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Student builds career from training Gamecock athletes LAWSON MURRELL Sports Writer

W it h a cl ient ba se ranging from students to NFL athletes playing in t he Super Bowl, Chosen Uno Training founder Steadman Rogers frequently works out w it h high-prof ile Gamecock football players between classes.

Rogers attended Byrnes High School in Duncan, South Carolina, where he began friendships with future South Carolina studentat h letes, i nclud i ng Deeb o Sa muel. T h is marked the beginning of turning his passion for working out into a career.

A s a f re s h m a n , he b eg a n work i n g w it h M ichael Srock , head st rengt h coach at Byrnes, who encouraged him to begin competing in statew ide st reng t h compet it ions. Rogers went on to w in t hree South Carolina Strength Competition championsh ips in h is following three years of high school.

“All throughout high school, whenever me and some of t he g uys would get extra work in, I would always lead the workouts. So, it’s been ever since high school I have been basically training people,” said

Students who integrated USC experienced racism, isolation

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i v i l r i g ht s a t t h e University of South Ca rol i na is ma rked by early reception of African A mer ic a n s t udent s a nd faculty, quick regression and eventual integration.

From 1873 to 1877, the majority of the student body was African American, black trustees were appointed to the university’s board and Richard T. Greener, who i s c o m me mor at e d w it h a stat ue outside Thomas

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HALEY CAPPS News Writer

A ccord i ng to U. S. News & World Report, South Carolina ranks No. 43 in the nation in education. Transition to Teaching at USC is trying to fix that.

Transition to Teaching is a federally f u nded program at USC that plans to support aspiring teachers wh i le a lso providing students in rural communities with consistent a nd h ighquality education.

George Roy, associate professor of middle level education, is one of the

ac ade m ic y e a r, o n l y t o reopen three years later as an all-white institution.

USC remained that way until 1963, when Robert G. Anderson, Henrie Monteith Treadwel l a nd Ja mes L .

Solomon Jr. became the first African American students to en rol l at USC s i nc e t he 1870 s, per ma nent ly integrating the school for the modern era.

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primary investigators for the grant that is funding Transition to Teaching.

According to Roy, one of the main purposes of the initiative is to encourage people who might not have studied e d u c at io n f or t he i r undergraduate degree to go i nto teach i ng.

The program takes 14 mont hs to complete, and they’re looking for 24 st udent s who a re interested in teaching middle level and elementary education, especially in mathematics and science.

“I would describe it as a residency program,

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(Left to right) President Bob Caslen, Stephen Thompson, Melissa Baker, George Roy, Shelly Curcio and dean John Pedersen meet to honor the efforts of those working under the Teacher Quality Partnership grant.

and one in which we take individuals who are outside of education and provide a $15,000 stipend as well as the opportunity t o g et a m a s t er ’s i n educat ion while t hey

work in a school district at the same time,” Roy said.

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Cooper Library, was hired as t he f irst black facult y member.

“W hen you look at the roster of students from 1873 to 1877, you’ll find some of t he most gifted A fricanA mer ic a n s t udent s a nd intellectuals in the country,” h istor y professor Bobby Donaldson said in 2013 to the university’s news outlet.

H o w e v e r, t h o s e f o u r years of progress came to an end with the election of Gov. Wade Hampton.

The university was closed at t he end of t he 1877

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Rogers, who is currently a fou r t h-yea r spor t a nd enter t ai n ment management student.

Rogers officially put t he pieces i n mot ion when he c reated t he of f icial Instagram page for Chosen Uno Training in May 2018 and began building his client base from there.

Rogers also continued to work with Gamecock football players including Chavis Dawkins, OrTre Smith, Bryan Edwards, Tavien Feaster, Jaylan Fo s t e r a nd S a mu e l — ma ny of whom he knew from high school football.

“Def i n itely t ra i ner and friend at the end of the day because when [Samuel] wou ld work out and I would work out with him, I would be directing the workout,” Rogers said.

Samuel competed i n Super Bowl 54 on Su nday w it h t he Sa n Francisco 49ers.

Aside from work ing w it h h igher prof i le at h letes, Rogers a lso works with clients who a re more foc u sed on being healthy and active t ha n prepa r i ng for a certain goal such as a college spor t s season or professional sports combine.

T he cla s sic play “A Streetcar Named Desire,” w r it ten by Ten ne s see Williams, is coming t o Tr u s t u s T he at r e’s Thigpen Main Stage Feb. 7 to 22 as part of its 35th season.

“A St reetcar Named Desire” follows Blanche DuBois as she moves to COURTESY OF GEORGE FULTON PRODUCTIONS New Orleans to live with Marybeth Gorman, playing Blanche her sister Stella and Stella’s Dubois, waits for a streetcar in husband Stanley. As the the French Quarter in the play “A close quarters of having Streetcar Named Desire.” t hree people in a small apartment start to affect Stanley, he digs into Blanche’s past and finds out she and her sister come from an aristocratic family.

Director Patrick Michael Kelly, who was cast in Trustus’ 2002 production, said he believes that even though the play was written in the 1940s, it is still “relevant today.”

“There are lots of different themes and messages within the play that are really, really accessible to people nowadays,” Kelly said.

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“The Shape of Things” aims to show that there aren’t as many differences between abstract art and representational art as one might think.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We see it in our classrooms.

We see it in our newsroom.

We see it in our friends.

We see it in ourselves.

The battle is ongoing, and it does not discriminate. Many face it alone.

Mental illness affects everyone: 49.3% of USC students reported feeling hopeless 67.5% reported feeling sad 62.4% reported feeling overwhelming anxiety 40.8% reported feeling so depressed it was difficult to function 1.2% attempted suicide These stats are according to a presentation from Student Health Services based on spring 2019 survey results.

This means of the 34,795 students on USC’s campus, 17,154 students felt hopeless, 23,487 students felt sad, 21,712 experienced overwhelming anxiety and 14,196 felt so depressed it was difficult to function.

And 418 students attempted suicide.

The reality of the statistics show how personal this issue is on college campuses. Recent events in the community have sparked a conversation about this issue that is often infused with stigma and swept under the rug.

With the advocacy work of the Hilinksi family and Student Government’s Stigma Free USC initiative, now more than ever on this campus we are emboldened to have this difficult conversation on what might be the most important issue college students face.

The issue of mental health will be at the forefront of our conversations and reporting in the newsroom.

As reporters and as students, we often ask ourselves, what is the university doing to support students who are struggling? Why doesn’t the university report every suicide? What happens to the people who are left behind? Is Student Health Services reaching those who need it?

We are going to start answering these questions.

Over the course of the semester, we will be reporting on the Resiliency Project, remembering those we have lost and sharing the stories of not only undergraduate students but also graduate students and faculty. We plan to have an in-person conversation with President Bob Calsen about university policies and his plans on this issue.

These are difficult questions that will lead to difficult conversations, but we will continue to seek the answers. It’s important to recognize we can help each other, even when it is uncomfortable.

We are not just having these conversations for our readers but also for ourselves. As student journalists and as student leaders, we face the battle with you. We too must take time to ask ourselves questions regarding our mental health.

Will that tight feeling of anxiety in my chest ever go away? Is working through meals normal? Does the to-do list ever end?

Am I really alone in my position?

The news is 24/7. We are often working in the newsroom until the early hours of the morning, yet we must also attend class, study for midterms and manage a staff of over 150 people.

