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Career fairs just one way USC promotes internships Emily Grace Mewborne @EMI_LOO
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin highlighted development in his 2016 State of the City address.
Mayor addresses flood, growth in State of the City Emily Barber @EMILYRISA
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin detailed several of t he ways in wh ich Columbia has improved in the five and a half years he has been mayor in his 2016 State of the Cit y address Tuesday evening. W hen he took o v e r i n Ju l y 2 010 , t h e u nemploy ment rate was around 9.5 percent, he said. Now, it has dropped to 4.9 percent. Nearly 50,000 jobs have been created across the state, and over 11,000 o f t h o s e a r e c u r r e nt l y available. According to Benjamin, the cit y of Columbia has invested over $12 million in new funding for public safety in the past year, and over 40 percent of police officers hired last year come from minority groups. He plans for Columbia to be
t he f irst pol ice force i n South Carolina that will b e f u l ly equ ipp ed w it h body-cams. Benjamin then dedicated several minutes to talking about the devastating flood i n O c tob er. He rec ited some of t he shock ing statistics: 16 inches of rain fell on Forest Drive in the f irst day, over 500 roads were closed due to damage and 45 dams in t he area failed. “I was out t here ever y day in the neighborhoods si mply wa shed away by rushing waters,” Benjamin said. “A disaster like that ca n bring out t he worst in people ... But here in Columbia, South Carolina, something amazing happened.” He recognized t he emergenc y respondent s, utilit y and rescue workers and hospital staff who worked t i relessly
throughout the disaster. He acknowledged the National Guard and the volunteers who dedicated themselves to helping those who had been devastated. “I saw a world-class city become a cit y of heroes, a nd I wa nt to t a ke t h is mome nt t o s ay ‘ T h a n k you,’” Benjamin said. The tone of the speech turned hopeful as Benjamin went on to describe t he aftermath of the f lood as a t ime to “t u r n disaster i nto oppor t u n it y a nd innovation.” This is a time to rebuild infrastructure to be more pede st r ia nand bike-friendly and to beautif y major roads into and within the city, he said. B e n j a m i n i nt e n d s t o e s t abl i s h nonprof it s i n partnership with the private sector to expand housing options for veterans, the SEEMAYORPAGE2
The USC Career Center will hold the S.E.T. Fair and the Career Fest at the Columbia Met rop ol it a n C onve nt ion Center on Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. At the event, st udent s w ill have t he opportunity to meet potential employers and discuss intern, co-op or full-time positions. The S.E.T. Fair will focus on st udents in t he science, engineering and technolog y fields, while the Career Fest will have employers for a wide variet y of majors and career paths. USC of f er s m a ny ot her resources besides this event to help students find internships t hat a re per fec t for t hem. K at ie W h ite, t he Prog ram Coordinator for Experiential E ducat ion at t he Ca reer Center, work s closely w it h students looking for internships and recognizes the value of internship experience in future job hunts. “I nter nsh ips a nd co - ops are vital for college student resumes,” White said. “Many employers will not consider students without at least two internships or co-ops on their resume upon graduation.” Internships prove a valuable addition to resumes and can be what makes or break s a student’s future with a certain company. They can dictate not only job acceptances, but also other important aspects of a student’s future career. “St udents who have completed an internship or coop are statistically more likely to receive a f ull-t ime of fer faster than those who haven’t,” W h ite sa id, “a nd a re a l so more likely to receive a higher starting salary than those who haven’t held an internship or co-op position.” Students who are interested i n f i nd i ng i nter n sh ips a re encouraged to make an appointment with White or one of her Career Center coworkers
