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A panel discussed the effects of October’s flooding on the local economy on Tuesday at the MyCarolina Alumni Center.
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Despite the historic amount of rainfall and subsequent f looding the state suffered in October, South Carolina’s economy and grow t h remains heavily afloat. On Tuesday, media outlets from around Columbia gathered at the Alumni Center to hear renowned research economists from the Darla Moore School of Business speak at a preview of the statewide economic forecast set for later in December. Each year, a variety of panelists come to sp ea k at t he forec a st . Economists in the Moore School Div ision of Re sea rch, Dougla s Woodward and Joseph Von Nessen, were invited to give an abbreviated economic forecast at t his year’s event. Overall, their reports proved very hopeful and positive. “Let me start by saying in 28 years of forecasting our state’s economy, rarely have I seen our economy in such good shape and such steady footing,” Woodward said. I n light of t his posit ive introduction, f lood damages were not ignored at the conference. The economists went into some detail
regarding what the damage did to the economy, but overall they agree that, while it was harmful, it did not ruin South Carolina’s powerful economic outlook. “The South Carolina economy is strong, it’s resilient, even in the face of the historic 1,000-year storm that we experienced this fall,” Woodward said about t he f lood du ring h is opening statement. Neit her Wo o d w a rd nor Von Ne s s en wa nt ed to de v a lue t he impact that the f lood had on the communities of South Carolina. “We know that there are going to be ramif icat ions of t he f lood for 2016,” Von Nessen said. With many families paying for property damages out of their savings the fi nancial burden is not a light one. “We have to look at both sides of the coin; we’ll get a benefit in 2016 (from rebuilding stimulus), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t act ual losses associated with the flood.” Despite the loss and tragedy, Von Nessen does not predict the f lood to dent the economy too harshly: “In a nutshell, for 2016 we’re fairly optimistic right now. The economy appears to be firing on all cylinders.” Von Nessen even took time to
discuss the fact that the flood may, in fact, create more opportunit y t ha n waste. W h i le t he f lood destroyed homes, this means that more homes need to be fi xed, which will call for more construction jobs. When looking at the state’s future regarding the flood, the economists are positive more jobs will emerge from the devastation. “If we look at all of the damages t h e r e ’s g o i n g t o b e a m a j o r rebuilding effort and as that process goes through … those are dollars that are coming in, and they will be spent, and that will create additional econom ic ac t iv it y i nclud i ng additional jobs … (so) there will defi nitely be a benefit in 2016 from that,” Von Nessen said. The econom ist s cont i nued to disc uss t he sig n if ica nt increase in job creat ion, job employ ment and wages in the state, which they believe w ill cont inue into 2016. They accredited much of Sout h C a r ol i n a’s s t r o n g e c o no m y t o adva nced ma nufact uring in t he Southeast. “Because of the automotive cluster and the aerospace cluster that have
Service celebrated at tree lighting Patrick Ingraham @PATTYMILLS11
The holiday spirit was definitely in t he air Tuesday night on t he Horseshoe at the 61st annual tree lighting ceremony, put on by the Carolina Service Council. The council, which celebrates the tree lighting as a culmination of this semester’s service activity, was hard at work this semester giving back to the local community. Members of the council helped send holiday mail to U.S. military, veterans and their families and partnered with the Salvation Army to stuff stockings for needy children and families in the Columbia area.
