The Daily Gamecock 10/14/19

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Board of trustees under review GENNA CONTINO Editor-in-Chief What is accreditation?

Accreditation is a status given to universities and colleges by an accrediting agency that shows a school has reached a high level of standards. When schools are accredited, their quality of education is trusted by employers and students. It also lets USC apply for federal funds.

Who accredited USC? Sout hern A ssociat ion of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accredited the University of South Carolina in 2011.

“The Universit y of South Carolina Communit y views the SACSCOC requirements and standards not as isolated mandates from an accrediting agency, but more as best practices developed over the years by institutional representatives from our region. Our goal is to embrace these best practices and use them to guide our policies and plans,” the university website reads.

SACSCOC is t he regional accredit ing body in A labama, Florida, Georgia, Kent uck y, Louisiana, M i s s i s s ippi , Nor t h C a rol i n a , S out h C a rol i n a , Ten nessee, Texas, V i rg i n ia a nd Lat i n A mer ica, according to its website.

What’s happening at USC? According to The State, SACSCOC does not allow “external” forces to interfere with USC’s board of trustees.

This summer, Gov. Henry McMaster inf luenced the board to vote on current university President Bob Caslen. Due to state law, McMaster is an ex officio chairman of the board. If McMaster used government power to influence the search rather than his position as a board member, it would be “external” influence.

Last week, SACSCOC decided to conduct a formal review into the mid-July selection of Caslen.

SACSCOC President Belle Wheelan sent a letter to Caslen and board chairman John von Lehe to inform them of the commission’s review of possible “undue influence” in the selection process.

“The SACSCOC Board of Trustees will review possible non-compliance issues with our Standards at their December board meeting,” Wheelan said in an email to The Daily Gamecock.

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South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp hugs sophomore defensive back Jacyee Horn after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 20-17 with a field goal in double overtime at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Potential student Student makes stand for orgs struggle to Jewish holiday absences get approval JOSEPH LEONARD Senior News Writer B e c om i n g a s t ude nt organization on campus requires organizations to have 10 members prior to acceptance, a constitution, a structure and more leading some students to struggle to get their organizations approved.

The most common reason for rejection of new student organizations is the constitution and the specific clauses required to qualify, according to the Leadership and Ser vice Center. These standard requirements include the non-discrimination policy,

the hazing policy or officer requirements.

“These are really f o u n d a t i o n a l t o y ’a l l being successful and for you all to be successful on our campus,” said Ryan Patterson, assistant director of t he Leader sh ip a nd Service Center.

Third-year v isual communications student Qhira Bonds said one of the biggest problems for her organization is thoroughly reading t hrough t he requirements and making sure they pay attention to the specific requirements.

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MADYN COAKLEY News Writer

Reilly Biller said she decided to go to USC because of the Carolinian Creed, which asks students to respect the dignity and rights of others while discouraging bigotry and striving to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions.

T h e d i v e r s it y o f c a m p u s l i f e w a s a key motivator in the third-year broadcast journalism student’s decision to attend USC as she intended on continuing her Jewish faith TYLER NYE // THE GAMECOCK and the observance of its holidays. One such Third-year broadcast journalism student Reilly Biller speaks holiday is the celebration of Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement, during which Jews fast, out about a professor’s attendance policy that did not excuse Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday. abstain from work and spend time with family.

This year, Yom Kippur falls on Oct. 8 and excused despite it being a legitimate reason 9. Biller said she gave a few weeks’ notice to for class excusal listed within the university’s professor Patricia Davis, saying she wouldn’t be Undergraduate Academic Regulations bulletin. in class one of these days in order to be with her family as they broke fast.

SEE ABSENCES Biller said she was great ly taken aback PAGE 3 when Davis told her the absence would not be

Students say commuting affects involvement HALEY CAPPS News Writer Some students who commute from off-campus residences said they do not have the same opportunities to participate in campus life as those who are just a short walk from campus events.

Monica Williams, a third-year public relations student, lives at Riverside Apartments, which is about a sevenminute drive from campus. Williams finds it especially hard to keep up her oncampus involvement while still relying on shuttles for transportation between her apartment and the USC campus.

“When I have to rely on a shuttle, it makes it hard because I’m on the shuttle’s time, so it’s like I’m only going to be on

Jade Watford

Monica Williams

campus for the allotted time that my shuttle is basically going to allow me to be on campus,” Williams said.

According to Williams, the shuttle makes stops at certain pick-up locations every half hour.

Jade Watford, a first-year experimental psycholog y student, lives about 10 minutes away from campus with her family and said she also thinks it can be an inconvenience to commute back for on-campus events.

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What happens next?

A universit y can lose ac c r e d it at io n f r o m S AC S C O C at a ny t i me “depend i ng on t he Board of Trustee’s judgment of the seriousness of noncompliance with the Principles of Accreditation or with the Commission’s policies and procedures,” according to its website.

“Losing accreditation would mean t he u niversit y could not receive federal student aid, a step that could force it to close,” according to an article from the Chronicle of Higher

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However, t he f i rst steps a re usually a warning or probation.

Fo l l o w i n g t h e r e v i e w, i f S AC S C O C b e l i e v e s U S C ’s presidential search didn’t meet its st a nda rds, USC cou ld be g iven either. A warning is less serious and would be a monitoring period for the university. Probation is the last step before a university is removed from membership of SACSCOC. The accrediting body’s website says a university can be on a warning or probation for a maximum of t wo years.

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“So one of the things is the constitution, which I didn’t know that you have to go through and there’s a certain wording that you have to have based on USC,” Bonds said.

Bonds is t he v ice president of Z et a Ph i Et a, a potent ia l professional com mu n icat ions Greek organization that is trying to become an of f icial st udent organization. Bonds said she and some f r iends bega n t h i n k i ng about the organization during her second semester of her first year.

Bonds said they initially were excited and somewhat rushed the process and ended up gett ing denied because of the wording.

However, she said she remains passionate about her organization, a nd she a nd her f r iends w i l l cont i nue ef for t s to meet t he requirements. “’This is what they said to do, and we’re just gonna do it,’” Bonds said.

Another issue some organizations face is keeping afloat once they’ve been established as a club and club leadership passing t he torch af ter graduat ion or leaving the club.

“So you’re super passionate about this idea, but how are you going to put that passion onto your members so that they stay engaged with the organization and take over once you’re gone?” said Stephanie Suarez, a leadership coach at t he Leadersh ip a nd Service Center.

Both Suarez and Patterson said there is a coaching program for organizations before approval, after approval and during the life of the organization to help aid in the success of the organization.

“It’s also kind of difficult to recruit 10 people for a group that doesn’t exist yet,” Mac Chapman said.

Chapman, a t hird-year risk m a n a g e m e nt a n d i n s u r a n c e student, is the president of Give a

Dog a Bone, a student organization focused on volu nteer i ng for shelters l i ke Paw metto Lifeline and raising money for shelters, which he found a passion for after working for dog w a l k i n g c omp a ny Wag! “I was t hink ing, you k now, I really enjoy working with animals, I also like v o l u n t e e r i n g,” Chapman said. “ W h at c a n we do there?”

He a l s o s a id he had trouble with the bylaws bec au se of the vagueness and an issue with the faculty adviser, which Suarez also said are among t he top issues new student organizations face.

Chapman said he recom mends new organizations have a ded ic ated set of members, have their policies set and goals in mind for t he semester.

Su a rez’s t op piece of advice for new student organizations is to make sure an organization like theirs doesn’t already exist. If an organization similar to theirs does, then they should research it and potentially join it, instead of creating a new one. Next, Suarez said a keen reading over the specific wording required for student organizations is important because applications will be denied if the wording of the organization’s constitution doesn’t match requirements.

