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Saving it for later: new organization feeds hungry Natalie Pita @NATALIEPITA
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When Shahan Din saw restaurant employees t hrow ing out all of t he lef tover food last summer, he knew there was a better use for it. Ever since then, the third-year business student has looked for a way to help donate uneaten food to people in need. Then, at the end of last semester he started a chapter of the national organization Food Recovery Network at USC. Every Monday and Thursday, members go to the Bates House dining hall to recover the food, package it and take it homeless shelters, chu rches or a ny ot her locat ion t hat w il l distribute the cooked food the next day. “Our dining halls do waste a lot of food, and that’s something that can be mitigated,” Din, the organization’s president, said. “People are always looking for some way to have a purpose, and this is a way for them to get involved in the community.” Harshita Jain, a second-year global health student and public relations director for the USC Food Recovery Network, joined Din’s cause because she wanted another way to get involved in the community service aspect. “They’re so thankful that we’re able to do this for them. It’s just a really good feeling to be able to help out in this way,” Jain said. “You’re giving back to the community, essentially, and SeeRECOVERYPAGE3
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Riff Raff, originally from Houston, Texas, sold out his concert at Music Farm of Columbia last week.
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The audience got prog re s sively more a n x iou s as DJ after DJ took the stage Thursday night waiting for Riff Raff to start his performance. “Riff Raff! Riff Raff!”
The chants seemed to go on f rom t he t ime Music Farm’s d o o r s o p e n e d u n t i l J O DY H iGH ROLLER h i mself stepped onto t he st age at then, the atmosphere was out of cont rol — dr unk, sweat y, screaming fans were ready to throw themselves on the stage
SG candidate names released for Feb. election Student Government candidate names were released Friday after the filing period ended earlier in the week. The annual SG debate is scheduled for Feb. 9 and elections are set for Feb. 17 to 18.
Candidates for student body president: • Aaron Greene, third-year public relations student • Jonathan Holt, third-year political science and geography student • Jonathan Kaufman, third-year Spanish and political science student • Riley Chambers, third-year biology student
Candidates for student body vice president: • Brian Samples, second-year finance student • Donald “Lee” Goble, second-year English student
Candidates for student body treasurer: • Ian Shannon, second-year finance and GSCOM student — Staff reports
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to get closer to the one-of-akind performer. It s e e m s a s t ho u g h mo s t people don’t attend concerts like this one for the music, but regardless of Riff Raffs’ abilities as a rapper, he is unquestionably a talented performer. SeeRAFFPAGE4
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The USC Food Recovery Network goes to the dining hall in Bates twice each week to save leftover food.
Columbia rises from ashes 150 years later Lauren Shirley @SURELYLAUREN
Columbia, SC surrendered to Union General Sherman’s Union Army on Feb. 17, 1865, and the Confederate calvary retreated. Fires were started in the city under Union occupation and much of the state’s capital was destroyed. That day, South Carolina’s history changed forever — the capital city was nearly burnt to the ground and with it went much of the “Old South” social order. The burning of the city hits close to home for USC as the buildings surrounding the historic Horseshoe were used as hospitals during the Civil War and occupation. Now, 150 years later, local org a n i z at ion s a rou nd t he city are commemorating the
burning with a two-month long initiative to study and remember the historic day. The initiative plans to use lectures, tours, film, visual, l it er a r y a nd p er f or m a nc e exhibits, public discussion and large public gatherings in order to explore events of the burning. “Columbia Commemorates will explore the events of Feb.17, 1865, as well as the immediate and long-term ramifications of the burning of South Carolina’s capital city,” Carrie Phillips, the Director of Marketing and Communications at Historic Columbia, said. Partners for these commemorative events include t h e Un i v e r s i t y o f S o u t h Carolina, Historic Columbia, and the South Carolina State Museum. For fourth-year accounting and internat ional business
s t ude nt Ph i l ip W i l l i a m s , Columbia’s burning hasn’t lost significance, even a century and a half later — it’s a chance for students to gain perspective as they look back on one of the city’s most controversial happenings. “If you don’t have a historical context, you’re bound to repeat mistakes that others have made before you,” Williams said. “You never know when it will apply, just that it might, and having that information tucked away can potentially help you get a leg up on the situation.” T h e C o l u m b i a C om memorate s t he 150 t h A nniversary of the Burning of Columbia event on Feb. 17 will offer speakers, musical performances and a reading by Columbia’s poet laureate, Ed Madden.