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Students combat stress in preparation for finals week Emily Barber @EMILYRISA
T he l ife of a col lege student typically consists of hectic schedules, stacks of assig nment s and t he occasional cup of coffee to keep it a l l r u n n i ng smoot hly. During f inal exam week, all of this is put on overdrive. St re s s is a n ongoi ng problem on college c a mpu s e s . I n 2013, American College Health A s so c iat ion (AC H A) su r vey fou nd t hat 49.6 percent of college st udent s repor ted t hey felt “over whel med” by t heir responsibilit ies in the previous two weeks. A lso, nearly half of college students said their academ ics were “ver y difficult to handle.” While stress can come i n m a n a g e a b le w a v e s , continual stress can lead to harmful symptoms, such as ag itat ion, headaches a nd soreness, t rouble sleeping and poor eating
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Carolina Service Council hosted the 61st annual tree lighting on Tuesday. Before the ceremony, Major Roger Coulson, Salvation Army regional coordinator and Corps officer, spoke on the impact USC students have on the organization and the community. “We want you to realize t hat, this year, those stockings — more t han ever — are going to bring laughter, joy and a sense that there are others that care,” Coulson said. “The children may not realize where these stockings have come from, but certainly the parents will know that they come from people who want to do their very best to help others, and that’s what this campus is all about.” Un i v e r s it y P r e s id e nt H a r r i s Pastides and Student Body President Jonathan Kaufman were also on hand at the celebration. They spoke on how the event means more than simply lighting a tree. “[I]t’s something we can all rally around and we can all look to as a symbol of the fact that we give back to the community, and we care about people and love t hem and show Casey Sweeney / THE DAILY GAMECOCK
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Clemson student found dead at Memorial Stadium According to The State, Clemson University campus police were called to Clemson’s Memorial Stadium Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. after receiving reports of a body behind the stadium. The authorities said they found the body of an 18-year-old fi rst-year student from Dunwoody, Georgia. The student fell approximately 120 feet from the stands at the south end of the stadium, according to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office and Clemson officials. There is no foul play suspected and Clemson Police Chief Eric Hendricks assured the public that there was no threat to the campus. Clemson played its last home game at the stadium on Nov. 21. —Compiled by Patrick Ingraham, News Editor
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Giuliani says celebrations occurred on 9/11, but Trump exaggerates In an interview with CNN Tuesday, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said there was some celebrating by American Muslims during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, but Donald Trump’s claim that thousands of Muslims cheered after the attacks, is an exaggeration. “We had pockets of celebration some in Queens, some in Brooklyn,” Giuliani stated. The former mayor said it is up to the business mogul and GOP presidential candidate to give evidence of his claims. —Compiled by Patrick Ingraham, News Editor
Chicago mayor calls for resignation of city police superintendent CNN reported Tuesday that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has asked Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy to retire. This development stems from protests in Chicago regarding the shooting of a black teenager by a white police officer in October 2014. The dashboard camera footage of the incident was made public last week by a judge, showing the officer shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times. Emanuel says the police force has the lost the trust of the people it is supposed to protect. Illinois’ attorney general has asked the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the police department. —Compiled by Patrick Ingraham, News Editor
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developed in this state, we’ve become a global hotspot for manufacturing worldwide,” Von Nessen said. Von Nessen cont i nued on t he positive notes by talking about what he calls South Carolina’s “year of fi rsts.” While in the sixth year of the state’s economic expansion period, the economy is experiencing many milestones for the fi rst time. T he se f i r st s i nclude a h igher growth rate in terms of employment across most industries in the state, g row t h i n new, h igh-wage jobs paying above the state average, a significant increase in retail trade employment growth and a rise in construction and housing demand. W hat does this news mean for USC st udent s? Not only do t he econom ist s forecast 2.9 percent employment growth for 2016, but they also praised the increase in wages across bot h t he newly developed and existing jobs in the state. “I think (this will impact) students who are going to be going into the job market within the next several years depending on where they are,” Von Nessen said of the forecast’s relevance to students. “This outlines where we are in South Carolina and nationwide, so it gives insight for everyone to make plans for next year and get some insight into what’s
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coming.” With the economy taking a strong st a nd i n Sout h Ca rol i na, ma ny new businesses from outside of the state are forecasted to spring up in the upcoming years. With new businesses come new jobs, and with new jobs come new opportunities for students. “Our mission is to build relat ionsh ips w it h cor porate partners, they don’t have to be in South Carolina ... If we play a role in bringing more people into the state, more businesspeople, that’s more opportunities for our students to get internships and jobs and experiential learning wit h t hese companies,” senior director of Marketing and C om mu n ic at ion s at t he Moore School of Business, David Lund, said. “The more we can play a role in helping to be a part of that, to encourage companies to come into the state, the better it will be for our (business) students.” Ne ed le s s to say, t he st at e of South Carolina is in a comfortable and excit ing place economically. New businesses are unpacking in Columbia, current jobs are paying higher wages and employ ment is at an all-time high. While it’s true that the state has seen hard times this year, the rainbow that appears af ter ever y heav y rain shower is successfully bursting through the clouds.
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compassion,” Kaufman said. “I think it’s a really cool reminder; I actually live on the Horseshoe, so I’ll see it every morning, and it’s really cool.” For Pastides, the tree lighting ceremony is a nostalgic event. “I wa nt to tel l you t hat t his ceremony is very important to me; it makes me feel like a child,” Pastides said. C o c k y, w ho i s c e le b r at i n g h i s 61s t birthday as well, appeared with Pastides, a nd t he C o c k ap el la s singing group led the students gathered around
t he t ree i n t he a l m a mater a nd Ch rist mas carols. Students who attended, such as fourthyear finance student Amy Stonecipher, were there to take in the holiday s pi r it a nd rem i n i s c e about their time at USC. “It was great; singing t he a l ma mater, especially as a senior, always makes me more emotional,” Stonecipher said. “It’s always great to hear the president speak, and it’s inspiring to hear about a l l t he ser v ice that our community is doing.” News staff writer Holly Heato n co nt r ib uted to reporting.
