Garnet & Black Fall 2012

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24 HOURS AT CAROLINA

This college campus never really sleeps.

LIFE WITHOUT TIME OUT

The newest and hottest drinking game at Carolina, @DrinkingTicket.

USC football players keep their heads in the game, both on the field and off. 29

GREEK LIFE: BACK TO BASICS

The latest standards aren’t as new as you think.

The statistics might scare you, if you could read them.

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MAN OF THE MOMENT: KENNY TRACY

SUPERLATIVES

The Garnet & Black yearbook is back

Learn what makes new SG President Kenny Tracy tick.

ALL ACCESS PASS: INSIDE WILLIAMS BRICE JUMBOTRON

A behind-the-scenes look at our stadium’s newest pride and joy

TALENT SHOW: SWYPE

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#CAROLINAPROBLEMS

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If you don’t have anything nice to say, should you say it at all?

42 NIGHTLIFE: ARE YOU FAKING IT?

Fake I.D.s: know before you go

44 COLLEGE BUDGET

Halloween costumes on the fly

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Sick of the usual spots? This map’s got everything you need to know.

CHECKED OFF

Conquering the USC Bucket list one item at a time

SPACE: MACBETH SET

HEALTH: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

CAROLINA FOR DUMMIES: TAILGATING GUIDE 16 14

Boobs. Need we say more?

This main stage show is outfitted to perfection, thanks to stage manager Jane Hearn.

RIGHT HOOK, RIGHT LOOK

Breaking down a different kind of dance team 32

Who said sweats and streetwear had to be sloppy?

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Show Your Pride

So this is the part where I get to talk about myself, let you guys know who I am and where I come from. I’m supposed to tell you all about my big plans for Garnet & Black this year and about why I applied for this title last spring. But that’s too predictable. You guys will have all year to get to know me, so this time I want to talk about other people (and no, not in the gossip-py way like we debate on p. 39).

Unlike my first 19 summers at the beach, I spent a majority of the last one interning in New York City. While people assume that everyone living in NYC leads a glamorous life full of celebrity run-ins and ice-skating in Rockefeller Plaza, the reality of a summer there consists of strategically dodging tourists and becoming accustomed to the smell of hot garbage. However, the hardest part for me was the constant struggle to avoid developing the inevitable “every man for himself” attitude that spreads like an epidemic through the city’s streets. Some may call this naiive, and maybe even a little ignorant, but I like to think that it’s always worth keeping an open mind and allowing others the opportunity to impress you. Take time to get to know people and who they really are. Yes, you can’t rely on others for everything, but if you’re scared to take chances, how much can you really learn from life?

Not basing your opinion of others solely on first impressions can be a humbling experience. This is something we address in our feature “Life Without Timeout” by giving students a more in-depth look at the real responsibilities of a Carolina football player.

In the process, you’ll also stumble upon those fighting to find their true identity and purpose like the

social sororities and fraternities mentioned in “Greek Life: Back to Basics.” Don’t let this discourage you as you’ll likely undergo a similar phase at some point in your life. Instead, let it be a lesson to slow down, be patient and alert and learn more.

These past three years in college, my summer in New York and the last four weeks I’ve had to produce this magazine have proven my point. Plunging head first into multiple facets of campus life including dorm life, a sorority, classes, my photo club or Student Media, I have had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of people who know how to succeed, not only for themselves, but for others, too.

Most recently (3 am the morning this issue was sent to the printer), I learned from my newly-instated G&B staff that sometimes, you can’t do everything alone. And not only does it pay off to share responsibilities, but oftentimes the final product is something a million times better than you could have ever produced yourself. I could not do this without them, our contributors or the other talented students at this university. This is your magazine, and I am proud to represent it.

Whether it’s gameday at Williams Brice, the restoration of age-old traditions or four years at a 28,000 person university, sometimes it pays to have a little faith.

Matt is a third-year student majoring in visual communications. He enjoys writing for Garnet & Black because, despite having worked with other student publications, G&B has been an opportunity to work on a collaborative, well-known project. Seeing the issue come together has been a high point in Matt’s experience with journalism and student media.

HEATHER FOWLER

Heather is a fourth-year photography major from Simpsonville, SC. Photography is her passion, and she strongly believes that experience is the best teacher of all. When she’s not looking through a lens you can guarantee that she’s having a blast! Also she really loves tea and cats.

Third-year print journalism student Xavier Edwards enjoys food, drinks and jokes. He is the perfect lover and friend. “Getting to write the Talent Show article for this issue was a lot of fun. One of my good friends is a breakdancer, so I was very excited when the opportunity arose.” He hopes to continue working with G&B and other media groups in the future.

Kyle is a second-year illustration major, with a cognate in Visual Communications. After illustrating for the Health feature and Carolina for Dummies, he can’t wait to see what he’ll be working on next.

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BE THE NEXT ALEXANDER McQUEEN

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PHOTO BY ELLE OLIVIA ANDERSEN BY MIKELLE STREET

The skull tattoo on his leg isn’t a signification of his allegiance to a cult – well, not in the “blood brother, candles burning, chanting solemnly” sense of the word at least. Instead, it’s a nod to a man whose trajectory he seems soon to follow; it’s an ode to late fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

Fourth-year fashion and retailing student James Matthew Teague is a designer — not just an aspiring designer,

but the real deal. The predominantly selftaught James began designing at the age of 17.

To much acclaim, James showed his Spring 2012 collection at USC Fashion Week last semester.

“It was a reflection on the male role in the 17th and 18th centuries,” he says. “I wanted to do something that would empower women as much as men were empowered.”

The collection was of such a quality that it piqued the interest of local retailers and even the judges on the Student Designer Showcase panel. Their encouragement and interest for seeing his work developed further spurred Teague to pursue his

passion.

“I would absolutely love to design for someone else,” James says of his future plans, referring to a major fashion house, a path many designers, including McQueen, follow in order to fund their namesake labels. “It’s one of my goals to work under the house of Chanel or McQueen.”

