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ZACH MCKINLEY // THE GAMECOCK President Harris Pastides and Patricia Moore-Pastides celebrate his 10 years as the 28th president of USC with events throughout the week, including the State of the University address.

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or the past decade, Harris Pastides has served as the president of the University of South Carolina. As president, Pastides leads the USC flagship system of eight institutions in 19 geographic locations alongside his wife, First Lady Patricia Moore-Pastides. “It’s just been an honor and a privilege,” Pastides said. Pastides first came to USC to be the dean of the School of Public Health and then advanced to the position of Vice President for Research and Health Sciences. On Aug. 1, 2008, Pastides and his wife were selected to become the president and the first lady of the university.

“My whole life has been embedded in school, from my first day of kindergarten to this ... I’ve never had a year where I wasn’t either at a school or a university,” said Pastides. “I do love it.” One of the very first challenges Pastides faced upon officially being named president was the effects of the Great Recession. “Our budget got cut by nearly 50 percent over two to three years. It was a great challenge to not furlough or fire too many people to keep the best of the university going,” said Pastides. “It wasn’t only me who got us through, it was this wonderful team of people we had and the faculty and many others.” Finding enough state support to fund university operations is an ongoing challenge. Other concerns included floods that decimated the region and the effects of alcohol abuse.

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CAROLINA CULTURE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: “Searching” A f ter h i s 16 -ye a r - old daughter goes missing, David K im ( John Cho) decides to break into her laptop for clues. W hat makes t his myster y so compelling is that it that the entirety of the film takes place on the laptop. While “Searching” isn’t the first film to use the gimmick, it’s undoubtedly t he best of t he bunch. Starring “Star Trek” actor John Cho, this is the vibe “ Un f r ie nde d” a nd it s equally lame sequel were going for, but unable to achieve.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: “Nina Cried Power EP” by Hozier After a four year hiatus, e v e r y o n e ’s f a v o r i t e woodland g uardian Hozier has risen f rom t he dead to g race t he air waves w it h h is new EP, “Nina Cried Power”. Both the EP and its title song reference prolif ic singer and civ il rights activist, Nina Simone as Hozier aims to capture the power of protest and resilience. At just four songs, the EP is enough to keep us satisfied until the singer/song writer’s untitled album hits stands sometime next year.

SONG OF THE WEEK: “Nina Cried Power (feat. Mavis Staples” by Hozier W h i le t h i s f e el s l i k e a dep a r t u re f rom h i s prev iou s work , “ Ni na Cried Power” is a powerful piece of work t hat shouldn’t be overlooked w it h a passing glance. With a roaring chorus and lyrics that demand change, Hozier’s “Nina Cried Power” is sure to become t he def i n it ive protest a nt hem of t he m illen n ial generat ion. W it h some help f rom soul icon and civil rights activist Mavis Staples, the singer/song w riter new song fits in just well with the iconic protest songs of the 60’s.

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ZACH MCKINLEY // THE GAMECOCK Local performers included Atlas Road Show and Tripping on Bricks, both of whom were formed while their members were still USC students.

Alumni enjoy music from former Gamecocks EMILY CHAVEZ @emchavez Friday night was all about alumni, as recent USC graduates gathered to enjoy a performance from Atlas Road Crew, a band formed while its members were attending USC. The Senate was covered in garnet and black, while former Gamecocks mingled and danced to the music. The concert was hosted by the My Carolina Young Alumni Council, a branch of the My Carolina Alumni Association, and was an opportunity for USC graduates from 2008-2018 to interact with one another. The inaugural event was aimed at bringing for mer G a me co c k s toget her i n preparation for Saturday’s football game against Georgia. W h ile My Carolina has fou nd older USC graduates seem to have more established connections within their alumni net work, the Young Alumni Council saw an opportunity to get a younger group excited about membership and opportunities for professional development. Molly Hall, a member of the Young Alumni Council and a 2012 graduate of USC, thinks it’s important for people to start engaging with the school’s alumni network as soon as they graduate. “It’s so important to build your network when you’re young, for lots

