Garnet & Black Spring 2012

TESTING

COLUMBIA’S SECRET PLAGUE POSITIVE

DANCE MARATHON: UP ALL NIGHT

DATING IN THE MODERN WORLD

HOW TO FAKE A GREAT INTERVIEW

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STORE WARS

20 UP ALL NIGHT: DANCE MARATHON

These students are rockin’ all night long for a worthy cause.

SAVE & SPLURGE 28

DATING IN THE MODERN WORLD

How social media is ruining and reviving relationships.

scene

SPACE: TAPPS

This building is no stranger to the arts in S.C.. We showcase one artist who now calls it home.

SPOTLIGHT Get away without leaving town.

FOUR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Local artists for every taste.

44 LOCAL MUSIC: CAN’T KIDS

Ever wonder what “Appalachian cheerleader metal” sounds like?

45 WUSC SPIN DJ LBD plays the

18 Updating your closet for spring. p.s.

QUIZ

Which stress releiver are you?

DISH

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CONTRIBUTORS

A first-year advertising major, Caroline loved learning about farmers markets in her Store Wars article (pg. 16). “It really gave me a new outlook on shopping local. Experiencing a lesser known but more personal aspect of Columbia was an awesome opportunity.” She hopes this piece will be the first of many with Garnet & Black.

Walking the fine line between feminine, masculine and just plain kooky, fourth-year visual communications student and fashionista Paulina Olivares likes to confuse people. See what we mean in Double Take on page 33.

Lee Walker, a fourth-year visual communications major, is in her first year of working with Garnet & Black. When reflecting on her work for this issue, she says, “I really enjoyed shooting Amy Woodell. It was great being able to help share her talents and devotion to such a great cause.”

Alli Quattlebaum is a third-year visual communications student. “I’ve been involved with G&B since my frist semester at Carolina. I love it because it combines my college experience with my love for design and art.” Check out her photography on pg. 16.

2.29

Bows and Beaus

@ RUSSELL HOUSE BALLROOM, 7 P.M.

Fashion Board at USC will be holding a fashion show where several retailers, including Southern Snobs (pg. 40), will be showing their spring collections in a Carolina Cup preview event.

3.17 St. Pat’s in 5 Points

@ 5 POINTS, 9 A.M. TO 6P.M. $12-15

This day-long festival features live bands and a parade. This year’s acts include All Get Out, Villanova and Corey Smith. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the gate.

3.16 TOAST Improv

@ BENSON THEATRE, 11 P.M. $5

Toast is USC’s premiere improv comedy troupe. Currently in its eleventh year, Toast performs one Friday a month to consistently sold-out houses. Every show is different, as the performers make up their scenes in the moment, based off of suggesting they get from the audience.

2.28 Project Condom

USC’s Campus Wellness center holds this event every year to raise awareness for sexual health. Organizations are asked to build outfits entirely out of condoms and strut the runway in a fashion show open to all USC students.

FRUSSELL HOUSE BALLROOM, 8 P.M.

LEE WALKER

ALLI QUATTLEBAUM

CAROLINE HULTSTRAND

PAULINA OLIVARES

In college, we often sacrifice health for the sake of our wallets, grades or sheer fun.

I promise that if you haven’t experienced this, you will at some point. I definitely have during my time at USC– from staying in the library for days (and nights) on end, to visiting Five Points on “college night” and choosing vices like Starbucks over a real meal on what felt like a neverending day. The tight-knit G&B staff has had their fair share of stress and lack of sleep, too. When choosing which stories to share in this issue at our brainstorming meeting, we were overwhelmed by how many of our interests and proposed topics addressed health. So many aspects of life relate to it, and we wanted to make this issue a source of knowledge and inspiration to live healthily. Whether you’ve given up on love, are fighting a tough disease or are looking to fill your life with more inspiration, we hope this issue motivates you to keep moving forward.

Here’s a health, Carolina! And as always, thank you for reading Garnet & Black Magazine.

BY KELLY NASH PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLE ANDERSEN

Patrick Lawler

Losing a parent is a tragedy no one wants to face, but fourth-year exercise science student Patrick Lawler found that, sometimes, it can breed hope, rejuvenation and a drive to help others. Two years ago, Patrick lost his mother to cancer, and for the last three, he has participated in Relay For Life, a 12-hour, overnight relay to raise money for the fight against cancer. He teamed up with his friend, Maddie Miller, to form Team Jameson in his mother’s honor.

“My mom always thought it was important to celebrate life. So at her funeral, she wanted everyone to enjoy Miller Lite and Jameson Irish Whiskey. We named the team Jameson to remind ourselves how important it is to celebrate life and the lives of those no longer with us,” Patrick says.

Last year, their team was the top fundraiser at the relay, raising roughly $10,000. They more than doubled the amount raised by the team that placed second. Patrick and his team organized USC’s first Bachelor Auction, which he cochaired, and they continue to host it each year. For the event, they designed wristbands with the notorious ‘Cocks against Cancer’ slogan and auctioned a football that Coach Spurrier signed, with all proceeds benefitting Team Jameson. Despite his success, he plans to achieve even more this year, setting a personal goal of $15,000.

To sign up for this year’s Relay For Life, which will take place on April 20th at the Blatt P.E. Field, go to www.relayforlife.org/usc

In 2010, Amy Woodell, a fourthyear retail and fashion merchandising student, returned from a summer mission trip in a slum of Lusaka, Zambia, which changed the course of her life. The Cary, N.C. native had long dreamed of a fast-paced life in the New York City fashion industry, but the widows and children she met at an orphanage began to consume her thoughts.

“My eyes opened to the extreme poverty that they endure,” she says, “and their hunger to learn and improve their own lives inspired me. They have dreams just like we do.”

With a passion to help the people of Zambia, Amy redirected her career path from Manhattan to Africa. She founded Clothed in Hope, a nonprofit that teaches women about common, preventable diseases, basic sewing skills and financial responsibility.