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STRESSPAGE1 habits. Greater stress can lead to anxiety and depression. According to the ACHA survey, 12.4 percent of college students reported being diagnosed or treated for anxiety in the past 12 months, and 10.7 percent reported depression. First-year biochemistry student Zach Wa lsh is approach i ng h is f irst exam week in college, wit h four exams total. He said the most stressful part is the pressure to do well. Second-yea r bu si ness st udent Emoni Coney, who is facing f ive exa ms nex t week , has several recommendations on how to study effectively. For herself, she prefers to rewrite notes to help her remember them and to fi nd a quiet place on her own to concentrate. Her best advice is to find a system that works for each person. “K now what works best for you when it comes to studying,” Coney said. “And then if you fi nd that you don’t know what works best for you, try out some things ... Definitely give yourself enough time to figure out how to study as well as to study.” Fo r m a n y c o l l e g e s t u d e n t s , pressure is not limited to academic expectations. Other sources of stress include money and extracurricular a nd social act iv it ies, as well as, especially for freshmen, the many changes that accompany college life. T he mo st recom mende d way of dealing with stress is effective
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time management. Other methods include exercising, getting enough sleep and tak ing breaks bet ween different activities. S e c o nd-ye a r nu r s i n g s t ude nt Rachel Cooper recommends staying or g a n i z e d a nd f i nd i n g a g o o d place to study as good ways to be successful during exams. “I make sure I go the gym,” she said. “It clears my head and it’s a good way to stop looking at homework for a second ... It’s defi nitely hard, but ... [try] to keep balanced and stay organized.” The university has many resources ava i lable to help st udent s. T he St udent Success Center contains t utor i ng ser v ice s , a nd Ca mpu s Wel l ne s s , a br a nc h of St udent Health Services, provides programs and workshops to help mental and physical health. St udent Hea lt h Ser v ice s a lso hosts regular events to help relieve students’ stress, such as free yoga at Green Quad and Keep Calm and Pet a Puppy. Students also receive 10 free counseling sessions and can make an appointment with a dietitian if they want to improve their eating habits. Cooper emphasized that looking forward to breaks after exam week helps her feel less overwhelmed. “Just remind yourself that in five days it’ll be over,” she said. “So as long as you can focus for those five days, then you’ll be home and free from everything.”
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Earning extra cash on break Olivia Reszczynski @TDG_ARTS
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The new musical at Trustus follows the machinations of three women trying to win a community contest.
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“The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” is a raunchy comedy that combines the Christmas season with Florida trailer park cult ure. The musical opened on Friday, Nov. 20 a nd is play i ng at Trustus Theatre until Dec. 19. The show, the sequel to “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” is d irected by La r r y He m b r e e . He m b r e e spent t h ree yea r s a s the executive director o f Tr u s t u s b e f o r e leav i ng t he posit ion in September, but has stuck around for this seasonal show. “It is hard to describe [Hembree] because he is so much at once,” Mat t hew Deg u ire, w ho pl a y s Jac k ie i n t he musica l, sa id. “I
t h i n k t he best way to descr ibe h im is that he is a tornado of ideas wrapped around a hurricane of energy. There is never a dull moment.” Hembre e’s energ y is necessary to ensure the cohesiveness of the show. “The hardest thing ab out d i rec t i ng, for me — and I see a lot of theatre — is making s u re t hat e ver y b ody is in t he same play,” Hembree sa id. “ You might see a standout in a play or someone that is overacting and everyone else is kind of laid back. So I’m trying to find a way that makes everyone feel that they are in the same trailer park.” I n t he play, Bet t y, played by Vick y Saye Hender son , a nd her friends Pickles, played by Katie Leitner, and
Linoleu m, played by A big a i l Sm it h, a re trying to decorate the t railer park to w in a contest f rom Mobile Home and Garden to avoid t he A r mad i l lo Acres curse. The only person in their way is their neighbor Darlene, played by Carol i ne Weidner. W hen Da rlene is st r uck w it h am nesia, t h i n g s s e e m b r i g ht and cheerful for Betty and t he t railer park. But with the days until Christmas dwindling, Betty must keep Darlene from remembering her old scrooge self while test ing neighborly friendship and eluding the curse. Because of the amnesia, a relationship blossoms bet ween Darlene and trailer park handyman Rufus, played by Kevin Bush. Darlene tries to deny her love for
When: Dec. 2-19 Where: Trustus Theatre Price: $25 for students
