Garnet & Black Fall 2013

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STUDENT MAGAZINE of the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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Riley Carithers, Jessica Gorman, Morgan McManus, Alyson Russo, Shenay Turner, Maria Valerio, Rachel Wallace

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Garnet & Black magazine is produced four times a year by students of the University of South Carolina and is distributed free to members of the University community. All editors and staff members can be contacted at (803) 777-1149. The office is located in Russell House room 339. Email letters to the editor to gandbe@sc.edu or to Garnet & Black magazine, Student Media, 1400 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208. Letters should be 250-400 words and must include name, address, phone number and academic information (if applicable). Garnet & Black reserves the right to edit for libel, style and space. Anonymous letters will not be published.

Ben Ward is a fourth-year media arts student. This is his first issue working for G&B. He designed and helped photograph Only in College on p. 25. Ben says “Storytelling, whether its written or visual is the closest we ever come to seeing someone elses perspective.” He thinks that the idea of shared experiences is incredible.

Fourth-year visual communications major Hillary Dadouris has been a designer for G&B for the past year. “By designing for Garnet and Black, I know I will be able to apply the experiences and skills I’ve learned working with the magazine to my future,” she says. Check out her design in 24 with Chase Mizzell on p. 14.

Austin is a fourth-year visual communications student. He has designed pages for past issues of G&B. See his photos of Nate Schultz on the cover and page XX. He is also online editor and former design director at the Daily Gamecock. “Photos can really show who a person is, and it’s a lot of fun to capture that, especially when it’s on the cover of a magazine,” he says.

This second-year public relations major has been writing for G&B and the Daily Gamecock for the past year. Jessica says, “I like working for the magazine because it’s fun to write about light and exciting things instead of writing news all the time.” She interviewed bartender Bradley Morgan for Nightlife featured on p. 38.

AUSTIN PRICE

HILLARY DADOURIS

BEN WARD

JESSICA GORMAN

from the EDITOR LETTER

Well, I would be lying if I said this was easy to write. Quite frankly, this has been harder than any paper to compose... and not because I didn’t know what to say, but because I had too much to say. Garnet & Black stole my heart the first time I saw it on campus three years ago, and I still cannot believe that I’m here, writing this Letter from the Editor to all of you.

I don’t exactly know how I got so lucky with this opportunity, but I definitely won’t fight it. Journalism was the lucky winner after the three changes to my major, and before I came to college had considered doing business or environmental engineering. Now, I spend the majority of my days at the G&B office or in the Coliseum... and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

With this being my final year here at Carolina, I feel particularly connected to the school-inspired articles and themes in this issue. Whether you’re a freshman reading “Carolina for Dummies” (pg. 17) and getting prepared for the years to come or a senior checking off the things you’ve done in Only In College” (pg. 25), this issue bonds us all together, whether you’re here for your first, another or final school year.

Behind the scenes at Garnet & Black is a staff that has worked extra hard to make sure that every photo, every selected typeface and every article is something that we’re proud to stand behind. But even more than that, my staff has been my saving grace throughout the production of this issue. We laugh together, we make fun of one another, we drink beer at our weekly

meetings. This all may sound crazy, but it’s the little things like that which let me know that we are going to have an amazing year together with even more amazing results. So, I hope you enjoy the issue and the “Awkward Campus Experience” issues that Carolina students have (pg. 45). Here we go, everyone.

BY MARIA VALERIO // PHOTO BY KENDRA LITTLE

Davis Dykes is a freshman this year at the University of South Carolina. He came to us from the South Carolina Governor’s School of the Arts where he spent two years studying vocal performance.

Currently, Davis is focusing on classical music performance; opera, to be exact. As a mere freshman Davis will be preforming a total of three parts in USC’s upcoming productions of “Can“L’elisir d’amore”.

In his free time, Davis enjoys listening to the artists that range from Brahms to Lana Del Rey.

What may make Davis different and edgier than his classmates is his desire to intertwine all aspects of the arts into everything he does. From fashion to set design, music to visual arts, he believes that the arts should compliment each other, support each other, and ultimately gain appreciation through his collaborative creativity.

USC should be on the look-out for Davis as he lights up the USC Opera stage, the Metropolitan Opera stage and many more unique stages to come.

If you’re at a football game you will not find third-year broadcast journalism student Alyssa Lang in the stands. You will most likely find her on the field or in the Press Box reporting for SGTV’s Capitol City Sports.

Lang has not always wanted to be a sports broadcaster. “I wanted to be an athlete, but it just wasn’t going to happen,” she said. “I’ve always liked telling stories and was told I had a big personality.” As a freshman, Lang got involved with SGTV and fell in love with broadcast.

