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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 VOL. 102, NO. 117 ● SINCE 1908 Weather BIRDCAGE: FIERCE AND FEATHERED FUN TODAY HIGH 73 ° BGLSA and Carolina Productions Each entertainer then came on stage to dance and sing, and the crowd host annual drag show, celebrate went crazy with the music that each diversity with dance, song entertainer brought. The entertainers TONIGHT performed to songs such as “Single Aleks Kapustynska Ladies,” “I Feel like a Woman,” and “I LOW 58 ° THE DAILY GAMECOCK Will Survive.” Dorae’ Saunders, a Columbia native The Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and and former contestant on America’s TOMORROW Straight Alliance held its 10th annual Got Talent, performed a Beyonce Birdcage event in the ballroom Tuesday medley and got much attention from HIGH 74 ° night. the crowd. She even received many The drag show co-sponsored by donations from the crowd, tipping her Carolina Productions featured for her wild performance. Columbia and USC drag queens and Paris LeFaris, who has been Inside kings onstage dancing the night away entertaining for more than 11 years, is to promote diversity in Columbia. This a Columbia native as well. year’s theme was fi erce and feathered, “I think that this will open up eyes, SPORTS and was hosted by Patti O’Furniture. and let people know that it is not just Laura Schneider, a third-year about going to strip clubs,” LeFaris Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK psychology student and president of said. “I just want people to see the Above: Dorae’ Saunders, a local drag queen, dances and sings on stage BGLSA , said the event gives USC a other side of the drag community.” at the BGLSA Homophobia Awareness week kickoff, “The Birdcage.” chance to learn about BGLSA in a fun The birdcage also included acts by and different way. Justin Case, Samantha Hunter, Warren Right: Entertained by the high- “It gives a chance for even the Payne, Carla Coxx, Lady La Poodle energy show, students went so straight community to come out, and and Kiki DeVille. far as to to throw cash onstage to have a lot of fun,” Schneider said. For many USC students, this was performers. Sam Shoemaker, a fourth-year their fi rst drag show, and many were real estate student and BGLSA vice very enthusiastic. Lindsey Moore, a wait until next year when they do it president, brought the event together fourth-year Spanish student, heard bigger and better.” this year. about the show through her Men and The Birdcage is just one of the Spurrier gets a feel for “I hope that people come out of this Masculinity psychology course, and events during Homophobia Awareness what his team is capable having a good time,” Shoemaker said. was really excited to see it. Week. Today there will be plenty of “I also hope it promotes cultural and “I am just excited to see the girls festivities going on outside of Greene of as the team fi nishes diversity of USC.” strut their stuff!” Moores said. Street, including a banner signing to another spring prqctice. Shoemaker said that most of the Leah Baker, a fi rst-year anthropology recognize the diversity of Columbia. entertainers were invited back from student, said that the show was insanely The event will last from 10 a.m. to 2 See page 7 previous years. entertaining. p.m. The event began with six dancers “This was my fi rst time going, and recreating “Cell Block Tango” from by the end of the show I was up from Comments on this story? E-mail THE MIX the scene in the movie, “Chicago.” my seat dancing,” Baker said. “I can’t K [email protected] David Walters/ THE DAILY GAMECOCK Moore school launches two new programs Classes will educate students Hong Kong, which gives students a chance to make connections. Through 330 hours of classes during about Chinese business, government the summer at the University of Hong Kong, these students will have to be dedicated to learning. Hunter Hardinge “This program is for those who want to be in STAFF WRITER China and who want to be at the top. They don’t have to know Chinese when they first join the China is the third-largest economic power in the program, but at the end they will be experienced in gear world and constantly growing. With its increasing the language,” Folks said. up for their third , power, the signifi cance of knowing how exactly it At the University of Hong Kong, students will operates is of utmost importance. With this idea in join in other classes with Hong Kong’s top 20 a progressive , mind, the Moore School of Business announced it is students. In turn, Hong Kong’s top 20 will have “.” introducing two new programs in fall 2009 that will the chance to come to the University of South enhance students’ knowledge about the government Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Carolina. See page 5 and business side of China. The School of Business will offer two programs Through the opportunity of knowing how one of “These two programs are designed to have students to students interested in the Chinese economy. the biggest competitors operates, USC students will learn more about the interactions of business and be given the opportunity to have an internship in government in a foreign country,” said international “This program really focuses on the political China during their senior year. VIEWPOINTS business professor William Folks. “Students will side of business. They will take classes on foreign After they are fi nished with The International understand the link between the and policies and international relations,” Folks said. Business and Chinese Enterprise program, China as well as make connections.” The second program geared towards the opportunity to undertake The Master of One of the programs, the master of international undergraduates is the international business and