As leaders we have to remind ourselves to stop and ask, is what we are asking for too much? Can our staffers handle this? Have I taken time for myself recently?

To us, the mental health of our staff takes priority over the news.

Our hope is that our coverage will answer some of the questions you have regarding the issue of mental health and encourage not just a dialogue, but action in the community.

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Family, friends, faculty honor USC students Frank Arnold, Ryan Carr CHRISTINE BARTRUFF & TYLER FEDOR

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Friends and faculty remember the lives of USC students Frank A r nold a nd Rya n Car r, who took their own lives over winter break.

Frank Arnold Arnold was a fifth-year music st udent f rom G oose C reek , Sout h Carol i na. A r nold was involved on campus as a member of Phi Mu Alpha, the Carolina Band, the wind ensemble and Symphonic Winds.

“Ever ything about him was just, like, so high energy. He’s ver y, ver y passionate about a lot of things and just, like, very excited. People wanted to be around him,” Thomas Palmer, a fourth-year music composition student and president of Phi Mu Alpha, said.

Alex DeLoach, a fourth-year music student, said Arnold was “one of the first people [he] met at USC.” They were both in the trumpet section of the Carolina Band.

“Frank had t his reputat ion of, anytime he walks up to you and says, ‘What are you doing right now,’ he has some kind of plan to do something,” DeLoach said. “And if you said, ‘I’m not doing anything right now,’ he would pretty much take you on an adventure every time.”

DeLoach said he remembers only having one polo to wear to the band’s end-of-the-year b a nq ue t , a nd he w a s “s el f-

conscious about wearing t he same polo to all the stuff.” He said Arnold gave him his polo to wear “like it was nothing.”

“I still have it. I’m never going to get rid of that polo. It’s still in my closet now,” DeLoach said.

Cormac Cannon, the director of bands for the School of Music and the former Carolina Bands director, worked with Arnold.

He said they first met at a band clinic when Arnold was still in high school.

“I remember sitt ing in t he audience at the Koger Center with him and him just asking quest ion af ter quest ion af ter question about music and band and playing the trumpet here at college and what that would be like,” Cannon said. “I just

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Ryan Carr gives a thumbs up while eating with a friend. Carr was a third-year electrical engineering student.

was struck by his curiosity and enthusiasm at that point.”

Palmer said Arnold “lived his life the most.”

“We are devastated by t he loss of our Frankie. He is the spark plug in our family, the middle man who keeps us all together. He is a son, a brother, a cousin, a nephew, a grandson, a teammate, a band mate, a coach, a counselor, a best buddy to his dog Einstein, a friend, and a Gamecock,” the Arnold family said in an email statement.

Ryan Carr Carr was a third-year electrical engineering student from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

He was a flight commander in JROTC while attending Wando High School. Hannah Floyd, a

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Frank Arnold and his dog, Einstein, pose for the camera. Arnold was a fourth-year music student.

senior at Wando, worked with Carr on JROTC when he was a senior there. “ He w a s d e f i n it e l y a b i g role model in my first year of ROTC,” Floyd said.

Floyd sa id she remembers Ca r r suppor t i ng her du r i ng competitions and cheering for her and others, whether they were winning or losing.

“It was almost like you didn’t even have to know him that well.

You didn’t have to k now him well at all, and he was just there for you, no matter what, because that was just his job,” Floyd said.

M VS Cha nd ra shek ha r, a n associate professor at the school of engineering, taught Carr last semester. Chandrashekhar said Carr saw the world in a positive light, which shaped the way he pursued engineering.

“He was always sweet, you k n o w. Ve r y s h a r p , a n d h e was always k ind and ready to le a r n . He s eemed h app y i n class, and always projected that cheerfulness,” Chandrashekhar said. “What I remember is, he did [engineering] for the right reasons. He wanted to make the world a little bit better place.”

Floyd said Carr was a “very positive person.”

“It was awful the way he went, it really was, but I know that he did live a really happy life, the times that I knew him,” Floyd said. “He was a happy person.”

T he Da i ly G a mecock wa s unable to reach the Carr family for comment.

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Coronavirus cases keeps USC health services alert HOLLY POAG News Writer

The novel coronavirus is spreading throughout the world. The respiratory virus began in Wuhan, China, and there are now more than 14,000 cases as of Feb. 2. Eighteen countries have reported

positive cases of the virus, including the United States, which has eight confirmed cases so far.

More than 300 people have died in China so far.

The CDC recommends individuals avoid nonessential travel to China at this time. On Jan. 30, WHO declared the virus

a public health emergency of concern after the first human-to-human transmission was reported in the United States.

According to the CDC website, the source of the virus is currently unknown, but experts believe it has an animal connection. While it likely came from animals, it is now spreading from person to person. Experts are not sure how fast transmission can be.

In an email statement, Deborah Beck, executive director of Student Health Ser vices, said while the universit y recognizes the threat of the virus and is prepared, an outbreak on campus is “extremely unlikely.”

“The University has had a public health plan in place for many years. We have reviewed it and updated actions. The most important part is to ensure our students are safe and we are screening for potential travel to and from China,” Beck said.

The university is taking preventive measures by not allowing any students, faculty or staff to travel to China as well as updating its screening processes accordingly.

Beck said the university is “extremely confident” in its policies regarding how well it can be prepared for or combat an outbreak.

Despite a n outbreak on campus being “unlikely,” Beck still wishes for the university to reach out to continue a “culture of caring” towards any enrolled students from China.

“Even though the Coronavirus will unlikely affect our campus, many of our students, faculty and staff have friends and loved ones abroad and will need support and understanding,” Beck said.

Xin Tao is a graduate journalism student from Changzhou, China, a city over seven hours northeast of Wuhan. Most of her friends and family have not evacuated from China, and Tao says she is worried about her parents.

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CULTURE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: “Birds of Prey” Margot Robbie reprises her role in the upcoming “Birds of Prey” movie following Harley Quinn after she splits from Joker, forming her own team to save a young girl from a villainous mob boss. With Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya, Harley’s girl squad is put to the test to save Cassandra Ca i n f rom Ewa n McGregor’s Black Mask. The movie comes to theaters Feb. 7.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: “Manic” by Halsey “Manic,” Halsey’s third studio album, was released Jan. 17. The album’s t wo singles, “Without Me” and “Graveyard,” have topped the charts, and the album itself received considerable acclaim.

S a m p l i n g h ip - ho p , p o p a nd country, Halsey titles the album “Manic” to represent her inner thoughts and creative process.

Suga of BTS, Dominic Fike and Alanis Morissette are all featured on the album.

SONG OF THE WEEK: “Yummy” by Justin Bieber “Yummy” is the first solo single to be released by Justin Bieber in over three years. The catchy R&B song is an ode to the singer’s wife, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and Justin admits the explicit lyrics are about the couple’s sex life. Bieber received f lack for the excessive promotion of the song, including seven d if ferent music v ideos.

Bieber also joined the lip-syncing app TikTok on Jan. 3 to promote his new song’s release.

TWEET OF THE WEEK: “if eating salty stuff at night makes you puffy in the morning why doesn’t sugar make you f it a nd contoured” —@chrissyteigen

EVENTS OF THE WEEK: Campus Movie Fest Launch Russell House Feb. 4 at 11 a.m.

Thursday After Dark: Escapology Escapology Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.

Carolina Prouctions presents: Knives Out Russell House Theater Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.