He is currently finishing up work on a collection to show this fall and is already planning for his spring line, sketching designs, working with a team of seamstresses and making plans for garment production. Well on his way to establishing himself and mastering a competitive industry, James Teague is on the rise.

LEAST LIKELY TO CARE ABOUT THE 5-SECOND RULE

When asked if he eats meat, fourth-year media arts student Joshua Rainwater shakes his head as he pops a curly fry into his mouth.

“That just weirds me out, even though I’m eating out of the trash can,” he says.

Welcome to freeganism.

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You would think this was just another tactic in a litany of shortterm solutions college students employ to save money on food, and while money certainly does play a part, it’s not the end-all for freegans.

“The ultimate enemy is consumerism and waste,” Joshua says of his diet and lifestyle. He abides by the same guidelines as vegans except in the case of food that will inevitably go to waste. For example, if yogurt is being discarded, a vegan would not be able to eat it as it is composed of dairy (the byproduct of an animal), but a freegan can break vegan code to save the yogurt from being wasted.

A “diver” of two years, with no maladies from his dietary habits thus far, Joshua started simply by eating foods his friends weren’t planning on eating. From there, his activities led to “diving,” more or less just pilfering, through Russell House trash cans.

“There are two things about doing this: You can’t be a germaphobe, and you can’t care what people think of you,” says Joshuua, who has no problem rummaging through a trash can while talking to a friend. When asked whom he wouldn’t dive in front of, he says, “Not with my family, and not with my girlfriend, and probably not a professor — it depends on what’s in the can.”

Phillipe has served fourth-year visual communications student Jordan Osborne well for six full years.

It’s quite a feat when those six years have included a total of five accidents, one of which involved an unfortunate dumpster incident on Ocean Boulevard while en route to her summer job.

Jordan admits that the morning was an early one. Driving in unfamiliar territory, she passed her destination and simply wasn’t paying attention. Turning around went from just veering off the road to hitting the dumpster, popping it up into the air. The accident, or more accurately the incident, as there were actually no other drivers involved, ended up costing about $5,000.

“I’m just bad at driving,” Jordan says. “I’ve been pulled over for speeding four times, I’ve rear-ended a car, sideswiped a car ... ” The list goes on. Surprisingly, Phillipe has fared through it all.

Jordan currently serves as the editor-in-chief for Garnet & Black, so it’s not as if keeping her focus is an ongoing problem. But if you ever happen to pass a silver Jeep Commander on campus, keep your eyes peeled and make sure to buckle up.

MOST LIKELY TO GET IN A ONE-CAR WRECK

PHOTOS BY NICK JOHNSTON

Jordan Osborne

ALL ACCESS PASS:

BY KENNY CLARKE // PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK FRANCIS // DESIGN BY CARLY KEITH

Everyone knows that football is huge at the University of South Carolina. This season, however, dedicated fans got to witness the unveiling of one of the most massive renovations in Williams-Brice history. The university proved its dedication to having one of the best programs in the country by installing a multi-million-dollar jumbotron.

Expected to last for at least the next 10 years, the new video board will provide an intensified experience for the entire stadium by streaming live action, replaying highlights, displaying special messages and anything else an avid football

fan could dream of. Gamecock fans will be sure to spend the remainder of the season gawking at one of the 12 largest collegiate screens in the country. What’s just as intricate as the screen itself is what goes on behind-the-scenes to make the magic happen. Companies across the Midlands were contracted to build the new screen, including Burkwood Construction, Garvin Design Group, Daktronics, Inc. and Kyzer & Timmerman.

The high-quality video board cost a total of about 6.5 million dollars and measures 36 by 124 feet in size. If you

THE JUMBOTRON

were to convert that to Gamecock units, it’d be like Coach Steve Spurrier standing on top of himself six times and twenty times if you laid him horizontally. During the games, it takes 25 (yes, 25!) technicians to operate the video board. For those of you who are electrical engineering or computer science majors, this could be you some day.

The larger-than-life investment, though expensive, seems justified with the Gamecocks fresh off an 11-2 season and expectations to repeat that performance this year. With a healthy team, ecstatic fan base and a brand-new video board,

it’s safe to say that all of us in Gamecock Nation are stoked for the season. Fans couldn’t be more proud of our team, the spirit it invokes and the always-inspiring Williams-Brice Stadium. Isn’t it great to be a Gamecock?

*Video Board information provided by David Cockfield, Gameday Producer, Steve Fink, Assistant AD/Media Relations, and Tom Quasney, VP Facilities.*

Although I walked into Swype’s weekly meeting to simply observe for the purpose of writing this article, it wasn’t long before I found myself following stepby-step instructions on how to perform the Wobble.

Swype, a dance group created by third-year public health student Phu Nguyen, invites everyone, regardless of skill level, to come and enjoy themselves. A third-year political science student and Swype’s President of Business

“One important thing for Swype, and something I like doing,” William says, “is interconnectivity of organizations because it’s mutually beneficial and can help everyone grow.”

Swype plans to organize events this fall that bring together other oncampus dance organizations as well as Student Government.

W ith the wide variety of people in Swype, I naturally peg William as an expert dancer himself. However, although

intro to dance class. With all the people in Swype, it’s a good motivator to keep dancing and to push my own limits.”

Moving forward, Swype hopes to create a small but formidable crew to compete in state or even national competitions. Both Phu and William aim to build Swype into an entity that will permeate across several universities long after they’re gone.

“When I came into this I didn’t expect to see more than 10 to 15 people,”

Development William O-Shields encourages a model in which people can come for any reason, from having fun with friends to training for participation in oncampus events.

“We have a select few people that perform at our showcases, and we have people that want to cut up and just do it for fun, and they can do that,” he says.

