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Wednesday 59° 34° John Mayer performs at USC Thursday Final rehearsal turns into unexpected concert; 51° 39° students crowd Coliseum for thrilling show Friday 50° 39° Jonathan Battaglia and Josh Dawsey ASSISTANT NEWS EDITORS

It was a concert not even USC President Harris Pastides was expecting. After using the for a week of practice, John Mayer performed a free concert for USC students, turning a rainy Tuesday night into what some students called a memory of a lifetime. USC students: come “I’ve never seen a crowd of this size make watch us run the this much noise,” Mayer told the lively show tonight. Free. crowd during his 17- set. “This is how we should always rehearse.” Tickets are at Russel He later told the audience they were House info desk. his “beta testers” for his upcoming tour Show ID, get a tic. beginning Thursday in Sunrise, Fla . He’ll play at the North Charleston Coliseum Tix 6pm, Doors 7 Monday. Signing Day Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK —johncmayer For two hours, Mayer showcased Although only 150 tickets were distributed, hundreds of students still attended. from his newest album, “Battle Studies,” USC commitment while throwing in hits like “Why Georgia” and “Your Body is a Wonderland.” when Mayer used his Twitter account to tell more than three million Marcus Lattimore, the na- There were intermittent pauses to make tweaks for the upcoming tour, followers he’d be performing a surprise concert for USC students. tion’s top running back, but Mayer used the breaks to keep the crowd laughing. Pastides said he heard about the possibility of a concert this afternoon announces his decision to join the Gamecocks. He chanted “Game!” to hear the fans yell “Cocks!” Mayer told the and “wasn’t even sure I could get in the door.” group he had “Googled them like he does all his ladies” before he took Within 10 minutes of the Twitter announcement, a line in front of the See page 7 the stage. And he made jokes about condoms, not doing his laundry and Russell House information desk snaked back and forth throughout the cartoons having sex. entire lobby. A few students tried to cut the line, only to hear a massive Mayer’s rehearsal Tuesday night was his last of the week, publicist chorus yelling for them to fi nd the back of the queue. Tiffany Shipp said. Mayer told the crowd he played the same set he’ll University offi cials were given 150 tickets and had to tell hundreds of play starting Thursday night on his tour. students they were too late. It only took 20 minutes for all the tickets to University offi cials said they were only told about the concert Tuesday be distributed. afternoon. “My friend called me, and I rushed here but it was too late,” said “He just wanted to thank students for letting him practice all week, Samantha Watson, a first-year political science student . “I’m very and he told Carolina Coliseum management this afternoon he wanted to disappointed.” do a live show,” said Jerry Brewer, USC’s vice president for student life. Mayer ● 3 The fi rst public announcement of the concert came around 6 p.m.,

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Our Mix Editor breaks brings improved security down this year’s nominations for the prestigious Oscar awards, Default VIP login used to log in along with a number, if they have not noting some returning VIP ID password . done so already. blockbusters. to use ID number When logging into VIP, Ryan Phillips, a third-year See page 5 the VIP login default tab will sports and entertainment rather than SSN be the My VIP ID screen. management student, is not The VIP ID has been happy about the changes. Elizabeth Keniston available as an alternative “Everything was working Supreme Court rules THE DAILY GAMECOCK login, but now it will become just fine before. I feel that Alayna Dunkerly / THE DAILY GAMECOCK the default to avoid having to this is an opportunity for USC’s 34 Greek organizations hope to see the village expand. Tuesday ma rked t he frequently use social security more problems and more New deci- beginning of a University- numbers to access school and confusion,” Phillips said. sion that wide technology change personal information. However, although the Carolina seeks to build strikes down regarding login to VIP, the The idea of changing VIP ID is our new default limits on campaign University’s system-wide from the USC ID and PIN login to VIP, students will donations portal, a change which hopes to the VIP ID and password still be able to click on a tab premier Greek Village receives un- to better improve the site’s may seem irritating at fi rst, and log in with the their due criticism from the security for students, faculty especially right after an SSNs, a feature especially left, whose Will Potter and staff. unrelated University-wide useful as students still need Campus sororities, fraternities would reaction is First-year The VIP ID has become change to our new USC to be able to retrieve their an insult to economics the new default login on e-mail at Outlook Live@edu VIP ID and password. benefit from new housing project Americans. student VIP, rather than the USC at the beginning of January. Barbara Blaney from the ID, or SSN. According to Students are finishing Office of the University See page 4 the Offi ce of the University the transition into a new Registrar said that although Paige Kirby Registrar, the VIP ID is semester but have had to do the University is committed STAFF WRITER an automatically generated so while checking multiple to moving away from using In a world of technology, rumors spread like wildfi re, 8-digit identifi cation number e-mail accounts. Now, the SSN as a student ID and it is often hard to separate fact from fi ction. One of unique to all students, students are encouraged these enticing rumors is the possibility of a new Greek (803) 777-3914 faculty and staff and can be to memorize a new 8-digit VIP ● 3 (803) 777-7726 Village being built on campus. (803) 777-7182 The Greek community at the University of South Mix (803) 576-6172 Carolina has been growing at an extremely fast pace over the past fi ve years. Its membership has swelled to almost 3,800 Greeks, who compose just under a fi fth of the entire Societies open doors undergraduate population. NEWS The current Greek Village is home to about 700 Honors organizations reward more than half a million living members. students in nine sororities and 11 fraternities. Although Since inception, 17 U.S. Presidents , 38 many universities have housing for Greek members, majors, academic success U.S. Supreme Court Justices and 136 USC is unique. Not only is the Greek Village run by Nobel Laureates have been inducted USC’s Offi ce of Greek Life, but also each fraternity and members of Phi Beta Kappa. There is no sorority’s house corporation. Pagie Kirby STAFF WRITER application for Phi Beta Kappa. Instead, at There are many advantages to owning a house. the