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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 VOL. 101, NO. 74 ● SINCE 1908 ROMNEY VISITS CAMPUS

Fresh from win in Mich., former governor shifts Here’s a glimpse at focus to Palmetto state the GOP candidates in S.C. primary Halley Nani THE DAILY GAMECOCK Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Former Massachusetts Age: 71 Current job: U.S. Gov. Mitt Romney spoke senator from Arizona on family, military and War in Iraq: He opposes an economic issues to students immediate troop withdrawal and supporters Wednesday and opposes a timetable for night in the Russell House withdrawal. Ballroom. Abortion: He opposes “It was a big night last abortion rights except in night in Michigan,” Romney cases of rape, incest or to said. “Only a week ago we protect the life of the mother were down in polls. We and believes abortion laws came back strong.” should be left up to state The Republican governments. presidential candidate said Immigration: He supports he hoped to experience a the construction of a similar victory this weekend 700-mile southern border in the South Carolina fence and “a legal path to primary. citizenship for some illegals” In front of a sign that currently living in the U.S. read “America Is Broken,” Health care: He promotes Romney said the American open health care markets people wanted a president to encourage competition that kept his promises. and lower costs to American “People have been families. promised action on issues Higher Education: He like social security and has supported legislation illegal immigration,” but lowering student loan lawmakers have not stood interest rates and supports up for them, Romney said. increasing the amount of “It’s time for us to take money families can save for action,” he said, “because their children’s education. Washington as it is cannot get the job done.” Romney acknowledged Former New York City that top Democratic Mayor Rudy Giuliani candidates such as Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Sen. Barack Obama, Age: 63 Current job: Lawyer D-Ill., want to bring change and consultant to the government, just not War in Iraq: He stresses the kind average Americans “expanding security want. capabilities” within U.S. Marlowe Leverette / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Touching on the ongoing borders. He opposes a War in Iraq, Romney said timetable for withdrawal and Immigration: He supports care. He also supports more Higher Education: He said a scholarship program giving the military needs better supports a troop surge. a 700-mile southern border competition “across state he would “abolish the U.S. high achieving students care and weapons for Abortion: He supports fence and opposes both lines” and increased public Department of Education a tuition-free education at ﬁ ghting militant jihadists. abortion rights as well as amnesty and sanctuary for disclosure of different plans. and make undergraduate any public Mass. college or Romney said “our programs that increased illegal immigrants. Higher Education: He voted tuition, fees and living university. In 2006, he used president has kept our adoption rates in New York Health care: He says he against the Higher Education expenses tax deductible.” “emergency fiscal powers” country safe” and Americans City. would make health care Access Act of 2007, which to cut over $37 million from should want to keep the Immigration: He supports the affordable by improving would have lowered the the Mass. state budget that troops safe. construction of a 700-mile medical liability factors and cost of higher education by Former Mass. Gov. Mitt would have benefited state Aside from strengthening southern border fence. He electronic record keeping. cutting loan subsidies by colleges. Romney the military, Romney supports a path to citizenship He would also make health billions of dollars. stressed the need to but says immigrants must care tax deductible. Age: 60 Current job: Ter m strengthen America’s pay back-taxes, penalties and Higher Education: He made Former Tenn. Sen. Fred as Massachusetts’s governor families. learn English. an attempt to pass a $250 Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas ended Jan. 2007 Thompson Romney pointed out that Health care: He opposes million higher education War in Iraq: He is opposed all Americans need some federal mandated health bond towards Arkansas Age: 72 Current job: U.S. to a timetable of withdrawal Age: 65 Current job: Actor form of healthcare, and care and aims to increase community colleges and representative from Texas and supports a troop surge. War in Iraq: He supports the amount of uninsured competition between public universities. War in Iraq: He is against He believes an additional Bush Iraq policy, but says Americans was causing a providers and driving down military force in Iraq and 100,000 troops and tens of U.S. entered war with wrong problem. costs through tax cuts. supports troop withdrawal. billions of dollars needed to strategy. He said Americans paying Higher Education: He thinks Rep. Duncan Hunter, He says military victory in improve national security. Abortion: He opposes for the healthcare of other the federal government R-Calif. Iraq is “unattainable.” Abortion: He was in favor of abortion rights and calls Americans “is not good for should help with scholarships Abortion: He favors a ban an abortion rights bill when abortion “bad medical us, and it is not good for and loans. Age: 59 Current job: on partial-birth abortion he ran for senate in 1994, science.” them.” U.S. representative from and supports a return of the but is currently opposed to Immigration: He supports He also said schools in Former Ark. Gov. Mike California decision to individual state abortion rights. He believes stricter immigration policies America do not perform as War in Iraq: He supports a governments. the issue should be left up to and opposes amnesty. He well as those in Europe and Huckabee troop surge and increased use Immigration: He supports the states. supports expanding the visa said teachers deserve better of Iraqi forces and opposes a a 700-mile southern border Immigration: He opposes program for skilled workers. treatment. Age: 52 Current job: Ter m as timetable for withdrawal. fence, strict visa regulations a guest worker plan and Health care: He opposes a Lastly, Romney spoke Arkansas governor ended in Abortion: He supports and rejects amnesty and supports testing new universal health-care plan about the economy, an Jan. 2007 a constitutional ban on welfare. He also supports an methods to more effectively and supports competition area familiar to the former War in Iraq: He supports abortion. end to birthright citizenship verify workers’ legal status. among providers. management consultant. additional spending on Immigration: He supports for illegal immigrants. Health care: He supports Higher Education: He gives no He said in order to have the war and opposes a a 700-mile southern border Health care: He supports financial aid for the detailed plan to lower college strong military, plentiful timetable for withdrawal. He fence and is opposed making health care costs uninsured and promotes costs but said “colleges and jobs and healthcare, the emphasizes “diplomacy and to amnesty for illegal tax deductible and promotes individual states developing universities must work to economy in America needs inclusion” in his Iraq policy. immigrants. discussion between doctors their own plans to cover the control costs.” to change. Abortion: He supports Health care: He supports tax and insurance companies to uninsured. -Compiled by Brad “We must ﬁ ght for every a constitutional ban on cuts strengthening private make health insurance less Higher Education: As Maxwell and Halley Nani abortion. sector investments in health expensive. governor of Mass., he created ROMNEY ● 5 PAGE 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008