Broadway in Columbia presents “Wicked” Koger Center for the Arts Feb. 4 through 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.

Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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CMA’s ‘Tribe’ celebrates SC hip-hop culture

“Tribe” is an exhibit celebrating generations of South Carolina’s hip-hop culture. The exhibit opens Feb. 6 at the Columbia Museum of Art.

ASHLEE GAINEY Arts & Culture Writer

When thinking of an art exhibit, one might think of Van Gogh or Picasso, but the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) is opening an exhibit called “Tribe” on Feb. 6 with a different theme.

“The Tribe exhibit is going to look at the fluid story of hip-hop culture in South Carolina,” Jackie Adams, CMA’s director of education and engagement, said.

It will be a micro exhibit in the Ginyard Gallery on the main floor of the museum and will be free to the public.

“This exhibit is being made exclusive to South Carolina because it looks at key individuals from South Carolina,” Adams said.

One of the subjects this exhibit includes is Charlamagne Tha God, a radio personality host from Charleston, South Carolina, who interviewed hiphop stars such as Kanye West. Another featured subject is The Sequence, an all-female hip-hop trio from Columbia.

The Sequence was one of the first all-

female groups in the hip-hop genre.

Adams said most people automatically think of New York City, Atlanta or Los Angeles when they think of hip-hop, but many successful hip-hop artists come from right here in the “lesser known” Columbia.

“Hip-hop is now in the same canon as these other genres that have helped kind of shape our national identity,” Adams said.

The exhibit takes a look into a four-decade period of hip-hop culture, including a time when hip-hop was not embraced as it is now.

“Today, we’ve come forty years later, and we’re seeing now these art forms being accepted,” Adams said.

Adams said that since this exhibit covers such a large time period of the culture, she would love to see uncles and nieces, dads and sons, coming into the exhibit together to compare and reflect on the different generations of hip-hop culture.

Some art forms that can be expected i n t he ex h ibit are photog raphy, clothing, audio and video media, posters and graffiti.

Special event s w ill t ake place through the duration of the exhibit

period to further explain hip-hop c u lt u re by ar t ist s of t he gen re.

According to Dwayne Perry, a museum employee, FatRat da Czar will make an appearance at the exhibit to do music selections, in addition to street artists such as Columbia’s Cedric Umoja.

Florencia Cornet teaches American literature and African American studies classes in addition to comparative literature, or world literature, at USC. In these classes, she ties in hip-hop literature and sociology. She said she she finds it important to incorporate hip-hop into her lessons.

“It’s very empowering,” Cornet said.

“It allows people to feel confident.”

Adams said just 10 years ago, hiphop was not commonly talked about in classrooms or museums, so she encourages everyone to “suspend” their judgement about the genre and visit the exhibit.

“I’m really hoping [the exhibit] sparks education, insight, surprises, but, most importantly, dialogue,” Adams said.

“Tribe” will be on display Feb. 6 to April 12. More information about special events relating to the exhibit can be found on the museum’s website.

‘The Shape of Things’ art exhibition blends abstract, representational art SARAH CRONIN Arts & Culture Writer

Columbia’s 701 C e nt e r f or Contemporar y A r t ’s (CC A) f i r st a r t e x h ibit ion of 2020 comes in the form of “The Shape of T h i n g s .” T he exhibition features 13 artists from around Sout h Carolina who created works of art that blend the concepts of abstract and representational art.

Fo r t h o s e w h o a r e n’t f a m i l i a r w it h t he ter ms, abst ract ion art does not attempt to represent external rea l it y but u ses

shapes, forms and colors to create images derived f r om re a l it y.

R e p r e s e nt at io n a l a r t , on t he ot her hand, aims to depict objects close to how they appear in real life.

Exhibition curator and board chair of 701 CCA Wim Roefs s a id i n a n e m a i l interview he thought of the idea for this ex h ibit ion af ter t a l k i ng to ot her s about the differences in the two art forms.

“I run into folks a good bit who assume sharp dist inct ions between abstract and representational art rather than realizing

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Paul and Leigh Higgins rearrange the parts of an interactive clay piece created by artist Melissa Stang at the opening reception of “The Shape of Things” at the 701 Center for Contemporary Arts.

that the distinction is rather fuzzy,” Roefs said. “[T]herefore, I figured an exhibition that addresses

t he areas where abst ract ion a nd representation meet could be instructive.”

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6 ARTS & CULTURE Sherlock Holmes exhibit engages visitors at South Carolina State Museum

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020

STEPHEN PASTIS Arts & Culture Writer

T he g a me is afoot at t he Sout h Carolina State Museum with the opening of a traveling exhibit that follows Sherlock Hol mes and surrounding Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lore. After a 10-year journey, Columbia is the exhibit’s last stop.

In collaboration with the Conan Doyle Estate Ltd, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum of London and a collection of sponsors, t he museu m built an exhibit that follows Holmes in mult iple ways.

From costumes, props and b eh i nd-t he - s c e ne s t o ol s f rom CBS’ “Elementar y ” a nd BBC’s “Sherlock ” to Wa r ner Bro s’ “ Sherlo c k Holmes” films — including t he car used in “Game of Shadows” — the exhibition of fers g uest s a display of Sherlock Holmes f rom ma i nst rea m c u lt u re over t he la st 126 yea r s of h is existence. “ Fo o t p r i n t s , s p l a t t e r patterns and the powers of observation mark the journey through The International E x h ibit ion of Sherlock Holmes … The interactive experience combines science w it h h istor y a nd c u lt u re to bring to life the historic u nder pi n n i ng s of aut hor

Sir A rthur Conan Doyle’s rich and v ibrant stories,” according to t he ex hibit’s press release.

The f ict ional character of t h i s V ic tor ia n world , conceived by Conan Doyle, is a scientifically educated professor f rom 1886 a nd ex ist s i n 56 shor t stor ies a nd f ou r novel s . To d ay, t h is col lec t ion has not only become prominent in mainstream culture, with a number of spinoffs in other med iu ms si nce 1922, but

has also influenced science, justice and technology due to the empirical and scientific b a s i s of t h e c h a r a c t e r ’s forensic operations.

The exhibit is an interactive experience where one acts as an investigator a nd f ol lo w s i n Hol m e s’ footsteps by solving a murder with tools such as antique paper cutters, botany labs, optic lenses and stampers.

The f irst room is “almost like a historical archive” for Conan Doyle, with pertinent

art ifacts and informat ion from his estate, according to Alexandra White, a museum employee. Following this is a darker, Victorian-themed hallway full of Conan Doyleesque invent ions, such as blood splatter machines or a wheel of shoes to replicate footprints.

“It’s really, really cool, especially w it h, l ike, t he interactive part, and then we also have a lot of really cool Arthur Conan Doyle stuff, so I think it’s different,” said

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The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes is showcased at the South Carolina State Museum. Guests have the opportunity to become a detective and solve a crime before seeing pop culture memorabilia of the franchise.

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Production of the show began last November, and rehearsals started in January.

“It’s a great histor y lesson because it’s one of t he great works of American theater,” Kelly said.

Trustus’ main stage, T h ig pen, sit s i n t he middle of an auditorium that seats the audience around it. The set will mostly consist of Stanley and Stella’s apartment, and the audience will get a peek into the household as tensions between the characters rise.

M a r ybet h G or ma n is t he actress play ing Blanche and an adjunct i n s t r uc t or i n USC ’s Department of Theatre and Dance.

