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Beauty Redefined promotes body positivity
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Lindsay and Lexie Kite grew up competitively swimming. Since t he age of si x, t hese ident ical t w i n s l ived a nd breat hed for div ing into a pool and racing to t he ot her side. By t he t ime they got to high school, things changed. They began to notice bodily imperfections and didn’t want other people to see them in their bathing suits, with ever y insecurity on display when they weren’t in the water. So they quit. “All of a sudden our bodies were more important as ornaments than instruments,” Lexie Kite said. When they went to college, they took a journalism class centered around the perception of women in media and were inspired. They went on to receive their doctorates in media literacy and body image resilience, and they eventually established Beauty Redefined, a
Commander Major T.J. Geary spoke to USC faculty and staff on March 28.
Faculty, staff learn to respond to active shooter Hannah Dear
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C olu mbi ne , V i rg i n i a Te c h , Sandy Hook and Parkland are just a few of the places where an active shooter has needlessly massacred adults and children in the past 20 years. “We’ve had a couple high-profi le incidents, but really these have been going on for a long, long t ime, decades. Even t he larger scale incidents post-Columbine, these have been part of our reality,” operations bureau commander Maj. T.J. Geary said. “Virginia Tech hit home for a lot of universities
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because it was a university setting and a large victim count.” G ea r y ha s spent t he la st 10 years training civilians and law e n f o r c e m e nt of f ic e r s ho w t o respond to an active killer situation through USCPD. On Wednesday, a room in Thomas Cooper Library i n t h e C e n t e r f o r Te a c h i n g Excellence fi lled with faculty and staff eager to hear how they can be better prepared and possibly prevent another school shooting. “I t h ink preparedness is key whether it’s for a fi re or a weather emergenc y. I mea n if you ca n prepare them here, your odds of SEEGEARYPAGE4
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Five years ago, Chris Puffenbarger and Lauren Welch’s house burned down. After the disaster, the couple couldn’t afford to have a wedding. Years later, a hospitality and retail management class led by professor Annette Hoover is able to give the deserving couple the wedding they’ve waited so long for. “The fact that we were able to provide that for them obviously feels really good,” said fourth-year finance student Patrick Groves. This hospitalit y class does not follow the same structure as that of a traditional lecture class, according to second-year tourism management student Amy Grant. “It wasn’t your t ypical lecture class where you walk in and go over a PowerPoint. You know, kind of just learning things as you go,” she said. “At this point in the semester, we still have six weeks left. So it seems like we still have a lot more time, but I can guarantee you, most of my learning happened in the first half, just planning the wedding.” In the beginning of the spring semester, the students of the class had the opportunity to select a couple that they wanted to plan a wedding for. After a lengthy application process,
the class decided on Puffenbarger and Welch. The students of the class were divided into various committees to cover all of the aspects that went into putting together a wedding. Among the committees were a bridal com m it tee, g rooms com m it tee, photography committee, videography committee, reception and rehearsal d i n ner com m it tee a nd a f lora l committee. Communication among the various
committees played a key role in planning the event. For fourth-year interdisciplinary studies in hospitality and education student Kate Bennett, communicating was the most stressful part of the wedding. “ I t ’s c r i t i c a l t o m a k e s u r e everybody’s on the same page as you are, ‘cause sometimes even if you know exactly what’s gonna happen, not everybody sees it the same way you do,” said Bennett. SEEWEDPAGE3
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Students showcased their cultures through performance at World Night on March 27.
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The Russell House ballroom hosted 2018’s World Night, a celebration of the multicultural students of USC, on Tuesday. USC’s international students plan, run and perform the entire show, making it a time where the true diversity of the university is shown. St udent org a n izat ions l i ke t he Bangladesh Student Association and the Carolina K-Pop Dance Club showcased traditional and modern performances of singing and dancing. Guests were invited to try food from around the world, like baklava and lychee rice pudding, before sitting down to watch the performances. The night began with a musical performance, and then a f lag parade celebrating all of the countries represented that night. Jody Pritt, director of International Student Services, was excited to see what the students were showcasing and were proud of the work they had done. “It’s really just an opportunity for them to kind of showcase their different cultures and customs, but also I think the big key word here for World Night every year is that it’s a celebration,” Pritt said. The Darla Moore School of Business is home to a nationally ranked international business program, and students come from around the world to study at USC. Over 100 different countries are represented. Pritt thinks the international students bring a refreshing view to our campus. “USC is a place that is very international, and we have individuals, not only just students but staff, faculty from all over the world,” she said. “I think it’s just a really unique environment that we have on campus that some people who might be a little further away from the campus life don’t really realize that we have and it’s really what makes us special and a spotlight institution here in Columbia.”
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Lauren Welch and Chris Puffenbarger married on Sunday, March 25.
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Man killed by deputies in I-26 standoff Lexington County deputies located a man who matched the description of a suspect who’d fled from them on foot Wednesday morning. The man gave chase in his vehicle going westbound on I-26 and then back eastbound. Cayce police stopped the car using strips, but the man refused to leave the vehicle and held a gun to his head according to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon. After several hours of negotiations, deputies shot the man when he made sudden movements. The suspect, who remains unidentified, later died at Lexington Medical Center, The State Newspaper reports. —Compiled by T. Michael Boddie, news editor
KITESPAGE1 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the way that women see themselves and directing them toward a path of resilience. “You are powerful. You are not here to decorate the world. You have work to do,” they said. Their research focused on fi nding a way to improve women’s self-esteem, and bring t hem to a place where they could appreciate their bodies overall, instead of just through the perceptions of others. “We understand our health, our fitness and the power of our bodies in a whole new way when we think about our bodies as something that we can use, something that we can experience,” the K ite sisters said. “And not just something we have to drag around with us and make sure looks amazing at all times.”