WEATHER Local National [ WEATHER [ [ [ [ CAMPUS AIKEN (AP) — Authorities NEW YORK - Don’t Crime Report TODAY say a former Aiken County try to spray with regular HIGHLIGHTS jail guard has been arrested roach killer. Do seek out and charged with giving professional help. SEPT. 15 mountain bike from the This Week alcohol to his underage Don’t pick up couches Grand larceny, 8 a.m. rack. neighbor. off the street. Do make Coker Life Science, 715 Estimated value: $200 The State Law sure your new mattress is Sumter St. Reporting officer: J. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enforcement Division says wrapped in plastic when it’s Someone took a Dupree Poster Sale in Russell 35-year-old William J. delivered. parasitology slide box, House lobby Morrissey of New Ellenton Faced with thousands of containing 55 slides gave a case of beer to an complaints about bedbugs and an Olympus CX31 SUNDAY, JAN. 13 43 35 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 18-year-old last week. in the past few years, the microscope. Larceny, 5:30 p.m. MLK Day of Service Lieutenant Michael Frank city announced a series of Estimated value: $2,600 Bates House, 1423 Whaley Tomorrow Registration in Russell says Morrissey was charged seminars Wednesday to Reporting ofﬁ cer: N. Peter St. House lobby Tuesday w it h t ra nsfer of teach people how to deal Someone took a silver beer to a minor and is free with the apple-seed-size and black Raleigh Summit Today on bail. He had worked at vermin that have been MONDAY, JAN. 14 bike and a cable lock from the jail for more than three bloodsucking their way Larceny, 4 p.m. the rack. years. through the city and nation Capstone, 902 Barnwell Estimated value: $380 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. It was unclear if Morrissey in growing numbers. St. Reporting officer: J. Student Body Elections has an attorney. His phone “It’s about quality of Someone took a silver Newson Informational Meeting RH number was unlisted. life,” said Luiz Aragon, Senate Chambers (322/326) Morrissey is at least the deputy commissioner of the 58 41 sixth Aiken County ofﬁ cer Department of Housing and 6 p.m. fired since October, when Preservation. “We know Impact ’08: Building Sheriff Michael Hunt let that people are sometimes a Better Safer World in four narcotics officers go attempting to deal with Russell House PIC OF THE DAY after learning the four drove this problem, but they don’t in a county-owned car to know how to.” 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. bars. In fiscal year 2004, the Tea and Grits: A Southern In December, a deputy city received 1,800 calls Speaker Series in Gressette was fired after he was about bedbugs, Aragon Room arrested and accused of said. By 2007, the number drunken driving. had increased more than 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Zephyrus Medieval Quartet BRIEFS ● 5 Concert in Rutledge Chapel

JANUARY 19 Alexander Sergeevich Krupenko, a USC S.C. REPUBLICAN chemistry student passed away Monday, PRIMARY GO VOTE! Jan. 14. Jan. 22 and 23 Filing for Candidacy Visitation services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Russell House 227 the Greek Orthodox Church of Trinity, 30 Race St. in Charleston. Th e family Feb. 18 and 19 Student Body Elections will receive friends at 10 a.m. with Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Vote on VIP services to follow at 11 a.m. Mitt Romney spoke in Russell House Ballroom Wednesday on his plans for the White House. He stayed after, signing autographs and meeting the audience.

4 The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Survivor to speak at USC MLK honored Takashi Teramoto, atomic bomb survivor,v through service shares thoughts on life-changing experience will be announced during Jenn Lias THE DAILY GAMECOCK he said. His house was only Students appreciate, the opening ceremony for one kilometer away from the MLK event. the epicenter of the bomb. gain knowledge of Rebecca Swift, a fourth- A survivor of the As told in his testimony, year Spanish student and atomic bomb dropped on Dr. King’s infl uence Teramoto hovered between president of CSC, said Hiroshima, Japan will speak life and death for almost six she hopes students will in room 250 of Gambrell months, lost all his hair and Chantelle Lytle take advantage of the Hall at 5 p.m. THE DAILY GAMECOCK never saw his mother alive opportunity to participate Takashi Teramoto, 73, again. He said he hopes to in the event. welcomes students, faculty share what he saw and heard Carolina Service Council “I really hope that and the general public to on that dreadful day and and Community Service many students will be listen to a presentation explain how it has affected Programs will host the 11th able to take advantage of speech about his experiences his life. Annual Martin Luther this community service in Japan during the atomic Tera moto, now ret i red, King, Jr., Day of Service opportunity,” Swift said. bomb attack and the years continues to volunteer as event on Monday from 9:30 “In participating, volunteers that followed. a guide at the Hiroshima a.m. – 2:30 p.m. will truly be living the Teramoto said he shares Peace Memorial Museum. Kathy Niu, a third-year legacy of Dr. King in his his story because he Steven Leeper, chairman interdisciplinary studies fight for civil rights. In “wishes not to have [his] of the Hiroshima Peace student and director of the addition, large events like children and grandchildren Memorial Museum, stressed day of service, said she wants this provide such a boost of experience the tragedy [he] Tera moto foc u ses on t he to increase participation enthusiasm.” went through.” future instead of dwelling this year, compared to last. Chandra Small, a The presentation is on the past. “I want to foster even more fourth-year public relations brought to the university “He is not here to excitement, participation student and a member of as part of a nationwide tour complain about the past or and education,” Niu said. the committee planning sponsored by the Hiroshima give a history lesson, but Natsuki Okita “Last year, an estimated the event, said she wants Peace Culture Foundation, instead hopes to warn about Mr. Teramoto and event organizers in Atlanta on Jan. 11. 420 students participated students to realize they an international peace the future,” Leeper said. in the Martin Luther King, share a common ability to organization located in was interested in visiting Teramoto and the exhibition Emily Mitchell, a fourth- Jr., Day of Service and to help others. Hiroshima that specializes Hiroshima because I am here to the university. year religion and math date we have 486 students “I want USC students to in promoting an end to doing my senior thesis on In addition to a speaker, student, visited Hiroshima if you registered.” gain knowledge in knowing nuclear warfare. the atomic bomb,” Mitchell the exhibition at the over winter break. Alex Scabo, a third-year that we all have something Teramoto, was only in said. university will include a “I made a connection history student, said he did in common regardless of fi fth grade when the atomic It is Mitchell’s desire to set of posters depicting the with the Hiroshima Peace not participate last year but race or ethnicity; and that is bomb was dropped on help the organization that atomic bomb attack, a DVD Culture Foundation. I is considering attending the ability and compassion Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, is responsible for bringing of survivor testimonies and this year’s day of service. to help others – people informationggo opertaining “I’m familiar with the helping people,” Small said. to Japanese culture. The event, but I didn’t go last Jon Gossens, a second- foundation’s tour will last What: Presentation by year,” Scabo said. “As long year business student, said two weeks and consist of 101 as I don’t have any vacation he hopes the Martin Luther atomicthe Hiroshimabomb exhibitions, Peace commitments, I’ll be there King, Jr. Day of Service two in each state and one in Culture Foundation this year.” will unite the USC student Washington D.C. CSC and CSP added the body. MLK Poster Competition “The racial segregation Who: Atomic bomb and Dr. King Exhibits among social groups is very survivor, Takashi to the list of activities on apparent at USC,” Gossens Monday. said. “I hope an event like Tera moto Students can attend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King Exhibits from 11 a.m Day of Service will be the When: Thursday, 5 – 2 p.m. on the second fl oor start to a change.” lobby of the Russell House To register for the 11th p.m. – 7 p.m. to view books, pictures and Annual Martin Luther articles related to Martin King, Jr., Day of Service, Where: Gambrell 250 Luther King, Jr. The visit www.sa.sc.edu/ Poster Competition winner communityservice/mlk. Volunteers will meet at 9:30 a.m. for check- in and an opening ceremony. Transportation to volunteer sites and lunch will be provided.

