the top of the Statehouse steps. After the rain ended, attendees reconvened unt il late into the night, some even going to a “Pokemon Go” bar crawl afterward. Jessica Davis and Virgil Patrick arrived at the “Pokemon Go” walk just after the rain stopped. The couple, who came from Lexington, has been playing Pokemon since they were kids. Davis and Patrick agreed that the wildly popular app has enabled them to explore lo c a l la nd m a rk s a nd parks they never would have noticed before. “It’s forced me to get out, see my city,” Patrick said.
Conventions t urn littlek now n state and local l e a d e r s a n d b a c k- b e n c h congresspeople into national s up er s t a r s . Here a re t he names to learn now so you can dazzle your friends later.
• Former South Carolina Rep. Bakari Sellers
Republicans
Bak ari Sellers may have fallen on his sword for South Carolina Democrats in 2014 when he gave up his seat in t he St atehouse to r u n for lieutenant governor, but his speaking role at the DNC is chance to pop back to a place of prominence in the political conversation. Sellers is one of the youngest politicians speaking at the convention, at 31 years old. With his youth, the South Carolina School of Law graduate has a shot at a lasting impact on the party in the Palmetto State and beyond.
Second-year graduate st udent Ya na n Z ha ng ag reed w it h t hat sent i ment . “It [encourages] me to go out for a walk, or I would close t he door in my room.” Getting up and going, like Zhang, Patrick and D a v i s t a l k e d ab o ut , seems to be the driving force behind the game. I n order to do much of any t h ing in t he game, one must go to particular destinations, whether to stock up on supplies, batt le ot her Pokemon trainers or find rare Pokemon. Players can hatch Pokemon by walking 2 km, 5 km or 10 km. One attendee posted in the event’s Facebook page that he had hatched seven eggs that day. Rain or shine, “Pokemon Go” brings all kinds of people, and of course t heir smart phones, together. When it comes to the welcoming spirit of the event, Bernal said it all: “It’s just a Saturday, any other Saturday, but, you know, bring around some chips and some friends and it’s better.”
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s p e e c h w i l l u ndoubt abl y d r aw f rom t h at p er s on a l relationship. But also expect h i m to touch on h is ow n storied past as a civil rights activist and to address issues of gun violence and police brutality.
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A variety of notable people have spoken and will speak at the DNC and RNC, while some politicians have been conspicuously absent.
• The Trump children
Donald Trump’s children had one job in Cleveland — to soften their father’s image to help draw in independents and wary Republicans. They did that and more. Strong performances from Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany left delegates hoping for a campaign staffed by them and to one day see them on ballots too. Donald Jr. is now being floated as a candidate for NYC SEECONVENTIONSPAGE3
Prepper Show to visit SC Fairgrounds T. Michael Boddie
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Sporting and selling equ ipment de sig ned to help one during the apocaly pse, a n R K Prepper Show will take over the South Carolina State Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31. Called the “Greater South Carolina Su r v iv a l E x p o,” t he event is coordinated by RK Prepper Shows, a compa ny ded icated to host ing event s across the country for doomsday sur v ival enthusiasts. According to t heir website, t he show w ill feat ure preparedness gear vendors, and tickets are available for adults and children. O n e a c h d a y, t h e show will include t wo sem i na rs w it h several different sur vivalist workshops and equipment shows. Saturday’s first segment will be “The Basics of Body A rmor.” Others include “Colloidal Silver for Emergency Preparedness,” “Society End i ng Event s--The Fi r st 180 Day s” a nd “Food Prepping on a Budget.” S at u r d a y ’s s e c o nd sem i na r w i l l feat u re
some of t he same seg ment s, but w i l l also include key note speaker, Dr. Joe Alton. Alton is referred to as “Dr. Bones” a nd h is wife Amy is known as “Nurse Amy.” They will both be featured at the event. At tendees can “learn how to provide complete wound care” among other first aid essentials. Sunday will see “Morals of Survival-Facing Scenarios After a Society Ending Event,” “A m m o C a n s - - F o r More Than Just Ammo” and some of the same features from Saturday. “There is something for ever yone at a prepper expo for t he av id outdoorsma n, hu nt i n g e nt hu s i a s t , homesteader, vegetable gardener, or even people who just want to learn more about renewable energ y sou rces,” R K Prepper Shows said on their website. After the Columbia s h o w, t h e p r e p p e r s w i l l m a ke t hei r way to Lawrenceville, GA, K a n s a s C i t y, M O , Indianapolis, I N and Pensacola, FL through the remainder of 2016. Available at the door on bot h days, t ickets will be $12 for adults and $5 for children.