at their offices on the fifth floor of the Thomas Cooper Library. “The USC Career Center has a n ex perient ial education team that focuses solely on internships and coop oppor t u n it ie s for USC students,” White said. On top of face-to -face app oi nt ment s , t he Ca reer Center also offers several online and out-of-building resources for finding jobs and internships. According to White, some of the tools available to students include: JobMate, the Career Center’s on l i ne i nteg rated job search resource center; Career Shift, an internship and job search tool that students ca n access for f ree v ia t he Career Center website; and t he oppor t u n it y to at tend the Career Center’s job fairs, such as the S.E.T. Fair and the Career Fest, that occur each semester. St u d e nt s w i l l f i n d t h at internship experience is more than just a perk on a resume. W hile they allow employers to see that the student is well rou nded a nd ex p er ienced, internships also help students with their own personal career choices. “In addition to the benefits of having these positions on a resume, internships allow st udent s t he cha nce to t r y out different industries and orga n izat ions to see if it’s the right fit before applying to f ull-t ime posit ions af ter graduation,” White said. Jourdan Simpson, a fourthyear public relations student, k nows the many benefits of internship experience. “My internship experience has helped me narrow down my interest,” Simpson said. “Like most college students, I had no idea what I wanted to do, and internships gave me perspective on what I enjoyed a nd event ua l ly what I was passionate about.” See the rest at dailygamecock.com
Clinton, Trump maintain SC leads Despite recent headlines about shifting momentum in Iowa and New Hampshire, both Democratic and Republican frontr u n ners H illar y Clinton and Donald Trump still show comfortable leads in the upcoming South Carolina primaries. According to t h e m o s t r e c e nt state polling nu mbers f rom RealClearPolitics, Clinton maintains a 33-point lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders. In comparison, Clinton is ahead of Sanders by just 0.6 points in Iowa and is losing to Sanders in +14.7% New Hampshire by 14.7 points.
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Legendary “Godfather” actor dies at 94 Abe Vigoda, best known for his portrayal of Tessio in “The Godfather,” has died at the age of 94, The New York Times reports. Vigoda’s daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, told The Associated Press that her father died Tuesday morning in her home in New Jersey. Ironically, Vigoda was famous for having been falsely reported dead by People magazine in 1982. In addition to his role in “The Godfather,” Vigoda also famously portrayed Detective Phil Fish in the sitcom “Barney Miller.” — Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Cleveland police officers fired for fatal 2012 incident CNN reports that Cleveland police officers Wilfredo Diaz, Brian Sabolik, Erin O’Donnell, Michael Farley, Chris Ereg and Michael Brelo have been fired for their involvement in a 2012 car chase that left two civilians dead. The six officers fired 137 bullets into a car following the chase, killing Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. Brelo was previously indicted then acquitted on charges of manslaughter and felonious assault over the incident. Detective Steven Loomis of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association has said publicly that his organization is working to get the officers reinstated. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Suspect identified in shooting near Dorn VA Medical Center A man killed in an incident with various law enforcement agencies near the Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Monday has been identified as Texas murder suspect Damon James, The State reports. James, 42, died of what is being called a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Columbia police officers were working in conjunction with U.S. marshals and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to serve a warrant for James’ arrest in connection with the 2014 murder of James’ girlfriend in Texas. — Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
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MAYORPAGE1 homeless of Columbia and t hose who lost their homes in the f lood. This initiative would create a “real, affordable workforce housing,” he said. He also introduced a cit y-wide literacy initiative that would work to provide more books to children throughout Columbia. “We’re going to make sure our children, especially our boys, have a c c e s s t o a g e - a p p r o p r i at e a n d culturally relevant reading material i n a f a m i l i a r a n d c o m f o r t ab le environment,” he said.
He described his plan to increase the efficiency of public transportation and parking access in and around downtown. He intends to enact all of these plans with the same “fi scal discipline” that has maintained a budget surplus in Columbia every year that he has been mayor. Benjamin closed by emphasizing the great amount of action that can be taken in a relatively short amount of time. “I believe we can do it ... because I see a city, a great city, bound together with love, forged by tragedy and focused on a future of opportunity,” he said.