MLK Weekend

Jan. 18 7:30 a.m. Ð Annual commemorative breakfast at The Zone at Williams- Brice Stadium Tickets on sale for $8 at the Carolina Coliseum Featured Speaker: Bishop Frederick Calhoun James

Jan. 21 9:30 a.m. Ð 2:30 p.m. MLK Day of Service 3:30 p.m. – “The Silence of Good People,” a speech by Stephen Morrison, attorney and USC School of Law graduate, of the Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough law ﬁ rm will be given in the Law School Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. 6:30 p.m. ÐThe annual Gospel Unity Fest will showcase Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites at the Koger Center. The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 5

● ● BRIEFS Continued from 2 clad worshippers preparing a woman in Iraq in three women’s clothing. ROMNEY Continued from 1 lifetime to elect a president for Shiite Islam’s holiest months. All have taken place In Wednesday’s attack, that will stand strong for threefold, to 7,000. “We must fi ght for every day, killing at least nine in Diyala. the woman blew herself conservative values.” And it’s not just New single good job and good Wednesday in an attack U.S. officials say this up about 50 yards from a York. industry,” Romney said. that highlighted insurgents’ indicates the militants mosque as Shiite men in Bedbugs have become a Romney said the widening array of tactics are running short of male black made preparations problem in every state, even economy needs innovation against a U.S.-led offensive volunteers. for a ceremony marking Comments on this story? E-mail as far as Alaska, said Cindy to succeed. He shared an in key areas on Baghdad’s However, it could also be Ashoura, the holiest day in [email protected] Mannes, spokeswoman anecdote from when he was doorstep. that al-Qaida in Iraq believes the Shiite religious calendar, for the National Pest a management consultant. A witness said people women are less likely to be according to residents and Management Association. During that time, he shouted slogans against al- searched and that explosives police. Companies that got one helped Thomas Stemberg Qaida in Iraq as they carried are easier to conceal under or two calls a year are now found Staples. the dead and wounded getting several calls a week. U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, from the blast scene near “There are some who call it R-S.C., said Romney a marketplace in Diyala the pest of the 21st century,” would be a candidate that province — a region of she said. Voter To-Do List For Presidential Primaries would accurately represent farmland and palm groves Even though the the values of the GOP. northeast of Baghdad that vermin are not known “We need a man that holds strategic havens for Voters need to bring their voter registration card, to carry disease, having can show Republicans extremists. a bedbug problem can a valid driver’s license or picture identifi cation card have a better idea,” said Diyala remains one of be very upsetting, she DeMint. “People have Iraq’s most violent regions from the Department of Motor Vehicles. acknowledged. the opportunity of a and is a main battleground “Psychologically, it is a for U.S. and Iraqi troops huge issue,” she said. “In Registered voters have been notifi ed of the polling trying to overwhelm al- the middle of the night, Qaida strongholds in the place they need to go to; they cannot simply go to the something’s coming out capital and elsewhere around to feed on you. Then they polling place closest to them. the country. disappear and you don’t Many extremists fl ed for know where they are.” safer ground before the new Registered voters can vote in either primary but Paula Waller can attest to offensive began last week, that. The bugs infested her can only vote in one or the other. reducing the expected Vernon, N.J., home and she threats from roadside spent thousands of dollars bombs and ambush attacks. To vote, one must have registered at least thirty and several months last year But insurgents left behind a trying to get rid of them. days before the election, according to South Carolina more unconventional — but She has had to throw out still deadly — landscape of law. many of her possessions and We’re Focused on Savings! booby traps and tripwire apply pesticides throughout Don’t lose focus, sale ends Jan. 30, 2008 explosives. her home several times. Out-of-state students may vote in primary The latest bloodshed also Take “I used to have a came from a new tactic that elections only if they have registered to vote in % beautifully decorated home,” appears to be developing she said Wednesday. “I’ve the state of South Carolina and have established 20 in Diyala: a woman suicide lost everything.” bomber. residency in the state. OFF The blast in Khan Bani New Merchandise World Saad, a Shiite village nine Offer excludes Oakley® sunglasses. miles south of Baqouba, was BAGHDAD (AP) A female the fourth suicide attack by suicide bomber struck black- Take an additional 20% Visit our Web site at OFF Sale Merchandise

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EDITORIAL BOARD X’ caught in