F i n a l l y, S u a r e z s a i d t o understand what structure you want for your organization, for example, does an organization need a social media page, does it need a president, vice president, treasurer and so on.

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Pat terson said once a n organization becomes an official student organization, the next step is to reach out to t he Leadership and Service Center f o r g u id a nc e a nd r e s ou r c e s like tech nolog y a nd websites like Garnet Gate that student organizations are granted access to. Patterson also said attending the student organization fair and the collaboration breakfast where student organizations can come together and share ideas.

“St udent orga n izat ions a re f u nd a me nt a l t o t he s t ude nt experience here on campus and we recognize that,” Patterson said.

“Which is why we take the role that we do in terms of supporting student organizations and helping them be successful so seriously.”

“I was, like, that’s not really fair, and if you’re getting down into it, it is a little bit of religious discrimination because they [other students in the class] have an extra absence than I do,” Biller said. “We get four for that class which is nice, but it’s three times a week, and I should have all of mine just like the kid next to me.”

Bi l ler re ac hed out to C her yl Na i l , com mu n it y relat ions d i rec tor for t he Columbia Jewish Federation, who contacted the professor and was able to correct the error. As she had never had any prior issues between classes and the observance of Jewish holidays, Biller said that this was a deeply personal experience. Davis declined to comment on the matter.

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 78% of South Carolina is Christian. As a result, smaller communities of d if ferent rel ig ions may ex per ience discrimination simply because they are underrepresented.

“When these issues arise they almost always stem from not knowing or understanding why the students are requesting the absence, not from a place of malice,” Nail said in an email interview.

The university’s Office of Multicultural St udent A f f a i r s a i m s to remed y t h i s b y ad vo c at i ng for i nc lu sive le a r n i ng environments and providing opportunities for st udent s i n u nder represented communities to share their stories and backgrounds.

“Our interfaith population is growing on campus because we have more students coming from out of state and more students coming from different areas that are not just Christian but religions of other faith as well,” said Shay Malone, Multicultural Student Affairs director.

Biller said if students of Jewish or different religions f ind out they were unexcused because of their devotions, there would be a lot of backlash due to these rising numbers.

In this situation, Biller said she felt it was her place to speak up and say something.

“My mom has always taught us to be really proud of your religion. It’s huge; it’s part of who you are,” Biller said. “It was definitely something worth standing up for. Definitely, in case another student has to go through it.”

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Student wins $30K Rotary Global Grant JACK BINGHAM News Writer

Grace Cooney arrived at t he Un iver sit y of S out h Ca rol i n a i n f a l l 2016 straight out of t he universit y’s pre-medical high school summer program. Since then, the pursuit of her ideal medical ca reer has cont i nued u n ab at e d , m a n i f e s t i n g itself most recently in the award of a $30,000 Rotary Global Grant.

This prestigious award, given to only a handful of South Carolinians every year, will allow Cooney to pursue a master’s of science deg ree i n m ig rat ion, culture and global health at Queen Mary University of London in 2020.

The Rotar y Global Grant is not only shaping Cooney’s future, though — it also required a great dea l of prepa r at ion on Cooney’s part. As a firstyear student, Cooney met w it h a fac u lt y member who explained what Rot a r y Globa l Gra nt was a nd adv ised her to get con nected w it h t he u n i v e r s it y ’s O f f i c e o f Fellowships and Scholar Programs (OFSP).

A f ter get t i ng on t he O F S P ’s m a i l i n g l i s t , C o one y pu r s ued e ver y chance to learn more about the Rotary Global Grant she could.

“I would attend stuff and learn more about it before I was able to apply, because I was still really interested i n t h e o p p o r t u n i t y,”

Cooney said.

When the time to apply f inally came arou nd, Cooney began searching for a rotar y sponsor for t he g rant. A f ter ask ing around Columbia’s clubs, s he s et t le d on C apit a l Club, a rotary club with several university faculty members among its ranks.

C oone y sa id she wa s impressed at her experience w it h t he Capit a l Club, which included meeting some of the club’s members and attending meet ings w he r e g u e s t s p e a k e r s , such as former university president Harris Pastides, gave speeches.

“Each one of t heir members is so a c c o m p l i s he d i n t he i r own right and so willing to share their expertise,” Cooney said. “They are just so willing to hear other p e o p le’s p e r s p e c t i v e s , and to use that to better themselves, but also their communities.”

Focusing on healthcare f rom t h is com mu n it y perspective is a large part of Cooney’s mission. As a long t ime volu nteer at t he C a rol i n a Su r v i vor Clinic, South Carolina’s only refugee care center, Cooney had t he chance to interact with an entire population.

“In addition to hav ing t hose indiv idual relationships, I was able to k ind of see com mon struggles,” Cooney said.

Cooney a lso sa id she enjoys being able to “make w idespread cha nge” by

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Fourth-year public health student Grace Cooney will study at Queen Mary University of London in 2020.

i nt e r a c t i n g s o c l o s e l y wit h a group of people.

Madhura Pande, Cooney’s roommate and classmate, e m p h a s i z e d C o o n e y ’s “u n ique i nterest i n t he com mu n it y aspec t of healthcare.”

“She looks at healthcare from a sense of, ‘What are t he issues in t his ent ire community? Is there equal ac c e s s t o he a lt h c a r e?

W hat are the disparities here?’ Things like that, which I think is very, very cool, and she brings that lens to our class all t he time,” Pande said.

A f ter obt a i n i ng t he Capital Club’s sponsorship, Cooney formally applied for the grant in June on the rotar y district level, encompassing the eastern half of Sout h Carolina.

During this process, she was aided not only by the Capital Club, but also by the universit y’s director of nat ional fellowships, Jennifer Bess. “[Cooney] was able to ma ke t he case t hat her

interests and background demonstrated that she will have the ability both to do the degree, but also that [communit y healt hcare] is the long-term path that she wants to cont ribute to,” Bess said.

As a result, Cooney was accepted for an interview in Charleston in August, af ter which she was awarded the Rotary Global Grant.

While in London, Grace is planning on continuing her work w it h ref ugee populations, specifically with the sociological and socioeconomic principles that affect the healthcare they receive.

“I found a degree program that focuses on migratory populations, and not just treating them from a public health perspective, but also considering the cultural ramifications and other factors that might be at play in order to provide them better healthcare,” Cooney said.

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“If there’s an event at nighttime, I would have to drive back up here, and it’s just too much of a hassle to really get involved,” Watford said.

W hen she still lived on campus, Watford said she felt a greater sense of belonging at USC. She also said she had been making more friends and finding a variety of things that she was interested in.

“I def i n itely put my self at a disadvantage because I haven’t made as many friends as some of the other people who are living on campus, and I guess I’m just more detached from everything that’s going on,” Watford said.

Williams also said she finds it more difficult to participate in social events on campus while commuting from an off-campus residence.

“I guess I’d say that’s one thing that I do miss about being on campus. I’m obviously not going to go as much to Russell events because there’s so much time that I have to make around it, and then I have other stuff going on,” Williams said.

Natalie Monzavifar, a second-year math and computer science student, lives only a short walk from campus, but she still believes it is definitely a big change from living in on-campus dorms.

“It’s not as easy to just go places when I want to go, because it’s like you have to plan,” Monzavifar said. “You have to provide the extra 15 to 20 minutes to get somewhere.”

Monzavifar also said she had a difficult time initially deciding whether or not she should live off-campus.

“Once you live off-campus, you get out of an on-campus housing lottery, and that was a big question,” Monzavifar said. “Do I really want to live off-campus and lose my chance of being on the Horseshoe?”

