The Daily Gamecock 10/21/19

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State approves Campus Village project MEGHAN CRUM News Editor The state approved t he $210 million first stage of USC’s Campus Village project for four residential buildings and 30,000 square feet of dining space in the university’s largest capital project so far. The village will create 1,800 beds to house the growing student population at USC on the site of Cliff Apartments in the area near Stone Stadium.

“The Campus Village project will allow us to better serve the needs of generations of future Gamecocks,” university President Bob Caslen said.

“It is a proven fact that grade point averages and retention rates increase with first year on-campus housing.”

Const r uct ion for Ca mpus Village will begin in February and is projected to be finished in fall 2022. Students who live in Cliff Apartments this semester will be reassigned to housing around campus next semester so the university can start construction.

“We know that students who live on campus typically become more engaged members of the community and perform better academically,” Dennis Pruitt, the vice president for

student affairs and vice provost, said.

“The Campus Village development will allow for more students to have that opportunity beyond their freshman year.”

While the original plan for the first phase of the project included a 945-spot parking garage for Campus Village residents, this plan includes a temporary parking area.

“It also offers students the kind of amenities they’re looking for in a modern living-learning community while making it easier for them to get to-and-from central campus,” St udent Body Pre sident Lu ke Rankin said.

The first floor of the five- to sixstory residential buildings will have dining space such as a coffee shop, a sundry store and other dining options from Aramark, USC’s food service provider. The dining space will likely be bigger than Russell House’s dining area, universit y spokesman Jeff Stensland said, and it will be buffet style to move students through lines quickly.

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Student inserts CarolinaCard USC professor microchip into hand conducts

OLIVIA PETERS, ELLIE UPSHAW, KOURTNEY VERMILLION, News Writers

A USC student bought two microchips online and inserted them both in his hand, one coded with both his CarolinaCard and contact information and the other with passwords.

First-year computer science student Evan Bryer got the idea to program his CarolinaCard onto a microchip when he came across Dangerous Things, a website that sells microchip implants. After doing research to guarantee what he planned to do was safe, he bought the chips, which were inexpensive, according to Bryer.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: SHREYAS SABOO // THE GAMECOCK As for why he wanted to have a mini CarolinaCard First-year computer science student Evan Bryer shows his hands, in his hand, he said he just thought it would be cool. where he implanted microchips.

“I feel like I am fairly tech-savvy,” Bryer said.

Bryer spends his free time mentoring local high pre-sterilized syringe.” school students on the science of programming Essentially, Bryer just has to put his hand up to and robotics, a club he said taught him most of his any reader and it will recognize his CarolinaCard. technical knowledge.

For people with Android devices, the same chip that Third-year electrical engineering student Noah contains his CarolinaCard information also has his Mansfield was in awe the first time he saw the contact information, so they can scan the part of his microchips. hand where his chip is and instantly be connected.

“I didn’t expect him to go through with both of Bryer said many people have already gotten his them,” Mansfield said. “And seeing him actually take contact information from him this way. his phone and hold it up and see the little light blink Since having the microchips in his hands, Bryer in his hand was really interesting. “ said he hasn’t experienced any negative side effects.

Inserting the microchip was similar to getting a However, Mansfield is unsure how long these chips flu shot, just “a little more intense,” Bryer said. Done will last. with the right safety precautions, it was completely “I don’t know how effective they’re gonna be, safe, with the only fear being an infection. and I’m not sure that they’re going to last for very “It’s actually very easy. Because it was the first long. He says that they will, but I’m not too sure,” time, I wanted to be very cautious of the possibility Mansfield said. of infection, so I went to Publix and bought some isopropyl alcohol,” Bryer said. “So I wiped down SEE MICROCHIP both hands with the isopropyl. The company, when you buy them, sends out antiseptic wipes as well for PAGE 2 you to use and an antiseptic drape to put down on whatever surface, so I just did it at my desk ... with a

Long shuttle lines at football games concern students AMONI JERMAN News Writer Long shuttle lines after football games have some students upset and concerned for their safety.

G ame day shut t les are one of t he main modes of transportation for st udents on campus to attend football games.

USC Parking and Transportation Services said they provide a total of 55 shuttles for game day, yet some students say lines are still long.

A r ia na Montoya, a fou r t h-

ye a r nu r si ng st udent, sa id she has had to wait up to 40 minutes in the shuttle line at the stadium, a nd t he y on ly load a pa i r of shuttles at a time.

“They count off people and load two of the shuttles, and then those leave, and then the rest of them pull up, and then they load those,”

Montoya said.

Montoya said the wait time is problemat ic, especially when it’s hot. She said it could be a safet y risk for st udent s st a nd i ng out in the heat.

F i r s t-y e a r a nt h r o p olo g y student Justice Claiborne was also concerned for st udents’ safet y after late games.

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breast cancer research KAILEY COTA News Writer

Shana Harrington’s collegiate swimming career led to two things: shoulder surgery and a job.

Due to Harrington’s extensive knowledge of the shoulder, Claudio Battaglini requested her help with his “Get Real and Heel” exercise and psychosocial therapy program for breast cancer patients at UNC Chapel Hill.

Harrington, a clinical associate professor in the Arnold School of Public Health exercise science department, conducts research and works with breast cancer patients to improve upper body strength and function through physical therapy.

“My primary interest is working with cancer survivors,” Harrington said. “I was fortunate to start working with … colleagues with some work in implementing early rehabilitation with these women upon diagnosis.”

Though rehabilitation might not be at the forefront of cancer patients’ minds, research from Harrington’s doctorate showed “six months after treatment, whether it was surgery and/or chemo, radiation, these women were having some pretty significant deficits with their range of motion, their functional mobility.”

Rehabilitation can aid in improving cancer patients’ functional ability and quality of life “by allowing them to be able to do the things that they want to do,” Marie McGowan, the senior physical therapist at Prisma Health, said.

McGowan said she met Harrington almost three years ago and the two quickly struck up a part nership. McGowan has been a physical therapist for 31 years and a certified lymphedema therapist for the past 20.

Due to surgery or radiation, breast cancer patients’ lymphatic system is often damaged.

This typically causes swelling in the arms, so Harrington and McGowan massage patients and do bandage and compression treatments to reduce swelling. McGowan said they also encourage exercise to strengthen upper body strength and function, and teach their patients how to keep from swelling.

Harrington and McGowan’s patients are referred to them by a physician and they follow them throughout their entire treatment journey — from diagnosis until end of life care. They keep track of data from people who do and do not receive physical therapy and check to see if range of motion and quality of life are different as a result.

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There will also be a shuttle stop, new bike lanes and a safety office.

The village is designed to feel like the Horseshoe with a lot of trees, grass space and walkways, Stensland said.

There is also a plan to include landscaped communal space, or social stairs, for students to sit on.

Stensland said the leaders of the project worked with the community around the site’s area to ensure USC’s neighbors approved of the project and the way the village would look in their backyard.