of reasons,” said Hall. “That’s really what we’re trying to do, start a social relationship that can hopefully form and be long term.” When it came to booking bands for the event, bands that included alumni seemed like an appropriate choice. Atlas Road Crew was part of Hall’s USC graduating class. “We wanted to keep it in the family a little bit,” she said. At la s Road Crew play s show s f requent ly ne a r c a mpu s a nd i n Charleston. Formed in 2011, t he band has established a fan base of Carolina alumni and rock fans across the country alike. They released their sophomore album, “Chasing Fire” at the end of August. Moving away from the southern rock sound that has defined them since their formation, Atlas Road Crew gives listeners a more soulf ul and indie feel t hat shows growth in their sound, as well as their image. The crowd seemed accepting of their evolved sound, grabbing each other by the hand and singing along to choruses. Atlas Road Crew was joined by another local name, rock and roll band Tripping on Bricks. The band was also formed while its members were attending USC, and they often play shows at local venues. My Carolina Alumni Association and the My Carolina Young Alumni

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Council are hoping these events will set the stage for similar ones in the future, especially events that include live and local talent. “Back in the day, you know who else used to play sorority events?” said Hall. “Hootie and the Blowfish. I think it’s becoming kind of a thing for USC.”

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TAYLOR WASHINGTON @_taydelrey The past 15 years have been a Renaissance for coming-of-age films. The film industry has begun to trade out aimless money makers in exchange for thoughtful and original stories. Here are a few gems that have challenged the status quo and opened doors for ot hers l i ke them. Nap oleon D y n a m ite (2004) For a film that’s literally about nothing, “Napoleon Dynamite” has somehow managed to stand the test of time. For more than half of its running time, viewers are subjected to a compilation of random scenes that are irrelevant to the story at large. The film follows high school slacker Napoleon Dynamite, as he aimlessly carries out his days in his sleepy town of Preston, Idaho. His older brother K ip spends h is days chat t i ng on l i ne w it h girls, his Uncle R ico is

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busy reminiscing about his high school glory days and his grandma couldn’t care less about any of it. However, Napoleon finds companionship with his ne w c l a s s m at e Pe d r o. W hen Pedro decides to run for class president, Napoleon tries to do his part to make sure his new friend wins the election. F o r r e a s o n s unexplained, “Napoleon D y na m ite” bec a me a cultural phenomenon at the time of its release. You cou ld n’t cou ld n’t wa l k out of the house without seei ng people wea r i ng “VOTE FOR PEDRO”

shirts or quoting some of the film’s most memorable lines. I suppose its charm lies in t he fact t hat its eccent r ic cha rac ters sprink le absurdit y over u s u a l ly mu nda ne s it u at ion s . It ’s f u n ny, simple and surprisingly has a lot of heart. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) M e r r i a m -We b s t e r ’s d ict ionar y def i nes a wallf lower as “a person who f rom shy ness or unpopularity remains on the sidelines of a social activity (such as a dance).” That def i n it ion pret t y much sums up Charlie,

the film’s protagonist. At the start of the film, Charlie is feeling lonelier than ever as he struggles to adapt to high school. He’s suffered from clinical depression since a young age, and the death of his favorite aunt only added f uel to t he f ire. It isn’t until he is taken under the wing of the f lamboyant Patrick and the edgy Sam that he begins to blossom and find himself. At the same time, he finds out something that he wishes he didn’t. “The Perks of B e i n g a Wa l l f l o w e r ” h a s e ver y t h i n g t h at a c o m i n g - o f- a g e m o v ie should have. A flawed but empathetic protagonist, a group of colorful friends and a caref ully curated s ou ndt r a c k . M a rk m y wo r d s , 20 y e a r s f r o m now “The Perks of Being a Wa l l f lower ” w i l l b e regarded as one of t he quintessent ial comingof-age classics. SEE AGE PAGE 5