beginning of each spring semester, the According to Greek Life’s Web site, positive outcomes campus Chapter’s Executive Council looks of the project include greater alumni participation, It is the time of year when students start over students who have earned over a 3.85 increased recruitment numbers and higher levels of looking for summer internships and new and invites them for memberships. chapter accountability. Student Government elections organizations to add to their resumes. In addition to Phi Beta Kappa, there are “We are trying to create the premier Greek Community All over campus, you can find different honor societies specifi cally for a student’s in North America,” said Greek Life director Ron Binder organizations to get involved in, but the Kate Allison discusses the major. Kappa Tau Alpha is a national in a meeting last Saturday with sorority Pi Chis. “It’s not most prestigious and sought-after are challenges of running her honorary society open to all journalism my job to locate land and build new houses, but I do know honor societies. campaign from abroad. and mass communications juniors, seniors that we need them.” The oldest honor society on campus and graduate students with a GPA in the Currently there are a total of 34 Greek organizations on is Phi Beta Kappa. Founded in 1776 , its upper 10 percent of the college. campus with only 20 houses . mission is to “celebrate and advocate “I always tell accepted students that they Many Greek students agree with Binder’s statements. excellence in the liberal arts and sciences” should join Kappa Tau Alpha. It really There are currently fraternities in McBryde on campus Online @ and to “induct the most outstanding opens up doors career-wise after college” that are simply outgrowing their allotted space. www.DailyGamecock.com students of arts and sciences at America’s said Debbie Garris, an administrative “I think we’ve been ready for a long time for a house,” leading colleges and universities.” coordinator for the journalism school. said Phi Sigma Kappa brother Sam Bacon. “Having a In addition to USC’s chapter, there are 279 chapters around the country and Honor ● 3 Greek ● 3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 TWO

CALENDAR LOCAL & WORLD NEWS PIC OF THE DAY What: Navigators Bible LOCAL Study When: 8 a.m. Where: Russell House, First lady releases memoir Room 348 In a new memoir, South Carolina fi rst lady Jenny Sanford writes that Gov. Mark Sanford sought her What: Carolina Cash advice about his romance and how to deal with the Donation Station media after she discovered his extramarital relationship When: 11 a.m. with an Argentine woman. Where: Greene Street Jenny Sanford, who managed political campaigns for her husband during their 20-year marriage, writes What: Student Senate in “Staying True” that the governor used her as a Meeting sounding board, wondering aloud whether he should When: 5 p.m. follow his heart to Argentina and whether he would live Where: RH, Room a life of regret if he didn’t. 322/326 “Clearly those are thoughts I wish he had kept to himself,” Jenny Sanford writes in the book to be What: NAACP Weekly released on Friday. The Associated Press obtained a Meeting copy of the 214-page book, published by Ballantine When: 5 p.m. Books, on Tuesday. Where: RH Theater

What: SAFARI Weekly NATIONAL Meeting When: 6:30 p.m. Where: RH, Room 305 Child abuse numbers decline NEW YORK — A massive new federal study What: USC’s Got Talent documents an unprecedented and dramatic decrease in Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Auditions incidents of serious child abuse, especially sexual abuse. John Mayer tweeted that students could get tickets to his surprise concert at the When: 7 p.m. Experts hailed the fi ndings as proof that crackdowns Russell House and some 150 students showed up in 20 minutes to score theirs. Where: RH Theater and public awareness campaigns had made headway. An estimated 553,000 children suffered physical, What: Golf Club Meeting sexual or emotional abuse in 2005-06, down 26 percent When: 8:30 p.m. from the estimated 743,200 abuse victims in 1993, the Where: RH, Room 203 study found. “It’s the fi rst time since we started collecting data H1N1 UPDATE about these things that we’ve seen substantial declines over a long period,” said David Finkelhor, a professor USC Health Services has a limited supply of the seasonal fl u at the University of New Hampshire and leading vaccine and both injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccines that SPORTS researcher in the fi eld of child abuse. will be offered this week. These vaccines are available to all “It does suggest that the mobilization around this faculty, staff and students at the following locations: SCHEDULE issue is helping and it’s a problem that is amenable to solutions,” he said. Today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Thomas Cooper Library, room 204 WOMEN’S BASKET- BALL Thursday, Feb. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the second fl oor lounge at the Russell House February 4 INTERNATIONAL vs. Auburn Auburn, Ala. There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine. 7 p.m. Gay rights activist arrested TRACK BLANTYRE, Malawi — A man has been arrested February 5 for putting up posters championing gay rights, police New Balance Invite said Tuesday, adding they were searching for other New York City, N.Y. Malawians they believe are working with foreigners in 7:30 p.m. the campaign. There is debate over gay rights in this conservative MEN’S TENNIS country, sparked by the trial of a gay couple charged February 6 with unnatural acts and gross indecency, felonies for vs. Charlotte which they could be imprisoned for up to 14 years. Get involved in the USC Haiti Relief efforts. Make a donation of at USC fi eld house In an interview Tuesday, police spokesman Dave 1 p.m. least $10 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund and receive a Chingwalu said the man arrested Saturday will be “Gamecocks Helping Haiti” T-shirt. T-shirts are now available at the MEN’S BASKETBALL charged with conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. information desk on the second fl oor of the Russell House. Cash, vs. Tennessee Chingwalu said Peter Sawali, who was jailed pending check and Carolina Card accepted for donations. @ Knoxville further investigations, was found with stacks of 6 p.m. expertly and expensively printed posters displaying such messages as “Gay rights are human rights!” RH Info Desk Hours: Monday — Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Th e Associated Press Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Honor ● Continued from 1 However, while researching organizations to add to your resume, make sure you keep your eyes out for scams. Some create a reputable-looking Web site to lure the student Kappa Tau Alpha was founded in 1910 at University of Missouri and is the seventh- into paying for a lifetime