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Brothers from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. led a Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday afternoon in Five Points.
Wreath ceremony commemorates Dr. King T Michael Boddie @THEHUMANBODDIE
Columbia held its 28th annual Dr. Martin Lut her K i n g, Jr. C eleb r at ion o n Mond a y afternoon. Preceding the celebration, which was held at Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Community Center, was a Wreath Laying Ceremony hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Commemorating t he life a nd accomplish ment s of M LK , t he ceremony took place at the corner of Harden and Greene streets.
Columbia citizens, including Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. brothers and Columbia cit y councilmen, spoke at the Wreath Laying Ceremony. The ceremony closed with the fraternit y brothers joining hands and singing their fraternity hymn in memory of their brother, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also among those who spoke at the ceremony was t he mayor of Columbia, t he Honorable Stephen K. Benjamin. “This is a wonderful event that the Alphas host every year ... My guess is that Dr. King would
be humbled by the fact that we recognize his birthday ... but probably more hopeful in the fact that we recognize this as an opportunity to honor service and encourage others to follow in his model,” Benjamin said. “I think the true meaning of American citizenship is that we must serve each other to be our better selves.” T he f ol low i n g c eleb r at io n at t he M L K Communit y Center focused on honoring and awarding organizations and individuals who have SEEKINGPAGE3
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Suspect killed in Lexington County chase A suspect in the armed robbery of two I-20 truck stops was killed in an ensuing chase with Lexington County deputy sheriffs, according to The State. The chase began early Monday when a deputy passed a car matching a description given for the car of the suspect while in route to the second crime scene. The driver was declared dead at the scene after crashing into a tree, and the only passenger was taken into custody. The two suspects have also been connected to a stabbing, according to authorities. All of the incidents remain under investigation.
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Americans freed from notorious Iranian prison The New York Times reports that four Americans have been freed from the infamous Evin Prison in Iran as part of a prisoner swap between the two countries. The Americans include The Washington Post’s Jason Rezaian, who had been held since July 2014, as well as USMC veteran Amir Hekmati and pastor Saeed Abedini. American citizen Nosratollah Khosravi was also released. Seven Iranians that were held by the United States for sanctions violations were released as part of the deal.
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Eagles guitarist dead at 67 Glenn Frey, a co-founder of the famous rock and roll band The Eagles, died Monday at the age of 67, according to Rolling Stone. Frey, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. Frey’s health made headlines in November when the band announced they were postponing their Kennedy Center Honors ceremony because Frey would be undergoing surgery.
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served the community. W h i le m a ny of t he A lpha Phi A lpha brothers who hosted the wreath-laying had a l ready g raduated from college, current college st udents also part icipated and at tended t he celebrat ion. Jer r y Wise, t hird-year music st udent at A l len Un iversit y i n Columbia, and Nyeem McDa n iels, t h i rdyea r socia l sciences student at Allen, were pa r t ic u la rly excited about the celebration. “Th is is ser v ice right here ... This is also just to get out and actually show off our brot herhood,” Wise said. “[The celebration is] honoring students who
have basically taken it up on t hem s el ve s to, in their own way, express their feelings toward t he meaning of MLK,” McDaniels said. The celebrat ion opened with a performance by the W. J. Keenan High School jazz en semble. T he L o g a n E le m e nt a r y School Si ngers also per for med bet ween speakers. Several awards were given to organizations for their hu m a n it a r i a n work i n t he c o m mu n it y, and scholarships sponsored by t he org a n i z at ion s were awarded to st udents who exemplified their ideals through service. The keynote address was given by Universit y of Sout h Ca rol i na pre sident ,
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Dr. Harris Past ides. During his address, he recounted his memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I want you to know that your community, o u r c o m m u n i t y ’s st r uggle, are t he u n iversit y ’s a nd my personal struggles as well,” Pastides said in the address. “Dr. King c ont i nue s t o b e a n inspiration to me, and to our 50,000 students at Ca rol i na ... he embodies the power of community service.” The legac y and d rea m s of t he Re v. D r. M a r t i n Lut her King, Jr. lives on due to t he ent hu sia sm and service put forth by organizations and i nd iv idua ls i n t he heart of Columbia.