“Through close collaboration, Campus Village will be a historic undertaking of

which we can all be proud,” Caslen said.

The rooms in the residence halls will have traditional and suite styles, where two students will be in a room with the bathroom down the hall or two people in a room connected to a bathroom and another room with two other people.

This will offer two different housing prices for students.

The project’s $210 million budget will be paid off by students living in the residence halls in the first 30 years of its use.

“Students have long needed additional on-campus housing options, and Campus Village will deliver that,” Rankin said. “I can’t wait to see the completed project and hope it will serve students for many decades to come.”

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What did you think of the Florida game?

—compiled by Alyssa Rasp “We should’ve won.”

— Mikaila Widener, first-year business undecided student PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: SHREYAS SABOO // THE GAMECOCK

First-year computer science student Evan Bryer scans himself into and opens the door of 300 Main using the microchip in his hand.

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“I was really disappointed in the officials’ calls, and I really wish that it would’ve turned out differently, but it’s kind of one of those things where you gotta just deal with it and move on.”

— Madison Coffman, secondyear elementary education student

But Bryer isn’t worried much about that, as suggested by his fellow mentor and third-year electrical engineering student Zachary Wells. According to Wells, removing the implants would only take “a little bit of [disinfectant] and an X-Acto knife.”

“It’s kind of weird — I don’t know why people would do that when we literally have our phones to just do the same thing,” Edith Gonzalez-Mora, a first-year mechanical engineering student, said. “I’m not for or against it;

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“I think the call, or I guess the noncall, rather, on the holding that Florida had, because our defender was obviously trying to tackle their defender, who was making a run down the entire length of the field.

Very clearly holding when they showed the replay, you could see him gripping onto the jersey, and it wasn’t called. And then at the end, I mean, our team just kind of fell apart in the fourth quarter.”

— Hadley Blalock, first-year computer science student “It was cold, wet and rainy, and I thought we kinda got screwed over by the refs but, I mean, we comp eted. I t hought we were gonna win, it was a close game, but then they started to, like, pull away, and yeah, I was disappointed.”

— Kevin Allison, first-year sport and entertainment management student

“I don’t think it’s safe, especially because [in] Columbia there’s a bunch of people ju st wa l k i ng a rou nd,” Claiborne said. “Say if somebody just happens to stand in a line that shouldn’t be there and then somebody gets hurt. It’s not safe for students or anybody out there.”

Shuttle manager for USC Parking and Transportation Services Kenyatta Green said several shuttles are sent from Russell House and the Coliseum Lot B (600 block of Lincoln). “ Fr o m t he R u s s e l l Hou s e we normally have 30,” Green said. “From the B-Lot, we normally have about 25.”

Although 55 shuttles are provided for football games, Green said there still isn’t much they can do about long lines after games.

“We won’t be able to do anything a b o u t t h e l o n g l i n e s . T h a t ’s impossible,” she said. “Ever ybody loves the game. They’re going to come out and they’re going to support the teams and it’s never gonna stop the long lines.”

Green also said shut t le drivers

it’s just kind of weird.”

First-year computer engineering student Alexis Anderson said she was perplexed when she first heard that Bryer inserted a microchip into his hand all by himself.

“It’s a cool type of thing to do. I wouldn’t do it myself,” Anderson said.

According to Bryer, microchips probably won’t go mainstream in the near future due to misconceptions and safety concerns people have about them.

“I think they’re cool,” Wells said.

“The primary [fear] is security-related; however, the encryption on those is getting better and better all the time.”

don’t get special driving privileges from patrol officers while driving students back and forth from campus, no matter the volume of traffic.

“We still have to follow the proper protocols, we still have to follow the proper rules of the roads, all of those t h ings,“ Green said. “They on ly do that for the football team when they’re going to the airport.”

South Carolina Highway Patrol community relations officer David Jones also said there are no special driving privileges for shuttles, and highway patrol sets up lane reversals to help traffic flow in and out of the stadium.

“We have a pregame traffic f low pattern and a postgame traffic flow pattern,” Jones said. “The majority of t he la ne s w i l l be i nbou nd to Williams-Brice prior to kick-off and then beginning in the third quarter, we’ll reverse those traffic cones and traff ic direction and will have all lanes heading outbound.”

Montoya and Claiborne said there shou ld be more pick up locat ions in different areas at the stadium to help shorten the lines and make the process smoother, and more shuttles should be loaded at one time.

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The Pan-African Student Association celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party and cake on Oct. 15.

Pan-African Student Association celebrates ten years CAMDYN BRUCE News Writer This semester, t he Pan-A frican St udent A s s o c i at ion ( PA NA SA) celebrated its 10th anniversar y as a student organization on campus.

PANASA was originally founded in 2009 by Chris Aluah, Christopher Reid and several others with the intention of supporting international African students.

A lua h, t he orga n izat ion’s f irst pre sident , pa s sed away i n 2015.

However, the organization has grown “far past what I even imagined that it would be,” said Reid, the assistant director of retention and integration

in the Office of International Student Services.

Reid served as the organization’s first adviser and said in the beginning, he and the Office of International Student Services were just trying to find a way to support African students with issues they dealt with.

“I had t h is seed, but I needed someone to help plant it,” Reid said. “I needed someone that really knew the needs of that population.”

Reid said he felt he wouldn’t have been the best leader for the group and that it would have been more “authentic” for an African organization to have an African leader. This led him to reach out to a Ghanaian student named Chris Aluah.

“I contacted him and said, ‘I think that we need an African group, and if you could be the spokesperson, if you could be the voice and the face of this, then I can do all the background logistics,’” Reid said.

Within 24 hours, Aluah had not only responded back to accept Reid’s offer, but he already drafted an invitation letter for the organization.

“It was beautif ul,” Reid said. “I remember just sit t i ng t here just stunned, which is exactly why I went to him because I knew he would be so good at this. So we took his message and I sent the email out.”

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“A lot of people are like, ‘Well they just don’t have time for rehab,’” Harrington said. “I would kinda counter argue that and say a lot of these patients … say that it is very beneficial for them, and the fact that a lot of them are surviving so much longer, you know, the rehab can really help them improve their quality of life down the road.”

W h i le it m ight seem l i ke rehabilitation is a common enough referral among cancer patients, only 1 to 2% of cancer patients with remediable physical impairments receive treatment, according to a 2017 research article by Cheville et al.

“W hat I’m doing can be used to talk to women and help them advocate for seeing physical therapy and rehabilitation as part of their treatment team,” McGowan said. “I think that it’s a very underutilized area, and I think that if we start to show really good outcomes, then more people will get the word … and be hooked up with physical therapy.”

Harrington received a grant so she could look at the impact and benefits of early rehabilitation. She said she hopes publishing her data will help enlighten patients, doctors and physicians about its importance.

“I really think that I do make a dif ference i n people’s l ives,” McGowan said. “As they go through the cancer treatment process, we really help inform them and educate them in a way that other healthcare professionals don’t.”