Just last year, the group put together “Swype for a Cause,” an event that raised more than $350 to benefit Relay for Life. This free event was open to everyone, and donations were rewarded with pizza, drinks and raffle tickets.

he and Phu are roommates (and even went to high school together), he actually doesn’t dance at all.

“Phu handles the choreography and meetings, while I do all the boring stuff,” he laughs.

What’s also surprising is that Phu only started about five years ago, not really for an innate passion for dance but because of his requirements.

“The first time I got into dancing was because I needed fine arts and [physical education] credits out in California,” Phu says. “I wanted to knock out two birds with one stone, so I took an

Phu says. “But as it grows bigger we’ll continue to raise the bar. One of our bigger goals is to be recognized by other dance schools across the state.” These may seem like lofty plans for an organization built from the ground up only a year ago. Nevertheless, if Swype continues on the path it’s already paved, its goals will be well within reach. So dance on, friends, dance on.

BY XAVIER EDWARDS PHOTOS BY HEATHER FOWLER DESIGN BY DANIEL SHELLEY

“We have a select few people that perform at our showcases and we have people that want to cut up and just do it for fun and they can do that

Tailgate Spot: The Fraternity Lots

Who: Greeks

Terrain: Rough (Leave the Jack Rogers at home)

Food: Cookouts for members or those with connections....

About: Expect some rowdiness & shenanigans. Loud music (dubstep).

Carolina for dummies: Usc TailGating

Tailgate Spot: The Fairgrounds

Who: Families, Alumni, Students

Terrain: Solid Food: BYOF - Anything that can be put on a grill. About: Expect to dodge kids tossing a football and long lines for the port a-potties.

Let’s be real, die-hard Gamecock fans will tailgate just about anywhere. Grab a parking spot, bring out up your chairs and set up the grill.

Rosewood D r.

Assembly St.

George Rodgers Blvd.

Writen by: Stephanie Brown

Design: Stephanie Pope

Illustration: Kyle Alston

Seawell

Tailgate Spot: The Memorial Lots

Who: Upper Classmen, Alumni

Terrain: Mildly rough (you will cross a set of railroad tracks)

Food: B.Y.O.B.(burgers)

About: The mixing of the young and “sort of” old

Hope this guide helps new Gamecocks as well as the old! Stay safe and don’t forget the Gamecock Fan code of conduct. Go Cocks!

The Gates Tailgate Spot: The Lumberyard (1080 Shop Road - behind The Gates)

Who: A mixed bunch.

Terrain: Paved and flat Food: B.Y.O.F.

About: A little hike from the stadium, the crowds aren’t as heavy but you are still in the action.

Tailgate Spot: The University House (980 South Stadium Road)

Who: Owners and guests

Terrain: Manicured

Food: B.Y.O.F.

About: Expect a live band and enjoy the prime parking!

Tailgate Spot: The Cockabooses

Who: Owners and guests

Terrain: Luxury

Food: Catered

About: You need a wristband to get past security, but these re-furbished train cabooses are the ultimate, high-end experience.

Tailgate Spot: The Farmer’s Market

Who: Alumni, Families, Students - you name it they’re there

Terrain: Comfortable with grassy areas.

Food: B.Y.O.Food.

About: Before the game, see the cheerleaders, marching band and the football team parade through the Garnet Way!

George Rodgers Blvd.

Shop Blvd.

Bojangles

Williams Brice Stadium

ETV Building

Key Rd.

Carolina Walk

Hooters. Ta-tas. Boobs...No

Monthly Self Breast Exam:

By: Shenay Turner Photography/Design: Stephanie Pope Illustration: Kyle Alston

Risks that DO NOT affect your chances of getting breast cancer

Breast implants

Underwire bras and bras in general

Deodorant/Antiperspirant

Drinking water from plastic bottles

Ca eine

If you find any of these symptoms make an appointment with your doctor for a full Exam

Abnormal Symptoms to watch out for:

Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area

Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast

Change in the size or shape of the breast

Dimpling or puckering of the skin

Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple

Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast

New pain in one spot that doesn't go away

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Look for any changes in contour, swelling, dimpling of skin, or appearance of the nipple. It is normal if your right and left breasts do not match exactly.

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Using the tips of your ngers, press rmly on your breast, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Move around your breast in a circular, up-and-down, or wedge pattern. Remember to use the same method every month. Check both breasts.

Gently squeeze the nipple of each breast and report any discharge to your doctor immediately.

Examine both breasts lying down. To examine the right breast, place a pillow under your right shoulder and place your right hand behind your head. Using the pads of your ngers, press rmly, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Use the same pattern you used while standing. Repeat for your left breast.

Standing in front of a mirror, inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides, with your hands on your hips, and with your arms raised while exing your chest muscles.

matter what we call them, we have to know how to take care of them.”

Written by Shenay Turner

Designed by Stephanie Pope

Hooters. Tatas. Boobs. These are a just a few of the nicknames we’ve got for the most noticeable part of the female anatomy: breasts. Regardless of what we dub them, it’s crucial that we know how to treat them with TLC. Organizations across the globe promote public awareness of the disease each October during National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women. The disease will affect one out of eight women by the time they reach 85 years of age.

Think of your eight closest female friends and family members. Just losing one is unthinkable, right? According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is 100 times more common in women than men. However, it’s estimated that at least 35 men in the United States will get the disease each year. Most cases of male breast cancer are detected between the ages of 60 and 70, although the condition can develop at any age. A man’s lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is only about one-tenth of 1 percent, or one in 1,000 of the population.

Certain factors can help you determine your chances of getting breast cancer. Here are a few of the most prominent risks according to the

American Cancer Society:

• Age: The older you are, the more likely you are to be diagnosed with breast cancer. For women, there is a five percent chance of being diagnosed if you are younger than 40. The risk increases after that and is highest in women older than 70. For men, the rates and statistics are about the same.

• Genetics: Roughly five to ten percent of breast cancer is believed to be hereditary. There are two types of breast cancer genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2. Both can be genetically passed down from parents, but the type of mutation received varies by ethnic group. Less than 15 percent of women with breast cancer have a family member with the disease. However, it’s still important to know your family history so you can be aware of your own risk.