For Monzavifar, there was also a noticeable difference in social interactions while living off-campus.

“You don’t see the same people yearround at the dorms all the time, and it’s not as easy to hang out with people” Monzavifar said. “You center your energy more towards people you really want to hang out with.”

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CULTURE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: “The Addams Family” The Addams family *snap snap* get a makeover in Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon’s animated rendition of the fictional family.

Starring Oscar Isaac as Gomez, Charlize Theron as Morticia, Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester, Snoop Dogg as It and many more, the familyfriendly movie is the perfect way to forget about the South Carolina heat and get into the spooky spirit.

The story follows the Addams as they get ready for a visit from their extended family.

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK: “Euphoria” Soundtrack

by Labrinth Wr it ten for t he H BO ser ies, s i n g e r - s o n g w r it e r - p r o d u c e r Labrinth explores the highs and lows of the teen drama with a sound that is entirely his own.

Fans will be hit with a sense of nostalgia as they listen to the songs featured in the show that dominated the summer. Notable songs in the mix include “Still Don’t Know My Name,” “When I R.I.P.” and “Forever.” In an inter view with Rolling Stone, Labrinth said he wanted it to feel “semi-magical but semi-crazy and semi-psychotic.”

SONG OF THE WEEK: “Nice to Meet Ya”

by Niall Horan Since leav ing One Direct ion, the former boyband member has established his solo career with an entire album under his belt.

A second album is rumored to be released soon, and the abrupt drop of this single alludes more to come. The song is an easy listen for the fall activities we can finally enjoy — fingers crossed this nice weather is here to stay. “Nice To Meet Ya,” fall.

'Vampyr! The Opera' to put modern spin on classic SARAH CRONIN Arts & Culture Writer This Halloween season, there is more to watch than just “Hocus Pocus” and “Halloweentown” on repeat. On October 19, “Vampyr! The Opera” will be performing at Irmo Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m.

Written by local opera singer Evelyn Clary and produced by Columbia Operatic Laboratory, “Vampyr!

The Opera” is a modernized and English rendition of an old German opera, “Der Vampyr.”

The storyline follows Ruthven, a vampire who has made a deal with the devil allowing him to live seven more years as long as he seduces and murders three women in three days. Ruthven meets the first woman on Tindr and the second woman at a dive bar, but

the third woman, who happens to be his roommate’s girlfriend, gives him more trouble than he is expecting.

The newest member of the Operatic Laboratory, Clary thought of the idea for this adaptation and began writing the show this past spring. Having grown up constantly watching horror movies, Clary knew she wanted to do a Halloween opera that would be relevant.

“I thought maybe this Halloween we’ll do a concert with horror,” Clary said. “I knew some pieces had witches and devils and thought that way we’ll get some people who will be interested in coming to see it, who might not normally like opera but like the Halloween thing.”

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South Carolina State Fair celebrates 150 years of memories SAVANNAH TRANTER Arts & Culture Writer

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The South Carolina State Fair has been a staple of Columbia and the surrounding area for many years – 150, to be exact. For this yea r’s m i le stone a n n iver sa r y, the fair is unveiling a number of new features to share with South Carolina.

The fairg rou nds int roduced a new 150-foot tall Ferris wheel with air-controlled cabins this year. Another new addition is the circus, which features a trained dog show, a high wire act, silks and camels and is free with admission to the fair. The “rocket” is also decorated like a huge birthday c a nd le , w it h pat ron s si ng i ng “Happy Birthday” to it.

Since the State Fair is such a rich part of South Carolina’s history, t he people who ma ke t he fa ir possible wanted to go big for the 150th anniversary. Kathy Allen, the director of human resources and marketing for the fair, said in an email “The planning took a lot of meetings, a lot of organization and a lot of innovation.”

“The past year has been exciting and intense with all the planning,” Allen said. “Our board of directors had a great vision of what they’d like to see this year, and we’ve all had fun adding to the plan.”

Memories are a central theme of this year’s fair. One way the fair focuses on memories is an exhibit called the “Celebration of Memor ies,” wh ich feat u res artifacts and antiques dating all the way back to the 1860s. Harriette Sparks and her husband, Charles, have been putting together the “Celebration of Memories” for

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The annual South Carolina State Fair opened Oct. 9 and will remain open until Oct. 20. This year’s fair features a 150-foot ferris wheel.

25 ye a r s , a nd t he couple h a s been collecting, borrowing and restoring ant iques for over 50 years.

“We love it, we enjoy it, it gives us an opport u n it y to meet all kinds of people,” Sparks said.

T he couple is decor at i ng a dining room setting for this year’s State Fair with pieces dating from 1869 to today. Over the years, the Sparks have included a few of their “signature” pieces into all of their settings: antique wedding gowns and a tea party set for children to enjoy.

The two were the only people to work together on decorating the

setting, and they are also the only t wo who go to the fairgrounds each night to stand by their work.

“It’s something we consider a public service for people to look at,” Sparks said.

W h i le t he couple h a s b een collecting items throughout their lives for themselves and for the fair, people have also donated items to them and even sent things in the mail for the couple to enjoy.

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It is hard to picture anything but floor-length gowns, braided hair and horned helmets when thinking of the opera. However, “ Va m p y r ! ” i s c o m p l e t e l y contemporary – the characters, the language, the events and the settings all match current times.

Clary designed the entire play with both children and adults in mind. “[Opera] was a huge part of popular culture in the 17, 18 and 1900s, so I’m trying to get it back to that,” Clary said.

One major factor that will set this show apart while modernizing

it is the empowerment of women.

Typically, in the beginning of opera, men played all of the lead roles because women were not widely accepted to perform on a stage. However, in “Vampyr!”

Clary will be playing the lead role of Ruthven.

Another main character, Lizzie Rose, was created to portray a modern-day woman with “a lot more backbone than she does in the German version,” Clary said.

Clary grew up around music, with both of her parents having played an instrument. Her uncle conducted an orchestra and was always giving her free tickets to go to the concerts. Having been exposed to opera and orchestras at such a young age, it is no wonder

Clary was drawn to this type of performance.

Alongside Clary on stage will be some of USC’s very own alumni: Maria Beery, Margaret Eighmey, Patrick Fowler, Emmett Kirwan, Robi n Pr ice, A mos Wa r ren, Jerryana Williams-Bibiloni and director Tyler Eighmey.

This drama is recommended for ages 13 and up. While there is plenty of horror, Clary also made sure to throw in some comedic relief and romance. “ It ’s a f u n n ight . T here’s comedy, there’s violence, there’s blood,” Clary said.

“Vampyr!” tickets will be sold at Irmo Center of the Arts for $10 starting Oct. 19 or online.

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said. “The reward for it outweighs the work.”

A not her way i n wh ic h memor ie s t a ke center stage is through the new exhibit in the Ellison Building that features “prize-winning memories,” which allows the public to bring in pictures, notes or anything that showcases memories of the fair throughout the years. The goal of this exhibit is to highlight how the State Fair has impacted lives and connected people since its beginning in 1869.

“My favorite thing about the fair is now hearing people’s favorite memories and seeing their photos. They have been so touching,” Allen said.

The fair runs until Oct. 20. Times var y depending on the day. Adult tickets are $10, senior tickets are $7 and children aged 0 to 5 are admitted for free.

Hispanic Heritage Month through the eyes of Hispanic students ALEXIA GREENE Arts & Culture Writer As a freshman, Andre Calderón struggled to make friends. He was born and raised in Cancún, Mexico and decided to come to the United States to attend college at USC, but said he didn’t feel at home in South Carolina right away.

Now the vice president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the fourth-year biomedical engineering student said his involvement with organizations and university events helped him feel more at home away from home.