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Playlist pick-me-up: Music to motivate Joseph Glass @TDG_ARTS
Have you ever been overwhelmed with study and work and fou nd you rself in need of a motivational pick me up? Here are eight songs that’ll pick you up and give you the motivation to carry on. Don’t worry — you won’t find “Eye of the Tiger” on this list! “Stronger (W hat Doesn’t Kill You),” Kelly Clarkson Th is is one of t he new millennium’s motivational songs. Kelly Clarkson’s powerful voice supplements the excitingly highenergy electronic dance music for an enticing combination. This conjoined with inspirational and empowering lyrics makes for
the perfect motivational song for the stressed-out college student. “What a Wonderful World,” Louis Armstrong A n oldie but a goodie, this song is perfect for those times you need both relaxation and mot ivat ion. The smoot h jazz accompany ing Lou is Armstrong’s gravelly voice sets a mesmerizing tone. Unlike many of the other songs on this list, this song isn’t necessarily highenergy. Instead, this song gives you the courage to face the world and its hardships. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin I could argue that this is the predecessor to Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” (which also probably
deserves a spot on this list), but this song takes on a different approach to the happiness angle. The song itself is whimsical but manages to go above and beyond in its music video featuring Robin Williams. And who doesn’t love Robin Williams? “Stronger,” Kanye West ft. Daft Punk “Stronger” is the 2007 hip-hop remix of Daft Punk’s “Better, Faster, Stronger” (which is also a fantastic song). I ultimately, however, feel Kanye West’s remix is arguably more motivational. He takes some of the best parts of the original song and adds a unique hip-hop flair, increasing SEEPLAYLISTPAGE5
New album revives Panic! At The Disco “Death of a Bachelor” Release Date: Jan. 15 Artist: Panic! At The Disco Label: DCD2/Fueled by Ramen Duration: 36 minutes
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W hen Panic! At The Disco released their debut album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out” in 2005, they soon became the poster band for “emo” kids across the world. With his smudged eyeliner and exaggerative lyrics of teen angst and rebellion, Brendon Urie quickly rose to fame as the misunderstood frontman of a band that everybody seemed to adore. T h roughout t he past decade, Pa n ic has released several albums in an attempt to recreate their iconic beginnings. Though they have consistently proved to be an incredibly talented band, not hing has quite come close to t he revolutionary album that started it all ... until now.
Released Friday, “Death Of A Bachelor” is Panic’s fifth studio album and is mainly written and composed by Urie himself. This record is truly an homage to the band’s earlier days and is one of the most unique creations they’ve released yet. Blending both past and present sounds, “Death Of A Bachelor” is an impressive display of punk rock at its fi nest. “Victorious” sets the tone for the entire record by introducing a strong collection of brass instruments. Urie’s risky decision to utilize a full orchestra gives the album another layer of strange musicality. Though “Victorious” does not boast any deep lyrics or a heart-wrenching chorus, it helps listeners transition into what is SEEALBUMPAGE5
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Oscar-winning ac t r e s s a nd ac t i v i s t Audrey Hepburn has not lef t t he publ ic st yle eye si nce her rise to stardom in the m i d -19 5 0 s . J u s t a s we l l-k now n f o r he r c l a s s ic w a r d r ob e a s for her decades-long career, Hepburn made f a mou s a n e a s y a nd elegant style that is as achievable today as it was 50 years ago. Hepburn popularized the gamine look — a style that takes it name from the French term “gamin,” meaning “a girl with mischievous o r b o y i s h c h a r m .” W h ile her ward robe was inf luenced by the gla morou s role s she port rayed on-screen, her real-life street style was more comfortable t ha n t he mov ies but j u s t a s c h ic . A t t he fou ndat ion of her style were a few basic pieces in neutral colors, accessorized w it h u nderstated makeup, jewelry and sunglasses. Here are the staples for pu ll i ng of f t he everyday Hepburn look from head to toe: Simple makeup To e n h a n c e h e r doe-like eyes and long lashes, Hepburn foc u sed her ma keup on her e yel i ner a nd mascara appl icat ion. To copy her look, apply a t h i n l i ne of bl ac k liquid eyeliner along the top lash line. Then sweep a few coat s of black mascara over the top lashes and f inish with dabs of concealer over t rouble spot s and a light dusting of a peachy blush along t he cheekbones. For nighttime, add a coat of black ma sc a ra on the bottom lashes and finish with classic red lipstick. Menswear-inspired pieces Hepburn’s wardrobe largely featured pieces t a ken f rom t y pical m e n s w e a r. B u y a n oversized white button-