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Dope (2015) Malcolm is an A frican-A merican teen who happens to be a geek and play in a punk rock band wit h his two friends. To his peers, this makes him an outcast. More than a ny t h ing, he dreams of escaping his violent neighborhood and going to Harvard. However, his plans go awry when a series of unfortunate events unwillingly leaves him w it h t he task of delivering a backpack full a drugs to a dealer. “Dope” has its share of eccentric characters and outlandish situations. It ’s s m a r t , f u n a n d has a lot to say about society’s understanding of stereotypes. Addit ionally, “Dope” cleverly combines both the social media age and the rise in hip-hop to create a film that speaks to t he masses rat her than at them. Compared to the other films on this list, I believe that “ D op e” i s t he mo s t reflective of millennial culture. It’s also cool to see three minority actors lead a film rather than support it. Moonlight (2016) W h i l e t h i s f i l m’s Best Picture win at the 89th Academy Awards

was overshadowed b y Wa r r e n B e at t y ’s infamous f lub, there’s much more to t he f i l m’s leg ac y. Ba r r y Je n k i n s’ d i r e c t or i a l debut focuses on a gay African-American man na med Ch iron who comes to terms with his sexuality. Viewers follow him from childhood, to adolescence a nd t hen to adult hood as he deals with a drugaddicted mother, a rough neighborhood and first love. Even in 2018, it’s rare to find coming-of-age s t or ie s t h at s h i ne a l ight on m i nor it ie s. “ M o o n l i g ht ” s h o w s t hat not only can minority-driven films succeed, but also that they showcase voices we need to hear. Stories like t hese shouldn’t come second to stories that a re considered more “mainstream” — they deser ve just as much recognition. Lady Bird (2017) I n her d i r e c t or i a l debut, Greta Ger wig p a i nt s a n aut he nt ic por t ra it of fema le adolescence t h rough the eyes of her titular heroine. Unlike most of her peers, Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson h a s a t a ste for h igh art and sophistication. H o w e v e r, s h e f e e l s ar t ist ically st if led at he r s m a l l s c ho ol

i n Sac ra mento a nd unsatisfied with her life at home. A lthough Christine wants to attend a liberal arts college in New York City, her mother doesn’t think that she has the work ethic and suggests t hat she ju st st ay at home. Set on proving her wrong, Christine reinvents herself as ‘Lady Bi r d’ a nd n a v i g at e s her senior year of high school with that end goal in mind. W hat makes “Lady Bird” d if ferent f rom ot her fem a le d r iven coming-of-age stories is that this one was actually w rit ten and directed by a female director, and it shows. Not once does ‘”Lady Bird” feel l i k e a r o m a nt ic i z e d version of growing up. Christine auditions for the school play, fights with her mom and hangs out with friends in the school parking lot. The high school experience isn’t too exaggerated or outlandish for it to be enjoyed onscreen. And Christine isn’t perfect either. At times, she can be self-centered, aloof and brash. However, it’s her flaws that make her feel less like a caricature and more like a human. I know t his girl, you know this girl and you can’t help but root for her.

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USC should delay add/drop date Laurryn Thomas Second-year journalism student

The USC add/drop date for the fall 2018, the deadline for deciding whether you want to keep a class for the semester or drop it without any consequences, was Aug. 29. Classes started this semester on Aug. 23. This gave students only about two class sessions to figure out if they wanted to keep a or course or not, which is just not enough time. One of those two classes is during “syllabus week,” where professors typically just go over the general outline and dynamics of the class. Sure, this is helpful for understanding how grading will work in the class, learning what books are needed, and getting a slight feel for the professor, but it is not enough time to decide if you wish to keep the class or not.

What students don’t get in the first couple classes is the professor’s actual teaching style that can very much affect learning for the rest of the semester. The general flow of a normal class is also undisclosed after one meeting time. When you only go over the syllabus and go home, you have no idea if the professor is going to be more interactive or simply lecture, you don’t know the type of homework they give, and you definitely don’t know if the class material will come easily to you or not. Sure, some can argue that through websites like Rate my Professor, students get firsthand accounts of the class, but every student is different. Someone’s easy class can be another’s most difficult class, so descriptions posted online may help, but in-class experience is the only way to truly understand a class dynamic. For all these reasons, I think USC should consider

giving students at least two regular classes outside of syllabus week before the add/drop date to decide if a class or professor is for them or not. If a class starts going poorly, students are stuck struggling the whole semester trying not to fail or end up withdrawing from a class. A withdrawal goes on a student’s record and a failed class can ruin someone’s GPA. It seems like schools are trying to trap students in a class in order to get the money from the class and the textbook sales without looking out for the best interest of student success. Also, universities sometimes profit off of student failure because so many classes are “must-takes” in a sequence before going into another class. When someone fails one of those classes, they have to take it again the next semester and pay for it all over again. I urge USC to take the high road and let students get a feel for a class before trying to trap them in it.

