Garnet & Black Summer 2010

(The Superbowl’s got nothing on this futbol.)

H. A. G. S.

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Save Then Splurge

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Woman on Top A few things to save on during the semester so that we can slurge in the summer. Blatt vs. Strom. Which gym is calling your name?

She’s stylin’ so G&B is profilin.’

World Cup G&B is on a boat

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Spotlight

ICE, ICE, baby.

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Arts & Theater

Indie Grits: Movies raised in the south.

Local Music

How to make your summer soundtrack.

Man of the Moment

G&B sits down with the new president.

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...And why you should care. Summer fashions for your summer at sea.

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HAGS in Cola

G&B’s guide to summer in Columbia.

Summer Music Festivals

Searching for the best sounds around? Find the music festival fit for your summer

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Store Wars

Escape this summer using Bookit.com. Or should you just DIY.

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What beach are you?

The Quiz Caught on Campus

These kids have gone back to basics for spring.

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My Room

Devon McGee has been everywhere but Antarctica.

Professor Q&A

Professor David Barbeau has been to Antarctica. No, really.

As bittersweet as it is to write this letter, I am excited for the opportunities that will follow it. This is it Carolina, my farewell to you.

With summer on everyone’s mind, we here at Garnet & Black found it to be appropriate to end with a summer themed issue. Though hard to put this issue together, knowing that it’s the last I can call my own, I am thrilled for the summer days to be here. With the resume and connections that Garnet & Black has given me, I was able to land an internship in San Francisco working for a wine magazine.

Sure, I’m not walking the halls of Condé Nast yet, but I’m an optimist just waiting for the opportunity to come my way. When I began my college career at this university, someone told me that the people you meet and the connections you make are golden. This magazine has proven that statement to be true.

This year has been a whirl-

wind of excitement to say the least. Having the title of editor in chief has brought not only lost sleep, minimal partying and high blood pressure but also amazing friendships, countless opportunities and a connection to this university that will always stay with me. Looking back, I feel as though this year’s staff has left its mark at Garnet & Black. We leave the magazine in the hands of a staff that we hope continues to see it grow and succeed.

Whether it be another year of college or venturing into the “real-world,” I hope you too are able to find that something that makes you as fulfilled and driven as this magazine has made me.

On-site blog editor Georgia

Berbert says she, “was really excited to work with the magazine in a capacity other than just with our weekly blogs. Brainstorming unique beach destinations and the stereotypes associated with each was definitely a good laugh.” Take Her quiz on page 37.

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Maddy Alford, G&B PR member, writer and photographer, says, “For this this issue I enjoyed interviewing Devon McGee about his room. I love looking at people’s personal spaces because it helps you better understand them.” See what she uncovered in a world travelers room on page 40.

“I’ve always loved to express myself through what I wear,” says designer Erin Chiet. “Doing the ‘Caught on Campus’ spread gives me the opportunity to look at how other students dress, giving the readers a glimpse at who these fashionable students are for longer then just passing them on the way to class” See her spread on page 38.

Writer Garret Barkley says, “At first I was a little worried about attempting to convey a club’s general messages and goals. But, as I interviewed members of I.C.E., I realized it was actually quite easy to write an article about this organization because it had so much to offer.” See his spotlight on ICE on page 36.

April 6th - 8th

Broadway in Columbia Presents Mama Mia at Koger Center

April 14th - 18th

2010 Indie Grits Film Festival at Nickelodeon Theatre

April 16th

USC Relay for Life- American Cancer Society at Blatt Intramural Fields

April 16th -18th

Columbia International Festival at SC State Fairgrounds

April 24th

Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden at Riverbanks Zoo

April 26th - 28th

Broadway in Columbia Presents Beauty and the Beast

April 26th

Last Day of Classes

April 27th

Reading Day

April 30th

Taylor Swift Concert 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena

April 28th - May 5th

Final Exams

May 1st

Carrie Underwood Concert 7:30 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena

May 8th - 9th

Graduation/Commencement Exercises

Tiffany Melanis

Editor in Chief

Creative Director Justin Fenner

Art Director Amanda Croy

Senior Editor Gregory Goetz

Photo Editor Caitlin Kennedy Bradley

PR Director Melissa Gonzales

Online Editor Malia Griggs

Webmaster Tai Vu

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Angelica Diaz

Colin Jones

Maddie McDowell

Jordan Osborne

Erin Chiet

Anna Hodgson

Writers

Designers

Photographers

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CatherineBoone

Sarah Harris

Andrew Norris

Haley Willard

Liz Howell

Anna Westbury

On-Site Editor:Sarah Kobos

Caitlin Moore

Scott Fowler

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Public Relations Staff

Assistant: Chelsie Paulson

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Student Media Director

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Advertising

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By Georgia Berbert and Greg Goetz

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Consequential Theory 101: He (or she) who saves today has money to splurge on material awesomeness tomorrow. To illustrate this concept, here are some ways to save and reap the benefits:

Clothing- Clothing swap parties are a cheap way to adorn you wardrobe simply by having a group of friends bring over retired outfits from yester-season and throwing them in a big pile. Pick and pair, swap, go crazy…just don’t spend money at a store.

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Transportation- Instead of spending $25 on half a tank of gas, spend it on a bike from the Blackbird Bicycle Co-op in Shandon. They’ll help you pick out all the bike parts and teach you how to put it together—all you have to do is assemble it and cycle off on your new (cheap) ride.

Food-To save money by not dining out yet still experiencing cooking other than you own, hold pot luck dinners at your place, inspiring the culinary creativity of your closest friends…especially the ones who happen to be in the HRTM program.

Date- Instead of going out and spending money in order to meet your fling for the summer, try hitting up the Columbia Art Museum (it’s free on Sundays!) or a local bookstore. You’d be surprised how easy it is to strike up a conversation with that hot Mamacita when you find a common interest.