d o w n t o w e a r w it h h igh-wa isted a n k le pants for a polished yet casual look. Hepburn wore t hese but tondowns on a daily basis, and frequently knotted t hem at t he wa ist to highlight her f ig ure. A nother staple is the Breton- st r ipe top, a black-and-white striped top inspired by sailors i n Bret on , Fr a nc e. This striped shirt is a versatile piece that will work for any daytime occasion. Hepburn also adopted menswear shoe st yle, and f requent ly wore schoolboy-t y pe O x ford s a nd loa fer s with jeans and a black sweater, an outfit choice that is both comfortable and sophisticated. Monochromatic color palette H e p b u r n b r o u g ht the LBD (little black dress) into the fashion l i mel ight , a nd wore t h i s c l a s s ic it e m t o countless parties and awards ceremonies. Try a little black dress with a high neckline and low back for an unexpected t w ist, or choose a f lattering A-line skirt t hat empha siz e s t he waist — a skirt choice Hepbu r n f requent ly modeled. Hepburn also gave iconic stat us to t he black t urtleneck, a ref i ned piece t h at highlights a gracef ul neck and torso. Wear a black or grey turtleneck with black ankle pants to achieve a slimming and lengthening illusion. Jeans with a black turtleneck look equ a l l y eleg a nt a nd instantly lend effortless glam to a day-to-day wardrobe. Chic accessories Since her wardrobe st uck to a neut ral color palette and was beaut if u l ly si mple, Hepburn used accessorizing as a way to show her personality. In daytime, experiment w it h ch if fon scar ves k not t e d a r ou nd t he neck or under the collar SEESTYLEPAGE5
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PLAYLISTPAGE4 the energy of the original song. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Israel (IZ) Kamakawiwo’ole This is not the original song sung by Judy Garland (which is also amazing). I may have just put this on the list because I’m from Hawaii and love IZ, but this man’s voice is haunting. His soothing vocals and rhythmic ukulele will bring you straight to the shores of the islands. The song is both uplifting and beautifully performed. “Walking On Sunshine,” Katrina and the Waves Try to not to smile while listening to this song — I dare you. With a quick and snappy beat, simple but catchy lyrics and uplifting use of brass instruments, this song is intrinsically designed to give you motivational joy. This is one of those songs that makes you want to dance when no one else is looking. “Girl On Fire,” Alicia Keys Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” is a song about personal strength, a message that resonates with the busy college student. The song presents an inspirational mix of new age vocals and electronic dance music and provides uplifting lyrics for the 21st century woman (and man). Finish everything like you’re on fire!
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one of the band’s most versatile soundtracks. “Hallelujah” continues to kick off the album with high energy and an edginess that only Urie could master. Although the lyrics are once again simplistically mediocre, the song’s upbeat craziness will evoke nostalgia among fans of Panic’s youth. “Impossible Year” and “Death of a Bachelor” are t wo more songs t hat showcase Urie’s brilliant range and dist inct sound. Cit ing Frank Sinatra, who would have turned 100 this past year, as an inspiration, Urie uses these tracks to explore his intense love for the jazz scene. Though peculiar, this new addition to the band’s rock vibe is welcomed with open arms. “Deat h Of A Bachelor” is a commercial album that draws on Panic’s earlier works, while also giving fans a new insight into what exactly Urie has planned for the future. It is evident that Urie wants to continue the band as he originally started it: an insane mix of sounds, beats and vocals that always surprises fans. Over the past few years, Panic has had trouble reviving their initial success, but this album defi nitely puts the band back on top. I give this album a B+.
