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Investigation continues on Columbiana incident Emily Barber @EMILYRISA

have not found any shell casings. “We are fully cooperating with the law enforcement authorities and are offering our assistance

Columbia police are still trying to determine whether any shots were actually fired in Saturday night’s incident at Columbiana Mall, according to WLTX. T he i ncident occ u r red on Saturday around 7 p.m. Police reported on Sunday that they were looking for two suspects who f ired shot s i nto t he air during a confrontation near the food court. No one was injured. The mall remained closed after the incident Saturday night but reopened for regular hours on Courtesy of Columbia Police Department Sunday. Police found airsoft guns in a bag Police Chief Skip Holbrook in a wooded area near the mall. said they are still contacting stores in the mall to get security to help t hem apprehend t he footage that could show what offenders,” Columbiana Mall told ac t u a l l y h app e ne d . S e ver a l WLTX. “We pride ourselves on witnesses told police that they providing a safe and enjoyable saw two men pull out guns, and experience for all of our guests.” W h i le sea rch i ng a nea rby on t he night of t he incident, police reported shots fired, but wooded area, police found a bag no w it nesses cou ld conf i r m that held several airsoft guns. seeing either suspect discharge his weapon. Police also said they SEECOLUMBIANAPAGE3

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are the frontrunners.

Democratic hopefuls anticipate SC primary in town hall Holly Heaton @THEGAMECOCK

Author Harper Lee dies at 89 page 8

O n Tu e s d a y, f r ont-r u n n i n g democrat ic presidential candidates will go head-to-head i n a South Carolina town hall held on U S C ’s c a m p u s . The tow n hall will be moderated b y C N N ’s Chris Cuomo. Ve r m o n t S e n . Ber n ie Sa nders and former Secretary of State H i l la r y Cl i nton will answer quest ions f rom

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Harper Lee lived a reclusive life. She published two acclaimed novels.

National Poll Democratic Primary

South Carolina Poll Democratic Primary

Clinton: 58.3% Sanders: 33.1%

Clinton: 48.9% Sanders: 41.5% Huffington Post Poll as of Feb. 18, 2016

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S o ut h C a r ol i n a voters just a few day s b efore they will vote in t he democ rat ic primary. Clinton is

currently leading over Sa nder s i n t he democ rat ic p r i m a r ie s . I n a ver y t ight r ac e , Clinton defeated Sa nders i n bot h

t he Ne vada a nd Iowa pr i m a r ie s , ear n ing 52.6 percent of the vote in Nevada and 49.9 percent of the vote in Iowa, compared to Sa nders’ 47.3 percent in Nevada and 49.6 percent in Iowa. Sanders took t he w i n i n New Hampsh ire w it h 6 0 .4 p e r c e nt of the vote compared t o C l i nt o n’s 38 percent. The tow n hall will air on CN N from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m a nd w i l l be live streamed on CNNgo.

Watch the debate live on CNN or stream it on CNNgo at 8 p.m.

Career Catwalk promotes Clinton plans student professionalism final SC visits Turner Harrison @THEGAMECOCK

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Carolina Closet and the Career Center held t he Ca reer Cat wa l k to educate busi nessoriented st udents on how to dress for success at any interview, social event or professional gathering. The Career Catwalk was an energetic event t hat kept t he ent i re ba l l room’s at tent ion for the duration of the program. During the catwalk, the ballroom was alive with cheers as the models strutted along the runaway. At one poi nt t he catwalk hosts brought several members of t he aud ience up on stage and gave t hem a ma keover to show how a si mple wardrobe change c a n a lt e r a n e nt i r e room’s opi n ion on a per son. T he models were transformed f rom average people to sophisticated professionals. The Career Catwalk sought to educate

students on the fashion of t he professiona l world while st ill keeping an engaging and f u n at mosphere. T he va r iou s fash ion tips that speakers gave t he c rowd c reated a lasting impact in some aud ience members. Third-year retail management st udent Tyrecia Jones thought that she learned useful information from the show. “I just recently went on a big i nter v iew ... and I did use some of the tips that I s a w t o d a y,” Jo ne s s a i d .” H a v i n g t h e m tell you what you need to do to get the job is rea l ly big ... t hey ’re looking out for you” Carolina Closet and t he Ca reer Center worked closely w it h St udent Government and the USC Fashion Board to put together t he e vent . C a rol i n a Closet is a professional attire rental program available to all Un iver sit y of Sout h Carol i na st udent s SEECATWALKPAGE3

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Hillary Clinton focuses on Columbia before the primary.