Clothing- In order to look good for this mystery someone, go buy yourself a brand new, glaringly white Polo shirt. Or, if the prep look isn’t to your taste, you can always pick up the newest look from Urban Outfitters.

Transportation-Once you get to said day trip destination, why not park your Blackbird Bicycle and rent something a bit flashier. Stretch Hummer’s are big this time of year, as are horse-drawn carriages and gondolas.

Like a blind date, the thrill of splurging is spending money on something you’re not sure will truly work out. That said, with the money saved above, you can plan one awesomely extravagant day trip (Charleston, Savannah, Venice, etc.) with a significantly possible significant other. 1. 2. 3.

Food- Go to that 5 star, non-chain restaurant you’ve heard about. The menu is your playground; try ordering that thing you can’t pronounce.

STROM BLATT

BY HALEY WILLARD

Keeping in shape and being active is high priority for the USC population. So, it important that our gyms are top-qualityan provide everything needed to stay fit. A lot of people prefer the Strom Thur- m o n d Wellness and Fitness Center to the Blatt Physical Education Center and viseversa. Strom and Blatt have generally the same facilities and serve the same purpose, but there are obvious reasons why Strom is a better choice.

Every good-quality gym should be easily accessible. If you’ve never been to Blatt before, then you’re likely to get lost trying to figure out where everything is. The signs telling you where to go are confusing, and there are so many different stairs and hallways going in different directions that you’re going to need to ask someone for help. The Strom is very straightforward and easy to get around because almost everything is right in front of you. You notice most of the facilities right when you walk through the doors. For everything else, there are big, clear signs telling you where to go.

Both Strom and Blatt have common facilities like a weight room, pools and basketball, squash and racketball courts. Still, there is a lot that Strom has that Blatt doesn’t. Strom may be more crowded, but that’s because of its large supply and variety of cardio machines, while Blatt only has a handful available. There are a lot more group classes Strom than at Blatt. Best you wanted to relax after a workout, only Strom offers a sauna and a hot tub.

If you’re looking for the best quality gym, Strom is without a doubt the right choice.

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BY ANDREW NORRIS

You have decided to start working out, and unfortunately so has everyone else on campus.

Luckil y Ca r olin a has two excellent workout facili- ties to cater to the needs of its students. The Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center, better known simply as “The Blatt,” may not be fancy, but it gets the job done.

Though the building may deceive you, inside you will find moder n and top notch equipment as well for a slightly different workout experience, a cordial staff and generally less people than you would at the Strom. There are no hand scanners or tur nstiles here, but unless you’re planning on running, rock climbing or playing ping pong, the Blatt has everything you need.

The atmosphere here is a little more serious, as most of fair-weather exercisers on campus tend to go to the Strom. This makes for a quieter atmosphere and, something that is especially important on busy days, less people standing in lines waiting to work out.

The weight room here is what many students and faculty come for, but the facility also features squash and racquetball courts, basketball courts, dance studios, aerobics studios, indoor and outdoor volleyball courts, an indoor pool and a diving well.

Maybe you’re looking for other people who are a little more serious about working out, maybe you’re looking for shorter lines, or maybe you’re just looking for something closer to where you live (I’m talking to you South Quad residents). Either way you should ) y y give the Blatt a shot. Try it, you’ll like it.

The end of school might have you stressing about exams or worrying about a summer job, but that’s no reason not to take a break and appreciate some of the fine entertainment that only Columbia can offer. It’s well worth carving out an opening in your schedule between April 14 and 18 to check out the fourth annual Indie Grits Film Festival, as the Nickelodeon will once again light up its screens with the work of local filmmakers. The non-profit art house film theater will be showcasing 50 films as it culturally enlightens Columbia over the festival’s five day duration.

By Andrew Norris

Grits

“Indie Grits is very different from any other film festival around because we are truly a festival for filmmakers,” says Tori Katherman, co-director of the festival. “We embrace low to no budget filmmakers and strive to showcase the best in independent filmmaking in the Southeast.”

Andy Smith, the associate director of the Nickelodeon, created the festival in 2007 as a way for people to enter the filmmaking world. By giving young filmmakers the opportunity to showcase work, the Nick stays true to its mission statement: “To break down any walls that may intimidate firsttime media makers by creating exhibition opportunities for work that might not make it into other festivals.”

Not only do first timers make their debut to the big screen, but Nick veterans stay loyal to the festival by showcasing their work as well. The festival is ripe with original talent that displays fun, creative and new films that you’re unlikely to see anywhere else.

The films vary not only in genre but also in length, ranging from one to 128-minute works. Whether they’re about barbecue, bands, sketch comedy or even brother Micah Armstrong (the guy outside Russell House who says you’re going to hell), the eclectic mix of subject matter in these films can’t help but entertain. The film showings will be balanced between the current location of the Nickelodeon Theatre near campus and the Fox Theatre located downtown. Though movie screenings are the main attraction, the festival will also host a variety of local bands at many different venues.

Indie Grits isn’t the only big thing the Nick has planned. The organization is also in the process of restoring the historic Fox Theatre. Originally opened in 1936 as The State movie theater, it closed in 1961, only to be reopened the next year as The Fox which eventually closed in 1987. It has until recently been Solid Gold Beauty Supply, but the Nick is currently hard at work returning the building to its former glory so patrons can enjoy it starting in the summer of 2011.

Katherman says, “The move will nearly triple our seating capacity...and with two screens and an education center (it will) really broaden our programming and help the Nickelodeon to become much more than a movie theater.”