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Carolina Productions, Emma Willmann hold comedy competition Katie Rosen @TDG_ARTS
Carolina Productions’ annual Comedy Competition will be hosted by professional comedian Emma Willmann in Russell House Theater on We d ne s d ay n ight . Willmann will introduce each comedian and intersperse her own jokes, but most of the focus will be placed on the acts of the contestants. Six student contestants w i l l t a ke t he st age to amuse the crowd starting at 8 p.m. The contestants include Phillip Carter, Corey Johnson, Adrian Perez, Conor James, Malik T homp son a nd Ca leb Franklin, all of whom went through an application and audition process in order to participate in the competition. Expect each of their routines to range from five to eight minutes — all of which will be critiqued and analyzed by the judges, who will ultimately determine first, second and third place winners. You might recognize Willmann from “Deadly A f f a i r s,” O x ygen, t he Lifetime Net work
or Cha n nel 7 News. Willmann completed her graduate classes at Harvard University in 2009 and is currently studying acting at The Barrow Group in New York Cit y, a wellknown theater school that has been arou nd since 1986. Willmann has been na med one of t he “10 Funniest Women” in New York City by TimeOutNY a n d o n e o f t h e “10 0 Women We Love” by GO Magazine. W it h a n a nt icipated crowd of 150, it is normal for a performer to feel nervous before such an event. However, third-year marketing student Phillip Carter is no stranger to large crowds. “For some reason during audit ions, [ I’m] always more nervous than I am at the actual competition,” C a r t e r s a id , w ho h a s performed in front of 300 people before — he opened for Iliza Schlesinger at USC in September. A lthough he may not be too ner vous to take t he stage, Carter does feel conflicted about the content of his act in today’s politically correct world. “I love comedy clubs s o muc h b e c au s e you
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can say offensive jokes and get laughter,” Carter said. “However, college kids find almost anything of f e n s i ve s o I ’m s t i l l debating on if I should tell my dead baby jokes at the competition. But also my parents will be there, so I know I’ll get some laughs.” Some contestants have pr ior ex per ience w it h comedy — Ca r ter has
been consistently involved i n t he comed ic world with open mic nights and shows. With the talented contestants and Emma W i l l ma n n’s mou nt i ng credentials and expertise, t he show ’s st a kes w i l l undoubtedly be high. The Daily Gamecock reached out to all of the competition’s contestants.
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T h e 58 t h a n n u a l G r a m m y Awards, with host LL Cool J and featured performers Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood and Pitbull, will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. on CBS. The predict ions for some of the night’s biggest awards are as follows:
own radio airwaves as each single released seemed to be better than the last. “1989” included smash hits “Bad Blood” and “Shake It Off.” Rumored to have been inspired by the criticisms she receives in the media, Swift’s “Blank Space” was without a doubt one of the biggest songs of the years. A ll hail the queen.
album’s surprise release on Feb. 13, the mixtape was praised by critics and fans alike. Including tracks “Know Yourself” and “10 Bands,” Drake’s latest work is as creative, intelligent and fly as the man himself.
Album of the Year: “Beauty B eh i nd t he M a d ne s s ,” T he Weeknd Rele a sed on A ug. 28 , 2015, “Beauty Behind the Madness” is the third studio album by Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd. “Beauty Behind the Madness” refused to relinquish its hold on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with singles such as “The Hills,” “Can’t Feel My Face” and “I n t he Night.” Despite tough competition in this category from Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd changed the game in 2015 and was undeniably a well deserved favorite for those in and out of the music industry.
Best New Artist: Sam Hunt C o u nt r y s i n g e r S a m Hu nt exploded onto t he music scene in 2014 wit h t he release of his debut album “Montevallo.” Hunt e st abl ished h i m self a s bot h a singer and songwriter and gained a mass following after the release of his single “Leave the Night On.” Hunt continued to please listeners with the release of his single “Take Your Time” in late 2014. With meaningf ul ly rics, an amazing voice and u ndeniably fantast ic lo ok s , Hu nt i s t he c o m p le t e package and totally deserving for the honor of Best New Artist.
S on g of t he Ye a r : “ Bl a n k Space,” Taylor Swift, “1989” Love her or hate her, 2015 was u nden iably t he yea r pop icon Taylor Swift reclaimed her throne. In October of 2014, Swift released her f ifth st udio album, “1989”. Swift’s latest project seemed to
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Best Rap Album: “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” Drake Though it was a big year for N ic k i M i n aj w it h her a lbu m “ T h e P i n k p r i n t ,” C a n a d i a n rapper Drake’s mixtape “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” is truly the most deserving project in this categor y. Following the
Best Rap Song: “Trap Queen,” Fetty Wap You might be sick of the track now, but Fetty Wap’s song “Trap Queen” was undisputedly one of the best jams in 2015 as a whole. Catchy and original, Fetty Wap became a superstar following the song’s release in March 2014. Based on the success of “Trap Queen,” there is a pretty good chance Fetty might be in the kitchen cooking pies with his Grammy. Best Cou nt r y Song : “Gi rl Crush,” Little Big Town Perhaps t he most overplayed song of the summer, Little Big Town’s massive hit “Girl Crush” seemed to dominate the charts this year. Included on the band’s sixth studio album “Pain K iller,” the track made history after it spent 11 weeks at no. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Despite the rather haunting lyrics, the vocals on the track are beautiful and the success of the track on the charts makes this choice an obvious one.
Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album, “Blue,” changed the tide of music upon first release. Even though it was her fourth record — fi rst after major commercial success — “Blue” is the dreamy, folk masterpiece of her career, an album that will continue to revive itself through time. Mitchell’s poetic yearnings still feel just as new and fresh as they did when first released 45 years ago — a testament to their timeless nature. At the time, folk was generally a genre reserved for men; the acoustic guitar, somber lyrics and soft drum beat was typically associated with musicians such as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; Bob Dylan; and James Taylor. Mitchell’s minimalistic approach, smooth vocals and complete clarity were a breath of fresh air. Her chilling vocals and biting lyrics are present in classics such as “A Case of You,” “River” and “The Last Time I Saw Richard.” I f Jon i M itchel l is a cool, c r isp blue, then 27-year-old Jessica Pratt, is a deep, warm red. Pratt released her fi rst album in 2012, titled nothing but “Jessica Pratt” — a collection of 11 tracks consisting solely of Pratt and her acoustic guitar. While much darker and slightly more haunting than Mitchell, Pratt’s tunes still carry out the same power of a simple melody. The Californian’s music seems to be a continuation of what Mitchell’s more somber albums started, if Mitchell had spent summers in t he chilling rain of San Francisco. Pratt also carries some hints of the tragic Nick Drake, especially in tracks such as “Casper” and “Mother Big River.” Pratt’s most recent album, “On Your Own Love Again,” released at the start of 2015, is an even stronger step in the right direction. Recorded in her home, the tracks have an eerie haze to them, almost as if you were listening to it from the room across the hall. Her lyrics, veering more on the side of hypnotic poetry, takes after Mitchell’s thoughtful words. “You and your glass world that does ring / Though at times a frozen thing / It encloses you in its cr ystalline,” Pratt sings in undoubtedly the best t r ac k of t he a lbu m , “Bac k Baby.” Other standouts are “Greycedes” and “Jacquelyn in the Background.” If you can’t seem to find the right compa n ion to you r Jon i M itc hel l collection, or are just looking for the perfect album to listen to on a rainy afternoon, Jessica Pratt is your girl.
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Clinton candidacy stronger than initially predicted Ben Turner Fourth-year journalism student Last April, I penned a column attacking Hillary Clinton’s presidential candidacy that appeared in The Daily Gamecock just before she launched her campaign. Titled “I’m not ready for Hillary,” it was a blistering indictment of Clinton’s political record and personal motives. I began with this sentence: “I cannot understand why anyone in our generation supports Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic nomination.” I have watched as, so far in this campaign, most of the same criticisms I leveled at Clinton last April have been voiced against her. I’ve seen my prediction of a rising alternative to Clinton manifest itself in Sen. Bernie Sanders’ candidacy. Indeed, the vast majority of “our generation” is supporting Sanders. Take this week’s candidate forum in Iowa, where a young voter gave voice to that truth with the fi rst question of the night. “I just don’t see the same enthusiasm from younger people for you,” he said. “I’ve heard from quite a few people my age that they think
you’re dishonest.” Ouch. Much of the youth support for Bernie has to do with his strongly held beliefs, long history of social activism and championing of progressive causes, and the same political revolution ideology that saw Barack Obama capture the youth vote so effectively in 2008. But some support seems to stem from the belief that Clinton is the consummate “insider” and politician and is unlikely to deliver on her promises. It’s a tough sell for Clinton. Aside from the obvious historic implications of a female president, what emotional argument could she make to the younger generation that she has their best interests in mind now that Sanders has taken the mantle of freedom fighter for himself? That question gets to the heart of the decision Democratic voters are faced with, just as they are on the Republican side. Do you vote with your head or your heart? The Iowa voter’s premise is right. Hillary does not stoke the passions of the average politically aware college student. Bernie’s promise of a utopian society where healthcare and college are free and Robin Hood can take from the rich and give to the poor appeals to the optimistic natures of young voters. I get his appeal — everything he supports sounds great. But we as a country went down this road in 2008. For all the good that President Obama has done in office, he was hampered by a belief that his election alone signaled a tectonic shift in the political discourse — “change.” Now Sanders promises he can work towards