• Ethnicity: In the United States, breast cancer is more prevalent in Caucasians. African-Americans are next in line, followed by American Indian or Alaskan Natives, Latinos and lastly Asian or Pacific Islanders.

• Alcohol: Studies show a significant link between consuming alcohol and an increase in the chances of getting breast cancer. Having two to five drinks daily increases the risk by up to one and a half times.

• Contraception: The type of birth control method you use impacts your risk, as well. Taking birth control pills increases your risk by 10 to 30 percent. After you stop taking the pill, the risk eventually declines back to zero. Women taking the shot (Depo-Provera) have shown a slight increase in risk that dissipates after five years.

• Body weight: The link between body weight and breast cancer is complex. In general, being overweight causes a multitude of health issues. The risk for overweight, postmenopausal women is higher than those with a normal BMI. Opinions may vary but there is a common consensus that low to moderate exercise can reduce risk by 18 percent.

We may only take one month out of the year to recognize the fight against breast cancer, but it’s not the only time this struggle is a reality. As college students, we put our bodies through a lot considering packed schedules, studying, jobs and social events. Women (and men) should perform monthly breast exams on themselves or even their partners. Those who do self-exams are more aware of how their bodies feel and will be able to notice even the slightest change sooner.

BY MATTHEW PETERSON

// PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLE OLIVIA ANDERSEN & BLAKE WELCH // DESIGN BY GEORGE HINCHLIFFE

At home or away, win or lose, we belt out the alma mater, often off-key and at the top of our lungs. We even give up a few more hours of sleep so that we can play an extra round of cornhole before being funneled into the stadium by those sometimes charming, sometimes grumpy security guards.

As fans, we do all of these things and more. After all, Williams-Brice isn’t going to “Sandstorm” itself. And who’s going to start anti-Clemson chants if we don’t? Our stadium holds more than 80,000 people and we do our best to fill it every Saturday. Yet, we often forget that we are only driven to do this because of the work our team puts in day after day.

We only get up early on gameday because the team wakes up even earlier all year.

All of this is only made possible because of the time each player dedicates over Christmas vacation, while the rest of campus is vacant.

It’s a longer season than we all realize. The team works for 11 months out of the year; they have one month off before returning to campus in June for summer training. We may dedicate our weekends for a few short months, but these boys sacrifice theirs year-round.

The next time you see a football player, ask him about his last Thanksgiving. His answer will likely be, that he spent it with the team in Columbia, away from his family. He’ll tell you about the Gamecocks that have become his new family.

We wake up at the crack of dawn to journey, like a trail of garnet and black ants, down to Williams.

YOU’RE ALWAYS ON THE JOB WHEN YOU PLAY FOR

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“For Thanksgiving, the team stays in Columbia. If you have family nearby, you go there. Most players go to a team meal, though,” says senior Defensive End Devin Taylor.

The team really only gets one holiday (two or three days off for Christmas) before returning to campus on the 26th or 27th of December. They then travel to the site of their designated bowl game in order to begin feeling out the terrain.

Ask that same player how his summer was and he’ll tell you about waking up early every day, and how famously hot Columbia really is.

“Voluntary summer workouts start in June. No coaches are allowed to be present, so we rely on leadership within the team to make sure players show up,” Devin says.

And if you get squeamish at the thought of summer workouts, consider this: they also go to class.

“We encourage them to take classes since they’re already on campus working out,” says Raymond Harrison, the Senior Associate Athletic Director Overseeing Academics and Student Support. “They’ve done a great job of balancing academics and athletics and we’re glad to see players getting ahead in the summertime rather than playing catch-up.”

For most students, summer activities make it hard to find the motivation to enroll in even one summer course. We have to leave our friends at the beach behind to go make up the Spanish credit we didn’t quite achieve in the spring because we were... at the beach.

A summer day for the Carolina football team is spent in cleats, not flip-flops. Players work out in the mornings, go to their summer classes on campus and then to study hall. Next, the team works in position groups; quarterbacks throw to wide receivers and linemen hit sleds in blocking drills. No doubt they drop more than an expletive or two during these days. For incoming freshmen, these practices are just the beginning of their college careers.

Off the football field, there’s just as much dedication and hard work.

“At orientation we try to explain [to incoming freshmen] the fish bowl that they live in,” says Raymond, “They’re being watched all the time so we try to prepare them for that.”

Part of this preparation includes a presentation put on by the upperclassmen. They discuss drugs, drinking and driving, and academic integrity. And for good reason: Once these boys become USC players, they live in the spotlight and every move they make is scrutinized.

Devin knows this fact well. He says it can be difficult to feel like a typical college student with the amount of media exposure players get.

“Going out is more stressful,” he says, “because you don’t want to embarrass your team and your coaches. You have to be smart. Sometimes people do recognize me and ask for a picture. I don’t mind doing that for them.”

“Sometimes it’s tough when I have family visiting,” he adds. “We’ll go out to eat and people want to take pictures. It’s part of playing here. You’re always on the job when you play for USC.”

Football players have a life separate from the academic, social and family environments average students are used to. Each player has a life that revolves completely around Carolina football.

At USC, football is more than just a game. Anyone who’s experienced Saturdays in Columbia knows it’s closer to religion than a sport.(insert Clemson insult here). It’s a reason to celebrate, cheer, let loose and be cocky. The start of football season means that we, as students, have begun another year at this amazing school. It’s our chance to root for veteran players and notice the sparks of brilliance in new ones.

Remember, though, that it’s more than just tailgating and sweating through halftime. It’s the product of the team sweating through the dog days of summer... and fall, winter and spring. It’s the culmination of a full year of training.

For the team, it’s life.

“WE’LL GO OUT TO EAT AND PEOPLE WANT TO TAKE PICTURES. IT’S PART OF PLAYING HERE. YOU’RE ALWAYS ON THE JOB WHEN YOU PLAY FOR USC.”