Their most recent event was part of the Leadership and Service Center’s Momentum series, and fourth-year supply chain and marketing student Amanda Lindefjeld chose the event to inspire women across campus. “It’s really all about empowering women,” Lindefjeld said. “I think it’s really important for women to just stick together and really empower each other.” Third-year chemistry student Mia Jeanty said that the event gave her a new outlook as to how she should perceive herself. “It really showed me that I shouldn’t be insecure about myself,” Jeanty said. The Kites do not take a salary for their organization and take pride in the feedback they receive from the women who are inspired by t heir presentation. “Seeing people’s lives changed,” Lexie Kite said. “That’s the best part.”
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WEDPAGE1 Bennett and her partner Groves headed up the timeline committee and were responsible for creating a downto-the-minute schedule of what had to happen during the week of the wedding. “[We made] sure no stone was left unturned,” said Groves. As a result of the detailed planning, small hiccups that came up during the time of the wedding were handled in an efficient manner. “Something’s always gonna go wrong, even if it’s completely out of your control,” said Grant. “There were h iccups t hat I k now our bride doesn’t even know about ... that’s the goal. If anything goes wrong, she’s the last person that needs to hear about it.” O ne s u c h h ic c u p — t he makeup artist failed to show up. Fortunately, the hair stylist was skilled at makeup and was able to fulfill the role. The wedding was completely f u nde d b y don at ion s f rom vendors. “It’s hard to just go up to someone and ask them, ‘Hey, are you willing to donate this really expensive thing’ or all of the food,” said first-year
hospitality management student Sophie Primiano, who served as the general manager of the invitations committee. One-on-one interactions with the vendors proved to be one of the most effective ways for the students to get
donations. Primiano described one such example in which the students spoke to the owner of Apex Graphics in Columbia
Between performances the Miss and Mr. World Pageant took place. Students represented their home countries and answered questions about their culture and themselves. Questions ask varied from favorite holiday back home to what country they wish to travel to next. Laura Kock, a third-year Spanish and experimental psychology student, competed in the pageant. Kock grew up in Aruba, an island country in the Caribbean, and came to South Carolina for college. In addition to the pageant, Kock performed an award-winning poem inspired by her love for her home. After fi rst reciting it in English, Kock performed it in Papiamento, the native language of Aruba. “Here in the South, the people are very similar to Arubans, very warm and friendly and I love it when they call me ‘yeah, sugar,’” Kock said. “It’s very similar to Aruba, which made me feel at home right away.” Despite going away for school, Kock still is very proud of her heritage. “A lot of people, once they spend a bit more time in Aruba, or getting to know about Aruba, it’s so much more than just the beaches,” Kock said about Aruba. “Our island, even though it’s not big, it is very rich in culture and history.”
“Budgeting was something that I learned. I’ve never taken an economics or finance class or anything, so it was really interesting working on some type of budget for this event,” said Aisling Vatchelder, a third-year art studio and management student who served on the media committee. “Overall, I think that another thing I can take away from this class is how resourcef ul you can be just by reaching out and going to different companies, different vendors and just getting input and insight,” she added. “If one vendor couldn’t provide what we needed then they’ll give suggestions about elsewhere to go.” After taking the class, wedding planning and event planning became a much bigger interest for Vatchelder. A long w it h bu i ld i ng ke y communication skills, students were also able to learn how to work as a team to put together the wedding. “I really loved it, especially because we got to all work toget her a s a g roup,” sa id Ethan Lam / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Primiano. “This would not have been possible if we all didn’t do in the class helped to lay a foundation for our part and every single person played a careers relating to event planning in the huge role in this entire wedding.” future. personally to ask him if he would be willing to be a vendor. “I think the personal interaction part of it is how you can get a vendor to really want to do it for you,” said Primiano. For many of the students, taking part
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GEARYPAGE1 survival are gonna be much better ... you’re less likely to go into shut down mode,” Geary said. “Education preparedness is just a good way to ensure that you’re better off if a bad situation occurs.” More than 40 people registered for Community Response to an Active Killer: Prevention, Mitigation, and Survival. Professors asked questions in order to fi nd the best way to protect themselves and their students. “I wanted a plan and protocol for how to respond in accordance with the plans of the entire university if something were to happen in my area while I was in my classroom or while I’m on campus,” K at hy Pett it, an adjunct journalism instructor, said. T here is a d if ference bet ween the terms “active killer” and “active shooter.” A n ac t ive shooter may only be using a gun, but an active k iller may have multiple weapons. Geary’s training is meant to handle any weapon. Alongside the type of attacker and weapon present, the goal of an active killer was discussed. “The intent is to continuously harm others,” Gear y said. “They’re not there to rape people. They’re not there to rob people. There’s no motive for financial gain. They’re there to take as many lives as they can.” Geary explained the concept of the Stopwatch of Death, which states that once the active killer begins to kill, there will be a new victim every 15 seconds. The average response time for USCPD is t wo minutes. That leaves time for eight victims before an off icer can take control of the situation. At tent ion was d raw n to USC’s B e h a v i o r a l I n t e r v e n t i o n Te a m Villanova & Superbob March 30
which allows parents, faculty, staff and students to report any concern with another student. BIT receives n o t i f i c at io n s a b o u t e v e r y t h i n g from an eating disorder to suicide to a potential safety hazard to those around them. This was part of the presentation’s aim to prevent someone from becoming an active killer in the fi rst place by getting that person help. “These don’t have to be somebody’s a threat to the community. Somebody may be a threat to themselves,” Geary said. “We would rather get a thousand calls that turn out to be nothing than not get the one that turns out to be something.” Three simple steps Geary informed of was ADD — avoid suspect and incident, deny suspect ent r y a nd defend yourself using whatever you have access to. This and his Recipe for Defense gave attendees a basis for how to respond. “One of the easiest things to do would be to have something in my pocketbook that is a tourniquet and a weapon of opportunity. That’s easy,” Pettit said. “You just put there and never think about it. That’s a nice take away.” G e a r y w i l l c o nt i nue t o t e ac h everyone who is interested how to respond to an active killer situation. The next faculty and staff workshop will be held on April 18. Alongside their professors being trained in this type of response, Geary encourages students to take charge of their own personal safety. “It seems like every time there’s an incident you have people lined up around the street … all waiting to say the same thing,” Geary said. “I never thought it would happen here. That self doubt — that denial — is deadly.”