During Lang’s sophomore year, she made a rap video about Gamecock football that ESPNU saw and wanted to use on its show.

During their coverage of the following football game, Lang was recognized in the Press Box by ESPNU producers.

The next thing she knew she was in Charlotte on the set of a live College Football Daily broadcast, serving as the social media correspondent and giving her predictions for the next Gamecock football game. She has stayed in contact with ESPNU and works for their Campus Connection. Lang has a long list of experience in the sports broadcast field that will help her get to where she wants to be. “After I graduate, I hope I can be hired as a sports anchor. Long term I would love to be a reporter or a sport analyst for a major sports network.”

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Owner of FIve Points’ Breakers Bar and Grill, Bradley Morgan pours drinks for his customers.

“We’re not here flipping bottles, it’s all about how fast you can produce good drinks”

Atypical night in 5 Points usually consists of a plethora of students (probably under the influence) celebrating the immenselyanticipated end to a stressful school week. Students stumble around from bar to bar looking for drinks and a good time, because if we’re going to work hard, we’re going to play hard too. Inside of the bar, people eagerly push their way to the bartender in hope for a quick drink, but most of the time it’s not as fast as we expect, and people begin to get angry and impatient. After a taxing week, why should we have to wait to have a good time, right? Now, imagine being on the other side; the bartender. Or, taking it further; the owner of one of the most popular bars in 5 Points. After a long and stressful week, the hard work doesn’t stop for a bartender. They work hard, and then work harder.

Bradley Morgan, owner and bartender of Breakers

Bar and Grill, knows exactly what goes on behind the scenes during a night in 5 Points. On a Friday night, while most people are complaining about the long day of classes, Brad has been at work since 11 a.m. and can look forward to a bartending shift that will last into the wee hours of the morning.

With such a long shift, there are bound to be some moments that are not so fulfilling. “When people are a little bit more intoxicated as the night goes on, they become a little bit annoying and demanding,” Brad says as he discusses some of the hardest moments of his career. And I am sure we can all admit to being one of those annoying people at one point or another. The absolute worst experiences for Brad are during the notorious fights and shootings that occur in 5 Points. Not only does he worry for the safety of his staff and customers, but for the safety of everyone downtown.

But despite these negatives, there are some awesome positives that come with being a bartender in 5 Points, and Brad doesn’t let the negatives bring him down. Instead, he loves interacting with his customers and getting them involved as much as possible.

You may have seen girls on their 21st birthday wearing flashy crowns with a list of 21 tasks to accomplish by the end of the night. Not only does Brad let the birthday girl stand behind the bar and make drinks, but he also tries to help them get through their tasks. “Seeing the list of the 21 things they have to do is always funny,” said Brad. “ I try to go through and help them check of as many as I can.” He’s seen some pretty crazy things on those checklists– from a girl having to snag a pair of boxers from one of the door guys, to the girl who had to kiss a “bum.” So ladies, you all know where to go for your 21st.

The tips aren’t so bad either. “Of course the extra money is great,” said Brad. “I have gotten a lot of great tips, some even over 200%.” Not only does he get great tips, but he also scores some occasional digits. “The best are the notes and numbers from cute girls, especially the ones that catch my eye.”

So next time you’re in 5 Points, barging your way to the bar looking for a quick fix, keep in mind that the bartenders are people just like you and I. So instead of being that annoying customer at the front of the bar , complaining about not getting a drink fast enough, try to have a conversation with your bartender. Chances are, they would love to talk to you in the same way that Brad loves to talk with his customers.

7:00 A.M. After waking up, I always listen to worship music as I get ready for my day. Everyday I wear a suit, except for Fridays. 8:00 A.M. Eat breakfast with Urban Land Institute representatives. We had a meeting to discuss me speaking on behalf of the youth at the Midlands Reality Check Economic Development event.

10:00 A.M. Take part in the ITology video shoot where they are promoting USC’s new applied computing program. 11:00 A.M. Have a meeting with associate Vice President, Jerry Brewer. 12:15 P.M. Eat lunch with John Dozier, the Chief Diversity Officer. 2:00 P.M. Meet with SC Future Minds about planning a book drive in competition with Clemson to raise funds for SC K-12 education.

2:30 P.M. Have a brief phone call with Ignite conference planners about the event that I am speaking at.