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Soon afterwards, the PanAfrican Student Association was born and the organization conduc ted it s f i rst t wo meetings. It was in these first meetings PANASA drafted its constitution and A luah was elected as the organization’s first president.

Today, the goal of PANASA is to help prov ide A f rican students and friends of Africa an outlet to interact with each other and educate people about African culture.

Nigerian f irst-year mat h student Yasmen Balogun said PANASA helped her transition into life at USC. “It’s one of the things that made me know that USC can be for me. ‘Cause when I got here I was really thinking about, like, I’m going to transfer out after a semester, after this year. But just knowing that even though not everyone here is like me, I have this small group, and it’s more than enough,� Balogun said. “It’s like I have automatic friends, just like that.�

Though the organization was founded with the intention of helping international African st udent s, a l l st udent s a re encouraged to join, PANASA secretary Moji Awe said. “Anyone can join. It does not matter your heritage or if you’re African or not, we just want you to have an interest,� Awe, a second-year pharmaceutical science student, said.

Fou r t h-y e a r p ol it ic a l science student and president of PA NASA Prospere Loua said getting more non-African students involved is a current goal of the organization. “To me, I see everything about love a nd have more common things, like common goals going forward,� Loua said.

PANASA has meetings the

first Thursday of every month.

At its last meeting, members had a bir t hday par t y w it h cake and drinks in celebration of PA NASA’s 10th year as a student organization.

Awe said she believes it’s significant PANASA has lasted this long. “That means t hat for 10 years, people have also seen this vision and wanted to continue it,� Awe said. “It’s not that hard for, you know, an organization to kind of die out.�

Th is year, PA NA SA has added several new events, such as town halls, game nights and even an African Thanksgiving.

All of these events lead up to PA NASA’s signature event, known as African Night. “Africa Night is a little bit of everything,� Loua said. “We do dancing, people will come do poetry, sing and we cook African foods, of course.�

S e c o nd -y e a r c he m i s t r y student and public relations officer for PANASA Kwame Ken nedy sa id t he nu mber one reason a nyone shou ld join PANASA is for a sense of connection. “ PA N A S A i s a g r e a t community. We stick together, we take care of each other, we look after each other,� Kennedy said.

Loua said older members helped mentor him when he first joined PANASA and said he believes the willingness of older members to help younger members has contributed to the organization’s longevity. “If it was not for those people I would have not been able to settle in and fit in here in this USC, so I feel like I owe it to the next generation, the new students, the freshmen,� Loua said. “That’s one of the reason I’m doi ng what I’m doi ng today.�

Second-yea r pha r mac y st udent and PA NA SA v ice president Chinenye Agim said

PANASA promotes diversity on campus because it is important for people to lea r n about African cultures. “In the kind of world that we’re in today, you need to know about the people around you, you need to know about where they come from, you need to know about people’s backgrounds, their cultures,�

Agim said.

K en ned y s a id PA NA SA is i mpor t a nt becau se it educates people about t he m isconcept ions a nd misrepresentations of African culture and African people. “So many people don’t know anything about it, like nothing.

They associate us with tribal people just running around with like spears and stuff or something offensive like that, or when they think of Africa they think, like, ‘Oh, they’re poor,’ ‘Oh they’re diseased,’ ‘Oh they have lions,’� Kennedy said. “It’s very, very misconstrued.�

A g i m s a id s he b el ie ve s there is still a strong need for PANASA on campus, and this need will exist as long as there is a population of African students on campus. “ Even i f t here wa s one student, a hundred students, a thousand students — African st udent s, I mea n — t he presence is necessary, not just for our own people,� Agim said. “It’s beneficial to kind of know the people around you, including Africans, because we will always, always be around.�

Today, PA NASA remains t he on l y A f r ic a n s t udent organization on campus and, despite the fact that most of its founding members graduated years ago, it has survived 10 years. “PANASA is the thing that I’m most proud of, of my time here, that I could be a small part of something that’s grown into something so meaningful,�

Reid said.

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CULTURE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: “Joker” Released Oct. 4, “Joker” is an origin story to the infamous Batman supervillain. It follows Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian w ho de s c e nd s i nt o m ad ne s s and becomes the titular villain.

Joker, played by Joaquin Pheonix, becomes a symbol of chaos and r iot i ng a s G ot h a m de volve s i nto cr i me a rou nd h i m. T he psychological thriller won “Best Film” at the Venice Film Festival.

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Anthony Currie and Jordan Postal star as Benedick and Beatrice, respectively.

USC theater to modernize ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ ALEXIA GREENE Arts & Culture Writer

While it is common to read Shakespeare at some point in school, students don’t often see his work adapted through a modern lens. USC theater is shaking u p t he S h a k e s p e a r e a n comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” in order to appeal to a 21st century audience.

Dust in W h itehead directs the play and said it is a coming-of-age love story. USC has performed a few Shakespeare-themed plays and scenes recently, including “Shakespeare in Love” and “Macbeth.”

“The love for Shakespeare goes all the way back to 1600, and it’s got this magic to it in t he poet r y t hat people get excited about,” Whitehead said.

Fo u r t h -y e a r t h e at e r student Nick Good plays Don Pedro, a father figure in “Much Ado About Nothing.” Good said he believes the theater program recreated “Much Ado About Nothing” in a way that will appeal to USC students.

“It’s one of those things that you have to get the college students into the theater to show them that t his is an easy stor y to understand,” Good said.

“We made it as easy as humanly possible without changing t he words for t hem to u nderstand, especially with our modern take.”

W h itehead sa id a n

i m p o r t a nt c o m p o n e nt of “Much Ado About Nothing” is the diverse cast and gender role switches from the original play. In that respect, the casting goes against tradition.

Originally a male cha rac ter, Dogber r y is female in USC’s rendition.

Fourt h-year journalism student Cassidy Spencer plays Dogberry and said the character is silly and s p or ad ic . D og b e r r y i s responsible for cleaning duties in the play, but still has a say in other characters’ decisions.

“Ultimately, I do actually help to reveal some of the trickery that’s happening a nd help ever yone to actually be in love again,” Spencer said.

Another character that bre a k s g ender role s i s Borachio, played by Jacob Wilson. The t hird-year t heater st udent said his character is fun, outgoing and sexually fluid.

Wilson said while he’s more different than similar to his character, they’re both extroverted. “ B o r a c h i o’s r e a l l y conniving and slimy, and at least I don’t see myself as that,” Wilson said. “But it’s been fun to play someone t hat’s k ind of ev il, in a sense.”

Some of the characters, such as Benedick, are scared of love at first. Benedick is played by Anthony Currie, a t hird-year philosophy st udent. Currie said his character is a “fun-loving

friend” who likes to joke around. Benedick refuses to fall in love or get married.

A nother character not fond of falling in love is Beatrice, portrayed by thirdyear public relations student Jordan Postal. Postal said Beatrice is an independent character who does not let others influence her decision making.