Soundtrack to Summer

BY JORDAN OSBORNE

it’s just about time to return to that middle school mix-tape era by preparing your perfect playlist full of summer jams. Although many may think that the age of making playlists is outdated, there really isn’t a better way to rock out at the pool -- pina colada in hand -- without getting your iPod waterdamaged. Whether you’re planning a road trip or just a beach day,

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Don’t stick to just one genre

When many people think of summer they automatically associate the season with country, reggae, beach music and the overplayed pop hits of the past (i.e. Kid Rock, Nelly, Backstreet Boys, etc.). The best way to get a taste of every aspect of summer is to make sure to include everything. Don’t forget to incorporate some acoustic, hiphop, rap and electronica; you never know what kind of week you’ll have.

Roller Coaster:

Keep the pace changing

Between working, relaxing and nights out, your mood is bound to change, so make sure to accommodate it. Start out your mix with something upbeat that gets you pumped for the hundreddegree beach weather (you’re going to need the pick-me-up) or a night out. Keep it up-tempo for a while with a few more perky songs, then take it down a few notches. This is the perfect time to insert some acoustic or reggae tracks. After you’ve had enough chill time, gradually bring your playlist back up to bold with some final, feel-good tracks.

WITH summer right around the corner... creating the perfect MIX is an art that few can master. tips Here are some to youhelp get started:

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SUMMER PLAYLIST

Some under the radar summer artists to check out: The Kooks, Citizen Cope, G. Love & Special Sauce, Tristan Prettyman, Rocco Deluca and the Burden, Dispatch, The Format, Guster, Rooney, Gloriana, Common,The Expendables, State Radio, Trevor Hall, Damian Marley, Easy Star All-Stars, Slightly Stoopid

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Make sure it’s long enough

No one likes to continuously DJ while they’re trying to pour drinks, get their tan on or drive downtown. Be sure to make the duration of the playlist span at least a few hours. Anything less than two full CDs (30 songs) is really just going to be a hassle, and you might as well just hit shuffle.

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Bypass the Blues:

Summer is for sun-kissed cheeks, beach hair and being carefree, not anguished, whiney and depressing lyrics. Make sure that even when keeping the pace calm, the music you choose is generally cheerful. This is when using just the right amount of bands like Dashboard Confessional comes into play. Use only what keeps the playlist perky but definitely focus more on summer flings than wasted heartbreak. This mix is supposed to keep you feeling radiant regardless of the weather.

Even the most skillfully crafted playlist can only be put on repeat in your car stereo for so long. Make sure not to over play it. Everyone knows that once you’ve listened to your new favorite song more than fifty times in three weeks, there is nothing you’d rather hear less. Although most hits remain popular for the duration of summer, there’s no reason why you should have to be stuck jamming to them on the radio. Make a new playlist as soon as you get bored with the first, otherwise all of the songs on it will be ruined for you. To do this, go back to step one and repeat!

moment MAN of the

By Tyler Boone

Photo by Caitlin Moore

This spring, campus was filled with flyers, stickers and Facebook pages advertising candidates for Student Government offices. Ebbie Yazdani, a junior history and economics major, stood out among the crowd and was elected student body president for the upcoming school year.

“We approached this campaign on a day to day basis,” Yazdani says. “We always went with the flow.”

With his motivations set on reaching out to students to share his platform on “Empowering Students,” he was able to win this election by standing on the ideas of working on behalf of Carolina’s students.

“It stands on the idea that we have to work for the students,” Yazdani says. “We have to constantly work on behalf of the student body.”

Another thing that helped Yazdani win is his past experience as the student body treasurer. His plans to reach out and establish more relationships with other school organizations started during his term as treasurer, and he only plans to expand the network.

“We promise the student body here at Carolina that our student government will be creating a government where we are receptive to student concerns, adhere to all the students and address all of them in a timely matter.”

Ebbie Yazdani is putting forth a promising year here at Carolina and aims to make it one of the best USC has ever seen.

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By Sarah Harris

Photo by Caitlin Moore

Camille Petty, a senior English and education major from Columbia, knows an impressive amount about the ins and outs of the fashion industry. Her passion for clothes was passed down to her from her grandmother, who taught Petty how to experiment with clothes and has made dresses for her since she was two years old.

This background in fashion has brought her to where she is now, though accidentally so. Petty began putting pictures of her handmade clothes on Facebook and friends began asking for her unique dresses. She now sells her clothes on etsy.com – a Web site for homemade and vintage clothing – under the name Camille Yanir (a play on words for “Chamillionaire,” inspired by the Grammy award-winning hip hop artist). This January she decided to make her designs only out of recycled clothing, and hopes to one day have her own line of eco-friendly works. As of now, she is not sure what she wants to do when she gets out of college, but she aims to better her sewing techniques to become even more successful.

When she isn’t making dresses for the online store, she participates in fashion competitions on and off campus. She was in the Fashion Board’s fall show and placed in the top six for USC’s Project Condom.

Petty is not only talented but also well rounded. She works full time at a spa and boils her life down to working, teaching, running, shooting photographs and making dresses. Her advice for aspiring designers is to “get your name out there and never be afraid that people aren’t going to like your work.”

Camille Petty

WORLdCUP

BY GREG GOETZ

LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT. SOCCER IS BADASS.

Now let’s get another thing out of the way: I don’t watch it, and I know nothing about it.

And that’s why I’m writing this article about the World Cup.

This may seem counterintuitive. And it is.

Why, given the international interest in soccer and the fact that this is an online-only publication, allot someone as ignorant as I the opportunity to offend the entire world? (Yes, I’m convinced our PR team is that good…especially our offices in Paris.)

How will I sleep at night when I don’t use the term “football” once (okay, twice) in this article?

