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The USC SmartState center supports a variety of advanced research projects, including this car which has had its power system replaced with a fuel cell.
Most developments across campus set to be completed by fall Natalie Pita
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Since 2007, about 50 students and five faculty members have been changing the future of South Carolina. Through their positions at the USC SmartState Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), these aspiring and current scientists have been working to understand the science and engineering of solid-state energy devices. “It really is about trying to come up with a better future for our state, our nation, and even the world,” said Patrick Rogers, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student who works at the center. “[With our work] there could be a whole new industry of how energy could be transmitted in the U.S. ... it could totally change the way America operates.” Though USC’s SmartState Center is only one of almost 50 in South Carolina, it is the best supported in the state, receiving $54 million in total funds. The center serves as a national leader in the research of energy systems and SOFCs, providing advances for home heat and electricity, emission-free automobiles
and even long-lasting power for mobile electronics. “This is a big deal,” said Kenneth Reifsnider, director of the SmartState Center, regarding the center’s high levels of funding. “It makes us pretty happy to be able to come here from square one.” The SmartState program was established in 2002 by the South Carolina General Assembly to “use state lottery funds to create Centers of Economic Excellence in research areas that will advance South Carolina’s economy,” according to the program’s website. USC’s Columbia Campus holds 18 SmartState programs, some of which are collaboration projects with Clemson and MUSC. “There’s a lot of opportunities for students to get involved and improve the economy of our state,” Rogers said. “[The SmartState Center] is a great program and it’s doing a lot for state.”
How it works The SmartState Center is composed of 18 diverse projects, ranging from a HeteroFoaM Center to an Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E) project. The HeteroFoaM Center is the biggest single project of the SmartState Center. As a collaborative
project with seven universities and three national labs, the center focuses on batteries and the solid membranes used to separate gases for nuclear fuel, and uses scientific knowledge to design and build things. The scientists at the SmartState Center believe that the HeteroFoaM project, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is critical for the development of sustainable energy use in the U.S. The ARPA-E project is the first of its kind at USC, and it is a demonstration project that focuses on energy storage. Since it is necessary to carry around large amounts of energy, it addresses the question of how this should be done. The project is also unique because it deals primarily with the real-world applications of research going on at the SmartState Center. “For an old guy like me, that’s why I’m still here. I want to see it go on the street,” Reifsnider said. “That’s why I came here in the first place.” Toyota, the Japanese automobile manufacturer, has expressed interest in the USC ARPA-E project, as it has the potential to ultimately allow electric cars to travel across the entire country. SMARTSTATE • 6
Grilling up experience on Horseshoe Student-run restaurant one of most popular spots this summer Natalie Pita
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W hen mo st st udent s vac ated c a m p u s f o r t h e s u m m e r, f o u r Hospit a l it y Ret a i l a nd Spor t Management students braved the heat to cook up meals on the historic Horseshoe. With the help of some professors, Pa i g e H a g e n , A s ht o n R o t e l l a , Monica Rikabi and Mason Harris discovered what it takes to run a restaurant. T he st udent s operated t he US C G a rde n G r i l le f o r lu nc h Tuesday through Friday for their s u m merlong i nter n sh ip s. T he y served up hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken sandwiches each day, as well as chicken quesadillas and Greek wraps on a rotating schedule. St udents who took the HRTM 270 c l a s s l a s t s e me s t er were offered invitations to apply for the internship through emails and class visits from Neal Smoak, director of the McCutchen House. H agen , who wa s i nter v ie wed by Smoa k a f ter s ubm it t i ng her
application, said she was offered a position on the day she applied. “I did really well in the 270 class a nd I had a pa ssion,” H agen, a fourth-year hospitality management st udent, said. “I want to open a restaurant. It’s really interesting. I actually wanted to be there and do everything they were doing.” The four students would arrive at the Garden Grille early in the morning and begin preparing meals for the next few days. They set up outside to start grilling, ensuring that the restaurant would be ready for when the fi rst customers arrived at 11:30 a.m. While their customers ate their meals, the students not only served them, but also took time to talk to them and get to know them. They wou ld have lu nch t hemselves at about 1:30 p.m., and start cleaning up at 2 p.m. Though all of t his was quite a task for t he st udents, t hird-year hospitalit y management st udent Rotella said the hardest part of the experience was mak ing sure they opened on time. According to Hagen, however, it was the heat that accompanied grilling outside. “I worked on the grill outside, the
grill is like a million degrees and I really thought I couldn’t do it. I had never grilled in my life, and I served probably over 400 people,” Hagen said. “It was really cool to be able to say there were days we served 200 in an hour and there were just four of us.”