“My goal is to provide a long-term solution to Zambia’s dire situation by

empowering these women with life skills and knowledge to support themselves,” she explains.

When women complete the program, they receive sewing machines to make and sell items at the local market. If desired, the women can work with Clothed In Hope to make items that are sold on Etsy and benefit the program. Amy has raised $15,000 in Clothed in Hope’s first year, enough to launch the organization. Reaching her goal of $70,000 will allow her to sustain it. Money, however, did not motivate Amy to develop Clothed In Hope.

“People tell me I could create the next ‘TOMS movement,’” she says, “but that isn’t what drove me to do this. To tell just one woman, ‘You’re special to the world,’ is reason enough because they have never been told that.”

Amy will return to Zambia after she graduates in May with hope and a plan for a people who captured her heart.

BY JULIA HIENZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEE WALKER STITCHING BY EMILY MULDROW

QUICK FACTS

Where is Zambia?

How do I contribute? You can donate at www.clothedinhope.org.

What do donations provide? All of the supplies, which are are bought in Zambia to support their economy.

Who can volunteer to help?

Anyone! Just contact Amy for more information. All skills are welcome.

WITHAnnette Hoover

BY KAITLIN WERNET \\ PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLE ANDERSEN

Annette Hoover, a USC grad and owner of the event planning business, Eventus, is the mastermind behind HRTM 362: Wedding Planning and Management. Each year, her class selects one lucky couple for whom they plan a dream wedding, free of charge. Her seven years of experience consoling bridezillas, supporting students’ dreams and creating happily-ever-afters keeps Gamecock romance in the air.

How did this class begin?

I launched the class in 2005 as a case study program, but I was not happy with that method. Instead, I proposed to help students through experiential learning to professionals in the community. After all, my students are the future of this industry, and I want to produce professionals with ethics, insight and a lot of experience.

Are there qualifications to apply?

We ask engaged couples affiliated with the university to submit letters that share their love story in 500 words. The first year, we received ten letters, and the second time, we got 15. Last year, 44 couples applied. The students read every letter and vote on who will win.

What is the strangest wedding theme you have planned?

I planned a Halloween wedding where the bride wore a tattered dress, makeup that made her look dead and was carried down the aisle in a coffin.

Do you have a most memorable wedding moment?

One bride asked us to make the dream of her brother-in-law, who was suffering from terminal brain cancer, come true. His only wish was to walk his three-year-old daughter down the aisle. He knew he would not be alive to see her real wedding day. You should have seen them on the day of the wedding as he handed her rose petals to drop.

Where are Columbia’s best-kept secret spots to get hitched?

The T. Ashton Phillips Center, the new farmers market, is absolutely a secret in the making. The most unique place is 701 Whaley. It has an interesting history, but it’s a clean slate venue that allows for great freedom in your design. Columbia will be excited by the Sheraton hotel’s renovated ballroom. Have you planned destination weddings?

I planned a Napa Valley vineyard wedding for an older couple whose budget was $500,000. Their dog was the ring bearer. We had a tuxedo made for him.

How do you feel about Kim Kardashian’s lavish wedding? She was a beautiful bride, but when you divide the money she spent by the number of days she was married, it wasn’t worth the result: unnecessary publicity and two broken hearts.

What would be your dream wedding to plan?

I would love to plan a wedding on the beach with so much love in the air. The family would be ecstatic, and a little girl’s dream would become reality.

What is the best love story you’ve heard?

Last semester, we chose a darling couple in their sixties. They dated 49 years ago until she dumped him through a note. He deployed for war; she enrolled in Carolina’s nursing school. They married other people, but both became single later in life, eventually reconnecting over Facebook. He proposed to her after USC won the Carolina vs. Clemson football game. Love happens at every age.

Lucas spent his freshman year of college studying art in Japan at Temple University. He draws inspiration from Japanese pop art, ancient cultures, art history, Baroque art, classical art and alchemy.

space

BY MOLLY RUGGERE \\ PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTIAN BARKER

Fourth-year art studio student Lucas Sams

was the first to exhibit artwork at Tapp’s new Arts Center. In addition to his installation in its front window, Lucas has a studio, paint-splattered and packed with his art, in Tapp’s basement. Boasting 22,000 square feet of exhibit space, performance areas and artists’ studios, Tapp’s Arts Center, located at 1644 Main St., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lucas calls this a “couch painting,” mocking the idea that art is simply decorative, like a tapestry behind a couch. He originally intended to depict a man sitting in a river, surrounded by nymphs. Unsatisfied, he transformed his painting by spattering paint across the canvas.

Lucas created these boxes in 2009 when he lived on Greene St. and had limited funds for supplies. He turned old cardboard into canvas and mixed paint with toothpaste.

Plastic bags and torn-up paintings adorn the walls of Lucas’ space, which expose his openness to any medium in the art-making process.

“Japan was where I started my mature work and really where I found myself as both a person and an artist.”

February, the season of love, is the time to show your special someone how you feel. You and your love might look to enjoy a taste of Italy, whose people are arguably the world’s romance and culinary pros. Should you empty your pockets on fancy pasta dishes in Lady and the Tramp style: candlelight and live musical accompaniment? Rather, do you get creative and devise an inexpensive alternative? (Which is also Lady and the Tramp swag. They ate for free in front of a dumpster.)

ILLUSTRATION BY KRISTINE KEANE

SPEND THE DOUGH \\ BY LIZZIE ANSTEY

Dainty boxes of Sweethearts candies and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are delicious, even addicting, but come on, guys... raise the romantic bar. Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but you’re just giving us excuses to stuff our faces with pink and red treats. Every girl wants to be treated, so go big or go home this year. Splurge on a romantic Italian dinner. We don’t need more chocolate in our secret stashes, and you’re lying if you say you wouldn’t enjoy a lavish three-course meal. I’m not saying book a gondola ride in Venice or hire crooning Italian waiters, but a step beyond the little box of chocolates means major brownie points with your significant other. We’re college students. The majority of our meals consists of Pop-Tarts, Ramen and the McDonald’s dollar menu. Why not treat ourselves to an elaborate dinner this month?