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New state employee conduct code to ban social media while on job
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Starting in July, state employees will be required to follow a new code of conduct that bans social media, The State reported. The code was created in the hopes of instilling public confidence instate government, but penalties for violations of the rules are not specified. State workers will be prevented from using state resources for private business or financial gain, and there will be set restrictions on where state employees can work after they leave their jobs with the state. “If a public servant has to make a decision on whether something is right or wrong, then our code-of-conduct policy isn’t working,� Republican Gov. Nikki Haley said. Each agency will have the authority to adjust the new regulations for its employees. — Natalie Pita, News Editor
2 juveniles cause millions of dollars of damage in Walmart An 11-year-old and 13-year-old have been accused of causing millions of dollars of damage in a New Year’s Eve fire at the Walmart on Bush River Road, The State reported. The children’s parents turned them in to the Columbia Police Department late Friday afternoon. The 11-year-old was charged with third-degree arson and shoplifting and the 13-year-old was charged with third-degree arson. According to police, the younger of the pair stole a lighter from the Walmart store and intentionally set a fire in the greeting card aisle. The two were returned to their respective parents and will likely be petitioned to Lexington County Family Court. — Natalie Pita, News Editor
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Columbia police arrested Brandon Poe, 34, in connection with an explosive device found in a residential area home on Garners Ferry Road Sunday, The State reported. Poe was charged with possession of an explosive device. Police were searching the home, which was connected with a burglary investigation, when they found what CPD spokesperson Jennifer Timmons called an “improvised explosive device.� The area was closed to traffic and residents while bomb squad personnel worked to defuse the device. It took around half an hour until the device was declared safe. — Natalie Pita, News Editor
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Most of the organization’s recovered food goes to God’s Storehouse, but members are working to collect food from restaurants and donate to more groups. RECOVERYPAGE1 it’s not that difficult. It ’s a n e a s y, s i mple opportunity.� For Jain, t he Food Recover y Net work is “more t ha n just meetings� — last week, members gave food to an organ izat ion t hat would hand it out for the fi rst time. “You get to see your work come to fruition
ver y qu ic k ly, wh ic h is somet h ing t hat can mot ivate a lot of people,� Dinsaid. “It’s a really great chance to get in touch with those in need and see how other people live.� Din and Jain agree t he hardest par t has b een e x p a nd i ng t he o r g a n i z at io n . T he y currently donate most of t he food to God’s Storehouse.
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Listeners were eager to dance the night away in the company of this quickly growing star. His attitude towards his fans was full of nothing but love, even if it did take him two hours to get on stage. JODY HiGHROLLER, as he calls himself on Twitter, is an entertainer to say the least. This newly recognized hip-hop star is quite a character, and even photographs don’t do his bizarre style justice. Wearing sagging shorts emblazoned with the phrase “Flight Club,” Raff swaggered on stage in a cutoff T-shirt, glorifying his countless tattoos. Strangest of all was his signature two-braid hairstyle — fans who arrived early enough and were willing to pay a pretty penny could get their own locks twisted by Riff Raff’s personal stylist. The stage was littered with various entourage members, including several who appeared to be just background decoration, swaying slightly to the music and holding st yrofoam cups of mystery liquid. The “don’t care” attitude of all the performers, Riff Raff included, added substant ially to t he already-high levels of absurdity and sketchiness. Overall, the show was not an experience to be missed. Regardless of listeners’ music tastes, the night was a hit. Riff played several hits off his new album, “Neon Icon,” including “Kokayne,” “How to Be the Man” and, of course, “Tip Toe Wing in My Jawwdinz,” all of which have ridiculous and often profane lyrics — precisely why they get listeners so hyped up. Crowds just want catchy tunes to dance to. The repetition and lack of creativity isn’t irrelevant — it’s exactly what they’re looking for.