Big Pharma exploits patients W h i le A mer ic a n s s u f fer u nder t he disconcerting rise in prescription drug cost, pharmaceutical companies continue to offer their CEOs egregious salaries, which are then supplemented by stock option grants and cash bonuses. The rapid increase in drug prices — 10 percent in 2015 — attracted the attention of Congress, which has scheduled t wo hearings on the issue since December. The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to meet on Feb. 4 to discuss the issue and, hopefully, formulate a solution. W he ne ver t he y a re q ue s t ione d on t he r i s i n g pr ic e s of me d ic at ion , t he pharmaceutical industry continually cites research and development as the primary cause. However, an analysis by the Wall Street Journal’s Jonathan Rockoff found that research and development plays no role in the eventual pricing of many drugs. Moreover, Big Pharma spends 19 times more on marketing than the cited reason for high drug cost. While the working class struggles to pay for life-altering medications, the CEOs and top execut ives of t hese companies are thriving. Vertex is a company which produced two cystic fibrosis treatments, Orkambi (which cost $259,000 per patient a n nu a l ly) a nd K a lydeco ( $30 0,0 0 0). Meanwhile, Vertex’s CEO, Jeff Leiden, received a $45.8 million pay package, on top of his salary, in 2014. In 2013, the CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was given a salary of $36.3 million. That same year, the CEO of Celgene, Robert Hugin, made $24.2 million. Those are three of many examples. This is a uniquely A merican problem because America operates within a health p r o v id e r f r a m e wo r k t h at a l low s f o r
pharmaceutical companies to maximize profits. The cancer drug Gleevec rings in at $29,000-35,000 per year in most western European countries, a cost that is still unaffordable for most people. However, the price in America is much bleaker — about $106,000. This is not the only case of an international price gap, which can be seen with various other drugs such as Tarceva, Tykerb, Humira, Nexium and Cymbalta. The ease with which pharmaceutical companies can exploit doctors and patients arises from flaws within our own healthcare system. Abroad, there are fewer private i n s u r a nc e c o mp a n ie s w it h w h ic h t o negotiate business. By law, our governmentrun healthcare systems cannot negotiate drug prices. However, this system is detrimental to both patients and the nation. Medicare’s inability to debate prices with the sellers makes the individual have to spend more out of pocket and increases the amount of the federal budget that must be dedicated to healthcare. Also, there is no system in place for the pharmaceutical industry to be held accountable for equitable distribution of a drug. The Food and Drug Association ensures that the medication works, but there is no regulatory body, like Canada’s health ministry, to ensure fair regulation and sales. In order to reduce the burgeoning list of atrocities committed by Big Pharma against the very people they claim to help, America must streamline a consolidated health care system, while also generating institutions to fight against exploitation and determine fair drug cost. — Olivia Morris, second-year international studies student
such a seismic shift, while Clinton labors under a much less dramatic rubric. In an interview this week, Obama himself, with the benefit of political hindsight, rejected attempts to favorably compare Sanders’ idealistic campaign with his own. Clinton is a deeply flawed candidate — I wasn’t wrong about that last April. It’s entirely possible she wins the Democratic nomination and loses a general election where voters have made up their minds about her well before election day. After all, she has been battered by 25 years on the national political stage. But I have discovered why people of our generation are supporting Hillary. Since her campaign began last April, she has shown contrition, backbone, humanity, leadership and a clear vision for her prospective presidency. “I’m a progressive,” she says, “but I’m a progressive who likes to get things done.” When push comes to shove, as it always does in the contact sport of politics, I can see why people would choose Hillary to fight their battles. It’s easy to be an idealist. It’s much harder to follow through and persevere through the hailstorm that is the American political landscape. I’m not working or volunteering for either Clinton or Sanders — but the dichotomy seems clear to me. Clinton (who has moved from being a liberal Republican in her college days to a moderate Democrat today) once described herself as a “mind conservative and a heart liberal.” It is that choice — mind or heart — that now lies before Democratic voters. I can respect those options.