Why did I join a sorority? Uh, I’m pretty sure it’s obvious. How else would I get invited to the biggest ragers on campus and meet all the hot frat boys? After all, that’s what sisters are for, to make sure you get home, clutch and iPhone in hand, after one too many at Pavs.

It’s hard to believe that, after 160 years of a Greek Life presence on USC’s campus, things like this can realistically be overheard in passing between classes or over dinner at Russell House. It’s undeniable that the Greek community is large (about 20% of campus according to the 2012 Guide to Carolina Fraternities and Sororities), but between word of mouth and an ever-changing student population, what people think about Greek Life and the actual reality of what it is have become two separate things. Over time, the core values and traditions that these organizations were originally founded upon have slowly inched their way down the list of priorities for incoming members during the recruitment process. For non-Greeks whose attention we haven’t lost yet, we aren’t here to argue the pros and cons of Greek Life. But it is undeniable that the last calendar year has witnessed a series of antics from a handful of the social fraternities and sororities at USC.

Last fall, Greek Life fraternity rush came to a standstill amid allegations of wildly unacceptable behavior and alcohol violations. Recruitment was eventually re-instated after

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USC officials and the fraternities reached a compromise. The agreement mandated restrictions on all fraternities, regardless of whether they were initially implicated or not, including statutes such as forfeiting alcohol until a stated date and reducing the new member education period. This citation was only the beginning of the drama that unfolded throughout the rest of the year. Although they generally maintain a much stricter policy on alcohol, hazing and new member relations, sororities saw their fair share of ambulance transfers and headline making mischief, as well. A total of three chapters in upheaval, the fraternities definitely took the spotlight. Upon allegations of hazing, the USC chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha underwent a membership review by their national organization. A total of 54 members were removed from the USC chapter. Lambda Chi Alpha still remains recognized as a fraternity by the university, but such a drastic reduction in membership left them unable to meet the financial responsibility of maintaining a house in the Greek Village. Sigma Phi Epsilon was the second fraternity that, in effect, “cleaned house” last fall. The national organization of Sigma Phi Epsilon closed it’s USC chapter after what they described as unacceptable behavior and a lack of self-governing. In the spring, Alpha Tau Omega became the next fraternity to meet its demise when the chapter was removed from

“It didn’t reflect what our group stands for and it didn’t reflect what our University stands for.“

campus on drug charges. Their withdrawal left a total of three houses standing empty in the Greek Village.

The hard truth: they messed up. Having fun only lasts as far as when the safety of students becomes a concern, and that’s why the university had no choice but to get involved. After many semesters and years of warnings, probations and social restrictions, this was the first time students saw threats from the university and national greek organizations become a reality.

“We began to see that, within a community of 18 fraternities, half of them were on the radar in terms of the types of recruitment activities they were engaging in and what was provided to the rushees,” says Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Anna Edwards. “It didn’t reflect what our group stands for and it didn’t reflect what our University stands for. I don’t recall a time when the incidents and behavior had reached a point when there was that much public display and connection to our groups and our activities in this sanctioned recruitment time,” she explains.

It’s impossible to discuss fraternities making headlines without bringing up the elephant in the room: hazing. Bylaws for the university’s recruitment process have never condoned any type of hazing behavior. This is nothing new. Some fraternity brothers claim that hazing builds character and teaches life lessons, while others don’t even know what hazing entails. Interestingly, in many chapters, it has been found that hazing results in members who more closely identify with their pledge class as opposed to their chapter as a whole.

Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Katie Spell explains, “[With hazing] you’re not building a brotherhood or sisterhood; you’re building four separate pledge classes that hate each other.

‘Because you did that to me, now I hate you and I’m going to make this next group feel just as miserable.’”

Whether it’s a physical act or an emotional one, the classification of ‘hazing’ for the most part has often been, well... hazy.

“It’s still my main philosophy that if you are asking somebody to do something that you wouldn’t do with them – if it’s not a mutual process, and if they don’t do it something will happen – then that’s hazing,” says Anna. “At some point,” she adds, “you’ve got to change the cycle in a chapter. Yes, it may have happened to you, but do you see more beyond that? Why do you pay money, spend this time, spend this energy associated with your group if you don’t have anything to show for it? And if somebody were to die, would your chapter be able to survive or would you just say, ‘Hey it happened to us.’ That will not pass in the court of law; you will spend the rest of your life in prison.”

The Greek Life Administration works to assure that chapter members have a safe and beneficial experience as a part of the greek community at USC. The tumultuous events left them with no other choice but to intervene.

“Most of the time, trouble comes looking for us...[people] either think I’m constantly sitting down in the Greek Village waiting for something to happen or I’m so far distanced that I’m sitting up here and have no idea what’s going on. But the reality is somewhere in-between,” says Katie.

According to Anna and Katie, any changes like the ones made to recruitment policy and guidelines come directly from the fraternity and sorority councils. This cabinet is made up of chapter presidents and

“People either think I’m constantly sitting down in the Greek Village waiting for something to happen or I’m so far distanced that I’m sitting up here and have no idea what’s going on. But the reality is somewhere in-between.”

representatives, with Greek Life administrators working as advisors.

“Everyone talks about ‘Why all the changes?’ but there really weren’t any from our side,” says Katie, adding, “These rules and policies from their national organizations had always been in place…nothing changed [last fall] other than an increase in activity in a small amount of time.”

In reality, they are merely bringing these organizations back to the basics.

This year, in an effort to allow incoming freshman a chance to experience life at USC before rush, the fraternity recruitment process was delayed a full two weeks. In addition, fraternities were held to a clear three-strike policy regarding alcohol and illegal substances, the GPA requirement for new members increased from 2.5 to 2.75 and a minimum of one community service event was required of all rushees.