“The chemistr y bet ween t he woma n, Blanche, who I play, and

Anna Marie Konieczny, an employee at the exhibit and USC student. “It’s one of our more unique [exhibits].”

This exhibit compiles and tells the story of a prominent figure in the entertainment i nd u s t r y t h r ou g hout it s h i s t o r y. F r o m o r i g i n a l m a nu s c r ip t s a nd p e r io d a r t ifac t s to i nvest ig at ive tools inf luenced and used

by Holmes, this exhibition is unique in its interactive nature.

“The Conan Doyle Estate can’t remember an undertaking as involved and excit ing as t his one,” Jon Lellenberg, the estate’s U.S. representative, said in a press release. “Museum visitors will experience the scientific a nd l itera r y idea s t hat inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to create Sherlock Holmes, and Holmes’ methods for investigating and solving crimes as t he wo rld’s f i r s t c o n s u lt i n g detective, and they will visit their two worlds, including the very rooms in which all this took place.”

O p e n f r o m n o w u nt i l April, the South Carolina State Museum of fers t his e x p er ienc e at $17.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors aged 62+ a nd $13.95 for children aged 3-12, which includes museum general admission.

the husband, Stanley, is pretty volatile,” Gorman said.

Though t he period of the play is set in a different time, Kelly and Gorman said they believe “A St reet c a r Na med Desire” is important now more than ever.

“We have t he same pol it ica l d iscou rse today about people not appreciating art as much as people think that they should or, especially, we’re st ill ver y much in the conversation of immigrants,” Kelly said.

Gorman said Blanche, and people like Blanche, sometimes feel they don’t belong.

“That inner strength a nd cha r ac ter, t here really isn’t a place in our societ y right now that really values that.

Un le s s we c a n put a picture on it and post it on Instagram and make

people see that — it sort of articulates in a way that has a very immediate sense of somebody u nderst a nd i ng t hat we’re deep — then it’s not really appreciated,” Gorman said.

Besides the audience gett ing to watch how Stel la, St a n ley a nd Blanche interact in such a small apartment with conflicting personalities, another aspect of the play is its emphasis on community. “ We p u t a l o t o f focus on the victim and on t he aggressor, but really, we’re all sort of responsible for watching out for each other,” Kelly said.

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Drip, Eggs Up Grill, Cafe Strudel offer unique brunch options in Columbia These popular brunch places offer more than just a place to have a mid-morning meal. With different atmospheres and menus, their goal is the same: to serve good food and embrace people in the community.

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Drip Coffee has two locations, Five Points (pictured) and Main Street. Although they’re owned by the same person, the two have varying menus and interior design.

Eggs Up Grill Eggs Up Grill is a classic brunch place, where warm syrup, pure sugar and smooth butter never leave the table.

Originally founded in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, in 1997, the franchise has two locations within 20 minutes of USC, one on Devine Street and one on Forest Drive. Each have red booths, wooden tables and a menu with a wide variety of brunch meals.

A classic breakfast — pancakes, eggs, bacon, grits and home fries — is one of their most popular meals, according to the manager of the Forest Drive location, Brandon Reeves. Along with its classic brunch meals, Eggs Up Grill also offers plates such as sweet potato praline pancakes and a shrimp and grits omelet.

Reeves said what makes Eggs Up Grill a great place is the quality and visual appearance of the food.

“It’s easy to make bacon and eggs, but if you just throw it on a plate and serve it, that’s a whole lot different than caring about your customer,” Reeves said. “We say, ‘Our families eat here,’ so we want to make sure everything is the right quality.”

Eggs Up Grill is open Monday through Sunday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m in both locations.

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Cafe Strudel Judging by its name, Cafe Strudel in West Columbia sounds like the perfect place to enjoy brunch with friends and family. Its quaint exterior and cozy dining room and bar combine to create an experience that is arguably unique.

Cafe Strudel has two locations, one in Lexington and one in West Columbia, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. General manager Bradley Naylor has worked at both of Cafe Strudel’s locations for two years, and he said the culture and relationships are what make this restaurant so special.

“You feel like you’re a part of a family when you walk in. It’s something that you don’t get a lot of places,” Naylor said.

The bond bet ween the reg ular customers and employees, often portrayed as the classic dining experience on television, is characteristic of countertop restaurants such as Cafe Strudel, and it’s something Naylor said has been lost in American culture. Somehow, Cafe Strudel manages to keep that idyllic tradition alive.

“The clientele, the regulars that we have, I mean, they’re awesome. They’re from all different walks of life, and everybody can find common ground,” Naylor said.

It’s likely a combination of the food and the atmosphere that keep customers returning. Naylor said the restaurant is “eclectic,” citing the mismatched tableware and walls covered in local artwork as proof.

The food is what really stands out, and the brunch menu especially embraces savory southern-style recipes.

Some popular brunch items include shrimp and grits, BLTs with fried green tomatoes and something called a “pregame,” which Naylor said is a plate of hash browns topped with marinated chicken, jalapeños and cheese.

All of the ingredients used are locally sourced, and nearly everything is organic.

Brunch is a very popular meal not just at Cafe Strudel but everywhere.

“W hen I t hink of br unch, I k ind of t hink of relationships. I think of friends; I think of family,” Naylor said.

This emphasis on relationships is what makes Cafe Strudel so inviting, so it seems the perfect place to have a meal such as brunch.

Cafe Strudel in West Columbia is open Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cafe Strudel in Lexington is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Drip At Drip, the smell of sweet baked goods and roasted coffee beans immediately hits anyone who walks in the door. In two locations — one in Five Points and one on Main Street — the coffee shops offer food fit for a good brunch.

Both locations have a few signature items, including peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches and Nutella french toast on buttery brioche. The menus between the two stores, however, are drastically different.

Drip in Five Points has unique meals such as “pork belly, egg and apple butter on a housemaid biscuit,” while Drip on Main Street offers wholesome sandwiches such as “roast beef and sauerkraut with swiss and house-made horsey sauce on rye.”

Sean McCrossin, owner of both Drips, said the two locations are just as different in style and design as they are in menu. McCrossin said the Drip in Five Points has an “eclectic, bohemian vibe.”

“The one in Five Points obviously has a lot of wood, and the lighting is a little more subdued,” McCrossin said. “The one on Main Street, I designed it to sort of echo, or mirror, the downtown buildings, so it’s a little bit more of an urban feel.”

Drip in Five Points also has a collection of vinyl records customers can look through while enjoying their meal. The wooden crates and colorful images of musicians on the walls create a comfortable, warm atmosphere. Though the mood in Drip on Main Street is colder in comparison, McCrossin said both places aim to serve the community.

“Bringing a quality drink, atmosphere and service to those customers and to the community are kind of what gratifies me,” McCrossin said.

“It’s a lot of fun having a place where people can come and express themselves, be who they are.”

Drip in Five Points is open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drip on Main Street is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Review: ‘1917’ a strong contender for best picture SEBASTIAN LEE Arts & Culture Writer

“1917” Release Date: Dec. 4, 2019 Director: Sam Mendes Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes Genre: Drama, action

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To bring his idea to life, Roefs began searching for a r t ist s whose work wou ld f it t he ex hibit ion. H is job as a curator, combined with research of in-state college art departments, allowed him to find who he was looking for, he said.