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Demo c r at ic f rontrunner Hillary Clinton w i l l be i n Colu mbia on Tuesday in hopes of rally ing voters i n her f avor for t he Democ rat ic pr i ma r y in South Carolina on S a t u r d a y. C l i nt o n’s presentation will focus on t he ba r r ier s t h at hold Sout h Ca rol i na back. Joi n i ng her on t he t r ip t h r o u g h S o u t h Carolina w ill be f ive mothers who have lost their children to gun v iole n c e a nd p ol ic e i nc ident s , i nc lud i ng Sybrina Fulton, mother

of Tr a y vo n M a r t i n , and Geneva ReedVeal, mother of Sandra Bland. The rally will be held at Cent ra l Baptist Church, located at 3625 Clement Road. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m., w it h t he event beginning at 6:15 p.m. On Tuesday evening from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Clinton will attend the Democratic presidential town hall, along with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sa nder s, held at t he USC School of Law. Clinton will also make her way to t he A lpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. statewide luncheon on Wed nesday to be SEECLINTONPAGE3

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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Lexington County woman charged after car crash killed infant After a car crash on Feb. 13, a Lexington County woman has been charged with felony DUI resulting in death, WIS reported. Andalyn Mills was driving on Old Two Notch Road when she crossed the center line and hit a pick-up truck coming from the opposite direction. One of the occupants of the truck was a pregnant woman, who went into early labor after the crash and was taken to a hospital for delivery. The baby was placed on life support but died on Feb. 16. After the death of the infant, Mills’ charge was changed to a DUI resulting in death. South Carolina Highway Patrol said the collision is still being investigated. — Compiled by Emily Barber

Former Lexington County man faces child pornography charges

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A former Lexington County resident has is facing several child pornography charges from South Carolina prosecutors, WLTX reported. Bryan Matthew Dozier has been charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, one count in the second degree and five counts in the third degree. Officers arrested Dozier in Gaston County, North Carolina. Investigators said that additional charges might be added. — Complied by Emily Barber

North Charleston woman arrested for petty larceny, assault in Chuck E. Cheese

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A North Charleston woman was arrested for petty larceny and third degree assault and battery after fleeing a Chuck E. Cheese, WCSC reported. According to the police, Wanda Jackson grabbed a phone from the top of an arcade machine. Another woman, the owner of the phone, confronted Jackson. Jackson told police that the woman spit in her face, so Jackson punched her, giving her a bloody nose. Neither the surveillance footage nor anyone in the immediate area could confirm that the victim spit in Jackson’s face. — Compiled by Emily Barber

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

CATWALKPAGE1 t hat a i m s to g ive st udent s who cannot af ford professional att ire an opportunity to rent clothing for professional interviews and other professional situations. “ I t ’s b e e n a c o l l a b o r a t i o n throughout the past month ... we would not have been able to do it as well without the resources like Carolina Closet, the [Career] Center and Kohl’s,” third-year engineering student and Fashion Board Member Anthony Matrejek said. The Career Center gave a brief overview about the many programs

CLINTONPAGE1 the sororit y’s guest speaker. The luncheon will be held at Brookland

a nd opp or t u n it ie s a v a i l able t o students trying to land a job after g raduat ion. T he Ca reer Center offers assistance with cover letters, resumes, internships and practice i nt er v ie w s a nd h a s m a ny more resources that aim to help students become professionals. Katie Landmesser, second-year fashion merchandising student and a member of Fashion Board, hopes that the event will spread the word about Carolina Closet and similar programs. “I hope [t he event] just brings awareness for how great the project is and that people know that there’s those resources available,” she said.

Baptist Conference Center, located at 1054 S u n s e t B l v d . i n We s t Columbia. The estimated time that Clinton will speak is 2:25 p.m.