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At his book talk, Colson Whitehead opened up a dialogue with the audience about “The Underground Railroad.”
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In January of last year, Barack Obama cited Colson Whitehead’s novel “The Underground Railroad” as an example of fiction that brought forth underlying truths in ongoing political dialogues. USC’s sixth an nual Open Book series — a month-long program that brings prominent authors to campus — started this week with a visit from Whitehead. Wednesday night’s talk followed an introduction of Whitehead’s work earlier in the week from series host and creative writing professor Elise Blackwell. Each year, Blackwell reaches out to a diverse collection of authors — both well-k nown and rising — in an effort appeal to every member of the Columbia community. “If they don’t like one book, they might like the next book,” Blackwell said of the audience. “I try to get a range of different kinds of books, different kinds of authors, so there will be something for everybody to like.” And she succeeds. Each year, the series brings in large crowds, all of which gather to hear from popular aut hors such as Ia n McEwa n,
Jennifer Egan and Anthony Doerr are just a few of the most notable authors to come through Columbia for the series. But the writers are not the only notable attendees of the series; Whitehead’s talk brought out English professor Nikky Finney, a National Book Award winner herself, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Lacy Ford. “This is what the College of Arts and Sciences are about,” Ford said at the event. “And this evening is a great example of what we do and can do.” As this year’s opening, Whitehead got the chance to give an hourlong talk, and he used it to discuss his Pulitzer Prize and National B o o k Aw a r d -w i n n i n g n o v e l : “The Underg rou nd Railroad.” The book reimagines the famous Civil War escape path as a literal underground railroad, as the story follows an escaped slave’s path to freedom. Focusing on a pre-Civil War America, Whitehead’s novel is both criticized and praised for its creativity in reimagining history with a fantastical element. “I do trust that the reader knows the difference between fiction and nonfiction,” Whitehead said. “People have said ‘is that real or fake,’ and they do some more research … I’m
glad people have been moved to sort of learn more about the things that have not been taught or covered as well as they should have been.” Whitehead’s approach to the night was an example of what Blackwell strives for Open Book to be about; he allowed a discussion to develop with the audience, and provided a fresh look into the life of a writer and the relationship that begins when someone reads a book. “Writers typically work in a room by themselves and readers typically read in a room by themselves, and that’s as it should be,” Blackwell said. “But it’s really, really wonderful to sometimes bring those people into the same room and let them interact, and let the writers see how their work has influenced people and let readers see that writers are just people and books are made by a series of choices.” The series will continue through April 18 with visits from Cristina García, Anthony Marra and Juan Felipe Herrera respectively. Next Monday, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro will be introducing “K ing of Cuba,” followed by Cristina Garcia’s visit on Wednesday. All Open Book events will be held in the Capstone Campus Room from 6-7 pm, and will be followed by a signing.
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For as long as we can remember, Americans have been protesting. These protests have shaped this country’s history and have represented both conflict and growth within our society. When we think of traditional protests and marches, we picture large masses of people standing at the foot of their capitol building, hollering chants and holding witty signs. These are protests that we still see on a typical basis in America. While protesting is nothing new, we seem to have entered a new era of doing so — one of fast national awareness and a collective bond between strangers with the same passions. So what does this new era mean for America’s protesters, and how will it change the course of history? I started thinking about these questions after seeing the rapid and widespread preparation for the “Never Again” gun control movement. In less than six-weeks, the Parkland students behind this movement were able to pull off a massive march in Washington, D.C., as well as inspire marches all across the world. Political figures and celebrities were sharing their support for the movement, even if they were unable to attend the march itself. One of the main differences between this protest, and contemporary ones just like it, and more historical ones, such as the civil rights and women’s suffrage movements, is the world’s access to social media. With platforms such as Snapchat and Twitter, protesters are able to share their thoughts and ideas on a public medium, allowing anyone and everyone to hear their voice. On March 24, all social media platforms were filled with speeches, signs and conversations about gun control. People were sharing photos of themselves at local marches and were able to see other marches across the United States. With the most recent election, there has been talk that social media has only furthered the divisive nature of politics. President Donald Trump’s tweets frequently cause social media uproar and can lead to heated political debates online. I’m not disagreeing with that fact that social media can cause some non-productive hostility online. But when used to its potential, these platforms give Americans the opportunity to be a part of a conversation they have never had access to. What we tend to overlook is that social media has created a large and unified group that had not been possible until the advent of social media. The ability to express ideas online can connect people and give birth to collaboration that would be impossible without the tools of the internet. For instance, students in California can connect with students in South Carolina and collaborate on ideas and goals for their desired cause. During the civil rights movement, correspondence between those two groups would be either delayed, arduous or nonexistent. The Parkland students used this to their advantage. After they announced their plan to march in Washington, D.C., on March 24, tweets were constantly sent out to gain support and awareness of their cause. Their reach is seen in the fact that, aside from the main march, there were more than 800 marches across the country. Aside from the physical marches, there was a second wave of protest that allowed people to speak their minds without ever leaving their house. By sending out stories about and support for the “Never Again” movement, social media users were part of the march without even attending one. Of course, the “Never Again” movement is not the first to use social media. Americans have been expressing their political and social ideas on these platforms as long as they have existed. What is different is the fact that it created a march aside from the physical one — one that took place on social media. Is this kind of protesting lazy? Possibly. Will protesting on social media eradicate traditional and physical protesting? I couldn’t tell you. What I do know is that the creators and supporters of this march used social media to reach a wide swath of people and reached a level of organization that simply did not exist 20 years ago. With this new kind of protesting, future political and social issues will be essentially impossible to ignore. The “ignorance is bliss” principle will basically disappear, and simply on the basis of having a social media accounts, everyone will be a part of the conversation. Citizens are protesting louder than ever before. Not only can they chant in the street, but also have a voice right at their thumbs. America should prepare for even greater calls for change and unexpected collaborations from passionate citizens everywhere.