Religious vaccination exemptions should be banned Dan Nelson Fourth-year public health student Last mont h, for t he f irst t i me i n nea rly 21 yea r s, Sout h Carolina reported a case of mea sle s. SCDH EC ha s not yet stated whether the individual was vaccinated or whether this case is connected to the wider outbreak in the U.S., but, regardless, this is troubling news. While vaccination rates in South Carolina roughly match the U.S. average, religious exemptions have “more t han t ripled” since 2010. This is a problem as unvaccinated ch i ld ren, if i nfec ted w it h a preventable illness like measles, can easily spread it to their peers who may be too young or medically u n a b le t o r e c e i v e v a c c i n at io n t he m s e l v e s . R e g a rd le s s of t he danger, however, t hese children are still allowed to attend schools alongside their unvaccinated peers, a n altoget her ir responsible a nd untenable state of affairs. The central problem here is that parents in Sout h Carolina have, essentially, been given carte blanche to keep t heir k ids unvaccinated. Pa rent s ca n get a rel ig ious vaccination exemption, sanctioned under Department of Health and Environmental Control Regulation 61-8. That allows parents to keep their kids unvaccinated if they sign the appropriate wavier. The catch? This wavier amounts to no more than a permission slip. The parent signs it and the state must allow their children to attend school. Nowhere on this form is a ny t h i ng t hat act ually cer t if ies t hese pa rent s have a leg it i mate rel ig ious g r ipe w it h ma ndator y vaccinations. In fact, this exemption allows anyone, religious or not, to avoid vaccinating their kids. Now, I’m not suggesting in any way that there should be some sort of arcane religious test to receive

a religious vaccination exemption. Be side s a l most cer t a i n ly bei ng a f irst amendment violation, the practicality of such a test is dubious. After all, if the goal is to vaccinate a s m a ny c h i ld ren a s med ic a l ly feasible, then this test would still likely allow a significant minority of people to avoid it. Instead, we must do away with religious vaccination exemptions entirely. People choose to not vaccinate their kids for a variety of reasons, nearly al l of t hem rooted i n a n irresponsible, selfish, arrogant and, above all else, ignorant mindset that places their child’s theoretical wellbeing above established medical and public health realities. Frankly, I believe t hat if you don’t t hink you r k ids shou ld be vaccinated, you are categorically unfit to be a parent, full stop. R a nt of a f r u st r ated publ ic health major aside — parents not vacc i n at i ng t hei r c h i ld ren is a serious problem in much of t he U.S. The parents who choose to do this have their reasons, but we can point to one central driving factor — Andrew Wakefield. A ndrew Wakef ield is possibly one of the most abhorrent people in modern medicine, and for good reason. Wakefield was a doctor in the U.K. who claimed in a paper that the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine was correlated with autism. After an exhaustive study in 2003 refuted his claims, his article w a s pu l le d f rom t he e s t e eme d medical journal, “The Lancet,” and his medical license was revoked. Again, not without cause. Wakefield committed a variet y et hical and scient if ic of fenses ranging from not disclosing his funding sources (law yers who were suing vaccine makers) to manipulating his data. All of this, however, didn’t dampen t he doubt s he ma nu fac t u red. These doubts, though thoroughly debunked, have been carried on by anti-vaccination activists. W hile brain-dead celebrities tend to be

the most vocal critics of vaccination (including our president, for God’s sake), the largest group of people who still harbor anti-vaccination beliefs tend to be more conservative and religious according to polling data (though most conser vatives, relig ious people a nd A merica ns s upp or t v ac c i n at ion). I n my opinion, this last group is primarily r e s p o n s ible f o r t he c o nt i nu e d persistence of religious exemptions t h roughout t he U.S. a nd Sout h Carolina. The primary problem with these religious exempt ions is t wofold. For one, it allows parent s to be t he c e nt r a l de c id i n g f ac t or i n public health decisions that impact the whole population. Individual parents choosing not to vaccinate their kids may not be a major public health crisis in and of itself, but, col lec t ively, t hey ca n do major damage, par t ic u larly to herd immunit y. Herd immunit y is the concept that if a certain amount of a population is immune to a disease (t hough vaccinat ion or prev ious illness), the disease will not spread effectively. How much of the population that needs to be immune varies from disease to disease but, with many childhood illnesses, the percentages can be incredibly high. Measles, for instance, requires around 83 to 94 percent of t he popu lat ion to b e i m mu ne. T herefore , t he collective action of a minorit y of parents can put the majority at risk. In fact, a recent study found that even as little as a 5 percent drop in im mu n it y coverage f rom t he M M R vacci ne cou ld resu lt i n a “threefold increase in measles cases and cost the public sector millions of dollars.” T he second major problem wit h religious exempt ions is t he indiv idual harm t hey can result in. Many childhood illnesses are highly infectious — measles infects “9 out of 10 suscept ible persons w it h close cont act to a measles patient” and pertussis (whooping