WHERE: 1054 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC WHEN: 2:25 p.m

COLUMBIANAPAGE1 One of the guns looked similar to a .45 caliber handgun, and another looked like an SKS assault rifle. Police have not confirmed if they are connected to the incident. Police have also contacted businesses

surrounding the mall to check their security footage for evidence of the men entering or leaving. Anyone who has information on the shooting is asked to contact Crimestoppers by calling 888-CR I M E-SC , text ing CRIMES (274-637) a message starting with “TIPSC” or submitting a tip at www.midlandscrimestoppers.com.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Clinton political machine slowly overwhelming Sanders’ bid Ben Turner Fourth-year journalism student

Republican candidates now doing the Democrats’ work Linden Atelsek Second-year psychology student

Unt i l 2015, t he 2012 G OP primaries seemed legendarily nasty. There was blood drawn from all sides, and by the time Mitt Romney made it through the mud to the general election, the Obama team didn’t have any digging at all to do for the weak points in his armor and the inconsistencies in his record. The Republicans tore each other to shreds before they even had a horse in the big race. O f cou r se , t he y h ad ot her problems: They were facing an incumbent president and their nominee was barely able to stop putting his foot in his mouth long enough to change his position on another issue. But it seems as if they’re setting themselves up to face the exact same problem in 2016. Marco Rubio is iffy at public speaking and not so hot at thinking on his feet in debates, eit her. Donald Trump can’t get a sentence out without insulting someone. Ted Cruz is just unlikable. Ben Carson sounds like he’s reading from a very unreliable Wikipedia article every time he starts discussing foreign policy. John Kasich is boring and his name recognition is low. All of these things would be handicaps in a general election by themselves, but they’re potentially surmountable obstacles, for the most part. It’s not as if we only elect fascinating, lovable, blindingly intelligent and

nice guys to the White House. But they’re combining these weaknesses with a set of campaigns so negative it seems that no one is going to leave the primaries unscathed. Only Kasich and Carson seem to be refraining from clawing the eyes out of their competitors, but the favor is not being returned. The GOP is crippling itself. Rubio and Trump are hammering Cr uz about hy pocr it ica l ly being pro-am nest y for illegal immigrants. Everyone — mostly ultraconservative Cruz — is getting on Tr u mp a nd K a sich ab out whether they’re really conservative, or just playing pretend. Cruz is stealing Carson voters in Iowa by telling them Ben’s out, and Trump is ripping into him about that dishonesty and his birthplace. Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, now fallen from whatever meager grace they had managed to scrape together, f ired shot s at Rubio’s lack of executive experience as they left. In some cases, these attacks may be entirely valid: Rubio does lack executive experience, and Cruz did once appear to argue for amnesty, even as he continues to try to tear into Marco Rubio for the “Gang of Eight” bill. In other cases, as with Cruz not really being an American, the attacks miss the mark. But the validity of the attacks doesn’t really matter — the way they affect the candidates’ images does. Hillary Clinton — who will be, in all likelihood, the boss battle of the campaign for one of these men — isn’t exactly a stellar candidate herself. People don’t like her or trust her, and the scandals plaguing

her campaign aren’t likely to go away before we vote in November. But the fact is, the GOP candidates are making it even easier for her to win by engaging in knockdown, drag-out fighting over personal issues and image. In the general election, she’s probably going to be facing Cruz, Trump or Rubio. By that time, how much of any of their characters is going to be left standing? Rubio is already being portrayed as a flipflopping, stammering incompetent. Cruz is quickly getting a reputation for not only being obnoxious and unpleasant, but also being a lying snake with a nasty streak. Trump barely needed someone else to showcase his flaws, but as a result of the attacks leveled against him, he’s looking more and more every day like a fake Republican with skin so thin it’s laughable. These things may or may not be true. But it doesn’t matter because this is how they’re showcasing each other to the electorate. The Democrats, on the other hand, have enjoyed a relatively peaceful rivalry. Neither Bernie Sanders nor Hillary Clinton is even close to a strong contender in any other race, but they’re more competitive about policy than personalit y, which means that they’re not getting bogged down in half as much dirt as the Republicans are. It may be too late for the GOP to have a chance at having a nominee with an unassassinated character, but they should have learned from last time that all they’re doing is making their final opponent’s job easier.