“She knows her place in society and doesn’t deal with anyone who puts her in a place that she feels like she doesn’t need to be in,” Postal said. “She doesn’t feel like she has to change who she is to conform to anything, and she’s very strong and independent in that.”

O n t he ot her end of the spectrum lies Hero, a character who has no problem falling in love.

Hero is played by secondyear theater student Ezri Fender.

“Her dream, her entire life was, you know, to find a husband and fall in love. It’s very much like a fairytale thing, and she finds the love of her life through this play,” Fender said.

Fender said she believes a lot of the audience will relate to her character because most people have attempted to change who they are in order to impress someone else.

Along with untraditional gender roles, W hitehead sa id “Much Ado A bout Nothing” takes a modernized spin on Elizabet han cost ume design.

“I’ve been work i ng with the designers to find our set, and our costumes a nd ou r way of tel l i ng the story to make it our ow n,” W h itehead sa id. “ T he s c e ne r y a nd t he costumes are unique to this production, and you won’t be able to see any t hing l ike t hem i n a ny ot her production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ anywhere else.”

He said the play is shorter, and though they kept the orig inal Shakespearea n la ng uage, t hey added contemporary music and dance.

The audience is meant to feel as if they are part of the show, Whitehead said.

During certain scenes, the actors and actresses stand on platforms closer to the audience.

“It’s immersive in that way that the actors might be right next to you, or right behind you, or to your left or right when they’re in a scene or when they’re entering or exiting, bringing you into the story more,” Whitehead said.

U S C ’s p r o d u c t i o n of “Much Ado About Nothing” will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 9 during various times at Longstreet Theatre. More information about dates and times can be found on the USC Theatre and Dance website.

T i c k e t s a r e $15 f o r students and $22 for general admission.

Don’t ghost Halloween HANNAH HARPER Arts & Culture Writer Scared of not having plans for Halloween? Here’s a g u ide to creepin’ it real in Columbia this spooky season.

From 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, Carolina Productions will be putting on “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in the Russell House Theater. This event is free for students. For those who are not aware of what “Rocky Horror Picture Show” entails, the Halloween cult classic is about a modest couple who stumbles upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s mansion after getting a flat tire. Their innocence is slowly corrupted throughout the film, turning their night into one they will never forget. The premiere will certainly get one into the spooky spirit just in time for Halloween. Students are encouraged to dress up.

Off campus, students can find a scare at The Final Door. Voted Columbia’s No. 1 escape room and one of the top 20 escape rooms in the nation, The Final Door is the perfect place to exorcise one’s brain.

One of the rooms offered is “The Sacrifice,” where contestants try to escape a cult that kidnapped them and have one hour to break out of their holding cell. This room has a maximum capacity of eight people and is for ages 18 and older.

Another room offered is “The Vampyr,” where contestants act as monster hunters, tasked with going to a wealt hy nobleman’s newly inherited castle. When a vampire is keeping the nobleman from moving out and kidnaps the contestants, it is up to the contestants to get out of the house and kill the vampire.

Fu r t her dow n t he road i n Lexington, Deceased Farm is one of the more intense scares one could find in the Columbia area.

On Thursdays and Sundays, the farm is $18 per person, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween the price goes up to $22. A $50 VIP fast pass, which includes a T-shirt, paintball access and an escape room, is also available for avid Halloween enthusiasts. The venue only accepts cash, but ATMs are available on site.

Deceased Farm includes corn fields, haunted houses, escape rooms and more. The website advises that there are no refunds, so be prepared for a

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Just as Ha l loween comes to a close, Emo Night Columbia: A Ver y Emo Halloween 2 will arrive to lift everyone’s spirits. On Nov. 1, New Brookland Tavern will be hosting its second annual Halloween-themed Emo Night.

Tickets are $10 for people over 21 and $15 for people ages 18 to 21.

The featured bands of the night include Distractions, As The Stars Align and When I Say Jump, who will be performing throwback emo songs that are nothing short of skele-fun. A costume contest will be held, so the ensembles from the night before should be brought back from the dead for one more night.

Doors open at 8 p.m., and bands start performing at 9 p.m. The event will last until 3 a.m.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

Jump Castle Riot to Review: Plot gets lost perform in Columbia ‘In the Tall Grass’

STEPHEN PASTIS Arts & Culture Writer

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lthough it might seem South Carolina is only home to subtropical beaches and historic locations, it is also home to a valuable and ever-growing music scene. The Charleston area music scene has become a catalyst for both talent and opportunity. Such is the case with the up-and-coming band, Jump Castle Riot, a born and bred Charleston band that will be performing in Columbia on Oct. 26 at The White Mule.

Defining themselves as a “modern blues/rock band,” Jump Castle Riot is the culmination of four friends and dist inct ive musicians: Nina Murchison on vocals, Jay Van Raalte on guitar and vocals, Bradley Palles on drums and Derk Van Raalte on bass. Each with individual tastes and abilities, they culminate stylistically to create a blended alternative indie rock feel infused with funky jazz undertones.

“Musically, we all have ... a place that we’re coming from which is one of the things that makes what we make together so cool, I think,” Jay Van Raalte said. “Everybody’s influences get to impact the finished product.”

Jay Van Raalte attended Charleston School of the Arts, a South Carolina a r t s h igh s c ho ol, a nd fo stered relationships with other established local bands.

“So before I even started my first band, I had all these kind of older brothers in bands around the area, like Atlas Road Crew and Stop Light Observations who were teaching us what it takes to be a musician before we even really started it,” Jay Van Raalte said The band started in 2015, by Jay Van Raalte and Murchinson, after

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Charleston-based band, Jump Castle Riot, is performing at the White Mule on Oct. 26.

they saw each other perform at a local Charleston venue. Through an immediate strong mutual admiration, they sought out each other’s talents to work together and eventually formed the start of Jump Castle Riot.

From being a small, high school b a nd c over i n g E l l a Fit zg er a ld songs and arranging various band formations, Jump Castle Riot has now solidified a “strong inter-band relationship and chemistry.”

The band members’ Charleston roots have lent them the opportunity to perform in a variety of popular venues, a nd t hei r sou nd was developed with the help of guitar talents from local shops and popular bands in the area.

Four years later, now having toured in many places, including New York City, and produced multiple EPs, this once high school band has achieved popular status within the local music industry, shown through winning five Charleston City Paper Music Awards.

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“In the Tall Grass” Release Date: Oct. 4, 2019 Director: Vincenzo Natali Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

In Vincenzo Natali’s adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novella “In the Tall Grass,” Cal (Avery Whitted) and his pregnant sister Becky (Laysla De Oliveira) find their good intentions met w it h u ndeser ved ter ror a nd suffering. All of this takes place in — you guessed it — tall grass.

While on a road trip to California, the pair stops beside a seemingly never-ending field of tall grass and is subsequently lured in by the sounds of a young boy screaming for help.

As is expected of scary movie stars, Beck y and her brot her make t he stupid decision to look for the boy themselves.