“The changes have had some positives, such as giving us more time to meet rushees and portraying Greek life more positively,” says Justin Mims, fourth-year economics student and president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

This years’ recruitment passed without nearly as many conflicts and saw big numbers of potential new members. Sorority recruitment neared the 1,400 mark and fraternity recruitment reached past 700.

“To watch from last year to this year – to see our members really step up to the plate and say ‘I’m better than this’ and to see the headlines from last year to this year – we did not make statewide or national news. The headlines this year were about doing service - that was a cool change,” says Katie.

The good news is, although several of these organizations screwed up, they have been willing to admit it and are hopeful about the future of Greek Life. Being part of a social organization can have a fishbowl effect. There are many non-greeks that get taken to the hospital, caught underage drinking at a house party or into physical fights in Five Points, and no one will ever hear about it in the Daily Gamecock.

Greek Life preaches a values-based community. Membership is supposed to be

a privilege that distinguishes its members as well-rounded citizens who embody the key components of Greek Life at USC: scholarship, leadership, friendship and service. To nongreeks who have never seen the official creed for a greek organization, they are impressive documents that speak on lofty values and high ideals. Ideals that aren’t reflected in compromising one’s morals in Five Points, gossiping or accepting challenges that land you in the hospital. They encourage members to be leaders and achieve recognition through their academic and philanthropic pursuits. Due to the abundance and variety of chapters on campus, it can only be inaccurate to classify an entire community into stereotypes generated by a few. However, because Greek Life aims to embody the collective responsibility of a community, if one falls, they all fall.

“To watch from last year to this year – to see our members really step up to the plate and say ‘I’m better than this’ and to see the headlines from last year to this year – we did not make statewide or national news. The headlines this year were about doing service - that was a cool change.”

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Anonymous college forums are infamous for being childish, hateful and inaccurate, but before you state your brash opinion on these addicting sites, let’s take a second to rack up the pros behind them. First, let’s talk about Ratemyprofessor.com. I don’t know about you, but I’m never pleased when I go to sign up for classes and Professor I-don’t-really-care-what-your-name-is (only whether or not your class is hard) is unlisted. Let’s see how happy you are when you get lumped into the only open section of O-Chem with a teacher who likes to give exams every Friday and uses an A=96+ grading scale.

Second up is the shutdown of JuicyCampus, notorious college gossip forum. AnonymousCampus is a newly launched, copycat site that will most likely be short lived due in large part to the drunken slobs embarrassed that their “not-so-classy” lifestyle is broadcasted on the net. All I can say is, if you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

Number three goes out to all you Twitter enthusiasts. When my Facebook timeline starts to get repetitive, I resort to Twitter’s never-ending anon accounts. Yeah, a lot of them are stupid or filled with pointless information passed off as “fact,” but when you’re stuck in the middle of a monotone lecture, @UberFacts: “In North Carolina, it is illegal to kill more than 4 turtles in your lifetime” will suffice as ample entertainment. While I have the utmost confidence that you all are as witty and creative as demonstrated by your recent tweets, I’m sure at least some of these anon accounts have inspired a portion of your 140 characters at some point in time—I won’t tell if you won’t.

So if you’re planning on voting against anonymous forums (ew), it’s probably just because you’re one of the “classy” individuals featured on them. If you’re that upset about it, consider one of the following options: 1) report the post to have it taken down 2) don’t recreate your Senor Frogs Spring Break 2012 “experience” every Thursday night at Village or 3) keep doing it so the rest of us can stay entertained.

By: Lizzie Anstey

Sites like AnonymousCampus and RateMyProfessor have cemented a place for themselves on college campuses over the last few years. While no one can argue that certain anonymous forums have their place, they tend to bring up more problems than they help solve.

For starters, let’s just stop and think about what it means to be an anonymous college forum. This means that literally anyone can post whatever they want without having to be held responsible or backing up their claims. That guy you accidentally spilled a drink on at your last tailgate or that girl that liked your ex-boyfriend, they’re likely looking on these sites and more than willing to give your name a bad wrap if it comes up.

Take a scroll through the recently launched AnonymousCampus.com and you will see posts ranging from “Rank the hottest sororities” to “So-and-so is a gold-digger.” I’m not saying that some guys haven’t sat around to rank and share their personal favorites or that girl you met in Five Points isn’t a golddigger. But who’s to know if a sorority member didn’t rank their own above everyone else in that comment or if an angry ex isn’t lashing out? Perhaps no example is more well known than RateMyProfessor.com. Most students have, at one time or another, found that one professor that they simply couldn’t stand. Whether it’s an apparent lack of organization that leads to a lost test or a voice so monotone you can barely keep your eyes open, there are plenty of reasons to not like a teacher. I’m not saying that every poor review is unwarranted, but the simple idea of allowing a student to post as many times as they want to bash that professor that gave them a D clearly has its shortcomings. Anonymous college forums have spread like an outbreak of strep at USC since the likes of Facebook and Twitter left us craving an anonymous alternative. However, with anonymity comes unaccountability, a fact we often forget to give much more than a second thought to (assuming there was even a first thought). I enjoy laughing at horribly spelled slander and jokes as much as the next person, but, outside of the occasional laugh, these forums only create a path for unwarranted trash-talking hidden behind a curtain of online privacy.

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The allure of Five Points can tempt even the most risk-averse, but sometimes the only door a fake ID gets you through is one with bars. If you’re going to weigh the risk for the reward, there are a few things you should know first.

As a freshman at Carolina, I didn’t know any other students here. After orientation, I felt I was armed with tons of information about what to expect from my classes, dorm life and southern culture, but I had still never spoken to anyone about what really goes on during a weekend at USC. Most of what I heard about nightlife was coming from other freshmen who were just as clueless as me, but I quickly got the scoop: when you hardly know anyone on campus and you’re looking for a good time, all signs point to Five Points.

Starting out at USC, it can seem like getting a fake ID and heading to the bars is the only way to have “the real college experience.” But if you aren’t of-age, going to bars with a fake ID runs a very real chance of significant risks, including some expensive tickets or even a trip to jail.