SAVE THE DOUGH \\ BY FATIMA BOATRIGHT

Look, don’t spend more on an occasion when you can spend less— especially on a date. Perhaps you have been misled by popular notions that to woo the girl or guy of your dreams, you must burn through your paycheck. This is false. Feelings and emotions have little correlation with your spending budget. It may seem glorious to spoil your boo with lavish gifts, but speaking the language of love has never been easier. Become charming and suave: learn a few romantic Italian phrases (“Ti voglio bene”) to recite to your love on the special day. Draw a treasure map that leads to a special spot in the park where you set up a light display. Who says you have to throw down 50 bucks on an “authentic” Italian entrée when you can find low-cost Italian recipes online? (I recommend allrecipes.com). If you are planning a special date, set a small budget, and do your best to stay within your limit. You will think of fresh, creative ways to express your love. In the event that things don’t work out between you and said interest, you’ll be glad you didn’t spend a month’s worth of savings on a flame that lasted less time than a Kardashian marriage.

BY KALYN OYER \\ ILLUSTRATION BY JEREMY DARBY

Spring semester, with its nine-week stretch of class and no breaks, is often dreaded. Students count the days that stand between them and their spring break plans. Trust me, you can make it! When you need a stress-free escape without emptying your wallet on gas money, visit these local getaways to rejuvenate your overloaded noggin.

SALUDA SHOALS PARK

Location: 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia, S.C.

Price: $5 (just entrance fee and parking) - $78 (parking, entrance fee, horseback riding and threehour canoe rental included)

BEANBAG ROOM

Location: Counseling and Human Development Center, Byrnes Building Room 617

Currently available at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays

Price: Free!

BOTANICAL GARDEN AT RIVERBANKS ZOO

Location: 1300 Botanical Parkway just off SC Highway 378 at I-20 and I-26

Price: $11.75 (one person)- $23.50 (two people)

If you want a getaway adventure without a costly plane ticket, escape to Saluda Shoals Park. Rent canoes at this outdoor retreat, or bring an innertube to float down the river. What’s more relaxing than drifting through the sunshine to the sounds of melodious, babbling water? For more adventurous types, hike, bike or horseback ride through the park trails. These nature paths wind around draping oaks and lush hills on the edge of the waterway. For more passive rejuvenation, perch on the riverbank for a picnic, and let your troubles float away with the current.

University 101 classes have begun visiting this lesser-known campus getaway. At the beanbag room, learn the practice of self-hypnosis. Walk into the dimly lit room, sink into a comfy beanbag, and forget about your O-CHEM class. A trained professional guides students through the steps to renewal, beginning with deep breaths, then loosening rigid muscles until your body is at rest. Escape into a daydream, clear your mind and breathe. “Hakuna matata”—it means no worries!

At the Botanical Garden at Riverbanks Zoo, walk the historical footpaths meandering through the forest or sit next to a waterfall and meditate among the peaceful sounds and cool mist. Take your significant other for a romantic stroll through the rose garden or (for you art majors) sit and sketch near the river bridge in the shade garden. For a little adventure, weave through the labyrinth of secret pathways. Check out the midnight garden, which overflows with flowers that blossom in the moonlight. Search for your own secret spot to revisit when life gets hectic.

STORE WARS

SPRING CLEANING YOUR CLOSET

BY MALIA SCHOFIELD

PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS WOODSON

Tired of wearing the same grubby clothes that your closet offered last season... and the one before that? Most of us can agree that hipster-wear has to go and that the rest of your wardrobe could use an update. Here are a few ways to revamp it, whether you’re on a tight college budget or have extra bucks to burn.

JOB INTERVIEWS

Everyone needs a good blazer to complete the professional wardrobe. Sure, sometimes they are considered typical and boring, but you can turn the traditional blazer into a statement piece. Blazers in every shade and silhouette rocked the spring 2012 runways and now occupy window displays everywhere. From basic black, neutrals and nudes for more conservative occupations to bright and pastel hues for creative industries, every college student needs the perfect blazer to don through the job search.

SAVE:

Snag Snag a Forever 21 Sateen Ruched Sleeve Blazer in green. $29.80, Forever 21.

SPLURGE:

Girls, get a preppy Tory Burch Cotton Twill Stretch Blazer in pale khaki. $425.00. Guys, pick up a Polo Ralph Lauren Chino Sport Coat in navy. $295.00, Granger Owings.

SPRING WEATHER

As spring approaches, invest in a hot pair of shades to ensure your baby blues are protected from the harsh southern sun or to mask proof of an all-nighter in T-Coop. If you’re not sure what shape is best for you, keep these tips in mind: Heart-shaped faces look best in rounded styles. If your face is round, funky, angular frames will sharpen and elongate it; try an oversized square frame in a bold color or pattern. Square-shaped faces look best with playful shapes that soften sharp lines.

SAVE:

Girls, try a funky pair of cheetah print, square-framed shades. $25.00, Handpicked. Guys, grab tortoise shell Clubmaster’s at Sid & Nancy. $20

SPLURGE:

Girls, get a cool pair of Dita Savoy Cat-Eye sunglasses. $295.00, www.shopbop.com. Boys, you need the M.JACOBS 252/S style by Marc Jacobs. $295, Solstice.

NEW TRENDS

Bold colors and floral prints will be big on the fashion scene this spring. From flowing dresses to high-waisted shorts and pants, they are everywhere—especially in bright acidic colors. While a full floral suit may be a little much for the streets of Columbia, a fun floral frock or bright floral short could spruce up that closet of yours. Pair your funky floral prints with bold color-block patterns and playful accessories for a look from the runway.