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Often, when local music acts put out their first album it’s not a full length album or an EP. Instead, they put out a LP – a short album around five songs. “Like Lattimore,” from local rapper J11, also known as J Ones, does everything a good LP should. It shows off great production and technical skills, which isn’t something a lot of LPs do. It’s not just professionalism that makes “Like Lattimore” stand out. It’s a lot of fun, with thrumming house beats and the perfect chorus: “Chicks runnin’ back for these cocks like Lattimore” If there’s any justice in the world, “Like Lat t imore” shou ld be a gameday a nt hem. “Sandstorm” is well and good, but there’s room for more USC gameday bangers. The rest of the songs on the LP deal with pretty well-worn themes – ambition and the struggle of being an up-and-comer – in a fun way. The beats have some nice range, moving from jazzy to percussive. Featured rapper Fresh DeMarco fits in seamlessly with J11’s bars. J11 is a USC alumnus currently working in the Columbia hip-hop scene. His new track “You Already Know,” featuring local rap staple FatRat Da Czar, is set to come out Tuesday, and his band, TRendSetters, is also making steps in the local scene. “Like Lattimore” shows off fun stadium rap and more pensive songs, showing necessary diversity in only 4 songs. LPs are meant to give a taste and leave the listener wanting more, and “Like Lattimore” should do just that.
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USC alumnus J11 released the short album “Like Lattimore,” featuring local rapper Fresh DeMarco.
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Riff Raff featured his 2014 album “Neon Icon” at his concert at Music Farm of Columbia last Thursday.
Björk releases sentimental masterpiece “Vulnicura” Release Date: Jan. 20 Artist: Björk Label: One Little Indian Duration: 58 minutes
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Björk’s career is impressive. She’s been going full throttle since she got her start in 1977 when she released her first album at 11 years old in Iceland. Now she’s 49, but it doesn’t look like she’s slowing down anytime soon — she’s still as eccentric as ever.
T he q ue e n of a v a nt- g a rde electronic, Björk, quietly released her ninth studio album Jan. 20, and it’s become a sentimental benchmark to her discography. This isn’t just any Björk album — “Vulnicura” is the best thing she’s produced in years. This is possibly the most powerful work that she’s ever released and defi nitely the most personal. The comments left for her on Facebook proved that this public display of emotion created a serious bond between her and her fans. T h e t r a c k s o n “ V u l n i c u r a” brought Björk’s music to a new level of sensitivity. Compared her wellknown tracks from past albums such as “Post,” this album delves into the topics of love, motherhood, break-up and passion.
She co-produced the album with A rca, producer of K a nye West’s “Yeezus” and FKA Twigs’ “LP1” and surprised the media with this release. She posted a handwritten note to her Facebook page Jan. 13, announcing “Vulnicura” with the song titles, promising its release. In March. Contrary to the post, the album was rush-released 7 days later on iTunes because it had leaked. As of Jan. 25, it’s No. 5 on the iTunes Top Album list. In an inter view with Pitchfork, Björk said, “When I did this album— it all just collapsed. I didn’t have anything. It was the most painful thing I ever experienced in my life.” A nd t hat feel i ng is showcased outright in every song — this isn’t driv ing music, but it’s ext remely
powerful. As her first release since 2011’s “Biophilia” Björk’s sound has grown as her life changed — the album plays like an orchestrated diary. As she shared on her Facebook, “i guess i found in my lap one year into writing it a complete heartbreak album . kinda surprised how thoroughly i had documented this in pretty much accurate emotional chronology[.]” R at her t ha n depending on elect ron ic a nd sy nt h sou nds she incorporated plenty of violin into the tracks, making them all the more passionate. The album is an extremely heavy work of love that compliments her b e aut i f u l , Ic el a nd ic ac c e nt perfectly. SeeBJÖRKPAGE5
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Ever y t rack on t his album has its place, but some of the best are “Quicksand,� “Atom Dance� and the album’s ten-minute ballad “Black Lake.� At eight minutes in length, her fifth track on the album, “Family,� is practically split down the middle into what seems like two songs — there’s a radical beat change around the three minute mark, catching the listener right at the point they might start to fade. She repeats the words “emotional� and “respect� in several songs, as she
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Nothing wrong with apps Emily Stone First-year public relations major Without a doubt, this generation is one that adores all forms of technology. We stay connected via social media, through devices like phones and tablets and seem to k now what’s always going on somewhere else in the world. Ta k e t h e C h a r l i e H e b d o shooting in Paris, for example. People over in California knew about it at the same time the far corners of France heard about it. It gives another channel of information for news station to get their stories out. Besides finding out news and staying connected, technology keeps us entertained. There’s an app for everything
and anything. Are some of them completely useless? Yes. Could we live without them? Yes. But if we have the option to have something to make our life easier, why not buy or download it? RunPee has only one purpose, and it’s to let us know what parts of the movie are okay to take a bathroom break. Oh, there’s only pointless grocery store talk coming up? Go now. Other apps are purely for our entertainment. A new game that almost ever yone seems to be playing is Trivia Crack. One can challenge their friends and have a match of random knowledge to see who comes out victorious. The Maps app that comes with the iPhone is a practical application. W it hout a n elect ron ic at las, students would have a harder time getting around. I’m a South Carolina native, and I still pull out my map app to get me places sometimes — it’s never too bad an idea to be cautious. Apps also allow us to carr y
our computers in our pockets. Somet imes a laptop just isn’t convenient to have all the time. Any smartphone or tablet can be typed on, have Internet access and can help with studying. People argue that we’re too dependent on applications. Yes, maybe we are, but they give us a whole new way to do ordinary things. If there isn’t time to do a Target run for index cards to help study for a big final, download an app that creates the flash cards for you. Now, instead of hauling around cards bound by a rubber band they can be accessed by a technological device. There isn’t anything wrong with having technology, using it and liking it. Take advantage of the opportunities that come with apps. If people complain about our generation being too dependent on machines, who cares? We’re the ones having fun on our mobile devices while benefiting ourselves in the future.