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WILSON’S IMPACT “Coming to USC I didn’t know much about our women’s basketball program or who Aja Wilson was. Two years later, I understand how big her commitment to USC was and the affect it’s had on the women’s basketball program. Hearing all of her accolades, I’m so proud to call her my peer and can’t wait to see where the future takes her.” - Melody Armistead, second-year cardiovasuclar tech student
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A’ja Wilson finished the season leading the Southeastern Conference, averaging 22.6 points per game.
GAMECOCKS CELEBRATE WILSON’S LEGACY AT USC Claudia Chakamian @C_CHAKAMIAN
As time began to trickle down and UConn’s lead cont inued to grow on Monday night, A’ja Wilson finally saw her South Carolina career come to an end. With just over three minutes left and the Gamecocks down by 31, head coach Dawn Staley took her star senior out for one fi nal time, and although they were in Albany, New York, Wilson got one last ovation for her time in garnet and black. While she sat on the bench with a towel over her face to hide her tears, it really hit Wilson that her collegiate career was over. It ’s been fou r yea r s si nce Wilson made her decision to stay at home and play for the Gamecocks, and the impact that she’s made on the program is undeniable. She’s now the alltime leading scorer, espnW and USA Today Sports Nat ional Pl a y e r of t he Ye a r, t h r e e time SEC Player of the Year and just the seventh women’s basketball player to win three A P First-Tea m A l l-A mer ica honors. While her honors and accomplishments go on and on, the impact that she’s made on the University of South Carolina and Columbia community will be one she will always remember. Wilson has been a leader not only on the court but also in her community. Former teammate Allisha Gray, who was drafted fou r t h overall i n last year’s WNBA draft, saw firsthand was Wilson was able to do for South Carolina. “A’ja has done so many great things for the community as a whole at South Carolina, like, I’ve never known a person that
brings a whole state together,” Gray said. “And just her impact on the state has brought so much positivity. I can’t wait to see what her future holds.” For her current teammates, t hey saw ever y night on t he court how much the community loved Wilson, and vice versa. Doniyah Cliney, who came to the program with Wilson but has another season due to sitting out because of an ineligibility waiver from the NCAA, has seen Wilson’s impact constantly over the past four years. “I came in with her, and I’m not leaving with her. It’s kind of weird, but she means a lot to this team, and to me as well. She’s grown from a freshman until her senior ... I feel like, she’s like a big sister that I’ve always wanted,” Cliney said. “Obviously I’ve also learned a lot of things just being with her and around her both on and off the court. She’s going to leave a great blueprint behind her.” Staley has talked many times over the past few months about what Wilson means to her, this program and this state. On the court, Wilson led the team most nights in scoring and rebounds, and Staley has even commented about how next year w ill go wit hout Wilson. But outside of the arena, Wilson’s been a leader and role model for the community. “What again we’ll miss a lot is, I get a lot of people to request for me to come speak or come do whatever, if I can’t do it for one reason or another, the person we call is A’ja,” Staley said. “She’s never turned down opportunities to go out and speak, and a lot of times she ends up being the best
person for the job instead of me.” The South Carolina community showed how much they would miss Wilson after this season. During her senior night and during her final home game during the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the crowd at Colonial Life got to their feet, gave her a loud ovation and started chanting her name. The commu nit y was excited when Wilson announced the University of South Carolina as her home and made her a forever part of the Gamecock family. The impact Wilson has made on the program, community and state is unparalleled, but her time is up. Although she’s loved her time here, Wilson is ready for her next chapter in the WNBA. While Staley knows she’s going to miss her, she also knows the mark Wilson has left is greater than anything else. “It’s bittersweet. I wouldn’t want her to have another year,” St a le y s a id a f t er Mond ay ’s loss. “She’s done so much for our program, for our state, our university and all of the little girls that grow up looking like her. She was a poster child for i nspirat ion a nd a beacon of hope.” The support that Wilson has received over the past four years has been some of the strongest for any South Carolina athlete, as many consider her to be one of the greatest athletes to ever play at the University of South Carolina. And one thing is for certain: Once the WNBA draft comes a rou nd a nd W ilson’s name is called pretty early on, one professional team is going to gain a huge new following.