3:00 P.M. Take part in a conference call with the National Campus Leadership Council at the White House/DC to discuss student loan debt. 4:00 P.M. Speak at an event occurring on the horseshoe. 4:40 P.M. Go to my first class of the day which is “Life and Leadership” taught by professor Dean Lynn. 5:30 P.M. After class I call my family while I walk to Columbia Hall. Once I make it to the building, I am part of a panel for U101. 6:30 P.M. Meet with freshman about their experiences at Carolina and getting involved within the community. 7:15 P.M. Interview a student to serve on the student government board. 8:00 P.M. Enjoy a little bit of down time as I eat a home-cooked meal and talk about life with the ladies on the 6th floor of South Tower. 9:45 P.M. Meet with the secretary of governmental affairs Austin McCullough to discuss the planned mayoral debate and trip to DC over Fall Break with system campus student body presidents.

10:30 P.M. Meet with secretary of community services Rachel Kitchens and deputy Emma Satzger to discuss Packathon planning and fundraising.

11:30 P.M. Respond to emails, messages, and letters from administrators, student government members, and various students. 12:45 A.M. Work on some homework and study for international business, real estate, or Spanish phonetics. 2:15 A.M. Walk back to my apartment on the horseshoe and sit on the bench outside to reflect upon the day. 2:40 A.M. Read a few online articles and look over my schedule for the following day. After that, I spend a few minutes in prayer before I finally get to sleep.

OHLYIH COLLIG-. .-

BY ANNIE DROWNE PHOTOGRAPHY BY AUSTIN PRICE

DESIGN BY KRISTMAR MULDROW

hese past few months, the power of social media has been a fire ifniting beneath 19-year-old Nate Schultz’s feet. The second-year visual communications major from Atlanta almost instantly turned into a local celebrity once a video of him freestyling in his dorm made it to Facebook. G&B Editor-in-Chief, Annie, Drowne, sat down with Schultz and got to learn about the past and present of his talent.

HOW

1. find a Bugatti dealership

2. sneak inside one of the cars

3. check Instagram and Twitter until I got bored

4. casually fall asleep

5. awake in that glorious Bugatti

6. probably get kicked out

1. get cast on a reality TV show... preferrably Survivor or Big Brother

2. backstab my way until the finals

3. WIN

4. become upset when I realize I still don’t have enough money for a Bugatti and spend it all on Cookout trays

MODELS JOANNA AUSTIN, CODY GILBERT & MEGAN PINCKNEY

CLASSES ARE BACK IN SESSION AND THESE PREP-SCHOOL INSPIRED LOOKS WILL HAVE EVERYONE ON CAMPUS STUDYING YOUR STYLE.

BY RILEY CARITHERS // DESIGN BY AMORY THOME

hether it is your first semester or your final year, college is a constant parade of meeting new people; in class, at a party or through friends. Not every person is a social savant and sometimes, before you know it, the conversation is taking a turn towards that dark, ugly hallway of silence. So, what do you do when all you know about someone is their name?

It’s more than common nowadays to walk, text and Instagram all while holding up a conversation. Now, this isn’t a problem when you’re talking to your best friend where conversation flows endlessly, but when the two of you aren’t so familiar it is important to focus in on what the other person is saying. If you are distracted by everything else that is going on, you won’t catch important information and thus won’t be able to respond accordingly. Checking all your social media outlets doesn’t help ease an awkward silence, it just makes you look rude and disinterested, which won’t be encouraging to your counterpart to continue much of a conversation.

Dr. Carol Fleming, a San Francisco-based communications specialist, suggests a three step process, Anchor, Reveal and Encourage (ARE), to successful small talk. First, anchor the conversation by sharing an observation about what you both are

experiencing – the situation, party, a person around, etc. Next, disclose something about yourself related to the anchor, maybe an opinion, story or commonality. Finally, hand off the responsibility for a response to the other person with a question related to your initial anchor and reveal points.

Whenever you are making an introduction, always introduce someone by more than their name. Offer up another piece of information about them that acts as a reference point for the other person. Explain how you know them or mention a similarity that they may have with the person you are introducing them to. Even if its a random fact like a weird skill they have, it will be helpful. Example: “Sally, meet my friend John. I’ve known him for years and he’s the most sarcastic person I know.” It may not seem like much, but an extra tidbit of information at least gives the other person a foothold on where to take the conversation next. If you are being introduced and the person introducing you hasn’t read this article, offer the information up yourself.