“We Are the Champions,” Queen Choosing a Queen song for this list was hard (seriously, just listen to anything from Queen for quick motivation). Freddie Mercury was arguably one of the best vocalists of all time, and his lyrics make ample use of his range and skill. “We Are the Champions” is the most obviously inspirational song they wrote, but that doesn’t lessen the impact of their stellar performance. Seriously, the YouTube video for this song has 52 million views.
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of a button-down. Add a pair of black wayfarer sunglasses, simple stud or tiny hoop earrings and a coat of red nail polish to fully embrace Hepburn elegance. For a night out, wear large, glitzy, rhinestone studs to dress up that LBD. A matching rhinestone collar necklace will make an even larger statement, as will a pair of fluttery false eyelashes. Balletic influences A student of classical ballet for many years, Hepburn’s wardrobe was influenced by the style of the art form throughout her life. Choose tops with bateau or boat-necklines that skim just under the collarbones, a common choice in the world of ballet. A basic pair of nude ballet flats are another staple closet addition — they go with nearly anything and are comfortable enough to wear all day. Poise and grace Hepburn was famous for her k ind smile, quiet confidence, charm and poise. Whatever style of clothing you choose, wear it with pride and a smile to truly achieve this elegant starlet’s timeless look.
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W it h a president ia l elec t ion loom i ng on t he hor izon, a major primary candidate labeling himself a democratic socialist and anti-socialist/ Obama rhetoric at its peak, it is time we acknowledge America’s complicated relationship with socialism. For all our fear of turning into the Soviet Union or worse, France, we need socialism, and, in reality, some of our favorite parts of America are the socialist parts. I am not claiming that America is a socialist nation. However, it certainly has socialist programs (meaning programs whose production, execution, regulation and distribution are controlled by our democratic government). One of America’s largest socialist
programs is our military. Ironically, many who decr y socialism are the biggest supporters of our military. Our military’s troops are organized, trained, paid and armed by the government and through taxes. And if we fear all the people who Donald Trump suggests we need to fear, we need our military. With our socialist military keeping us safe, we are free to enjoy our other socialist amenities and services such as dams, food free of E. coli, mail, social security, fire departments, roads, public schools, Pell Grants, etc. Those who demand an end to socialism in America are asking for an end to all those things. Imagine your childhood without PBS, field trips to public zoos, and museums
and vaccines to prevent you f rom catching the flu or polio. Imagine your spring break trips without interstates, bridges, street lights, Taco Bell and Mountain Dew safe to consume because of the FDA, and national parks and monuments to visit. And imagine how disgusting your life would be without public trash collection, flushing toilets, potable water and sewage treatment facilities. And finally, our beloved university is a socialist institution. A lthough government funding only accounts for a portion of the university budget, we are a state school, established by the state, regulated by the state and supported by the state. Without socialism, we would
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have no USC and no Gamecock football. I f a ny of t hese prog ra ms seem inadequate or have issues, it is probably because t hey are u nder f u nded or mishandled. Those issues stem from a broken tax system and bureaucracy, both of which could be solved by better government management. Sure, these services could, in theory, be provided by private entities. However, they would be far more expensive, difficult to regulate and far from ubiquitous. With democratic socialism, our lives are objectively safer, healthier and easier. —Megan Taylor, second-year political science student