International Business is suggested. business, is a graduate program that combines Chinese enterprise and involves actual hands- “Most students of this program will more than classes from the Moore School of Business, the on experience in China. Right now, the top 20 likely work towards The Master of International College of Arts and Sciences and the School of applicants are being picked for this demanding Business to further business knowledge,” said Law. This rigorous one-year program of 30 hours program. Folks. PETER LAKE consists of 15 to 20 graduates who will expand their For this program, students will spend their SCHAEFFING MORRIS knowledge of China even further. sophomore and senior years at the University of Comments on this story? E-mail [email protected] Second-year Th ird-year economics print student journalism student PalmettoPride campaign helps South Carolina’s litter laws: What has the stimulus plan really done for the keep new baseball stadium clean • No person shall dump, discard, or dispose of economy? Hear both sides litter or solid waste on public property, private of the story. Anti-litter campaign At the end of the games at USC in the two property or in the waters of South Carolina. seventh inning, the young years. Gamecock Sports • Cigarette butts are considered litter as well as See page 4 involves Columbia youth, baseball players walked Properties approached a fi re hazard. encourages participation throughout the stands PalmettoPride last year • No vehicle transporting litter may be or moved carrying trash bags for to initiate the successful on any highway unless the litter is securely visitors to throw away their anti-litter program on Online Exclusive Julie Stas trash. The involvement of campus. PalmettoPride fastened by a cover. THE DAILY GAMECOCK young baseball teams in and Gamecock Sports • Regardless of what the vehicle is hauling, the SPORTS ONLINE surrounding areas aims to Properties aim to keep the load must be covered or secured to prevent the PalmettoPride and promote keeping South environment and the new load from escaping from the vehicle. The men’s tennis team Gamecock Sports Carolina beautiful through Carolina Baseball Stadium gets ready to take Properties (GSP) have leading by example and as good as new. • When transporting brush or tree limbs, the joined forces to keep the encouraging those around “The idea is to have load must not drag on the road or obstruct the on Clemson for their new Carolina Baseball them. volunteers lead by example. vehicle’s operational lights or license plate. 100th meeting. Stadium litter free Blake Buchanan, We have such a beautiful • Fines range from $200 to $1,000. through their Keeping the Associate General Manager new stadium, it would be • Guilty convictions can lead to jail time between Colonial Life Arena Clean at Gamecock Sports a shame for visitors to just VIEWPOINTS ONLINE campaign. Properties, said he thought leave their trash on the 30 days to one year. The anti-litter program it was great to include the fl oor after each game,” said • The court may impose community service litter Check out our online- will occur over a series of youth. Sarah Robinson, Public clean up hours. only columns from eight USC baseball games. “Fans respond well to Relations Manager for • Authorities may Local youth baseball teams the youth and are more PalmettoPride. confi scate vehicles used columnists Aaron will volunteer to lead the willing to place their trash “This program reinforces crowd in how to properly into their bags,” Buchanan one of life’s lessons — don’t to illegally dump large Gadbury and Sami throw trash away. Last said. “Each kid successfully litter. There is a proper quantities of litter. Hatoum. Saturday, the Rays from the closed the game with a full place to put your trash,” Irmo Chapin Recreation bag of trash. It was a great she said. Commission kicked off turnout.” By connecting to — Information from www. www.dailygamecock.com the season and anti-litter The Keeping the Colonial the crowds during the program at the USC-LSU Life Arena Clean has run USC baseball games, PalmettoPride.org game. during all men’s SEC home TRASH ● 3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 pageTWO PIC OF THE DAY • Udall Scholarship WHO SAID IT? Workshop, today at 4 p.m. in the Gressette Room, Harper College for rising sophomores and juniors interested in the environment or Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested “When you talk about in healthcare or tribal virginity and sex publicly, public policy. Contact Jennifer Collins at (803) people just automatically picture 777-0958. you naked.” A) Joe Jonas • Goldwater Scholarship Workshop, Monday at B) Taylor Swift 4 p.m. in the Gressette C) Jessica Simpson Room, Harper College for rising sophomores D) Britney Spears and juniors who will E) Miley Cyrus get a graduate degree to teach at the college-level or to research natural Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK sciences, mathematics, A homeless dog looks through its cage at the humane society on 121 Humane Lane engineering. Contact Log onto our Web site, www. Jennifer Collins, Office dailygamecock.com, to cast your vote in Columbia. Every year, thousands of animals are starved, neglected and euthanized. of Fellowships and Scholar Programs (803) in this week’s poll. 777-0958. Local National World Jurors who will consider the WASHINGTON — The BEIJING — A video that • The USC School of case of a South Carolina teen U.S. is sending more money, appears to show police fatally Music invites everyone Last week’s answer: accused of plotting to blow up technology and manpower beating a Tibetan protester to the Spring concert his high school will be picked to help Mexico fight drug was a fake, concocted by performance of the USC from across the state in part cartels and keep violence