The two roam through the grass without mark ing a trail, the f irst clue things are bound to go wrong.

Inevitably, they become separated and encounter many terrifying people and events, most notably the main antagonist Ross (Patrick Wilson), who we soon learn has been possessed by sinister powers.

It soon becomes clear the characters are trapped in some sort of complex time loop, which restarts multiple times throughout the film. It shows the characters lost in the grass, often suf fering unfort unate fates, t hen starts again in the morning with them deciding whether or not to enter the field.

Wit h t he introduct ion of more cha rac ter s a nd subplot s i n each new loop, the psychological thriller

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becomes almost too confusing to be thrilling at all. Rather than being swept up in fear and captivation, the viewer is more likely focused on trying to comprehend what is actually going on. It feels as there is some sort of message, but it’s lost in the plot.

Those who have seen t he 2016 movie “Arrival” know that unique manipulations of time can lead to i nt rig u i ng plot s a nd even add a depth the film would have otherwise lacked. In this case, it seems to do just the opposite. The repetitive loop hinders the audience from keeping track of the main characters and their individual experiences. Just as they begin to understand what is going on, the loop begins anew and viewers are lost once again.

Despite the complexity of the story line, the other elements of the film are simple. Nearly the entire movie is dimly lit, almost to a fault, and takes place in the field of grass. The script lacks in meaningful dialogue, both in terms of quantity and quality. When the characters are not screaming, their conversation fails to add any substance to the overall story. If they had said nothing at all, it would not have detracted from the plot.

The characters, though never deeply developed, all seem to show glimpses of bot h good and ev il, mak ing it hard to distinguish the protagonists from the antagonists. Consequently, it is difficult to feel attachment or sympathy for any of them, further diminishing the emotional experience that audiences look for in a film.

Psychological thrillers seem to be increasingly popular over traditional horror movies, as their generally more realistic story lines make for an eerier experience. While the idea of “In the Tall Grass” is enticingly creepy, the film left me confused, but not invested enough in the characters or plot to care enough to try understanding. For those in search of a scary movie this Halloween season, “In the Tall Grass” might be worth a try if you are looking for something different, but not if you want something that will truly have you on the edge of your seat.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

Graveyard Shift drums for Gamecock women’s soccer

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LAWSON MURRELL Sports Writer

Usually, sports are considered to be visual spectacles, but when the South Carolina women’s soccer team takes the field at Stone Stadium, there is an audible element as well.

This takes the form of the crowdfavorite hype group Graveyard Shift.

M i c h a e l L a y e r, a g r a d u a t e journalism student, Alex Dingman, an avid soccer fan and an everincreasing number of other members have been bringing their energy and encouragement to the sidelines of women’s soccer games for the last few seasons.

Originally, they used vuvuzelas, cone-shaped noise makers typical to soccer matches worldwide, which were given out to season t icket holders. The group continued to use the vuvuzelas, then incorporated trash cans for making more noise and, more recently, use drums as their instrument of choice.

“We started coming to games in 2015, and we enjoyed the games and wanted to just do more to provide for the atmosphere,” Dingman said.

The na me Graveyard Sh if t originated from the graveyard that resides in close proximity to Stone Stadium. The group has a permanent spot set up across the field from the stands, in the standing-only section of the stadium, which is, incidentally, the spot closest to the graveyard.

This spot means the group has rarely had noise complaints.

“Jacksonville University asked us to move earlier this year,” Dingman said. “We were too close to their broadcasters and they actually asked us to stop playing altogether, and we just kind of laughed and said, ‘We’ll go stand on the other side of the stadium.’”

The group freestyles all of their drumming pieces. Dingman said whenever someone new joins, they’re told to make some noise and follow along. “ I d o n ’t t h i n k w e ’ v e e v e r practiced,” Dingman said. “As far as

The past week in

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Graveyard Shift members perform at Friday’s women’s soccer game against Tennessee.

a group practice, we’ve never done that.”

Layer said the team does “all the hard work,” but Dingman said he thought the band had a “positive impact” on games.

“From what we’ve heard from the players and, you know, friends and family of the players, they seem to play harder, I guess, when we’re there and drumming,” Dingman said.

This appreciation for the team is something the Graveyard Shift members have in common.

“You can see, game to game, depending on the opponent, how we will change things,” Dingman said. “It’s really fun to watch this coaching staff.”

A fter several years play ing at games, Layer and Dingman said they had some favorite moments, including senior night 2016 when they first brought the drums in.

“Last year [Lauren Chang] scored

the game-winner against Clemson,” Layer said. “That was really cool.”

Di ng m a n sa id t he ba nd a nd everyone involved with the women’s soccer team get along.

“The parents and the coaching staff and just all the staff of the women’s team, they have been so nice,” Dingman said. “We’ve been met with open arms by them.”

Di ng ma n sa id t here was a “family atmosphere.” Layer said the atmosphere added to the experience.

“It’s always really fun to come to the games, and it’s always really fun to be with a good group of people in Graveyard Shift, but also see some of the best players in the country play,” Layer said.

The Graveyard Shift will continue drumming on the sidelines of every home women’s game for the rest of the season, and for as long as they can.

“I wouldn’t miss these games for anything,” Dingman said.

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Men’s Soccer Tied, 0-0 vs. NC State Tuesday, Oct. 15

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Column: What South Carolina needs to do to beat Tennessee

FOOTBALL Lost, 38-27 vs. Florida Saturday, Oct. 19

PAIGE DAVOREN Sports Writer The South Carolina Gamecocks will travel to Rocky Top to take on the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday.

South Carolina is 10-25-2 all time against Tennessee.

South Carolina has won the last three matchups with the Volunteers, making Saturday a must-win game for the Gamecocks that would greatly influence the rest of their season, especially after a tough loss to Florida.

While most Gamecock fans can agree this will be a relatively easy win for South Carolina, based on how Tennessee’s season is going, there are a couple key factors that will make this matchup slightly more difficult for the Gamecocks.

The game will take place in Knoxville, which is a huge advantage for the Volunteers. Neyland Stadium has a capacity of 102,455, which is larger than most college stadiums and all NFL stadiums. It is the fourth-largest stadium in the country.

Having this many Tennessee fans in one place would intimidate any team, despite the Volunteers’ current record.

Next, one of the Gamecocks’ most crucial backfield weapons is facing an injury.

Senior running back Rico Dowdle left the action against Florida last Saturday after suffering an injury on the first offensive play of the game. Dowdle was seen on the sidelines of that game in a knee brace, and went in for a MRI that night, according to GamecockCentral.

Sophomore right tackle Dylan Wonnum will most likely be ruled out with an ankle injury.

Aside from these setbacks, the Gamecocks’ stats show a strong chance of victory over Tennessee.

So far this season, true freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski has thrown for 1,198 total yards, resulting in seven touchdowns and only three interceptions.

Tennessee’s junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano has completed 74 out of his 121 passes for only 911 total yards.