Even though outdoor grilling was a skill she never expected she would need, the experience changed her opinion of the style. “I don’t want to have a grill outside anymore, but it was defi nitely cool to GRILL • 6
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Students at The Garden Grille served meals on the Horseshoe throughout the summer.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Chapin Labor Day parade brings fun and politics
Wellford strip club busted for prostitution
The f ifth annual Labor Day parade rolled through Chapin Monday, signaling for many the end of summer and the beginning of political season, WIS reported. The parade, known for its propensity to draw political aspirants and incumbents, comes only two months before general elections, providing candidates a great opportunity to spend one-onone time with voters without all of the speeches, public relations and television ads that normally accompany political races. Attendees at the parade included U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, U.S. Senate candidate Thomas Ravenel and South Carolina gubernatorial candidates Vincent Sheheen and Tom Ervin, according to WIS and the AP. The parade was part of a festival that included a street fair, a 5k walk-run, a classic car show and a talent show among other amusements, according to the Chapin city website. The theme, “Hooked on Chapin,” encouraged fest ival ent husiasts a nd vendor s a l i ke to spor t f ish i ng related accoutrements, while appearances by Chapin’s elected officials and award-winning marching band provided local residents an opportunity to celebrate their town.
The owner of a Spartanburg strip club is facing jail time after dancers solicited prostitution from undercover police officers Friday night. Timothy Treadwell, 51, the owner of Teazers Entertainment, a Wellford, Sout h Carolina gentleman’s club, was arrested by the Wellford Police Department on charges of Assault and Battery and Prostitution, WSPA reports. According to Wellford Police Chief Jeff Bowers, t wo u ndercover of f icers who were work ing i n a joi nt operat ion bet ween Wel lford a nd Spartanburg County police were each solicited for prostitution by two females from the club. Each of those women has a warrant out for her arrest and police also arrested Treadwell based on dancer statements that he was taking portions of the illegally earned money. According to its webpage, Teazers is a club catering to young business executives from central South Carolina. The website also makes reference to “notorious Champagne Rooms” and promises that “Are (sic) performers are ready to give you their full attention.” — Davis Klabo, Assistant News Editor
Connor Shaw signed to Browns practice squad T h e C le v e l a n d B r o w n s s i g n e d e x- U S C quarterback Connor Shaw to their practice squad Sunday night, The State reported. Shaw, who t hrew for over 2000 yards as a Gamecock last season, had been cut Saturday f rom t he Brow ns 53-ma n nor mal roster on Saturday before being picked up for the 10-man practice squad on Sunday. Practice squad players are eligible to participate in team practices but not to play in games or count towards a team’s official roster. They are paid weekly and can be cut at any point, though they are also free to sign with another team at any time. Shaw was in competition with three other quarterbacks for a coveted spot on the 53-man roster. A ll t hree of t he ot her quarterback s, Brian Hoyer, Rex Grossman and ex-Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, made the f inal roster, though Grossman was later cut to make room for additional roster changes. A player who remains on a 2014 practice squad will make $102,000, while one remaining on the active roster for a full season will be paid $405,000, according to SB Nation. — Davis Klabo, Assistant News Editor
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— A police officer was dispatched to handle a work-related incident on Aug. 25 at the construction trailer behind the Darla Moore School of Business. The victim stated that he was arguing with one of his coworkers when the offender lunged at him and threw his drill at him. These actions allegedly caused the victim to throw his hands up defensively, and the drill hit his left pinky when he did so. The offender fled the scene before police presence could arrive. W hen the police officer did arrive, there was a visible injury to the victim’s pink y and he had already sought medical attention on his own. A wit ness provided police with a written statement.