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and celebrates H ispanic cult ures and history. With the month wrapping up Tuesday, Calderón said the university should put forth more effort to host

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Calderón is involved with the Latin A mer ica n St udent Org a n izat ion (LASO) and said SHPE and LASO “wou ld def i n itely be dow n to

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Daniela Buniak probably hold something a little bigger with the university’s support.”

L A SO president G abriella Velasquez said she agrees and the purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month is to celebrate both the history and current lives of Hispanic and Latino individuals. The third-year economics and finance student said Hispanic Heritage Month is important to her and her culture, as her parents are from Guatemala.

“One of the biggest phrases that I identify with is ‘I am my ancestors’ wildest dream,” Velasquez said.

Velasquez said she views the month as an opportunity to celebrate herself and the history of her family.

Velasquez is from the United States and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month each year. Though Hispanic Heritage Month is a holiday in the United States, Calderón said it is not celebrated in Mexico.

“I’m not super involved,” Calderón said. “I never heard of [ Hispanic Heritage Month] until I moved to the United States. I honestly don’t even know if that’s like an American thing or if they do it in other places.”

Sept. 16 is Mexican Independence Day and occurs during H ispanic Heritage Month, but Calderón said he did not see any celebrations happening on campus that day this year. He said he noticed LASO holding a few events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, but has not seen it anywhere else.

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Andre Calderón Calderón said he thinks Mexican I ndependence Day shou ld be celebrated more than Cinco de Mayo in America.

“If you were to celebrate a Mexican holiday out of your good heart, as a country, I would think you would celebrate our independence more than a battle that had not much impact on our history,” Calderón said.

Third-year operations and supply chain st udent A shley Mason said she believes the purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month is to acknowledge the many diverse smaller cultures that make up Hispanic culture as a whole.

Mason and her father are from the U.S. and her mother is from Venezuela, but she said she does not really take part in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

“I wouldn’t really say I celebrate it as a big thing,” Mason said. “Especially with my mom being a typical Hispanic mother ... I feel like I’m very aware of my culture, so I don’t really think I’ve ever really had a specific, like, ‘Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.’”

Cam ila Correa, t h ird-year international studies student, was born in Colombia but has lived in the United States for most of her life.

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Review: ‘Astral Chain’ offers refreshing duality to combat SEKANI ADEBIMPE Arts & Culture Writer

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versatile a n d efficient they managed t o c o mple t e it .

T he s e i n c e nt i v e s allow you to earn currency towards upgrading gear, unlocking ne w c o s met ic s a nd pu rc h a s i n g valuable items.

For the initial hours of the game, g rasping t he cont rols can prove quite frustrating without patience.

Button mapping remains awkward, and players might find themselves inputt ing t he wrong commands.

For t u nately, t he g a me feat u re s enough content to encourage repeat play-throughs, and it incentivizes experimentation over perfection.

New mechanics are introduced at a good pace, giving ample time to explore new combat and exploration options.

A nd t here’s no bet ter place to fight and explore than the Ark. In fact, the game itself is a visual treat to behold. Outside t he gorgeous c yberpu nk landscape of t he metropolis, abundant in advanced technologies and neon lighting, the user interface is fluid and intuitive.

Its design elements replicate the f ut u r i st ic bac kd rop of t he A rk without compromising its functions in any capacity. Despite the lacking graphical potential of the Nintendo Switch compared to other gaming hardware, the game’s distinct style wholly makes up for some of the technical shortcomings.

Characters are desig ned by Masakazu Katsura, a manga artist who has produced ser ies l i ke “Z E TM A N ” a nd “ V ideo Gi rl A i ,” a nd t he y c o mpl i me nt t he more realistic depiction of the city surprisingly well. While the Ark is small, there is a great level of detail that can be found in every corner.

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From “ B ayonet t a” t o “Met a l G e a r R i s i n g ,” t h e J a p a n e s e game developer has consistently fou nd way s to c reate d ist i nc t combat experiences with flair and substance.

Debuting as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, “Astral Chain” represents a new venture for the studio to craft a n or ig i na l ac t ion g a me on t he platform, and its efforts do not go unnoticed. A binary combat system and cyberpunk setting are defining qualities of “Astral Chain.” With bot h element s exec uted to nea r perfection, “Astral Chain” shines as another game to add to the catalog of PlatinumGames’ storied history.

Set in the post-apocalyptic future o f 2 0 78 , hu m a n it y h a s n e a r l y been driven to extinction by the Chimeras, a race of supernatural creatures that helm from another dimension. To escape their wrath, t he r e m a i n i n g p o p u l at io n h a s retreated to the “A rk,” a cuttingedge metropolis atop a man-made isla nd. But when t he C h i mera s invade t he A rk, t he cit y deploys Neuron, a special police force that can wield the power of chimeras when bound by chain, which they refer to as “Legions.”

The player assumes cont rol of a new member of Neuron, whose g e nder a nd app e a r a nc e c a n b e customized to one’s preferences.

T h rou ghout t he g a me , pl ayer s will use multiple Legions to battle against the Chimeras and conduct investigative work in the field. These broad responsibilities dominate the core of the gameplay, and it fosters a great balance between combat and exploration.

W h at a l low s “A s t r a l C h a i n” to stand out, however, is that the protagonist and his or her Legion are controlled simultaneously. Learning to wield both effectively is the crux of the combat system and enables a large ar ray of new tech n iques a nd s t r at eg ie s w he n m a s t ere d .

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It also doesn’t help that the main protagonist has no dialogue, which l i m it s t he p otent ia l for st rong character interaction.

However, the lore of the game i s e x ten sive. T here a re se ver a l opt ional f iles and reports player ca n collect to lear n more about the histor y of the A rk, and their contents are fascinating reads.

Without a doubt, the main goal of a PlatinumGames’ t i t l e is craf t ing a high-caliber act ion experience unparalleled within the industry. As one of the biggest risks t he st ud io has assu med, “A st ral Chain” broadens the potential of the action genre past preconceived not ions a nd of fers a ref resh i ng bundle of excitement and flair.

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Correa is the public relations director for LASO. Correa said she believes Hispanic Heritage Month is important because it occurs during the time of many Central American independence days.

The first day of Hispanic Heritage Month marks the independence days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

“It’s just like, being remembered for the same reason that everybody else is remembered — for their independence days. Just the fight, the honor that came with it, the liberation of it and to just be a celebration that will never be forgotten,” Correa said.

Correa said she uses the time of Hispanic Heritage Month to become more aware of Latino culture, such as poetry and art.

Correa said LASO hosts a number of events for Hispanic Heritage Month and that they create a more diverse community at USC. D a n i e l a B u n i a k , a f i r s t-y e a r biomedical engineering student from

Venezuela, said Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to be proud of where you are from and to show other people the culture you come from. Along with a few other students, Buniak said she has not noticed many events taking place for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Several students said they believe USC should do more to celebrate and promote Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Honestly, I would love to see the university celebrating this in a bit of a more appropriate way,” Calderon said.

“I know that it would make me feel more at home.”

He said the only events he heard about were organized by LASO and the Latino fraternity. He would like to see more general, campus-wide events that celebrate Hispanic culture. “ I f y ou’r e g oi n g t o c eleb r at e something, you’re going to celebrate big. I f not , w hy e ve n b ot her?”

Calderon said.

M a son sa id she b el ie ve s USC should host more events for Hispanic Heritage Month and more cultural events altogether. Mason said she has a lot of international student friends who have a hard time making American friends, so hosting more events to

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Fourth-year biology student Hamees Fahmy takes the ball for her team during the Latin American Student Organization soccer tournament Oct. 7. promote diversity could possibly help them feel more comfortable at USC. Buniak said she thinks the university shou ld ma ke H ispa n ic Her it age Month a period of larger celebrations and events in order to help students become more excited about celebrating Hispanic culture.