Because, if you’re anything like me, average American college reader, you feel the same way about soccer as I do. You feel like watching a bunch of grown men running and kicking a leather ball is boring, and that the only interesting part of the game is penalty kicks. You believe a sporting event where 1-0 constitutes an acceptable score is an affront to your capitalist American desire for as many points as possible, and your rugged spirit wants to see somebody get gang tackled. How can a game endearingly referred to as “footie” pull more attention on Earth than the en-

tire Olympics?

Enter the World Cup, taking place this year from June 11th-July 11th in South Africa.

I agreed to write this article not to convince why this tournament is the Holy Grail of sports—that would take actual knowledge and a deeper understanding on my part that I could only lie about—but to provide an elaborated-upon learning experience that starts at the basic level of American appreciation, such as mine. So, how in fact does such an event become more powerful than the Olympics, earning what’s nearly become a ballad by U2?

For starters, it represents the purest game on Earth, and from a technical standpoint, the World Cup is strictly soccer. This matters to you for a number of

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reasons. Aside from foot racing, soccer is the most accessible sport in the world, the only essential requirements being a ball, a flat piece of land, and a guy with an accent to yell “GOAAAAAAALLLLLLL” every time players score. True competition is not really true unless anybody in any part of the world can participate, and as a game soccer is more complex (and interesting) than simple contests such as running, jumping or throwing. Whereas the Winter Olympics are completely biased against equatorial countries, and multiple Summer Olympics events often require training facilities not available to poorer nations, the World Cup is the most non-discriminatory venue for Earth’s simplest game; its popularity stems from soccer’s accessibility. Because a kid playing on the streets of Brazil competes under the same rules as his or her counterpart on a well groomed field in England, a worldwide appreciation develops due to familiarity, leading to attention. This idea might be explained by how nobody wanted to watch curling with me after my life-changing experience with the sport (I won a tournament on the Wii, thank you very much). Now that we all have warm and fuzzy feelings about soccer’s unprejudiced personality, the sheer athleticism to reach the World Cup is mesmerizing. Accepting only 32 countries over a qualification span of three years, the feat of making the tournament, let alone winning the

Jules Rimet trophy, is rather dramatic for any country. Still being in March Madness mode, let’s analyze this. The NCAA tournament accepts

64 teams from 16 different conferences, ranging from small colleges to large universities.

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The World Cup selects teams from six regions primarily divided by continent, again ranging from small to large nations. While there are a few more entries per region for the World Cup, imagine the intimidation factor of qualifying for, let’s say, the European continent over the Sun Belt Conference (no disrespect). Once your team qualifies, cue the swelling of national pride. Because of the four year gap in between tournaments along with the aforementioned familiarity of soccer, mass media takes a worldwide hyper-notice, catapulting the World Cup to such an attention level shared by few other international competitions, including the Olympics and war. But how did the finals of 2006’s tournament draw 260

million viewers, a higher number than I could find for any single Olympic event? Like a thick sports drink packs more calories, the World Cup’s concentrated nature has more drawing power. While it’s all well and good to watch other sports you’re not used to, how many people legitimately have as much passion for sand volleyball as they do for basketball, swimming, track and field, boxing, fencing, tennis, rowing and badminton? Additionally, the Olympics may have a higher number of viewers throughout its entirety, but the 2008 Games also included 204 countries, and the fact that the World Cup can draw such a crowd with only 32 competitors for a single sport is incredible. Finally, while many Olympic events spotlight the individual

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who represents a country, the World Cup champions unified national teams. This invokes much stronger feelings of country-wide pride, which, when combined with the fanaticism that some fans already possess for

soccer, makes for an even larger significance. This attracts those who don’t even enjoy the sport, delving into demographics of viewers who tune in to A) Support their countries; B) See their arch-nemesis nations lose in front of the world; C) Have a reason to wear soccer jerseys as a fashion statement; D) Indeed hear people scream after goals; E) All of the above. So appreciate away, average American college student. I’m not asking you to call it football (okay, three times) or act excited after a resulting 0-0 stalemate from 89 minutes of play; I’m not even asking you to enjoy it. But because of the World Cup’s international interest and appeal, the tournament has become the premier competition on Earth. And, to make matters even more fun, we play England in the first round, and I have to admit, I’m excited.

From left to right:

On Somer: Skirt and shirt, Mary.

On Melody: shirt and shorts, Mary.

On Matt: Shirt, Polo; shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.

On Jake: Shirt, Gentlemen’s Closet; Jeans, Banana Republic.

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Just because you’re on a 20-foot sail boat and not a yacht, doesn’t mean you can’t dress like you belong to a yacht club. This summer, fashion is all about looking nautically luxe while keeping a relaxed and effortless style.

Stylists: Tiffany Melanis & Justin Fenner

Photographer: Sarah Kobos

On Melody: Dress, Bohemian; shoes, Mary.

On Somer: Romper, Mary.

On Jake, left: Shirt, Gentlemen’s Closet.

On Matt, right: Shirt and shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.

On Melody, left: Dress and shoes, Mary.

On Somer, right: Dress, Mary; shoes, Bohemian.

On Jake, left: Tank, American Apparel; shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.

On Matt, right: Shirt, American Apparel; shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.

We here at the Garnet and Black generally focus on the ladies in our fashion stories, and for that we apologize. Fashion and great personal style should be accessible regardless of gender - and guys at Carolina, like our models Jake and Matt, are no exception. A few tips for a cool, stylish summer:

Lighten up: Go for brighter colorsclean whites and creams, and cool blues and greens will set the tone for a simpler, beachy look.

Pare it down: If you’re not slumming around a corporate office, you’re gonna be wearing less in the summer than at any other time of the year. Stick with simple, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen.

Know your size: Nothing looks worse during the warmer months (or at any time, for that matter) than a guy drowning in too much fabric. If you know you’re a medium, why wear a large?