supporters of the Dalai Symphonic and Concert “I’m scared of jellyfi sh, because of pretrial publicity, from spilling across the Lama, China said Tuesday Bands March 26 at 7:30 a federal judge ordered southwestern border, Obama — the same day the video- p.m. at the Koger Center dentists, knees, fungus, corn, Tuesday. administration officials said sharing network YouTube for the Performing Arts. ships, thunder and Michelle In court documents, Chief Tuesday. said its service had been Featured selections U.S. District Judge David C. Secretary of State Hillary blocked in China. to include: “The BSO Obama.” Norton said both prosecutors Rodham Clinton plans The video has been posted Forever” March; Leonard and attorneys for Ryan to travel to Mexico on on YouTube in recent days. Bernstein Suite of Old Schallenberger had voiced no Wednesday for the start of A spokesman for Google, American Dances; Robert — Rainn Wilson objections to the decision to several weeks of high-level which owns YouTube, said Russell Bennett Bum’s summon 400 potential jurors meetings between the two he couldn’t comment on the Rush; Donald Grantham from all three of the state’s countries on the drug violence Chinese government’s reason Overture for Band and federal divisions. issue. Homeland Security for the block. John Heins. Admission Schallenberger, 19, was Secretary Janet Napolitano “We are looking into it is free. arrested last April after police and Attorney General Eric and working to ensure that say his parents picked up Holder are expected to meet the service is restored as a package addressed to him with Mexican offi cials in early soon as possible,” spokesman containing 10 pounds of April. Scott Rubin said in an e-mail ammonium nitrate. He has Violent turf battles among to The Associated Press. pleaded not guilty to three the cartels have wreaked havoc China occasionally blocks federal explosives charges that in Mexico in recent years and YouTube to prevent access to Crime Report carry a possible maximum led to a spate of kidnappings videos that criticize or shine sentence of 40 years in prison. and home invasions in some an unflattering light on its FRIDAY, MARCH 20 THURSDAY, MARCH 19 In May, federal prosecutors U.S. cities. policies. Users in Beijing said dropped the most serious The Obama they were unable to access Burglary, petit or simple larceny, 9:12 charge, attempting to use a administration’s multi-agency the site late Tuesday. Malicious injury to animals, personal a.m. weapon of mass destruction, plan includes nearly 500 The offi cial Xinhua News property, 3:04 p.m. Gambrell Hall, 817 Henderson St. which carried a maximum life agents and support personnel. Agency, citing an unidentifi ed Gateway Academy 1530 Wheat St. An unknown suspect stole $4 in change sentence. However, offi cials did not say offi cial with China’s Tibetan An unknown suspect broke the victim’s from the victim’s coffee cup on his desk. Schallenberger’s trial, where the additional agents regional government, windshield and bent the hood. The Reporting offi cer: Peter Nicholas which had been scheduled for would come from or how long reported Tuesday that the damages seem to have been done by the May, has been delayed several they would stay at the border. video came from sources subject’s feet. SUNDAY, MARCH 22 times at attorneys’ request. On Napolitano said officials tied to the government-in- Estimate damages: $5,000 Friday, a federal judge ordered were still considering whether exile of the Dalai Lama, the Reporting offi cer: Daniel Alonzo the teen to undergo a second to deploy the National Guard Tibetan spiritual leader, and Grand larceny, 10:04 p.m. mental evaluation and delayed to the Arizona and Texas was pieced together from MONDAY, MARCH 23 Russell House, 1400 Greene St. jury selection until August to borders with Mexico, which different places. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s give both sides more time to the governors had requested. blue/white Peace Sports moped. After a Larceny, breaking into motor vehicle evaluate the results. —The Associated Press brief search, it was found in the loading or tanks, 10:05 a.m. dock area of RH. The moped was Horizon Garage, 519 Main St. towed to the USCPD impound lot for An unknown suspect broke the victim’s processing. driver side rear window. Estimated value: $1,200 Estimated damages: $200 Reporting offi cer: Chaz Carrington Reporting offi cer: Mark Harrelson — Compiled by News Editor Liz Segrist Tie one on at 2818 Devine Street M- F 10-7 Sat 10-6 Carolina Cup March 28th! Unique Ladies Cup Dresses & Hats

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PAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 D I F F E R E N T STROKES EDITORIAL BOARD Editor BRAD MAXWELL Managing Editor Copy Desk Chief Stimulus package delivers much needed Obama’s rescue plan sends wrong AMANDA DAVIS EDDIE MANN aid for Wall Street, Main Street message to CEOs; won’t fi x economy News Editor Sports Editor LIZ SEGRIST MICHAEL AGUILAR