Correa said she thinks the university makes less effort to promote Hispanic

cultural events than other cultural events because of the small Hispanic population on campus.

LASO will continue to host events through the remainder of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Review: ‘The Politician’ does not have my vote HANNAH HARPER Arts & Culture Writer

“The Politician” Release Date: Sept. 27, 2019 Seasons: 1 Episodes: 8

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Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) is a high school politician who takes “ambitious” to another level.

His story begins as he runs for student body president, which is just one step in his multitiered plan get into Harvard. Payton is starved of control in his life, so his efforts to fulfill his plan are nearly desperate as he finishes his senior year of high school.

River Barkley (David Corenswet) appears to be a main character, but abruptly dies by suicide a little more than halfway through the first episode.

His suicide is quickly brushed under the rug, and the audience doesn’t even have time to react before the story transitions back into Payton’s obsession with becoming student body president.

This bulldozes through a sensitive subject that could have easily been used to raise awareness about the prevalence of teen suicide. Instead, his suicide is only used as a tool to mess with Payton’s head. This made River’s character a twodimensional plot device, rather than an actual character whose death affected those around him.

Visually, the show is appealing. The fictional Saint Sebastian High School strikes resemblance t o a n Iv y L e a g u e s c ho ol , e m b r a c i n g t he historical features of all-brick and greener y, which creates a nice aesthetic for an all-American t y pe of show. Pay ton’s hou se, a lu x u r iou s mansion based on his adoptive family’s wealth, fuels the show’s exaggerated beauty. The title sequence of each episode includes an abstract

and poetic scene of Payton’s life with Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago” playing in the background.

Even the advertisements of the show prior to its release were filled with alluring pastel shades and symmetry. The story itself just did not meet the expectations that were set.

Ty pically, sing ing in a non-musical is a n unnecessary way to distract from the story, but in Platt’s case, it is one of the only elements that gives the show substance. His sparse performances are a breath of fresh air between a suffocating plot.

Even for a Ryan Mu r phy product ion, t he show is lifeless. In “Glee,” “Scream Queens” and “American Horror Story,” there is another element to parallel the characters’ lack of emotions that

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It’s not the cast’s fault, either. Platt showed as much emotion as someone who was written as densely as Payton could, and it was clear his portrayal came naturally to him. Actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange, who have the abilit y to steal the show, were essentially drowned out.

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Sophomore defensive back Israel Mukuamu celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 12.

Gamecocks knock off No. 3 Column: Florida be another Georgia in stunning upset will tough opponent CAM ADAMS Assistant Sports Editor

The South Carolina Gamecocks pulled off a playoffaltering upset in double overtime as the team came out victorious over then-No. 3 Georgia by a score of 20-17 on Saturday at Sanford Stadium in At hens, Georgia.

T h is sho ck i ng up set wa s accomplished thanks to stellar defense by the Gamecocks as they held the Bulldog offense that averaged 42.8 points per game to just 17.

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Israel Mukuamu intercepted Bulldogs senior quarterback Jake Fromm three times. Sophomore defensive linebacker Ernest Jones padded his stats as well with 12 total tackles and three pass breakups.

“Ta l k i ng i n ter m s of t he character of the program, the cult ure of t he program, t he leadership of the program and the character of the young men in that locker room,” head coach Will Muschamp said. “We did what we had to do to win the ballgame.”

This defensive performance was evident early in the ballgame as the Gamecocks were able

to hold junior running back D’Andre Swift and company to a field goal to give the Bulldogs the lead.

The Gamecocks were able to respond later with a 46-yard pass from freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski to senior wide receiver Br yan Edwards to put South Carolina up early.

South Carolina then traded scores in the second quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from Swift and a 49-yard field goal f rom redshirt ju nior Parker SEE GEORGIA PAGE 11

MICHAEL SAULS Sports Writer After a big win against the then-No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, t he Sout h Carolina G amecock s are looking to maintain momentum with a win against the No. 9 Florida Gators.

Last year the Gamecocks rolled into the Swamp and almost walked out with a win, but late game heroics from then-sophomore quarterback Feleipe Franks helped Florida escape with a 35-31 win.

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Column: Charlton is underappreciated JOSHUA MATTHEWS Sports Writer W it h t he m ajor it y of t he med ia spot l ight on quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, punters rema i n u nderappreciated in what they contribute to football teams.

According to a 2012 NBC Sports art icle, t he top 20 most followed NFL players (at the time) on social media were ex plosive defen sive players and of fensive juggernauts. Not one was a punter.

I n ter ms of cha ng i ng the game, a punter has the ability to do so night in and n ight out. I n most cases, after an unsuccessful scoring drive, a team will elect to pu nt , wh ich cha nges t he opposing team’s position on the field and limits its ability to score.

A good punt can challenge the opposing team’s ability to score or possibly w i n.

Punting the football away can put the defense in a new position to stop the opposing t e a m’s m o m e n t u m o r possibly even create a safety. “To give an idea of how underappreciated punting is, consider how few programs, even at the highest level of t he sport, have dedicated kicking coaches,� Louis Bien of SB Nation wrote.

A punter position change is ne ver E SPN brea k i ng news m i nutes af ter it happens, unlike t he news of quarterback and running back changes.

Gamecock redshirt senior Joseph Charlton is a huge contributor to the football prog ra m a nd c a n a l most dictate a game by himself.

Charlton has averaged 45.2 yards per punt throughout his tenure at South Carolina.

That stat alone is impressive, as the best yards per punt is only about two ya rds d if ferent f rom t he leading punter in the NFL, Los Angeles Rams’ Johnny Hek ker, who has a career average of 47 yards per punt.

S i n c e 2 0 0 0 , C h a r lt o n is 16t h in yards per pu nt i n t he ent i re NC A A a nd si x t h i n t he SEC . T hese accomplish ment s deser ve more praise, as not many punters can say they rank in the top 20 per-punting yards in the NCAA since the beginning of the centur y.

Charlton is averaging nearly 50 yards per punt this season, which is a phenomenal stat by itself.

C h a r lt o n i s c u r r e nt l y second in t he SEC in punting this season, behind Max Duffy of Kentucky. The Columbia native has proven to put teams in a difficult position on the field, making their drives on offense much more of a challenge against the Gamecock defense.

Charlton’s farthest punt this season so far is a 63-yard boot against the Kentucky Wildcats, which proved to be too much g rou nd for Kentucky to cover, as they only put up seven points in the game.

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Editor’s note: These interviews were conducted before Saturday’s win over Georgia.

T he m idp oi nt of t he c ol le g e football season is getting closer with each passing day. At this point, most fans are able to decipher whether or not their beloved teams will be able to play in a bowl game during the post season or not.

S ome f a n s a nd e x p er t s b eg i n making their predictions even earlier.

Each week, Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach at ESPN roll out a list of their predictions for who will be playing in each bowl game. In their latest predictions, Bonagura had South Carolina playing in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, and Schlablach had the Gamecocks playing in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

After seeing the experts’ opinion, The Daily Gamecock asked a few students on campus how they felt about the Gamecocks’ bowl game odds.

Prior to the season starting, thirdyear broadcast journalism student Tr e y M a r t i n s a id he h a d h i g h expectations. However, he said he now sees the Gamecocks on a “five to six win line.” Martin said he thought the Gamecocks might play in the Independence Bowl or Birmingham Bowl, if they make it into any bowl game.

First-year exercise science student Melkevis Pearson said he didn’t think the Gamecocks have a good chance at making it to a bowl game. Pearson said he believes South Carolina has a lot of “unorganized potential.”