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Myrtle Beach officers cleared in April shooting Three members of the Myrtle Beach Police Department will not face charges in the case of an April shooting, The State reports. A State Law Enforcement Division report cleared the officers of wrongdoing in the incident. The three officers shot what SLED believed to be an armed, suicidal man in the leg. A friend of the man who spoke with authorities said he believed the man was attempting suicide by cop. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey
Fireflies’ stadium wins national accolades Still in the midst of its inaugural season, the home of the Columbia Fireflies was given national acclaim Tuesday, WIS reports. Spirit Communications Park, located off Bull Street, was named the 2016 Ballpark of the Year by Ballpark Digest. The award will be presented during a pregame ceremony on August 11 by officials from the magazine. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey
Esteemed former state representative dies Former State Rep. Bill Cott y, k nown for his work to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome, died this week, WLTX reports. He was 69 years old. Cotty’s wife told reporters the veteran of the South Carolina National Guard passed away at home on Saturday after fighting lung cancer. Cotty served 14 years in the Statehouse. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey
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CONVENTIONSPAGE1 mayor, and conservatives see Ivanka’s middle-ofthe-roadness as a key to getting work ing class women on board. They a l so d ist r ac ted f rom the plagiarism scandal surrounding t heir stepmother’s speech.
Democrats
• California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom
Ca l i for n ia’s G av i n Newsom has been on the cusp of national stardom f or a w h i le now. A s mayor of San Francisco, he openly defied state and federal laws banning gay marriage and quickly became a favorite of the LGBTQ movement around the country. He’s since advanced to the lieutenant governorship of one of the country’s biggest states and was at one point thought to be a sleeper candidate for the V P slot. If his address goes well, the Newsom name may very well start to reach out beyond the “Left Coast.”
THE DYNASTIES
Yes, t hat name and face is familiar. Two of the newest Democratic darlings getting speaking slots are just the newest in prominent, and beloved, political families.
Democrats
• Rep. Joe Kennedy III
The g randson of R o b e r t F. K e n n e d y a nd g reat-nephew of John F. Kennedy and Tedd y K en ned y, t he Camelot legacy is now f i r m l y i n t he h a nd s of Massachusetts congressman Joe Kennedy. His role at the
DNC is introducing his former law professor, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, but if he’s got even a fraction of his family’s i n f a m o u s o r at o r i c a l skills, then it’s a segway wor t h t u n i ng i nto. The Warren-Kennedy pairing is also a sort of confirmation of the wor st kept se c ret i n Massachusetts politics — he’s set to retake the Senate seat that made his family what it is today once Warren retires.
• Georgia State Sen. Jason Carter Jimmy Carter is one of those political figures whose popularit y has r i s en w it h t i me a nd h i ndsight , so much so t hat h is g ra ndson Jason Carter is on the fast-t rack to bei ng a Democratic leader in the South and nationally. He’s currently a state senator out of Georgia who came up just short of taking the governor’s mansion in the brightred Peach State in 2014. Don’t be surprised if the same Southern charm that got him there and once got his grandfather to t he W h ite Hou se shines through when he addresses delegates in the Philly.
THE NOTABLY NOT SPEAKING
Somet imes you say the most when you say nothing at all. Here are some of the significant pol it icos poi nted ly sitting out their parties’ big days.
Republicans
• Gov. Nikki Haley
S o u t h C a r o l i n a ’s governor did make the trek to Cleveland for the R NC, but her actions spoke louder than her
lack of words throughout the trip. It took an onair MSN BC reporter three tries to get her to begrudgingly throw her support behind Donald Trump when she visited t he Sout h Carol i na delegation on the floor of t he convent ion, and she r ushed to be photog raphed w it h Te d C r u z a f t e r h i s cont roversia l nonendorsement of Trump on stage. Haley’s seen as the kind of conservative t hat can keep t he G OP af loat am idst a rising tide of shifting demographics. Her clear dissatisfaction with the ticket is not a good sign for the party.
• Living presidents and presidential candidates
Gore threw his support behind the wife of the president he served under via Twitter at the start of the DNC, but that doesn’t mean he actually made the trek to Philadelphia. It might be true that it’s all just a scheduling confl ict, but it also might be a reflection of a lasting chill between Gore and the Clintons. Gore ran from the Clinton legacy when campaigning as the Democratic nominee in 2000, a wound that time very well may have yet to heal completely.