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I n t hese f i rst few week s of t he spr i ng semester, we begin to depart from the season to apply for summer internships you actually want in favor of entering the season of scraping the bottom of t he barrel for whatever gopher job will still take on your resume. For many of the fields that college trains us for, at least one internship will be a vital piece of future job applications — it’s a c a reer choice t he same way eating food is a lifestyle choice. Despite the veritable nece s sit y of hav i ng an internship u nder you r belt by t he t i me you g r adu at e , more than one if you w a nt a n e s p e c i a l l y at t rac t ive resu me, ma ny i nter nsh ips, p a r t i c u l a r l y g o v e r n m e n t internships, are unpaid. T h a t ’s a l l w e l l and good if you can afford to go a summer w it hout bei ng pa id. I am luck y — I live i n D.C . du r i ng t he summer, where there i s a n abu nd a nc e of i nt er n s h ip s . For i nter n s who l ive i n cities where there are fewer opportunities, t h e y w i l l p r o b ab l y have to pay rent i n a not her cit y, wh ich ca n be a h igh pr ice f o r s o m e o n e w ho’s earning no money to work what ca n be a
full-time job. Fo r e x a m p le , i n 2 0 1 3 , o n l y 35 o f 10 0 s e n a t o r s p a i d t hei r i nter ns, a nd 11 o f t h o s e o n l y pa id du r i ng cer t a i n mont hs or u nder c er t a i n c ond it ion s . Out of all four current congressmen running in the primaries only Bernie Sanders pays h is cong ressional i nter ns, a lt hough Rand Paul does provide them a stipend to cover housing expenses. However, a single person living in Washington D.C. for t hree mont hs would s p e nd , o n a v e r a g e , $3,500 to do so, which means t hat in order to af ford work ing f o r 65 p e r c e n t o f our senators, interns must eit her pay t his cost out of pocket or work at least 28 hours a week at a minimum wage job in addition to the duties of their internship. Given t hat t he average senator is paid $174,000 a year, which is close to twice what the average man with a n adva nced deg ree would make, I am less t han sy mpat het ic to the professed inability of t hese people to pay t heir interns, at t he ver y least, D.C. minimum wage. Speaking of which, President Oba ma, who earns $400,000 a year, also does not pay his interns, which add s j u s t a d a s h of hypocrisy to his push for a higher minimum wage. Yo u w i l l h e a r some people say that the benefits of these u np a id i nt e r n s h ip s
out weigh t he fact that they are unpaid — after all, you can get college credit for mo s t of t he m , a nd t h e y ’r e a v a l u a b l e item on your resume. But, f irst ly, get t i ng col lege c red it c a n mea n t hat you have to pay your university i n add it ion to you r living expenses. A nd secondly, wh ile you undeniably get work experience and learn valuable things during u npa id i nter nsh ips, t hey ’re act ually not much better for your employ ment af ter graduation than having no internships at all. Not to mention that u np a id i nt e r n s h ip s a re not tec h n ic a l ly employees and t herefore are not p r o t e c t e d b y a nt i discrimination or even sexual harassment laws in some states. T h e r e m a y genuinely be e m p lo y e r s w ho a r e financially unable to p r o v ide a d e q u at el y pa id i nter n sh ip s — those are people who should not be hiring employees they cannot afford to pay. It’s clearly unfair to college students who are already pay i ng r id ic u lou s rate s for tuition to allow us to work 20 to 60 hours a week w it hout a ny compensat ion or legal protection from mistreatment. A s a last t hought, one other presidential c a nd idate who pay s his interns? Donald Trump. If only our gover n ment cou ld catch up to that guy.
If you’ve been keeping up with current pop cult ure t rends, you are well aware of Net f li x’s new groundbreaking series “Making a Murderer.” The doc u mentar y follows t he prosecution and wrongful conviction of Steven Avery, a man who served 18 years in prison for sexual assault until he was finally exonerated as a result of DNA testing. After pressing charges against his county for the lapse in due process that resulted in his wrongful incarceration, Steven Avery was tried and convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach by the very same people that had locked him away 18 years before. The documentary highlights the timeliness of Avery’s arrest, in that it conveniently occurred after it was evinced that the prosecution had skipped vital steps in the judicial process. Avery is currently serving a life sentence without parole. “Making a Murderer” instills its viewers with an intense sense of unease at how easily a man’s life can be turned upside down by powerful institutions with a vendetta and is an unpleasant reminder of how far detached we are from the judicial process. According to the National Registry of Exonerations, there have been more than 1,300 wrongful convictions in the United States since 1989. As disturbing as this number is, even more horrifying is the percentage of those unjustly executed in this country, which a recent study puts at an alarming 4.1 percent. Netf lix’s new series has brought attention to the incredibly critical, yet often ignored, responsibilit y Americans have to the judicial system. The laws used to put people in prison