Brit tany Wat k ins is one ar t ist par t icipat ing in t he ex hibition. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in f ine ar t s a nd c u rrent ly resides in Columbia, South C a rol i n a. Her pie ce u se s real objects, including pillow covers and suitcases, to create abstract art.

A not her a r t ist , Mel is sa Stang, creates objects and drawings with clay molded

incredible movie experience. This unexpected filming technique is the most interesting aspect of the movie.

“1917” is similar to “Bird Man” in the sense that it is made to look like one long shot. This means the camera moves around a lot and pans around characters often without cutting, or at least without any obvious cuts.

Logically, of course, the film does have some cuts as it would be near impossible to film an almost two-hour movie with none. However, the cuts are hidden very well; there are only two or three noticeable ones, and even those may not be obvious to the general audience.

The film’s use of a moving camera c re ate s a n i nc red ibly i m mer sive experience.

Despite occasional music, “1917” is very quiet, which makes it easy to be drawn into. The quiet nature leads to

into irregular and abstract-like shapes. The Columbia resident earned her bachelor’s degree of fine arts in studio arts and said she wants audiences to rearrange the different parts of her clay sculptures in order to motivate imagination and experimentation.

A longside painters, wood-sc u lptors a nd ot her abstract artists involved in t he ex hibit ion are ceramic artists Daniel Bare and Nick B o i s me nu . By u s i n g r e a l objects such as mugs, bowls and cups as building blocks for la rger abst rac t work s, they deal with issues from the environment and consumerism to questioning art itself.

Boismenu said in an email interview he began working with ceramics in his junior year at the University of South Carolina after being advised to

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George MacKay in “1917.” The film tells the story of two soldiers during World War I.

high-tension scenes being elevated since the only sounds, really, are gunshots and footsteps. It can also cause the sad and reflexive moments to carry more weight.

Then, on many occasions, once the viewer is fully immersed and used to the quiet, an explosion, gunshot or some other loud noise will cause the viewer to jump as if it was happening

pick a minor. However, once he took a few ceramic classes, he switched to a double major in psychology and ceramics.

H e a n d Wa t k i n s w e r e involved in a pop-up show for Vista Lights when Roefs met them and invited them to be in “The Shape of Things.”

This exhibition is special for Boismenu, he said, because it is welcoming to the concepts he creates, which are contrary to ceramic traditions.

“I have been turned away by many ceramic exhibitions,” Boismenu said. “W h ile in graduate school [I] even had a professor remove himself from my committee the day before my oral defense concerned that the premise of my thesis might minimize the argument for traditional utilitarian wares as fine art.”

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to them in real life.

The plot is fairly simple. The main characters are given a message from their general to take across the battlefront to other soldiers to call off a planned attack.

interview he began college as a physical therapy major but quickly switched to a degree in fine arts. Specifically, Bare found a passion in ceramics.

“Ceramics has t his built i n blendi ng of science, eng i neer i ng, pai nt i ng, d raw i ng, a r t ist ic problem solving and personal expression,” Bare said.

One of Bare’s featured works of art is called “Twisty Cups,” which involves cups with high saturation in color and bits of real gold. The piece he is “most excited about,” he said, is “Eyes Wide Shut,” in which he uses pieces of ceramics from local thrift stores and shards of ceramics he found around factories and landfills during his time in China to create a large structure.

Bare, like Boismenu, also credits 701 CCA for making

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his art feel truly appreciated.

“Mo st of my work s a re show n internat ionally and nat iona l ly [ bec au se t here are] too few good venues in South Carolina,” Bare said.

“701 CCA is an exception.

This gallery has always shown an interest in alternative view points, and risky mediums.”

701 CCA opened in 2008 and has become the largest non-profit art center in South C a r o l i n a f o r c o nt i nu o u s contemporary art exhibitions.

701 CC A is a ga l ler y a nd live-work studio that offers yea r-rou nd contempora r y art exhibitions, educational workshops and free events to the public. “The Shape of Things” exhibition will be on display from Jan. 16 to March 1. For more information about this and future exhibitions, visit CCA’s website.

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Won, 87-32 vs. Ole Miss Thursday, Jan. 30 Won, 69-48 at Tennessee Sunday, Feb. 2

Club hockey head coach Allan Sirois watches his team play during the game against Auburn Jan. 31. The team walked away with a 5-1 victory over Auburn.

CAM ADAMS Sports Writer For many you ng at hletes arou nd t he world, being able to leave a mark on the sport you love is an unimaginable dream.

For South Carolina club hockey head coach A llan Sirois, t his u nimaginable dream became reality with his Hall of Fame career in the ECHL, formerly known as the East Coast Hockey League.

A native of Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, Sirois played 11 seasons in the A A minor league, scoring a career total of 594 points, the ninth most in league history. He also competed in the American Hockey League, A H L , a nd t he Sout her n Profe s siona l Hockey League, SPHL, during his playing career.

Although Sirois suited up for five different teams throughout his ECHL career, his most notable was the Pee Dee Pride, whom he played with from 1998 to 2005. Sirois is Pee Dee Pride’s all-time leading scorer with 432 points. “ We h ad a re a l ly g o o d t e a m a nd a good fan base down in Florence, [South Carolina],” Sirois said. “The people that I’ve met [playing for the Pride], the players that I’ve played with are still friends today.”

One of these friends is Sirois’ former teammate, Ryan Petz, whom he played with for three seasons on Pee Dee Pride’s team.

“There’s a reason t hat he’s a ECH L star,” Petz said. “He’s an impact player. He affected the team in a very positive way each and every time he put on the skates for us.”

After the Pee Dee Pride folded in 2005, Sirois a lter nated play i ng bet ween t he ECHL and the SPHL before hanging his skates after the 2008-2009 season when he broke his arm.

However, nearly a decade after his last game in the ECHL, Sirois was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame in 2016.

“It wasn’t something that I really thought t hat would happen,” Sirois said. “I was just trying to play as best as I could every year – I thought I accomplished more than I really thought I would, and it was great to be recognized and see that I actually made an impact at the level I played.”

W hile Sirois was unable to reach the highest level of hockey in the National Hockey League, he said he loved his career in the ECHL. “It was a blast all the way,” Sirois said.

“Not many people in this world can say that they get paid for what they actually love – when you love something, you get paid for it, it don’t get better than that.”

Now, Sirois is in his fifth season coaching the South Carolina club hockey team. He is leading them to a successful season with a No. 2 ranking in the South Region of the American Collegiate Hockey Association and a No. 2 seeding in the upcoming South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference tournament.

As a coach, Sirois said being able to stay involved in the game he loves is one of his favorite aspects of leading this team.

“Makes me proud when players get better and we are successful as a team,” Sirois said in a text message. “Very rewarding.”

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FAITH WORRELL Senior Sports Writer

South Carolina track and field claimed multiple wins and set 37 personal bests at the Carolina Challenge this past weekend.

The Gamecock s hosted t heir second indoor meet of 2020, and teams from all over the country competed.

G oing into t he weekend, head coach Curtis Frye said he and his team were excited to host such a large meet at the Carolina Indoor Track and Field Complex.

“O u r k ids got of f to a good st a r t at home (t wo weeks ago), and we’re trying to make this an intimidating place. A bird doesn’t let you in their nest without a fight, so we’re trying to make sure it’s a fight, and the fight is getting tougher,” Frye told Gamecocks Online prior to the meet.

