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Softball fi nishes opening weekend on high note

ALLEN MARCUS HARTER of South Florida Wilson @ALLENMHARTER DeMarini Tournament. The Gamecocks finished The South Carolina the tournament going 3-1 softball team traveled down over the weekend. to Tampa, Florida, over the weekend to open up the 2016 SEESOFTBALLPAGE8 season in the University Jessica Wood / THE DAILY GAMECOCK

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 VOL. 106, NO. 15 ● SINCE 1908

Student becomes fi rst Mayor, radio host from USC to win join to promote Gates Cambridge steadfast faith Scholarship

Mary Ramsey founder Bill Gates and his wife. @MCOLLEEN1996 In a statement, University President Harris Pastides Eric Bringley has been named expressed his excitement over one of 35 American students the announcement. to win the prestigious Gates “We are so proud that Eric Cambridge Scholarship. has earned Carolina’s first Bringley, a fourth-year chemical prestigious Gates Cambridge engineering student, will Scholarship. His intellect, pursue a doctorate in chemical leadership and commitment to engineering at the University of improving the lives of others Cambridge. are hallmarks of the Carolina He was one of more than experience and epitomize 4,500 students from around the qualities sought in Gates the world competing for Cambridge Scholars,” Pastides approximately 90 total awards. said. “I am delighted that he The scholarship program was will have this tremendous created in 2000 with a $210 opportunity to expand million donation to Cambridge Carolina’s global reach from the Bill and Melinda Gates through his study, research and Foundation, the philanthropic collaborations at Cambridge.” organization run by Microsoft T. Michael Boddie / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Cory ‘Coco Brother’ Condrey prays with Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin before he speaks.

T. Michael Boddie Association and the founder of @THEHUMANBODDIE the “STAND Campaign,” which promotes the following of Jesus Hip hop and gospel radio host Christ. Condrey was master of Dates to know Cory “Coco Brother” Condrey ceremonies and spoke at the event visited Columbia for a prayer rally with his wife, singer and minister Saturday evening. Christian pastors, Joann Rosario Condrey. community leaders and citizens The purpose of Condrey’s tour of Student Government joined Condrey and his wife, Joann, worship and prayer is to promote 16 elections begin at the Columbia Metropolitan Jesus Christ and to advocate for Convention Center for an evening of citizens to stand up for their own music, worship and prayer. faith. Condrey said to his audience, Aside from radio, Condrey is the SEEPRAYERPAGE3 president of the Condrey Evangelistic Student Government 17 elections end Wind Down Wednesday USC Dance Company Russell House Room 315

Mental Health Screenings breaks classical boundaries Honors Residence Hall 18 Hannah Quire students by Stephanie Milling. Along Deadline to submit 2016 @HANNAHQUIRE with the faculty of USC, special Celebration of Excellence guest Arturo Fernandez from San The USC Dance Company, amid Fransisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet Award applications fl owing fabrics and strong instrumental will present a piece he choreographed, melodies, rehearsed Saturday “Counterpoint (Revisited).” The afternoon for their showcase “Breaking performance was powerful in its Boundaries,” premiering Monday simplicity and appearance of being evening. The showcase is directed by effortless; dancers lift and release each assistant professor Thaddeus Davis, other with such ease it is as though the See page 3 for featuring original contemporary other is simply weightless. Though it choreography contributed by assistant was a dress rehearsal, the emotion was professor Tanya Wideman-Davis palpable even from the last row. and Stephanie Wilkins, as well as candidates in town SEEDANCEPAGE4 work developed with dance education February NEWS 2