membership. oldest national honor society. Its letters mean “The Truth Will Prevail.” An easy way to avoid fake honor societies is to join only organizations that have For business students, Beta Gamma Sigma was founded in 1913 and has 394 chapters chapters on campus. Chapters that meet on campus have a faculty member as an advisor at colleges and universities in all 50 states, as well as three countries. There have been and have to meet specifi c qualifi cations to be recognized by the school. Also, check the over 500,000 individuals in its membership . USC’s Alpha Chapter of Beta Gamma ACHS Web site and look for the organization. If it’s not listed, chances are it’s not a Sigma is the oldest and largest chapter in South Carolina, founded in 1963 . reputable organization. “Beta Gamma Sigma is very well known and a well-regarded distinction in the For example, the well-known “Who’s Who in American Students” used to be a business community.” said Michael Galbreth, assistant professor of management science strong company for evaluating students. The “recognition” society Who’s Who Among for the Moore School of Business. “Being a part of Beta Gamma Sigma is recognized as Students in American Universities was once thought of as a respected honor society, but a great achievement and will aid in any job search after graduation.” now its standards are too low to be considered legitimate, said Alice Lanning, director The honor society for nursing is Sigma Theta Tau. Its goal is to improve the health of of Freshman Programs for the University of Oklahoma. “Basically all you have to have people by increasing nursing research. It is the second-largest nursing organization in [for Who’s Who] is a 2.0 and be able to breathe.” the world, with approximately 125,000 active members. Lanning stressed the importance of studying the background information for honor “I joined Sigma Theta Tau because it provided great connection for me in local organizations before joining. hospitals,” said Lauren Trent, a third-year nursing student . “Also, it gives you the “Honor societies are a great opportunity to propel yourself into the job world. Just opportunity to earn a higher salary each year by becoming certifi ed in different areas.” make sure you do some research, and everything will turn out OK,” Lanning said. All the above-listed honor societies are part of the Association of College Honor Societies. The ACHS was founded in 1925 , and its purpose is to certify national honor societies and facilitate communications between them. There is an honor society for Comments on this story? almost every major with more information on USC’s Web site. E-mail [email protected]

Greek ● Continued from 1 VIP ● Continued from 1 Mayer ● Continued from 1 the full names and social house in the Greek system would both make housing number, the full transition security numbers of Those without tickets gathered outside the Carolina easier on us and make recruits more likely to get to know will not take place for at least over 1,000 students were Coliseum and begged for admittance. After about 30 us better.” a couple years. accidentally leaked on a minutes, officials relented and let the crowd in the Already this year there have been two new additions “Everyone can still professor’s biology Web site door. to the Greek Community at USC. Phi Mu sorority and use their USC ID (Social during the 2007 school year, The raging crowd screamed throughout the concert, Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity have both joined USC this fall Security number) to log in to which was detrimental to singing in unison for old hits. A pyrotechnic display and would take advantage of an opportunity to be a part VIP — that is not changing,” the safety of many students’ of lights, complete with a full band and fog machine, of a new Greek community. Phi Mu, with 252 members in Blarney said. “To use the identities. made this last rehearsal as good as a show. its fi rst year, has the numbers to have a house of its own. USC ID instead of the My The University hopes “I was supposed to be doing a lab report, but this The main problem with building a new Greek Village is VIP ID, individuals may that promoting the use of is way better,” said Erin Jordan, a third-year exercise simply the lack of University funding to buy land. click on the appropriate tab the VIP ID will prevent science student. Jordan said she saw Mayer three years “The University would like to acquire more land for to log in.” professors from asking for ago at the . additional Greek housing, but the budget situation doesn’t As much as students want SSNs for identification on Pastides and his wife Patricia, who both called permit that right now,” said Margaret Lamb, Media to resist change, many agree Scantron tests. themselves big fans of Mayer, said they called their Relations Director for USC . with the University and “The USC ID is not children throughout the concert to let them listen to The ideal place to put new houses would be near the realize the importance of recommended for this use,” the music. current Greek Village, but there is one problem. avoiding the frequent use of Blarney said. “Instructors “If we were to use those lots, we would have to move the SSNs. may associate any unique existing train tracks, and that costs millions of dollars that Second-year nursing number with the student we don’t have,” Binder said. student Haley Wininger name on the testing While land is owned by the University, each separate believes that everyone Scantrons used by UTS. house is privately owned and operated by an Alumni needs to be more cautious They may certainly use the House Corporation. According to a map on the concerning personal My VIP ID if the student Comments on this story? University’s Web site, there is room for one more house security. provides it.” E-mail [email protected] on the side of Sigma Phi Epsilon , but no organization has “Students don’t realize For more information, claimed it yet. how easy it is for personal visit https://vip.sc.edu/ “One thing is for sure. When plans fi nalize on a new information to be stolen,” vipid.html or contact the Greek Village, it will be just as nice as the current one,” Wininger said. “I think University Technology therapeutictouchmassage2008.com Relax, rejuvenate & Learn Binder said. “We are on our way to having the premier this change is great because Services Help Desk at 803- • We come to you Greek Community in North America, and a new village having to constantly give 777-1800 or via e-mail at • Special student rates would certainly add to that.” out personal information [email protected]. • Great for student groups, logically has to increase the organizations or events! chance of people becoming victims of identity theft.” Comments on this story? For example, according E-mail [email protected] to The Daily Gamecock, Comments on this story? E-mailGAMECOCK [email protected] student Rewards Earn Free Under Armour Gear!