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With single choice for treasurer, students lose ISSUE A single student applied to be next year’s Treasurer. OUR STANCE Lack of options leaves student body powerless.
For t he f irst t ime in t hree years, only one person cared enough to fi le for student body treasurer. T h i s a l l b ut e n s u r e s t he outcome t hat Ia n Sha n non, a s e c o nd -y e a r f i n a n c e a nd GSCOM student, will hold that position in the 2015-2016 school year. There are many reasons that might be behind this ref usal to participate, but they all boil down to three potential factors: a student-wide deferral, a lack of qualification among potential candidates or, fi nally, plain old apathy. The first possibilit y is that qualified would-be candidates simply made a collective choice to defer to Shannon. He is known as an imposing central figure when it comes to SG financial issues, and his contribut ions
to SG budget proposa ls a re many and substantial. Anyone running against him might have had an uphill battle, at least on campa ig n issues l ike SG involvement and experience.
“[T]he fact that only one person applied for student body treasurer is a bad omen for ... SG” Or it could boil down to a simple lack of potential qualified applicants. Much of the budget leg work in SG is performed by the Finance Committee, of which Shannon chairs, which is a relatively small pool compared to t he tot a l nu mb er of SG members. Perhaps few students sought out t he necessa r y schooling in SG fi nances. The t hird — and most
depressing — opt ion is t hat Shannon was the only one who felt compelled enough to fi ll out the paperwork. W hatever the case, the fact that only one person applied for student body treasurer is a bad omen for both SG and USC as a whole. A l l r ac e s , f r o m t he U. S . presidential contest on down, are about comparing a nd contrasting different narratives and letting the voters decide on which one is closest to the truth. W it h on ly one person running, that decision is made for us — unless, of course, a w r ite-i n c a nd idate d isr upt s the election at the final hour. (Kenneth Bragg, anyone?) We’re not saying Shannon is unqualified in any way. He very well might have been the right choice, even in a situation where multiple candidates ran. But without someone else to challenge Shannon, the student body has only one narrative to follow and little choice other than to trust that Shannon is the right guy for the job.