— On Aug. 26, a police officer reported to LeConte College because of larceny of janitorial supplies. The janitorial staff had recently stocked t he f loors w it h large and small trash bags, paper towel s a nd toi let paper. The next day, $480 of supplies were missing from each floor. Two doors in the basement that were normally secured were also unlocked.
— A pol ice of f icer repor ted to Bates House at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 26 in response to a possible i ntox ic ated fema le who wa s bang ing on doors on t he si x t h f loor. The indiv idual, who was exhibiting signs of drunkenness such as slurred speech, glossy eyes and the smell of alcohol, was sitting in a study area on the ground floor with a resident mentor when the pol ice a r r ived. T he i nd iv idua l admitted to drinking two beers, a nd was a r rested for m i nor i n possession of beer.
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Loss fails to trump tradition ISSUE Falling to Texas A&M takes a toll on student morale. OUR STANCE Fanfare of the season still promises an exciting time. Even if you k now virt ually not h i ng about footba l l, t he collective groan coming from t he Williams-Brice Stadium on Thursday told you all you needed to k now. Texas A&M made the student section wish they had gone to class that day. This loss was a painful way to start the season. However, before you take your sheet of face tattoos to the trash chute, remember this: you love this school enough to put a tattoo on your face. More importantly, you love this school enough to try and take that tattoo off the next day. Yes, we can see where you scrubbed it off. You love USC enou gh to wear those cowboy boots and to take the blisters they gave you in a slightly broken stride.
You love USC enough to scream “COCKS” at the top of your lu ngs, and exercise t he selfcontrol required to not giggle afterwards. We b u y t h e o v e r p r i c e d T- s h i r t s a n d w e r i d e t h e crowded shut t les. W hen we g raduate, a nd hopef u lly age well, we will return in our visors and garnet seersucker button down shirts and dresses and pay
“We do it all with a smile on our faces and our pinkies and thumbs displayed proudly.” handsomely to watch college kids get obliterated, along with our defense. We do it all with a smile on our faces and our pinkies and thumbs displayed proudly. Why? Bec au se T hu r sday mor n i ng was what euphoria looks like. Some describe the night before
the first game like they would describe Christmas Eve. You cou ld ask al most a nyone on the campus, and they would be excited about the game, even if they didn’t get a ticket. If you sat on t he Horseshoe before kickoff you would hear shouts and laughs ringing all over the city, all saying the same thing: “Today we are united, students, faculty and alumni, in a display of pride.” On game day, we aren’t just rooting for the players, we are ro ot i ng for t he con nec t ion a nd pr ide we a l l feel i n t he possibi l it y of w i n n i ng. A nd while we do like to Sandstorm, it does not really matter if we win or lose, as long as we remain enthusiastic about playing the game. So don your garnet and rally your towels for Saturday, because while A&M may have this win, we will always have gameday.