Show off: You’ve worked hard to make your biceps bulge. Blame the heat and roll your sleeves up to your triceps so you can “cool off.” Summer’s the only time you can get away with it.

Have fun: Summer is always going to be less serious than winter and fall, and far less prim than spring. If you see a crazy print or a pair of bright red shorts you like, try them on. If you like ‘em, buy ‘em. And wear the hell out of them.

By Tiffany Melanis

It’s the time of year when school is the last thing we want to be thinking about. Exciting plans of island cruises, backpacking expeditions and study abroad summer semesters are already taking over our thoughts.

Well, for some of us.

Others are bogged down with the idea of spending the summer months here in Columbia. I’ve heard horror stories of tumbleweed-strewn streets and abandoned shops across downtown, but the common misperception that Columbia is this forgotten ghost town during May, June and July is completely false. Sure, Greene Street isn’t covered with scrambling students and organization tables throwing free candy and stickers at you as you walk by, but there’s more to do in this town than you might imagine. If you were reading this back when Garnet & Black was a yearbook, this page would have simply read “HAGS!”

Since we’ve graduated from those days and are now 15 years into our magazine life, we have decided to go a little more in-depth on exactly what you need to do to have a good summer.

The way I see it, there are four types of Columbia summer stayers: the Maymester crowd, the summer schoolers, the part-time workers, and the relaxers. If you’re planning on staying in Columbia for the summer you are more than likely to fall into one of those groups. And if you do, I hope this article serves you as a guide to summer fun.

Photos by Sarah Kobos, Jamie-Allyn Spiller, and Scott Fowler

The Maymester Crowd

You guys are on a roll with this whole going to class thing. I get it. Why not while you’re in the swing of things, keep going for a few more weeks, get another class out of the way and a few more credits under your belt? Been there, done that. It’s actually well worth it. Advisers try and scare us into thinking that these courses are super fast and impossible to keep up with. While I’m sure that courses like that exist, most classes just narrow their subject into a more specific topic making for a more enjoyable course. You’re usually in a class of less than 20 students and can get one-on-one help from professors while engaging in fascinating inclass discussions. Since Maymester only lasts a few weeks, class time and studying do take up most of your day. Nights and weekends are when you’ll be able to enjoy Columbia the most.

The first thing I recommend for Maymester is to take advantage of Five After Five. Happening every Thursday in May from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Five Points event brings local bands to a downtown stage for free. You can grab dinner or a couple of drinks at your favorite bar and spend the rest of your night listening to summer tunes that will make you forget you enrolled in three extra weeks of classes.

If that’s not enough, keep your eye on places like New Brookland Tavern and Art Bar. The Columbia venues house diverse music stages sure to entertain all music lovers.

running Monday through Thursday, you will have plenty of long weekends to enjoy summer. If you feel bogged down with class and just need to get away for a day, Columbia is the prime spot to be for a quick trip. With Greenville, Charleston and Charlotte all less than two hours away, you have plenty of places to go to for a change of scenery. Greenville, a great place to visit just for the sake of a short road trip, has a great downtown area. You can grab dinner or ice cream at local restaurants on Main Street and take some time to walk across Liberty Bridge in Falls Park. The artsy atmosphere and calming waterfall can make for a relaxing night.

If the beach is what you want, Charleston is well worth the drive. With the ever-so-tempting shopping and dining of King Street, who wouldn’t spend a couple of hours in the car for a day on South Carolina’s coast? While there, pick from several of our state’s most beautiful beaches to enjoy.

If the Vista and Five Points aren’t enough for you, Charlotte nightlife is one of the most diverse and exciting in the area. Pick a scene and you’ll find a club that caters to it in Charlotte. From indie, to hard rock, to techno, Charlotte is home to some of the most popular night spots.

The Part-Time Workers

Some of you may choose to stay in Columbia simply to earn a little money working a part-time job. Your chances of finding a job in Columbia are surprisingly good. With students heading home or traveling over the summer, many employers search for summer help. If you’re lucky you may even find a part-time job working at a local business that can count as an internship. A little extra money working a job you don’t hate? Two birds, one stone. That extra change in your pocket means you’ll be able to splurge on some summer luxuries. What better place to do that then at the flea market? U.S. 1 Metro Flea Market has everything from antiques to fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, since you part-timers are so driven to stay busy and work, why not offer a few of your days off volunteering at a soup kitchen or non-profit? Extra hands are always needed, and why not give back on your free time?

Five Summer Stereotypes That We Stupidly Expect to Become Reality

by Caitlin Kennedy Bradley

...But Never Actually Do

The Oh-So-Beautiful Weather

We’re so obsessed with sun bathing and swimming pools that we forget the South Carolina climate actually produces scorching humidity and 109 degree temperatures. Beautiful weather (read: freaking sauna), indeed.

The Non-stop Party

Sorry, darling. Did you forget that you have to get a summer job to pay off the massive debt you entailed over the past semester? Plus you probably moved back in with the parental units instead of staying in Cola for the summer. Party on.

The Glorious Beach House

Well, if you’re like most people, you can probably rent one of these babies for about a week if you split the bill with 11 of your closest friends. Cozy, but not quite the Laguna getaway you expected.

The Summer Bums

Face it. If you lived here all school year long and and now have chosen to live here with no plans of school or work over the summer, you qualify as a summer bum. With no class, no job and nothing to worry about, you’ll be able to enjoy this city the most. Discovering Columbia should be the only thing on your to-do list. So, we told you that the beach is only a couple hours away, but while you’re here why not take advantage of what’s at your fingertips? Saluda Shoals Regional Park’s canoe launch is a great place to start. You can rent all the equipment you need to go tubing, canoeing and kayaking from the Strom for the lowest prices in town.