cough) patients “can infect up to 12 to 15 other people.” This can make allowing unvaccinated children in schools par t ic u larly da ngerous. If infected, they can easily infect every other unvaccinated child in their school, including those with medical exemptions. Furthermore, they can also infect many ot hers in t he com mu n it y, i nclud i ng ma ny i nfa nt s who are too you ng to be vaccinated. The end result is a debilitat ing, potentially deadly and, above all else, preventable illness. Measles, mumps, r ubella, pert ussis and a host of ot her nast y illnesses are largely preventable, but only if kids are vaccinated. The parents who choose to use a religious exemption put everyone else’s kids at risk. Removing religious exemptions would save lives and mitigate the effects of these horrible illnesses. It would also very likely stand up to a legal challenge. Following a serious measles outbreak in 2014, California removed personal-belief exemptions (largely analogous to religious exemptions). W hile the change was challenged in court, t he cou r t fou nd i n favor of t he state as vaccinations fall into the government interest (see Prince vs. Massachusetts) and that the law “did not violate freedom of religion or the right to an education.” As a resu lt , Cal ifor n ia vacci nat ion compliance sk yrocketed in c omp a r i s on t o pre v iou s ye a r s . South Carolina would be wise to follow their example. Pa rent s who h ave dec ided to utilize the religious exemption may be a tad upset they’d be required to actually be a functioning member of the community, but that’s a small price to prevent senseless deaths and hospitalizations. Public health cannot be held hostage by ant iscience loons who have nothing but their own selfish interests in mind. South Carolina is better than them and better than this.

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Have fun with someone you love through tomorrow. With Mars in Aquarius, wear comfor t able shoes. Pursue travels, studies and adventures. Follow a fascinating inquiry.

Cancer Domestic arts provide nu r t u r i ng comfor t. Coordinate with family for best value and mutual benefit. You get more for less together. Build for your shared future.

Leo

Com mu n icate, net work and connect. Collaborate to get farther over six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Compromise to achieve common goals. Support each other.

Virgo

The next two days could g et luc r at i ve . Fo c u s energy to balance work, fitness and health over t he nex t si x week s, with Mars in Aquarius. Provide excellence.

Libra

You’re growing stronger. G o for passion, w it h Mars in Aquarius for six weeks. Pursue creative ideas. Listen to you r heart. Have f un wit h someone you love.

Scorpio

Relax and plan. You’re ready to improve your liv ing condit ions. P ut phy s ic a l e ner g y into home renovation, organization and beautification over six week s, w it h M a r s i n Aquarius.

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Sagittarius

E n j o y s o c i a l connections, gatherings and meet ings. Write, record and promote over about six weeks, with Mars in Aquarius. Get t he whole stor y, a nd speak out.

Capricorn

Business may be picking up. W it h Mars in Aquarius for six weeks, take profitable financial actions. Energize your work a nd g row you r accounts.

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Aquarius

You’re lea r n i ng fast . St ud y, r e s e a r c h a nd explore. Focus action for personal development over si x week s, w it h Mars in your sign. Grow your talents and skills.

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Pisces

Budget to fulfill a vision. Make long-term plans and priorities over six week s, w it h M a r s i n Aquarius. Clean closets, ga rages a nd at t ic s. O rg a n i z e f or w h at ’s next.