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Senior Gamecock running back Rico Dowdle with the ball against the Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium Oct. 27, 2018.

Tennessee’s leading running back Ty Chandler. Feaster has 82 carries for 492 yards and four touchdowns, while Chandler has 79 carries for 406 yards and two touchdowns.

T he G a me c o c k def e n s e h a s s how n i m me n s e improvement since last year.

In South Carolina’s matchup with Georgia Oct. 12, the Gamecocks had zero turnovers while the Bulldogs had four.

Sophomore defensive back Israel Mukuamu had three interceptions and one touchdown in that game, which was one of the biggest contributing factors to South Carolina’s win.

During the matchup against Florida, the Gamecock defense only let up one turnover, and received one in return.

Senior defensive tackle Javon K inlaw is arguably the best at his position in the SEC. He already leads the SEC in sacks with five and has 22 total tackles this season.

Prediction This is one of those games in the 2019 season that should be a relatively easy win for the Gamecocks.

Although the game is away, South Carolina definitely has a leg up statistically, despite their loss to No. 9 Florida last Saturday.

Final Score: South Carolina 28, Tennessee 17 South Carolina and Tennessee will kickoff at 4 p.m.

Oct. 26. The game will air on SEC Network.

Tied, 0-0 vs. Vanderbilt Sunday, Oct. 13 Tied, 1-1 vs. Tennessee Friday, Oct. 18

The next week in

Volleyball

vs. Tennessee Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. vs. Alabama Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.

Men’s Soccer

vs. Jacksonville Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Kentucky Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Women’s Soccer

vs. Ole Miss Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Florida Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.

FOOTBALL

at Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.

EQUESTRIAN

vs. Auburn Friday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

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Column: Bad calls kill Gamecocks’ momentum in loss against Gators

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Tailgating in Columbia is rooted deep within Gamecock tradition PERRY DOMINICI Sports Writer

Tailgating on a Saturday in Columbia is one of the most celebrated traditions at the University of South Carolina.

Students, friends and families gather at Gamecock Park, the Fairgrounds, the Cockabooses, Seawell’s, Memorial Tailgate Lot and the Fraternity Lot to prepare for cheering on t heir Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium.

For many, tailgating is rooted in family history. Gamecock alumni pass the tradition down from generation to generation, as some have been tailgating long before Gamecock Park was built.

Tony Hill, who graduated from South Carolina in 1974, is one such fan.

He has been a member of the tailgating crowd at Gamecock Park long before it opened for the 2012 football season.

“Before that, it was the Fairgrounds,” Hill said of his game day tradition.

Hill and his family have to make an extra effort to get their game day site set up for the noon kickoffs at Williams-Brice.

“We like to get here at nine to avoid the traffic,” Hill said.

With the State Fair in town this weekend as well, there was plenty of traffic to be avoided on Saturday.

As for how Hill — donned in his garnet vest and Gamecock dotted khakis — felt about noon kickoffs, he had only one word to say.

“Horrible.”

While many fans who tailgate outside

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One family has Bojangles and a stuffed Cocky as part of their tailgate on gameday.

Williams-Brice are students or alumni themselves, many adopt their passion for the Gamecocks through family.

The Coggins family has also been tailgat ing long before Gamecock Park opened. In fact, they stationed themselves at the farmer’s market — the area that is now Gamecock Park — and have been tailgating for 40 years.

“We were at the market for 20 or 30 [years] and here since they had started it,” Columbia native Tammy Coggins said of their current tailgate spot.

W h i le Cogg i n s her self isn’t a graduate of South Carolina, her family has been a part of the university for a long time. “ I ’m r e a l e m b e d d e d i n t he Gamecock,” Coggins said. “I’ve got an aunt that’s been in the Gamecock Club over 70 years.”

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Throughout history, there have been many cont roversial referee calls, or lack thereof. Some seem to be unnecessary, wrong or obviously falsified. Some fans know this better than others, including Cowboys fans with the controversial no-catch call against Dez Bryant of Dallas in 2015, St. Louis fans when Jorge Orta was called safe in game six of the 1985 World Series and even the American Olympic fans when officials gave the Soviet hockey team time on the clock twice, giving them extra time to score a game-winning basket in the final seconds in 1972.

On Sat u rday, t he G a mecock s played against the No. 9 Florida G ator s i n a tough no on g a me.

South Carolina started the game challenging t he Florida defense, making for a close game until the fourth quarter.

A f ter a moment u m- c h a ng i ng moment for South Carolina, Florida put it s of fense on t he f ield a nd tried to move the ball, which they successfully did.

As the Florida receiver ran down t he sidel i ne , a S out h C a rol i n a

defender began to close in on the tackle. Then, another receiver for the Gators ran up and held the back of Gamecock safety R.J. Roderick.

The lack of a flag on the play was absolutely astounding, as the hold continued for 10 to 20 yards. As the replay was shown on the Jumbotron, fans were astounded at the lack of a call on the obvious infraction.

Earlier in the game in the third quarter, the officials missed a clear false start on the Florida offense.

With South Carolina leading at the time, the Gators were desperate t o s c o r e o n a 75 - y a r d t y i n g touchdown that should have never counted, where Gators tackle Jean Delance stood up before the snap even occurred. The lack of a call on ALYSSA RASP // THE GAMECOCK the line was embarrassing for the Rally towels and water bottles are moved to the edge of the field after being thrown from the entire referee crew. student section in response to the referees’ calls during the game against Florida Saturday.

W it h lit t le t ime for t he w o u l d i s s u e f i n e s . H o w e v e r, defender.

Gamecocks to pull off a comeback Muschamp got a little aggressive in atrocious, were calls game late The Carolina h Sout against Florida, made a clutch interception in the as the officials arguably changed his postgame comments, saying the the outcome of the game for South referees were “gutless” when asked end zone.

The result of the turnover was Carolina. At one point, st udents about an unsportsmanlike conduct reversed due to a hold on the South sitting in the lower student section penalty.

“The guy ran 40 yards away and Carolina defense. On the previous threw towels and bottles onto the play, a Florida receiver pushed off field from frustration due to calls dropped the f lag,” Muschamp said in a postgame press conference. “I of a South Carolina defender on a late in the game. have no idea. I’d rather him drop it isn’t Muschamp Will coach Head fake hook route and gained not only a first down, but a penalty on said allowed a lot of room to criticize on my feet.” off icials due to the fact the SEC

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A Gamecock’s travel guide to Knoxville, Tennessee ALLISON LAPLAINE Sports Writer The South Carolina football team will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee to take on the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium Saturday.

South Carolina has a three-game winning streak against Tennessee, including a win during its last trip to Knoxville in 2017.

Here’s what Gamecock fans should know if they plan to make the trip to Tennessee to support the team:

Travel and Hotels T he d r ive f rom Colu mbia to K noxville is relatively easy, clocking in around four hours.

Postgame traffic is heav y, as blocked roads limit routes out of Tennessee’s campus. Be patient, or avoid it by leaving early or hanging out on campus for a while after the game.

