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‘BIRDCAGE’ allows students to experience LGBTQ culture
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USC’s annual drag show, Birdcage, featuring performances by drag kings and queens, is free to students and will be hosted by IRIS and Carolina Productions on April 5.
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Birdcage, an annual drag show event put on by I ndiv iduals Respect ing Identities and Sexualities (IRIS) and Carolina Productions, will be held April 5 from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. “It’s always just a fantastic show to watch. Drag ... it’s a very unique kind of performance,” said Cooper D e St e f a no , I R I S p r e s id e nt a nd t h i rd-yea r computer science a nd mathematics student. “A lot of the performers from the Columbia area a lot of them do the show every single year … I’m just very excited to see them perform again.” Birdcage is not something ever y student would think to attend, but the event allows all students the chance to experience an important part of LGBTQ culture.
“From my experience, xperience, some people have yet to actually come out and admit t hey are fans of this at home so when they come back to school chool and can really be themselves elves — it’s nice that we have ve t h i s e v e n t ,” said Emma Sm it h, specia l events coordinator tor for Carolina Productions and nd second-yearr C h i n e s e s t u d e n t . “ T h a t ’s something they may not be able to enjoy when they’re at home … I’ve had a few w people tell me that.” A drag show involves multiple queens — and kings ings — lip syncing, sing ing or dancing to music along, somet imes mes w it h aud ience participation.
“A lot of performers do try to do perform audience interacti interactions,” DeStefano said. “So, come out to the show just keeping in m ind you can interact with the th performers and it’s encouraged. encourage It’s just a part of drag.” St udent s com i ng t o t he s how a r e encouraged to tip e the performers. t I n order to help make or t h is poss possible, I R IS a nd Ca rol i na Produc t ions will have one dollar bills to exchange exchan so that every student can participate fully in the experienc experience. “It is encouraged that they tip encoura because that’s ho how they make a lot of their money,” Smith said. Just a few of
the performers at Birdcage will be Roxxie Beatz, Ebony Wood, Oliver Clothesoff, Riley Huntee and Veronica la Blank. These local drag performers will be joined by the winners of IRIS’s fall amateur drag competition. “This semester has been a lot of reaching out to get a headliner for the show, contacting queens and kings in the Columbia area,” DeStefano said. “We also have the winners of our fall show, Mr. and Ms. Gaymecock, they will be performing as well.” Birdcage will be held in Russell House Ballroom B and is open for all students free of charge. “It is really IRIS’ big event for the spring semester,” DeStefano said. “Drag is a big part of queer culture ... It’s a cultural event in a sense so we are really inviting the campus to come take part in this culture.”
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Student Government inauguration was less the start of a new era than a celebration of the current administration. Rutledge Chapel, full to the brim with the members of the new 110th senate, the families of incoming officers and Student Government observers, heard speeches from the four 2018-19 executive officers — Student Body President Taylor Wright, Vice President Mills Hayes, Treasurer Emerson Odagis and Speaker of the Senate Patrick Ellis — Tuesday afternoon after they each took an oath of office. “There is no place on Earth quite like the University of South Carolina,” Wright said. “As the elected leaders of this 110th Student Government, we must work to ensure that these opportunities are presented to every member of the Carolina community.” The officers both old and new laughed together on stage anytime the words “Momentum” or “Surge” were used, the winning campaign slogans from last year and the most recent election. The speeches, while mainly formal, were also deeply personal. Wright discussed how being an African-American male shaped his life and his plans for the presidency, and Hayes shared the story of her grandmother attending USC in the ‘60s. “As women, we still have a long way to go to achieve true equality,” Hayes said. “I am thankful for the
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trailblazers. The resilient, brave and intelligent women like my grandmother who paved the way for us to rise today.” Hayes was joined on the stage by two notable female university administrators, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs A nna Edwards and Provost Joan Gabel, who both work with Student Government. “As we celebrate the accomplishments of the 201718 student body officers, we look with anticipation and excitement for what Taylor, Mills, Patrick and Emerson will contribute during their term.” Edwards noted the successes of former Student Body President Ross Lordo’s adm in ist rat ion, especially progress on the new student union. Lordo, while not speaking at the inauguration, was mentioned in almost all six speeches given. After the event concluded, he was free from involvement in Student Government for the first time since starting classes at USC. “I’ll defi nitely be getting more sleep,” Lordo said, who has less than a month left of classes before graduating in May. “Our new administration will continue to blaze a trail of excellence for current and future Carolinians,” said Ellis, the first ever speaker of the senate. “When Taylor, Mills, Emerson and I reflect on our time in office, I hope that we will take heart in the work that we accomplished.
