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Accrediting board finds breach of standards at USC TYLER FEDOR News Editor

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Democratic presidential candidates join the ‘King Day at the Dome’ march, which started at the Zion Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 20. Among the presidential candidates were Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Bernie Sanders. South Carolina NAACP hosted the event, which was held at the Statehouse.

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Greene Crossing, YOUnion partner with university CHLOE BARLOW News Writer

University housing is working w it h Greene Crossi ng a nd YOUnion apartment complexes to add 700 beds for students next year while the Campus Village project, a plan to rebuild south campus, is being developed.

Greene Crossing and YOUnion are partnering with the university in a “student support agreement,” u n iver sit y sp oke sp er son Jef f Stensla nd sa id i n a n ema il inter view. The agreement will allow students to lease right from the apartment complexes while the university provides an environment “comparable to that in university owned resident halls.”

“Our experience with housing students for three years at Park Place indicates that the student success rate is comparable [to] those housed at university-owned residence halls,” Stensland said.

Fo u r t h - y e a r f i n a n c e a n d economics student and Residence Hall Association president Brandon Lynch is currently a resident of Park Place, which has an agreement with the university similar to the one with Greene Crossing and

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has found that the presidential search process for USC breached two “standards” of the association’s “Principles of Accreditation,” a newly released letter states.

The first standard was that the university must “regularly evaluate the institution’s chief executive officer.”

According to SACSCOC, irregularities in the university’s presidential search are what resulted in this breach of standard.

The second standard was that the presidential search was subjected to “undue influence by external persons or bodies.”

The SACSCOC has enough evidence that points toward undue influence from Gov. Henry McMaster during the search for a university president.

According to SACSCOC, the university “has not yet demonstrated that its governing board protects the institution from undue influence by external persons or bodies.”

The university will have two years to change their policies in an effort to make up for the breaches of these standards.

SACSCOC has requested the university submit a “monitoring report” that addresses the concerns outlined, offers remedies and a history of responses to t he sources of t he issues out lined by t he SACSCOC and will be reviewed by the SACSCOC board of trustees.

If the university fails to meet the standards set by the “Principles of Accreditation” during this two year period, representatives from the university will have to sit before the board of trustees, or a standing committee, and answer as to why the university should not be removed from the SACSCOC. SEE BOARD PAGE 4

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Greene Crossing Apartments are located between Park Place and Greek Village. The apartments will serve as first-year housing while the Campus Village project is in progress.

YOUnion.

Ly nch sa id t here a re some d isadva nt ages to l iv i ng i n apartments, especially for freshmen, such as the lack of common spaces on upper floors.

In the 2019 U.S. News ranking, USC was ranked No. 1 for first-year student experience. Lynch said he feels the lack of open spaces could affect the first-year experience for those living in the apartment complexes.

Lynch also said the distance of

Greene Crossing and YOUnion from campus could be a problem for students who have classes further away.

“If there was a shuttle system that worked really effectively and got you to campus really quickly, people who had to go from Park Place to Gambrell wouldn’t necessarily feel a strain as much,” Lynch said.

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President Bob Caslen addresses students and faculty at the annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast Jan. 17.

USC responds to rising flu cases in South Carolina HALEY CAPPS News Writer

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The number of lab-confirmed tests for the 2019-2020 flu season in South Carolina has more than doubled from the previous year, and college students are particularly susceptible.

According to the Student Health Center, there were 77 cases of the flu confirmed on campus from September to December 2019, which is less than that same time in 2018. However, from Jan. 2 to Jan. 14 this year, there have

been 11 cases of the flu confirmed on campus, which signals an uptick from prior months.

Deborah Beck, the executive director of the Student Health Center, said there might be other cases on campus that have not been confirmed.

Sabra Custer, a clinical associate professor at the College of Nursing, said students are more likely to contract the flu due to the nature of their living conditions.

“The environment being so close to other people who could be coughing

or sneezing either directly into your airway, or the virus kind of remaining on surfaces, that environmental concern is a risk factor,” Custer said.

Megan Cain, a clinical assistant professor at the College of Nursing and nurse practitioner, is currently writing a lecture on stress and disease and said college students who have various activities and obligations are at a greater risk of falling victim to the flu.

“Students who are, you know, not necessarily eating a well-balanced diet, they’re not sleeping well, they’re out

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partying on Thirsty Thursday and, you know, they’re wearing their body down.

That stress response on the body does affect your immune system,” Cain said.

Beck said the Student Health Center has a detailed process of monitoring and preventing flu cases on campus. By pulling reports of where on campus has the most occurrences of the flu, it can determine which areas need the most attention.

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OPINION

After 15 years on Broadway, the award-winning show “Wicked” is preparing for shows in Columbia.

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South Carolina is one of the least educated states accordi ng to WalletHub study

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—Becca Zeigler, first-year nursing student

According to a new study from personal finance website WalletHub, South Carolina is the 44th most educated state in the U.S. The “quality of education” of South Carolina was ranked No. 49. The “gender gap in educational attainment” is ranked No. 48. South Carolina is ranked No. 43 in “racial gap in educational attainment.”

South Carolina women and LGBTQ+ voters say lawmakers don’t care about them, poll shows According to a poll, 53% of the South Carolina women and LGBTQ+ voters polled feel lawmakers “don’t care” or are “out of touch” with what working women need. The results come from the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (W REN ), which commissioned a Change Research poll.

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USC yearbook returns after 25 years off the shelf ZAHIDA ASHROFF News Writer

Columbia women’s march unites activists, allies

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A participant in the women’s march holds up a sign advocating for reproductive rights. The march also addressed the protection of immigrant families, the Lactation Support Act and workplace policies supporting mothers.

HOLLY POAG News Writer Ne a rl y 250 p e ople c e le b r at e d w o m e n’s reproduct ive rights, the protection of i m m ig ra nt fa m i l ies a nd conser vat ion ism on t he South Carolina Statehouse steps at the Women’s March on Jan. 18.

Columbia’s march was organized by Casey Pollard, originally from Virginia.

She said she took inspiration from the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., where the first Women’s March was held in 2016 following President Donald Trump’s election.

“There wasn’t a Women’s March anywhere near here.

I think there was maybe one in North Carolina, and so I said, ‘Well, I guess I’ll do it,’” Pollard said.

Pollard said she owes a lot of gratitude to the Planned Parenthood South Atlantic group, which helped her

organize the event. People of all ages participated in the march.

JoA n n Sheler, a participant in the Women’s March, said she came to the march to empower younger women to f ight for their rights.

“It doesn’t really affect me, but I’m a voice for the young girls and other women,” Sheler said.

Sheler is orig inally from West Virginia, but she said she later moved t o O r a n g e b u r g, S o u t h Carolina, and taught high school.

“We had no opportunities and it was always for male ... [My brot her] went to college. [My parents] didn’t send me to college. I went later and paid my own way,” Sheler said. “My only option when I graduated from high school in 1959: get married.”

The Women of Sout h Carolina group sponsored t he march, and ot her women’s groups came to support the event. Women

f o r Wa r r e n v o l u nt e e r s attended, in addition to the South Carolina Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN).

W REN focuses on advancing workplace policies which allow mothers and families to maintain economic stabilit y while caring for their personal healt h and t he healt h of family members.

Court ney Thomas, W R E N ’s d i r e c t o r o f communications, said the organization is working on legislation to support its cause.