and, more importantly, the ones used to execute convicted felons, are of the people, by the people and for the people. We as A mericans are responsible for every conviction and execution, righteous or wrongful, that occurs. “Making a Murderer” has painfully brought to light the undeniable but far too easily ignored fact that innocent people are convicted as a result of systems we put in place. Using broadcast journalism, Netflix has inadvertently held our nation’s citizens accountable for their actions and has forced us to reconsider the role we play in determining people’s fates. In order to ensure that we do not lose our newly found sense of responsibility, I have a proposition: The United States should publicly televise all executions. A s o ne of 22 c o u nt r ie s t h at employed the death penalty last year (accompanied by similarly reputable nations like Iran and Saudi Arabia), we must be held liable for the decision to take the lives of fellow citizens. In the past this has been nearly impossible, as execution viewing rooms are generally reserved for family and reporters, but broadcasting executions nationwide would take care of that problem. I would televise all other criminal cases as well, but that would almost certainly clog the airwaves. It is far too easy to go about our everyday lives completely oblivious of the executions that we are each responsible for, and, in many ways, we are placing more trust in our gover n ment t ha n we shou ld be comfortable with. The ability to hold a life in one’s hands is perhaps the greatest responsibility a person can have and is one all American citizens share. If we cont inue to use t he death penalty, executions should be televised, lest it be forgotten what we, as a nation, have decided to do.
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USC-Rosewood 3 bedroom house to rent-$1,485 Lovely 3 Bdrm/1 Bath house on a gorgeous street in Rosewood. Would work for 3 USC students! Cute oversized kitch with an eat-in area. ALL appliances included! The 3 bdrms are awesome. Hdwood floors, new paint, fans and fixtures! Cool fenced in bk yd for dog/cat. 1 min. to Publix. Beside cutest park with jogging trail. Super nice block! Home will be ready for movein Aug.1, 2016. It’s a feel good house that you will love! Don’t let someone rent this one before you do-it’s that nice! Thanks :-) Mike 413-2516 text/call Email adzonni@aol.com
GAIN VALUABLE MEDICAL EXPERIENCE Well Established, Fast pace downtown Columbia Medical practice is interviewing for candidates graduating in December 2015 and planning to attend medical school. Gain valuable clinical experience while applying to medical school. The ideal candidate will have a 3.6 and higher GPA, graduate in December 2015, superior work ethic and high energy. On the job training while being paid. This job is full time. Email resume with start date to: guy@physicianservicessc. com Email guy@ physicianservicessc.com
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GAIN BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Fast paced Downtown Columbia Medical practice has an opening for a full time position in our front office. This is the perfect opportunity for someone graduating from college in December 2015 or those who have graduated that need business experience prior to attending graduate or medical school. Only those with high GPAs, strong work ethic and positive attitude need apply. Email resume to: guy@physicianservicessc.com Email guy@ physicianservicessc.com
Experienced Personal Health and Fitness Trainers needed for downtown Columbia gym. Ft and Pt hours available. Contact 803.799.9455 or email mfulmer44@aol.com for details.
11u & 12u baseball coaches needed. Call 803-422-7132.
Tell us why you love USC! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated students to assist with recruiting prospective students at Admissions special events this spring. In this role you can share your love for USC with prospective students, admitted students, and their parents. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, enthusiasm for USC, good work ethic, and professionalism. Interested in helping with Multicultural Recruitment? You can join our Multicultural Outreach Student Team (MOST). MOST members have the opportunity to interact with prospective minority students at recruitment events, through calling campaigns, and other personalized outreach initiatives. Applications are available online by emailing ADMGC@ mailbox.sc.edu. Paper applications will be available in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located on the Horseshoe in Lieber College beginning Friday, January 8th. Application deadline: Friday, January 29th at 5:00 pm. For more information, please call Alexandra Scovel at 803-7779106.