There are two living former Republican president s a nd t wo more living Republican nom i nees. None of them were in Cleveland. It wasn’t that long ago t hat t he former Bush president s t hought t he 2016 convent ion wou ld see t hei r son / brot her at t he hel m, and their radio silence on how the race shaped out s p e a k s volu me s . Instead of addressing t he convent ion, Joh n McCain is in the fight of h is c a reer ju st to keep h is Senate seat with A rizona’s Latino community seeing blue after Donald Trump’s inf lammator y stances on immigrat ion. A nd M it t Rom ney has spent months actively campaigning against the Trump ticket.
Democrats
• Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate Al Gore
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Periphery continues to deliver with the new album “Periphery III” that takes the band into new, unique styles.
Periphery offers fresh sound in “Periphery III” Darby Hallman
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For years, Periphery ha s been t a k i ng t he progressive metal scene by stor m w it h ridiculously powerful a nd comple x mu sic , hu mbl i ng t housa nds of people who thought t hey were good at guitar. This is still the case with their latest album, “Periphery III: Select Diff icult y,” as the band has managed t o e v ol v e it s s o u nd with unique new styles a nd some of it s best songwriting yet. I n keepi ng w it h Periphery’s history of humorous song titles, the album opens with a s o n g c a l le d “ T he Price Is Wrong.” With t h is song, Per ipher y i m med iately shows that, despite growing in popularity among the radio rock crowd, they are still keeping their heavy metal sound very much alive. This song is a complete explosion of errat ic g uitar over fast d r u ms a nd br ut al screa ms f rom t he b a nd’s vo c a l i s t , Spencer Sotelo. While it’s a great song i n s t r u m e n t a l l y, i t s lyrics seem somewhat thrown together w it hout t hought and come across as bland a nd nonsensical — something that comes up in ot her areas throughout the album. T he second t rack , “ M o t o r m o u t h ,” i s
another heavy one with t h e c o m p le x g u it a r licks, fast tempo and low bass Peripher y is k now n f or. A s w it h ma ny song s on t he album, “Motormouth” contains strong elements of the “Peripher y II” album when it comes to it s complexity and overall instrumental sound. “M a r ig old” i s t he fi rst song on the album t hat is compr ised of mo s t l y c le a n vo c a l s a nd t he f irst t rack where Sotelo gets to show off his incredible singing voice and range. This track has some of Sotelo’s most creative and impressive vo c a l work t o d at e . “Marigold” has a catchy chorus and interesting twists, which balances Periphery’s heavy and melodic sides extremely well. The next track, “The Way The News G o e s …”, t a k e s t h e softer side of Periphery even f u r t her w it h hints of at mospheric g u it a r a nd mel low back up vocals mi xed i n w it h S o t e lo’s p ower f u l si ng i ng. W hile Sotelo’s vocals shine in this song, it’s in the following track, “ R e m a i n I n d o o r s ,” where he t r uly takes the spotlight. “Rema i n I ndoor s” is an incredible song t hat takes t he sou nd Periphery has built over the years and mixes it with something entirely d i f ferent . From t he
very beginning it’s clear that Sotelo is going for a different style as he extends t he last note of each verse w it h a soulful t wang and an impressive change of pitch. Between Sotelo’s impressive vocal performance and some of t he best keyboard Pe r i p h e r y h a s e v e r i nc lude d i n a s o n g, “Remain Indoors” is a huge standout for the album. Periphery continues to deliver with “Habitual LineS t e p p e r,” w h i c h i s a mu lt i-pa r t , nea rly seven-m i nute-long s o n g w it h m u lt ip l e changes in style and a beautiful violin section. The way these different sections f low together smoot hly makes t his song a prime example of Per ipher y ’s g reat skill at songwriting. Periphery has always been k nown f irst a nd foremost for it s highly tech nical and quality instrumentals. This is still true, but t he biggest takeaway from “Peripher y III” is that Sotelo’s vocals have undoubtedly reached equal ground w it h t he re st of t he band. This is clear in “Catch Fi re,” where Sotelo completely steals the song, shifting seamlessly from fast, R&B-inspired singing to br utal screams and then to a catchy, melodic chorus. Sotelo has greatly improved his vocal abilit y with
each album t he band releases, but his work on this album is on a completely d if ferent level. While two songs in t he back ha lf of t he a lb u m , “A b s o lo m b” and “Prayer Position,” aren’t qu ite as memorable as some of the other songs on the album, they still pack a punch and contribute to t he work’s overall sound. However, t he song that is sure to have t he biggest effect on the listener is the epic and emotional closing song, “Lune.” I never would have expected that the band that made a song called “Make Total Destroy” would be able to make a song about love with the lyrics, “Never ever gonna let you go.” On top of t h at , I ne ver would have expected it to work half as well as this song does. “Lune” feat ures calming guitar, touching lyrics a nd beaut if u l v iol i n and vocals that all build up to a big, climactic sound t hat sends t he album out in the best possible way. “Per ipher y I I I” takes everything that m a k e s Pe r i p h e r y a progressive metal icon a nd i njec t s it w it h brand new sounds to create an exhilarating, complex and impressive album that stands with the band’s best work, de spite a few m i nor missteps.