“A not her t h i ng we’re working on right now is the Lactation Support Act. So, that is a bill that is currently b ei ng d i s c u s s ed b y t he legislature,” Thomas said.

“This bill would require that employers provide break time and space for people to express breast milk at work.”

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After a 25-year hiatus, the USC yearbook has ret urned under the name Thee Big Spur.

The yearbook was last publ ished i n 19 94 a nd wa s subsequently merged with the literary magazine, which would then be renamed the Garnet & Black Quarterly.

Zoe Dosch, a second-year international business student, is the head of operations on the yearbook staff.

“I think with the switch from a yearbook to Garnet and Black magazine, the representation of USC culture became more f rag mented. Dif ferent areas of study and extracurriculars are now being recognized in completely different ways and places across campus,” Dosch said in an email interview.

The yearbook staf f is recognized on campus as the Carolina YB and is working to bring back one of USC’s oldest traditions by the end of April.

This year, 500 copies of the 20192020 yearbook will be printed and will cost $60 each.

Dosch said Thee Big Spur’s main selling point is its intention to be a long-lasting and objective re c ap on t he ye a r ’s e vent s through brief descriptions and photos.

“It will encompass as much about the student experience that year as possible, including organizations, off-campus events, major talking points and much more. All of this inside an easily stored and sturdy hardcover book makes Thee Big Spur the most easily accessible recap in the long term,” Dosch said.

Samantha Petrelli, a fourthyear marketing and accounting s t ude nt , p a r t ic ip at e d on a yearbook staff throughout her middle and high school career.

Her love for helping create yearbooks has followed her to USC, where she realized USC did not have a yearbook like other major universities, such as Clemson and Penn State.

Pet rel l i sa id i n a n em a i l interview her goal to bring USC’s yearbook back to the Carolina community ultimately developed into her senior thesis.

“To reach that goal, I started doi ng a ton of resea rch on the yearbook industry, Power Five conference schools with yearbooks, and UofSC’s history with yearbooks. From there, I decided to w rite my honors senior thesis about the yearbook.

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The yearbook staff works together to plan and design Thee Big Spur. The USC yearbook is returning after 25 years out of print.

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“Let’s say the quads, we see a high number in that area. We don’t know who they are, but we do know that there’s ‘X,’ a number, that have the flu in that area,” Beck said. “That may be an area that we need to put extra hand sanitizer at, or we may need to do some extra cleaning of the door handles and things like that.”

Along with the efforts of the university, Beck said it is crucial students know it’s not too late to receive a free flu vaccine at the Student Health Center despite the start of f lu season. This year’s flu season is expected to last into April.

Though people are encouraged to get vaccinated in October, Cain said cases of the flu seem to be peaking later in the season this year.

“R ichland is in an area of i ncreased f lu act iv it y r ight now, so I would just encourage everyone to be aware that this virus is circulating, and if they haven’t had their vaccination, it’s not too late,” Cain said.

Both Cain and Custer said it is important to dispel the rumor that the flu shot can lead to a patient contracting the disease.

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Since f lu vaccinations take about two to three weeks to activate, they said, there is a small chance patients might contract the disease in the period after they receive their vaccination. Custer said the form of vaccination might also affect these odds.

“Most for m s of t he f lu vaccination are inactivated or dead virus, and if you get the shot form of the vaccination, that is inactivated virus. Now, t here is an inhale version approved this year. The inhale version contains weakened, or what they call attenuated, virus,” Custer said. “If you get the vaccination through a needle in your arm, that virus is dead, and it is not going to give you the flu.”

Beck said although the flu is currently widespread in South Carolina, the USC campus is still relatively flu-free.

“We expect over the next probably four to six weeks, we’ll see an uprise in the flu cases, but we’re hoping it’s not going to be as severe in the community because, although it ’s w ide s pre ad i n S out h Carolina and in R ichland county, it’s not widespread on our campus yet,” Beck said.

reasons as to why the universit y cannot be continued in “good cause” other than already known reasons.

The university during this time, however, might be put on probation for a possible ma x imu m of t wo years.

During this period of probation, “institutional Accreditation cannot be reaff irmed,” and any attempt to appeal for accreditation will be denied. However, the university’s current accreditation will continue.

If du r i ng t hese t wo years t he universit y st ill fails to meet t he s t a nd a rd s s et b y SAC SC O C , and they are not found of “good cause,” they will be removed from SACSCOC.

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If the Board determines “good cause” and the university has not been put on probation during the t wo-year period, t he amou nt of time the universit y has to adjust their policies can be extended by a minimum of six mont hs and a maximum of two years.

For the university to be able to continue past two years for “good cause,” the university could show significant efforts to fix the sources of non-compliance in a proposed ex tended per iod, or t hat t he universit y does not k now of any

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I w rot e a 50 -p ag e business plan for what it wou ld look like to bring a yearbook back to UofSC,” Petrelli said.

Petrelli said her vision for t he yearbook will create a more complete historical record for the U S C c o m m u n it y t o look back on for years to come.

“Ultimately, I hope to one, give students on the staff an opportunity to have t heir work published while opening doors for their careers and t wo, give anyone who purchases a copy a piece of Carolina to have wherever life takes them,” Petrelli said.

A ndy Burns, a professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, commented on Petrelli’s d if f ic u lt y i n f i nd i ng a f a c u lt y ad v i s e r t o represent the yearbook’s interests and guide the staf f t hroughout t his process.

“Maybe it’s a stor y about one student’s vision to get this yearbook off the ground and doing it even when she had trouble finding faculty help,” Burns said in an email interview.

Dosch goes on to describe t he t y pes of topics and events that Thee Big Spu r w il l strive to document and preser ve for years to come.

“Rather than student

portraits being the focus of the book, the main subjects will be athletics, s t udent org s , G re ek Life, Five Points, State Fair, and other on and off campus groups and event s t hat impacted large port ions of t he st udent body,” Dosch said. “Current topics such as the new universit y president and top eating locations will also be covered, to really try to capture a full picture of life at USC.” Pe t r e l l i d e s c r i b e s the yearbook’s unique long-term coverage and said she believes Thee Big Spur can integrate and supplement other st udent media groups and publications at USC. “G arnet & Black magazine and The Daily Gamecock newspaper f o c u s on add re s s i n g campus news, current social issues and trends, sports, and opinions, whereas Thee Big Spur will be more of a permanent time capsule that exhibits the growth and achievements of the university throughout a given year,” Petrelli said.

Petrelli finished her thesis a year early and proceeded to execute her business plan after conducting a promising sur vey, where 81% of students said they are/ potentially are interested in seeing the return of a USC yearbook out of a sample of 525 USC students. She said she believes that students have a big part to play

in putting the yearbook together. “[S]i nce t h is is a new organization and a (s ome w h at) ne w publication, we want all of the student input we can get. I love hearing new ideas the staff has, and ultimately, they’re the ones who are going to keep this publication going for years to come,” Petrelli said.

I n order to get t he word out, yearbook staf f members have been tabling on Greene St reet and w ill be at the upcoming student org a n iz at ion f a i r on Jan. 22. They will also be accept ing ideas a nd pic t u re s for t he yearbook f rom t he USC communit y through their e-mail at theebigspur@gmail.com.