Editor Managing Editor JACKIE ALEXANDER MICHAEL BAUMANN transitional News Editor Copy Desk Chief BRAD MAXWELL CALLI BURNETT social phase Assistant News Editor Viewpoints Editor LIZ SEGRIST AMANDA DAVIS Young people struggle to Th e Mix Editor Sports Editor PAUL BOWERS ALEX RILEY fi nd line between reality, Design Director Assistant Design Director artifi cal cultural concepts JULIA ANDERSON MEREDITH RAY If you are like me, you most likely were raised in a world steeped in fake GAMECAUCUS: REPUBLICAN ENDORSEMENT stimuli and saturated by artificial concepts. You probably toggled tirelessly at a video game Paul’s broad appeal IT’S PRIMARY TIME controller We asked students who gets their nod and why for the Republican nomination since you were weaned and sets him above rivals awed at the Max Lauritzen because of his southern was the candidate I most fictionalized First-year business views and policies.” aligned with.” perfection of student Hollywood Justin Berry Clayton Tilley MICHAEL A massive sign on Interstate 126 urges drivers to “Vote celebrities. “I still haven’t decided First-year business First-year advertising STEVENS Ron Paul.” This collective yet but I think I’m going student student Fifth-year After much deliberation at the Gamecaucus, our editorial upbringing to vote for Ron Paul. He international board couldn’t help but agree. has clouded wants to lower taxes and “Giuliani because of “Huckabee because he’s studies student The doctor-turned-congressman is a political maverick, our sense of get rid of the IRS, which 9/11.” going to select Colbert for but with the country mired in a war and trillions of dollars in reality. I think would be a great vice-president.” debt, a maverick might be just what the doctor ordered. Each generation creates its thing.” M (Dailygamecock.com We chose Ron Paul for his broad appeal to both liberals own “social consciousness” reader) Stephanie Bikcen and conservatives, his convictions and the tenacity with that defi nes it. “Generation Kate Burnett First-year elementary which he holds them and his X” is characterized by an First-year biology student It has been said in times education student immense following among overall sense of not knowing past (by Democrats), that young people, which, despite what is real or what to believe He’s never voted “I’m not exactly sure the Republican Party “I don’t have a preference his age, is unmatched by any in. While obsessing over yet who I am supporting represents only the Rich in the Republican race.” to raise taxes, nor other Republican candidate. our subpar bodies, we rent in the election, but so and forgets about the poor This is Paul’s second run at movies where the protagonist far I’m leaning towards and middle class. I have Justin Henze has he voted for an the White House; in 1988 he is always battling to fi nd out either Mitt Romney or long defended republicans First-year political science ran as a Libertarian, coming if his experiences are real or Mike Huckabee. I think by saying that this not student unbalanced budget. in third in the popular vote just the manifestations of his both men would be great true and that they do care behind George H.W. Bush sick mind. Republican candidates and about the fate of those of “I don’t care for any and Democrat Michael Dukakis. Since then, as ABC’s All these unrealistic I agree with their views us who are less fortunate Republican candidate.” Charlie Gibson said at a Jan. 5 debate, “The only thing [he’s] expectations and searches for on the economy and the than others. I also believe changed is [his] party.” truth are a deeper refl ection war.” that the Republican Stewart Brown While candidates like Mitt Romney have been vilifi ed for of our social consciousness. Party has been strong First-year music student changing their values whenever it’s politically expedient, It all stems from the “Baby Eva Juarez when it tightly embraces Paul has been shockingly consistent. He has never voted to Boom” generation and their First-year biology student its core valves such as “I’m not a Republican, raise taxes, nor has he voted for an unbalanced budget. civil rights revolution. Anti-Abortion and Anti- but I wouldn’t throw It’s also important to note that Ron Paul is the only major Their efforts sparked “I oppose Ron Paul Gay marriage. I am not a revolt if Huckabee or candidate from either party who voted against authorizing a series of drastic changes because although almost a Church goer, but I Giuliani won. I don’t like the use of force in Iraq. in the most fundamental everyone knows his agree with Evangelicals McCain because he seems When a CBS News poll says half of the nation wants most aspects of our culture. Now, name, it seems as though that these core values bent on war, and Ron U.S. troops out of Iraq this year, it’s surprising more is not our generation is caught in not many people know in particular, are very Paul has weird ideas and made of this. the transitional phase from his policies. He opposes important to the moral is unelectable. One thing His Republican opponents have ganged up on him at this social upheaval. birth-right citizenship fiber of our society. It is I like about Huckabee is times and he still lags behind the frontrunners in polls, but While the benefits are and seems harsh on for these reasons, among that he supports music sometimes the popular thing to do is not the right thing to obvious, the complications immigration, which many others, that I fi rmly education. Ron Paul does do. Ron Paul has made a career out of that saying and so he seem overlooked. For seems a little xenophobic support Mike Huckabee. as well, but some of his gets our endorsement. instance, does anyone really to me.” other traits make me know where we stand with Emily Rourk prefer Huckabee. I do what is racially acceptable? David Kahn First-year pharmacy not oppose Giuliani as he The golf commentator that First-year business student student hasn’t said anything that used the word “lynch” comes media outright offended me or to mind. And what about “Giuliani — I took a struck me as stupid.” gender roles, sexuality in “I like Mike Huckabee test online and it said he marriage or protesting Iraq? CORRECTIONS Now, don’t be like the elder generations, who view this If you see an error in today’s paper, we want to know about it. lack of qualitative answers E-mail us at [email protected] myopically. We are not “just Teachers owe teens naked truth of sex plain screwed up”. IT’S YOUR RIGHT Our mass confusion is not caused by the inherent Voice your opinion on message boards at www.dailygamecock.com Jamie Lynn Spears good the average children of their right to existence of these complex or send letters to the editor at [email protected] sexually be children. Sex education issues. The problem lies with example of abstinence- active teen should be just that, an whom our parents allowed based sex ed. gone wrong and Spears education. No teacher to be the driver behind the About The Daily Gamecock is that the should be allowed to just wheel of values — “political Jamie Lynn Spears is vast majority say keep it in your pants correctness”. Editor CONTACT INFORMATION sixteen and pregnant. JACKIE ALEXANDER Offi ces located on the third fl oor of the Russell House of teens do because Jesus wants you What makes political Managing Editor Editor: [email protected] On one end of the not face the to. They should also be correctness such a reckless MICHAEL BAUMANN News: [email protected] spectrum you have parents MONIQUE Copy Desk Chief Metro: [email protected] CUNIN same public saying, “if you choose to driving force is that this CALLI BURNETT Viewpoints: [email protected] concerned about the Th e Mix: [email protected] Assistant Copy Desk Chief Th ird-year scrutiny that have sex, be safe.” They “religion” never comes Sports: [email protected] message it sends to their LAUREN SMITH Jamie Lynn should be educating with a book or manual so Online: www.dailygamecock.com young children who idolize print Design Director Newsroom: 777-7726; Sports: 777-7182 journalism and her teenagers about STIs, that one could memorize JULIA ANDERSON Editor’s Offi ce: 777-3914 her. On the other end you Fax: 777-6482 student family will pregnancy and pregnancy clearly defined rules and Assistant Design Director have people wondering MEREDITH RAY face for the prevention. They should boundaries. News Editor what happened to Britney’s rest of their educate students about Instead, self-interested BRAD MAXWELL cute kid sister. Metro Editor Public Relations Director The Daily Gamecock is lives. what a condom is and how individuals vying for more LIZ SEGRIST ANDREA LUCAS To the latter, her getting the editorially independent Jamie Lynn is like the to use one. power can change norms at Viewpoints Editor Graduate Assistant student newspaper of the knocked up is a test case AMANDA DAVIS EMILY VERNON University of South Carolina. movie character Juno. She Teachers shou ld not be a whim, without telling a Assistant Viewpoints Editor Student Media Director for why abstinence-only It is published daily during is sixteen, has a supportive the only line of defense. soul. JOSH RABON SCOTT LINDENBERG education doesn’t work. She Th e Mix Editor Faculty Adviser the fall and spring semesters family and an expanding Parents who are wondering All of this has caused our is a result of what happens PAUL BOWERS ERIK COLLINS and nine times during the lump under her shirt. The what to tell their Zoey 101- generation to see the world Assistant Mix Editor Creative Director summer with the exception of when school districts and COLIN JONES EDGAR SANTANA difference is at the end of loving children about Jamie as filled with arbitrary, university holidays and exam religious groups only teach Sports Editor Business Manager periods. Opinions expressed the day Juno is a movie Lynn should tell them what meaningless norms. So, like ALEX RILEY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Daily Gamecock what they believe is the in are character, who gives her to do so that they don’t end refugees from our parents’ Assistant Sports Editor Advertising Manager those of the editors or author right way to live. She is MICHAEL AGUILAR SARAH SCARBOROUGH baby up for adoption and up like her. They should era, we have created our and not those of the University what happens when people Photo Editor Classifi eds Manager gets the boy. be telling them what sex very own “cultural diaspora” LIZZY SHEPPARD SHERRY F. HOLMES of South Carolina. Th e Board choose not to deal with Assistant Photo Editor Production Manager of Student Publications Life outside of the lights, is and the responsibilities that shrinks from the grey reality. CRISTINA KUBICKI C. NEIL SCOTT and Communications is cameras and costume that go along with it. vagueness of reality. Copy Editors Creative Services the publisher of The Daily Generally, every human ANNA BRIGHT, EDDIE MANN, KEVIN ARCHIE, BEN Gamecock changes is not that simple. They need to use this Again, if you are like . 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Guild may halt awards ceremony cools Grammys may follow in Globes’ path due to ongoing writers strike