Kate, a third- year psychology student, has experienced some of these consequences.

“I had heard of kids being taken to jail from Five Points,” she says, “but I thought those were extreme cases. I was just in a bar when a cop approached me asking for my ID. I handed him my real ID, which said I was 18, and he then grabbed my wallet and pulled out my fake. He put handcuffs on me and led me out of the bar, but even after he wrote out my tickets, I thought I‘d just be able to leave and then appear in court later until he told me, ‘You are going to jail tonight.’”

Jessica Velders of the USC Police Department explained that, while officers may be less likely to bring someone to jail if they are only being charged with one offense or don’t seem to be intoxicated, this decision is really left to the arresting officer’s discretion. Because the law states that if you are consuming alcohol, you must be able to prove that you are 21 years old when asked, any-

one caught drinking or in a 21+ bar can be approached by a police officer.

Velders says that asking people for their ID is usually done at random and that police try to not target certain groups but their main goal is to ensure that everyone they see drinking is doing so legally.

Despite a paddy wagon ride to the Richland County jail and a night amongst inmates, (some who were serving up to six month sentences for crimes like assault), Kate was able to get the charges of minor in possession and possession of another’s ID expunged through the Alcohol Education Program (AEP).

“I’m grateful that I got the charges expunged, but I don’t see the point in me being taken to jail for the night,” Kate says. “Being frisked, changing into a prison uniform and sleeping in a cell was absolutely traumatizing.”

Further she says,“I think taking people to jail for alcohol charges is just a scare tactic. Guards working at the jail even said that they don’t understand why the police bring young girls from Five Points in to a county jail.”

The Alcohol Education Program is offered in the state of South Carolina to allow minors being charged with certain alcohol related offenses to clear their records. When you appear in court, the judge lists the charges that qualify for participation in AEP.

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These include minor in possession of beer, wine or alcohol and possession of another’s ID or a false ID, among other charges. Minors between ages 17-20 who have never participated in AEP before can apply for participation in the program.

The requirements include a $250 enrollment fee, 20 hours of community service and three separate classes (each with a fee). In total, the program costs around $750 including the $285 expungement fee.

If you get into trouble after already completing AEP once, the state offers a more expensive and time-consuming program for expungement called Pre-Trial Intervention.

Jessica, a third-year international business student, had to complete this program after being charged with minor in possession. Holding a beer at age 19 seems relatively insignificant when compared to a few of the other charges that can be expunged through PTI, which include stalking, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy or other drugs and unlawful possession of a pistol.

PTI ended up putting Jessica back about round $850 and included 35 hours of community service, two Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, a urine drug test, the same eight-hour class given in AEP and a class called “Get Smart”, in which she had to meet with a group of prison inmates- including one arrested for murder.

“We had to sit shoulder to shoulder with these prisoners and say our age and what we were arrested for to make us feel uncomfortable,” she says. “The prisoners were given instructions to call us out on things like wearing inappropriate clothing or not speaking clearly enough. They basically told us that we were going to end up like them if we didn’t get smart.”

Most students looking to partake in the experience of Five Points are unlikely to be arrested for anything more than minor in possession or having a fake ID. The bars serve as a main source of entertainment among students at USC, despite the large number who are not yet 21. Five Points will still be there once you’re of age but for those that choose to take this risk, they should at least be armed with the facts about what may happen if they get caught underage.

43% of respondants said they have used fake IDs. Of that 43%, 78% haven’t been caught. 24% of those polled have owned 2 or more fake IDs.

G&B polled 100 USC students about their use of fake IDs, and the numbers may surprise you.

Unlike most places in the world, Halloween isn’t just a one-day event at USC. In Columbia, Halloween means an extravagant, four-day costumefest. Unfortunately though, we can’t all afford to wear a new, glitzy costume each night. We all want jaws to drop when strutting our costumes into parties, but don’t want to do the same when checking our bank accounts. Here are a couple of inexpensive costume ideas for guys and girls living on a college budget.

Ladies, even though the whole animal look is completely overplayed, I guarantee that at some point you’ve donned a pair of kitten or bunny ears due to a lack of ample planning time. So you ask, how can I make such an overdone theme appear to be original? First, throw on your usual animal attire. Then take a large cardboard box and cut out a heart. Paint the cutout red and after letting it dry, paint on the white logo letters of what all you 90’s kids know as none other than the TY tag on Beanie Babies. Punch a hole into one corner of the heart and thread enough white ribbon through it so you can wear it around your neck. Voila, you have turned a mundane costume into your own unique tribute to our generation!

Estimated Price: $5-$10

Since the close of the London 2012 Olympics, everyone’s been buzzing about both Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps (especially the female population). So guys, why not dress up as either Olympian this Halloween? On a plain white swim cap, write either “PHELPS” or “LOCHTE” in all caps on one side and “USA” on the other. Then, slap on a temporary Olympics tattoo on one of your biceps. If you can’t find some fake Olympiad ink, use skin safe face paint to paint yourself into a celebrity. Put on a swimsuit (preferrably a Speedo) and hang a pair of goggles around your neck. The girls will be sure to love your gold medal-worthy costume.

Estimated Price: $10-$15

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So you and your “better” half have decided to match this year and you’re looking for something more tasteful than Ice-T and Coco: Not a problem. All she needs is a dress, tiara and fairy wings. Cut a piece of white paper into the shape of tooth and stick it to the front of the dress (duct tape is best for weathering party-hopping). For your guy, use a lab coat, a lab mask and a toothbrush. Stick the toothbrush into a frocket so it can easily be seen.

P.S. If you’re feeling generous, bring a few single bills to further legitimize your “tooth fairy” theme.