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gamecocksonline.comfor more official rules and guidelines visit PAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 Outcry says citizens can’t EDITORIAL BOARD OPINION GRAB BAG Editor-in-Chief grasp issues AMANDA DAVIS Columnists weigh in on whether the anti-abortion ad should appear Liberals feel decision during the Super Bowl, but not the gay dating site ad opposes democracy; Managing Editor Assistant Copy Desk Chief CALLI BURNETT MICHAEL LAMBERT Advocacy ads should not appear at These controversial ads should not fear unfair, unfounded all during the Super Bowl. First, I’ll be featured in the middle of the Super Viewpoints Editor have a lot of beer in my system, and Bowl. They are inappropriate for the Assistant Viewpoints Editor In the Supreme Court case MARILYNN JOYNER RYAN QUINN I might vomit if I have to hear about occasion, and people do not want to be Citizens United v. Federal abortion. Second, I don’t care what cheering for their team and a second Election Commission, Assistant News Editor Assistant Sports Editor thinks. Third, the Super later watch an ad on abortion. That’s JONATHAN BATTAGLIA the Supreme Court ruled JAMES KRATCH Bowl is a symbol of American unity disgusting. corporations could limitlessly — it should not be a forum for divisive — Marilynn Joyner fund independent ads for topics. But if the anti-abortion ad political elections, but could runs, the ad for ManCrunch must as I feel that neither should be still be restricted by how well. included during Super Bowl airtime. SG candidates should much they give to individual — Ryan Quinn It creates too much political debate campaigns. Liberals feel during a time of leisure. However, if this decision goes against Ultimately, you cannot restrict what the networks are going to air one they focus on own plans their holy grail: no, not civil gets aired during the Super Bowl: if might as well air both. Otherwise, liberties, but democracy. Monday night, Taylor Cain was accused of violating election a company or an organization can it could be misconstrued as sexual It angered Keith codes, one of them being due to the lemonade, cozies and foot the bill, it should get the time. orientation discrimination. Olbermann so much that snickerdoodles she passed out to the student body last Sunday What anti-abortion advocates need — Lauren Hadley he stooped down to Bill afternoon at the Inn at USC. to consider is the message they’re O’Reilly’s level by coming up The accuser, Buddy Ballew, sending. Is the best way to argue Neither of them should air. Super with a false analogy. He said attended this campaign because their position during a time when Bowl commercials are as much a part Why would we this decision was the worst he was invited to the large event Americans forget the country’s of the experience as any part of the Supreme Court decision since multiple times on Facebook. It’s turmoils and focus on the gridiron? game. I want to be entertained when ... vote for someone the Dred Scott funny that Ballew claimed he No: we’ll see the anti-abortion I watch this game, and watching an decision which only went because he was tired movement as a nuisance, nothing abortion ad or a gay dating service ad who is tearing down upheld slavery. of the invites, when he probably more, and ignore the tube long is just not going to get that done for Yes, a just went to start commotion enough to pass the Doritos. me. signs and pointing decision that and scope out his competition. — Michael Lambert — Bryan Wendland would only He also treated himself to the fi ngers? make what snacks and “was given” a T-shirt Will goes on in and coozie. Then, he ran off and Potter Washington complained that Cain was breaking the rules, when he was First-year more participating in her event by eating the treats and taking the CORRECTION economics transparent paraphernalia. student In Tuesday’s article, “Professor named president-elect in public history,” we is the same Yes, Cain did bend the rules when it states in the codes that erroneously state: “Working with a graduate student, Weyeneth traced land ownership as upholding those running cannot hand out materials for campaigning, in Lower Richland County back to the 1870s and ‘80s and found houses that were still slavery. I guess Olbermann unless at an organizational meeting. Yet it is still interesting owned by descendants of the original purchasers.” forgot Korematsu v. United that those running for SG positions are the ones going after There were, in fact, twelve graduate students involved in the project (Elizabeth States, which allowed FDR each other and “tattle-tailing.” It shouldn’t be just Cain that Almlie, Angi Bedell, Ashley Bouknight, Amanda Bowman, Lee Durbetaki, Keri Fay, to forcibly relocate Japanese is punished, but it should also be those acting childishly and Haley Grant, Benjamin Greene, Nathan Johnson, Amanda Roddy, Sarah Scripps and Americans to internment running their mouths. Morgen Young). camps in World War II. The Aren’t we supposed to be acting like adults here? Why would The group did not fi nd houses owned by descendants of the original purchasers. The liberals’ fear that this will we want to vote for someone who is tearing down signs and only such house known to exist, the Harriet Barber house, is listed on the National somehow ruin democracy pointing fi ngers when someone steps out of line? Register of Historic Places and was known prior to the commencement of the project. is unfounded because any It is ridiculous how far Student Government takes things. What the group did fi nd was plots of land still in possession of descendants of the Libertarian will tell you This is a college election; no one is running for president of original purchasers. that politically connected the here. We should all act like adults, especially We discovered no other surviving structures. The group’s fi ndings were published in corporations and the federal those trying to persuade every student to vote for them — they a report, “Prized pieces of land: the impact of Reconstruction on African-American land government enjoy a symbiotic defi nitely need to act maturely. ownership in Lower Richland County, South Carolina,” which is available at the South relationship. So stop tearing down the signs and watching each other’s Caroliniana Library and Richland County Public Libraries. Michael Chertoff, head of every move. This is the time to focus on yourself and your The Daily Gamecock regrets the error. Homeland Security during campaign, not what everyone else is doing. This is a time to the Bush Administration, now focus on yourself and what you want to change on campus for — Compiled by Lee Durbetaki runs a security consultant the