By Rick Kushman down Th e Associated Press I am seriously trying to produce a column with no mention of the Hollywood writers strike, but events keep unfolding (I hate in events) and now, it seems, we may have problems with the Grammys. The annual music awards show, scheduled for Feb. 10 on CBS, got the latest recent dark cloud hung over it this week when a Writers Guild spokesman said a waiver for the show is “unlikely,” and a handful of music stars said they’d back the writers. years Gregg Mitchell, of the Writers Guild of America, issued a statement that said no official decisions have been made, including whether the writers would Special to the Daily Gamecock picket, “but if a waiver is requested for the Grammys, Marilyn Manson, who has made many changes in his personal life, is currently on tour, promising his usual theatrics. it is unlikely to be granted.” Meanwhile, others in Hollywood said off the Shock artist sets stage for it doesn’t mean you have to be a “Eat Me” reflected that soul more channels now.” record that they expect that miserable person. As much as my searching. On stage, however, Manson’s no waiver means there will upcoming tour, discusses relationship now is positive, that “It wasn’t a choice as much as a theatrical tendencies remain intact. be a picket line. doesn’t cure the things I can never necessity. I was at a place where I Although playing smaller venues, What turned the recent recent changes in lifestyle fi x about myself. didn’t really know who I wanted to he promises to offer some bang for Golden Globes to rubble was “It’s always surprising when be anymore. No one could save me the buck. support of the writers by the Jim Abbot someone can love me at all, so from that except myself, and the “As much as can be fi t in there, Screen Actors Guild, and MCT Campus having Evan in my life is a salvation. album was written like I’ve never starting with our egos,” he says. “At the refusal of stars to cross When it comes to shock value, As for Twiggy, it’s not even about written music before.” this point, Twiggy and I could just the picket line. A number Marilyn Manson isn’t the lightning the music. Just to be friends with That introspective approach look at each other, set ourselves on of music stars, including rod that he was 10 years ago. him is the most important thing.” means that Manson no longer fi re, bow and be done.” Beyonce, Justin Timberlake Yet, in a mannered, articulate The renewal of that friendship gravitates to material about the In reality, the plan is to do a lot and Queen Latifah, are also phone conversation, the man whose and creative relationship severed intersection between violence and of songs that fans haven’t heard in SAG members and are likely “Antichrist Superstar” act has been Manson’s ties with collaborator society as readily as he once did. He a while, although Manson doesn’t to honor any picketing, and frequently — and perhaps unfairly Tim Skold, who was responsible for is unhappy about being “objectifi ed know yet exactly which ones. some non-SAG music stars — invoked in reaction to pretty the more melodic approach to the as a product.” “This tour is really about the are saying they, too, might much every instance of senseless “Eat Me” songs. “You can’t mention `school attitude that he and I had in the stay away. violence since Columbine still “There’s too much tension there,” shooting’ without mentioning beginning when we used to walk on What does that mean for relishes his capacity to stun. Manson says. “Those two couldn’t Marilyn Manson,” he says. “If stage and play whatever we wanted. the show? It’s unclear at When he talks about his current be on stage with each other, so there’s a thesaurus of pain, I’m in We didn’t care about playing the the moment, although after tour, the descriptions are loaded out of respect for both of them there. At this point, I didn’t ask single.” the slapdash disaster of the with boasts about how the show I decided to split with Tim for for it.” And the shock value? He’s Golden Globes — which, will “completely blow things up. this tour. It doesn’t mean that it’s Yet, as he warms to the topic, realistic about it. if you’re counting, drew a Like it used to be, but worse for forever, but Twiggy’s back forever. there’s still a sense of pride about “The world is unbelievable and fourth-place, 5.8 million everyone. I wouldn’t even go to the Of course, forever is a very loose his image. there’s nothing that anyone could viewers Sunday night on show. Stay at home. It’s gonna be a term when you talk about Marilyn “Anyone can sell records. Marilyn do, let alone me, that would shock NBC — you have to know nightmare.” Manson.” Manson now is about death toll. you more than when you turn on CBS and Grammy organizers In a good way, presumably. For example, as recently as 2004, How many more things can I be TV.” are worried. At the same time, Manson, 38, Manson intimated that he would blamed for? If you wanna shoot It looks like Manson will It’s also possible the show projects a more sensitive side. retire from the music business to people, just join the Army. That’s continue to make the effort, seeing can be salvaged, depending His new album, “Eat Me, Drink concentrate on art, fi lm and other the message that America sends his future work as a combination on the attitude of the Me,” was inspired both by his projects. you anyway.” of music, art and films such as nominees. If enough music divorce from burlesque queen What happened? When people invoke his name “Phantasmagoria — The Visions stars decide to show up and Dita Von Teese and his subsequent “It had a lot to do with the in conversations about, say, the of Lewis Carroll,” tentatively set perform, CBS could still relationship with actress Evan relationship I was in,” he says. Virginia Tech massacre, he’s wary for summer release. scrape together a decent Rachel Wood, who is about half “People are only inspired by their of the context. “It’s a matter of putting my show. Or, the stars may go for his age. Combine that relationship surroundings and what’s around “I’ve been talking about the energy in the right places at the solidarity with their fellow with his recent reunion with band them. I won’t put the blame on hypocrisy of how America looks right times,” he says. “When I was artists and decide to stick it mate Twiggy Ramirez and Marilyn anyone else; it’s how I felt. at violence when it creates so much unhappy with what people were to the Man/entertainment Manson is, dare one say it, happy. “I felt like it was bad to be me, violence. When there’s some recent doing with my music, I needed corporations. “Do you mean Disneyland?” and I took it out on myself in terms act I don’t know how that can be to be reminded that I’m here to The third option would he responds to a question about of running away from music. It more violent than me growing up make people unhappy, not to be be the strike gets settled being in a happy place. “You can’t could’ve been the worst mistake I when my dad was in Vietnam. unhappy.” in three weeks. But since have any art without suffering, but ever made.” “It’s all the same, there’s just the writers and the studio/ network alliance haven’t talked since Dec. 7, don’t bet too heavily on Option 3. In another development this week that’s more of an insider concern, most of the major TV studios have cut off deals with 60-plus writers and producers who are not involved in ongoing projects — meaning they aren’t on shows that are airing now or Video Clip of the Week would be in development if there were no strike. All the studios have Robert Johnson also a spoof of the domestic long-term contracts with Th e Associated Press violence calls that frequently writers, and pay in the range occur on “Cops.” This clever YouTube video of $500,000 to $2 million This video has surprisingly is something any fan of science annually for them. They are, good production values, fiction or parody can enjoy, essentially, holding deals especially for a YouTube clip. particularly fans of the “Star that allow those writers and Although “Cops” spoofs are Wars” trilogy. producers to try to develop fairly common and corny, this “Star Wars Cops” plays out shows. one manages to stand out. It as a ten-minute clip spoof of However, the studios this looks very much like one of the the television program “Cops.” week activated a common “Star Wars” movies, and while Stormtroopers take the place clause in the contracts that the dialogue and acting are pure of police officers, and instead allows them to terminate the parody, it isn’t too campy, either. of searching for illegal drugs or deals if there’s a continuing The second half is a bit slow, but illicit activities, these troopers strike, and this one has been the ending has a quirky “Forest Special to the Daily Gamecock are looking for C-3P0 and continuing since Nov. 5. Gump”-like moment that is “Stars Wars Cops” is a recent video parody that can be found on YouTube. R2-D2, just like in the original worth seeing. “Star Wars” trilogy. There is GRAMMYS ● 8 8 The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008