US elections take too long Griﬃn Hobson Second-year economics and marine science student

C ong r at u lat ion s , A mer ic a: You’ve now survived 11 months of campaigning. Now you only have a little less than nine to go until the people finally vote for the next president. But you’d never know we have nine months left from the nonstop coverage of the candidates. It’s even bled into Congress where the willingness to vote on tough issues, even Supreme Court justice confirmations, has ground from “approaching zero” to “zero.” Essentially, a president only gets two-thirds of a term before we turn to their potential replacements. Congressmen get even less time spent off the campaign trail. It doesn’t have to work that way. In fact, we’re the only election that spends more than four months at a time on elections. I suppose, as a columnist, this makes my job easier.

But it also gives me time to observe why long elections are a bad idea. For one, t hey ’re ex pensive. Dr. Ben Carson’s campaign and affiliated Super PACs have raised upward of $70 million. According to some repor t s, he’s a l most broke less than a month into the voting phase of the primary. Part of Donald Trump’s appeal is that he could theoretically pay for his own campaign, unlike the other candidates who have to beg for the tens of millions of dollars they need to win an extended primary. Less noted is the role it has on pushing discourse to the extremes. If primaries take a year or more from the first candidate announcing their candidacy to the last candidate standing, there is a lot of time for positions to switch and boundaries to be pushed. This is perhaps best embodied by Trump’s candidacy, which has discovered some new demographic to attack with every month in a big push to keep the campaign in the headlines for half a year. By now the field has been pulled so far right over the months, Marco Rubio, former crown prince of the Tea Party, is one of the great establishment hopes.

It also likely contributes to our culture of divisiveness. When the country spends almost half of its time watching some campaign or another, it sets the tone. If politicians spend as much of their time running against the other party or playing up their ideological extremeness, it kills the ability or desire to compromise. S o i f we e nde d up w it h a legislature that’s more concerned with donors than voters and puts campaigns above compromise, you can blame our absurdly long elections. The solution likely involves lim it ing t he t ime involved in elections and primaries to three months each, maximum. Most voters don’t tune into the elections until about three months before the primaries and general races, anyway, so it will hardly give the voters any less information than they currently absorb. A nd if you’re still skeptical, imagine a world where Trump’s campaign announcement was still weeks away.

Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will appear on campus for Tuesday night’s CNN t ow n h a l l a he ad of Saturday’s Democratic primary here in South Carolina. A ll indications are that Clinton will win Saturday’s primary, and the primary map looks positive for her going forward. Now begins the long, slow march toward her nomination. I n h is appea ra nce at the Russell House last Tuesday, Sanders maintained he still has a shot. “If we have a large voter turnout, if people begin to stand up and fight back, we can win in South Carolina,” he said. The polls wou ld suggest otherwise — the latest Real Clear Politics average of polls shows Clinton with a 24-point lead. So far in this election, Sanders has successfully energized a coalition of younger voters and far-left members of the Democratic Party. But despite his win in New Hampshire, his huge crowds and his prolific fundraising, Sanders’ campaign has seemingly stalled with his loss in Nevada and impending loss here i n Sout h Carolina. Now, every candidate has a weakness. Clinton’s problems are her low favorabi l it y ratings and the so-called trust and enthusiasm gaps that have kept her f rom sow i ng up t he nomination. For all the leg work he has put in, Sanders cannot seem to win with minorit y voters. In what promises to be a closer race than just about ever ybody predicted, it’s a question of whose wea k ness will prove to be worse. Clinton has overcome her baggage and her lack of support among

young, white, liberal voters to win in Iowa and Nevada and looks poised to do that again this Saturday. Sanders’ continued inabilit y to win with minority voters looks to be his fatal flaw. Just this weekend, Sanders crashed and “berned” in an appearance at a historic black church in West Columbia. This continued failure comes despite his participation i n t he C iv i l R ight s Movement at the same t ime Clinton was serving as a Goldwater girl. Tr u s t h a s b e e n a c r it i c a l i s s u e f o r Cl i nton’s ca mpa ig n, but in the end it may sink Sanders. It seems older black voters just can’t bring themselves to trust Sanders, just as young white voters can’t seem to trust Clinton. De spite Sa nder s’ lof t y rhetor ic about the power of a political revolution, politics is — as “House of Cards” leading man and South Carolina native Frank Underwood could tell you — a business of ruthless pragmatism. Clinton has seemingly accepted that she is not the inspiring choice, at least not on the policy front. She’s not going to win young voters, or those on the far left of the Democratic Party. Instead, it’s full steam ahead with the Frank Underwood school of politics. A s t he pr i ma r ies roll on, she will strive to build a delegate lead by cobbling together just enough suppor t from just enough coalitions and turn her focus toward a general election. It’s a path to power, one dif f icu lt step at a time. It started last weekend in Nevada, and it looks to continue on Saturday.