“A’ja Wilson gave a face to women’s basketball at USC. She truly embodies what it means to be a Carolinian and to have a love for being a Gamecock. Her personality on the court is relentless; no matter what hand she is dealt, she rallies to give 100% to the school on the front of her jersey. I’m so glad I was able to attend the greatest university in the country during the A’ja Wilson Era.” -Jacki Fish, fourth-year public relations student “I once had a 5 minute conversation with A’ja Wilson once. We both needed to staple papers, but the Thomas Cooper Library’s staplers on the main level were missing. Something as simple as me saying “the staplers are missing” turned into one of the funniest conversations I’ve ever had. I’m a freshman and she asked me how I liked USC, what my major was, etc. Such a funny, genuine, and kind person.” -Justin Linder, first-year broadcast journalism student “She was really respectful. When I asked her a question the fi rst time I ever went to a press conference she treated me and my question fairly even though I was probably stumbling over every word of my question. I just really felt validated that one of the best players in the sport was treating me respectfully.-” Thomas Gore, second-year broadcast journalism student “A’ja Wilson is a lot more than a very talented basketball player. She was a good student, actively involved in class discussions. It was a pleasure to have her in class and to see her success on and off the court.” - Randy Covington, USC Journalism professor
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National champion reign ends Claudia Chakamian @C_CHAKAMIAN
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The South Carolina women’s basketball team stood on the court of Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 10, looking up into the rafters as the “2017 National Champion” banner was unveiled and the Gamecocks’ season as reigning National Champions officially began. With the pressure to get back to that moment, the Gamecocks faced even more challenges with their roster. Alaina Coates, Allisha Gray and Kaela Davis were all selected in the top 10 of the 2017 WNBA Draft, and with Gray and Davis foregoing their final years of eligibility of NCAA play. Those losses would be huge for the Gamecocks as they would have to get used to a very new lineup and try to get the same kind of production they got from Gray and Davis. South Carolina opened that night with a win and went on a six-game win streak to open the season, including wins at then-No. 15 Maryland and rival Clemson. The first loss of the season came during the Gulf Coast Showcase in a top-10 matchup against Notre Dame. That loss would be the only one before conference play began, winning another seven including the first two SEC games of the year before suffering a loss at Missouri. The series against Missouri became heated this season. During that loss, A’ja Wilson fouled out and head coach Dawn Staley got ejected
with a little less than three minutes left in the game. That tension would only continue to build when the two faced each other a few weeks later at Colonial Life. During the second quarter, Alexis Jennings and a Missouri player both went for a rebound and crashed to the floor, causing both teams to run over and getting in on the arguing and pushing. Two Tigers were ejected for running from the bench before the Gamecocks went on to get the win. It was a season full of ups and downs and led to the Gamecocks finding their way to yet another Elite Eight. Regardless of everything that went down, some moments just stick out. Best win The Gamecocks once again found themselves in the SEC Tournament finals, taking on the then undefeated Mississippi State Bulldogs. South Carolina suffered a tough 67-53 loss to Mississippi State earlier in the season in Starkville. After all of the intensity in the previous season, there was a lot riding on this SEC Tournament finals matchup. Four Gamecocks scored in double-digits during the SEC contest, led by Wilson with 16, followed by Ty Harris, Kiki Herbert Harrigan and Bianca Jackson. South Carolina also played strong defense, limiting Mississippi State to make just one of its 11 shots during the first quarter. This all led to South Carolina’s fourth SEEREIGNPAGE8
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Row, Taylor homer to lift Gamecocks past Davidson Claudia Chakamian @C_CHAKAMIAN
The South Carolina baseball team entered Tuesday’s contest against Davidson on a five-game losing streak and did not have Noah Campbell, TJ Hopkins and Madison Stokes because of injuries. Despite all of the challenges and a very different lineup, the Gamecocks were able to hold on to a late one-run lead and get the 5-4 win. With the usual top of the lineup sitting this one out, Justin Row found himself starting at second and hitting fifth, and he made the most of his opportunity. He would finish the game 3-for-3 with two walks, two RBIs and was a triple shy from hitting for the cycle. He hit a monster two-run home run in the sixth inning, which gave the Gamecocks a lead they were able to run away with. The home run was Row’s third of the season and gave South Carolina the late confidence it needed to finish the game. After the game, head coach Mark Kingston credited Row for being a big factor in why the Gamecocks were finally able to find some success at home. “If he doesn’t play like he did tonight, we don’t win the game,” Kingston said. “He’s a guy that will continue to play even probably when all our guys get healthy again. That’s a guy we’ll probably have in the lineup on a fairly consistent basis. He’s a winner.” Hunter Taylor also found his swing at the plate, sending a solo shot deep to left REIGNPAGE7 straight SEC Tournament title, the third one coming off of a win over Mississippi State. It also snapped the Bulldogs season-long win streak in the tournament, Mississippi State hadn’t lost since the National Championship game to the Gamecocks last April. South Carolina also became the first women’s program to ever win four straight SEC Tournaments. Worst loss
Once again, South Carolina could not get past the dominance of the UConn Huskies. The Huskies came to Columbia as the No. 1 team and with another undefeated season. They jumped out quickly to grab a 29-point lead at the half. Two UConn players scored 20 or more points, leading the team to the 83-58 win. Jackson had a career-high 20 points but that was not enough two overcome the Huskies. Wilson scored 14 points a nd sa id af ter t he g a me she wa s
field for his fifth home run of the year. Taylor’s home run came during the fifth inning, giving the Gamecocks some solid hitting during the middle of the game. While the Gamecocks found their success at the plate despite all the lineup changes, Logan Chapman had a solid night on the mound to keep things close. Chapman gave up two runs on three hits over five innings en route to his second win of the year. He also set a new career-high in innings pitched and struck out a career-high six batters. “I thought that was Logan’s best outing of the year,” Kingston said of Chapman. “He had command of the fastball with some downward angle. The ball was getting out of his hand better than it had in a long time. He threw his off-speed stuff for strikes and he only had two walks in five innings ... so we’ll take that from Logan every time. That was his best outing so far this year.” Davidson tried to make a late comeback and scored two runs in the eighth, making it a one-run game and something that South Carolina has seen a lot of at Founders Park this season. Eddy Demurius came in and pitched two innings of scoreless relief to earn his second save and did something Kingston desperately needed to see: the Gamecocks win a close game at home. South Carolina (14-11) will now host Tennessee for a three-game series starting Thursday night at Founders Park. Kingston said they will still be without Campbell, Hopkins and Stokes for the weekend series, so the Gamecocks will need to get the same kind of production out of this shuffled lineup as they host the Vols.
disappointed with her performance. Later, t he G a mecock s had t he chance to have a better showing, taking on UConn in the Elite Eight for the two’s first meeting ever in the NCAA Tournament. Ultimately, it was the same story, and that loss would end South Carolina’s season. Regardless of the outcome, South Carolina (29-7, 12- 4 SEC) had to overcome mu lt iple cha l lenges to make it as far as it did and Staley was overall pleased with what her team
accomplished. “I’m super proud, because no one had us probably here,” Staley said. “And the way that our team performed all year long, under adversity, couldn’t be ... more proud of our players and the way they’ve handled themselves and the way they did not succumb to ‘woe is me, why is it happening to me’. They just played it out and we found ourselves in a place in which only us believed that we could be here.”