The idea of the stimulus is about a year longer than What did I tell you, idea? I’d say no. Th e Mix Editor Viewpoints Editor package is not a pleasant the projected duration USC? I’d say we’ve wasted COLIN JONES PAUL BOWERS one, particularly when of the current recession. I told you it wasn’t billions of dollars. Design Director Photography Editor looked at through the eyes Imagine now that this wise, but they did it Washington has given MORGAN REID ALAN TAUBER of the media. It’s nothing recession had been a bit anyway. out money to banks, more than a free-for- deeper all around, taking I’m talking about the and they are asking all for the scandalously on the makeup of today’s economic bailout our for more. The housing mismanaged banks and mess. government passed. I market hasn’t rebounded insurance companies that The economy still hate to say I told you so, yet because more people Prior preparation key brought us down, they say. rebounds in but from are losing jobs and can’t When considering this a few years, my Oct. make payments. This in advisement season argument critically it does the wheels of 2 column whole idea of trickle- not stand up, though. innovation titled down economics from a Spring is in the air. Flowers are budding, the weather The money being poured and progress “Markets liberal Congress is not is warming and everyone seems to be picnicking on the into these institutions is chug along need only contradictory, it Horseshoe. It’s also that time when students are hustling to going to the largest and/ and then we reform, not isn’t working. their advisors’ offi ces so they can schedule their next semester or strongest institutions hit a tiny cash” I said Why keep giving of class. that remain. AIG, the very recession at PETER LAKE MORRIS that this money to people that It can be stressful — after all, we all hope to graduate in four representation of greed the tail end SCHAEFFING Th ird-year bailout was lost all the money in the years, and there is very little room for a misscheduled class. itself, holds insurance for of 1990. Now Second-year print the wrong fi rst place? When you throw in progression requirements and class time 106 million employees of it’s time for economics journalism idea. I still say it isn’t too confl icts, it can leave you feeling a little lost. 180,000 businesses in the the relatively student student And I late to let my course That’s why we have one piece of advice for students and United States alone. If carefree and was right. of action run through. advisors as they begin to hammer out which classes to take AIG were to fail, fully one irrefutably Let’s We should just let the — do your research and come third of Americans would prosperous days of the go back to August/ economy fall down. Let prepared. suddenly lose that insurance Clinton era. How would September of this year. it fall and start over. Dont risk falling into Students should be tinkering policy. It is a possibility that this decade be different Wall Street had fallen Sometimes doctors say with every aspect of a possible cannot be allowed. with a major recession not due to greed and lack there is only so much Bubble Blowing 101 schedule in the days leading up Similar stories are behind long in the past? of ethics, banks were they can do for a patient, to their advisement, and should the bailout funds given to There would be less on the brink due to bad and because you nor your be aware of what they need Bank of America, Chase investment, which means investments, the housing I’m convinced there advisor know what to take and how many classes and the various other perhaps the Internet would market had tumbled is only so much you they are from graduating. This entities that have staved have hit its stride a bit later. due to sub-prime can do for government. you need to take way, you don’t risk falling into off financial obliteration Credit would be a little mortgages. Here came Doctors give the patient Bubble Blowing 101 because with the help of taxpayer harder to come by, depriving our government with morphine and move on. you nor your advisor know what you need to take. money. people of the luxuries that this huge bill that would Well, we’ve pumped Advisors need to take the time to get prepared for scheduling Sad as it may seem, when characterized the decade. “help us.” this economy full of students’ classes too. Looking over each student’s progression we are helping banks, Infl ation would also restrict I said we needed to hold morphine, and now it checklist before they come in doesn’t take that long, and will insurance companies spending, but we should our CEOs accountable, is time we let it die. We ultimately save everyone’s time. Waiting until the student is and those with defaulted realize and appreciate and what did we do? need to let it fall and in the offi ce doesn’t help anyone, and it makes it more likely mortgages, we are saving that our economy is not Gave them billions, start over. that you schedule a student for something he doesn’t need or ourselves. Argentina’s or Turkey’s. yes, with a “B,” of Sure it will get rough has already taken. Just remember, that as an advisor, you are The other components The hyperinflation that taxpayer dollars. and people will lose supposed to help your student. of the stimulus are less derailed their economies I said we also needed jobs. Just think, with a little preparation, everyone can spend controversial. Repairing would not occur here to raise the value of the But I say we need less time in advisement and more on having Magnolia pollen schools, revamping simply because our Federal dollar, and what do we to toughen up. John induced allergy attacks. infrastructure and digging Reserve is too skilled and do? McCain’s buddy wasn’t into “shovel ready” projects complex to allow that. Print more of it. lying when he said we are a sure bet to give the So as a whole, the decade Maybe someone should are a nation of whiners. CORRECTIONS economy a quick jolt. The would still be like the ‘90s tell our government it It is time we toughen If you see an error in today’s paper, we want to know about fear that comes with this that we knew and loved, isn’t how much paper up and get that old it. E-mail us at [email protected] promise is of the twin just on a more modest scale. you print out, it is how American grit back. plagues of crippling debt Is that such a bad thing? much gold you have to We’ve lost our moxy, and rampant infl ation. Even with the burden back it up. and maybe the economy ITʼS YOUR RIGHT To understand why these of unprecedented debt, I also said we needed fallen was our chance to The goal of The Daily in school and area of study. ills are