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Patrick Ellis was inaugurated as USC’s first ever student body speaker of the senate on Monday, April 2.
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The University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble and Percussion Players will perform many pieces with successful local musicians for free on Thursday night.
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Marimbas, cowbells, keyboards and even a sheet of metal are a few of the instruments to be showcased in Thursday night’s performance by USC’s Percussion Ensemble and Percussion Players. The concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in School of Music 206 where students will put on an “eclectic” performance, according to Scott Herring, percussion professor who has directed the Percussion Ensemble for multiple years at USC. Students can look forward to hearing pieces like “to wALk Or ruN in wEst harlem” by USC alumnus Andy Akiho. This piece will feature percussionists as well as a percussion student playing piano. Another is “The Surface of the Sky” by Blake Tyson that was written in memory of the Little Rock Nine and is related to the integration of African Americans in public schools. “It’s especially poignant because just last week Linda Brown from the Brown vs. Board of Education, she died last week so I planned to dedicate the performance actually to her,” Herring said. Third-year music education student Aaron Buck will be performing in those two pieces as well as two other pieces titled “Spine” and “Lather, Rinse, Repeat.” Buck plays numerous percussion instruments including marimba, drum set, xylophone, snare drum and tambourine and has performed with the ensemble every semester since he began studying at USC. “I think this one is going to be a little more insightful into how percussionists write percussion ensemble music ... for the non-musician,” Buck said about this year’s performance. “A couple of the pieces we’re playing you’ll get to see sort of how the composer comes up with the different rhythms and how the parts play together — sort of as the music happens, which is pretty cool.” The Percussion Players is composed of younger
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percussion students and some non-music majors. Caitlin Jones, who is a second-year doctoral candidate for musical arts in performance, coached the Percussion Players in a piece called “Identity Crisis” by Michael Aukofer. This is Jones’ fourth semester work ing and performing with the Percussion Ensemble at USC, and he highlighted the variety of music included in the concert. “We will be performing pieces with tons of drums, more subtle works with all different keyboards, groove based catchy small ensemble works, Brazilian Samba charts, and everything in between,” Jones said. “It is going to be a great night of music.” Other exciting features of the concert are the inclusion of guest artist Jesse Willis, director of percussion studies at Coastal Carolina University, as well as Blythewood High School students performing in a percussion quartet titled “Escape Velocity” by Dave Hall. Willis has been with Coastal Carolina University for eight years and takes on the task of running their percussion ensemble and world music ensemble as well as working with the marching band and concert band. Willis is bringing something to the table that USC percussion students aren’t familiar with — a traditional Brazilian samba called Batucada. “We want the performers and the audience to take away an appreciation for this style of music,” Willis said. “To have a little bit more understanding of what this is and the intricacy, the sophistication of this style. It’s not just a bunch of people randomly hitting drums, it’s carefully choreographed.” Willis will lead the students in a performance that will showcase the parade style of music played during the Carnival Celebration of Brazil, acting not as your traditional conductor, but instead leading a call-andresponse style of performance. “It’s the ultimate form of pageantry,” Willis said regarding the music. The Blythewood High School percussion students