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Gamecocks take pro careers to new heights Jackson Gates @JAXBGATES
At least six, potentially seven, former Gamecock baseball players will get to continue living their dream of playing in the big leagues in 2018. There is a strong Gamecock presence across the American League, especially in the AL East. This will add some more excitement at the end of the season for Gamecock Major League Baseball fans. Jackie Bradley, Jr. (CF) – Boston Red Sox In 2018, Bradley, Jr. will look to continue his offensive improvements and maintain his high-level defense in center field for a loaded Red Sox team. This will be his third consecutive year starting in center field for Boston since his 2016 breakthrough which was accompanied by an All-Star selection. In 2017, Jackie took a bit of a step back in his counting numbers but was battling lingering knee and thumb injuries throughout the seasons that led to two 10-Day Disabled List stints. He still was able to hit 17 home runs and drive in 63 runs in 133 games. He t r iple sla shed a re sp ec t able .245/.323/.402 and scored 58 runs while batting throughout the bottom half of the order. A 20 home run/20 stolen base 2018 season is completely in reach for Jackie Bradley, Jr. after a full offseason of recovery. He should be able to return to or surpass his 2016 season form.
His defense and constantly improving offense will help lead the Red Sox to another playoff berth. There is a lot of anticipation for Jackie and his fellow outfielders to secure wins quite a bit this year. W h it Me r r i f ie l d (2B /OF ) – Kansas City Royals After becoming a Royals fan favorite in 2016, Whit Merrifield followed up with one of the best offensive seasons for an offensively strong Kansas City team in 2017. He had arguably the best 2017 season of the former Gamecocks in the MLB. He led the American League in stolen bases with 34 and hit 19 home runs while primarily playing 2nd base. Merrifield had a strong slash line of .288/.324/.460 and drove in 78 runs batting mainly in the third lineup spot. Mer r if ield is ex pected to keep improving, and with quality players like Eric Hosmer and Lorenzo Cain leaving the Royals and face of the franchise, A lex Gordon, declining with age, Whit Merrifield is entering his prime and will lead the Royals for years to come. Justin Smoak (1B) – Toronto Blue Jays Picked 11th overall by the Texas Rangers in 2008, Justin Smoak was widely regarded as one of the best picks in the draft. It took him until 2017, but he finally showed why he was one of the best players from that draft. After never hitting more than
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20 home runs or driving in more than 60 runs in a season, Smoak went off for the Toronto Blue Jays. He led the team with 38 dingers and 90 RBIs. The home run total was fifth best in the league. He was named to his first All-Star game as a starter and went on to play in 158 games of a possible 162. Now t hat Smoak has produced at this level, he will be expected to keep it up. This should be no trouble for this 6’ 4’’ switch-hitting, former Gamecock. Sam Dyson (RP) – San Francisco Giants After being acquired by the Texas Rangers, and having a huge 2016 season for them, Dyson started 2017 very poorly, after 17 games and a 10.80 earned run average he was designated for assignment. He was eventually traded to his current team, the Giants, for a player to be named later. After closer Mark Melancon went on the DL, Dyson took over and had 14 saves and appeared to be returning to the player that was a shutdown reliever for the Marlins and Rangers up until 2016. Initially slated to be “co-closers” with Mark Melancon going into 2018, Sam Dyson will take it over by himself, as Melancon appears to be going on the DL to start the year. It’s an even year for the Giants so Sam could find himself going far in the playoffs later this year.
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Jordan Montgomery (SP) – New York Yankees After a rookie year where he finished sixth in AL Rookie of the Year voting with a 9-7 record and sub-4 ER A, Jordan Montgomery fi nds himself as the fifth starter on a Yankees team with huge expectations. This young team is looking to return to the stereotypical powerhouse Yankees we are used to and Montgomery, otherwise known as “Gumby”, will be right in the middle. Steve Pearce (IF/OF)- Toronto Blue Jays Journeyman Steve Pearce will serve as one of Justin Smoak’s backups and play wherever else he is needed. He hit 13 home runs in only 92 games last year, playing behind Smoak and serving most of his time in left field. Ch r ist ia n Wa l ker ( I F/OF ) – Arizona Diamondbacks After playing in a few games in the majors each year since 2014 with the Orioles and Diamondbacks, Christian Walker will aim to stay up with the Diamondbacks this year. He is on the 40-man roster and had a good Spring Training, batting .304 with 3 home runs. He will start his season with Arizona’s AAA affiliate, the Reno Aces. Primarily a first basemen, Walker will probably need to master another position such a third base or a corner outfield spot to make a splash in the bigs since he plays the same position as Diamondback and perennial MVP candidate, Paul Goldschmidt.
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Connected with consequences Social media editor Gillian Muñoz and opinion editor Dan Nelson argue that social media, despite its immense popularity, has unforeseen consequences for both the individual and the world.
Doubt, stress, insecurity Gillian Muñoz Fourth-year public relations student
In 2017, Instagram had 600 million unique monthly users and Twitter had 317 million. I was surely one of these millions of users, and you probably were too. Every year, social media sites continue to grow, and so do their influences on our lives. Social media can have negative effects on how we interact with others and, perhaps more importantly, our mental health. On a whim, I decided to ask my Twitter followers what parts of social media they think are toxic to their mental health and here are some of the responses: “I feel like social media makes me compare my worst self to other people’s best selves ... most people only post the prettiest pictures of themselves, then I’ll compare those to my ugliest moments.” “It can conjure false senses of importance when use is really excessive I think.” “... [I] compare myself to unrealistic beauty expectations that often have been photoshopped a nd retouc he d a nd hold my sel f to t ho s e standards.”