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Harper Lee leaves a legacy of wise words.

The lessons shared by Harper Lee Sarah Nichols @SCNICHOLS97

fter a successful, i mp ac t f u l a nd humble life, 89-yea r- old Ha r per Lee died in her sleep on Friday morning. Lee’s Pulitzer Prizew i n n i ng novel, “To K ill a Mockingbird,” sparked conversation about racial divide in the South during the bubbl i ng pol it ica l climate of t he early 1960s. Now a staple for many school reading lists, her writing will live on in the minds of younger generations, forcing us to remember a nd quest ion how we a re t reat i ng ou r neighbors — an issue that is and will likely continue to be relevant in modern society. Harper Lee lived as a reclu se for t he majorit y of her life, similar to her humble, m i s u nder s t o o d a nd heroic character Boo Radley. Although Lee had supposedly been work ing on a sequel

t hroughout her life, she never ex pressed any plans to publish it. However, “Go Set a Wa t c h m a n ” w a s released last year in July, creating a moral debate of whet her her old age was taken advantage of to publish a book she might not have wanted released. W h i le L ee avoided fame and lived a simple life, her painf u lly rea l ist ic accou nt of r ac ism i n t he ea rly 20th-century South is incredibly well-known, and it will live on in f u t u r e g e n e r at io n s with a narrative that remains relevant i n all cent u r ies a nd decades. Lee reminds us of the importance of understanding our peers, no matter how t hey m ight d if fer from us or appear to be u ndeser v ing of empathy. Here a re eight of t he most w ise a nd poignant quotes that are immortalized in her writings:

1. “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb around in his skin and walk around in it.” — To Kill a Mockingbird 2. “You just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let ‘em get your goat. Try fightin’ with your head for a change.” — To Kill a Mockingbird 3. “People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.” — To Kill a Mockingbird 4. “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” — To Kill a Mockingbird

The Oscars — t he most important awards ceremony of the year— are just around the corner, and the best way to celebrate one of the more elegant sides of American pop culture is to host an Oscarsviewing bash and bring some red carpet glamour right into your living room. S o i nv it e s ome f r iend s over on Sunday, turn your television to ABC and try a few of these ideas for a red car pet n ight of you r ver y own for the 88th Academy Awards. Glitz and Glamour Add spark le to Academy Awa rds n ight w it h gl it z y decor. P u rch a se met a l l ic confetti or streamers, and s c at t er t hem a rou nd t he space where you’l l be watching the awards. Silver and gold balloons are another g re at opt io n f or up s c a le de c or at ion s . A s t r a nd of holiday lights placed around t he edge of t he room also adds a festive, elegant feel to a party space. Upscale Outfits One of the best par t s of t he Academy Awards is the red carpet fashion. Have your guests Courtesy of MCT Campus come in their favorite highBring the Oscars magic into your living class attire for the awards. Nothing is too fancy for the room with these party ideas.

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Campus meal plan options for a healthy lifestyle Meagan Blakesley @TDG_ARTS

A s much a s we a l l love a g o o d bu f f a lo ch icken pizza f rom Pandini’s, somet imes it’s time to kick those habit s lead i ng up to t he “ Fr e s h m a n 15.” W h ile yes, you do walk to your classes, and campus is prett y h i l ly, u n for t u n ately you will still have to eat healt hy occasionally. But, let’s face it: You’re not a giraffe, so you’re not going to feel like eat i ng a sa lad ever y day, so here are some on- ca mpus opt ions you may not have considered. Breakfast We a l l k n o w a n d love Einstein’s glorious

bagels. Sadly, our diets do not share this same amorous feeling. While bagel thins are a great way to cut back, you can minimize those pesky carbs even f u r t her (though you never want to go completely carbfree in your nutritional efforts). Next time you hop out of Humanities a nd head for a bite, t r y order i ng a n egg white with avocado and tomato slices. It’s not on the menu, but it will fit on your meal swipe and help you f it into your jeans. Oatmeal is another great option. Instead of loading your f ive-item sw ipe w it h bacon and grits, how about doubling up on oat meal w it h a piece