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PRAYERPAGE1 in attendance about prayer in the way he the need for people to leads the community. “Before we were pray. Benjamin said to The blotter comes from police reports released by the USC Division of Law Christians, we were “He said, ‘If you seek the audience, “Keep Enforcement and Safety and doesn’t include crimes reported by city or county law followers of Christ.” me, then you will praying for this great enforcement. In teaming up with find me,’...We have city.” ministers and people to participate in this After Benjamin spoke, On Saturday around 12 p.m., offi cers responded to an altercation on Gadsden of Columbia, Condrey process. We need Cory Condrey led the Street. The victim, a 54-year-old woman, told police that she was yelling and put forth effort to [God] in this state. audience in prayer waving a stick at her neighbor’s dogs after they got out because she was afraid bring a surge of We need [God] in and spoke again our nation,” Joann about the importance they would attack stray cats in the neighborhood. She said that her neighbor, Christian faith to the Condrey said. As she and purpose of his the 50-year-old male suspect, approached her and threatened to attack her for community. The rally served as a part of fi nished speaking, she campaign. yelling at the dogs. A witness approached both of them and confronted the led the audience in “Yes, it’s going to be suspect. The suspect told police that he was upset because the victim was trying those efforts through music, public speaking singing “hallelujah.” hard. But there’s a to hit his dogs with the stick, and he didn’t think this was necessary. He also Cory Condrey Jesus that will come said that the witness threatened him and admitted to replying that he would and prayer. “No matter what invited the mayor through every time fi ght the witness. The victim told police that she wanted to go before a judge city official is doing of Columbia, Steve ... So we prayed for because the situation with the dogs was an ongoing problem between herself what, no matter Benjamin, to speak at the sick. We prayed and the suspect. what president is the rally. He briefly for the mayor. I got — Compiled by Emily Barber, News Editor doing what, there’s touched on both his a chance to speak somebody higher. faith and his love for from the heart. We’re On Thursday around 12:30 a.m., an officer responded to a call from an And he’s a king. And Columbia and it’s all sinners saved by apartment complex on Tremain Street, where he found a car driven partway off that king is soon to people. grace,” Cory Condrey a ledge near the apartments’ parking lot. Several residents of a nearby apartment return. And his name “The reason I do said. were waiting outside their door, and one of them, 33-year-old Antonio Alston, is Jesus ... We must this job ... is because For one evening at the identifi ed himself as the person who drove off the road. He told police he turned call America to pray,” I wanted every single Convention Center, off the road thinking that it was the exit. The offi cer observed that Alston was Condrey said. child in this city to citizens of Columbia, unsteady and slurring his speech, and after administering the appropriate tests Joann Rosario know God’s love the pastors and public for drunkenness, Alston was documented for driving under the infl uence. Condrey both spoke way my children do,” fi gures joined together — Compiled by Emily Barber, News Editor and sang at the rally in Benjamin said. to embrace both their support of her husband Mayor Benjamin is a own faith and their and his campaign. She Christian, and values community. spoke to the people his own faith and Presidential candidates campaign in Columbia Many presidential on Tuesday, according CarolinaCard to enter, candidates and their to USC Campus and due to limited campaigns will be present Coordinator for the seating there might be an in Columbia this week. Bernie Sanders Campaign overfl ow area for students Senator Tim Kaine, and second-year political to watch on a live stream. the former governor of science student Megan Ted Cr uz w i l l be Virginia, will be speaking Taylor. Doors will open holding a rally at the for Hillary Clinton in at 10 a.m. and the event Columbia Armory the Hollings Special will start at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Collections Library on The event is hosted by the He will be joined by Monday at noon. USC College Democrats Governor Rick Perry Bernie Sanders will and the Bernie Sanders and representative Jeff be speaking in the Presidential Campaign. Duncan. Russell House Theater Students must have a — Compiled by Brittany Franceschina, Senior News Reporter

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Show your Student Government I Voted sticker or email & Monday, February 15, 2016 4 ‘How to be Single’ Dress brings fresh take, like an laughter to theaters ICON

“How to be Single”