Middle East conflict hosts complexity, neutrality harmful Ross Abbott recently wrote a colum n on t he Israel /G aza conflict that continues to transpire i n t he M idd le E a st . A bb ot t pointed out that Gaza continues to suffer greater civilian losses and that the U.S. should revoke Israeli support for humanitarian pu r p o s e s . D e s pit e t he h ig h number of casualties in Gaza, Americans are subject to polarized news reports that favor Israel instead of Gaza. I fully agree with Abbot’s discussion of polarized news reports, and furthermore, I com mend h is ar t ic u late u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f “ D . C .’s unwavering support of Israel.” I want to point out that much of that “unwavering support” is inf luenced by the almight y American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (A IPAC), which is among the largest and wealthiest lobbying organizations in D.C. AIPAC headquarters is located just seven or eight blocks north of the Capitol Building. Should a congressman or congresswoman desire f inancial contributions toward their upcoming midterm election, some sort of adherence to the wishes of AIPAC may be in order! Ne a r t he e nd of A bb ot t ’s
colu m n, he st ated t hat U. S. neutrality in this confl ict would “broker a la st i ng cea sef i re” bet ween t he t wo ent it ies. Cou ld we really decrease hu ma n casua lt ies t h rough ceasefi re if our country declared impartiality? This argument is incomprehensible. We would only witness an increase in Israeli civilian casualties, a widening discord between the two entities, and more boisterous, polarized news reports. I would question the fate of Israel if the U.S. had not contributed to the creation of the Iron Dome; a technological m a s t er pie c e t h at i nt er c ept s the rockets that are infinitely delivered from the good-hearted terrorist s of G aza. The I ron Dome has saved many civilian lives and is an example of how collaborative efforts between the U.S. and Israel maintain civilian safety. A bbot t poi nted out t hat Gaza has experienced far more civilian casualties than Israel, which is correct. Bear in mind, however, that Gaza will work diligently to increase their own civilian casualties in an effort to politically castrate Israel. For example, before Israel f ires a
rocket on Gaza, fl iers and phone calls from Israel are sent out to civilians to vacate the area. To our dismay, some journalists have found that Gaza leaders will actually populate areas where these warnings have been elicited i n order to i ncrease civ il ia n casualties. In this scenario, the public eye may be led to believe that Israel is the instigator of human casualties when the real instigator is Gaza. I am the first to admit that this letter is insufficient in its effort to describe Middle Eastern strife. Israel, G aza a nd t he Un ited States have a deep and profound relationship, and an attempt to outline its historical complexity would be equivalent to a 100 page dissertation. However, I hope that this infinitesimal summary will shed light on why U.S. neutrality is incorrect in our avowed craving to diminish human suffering in the Middle East. — Joshua Tucker, second-year social work student
Fame fails to justify invading privacy Attention on leaked photos is misplaced on the content Nudes are not a big deal. No really, they aren’t. Literally everyone has been naked. Most, if not all, people have seen a naked person or had sex with one. In an age when human interaction tends to be mediated through social media or instant messaging, it’s no surprise that sharing nude pictures and sexting have become the norm. In fact, most of you reading this have probably sent nudes or risqué messages, or at least seen some. So, no, nudes aren’t a big deal. Invasion of privacy is. Two days ago in a massive breach of privacy, a hacker leaked nude pictures of several famous ac t re s se s , i nclud i ng Jen n i fer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Scarlett Johansson. In a public statement, Jennifer Lawrence’s rep instead emphasized t he reperc ussions against t he hacker who leaked them, calling it a “flagrant violation of privacy.” Kelly While there has been backlash Villwock against the actresses for taking Second year t hem i n t he f i rst place, most international studies student of the public reaction has been supportive of the actresses and disapproving of the hacker and his invasion of privacy. The targeted celebrities are taking legal action against both the hacker and any people who share the photos. On social media, people used hashtags such as #IfMyPhoneGotHacked, which was a more playful reaction to the nude leaks than backlash, and #LeaksforJLaw, which involved people leaking their own nudes to show solidarity with the actress. While the nude photos have made major headlines, it’s been coupled with conversation on the invasion of privacy that provided these photos. It’s been argued in the past that celebrities shouldn’t take nude photos at all because they will likely get leaked. If they do get leaked, the general attitude is that it comes with the territory of being famous. Ideally, this shouldn’t be the case. Just because someone is a celebrity doesn’t mean they aren’t entitled to a private side of life. Invasion of privacy shouldn’t be a stipulation for a person’s career of choice. People have the right to take whatever pictures they want. People do not, however, have the right to hack them. Sadly, until the people who tend to release and circulate nude photos realize how morally wrong this is, celebrities will have to be careful about anything they do that could tarnish their reputation. While many people have taken nude photos without repercussions, the impact of Jennifer Lawrence’s nudes are probably greater than any of ours.