5. “Every man’s island, Jean Louise, every man’s watchman, is his conscience. There is no such thing as a collective conscious.” — Go Set a Watchman 6. “Remember this also: It’s always easy to look back and see what we were, yesterday, ten years ago. It is hard to see what we are. If you can master that trick, you’ll get along.” — Go Set a Watchman 7. “There are just some kind of men who — who’re so busy worrying about the next world they’ve never learned to live in this one, and you can look down the street and see the results.” — To Kill a Mockingbird Courtesy of MCT Campus

8. “I think there’s just one kind of folks. Folks.” — To Kill a Mockingbird

Oscars — encourage guests to break out their old prom or formal dresses and tuxes for the occasion. As the host or ho ste s s , you’l l need a comfortable choice to both feel elegant and be able to run the party smoothly. Try a comfy sports coat or sequined jumpsuit for a convenient, yet more formal look. Fine Dining Treat your g uests to all the comforts of a five-star restaurant. Target, Walmart and Part y Cit y sell cheap a n d e l e g a nt d i n n e r w a r e opt ion s s uc h a s met a l l ic silver and gold paper plates, plastic champagne flutes and fancy napkins. Make simple but elegant hors d’oeuvres for your guests to snack on throughout the night — think sh rimp cock tail t ray, pita chips with hummus, garlic bread and petit fours. Finally, a bottle of champagne is the perfect way to top of f t he night. Guessing Games Play d if ferent g ue s si ng g a m e s w it h y o u r g u e s t s during commercial breaks. Display photos of past Oscars dresses and tuxes, and have g uests g uess t he star who wore the look by writing their g uesses on slips of paper. Award the guest who has the most correct answers with a

Several on-campus dining locations offer flavorful salad choices.

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Oatmeal and fruit is a healthy breakfast alternative that is covered by campus meal plans.

of fruit that can go in your oatmeal? Plus, the cinnamon, which is an eas y way to improve you r met ab ol ism , is conven ient ly located next to the oatmeal. Lunch Okay, so salads are decent opt ions on occasion. But if you’re tired of Garden Toss, The Global Cafe in the Darla Moore School of Busi ness has a n extensive selection of toppings and dressings to upgrade your usual salad components and make it taste a lit t le more like that decadent mea l you’ve been craving. Mein Bowl has also upgraded its menu this year to include more

low-calorie items for st udents. This is not t o s a y t h at lo me i n has suddenly become the new miracle met abol ism-booster, but a scoop of brown rice w it h grilled ch icken or tof u a nd vegetables provides a fun way to mix up your meal plan while staying f a i rly on t r ack w it h your diet. Dinner If you haven’t made it out to USC’s newest d i n i ng f ac i l it y, T he C o m m u n i t y Ta b l e , now is cer t a i n ly t he t ime to give it a t r y. W hile the restaurant features many not-sohealthy options, for a meal swipe and a little extra, you can order the

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OSCARSPAGE8 box of mov ie t heater ca ndy. Have guests write down their predict ions for t he dif ferent award categories or place bets on the names that they think will take the title. Screen-worthy Snacks The Academy Awards can get lengthy, especially as the night draws closer to the big categories. Keep your guests from losing i ntere st w it h mov ie-t hemed snack s t hroughout t he night.

Boxes of movie theater candy are a great way to hit the spot. Set up a cinematic concession stand in the party room, complete with popcorn in individually themed containers and soda in classic glass bottles. Place candy bowls throughout the room that are f illed with treats dusted with edible gold leaf. Cinematic Additions A dd a mov ie t he at er v ib e to your part y space wit h low lights, red tablecloths and classic p op cor n cont a i ner s u sed a s

holders for red and white roses or m ay b e you r T V remot e. Stick to a black, white, red and metallic color palette to fully theme your event. Complete the ambience with movie posters on the walls and a red carpet (use a red blanket, tablecloth or piece of fabric if you don’t have a true “carpet”) rolled out for guests to walk along when they enter. A few photobooth items such as feather boas and fake Oscar figurines are perfect for a festive awards event.