SAVE:

For the ladies: Forever 21 Floral Print Short. $13.80, Forever21.com. Guys, snag the Merona Ultimate Chino Pant in “Berry Quick.” $28, Target.

SPLURGE:

For the girls: Diane Von Furstenburg “Ashley” Print Silk Hooded Wrap Dress. $365.00, Nordstrom. Gentlemen, spring for a Lily Pulitzer tie in “Shorely Blue Bellina.” $72, Pink Sorbet.

BY JULIA HEINZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY AARON

As college students, many of our Friday nights are filled with raging music, wild friends and a lot of dancing. Since 1997, however, one particular Friday in February is a bit different at USC.

Hundreds of brave souls decked out in bright-colored, funky work-out clothes flock to Strom Thurmond Fitness Center for Dance Marathon. This fun, out-of-theordinary spin on an annual fundraiser has helped Dance Marathon at USC gain massive popularity and success. Not only is it the largest philanthropic organization on campus, but also the largest student-run charity in South Carolina.

The rules are simple: On Friday, starting at 7 pm, (this year on February 24th) registered participants dance for 24 hours straight - no sitting or sleeping. It may sound extreme, but for USC Dance Marathon Coordinator Colleen White, it’s worth it.

“For 24 hours you’re doing something that is completely selfless,” she says. “You get tired, but if you remind yourself why you’re doing it, for the kids in the hospital that would kill to be on their feet for a few hours, it’s worth it.”

It’s this mentality that helps many of the 600 dancers going strong.

To participate, each person must raise at least $150, and are highly encouraged to try for more. The group that fills Strom each year is an eclectic mix– dancers include USC students, faculty and staff, many of whom register to represent a vast array of clubs and organizations. Yes, a large percent are sorority girls, but others include people from student government, university ambassadors, certain dorms (like the “Bates Team”) and even solo participants.

Despite these affiliations, the fourcolor-team plan dissolves group lines and unites the dancers. Each dancer is assigned one of four colors, ensuring equal representation of organizations throughout the event. Dancers gain points for their designated color by participating in DM fundraising activities leading up to the event. This system allows for fair competition, instead of a few large groups monopolizing the event. The color that racks up the most points and collects the most donations, wins. Since its flagship year at USC, Dance

Marathon has raised close to one million dollars, $160,584 of which was brought in last year alone. This incredible sum of money is donated entirely to Children’s Miracle Network– a network of more than 170 hospitals, and one that helps over 80,000 children in South Carolina each year. The local CMN hospital in Columbia is Palmetto Health Children’s, built in 2005. Donations given this year will be directed towards the hospital’s Pediatric Surgery Center, which helps 3,000 children yearly. Proceeds from Dance Marathon even played a large role in making the hospital itself a reality, funding much of its capital campaign.

“Our hospital could not have been made possible if it wasn’t for these kids,” Says Mims Gova, Director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. A statement senior Colleen White should be honored by, as she’s proven to be one of Dance Marathon’s most dedicated members.

She tells G&B, “I was hooked from the beginning. Hearing the kids’ stories really drew me in, and I just knew that Dance Marathon was something I was going to be involved in throughout college.” But she is surprised at just how much it has become a part of her life. Following her freshman year as a participant, Colleen held the position as volunteer coordinator, and was named finance director the year after. So when she was offered the opportunity to be overall director, she was fully aware and prepared for the amount of work organizing a fundraiser of such magnitude would take.

Contrary to what some believe, Dance Marathon is not just a one-day event. Colleen oversees the work of 30 executive

board members who work diligently throughout the year. In addition to planning the actual marathon, the exec members organize and host a 5k run/ walk in November, represent USC at a summer DM leadership conference, hold percent nights at local restaurants, and participate in monthly activities at Palmetto Children’s Hospital. Another 60 Dance Marathon members or “moralers” as Colleen calls them, work hard choreographing line dances throughout the Spring that are taught to participants on the day of the event. The moralers act as the ‘face’ of Dance Marathon, helping to boost tired spirits. Dancers are motivated to keep moving from not only the morale team, but also the “miracle children” that are present at the event. About six to eight families with kids who have overcome serious illnesses usually attend and tell their stories of hope. These are people who have directly benefitted from funds donated to Children’s Miracle Network. One of these children, Seth, was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia when he was only four years old. Through treatment received at Palmetto Health Children’s, Seth was able to fight and conquer the illness, and today is a healthy, vibrant kid.

For Colleen, following stories like Seth’s is the most rewarding part. “The kids you see in the hospital are the ones that are truly benefitting this year or maybe from the money last year. But to me, seeing the kids that have gone through it and are healthy is more of a miracle. I’ve seen the same kids for three years and it’s amazing how much they’ve grown up.” This year’s marathon will be bittersweet for Colleen as she is graduating in May, but knowing how many lives were helped during her time with Dance Marathon makes the reward last forever.

You get tired, but if you remind yourself why you are doing it, for the kids in the hospital that would kill to be on their feet for a few hours, it’s worth it.

THE SILENT EPIDEMIC

BY BLAKE WELCH

\\ PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH KOBOS

*THIS PHOTOGRAPH DOES NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL VICTIMS.

SILENT EPIDEMIC

“ IN THE SOUTH, YOU GENERALLY DON’T DO MUCH MORE THAN

whisper “ ABOUT SEX...

Of all newly diagnosed cases in the United States, the fastest growing rates of HIV and AIDS belong to the college demographic. 2011 marked the 30th year that the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention recognized HIV. AIDS has since claimed over 600,000 lives in the United States alone and more than 30 million across the world. Stemming from the HIV infection, AIDS progressively weakens the immune system, making you more susceptible to other diseases. Originally known as “GRID” (gay-related immune deficiency) and “the 4H disease” (because of its prevalence among Haitians, homosexuals, hemophiliacs and heroin users), this disease has had many faces over the years. Today, however, it is clear that AIDS and HIV are not exclusive to any one demographic.