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With a solid three-anda-half weeks off for winter break,most students are excited to rid themselves of books and homework. However, usually a week or two into the break, students become restless and — dare I say — bored. These few weeks are a great opportunit y to make a little extra cash between semesters. But because three-and-a-half weeks is not quite as long as summer break , job options can be difficult to sift through. Out-ofstate students who travel home for break will not e ve n b e i n t he s a me state after break is over, making it impossible for them to keep the same job through the semester. Restaurants are of ten a f t er employee s who can work longer than a period of a few weeks, and they often hire previous employees before they acquire new ones. With that in mind, here are a few ideas to make some money to f und spring
break trips, fun nights out and maybe a book or two. Seasonal Retail: With the holiday season rush, ma ny stores h igher a few extra workers when they’re at their busiest time of the year. This is ideal for college students who want to earn a little money du ring t heir holiday break. With the promise of ending work when the spring semester begins, you can focus on maximizing work hours without getting sucked i nt o work i n g du r i n g school. And potentially, the store will want to hire you again when summer or another busy season rolls arou nd. Ex t ra experience in retail also looks good on a resume for potential restaurant jobs in the future, such as in the summer. Catering Companies: Holiday parties are at f u l l s w i n g t h i s t i me of yea r, a nd cater i ng c o mp a n ie s a r e of t e n looking for another pair of ha nds to help out. Working for less formal SEEJOBSPAGE7
Rufus, saying that she is not her usual self and is confused. Meanwhile, Rufus is throwing back beers and feeling blue, thinking that he lost the love of his life. “[Rufus] doesn’t really hate her, but she’s just so irrational in her hatred that he’s always on the defense about her,” Bush Courtesy of MCT Campus
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‘Purity’ explores question of USC provides window to globe identity in age of Internet Sam Breazeale @SAMBREAZEALE
Jonathan Franzen epitomizes t he temperament of the American Midwest. In inter views, h e s p e a k s lightheartedly but w i t h i n t e n s i t y, think ing carefully a b o u t e a c h word. A devoted birdwatcher, Fr a n z e n i s nothing if not m ild-ma n nered, contrasting sharply wit h his bold new novel, “Purity.” S et i n pre s e ntday Oakland, C a l i f o r n i a , m id 20th cent ur y East Berl i n a nd at a 19 8 0 s Un iver sit y of Pe n n s y l v a n i a , among other places, “Purit y” is t he most int imate of epics. It follows you ng m i l len n ia l Purity “Pip” Tyler, who goes i n t he course of the novel from work ing at a Bay A rea start-up to i nt er n i ng at a Wik iLeaks-like I nternet company headqu a r tered i n Bol iv ia, a nd t hen to a not her job at a n i ndependent online newspaper in Denver. Ostensibly, Pip’s main problem — other than $130,000 of student loan debt — is that
she doe sn’t k now who her fat her i s . P ip’s m o t he r, who raised Pip but whose past identity is still somewhat of a myster y as well, won’t give Pip any information about her father. Besides Pip h e r s e l f , Fr a n z e n moves bet ween a number of c h a r a c t e r s , honing in on their p e r s p e c t i v e s o ne at a t ime. The level of depth with wh ich Fra n z en is able to convey his cha r ac ter s’ i n ner world s is at once disqu iet ing and reassuring — each one of t he novel’s m ajor c h a r ac t e r s thinks nauseatingly fa m i l ia r persona l thoughts that wou ld erode t he characters’ likability i f t he y w e r e n’t reflections of the (or at least this) reader’s own thoughts. The book’s title, while serving as the na me of it s ma i n character, hints at one of t he book ’s main t hemes as well: the search for purity, for some sort of redemption, and the pervasiveness of t hat search in t he st ra nge work i ng s of the 21st century. The Sunlight Project, the Internet
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In Franzen’s new novel, problems familiar to college students play out on a grand scale. organization where Pip interns, is dedicated to a sort of purit y t hrough utter truthfulness. (Franzen skillfully stays away from any dy stopia n t ropes, howe v e r.) O ne of t he cha r ac ter s — “t he k ind of ‘feminist’ who gives feminism a bad na me,” accord i ng to her friend in the novel — yearns for pu r it y i n her reckless relationship with her boyfriend, i nsist i ng t hat t he t wo be equal in every way and keep nothing from each other. W h i le Fr a n z en
insists that “Purity” is a comic novel, it is deeply effective t h r o u g h o u t . I t ’s cliché to mention, but echoes of F r a n z e n ’s c l o s e f riend, t he late Dav id Foster Wa l l a c e , ab o u nd in the novel, t hough Fra n z en’s w rit ing takes less ef fort on t he part of the reader than Wallace’s. Its length might seem like a major commitment to read, but reading “P u r it y ” f l ie s by l ike novels rarely d o , e nj o y able o n ever y page and singularly poignant in its magnitude.