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Netflix series horses around
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Original Netflix animated series “BoJack Horseman” focuses on a washed up, ’90s sitcom actor, BoJack, and tells the story of his life 20 years after his career’s peak.
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Netf lix original series are known for being edgy and outlandish, but a show about a cartoon horse with a substance abuse problem is something we can all relate to, right? Released late t h is Aug ust , “BoJack Hor sem a n” tel l s t he stor y of a Fu l l House-esque sitcom star 20 years in the future, focusing on his dried up career a nd t he dow n f a l l h is l ife ha s t a ken. BoJack, portrayed by Will Arnett, is an underachiever paralyzed by the expectations of his past. Linking the season together are his memoirs, ghostwritten by an upcoming writer Diane, voiced by A lison Brie of “Community.” “BoJack Horseman” doesn’t start too strong. The first episode has plent y of funny verbal gags, but the characters seem thinly drawn with cheap cutaway gags that echo “Family Guy” far more than any new animated comedy should. It may be tempting to give up there, but you shouldn’t — the comedy gets sharper, any “Family Guy” comparisons are soon washed away and the characters turn out to be legitimately compelling and well developed.
Not too bad for a show about an alcoholic horse. With a voice cast of experienced comedy per for mers, “BoJack Horsema n” was impressive from the get-go. Other than Arnett and Brie, Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad,” Amy Sedaris from “Strangers with Candy,” and comedian Paul F. Tompkins play other integral characters in the show. Aside from the solid casting of the main characters, guest cameos include plenty of comedy icons, such as Stephen Colbert and Chris Parnell. In addition to the stunning cast, drummer of the Black Keys Patrick Carney wrote the original theme for the series. The fact that Netf lix is a paid, online subscription and doesn’t have to follow FCC regulations creates a great outlet for adult comedies. The writing is clever, deadpan and extremely raw. Don’t let the animation fool you — raunchy and hilarious, Netfl ix writers did not hold back here. Although there’s no way to watch “BoJack Horseman” on live TV, Netf lix uses the common trait of binge-watching with online streaming to their advantage in the plot lines of their shows. While having frequent flashbacks in a weekly series could cause confusion, “BoJack Horseman” is almost meant for watching episodes back to back. The show has some weird running gags, such as characters being different species and it never being addressed. It throws shade on real problems in show business.
“BoJack Horseman” portrays a surreal, yet rea l ist ic pic t u re of Los A ngeles, reflecting issues such as celebrities criticized for personal opinions, sexual orientation and weight gain. Aside from reflecting the corrupt nature of Hollywood, the show also constantly takes stabs at The Amazing Spider-Man’s star, Andrew Garfield. W it h B oJac k b ei n g a f or mer ’ 9 0 s television star, the show does a great job of parodying the quality — or lack thereof — of 20-year-old sitcoms. For example, BoJackhorseman.com is meant to be a joke website, modeled after poorly-designed early sites with terrible patterns and bright colors. Spotlighting child stars, an episode paints a picture of a child star named Sarah Lynn, whose life basically caricatures Miley Cyrus. Mocking child actors rebelling pictureperfect lives, it’s no surprise when Sarah shows up at BoJack’s house, throws a party and then later has sex with him. Yes, “BoJack Horseman” had a rocky start, but the series ends with solid, satisfying episodes that make the viewer anxious for more episodes — and don’t worry — Netflix has already planned for a second season. O verall, fans of “Ugly A mericans,” “A rcher” or any well-w rit ten, bizarre cartoons should seriously consider “BoJack Horseman” as their next show to watch. DG
New Pornographers’ latest album not sexy Belvin Olasov @BELVINOLASOV
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Artist: The New Pornographers Label: Matador Records Indie rock is a crowded field. Gone are the days where some wistful guitar strums and strung-out vocals are enough to stand out — in today’s scene, you need to offer something unique. Someone should tell The New Pornographers. Their latest album “Brill Bruisers” sounds like a castaway from the early 2000’s, but isn’t hooky or deep enough to account for its stolid datedness.