USC has t housands of alu m n i, a nd ma ny go on to become ver y successf ul in the workplace. One of those s uc ce s sf u l a lu m n i i s Nick Bradley. Bradley graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in international business and market ing and m inors in Chinese language studies and Spanish. A f ter graduating, he moved to LA and built a swimwear line called PANGEA. PA NGE A has been f e a t u r e d i n M e n’s Health magazine, Men’s Journal and many other m a g a z i n e s . Pe r h a p s t he g reatest press PANGEA has received is being ranked #1 men’s swimsuit in the country by GQ magazine. Bradley said he “st ill can’t believe” the brand received such an honor. “It has been an insane t w o y e a r s s i n c e t he dream became a reality and I can’t believe how far PANGEA has come,” he said. PANGEA encapsulates Bradley’s passions, and making those passions a realit y is something not ever yone get s to say about t heir work. Bradley said t hat PA N G E A c o m b i n e s t h ree of h is f avor ite things: travel, clothes
and spending time by the beach. T he n a m e Pa n g e a is a term used to describe the Earth in prehistoric times, when all the continents were connected. PANGEA’s w e b s it e s a y s t h at it “embodies the notion that there is always more to discover, more to do, more to see. We believe that true adventure is the exploration of the unknown.” Bradley began PANGEA with the idea in mind that the market did not have many high qualit y sw imsuits for men at moderate prices. “I saw an opportunity in t he market and worked on creat ing a brand that could embody my ‘wa nderlu st ,’” he said. “I’d defi nitely have to say my study abroad in college played a huge p a r t i n m y lo v e f o r travel, and in turn, the creation of the overall brand.” Bradley is the creative director of the company, but he works with a team that helps these artistic visions become reality. “I work very closely w it h a n ex t remely talented textile designer who helps me bring the vision to life (or at least to life on a swimsuit)!” Brad ley sa id. “Ever y single print is inspired SEESWIMPAGE6
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After graduating from USC, Nick Bradley created PANGEA, a wordly, highly rated swimwear line for men.
‘Stranger Things’ brings nostalgia, classic 1980s horror “Stranger Things” Release Date: July 15 Network: Netflix Duration: 8 episodes Sarah Nichols
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A mid all of t he pol it ic a l chat ter a nd buzz about Pokemon G o, it seems t hat anot her name has made it to the surface: “Stranger Things.” This attention is rightf ully placed on this Netf lix
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original series. “Stranger Th ings” is u n ique, nostalgic and creepy – quite unlike anything else on TV right now. The show is set in the small, f ict ional tow n of Hawk ins, I ndiana, in t he 1980s. Its plot revolves around young Will Byers’ mysterious
disappearance and t he conspi rac ie s a nd supernatural events that follow. “St r a nger T h i ng s” is classic 1980s horror gold. With the work of an excellent costuming team and soundtrack, the show is reminiscent of all that is loved about ‘80s fi lms. Many of the themes in the series are common to the decade as well, such as the clichéd high school hierarchy a nd t he popu la r g i rl who takes interest in the bullied, outcast boy. Although these themes a re t y pic a l , not h i ng
about the show seems overused. Rather, these tried and true methods add to the nostalgia of the show. St e p he n K i n g w a s also a heav y inf luence for t he ser ies, wh ich m a ke s t he show feel like a great adaptation of a book he could have written. Horror-master King himself voiced his approval for the series through Twitter, saying t hat “STR A NGER THINGS is pure fun. A+. Don’t miss it. Winona Ryder shines.” SEESTRANGERPAGE6
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SWIMPAGE5 by a different place in the world, so everything is my interpretation on a destination.” Many of t he prints on t he sw im shor t s look very worldly, with v ibra nt pat ter n s a nd desig ns represent i ng different cultures. There are both solid-colored STRANGERPAGE5 And Ryder sure does shine. From t he ver y start of the series, she accomplishes something t hat many famous actresses have trouble doing — she t r uly sheds her fa me a nd her sel f a nd b ecome s a g riev ing mot her in shock. Her performance is believable and will inevitably tug on your heartstrings. As the hunt for Byers k ick s of f, h is t h ree closest friends — Mike, Dustin and Lucas — are on a mission of their own to find him. However, right af ter Byers disappears, a mysterious and powerf ul girl appears in town, named Eleven, who cautiously befriends them and helps them with their search.
shor t s a nd a va r iet y of shorts wit h prints. They also come in two different styles, one with a 5.5-inch inseam and a button and the other wit h a 6 -inch inseam and drawstring. The variety of designs and overall feel of the brand evoke a sense of advent ure, which was part of what inspired
Bradley’s concept. “I love the idea that although now our big world has been explored, there is still so much to see,” he said. “And the idea behind PANGEA is just that. There is always another advent ure on t he horizon, you just have to look for it.”