● GRAMMY Continued from 7 be owned half by her and ran through its first-run Philadelphia” and “Rescue half by Discovery, and that cache on USA and is now in Me.” RIVERS CUOMO The overall impact on TV the deal was a cashless repeats on NBC. is minimal, because when transaction. Although rights It does mean it will HBO: “Big Love,” the strike eventually gets to Winfrey’s current talk be a long while before you “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Weezer artist releases new album to high praise from settled — unless it’s inﬁ nite show are tied up until 2011, see a new episode. If your “Entourage,” “Flight of the — the studios can hire them hardcore fans, skepticism from mainstream listeners the announcement also said show isn’t on the list, there Conchords” and “Tell Me back. But it is another sign she expects to use many of are at least a couple more You Love Me.” Gardner Beson of the financial impact of folk, modern rock times. Those who her regular contributors. to go, though no promises Th e Daily Gamecock the strike, as the studios and blues. He uses know Weezer will And, by the way, how about when they’ll air. Lifetime: “Army Wives.” take more steps both in all of these genres admit that Rivers’ perfect is the acronym ABC: “Desperate Geffen Records’ cost-cutting and in playing to synthesize a voice at times for the Oprah Winfrey Housewives,” “Grey’s NBC: “30 Rock,” “Bionic recent release hardball. sound that is best quavers and bends Network: OWN. Because, Anatomy,” “Private Woman,” “Heroes,” of “Alone: The In non-strike TV described by the off pitch slightly. someday soon, and this may Practice,” Pushing Daisies” “Journeyman,” “Life,” “My Home Recordings happenings — see, I can hyphenated, made This is fine for a not be such a bad thing, and “Women’s Murder Name Is Earl” and “The of Rivers Cuomo” do this — we have news up word: indie- band album, or Oprah will probably own, Club.” Ofﬁ ce.” is just another you knew would come folk. The album a combination you know, everything. indication of actual eventually: Oprah Winfrey successfully blends of voices: not Finally, we have a (sigh) CBS: “The Big Bang Showtime: musicianship in is starting her own TV a few of his old for a solo album. strike version of What’d Theory,” “Cane,” “CSI,” “Brotherhood,” the pop music network. band’s songs (to I enjoyed the They Do to My Show? “CSI: Miami,” “How I Met “Californication,” “Dexter” industry. The Winfrey and Discovery the appreciation homely feeling Here’s a list of the network Your Mother,” “Rules of and “Weeds.” album’s artwork Communications of Weezer fans) as that I experienced and major cable shows Engagement,” “Two and a is a representation announced Tuesday that the well as a few new while listening that have run out of new Half Men” and “The Unit.” TBS: “My Boys.” of originality Oprah Winfrey Network ones. All of the to this album. I episodes. all on its own. will start next year and take original Weezer also enjoyed the That doesn’t mean some CW: “The Game,” TNT: “The Closer” and Before listening to the place in the cable lineup tunes on the track (sometimes) witty won’t show up in reruns — “Girlfriends” and “Gossip “Saving Grace.” Cuomo’s album, I of what’s now the Discovery are Cuomo’s demos lyrics, and the Showtime’s “Dexter,” for Girl.” was neither familiar Health Channel. that he sent to complex harmonies instance, will air on CBS USA: “Burn Notice” and with nor a fan of The announcement record companies that are present in February, and “Law & FX: “Damages,” “Law & Order: Criminal Weezer, the band said Oprah’s network will before they signed in the guitar and Order: Criminal Intent” “It’s Always Sunny in Intent.” with whom Cuomo with Electric Lady bass lines. Really, first expressed Studios in 1994, the only thing his musical so the recording that prevents abilities. Weezer quality is (as the this album from is probably most title states) home- being a best seller known for their made. This creates is the way it was two greatest hits: a more intimate recorded. There “Buddy Holly” experience for are a number of and “Undone- listening to the tracks (“Blast- The Sweater music as well as off,” “Longtime Song.” While the lyrics. Sunshine” for they started out A few new tunes, example) that as a small garage including my have popping and band playing in personal favorite clipping often California bars, “Who You Callin’ associated with they are now Bitch?” feature home-studio based nationally known a new style for CDs, and while and have won four Cuomo that to this is a “meant to separate MTV most would sound be that way” type Video Music like Sufjan Stevens of effect, it sounds Awards for their mixed with Jerry a little slack in the music. Garcia. quality. Overall, While the While the “Alone: The band has changed recording quality Home Recordings over the years, did make me feel of Rivers Cuomo” Rivers Cuomo a little bad-ass is a good album. It has remained indie for a minute, is a must-have for the band’s brain, it was distracting hardcore Weezer driving force and after that wore off. fans. “Alone” gets main source of The lyrics at times three out of five leadership. His gift were really great, stars. for music spans the but bizarre other Special to THE DAILY GAMECOCK genres of punk, The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 9