G amecock t rack and cross cou nt r y came of f a

trip to New York over the previous weekend and now have 10 men and 14 women qualif y ing for t he NCA A I ndo or Tr ac k a nd F ie ld Championships.

Friday recap South Carolina came out to compete with yellow and purple warmup T-shirts in honor of former NBA player Kobe Br ya nt. The sh ir t s read, “Run 28/4 with Mamba mentality.”

Ju n ior Stephan ie Dav is opened the day by winning the women’s 400-meter and setting the seventh-fastest time in the country.

“We can’t be better than who we are and that’s what we s howe d t o d a y. I w a s excited for a lot of our young student-athletes, especially Stephanie Dav is. She was ju st beh i nd her persona l best, but a top-seven time in the country right now,” Frye told Gamecocks Online.

W hen it c a me to t he hurdles, South Carolina had three finalists.

Freshman Filip Demsar set times of 8.00 and 8.01 seconds to improve h is previous time of 8.08.

B y t he e nd of Fr id a y, South Carolina had set 15 personal bests.

Saturday recap One notable victor y for S out h C a r ol i n a w a s t he m e n’s 4 -x- 4 0 0 . Q u i n c y Hall made his season debut along with EJ Richardson, Arinze Chance and William Spencer Jr. Their t ime of 3:06.63 clocked in as t he second-fastest time in the country and the fifth-fastest i ndo or t i me i n prog r a m history.

A fter a close race, sophomore Hannah Twine set a p er son a l re cord of 17:26.11 minutes and claimed the women’s 5000-meter.

I n t he h i g h j u mp a nd t r iple ju mp, G a mecock women Jordan Fields and Inika McPherson reached 1.70 meters and 1.90 meters.

McPherson went on to win t he event and set a world

top-10 record this year. “ W h at st a nd s out t h is weekend is how many personal bests we had. With 37 personal bests, that’s all we can be is the best person we c a n b e ,” C oac h Fr ye t old G a me c o c k s O n l i ne postgame. “It’s what carries over to life. It’s why we wore ou r [ M a mb a Me nt a l it y]

t-shirts with pride. This just reinforces how if you put the work in you will get results like we had this weekend.”

Looking ahead The Gamecocks will be compet ing at home again next weekend, as t hey host t he Sout h Ca rol i na Individual Feb. 7 through 8.

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Junior Bailey Rogers prepares to run the men’s 200-meter sprint at the Carolina Challenge meet in Columbia Feb. 1. His time was 21.91.

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Junior infielder Noah Campbell hits the ball during the game against Auburn in the 2019 season. South Carolina was defeated by Auburn in two of the three games.

NATE SHIRLEY Sports Writer Gamecock baseball ended with a .500 record last season. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Cam Tringali expressed his frustration with that result, saying a trip to the College Wo r l d S e r i e s i n O m a h a i s a n “expectation of this program.”

La st yea r t he tea m had some st r uggles on t he mou nd, wh ich head coach Mark Kingston said can be attributed to lack of depth and experience in the pitching staff and injuries to key arms. Kingston said he believes he has a staff with both “talent and depth” that can anchor this year’s squad and keep them in more games.

While the deeper pitching should help the Gamecocks improve upon last year’s results, the team will have

to put the ball in play at a much h igher rate to compete i n SEC baseball.

T he G a mecock s st r uggled i n conference play, ending the year with a record of 8-22 in the SEC. W hile t he pitching st r uggles do shoulder some of t he blame, t he offense struggled to consistently put the ball in play.

In SEC competition, the team had a combined batting average of .208 and 282 strikeouts. The Gamecocks were able to launch the ball over the wall 31 times.

Junior outfielder Andrew Eyster attributes this to a team-wide “power or nothing” mentalit y. K ingston agreed with his veteran leader, saying he believes it restricted the offense by making it “one dimensional.”

Kingston said the offense will be “much more balanced” this season.

He said he believes the team now has

“a lineup of more complete hitters,” and the shift in approach is partially responsible.

While the shift in mentality should bring improvements, Kingston said he k new t he offense still needed some “proven guys” to add to the lineup. He was able to bring in two new bats via graduate transfers.

Dallas Beaver transferred to the Gamecocks from the UCF and adds a dependable bat to the lineup. He hit for a .316 average, drove in 56 runs and launched 12 balls over the fence last season. He is also a reliable backstop defensively.

He is expected to be in the rotation at catcher, but he could be utilized at either corner infield positions this season.

Bryant Bowen, the other graduate transfer, is also expected to see time behind t he plate. He and Beaver could log innings in the infield.

Bowen comes from Southern Miss follow ing a stellar season at t he plate. He racked up 11 home runs and 51 RBIs through the season and boasted a .341 batting average.

H is abilit y to get on base and move runners is a huge asset to bring into the clubhouse. If he is able to get anywhere close to that level of production in the SEC, he should be a staple in the Gamecocks’ lineup all season.

K i ng ston sa id he b el ie ve s he has the program going in a “much improved direction,” and acquiring these graduate transfers is a major part of that.

The new season k icks off wit h a three-game home series against Holy Cross. Fans can catch these new Gamecocks in action for the first time at Founders Park at 4 p.m. on Feb. 14.

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Former Gamecocks look for success in XFL

JOSH MATTHEWS Sports Writer

The XFL is a football league designed to keep football fans at their screens between the NFL’s offseason until the beginning of the preseason for next season.

W it h teams f rom across t he cou nt r y, t he XFL will have a 10-week season with the likes of the Dallas Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Los A ngeles Wildcats, Seattle Dragons, DC Defenders, New York Guardia ns, St. Lou is BattleHawks and the Tampa Bay Vipers.

The idea of a spring and summer football leag ue has been dabbled in before, wit h t he likes of the XFL in 2001, and more recently the Alliance of American Football in 2018. Though both previous leagues declared bankruptcy, it doesn’t mean failure for the resurrected XFL. The XFL draft took place in October, and a few Gamecocks made the rosters.

Ulric Jones U l r ic Jones t ra nsfer red f rom But ler Com mu n it y Col lege a nd played for t he G amecock s f rom 2015 to 2017. A f ter being redshirted by the Gamecocks, Jones played for the Carolina defense, picking up 42 tackles and a pair of blocked field goal attempts in his 2016 season. In his senior year, he played in every game of the season.

He also made an impact off the field, winning the 2017 Community Service Award.

Jones signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted rookie, but he saw no minutes, and his NFL career didn’t last long.

Jones is currently on the St. Louis BattleHawks, where he was drafted in the fifth phase of the XFL draft as a defensive end.

Jones said in an interview with Al Muskewitz of East Alabama Sports Today that he’s “excited about the opportunity.”

“I’ve been at t he lowest of levels and I’ve been at the highest of levels, so this XFL is just another stepping stone to get back to the highest level,” Jones said. “Now it’s just about playing, about getting there and performing.”

Devin Taylor Devin Taylor played for South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier from 2008 to 2012. After his first game against North Carolina State, Taylor won SEC defensive lineman of the week. In his first game, he finished with six tackles, including three for a loss, two forced fumbles and a blocked punt. In his sophomore year, Taylor led South Carolina for tackles on the defensive line and started all FROM TEACHERS PAGE 1

Roy sa id t he i n it iat ive was specifically focused on providing educators to Orangeburg Count y and Colleton Cou nt y, which are bot h ex per ienc i ng d if f ic u lt y i n finding enough qualified teachers.