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will perform alongside college students for the piece entitled “Escape Velocity.” Blythewood and USC work together often, as USC brings percussion students to the high school to teach master classes once a week. Blythewood is unique because of its well-developed world music program. The program includes a West African drum and dance ensemble, Brazilian samba group, Japanese taiko group, a steel band and a percussion ensemble, all of which perform and tour. Percussion and World Music Director Jonathan Burbank has created these groups whose percussion studio is composed of 15 students and the world music program which has 30 to 55 students. Although Blythewood works closely with USC, this is the high school’s first time performing with USC in concert. “We’re so blessed here in Columbia, and in Blythewood, being so close to the university because really Dr. Herring’s studio is one of the best in the nation,” Burbank said. Sharing the stage with USC students is a great opportunity for the Blythewood students because many want to go on to pursue music after high school. Herring asked them a few weeks ago to perform at the concert and they all agreed enthusiastically, even though they will have to perform during their spring break. Herring describes the future of the Percussion Ensemble as a “moving target,” but knows that he wants to continue to invite guest artists like Willis. Herring has spoken to Keith Aleo of the Interlochen Center of the Arts in Michigan as well as Swedish percussionist Anders Åstrand about being potential guest artists for future concerts. “Percussion is such a unique area to be in and to listen to. We play everything from drums, to keyboards, to pots and pans, to whistles and ratchets — it is so diverse,” Jones said, “This concert especially will be great for the music lover all the way to the advanced listener and everyone in between.”
It is a scene many University of South Carolina students remember well — cuddled up with their friends in middle school getting ready to watch Disney Channel’s newest original movie on their living room television. With Carolina After Dark’s Spring DCOM Series, students are able to experience some of their favorite childhood movies in a different way. Since the ‘90s, Disney Channel has produced over 100 original movies. With showings through the month of April, the new series features multiple popular Disney Channel Original Movies, including favorites like “13th Year” and “Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.” All movies are being shown at the Russell House Theater, free of charge to students and staff with a CarolinaCard. Carolina Productions and Carolina After Dark coordinator Carly Rice worked with a team to develop the series and choose which movies would be featured. “ T he C i nem at ic C om m it tee a nd Ca rol i n a Productions [were] talking about .... wanting to do it, and I already been thinking it so we kind of put our heads together,” Rice said. With dozens of movies to choose from, Rice wanted the movies featured to be of interest to Carolina students. “I could pick my favorites, but mine might be not as well known,” Rice said. While Carolina After Dark has created movie series before, Rice believes this is the first Disney Channel specific series. Because these movies originally aired on television instead of in the movie theater, this may be the first time audiences get to see DCOMs in a larger setting. “I never really, I guess, thought about seeing a Disney
Channel original movie on campus in the Russell House because if you’re like me maybe you’re trying to find it in the deep darkness of the internet at like 2 a.m.,” Rice said. Rice hopes that students enjoy the series, and that students may have suggestions for a similar series in the fall. She may even try to include some of her favorite DCOMs, which is a difficult decision. “I would say it’s a tie between ‘Brink’ and ‘Johnny Tsunami,’” said Rice.