“We have the necessar y sk ills,” Pearson said. “We have certain parts of the team that’s not consistent.”

Second-year civ il eng i neer i ng st udent Patrick McGrat h said he isn’t confident about the Gamecocks’ chances for a bowl game this year, but he does think the future could be bright for South Carolina.

“I definitely think we’re going to be getting a lot better,” McGrath said.

“We have some pretty good recruits, I feel like, coming in. Hilinski will just have more experience.”

Sout h Ca rol i na f ace s a tough

second-half schedule. No. 9 Florida will be a challenge, and away games in Tennessee and Texas A&M also have the potential to be challenging.

O b v i o u s l y, t h e G a m e c o c k s will need to win a few, if not all, of these games in order to stay in con sider at ion for a bowl g a me.

Even teams such as Appalachian State can be considered a t hreat after the Mountaineers beat North Carolina in Chapel Hill, something South Carolina was unable to do in Charlotte at the beginning of the season.

Martin said he thinks the Florida game could be a pivotal game for the course of South Carolina’s season.

“If t he G amecock s are able to win the Florida game, I think that they would definitely go into their next three games against Tennessee, Vanderbilt and [Appalachian] State with a lot better mindset,” Martin said. “And then they’d also know that they can compete against A&M and Clemson.”

However, Mart in said if Sout h Carolina loses the game to Florida, then the Gamecocks are “k ind of behind the eight ball.”

The general publ ic opi n ion is that if the Gamecocks continue to struggle this season, head coach Will Muschamp might be on the hot seat.

But Martin, McGrath and Pearson all said they think otherwise.

“He is still a new coach and he’s still trying to establish a program,” Pearson said.

“He’s done a good job of recruiting, he’s done a good job of running a clean program, he’s done a good job of getting guys into the league and, most importantly, he’s selling tickets,” Martin said. “When you’ve got Georgia at their peak, Clemson’s at their peak, it’s about the last time that you want to hit the reset button on everything.”

“Maybe one or two more seasons with just, complete mediocracy, I could see him leaving,” McGrath said.

The Gamecocks have plent y of chances to turn their season around and compete in a bowl game. South Carolina’s game against Florida will kickoff Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium at noon.

However, late in the first half, M u k u a m u c a m e u p w it h h i s f irst intercept ion of t he game, returning it for a touchdown to give the Gamecocks the lead going into halftime.

In t he t hird quarter, defense really became a huge factor in the ballgame.

The Gamecocks and Bulldogs t raded scoreless d r ives before Hilinsk i was taken out after an injury on a roughing-the-passer penalty on Georgia, thus bringing in redshirt freshman quarterback Dakereon Joyner in to lead the Gamecock offense.

“My teammates did a great job of keeping me composed and letting me k now t hat t hey t r ust me.”

Joyner said.

The Sout h Carolina defense was able to hold Georgia’s offense until later on in the fourth quarter, as t he Bu l ldog s went 96 ya rds down the field for a game-t ying touchdown that would eventually send the game into overtime.

In the first overtime, Fromm’s second-down pass was intercepted

by Mukuamu, giving the Gamecocks an opportunity to win with just a field goal.

However, South Carolina was u nable to capitalize on t his, as White missed a 33-yard attempt, sending the game into its second overtime.

W hite then redeemed himself with a 24-yard field goal, which became the deciding factor after Bu l ldog sen ior k icker Rod r igo Blankenship missed from 42 yards out.

Senior defensive lineman Javon K inlaw described t he w in ver y simply: “It felt good to get that one, it felt really good.”

Key Statistics Although the Gamecock defense was the story of Saturday’s win, the offense also did its part protecting the ball, as the Bulldogs forced zero turnovers against South Carolina’s four.

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Redshirt freshman quarterback Dakereon Joyner runs with the ball in the second half against the Bulldogs.

A lso, before bei ng t a ken out after his injury, Hilinski threw for 116 yards, and 75% of his passes resulted in completions.

Observations T he Sout h Ca rol i na defense cont i nued it s dom i na nt play Saturday after its 24-7 win over Kentucky just two weeks ago.

Jones once again led the team in tackles after leading the team last game against t he Wildcats.

The Gamecock defense also held Kentuck y to minimal scoring as they did against Georgia.

Who’s next?

The Gamecocks will now turn t heir attent ion to anot her SEC powerhouse in No. 9 Florida. The Gators are coming off a 42-28 loss at t he hands of No. 2 LSU and come into Columbia wit h a 6 -1 record.

The Gamecocks and Gators are set to k ickof f at noon on CBS/ ESPN Oct. 19 at Williams-Brice Stadium.

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Basketball to showcase players at tipoff event LAWSON MURRELL Sports Writer A s t he beginning of basketball season draws near, the men’s and women’s teams w ill come toget her for t he second annual Gamecock Tipoff event on Friday, Oct. 18. The event will be held at Hampton Street and Boyd Plaza.

This year’s Gamecock Tipoff will include autograph sessions for both teams, food and games for everyone who attends, according to a press release.

The venue is an 18-minute walk or five-minute drive from Russell House.

The South Carolina men’s team looks to take the next step after a 16-16 record last year and a fifthplace finish in the Southeastern Conference. The Gamecocks are looking to recreate the magic from their 2017 run to the Final Four and hope to push for a birth to the NCAA March Madness tournament at the end of the season.

“There’s a buzz right now, and I feel it anywhere I go.

I’ve talked to our team about it, they feel it on campus.” head coach Frank Martin said on 107.5 The Game.

The women’s team, the co-headliner of the event, is positioned for a run at its seventh-straight NCAA tournament Sweet 16. Head coach Dawn Staley will be entering her 12th season at the helm.

The South Carolina women’s team will be showing off its No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the country. The recruiting class includes four five-star players.

Many students said they are looking forward to the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons and tipoff event.

First-year international business student Andrew Krznarich said the returning players were what made him excited about the new season.

“I think we can definitely make the tournament for both teams and have pretty good chance of having some good success this year,” Krznarich said.

The teams will play a combined 34 regular season games, 18 men’s and 16 women’s, in Colonial Life Arena this season.

The Gamecock Tipoff is Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

The women’s team opens regular season play Nov. 5 at home against Alabama State, and the men’s team plays North Alabama Nov. 6 at home.

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Q: A:

How do you feel about Florida’s team going forward since the Feleipe Franks’ injury and the change at quarterback?

Franks showed flashes of brilliance last year and turning to an inexperienced Kyle Trask raised a lot of questions for Florida’s offense.

But Trask has passed each test with flying colors so far, and even appears to have more comfort within the offense than Franks at times. He does struggle with pocket presence, as he was strip-sacked three times against Auburn. Florida’s offensive line has been suspect through six games, but Auburn may have been the toughest challenge he’ll face all year from a pressure perspective. Ultimately, I’m not sure much changed due to the injury.

Last year’s team improved greatly near the end of the season when the blocking picked up, and if the same can happen with a better defense in 2019, UF has a chance to win the East.

Which South Carolina player do you think poses the greatest threat to Florida’s offense and defense? Why? On offense, it has to be receiver Bryan Edwards.

As good as Florida’s defense has been this year, the secondary has struggled against opposing playmaking receivers. C.J. Henderson is as good as any corner in the country, but his counterpart, Marco Wilson, struggles against opposing No. 1 pass-catchers at times. Considering UF’s safety corps is better at stuffing the run than covering over the top, the Gators are vulnerable to big plays. If quarterback Ryan Hilinski can get the ball to him, the opportunity to stay in the game will be there. On defense, Florida needs to keep an eye out for linebacker T.J. Brunson. He was a force in last year’s matchup, leading the Gamecocks with 16 tackles, two sacks and three tackles for loss. As I said earlier, UF’s blocking is the most pressing weakness. If it doesn’t improve over the next two weeks, Brunson could have a field day.