Leading the 25-person Ca rol i na Y B st af f is ed itor-i n- c h ief Ju l ia Randolph and assistant editor Kaitlyn McCue. The staf f includes writers, photographers, s e c t i o n e d it o r s a n d web s it e a nd g r aph ic editors. Five of t hese staff members serve as the business team.

Bu r n s s a id he wa s impressed by Petrelli’s a mbit ion a nd he is available to the staff as it needs him. “ T hee Big Spu r is somet h i ng st udent s , faculty, alumni, etc., will keep on the bookshelves or coffee tables for years,” Petrelli said.

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“Dolittle” “Dolittle” stars Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle, a wealthy hermit who lives in 19th century England. Dr. Dolittle only speaks to his animal companions until the Queen of England becomes deathly ill, and he and his animals must go on a quest to find a cure.

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK: “Rare” by Selena Gomez In the album’s title track, Gomez is fed up with being overlooked. “I don’t have it all / I’m not claiming to / But I know that I’m special,” Gomez croons as she demands to be loved for exactly who she is. The first track offers a soft jazzy bass chord and a drumbeat that builds. The third track, “Look At Her Now,” summarizes exactly how Gomez was feeling after her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, got married. The song uses a harsh electronic beat to show Gomez has moved on. She sings, “Of course, she was sad / But now she’s glad she dodged a bullet / Took a few years to soak up the tears / But look at her now,” in the chorus. “Rare” is Gomez’s third studio album and her strongest to date, as the singer combines her personal lyrics with stunningly upbeat songs.

SONG OF THE WEEK: “Good News” by Mac Miller

The single from his posthumous albu m, “Circles,” sees M iller talk ing t h rough h is same old demons. “Circles” is t he f irst official project Mac Miller’s estate has released since his death in September 2018. The last verse of the song offers haunting lyrics of what Miller expected of his future.

Miller sings, “There’s a whole lot more for me waitin’ on the other side / I’m always wonderin’ if it feel like summer.” “Circles” was released Jan. 17.

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Talia Suskauer and Allison Bailey star as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch, and Glinda, the Good Witch, in Broadway’s “Wicked.” The show is coming to Columbia from Jan. 22 to Feb. 9 and will be performed at the Koger Center for the Arts.

LILY SHAHIDA Arts & Culture Editor In its 15th year on Broadway, the award-winning musical “Wicked” is finally here to take Columbia audiences to the Land of Oz. Starting Jan. 22, the show will hit the stage at the Koger Center for the Arts.

A peripheral tale of “The Wizard of Oz” based on the book by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” tells the “untold true story of the witches of Oz.” In the musical, the witches of Oz are college students, and the plot revolves around their complicated relationship. While many people are unaware of Maguire’s book, the musical remains popular due to its ties to the famous “Wizard of Oz.” “It’s a new story, so it’s all new to you, which makes it very exciting. However, it’s familiar, because you know the basic concept,” Nate Terracio, director of the Koger Center, said.

Since its Broadway debut in 2003, “ W icked” ha s per for med i n 16 countries around the world. Once

a broadway show leaves New York, it begins to expand its outreach, starting at major markets and slowly working its way down. After all this time, “Wicked” is just now coming to Columbia for the first time, which is partly due to a lack of space at the Koger Center. “‘Wicked’ is a massive set. They come in with 13 tractor-trailers and we were unable to accommodate, the building just physically couldn’t accommodate t hat,” Chip Wade, marketing director for the Koger Center, said.

The Koger Center invested some money in facility renovations in order to accommodate shows of this size.

After these renovations, “Wicked” committed to touring in Columbia, thus introducing a brand new audience to a story that has viewers bound to fall in love with everything from the catchy music, including famous songs such as “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” to the talented cast of Broadway actors.

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‘A-Plus Cast,’” Wade said. Since there is only one tour of ‘Wicked,’ the same cast performs all over the country, eliminating the need for extra rehearsals. Audiences can be sure they are seeing a mastered performance of the beloved Broadway musical.

Often called a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” explains the unexpected friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch.

The two lead very different lives: Glinda is beautiful and well-liked while Elphaba is treated differently because of her green complexion. Recognizing this kind of prejudice can reflect reallife scenarios, “Wicked” teamed up with a campaign called BullyBust to use the story for good.

“I think that there’s these very humanizing, teachable moments in it.

It’s not just frivolous,” Terracio said.

“Wicked” will be in Columbia from Jan. 22 to Feb. 9 at the Koger Center.

Tickets are available online, over the phone and at the box office.

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Prequel trilogy lacks creative direction SEBASTIAN LEE Arts & Culture Writer

The generation that grew up watching the “Star Wars” prequels is blinded by nostalgia.

The prequels a re poorly w r it ten with plots that make l it t le sense, bad d ialog ue a nd ideas c o nt r a d i c t i n g t h e original trilogy.

One of the biggest dow nfalls of t he prequel trilog y was the complete creative control George Lucas was given.

Though Lucas was the incredible visionary

behind the original trilogy, he had a team to help him. He had other people direct “Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” and people helped w r ite t he stories and clean them up.

Possibly as a result of Lucas’ complete control over creative decisions in t he prequel trilogy, these movies do not make sense. Th is is best exemplif ied by t he overarching plot of Anakin’s turn to the dark side.

In “Attack of the

Clones,” Pa lpat i ne brings A nak in a nd Padme closer together by assigning Anakin as Padme’s bodyguard.

Howe ver, he t r ied to have her killed at the beginning of the movie and continues to do so throughout the movie’s entirety.

If Padme had died, what leverage would Palpatine use to turn Anakin later?

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Here is a statement sure to spark controversy — the “Star Wars” pre quel s do not deser ve the hate.

In fact, I love them.

Tr ut h f u l ly, t h i s wasn’t always the case; I maligned the prequels as proof of the series’ downhill sl ide for yea rs.

Sound familiar?

It wasn’t u nt il D i s n e y ’s s e q u e l t rilog y royally dropped t he ball that the beauty of t he of t der ided prequel saga was revea led. Some h aven’t wat c hed t hem in a few years, some have only heard of their f au lt s a nd s ome have a bad taste left in their mouth by the Disney sequels.

Regardless, it’s time to give the “Star Wa r s ” p r e q u e l s another chance.

Ju st a s he wa s with the originals,

George Lucas was da r i ng, u naf ra id to t r y new ideas and explore new t hemes. He wrought a trilogy wholly unlike anything that had come before, but this time, he was met with arguably u nprecedented back lash. The prequel t r ilog y was disparaged as an affront to the original saga, with c r it ic s ig nor i n g the myriad of elements worthy of celebration.

The prequels get so much right, yet t hey are scorned because t hey are different.

Or perhaps, truthfully, they are scor ned bec au se they were not what we expected.

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Then, in “Revenge of the Sith,” Anakin finds out Palpatine might be a Sith lord and reports him to the Jedi Council, only to betray the council and turn to the dark side 15 minutes later.

But that’s only one example of many. For instance, how did Jar Jar Binks become a senator? After finding out Jango Fett was working for Count Dooku, why didn’t Obi Wan realize the clones of Jango Fett were evil? What purpose does having Anakin be a child in “The Phantom Menace” serve?

Aside from these arguable plot holes, the dialogue is another problem with the prequels.

The statements the characters say in these films range from inane to completely incomprehensible. In “The Phantom Menace,” for example, Gov. Sio Bibble

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says: “A communications disruption can only mean one thing: invasion.” How does a communications disruption explicitly and singularly mean an invasion?