In response to last Wednesday’s letter to the editor, regard i ng st udent fa n base att it ude during t he M izzou game: I do agree with Ms. Pierce about the treatment of our guests at sporting events. However, saying players “suck” after each announcement is a long-standing tradition in sports with a small starting roster, such as basketball and hockey, along with referring to players as feminine sex organs. This may be a quick response, but it is not clever or relatively funny. We are college students — try to be more original with your name calling. Look up trash on the players or coaches. John Calipari is a great example of a person with enough baggage to make for an easy target. With that said, we as students should also change our attitudes
towards officials when they make a poor call in the eyes of the fans — the “bull----” chants are the most infamous of these. At football games, it is far less noticeable. However, basketball takes place in an enclosed arena merely feet away f rom t he officials and hundreds of other students, who like to join in on these chants. As much as we may dislike the idea of officials controlling the outcome of the game, they readily can at the blow of a whistle. So, be nice to those men in stripes, as it may determine whether or not we continue this great season. Cheer loud, cheer proud and, as head coach Frank Martin said, “be at the games an hour before the game and be obnoxious — not rude — but obnoxious.” — Noah Smith, first-year history student
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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
SUMMER BUSINESS MANAGER FOR MILLION DOLLAR CAMPUS CONFERENCE CENTER LEADERSHIP, GREAT PAY, & HOUSING! Capstone Conference Center is currently hiring for a Summer Business Manager. Business Manager is responsible for servicing the business and operational needs of conference groups and their participants. Responsibilities include preparing data in computer, submitting reports, organizing packets for check-ins, billing, compiling reports and followup. Spring - approximately 4 hours a week. Summer Full-time position - May 12 August 13. Benefits include $540 a week salary, great resume builder and free oncampus housing (optional). Apply online at http://housing. sc.edu/app_sbm.php. Send resume to corbetts@mailbox. sc.edu. Deadline January 30, 2016
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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. Hampton Inn Harbison Looking for hotel/hospitality experience? The Hampton Inn on Harbison Blvd. is now hiring for the Guest Service Representative position. We have part-time, full-time, weekday, weekend, day, night, and overnight shifts available, with full-time benefits. Must have a positive, energetic attitude with a customer service frame of mind. Please apply online at www. qocnc.com.
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Aries
Leo
Sagittarius
Discover a structural problem. Meditate on it before taking action. Don’t tr y a new trick yet. You’re quick and accurate now. Handle responsibi l it ies on time. New information i nst ig ates cha nges. Allow yourself time to absorb the emotional impact.
Keep your goals and prom ise s (e spec ia l ly a rou nd mone y), or amend them to ref lect the current situation. Stay in communication with your team. Yo u’r e m a k i n g n e w f r iends. Ma ke su re everyone understands the rules of the game. Determination works.
Learn from experts and mentors. To really delve i nto a subjec t , teach it. Avoid get-rich quick schemes. Put in the effort for what you want. You can build it. Stick to your budget. Get outdoors.
Taurus
Virgo
Haste makes waste. Slow dow n to get there faster. Save time by avoiding a fam ily argument. Back up your team, even if you don’t agree on everything. Be patient with a resister. Make no assumptions.
Draw up plans. Friends help you avoid a mistake. Get an elder’s feedback . Do the homework before committing resources to the project. Involve a skeptic, to check your blind spots. Neatness counts. Slow and easy does it.
Make sure you k now what’s required before sig ning on. List all t he potent ial co st s a nd problem s. Elder generations have va lu able ex per ience. Don’t strain the budget. Get the whole gang to help. You’re surrounded by love.
Cancer There’s an abundance of work available. Increase productivit y w it h c le v e r t we a k s . Get help from others. Don’t offer to pick up ever yone’s lu nch t ab ... resist bust i ng t he budget. Share business with your community. Resupply locally.