not apocalyptic, our future can still be to achieve energy get it back. Gamecock’s Viewpoints page We also invite student leaders consider the following prosperous. It will simply be independence, but that But what do we do? is to stimulate discussion in the and USC faculty members to hypothetical. scaled back to a reasonable appears we are putting Whine about it. Myself University of South Carolina submit guest columns. Columnists Beginning in 1980, level of superfl uity. If that that on the back burner included. community. All published authors should keep submissions to about America endured what was is the price of the stimulus, for now. are expected to provide logical 500 words in length and include essentially a three-year we should all be willing to So, was this bailout arguments to back their views. the author’s name and position. economic downturn, which pay it. worth it? Was it a good The Daily Gamecock encourages Guest columns are limited to three readers to voice opinions and offers per author per semester. three methods of expression: letters The editor reserves the right to to the editor, guest columns and edit and condense submissions for feedback on dailygamecock.com. length and clarity, or not publish Letters and guest columns at all. should be submitted via e-mail to All submissions become the Those who peak too early deserve pity [email protected]. 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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 PAGE 5 The Decemberists shine in ‘Hazards’

Portland band creates mesh of folk, progressive in rock opera

Colin Jones MIX EDITOR

The Decemberists “The Hazards of Love”

★★★★★ out of ✩✩✩✩✩

Expansive and impressive at every English soaked nook, The Decemberists follow up to 2006’s “” stands as an enlightened piece of opera that will both excite and infuriate fans with its eastern infl uenced riffs rooted fi rmly in the sleaze and perfect arrogance of ‘70s rock. A self-professed anglophile in the vein of folk singer Robin Hitchcock, who makes a guest appearance on “The Hazards of Love”, singer delivers a surprisingly listenable opus that snakes around the convoluted story of Margaret (voiced by ’s ) and her shape-shifting, forest- dwelling beau William (voiced by Meloy.) Add in a dash of royal retribution from an enraged forest queen (voiced by ’s Shara Worden) and infanticide, and Meloy cooks up a tale ready made for a crooked children’s fable. Courtesy of MCT Campus In wrapping a story around The Decemberists, Meloy The Decemberists play at Austin City Limits. The group is preparing to release their third album “The Hazards of Love.” forces himself to write short, terse lyrics that enable a dialogue to develop. Instead of the roundabout verses of “Picaresque” or “The Crane Wife,” the songs feature a While the format is different for the group, the pieces while the queen hisses her replies with intense progressive combination of conversational verses that hopscotch back that make it up are relatively the same. Haunting chords riffs that break through the calm. and forth and catchy, yet unpredictable, choruses. from 12-string and pulsate behind This contrast of hard and soft becomes the leitmotif This is defi nitely pure, unforgiving rock opera complete Meloy’s English degree grab bag of 10-cent words. on “Hazard.” On “The Rake Song,” quite possibly the with a string-laden prelude, interlude and individual cuts But what takes The Decemberists down an alterative most violent cut on the album, a man describes how he that seem to bleed into one another making the entire path is the intrusive, yet rightly placed, riffs from dealt with the burden of his children after his wife died. album one amorphous piece of art. But it is modern guitarist and Meloy that scream of listening Against ominous jaunting chords and fuzzy distortion, opera at its fi nest and most engrossing — not as wholly to far too much Jethro Tull or Black Sabbath. On tracks Meloy croons as the character and reveals the beating, unlistenable as The Who’s “Tommy” or over ambitious like “The Wanting Comes in Waves/ Repaid” and “The burning and poisoning of the rake’s children. as Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” The album instead is a highly Queen’s Rebuke/The Crossing,” wailing guitar interrupts This shocking portrayal of callous violence is nothing crafted amalgamation of previous works like “The Tain the light picking of Meloy’s acoustic guitar and Jenny new to Meloy and company, but in this scene the running LP,” “The Island” and the three-part Crane Wife fable Conlees’ gospel organ. plot involving love and struggle only heightens it. The with the storybook imagination of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Instead of following the formula of the last few running, complex narration and brutal wordplay doesn’t Named after a 1966 EP from British folk singer Anne released by the group, The Decemberists throw a curve hinder the reaching and meticulous detail that the group Briggs, “Hazards” highlights Meloy’s obsession with ball at their fans by seemingly relinquishing a large employs — it only seems to further its use as a tool in The obscure ‘60s British folk singers. portion of their roots for an experimental Decemberists repertoire. From the opening track “The Hazards of Love 1 (The undertaking that combines the bard’s tradition with hip While “The Hazards of Love” will surely isolate Prettiest Whistles Won’t Wrestle the Thistles Undone)” thrusting arena rock gods. listeners firmly set in the short, easy ballads of past it becomes obvious that ‘Hazards’ as a whole is Meloy’s “The Wanting Comes in Waves/ Repaid” plays out like albums, it remains an ambitious, unrelenting step in the pet project — a work of creative strain and artistic love. dueling bands fi ghting against emotion and distortion. On