HEALTHYPAGE8 glazed salmon entree, wh ich add it ionally comes with a side of fruit. For a healthier t w i s t , a s k f o r t he dish to-go w it hout the glaze and scoop out a dollop of fresh avocado from home to use as a topping ( because avocado makes the world go round).

So wh i le it c a n seem d if f ic u lt to prep for that summer body or just feel f resher all arou nd, t here are always ways to cha nge up your meals from the Chick-fi l-A you have for breakfast, lunch and dinner while still mak ing use of t hat handy CarolinaCard.

5 ways to save cash for spring break Sarah Morse @SARAHKILEYMORSE

Wit h spring break com i ng up i n less than two weeks, many USC students will be scrambling to save every dollar possible. I n order to enjoy a well-deserved week of fun and relaxation in March, use these tips to cut down on spending a nd m a x i m i z e you r budget for this spring break. Skip Starbucks Despite the common stereot y p e , t h i s t ip d o e s n ’t j u s t a p p l y to basic wh ite g irls. Starbucks is easy and convenient ly located on campus — thus, a h igh ly popu la r stop f o r s t u d e n t s d a i l y. C o nv e n ie nc e a s ide , Starbucks is extremely expensive, especially if it is an addiction one succumbs to on a daily basis. Students can save

money this spring by skipping Starbucks and brewing their coffee at home. Investing in a cheap but sturdy to-go mug and store brand coffee can and will save you a bundle. Dine in W het her you’re a Chipot le addict or a Cookout lover, the cost of dining out adds up. Skipping a late-night fast food trip will save you bot h money and ca lor ies. T he food m ight b e del ic iou s , but spending you r money on a burger by t he beach on spring break defi nitely sounds a lot better. Cooking at home can be a fun, cheaper and healthier opt ion for s t udent s a nd i f you’r e a n underclassmen, it’s a good way to fi nally get some cooking skills. If you can’t fight the urge to dine out, spare your credit card by eating

at a place t hat takes Carolina Cash such as Moe’s or Domino’s. Utilize your student ID If you have to buy new clothes this spring for a n i nter v ie w or ot her for m a l e vent , ask a store employee if they provide a student discou nt. Th is is an easy way to save that people often forget to take advantage of. Some ret a i lers m ight t a ke any where from 10 to 20 percent off the price of somet h i ng if you present your Carolina Card at checkout. J.Crew, Goodwill and H&M are just a few of the many places which offer student discounts. Sell your designer clothes Donating one’s old clot hes is a lway s a nice thing to do, but if you’re strapped for cash this spring, you can make some extra

money by selling gently used designer c lot h i n g. Sit e s l i k e eBay, Posh mark a nd Tradesy are all popular and secure ways to sell possessions online. If you need cash qu ick and you have access to transportation, Plato’s Closet on Two Notch Road is a popular store that will pay you for gently used designer items. Carpool or walk to class Between paying for pa rk i ng t ic ket s a nd paying for gas, driving to class can be pricey. Ta k e a d v a n t a g e o f Columbia’s gorgeous spr i ng weat her by walking to class. If you live far from campus, carpool with a friend or make use of the shuttle system to save yourself the hassle of parking as well as some cash.

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Frank Martin expressed that he would like to see the NCAA find an alternative to the late 9 p.m. starts. Martin believes the late starts are unfair to both the players and fans.

NCAA needs to cut down on late starts Bobby Balboni @ROB_BALBONI1

The business interests of college basketball as a marketable product will more often than not take precedent over the interests of student athletes, contrary to what the NCAA might say. One painfully obvious example is the increasing frequency of the 9 p.m. tipoff times. With South Carolina slated to host Tennessee at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, coach Frank Martin shared his displeasure about late scheduling times. “I’m not a fan of 9 p.m. starts; I don’t think it’s fair to our players. I don’t think it’s fair, more importantly, to the traveling team.”

Considering the fact that student athletes usually have to schedule the earliest classes to accommodate their afternoon practice times, the late starts only add to the grind of their overwhelming schedules, especially when they are on the road. If the NCA A wants to prioritize the academic endeavors of student athletes, slotting in more late starts to accommodate television networks doesn’t really send a consistent message. Martin addressed the place of television in the game, but stated, “If I get in trouble for saying that, it is what it is. I am just not a fan. And I understand television is a big part of what we do. I get it. I understand. I wish there would be a better solution than nine o’clock starts.”