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Gamecocks hold off resilient Razorbacks for ﬁ rst conference road victory since January 2007

Jake Luce their first conference win Alex Riley as well as winning record THE DAILY GAMECOCK which they hope to maintain throughout the SEC A Devan Downey fadeaway schedule. shot with 23.7 seconds Despite Arkansas having remaining helped the four players taller than any Carolina Gamecocks hold on of those playing for coach for a 70-66 win over Arkansas Dave Odom’s squad, the in Fayetteville last night. The Gamecocks were able to win improves the Gamecocks utilize their athleticism to 9-8 on the year and gives enough to keep the game them their fi rst win in SEC close. Carolina lost the play. rebounding edge by a decisive Downey, who scored a 40-24 margin but managed game-high 28 points, added to block three shots and hit to his SEC-leading steals total eight 3-pointers. as he had six pickpockets. His Dominique Archie used jumper with just under 24 key shots late in the half to ticks remaining put Carolina earn 10 points, while Zam up 68-64 and a pair of free Fredrick finished with 14. throws following a Sonny In limited playing time, Weems shot sealed the game. freshman Sam Muldrow Despite falling behind had an assist, a steal and two early in the fi rst half, South blocks. Carolina also fi nished Carolina was able to muster with a solid performance at a 33-32 lead at halftime. the free-throw line hitting Weems came on strong in 80-percent of their charity the second half and also tosses (12-of-15). fi nished with 28 points. But With the victory, USC 19 Razorback turnovers and snaps a three game losing a 3-of-14 performance from streak. The Razorbacks’ three-point land doomed four game winning streak the Hogs (13-4, 2-1 SEC). was snapped last night as they The Gamecocks used the 19 entered the game off wins turnovers to score 20 points over Auburn, Alabama, Baylor compared to just 10 for and Louisiana-Monroe. Arkansas. Though excited about the The last time these two win, the forecast doesn’t look teams met, the Gamecocks any easier for USC. After were swiftly eliminated taking the weekend off, from the SEC tournament Carolina will play host to in the fi rst round, losing by two-time defending NCAA 30 points, but the game last champion Florida Gators night proved that this is a next Wednesday. different squad. With their win in last night’s matchup the men’s Comments on this story? E-mail basketball team has attained [email protected] Stat Line Devan Downey’s 28 points were his second highest point total this season. (30 points vs. Penn St.)