Estimated Price (both costumes): $25-$35

Guys or gals, a superhero is always a great go-to, affordable idea. To pull off the look, all you need is a piece of fabric long enough for a cape, a logo’d t-shirt (found at any local Walmart or Spencer’s Gifts) of your designated superhero and a cheap mask. This costume can be glitzed up in several ways but can also just be a cheap, easyto-make outfit when you’re on the run. For an extra touch, cut out your own symbol and make up your own super-hero with super-partying abilities.

Estimated Price: $10-$15

So if you find yourself short on cash or creativity this fall as you celebrate this multi-day, scandalous holiday, try out one of these easyto-make costumes. If you’re having trouble finding any of the essentials for your costumes, don’t hesitate to try dollar stores or thrift shops. With just a little bit of creativity, you can turn an old shirt or an over-done idea into a one-of-a-kind outfit that will stand out in any party, even if it is on a tight college budget.

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#3: Keep on your feet during Dance Marathon.

Third-year International Business and HRTM student Zach Roth knew he was doing something great “for the kids” when he joined the Dance Marathon Board of Directors as the Internal Events Coordinator in 2011. At the event, when 6-yearold John Daniel Moorer stood up and told the dance marathoners that his one wish was “to go to a real science lab,” Zach felt he had to do more. After DM had come and gone, and Zach’s position technically fulfilled, he worked with his chemistry lab manager and others in the department at USC to bring John Daniel to the lab and perform some experiments of his own (complete with a customized lab coat). We think Zach can mark off two Bucket List items with his story: #3 and #26: Go out of your way to help a stranger.

The 2012 Dance Marathon heralded over 700 dancers and raised over $177,000. DM will take place on March 1st and 2nd, 2013. For more information and to register, visit www.uscdm.org.

#23: Dine at the McCutchen House

New Jersey native and second-year broadcast journalism student Thom Bell didn’t know where he wanted to go to college. He applied to USC on a whim and had no preconceptions about Carolina. Unfamiliar with the area, he and his family set out on a walk to campus from the hotel—a walk that turned into a three mile trek. Finally, they made it to the historic Horseshoe and stumbled upon the McCutchen House. They didn’t have a reservation, but the staff was welcoming and sat them right away. Seeing a mini golf tournament set up in the lobby to celebrate the Master’s Tournament, Thom played and won. After his shot-in-the-dark application and long walk, things were starting to turn around in the Palmetto State. After finishing an exquisite meal at the McCutchen House, Thom’s mom looked at him and said, “I think the stars are aligning for you here.” Thom made his decision and has never looked back. Two years later, he still remembers the Southern hospitality he discovered at the McCutchen House.

For more information, hours, and reservations, visit www.hrsm.sc.edu/mccutchenhouse/

#13. Explore your artsy side at a show in the Longstreet Theater.

For those of you who don’t know, the building that now houses Longstreet Theatre was built in the 1800s. The catacombs underneath the theatre either served as a Civil War hospital or a morgue for fallen soldiers. Fourth-year theatre major Emily Gonzalez performed in the show “Lorca: Alone in a Dream” during her freshman year. Based on the life of the poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, the cast rehearsed from 7-11 pm every weeknight in the catacombs. The performers and audience filled the hollowed space, giving the show an authentic and eerie feeling.

Take it or leave it, Emily claims the place is rumored to be haunted by ghosts of the soldiers who were kept there all those years ago. She recalls one night where the entire cast was sitting in a circle in the catacombs, with only little candles from the show for lighting, discussing their biggest fears. Ashley says, “As we were talking, I started noticing a faint whistling, like the sound the wind makes when it blows really hard past your window. As the sound gradually grew louder, one of the actors got up to explore and determined that we were the only ones in the theatre. It could have just been the wind outside or our imaginations getting carried away with us, but I will certainly never deny the possibility of a supernatural presence in the building that night.”

If you still need to check #13 off your bucket list, make sure you come out to see “The Importance of Being Earnest in Longstreet” this October 5th-13th.

Student Government’s USC Bucket List has been a hit this semester. Here are a few stories from students who have taken these challenges to the extreme:

Think of it as a Rant & Rave meets Missed Connections meets Overheard at South Carolina.

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SC State Fair 2012

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Featuring O.A.R, Boyz II Men and Jake Owens, the SC State Fair is back in all its glory.

Tickets: $10

Location: The Fairgrounds

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Color Me Rad 5k

www.colormerad.com

Enter to run or volunteer as a member of the Color Bomb Squad. It’s a light-hearted alternative to the annual Mud Run. Plus, you can’t go through life without being a human rainbow at least once, right?

Registration: $45

Location: Colonial Life Arena

10.27

11.3 Lexington Oktoberfest

www.lexingtonoktoberfest.com

Don your lederhosen and practice your best “guten tag” for a celebration of German heritage complete with food, music and vendors.

Location: Lexington, SC

11.27 USC Theatre “The Importance of

26th Annual Chili Cook-Off in Five Points

www.chilicookoff2012.eventbrite.com

Sign-up a team or go for the delicious smells. $1 samples or $3-$5 bowls, all proceeds benefit Camp Kemo and the Hope Center of Charleston.

Location: Five Points

9.14-10.20

Being Earnest” Scarowinds

www.artsandsciences.sc.edu/thea

Experience a little art and culture with the USC Theatre Department’s portrayal of Oscar Wilde’s comedy come to life.

Tickets: $12 for students; $14 for USC faculty, staff, military and seniors 60+; $18 genreral public

Location: Drayton Hall

www.carowinds.com/haunt2012

One of the scariest haunts around, visit at your own risk. This isn’t for the faint of heart.

Tickets: $47.99 at the front gate, check online for special discounts

Location: Carowinds Theme Park Charlotte, NC

MAKE FITNESS MATCH YOUR SCHEDULE

Staying active takes some forethought, but with Campus Recreation, it is easy and fun to make it a part of your schedule. From intramural sports, a variety of sport clubs, tness equipment, and group exercise classes to outdoor recreation adventure trips, three pools, and more, it’s pretty easy to nd something to t.