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated undergraduate students to assist with recruitment by calling prospective students, admitted students and their parents. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, enthusiasm for USC, good work ethic, and professionalism. Students are required to work a minimum of two nights per week during the hours of 5:00pm to 9:00pm Monday through Thursday throughout the school year, except on University holidays. Telecounseling pays $7.50/hr, and training begins on Monday, February 1st. Applications are available online by emailing admissionsga@gmail.com. Paper applications will be available in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located on the Horseshoe in Lieber College starting Friday, January 8th. Application deadline: Wednesday, January 20th at 5:00pm. For more information, please call Alexandra Scovel at 803-7779106.
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Cline leads Women’s Tennis to 2-0 record Natalee Stanton @NAATEE01
The 28th-ranked w o m e n’s t e n n i s team won its first two m atc he s of t he sea son Sunday after a double-header against Sout h A labama and Furman. S o u t h A l ab a m a w a s t he G amecock s’ f irst opponent o f t h e d a y. Ju n i o r B r i g i t Folland and freshman Rachel Rohrabacher began doubles play with an easy 6-1 victory, followed by a match consisting of the freshman tandem Paige Cl i ne a nd I ng r id G a ma r ra Martins. The freshmen pulled out t heir f irst career match v ic t o r ie s d e f e at i n g S o ut h Alabama’s Alexandria Stiteler and Cinta Maria Papke 6-4. “ I ’m r e a l p r o u d o f t h e f r e s h me n . I t hou g ht t he y played well in particular, and some of the veterans played pretty well too,” Coach Kevin Epley said. Senior Ximena Stiles Luna held her opponent Michaela Meszarosova to only one point dominat ing singles play for the women 6-0, 6-1. Folland, Mart ins and sophomore Hadley Berg were undefeated in t heir f irst sets, 6 - 0, and closed their matches 6-3. Cline and Sout h A labama’s Laura Valkova both had close first sets 7-5, but Cline was able to secure the win in the second set . Va l kova fel l to ju n ior Caroline Dailey in the second set 3-6 but made a move and won t he m atc h 1- 0 i n t he tiebreaker. Sout h A labama st r uggled in singles play, as Luna, Berg, Martins and Folland all swept t heir f irst sets, 6 - 0, before fi nishing off their matches with a second set victory. Dailey was the sole Gamecock to lose her match on Sunday, losing in a third set tiebreaker. T he wo me n c a r r ie d t he momentum gained from their fi rst match into the fi nal match against the in-state opponent Furman Paladins. Berg stood out in singles play, winning her match without allowing a point, as did the 43rd-ranked Cline, who won 6-2, 6-1. The freshman received praise from Coach Epley after winning all four matches Sunday. “Paige is somet hing else. She’s feist y. It’s good to see that,” Epley said. Cl i ne was ra n ked a f ivest a r rec r u it upon enter i ng South Carolina, according to TennisRecruiting.net. Again, Dailey had difficulty in her singles match but was able to bounce back from an early loss by defeating Katarina Weymouth 7-6, 7-5. M a r t i n s a nd Da i ley won t he f irst doubles match 6 -2 followed by Rohrabacher and sophomore Megen Cochran’s victory over Furman’s Karlee Br yde and Harper Caswell, 6-3. The G amecock s swept Furman 7-0 and are off to a 2-0 start in the spring season. The team will host a d o u b le h e a d e r a g a i n s t t h e College of Charleston a nd Coa st a l Ca rol i na nex t Saturday.
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Sophomore forward A’ja Wilson scored 26 points and blocked eight shots in South Carolina’s 59-58 victory over Texas A&M.