The entire Southeast has an extremely high rate of HIV and AIDS diagnoses, accounting for the majority of cases across the nation. South Carolina largely contributes to this. Statistics released in 2009 rank Columbia as the sixth worst rate of newly diagnosed AIDS cases. The disease’s prevalence in Columbia surpasses notorious “party” cities like Las Vegas and New Orleans. Seven of the 10 worst-rated states belong to the Southeast, which the medical community has deemed as the ‘AIDS belt’ of the US–and South Carolina proves to be the buckle.

Trojan, the latex provider, annually ranks universities’ sexual health resources across the country, and for many years, USC has been near the top of that list. Despite availability of sexual health

Shameka Wilson

resources, the AIDS rate in Columbia consistently ranks among the worst cities in the country. But why is our rank for contracting this deadly infection so high?

The homegrown, conservative lifestyle so often associated with the South may contribute. Shameka Wilson, sexual health coordinator at USC Campus Wellness, says the Southeast addresses HIV and AIDS differently than other places.

“In the South, you generally don’t do more than whisper about sex. In [other parts of the country], they’re more open about it, and it shows in the programs they create,” she says.

I was born and raised in South Carolina, and when it comes to sex, mum’s the word. Most people believe that what happens in the privacy of your bedroom should stay there, even among your closest friends, and our state’s overall sexual health suffers for it. How we approach and discuss the subject forms at an early age. When examining schools’ sexual health programs in different areas of the country, one cannot ignore the disparities of South Carolina’s system.

“My high school [in Connecticut] required everyone to take two semesterlong classes about sexual health, and we covered just about everything,” thirdyear visual communications student Annie Drowne, recalls. “It wasn’t a big deal to talk about it.”

This is in sharp contrast to the minimal amount of sexual education given in the South, as most high schools only cover it for a few weeks, if at all. Vinet Patel, fourth-year risk management and insurance student, offers that updating

the curriculum thst he was taught is long overdue.

“They didn’t teach us much, and we had already heard most of what they would teach us in other places,” he says. “We all knew about condoms and birth control. They didn’t teach much beyond that.”

The majority of American high school sex education programs teach an abstinence-based method, so most students learn that they should refrain from sex until marriage. This method often results in students not learning proper protection methods for infections. A large number of high school students are sexually active, and evidence proves that this number only increases among college students. If students are undereducated about infections their bodies can contract, what does that mean for our well-being?

Times have changed, and this isn’t the same South that our parents grew up accustomed to. We are linked through smartphones, computers and other gadgets, and sharing explicit details of our personal lives has become relatively common. Fourth-year business management student Lee Williams believes that, despite this constant contact, the boundaries we place on our sexual discussions regarding STD’s have led to the prevalence of HIV and AIDS among college students.

“We always seem to be talking about sex, and popular culture and media certainly support our generation’s general belief that sex is a good thing,” he says. “I believe that it is but also that we should do it safely. Even so, I would

be uncomfortable discussing AIDS status and testing with someone. I’ve never had that conversation with a partner.”

Many in our student body have never discussed it either. To learn more about students’ sexual health awareness and practices, Garnet & Black spoke with 60 USC students. All but five of these students say they are sexually active, and almost all of them say that their partner’s sexual health is of large concern to them. Despite this, most of them had never discussed STD’s with their partners before engaging in sex, let alone talk about it with anyone else. Nor had they been tested themselves.

A conversation about sexual health can be unnerving, particularly in the South, but Shameka Wilson believes it is the first step.

“Education is key,” she says. “When people know better, to talk candidly and without shame about an issue that affects us all, their health will benefit. Our state will benefit too.”

We’re willing to acknowledge the enjoyable parts of sex. Guys proudly reach into the bowl of free condoms at the Student Health Center, and girls openly pop birth control pills before class. We rarely consider, however, that we, or our partners, could be infected. Without being tested, the disease is invisible.

Navigating a conversation about HIV and AIDS is difficult. Perhaps that scares us more than anything. We must look past our foolish fears and realize that one uncomfortable conversation with a partner could prevent a life-long illness.

“Education is key,” she says. “When people know better, to talk candidly & without shame about an issue that affects us all, their health will benefit. Our state will benefit too.”

40%

of the american single population admitted to using an online dating service; that's over 40 million people.

dating in the modern world

BY JORDAN OSBORNE // PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE POPE

Age-old dating traditions have been shot to hell. I’ll tell you a secret. You can now fix your most despised flaw with the click of a button. Well, you’ll still be you in real life, but concerning your online persona, you hold the reins to make whatever first impression you’d like to make, right down to your Photoshopped profile picture.

These days, thanks to Facebook, first impressions likely form before any faceto-face interaction ever takes place. The result is the same in many cases: upon meeting a person in the flesh, at least one party is as disappointed as an adolescent boy who discovers that bras sometimes overflow with no more than tissues.

Rules about making the first move are more ambiguous than ever. Asking for someone’s number seems archaic. Profiles are now the one-stop shop for

perfect ice breakers, and winning a girl’s heart can be as simple as reciting her listed favorite quotes. Advances in technology have made constant communication a way of life. To pull the plug can feel like quitting smoking cold turkey.

We’ve all seen it: a couple at dinner retreats from quality time to their mobile devices, not so subtly hidden beneath the table. With this ‘need’ to know exactly what everyone is doing every minute of the day, especially between couples, it’s no wonder that so many people have become paranoid about infidelity.

“I found out through some pictures on Facebook that the girl I was dating still hung out with her ex, even though she denied it,” Matt, a third-year sociology student, says.

People hide behind their computers

and smart phones too. You know the scenario– a guy or girl blows up your phone but can’t muster more than a “h-hhi” upon seeing you in person. Awkward doesn’t even begin to describe it. Online dating sites have increased in popularity, but some students still think they should be the absolute last resort.

“As a college student, I believe we have ample opportunities to meet potential partners, whether it be in class, on campus, in clubs or downtown,” Chloe, a fourth-year math student, says.