Release Date: Feb. 12 Production Company: New Line Cinema B Alexa Chung

Meagan Blakesley @TDG_ARTS You may have seen advertisements for this February fl ick while swiping on Tinder, or cleverly placed between segments of ABC’s “The Bachelor.” Well, it fi nally snuck its way into theaters Friday, making sure to remind you of your unattached relationship status, or to perhaps give you some last minute advice on what not to do around your special someone, before the dreaded Feb. 14. Rebel Wilson (“Pitch Courtesy of MCT Campus Perfect”) and Dakota Johnson (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) fall into the familiar roles of the Courtesy of New Line Cinema Rachel Pittman Pair skinny jeans with confident party girl and the @RACHELCPITTMAN low-heeled Chelsea boots not-so-confident romantic. While not the comedy of the hope to speed up the ending to copy Chung’s denim Additionally, the movie follows century, audience members are of a relationship, a more At only 32 years old, look. Change up your the characters portrayed by sure to let out frequent laughs, casual Christmas gift of socks fashionista Alexa Chung denim routine with a pair Alison Brie (“Community”), the and even those who did not — or, if you feel like spicing has already established of flare-leg or bootcut classic overbearing girlfriend, jump on the “Pitch Perfect” things up, an ornament — is a place as a popular and high-waisted jeans for a and Leslie Mann (“This Is 40,” train will fall in love with recommended. For the record, sarcastic television host, unique old-school look. “Knocked Up”), a workaholic Wilson’s quick wit. Although emojis are not acceptable either. wrote a book, designed Denim rompers, jumpsuits who has a date with the sperm other characters can’t deliver That decision you made to lines of clothing for AG and overall-style dresses bank in hopes to raise a child on the same one-liners as Wilson, cut off your sink’s water in and other brands, become are great denim pieces for her own. who effortlessly combines hopes of ridding your apartment a successful model and a night out or an option Despite the fairly common her humorous persona with of unwanted guests might come rocked the fashion world other than your basic archetypes, the film delivers her spunky Australian accent, back to bite you. with her tousled and everyday jeans. a fresh twist on the lives of they are truly relatable in If your girlfriend starts to tomboyish style. Minimal makeup singles. Going into the movie, their attempts to understand look as though she’s pregnant, Famous for her daring Chung’s makeup one would expect a lighthearted the dating scene and find the you might want to ask her before fashion choices, retro centers on the eyes, with journey through awkward answers to critical questions you find out coincidentally vibe and devil-may-care a glamorous eyeliner look. social interactions and constant like “Should I or should I while she’s shopping for baby attitude, Chung’s style is To achieve Chung’s dewy, gushing over the opposite not include an emoji in this products. Though perhaps this the perfect mix of new and natural look, first apply sex. However, the characters text?” and “Is it too early in was not the lesson to be learned. old. Chung’s wardrobe concealer over trouble instead experience a great deal the relationship to make us a But whether or not you feel is easy to wear, versatile, spots and under the eyes. of personal growth. Some learn couple’s photo album?” enlightened when walking out comfortable and unique. Next, smooth a sheer to not depend so heavily on a For those of you perplexed of the theater, you are sure to Here are some tips for foundation or BB cream man, while others open their by your single status, here are a have enjoyed more than a few adding influences from over your skin. Apply a hearts to new experiences and few tidbits of insight taken from laughs and whispers between this fashion it-girl to your light taupe eyeshadow romantic opportunities. So the fi lm: you and your fellow single closet. over the lid and work a rather than fostering wallowing That couple’s photo album comrade over how the film so Retro pieces chocolate brown shadow in singleness, the fi lm inspires after several weeks of dating accurately depicts your daily Chung is famous for her into the crease. Finish with individual empowerment. is, in fact, not okay. Unless you strife. unique wardrobe additions a sweeping of peachy blush that are reminiscent of over cheekbones, a light an earlier era. She often coat of brow gel and a thin includes pieces in her look line of liquid eyeliner that that hark back to the 1960s fi nishes with a cat eye fl ick. and ‘70s, such as short To amp this look up for mod shift dresses, striped evening, add bright red turtlenecks and kitten or orange-red lip stain heels. and a dusting of sparkly It’s easy to add retro eyeshadow over the lid. elements to your own Tousled lock s wardrobe with a few The final touch to simple items. Ringer tees Chung’s signature style is are cheap, comfortable her playful bedhead. It is and perfect for a groovy easy to achieve Chung’s 1970s feel. Vintage messy, chic hairdo. Simply silhouettes can be achieved dampen hair and work by wearing high-waisted in a sea salt spray or curl jeans or a circle skirt with custard while hair is still a button-down tucked in wet. Avoid brushes and or tied at the waist. Thin heat products and let hair neck scarves, round-frame air dry, leaving natural Courtesy of Jason Ayer sunglasses and Peter Pan waves. To fully embrace “Breaking Boundaries,” USC Dance Company’s fi rst show of the semester, is packed with emotion and power. collars can all give a look a Chung’s hairstyle, go to a retro feel. stylist and ask for choppy, DANCEPAGE1 student Maia Charanis, a dancer are tied together under the label Edgy textures and blunt-cut bangs over the in the showcase. of “contemporary,” whether that touches forehead. The collection was an Each dance is intrinsically be ballet or modern themes, Although feminine and For fancy occasions, interesting combination of different; one is influenced by making the show an interesting retro, Chung’s style is most try retro starlet waves, pieces, with no two close to 1950s and 1960s showgirls, and juxtaposition of infl uences and notable for its rockstar achieved by wrapping the same. While one was an another by 1970s disco. performance styles. vibe. Chung effortlessly medium-sized sections of emotionally-charged slow The dancers have been The show, premiering pulls this off by including hair around a curling iron number, another featured rehearsing since the very Monday, will run through edgy textures and touches. or curl stick. a myriad of dancers taking beginning of the semester, a Thursday. Each show begins Try pairing an everyday Be yourself part in blink-and-you-miss-it process that required about two at 7:30 p.m. in Drayton Hall floral sun dress with a The main element of choreography that portrays a hours of work per day for the Theatre, directly across from leather jacket or heeled Chung’s style is her who- sense of power and strength. dancers. the Horseshoe. Ticketing suede bootie. In winter, cares attitude and unique Despite their obvious When asked about her information can be found on an oversized faux-fur coat closet. Whether wearing differences, the pieces still favorite piece of the show, the USC Dance and Theatre adds instant glamour. shorts on a red carpet, retained a cohesive quality. Charanis said, “Picking a website. Leopard print pieces and disco dresses or funky The dancers across the board favorite…I’m not sure I could “Dancing up on stage miniskirts in corduroy, graphic tees, Chung always possessed an incredible degree to be honest. Each piece offers can become a very personal, denim, sequin and leather lets her personality shine of talent and fluidity in their so much to the dancers and the subjective experience. But also do the trick. through her wardrobe movements. It was impossible audience.” across the board, it’s always nice Denim and dresses for herself. to focus on just one person, This is the USC Dance when the audience comes open Perhaps the most Whether in designer or because each dancer held his or Company’s first show of minded. We’re performers,” prevalent element of thrift store clothing, wear her own within every piece. the season. Packed full of Charanis said, “and it really Chung’s style is denim. your look with pride like The motivation for most of emotion, power and incredible makes a difference when Chung is regularly seen Alexa does and always be the pieces is “an exploration choreography, the showcase is the audience is present and wearing denim overalls, yourself. of movement,” according to destined to be a fantastic start to engaged.” cut-off shorts and button- second-year dance performance the semester. The diverse works down miniskirts. Monday, August 31, 2015 5