greater good. That is what the student body wants in a Graduate Student, Department of History group whose clients include a president: one who will focus purely on his or her campaign and fi rm that sells body scanners goals for the upcoming year. to airports . Regularly, offi cials in the Treasury or Federal Reserve will come from Wall Street fi rms like Bear Stearns and vice versa. Both gain from Super Bowl ads should avoid controversy each other and therefore, when those Wall Street fi rms Abortion issue too divisive to be part aimed to make a lasting impression. This year, event. As we all know, people don’t always see eye to funneled millions into the though, one commercial in particular is taking eye. That being said, it’s highly likely that the airing Obama campaign, they were of one of nation’s most beloved events; on a more serious tone. During the game, the of a commercial advertising such a controversial able to secure bailouts once commercials must provide light tone network will air a commercial where Heisman topic could create hostility between fans and make the housing bubble burst. Trophy winner Tim Tebow promotes pro-life for some unfriendly halftime conversation. The All corporations had to Lauren Hadley beliefs. only tensions between fans during the game should do before was set up dummy FIRST-YEAR VIS COM STUDENT As an avid Super Bowl commercial viewer, I must be those concerning who’s going to win and who’s organizations to send the admit that I’m really not looking forward to the going to lose. money to political candidates. Imagine you’re sitting in front of a big-screen airing of this commercial during this year’s Super A general rule of thumb for advertising is that At least now people could television during the Super Bowl, and the network Bowl. The main attraction of the commercials is the advertisements should be crafted to appeal to observe more easily how much cuts to a commercial. You’re expecting to see the that they’re funny and entertaining. They keep the your desired audience. I’m not sure what the pro-life a politician was receiving from latest Bud Light or GoDaddy.com commercial mood light and fans smiling. advocacy group was thinking when it decided to a corporation. (whose advertisements usually consist of half- Though from an advertising point of view, the debut its commercial during a televised program Liberals want to uphold naked girls or something funny), but instead you’re Super Bowl is the perfect time to reach a large in which, traditionally, the majority of viewers are democracy as the ideal, yet subjected to 30 seconds of fetuses with melodramatic and diverse audience, people don’t want to watch men. by decrying this decision they music in the background: total buzz-kill. a serious commercial during a time of high spirits, I’m not saying that the pro-life advocacy group, are implicitly stating that the Every year around this time, Americans gather especially one with such controversial content. or any other human rights organization, shouldn’t American public is too stupid around television sets or crowd into a stadium The Super Bowl is a time for fun and leisure. air its commercials on national television; I think to weigh political decisions. to celebrate one of our country’s most beloved No one wants to think about politics: the troubled it’s great that people want their message to be heard If liberals believe that the sporting events: the Super Bowl. However, many, economy, the health care debacle, abortion rights, across America. All I’m suggesting is that they fi nd American public is too dumb including myself, partake in this tradition not for etc. Let people enjoy their football without the another time to televise it. to think for itself, then it the love of the game, but rather for love of the burden of our country’s troubles. The Super Bowl is a time for football and idiotic, shouldn’t be allowed to vote for commercials. Usually people watch the Super Bowl with fellow light-hearted commercials — it’s not the appropriate the president. That thinking Traditionally the commercials provide just as fans. Whether it is at a party or a bar, the Super time to preach ethics and morals to America. is not conducive to freedom, much entertainment as the game itself, as they are Bowl is just as much a social event as it is a sporting but to totalitarianism.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2010 PAGE 5 Internet Oscar nods showcase variety mini-stories ‘Avatar,’ ‘Hurt Locker’ lead with nine nominations each, ‘Inglourious Basterds’ close behind with eight off er escape Katie Crocker Jimmy Gilmore THE DAILY GAMECOCK THE MIX EDITOR This week in Under the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ decision to expand Cover, we take a look inside Oscar’s Best Picture lineup from fi ve fi lms to 10 for the 82nd Annual Academy an unconventional literary Awards sparked, at best, enthused skepticism from industry commentators cure to the much-hated when the shift was announced last year. “rainy day syndrome.” It’s not Citing downward spirals in the ceremony ratings and an urge to increase uncommon for a downpour the show’s appeal to a wider range of demographics, the decision represented of cold rain to make a bad an urge at the Academy’s higher levels to spread the wealth by presumably day even gloomier, to make including more atypical populist entertainment alongside the standard the world seem like a drab, “prestige pictures” most often nominated for the top Oscars. soaking blanket of gray that Glancing over the nominees for this year’s awards, announced Tuesday refuses to keep you warm. morning by Academy president Tom Sherak and Oscar-nominated actress Mark Fellman / The Associated Press On days like that, Anne Hathaway , it seems Academy members succeeded in broadening their sometimes all you want is In this image released by 20th Century Fox, writer-director James appeal. to find someone and scream Cameron, foreground right, reviews a scene on the set of ”Avatar.” The list of fi lms nominated for Best Picture include wide-reaching box offi ce about how much you hate hits like “Avatar, “The Blind Side” and “Up,” along with smaller, more artistic your job, your classes and the works such as “An Education,” “The Hurt Locker” and “A Serious Man.” Add Lovely Bones,” Maggie Gyllenhaal for her supporting work in “Crazy Heart” fact that you don’t have an to that a few fi lms that lie somewhere in between, like Tarantino’s “Inglourious and 24-year old Carey Mulligan for “An Education,” her fi rst lead performance umbrella. Meanwhile, your Basterds.” in a fi lm . shoes are soaked because it Sci-fi extravaganza “Avatar” and Iraq war thriller “The Hurt Locker,” which There are also plenty of previous