She suggests to talk more and be friendlier to the people you meet day-today before relying on a website to match you. However, to condemn all of today’s communication advancements wouldn’t be fair. Social networking, dating sites and Skype have their perks when used in the right context.

Americans have warmed to the idea of online dating sites, despite their questionable beginnings. They prove to be one of the most effective new ways to meet a partner. A survey conducted by Match.com in 2009 reveals that, of those married in the last three years, 17 percent met online. A 2010 Huffington Post survey reports that 40 percent of American singles admit to using an online dating service– that’s over 40 million people. The numbers continue to escalate.

Creating an online dating profile has become less taboo, and as a result, people are presented with more relationship opportunities than ever before. Take third-year students Crystal and Katelyn, for example. The two met using a Facebook dating app three years

With online dating though, a person’s “interested in” box clears any confusion. They both expressed that in the beginning of their relationship, they hesitated to tell people how they met. Only close friends knew the real story. Now, though, with online dating viewed as commonplace, Katelyn and Crystal happily share their story. Katelyn stresses the importance of taking a chance.

“Relationships don’t always work, but that’s true for couples who meet online and for those who don’t,” she says. “A perfect story won’t always begin, but you might meet the love of your life. My life would be completely different if I hadn’t met Crystal through Facebook.”

Skype also allows people to connect in ways that were unimaginable 20 years ago.

“It’s definitely harder than being in the same physical place, but Skype, Facebook, texting, email and FaceTime have made things as ‘normal’ as they can be while we’re thousands of miles apart,” she says.

Technological communication is both a blessing and a curse. Whether you find out your partner cheated because of a tagged Facebook picture, or that they are more of a party-animal than they led you to believe, the truth usually seems to prevail. When used responsibly, with moderation and maturity, online communication lessens fear and intimidation in the dating realm. It can also equip a person with the tools to find and maintain a healthy relationship.

ago and have been together ever since. They both agree that using the app made it easier to connect with people in a community that shared common interests.

“Within the gay and lesbian community, especially on campus, it’s difficult to know when to approach someone you’re interested in,” Katelyn says. “You’re likely to take the leap, only to find out that they’re straight.”

People maintaining relationships across thousands of miles, many of whom are in the military. Hallie Lipsmeyer, a fourthyear retail and fashion merchandising student, met her boyfriend, Justin, last year in Atlanta. Justin, a nuclear officer in the Navy, is currently stationed in Waikiki, HI. His travels all over the world, which restricts communication with Hallie. The couple has maintained their relationship for over a year through Skype.

Be it JDate, AfroRomance or ChristianMingle, discover which site fits your groove, and remember that love is love, no matter where it’s found. If it doesn’t work out, keep your chin up. Applaud your attempt. Down a roll of Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough, and remember that PlentyOfFish are in the sea.

thanks to facebook, most first impressions are conceived before face-to-face interaction even takes place.

''relationships don't always work, but that's true for couples who meet online and for those who don't,'' she says. ''a perfect story won't always begin, but you might meet the love of your life. my life would be completely different if i hadn't met crystal through facebook.''

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Burst out of the box. turn heads this spring with bright blocks of color, people!

Creative Direction Paulina Olivares

Styling Christian Barker & Hallie Lipsmeyer

Photography Sarah Kobos

Hair & Make-up Julia Hienz & Stephanie Pope

Previous page: Shorts and tie, Pink Sorbet; collared shirt, Brittons; vest, SidNancy. Linabel, above, jeans and watch, Bohemian; top, Van Jean; shoes and clutch, Kicks; earrings, SidNancy. On Slone, below, dress, Van Jean; hat, Pink Sorbet; bracelets, SidNancy.

Ben, above, pants, Van Jean; top, Brittons, watch, Bohemian. On Mason, below, shirt, Brittons; shorts, Van Jean; tie, Pink Sorbet.

On Linabel, skirt, vest, purse, and cuff, Bohemian; heels, kicks; sunglasses, SidNancy. On Slone, skirt, bandeau top, and shoes, Bohemian; earrings and bracelet, SidNancy. On Mason, shirt, Brittons; pants, Bohemian, sunglasses, SidNancy.

Left page, on Ben, top and bowtie, Brittons; jacket, SidNancy; shorts, Pink Sorbet. On Linabel, top pants and watch, Bohemian; ipad case, Van Jean, earrings, SidNancy. This page, on Linabel, shirt, Brittons, tie, Pink Sorbet, trousers, Van Jean. On Slone, top and pants, Pink Sorbet, wedges, Kicks; sunglasses, SidNancy. Below, ring, SidNancy.

Emily Shipp, a fourthyear English student, discovered her calling to be a writer (and self-published her first novel) before she was old enough to drive. She developed her talent as a child through poetry and short stories and has since explored new artistic mediums like documentary and silent film. She interned at the Cannes Film Festival in France last summer where her drive, vigor and, perhaps most notably, her screenplay impressed executives. After pitching a well-received action film story-line, Emily was flown to Los Angeles to present her story to Hollywood screenwriters and executives. She continues to develop her action film, with plans to complete it by her May graduation. In addition, Emily is developing a romantic comedy as well as a few television pilots. She wrote, directed and produced the love story music video, “What Happened,” which explores how young people court and forge relationships. Watch it on her YouTube channel, eshipp3423.

carolina creatives

Fourth-year theatre student Brittany Price Anderson is the creator and director of Tomfoolery, a classic love story and comedy in the improvised theater style called “commedia dell’arte.” As part of her honors college senior thesis, she conceptualized the work to show that improvised pieces allow audiences to better interact with the actors, providing a more real, dynamic experience.

“I’m excited to expose the audience to improv in an organized fashion,” Brittany says. “I think they will be surprised by our cast’s abilities. I know I am. My cast amazes me every day.”