Although the majority of the leading cast are children, the acting is cont i nuously superb. This cast of k ids provides comedic relief and childlike fun that is widely likeable and unique for a show that is primarily targeting adults. If you are not a fan of the supernat ural, you might have a hard time get t ing used to some elements of t he show as it progresses, so be prepa red to s u sp end your disbelief. However, “Stranger Things” is still worth your time, mostly due to the high likability of the characters in the show — t he y a re a l l dynamic characters who are easy to get invested in. I f you a re a fa n of sc ience f ic t ion, t hen
t h is is def i n itely t he show for you — think Stephen K i ng meet s “Fringe,” “Super 8” and “Poltergeist.” A s t he season ends, some issues are resolved, but many are still left hanging, and it leaves you both satisfied and wanting more. With the instant cult sensation that the show sparked, a second season is rumored but not officially confirmed yet. Watching “Stranger Things” will be a fond trip down memory lane for some a nd a f resh breath of air for others. The show made me nostalgic for a decade that I didn’t even grow up in. Regardless of your preferences, “Stranger Things” will bring you an experience unique to the 21st century.
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Progressives should back Hillary to keep movement alive Dan Nelson
Secondyear public health student
Democratic party drops the ball, invites defeat Congress. Their nominee can’t manage to stop stumbling into Third-year scandals. These things have psychology f lown, so far, in part student because much of it can be blamed on voters, t he GOP or Hillar y I’ve spent t he last Clinton’s own personal few week s — and f a i l i ng s , but t he i ndeed most of t h is DNC ema il sca nda l primar y season — i s a p a r t i c u l a r l y taking potshots at the frustrating showcase GOP. Their prancing of Democratic flaws. This election disaster area of a nominee makes them should have been the an easy target. But this Democrat s’ to lose. week, the Democratic R e p u b l i c a n s h a v e Part y establishment nominated one of the h a s rem i nded u s i n le a s t q u a l i f ie d a nd me mor able f a s h io n suitable candidates for that you don’t need to t he presidenc y ever be short-fingered and to get t h is f a r i nto p o orly-i n for med to the process. By most really put your foot in quantitative measures, B a r a c k O b a m a’s it. As any conservative presidency has been a o r p e r s o n w h o h a s successful one. Liberal been paying attention c a u s e s h a v e m a d e in the last few years groundbreaking steps w ill tell you, t his is forward. Democrats had only by no means the first bump in the road for one job: Don’t screw the Democrats. Their it up. To this end, they ran voters don’t turn out in midterm elections. a group of candidates They struggle to get who were (i n order prog ressive or even o f d i s a p p e a r a n c e ) bipartisan legislation b a f f l i n g, a w k w a r d , passed in an unfriendly u n k n o w n , b o r i n g ,
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socialist, and s c a nd a l-r idde n a nd are now losing to a fear-mongering demagog ue. This week, when the convention should be giving them a boost, t h e y h a v e p o s s ib l y alienated a large part of t hei r ba se w it h poi nt less pol it ic a l maneuvering. Bernie Sanders was always going to lose. We knew this. Barring C l i nt o n’s d e a t h o r arrest, the best he was going to get was what he got — to give her a pret t y good f ight for a while and then speak on the first night o f h e r c o n v e nt io n . He did not need the DNC’s help. All they had to do was watch. But instead, they were batting around ideas to sabotage his campaign — ideas which, in an a g e of h ac k er s a nd political intrigue, they shou ld h ave k now n might leak. T h i s w e e k , Democrats look p e t t y a nd c o r r u p t . Although accusations of sabotage have been f l y i n g a l l p r i m a r y,
Debbie Wa s s er m a n Shu lt z i nsisted t hat the process was “e m i n e nt l y f a i r ” — wh ich we are now discovering she knew not to be tr ue. This could be yet another perceived bet rayal by the establishment to Sanders’ you nger demographic, whom Cl i nton is a l ready struggling to resonate with. Along with her unappealing VP pick, this could lose her a chu nk of f ick le, but extremely important, voters. T h i s r a c e s ho u ld have been a cakewalk for t he lef t , what w it h t he f r ac t u red, s q u a b b l i n g G O P. T he Democ rat s a re m a k i n g it d i f f ic u lt for t hemselves w it h carelessness. I f we w a k e up t o President Donald Trump in January of next year, it will not be becau se he was good enough to win. It w i l l be becau se t he Democrats were irresponsible enough to lose.