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Solutions to today’s puzzle

ACROSS 1 Sail supports 6 Forearm bone 10 Balls and strikes caller 13 Off-the-cuff 14 What insomniacs count 15 Slithery squeezer 16 With 58-Across, “sweet” expression about consequences 19 Courses for coll. credit 20 __ de cologne 21 Defensive trenches 22 With 48-Across, “sweet” expression about consequences 27 Forest floor growth 28 Funnyman Jay 29 Supercharged engine, for short 32 Bit of gel 33 Flock female 36 Experiencing some “sweet” consequences 41 Gym shirt 42 Car nut 43 Be of use to 44 Kind of butter used in moisturizers 46 Half up front? 48 See 22-Across 54 Photographer Adams 55 Yale student 56 Soak (up), as sauce 58 See 16-Across 63 Acapulco aunt 64 Enjoys a novel 65 Songs for two 66 Bargain bin abbr. 67 Thanksgiving side dish 68 Daisy variety DOWN 1 Poet Angelou 2 Take home from an animal shelter 3 Partly melted snow 4 Idiosyncrasy

5 Entrepreneurhelping org. 6 “Yeah” 7 Pasture 8 Ariz. neighbor 9 Theoretical primate 10 WWII sea attacker 11 River delta area 12 Break down grammatically 14 Sports figures 17 Loch with a legend 18 Up-and-down toy 23 Prefix with dextrous 24 Warner Bros. creation 25 Jack of “Rio Lobo” 26 Jack of “Dragnet” 29 Vietnamese New Year 30 Abu Dhabi’s federation: Abbr. 31 GPS suggestion 32 Found really groovy 33 Antipollution org. 34 Nintendo game console since 2006 35 Slithery swimmer 37 Pure joy

38 ‘50s Red Scare gp. 39 Souvlaki meat 40 Bad to the bone 44 __-Ball: midway game 45 Two-time Oscar winner Swank 46 Luau dances 47 Discharge 48 Spiny desert bloomers 49 “We’re live!” studio sign 50 Liam’s “Schindler’s List” role 51 Marshy grasses 52 Cosmetician Lauder

53 Like a chimney sweep 57 Sit for a picture 59 Cultural funding org. 60 Beaver’s output 61 Altar vow 62 Prom rental

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New Roles:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Harris steps into new role with help from top-returning goal scorer Bahr

Shelby Beckler @sbeckler13 After losing key offensive players from last season, the South Carolina women’s soccer team is looking to find its speed in tempo in two specific players this season as its talent develops. Top ret urning goal scorer Elexa Bahr and freshman Jyllissa Harris have proven themselves to be a powerhouse for the Gamecocks on offense. In the eyes of defensive player Grace Fisk, South Carolina doesn’t look like a young team struggling to find fluidity in their play. On Sept. 6, the duo carried their team to a 2-0 victory over Wake Forest after both scored pivotal goals that helped their team maintain a five-game win streak at home. Head coach Shelley Smith has found comfort in Harris stepping up into a dominating starting role for South Carolina, which is just what they needed to develop their attacking third. “I think they both are learning how to play together more,” Smith said. “Elexa’s coming back from injury and she hasn’t been out there that often, but she’s starting to play more and more minutes and doing the things that we know she can do. I think the more that she can play with Jyllissa the more they’ll learn what their strengths are and how they can connect.” For Bahr, Harris’ role has allowed the team to improve their tempo while maintaining composure. A s Sout h Carolina heads into reg ular season conference play, they will be able to look for strong finishes coming from these two. “Great player, freshman coming off,” Bahr said. “She’s just great on the field, very soccer smart and a little bit she reminds me of Sav, Savannah McCaskill, playing with her just very soccer smart. She knows where I’m running, I know where she’s going to play the ball and it just really helps to have another player like that.” Finding the missing link in their offensive scheme

ABIGAIL GREEN // THE GAMECOCK Freshman forward/midfielder Jyllissa Harris carries the ball down field after battling it out with Wake Forest competition Thursday night at Stone Stadium.

is essential for South Carolina to match up with tough opponents in the SEC. Bahr and Harris’ patience has brought maturity to a young team, and the addition of Harris has been vital to the midfield’s level of movement and quick transitions. As Smith struggled to cement her starting lineup, Bahr and Harris made the development much more nat u ral. Sm it h cred it s Har r is’ leadership for helping the team grow with each game. “Big credit to her and then obviously to get points by finishing goals, serving balls for us, she’s been key, a big part of our midfield and plays beyond her years, so credit to her to what she has done to prepare to play,” Smith said regarding Harris’s quick growth on the field. So far, Bahr and Harris have scored a total of ten ABIGAIL GREEN // THE GAMECOCK points for South Carolina in 2018. As chemistry continues to grow for the Gamecocks, Smith and Elexa Bahr rushes the field at Stone Stadium during the Coastal Carolina her team will look to these offensive players to game. finish games and lead their team to new records.