Brittany studied last summer at Dell’arte International Physical Theater in California. Over half of her show, in which the actors use masks, will be improvised, and the rest is from a script produced by Brittany and her cast. She has faced challenges throughout the creative and rehearsal process but has welcomed them.

“My actors always have new ideas and want to put so much on the table that I have to rein people in,” she says.

“I’m lucky. It’s a wonderful problem to solve every night.”

See Tomfoolery from Feb. 23 to 26 in the Lab Theatre. Each show is at 8 p.m. and costs $5.

Carolina runs on the drive, innovation and creativity of its students. These four Gamecocks, through their chosen medium, express curiosity about the world and a passion to contribute to it. Consider the work of a filmmaker, a designer, a sculptor and an actor. You don’t have to leave campus, let alone Columbia, to enjoy world-class talent.

BY HANNAH LATHAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTIAN BARKER

Second-year pharmacy student Matt Broome is the creator and designer of Southern S.N.O.B. Merely five months after its launch, his clothing line, inspired by his outdoor lifestyle and love of nature, is sold in five states. As his line began to pervade the fashion scene, Southern S.N.O.B.’s Facebook fans grew from 400 to 18,000 in 72 hours.

“It’s surreal, but it’s fun,” Matt says. “Here I am in pharmacy school, getting out of a lab and ordering fabric samples, making calls to Peru.”

Proceeds from the line, deemed “The Original Southern Conservation Clothier,” whose mission it is to preserve the outdoor experience, benefit the National Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited and the Coastal Conservation Association. Southern S.N.O.B., this year’s official shirt of the Carolina Cup, will debut its new line of polos at Bows and Beaus, a fashion show hosted by Fashion Board at USC, on Feb. 29th at 7 p.m. in the Russell House ballroom. Shop Southern S.N.O.B.’s collections online at www.southernsnob.com and in town at Brittons of Columbia.

TWITTER: @SOUTHERNSNOBS

Fourth-year BFA art student Allison Brown doesn’t strive to make a statement, profound, political or otherwise, with her ceramics work. Whether viewing her life-size human figure or one of the 40 masks she made while studying art in Taiwan, she wants you to explore your instinctual response, to make your own discoveries. Allison explores the human form to develop creature-like figures, often endowing them with animal elements.

“There’s something about animals and how we interact with them,” she says. “We can’t converse, but somehow we understand them, that they have affection for us, that they mourn. That’s what I try to touch in my art: innate emotion that transcends language and culture.”

See Allison’s work in a group show, The Convergence of Climax and Chaos: A Romantic Ideal, on May 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Granby Mills Apartments (2nd floor hallway of the second building) and in her solo showcase from April 29 to May 13 in the McMaster Student Gallery.

CAN’T KIDS

CAN’T KIDS

BY DANA WITKOSKI // PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK JOHNSON

A recent addition to the local music scene, Can’t Kids played their first official show under the name this past August. The band’s vocalist and drummer, Jessica Oliver, describes their sound as “Appalachian cheerleader metal.” Adam Clayton Cullum, the band’s guitarist and accompanying vocalist, continues on, “We wanted to be horror movie music.” Although a new band, its members are music vets, having been in numerous other groups including Thank God, Magnetic Flowers and Silent Spring Ensemble.

In less than a year, Can’t Kids has grown from a pair to a foursome, adding Henry Thomas on bass and Amy Cuthbertson on cello. The variety in instruments and vocals lends a unique sound that Adam describes as “wintry.” A subtle blend of elated and low, the sound finds a perfect balance that draws comparisons to early Built to Spill and Pavement.

In addition to their music, Jessica and Adam share a house,

“Shredquarters,” where weeknight shows are common. These shows feature independent bands from around the country, and the members often bond over spaghetti taco dinner nights.

Can’t Kids recently signed with the local label Fork and Spoon Records, and will release their first album “Brushes, Touches, Tongues” this spring. Although gaining popularity, none of it has gone to its members’ heads.

“Remember when you said that life used to be so simple, then you got two pairs of shoes?” Jessica asks Henry. All joking aside, she adds, “It’s less of what I’m inspired by, and more of the fact that I feel like I’m going nuts, and this is what I have to do from being a total maniac in front of everyone I love. Staying busy.”

To hear their music, visit www.cantkids.bandcamp.com. Follow them on Twitter @cantkids and on Facebook.

Sarah Jordan

BY GEORGE FLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTIAN BARKER

DJ name: DJ LBD

Show name and time: The Countdown Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.

Describe your show in one word or acronym. B.A.M.F.

What is your favorite genre of music and why?

Indie. To me, the genre means anything on an independent record label. The title is a loophole that lets me group hip-hop and pop/rock into my favorite categories as long as the songs are semi-obscure.

Have you ever been caught lip-syncing or dancing at a stop light? What song?

Every day. I do karaoke sober. I have no shame.

What was your best moment as a DJ?

A caller told me that she had been having a terrible day, but knowing that the song I was playing existed turned it around. The song was a cover of the Wizard of Oz’s “If I Only Had a Brain” by The Flaming Lips.

Which three artists would you like to see collaborate on a song?

BY NATALIE SWIFT

WAYS TO MAKE YOU FEEL SKINNIER (even if you aren’t)

1. Weigh fully clothed. Wait about five minutes to strip down, and weigh again. You’d be surprised how much poundage a full set of clothing turns out to be.

2. Wear baggy clothing for a few days--if I had a dollar for every baggy sweatshirt I saw on campus, I’d be rolling in Carolina Cash.

3. Watch The Biggest Loser. Shows like this make you question if God really wanted only women to have boobs.

4. Download the Fat Face app on your phone. At least you don’t look like that in real life!

HARDLY HEALTHY DECISIONS (but they count for something, right?)

1. Choose the normally sized cookie instead of the jumbo one at Russell House. Be warned, however, eating about four normal cookies does indeed equal a jumbo size.