Where can you experience 106 countries without ever leaving USC’s campus? Maxcy College. Built in t he 1930s, many people k now t hat Ma xc y ’s name honors Jonathan Maxcy, the University’s first president. However, many people do not k now that it was originally pla n ned to be t he st udent union and, for many years, housed administrative offices. To d ay, M a xc y i s USC ’s international residence hall and is home to many of the 1,441 international students who h ave c ho sen USC to diversif y their education by studying abroad. Exchange st udents come to USC from a wide range of countries, from Denmark to Hong Kong to Italy. Sofie Schoenherr, a student from the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark , is one of t he many examples. “People are really nice,” Schoenherr said. “The culture and people are very friendly.” One way USC brings the international community to college students is through International Education Week. Since 2004, USC has offered International Education Week (IEW) as a joint project with the U.S. Department of State a n d U. S . D e p a r t m e nt o f Education. IEW showcases our many international students, USC st udent s who have studied abroad and the many diverse cultures represented at USC. It encapsulates our university’s goal to become a Global Carolina.
For USC students who will be studying abroad, the chance to i nterac t w it h excha nge students here at USC allows t hem to better u nderstand what it will be like for them during their time abroad. At an Internat ional Education Week event, a USC st udent st udying abroad in Copenhagen and an exchange st udent f rom Copen hagen discussed the two cultures and exchanged advice. “It’s a brand new experience. It’s like going to college all over again in a compressed six months,” Andrew Schindler, a second-year international business and finance student who w ill be at tending t he Copenhagen Business School next spring, said. “Europe is beautiful, meeting new people. It’s going to be a lot of fun! I’m really enthusiastic about it.” Addit ionally, USC offers a st udent orga n izat ion f o r a n y o n e i nt e r e s t e d i n learning about international experiences. The Study Abroad Association (SAA) encourages students who have traveled, who plan or hope to travel and international students to come toget her and discuss international involvement and mentorship. SAA meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 5 p.m. in the Study Abroad Office. International Pot luck s, t riv ia and mov ie nights, workshops and global leadership certif ication are some of the many things SAA does. Feel free to drop by a meeting: Explore the world and experience something new.
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said. “I think in a way he feels a little sorry for her. He starts to see the good inside her when he helps her decorate, t hough, and discovers more about himself through that growing attraction. A nd, i n t he end, her redempt ion is wh at ’s most important for him.“ A comedic and trailer park spin on the usual Christmas musical, “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” is now playing at Trustus Theatre, located in the Vista on Lady St reet. T i c k e t s a r e $ 25 f o r students at the box office.
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money in a short period of time. Many families will want to hire the same babysitter more t ha n once, so one baby sit t i ng job often turns into three or more. In addition, families recommend one babysitter to multiple families, resulting in even more steady jobs throughout the threeand-a-half weeks. The break between t he f a l l a nd s p r i n g semester is an excellent t i me to m a ke some cash, build a resume and still have time to spend with family, friends and those delicious holiday cookies.