In fact, their actual album from the early 2000’s, “Twin Cinema,” succeeds everywhere that “Brill Bruisers” fails, in both catchiness and personality. Which isn’t to say “Brill Bruisers” is devoid of merit — it never falls below competence and has a decent number of fun and interesting songs, but they just don’t compare to contemporary compet itors, let alone The New Pornographers’ existing discography. “ Br i l l Br u i s e r s ,” t he a lb u m’s na me sa ke song, exempl if ie s t he problems of the album. The backing vocals offer up a catchy refrain, but the main body of the song is generic that doesn’t do the more interesting touches justice. If it came on the radio, you’d nod along to it, but you probably wouldn’t ask what band it is. The lyrics aren’t exactly pulling double-duty to make up for the album’s issues. “I wanted you quite often / In that I wanted you all of the time” is the Jim Belushi of lyrics — it shows up to
work on time and does what’s expected of it, but no one will be impressed. These t ypes of workmanlike lines dominate the album, leaving little room for exciting themes or turns of phrase. The standout songs do a lot to elevate the album. “Champions of Red Wine” has a downbeat refrain perfect for staring wistfully off into the distance, and “Fantasy Fools” is New Pornographers on their game, catchy and bumpy and nicely intricate. “Spidyr” plays at being moody, and stands as a pleasant change of pace from the album’s default upbeat potluck of sounds. The New Pornographers aren’t lacking in skill or experience, but what “Brill Bruisers” is really missing is personality. Ideally its agreeable songs would be punctuated by really distinctive or skillful songs, but instead it sits at a base pleasantness level and doesn’t waver from there. Die-hard New Pornographers fans should enjoy
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The New Pornographers released their latest album “Brill Bruisers” last Tuesday. a less impressive offering from their band, but the album doesn’t offer anything unique enough to capture new fans. DG
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energy-exporting states. “We’re really special in t he state of Sout h Carolina,” Reifsnider said. “One of the special good reasons is that we export energy. It’s a big deal to us. We’re an energy-exporting state.” Rogers hopes that the work going on at the SmartState Center helps other USC students be aware of the incredible energy industry in South Carolina. This industry revolves around using energy efficiently and safely.“We have a lot of energy. The sun shines every day,” Reifsnider said. “Energy is free. That’s not the issue. The issue is whether or not we can use it without killing ourselves and everyone else on the planet. Let’s try to use our energy as efficiently as possible and with the least amount of emissions.”
Making it to the market The employees at the SmartState Center are still in the process of making this concept of advanced clean energy a market reality. “We are contracted by organizations to advance the science that allows these devices, like cell phones, to come to the markets,” Reifsnider said. “This is the age of electric, ceramic stuff. So what we do on a daily basis is work on this stuff so it does what we like to do.” A lot of their work also contributes to the design of better nuclear energy systems with the hopes of redefining the nuclear industry. “The stuff we do is try to construct ceramic systems or high temperature systems, and a lot of those go into nuclear fuel systems,” Reifsnider said.
Supporting the students The SmartState Center not only propels the future of the state, but also supports the future of the students who work there. “The big deal here is that students have the opportunity and support they need. This is not just graduates, but undergraduates,” Reifsnider said. “This is a chance for our students to take their place in society in an important field.” Rogers is one of the undergraduates to benefit from this program. He started as a first-year student at USC three years ago planning to study mechanical engineering and hoping to work in the automobile industry after he graduated.