2. Take a chance, and leave for class a little later than usual. An unplanned workout never hurt anyone.

3. Grab the light over the dark beer. After a while ,they all start tasting the same.

4. Hit up Yoghut instead of Marble Slab. As long as you don’t pile on the toppings, the low-fat yogurt couldn’t do as much damage as the fat-full ice cream.

Stuart Murdoch from Belle & Sebastian, Britt Daniel from Spoon and Neko Case.

HOW TO INTERVIEW WELL

HOW TO PREPARE >>>>

Sleep matters so get a lot of it, but set an alarm. No, set three. Arrive late to an interview, and look foolish before you get a chance to speak. Please utilize Google Maps.

» Blow your interviewer away, not with a stream of hot air from your unprepared mouth but with responses that you practiced on your phone’s voice recorder, which you later practiced in the shower. Ask yourself, what do you want to learn from this job? What ideas for the position will you propose? It’s hard to dismiss a good idea, and it will be harder for them to dismiss you, too.

WHAT TOSAY

1 Mail a letter after you’re asked to the interview, expressing your excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. Follow-up letters will help you stand out too, but take advantage of the chance to impress them before you arrive. They will be eager to meet you.

BY NATALIE SWIFT & HANNAH LATHAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE POPE

Congrats! You’ve scored an interview for a coveted summer job. If that time you made an impromptu toast for the best man’s flip cam at a friend’s wedding is your only public speaking experience, we’ve got you covered. Prepare to trade that case of Bud Light for a briefcase once you work a little bullsh*tting magic for your future boss.

» Sure, you emailed your resumé two months ago, but don’t count on your interviewer to have it on hand. Print a few copies so you and the person across the desk can both reference it. Write a cover letter (and attach it to your resumé) if you haven’t already done so.

BODY LANGUAGE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Take deep breaths when entering the interview room. Have confidence to initiate a handshake, and make eye contact. They want to see if you can handle this job. Walk in like you’ve already got it.

Your hands are clammy, and a stress migraine is forming between your eyebrows. No one has to know you’ve caught the nerves. Lean slightly forward in your chair to convey interest in the discussion. Uncross your arms to avoid seeming disengaged.

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“What are your weaknesses?” seems like a trick question, but, really, it is a chance to show your best self. Describe a time in which you made a work-related mistake. Pick one that taught you something. Be honest and humble. Explain your blunder (without justifying) and, most importantly, the actions you took to correct it.

WHAT NOT DO TO

» Texting. Tweeting. Temple Running. Just leave your phone in the car; then slip that fact into your interview. Employers will rejoice after meeting college students who understand how to be fully present.

» Apply cologne or perfume with caution. No employer wants headaches, especially from someone who doesn’t work for them yet.

» You’ve always intended to become fluent in Espanol, HTML and AP Style, but you can’t say more than, “I have a cat in my pants,” in Spanish; you only work in code when you organize notebooks by color, and you’re an oxford comma’s biggest fan. If your resumé says otherwise, you’ve crossed the bullsh*tting line. No mientas! (Don’t lie.)

study vice

BY MATT LABORDE

What are you

How much do you tip on a $50 tab at a nice restaurant?

A. I use my smartphone’s tip calculator. It’s synced with a Service Industry index traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

B. Five percent. They only gave me one Andes mint with my check. Can you believe that?!

C. How could anyone spend so much at the mall’s food court?!

D. 20 percent! The service was fan-f*ckingtastic!

E. Shhh. I’m playing Angry Birds. Go away.

Your roommate is studying for the LSAT. How do you behave?

A. I’m on standby, ready to support her with Wikipedia and Yahoo Answers.

B. I create a reward-based incentive program, using M&M’s for correct answers and stale bread for incorrect ones.

C. I browse Amazon for deals on overcoats.

D. Damn it! I forgot she needed the apartment tonight. I have to cancel my party.

E. Like usual. I play WoW all night.

We all have weaknesses--especially you. But it’s okay. The first step to overcome a problem is admit to a magazine you have one. Take this accredited questionnaire if you’re ready to face the reason that you experience 3 a.m. guilt trips and removed “productive” from your vocabulary. Answer honestly to find directions to the proper rehabilitation facility.

Your high school buddy needs your address so he can send you an invitation to his wedding.

A. Tweet him the link to the Google Street View of your house, tag him in a Facebook post and write a scathing blog entry wondering why he can’t just invite you via email. It is 2012.

B. Send the info and ask if there will be a chocolate fondue fountain at the reception.

C. Ask where he and his fiancé registered

D. Send him that sh*t quick! He’s a damn fool if he thinks you’re missing a wedding!

E. Use the chat channel to send it. He’s in your guild.

What’s your dream car?

A.Just Google image search “Lamborghini,” and pick the first result. That’s what I want.

B. A chocolate-colored 1960s Cadillac with caramel interior accents and a Toblerone hanging from the rearview mirror.

C. Two Bugatti Veyrons.

D. A stretch Hummer limo, b!#@*%es!

E. A light-cycle from Tron. OR The Warthog from HALO.

You’re at a gala benefitting cancer research. Heidi Klum and Hugh Jackman sit on either side of you. What do you discuss?

A. I Google their personal information to ask really invasive questions!

B. I share several slices of tiramisu as we discuss their healthy lifestyles.

C. I stare at Heidi Klum’s dress all night. End of story.

D. Hugh and I reenact that sweet f*ckin’ fight scene from Van Helsing while Heidi cheers us on!

E. Mr. Jackman autographs my copy of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. I attempt to ignore Ms. Klum’s cleavage all night.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH KOBOS

Think of it as a Rant & Rave meets Missed Connections meets Overheard at USC.

MAKE FITNESS MATCH YOUR SCHEDULE

Staying active takes some forethought, but with Campus Recreation, it is easy and fun to make it a part of your schedule. From intramural sports, a variety of sport clubs, tness equipment, and group exercise classes to outdoor recreation adventure trips, three pools, and more, it’s pretty easy to nd something to t.