winners vying for repeat Oscars, including came down to deciding have been trading victories on the awards circuit for the past several weeks, led 16-time nominee and two-time winner Meryl Streep for “Julie & Julia,” last between textbooks and rain the charge of nominations, scoring nine a piece. Both of the fi lms’ directors, year’s Best Supporting Actress winner Penelope Cruz for her supporting turn boots, and you chose to pass James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow , respectively, were also nominated. in musical “Nine” and Best Supporting Actor winner George Clooney, who sets your classes. “Inglourious Basterds” is close behind with eight nominations, including his sights on a Lead Actor prize for his work in “Up in the Air.” It’s days like these when screenplay and directing nods for Quentin Tarantino and a Best Supporting As far as the technical awards go — among them Best Cinematography and you can’t help but sit and Actor nomination for Christoph Waltz. Best Sound — the Academy has nominated a diverse selection of achievements contemplate where you’re There were few surprises in store for those who had been keeping a close eye from last year. Frontrunners “Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker” will compete heading on this road of on the past couple weeks of awards shows. The morning’s biggest shock was the against well-crafted films like “Star Trek” and “Nine” in many of these life. Maybe you ponder the Best Picture nomination for Sandra Bullock vehicle “The Blind Side.” Bullock, categories. question of free will as you who recently won the Golden Globe for her performance in the fi lm, is also Despite claims the Academy wouldn’t be able to break its mold, their write down your assignments. nominated for the Best Actress Oscar. nominations refl ect a wide assortment of fi lm accomplishments from 2009, Maybe you read through Pixar’s “Up” is nominated for both the Best Picture and Best Animated shining light on both small dramas and action-fi lled spectacles. your textbooks, hoping for Feature Oscar, along with nominations for Best Original Score and Best The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be co-hosted by Steve Martin and something interesting to Original Screenplay . It’s only the second animated fi lm to be nominated for Alec Baldwin Mar. 7 on ABC. For a full list of nominees, head to oscars.org. happen, for a brief escape Best Picture; the fi rst was Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in 1991 . into a non-reality to give the First-time acting nominees include Colin Firth for his lead performance Comments on this story? gloomy day a small silver in “A Single Man,” Stanley Tucci for his menacing supporting turn in “The E-mail [email protected] shining. Then there’s the temptation, like the fruit in the Garden of Eden — a good book you can curl up COVER BANDS TO WATCH with under the covers and forget about the rest of your day. The only problem with Tributes to Sublime, Zeppelin Everyone loves a good concert. Live shows offer fans something that cannot be obtained from putting this seemingly perfect escape your favorite album on repeat. A band or artist’s true energy and spontaneity comes out full force under is that as soon as you begin among best acts on scene the hot stage lights with speakers thumping. But with ticket prices skyrocketing ($400 for Madonna, to read the book, you find anyone?), band breakups and celebrities dropping like fl ies over the past year, some of us may never see our yourself in an uncomfortable Mary Cathryn Armstrong favorite performers on stage. Don’t lose hope yet. There are thousands of tribute bands charging a fraction position, too annoyed to sit THE DAILY GAMECOCK of the cost for full entertainment. These bands aren’t the real deal, but they’re as close as you can get. still and concentrate. Due to the age of the Internet, curling up with a BADFISH (SCOTTY DON’T), SUBLIME COVER good book can be replaced with a laptop as you browse Take a peek into any college dorm room, and you’re likely to fi nd a Sublime poster taped up right the Web, which offers a next to Bob Marley. 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These people have mastered their own art of storytelling, Courtesy of Myspace.com where the storyteller must play to an often fickle ZOSO, LED ZEPPELIN COVER audience whose attention spans are as fl eeting as a clean In 2007, Led Zeppelin set the record for most expensive concert tickets ever sold when a pair of tickets dorm bathroom. This blurb- for their reunion show was auctioned off for a staggering $164,929. It’s fair to say the majority of Zep fans oriented writing, like the will never see live the band that bred the irreplaceable Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham and novel, provides a glimpse into Robert Plant . Zoso, the self-titled “ultimate” Led Zeppelin experience , certainly delivers to fans what a life that you can feel a part they’re missing. The band formed in California and has been touring together for 15 years. Zoso tailors of, even if you won’t know the their show right down to their appearance and movement, rocking out in sways and howls with long locks end to the story. of hair and clothes befi tting of Plant himself. The band powers through fan favorites such as “Stairway to While novels can provide Heaven” to the lesser-known “Gallow’s Pole” with hypnotic energy that never feels like an act. And with much-needed nostalgia on a a price tag that is defi nitely less than $164,929, Zoso is well worth the money. rainy day, they often do not Courtesy of Myspace.com cater to the needs of a bad mood. On the other hand, mini-stories on the Internet DARK STAR ORCHESTRA, THE GRATEFUL DEAD COVER keep your mind distracted When you take on the music of The Grateful Dead, you take on 30 years worth of musical genius and and occupied long enough sound that inspired generations of fans and artists alike. Dark Star Orchestra has defi nitely risen to the to refresh and divert your challenge with their nationally acclaimed tribute act. This band thrives on variety, and they stick to no thoughts from the negative single set list as they roll out the jams from venue to venue. Every show’s a different story, making the emotions, playing on the taste band unique to many of the other tribute acts out there. One thing that does remain consistent is the for the absurdities we all crave band’s obvious love for Grateful Dead’s music, and they channel the same spirited emotion and positive in our own lives. energy into every performance. After touring together for 11 years, Dark Star Orchestra has managed to fi ne-tune every aspect of their performances, maintaining their stance that it’s all in the details.