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This letter is in response to Ben Crawford’s column which ran on Jan. 21, 2015. Mr. Crawford, Your current argument in the Opinion section t r y ing to separate religion from morality is a no-win scenario. You need to be pulled from the abyss before you end up further embroiled in a conflict that neither you, nor Mr. Burgess — who, I would add, you wrote of quite demandingly — can possibly win. First of f, you are cor rec t . He re sor ted to tired arg uments to combat your assertion t hat rel ig ion is not inherent in morality. His arguments do not fully represent the issue and, moreover, resort to the same f inger-point ing game in which both you and he have engaged. You, however, have taken the game to a dark place: you have named all religions inherently evil for the fact that they convey a claim to know “ultimate truth”. This assertion is false, as not all religions claim to have said truth. In fact, most do not. Rel ig ions are tools used to give life, nature and the universe itself mea n i ng. They a re a met hod of reason i ng t he i nex pl icable, a nd appeared quite early in hu m a n de velopment . They are not necessarily moral, or amoral as you seem to b el ie ve , but simply tools that some use to place themselves in our universe. Religion stems from the human necessity to ask “why?” — the very consciousness and that differentiates us from mo s t ot her a n i m a l s . That is not evil; that is beautiful. Morality stems f rom t he need to ask “why not?” It is a guiding compass and can exist without a religion, but religion can be the base on which one grounds their personal morality. This may come as a shock to you, but not all cultures have the same morality. We differ, from one culture to another, and what you think of as “right” and “wrong” may look alien to another. Therefore, in a way, both religion and morality are a product of culture. They’re siblings who generally get along well but can lead separate lives. Regardless, however, t hey are in some way related, as c u lt u re b eget s b ot h rel ig ion and morality, and both religion and moralit y shape culture and each other. Per your examples of religious crimes, you are misled. First, FGM is not a religious mandate. It is not part of Islam and has been practiced by virtually every culture in some form. The reason many partake in such an appalling practice is the belief that it will make the child beautiful, healthier, desirable or will temper her libido. The last is the most com mon, as women a r e u n f a i rl y s e e n a s sex ual creat u res who cannot curtail passion. Regardless, it is not “for G od”, i n ma ny cases but more for cultural or quasi-medical reasons. It is deplorable, but until we understand the issue as more than religious fanaticism, we cannot
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find a way to convince people to stop crippling girls. To “who would murder satirists”, I would argue that there are many who would for nonreligious reasons. If a g roup f e el s wou nde d , t he y will retaliate. This is a fact of life. People have b e e n mu r d e r e d o v e r sports, political satire or by simply offending a culture. If these satirists had stripped all religion out and simply insulted the pract ices of an ent ire people, they may have garnered t he same result. You are fixated on the religious aspect and therefore blinded by your, dare I say, divine fury against all that is holy and thereby cannot see that this could have occurred for a completely nonreligious reason To f i n i s h y o u r article, you cite certain Enlightenment philosophers, insinuating t hat t hey somehow supported atheistic views. T hat is si mply fa lse. Most E n l ighten ment philosophers, while not Christian, still held a firm belief in some supreme being. O n e p h i l o s o p h e r, Voltaire, found the very notion that a world could exist without a god absurd and reasoned personal evidence for a God. Yo u a r e c o r r e c t ; St al i n ism is a poor example. Instead, let us exam i ne t he French Revolution, the immediate aftermath of the Enlightenment in its birthplace. In one year in Paris alone, 20,000 people were executed for counter-revolutionar y t hought s, wh i le civ i l wars and border conflicts also killed hundreds of thousands. The ideals the government held were Enlightenment ideals, but t hey had been perverted (and had added m a n d a t o r y a t h e i s m) to the point that they justified execution for usi ng t he honor if ic “Monsieur” instead of the enlightened “Citoyen”. Thousands of atheists were bundled together in small boats and sunk, and even the calendar was changed to reflect a more ‘reasoned’ view, with a ten-day week, partially so that people wouldn’t remember a Sabbath day. It was absolute insanity a nd t he w o r s t c a m e from the wish to purge themselves of all religion and nobility. In t he past, t he Opinion section was a place where intellectual thought resided, where people cou ld share opinions. This year, it seems more like your megaphone, used to vent and to decry things you hate to the entire student body. The Opinion section has lost its purpose and now only exists to provide space for your personal vendet tas. Th is year, you have of fended or alienated large portions of the student body, from military and marketing students to every student who practices a religion. You have lost the will to inspire reason that drove the Enlightenment philosophers and instead make unsubstant iated claims and mock those you offend.
— Markus Johnson, third-year French and Russian student
Monday, January 26, 2015
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HOROSCOPES
Aries
Leo
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Crazy dreams seem possible. Take on more responsibilit y over the next few days. Forge ahead with a career upgrade. Assume leadership. Talk over the possibilities with your partner and friends. They can see your blind spots. Listen.
I t ’s g e t t i n g b u s y. A dd ele g a nc e t o t he proceedings by dressing professionally. The pace quickens. Put your back into your efforts. Follow the rules. Provide value. Over the next two days, work to get your ideas into action.
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Virgo
Capricorn
Craft your itinerary over the next two days. Make plans and reservations. Research the best prices and locations. Expand your territory and your mind. New opportunities for advent ure present themselves. Explore new flavors and exotic ways of thinking.
Play t he game you’ve been practicing. Apply your creativity to artistic pursuits. Make decisions about color and design. Spend time with family, and relax with hobbies, sports and amusements. Focus on doing what you love with dear ones.