right direction for the group and one of the best albums This easy folk tinged introduction seems to set the tone the track, William gently begs his forest queen mother to of the year. for a usual album from Meloy and the band, but are all let him be with Margaret while she retorts with angry but derailed by the slamming introductory power chord riffs and power chords. backs William’s plea on the following track “A Bower Song.” Comments on this story? E-mail [email protected] Sent by Ravens keep faith through music this year. With several of their new Local band hopes to spread songs off the upcoming album, message through third album such as “New Fire”, already getting high praises at shows, fans can Shelby Sachs expect yet another great album THE DAILY GAMECOCK from these guys. “Trailer vs. Tornado,” a more Fame and fortune are what most intense and upbeat song, is one Courtesy of MCT Campus bands strive for — but not Sent By of Sent By Ravens most popular Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star in “Duplicity,” as two ex-spies who team up to take down two CEOs. Ravens, they are content with their songs and is considered to be their fan base and most importantly, first single. With heavy rotation their faith. from local radio station Rock 93.5, ‘Duplicity’ steals show with ex-spy romance Based out of South Carolina, it is no wonder why this song is ending or the way he holds his plot but its insistence to adhere to the Sent By Ravens has been gracing catching on with fans everywhere Roberts, Owen performances together by sometimes threadbare basic execution of the heist caper their presence with their so quickly. strings, but rather his nuanced, genre is ultimately what makes it such passionate and heartfelt songs and “[‘Trailer vs. Tornado’] is about enhanced by great writing balanced direction that always well-oiled entertainment. performances for over three years. us (believers) against the world keeps “Duplicity” in constant swing It often feels like a nostalgic Zach Riner (vocals), Jamie and how we can make a difference Jimmy Gilmore STAFF WRITER between suspense and romance, with reworking of romantic crime films Windham (bass), Andy O’Neal in our words through love,” Riner necessary sprinkles of tongue-lashing of the past, as if Gilroy longed to be (guitar), JJ Leonard (guitar) and said. “And we actually all live in comedy. fully alive in an imagined, by-gone Dane Andersen (drums) make up a trailer together, so it’s like us “Duplicity” It may be a devilishly cheeky game, Hollywood community where similar Sent By Ravens, and despite going (the trailer) vs. the tornado (the but its production values make it plots were more commonplace. through two previous drummers world).” ★★★★ out of ✩✩✩✩✩ fabulous to look at. Robert Elswit But further still, it moves past in the past, the current lineup can One of the most important Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy does masterful photography, reveling superficiality, at least in part, by only be attributed to their constant things to the members of Sent Starring: Julia Roberts, Clive Owen in a cascade of sumptuous colors looking at its contemporary setting faith and fate. By Ravens is their fans, and they while also providing diverse lighting and connecting threads out of “I moved up here three years enjoy being interactive with them and shading work. technological incompetence and ago from Georgia after finding throughout all of their high-energy There are moments in “Duplicity” Editor John Gilroy matches Elswit’s also creating conflict within the [Jamie and Andy] on Myspace,” performances whether it is singing when star Clive Owen, sporting a sense of space and interrelationships contradictions of its seemingly global Riner said. “[While searching for a personally to their fans or letting dashing array of suits, could pass for in the various locales while also space. new drummer], Jamie, Andy and I some of their biggest fans sing a modern day Cary Grant , retaining fi nding simple ways to communicate And yes, it even turns cutthroat found Dane on YouTube. We sent along with them on stage. not only the legend’s charm and the expanding complexity with ease. corporate competition into something him a message and one month later “We try to make the audience impeccable sense of timing, but The result is a speedy, slick and of a satire, where every word out of he and JJ bought one way tickets feel as though they are part of what also somehow finding the perfect utterly sophisticated piece of easily Wilkinson’s mouth is stressed with [from Hawaii] and have been here we’re doing. I think people can see convergence of his screwball comedies digestible genre fare. Gilroy’s the utmost importance, and Giamatti for a year and a half.” that,” Riner said. “[However,] if and espionage thrillers. dialogue crackles between Roberts fl ails with desperation. Sent By Ravens has a very you meet us we’re not that intense Writer/director Tony Gilroy’s and Owen, whose chemistry is Whether there really is honor distinct sound that comes from in real life. We’re actually all pretty (“Michael Clayton”) second effort necessarily inconsistent to refl ect the among thieves may not be answered the members’ unique musical quiet — not shy, just soft-spoken follows an ex-CIA agent (Julia shifting degrees of trust and possible until the film’s final minutes, and backgrounds mixed with their own — so I fi nd it funny we actually get Roberts) and ex-MI6 agent (Owen) backstabbing that are almost innate to the constantly shifting structure of personal faith and experiences. on stage and scream at people.” who team up to take down two their relationship. “Duplicity” may provoke some head “Member changes over the With a smaller, yet highly violently competing CEOs (Tom Credit also goes to costume scratching. years have