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Everyone needs to get educated about periods About half of the world w ill event ually ex perience or has already experienced the special hell that i s m e n s t r u at io n . Despite t he reach Linden of the issue, there Atelsek is startlingly little Fourth-year educ at ion on t he psychology student subject — and s t a r t l i n g l y l it t le ef for t to accom mo d ate t h i s need. In my opinion, this stems f rom t he f ac t t h at we’re s o uncomfortable talking about it that almost no productive debate ever occurs. With that said, let’s talk about my period. This is more than you may do in sex education classes if you went to school in Sout h Carolina. While state law does requ ire sex ed, u n l i ke ma ny states, and classes are required to discuss topics including “bodily f unctions” and “reproductive healt h,” bot h of which could cover menstruation, there is no real requirement mandating it, regulating how it’s discussed in class, what must be covered or whether the information needs to be accurate. Although I grew up in Virginia, where the Board of Education guidelines do require discussion of t he “menst r ual cycle,” my sex ed on the subject mostly focused on hygiene and the act ual biological process, which is useful and interesting information, respectively, but distinctly not adequate. For example, learning t hat your body is sloughing uterine l i n i ng t h rough you r vag i na l canal is interesting, but is also a si ng u larly useless piece of information when it comes to a determination many women are forced to make in their lives: Is my period normal? In my classes,
I was told that I would bleed, and why, and that it might be unpleasant, but not how much, or how long or how it would feel. That information is vital to our reproductive health because it dictates whet her we go for help when something is wrong. People w it h endomet r io s i s , for example, often experience extremely painful periods, but are not diagnosed (and therefore not treated) because they assume that their pain is normal. That can’t be dismissed as a rare case not wort hy of considerat ion, either: 10 percent of women have endometriosis. As little as I was taught about my period, the boys in my class were taught even less. We were segregated by sex for the class, and this lesson was considered u n impor ta nt for people who weren’t going to menst r uate to k now — wh ic h , a s m a ny people who do menstruate can tell you, isn’t always ideal. Boys were de epl y u nc om f or t able with seeing pads and tampons and would make fun of us for carr y ing t hem in middle and high school. One boy I went to school with (echoing a common myth) thought he could smell when we were “on our cycles.” And of course, we’ve all heard adu lt men ma ke t a stele s s, sex ist jokes about how nast y and irrational women on their periods are. This ignorance and the sexism it’s rooted in is deeply annoying to us. But more t han t hat, it actively hurts us (and not just our feelings) because rules that govern our lives are constructed a r ou nd me n’s ig nor a nc e t o periods. You might have heard about the tampon tax. Most states, as it turns out, tax sanitary products like pads and tampons as “luxury items,” lead i ng to us pay i ng
more for an item that, as anyone who has ever experienced the unique luxury of bleeding into their underwear for a week can tell you, is complete baloney. C a l i f o r n i a a s s e m bl y wo m a n Cristina Garcia, who has taken this on as one of her issues of interest, estimates that thanks t o t h i s t h i s t a x , wo me n i n California pay more than $3300 dollars over their lifetimes for pads and tampons, an expense out of reach for many people. ( T h i n k i ng of helpi ng t he homeless? Try donating sanitary products.) But t he injust ice of people w h o d o n’t e x p e r i e n c e t h e problem mak ing t he r u les is never more apparent t han in women’s prisons. A lthough as of this year, sanitary products are f inally free to inmates in t he federal system; t he same is not t r ue of jails and many state prisons. Humiliat ingly, prisoners mak ing mere cents per hour for t heir work who are unable to afford tampons and pads from the commissary may be forced to simply bleed freely. Alternatively, they may be able to afford pads, but are only permitted a quantity that’s completely i n adequ ate, l i ke Arizona’s 12-pads-a-month rule. If I was confined to 12 pads a mo nt h , m y l i f e wou ld b e measurably grosser. I don’t think I’m alone in that. We ’ v e g o t t e n i n t o t h e s e various situations because, for some reason, we don’t bother to adequately educate people about menstruation, and we’re all scared to have a discussion about it. So now that I’ve talked about my period, go out a nd lear n more about it.