WILSON WINS ESPNW PLAYER OF THE WEEK Joseph Crevier @JOSEPHMCREVIER
Sophomore forward A’ja Wilson capped off a career week against the No. 13 Te x a s A & M A gg ie s on Sunday. W i l s o n r e c o r d e d 26 points, eight blocks and eight rebounds in a sloppy 59-58 victory, preventing an upset that would have resulted in a drastic drop for South Carolina in the nat ional rank ings. This was the Gamecocks’ third straight victory over ranked teams, defeating No. 20 Missouri Tigers on Sunday a nd t he n i nt h-ra n ked K e nt uc k y W i ldc at s on Wednesday, and Wilson’s s e c ond s t r a ight s t r on g
outing. Like Sunday, Wilson scored 26 points and made eight blocks against t he Wildcats on Wednesday as well as adding 13 rebounds in a near-triple-double. T h e s e b a c k- t o - b a c k career performances earned Wilson espnW ’s Player of the Week honors for the f irst time of her career and cemented her as South Carolina’s go-to scorer in crunch time. The Gamecocks have struggled on both ends when facing ranked teams this season, averaging 79.8 points per game aga i nst u n ra n ked opponents and 71.5 points per game against ranked opponents. It ’s i mp or t a nt D aw n Staley’s team works out its
kinks now as the team will be tested in the coming weeks. Half of South Carolina’s 12 remaining games are against ranked opponents, five of which come consecutively. T h is f ive-g a me st retch includes a back-to-back against Kentucky and the No. 1 UConn Huskies in February. A ll members of t he G amecock s roster are pivotal to f in ish ing out t he sea son on top, but particularly Wilson. She does not have to emulate her recent efforts for success, but must remain efficient on of fense and more importantly on defense. The forward’s defensive efforts of late brings college legend Brittney Griner to
mind, who dueled Geno A u r i e m m a’s H u s k i e s several times throughout her illustrious career. The Griner Baylor teams were the only true challengers to UCon n’s h istorically dom i n a nt wome n’s basketball team, mak ing Wilson’s recent outings that much more intriguing. South Carolina has been neck-and-neck w it h t he Husk ies in t he prev ious t wo seasons in terms of rankings, but have not had that one player to push them over the hump. Wilson has demonstrated her ability to be that player of late, she just has to continue those efforts when the Gamecocks face UConn on Feb. 8.
Men’s Tennis opens season undefeated, 2-0 Natalee Stanton @NAATEE01
The men’s tennis team opened the season undefeated Saturday after back-to-back wins in a doubleheader. The men’s team played well against Presby terian College, winning 7-0 in the opening match, which set the tone for their next match against Winthrop. This early momentum carried over into the team’s next match against Winthrop. The Gamecocks finished the day with another victory — this time 6-1. Fi rst up for t he men’s team in doubles were juniors A lex Fennell and Thomas May ron ne, who defeated Presbyterian’s Joel Roberts a nd Ben Kel ley i n a 6 -2 match. Junior Sam Swank and sophomore Harrison O’Keefe won their match 6-4 against Brandon Mills and Danny Bruce. Wrapping up for the Gamecocks was freshman duo Yancy Dennis and Wood Benton. The pair’s you ng talent was on f u ll display as they defeated Diego Manzanas and A lexander Lykou 6 -2. This was t he team’s final doubles match against PC, so it began singles play on a high note. Fennell won his first match against Danny Bruce with
ease. The junior won the first set 6-0 and concluded the match with a score of 6-2 in the second set. O’Keefe and A ndrew Shafer added two more victories, and freshman Benton completed the sweep of Presbyterian in singles, defeating Ben Kelley, 6-0, 6-2. The Gamecocks’ match against Winthrop had the same result as Presbyterian, but t he compet it ion was much steeper. South Carolina breezed through doubles play, as O’Keefe and Swank won the first match 6-3. Dennis and Benton followed up that match with a 6-0 victory of their own. The singles matches, on the other hand, were much closer. O’Keefe got the Gamecocks off to a hot start, defeating Tremayne Mitchell 6-1, 6-0, but his teammates had more difficulty closing out their matches. Fennell’s first set went to a tiebreaker, which he won 7-6, before defeating his opponent handily in the second set 6-2. Benton lost South Carolina’s only set of the day against Michael Chen 4-6, but he went on to win the second and third sets, 6-2, 6-3. Winthrop earned its one point of the match because the sixth position was left
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The Gamecock’s Men’s Tennis team allowed just one point in its opening day doubleheader on Sunday. empty by the Gamecocks. Head Coach Josh Goffi was pleased with the team’s success. “Every guy is playing good tennis, and there is a lot of confidence within the team.
The best thing about it is I know what we are bringing to the table every day. We know where our team is, and we know the product we are going to put on the court,” Goffi said.