Libra
Stay close to home for a couple of days. Get into interior decoration and st yle. Pla n a projec t , and put toget her a budget before you shop. Household matters need attention. A little color
Gemini You’re especially sensitive and intuitive today and tomorrow. Get quiet and listen to the unspoken clues. Contemplate your next move. Something’s c o m i n g d u e . Wo r r y w a s t e s t i me . R e v ie w priorities, and plan the steps to take.
Cancer A friend comes up with a new money-ma k i ng s c heme. Sh ippi n g or mechanical delays could disrupt the plan. Support their game and they’ll be there for you. Encourage and propose solutions. Prov ide food at a n opportune moment.
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Focus on making money today a nd tomor row. Cash f low improves nicely. Enjoy this lucrative phase. Take advantage a nd keep ac cou nt i ng current. Record where the money’s coming from and where it’s going. You can beautify without breaking the bank. No more procrastination. Ta c k l e a p e r s o n a l challenge. You’re stronger for the next two days, with the Moon in your sign. Things go easier, and you’re especially suave and debonair. Prepare to launch a passion project.
HOUSING
Attend to shared finances over the next two days. Manage accounts and file documents. Prepare to negotiate carefully. Keep insurance, fees, bills and policies current. You can get the terms you want. Ask for specifics. Wheel and deal.
Scorpio Negotiate for the long run. Let a strong leader take charge. Listen graciously. Your partner rea l ly show s up over the next two days. Your admiration grows. Share you appreciation. Give in to romance and caring. Love fills you up.
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Pisces You’re extra brilliant for the next two days. Dig deeper into a favorite subject. You feel l ike you’re emerging from a cocoon. Tal k about a transformation you’re experiencing. Share it with someone who could benefit. Teach what you’re learning.
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Struggles continue against Kentucky Brennan Doherty @BRENNAN_DOHERTY
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South Carolina fell to 1-5 in SEC play after Saturday’s 58-43 loss to Kentucky.
Swimming and diving dominates over weekend The Sout h Carolina swimming and div ing team gave an excit ing end to their regular season this past weekend, with both teams dominating Queens and Wingate and the women taking down Vanderbilt. Both South Carolina’s men and womens’ teams started the weekend off strong, leading all opponents at the end of Friday’s events. The Gamecocks returned Saturday a nd cont inued to power t h rough the competition. The men defeated Queens 200-147 and Wingate 200140. Meanwhile, the women’s team also dominated, beating Queens 200146, Wingate 200-146 and Vanderbilt 185-149. T here wer e s e ver a l s t a ndout s within the impressive team win — freshman A k ram Mahmoud broke South Carolina’s 27-year-old record in the 1,650 freestyle, with his time of 14:58.72, while fellow freshman Tierney Shimank sy also won t he 1,650 freestyle, with her career-best time of 17:00.25. The Gamecocks picked up multiple wins throughout t he day, i ncludi ng bot h t he men a nd women’s 20 0 me d le y r el a y, t he women’s 100 back st roke, 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle, the men’s 200 breaststroke, and 200 freestyle and the 400 freest yle for both the men and women. Over the two days of competition, Sout h Carolina won 21 of t he 34 events. The Gamecocks return to the pool to train for the SEC Championships on Feb. 17 to 21 in Auburn, Alabama. — Claudia Chakamian, Reporter
Things are a bit different whenever Kentucky comes to Columbia, and Sat u rday ’s gameday env iron ment showed just that. The crowd was bigger (and bluer f o r t h at m at t e r), t he g a me w a s broadcasted on ESPN instead of a smaller network and even Dick Vitale made an appearance. But once t he ba l l wa s t ipp ed, nothing was out of the ordinary. The No. 1 Wildcats (19-0, 6-0) played just as their rank indicated, and South Carolina’s attempt to upset Kentucky two years in-a-row fell short with the visitors winning 58-43. O ut- sk i l led a nd u nder siz ed i n comparison to a deep Kentucky team that utilizes a nine-man rotation, the Gamecock s were facing an uphill battle, but head coach Frank Martin’s team started the game off with great intensity and wasn’t afraid to play a physical game with one of the nation’s biggest teams. For most of the first half, South Carolina (10-8, 1-5) kept pace with the Wildcats, and the Gamecocks’ pinnacle came when sophomore guard Sindarius Thornwell knocked down a three-pointer to give the home team a 24-23 lead. Thornwell, t he only Gamecock to score in double-digits, led South Carolina with 14 points. But it all went downhill from there for the Gamecocks. Kentucky flexed its muscles and went on an 11-0 run to lead by 10 at halftime, completely changing the direction of the game. “They went on that 11-0 run and it k ind of k illed our conf idence,” Thornwell said. “It just put us in a hole.” Sout h Carolina’s shoot ing woes cont inued Sat u rday a nd t he Gamecock s’ inabilit y to establish a rhy t h m on t he of fensive f ront prevented any t ype of a comeback attempt, especially against the nation’s second best scoring defense.