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Millenials pave their own path Rylan Learman Fourth-year political science student
Religion has place in education Graham Glusman First-year international studies and Spanish student
Several week s ago, J o s h u a Fe u e r s t e i n , a self-procla i med soc ia l m e d i a p e r s o n a l i t y, der ided St a rbuck s for t heir alleged “ War on Christmas,” a merciless y e t c o v e r t a s s au lt h e contends is ev inced by t hei r lac k of hol id ayt hemed c up s. A nyone who has recently satisfied their mocha craving at a local Starbucks has stood on the front lines of the coffee chain’s purported holiday onslaught and has witnessed firsthand the Grinch that is the new plain red cup, stripped bare of all holiday cheer. In light of this bombardment on Christian values, Feuerstein has called on all fellow believers to state t hei r na me a s “Mer r y Christmas” to Starbucks ba r i st a s so t h at when t h e i r h o t c a f f e i n at e d beverage is ready to be served, employees will be forced to ack nowledge t h e h o l i d a y. C l e a r l y, Feuerstein is the leader all beleaguered Christians
have been waiting on to end this holiday purge. A s a b s u r d a s M r. Feuerstein’s grievances are, an erasure of religion from the holiday season is not a new complaint, nor is it an entirely illegitimate one. Although the need for a multibillion-dollar corporation to reaffirm o n e ’s f a i t h i s r a t h e r ridiculous, not to mention irreconcilable with the general principle of faith, it is no secret that public d isplay s of rel ig ious prac t ice s, even i n t he most modest of forms, have become taboo. Considering t hat Western civ ilizat ion is in large part supported by values derived from relig ious tex t s, a nd f urt her ack nowledging t hat nearly 77 percent of A mericans consider t hemselves rel ig ious in one way or anot her, banishing relig ious expression of any form from the public sphere can only increase a n i mo sit y towa rd t he majorit y (70.6 percent of A mericans are Christian) and encourage divisiveness amongst the minority. Understanding and mutual appreciation, r e g a r d l e s s o f o n e ’s
rel ig iou s back g rou nd, i s t h e k e y t o u n i t y, especially in the holiday season. I n la rge pa r t due to the tireless efforts of the American Civil Liberties Union, religious practices and celebration in public schools are st rict ly forbidden , for fea r of indoctrination of students by biased teachers. While this is a valid concern, and the ACLU’s actions stem f rom a de si re to p r ot e c t t he f r e e do m s of a l l i nd iv idua ls, t he unintentional result has been a snuf f ing out of religion in t he holiday s e a s o n , le a v i n g m a ny st udents in the dark as to what exactly is being celebrated. A teacher is only a s g o o d a s h i s or her experiences, and t hese e x p er ience s a re of ten g reat ly i n f luenced by f a it h . I f t e a c he r s a r e u n able t o s h a re t hei r celebrat ions du ring a time when more t han f ive relig ions are r e j o i c i n g, t h e n t h e s e teachers’ i nvaluable persona l k nowledge, i nt e g r a l p a r t s of a n y education, are rendered useless. Thus, students are often devoid of any personal understanding
of a religion other than t heir ow n, creat ing an incubator for disunity. Reading about a rel ig ion or c u lt u re i n a textbook can only do so much in t he way of fostering empathy. It is f i rst ha nd ex per ience wit h different customs a nd p eople t h at t r u ly encourages compassion. A teacher should be able to bring in a menorah to celebrate Hanuk kah or a Kinara to celebrate Kwanzaa or diya lights to celebrate Diwali or yes, maybe even a Christmas tree. Si nce it s concept ion at least 6,000 years ago, rel ig ion has had more inf luence, for better or for worse, t han any other human (or divine) creation since. Religion i s t o o i m p o r t a nt a nd t o o i n g r a i ne d i n o u r society to simply ignore, and schools, more than a ny pl ac e el s e , s hou ld welcome religious practices of all forms. In the holiday season, a time of rejoicing and shar i ng, let us not s ucc u mb to t he of ten i nescapable g rasp of political correctness, lest we destroy what makes us so unique and lose sight of the holiday spirit.