STATE OF UNIVERSITY

PASTIDES BY THE NUMBERS

Celebrations commemorate Pastides’ 10th anniversary Hannah Dear @HannahCDear

ABIGAIL GREEN // THE GAMECOCK State of the University address and farmers market celebrate Pastides’ years at USC and his future.

In honor of President Harris Pastides’ 10 years at USC, the week of Sept. 10 will feature a pair of events recognizing USC’s first family. Pastides will deliver his annual State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and Patricia MoorePastides will host the More-Healthy, More-Local, Moore-Pastides Farmers Market on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The Pastides are the founders of the Pastides Health & Sustainability Pledge, which encourages students to embrace healthy living through cooking classes, farmers markets and green living. “This farmer’s market and street fair will feature healthy, local choices and help us connect as a community,” MoorePastides said in an online letter to students. “On and off-campus organizations will be sharing some ways that you can minimize your impact and maximize your health.” The farmers market, which kicks off at 10 a.m., will also feature a yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Moore-Pastides has brought more vendors t ha n ever along w it h

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“I’m very, extremely sad when I have to call a family and ... I’m not the one who tells them they’ve lost a child, but who expresses sympathy in the days after,” said Pastides. “That concerns me as well and that’s something we’re going to continue to work very hard on.” D u r i ng h is t i me a s pre sident , Pastides has played a part in providing greater support to students through programs such as On Your Time graduation and the Palmetto College program. The On Your Time program serves students on nontraditional tracks for

demonstrations of cooking techniques. Continuing the theme of Pastides’ 10 years at USC, the State of the University address will take place on Wednesday on the Horseshoe at 11 a.m. The speech will be followed by a celebration on Greene Street. “President Pastides will discuss his 10 years at the helm of Carolina, growing both the number and quality of students and faculty, increasing research funding and improving access to the state’s flagship university for all South Carolinians,” a press release said. Pastides invites students to come out and hear about what he envisions for the future while ref lecting on the past 10 years. “I’ve used the word ‘challenging’ in every one of my State of the University addresses, beginning in 2008,” Pastides said in his 2017 State of the University Address. “Let me offer you a preview of next year’s address…I’ll use it again.”

finishing their degree. The Palmetto College is a baccalaureate program for people that have already completed two years of college and can continue to earn their USC degree online. “I’m very proud of that ‘cause you can get a USC degree without coming here,” said Pastides. “It’s much more af fordable t han one of fered by a private sector university.” In recent years, Pastides has enjoyed watching the number of applications increase and being inspired by the quality of life he sees at Carolina. He has seen a rise in rankings for the school of business, the school of public health, the engineering programs and the currently top-ranked honors college.

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“I would say, relative to the student body, we continue to attract larger numbers of better qualified students,” said Pastides. “Building our reputation ... and now a great global university, that says a lot.” Some of Pastides’ favorite memories at USC include beating Alabama in football when the Crimson Tide were ranked number one and watching the baseball team win its first national championship in 2010. “That ring, of all of the rings I’ve gotten, and there have been many, that’s the one that I cherish the most,” said Pastides. “It happened in Omaha, Nebraska, but it kind of was like a glass ceiling that we broke through.” For st udents, Past ides is better

public Honors College since 2012

national championships

new university major building openings on Columbia campus

known for his social media presence and efforts to connect with the student body. “I think he’s awesome, he’s always taking selfies,” said Selena Schulteis, a third-year biomedical engineering student. “I remember last year he came to the library and passed out cookies to people studying for finals ... I think he’s sweet.” Pastides has accomplished a lot in the past ten years, and now he’s looking to the future. He hopes to see a second student center built in order to relieve pressure on the Russell House and a health science center built in response to the growth that USC is experiencing in health science education.