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These start times are hard on fans, too, not to mention journalists struggling to meet deadlines. The NCAA is not going to broadcast fewer games with major networks. That would result in a huge loss of revenue. But why can’t they move up the start times of the earliest games and make a more conscientious effort to cut back on the late starts for teams in the Eastern time zone? A shift in that direction would be greatly appreciated by players, media and fans. Every team has a schedule with some rough patches, but looking for a solution to the late tipoffs would go a long way toward the NCAA’s goal of focusing on the overall wellbeing of their student athletes.

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Khadijah Sessions and South Carolina are undefeated in conference play after winning a 66-46 blowout against Alabama. Sessions recorded 11 boards in the win.

South Carolina remains perfect in SEC play Bobby Balboni @ROB_BALBONI1

The No. 3 ranked South Carolina women’s basketball team improved to 26-1 after defeating Alabama 6646 on the road. The Gamecocks now stand a perfect 14-0 in conference play, while the Crimson Tide falls to 3-11. S out h Ca rol i n a’s smot her i ng defense was the story of the night,

holding A labama to a point total approximately 20 below their season average. Alabama shot aggressively from behind the arc during the fi rst half, but that strategy didn’t prove to be successful for them as they were just two for 18 in three-point attempts. S e n ior c e nt er A l a i n a C o at e s dominated the glass by grabbing 11 rebounds in the fi rst half. She went on to break her career-high with 18

rebounds. A s a team, Sout h Carolina really won this game through its reb ou nd i n g ef for t s , c ompi l i n g 53 total boards. Their advantage there helped them score secondchance opport unit ies on a night where t he team wasn’t shoot ing part icularly well. I n addit ion to Coates’ tremendous effort, Khadijah Sessions and A’ja Wilson scrapped double-digit rebound totals.

Wilson paced the Gamecocks in scoring with 16 points. Alabama’s Shaquera Wade was the only member of her team t hat really managed t o p e ne t r at e S out h C a r ol i n a’s formidable defense by fi nishing with 11 points. South Carolina will continue its road swing against a struggling Ole Miss team on Thursday at 9 p.m.

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Michael Carrera and the Gamecocks have a clear path to the NCAA Tournament.

After starting 22-5 and 9-5 in the SEC, Frank Martin and South Carolina have their hopes set on a trip to The Big Dance. The Gamecocks have had wins away from home against quality opponents such as Texas A&M and Tulsa, No. 24 and No. 37 in RPI, respectively. To add to their case, a home win over Alabama, No. 48 in RPI, earned South Carolina a split series with a team that many writers projected to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. The long-suf fering men’s program carried even more momentum after a high-scoring victory over future NBA firstrounder Ben Simmons and the LSU Tigers, but few could see a trainwreck in the making. S out h C a r ol i n a h ad t he oppor t u n it y to stea l t he conference lead from Kentucky on Feb. 13, but t wo t h ings happened instead. First, the Wildcats broke the Gamecocks’ spirit on their home floor. A loss to last-place Missouri followed. New year, same collapse? Why wouldn’t long-suffering Gamecock basketball fans think so?

In its over 100-year history, this school has only qualified for eight NCAA Tournaments. The last t ime t his program was a national power, it was the 1970s, and South Carolina was a member of the ACC. Twent y-fou r seasons as a member of the SEC produced only five seasons with a league record over .500, and the one season the Gamecocks won the league’s championship, they were embarrassed by No. 15seed Coppin State in the national tournament. T he c ol l ap s e c ou ld s t i l l happen, but a hard-nosed win over the Florida Gators, No. 32 in RPI, makes that possibility remote. The 73-69 win further builds South Carolina’s resume, and they’ll likely need only one more w i n to reach t he tou r na ment. T he selec t ion committee may not have much of a choice. The Gamecocks’ final four games are against Tennessee, Mississippi State, Georgia and Arkansas. With a 23rd win, it’s a nearcertainty that men’s basketball will take part in March Madness for the first time in over 10 years. What a relief.