affected the sound dedicated and supportive fan Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti ) with designer Albert Wolsky, who provides If one thing does remain clear at signifi cantly,” said Riner. “I think base, Sent By Ravens is hoping hopes to steal close to $40 million a great range of contemporary styles the end, it’s that Gilroy continues now we’ve [fi nally] got a winning that in the next couple of months, to fl y to Europe and forge a blissful that ups the classiness. The film’s to create a name for himself as a sound and work ethic.” they will have the backing of a affair. art direction is also top-notch, with genre filmmaker with a seemingly With two albums, self-titled that will allow them to And in its globe-trotting, wonderfully detailed hotel rooms innate understanding of structure, “Sent By Ravens” (2007) and “The spread their message to even more chronology-fracturing, motive- contrasting the emptiness of the clearly defi ned visuals and unbridled Effect of Fashion and Prayer” people. blurring, double-crossing, red herring corporate offi ces. entertainment. (2008), already under their belts, structure, Gilroy has pulled off a “Duplicity” earns its title through they are working hard on a third Comments on this story? E-mail mighty feat of craftsmanship. No, it’s its continual emphasis on pairs, album that will be released later [email protected] Comments on this story? E-mail not necessarily the pitch perfect twist repeated action and double crosses, [email protected] PAGE 6 The Daily Gamecock ● WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 Inside the Box ◆ By Marlowe Leverette / Th e Daily Gamecock The Scene @USC

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Spurrier, Johnson backfi eld set, including the “spur” position, Norwood moves to what adjusting schemes, style Johnson calls a “bob linebacker.” to new personnel As the bob, Norwood would move to defensive line and sophomore Michael Aguilar linebacker would replace him as SPORTS EDITOR linebacker. When it comes to Norwood USC coach Steve Spurrier though, Johnson realizes that there addressed the media following his is one thing that he, as a coach, must seventh spring practice this year and focus on. it seems that the coach is getting a “I’m not going to get Eric better feel for what his team is going Norwood hurt this spring,” Johnson to look like in the coming season. said. “I’d be the stupidest coach in Of course, Spurrier would never let America.” on that “getting a better feel for his That being said, Norwood has team” is a perfect process. been working hard since the clock “We’re just practicing away,” struck double zeroes at the Outback Spurrier said. “We’re just running Bowl in January and it shows in his plays and making mistakes and physique and his play. trying to correct and seeing who “[Norwood’s] gotten a little can do what.” thinner and is down four or five Spurrier is not the only man on percent body fat,” Johnson said. “So the Gamecocks coaching staff who I think he’s gotten a little quicker. is still feeling out the abilities and On the pass rush, he’s been a little disabilities of his team. Defensive quicker on the edge.” coordinator Ellis Johnson is Spurrier has been busy putting adjusting his defense to a new wrenches in the works of his scheme and, so far, it has been offensive scheme as well. One of the Sam Bennett / THE DAILY GAMECOCK anything but easy going. biggest twists has been talk of the Junior defensive end Eric Norwood makes a sack against Arkansas during the 2008-2009 season. “You can imagine how much “Cocky Formation,” a formation [the cornerbacks] are struggling featuring junior wide receiver Dion with [the new scheme] right now,” LeCorn taking snaps modeled after Spurrier said. “[Freshman] Jarvis him on the fi eld, only in the sense While Spurrier and Johnson Johnson said. “We’ve had about Arkansas’ famous “Wild Hog” Giles is a quick back. All the that they don’t know where he will are both getter better acquainted three or four practices and then we formation . running backs, I think, are much do the most good. with their players as those players, put in that new 3-3 thing today to “We’re just practicing away,” better than they were last year. “Stephon’s a football player,” both new and old, change, Spurrier get some work on that. So just about Spurrier said. “We’re just running They’ve all improved.” Spurrier said. “He can play about understands that his team is nowhere time they think they know what plays and making mistakes and One player that has truly made any position and right now he’s near where he wants it to be. they are doing, we add a little bit.” trying to correct and seeing who a name for himself has been all- tough out there. He’s tough to beat. “We’re a long way off from “That new 3-3 thing” is a can do what.” everything freshman Stephon He covers, makes interceptions, playing,” Spurrier said. “We’re just scheme which allows Johnson some Spurrier has also been pleased Gilmore . Gilmore saw time at tackles, hits. He’s a real football practicing right now, trying to get freedom with his All-American with the progress of his running quarterback, safety and running player.” guys to compete in practice.” junior defensive end/linebacker backs, a position that was a defi nite back while he was in high school “Gilmore is doing pretty good Eric Norwood. While Carolina weak spot for USC last year. and the USC coaches are having and I think the more reps he gets Comments on this story? E-mail will stick with its former defensive “We’re making a little progress,” trouble fi guring out where to place the better he will be,” Johnson said. [email protected]