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James Kratch Southern California ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Lattimore, South Carolina’s 2009 Mr. Football, was long assumed to be headed to Columbia before publicly saying he was leaning toward Auburn in With a handoff from one of ’s old Chris Cox mid-January when he named AU and USC as his SPORTS EDITOR running backs, the Head Ball Coach picked up the two fi nalists. newest addition to his offense. From there, concerns on the USC side began to As former Washington star Stephen Davis mount. Many surmised that Lattimore, who had The top 10 high school handed Byrnes star tailback Marcus Lattimore over 2,600 yards on offense and 36 total players in the country have an orange hat with the familiar interlocking “A” as a senior, didn’t feel he could succeed in Spurrier’s made their decisions, and if and “U” on the front, hope appeared lost for USC offense or was weary of the offensive line woes USC a conference’s reputation is getting the prize of the 2010 recruiting wars. has suffered through in recent memory. worth anything, than the As it turned out, it was just one more turn that Tim Kimsey / Spartanburg Herald Journal As a result, the sentiment that he would prefer delivered Lattimore just an hour and a half down Byrnes (S.C.) running back Marcus Lattimore. to play in the run-heavy scheme of AU offensive just keeps getting richer. the road to the capital city. coordinator Gus Malzahn began to grow. talent of the Spurrier era. Of the top 10 high school “I feel like I just lost 50 pounds,” Lattimore, now However, all those concerns were for naught. “I know I’m just another piece of the puzzle that seniors, as rated by Rivals. a USC commit, said when asked how it felt to have “There’s only one goal on my mind, and that’s they’re bringing in,” Lattimore said. com , five have already fi nally made his decision. beating Southern Miss,” Lattimore said, referencing After all the weeks and months of rumors, pledged their decisions to Under the Auburn hat was a USC cap, which USC 2010 season opener. “If I work hard, I think I projections and discussion, Lattimore is finally schools within the SEC, and Lattimore placed on his head, sending the can be on the fi eld [against Southern Miss].” a Gamecock, and the Duncan native couldn’t be more potentially remain in Gamecock Nation into euphoria and Silver Hill Lattimore’s presence adds yet another offense to happier. the mix. United Methodist Church in Spartanburg into a USC’s arsenal. With quarterback Stephen Garcia , “We’re going to be a great team. I know that.” Of those, three are frenzy of cheering while Sandstorm blared. receivers Alshon Jeffery and Tori Gurley and fellow headed to Florida, including “It’s the best fit for me,” Lattimore said when backs Jarvis Giles, Brian Maddox and Kenny Miles , the nation’s No. 1 overall asked why he chose South Carolina. “That’s where Comments on this story? the Gamecocks have possibly the most offensive prospect, Ronald Powell. my heart is. E-mail [email protected] At six-foot-four and 230 pounds, the California native projects as a defensive end at the collegiate level and looks to replace NFL-bound lineman Carlos Dunlap. Recruits set sights on USC The Gators also have defensive tackles Sharrif High school seniors expect to sign miss. His height probably restricts him to playing Lastly, USC already has two players signed and Floyd and Dominique in the slot and in spread packages, but he might on campus as early enrollees. Toquavius Gilchrist, Easley seemingly wrapped with Carolina throughout day be a perfect fi t for one of Spurrier’s most favorite a 6-foot-2-inch, 230 lb. linebacker transfer out of up as well. Floyd, who South plays — the screen. Butler County (Kan.) CC, will participate in spring Carolina was in the hunt for James Kratch The defensive secondary was an area of concern practice along with freshman Connor Shaw, a until the very end, recorded ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR this past season for USC, and work has been done 6-foot-2-inch, 195 lb. quarterback from Georgia. two sacks in the Senior Bowl to shore up that position. Victor Hampton of Shaw is known as a “football junkie,” as USC while Easley was an MVP The talk of the town today will be about the Darlington High was originally committed to coach Steve Spurrier has proclaimed him. The is the annual Under Armor commitment of Byrnes star Marcus Lattimore, Florida, but shifted to USC at the U.S. Army All- Gamecock quarterback of the future is a competent All-American game. but the rest of USC’s 2010 recruiting class isn’t American Bowl in San Antonio last month. He isn’t runner and passer much like Stephen Garcia, Tailback Marcus exactly chopped liver. From the offensive line to the a particularly big player, but he plays very physically. throwing 30 touchdowns and 3,000 yards this past Lattimore and receiver defensive secondary, the Gamecocks The 5-foot-10-inch, 175 lb. Hampton year as a senior. Da’Rick Rogers round out have either signed or will sign several can play both press coverage and off the list of top 10 players players that should play crucial roles the receiver. Comments on this story? already headed to the SEC, in this coming season and beyond USC also got another defensive E-mail [email protected] as Lattimore chose South as USC strives for the first SEC back commitment to switch schools, as Carolina at his church last championship in school history. Sharrod Golightly of Decatur, Ga. has night in Spartanburg while One of USC’s first commitments committed, reneging