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Monday, February 15, 2016 6 Student Endorsements

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Ted Cruz Marco Rubio

Birth date: Dec. 22, 1970 Birth date: May 28, 1971 Home State: Texas Home State: Florida National polling average: 19.7 percent (Huffington Post) National polling average: 15.7 percent (Huffington Post) South Carolina polling average: 21.1 percent (Huffington Post) South Carolina polling average: 14.6 percent (Huffington Post) Odds of winning Republican nomination Odds of winning Republican nomination (Predictwise): 12 percent (Predictwise): 24 percent Gifted debater and public speaker U.S. Senator since 2009 Advisor for George W. Bush’s 2000 campaign Known as a “rising star” in the Republican party Junior senator since 2013 Considered for a spot as Romney’s running mate in 2012 campaign

Oftentimes, when you think of the most enthusiastic woman I’d ever Marco Rubio has been hailed as “the as state representative, then House a presidential candidate, you think met — she was phone-banking with us Republican Obama,” a young, eloquent speaker, of Florida. of the person rather than his or her and was almost yelling into the phone: and impassioned candidate with a Following his rapid rise to campaign. In my experience working “There’s only one man for the job!” capable of attracting marginalized prominence in his home state, on Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign, It was truly awesome to see how minorities. In some ways this label Rubio used his position to spark new however, I have learned that it is about strongly our volunteers felt about his rings true. Rubio rides the tailwinds ideas for bettering the lives of his much more than just the candidate, candidacy. coming off of a two-term presidency constituents and struggled against but the people standing behind him I am supporting Cruz because I of the other party, as did Obama. Also Florida politics to achieve conservative as well. truly feel that he is the best candidate like Obama, Rubio is running at a time goals. However, during his time in the One day, when I was in the for the job. He strictly interprets our when his party has captured positions Florida legislature, Rubio also joined campaign office, a man wearing a constitution as our founders intended of power but has been stymied by an Democrats to support legislation to baseball cap and a backpack walked in. it. In addition, he is a godly man with opposition president. Perhaps most give in-state tuition to the children of He explained that he wanted to write great morals and family values. Also, tellingly, however, Rubio enters the undocumented immigrants, promote us a check, and he asked who to make Cruz’s flat tax plan is the only plan fi eld at a time when partisanship and Florida’s formal apology for slavery it out to. Once we fi gured it out and that could possibly get our country out gridlock in government has reached and advocate the promotion of literacy told him, he told us that he’d fought in of debt. Ted’s tax would implement a unprecedented levels, which Obama and mentoring for black children. the Vietnam War, and that he was now 10 percent tax on everyone, that way claimed to be able to fi x in his 2008 Dan Gelber, who served as the homeless, and was looking for a job. everybody is paying their fair amount. bid. Democratic leader in the Florida The check he wrote for Cruz was for Cruz wants to completely abolish the Unfortunately, he instead presided House of Representatives during ten dollars, and it was probably all that IRS and make it so that Americans over the most partisan era in recent Rubio’s time as House speaker said he could possibly donate. can simply complete their taxes on a political history and a drastic splitting of him, “While I think he is a true This incident was extremely postcard. of our country down party lines. conservative, I don’t think he is a inspiring to me, although it was also a I believe that Cruz is absolutely the Rubio, on the other hand, has showed refl exive partisan ... He respected our little frightening. One of the men who best candidate to be President of the throughout his political career that right to engage in the debate, and fought for this country is now living United States. He is the only person he is a principled, but still pragmatic we worked together even when we on the streets in the cold? When Cruz who could get our country out of our statesman who is able to compromise disagreed. Which was often.” is elected, he will not allow things like economic and moral bankruptcy that in order to get things done. Facing a Democrat nominee this to happen. has affl icted us since the beginning of He has not emphasized this aspect of either an avowed socialist who It’s also very inspiring to see some of Barack Obama’s presidency. of himself as much of late during the wants to dramatically raise taxes on the other volunteers who come into the — Danielle Repass, second-year cutthroat attempt to out-conservative the richest Americans in order to offi ce. One day, I was sitting next to international studies student the next man that has marked the signifi cantly expand already insolvent GOP primary. Despite looking entitlement programs or a dishonest moderate this election cycle next to an and corrupt career politician who History of senatorial presidential candidates unabashed populist, Donald Trump, panders ingratiatingly to potential and an unbending zealot, Ted Cruz, voters, the Republican party cannot Presidential candidates are often career politicians, so it’s not infrequent Rubio actually places fourth-highest in afford to nominate extremists. Polls