The park is conveniently located near the Riverbanks Zoo and if you’re like me and haven’t visited the animal residence since your third grade field trip, it could be a great throwback adventure.

If the river and zoo aren’t enough for you, Lake Murray is just a few more exits down the highway. As you can see, G&B models had a great time on their visit. With boats for rent, you can spend a weekend sailing on the lake or fishing your day away.

There you have it. Your summer plans are waiting for you. Get through these last few weeks of classes and exams and you’ll be on your way to enjoying an unforgettable summer in Columbia. Sure, it’ll be hotter than hell, but with all the activities we’ve planned out for you, you won’t even have time to notice.

One of the most important parts of looking great in that bathing suit! Hit the beds, ladies, but don’t forget about sunspots, freckles, and the occasional side order of melanoma.

I think the last time I saw one of these turn out well was in the last five Mary Kate and Ashley movies. Good luck finding the boy of your dreams. We can’t all be hot anorexic twins.

The Perfect Tan

The Sweet Summer Fling

DESIGNED BY ELIZABETH HOWELL

BY COLIN JONES

It’s a pretty good question with the semester drawing to a close in the coming weeks. In between all of the internships, beach trips and summer jobs there lies a lost weekend of music; a festival.

In the past decade, festivals have risen from the grave akin to Lazarus coming out of the crypt. It seemed impossible with the Woodstock debacles of the nineties with their riots and mediocre attempts to revive the legendary sixties festival. The thoughts alone of sitting in some muddy patch in the middle of nowhere seemed to give America a collective cringe. But then in the early 2000’s came Bonnaroo, and what followed was a torrent of fests for everyone. Hipsters. Nostalgists. Jazz freaks. Hippies.

to music for two to three days.

EVERYONE HAS A DESINATION; a place to go to stand in that dusty field & LISTEN

THE BEGINNERS FEST: BONNAROO-MANCHESTER, TN.

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Despite losing some of its credibility in the past few years (Metallica, really?,) Bonnaroo still remains the easiest festival for greenhorns to attend. The line up recently has become more of an attempt at consolidation and appeasement. Moving from their original jam band scene, Bonnaroo has brought in mainstream, indie and hip-hop elements in a ploy to draw more people to the festival. But if you’ve never been to a festival, this is the one to go to with its easy camping and layout. This year’s line up includes Stevie Wonder, Conan O’Brian, LCD Soundsystem, Kings of Leon, Jay Z and Dave Matthews Band.

THE HIPSTER FEST: PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL-CHICAGO, ILL.

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Pitchfork has been criticized for their bloated and arrogant reviews but they sure know how to throw one hell of a festival. Drawing from their reputation and know-how, the Chicago-based music blog has one of the most impressive line-ups of the season. Pitchfork is chock full of the known and the unknown in the independent scene giving festival goers a chance to experience bands on the rise. Held in Chicago’s Union Park, the festival boasts a small yet formidable line-up. Acts include Titus Andronicus, Modest Mouse, the reunited Pavement, Sleigh Bells and Broken Social Scene.

for whatever kinda of music freak you happen to be:

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for whatever kinda of music freak you happen to be:

THE DOWN AND DIRTY HIPPIE FEST:

ALL GOOD-MASONTOWN, WEST VIRIGINIA

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Looking for a chance to get in touch with your inner vibes? Ok, how about a weekend of wacked out wookies. Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, All Good is going on its thirteenth year and has stayed true to its roots. The festival maintains a small line-up while appeasing its overtly jam band scene. A current look at those scheduled reveals a jam-heavy roster with some African, roots rock and funk brought into the mix. The line-up features the Grateful Dead rehash Further, Dark Star Orchestra, Younder Mountain String Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic and Widespread Panic.

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THE THROWBACK FEST:

LOLLAPALOOZA-CHICAGO, ILL.

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It’s the nineties all over again but without all that messy angst and plaid. None of the line-up details have been released yet but looking at past festivals it should be a nostalgic kick-back. Past line-ups at the Perry Farrellorganized festival in Grant Park have included Nine Inch Nails, Dinosaur Jr., Wilco and Farrell’s own band Jane’s Addiction. Since setting down in Grant Park after nearly a decade as a traveling concert, Lollapalooza has matured into one of the nations preeminent festivals. Rumors persist that acts to be announced include Lady Gaga, MGMT and the Flaming Lips. But one thing is for certain: The Strokes will be there as confirmed by Julian Casablancas

THE NEW FEST: HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL-GULF SHORES, AL.

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Despite haven’t even playing note one, this southern Alabama festival has promise written all over it. Hangout, held on the beaches of Gulf Shores, serves up that perfect concoction of the jam, the indie and the quasi-mainstream. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s held in May before the god-awful heat descends upon the south. The downside of the fest is its lack of camping which means dropping some extra cash on the pricey hotel rooms in the gulf side town. The line-up includes Trey Anastasio, John Legend, The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk and the Black Crowes.

THE HIP HOP FEST: ROCK THE BELLS

Hip Hop has always been the bastard child of the festival circuit. Sure, you’ll invite it over for cake and ice cream but ignore it when it actually shows up. Hip hop has shown up at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza over the years but never in any substantial form. Rock The Bells is the substance when it comes to the Hip Hop festival. A touring concert, Rock the Bells brings together the forces of mainstream and underground Hip Hop. Looking at the line-up from this year promises a bill of awe-inducing performers, featuring The Roots, Ice Cube, Common, Sage Francis, RZA, GZA KRS-One and Nas and Damian Marley.

While many of us have jobs or internships that take up most of the summer, that doesn’t mean it has to be all work and no play. If you find yourself pulling your hair out, getting lost in daydreams of laying out on the beach or need more than just happy hour to make you happy, it’s about time to escape.