USC recovers by Carolina should streghthen basketball schedule win on Tobacco Road will do wonders pounding Cougars Basketball must improve quality in terms of impressing the selection of opponents to get to Big Dance committee in March . The Wolfpack has struggled of late, but they still are an Baseball sparked to 12-run win ACC team that would provide a test to by offense from Ebert, Enders, Crisp, A week removed from the end of the USC. Marquette could be a preseason South Carolina men’s basketball season, top 10 team, and with Horn having been pitching from Cooper, Hopper the disappointment and anger over an assistant at MU, a series could become USC not receiving an invitation to the reality. The NIT game against Davidson Sam Davis NCAA Tournament has subsided and had a tournament like feel, and another STAFF WRITER the preparations towards continuing the crack against the Wildcats and Stephen program’s renaissance and qualifying for Curry would help Carolina build towards After getting whacked 21-6 in the final the Big Dance this coming season have March. two games of it’s three-game home series begun. Home Games: Georgia Tech, USC- against LSU over the weekend, South Carolina’s bubble burst this year due to Upstate, South Carolina State, Virginia Carolina responded with a resounding a late season swoon that saw the team lose Military Institute, The victory over College of Charleston, 14-2 . three of their fi nal four games by double Citadel, University of Junior pitcher Blake Cooper got the start and digit margins in what was presumed a Alabama-Birmingham gave USC Coach Ray Tanner 5 2/3 innings, down SEC. However, the weak non- No one expects Carolina surrendering just one run off fi ve hits. He conference schedule RPI, No. 279 in the to go crazy with the added three strikeouts and walked two, Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK nation, did not help in any way, as teams scheduling, so USC can feel earning his third win of the season. Blake Cooper pitches against LBSU. Cooper like Arizona made the tournament after free to line up a couple of Redshirt freshman Blake Cooper combined gave up one run to CofC on Tuesday night. similar season ending slumps because easy home games against with sophomore Justin Hopper to throw 3 they were able to fall back on their non- JAMES regional schools, with the 1/3 innings of one run ball to secure the day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three conference merits . KRATCH added bonus that The win. runs and three RBIs, running his RBI total USC must go into next season with First-Year Citadel, on the rise in the From the dish, it was the meat of the to 17 on the season. He’s now hit safely in 10 a schedule that will allow them to be English Southern Conference, and Gamecock lineup that got the job done, as of the last 11 games. in consideration for a tournament spot. student VMI, who knocked off the four, fi ve, and six hitters all went yard. Freshman outfielder and lead off hitter Assuming that USC plays a 29-game Kentucky this past season, After a rough weekend against LSU in which extended his hitting streak to five games regular season slate again, 13 slots for could have solid RPIs. Nick Ebert hit just 1-for-10 , the junior fi rst with his hit in the fourth inning. He also non-conference games will remain after Georgia Tech and UAB would be basemen found his power once again for added two more RBIs, continuing his hot the SEC schedule is set. Four games are two strong notches in the belt for the a two-run homerun in the second inning. hitting from the weekend. most likely set in stone already. USC will Gamecocks in terms of their home non- That homer was part of an eight-run second Not to go unmentioned, sophomore and be traveling upstate to play Clemson, they conference. Tech was down this year, inning for USC, putting them ahead for junior outfielders Whit Merrifield and will play Baylor at home and Wofford on fi nishing last in the ACC, but the Jackets good. Ebert fi nished 1-for-4 with two runs DeAngelo Mack went a combined 4-for- the road to complete contracted series, and have a young and promising team. and two RBIs to go along with his eighth 9 , contributing three runs and two RBIs as a term of coach Darrin Horn’s contract, UAB and their tenacious defense, out of homerun of the season, tying him for the between the two of them. USC is locked into a four-game, home- Conference USA, spent a great deal of this team lead with junior outfi elder DeAngelo The first six hitters in the Gamecocks’ and-home series with Western Kentucky, year alongside USC in the tournament Mack. (15-6, 2-4 SEC) all recorded at least one hit, which should start next year in Columbia. bubble discussion. The other Gamecocks to go deep were while the fi nal three hitters couldn’t come up So, USC will have nine games to try This isn’t by any means what the junior catcher Kyle Enders and senior third with one. and assure that they won’t fall short again schedule will be, and like this season, it basemen Andrew Crisp . Tanner put Enders Wednesday night, Carolina returns to its on Selection Sunday. Here’s an idea of a could end up being a weak group again behind the plate to give junior catcher Justin new stadium for another non-conference schedule that could accomplish that: if several teams have unexpected down Dalles a rest after catching three straight matchup against Georgia Southern. First Road Games: at Marquette, at North seasons, but to have a fi ghting chance to games this past weekend. Enders thanked pitch is set for 7 p.m. Carolina State, at Davidson get into the tournament next March, USC Coach with his second dinger of the year. While USC may not be ready to play has to beef it up a bit in November and Crisp’s solo homer gives him fi ve on the Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocksportspage@ North Carolina or Duke, a non-conference December. year. Besides the homer, he still had a great sc.edu

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