that they hail from our legislative branch. After all, those positions comprise a ranking measuring the conservatism have shown that Marco Rubio handily most of the elected positions in the federal government. However, these of Senate Republicans. wins a contest with Hillary Clinton, candidates rarely make it to the presidency: since 1913, only three presidents However, he has distinguished the likely Democrat nominee. A have emerged from the U.S. Senate, the most recent example being Barack himself from radical Republicans by winning strategy for Republicans this Obama, formerly an Illinois legislator, who won the 2008 race for the White his willingness to make concessions election cycle is offering a principled House over Arizona fellow senator John McCain. to conservative principle in candidate who can skillfully push the Senators run frequently — see Rick Santorum, Joe Biden and John order to accomplish larger goals. conservative cause while at the same Edwards, to name a few — but are generally beaten by governors to Unfortunately, while he proposed time working with the other side to the nomination, or, if they manage to make it past the primaries, to the much potentially momentous break the paralyzing deadlock on Presidency. Before President Obama, the last senator to ever attain the title legislation during his fi ve-year Senate Capitol Hill. Marco Rubio is that man. of Commander in Chief was John F. Kennedy, 48 years before Obama won career, the Washington stalemate has Of all the current candidates, he is the his fi rst race. stifled attempts to enact them. To one who can best heal our fractured In the 2016 primaries, only three senators remain: Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz more accurately judge Rubio’s talent nation and lead us confi dently into the and Bernie Sanders. It remains to be seen if any of them will be able to jump for making constructive concessions uncertain future. the primary hurdle on the road to the presidency. in order to advance his aims, one must — Andy Wilson, fi rst-year look a little further back, to his stint English student Letter to the editor I am writing in response to the Excluding a whole half of society them is both insulting to women and women have been in basic training article about women in combat based on their gender when they to men, and has historically been together for over 20 years forming which ran Feb. 8 in an attempt to can meet the requirements is called used to justify the oppression and camaraderie and bonds of their own. address several misconceptions and a discrimination. subordination of women. It is not While not explicitly involved in historical bias that has been used to Secondly, the standards are only ridiculous, but patently untrue. the combat arm, women have been in oppress women. gendered in that they were created Men and women work together all dangerous fi elds and worked alongside The first thing I would like to at a time where male biology was the time, and the world still seems to men without any major issues. point out is that the standards used the norm for combat positions — be adequately functioning. Women Women have provided dedication and to determine fi tness are gendered in the yardstick, as it were. Just as men have been actively involved in 95 support to many successful missions. two ways. For one, failure to meet and women have differences, they percent of military positions. And in a You are right, social experimentation the standards for males has often have different kinds of strengths and situation where life and limb is on the should not have a prominent place in resulted in females being assigned abilities. For example, women are line, both men and women have more the military of the U.S., but social non-combatant roles to start with. generally more flexible than men, on their minds than men’s “nature” justice should. “Aha!” you think, “Proof that women while men have greater upper body and “sex-driven” proclivities. — Amanda Rittenour, third-year fail to meet the male standards and strength then women. Each has their As for a brotherhood, men and women and gender studies student present a danger!” own advantages and disadvantages. This is not quite true, as there is Women and men can be equally fi t, LETTER TO THE EDITOR REQUIREMENTS sometimes greater variance amongst but if measured the same, they will women or men than there is between score differently. It would be entirely Letters to the editor must not exceed writer implements necessary changes or women and men. This means that the possible to rewrite the standards in a 300 words. Students must include provides reputable sources for any facts difference within groups is sometimes way that women easily pass and men their full name, major and year. Faculty in question. Letters are edited for clarity, greater than the difference between struggle — not that I am advocating and staff must include their full name, style and grammar. groups. There are certainly women for this, but just putting it forth as position and department. Community Email submissions to who are stronger and more physically something to chew on. members must include their full name and [email protected] capable than some men, meaning that Finally, the idea that women are so applicable job title. Verifiable statements or mail them to there are women who can meet and sexually seductive and arousing that of fact must include at least one source; The Daily Gamecock exceed the minimum male standards. men can’t control themselves around if we cannot verify a statement of fact, 1400 Greene Street your letter will not be published until the Columbia, SC 29225 CLASSIFIEDS/PUZZLES 7