A mericans have lost faith in the evening news. Fewer than 20 percent of Americans trust national news and only slightly more trust local news. Because of the culture of “fake news” and conspiratorial t h i n k i n g, me d i a out le t s a re attempting to combat the dishonest Hayden practices and elevate themselves Blakeney above the controversy. Third-year Even more terrif y ing is t he journalism student consolidation of news outlets, meaning that six companies own 90 percent of the media. A recent viral video of local news stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group shows how the conglomerate gave a script for the local stations to read in an Orwellian example of why regulation is necessary. The pro-Trump Sinclair Broadcast company gave a message billed as warning watchers about the dangers of fake news. The shocking part is the verbatim repetition of the message by 193 local news stations, which are all owned by Sinclair and are based all over the country. In an ironic twist, the forced speech recommended viewers keep an eye out for fake news and to essentially be informed consumers of news media. This event represents a new low for journalistic integrity, which is an institution that has sustained a slow death demonstrated by Americans’ lack of faith in news. W h i le t h e F i r s t A m e n d m e nt of t h e Constitution does allow freedom of the press, there are some limitations as to what can be broadcasted. The FCC, for instance, regulates all forms of media to censor material that may be considered “indecent” from the public eye. While the FCC remains controversial, especially in terms of recent issues concerning net neutrality, it has the power to stop the oligopoly currently existing in the media sphere. One of the first times a media monopoly was tackled was in 1945 when Associated Press v. United States ended with a ruling that the Sherman Antitrust Act applied to media. How can Sinclair’s ownership of “200 local stations in nearly 100 markets” not be considered a monopoly in those respective regions? Title III of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, signed by former President Bill Clinton, allowed for greater media cross-ownership while also recognizing the internet as a media form for the first time. The biggest criticism of the act is, while it promised to create more competition in the telecommunications industry, it resulted in the opposite. Some studies even link current levels political polarization directly to the effects of the Telecommunications Act, asserting that the following consolidation of news companies led to a less-diverse media sphere. The act allows large news organizations to easily purchase smaller ones, thereby creating the current situation with Sinclair. It is impossible to analyze the current issue without looking at its worst perpetrators. Sinclair Broadcast Group’s empire can reach almost 40 percent of all American households, and they may grow even larger if a merger with Tribune goes through. The media giant was accused of forcing local reporters to read a conservative “anchor delivered journalistic responsibility message” earlier this year, which was proven by the subsequent video. The illusion of local, independent journalism is alarmingly shattered when one sees the hive-mind of journalists spouting from a script in an overlapping tone more suited to the Borg collective. If the FCC wants to perform its job of protecting American democracy, it needs to start by dismantling sinister corporations like Sinclair. Any group that hides behind the veneer of trusted local news to push a narrative is detrimental both to the already-degraded faith in the media and freedom of the press as an institution.
Studying abroad not required for success
I f t here wa s one t h i ng t hat I wanted to do when I came to USC, it was st udy abroad. Throughout tours and orientations, I was sold on the opportunity to study abroad to “broaden my horizons” and learn a new c u lt u re. I wa nted to take pictures in an impressive historical Laurryn city that some may never visit. Until Thomas recently, study abroad was just that First-year in my opinion, an opportunit y to journalism take fancy Instagram pictures and student have lots to brag about when I came home to my friends and family. Study abroad was an opportunity to become more “worldly” after just one semester. I also listened to the countless university people tell me how essential it is to study abroad and travel in order to become a good journalist, businesswoman, accountant or any major really. I was overwhelmed by the university atmosphere selling me that the study abroad experience needed to be fit into my four years. Until recently, I learned that I would graduate
in three years — thanks to a lot of dual credit — and the opportunity to study abroad would set me back academically. I took a step back from the hype of studying abroad and forced myself to get real. There are many reasons why study abroad is actually not the best way for students to travel or become more cultured. First off, studying abroad is expensive and doesn’t offer all the classes some may need to take for their major, therefore setting you back in school time. Telling students that studying abroad is the only way to get world experience is demeaning and creates a feeling a hopelessness for students who may not be able to afford studying in this country, not to mention another country. A l so, t he whole idea t h at one h a s to be completely immersed in a culture in order to understand and empathize with other cultures is the biggest lie rooted in an overindulgent American culture. Throughout history, wealthy Westerners have traveled to other countries to gawk at the differences bet ween our countr y and others. Now, it appears that students mostly
study abroad to show off. Does going to Australia really change you as a person? The answer is most likely no. However, it does give you more clout on Instagram. I am not saying that travel is bad thing by any means, but in a world so interconnected by social media, global news and books, anyone can connect with another land or culture and even understand another land or culture by staying in place. In this way, I think the hype surrounding studying abroad should be something that people take with a grain of salt. Traveling is an amazing opportunity, but the amazing thing is, you can travel whenever you want. Life-changing experiences don’t have to occur in the four years of college. There is nothing wrong with saving up to travel when you can afford it. As much as people brag about the must-see attractions all over the world, going abroad really doesn’t change the impressiveness of a person. College is such a small chunk of our lives, so I find it depressing that they are considered the absolute best years of our lives.