A fter Thornwell’s three-pointer put South Carolina ahead briefly, the Gamecocks wouldn’t make another shot from the field until 15:12 in the second half. Kent uck y made it hard for t he Gamecocks to get good looks near the basket, thanks to its array of enormous post players like junior forward Willie Cauley-Stein, and freshman forward Karl-Anthony Towns. S o u t h C a r o l i n a’s g u a r d s a l s o s t r u g g l e d t o b e a t K e n t u c k y ’s perimeter defenders off the dribble a n d t h e r e s u lt s s h o w e d . S o u t h Carolina made a season-low 22.6 percent of its shots. “Us guards, we try to get up and pressure guards, so if they go by us, they have to go under Willie [CauleyStein],” Kentuck y freshman guard Devin Booker said. A nd to add insult to injur y, t he Gamecocks made just four shots from the field in the second half. “We’ve got to make some shots, Martin said. “W hen you do get an oppor t u n it y ag a i n st a tea m l i ke Kentuck y, you better make it. We didn’t.” Meanwhile, South Carolina tried to slow the game down to force Kentucky to play its offense in the half-court, but the Wildcats’ efficiency was too much to overcome. Kentucky made 46.2 percent of its shots and made 19 of 27 free throw attempts. B o ok er le d K e nt uc k y w it h 18 points, and sophomore guard Aaron Harrison added 13 points, as well. Overall, Mart in, who was upset with his team’s effort and energy after their loss to Tennessee earlier in the week, was much more pleased with the way his guys played. “I had so much fun coaching today and we lost,” Martin said. “And I’m so proud of our g uys and we lost. Because all I ever ask for is for guys to sacrifice as hard as they can.” Moving forward, South Carolina w il l look to get back on t rack Wednesday night on the road at LSU.
Gamecocks host Texas A&M in top-10 battle Kelli Caldwell @TDG_SPORTS
Some might say they’re on top of the world. Three months into the season, South Carolina women’s basketball is st ill undefeated, and t he Gamecocks are still No. 1 in the nation. South Carolina’s latest test came in Gainesville as the Gamecocks breezed through the Gators, winning 77-42. Junior guard Tiffany Mitchell put up another stellar performance with 18 points and was the leading scorer for the Gamecocks. “I was impressed with the amount of dedication and energ y from the people who started to the bench,” Head coach Daw n Staley said. “It was impressive.” South Carolina’s next challenge comes Monday night against Texas A&M (16-4, 4-2 SEC). The Gamecocks (18-0, 6-0 SEC) have had a week to recover from their travels to Florida and will be ready to play at Colonial Life Arena Monday at 7 p.m. With Texas A&M ranked No. 10, the matchup should come as a challenge for South Carolina. Since Texas A&M joined the SEC beginning in the 2012-2013 season, South Carolina is 0-3 against the Aggies. In some respects, South Carolina and Texas A&M are comparable. The Aggies average about 68 points per game, just 10 points less than the Gamecocks. Last year when these two teams met at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas, the Aggies utilized its home court advantage and won in overtime 67-65. Considering the fact that the two teams haven’t faced each other since last season’s meeting, both squads are probably anxious to face off again. Even after their win against Florida Staley said her players are, “constantly learning.” South Carolina has won comfortably in conference play this year, with the only close game coming against Kentucky 68-59. Staley — who recently got her own TV gig, “The Dawn Staley Show” — knows what she wants from her team members, and she’s clear about what she doesn’t. “For me it’s probably low motives, low motive players because you can accomplish a lot of things playing fast and with a lot of energy.” Staley said. The Aggies enter Monday’s game having leaned on junior guards Courtney Walker and Courtney
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Tiffany Mitchell leads South Carolina in scoring (15.2 PPG). Williams. Walker leads the Aggies with 14.6 points per game, while Williams averages 14.1 points. Ultimately, either the South Carolina will earn its fi rst win against Texas A&M since it joined the SEC, or the Aggies will hand the Gamecocks their fi rst loss of the season.