At another point, Obi Wan says, “You’ve made a commitment to the Jedi Order. A commitment is not easily broken,” and in “Revenge of the Sith,” he says, “Only a Sith deals in absolutes.” The former is clearly meant to say “maintained” instead of “broken,” as any commitment is easily broken, and the latter is, in itself, an absolute.

Additionally, the problem with the idea “only a Sith deals in absolutes” is it contradicts one of the most famous lines of the original trilogy. When Yoda says, “Do or do not, there is no try,” that is an absolute.

Everything concerning Yoda in the prequels is completely ridiculous.

The originals portray him as an old wise man and a powerful force user. However, the prequels have him commanding armies, jumping and flipping in

lightsaber duels and failing to make one smart decision throughout the three movies.

It should be noted the Yoda from the original trilogy is clearly too old to fight, as he was 900, but in the prequels he’s more than capable despite being only 20 years or so younger. In a species that lives for that long, 20 years shouldn’t make a significant difference in physique or ability. For reference, The Child, or baby Yoda, from “The Mandalorian” is 50 years old and looks like an infant.

It’s understandable why children would enjoy the prequels, but when you are old enough to understand — or at least to try to understand — what is going on, there is no reason to enjoy these movies.

There are notable parts, such as the final battle of “The Phantom Menace,” the beginning and end of “Revenge of the Sith” and, of course, the John Williams score. However, the handful of positives can’t make up for the overabundance of mediocrity in these films.

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by warrior monks — of course he isn’t smooth with the ladies. They attack the portrayal and stilted dialogue of the Jedi, disregarding that they are intentionally written as laconic as possible. They attack the use of CGI, although it is this very technology that enabled Lucas to expand his universe like he did. They attack Jar Jar Binks as being childish, forgetting “Star Wars” is intended to appeal to kids, not just adults.

Ultimately, this balance is the great strength of “Star Wars” — aimed at children yet complex enough to be enjoyed by adults. The prequels achieve this subtlety in fresh, invigorating ways while creating an exceptionally fun atmosphere to boot. Maybe the critics are right. Maybe the prequels are flawed movies; they are definitely not perfect.

Regardless, the prequels are exceptional additions to the “Star Wars” universe — daring, unafraid to push the boundaries and take risks. Not every beat might have stuck the landing, but, by God, the ones that did show the very soul of “Star Wars” shining through.

For those who haven’t watched them in a few years or have only heard of their faults, it’s time to give the “Star Wars” prequels a fresh chance. There are parts difficult to love, but there is also a great deal of complexity, continuity, adventure, fantasy and beauty that made believers of a whole new generation.

Isn’t that what watching “Star Wars” is all about?

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Anakin Skywalker after his transformation to the dark side in “Revenge of the Sith.”

George Lucas once described the prequels as poet r y — intended to mirror, complement and juxtapose the original saga. They exist to tell a different type of story than the original trilogy; instead of the classic hero’s journey of overcoming hardships, the prequels tell the tale of an innocent child whose upbringing and hardships lead to his fall from grace. Instead of the dogmatic, black and white portrayal of morality from the original movies, the prequels challenge this notion with a much more morally ambiguous world.

The prequels excel in world-building, expanding the “Star Wars” universe by leaps and bounds and introducing new planets and cultures. The story is more ambitious this time around, consisting of ma ny d ist i nc t a nd i nter woven plotlines, unified by the idea that a Sith Lord created a seemingly local conflict to give himself control of the galaxy. These details resonate with the established universe, adding a nuanced gravitas to a previously established canon.

Critics of the prequels attack the films from several angles. Admittedly, the pacing can suffer in parts, and the earlier films are plagued by inconsistency.

Regardless, most criticisms of the films are fundamentally flawed. They attack the awkward character and dialogue of Anakin as a sign of poor directing, forgetting he is a former slave raised FROM HOUSING

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Ly nch said a l a rg e p a r t of t he success of Park Place is due t o t h e s t u d e nt support systems t he u n iversit y put in place, like resident mentors and other support staff, and having those systems in place will be key to the success of this agreement.

“I think that’s helped allev iate a lot of the problems t hat could’ve come up, living at a place like Park Place, and have sort of help ed a lot of st udents f ind their home there still,” Lynch said.

T h e apartments range from t h ree, fou r a nd f ive b ed ro om s , typically with one st udent i n each bedroom. “ T h e s e complexes were chosen based

on proximit y to c a mp u s , s a f e t y standards, price, ava i labi l it y of requ ired rooms and the owners’ w illing ness to allow clustering of rooms on floors or bu i ld i ng s to keep st udent s in a single c o m m u n i t y,” Stensland said.

YOUnion p r o p e r t y manager Tiffany Maddox said t he prices for YOUnion’s units will be based on market rates.

“A l l p r i c i n g is based on t he market rates that we have in place whet her it be for ou r c u r rent st udent s or any new incom ing st udent s,” Maddox sa id i n an email.

The university w ill not make any prof it f rom this arrangement, according to Stensland.

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In addition to caring for mothers in the workforce, Thomas said WREN is trying to pass legislation t hat would protect pregnant inmates while giving birth.

“There’s no law that protects pregnant inmates from being shackled as they give birth, as they’re in labor or postpartum,” Thomas said.

According to t he

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agreement” will last for one year “and is intended to provide Universit y Housing t ime to solicit for a master lease a g r e e m e nt ,” Sten sla nd sa id.

A m a s t e r le a s e would allow the university to lease out the individual units instead of t he apa r t ment complexes.

Stensland said t h i s ag reement was made to be a tempora r y solut ion for t he

WREN website, WREN w o r k s t o s t r e n g t he n w o m e n’s e c o n o m i c opportunities, enhance acce ss a nd qua l it y of educ at ion a nd hea lt h services and expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. They also create an environment where women and girls are free from violence and promote leadership and civic participation by women and youth.

The Women’s March cont inues to organize

“transit ional period” wh ile Campus Village is being built, and t he u n iversit y expects that Campus Village “will meet future o cc upa nc y needs.”

“I w ish t hey [USC] had taken t he steps in t he past few years to avoid this, but I t h i n k t h a t i t ’s n e c e s s a r y, a n d I h ave f a it h i n housing’s ability to make the best of the situation,” Lynch said.

throughout the country, rallying for issues including workers’ rights a nd end i ng v iolence , according to the Women’s March website. Though the weather wasn’t perfect, the spirits of women and their supporters were not dampened.

“It was nice to see less conservative views in a more conservative state,” Pollard said. “It’s good to see the constituents kind of voicing their opinion on something.”

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Review: ‘Uncut Gems’ starring Adam Sandler is unrefined, great entertainment STEPHEN PASTIS Arts & Culture Writer

“Uncut Gems” Release Date: Dec. 25, 2019 Director: Josh and Benny Safdie Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes Genre: Crime, drama, mystery “Uncut Gems,” starring Adam Sandler, is a hauntingly thrilling story, but it maintains its high-stakes momentum in ways far from typical Hollywood entertainment.

Being an A24 production, “Uncut Gems” was predisposed to follow the unique styles of independent films, but it stands out even more as the film’s progression and expression earns its gritty, colorful reputation on its own terms. For a movie that is built from a number of mainstream cultural references, like a Furby toy, Kevin Garnett and The Weeknd, it w a s s u r pr i s i n gl y u n l i k e a ny mainstream identities.