Since the game is in the late afternoon, fans who want to stay the night before making the trip back to Columbia have many hotel options. The Tennessean Hotel, Hyatt Place K noxville/ Downtown, Hilton Knoxville, The Volunteer Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown are all within a mile of Neyland Stadium.

Parking Parking can be difficult on game day, as most spot s on campus are reserved for season ticket holders. Some campus park ing passes are available for purchase ahead of time on StubHub for $10 to $20.

T he dow ntow n pa rk i ng garages are free all weekend af ter 6 p.m. on Fridays. It’s best to get there early and walk down to the stadium. It is a bit of a long walk, so shuttles to the stadium run from various locations downtown, but they are not always free.

Restaurants For fans look ing for a bite t o e at b e f o r e o r a f t e r t he game, there are t wo popular opt ions. The Copper Cellar on t he Cu mberla nd Avenue “Strip” has a casual atmosphere and offers Sunday brunch. If local barbecue is more your style, Calhoun’s on the River of f Neyland Drive is also a hot spot, though they serve a limited menu on home game weekends.

There is a lso a var iet y of other restaurants close to t he stadium at t he St rip on Cumberland Avenue.

Neyland Stadium Neyland Stadium itself is the fourthlargest college football stadium in the country, with a capacity of 102,455. It is known to get loud, as Tennessee is historically a big football school. The stadium is located along the Tennessee River, and the Great Smoky Mountains are visible in the distance.

Gates to Neyland Stadium open two hours before kickoff, and there is a clear bag policy. Alcohol is sold inside the stadium until the end of the third quarter at a maximum of two beverages per transaction. Everyone must be able to produce a valid photo ID in order to

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Coggins’ passion for t he G amecock s was passed dow n to her through family, and she has a unique way to carry on a similar role, through a stuffed animal named Baby Cocky.

Baby Cocky, the stuffed chicken who had his own seat at the tailgate and Will Muschamp-esque reading glasses, has been taking pictures with fans at the Coggins’ tailgate for many years, including a picture with Will Muschamp himself.

“I’m working on a book for my family, my grandson especially,” Coggins explained, with Baby Cocky sitting close by, to display the history of their tailgating to her grandson.

She plans to have pages dedicated to pictures of the stuffed animal w it h opposing fans to show her grandson as he grows up a fan of the Gamecocks himself.

Coggins had plent y of opportunities to take pictures with Florida fans on Saturday. As the sea of blue and orange that took up a fraction of Williams-Brice for the game indicated, the Gators traveled well to Columbia. Many Florida fans joined the fun in Gamecock Park

with tailgates of their own.

Ben Wood was one such Florida fan, who was tailgating beneath a huge Florida tent.

“It’s great, one of the best,” he had to say of the South Carolina tailgate.

Wood has been to the Gamecock tailgate 20 times, as he claims it as one of his favorite tailgates. One reason for his love of Gamecock Park is the warm welcome he gets from Gamecock fans.

“It’s a good, friendly environment,” he said. “Good, friendly rivalry.”

The only aspects Wood wasn’t a fan of was the kickoff time — as was the consensus with most tailgaters — and having to face the Gamecocks in the rain.

“With the rain, Carolina’s favored, I would say.”

Wood ended up being wrong about his team, as the rain wasn’t enough to hold back the Gators from stealing a win in Columbia. While the crowd at Gamecock Park might have been a bit thinner than normal, the weather couldn’t stop some of the most loyal fans in college football from Saturday tailgating.

W hile t he Gamecock s weren’t able to pull off an upset this week, it certainly won’t deter the Gamecock faithful from their tailgating habits anytime soon.

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Tailgating Students, families and alumni set up their own tailgates in v a r iou s op en g re en s p ac e s scattered around campus. As for large group sites near the st ad iu m, st udent s t y pica l ly tailgate in Fraternity Park, and the HSS A mphitheater hosts a tailgate with blow-up slides, games and booths.

purchase or consume and may be asked to show it at any time. It is suggested patrons have their ID ready at time of purchase so things move quickly.

T h e Te n n e s s e e f o o t b a l l t e a m participates in the “Vol Walk” down Peyton Manning Pass into the stadium t wo hou rs a nd 15 m i nutes before kickoff, followed by the band’s walk down the Pedestrian Walkway Bridge an hour and 40 minutes before kickoff.

K ickof f for t he G amecock s and Vo l u nt e e r s w i l l b e 4 p . m . E S T Saturday. The game will be aired on SEC Network.

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We must understand truth In an age when people u s e t h e phrases “your t r ut h” a nd “my t r ut h” in place of simple opi n ions, one must ask: Audrey Elsberry W hatever First-year happened to journalism student the truth? How can your truth, my truth and the truth all exist in the same space, and remain valid?

You r p er s on a l e x p er ie nc e forms your opinions and views, but our collective experience is how we create the truth: Ideas u n iversally accepted as fact.

Bending the truth and using it for personal expression degrades the validity of the concept as a whole.

If your truth can be different from my truth, what would stop someone from presenting lies as personal truths? We must be aware of the gravit y involved w it h l ab el i ng s omet h i ng a s truthful, something that should be adopted as fact when using the phrase with such indifference.

Persona l bel ief s a nd t r ut h can contain a lot of gray areas.

Per sp ec t ive c a n c h a nge t he

w ay s omet h i n g s e e m s f rom one person to another, but just because something seems true from one perspective does not mean it can be accepted as the truth.

Fu r t her i nvest igat ion is necessary to determine whether or not that certain thing is true.

The flat Earth trend is a perfect example of people exploiting the idea of the truth to express a personal belief without validity.

People can tweet and preach all they want about ideas proven f a l s e c e nt u r ie s a g o, b ut b y slapping “my t r ut h” on t heir opinions, they give themselves the power to create their own reality rooted in fiction.

The Nat ional Cat holic Register published an art icle that said, “So many today don’t speak of trut h, t hey speak of “my truth.” But when everyone has their own truth, there is no w isdom.” Blatant ly reject ing commonly known facts in place of per sona l t r ut h s doe s not change what is legitimate — it only proves ignorance.

Oprah Winfrey gave a speech at t he 2018 G olde n G lob e s that employed the use of “your truth.” Byron Tau of the Wall

Street Journal tweeted that night in frustration with celebrities’ frequent use of the term: ““Your truth” undermines the idea of a shared set of common facts.”

Tau’s t weet c au sed a st i r of disagreement. Garance FrankeRut a of GE N New s repl ied t hat t he ph rase is “a ca l l to activism rooted in the individual stor y, g rou nded i n persona l experience.”

Th is beg s t he quest ion: How c a n s omet h i ng b e t he “t r ut h” i f it is g rou nded i n personal experience? Activism through the sharing of personal ex per ience s is ef fec t ive a nd important, but each person’s individual experience is just that: an individual perspective, not a universal truth. Perspective should not be able to change fact; it must be true from all angles.