“I think it’s particularly toxic in the way t hat you always k now what is going on in people’s lives and therefore are comparing your experiences, not just looks, to other people’s.” “ I t h i n k a lot of it projec t s u n rea l ist ic expectations of life, relationships, and beauty ... that can cause a lot of doubt, stress, and insecurity.” Social media does have positive sides, don’t get me wrong. There is no denying that. For example, it promotes global interconnectedness and aids the progress of social movements by giving almost everyone a voice. However, at the end of the day, it often weighs on us more than it improves us as people. Apps like Instagram can create a false sense of importance, which makes us hold unrealistic standards for ourselves, which most people like you and I can’t achieve. You start by comparing yourself to the “instafamous” model who travels to the tropics every week or that guy who is always at the gym and wonder why you can’t be like them. It’s a mere facade that is taken too seriously and leaves people thinking their lives aren’t as fulfi lling as others. Another issue is Twitter, which is a hub for all
types of information you can think of. In a way it’s wonderful, being able to have everything at your fi ngertips. However, it can be an overload of information when you’re just there to find a few funny memes during the day. It’s near impossible to go through your timeline and not see negative things going on around the world or in politics. Constantly being exposed to gloomy topics can cause you to stress more than you should when you all you wanted to do was see how your sports team is doing or have a good laugh. Take my advice, and take a break from social media. It is a great way to cleanse, and the best part, it’s free. Those expensive juices we all convince ourselves to be “cleansed” by? Toss them. Take my word for it, deactivate your Instagram for a week and see how you feel. Delete your Twitter app for a couple of days. Being connected to anything and everything is great, but sometimes you need to put the phone down and take a big look at the world around you. Soak in every moment you might be missing instead of worrying about getting a like or retweet.
Harvesting, electioneering, manipulation Dan Nelson Third-year public health student
Social media, hate it or love it, undoubtedly carries weight outside of your Twitter or Facebook feed. Virt ually all major social media plat for ms, af ter all, are r u n by huge tech companies with a global reach. Their popularity has grown rapidly from their inception and, in many ways, has outpaced our understanding of how they interact with both societ y and the larger global system. Recent quest ions over Twitter bots, fake news and Facebook’s backdoor dealings with Cambridge Analytica are all factors in a new paradigm that has massive implications for everyone, users or not. La st week , sepa r ate repor t s b y t h e Ne w Yo r k T i m e s , t h e Guardian and the U.K.’s Channel 4 News all revealed that Cambridge A nalytica, a U.K. data firm, was f a r more i nvolved i n t he 2016 election than previously k nown. Cambridge Analytica’s involvement initially stemmed from work with the Ted Cruz campaign; however, af ter his loss in t he Republican primaries, Cambridge A nalytica and its financial backers, Robert and Rebekah Mercer, threw their weight behind Donald Trump. This would be all well good if Cambridge A na ly t ica was a nor ma l dat a company – this was not the case. The ser v ices Cambridge
A na ly t ica of fers go fa r beyond standard data and analy t ics and i nto u n aba shed elec t ioneer i ng and manipulat ion. For example, undercover reporting by Channel 4 News revealed that the company was engaged in far shadier practices— bribery, seduction and blackmail — to leverage politicians for clients around the world. But this is not the only work offered by Cambridge Analytica, or even the most sinister. They also offer to provide clients insight into how voters think – not t hrough tradit ional polling, but through “harvesting” Facebook user data. A l l i n a l l, t h rough a process ex per t ly ex pla i ned by t he New York Times, Cambridge Analytica managed to collect the user data of 50 million Facebook prof iles, or roughly 27 percent of all North A merican users, with the help of a qu iz app. Ut il izi ng a process out lined in research from 2015, Cambridge Analytica found a way to k now more ab out you a f ter analyzing 300 of your likes than even a spouse, a massive advantage to a ny pol it ic ia n seek i ng to tailor their message to the wider electorate. Of course, Cambridge Analytica and their user data set would be nothing without the complacency a n d n e g l i g e n c e o f Fa c e b o o k . Facebook has roughly 1.4 billion “daily active users,” roughly 18.5 percent of ever yone alive. This
problematic when you understand that Facebook, like a number of other companies, is selling your data to the highest bidder, but, unlike many other companies, Facebook has taken enforcement of what data can be collected and who can use that data rather lightly. Cambridge A nalytica took advantage of this and, despite Facebook’s knowledge that its terms of service were being violated, was not prevented from accessing and utilizing this data. This is not the first instance of this and it’s not just an issue with Facebook either – this Cambridge Analytica scandal is yet another in a long list of transgressions. Other social media giants have also been lax about enforcing their terms of service, allowing malicious third parties, companies and state actors to take advantage of their growing popularity. Of par t icu lar concer n is fake news and t he bot accou nts t hat push it. Facebook , Tw it ter a nd Reddit were all targets during the 2016 campa ig n for t he Russia n intelligence services, who created fake news and bot accounts to spread it. This fake news is hard to stamp out and plenty of people, including our president, have bought into it on a number of occasions. What’s worse, however, is that these bots accounts spreading disinformation are not always a violation of many platform’s terms of service. Even when they do, as is the case with
impersonator accounts, platforms can be slow to react, if they do at all. Why does it matter? Social media undoubtedly has impacts outside of its immediate uses. The information we put on there can and will be used by outside actors t hat don’t have ou r best interests in mind. Many of these actors will use this information, as Cambridge Analytica and bots have done, to manipulate us and turn us against one another. This is a problem, and even a historically d iv ided Cong ress ag rees. T h is inact ion to t he manipulat ion of t heir platforms for uses beyond their intent is simply inexcusable and irresponsible behavior by these companies – many of whom would rather see a growth of users, real or not, than to provide a real or enjoyable ex per ience for t hose already there. After all, to them, we are nothing besides bits of data tucked away in a server somewhere to be sold at a later date. In the end, social media, this age of connectedness, is not what we dreamed it would be when it helped take down dictatorships and corrupt leaders. No, social media will not bring about a better future on its own, it will not curb the desire by companies, governments and rogue i nd iv idua ls f rom ma n ipu lat i ng public opinion or trying to make a quick buck. This is a new frontier for sure, but it’s no future.