A brighter future According to Reifsnider, the USC SmartState Center has a “terrific reputation” in South Carolina due to their efforts toward building the state’s economy and making society brighter. “The biggest accomplishment we have is creating a new group at the university that is part of the university and state that is healthy and seems to have a plan that is going into the future,” Reifsnider said. Reifsnider believes one of the reasons South Carolina is special is that it is one of only a few
He saw the SmartState Center’s three-wheeled, chemical electric vehicle in the Horizon Garage one day, and knew he wanted to be involved. He ended up switching his major to chemical engineering and starting work at the center his next year. When he first started working, the car operated on a plug-in electric battery. Now he and other SmartState Center employees plan to install a fuel cell within the next few months. They will then test it out at Historic Columbia Speedway. Rogers really enjoys “the opportunity to sit there and learn by doing.” He’s learned that the university offers many different opportunities for students to prepare for their future, but he has never regretted working at the SmartState Center. “I would say my favorite part is defi nitely working with Dr. Reifsnider because he is such an intelligent person and you get to learn from his experiences,” Rogers said. “For me personally this was the best way for me to apply my studies and get my hands dirty and see what real research engineering is like.” Being able to see students like Rogers accomplish their dreams is what gets Reifsnider up in the morning. “I get my biggest thrill from the students. They don’t suspect really that there is this opportunity,” Reifsnider said. “That’s why I’m sitting here at this old age. Just seeing the young students take advantage of t his opport unit y is our biggest accomplishment.”
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see how the front of the house works versus the back of the house, and especially in owning a restaurant you have to know how the back of the house is going to work in the front of the house,” Hagen said. “If they don’t have a good relationship you’re not going to have a successful r e s t a u r a nt . I t h i n k it ’s r e a l l y important that you get your hands in as many aspects of that business as you can.” Accompanying the students on this enterprise were a few professors to help them along the way. The students were able to get to know professors they had taken classes from in the past on a more personal level and had the opportunit y to meet professors they expect to take classes from in the future. “ M y f a v o r it e p a r t w o u l d b e work i ng so closely w it h my professors, just because they give you a really cool networking opportunity that not a lot of other students get,” Hagen said. “I wouldn’t be afraid to go to their office and ask them
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questions or have them recommend me to classes or jobs.” Rotella believes the internship was fun and rewarding because of the opportunity to work alongside ex per ienced chefs a nd apply skills and concepts learned in the classroom. Yet the experience wasn’t all fun and games — one of the most g r ueling par t s was clean ing t he kitchen. “That was probably the hardest part, 76 hours of cleaning. You have to get into the ovens and clean them out. The walls are stainless steel, and you have to scrub those,” Hagen said. “That was probably the most challenging because my passion isn’t really cleaning.” But through all the ups and downs, Rotella and Hagen have become even more convinced of their future careers. “It solidified [my plans] a little bit more,” Rotella said. “I did want to go into the restaurant business, and after doing this internship I’m quite sure that’s what I want to do.” DG
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Taking home court advantage
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KoKo Atoa-Williams was named Tournament MVP following South Carolina’s sweep of Gardner-Webb, Jacksonville and Georgia Tech in the annual Gamecock Invitational.