on a commitment Rogers pledged to Georgia was offensive lineman A.J. Cann. to Vanderbilt. At 5 feet 11 inches and some time ago. The 6-foot-3-inch, 260 lb. standout 175 lbs, he racked up 113 tackles, two Of those that have out of Bamberg-Ehrhard High interceptions and three sacks last season announced their decisions committed to the Gamecocks back in for Southwest DeKalb High. Golightly and don’t intend to play in the summer. He isn’t the biggest line can play either corner or safety. the SEC are receiver Kyle prospect out there, but he plays with Another big get for USC was Prater and versatile athlete good leverage and has exceptional foot defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles. The Robert Woods , both of speed for a lineman. Photo courtesy Rivals.com 6-foot-4-inch, 265 lb. product of whom intend to play for fi rst- Also on the offensive side of the Greenwood High has above-average year Southern California Corner Victor Hampton. ball is wide receiver Ace Sanders of speed and quickness for an interior coach Lane Kiffi n. Bradenton, Fla. The 5-foot-9-inch, lineman, but lacks some size. However, Only three players in 165 lb. Manatee High standout is a great route he tends to make up for that with athleticism. Photo courtesy of Rivals.com the Rivals.com top 10 runner, has very good hands and can make people Quarles is very good at shedding blockers. Quarterback Connor Shaw will sign with USC. are waiting until today to announce their decisions. Of those, two feature schools Other Notable Commitments DB Brison Williams 6-0, 180 lbs, Warner OL Corey Robinson 6-7. 295 lbs, Havelock, within the SEC that remain Robins, Ga. N.C. in the mix. K Patrick Fish 6-0, 175 lbs, Lawndale, N.C. LB Brandon Golson 6-2, 200 lbs, St. Matthews OL Cody Gibson 6-6, 265 lbs, Tallahassee, Fla. Offensive lineman DT J.T. Surratt 6-3, 285 lbs, Winston-Salem WR Sean Tapley 6-0, 170 lbs, Jacksonville, Fla. OL Tramell Williams 6-2, 260 lbs, Jacksonville, Seantrel Henderson will DE Corey Simmons 6-5, 230 lbs, Atlanta WR Nick Jones 5-8, 170 lbs, Duncan Fla. choose amongst Florida, DB Cadarious Sanders 6-1, 187 lbs, LaGrange, OL DuVon Milsap 6-6. 315 lbs, Buford, Ga. Miami, Southern Cal, Ohio Ga. OL Ronald Patrick 6-1, 268 lbs, Cocoa, Fla. State, Notre Dame and Oklahoma. Cornerback Keenan Allen will choose between , California and Clemson. Gamecocks await word on athletes The only other uncommitted player that JUSTIN PARKER ERIC M does not feature a SEC Destination of certain recruits still CHANDLER ACK school among his finalists TODD is Oregon defensive end uncertain on National Signing Day Owamagbe Odighizuwa , who plans on choosing between Nebraska, Oregon Chris Cox SPORTS EDITOR State and UCLA.

Comments on this story? With National Signing Day fi nally here, college favor is the E-mail sagckspt@mailbox. coaches around the country anxiously wait by their fact that two sc.edu fax machines as high school seniors send their of his former letters of intent to play at the school teammates,

of their choice. defensive end Photos courtesy of Rivals.com Generally, players announce their decisions prior Devin Taylor and CHECK OUT to Signing Day, but there are always a few that wait cornerback Jimmy recruited until the last moment to announce their respective Legree both play for South Carolina. tailback Marcus THE COCKBLOG decisions. Additionally, some end up swaying on Parker remains the only big question mark for Lattimore. Jones has been committed t o t h e their original commitments and sign letters of USC, but others could certainly decide to play Gamecocks for some time, but recently took a visit FOR MORE intent to play elsewhere, surprising coaches and fans elsewhere. to Cincinnati that he reportedly enjoyed. alike from the shunned schools. Carolina remained in the mix for some of the One player may not sign at all today, according CAROLINA SPORTS The day will affect South Carolina just like it will nation’s top prospects, including the nation’s top- to reports. Recruiting analyst Phil Kornblut of every other school, but to what effect no one truly ranked defensive tackle in Sharrif Floyd and the the South Carolina Radio Network reported that INFOTRMATION! knows. state of South Carolina’s top offensive lineman defensive tackle Todd Chandler may not sign, The biggest question surrounds Beaufort in Eric Mack . Both chose to commit elsewhere visiting USC later on this week after failing to make HTTP://TDGSPORTSBLOG. linebacker Justin Parker, who has swayed on (Florida and Auburn, respectively), but the fact a visit this past weekend. His recruiting process is his decision for the last several months. Parker, that they swayed back and forth between schools so said to be over, and the lineman reportedly favors WORDPRESS.COM/ who will announce his decision today at 3 p.m., often suggests that neither will be fully committed Louisville, who is coached by former Carolina considered South Carolina, LSU and Clemson for until the ink dries on the paper. defensive coordinator Charlie Strong. several weeks. The general consensus is that CU Meanwhile, some players have been committed holds the edge for Parker’s services, but Carolina to Carolina for awhile but still hold possibilities of Comments on this story? remains in the mix. attending other schools. Most notable is Byrnes (SC) E-mail [email protected] One of the biggest things working in Carolina’s wide receiver Nick Jones, a teammate of highly- PAGE 8 The Daily Gamecock ● WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010

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