In the 2017-2018 school year, the Colleton Count y School District was experiencing teacher turnover rates of 15.6%, and the Orangeburg County Consolidated School District 3 had turnover rates of 17.1%. “ L i k e mu c h of t he s t at e a nd much of the United States, teachers are leaving school districts much more quickly than they did in the past, and what we’re finding is that rural communities are having an exceptionally difficult time in filling those positions,” Roy said.

Jessie Guest, project manager for Transition to Teaching at USC and coordinator of graduate certificates in play therapy, explained how low teacher retention rates and lack of consistency can affect the academic a nd e mot io n a l de velop me nt of children.

“Coming from a social-emotional perspective for the students in rural counties, seeing a teacher remain in the school and being consistent, t hat consistent face rea l ly is meaningful,” Guest said. “You might not have them every grade, but if you remember a teacher that really made an impact on you, maybe in third grade or even in middle school, and being able to go back and visit them ... is something that can be unique to those communities that’s not always unique to others.”

Thomas Hodges, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Education, further addressed the issue of low retention rates.

“One of the things we know about our teacher shortage is it has less to do with recruiting people into the profession and more to do with keeping teachers in the classroom once they’re there. And certainly the

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14 games. He also led the team with eight pass role as a student-athlete. breakups and 11 quarterback hurries. He was on Pat r ick sig ned w it h t he Dallas Cowboys, the 2010 Associated Press All-SEC first team.

P i t t s b u r g h S t e e l e r s , C a r o l i n a Pa n t h e r s , Taylor was draf ted by a nd played for t he Cleveland Brow ns, Buf falo Bills, Tennessee Detroit Lions in 2016, where he recorded 28 Titans and the Washington Redskins. Patrick tack les, 4.5 sack s and a forced f umble af ter most ly rema i ned on pract ice squads, never starting all 16 games. He was not picked back getting a snap in professional football. up with the Lions and signed with the New York He was selected in the XFL draft by the DC Giants, being released shortly afterwards.

Defenders.

The former Gamecock was picked during the Elliot Fry third phase of the XFL draft by the Tampa Bay South Carolina kicker Elliot Fry was drafted Vipers. by t he St. Louis BattleHawks, but he didn’t Ronald Patrick sign with the team, as he is a reserve with the Ronald Patrick played a lot of offensive snaps Carolina Panthers. his ju nior and senior seasons for t he Sout h The XFL season kicks off Feb. 8 between the Carol i na G a mecock s. The r ight g uard had DC Defenders and the Seattle Dragons, where 19 consecutive starts until his senior season you can watch them at 2 p.m. on ABC. of 2013, w he n he suffered a high-ankle sprain. Patrick earned USC: a spot on t he SEC Fall Academic Honor Continuing Education & Conference Roll for three straight years, embracing his

data from South Carolina, but it’s true nationwide as well, is that we lose an alarming number of teachers in the first three to five years of service,” Hodges said.

A c c ord i n g t o t he C e nt er f or Educator Recruitment, Retention a nd Adva ncement (CER R A), of the 6,650 teachers that left South Carolina schools during or at the end of the 2018-2019 school year, 36% had five years or less of experience.

Hodges said teachers are unable to gain the crucial learning lessons that come with experience if they don’t stay in the profession long. “ I f t h e y d o n’t s t a y i n t h e profession, t hen t hey don’t have the opportunity to learn, and that learning doesn’t end up promoting kids’ academic achievement. So the more that we can keep teachers in the classroom, the more that they can become veteran teachers and learn within their jobs, then the better they’re going to do at serving South Carolina’s kids,” Hodges said.

Roy said he believes the program has the potential for change.

“I also believe that our educational system, if it’s really based equitable, we can change lots of people’s lives, and so it becomes very important to us as a group to think about that deeply and then most importantly help students who are in places where it’s hard to get teachers. Just provide for them and really be cognizant of their needs,” Roy said.

Roy said he understood how many college students often change their minds about their future career path and that students should not feel discouraged from teaching because t he y rea l i z ed t hei r pa s sion for teaching late in their college careers.

According to Roy, t hat’s exact ly one of the reasons why Transition to Teaching is being established at USC. “Often, someone who comes from a different preparation background has a dif ferent perspect ive, a nd this project specifically is geared at people who are thinking about changing careers,” Roy said.

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“I’m open to train anybody male, female, no matter what your age is, as long as you’re ready to work ha rd a nd r e a d y t o w o r k with it,” Rogers said.

Rogers works with 12 to 15 people each day and keeps a very rigid schedule which consist s of mu lt iple personal training sessions, mor n i ng classes a nd t i me to work out himself while still fitting in time for meals.

“Specif ic benef it s would mainly be the mot ivat ion, because

a lot of people lack mot ivat ion a nd just that ‘go get it’ when you get in the gym. A lot of people go in the g y m and t hey don’t k now e x ac t l y w h at they want to work out on, and they waste a lot of time standing around thinking about what they want to do, so hav i ng a t ra i ner gives them that direct instruction on what to do and then that extra motivation at the end of t he day,” Rogers said.

Dawkins also descr ibed Rogers’ role as “a motivational w o r k o u t p a r t n e r,” which is high praise

FROM ‘1917’ PAGE 8

However, the severity of the plot is portrayed at the climax of the film, and it shows that despite being relatively simple, it carries much weight.

A film such as “1917” doesn’t need a convoluted plot. The simple plot is effective by allowing the film to highlight the incredible visuals.

Another notable aspect of the film is its starring actor.

George MacKay is a relatively unknown actor, but after this film it’s obvious he will go on to do great things. MacKay is able to hold his own alongside stars such as Colin Firth, Mark Strong and Benedict Cumberbatch, who all play his superior officers.

MacKay’s performance is particularly impressive because of the range he has within the film. One moment he’s running for his life or manically panicking, and at others he’s grieving the loss of a friend or having a more intimate moment with a woman and her child.

“1917” has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and despite being up against the likes of “Once Upon a Time in Holly wood,” “The Irishman” and “Parasite,” there is no doubt “1917” has earned its place among them.

f rom someone who has worked w it h professional strength coaches through high s c ho ol a nd c ol le g e football.

W hen asked for t h ree simple t h ings t hat t he average person could do to be healthier, Rogers said, “ S o me e a s y t h i n g s would be to cut back on sugar, cut back on carbs a nd t he t h ird t h ing is you can go walking every day.”

Rogers is graduating t h is M ay a nd sa id he hopes to ex pa nd Chosen Uno Training into its own g y m in the next three to five years.

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Challeng ing educat ional barriers Deciding to attend college was not as simple as submitting an application in the 1960s. Treadwell said she had to go through legal proceedings to receive a court decision, which would ultimately require the university to grant her enrollment.

“Then I think the more difficult process for me personally was, did I really want to go?” Treadwell said.

To help guide her decision, she looked to her family and the elders in her community. Treadwell was no stranger to activism. Today, national historical markers honor the home of her aunt, Modjeska Simkins, for her civil rights activism and the site of the Nelson School, a school for African American children founded

by Treadwell’s grandmother, Rachel Hull Monteith. Treadwell’s own mother participated in a lawsuit that helped African American teachers achieve pay equality with their white colleagues.

However, as inspired as she was by her family, Treadwell recalled the

pressure she felt to attend USC did not come from them, but rather the community at large.

“I think the people who persuaded me more so were the older African A merican women who asked me to really consider going, and those are the voices that are still with me today. They wanted me to go, and I respected their opinions,” Treadwell said.