Removing “r-word” reduces discrimination phrase, I cringed. Substituted for what we today refer to as Fourth-year intellectual disability in both law and public ps ych iat r y, “ret ard” relations has si nce been used student u njust ly by some to r e f e r t o t ho s e w ho do not suffer from an Much cont roversy intellectual disability, arises over t he term instead used to carry “ret a rd” when u sed t he c o n not at io n of eit her jok i ngly or stupid or unintelligent. conversationally. The effects on society O r ig i n at i ng f rom of using this word are Latin or French, the w e i g ht y, i n c l u d i n g word “retard” carries objectification, t he mea n i ng “ma ke d i s c r i m i n at ion a nd s l o w o r s l o w e r.” devaluation of medical Applying it as a slur diagnosis, among began as early as the others. 19 7 0 s a n d i s e v e n To l a s h t he w h ip present today in some h a rder on t he b ac k people’s voc abu la r y of people who a re — and used to be in intellectually disabled, mine. t hey a re somet i me s But when I stopped e ven refer red to a s to t hink about what “ret a rd s ,” i mply i ng the word really means t hat disabled people and the implications are not human beings of tossing around the t hat su f fer f rom a
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condition, but rather object s t hat requ ire a name in and of themselves, defi ned by one characteristic. In essence, you are def ining t heir value by saying they are of lowe r i nt e l l i g e n c e , while in reality some can be intelligent in their own unique way and even excel above others in specific areas. The term is harmful not only to those who s u f fer f rom ment a l illness but also those who are close to ment a l ly d isabled people and psychiatry professionals. Using “retard” demonst rates eit her apathy toward inherent human worth, ignorance toward proportionate intelligence or both. Poi nt i n g out t h at someone w it h a n intellectual disability
i s n’t i nt e l l i g e nt b y calling them a “retard” is l i ke cr it iciz i ng someone with a broken leg for walking funny — it’s cruel and just doesn’t make sense. Even without k nowledge of t he offensive connotation of the word or intent ion to of fend, using it is painful for t hose who ca re for, diagnose or struggle w it h a n i ntellect ual disability. Ma ny have joi ned the cause to stop use of “t he r -word” b y ma k i ng a pledge to stop saying it and to “spread t he word t o e n d t h e w o r d .” We o u g ht t o s h o w compassion and remove this word from our vocabulary as well as kindly call out our friends who use it.
The Democrat ic convention has been off to a rocky start — an email scandal, the fall of Debbie Wasserman Schultz and plent y of prot e s t er s . Worst of all, however, has been the “Bernie or Bust” supporters. They pa ir a n overly simple understanding of political realities with a childlike re sp on se to Sa nder s’ primary losses. They have disrupted the convention, rejected the presumptive nominee and, ironically, have booed t heir own candidate for supporting Hillary Clinton. These ideologues fail to grasp that progressive politics in America can only survive through pragmatism and cooperation rather than sheer will and obstinance. I should, at this point, ment ion t h at I a m a Sa nder s s upp or t er. I volu nteered for h is campaign, and I’ve written an article backing him for this paper. However, unlike t he “Bernie or Bust” crowd, I now strongly support Clinton. I do this not because I like to bandwagon the strongest contender, but because when I look at the progressive movement, I see a movement not yet strong enough to stand on its own. The progressive movement has come a long way since 2015. This movement has g row n up and finally has some inf luence in the party. After all, 12 million votes isn’t anything to balk at. Yet the movement is still lacking. Progressives have not yet secured “down t icket” races, and t he DNC clearly does not care all too much for us. This leaves us at a fork in the road — play the game and attempt to change the system from the inside out, or go down with the ship. Certainly t here is a glamor to t he second opt ion. Polit ical martyrdom is attractive, f lashy and makes for a good story. Realistically,
however, this course of a c t io n w o u ld s i m p l y doom t he prog ressive movement. The “Bernie or Bust” crowd claims that such a stand would solidify the place of progressives in the Democratic party. Instead, it only encourages t he DNC to f ight t he insurrection by investing more money in political moderates rather than progressive politicians in the down ticket races. This would effectively block progressive politicians from having any political influence or legislative say. Not only that, but such a stand could seriously damage Clinton’s chances against Trump in November. Tr u m p , of c o u r s e , is the antithesis of the progressive movement. He is against universal hea lt hca re, cheaper college, LGBT rights and Roe v. Wade. He believes that climate change is a Chinese conspiracy, that vaccines can cause autism and that refugees, Muslims and immigrants are existential threats to A merican societ y. He is everything that this movement is not. Yet it seems that these “Bernie or Bust” supporters are f i ne w it h h i m b ei n g elected, for they have been fighting Clinton rather than fighting against the true threat: Trump. Tr u mp w i l l b e t he end of the progressive movement in America if he is elected. He can veto our legislation, and he will appoint very conservative Supreme Court justices. He has t he abil it y to make sure the progressive movement never recovers f rom t he loss t his election. We cannot let that happen. So what is t here to do? I f f ight i ng u nt i l November w ill resu lt i n t he deat h of t he progressive movement, then we must help Hillary Clinton win. That doesn’t mean we give up the fight for an equal place at the table, it simply means we live to fight another day. Regardless of how you feel about Clinton, Tr u m p w i l l d e s t r o y everything we stand for a nd ever y t h i ng we’ve fought for. Stand for what you believe in, but don’t die where you stand.