Personal sent iment about a certain idea is a right afforded to everyone. My likes and dislikes a re not necessa r i ly t hose of the people around me, but my preferences are not my t r ut h — they are my opinions. There must be a separation of opinion and fact in order for ideas that are proven true to retain their significance.

Letter to the editor: Democrats are not same as socialists With all due respect to my fellow Americans, most of us simply don’t know that a “liberal/ progressive” is not the same thing as a “socialist.”

A true “socialist” is someone who wants all of the businesses and workplaces to be owned and controlled by “the state” or “the government” or “the workers” or “the people” and not by individuals and groups of people who run them for profit as we have here in the USA. The over whelming majorit y of Democrats want our federal government to spend more on social programs to help the lower and middle classes as t hey st r uggle to su r v ive a nd pay their bills. They are not “socialists.” They are “liberals/progressives” who want our marketbased capitalist economic system to become more humane (and not replaced) by having our federal government spend more to help the lower and middle classes.

They know all too well that there has never been a true large-scale socialist economic system in which socialism produced enough wealth to meet the basic needs of its citizens. It has never “worked.”

Thus, while most Americans seem not to be aware of this, and while conservative-Republican

Your Take: Responses to The Daily Gamecock’s “It’s impossible to be neutral on the Caslen controversy” Laura Allen on Facebook It’s absolutely absurd that this became a political race. This is not supposed to be political and never has been until McMaster butted in where he didn’t belong.

He doesn’t even know this man. It was all political corruption and it’s pathetic.

John Schofield on Facebook Move on and let it go, Bob isn’t going anywhere.

politicians and the conservative news media do not want the American people to be aware of this, most Democrats want our federal government to be more like the federal governments of almost every single one of our traditional allies (Canada and western Europe), which spend more than we do, in proportion to their population sizes, to help their lower and middle class citizens. None of our allies are “socialist” — they know it, and they will tell you so.

To put this simply, President Trump and the conservative news media will probably spend the next year calling all Democrats “crazy socialists.”

In doing so, they are either intentionally lying to the American people, or they are very poorlyinformed and just plain wrong.

L a s t l y, i f s i m p l y s u p p o r t i n g a f e d e r a l government social program like Social Security and Medicare makes someone a “socialist,” then that would make Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon “crazy socialists” because they both signed new federal government social programs into existence and they both supported Social Security.

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Jenny Haga Blakeney on Facebook Great article! I think it’s really sad that we accept corruption from the Board of Trustees and the Governor and, at the same time, expect our students to be honest and fair to all. What kind of example are they setting?

Justin Plummer on Facebook Just let the man do his job, and judge him on that. Also, let this be a lesson to those that think government is reliable, efficient, or trustworthy.

Carolyn Willis Williams on Facebook I wish President Caslen well. Definitely need to make sure this does not happen again. However, he is not to blame. Gov. McMaster and others are.

By most accou nt s, t he number of candidates competing for a presidential nomination in the Democratic Pa r t y is ma ssive. W it h 19 Democrat s st ill rema i n i ng i n t he f ield, it is v ir t ua l ly impossible to accommodate Sekani Adebimpe enough time to highlight each Second-year candidate’s platform. international Nat u r a l l y, a h a nd f u l of business and candidates emerge at the top marketing of t he f ield, i nclud i ng Joe student Biden and Elizabeth Warren, while others fall outside the spotlight. Chances are, however, potential voters hold interest (or lack thereof ) in multiple candidates, even if their national polling lacks the momentum to garner a nomination. Yet, the current voting system does not allow for people to express their interest in them, often defaulting to the safe choice to avoid “wasting a vote.”

W hile there is signif icant debate around the concept of a “wasted vote,” it stems from the reality that people are hesitant to vote for candidates who demonstrate little chance of obtaining a governmental position. Fortunately, there is a solution that addresses this issue while fostering a greater diversit y of ideas in the presidential primaries and elections: rankedchoice voting.

Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system where voters rank candidates in order of their preference. Under this system, a candidate wins the election if they manage to receive the majority of first-choice votes. If they fail to do so, the candidate with the lowest number of first-choice votes is eliminated, with the second choices of those voters counted instead. This process repeats until a candidate manages to reach the threshold required for a majority.

W h ile t here a re aspec t s of t he c u r rent format of ranked-choice vot ing t hat could be refined to better ref lect the consensus of the American people, it nevertheless prompts voters to discover candidates with various ideas and policies with less hesitation. The current sentiment among voters in the primaries is that Joe Biden is the most “electable” candidate in t he f ield, and t he current ballot system encourages this. Ranked-choice voting holds the potential for candidates to express strong interest in candidates with identical platforms (i.e., Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders), or pave the way for uncongenial candidates such as Tom Steyer and Andrew Yang.

States are slowly adopting ranked-choice voting as an option. Six states have expressed intent to use ranked-choice voting in the 2020 Democratic primaries, including Iowa, Alaska and Hawaii. Iowa is significant in the grand scheme of the 2020 Democratic primaries, as it will be the first state to have its votes cast for the caucus.

Given the novelty of a ranked-choice voting system, t here are mult iple concerns about its feasibilit y in U.S. elections. One of the most prominent stems from the notion that it undermines the voices of voters who select unpopular candidates as their first-choice, and that it would be expensive to implement in a timely fashion. While the latter concern raises questions about the accuracy of the current electoral s ystem, t he for mer represent s a legitimate concern about ranked-choice voting.

There are changes that could be made to ensure all opinions are represented. Perhaps a point system could reward three candidates with points based on a voter’s ranking of them.

Electing a candidate who best represents the preference of the A merican people is a standard the country should strive towards.

Ranked-choice voting best fulfills this ambitious goal, and it is a step in the right direction for a stronger voting system in the United States.

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Enjoy favorite games, act iv it ies and people.

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Yo u ’ r e g e t t i n g st ronger. A per sona l dream appears within reach. Persistence and de t er m i n at io n move you closer, one step at a time. Talk about what you love.

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Look back for insight on t he road ahead.

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Gather information.

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Avoid cont rover s y or distraction. Stay in action.

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16 Coffee hour vessel 17 Vessel for Bond 19 Sigma follower 20 Golf tournament kickoff 21 Clairvoyant 22 B-ball 24 Spanish “month” 25 Money in the middle of a poker table 27 Smoke for Sherlock 28 “... for the remainder of my days” 34 No-holds-__ 37 “Like it __ ... “ 38 2020 Super Bowl number 39 Lemony Snicket’s evil count 40 Celestial shower component 42 Ice cream holder 43 “The Greatest” boxer 44 Painter of café scenes 45 John of “Three’s Company” 47 Places to get bronzed skin 50 Adolescent 51 Cuteness reactions 52 State-of-the-__ 55 “Me too!”

56 Give off 59 Debate topic 61 Game with Draw Two cards 62 Communication confusion ... or what’s literally found in this puzzle’s three sets of circles 65 Quito’s country, to the IOC 66 “Time is money,” e.g.

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