The win is USC’s fi rst SEC road victory since Jan. 27, 2007 against Mississippi State (66-63). April L. Brown / The Associated Press USC’s (left) Evka Baniulis battles Arkansas’ Stephen Hill for a rebound during Carolina’s 70-66 win in Fayetteville. Freshmen enroll for spring semester, football adds future standouts to roster Michael Aguilar THE DAILY GAMECOCK Eric Baker USC Coach Steve Spurrier announced Tuesday the names of seven 5-11 190 lbs. Running Back Fork Union Military Academy scholarship freshmen enrolling at Carolina for the Spring 2008 semester. Baker is another transfer from Fork Union. During the fall 2007 season he logged 800 yards and 10 touchdowns in spite of fi ghting a reoccurring ankle injury. Rivals.com The freshmen are the fi rst in their recruiting class to offi cially become considers him the No. 9 best prep school prospect in the nation. As a senior at Edward part of the Gamecock nation. H. White High School in Jacksonville, FL., he led the state of Florida in rushing and tallied over 1500 yards in each of his last two seasons in high school. Antonio Allen 6-2 190 lbs. Safety Fork Union Military Academy Jay Spearman Allen signed with the Gamecocks last February but spent last fall at Fork Union Military 6-0 187 lbs. Athlete Greenwood High School Academy. He is ranked as the No. 12 best prep school prospect in the country according Spearman is the type of recruit that makes coaches salivate. He clocks in at a 4.4 40-yard to Rivals.com. Prior to signing on at Carolina and Fork Union, Allen was a high school dash and will compete for playing time at defensive back and wide receiver. Spearman teammate of current Gamecock wide receiver Dion Lecorn at Trinity Catholic High played quarterback at Greenwood and led the team to an 11-2 record while totaling 1300 School in Ocala, Florida. all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns his senior year. Rivals.com ranks him as the No. 13 overall recruit in the Palmetto state. Akeem Auguste 5-11 180 lbs. Cornerback Fork Union Military Academy Charles “C.C.” Whitlock Auguste also signed last February and went on to Fork Union. After a year at Fork Union 6-0 172 lbs. Athlete Chester High School Auguste is ranked as the No. 23 prep school prospect in the country according to Rivals. Similarly to Spearman, Whitlock has Gamecock coaches chomping at the bit to get him com. He attended Chaminade-Madonna High School in Hollywood, FL., and in his fi nal out on the fi eld to see what he can do. Whitlock saw signifi cant playing time at receiver, two seasons he racked up 114 tackles and 10 interceptions. After his senior year, Auguste running back and quarterback his senior year and was voted fi rst team all-state by the was put at the No. 14 best cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com. Associated Press. Rivals.com ranks him as the fourth best player in the state and the No. 11 cornerback in the nation.

Reid McCollum Shaquille Wilson 6-4 195 lbs. Quarterback Summerville High School 6-0 220 lbs. Linebacker First Coast High School Possibly the most sought after quarterback prospect in the state, McCollum is graduating The only pure defensive player of all the early enrollees, Wilson has a stat line that makes a semester early in order to spend an extra semester under the tutelage of Spurrier. He him stand out for more than just that reason. During his senior year totaled 116 tackles, led the Green Wave to a state championship game during his senior year. McCollum three sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He was participated in the 71st annual Shrine Bowl. He turned down offers from Virginia Tech, the ﬁ rst Gamecock commitment of 2008 and was named the North Florida Defensive Wake Forest, Duke, Georgia Tech and NC State to come to Carolina Player of the Year by The Florida Times-Union. The Daily Gamecock ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 11 PEDs inﬁ ltrate pop culture

With so many players involved in steroids Steroids’ appeal, infamy increase as scandals, it was only a matter of time before bigger fi sh continue to be called out fans became fed up with not knowing which players were clean and which players were cheating. Over the past few months, steroids have This past week, a New York Yankees slowly entrenched themselves in sports fan sued the team for $221, the amount headlines in newspapers, on television and of money he spent on tickets to watch on the Internet. the Yankees play between 2002 and 2007, Almost every day there seems to be a which was supposedly the “Golden Age” of new story of an athlete being questioned steroids in Major League Baseball. While about using steroids (or, if you prefer the the lawsuit will more than likely never hold technical term, “performance enhancing up in court, it shows that fans are starting drugs”), admitting to using steroids or to realize that the games that they have giving their opinion about other athletes been watching over the past couple of years taking steroids. were truly impure. The recent wave of steroid talk started up Steroids have even started to spill over with the release of the Mitchell Report, a into headlines of other sections of the document compiled by former US Senator newspaper. The US Congress has taken it George Mitchell, that summarized his upon themselves to thoroughly investigate investigation of widespread steroid use in how much steroid use was actually taking baseball. place in baseball. This means that instead His report named specific players, of Congress trying to solve many of the including high profi le players other problems that plague our country, David J. Phillip / The Associated Press such as Miguel Tejada, Andy such as poverty and poor education, they Roger Clemens listens during a news conference about his alleged steroid use Monday. Pettitte and Roger Clemens. are spending their time interviewing the In the report, Clemens was Commissioner of MLB about why he did accused of taking steroids by not do more to prevent steroid use. his former personal trainer, Also, in a story that came out last week Brian McNamee. that has not received nearly as much Since the release of the KEITH media attention, several major entertainers report, Clemens has openly LOCKLEAR were named in connection with a steroid denied ever taking any drugs Fourth-year producing laboratory based out of Albany, to anybody who will listen to fi nance New York. Rappers 50 Cent and Timbaland, him. He has posted messages student singers Mary J. Blige and Wyclef Jean and on his personal website, actor/director Tyler Perry may have all spoken to reporters and has received steroids over the past year. This even appeared on the television program shows that athletes are not the only role “60 Minutes” to defend himself. models that are showing children it is This has resulted in a battle of words acceptable to use performance enhancing between Clemens and McNamee, each drugs as long as you don’t get caught. accusing the other one of lying. This Personally, I would like to see these stories war of words has become a major story receive less media attention then they are on ESPN, often being the headline story currently receiving. By parading around the of SportsCenter, as opposed to an actual fact that these athletes cheated to get where sporting event. they are in their careers, we spend a lot less The rampant use of steroids has not been time focusing on the games themselves. If confi ned to baseball, though. Former track the athletes are truly innocent, they should star and Olympic gold medalist Marion not have any problem proving it in a court Jones repeatedly denied ever taking drugs of law. to help her perform better before finally I am sure that some of these people who admitting that she was on steroids when she have been accused of taking steroids really was competing in the Olympics. She was are innocent, but the ones that are actually appropriately stripped of her gold medals guilty need to be tried and sentenced in a and was sentenced to a 6-month jail term for court of law, not just in the court of public lying about taking performance enhancing opinion. drugs. Place a Classified ad: p 803-777-3888 • f 803-777-6482 • www.dailygamecock.com

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