Most importantly, and what was certainly the draw of this movie, was the main character being played by Adam Sandler. Forever exemplifying t he hou sehold na me s of Bobby Boucher or Happy Gilmore, Sandler does not seem like the first choice for a dark story revolving around the vices of humanity; however, this loud comic actor made this film what it was.

A lt hough t h is is not h is f i r st appreciated attempt at more serious acting, his past endeavors “Click,” “Spanglish” or “The Cobbler” were sat isf y i ng a nd mora l ly t hought provok i ng yet st ill occasionally held small comedic elements. This movie, on the other hand, sees him completely devoid of any “Waterboy” screaming. His compelling acting, use of expression, intonation and truth seemed realistic while still p or t r ay i ng a c h a r ac ter i st ic a l ly Sandler-spin on the cheesy, scumbag salesman. He builds a detestably fascinating character for Howard Ratner, a toxic train-wreck that the audience cannot help but ashamedly root for.

Besides the acting, this film’s story previewed the ugly underbelly of society, utilizing the worst aspects of human nature, the vices of humanity a n d t h e p e o p le t h at s u r r o u n d

A+ them to manifest a roller coaster of uncomfortable emot ions. T he stor y f ol low s t he c he at i n g t rades of “How ie” as he sc a m s a nd stea l s his way through l ife. From st ar t to f i n i sh t h i s mov ie was an adrenalinef u e le d r a c e w it h unsuspecting revelat ions in a relat ively simple story arch. At times, it h o ld s a s i m i l a r compulsion to being u n able t o lo ok aw ay from a car wreck, only because of the irresistible horror of how despicable and trashy all the events and characters of the movie are.

The f il m does a g reat job portraying a compelling plot with d e v e lo p e d c h a r a c t e r s t h at a r e humanized almost to the point of revulsion while also using interesting artistic choices. The realistic scenes almost seem surreal and cartoonlike at times due to the colors and strange stylistic choices. Take, for example, the opening and closing scenes w it h t he dream-l ike a nd tranquil feel of the gently moving colors and depictions paired with graphic realizations of the image being the view of a colonoscopy or wound.

It is in no way the typical popcorn enter t a i n ment of a Hol ly wo od movie full of heroics resulting in a catharsis that leaves you feeling satisfied, but it is seductive in the same way as Shakespearian tragedies or a show like “Breaking Bad.” The sinister dark ness of t he f ilm, so creatively and irresistibly portrayed, are hauntingly alluring, all for the sake of creating an unforgettably creative and fascinating film.

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Tio’s, Beezer’s offer community close to campus LILY SHAHIDA & MADISON POINDEXTER Arts & Culture Editor

Students looking for easy, nearby eats can look no further than their Tio’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina Tio’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina is a familyow ned restaurant t h at of fer s Me x ic a n classics such as tacos, ench i lada s, bu r r ito s a nd more. T he selfbranded vegan-friendly Tex-Mex restaurant has been serving Mexican dinners and Americano sandwiches for about 15 years. The West Coast tacos are day t ime manager Ellen Jones’ favorites.

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very own Horseshoe. Two restaurants boasting popular menus and laidback, student-friendly atmospheres sit just across the street, and neither one will break the bank.

t a c o s t h a t w e d o ,” J o n e s s a i d . “ We ’ v e got a sal mon t aco, a m a h i-m a h i t aco; we have a fried cod taco and a shrimp taco, and they’re all really good.”

For Jones, work ing at Tio’s is very much a personal experience.

“All the people who work here, we’re a l l really close. We work really long hours and a lot of us work every single day, so it’s kinda like we see each other more than we see our f r iend s a nd f a m i ly,”

Jones said.

Their close bond is somet hing t hey want their customers to feel, too, Jones said. Tio’s ho st s week ly e vent s such as bingo and trivia nights, creating a community-oriented atmosphere.

“When people come here, I would ex pect that they would leave feeling like they had a personal experience,” Jones said. “It’s a very warm environment.”

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Tio’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina, located on Sumter Street, is a self-branded vegan-friendly restaurant. The restaurant has been in service for 15 years.

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Beezer’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop is a sports-themed eatery across from the Horseshoe.

Beezer’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop Ju s t le f t o f T io’s i s B e e z e r ’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop, a sportst heme d re s t au r a nt . L o c at e d on Sumter Street since 1998, Beezer’s lives up to their slogan, “The proof is in the taste,” with a wide variety of deli meats and customizable meals.

T he fa m i ly- ow ned sa ndw ich shop is the perfect place for an onthe-go lunch or dinner, according to employee and USC fourth-year biology student Valerie Tickett.

“We have pretty much all the kinds of lunch meats that you would want,” Tickett said. “We have ... any kind of veggies you would want to put on [a sandwich].”

Tickett said t heir menu of deli meats, veggies and other toppings

mea ns t here is somet h ing for everybody. The shop also has some ready-to-order menu items, such as t he Stormin Normin, a sandwich filled with roast beef, provolone and vegetables, and the T-Bird, a turkey breast sandwich.

In the front of the shop, “We are Cocky about our size” is painted in red on a white beam above customers’ heads. The quote is a nod at USC and the shop’s small space; the deli is the smallest among the restaurants that face the Horseshoe. Nonetheless, Beezer’s is a comfortable, casual deli with food that everyone can enjoy. “ I wou ld love for [c u stomer s] to t hink t his is a friendly, prett y inexpensive but good quality meal,” Tickett said.

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Connor Shaw introduced GAMECOCK as new director of SPORTS player development This week in

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Connor Shaw wins the 2014 Capital One Bowl against Wisconsin. Shaw played as South Carolina’s quarterback from 2010 to 2013.

NATE SHIRLEY Sports Writer The Sout h Carolina Gamecock football team officially introduced Connor Shaw as the new director of player development fol low i ng M a rc u s L at t i more’s de c i sion to vac ate t he posit ion to pu r sue educational opportunities.

During Shaw’s time as a player, he earned the starting quarterback position just a few games into his freshman year. He had many on-field successes, including throwing for 56 touchdowns while adding 17 more on the ground. He finished up his career with a passer rating of 155.9, which is the highest among Gamecocks who have attempted at least 50 throws.

His tenure as a Gamecock turned h i m i nto a legend i n Colu mbia, which head coach Will Muschamp add ressed i n a press conference: “Our players know who Connor is — one of the greats of all time to play here.”

Following his collegiate career, Shaw took his talents to the NFL and was drafted by the Cleveland Br ow n s . He w a s able t o e a r n a st a r t i n t he 2014 se a son f i n a le ,

where he threw for 177 yards and an intercept ion. Unfort unately, a season-ending hand injur y in t he 2015 preseason resulted in his release in 2016.

I n 2017, he wa s sig ned by t he Chicago Bears but ultimately retired to pursue other opportunities.

H e l a t e r s p e nt s o m e t i m e a s t he t ight ends coach at Fu r m a n Un iver sit y i n 2018 but re sig ned before the start of the season.

H is ex per ience, wh ich led h im to jok ingly refer to himself as the “oldest 28-year-old in the game,” g i ve s h i m a u n ique p er s p e c t i ve t hat Mu scha mp sa id w i l l be a “tremendous asset” to the team.