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HOROSCOPES
Aries
Pl a n a t r ip w it h o u t overspending. Decline an expensive invitation. Keep written records, as communication glitches may ar ise. I mag i ne total success, without r e l y i n g o n f a n t a s y.
Taurus
Collaborate with your team for shared gain. Prof it s are ava ilable; coordinate actions, and stay in communication. M isu nderstandings s p a r k e a s i l y. S l o w for considerat ions.
Gemini
St ick to pract ical objec t ive s w it h you r p a r t n e r. Fa nt a s ie s dissolve in the daylight. Hold off on travel for n o w. M a n a g e b a s i c p r i o r i t i e s t o g e t h e r.
Cancer
Yo u r e n e r g y i s i n demand. Follow your healt h a nd f it ness routines despite chaos or u nex pec ted circumstances. Stability soothes when t h i n g s f e e l s h a k y.
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Leo
Let go of a scheme t hat lack s soul. Keep practicing your game. Not ice what you love about it. Small changes can reap big rewards.
Virgo
It’s easy to get overly elaborate with domest ic projects. Go for simplicit y and practicalit y. Take one step toward a goal you’ve lon g w a nt e d .
Libra
You’re especially clever with words and ideas. Craft and develop plot twists and revelations. K e e p ‘e m g u e s s i n g! Capt u re you r v isions or r i s k f org et t i n g.
Scorpio
The next two days can be profitable, although d ist r ac t ion s abou nd. A v o i d c o n t r o v e r s y. Doubts or stresses would interfere with progress. Adjust condit ions for peaceful productivit y.
Sagittarius
Ta l k ab out p er s on a l d rea ms ca n d issipate and evaporate unless you take notes and schedule actions. Fantasies fade; realize a vision through c a ref u l org a n iz at ion and t rack ing.
Capricorn
R e l a x , a n d w a it f o r de velopment s. M a ke pla ns, a nd adjust for current affairs. Avoid travel, loud public places or overst i mu lat ion. Get quiet, and think.
Aquarius
Help your team focus. Ease up on imaginative suggestions. Prioritize one achievable ob j e c t i v e at a t i me . Clean up any messes, a n d w o r k t o g e t h e r.
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Pisces
A professional challenge requires attention, and teamwork makes a difference. Get a variety of perspect ives on possible solutions. Talk it over to find the key.
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Column: Wilson deserves to have number retired now Brandon Alter
@BRANDON__ALTER
A’ja Wilson is the greatest Gamecock to play basketball at the Universit y of South Ca rol i na. Per iod. W i lson h a s b r o k e n d o u b le d i g it school records, is top f ive in many others and is also i n g reat st a nd i ng when looking at not just the SEC but also the NCA A record book as a whole. With her name written in pen all over the record book, why is her number not already retired? There is a rule at USC that t he player has to be done playing for fi ve years before there can be discussion on whether or not to retire the number. In addition, athletics director Ray Tanner prefers to retire jerseys, rather than nu m b e r s . Ho w e v e r, t h i s policy is not a good one, as by the time those five years are up, no teammates of the player are still on the team,
most likely, and no students would have seen that player play. Wilson broke numerous records in her time so why can’t this rule be broken for t he g reatest G amecock of all time? Wilson is the alltime leader in points scored for a c a reer, c a reer SEC points, career free t hrows attempted and made, season free throws attempted and made, career blocks, blocks average over a career, owns the top three in blocks for a season, season blocks average, and is top five in many other USC categories. She is also fourth in SEC career blocks, 26thin NCAA blocks, 11thin SEC double-doubles, fifth in SEC career free throws and 101stin NCAA scoring. Li ke record s, r u le s a re made to be broken. At t he ver y least, t here is an e xc e p t io n t o e v e r y r u le . W ilson is t hat except ion.