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Which Florida player do you think poses the greatest threat to South Carolina’s offense and defense? Why? Tight end Kyle Pitts will be the toughest challenge on of fense. Florida has five trustworthy options at receiver, but Pitts is a bit of an X-factor. Built more like a receiver than a tight end, 6-foot-6 Pitts is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. He can line up anywhere on the field, and while South Carolina’s defensive backs are occupied containing the likes of Van Jefferson and Tyrie Cleveland, the linebackers will have to keep up with the speedy and tough-to-bring-down Pitts. On defense, edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, a graduate transfer from Louisville, has transformed UF’s pass rush, which is tied for first in the nation with 24 sacks. He leads the unit with four of them. He was a big part of why Bo Nix struggled against the Gators and facing another true freshman in Hilinski, he’ll cause massive problems if not contained.

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WOMEN’s Soccer at Kentucky Won, 1-0 vs. Vanderbilt Tied, 0-0

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After a big win against the thenNo. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, the South Carolina Gamecocks are looking to maintain momentum with a win against the No. 9 Florida Gators.

Last year the Gamecocks rolled into the Swamp and almost walked out w it h a w i n, but late g a me heroic s f rom t hen- sophomore quarterback Feleipe Franks helped Florida escape with a 35-31 win.

The Gamecock defense will not have to worry about Franks this week due to season-ending surgery on a dislocated ank le. I nstead, redshirt junior Kyle Trask will be leading the Gator offensive attack.

Though he is the backup, Trask has helped continue the Gators’ win streak, especially in a big win against Auburn, where he threw for 255 yards and two touchdown passes.

Senior running back Lamical Perine is another offensive weapon of the Gators. Perine tore up the Auburn defense when he totaled 130 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 touches.

In order to stop Perine, senior l i n e b a c k e r T.J. B r u n s o n a n d s ophomore l i neb ac k er E r ne s t Jones, the Gamecocks’ leaders in tackles, will need to continue their defensive dominance.

On the defensive side of things, senior linebacker David Reese II could be a big problem for t he South Carolina offense. Not only does he lead the Gator defense in tackles, but Reese also leads the entire SEC with 53 tackles.

Another obstacle the Gamecock offense will have to handle is junior defensive back Shawn Davis. Davis is tied for seventh in the nation in interceptions with three and leads the nation with 111 interception yards.

A f ter f re sh m a n qu a r terback R y a n H i l i n s k i le f t t h e g a m e with an apparent left knee injury during the Georgia game, redshirt freshman Dakereon Joyner stepped i n t o t he le ad t he G a me c o c k offense. The status of Hilinski’s injury is currently up in the air, so Gamecock fans should be ready for the possibility of Joyner being

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Football at No. 3 Georgia Won, 20-17

The next week in SARA YANG // THE GAMECOCK

Redshirt senior running back Mon Denson with the ball against Florida Gators at WilliamsBrice on Nov. 11, 2017. The Gamecocks won 28-20.

u nder center ag a i n st F lor id a.

W hoever is leading the offense on Saturday will have to be wary of Dav is, a s to not add to h is interception total.

Joyner’s 39 passing yards weren’t enough to put any points on the board for the Gamecocks, but it gave the defense enough breathing room to ma ke big t i me play s.

Sophomore Israel Mukuamu led the secondary with three interceptions, one of which was a pick-six. These impressive st at s made h im t he Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week.

The Gamecock defense also saw big games from its defensive front, players like senior Javon K inlaw and senior D.J. Wonnum played a key role in putting pressure on Georgia’s passing game.

A w i n i n t h i s g a me ag a i n s t Flor ida wou ld be huge for t he G amecock s’ season a nd t he Muschamp era. Picking up another win against a top-10 team would validate the talent this Gamecock tea m has a nd show t he rest of t he cou nt r y t hat t his team has the potential to turn this season around and be an even better team

in the future.

One t h i ng Sout h Carol i na has to its advantage is the crowd noise. When the Gators came to Columbia in 2017, Muschamp and the Gamecocks were able to walk out of Williams-Brice Stadium with a 28-20 win. Regardless of the team’s record, South Carolina fans are always loud, and you can bet on Williams-Brice being packed and loud for a big game against an SEC East rival.

Prediction This is a pivotal game for the G a mecock s — one t hey cou ld p o t e nt i a l l y w i n . A s w it h t he Georgia game, South Carolina is going to need everything to go its way to secure a win against the No. 7 Gators.

Wit h t he game at home, and t he tea m h av i ng a new fou nd conf idence, t here’s no way you don’t bet on the Gamecocks this week.

Final Score: South Carolina 24, Florida 21

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Women’s Soccer vs. Tennessee, 7 p.m. on Friday

FOOTBALL vs. Florida, 12 p.m. on Saturday

Men’s Soccer vs. NC State, 7 p.m. on Tuesday vs. FAU, 7 p.m on Sunday

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Address religious holiday exemptions Imagine hav ing to go to class on Christmas instead of spending time at chu rch or at home with you r f a m i ly.

Maybe on Elizabeth Stiles E a s t e r, o n e Third-year political science of the holiest and English days of t he student Christian fait h, you r professor decl i nes you r request to be excused from class and your final grade is decreased because you end up over your absence limit.

This hasn’t happened because USC is closed for all major Christian holidays.

But for Jewish, Muslim or other religious holidays, USC is open. USC should change its policies regarding absences for religious holidays because professors are not current ly requ ired to accept relig ious c elebr at ion s a s a n e xc u s e d absence.

South Carolina does have a set of truancy laws which state t hat law f ul absences include

“seriously ill st udents whose attendance would be bad for their health or the health of other students; when there is a death or serious illness of a st udent ’s i m med iate f a m i ly member; missing school because of a religious holiday; going to necessary doctor’s appointments; and absences approved by the principal in advance for sports o r b a n d t r i p s t h e s t u d e nt participates in.”

The problem is technically, the university does not have to follow this law. This law seems to only apply to students attending p u b l ic e le m e nt a r y, m id d le or high schools — not public universit ies. USC’s absentee policy suggests faculty consider religious holy days a “potentially excusable absence.”

USC prov ides facult y members a calendar l i n k displaying the most important holidays to ensure students are not abusing t his exempt ion.

However, a faculty member is not currently required to accept these exemptions and can even dock points off a student’s final grade for missing class due to a holiday.

In the past two months alone,

Jewish students celebrated Rosh Hashanah and Yom K ippu r, which are both significant to Jud a i sm , a nd Ja i n st udent s celebrated Paryushana Parva, one of the most holy days in the faith. Hindu students celebrated Da sa r a t h is mont h a s wel l.

Each of these holy days in their respective religions has fallen on a school day, and students have had to choose between their faith and going to class if their teacher doesn’t accept their excuse.

These policies are backwards a nd do not h i ng to promote religious diversity on campus.

If we are to boast inclusion and diversity as a reason for USC greatness, then we should address t he religious discriminat ion happening before our very eyes.

South Carolina truancy laws do support a change to USC’s policies, whether done within the university or in a court of law.

The current policy as it stands would most likely not stand as the statute regarding truancy law would outweigh university policy. USC should make this change before they are forced to by the judiciary because it is the equitable and fair thing to do for religious students.

Consider going meatless on Mondays It’s 2019 — we get it. If you’re a woke college liberal, you c a n ea si ly d ism is s a n argument for a meatless diet by blaming everything on the big, bad corporations causing t he “real” harm to animals and our environment.