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Gemini
OPPORTUNITIES
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Libra Avoid reck less spending or expensive promises. Use your good sense in a clash wit h authorit y. Share your v iew respect f ully (or not). Old assumptions get challenged. Learn something from someone who t h i n k s differently than you.
Scorpio You r t e a m i s hot . You’re up against a brick wall. A loved one spurs you on to le ap over fences and boundaries. You can do more than you thought. Discover more options than you knew you had.
Capricorn Far horizons beckon. G o w it h a buddy or partner. Investigate new options. Gather your supplies. Shop carefully for qualit y and value. Plan your itinerary in detail and reser ve in advance. Make it easy on yourself.
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Aquarius Re st a nd rech a rge mind, body and spirit. Take time to untangle m i s c o m mu n ic at io n s before a bigger snarl develops. Dig i nto you r project w it h renewed energy. Admit your limitations. New opportunities spark. Go for the big prize.
Pisces Focus on a new career target. Advance your a g e nd a b y t h i n k i n g f a st u nder pre s s u re. G r ac ef u l l y n av ig at e roma nt ic schedu l i ng changes. Do the work now, a nd play later. Show your team your appreciation. Pump up the energy with love.
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ACROSS 1 59-Across role in 27-Across 5 Yenta 11 Sneaky chuckle 14 Fish found in a film 15 Finger-shaped dessert 16 __ pro nobis 17 1978 film cowritten by 59Across 19 Ross musical, with “The” 20 Reached, as goals 21 Zapped 22 Sly 24 Server’s warning 26 1997 Home Run Derby winner Martinez 27 1984 film cowritten and costarring 59Across 33 “__ la vista, baby!” 36 Stout sleuth, in more ways than one 37 Drench 38 Pacers, e.g. 39 “That’s enough!” 40 “Smiling, petite ball of fire,” to Philbin 41 Not paleo42 Arrive 43 Assuages to the max 44 1993 film cowritten and directed by 59Across 47 Skye slope 48 Medicinal syrup 52 Pastoral poems 54 5th Dimension vocalist Marilyn 57 Horseplayer’s hangout, for short 58 Turkey 59 This puzzle’s honoree (19442014) 62 Funny Philips 63 “Lost” actress de Ravin 64 Fade
65 GI’s address 66 Bulletin board admins 67 59-Across was its original head writer DOWN 1 As a friend, to Fifi 2 “The Balcony” playwright 3 Neglects to mention 4 2-Down, par exemple 5 Italian dessert 6 Protest singer Phil 7 Gin fizz fruit 8 King Faisal’s brother 9 “__ for Innocent”: Grafton novel 10 On the nose 11 “‘Sup?” 12 Scary-sounding lake 13 Not clear 18 Don Ho “Yo” 23 Aardvark snack 25 5’10” and 6’3”: Abbr. 26 Titmouse topper, perhaps 28 Mown strip
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29 “Pagliacci” clown 30 Showy jewelry 31 Clue weapon 32 Cruise ship conveniences 33 Chill out 34 AMA member?: Abbr. 35 “Ruh-roh!” pooch 39 Give up 40 Comedic Martha 42 Grinds in anger, maybe 43 Flavor 45 Modern address
46 Some are lightemitting 49 “Cathy,” for one 50 Skewed 51 “The Amazing Race” network 52 Flash, perhaps 53 Get rid of 54 3-D images 55 USAF Academy home 56 Swindle, in slang 60 March girl 61 Baby-viewing responses
SPORTS 8
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Adam Orfinger @TDG_SPORTS
Senior forward Michael Carrera g o t t he S o ut h C a r ol i n a m e n’s b a s k e t b a l l t e a m b ac k o n t r ac k Tuesday night, scoring a career-high 34 points and matching a career-high with 15 rebounds to lead the way for a 84-74 win over Mississippi State. Carrera’s performance helped the Gamecocks overcome 18 turnovers and another poor performance at t he free-t hrow line, mak ing just 65.9 percent of their shots from the stripe. The Gamecocks fell behind in t he open i ng m i nute s, but once t hey got a head, t he tea m never relinquished the lead, holding as much as a 14-point advantage early
in the second half. The Bulldogs gave head coach Frank Mart in’s squad everything they could handle, making eight threes in the second half, but South Carolina seemed to have an answer for every Mississippi State run. Junior guard Sindarius Thornwell rebou nded f rom a tough st retch over the last week, scoring 15 points and making all six of his free throw attempts. In the previous two games, Thornwell made just two of his last 23 shots from the floor, and while his 4-9 performance may not stand out, it marks a clear improvement. The Gamecocks will need Thornwell to get back to his previous level of product ion to make a ny serious postseason run. Foul t rouble became t he stor y