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The season opener for Virginia Tech Hokies. South Carolina softball The Carolina pitching, was Friday morning as the along with key offensive Gamecocks took on the contributors, were able No. 2 Wolverines. The to shut out the Hokies runner-ups in last year’s 6-0. Similar to the national championship game against USF, the took care of business — Gamecocks got out to the Michigan Wolverines an early lead in the fi rst. defeated the Gamecocks Freshman right fielder 15-3 in fi ve innings. The Kennedy Clark hit her Wolverines offense was fi rst career home run, and on all cylinders as they later in the inning, junior scored in each inning, first baseman Kaylea highlighted by a two-run Snaer hit an RBI double to home run in the second make it a 2-0 lead. Snaer inning by Aidan Faulk hit another double in the and a Sierra Romero third, bringing home two grand slam in the fourth. runs for the Gamecocks. South Carolina got on South Carolina would the board in the second later add one in the fi fth as freshman shortstop and one in the sixth. The Kenzi Maguire doubled combination of Elliott to start the inning and and Blue held the Hokies crossed the plate after a to only four hits, as Elliott bases-loaded hit-by-pitch. picked up her second win The Gamecocks also and Blue her second save. got on the board in the The Gamecocks faced fourth as senior left fi elder Illinois State on Sunday Alaynie Paige brought in to close out their trip to a run with a sacrifi ce fl y. Tampa for the opening The Gamecocks fi nal run weekend tournament. came in the fi fth as senior After leaving the bases centerfielder Ansley Ard loaded twice in the hit a RBI single. Maguire first two innings, the and Ard played well for Gamecocks were able to the Gamecocks in the get on the scoreboard fi rst season opener, as they with the help of senior both went 3-3 at the plate. All-American left fielder The Gamecocks Alaynie Paige’s fi rst home returned to action that run of the season to right afternoon to face the center fi eld for two runs. tournament host South South Carolina added to Florida. South Carolina their lead in the sixth, as got out to an early lead Kenzi Maguire hit an RBI as junior designated single. Nickie Blue got the player Victoria Williams start for the Gamecocks hit a two-run home run and only allowed two to right center. After hits in her five-inning USF made it a one-run appearance. Jessica Elliott game in the second, the came in to finish the Gamecocks ran away with job by shutting out the the game, scoring two Redbirds for two innings runs in the fourth, one and picking up her first run in the fifth and two save. runs in the sixth. Junior The Gamecocks return pitcher Jessica Elliott to action Wednesday picked up the win in her afternoon as they host four-inning performance North Carolina at 1 with three strikeouts p.m. at the Carolina and only giving up one Softball Stadium at run and four hits. Junior Beckham Field. The Nickie Blue finished it Gamecocks then look off with three shutout to host the Carolina innings to get her first Classic this weekend as save of the season. UNC Greensboro, Ohio, Jessica Wood / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Saturday morning, the Longwood and Winthrop The Gamecocks closed out their weekend in Tampa with three straight wins after losing the opening game. Gamecocks faced the come to town.