If you’re indecisive like me, the thought of planning a vacation can seem daunting; picking travel dates, trying to compare the cheapest flights and hotels, figuring out how much you’re going to spend on food and going out are all stressful, to say nothing of picking an actual destination. That’s why I was relieved to find Bookit.com. The home page advertises the latest deals and sale packages where some four-star, all-inclusive resorts cost as little as $65 a night.

You can type in three airports, select the month you want to travel, number of nights you want to stay, price range, theme, destination, interest and preferred star rating. Bookit then comes up with the best packages for you to choose from with full descriptions, customer ratings and comments, and tons of pictures from which you can practically smell ocean air and taste a margarita. For example, while it couldn’t find any flights out of Columbia,

Bookit.com Vs. DIY

By: Catherine Doyle

I was able to select the Charleston, Charlotte and RaleighDurham airports. Then I searched for a vacation of any length, $399 and under, all inclusive, all destinations, all interests and four or more stars. Then I compared May, June, and July in order to find the best travel dates.

Bookit.com worked its magic better than a fairy godmother turning my drab summer into a ball, selecting the four-star Intercontinental Presidente Cancun, in Cancun, Mexico - a four-night package with airfare from Charlotte for $379 per person. While it books your flight itinerary for you, in the end the price comes out to $856.70, unless you add about $20 for gas to get from Columbia to Charlotte. This surprised me because I was expecting my college budget not to go very far, yet with all the advertisements with slashes through prices and limited-time offer warnings, I still felt like I was getting a good deal.

That is until I tried planning it on my own. While it took a little more time, and a lot more patience, I was able to plan the same trip with a nicer room and an additional day and save $71.70. Even with gas from Columbia to Charlotte, I am still saving quite a bit of money. The total cost for the trip I planned on my own was $785 and about two hours of my time.

Bookit.com

Easier and less time consuming

Special Packages

One website for airfare, hotel, and complete price

DIY

Harder but more customized

Actually saving money

Several websites and adding up various price combinations

Indian cultural Exchange

By: Garrett Barkley

If you happen to see someone wearing a T-shirt promoting an organization called I.C.E., don’t get confused. It is not a campus group dedicated to winter activities, nor does it strive to remember a longforgotten rap star from the early 90s. I.C.E. actually stands for Indian Cultural Exchange. It’s a student organization dedicated to promoting South Asian culture.

The group’s goal is to “take South Asian culture, primarily Indian, and present its beauty, history, and genuine nature to the student body as well as the city of Columbia,” says Bilal Malik, an emcee for I.C.E. events.

I.C.E. has been promoting this culture since 1998 by attracting members of all races and backgrounds and hosting numerous events throughout the year that are both directly and indirectly related to Indian culture.

For example, I.C.E. holds various gatherings associated with religious holidays during the school year. One of these holidays, Holi (known as the holiday of colors), was recently celebrated in March by many members of I.C.E. The organization also hosts several parties in Five Points each semester that are open to both members and nonmembers as an avenue for people to “relax and enjoy each other’s company in a fun environment,” Malik says.

“They are also a way for us to help raise money for the organization which can later be used in larger events and charitable operations,” he added.

What most members consider to be the most important event that the organization hosts, though, is Aag Ki Raat, which happened on April 3. This is an Indian dance competition held at the Koger Center, where much of the proceeds generated go toward a select charity. This year, that charity was Ekal Vidyalaya, an organization dedicated to helping educate under-privileged children in parts of rural India. The competition has been held annually every April since 2007, attracting dance teams and audiences from various universities across the east coast.

“[Aag Ki Raat] takes Indian styles of dance and uses them to fuse American culture and South Asian culture,” says Malik, who is also a master of ceremonies for AKR.

But don’t let the seemingly foreign nature of events like AKR prevent those of you non-Indians from joining the club.

“The Indian Cultural Exchange is far more diverse than people might think,” says Shesh Patel, I.C.E.’s webmaster.

“Each semester we add members of different ethnicities and up-bringings. Our organization is a great way for people looking to branch out and meet many different types of people,” Patel added. Kevin Cielo, who doesn’t have an Indian backhround, has been a member of I.C.E. for two years.

“I was attracted to I.C.E. because it afforded me the opportunity to broaden my horizons and experience new things,” Cielo says. “I’m very pleased I joined.”

So, whether you’re interested in learning more about South Asian culture, looking for a good time in Five Points, helping charitable organizations or just looking to meet new people, I.C.E. has an abundance of activities worth seeing.

BY: GEORGIA BERBET

BEACH ARE YOU?

What’s your dream house like?

looking forward to the number one destination: the beach.

But which beach is the best match for you? Take our quiz

below to find out which beach fits your true personality.

a) A luxurious chateau with a view of the sunset

b) Nothing special, but it probably has a motorcycle

parked in the driveway

c) A sweet pad with enough room to sprawl out…

and maybe a duck phone by your bed

d) A rundown hut with tie-dye curtains

You spend your free time:

a) Sipping wine and getting a massage

b) Fishing and drinking beer

c) Clubbing and trying to stay out of fights.

Key word: trying.

d) Just chillin’ and ridin’ some waves

Your favorite hair cut for a guy involves:

a) Something tailored and chic

b) A buzzcut

c) Lots of gel

d) Long shaggy locks

What is your favorite article of clothing?

a) Clothing? Who needs clothing?

b) A t-shirt and ragged old jeans

c) A wife beater and some sweats

d) Board shorts…or a wetsuit. Got something the sharks can’t bite through?

What is your favorite song?

a) “Memories” by David Guetta

b) “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney

c) “Get Crazy” by LMFAO

d) “Kaya” by Bob Marley

Mostly A’s: You belong in the South of France, lying in the sun and enjoying all the simple pleasures of life… including freedom from the restriction of clothing. You might like to let it all hang out sometimes, but you still keep things classy with a bottle of wine and some educated company.