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Aries
Your creative energies are all over the place. You’re coming up with goofy ideas. Maybe you’ll write a love song or come up with a concept for a killer app. Or perhaps y o u’ l l w r it e a s ho r t story or screenplay. The su n is boost i ng you r brainwaves.
Taurus
Mars is moving opposite you r sig n for a few week s, a nd this means you should conserve energy. Don’t pressure yourself to have everything in your life sorted out. Instead, chill out a nd rela x. Spend time with your friends or watch movies with your sweetheart.
Gemini
Venus joins the sun in your sign this week, h ighlight ing you r romance sector. Even i f y o u h a v e n’t b e e n interested in love lately, now you’re going to be ready to fall for someone. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll be much more focused on seducing your sweetheart.
Cancer
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You’re going back and forth about a big decision. Don’t be afraid to seek advice from somebody who can really help you. T he moon is u rg i ng you to keep exploring your options. Keep your honey in the loop as you sort things out.
Leo
You and your partner could experience some ten sion a s t he moon challenges you both to communicate in a better way. It could be time to have a serious chat about some big issues. You can make things better in your relationship if you try.
Virgo
Merc u r y i s f i n a l ly direct, and this will help your energy flow on all levels. Physically, you’ll feel better than you have in a while. At work, you could receive a raise or promotion. In your love l ife, you’l l feel more confident and happy.
Libra
Flirtat ion is on t he menu this week, thanks to Venus. If you’re single, you’ll find it easier to chat with sexy strangers and get somet hing going. If you’re w it h someone, things could heat up between you and your significant other.
Scorpio
Mars will be in your sign for a few week s, giving you extra energy. If you have to work long hours, you’ll handle it easily. If you’re dating, you could enjoy multiple evenings out over the course of a single week and still have energy left to go to work.
Sagittarius
Do something unusual. You’ve been stuck in a rut lately, but Uranus is encouraging you to be more inventive. If you always date t he same k ind of person, spend time with somebody who isn’t your usual “type” and see what happens.
Capricorn
You r bu si ne s s side is being enhanced, courtesy of Jupiter. It’s a good time to make some plans to take over the world. If you’re thinking of changing jobs, start putting out some resumes. If you want to save up money with your sweetheart, come up with a winning strategy.
Aquarius
You’re getting closer t o s o m e o n e . Ve n u s is increasing your compat ibi l it y w it h a special person in your l ife. W het her you’re s i n gle or p a r t nered , you’ll feel a greater sense of f low with someone wonderful. Keep exploring your feelings.
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Position preview: Secondary COLUMN has experience, lacks depth NFL athletes
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Redshirt senior Rico McWilliams will lead the secondary this season after holding together 2015’s team.
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i l l Mu scha mp has v igorou sly worked to bu ild hy pe arou nd t he Gamecocks for the upcoming season, despite 2015’s 3-9 campaign. However, there is one weakness he hasn’t been shy about pointing out: The secondary. South Carolina wasn’t awful against
the pass last season, ranking 50th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, but that put the Gamecocks sixth in the SEC East alone. Let’s take a look at the players who will be tasked with repairing the secondary in 2016.