Being funny and making jokes is probably the hardest thing to do under pressure, but there is nothing like a good chuckle to set everyone at ease. So, if the humor gods grace you, a quick quip or witty aside can be the perfect path to take the conversation out of the formal “we-just-met” territory. Don’t be

afraid to make a playful jab at something they say or recount a humorous and relevant story. Gossiping isn’t nice, but if another person’s antics are entertaining (maybe it’s the one-drink-toomany guy in the corner), you may as well poke fun at the situation as a last resort.

Author Ernest Hemingway followed the rule of thumb that one should always finish writing for the day before you run out of ideas. The same can be said for a conversation. If you aren’t sure if the flow will keep up, you’re likely better off to end it on a short, solid note than a tortured one. Simply say, “ Hey, it was nice to meet you. I’ll see you around,” and be on your way. Or, use the least obvious excuse you can – maybe a friend you haven’t gotten to speak to all night just showed up.

Crossing physical boundaries does NOT mean be creepy or touchy feely. It means that creating some type of physical contact with someone upon meeting or first interaction can increase the level of connection above what may be there normally. It insinuates a familiarity, which will set both of you at ease. Keep it simple: three seconds of resting a hand on someone’s shoulder when you meet them, or as you are departing, a hand shake with direct eye contact.

Not every conversation you have will turn into a stream of witty banter like that of two strangers in a movie. Sometimes it’s you and sometimes it’s them. But, don’t take every failed interaction personally, as it’s not always a direct reflection of you. Sometimes, it’s a reflection

of them, and maybe that reflection is that they are not socially well-adjusted or are just an asshole. Either way, brush off uncomfortable encounters. Most likely, they are also walking away thinking about how they should have handled the situation better.

STUDENTS DISH ABOUT THEIR MOST

AWKWARD EXPERIENCES ON CAMPUS

DESIGN BY CARLY KEITH

I was going up the stairs in Russell House and tripped and fell... on my face.

I dropped all my underwear and bras in the elevator on the ride back up to my dorm in front of about 10 people.

The morning after my 22nd birthday, I threw up in the bushes outside of Russell House.

I was walking to class and my dress got caught in my backpack and the whole campus saw my underwear.

After a night of going out, I woke up in the trunk of my car... not knowing how I got there. I had to bang on my trunk until someone heard me and got my roommate.

I got carried out of bar by my lab TA.

I asked a guy to my function, but it turned out he was married with 2 kids.

While studying abroad, I performed a dance to “You’re the One that I Want” from Grease and I [a guy] dressed up as Sandy from the movie. After the performance, I was told that most of the people thought I was actually a girl. One girl told me she was jealous of my legs.

I accidentally introduced my boyfriend to an ex at a party. They got along so well that I got bored and left the room while they continued to talk.

I walked into a super quiet room and jokingly asked “Who died?’ Someone's mom, apparently.

Got something else to dish about? Tell us what you’re thinking at www.gandbmagazine.com/sections/dish

SOUTHERN ATLANTIC PARANORMAL CHARITY HAUNTED TRAIL

Looking for something to do on Halloween? Southern Atlantic Paranormal, an organization dedicated to the scientific research of paranormal activity, is hosting their haunted trail in Lexington, SC on October 25th, 26th and 31st. For admission information and dates visit charityhauntedtrail.wix.com/sap2013

EDISTO ISLAND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

From noon until 10p.m. on October 26th, seven lowcountry bluegrass bands will perform at Point of Pines Plantation on the historic and scenic Edisto Island. Local vendors will provide a variety of food and beverages. Tickets cost $35 at the gate, and parking is free. For more information, visit their website: www.edistoislandbluegrass.com/index.

WOULD YOU LIKE A TOUR

If you've got some money to blow, Drake, Miguel and Future will be performing at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on November 2nd. Tickets start around $100 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com

CHILI COOK-OFF IN FIVE POINTS

There will be entertainment and food on the 2100 block of Greene Street to raise money for Camp Kemo and the Hope Center. The event is from 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Saturday, November 9th, and admission is free. Just bring some cash for food and a large appetite. For more information, visit fivepointscolumbia.com/event/chili-cookoff

CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC AWARDS

A slew of artists will be performing classic beach music on November 10th. The venue is the Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and tickets start at $40. The concert will begin at 3p.m. and will honor the legendary writers, producers, and performers of beach music. Tickets can be purchased online through www.cammy.org.

COLUMBIA’S BLUES FESTIVAL

Come rain or shine, Columbia will be hosting its 19th annual blues festival in Five Points' MLK Memorial Park on Nov. 9th. This year features slide guitarist Sonny Landreth. Best of all, admission is free. www.wordofmouthproductions.org/index

BY ANNA REYNOLDS DESIGN BY KELLY VILLWOCK