Mostly B’s: Go grab your Harley and get yourself to Myrtle Beach. You’re right at home mixing with the college kids and the rednecks. You’ve got more than a game or two of beer pong under your belt and don’t need anything fancy to keep you entertained.

Mostly C’s: You’re straight from the Jersey Shore. Whether you’re taking care of GTL for the day or you’re out at a club fistpumping to some house music, you’re most at home among the muscled and greased Guidos and Guidettes of the boardwalk.

Mostly D’s: Strap your surfboard on top of the car and head for Venice Beach, California. You’re most comfortable surrounded by tie-dye and hemp. Let’s face it, you’re that mellow for a reason, and it’s not just your natural disposition. You live life to its fullest, and never let anyone hold you back.

Summer vacation is quickly approaching, and everyone is WHICH

Caught on Campus

Katelyn Spitzer

Junior/Fashion Merchandising

Zara Jeans, Silence and Noise

White Pocket Tank Top, Staring at Stars Floppy Hat and Kimchi & Blue flip flops.

Dog or cat? My dog

Ramele Corley

Sophomore/Criminal Justice and Business

Zara Jeans, Express Jeans and Button Down Running late or on time? Late

By Erin Chiet

Yang Gao

Freshman/Business

Olive des Olive Dress, Shoes and Bag Forever21 Rap or Hip-Hop? Both

Sophomore/Accouting and Finance

H&M Shirt, Uniqlo Tee, Zara Pants and Shoes, Coach Bag. Rain or Snow? Rain

Yidong Jia Paige Hale

Junior/Sophomore/Retail Management

Wet Seal Tops, New York and Compnay Pant, Vintage Jewelry and Bag

Busy or not? Not

My Room with Devon McGee

Article and Photos

Devon McGee has been everywhere. Well, nearly-he has traversed four continents and over half of the United States. The senior finance and economics major is going places in the future, too-he recently landed his first job with Bank of America in Charlotte starting this summer.

Devon’s room reflects his ambitious and adventurous personality. His shelves are filled with foreign treasures, and his walls are decorated with maps. Devon has always been interested in maps and what they represent. “ It’s cool to see all the places you could go and things you can do out there,” he said.

Devon and his friends plan their next adventure by pointing to a random place on the maps on his wall. His annual summer road trips with roommate Greg Goetz have taken him all over the country, but some trips take him further afield. He has been all over Western Europe, Australia, and Malaysia. A poster print from Germany dominates one of his walls with its optical illusion of a castle.

By Maddy Alford

In the summer of 2008, Devon went to Malaysia on a business conference through Harvard and brought back his favorite treasure: a hand carved chess set from the local market. The chess pieces are carved to look like Asian characters. “It is an Asian personification of a Western board game- it’s kind of ironic,” said Devon.

He also brought back three paintings from the Malaysian market. “They are all the same scene, just painted to look like three different seasons,” Devon said of his wall adornments. His desk holds mementos of his involvement at Carolina. A wooden gavel represents his time as the president of the University Ambassadors, and a signed picture of Steve Spurrier hanging in his Gamecock-themed bathroom is also a reward from his leadership of the Ambassadors.

By the time he moves to Charlotte for his new job, there is no telling what pieces from around the world he will have to put in his new apartment!

Professor Q&A

David Barbeau

has gone where no man has gone before— literally. An assistant professor in the Department of Earth & Ocean Sciences, his job takes him far beyond the classroom. You could find his boot prints in the icy tundra of Antarctica and the mountains of South America. Since his youth, Barbeau has been passionate about the world around us, and his interest in geology has only caught fire since then.

By Maddie McDowell

G&B: What sparked your interest in geology?

Barbeau: “When I was a kid, I liked tramping around in the woods and mountains, getting dirty and exploring. In my first semester of college, I took an intro geology class that sealed the deal -- I knew I wanted to spend my life asking and answering interesting questions about how different processes make Earth the way it is.”

G&B: Tell me about Team Barbeau.

Barbeau: “When he was a fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, Al Franken hand-picked a group of students to help him conduct research for a book he was writing. He named them and the rest of his support network Team Franken. I was moved by their collaborative approach to learning, and how they acknowledged that the success of individuals is built upon the work and support of many … Our approach is similar. I’m nothing without Team Barbeau.

G&B: What has been your coolest geological expedition?

Barbeau: “Although it doesn’t always seem like it at the time, any day in the field is a great day, so it’s hard to choose between them. I’ve had field days in Lancaster County that are every bit as meaningful as those atop ridges in the Andes, in Spain and in the Antarctic Peninsula. For me, it’s more about what you are learning than where you are -- every place has a

history that is fascinating, and often important.”

G&B: What prompted your expedition to Antarctica, and what was that like?

Barbeau: “My work in Antarctica focuses on testing a theory that supposes the separation of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula caused changes to the ocean, which in turn caused Antarctica to grow its ice sheets … Working in Antarctica is amazing for several reasons, not the least of which is the opportunity to study things that are very poorly understood, yet vitally important to science and to society. Combine that with walking along ridges and ice fields that have never seen human feet, and the feeling borders on magical.”

G&B: Do you have any hobbies unrelated (or related) to your job?

Barbeau:”One of the best things about my job is that it requires adventuresome travel through wild, fascinating places using horses, skis, icebreaking research ships, mountaineering, sailboats and ski planes. Between keeping up with those activities and my shotgun house that always seems to need repairing, I’ve found that my unrelated hobbies have largely gone by the wayside. Now my job is my hobby, and I’ve got the best job in the world.”

Photo by Allison Quattlebaum