Safe Surrender laws save babies No one should have to abandon a baby. Safe Surrender or Safe Haven laws are cu rrent ly in place so that mothers who are indisposed or incapable of caring for their newbor ns have an anony mous means by which to give up their ch ild. Safe Su r render opt ions are available in all 50 states, so why are they not advertised more e f f e c t i vel y? A p ot e nt i a l ne w mother should be cognizant of all alternatives before walking away, allow ing adopt ion or possibly committing to abortion. In California this past week, a newborn was found under rubble in Los A ngeles. In this state in particular, extremely lenient Safe Surrender laws are already in place. So why did this mother or father walk away with obviously no intent to return? If a few walkers had not ambled by, the infant surely would not have survived the night. In Sout h Carolina, t he st ipu lat ion s a re a l it t le more s t r i n g e nt t h a n t ho s e of L o s Angeles. In essence, the program st i l l st a nds — t hat is, a ny responsible adult can anonymously relinquish custody of the infant to a n employee at a hospit a l, EMS provider, fire station, law enforcement agency or center of worship within 30 days of birth. In addition to better visibility and marketing of this program, the
option needs to be given alongside all other alternatives. Too often, people are not informed of all options even regarding as simple a decision as choosing what classes to take. How much more important it is to outline all viable options for a mother! In particular, Safe Surrender laws should be presented as an alternative to an abortion, if the mother is so inclined. Both abortion and the idea of “safe surrender” are nothing new. Since 1550 BCE, records of both are found in Eg y pt. Today, we seem to think that our generation has devised all these new ideas and practices. We also typically place people in two camps — have the child and raise it, or abort t he ch ild. However, t here are various other options that need to be presented to the mother as well, such as Safe Surrender. Even Planned Parenthood only offers three options on their website: abortion, adoption or parenting. Statistics f luctuate about the issue of abortion regarding how ma ny are per for med a n nually (estimated at 1-1.3 million), and with hundreds of thousands of families seeking to adopt children each yea r, t hat is si mply one alternative to having an abortion. However, if seeking to avoid extra paperwork, difficulty or heartache, Safe Surrender laws offer a simpler option for the mother. Whether or
not the public can trust the various numbers surrounding abortion and its emotional effects remain to be seen. What is abundantly clear is the loss of potential with the hundreds of thousands of infants aborted. I n a ver y d if ferent way, t he indiv idual in Los A ngeles aborted his or her responsibility to the child. Just for a qualifying comparison, we cou ld f ill Williams-Brice stadium 16 times with all of the possible talent lost to abortions. Let’s promote Safe Surrender as a viable alternative and give mothers a fuller picture of the options. —Joy Hicklin, third-year political science student
Ever y generation in A merica has h ad it s ow n c h a r ac t er i s t ic s t h at differentiate it from all the others. W het her it is t he G.I., t he Silent Generat ion, t he Baby Boomers or Generation X, the national attitude of Americans around the same age is largely consistent as a whole. But what is there for the newest generation, the Millennials? Are we to immediately enter the workplace and settle down to start a family; are we destined to travel the earth and bring about total globalization or are we responsible with the task of remaking our lifestyle and bringing about world change? The quest ion of what you were to do with your life used to have a clear answer. The G.I. Generation was responsible for winning W W II and subsequently building a nation. The Baby Boomers lived in this newly formed nation and are credited for the social changes of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Generation X entered this born-again world with the individual mindset to pursue what benef ited themselves, resulting in a pursuit of wealth and absorption by consumerism. But now the decisions that we make will echo in eternity, defining our generation for history. As I fi nish up my fi nal semester of undergraduate st udies, I am posed w it h t he d i lem ma of what comes ne x t . T he f ou r y e a r s of c ol le g e seemed like a vortex where the years f lew by, but the days passed so slow. Now, after receiving my diploma, I could go down the path of some of my friends, pursuing a career as a sales representative or of management analysis, or choose a different path ent irely. Wit h t he u nemploy ment rate of college graduates being higher than historically normal,the odds of fi nding a job seem slim, especially for a political science major. But maybe fi nding career positions a nd seek i ng t he sa me l ife a s ou r preceding generation is not what we are meant to do. There seems to be an attitude surrounding the Millennials that reflects a rejection of the historic way of living. Rather than being lost in a consumer-driven society where the norm is work, work, work so that we can spend, spend, spend, many recent graduates have instead pursued a modern-day nomadic way of life, traveling to dream destinations while they are young. Instead of waiting until they have worked long enough to retire, or taking a week vacation, people are traveling around the world finding employment in local venues and learning about cultures all around the world. If history repeats itself, as it often does, the Millennials will represent a new version of the G.I. Generation. Our war may not be as clear as our forefat hers, but it is just as, if not more, important. Instead of filling the caste that was made for you and repeat i ng t he act ions of a n overadvertised consumer, break the mold and make your life what you want it to be. Nobody can teach you to pursue your goals except yourself; there is no guide for your life. Instead you have to make the decisions that will give you the experiences you want. Life is what you make of it. It just depends on how you roll the dice.
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Just when you thought it couldn’t get any busier, it does. You r work is i n dema nd today a nd tomorrow. Gamble? Not today. Choose stability over illusion. Handle a structural problem. Stay in communication.
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The next two days get especially fun. Romance b l o s s o m s . Pl a y w it h f r i e n d s a n d f a m i l y. Things don’t always go as planned. Keep practicing. Tr u s t you r a i m , a nd t r y again. Work w it h someone who sees your blind spot.