Rico
McWilliams With the absence of linebacker Skai Moore, McWilliams has the most experience on the South Carolina defense, having made 18 starts and played in 33 games in his three years in Columbia. The senior corner made
32 tackles last season, 24 of which were unassisted. McWilliams doesn’t have great size, and he’s yet to record an interception in college, but he will likely open the season as the team’s top corner.
Chaz
Elder
Elder has seen less action in each year of his career. After making six starts as a redshirt freshman in 2013, he started just three as a sophomore, before playing in only two games last
year. For now, the fifth-year senior is listed as the starting safety over Chris Moody. Elder hasn’t lived up to his high rating as a recruit, but he’ll have one final season to prove his talent.
Chris
Lammons Lammons originally committed to Muschamp’s Florida team before being f lipped to come to South Carolina. Now, the junior is one of the most talented players on the defense, and he
has the talent to play corner or safety. He’s made 45 tackles in just 18 games for the Gamecocks, but he’s struggled with injury throughout his career.
Rashad
Fenton
Fenton primarily saw action on special teams as a freshman in 2015 as he made only two tackles while playing in 10 games. Muschamp is expected to show a lot of 4-2-5 looks
this season, and Fenton is listed as the nickel corner on the preseason depth chart. The sophomore has incredible athleticism, which should keep him in the mix on the back end.
Jamarcus
King
King didn’t enroll at South Carolina until June, but he is an unquestioned talent. King is rated as the top JUCO cornerback recruit in the 2016 class, and he certainly has ball skills as he played wide receiver in high school.
Cue the groans, get ready for the cheers: Josh Gordon has been reinstated and will be allowed to play in the upcoming season after countless suspensions a nd problem s w it h t he N F L i nvolv i ng the use of marijuana. This once again brings one of t he hottest social issues in this country to the s p or t t h i s c ou nt r y loves so much, and it’s a problem that is not going away any time soon. Simply put, the use of marijuana by NFL players is illegal. But seeing as its illegality ha s done l it t le to dissuade many of the NFL’s stars from using it, and that many states in which teams reside have begun to legalize it, many have called for the NFL to rev ise it s substance abuse policy. “Weed is weed,” many will say. “The health benefits a r e u n d e n i a b l e ,” others will pitch in. But unwavering in the social winds, the NFL righteously sits. N F L pl a y e r s a r e paid millions of dollars a year to play t he sport t hey love. T he y a re g i ve n a n opport u nit y few will ever have — an opportunity that they were given based off at h le t ic g i f t s t he y were born with. They put in hard work to g e t t h e r e . Fo r 16 week s, of ten more, these athletes get to l a c e u p s ho e s t h at they are paid to wear, to perform in f ront of thousands of fans who adoringly show up i n coldest t imes of the year to cheer on the athletes they love and often idolize. A nd yet, wit h all of this being said, these
athletes who appear to have it all seem all too willing to throw it away. Players such as Martavis Br yant are willing to risk a year in the primes of their c a r e er s t o b e h ig h for just a few hours. Seemingly, their lives aren’t good enough. The money, the fame, t he dream f inally coming true — it all seems i nsig n if ica nt compared to t he temporary relief that ma r ijua na has to offer them. They are w illing to let dow n their teammates, their f a n s, t hei r coache s and their family for a few puffs on a joint. It’s not the duty of the NFL to relax its rules, especially with regard to marijuana. A s of now, it is still illegal under federal law to consume marijuana. A nd u nt i l t h e d a y t h at c h a n g e s , t he N F L has no reason to even consider revising their rule book in regard to it. Just because more and more players seem to be caught usi ng, many of them highprof ile names, does no t me a n t h at t he NFL should make the punishment lighter. It is the responsibilit y of t he se player s to abide by the law of the leag ue a nd cou nt r y they play in, to accept the punishment that t hey receive and to ow n up to t hei r mistakes. Hopef u l ly Josh Gordon has learned f rom h i s m i s t a ke s , and hopef ully other players have too, b e c au se no h igh i s worth throwing away the opportunity they have been so lucky to receive. Weed is weed, and for NFL players, they will rightfully be punished for using it.
The junior intercepted three passes at Kansas’ Coffey ville Community College in 2015. Muschamp says King will have to earn his playing time, but he certainly has potential to make an impact right away.
Chris
Smith Smith is the only true freshman coming into a depleted secondary, so he will see the field probably faster than the coaches would have hoped as a two-star prospect. However, the
Rock Hill, South Carolina, talent enrolled in January, which means he has had an early jump in learning the playbook and developing intersquad relations.
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The Gamecocks will hope to avoid injury in the secondary, seeing that the depth chart has very few names.
Josh Gordon hasn’t been able to stay out of the NFL’s crosshairs when it comes to drug use.