Coach Dawn Staley agrees that Wilson’s number should already be in the rafters. rs. “I wanted to do it tonight, onight, because I think you have a better appreciation for or what she’s done. Schedules es may conf lict in f ive years, rs, but t here a re r u le s a nd d we’l l abide by the rules,” Staley said to The Post and Courier after Wilson played her er fi nal regular-season home game. “ O b v i o u s l y, I t h i n k s h e deserves to have her number hanging in the rafters.”” W i l s o n i s a l s o a g r e at ambassador for the school ool and the program. “A’ja is someone omeone that always has a smile mile on her face. She’s always ys ver y pleasant. She is always ys very accessible to our fans, ns, and anybody. There weree some engagements that I couldn’t ouldn’t make and the fi rst person rson we asked is not a coach, but ut A’ja. She’s always said yes.. She’s a lway s wooed t he c rowd,
and always been a great representative of our program. She represents what you w a nt i n a s t u d e ntat h let e ,” St a le y s a id prior to senior night. (:30) W ilson has lef t her m a rk at S out h Carolina and will be immortalized. With Wilson being a great ambassador both on and off the court, it seems to be justified that she becomes an exception to the fiveyear rule. Hopefully the athletics department realizes Wilson is a once in a lifetime player and deser ves to have her nu mb er r a i s eed d to t he ceiling to Colonial Life A rena surrounded by her teammates. Maggie Neal / THE DAILY GAMECOCK
Edward’s third season driven by determination Shelby Beckler @SBECKLER13
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Bullpen struggles in Gamecocks loss at BB&T Claudia Chakamian @C_CHAKAMIAN
South Carolina baseball could not hold on to an early lead as North Carolina fought back late and scored 10 unanswered runs to get the 11-3 win at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday night. This was a huge loss for the Gamecocks, crushing their momentum to snap their four-game winning streak, and came at a critical time as they now have to prepare to enter a top-10 environment this weekend. The Gamecocks got off to a solid start but were silenced by North Carolina’s bullpen for the second half of the game. South Carolina scored in the first, second and third innings, but only one run each, to take a 3-1 lead through three. Chris Cullen hit his third home run of the year in the second, a monster solo shot to left field. That was the most production the Gamecocks could muster up. Logan Chapman got the starting nod for the Gamecocks and started off strong. He gave up a leadoff single which was plated a few batters later. Chapman rebounded nicely in the second by retiring the next seven batters. He pitched a new career-high six and a third inning, but the struggles started when he got to the sixth. The sixth inning was 51 minutes and featured a total of two runs without either team registering a hit. Those two Tar Heel runs came in the top half of the inning and were plated off of a bases loaded walk and a wild pitch. That tied the game at three, but that score wouldn’t hold for long. LT Tolbert, who went 1-2 with a hit and a run scored, said the biggest issue in the loss was that the Gamecocks weren’t able to hold on to that early lead and went cold towards the end. “We outplayed them for seven innings, eight innings,” he said. “The walks started to pile up, and then we also had chances to score runs where we didn’t. I thought we outplayed them for the fi rst seven, and we
should have won that game.” The Tar Heels found themselves in a similar position in the eighth, loading the bases again without registering a hit. They scored their first run of that inning off of a sacrifice fly to center, then got an RBI from a hit. Next batter up, UNC hit a two-RBI single to take a 7-3 lead, and that would basically seal the game. The Tar Heels tacked on four more runs in the ninth to secure their third straight win over the Gamecocks. South Carolina used eight pitchers, who struck out eight in the contest. One-hundred and twelve of their 204 pitches were strikes, but they weren’t coming through during the big moments. They also walked eight batters, which led to a few runs being