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The South Carolina volleyball team started off its season with a bang over the weekend, winning all three of its matches on the way to a Gamecock Invitational title. Sout h Carol i na k icked of f t he tourney Friday by defeating GardnerWebb in decisive fashion by taking all three games, with scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-21, respectively. In her debut for the Gamecocks, freshman Taylr McNeil led the charge with an astonishing 16 kills while hitting .419. Junior Sarah Blomgren helped the cause with six kills and five block assists, and sophomore KoKo Atoa-Williams did her part with an additional six kills, cruising to the
25-15 win in the first match. After the match, head coach Scott Swanson was extremely pleased with his team’s performance. “I thought we scrapped and played really hard. In that first set, I thought we started off passing well and were attacking at a high level. We kind of had them on the run,” Swanson said. “I t hought our team played extremely well. We had some really good performances.” On Saturday, the Gamecocks had a doubleheader, with the fi rst contest coming against Jacksonville, a match that they won by scores of, 25-23, 2514, 20-25, and 25-17. Atoa-Williams had another strong performance by obtaining her first double-double, leading t he team with 12 kills. Junior Darian Dozier led the charge on defense with 11 blocks, including three block solos. The team continued to pass with one another very well, with Junior Kellie
McNeil leading the team with 21 assists. Although the team may have won, Swanson alluded to aspects of his team’s game that needed improvement. “I thought they played really well. We served a little bit easy, and they passed great. They came after us and really pushed us,” Swanson said. “I didn’t think we played very well all the way throughout the match. I thought we were tentative at times. We could have served tougher and played better defense.” The team closed out the weekend by defeating Georgia Tech with scores of 25-22, 25-13, 18-25, and 25-22 to win its fourth-consecutive Gamecock Invitational. A t o a-W i l l i a m s w a s n a me d Tou r nament M V P af ter a not her stellar showing, setting her career high in kills with 18 and hitting .306 for the contest. Senior Mikaela Christiaansen earned a spot with Atoa-Williams on the All-Tournament team after getting
17 digs and five assists. Ot her big cont r ibut ions c a me from Blomgren with 13 kills, Taylr McNeil with nine kills, Kellie McNeil with seven kills and junior Elizabeth Johnbull who served as the defensive stopper with seven blocks. A lt hough t he season is you ng, Swanson allowed himself to give his team praise after its season-opening tournament victory. “I think we were on a bit of a roller coaster for a while. It may have been first weekend jitters or just getting used to each other, but when things mattered we played at a really high level,” he said. “We stepped it up every match as the competition got tougher, especially against [Georgia Tech]. We started blocking balls and playing better defense and our passing improved. I felt like we improved, and that’s what every coach wants.” DG
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Junior Raina Johnson scored in double-overtime to earn the Gamecocks a 1-0 win over Boston Friday.
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This weekend served as the first of the season that both the men’s and women’s soccer teams were in regular season action. Head coach Mark Berson’s men’s team opened its 2014 campaign with a 1-0 win over Belmont Friday, and the women’s team led by head coach Shelley Smith claimed two victories over the weekend. The Gamecocks beat Boston University Friday and moved past Milwaukee Sunday to give them an unbeaten 4-0 record on the year.
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In Friday’s season opener, the men’s soccer team came launched out of the gates. The Gamecocks’ fast start saw them outshoot Belmont 9-2 in the first half and 9-1 in the second half, but South Carolina’s bevy of chances at the opposing goal all came up empty. The two teams entered overtime tied at zero, and the scoreline would remain that way until sophomore Kurtis Turner fired the game-winning shot from outside the box in the 106th minute.
The Gamecocks would outshoot the Bruins 26-5 on the day, but only Turner’s secondovertime rip would prove successful, with the final score reading 1-0. “The guys never hung their heads. They kept after it and they took the game to the opponent,” Berson said. “We got the result and I’m really pleased with that.”
Smith reaches coaching milestone The South Carolina women’s soccer team provided Gamecock fans with excitement from start to finish this weekend. In Friday’s men’s and women’s doubleheader, Smith’s women’s team set the precedent for the men with a double overtime victory of their own. After 103 minutes of scoreless play, junior Raina Johnson netted the game winner to give her head coach win No. 199 of her coaching career. Smith earned her coveted 200th win that following Sunday behind a twogoal performance from sophomore Sophie Groff. “I don’t keep track of the wins, but the team’s happy for me,” Smith said. “I’m so pleased for our staff and our program here. It is an accomplishment to get that many. I thank the team for their efforts and what they’re doing to continue those wins.” DG