Muschamp said his expectation of Shaw is to be an ever-present mentor, a role Shaw seems eager to embrace.

He said he “can’t wait to be a part of their journey” and he “want[s] to be here for a very, very long time.”

Shaw d isc ussed how he v iewed his role, emphasizing on multiple occasions how h is posit ion is to provide knowledge and key insight for the players, whether that be their personal growth or athletic ability.

He said the main objective of his posit ion is simply “helping t hem w it h dec ision s t hat set t hem up

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for success” and his vast array of experience can be of help. The best way to begin this process, he said, is to “get to k now t he g uys” and develop individual relationships.

While he made sure to emphasize his job is specifically for the players’ personal development, he does plan on keeping football incorporated into his work. His goal is to help t hem “use football to accomplish what they want to accomplish outside of the game.”

Gamecock football fans get to see Connor Shaw with the team once again, albeit in a different role.

Severa l G a mecock players a nd their family members took to Twitter to thank former director of player development M a rc u s Lat t i more.

Quarterback Jay Urich called him a “brother for life,” and freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski tweeted his impact made him “a better person both on and off the field.”

W hile Lattimore’s presence will be greatly missed, Shaw finds himself w it h a n oppor t u n it y to cont inue t he work t hat Lat t imore started.

Shaw will continue to help develop these young athletes into “mature, respec t able men” a nd successf u l individuals both on and off the field.

Gamecock tennis teams find their groove in spring play PAIGE DAVOREN Sports Writer Men’s tennis team A s t he reg u la r sea son begins, the Gamecock men’s tennis team enters with a No. 16 ranking in the Oracle/ ITA Team rankings.

Nat ionally ranked No. 39 double s duo R aphael Lambling and Daniel Ro d r ig ue s e a r ne d t hei r fourth victory of the season at the Gamecocks’ opening day doubleheader against The Citadel at home Jan. 10.

T he G a me c o c k s wer e successful in singles play, and the team finished the first match with a score of 7-0 over The Citadel.

G oing into t he second match of t he day, Sout h Carolina made some changes in bot h t heir singles and doubles lineups. The team

defeated The Citadel 7-0 again.

“Guys were sharp mentally, moving on to the next point, making sure they responded well from whatever situation they were coming out of, and they did a great job at that,” head coach Josh Goff i told Gamecocks Online.

On Jan. 12, in t heir third match of the season, the Gamecocks traveled to Charlotte, where they defeated the 49ers 6-1.

ETHAN LAM // THE GAMECOCK Ret urning NC A A Senior Paul Jubb hits the ball during the match against Clemson in the 2018-2019 season. champion and Gamecock senior Paul Jubb made his wome n’s t e n n i s t e a m i s Center. singles debut with a 6-2 and opening the season with a The doubles l i neups 6-1 win over Charlotte’s No. No. 9 ranking in the Oracle/ looked a little different to 1 Benjamin Wayand.

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S o u t h C a r o l i n a ( 3 - 0) rankings. participated in the Georgia It began its 2020 spring SEE TENNIS Tech MLK event in Atlanta season Jan. 18 with a 1-6 loss PAGE 10 from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20. at NC State. The team took Women’s tennis team on the Wolfpack indoors at T h e S o u t h C a r o l i n a the J.W. Isenhour Tennis

Won, 78-45 vs. Missouri, Thursday, Jan. 16 Won, 81-79 vs. Mississippi State, Monday, Jan. 20

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Column: Key South Carolina players leave mark on football program NATE SHIRLEY AND LAWSON MURRELL Sports Writer There have been many greats to represent t he G amecock s on t he

football field and leave their mark on the program. As challenging as it is to determine who the greatest of all time are, these are some of the most distinguished players South Carolina has seen.

Bryan Edwards W ide receiver Br ya n Edwards became Sout h Carolina’s all-time leader in receiving yards with 3,045 last season while averaging 13 y a r d s p e r c a t c h a n d recording 22 touchdow ns.

Edwards’ length and crisp route running allowed him to earn second-team All-SEC honors in 2019.

Connor Shaw W it h more t h a n 6 ,0 0 0 p a s s i n g y a r d s a nd 1,50 0 rushing yards, quarterback Connor Shaw helped lead the team to a bowl game every yea r he was u nder center and finished a perfect 17-0 in his career at WilliamsBrice Stadium. Shaw threw for 56 touchdowns with only 16 interceptions and ran for 17 more.

Elliott Fry Kicker Elliott Fry gave the Gamecocks a consistent leg to rely upon all four years of his career. From 2013-2016 he only missed one extra point out of 162 attempts. He has a 75% field goal percentage for his career and is No. 10 in the SEC for career points with 359. Fry’s range was a huge asset for the Gamecocks. He was able to kick a career-high 55-yard f ield goal against Vanderbilt his senior season, winning the game.

Jadeveon Clowney Defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney’s career as a G amecock made h im t he Houston Texans’ f irst over a l l pic k i n t he 2014 N F L d r a f t . T h r ou g hout his three seasons, he racked up 24 sack s, including 13 sacks in 2012. Clowney was selected as a unanimous AllA merican and received the Ted Hendrick s Award for the best defensive end in the country in 2012.

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South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) reacts after sacking Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 30, 2013.

Stephon Gilmore Defen sive bac k Stephon Gil more was a lockdow n c or ner f or t he G a me c o c k defense from 2009 to 2011.

He c a me away w it h eight interceptions through three seasons, highlighted by four i ntercept ions i n h is ju n ior season. He was always a threat on the blitz, with seven career sacks.

Eric Norwood Linebacker Eric Norwood was a consistent terror for opposing defenses, whether he was lined up in the linebacker position or on the defensive l i ne. H is ver sat i l it y a nd consistent production was vital for the defense’s success from 2006 to 2009. He amassed 29 sacks, making him No. 5 on the career SEC sacks list. He also boasted 255 total career tackles and currently has the most career tackles for a loss in SEC history with 55.

Alshon Jeffery The player who held t he record Edwards broke, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, is still a close second with 3,042 career receiving yards. He finished with 23 receiving touchdowns and averaged 16.6 yards per reception. The 6-foot-4-inch receiver was known for being on the receiving end of end zone jump balls that seemed too good to be true and for making multiple All-SEC and All-American teams.

George Rogers S o u t h C a r o l i n a’s o n l y Hei s m a n Aw a rd w i n ner in school histor y, half back George Rogers owns the alltime South Carolina record for rushing yards with over 5,000.

He f in ished h is illust rious college career with over 900 career carries, an average of 5.5 yards per attempt and 31 career rushing touchdowns.

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South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey gains yardage against Tennessee in the first half of the game on Oct. 29, 2011, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Gamecocks won the game with a final score of 14-3.

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Senior Mia Horvit paired up with freshman Emma Shelton for South Carolina’s No. 1 doubles team to play aga i nst t he nat iona l ly No. 1-ranked team in Saturday’s match.

South Carolina’s No. 2 doubles team, Silvia Chinellato and Megan Davies, played against the No. 22 ranked duo from NC State.

Ju n ior K e n ne d y W ic k e r a nd f resh ma n G abr iela Mar t i nez rounded out the doubles lineup at No. 3.

In doubles play, NC State won two of three matches. The third match was unfinished.