A fter her historic enrollment, Treadwell went on to make history a second time after becoming the first African American student to graduate from the university since 1877, earning a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.

Robert G. A nderson began his studies at Clark College in Atlanta, but he joi ned t he st r uggle for desegregation when he transferred to USC. While he didn’t graduate from USC, Anderson went on to earn a degree in professional social work from Hunter College in New York.

James L. Solomon Jr. earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Morris College and his master’s degree in mathematics from Atlanta University before being admitted to USC to continue his graduate studies

in mathematics.

Integration faces backlash At first, Treadwell’s uncle thought the loud boom outside his home on the night of Aug. 27, 1963, was nothing more than a “jet plane” f ly ing overhead. It wasn’t u nt il officers found a crater in his front lawn that the darker truth became apparent.

Treadwell’s uncle said he had heard media outlets describe him as the father of Henrie Monteith Treadwell, implying that the bombing might have been meant for the residence of his niece, and thought it was related to her enrollment at USC. While that attack was certainly the most extreme reaction to her impending enrollment, Treadwell said the more interesting backlash came from t hose in t he A frican American community. She said she remembers the anonymous calls she would receive from those urging her not to attend USC. SEE ONLINE dailygamecock.com

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Column: Koalas should be introduced to New Zealand

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On Kangaroo Island, three injured koalas with burned paws are treated in a temporary hospital tent at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Many animals native to Australia were injured or killed in the bushfires that ravaged the country throughout January.

Audrey Elsberry First-year journalism student

One of A u s t r a l i a’s most icon ic mammals, t he koa la, is par t icu larly at risk of extinction due to w ildf ire deforestation, but introducing them to New Zealand could

save them.

The wildfires that have ravaged Australia’s forests and wildlife caused immense damage to the ecosystem and show no signs of stopping within the next few weeks. K illing over 17 people, according to CBS News, the fires have devastated communities from coast to coast of the country. About 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have died since the fires started in September 2019.

It has been estimated that up to 30% of koalas’ natural habitat has been incinerated, resulting in the death of 30% of Australia’s koala population. While koalas are one of many species to be endangered by the rapid growth of the fires, they have been listed as a “vulnerable” species by the Australian government since 2012.

Due to the concerning decline of the koala population, a petition has gained over 4,000 signatures online to introduce koalas into New Zealand’s ecosystem. Koalas are not native to New Zealand, but the central North Island is home to

over 28,500 hectares of eucalyptus plants. Koalas, by gaining access to plenty of food, would thrive in this environment, which would slow their decline in population.

Some experts online are showing concern toward the idea because there is danger of koalas becoming invasive in t he area. Humans introducing foreign animals into certain ecosystems has been known to cause invasive species, which can harm the balance of the food chain in the area. Possums were introduced to New Zealand in the 1830s, and the outcome was not favorable. The population i ncreased ex ponent ia l ly, a nd possums continue to be a pest in the country today.

However, the risk of koalas becoming “functionally extinct” is more harmful than the risk of koalas becoming invasive in New Zealand.

As global warming becomes increasingly serious, entire species of animals are dropping off the face of the earth at a rate that has never been recorded. The World Wildlife Fund said between 10,000 and 100,000 species are going extinct each year. Koalas are in danger of becoming one of those lost species.

The koala population dropped 42% in Queensland and New South Wales from 1990 to 2010, before the bushfire crisis even began.

Between clearing of forests for agriculture, logging for timber and the wildfire emergency, the koalas’ habitat is disappearing before their eyes. Giving them a safe haven in

New Zealand would allow their population to grow enough to take them off the endangered species list.

Ecological consequences of koala ex t inct ion aside, koala tourism has brought in $3.2 billion for Australia’s economy. Tourists pay ing to hold and play wit h koalas make up the backbone of the tourism industry in Australia, and without the fluffy, huggable creatures, Australia’s economy will see a large deficit.

A u s t r a l i a i s no t t he o n l y country struggling with species e nd a n g er me nt . T hou g h t he wildfires have expedited the process for some animals, global warming and habitat destruction continue to cause a major decline in population for animals all over the world.

In South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, at least 13 native species have the federal st at us of enda ngered, not to mention the dozens of species listed as “threatened” or “at risk.” Species endangerment is everywhere, and it is rare we get the chance to give the animals the appropriate resources in order for them to repopulate.

The last thing our planet needs is to see another once-prospering species go extinct while humans watch and do nothing. Invasive species have their own risks, but while one is a nuisance, another is a global crisis that will lead to the destruction of biodiversity on Earth.

“ T here’s no pa rk i ng here at all. I hate having to pay so much to park h e r e , a n d it ’s n e v e r actually even that close to my classes, so I just w i s h t h e u n i v e r s it y wou ld put more i nto parking.”

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“I think for a lot of firstyear students, and even after that, is probably a lot of peer pressure, like how you should live and carry yourself at college and feeling the need to fit into that stigma.”

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“I think that kids don’t realize that you got to want to do whatever you’re doing ... If you’re majoring in it for the money, then that’s — you’re not doing t he right thing.”

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Trump’s presence at March for Life energizes pro-life movement On Friday, Jan. 24, USC students joined thousands from across the country at the 47th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. For some of us, it was our first time attending.

For all of us, it was an honor to be part of such a historic day: It was the first time a U.S. president attended and spoke, and it is believed to have been the largest March for Life to date.

The president’s presence spawned controversy. One headline read, “This year’s March for Life became a Trump rally.” A commentator argued the president used the event to distract from impeachment. Others questioned how those in the pro-life movement could reconcile the president’s past comments with his present stance.

For much of his adult life, Trump used rhetoric antithetical to the pro-life movement. One could hypothesize as to the motivation for his change: political gain or a true change of heart. But in the pro-life movement, we thrive on the hope that people can learn, grow and change perspectives, developing a better understanding of and appreciation for life in the womb. We welcome those who have a change of heart, even if they

were once vociferously opposed.

Undoubtedly, there were political aspects to this year’s event. Attendees held up signs reading “Most Pro-Life President Ever” and “Pro-Life Voices for Trump.” At certain points, we heard chants of “four more years.” In his remarks, the president noted the steps his administration has taken regarding abortion and condemned Democraticled policies such as unrestricted access to abortion.

For pro-lifers, though, this issue transcends politics. We come from all walks of life and have all ranges of political affiliations. Democratic Louisiana state Rep. Katrina Jackson also spoke, calling for unity. People t r a vele d f r o m C a n ad a , I r el a nd and elsewhere to participate. Even the microcosm of our charter bus illustrated the diversity of those who champion this cause: students with various political leanings, religious backgrounds and cultural heritage (Peruvian, Chinese and Mexican, to name a few). We passed time discussing universal basic income and various theologies.

Regardless of how we might feel

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President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the 47th annual March for Life at the National Mall on Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C.

about President Trump personally or politically, we are thankful to have his voice and presence drawing the attention of the media and the world to this issue. Having his support in such a prominent way was encouraging and energizing. His presence did not overshadow the common cause that brought an estimated 225,000 people together. Instead, it validated and

highlighted it. In Trump’s own words, “We cannot know what our citizens yet unborn will achieve ... Every person is worth protecting.”

Politics aside, giving a voice to the unborn brings together people from all walks of life. At the March for Life, we felt that unity.

— UofSC Advocates for Life

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