for t he G a mecock s i n t he early minutes of t he second half. The teams combined for 17 fouls in the first eight minutes after halftime. Forwards Laimonas Chatkevicius and Chris Silva spent signif icant a mou nt s of t i me of f t he cou r t , joining guards PJ Dozier and Duane Notice, who also picked up their fourth fouls with significant time left in the second half. Guards Marcus St roman and Just in McK ie were forced to play 22 and 13 minutes respect ively, as Dozier received minimal playing time in the second half. Sout h Carol i na dom i nated the game in terms of physicalit y, outscoring the Bulldogs in the paint 36-18. Led by Carrera’s 15 rebounds, the Gamecocks also controlled the
battle of the boards, gaining a 5126 advantage overall and an 18-8 lead on the offensive glass. Senior for ward Mindaugas K acinas also came up with 10 rebounds for the Gamecock s, despite scoring just seven points. Wit h t he win, Sout h Carolina moves to 18-2 on the season, giving t he m t he mo s t w i n s i n a ny of Martin’s four years in Columbia. The 18-2 start matches t he best since 2008-09, and the Gamecocks will look to continue their success to earn an NCAA Tournament berth. T he G a me c o c k s w i l l s t a y i n Columbia to avenge their earlier loss to Alabama on Saturday in Colonial Life.
Panthers emerge as Super Bowl favorites Anjali Patel @TDG_SPORTS
Pe r f e c t i o n i s n o t a w o r d that should be thrown around l ib er a l l y, e s p e c ia l l y when it pertains to NFL franchises. If any team this season has neared perfection, it has got to be the Carolina Panthers. From a 15-1 regular season record to their dominant postseason run, their season has been nearly fl awless. Their 49-15 v ictor y over t he Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game reinforces that. The Cardinals looked downright sloppy for a majority of the game, with quarterback Carson Palmer having arguably one of the worst performances of h i s s p or ad ic c a r e e r. T he Panthers still won on their own merits despite Arizona’s woeful performance. Although experts expected the soaring Cardinals to give the Panthers a run for their money, Carolina controlled the
game from the very first snap. That is just what the Panthers do — they def y expectations. Th is u nor t hodox def iance enabled them to land a berth in Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos. The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos are the antithesis o f o n e a n o t h e r o f f e n s i v e l y. Denver’s quar terback Pey ton Manning is an experienced but aging quarterback. His oncelegendar y sk ill set has eroded since his neck injury, and he now relies mostly on his elite playcalling ability. The Panthers have a young, charismatic quarterback who drives their diverse offense. Both defenses are exceptional. St i l l, ba sed on t hei r mo st recent performances, Carolina holds a clea r adva nt age i n terms of their momentum and youthful energ y. The Broncos narrowly escaped a New England comeback, but managed to stop the Patriots’ attempt for a twopoint conversion at the end of the
game. T h e Pa nt h e r s l o o k e e r i l y s i m i l a r t o t he 2013 S e at t le Seahawks team that annihilated Ma n n ing a nd t he Broncos in Super Bowl 48 just t wo short seasons ago. Manning will once again be facing a younger, more dynamic team. Manning has years of experience, three Super Bowl appearances and a championship under his belt, but the Panthers have something more. It is not something you could see on a stat sheet or a resume. There is somet hing special brew ing i n t hei r org a n izat ion, a nd it has been a long t ime coming. T he Pa nt her s re vel i n t hei r inexperience, their whole brand of pl ay i s ne w a nd e xc it i ng. The team feeds of f New ton’s constant display of emotion. It has taken the Carolina Panthers 12 agonizing years to get back to the Super Bowl, and I doubt they are going to let anyone take the glory away from them this time. They’ll just “keep pounding.”
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