Stephanie Allen This mentalit y is a Second-year no n s t a r t e r, p r e v e nt i n g English and art a dialog ue about what studio student i nd i v id u a l s c a n d o ab out climate change, the meat industry and even their own health.

A s consu mers, we play a key role i n t he production of meat. The steadily increasing demand for beef is a driving force for deforestation in the Amazon, a region responsible for sucking up about a quarter of all carbon absorbed by global forests, according to the Washington Post. This deforestation is directly correlated to consumer desire for meat.

According to a study conducted at Penn State, cutting out meat just once a week could save about “1,915 pounds of [carbon dioxide equivalent] per year compared to a typical American.”

Meatless Mondays can also benefit your health.

Red meat consumption can increase the risk of

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death from diabetes, heart disease and stroke, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Even if climate change and health weren’t directly related to meat consumption, skipping meat once a week can help diversify your meals.

Because most of our meals are very meat-centric, removing meat from the menu can change the way in which one approaches food. W hether replacing meat with a soy-based alternative such as tofu or simply adding more veggies to your plate, going meatless can allow you to appreciate food outside of its relation to meat.

Also, meatless Mondays happen to coincide with Moe’s Mondays. It’s a match made in heaven.

Nat urally, the average A merican does not directly cause all of the problems resulting from the meat industry. However, taking a small step to help the environment, while aiding one’s own health and expanding one’s palette, is well worth any small inconvenience that might come with forgoing meat.

Next Monday, be conscious about your food consumpt ion, and t reat yourself to a bomb burrito filled with tofu instead of your typical protein of choice.

Mary Brown Bright on Facebook Prayer is most important for EVERYTHING in life, whether it’s sports, work, home, vacations, etc!

I CAN’T live without prayer, to get through each day! I pray for God to put His hedge of protection around me and everybody else, too! Protect our players as they play; pray for everyone who works, goes to school, goes errands, ot whatever else we do! Praise God for those who still stand up and aren’t ashamed to pray as y before games, etc! To God be the glory!

Jacqueline Masculin-Simone on Facebook Omg. Come on!!! The prayer is for ALL PPL. NOT a specific faith. Stop already!! NO one is making you listen to beautiful words of health & safety. If you fear the positive there is bigger issues that you need to deal with. Smh.

Remember Blockbuster?

A nostalgic venue for many c h i ld ho od memor ie s a nd unforgettable movie nights, Blockbuster is completely ext inct in t he modern world. W it h t he deat h of Blockbuster and subsequent r ise i n d ig it a l med ia, t he Stephen Pastis world seemed relatively OK. First-year Advancements in journalism tec h nolog y spa rked new, student though different, ser vices.

A rou nd t he m id-to -late 2000s, with the popularization of Netflix and YouTube, the prospects of digital media had become infinitely better and nostalgia aside, electronic media was discarded fairly quickly.

Many people found success in the freedom of t he internet and a new form of content expression within YouTube.

A lt hough it m ight seem like it has now become ever y 12-year-old ch ild’s dut y to find some wildly obnoxious YouTube creator to adhere to religiously, streaming services such as Netf lix and YouTube were perfectly revolut iona r y. Bet ween v i r a l v ideos a nd inexpensive convenience, t hey completely changed the way television is consumed, to the point where cable has become somewhat secondary.

According to Forbes, “69% of consumers pay for some type of internet video streaming ser vice, while only 65% of consumers pay for cable or satellite subscript ions.” Th is statistic shows the drastic differences in the consumption of television in 2019, because in 2009, only “10% of consumers subscribed to internet video services.”

Even now, “watching Netf lix” seems to be the colloquialism for “watching TV.” From “Netflix and chill” memes to the relatively new pastime of show binging, streaming services have become a pillar of technological existence, but it doesn’t stop there.

Rarely does the possibility of monetization stay out of the market’s grasp for long, and this situation is no different; digital consumption has changed drastically since its outset. This trend is evident from Netflix canceling original shows after t wo seasons due to increasing costs and the competition of other streaming platforms, each with a unique marketing twist.

Companies such as Hulu, HBO Go, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Red f looded the market and created new obstacles for t he consumer. Each company has great content, but it seems like what was originally so great about Netf lix has become lost in this competitive market and wealth of services.

Recent ly, A pple a nd Disney have bot h relea sed t hei r ow n pr ivat iz ed st rea m i ng services. Apple TV+ will be slightly cheaper at $4.99 a month and have a variety of all-original content. Full of A-list celebrities such as Jason Momoa and Oprah, the Apple content looks high-budget and entertaining. Disney+ offers the accumulation of billions of dollars and years of the company’s creations on one platform. At $7 a month, this will be home to huge corporate budget flicks such as Marvel and Star Wars.

On one hand, this media looks exciting, but streaming is already becoming a capitalistic nuisance. With the ever-increasing number of streaming ser vices that the consumer is obligated to pay for, a new pseudo-form of cable has been created. Personally, having around three to five apps just to keep up with my favorite shows is a serious bother. A nd none of this is even including certain programs available only on cable, such as sporting events.

There is generally not h ing bad about a competitive market, but there are sacrifices: Netflix having to cancel shows and big-name movies only showing on a selective streaming ser v ice. The f ield of st reaming is look ing negatively corporate. More and more, it seems money is valued over genuinely good content or ser vices, and t he effects are more t han noticeable.

David McGowan Hicks on Facebook I really wonder how the pro prayer group on here would feel if it were a religion vastly different from their own being broadcast by the public entity.

Strange that Ive never seen any call for people to face mecca and get out the prayer rugs before football games.

Caroline Moore on Facebook Imagine being so offended by a prayer (for the safety of the players) that you feel the need to write an entire article in your free time. Can’t relate. I have more important things to worry about than other people practicing their religion in front of me.

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Ta l k a b o u t l o n g ter m dreams, v isions and goals. Strengthen infrastructure to realize p e r s o n a l a m b it io n s .

Persistent action makes things happen. Go for what you really want.

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Lay low a nd avoid conf lict or hassle.

Don’t get in the middle o f s o m e o n e e l s e ’s argument. Make longterm plans, sketches and vision boards. Imagine.

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Communicate with your team. Coordinate act iv it ies despite chao s or d isr upt ion.

I mplement pr ac t ic a l plans. Take advantage of unexpected news. Stay light on your feet.

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Ma i nt a i n foc us to produce promised results. Your professional influence rises with each completed t ask . A n unusual and interesting option appears.

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Seminars, classes and conferences prov ide i ntere st i ng developments. Weave your networks together for resilience and shared support. Study things from another point of view. Explore solutions.

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New met hods or technolog y could disrupt an old routine.

F i nd c le v e r w a y s t o save time and money.

Cut u nu sed ser v ice s a nd subscript ions.

Collaborate.

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Disc uss pla ns w it h your partner. Resume negotiations and take turns. Be spontaneous, not reck less. Change direction intuitively. A creative spark ignites a conversation.

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Slow down to avoid cha l leng i ng phy sic a l c o n d i t i o n s . Ta k e i t e a s y o n y o u r b o d y.

Nurture your energ y.

You’re developing a new perspective. Prioritize work deadlines and rest.

Capricorn

Abandon preconceived notions about romance.

Discuss concerns, d rea m s a nd pa ssion s with someone you love.

Choose what you have.

G e t p l a y f u l . I n v e nt possibilities together.

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Dome st ic clea n i ng and organization s at i s f ie s y o u . S h a r e e x p er ie nc e s , v i s io n s and concerns with your family and inner circle.

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23 Jack Sprat no-no 24 One applying for a financial gift ($50) 27 “What __ state of affairs!”

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