Right wing groups disingenuous on free speech Freedom of speech is a universal principle in that if someone condones the right for anyone to speak his or her m i nd, t hey must accept it when Hayden someone they Blakeney disagree with does Third-year journalism t he s a me . A s t he student s ay i n g c om mon l y m isat t r ibuted to Voltaire goes, “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Even though this same philosophy is emphasized in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, freedom of speech has come under scrutiny by those who argue that hate speech is worse than hate crimes and, therefore, should be limited. Worse than this is the group that claims to protect free speech while also undermining the free speech of others in an underhanded way. The philosophy behind allowing
unfettered freedom of speech and ex pression comes f rom t he idea of a “marketplace of ideas.” Based on writings by John Stuart Mill, it is essent ia l ly a n ex tension of market place econom ics into t he sphere of public discourse, in which bad ideas are beat out by better ones based on their own merit. Regardless of whether or not the marketplace of ideas ref lects reality, defenders of the idea have to acknowledge it as a component of their political position. Free speech advocates argue that truth will ultimately be revealed by i ntense publ ic d iscou rse, a n idea I f u l ly s upp or t . Howe ver, the constant attacks on left-wing activists by outrageous conspiracies from t he right does not hing but undermine the marketplace of ideas. I will admit that spreading utterly incredulous information falls under free speech, but is it just me, or does the endless questioning of the motives of Parkland survivors and other left-wing activists seem to be
a backhanded way to curtail their ability to speak freely? The legend of Grand Marshall Soros a nd h is leg ion of pa id communists has been around for over two decades and only serves to discredit the left instead of giving its ideas a fair platform. The same applies to the lack of contempt for brawling in the street shown by right-wing protesters in Charlottesville and Portland. One group called the Oath Keepers (in reference to t he oat h t hey took a s veter a n s to uphold t he U. S. Const it ut ion) open ca r r y r if les where it is legal in an obvious move to intimidate the other side. Isn’t it fair to say that one cannot truly express an idea with a rifle menacing them, especially if that opinion is unpopular and true? This is usually the time when the whataboutism rears its ugly head. Why do I say that the fringe right limits speech when the fringe left does the same thing? The difference is t hat t he f r i nge lef t doe s not
explicitly state that it is for freedom of speech, while the right is apt to hold “free speech rallies” to show contempt for the left. When faced with two sides that do roughly the same thing, I think the worse group is t he one t hat uses doublet hink a nd hy pocr is y to t r y to rema i n consistent. Fre e dom of s p e e c h a nd s el fex pression a re i nst r u ment a l on a u n iver sit y c a mpu s a s it is a n env i ron ment of skept ic ism a nd inqu ir y. A lt hough I don’t t h in k USC is under any threat of antigovernment milit ias or alt-right Nazis, t he lessons of t h is year’s political climate are as potent as ever. If the right wants to continue to paint itself as the side of logic a nd fac t s by hold i ng up decent speakers like Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson, it needs to put its money where its mout h is and seriously consider the points the left has to offer without muddying the waters.
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Aries
M a i nt a i n hea lt h a nd fitness routines despite a busy schedule. Encourage others to pa r t icipate, a nd delegate what you can. Underscore your statements with feeling.
Taurus
Relax, and play the game. St ick to f u ndamental r u le s a nd st r ateg ie s. Compile the data so it makes sense. Fantasies prove f limsy. Seek out simple solutions.
Gemini
Authorize home i mprovement s. K eep domestic routines and practices. Do laundr y and wash dishes; ignored chores can accumulate. Don’t bend the rules.
Cancer
Write and express your message. Dig deeper into a favorite subject. Read the background story to distill a summary. Make a persuasive case. Invite participation.
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Leo
G et i nto a luc r at ive vent u re. Prof it f rom your labors and stash your prizes. Education overcomes old fea r s. Ta ke ad va nt age of a lucky break.
Virgo
Fol low persona l priorities and enthusiasms. Do what you love, and it feeds your spirit. Dress for success. Pract ice and share your talents.
Libra
Rest and review plans for upcom ing act ion. Take a refreshing pause. Recha rge bat ter ies. Re store hea lt h a nd energ y levels. Process ne w s a nd e mot io n s . Rituals soothe.
Scorpio
You have more friends t han you realized. Parties, gatherings and social events provide fun and business connections s i m u l t a n e o u s l y. G o for substance over symbolism.
Sagittarius
Your good work reects you well. Your inuence i s r i s i n g. C he c k t he fine print on contracts and agreements before signing. No gambling. Follow rules closely.
Capricorn
Your studies and travels present new views. Draw logical conclusions and express them powerfully. Your experience and the structures you’ve built give you the edge.
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Aquarius
It’s easier to ma nage your money when you’re c le a r w h at y ou h ave and what’s expected. A windfall is always nice. Steady discipline pays higher dividends.
Pisces
To g e t h e r, p u r s u e a shared dream. Realit y may clash with fantasy. Things may not look as imagined. Don’t count chickens until they’re hatched. Stay in action. (GLWHG E\ 5LFK 1RUULV DQG -R\FH /HZLV
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