“NC St ate out played us when it cou nted so t hey deser ve a lot of credit across the board,” head coach Kevin Epley told Gamecocks Online. “There were a couple bright spots in the match and things that

we can build on moving forward.

St ill, we didn’t quite look like ourselves, yet, and we’re going to have to remedy that quickly to get ready for ITA Kick Off Weekend.”

In singles play, Shelton pulled off a comeback to win her match (4-6, 6-2, 6-4), defeating NC State’s Lexi Keberle.

No. 27 Hor v it, No. 28 Dav ies and Chinellato all played nationally ranked opponents in their singles matches.

The Wolfpack is listed at No. 8 in the ITA rankings, making them one of the tougher teams the Gamecocks will face this season despite plenty of ranked opponents in the SEC. The Gamecock s w ill cont inue their season with the ITA Kick-Off Weekend at the Carolina Tennis Center in Columbia. On Jan. 25, South Carolina will face off against Purdue at 10 a.m., and Jan. 26 they will have a doubleheader against Georgia Tech and Wisconsin.

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Senior Mia Horvit hits the ball during the match against Florida in the 2017-2018 season.

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Freshman Maddy Norford swims the 100-meter breaststroke during the Gamecocks’ meet against Georgia Tech on Jan. 18. The team earned a win at home, 197-103.

FAITH WORRELL Sports Writer The South Carolina women’s swimming and diving team is racing into 2020 with newfound momentum. A fter struggling to f ind some record book victories in 2019, the Gamecocks won both of the their meets and are looking to continue improving.

East Carolina University meet recap The men’s and women’s teams traveled to Greenville, North Carolina, on Jan. 11 with the hopes to perform highly after their intensive training over the break.

“We get a chance to see exactly how the training over our break has gone. A lot of folks don’t know this about our program, but when exams are over, we don’t – they don’t just go home,” head coach McGee Moody told Gamecocks Online.

At the East Carolina meet, seniors Emily Cornell, Albury Higgs and Christina Lappin and sophomore Hallie Kinsey started strong for South Carolina’s 200 medley relay team with a winning time of 1:43.04.

Lappin continued to shine, winning the 100-meter butterf ly and 50-meter freestyle.

Not only were these victories key for the team but also individually as they were her sixth and seventh season victories.

Sout h Carolina defeated East Carolina 180-113.

Mo o d y s a id he w a s p le a s e d w it h t he performance against his alma mater and was ready to get back to Columbia to prepare for Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech meet recap The women’s swimming and diving team clinched a 197-103 win against Georgia Tech.

“I thought we were outstanding; the women dominated the meet top to bottom, great races all around,” Moody said to GamecocksOnline.

At t he meet, sophomore Hallie K insey cont inued her st rong start to t he season, winning the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly.

T he G a me c o c k s s wept t he 10 0 -met er breaststroke with senior Ana Menendez-Nava leading the way and earning her first victory of the season.

Looking ahead At this point in the season, everything is centered on building stamina and preparing

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“It’s our hope that, you know, this season has prepared our athletes to go into that meet down at Auburn and shine, and to not be taken back by the environment, but to embrace it and be able to step into it and be successful,” Moody said.

The SEC Championship will take place Feb. 18 to 22 in Auburn, Alabama.

Moody said the team has been putting in extra work by learning from both the losses and victories. He said each meet on the schedule is there to help continue to learn and improve in hopes of performing highly at the SEC Championship and to then qualif y for the NCAA Championship after the season ends.

T h e G a m e c o c k s m e n’s a n d w o m e n’s swimming and diving teams will be competing on Jan. 24 at the Carolina Natatorium in the S.C. College Invitational.

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Column: Stop shaming VSCO girls

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From left to right: First-year international studies student Lacie Greenspan, first-year fashion merchandising student Ailish Conley and first-year public health student Claire Williamson study together on the upper level of Thomas Cooper Library.

Column: Befriend classmates to improve success in college

Meredith Edwards Secondyear mass communications student

Making friends in your classes can be a rewarding experience, and it only takes a little effort from you to get the conversation started.

Though many students decide to brave the slog of challenging course material on their own, taking the time to make friends in a class can make learning the material and studying for the tests a little more bearable.

Meeting students in your classes can give you a study partner, help you keep up with coursework and potentially form a lifelong

friendship.

Spending the time before or after class to arrange a study time with a friend from class can be very helpful in test prep.

In an article for The Source, a publication of Washington University in St. Louis, Neil Schoenherr wrote that in an experiment performed by R. Keith Sawyer, students used group study sessions to explain and paraphrase information to each other, which helped them “make the material their own.”

There are also less concentrated benefits, such as those highlighted in the Top Universities article, “Joining a Study Group: The Benefits.” Students might get more out of group study than self-study because they can determine their weaker topics, combine notes and avoid procrastination.

Aside from study groups, having a buddy in the same classes as you can contribute other benefits that will make it easier to stay on top of classwork.

In a review of Janice McCabe’s book “Connecting in College: How Friendship Networks Matter for Academic and Social Success,” Kasia Kovacs of Inside Higher Ed said: “[Friends] proofread one another’s

papers, reminded each other of due dates, provided emotional support with affirmations ... engaged each other in intellectual discussions and motivated each other through friendly competition.”

These encouragements add up. McCabe’s book was also covered by NPR’s Anya Kamenetz, who wrote, “among the students who said their close group of friends provided academic motivation and support, every one of them graduated.”

One of the most prominent trends of friendship net work s McCabe st udied, which she called “compartmentalizers,” “had at least one group of friends that was more academically oriented, and one that was more social.” Students that developed this type of network tended to be “from more privileged backgrounds” and “tended to do well in college,” according to Kamenetz.

Lastly, making friends in college and bonding over what seems like endless homework and studying can lead to friendships that can last you past your years at USC. Glenn Sparks at Purdue University researched the longevity of college friendships. In Amy Patterson Neubert’s report about the study, she quoted Sparks and said: “The long-term friendships that showed up in this study provide a sense of a shared history that can be a rarity in today’s changing environment.”

Taking time to learn together can create that shared history that will go with us once we leave university and allows us to network with our peers.

These friendships can result in both emotional and career connections if we invest in our relationships well.

Even though it might seem a bit awkward to step out and introduce yourself to a classmate, taking the chance could be beneficial to your classwork and your college experience as a whole.

Column: Don’t trust Trump on Iran At t he order of President D o n a l d T r u m p , t he U.S. gover n ment c a r r ie d o u t a drone Jared Bailey strike against Fourth-year I r a n i a n English and political science Gen. Qasem student Soleimani on Jan. 3. Mere hours after Soleimani’s death, the U.S. mobilized 3,000 troops to the Middle East, alarming the public and signaling that the U.S. might once again be on the brink of war.

W hen Trump was asked to justify his escalatory strike, he did not cite a piece of intelligence or the advice of consul but rather a n u ncor roborated persona l belief that four US embassies were in potential danger of attack from Soleimani. W hen asked if the A merican people had a right to know further details, he answered in the negative. They would just have to take his word for it.

They shouldn’t.

For some, supporting Trump has always been an act of faith.

In the 2016 presidential election, Trump’s campaign was predicated on t wo prem ises: One, “t he swamp” in Washington needed to be drained, and two, he was the man to do it. Some emphatically ag reed w it h t he for mer a nd t r u s t e d h i m o n t he l at t e r, hoping Trump’s unapologetic

and politically incorrect rhetoric would translate into transparency in the White House.