scored. “There’s no excuse, we need to come in and throw strikes,” head coach Mark Kingston said. “The guys that walked guys tonight usually throw strikes, they didn’t tonight. So it just can’t happen.” This is the third straight year South Carolina and North Carolina have met at Charlotte’s BB&T Ballpark. The Tar Heels won 15-0 in 2016 and 20-5 in 2017, outscoring the Gamecocks 46-8 during this series in Charlotte. Despite the recent struggles in Charlotte, Kingston still felt like it was a great atmosphere to play in. “It’s a great event, we just need to win it,” Kingston said. “Really great stadium, great city, great fan support on both sides, two really storied programs. It’s a great thing but I’d like to win the thing.” The Gamecocks fall to 17-12 on the season but don’t have much time to reflect in the loss. They now travel to No. 9 Kentucky for a three-game series against the Wildcats starting on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The series is a little up in the air now as it shows a 80 percent chance of snow in Lexington on Saturday. If the weather comes through, this would defi nitely be a challenge for the Gamecocks to battle through.
The dominance and leadership that sophomore wide receiver Bryan Edwards has brought to the South Carolina football team the past two years has been electrifying. However, Edwards has by no means fully developed as a player or reached his full potential on the field. This past Saturday at the Garnet & Black Spring Game, the pace of the offense was put to the test. Edwards was able to get a feel for his run game and show what he is planning on bringing into this upcoming season. “I mean definitely a preview,” Edwards said. “I still got a lot of room for improvement, you know I dropped a pass today, but it is definitely a little preview of what I can do.” This 6-foot-3 Gamecock felt very confident in his performance Saturday and looked to connect with other offensive players, especially some of the newer additions. He believed that the offense was able to execute on big plays and secured numerous touchdowns as a result. “I feel good about it,” Edwards said. “The faster we go, the more points we score. We ran it pretty good today. There is always room for improvement, we can always go faster.” The confidence does not end with Edwards himself. Head Coach Will Muschamp has trusted Edwards’ physical strength as a player throughout the past two seasons and is continuing to rely on Edwards’ leadership going into his third season as a Gamecock. “I would probably say that’s a really good football player,” Muschamp said. “That’s a difficult guy to cover especially down the field. He’s really strong at the top end of catches. He gets his hand on the ball. He attacks the football down the field, which he did on our sideline against Rashad.” Not only does Muschamp rely heavily on Edwards offensive performances, so does quarterback Jake Bentley. The two came into the program at the same time, which allowed them to connect on their journeys together at South Carolina. The chemistry between both Bentley and Edwards has been demonstrated throughout this past season, and it continues to grow. “I think it’s just time,” Bentley said. “I think it’s getting thrown into the fire together our freshman year and just battling through the hard times and having some good things to happen. I think it is just a trust factor. I know exactly where he’s going to be on every play. I think it is just over time building that relationship, that chemistry and it has just been real good for us and continue to grow that during the summer and into fall camp.” Edwards’ abilities as a player can only go up from here as preseason workouts and practices start up for the 2018 season. Muschamp will be looking to Edwards to test the waters and see what he else this unmatchable receiver has to bring to the table. “He is a guy that is continuing to improve a nd get b et ter a nd better, and it’s been a good spring for him,” Muschamp said. With his first two yea r s i n t he b o ok s and spring practices rounding out, fans have a lot to be excited about wit h Edwards as he looks to continue as a playmaker and leader for t he G a mecock s come August. Sara Yang / THE DAILY GAMECOCK