Column Louisville basketball enters purgatory

Pete Helms that she was paid to provide @TDG_SPORTS women to come to parties to dance and perform sexual In 2013, the Louisville favors for recruits and players Cardinals’ athletic department on the men’s basketball team. had reached the pinnacle of McGee was identified as success. The football team the member of the staff who won the Sugar Bowl against organized and paid the female the No. 3 Florida Gators, the escorts for these dances and baseball team beat the No. favors. In her book, Powell 2 Vanderbilt Commodores claimed that she was paid to reach the College World more than $10,000 to organize series, the women’s basketball performances over the course team made it all the way to the of McGee’s four-year tenure national championship and at the school. Powell says Rick Pitino led the men’s team that she has “hundreds” of to a national championship text messages between her over Michigan. and McGee that include Fan bases and athletic conversations about setting up directors alike dream of the events, as well as pictures this kind of success for their with the escorts, recruits and school, and Louisville was players. able to achieve it. They were The NCAA offi cially began the envy of the country. their investigation on Oct. 27, Three years later, things are 2015, when they sent offi cials very different. Allegations to the school to interview Courtesy of MCT Campus have come out that recruits members of the men’s Rick Pitino will continue coaching the Cardinals, despite Louisville’s self-imposed postseason ban. and players were given basketball program. After a sexual favors by escorts who few months of investigation, attempted to communicate current record of 19-6. They football team. were paid by former men’s the school announced on with McGee, but McGee’s will not be able to compete in Until this is resolved, a basketball staff member Feb. 5 that they would self- lawyer advised him to remain that tournament or the ACC dark cloud will hang over a Andre McGee. Now the impose a postseason ban in silent for the time being. Tou r na ment. program that was on top of athletic department is under 2016 for the men’s basketball Pitino and University Now all the school and the world just three short the ominous shadow of the season after its investigation of Louisville President Pitino can do is wait for the years ago. Pitino’s job security NCAA, and there are a lot of found detrimental evidence James Ramsey held a press NCAA to conclude their is on the line, and recruiting unanswered questions about that indicated violations had conference on Feb. 5 to investigation. How long will be a challenge. This once the program’s future. transpired. The hope is that announce the postseason ban this will take is anyone’s proud program and coach are On Oct. 2, 2015, Pat Forde with self-imposed penalties, and to answer questions from guess. Sometimes NCAA teetering on the edge of a of Yahoo Sports reported that the NCAA will be satisfied the media. investigations occur quickly, steep cliff. If enough evidence the University of Louisville and hand down lighter “This is certainly a night of such as the investigation of is found against Louisville and was investigating allegations sanctions and penalties. extreme pain,” Pitino said. Cecil Newton Sr. that took maybe even Pitino, he and the made by Katina Powell in her Pitino continues to say Louisville was projected to several months, whereas basketball program could hit a book, “Breaking Cardinal that he was unaware of any of be a top seed in the NCAA others can last years, like low that takes years to recover Rules: Basketball and the these actions happening. He Tournament with their the investigation of Miami’s from. Escort Queen.” Powell claims