However, since his election, Trump has routinely abused this trust, presiding over a markedly nontransparent administration which has regularly circumvented accou ntabilit y. Addit ionally, Trump himself has stubbornly persisted in perpetuating easily disprovable information about his accomplishments to inf late his public perception and insulate himself from criticism. Far from draining the swamp, he has been content to wallow in it.

Thus far, Trump’s deception has not discouraged his core supporters. The Mueller report and impeachment have hardly moved t he needle on Trump’s approval rating among Republicans. No matter how many times the president gets caught in a lie, they continue to take him at his word.

Why? T here a re a fe w p o s s ible e x pl a n at ion s . Perh ap s t he y subscribe to QAnon and believe fact checkers, the Mueller probe and the impeachment trial are all instruments of a deep state conspiracy to impugn Trump’s character. Maybe they believe Trump, like King Cyrus in the Old Testament, is anointed by G od to r ule, so t hey extend to h i m a n e x t r a helpi ng of grace when he fibs. Or, most concerning of all, maybe the lies just don’t matter to them.

Perhaps Trump’s supporters have been able to tolerate half-

truths and misleading statements from him because, so far, they haven’t seen how they’ve hurt anybody. They don’t care that Trump falsely claimed to have the best economy in American history because the economy is still pretty good, and that’s what matters.

His supporters don’t care that Trump exaggerated his progress on the border wall because at least he’s still pushing for a wall despite severe liberal opposition.

They are willing to tolerate the president playing fast and loose with the facts because they still see Trump’s deception as useful to their interests. However, when it comes to the president’s claims on Soleimani, this might not be true.

Choosing to take Trump at his word about Soleimani could have tangible consequences for his supporters that his other dubious statements haven’t. Trusting his personal belief — uncorroborated by advisers or intelligence — and voting for his reelection could mean the difference bet ween peace and another war in the Middle East.

I n t h e p a s t , Tr u m p’s supporters have accepted his deception because it didn’t cost them anything. Now, believing him could cost them their lives or those of their children. It is crucial they take a moment to reflect: Are they willing to trust Trump even unto death? If they have any doubt, now is the time to heed it. There might not be another opportunity.

Scrunchies, Hydro Flasks, big T-shirts, Nike Air Force Ones and puka shell jewelry seem to be an arbitrary list of clothing and accessories targeted towards teen girls. However, these are essential items belonging to what is known on social media as a “VSCO girl.” The term, first appearing in 2017, has become Audrey Elsberry First-year an insult toward girls who follow journalism the “conformist” trend. student VSCO, a photo-editing app, has become associated w it h teenage girls who post heavily filtered, aesthetically pleasing pictures and adhere to the same fashion: oversized T-shirts that cover running shorts. While the name began as a joke with a positive connotation, it quickly turned negative as more “VSCO girls” popped up on social media.

Girls who follow popular trends are frequently chastised and called “basic.” Trends seem to die out once too many women buy into them, and after some unknown exceeded limit, all those who participate are grouped into the same can’t-think-for-themselves faction. “VSCO girl” has quickly turned into an insult across social media.

Categorizing someone as a “VSCO girl” assumes they are “white, relatively rich, conformist, and obsessed with social media,” according to Dictionary. com. What happened to simply wearing something because you like how it looks or buying shoes you saw someone else wear because they looked good on them?

Imitation is no longer a form of f lattery but a slippery slope that leads to unknowingly acquiring negative traits. My all white sneakers don’t mean I judge you for your lack of AirPods.

Those who choose not to participate in trends may deem themselves “not like other girls,” saying they are superior to most women because they look or act differently.

Writer Gina Tonic explores the mentality of those claiming to be unlike most girls: “She’s the woman who has to distance herself from other women — the underlying message being that most women are inherently bad.” Those who distance themselves from trends by trying so desperately to be unique have made a meme of themselves as a result.

“Not like ot her g irls” has become it s ow n stereotype — an anti-“VSCO girl” who judges other women and insists she is better. While the “other girls” wear too much makeup and are vain and needy, this girl is “a good, non-vapid, non-tanned, non-girl,” as described by Bustle. Her clothes and appearance make her an individual, set apart from the crowd.

While trends can appear to subdue individuality, many people present their uniqueness through their personality instead of their clothing choices.

Your actions show your character far more than clothes and accessories — putting other women down for participating in a trend does, in fact, show you are unlike “other girls,” those who share a smile walking to class because they are wearing the same shoes and are happy to lend a hair tie (scrunchie or not) whenever another girl is in need.

Don’t fall into the toxic mentality that fashion dictates personality. If being unlike these “other girls” is so important, reconsider your priorities.

Trends might come and go, but character, including superficial judgments, will continually define our identity.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: MARY COMTOIS // THE GAMECOCK

Colorful scrunchies and Pura Vida bracelets are a popular trend among teenage girls and a staple of the “VSCO girl” stereotype.

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16 OPINION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF AMERICA, FROM TOM STEYER

Your concerns about climate are completely justified and on target. It's ridiculously unfair for you to inherit an uninhabitable planet because self-interested politicians refuse to stand up to corporations. But they can’t dismiss you. Your voices rise with the conviction of truth and the willingness to act. You’ve called yourselves “the voiceless future of humanity,” but you are not voiceless. For too long, members of my generation have chosen short-term profit over anything else, even people’s lives. But you’ve broken through — using every tool at your disposal to demand a voice.

It’s imperative for those in power to treat the climate crisis with the urgency it demands.

I'm the only candidate who will openly make fighting climate change my number one priority. If it's not number one, it won't get done ... and it has toget done.

On the first day of my presidency, I will declare the climate crisis a national emergency and invoke the emergency powers of the executive office, including enacting power plant regulations, instilling stricter pollution standards on cars, and revamping building codes.

I will hold all corporate polluters accountable for their environmental crimes against humanity. No other candidate sees it this way, but we have no choice — we’re running out of time. It’s why I left my company a decade ago to start NextGen America, and worked with students all across the U.S. to mobilize the largest youth voter registration and turnout effort in American history. Young people lead the charge; and in 2020 you’ll vote out the most corrupt president this country has ever seen.

Climate justice is at the heart of this struggle. Far too much pollution is located in communities that lack political agency, and especially in communities of color. My climate justice plan (tomsteyer.com/climate) focuses on bringing justice to those whose air and water has been poisoned by corporations over decades of discriminatory, environmentally racist policies. We must redress this historic and continued discrimination if we are going to build a better America and transform our economy safely and equitably.

On day one of my presidency, I will declare the climate crisis a national emergency and invoke the emergency powers of the executive office.

When we put justice at the center of fighting climate change, we'll bring this country together and create millions of good, high-paying, green jobs in the process. The future of this planet and our economic future can only be assured together. We must turn the most powerful tool in history — the American economy — toward healing our planet, restoring our communities, and building a government that is truly of, by, and for the people.

This is the election that will determine the course of all our lives. Trump has made it clear that he is willing to destroy our health and our planet to please the oil and gas industry. We must stop him. We can safeguard our futures while restoring the health of the planet. We can become global leaders again through climate action. And together, we can win.

Regardless of who you’re voting for in 2020, I know you’ll show up. I know you’ll speak out.

I know you’ll vote, because there’s so much at stake — everything.

Let’s save the world, and let’s do it together.

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