Gemini Fix up your place today a nd tomor row. Your home and family require more attention. Personal comfort must be considered; clean house, and beautify. Don’t strain t h e b u d g e t . F lo w e r s brighten things. Create peaceful spaces. Use your practical resources.
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COOPERPAGE12 Just l i ke t h is yea r as a whole, Cooper did not match preseason ex pectat ions. Granted, t he expectations were unrealistic and out rageou s, but t hey were what Carolina had come to expect from its hero. But this season, out there on the field, he looked human. Sure, he was fast. But not fast enough to turn the corner on a reverse against Clemson late in the game where it seemed he was our only hope. Yes, he was good, great even. But not good enough to keep the momentum going against Tennessee with a last second punt return. Looking back on that play, we’d have been better off with him sitting on the bench and no one back there to receive the football, for at least it would have saved us the fright of him fumbling and the penalt y yardage received when he swatted the fumble out of bounds. The biggest disappointment with the beloved Pharoh Cooper, though, was not his play on t he f ield but that he chose to leave this team a year after he failed to lead them to a winning season. Cooper could go on to do great things in the NFL. He may go on to represent t h is school well, bringing more fame and recognition to his alma mater and donating money to help the program that got him to where he is. Yet if he goes, all that he may do for us in the
future is nothing compared to what he could do for the team now. There’s no denying that Pharoh Cooper was South Carolina’s best player. Even with defenses keying on him every game, he had more than twice the receiving yards of the next best receiver and nearly half of the team’s receiving touchdowns on the season. Even wit h a quest ionable quarterback situation, he was just 27 yards away from his second 1,000yard receiving season. Cooper did whatever t he Gamecocks needed, be that taking snaps as a quarterback, lining up in the slot or receiving punts. There is no doubt that, without him, even those measly three wins wouldn’t have happened. Cooper did everything he could for t he Gamecocks t his season and gave everything he had. I just know that if he returned for his senior year, he could give the Gamecocks what they need most: stability and a glimmer of hope. Pharoh, stay here one more year. Be a part of the team that returns this program to its former glory. Get faster, and beat Clemson. Get better, and beat Tennessee. Do something great so that your name is scrawled upon the walls of Williams-Brice. We are going to need more t han just a leader. More than just a player that can cause all fans to hold their breath. More than Marquavius Lewis or T.J. Holloman guiding us. We need a king; we need a Pharoh.
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Cooper finished his season with a team-best 973 yards and eight touchdowns, though some called it a disappointment.
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Pharoh Cooper must have expected better. This was supposed to be his team. This was supposed to be his year. Now, with this season a disappointment and this program on the verge of collapse, the man so lovingly referred to as King Tuttchdown is jumping ship, just like the coach that recruited him.
Cooper will not likely be remembered as much as players that led the team to three straight 11-win seasons. His name may not be scrawled upon the walls of Williams-Brice, nor his jersey adoringly bought for years to come, nor a statue delivered in his honor. His name will not be as famous as that of Connor Shaw or Marcus Lattimore, because he led a team that won three games, not nine, 10 or 11.
Sophomore forward A’ja Wilson is on fi re this season, leading the South Carolina women’s basketball team with 17 points and nine rebounds so far. The SEC has taken notice, and it was announced Tuesday that the 6-foot-5 sophomore would be named SEC Co-Player of the Week for the second time this season. Texas A&M senior Courtney Williams shared this week’s honor with Wilson after averaging 26.5 points in two games last week. Wilson has stepped up her play on the defensive end of the court, collecting 22 blocks and five steals in seven games. The forward earned Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown MVP honors after leading the Gamecocks to a perfect 3-0 record and tournament title. Last season, Wilson racked up five SEC Freshman of t he Week awards and was named SEC Freshman of the Year after averaging 13.1 points and 6.6 rebounds. Despite starting only one game a season ago, Wilson averaged 19.8 minutes per game off the bench. Wilson has started all seven games this season and is shooting nearly 55 percent from the field in 25 minutes per game. Last week, Wilson’s average of 64 points, 24 rebounds and seven blocks in three games all led the team. She hit the game-winning free throws in a 60-58 win over No. 17 Arizona State and tied her career-high with 26 points in a win against CSU Bakersfield. Scoring double-digits in six of seven games thus far, Wilson’s four double-doubles are only one shy of last year’s mark. If Wilson keeps up her stellar play, she will garner national attention by season’s end. A year removed from a Third Team All-America selection, the sophomore looks poised for another incredible season for the Gamecocks. —Written by Will Helms, sports editor
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