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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 VOL. 110, NO. 66 ● SINCE 1908

Spurrier receives two-year extension Olympia duplex catches Contract will continue to Spurrier was not interested in a raise. Spurrier talked about it for only about help bring in top recruits “When we were talking about the a week. extension of the contract, he actually In addition to the football fi re, displacing interjected into the conversation that program’s success during Spurrier’s Amanda Coyne he’s been taken care of here, he’s been tenure, recruiting was also taken into [email protected] treated very fairly fi nancially, and this consideration. 6 students was not a conversation “He was down in Florida Head football coach Steve Spurrier about money, it recruiting, and we had a conversation Overloaded power strip will receive a two-year contract was a conversation about where we were,” Tanner said. causes $200,000 worth extension that guarantees the man about the length “It sometimes can be diffi cult in the in the visor his job on the South of damage to house of the contract,” recruiting process when you have less Carolina sideline until 2017 . Tanner said. Spurrier than four or five years left on your Colin Campbell & Thad Moore Spurrier, who makes $3.3 million received a salary contract, and certainly he’s deserving [email protected] a year coaching the Gamecocks, increase of $475,000 of that kind of contract.” will not receive a pay raise as a from the board last Tanner told the board that he Colin Korz’s wake-up call result of the extension. The contract spring. believes the extension will help the Monday morning came in adjustment was recommended SPURRIER His original program continue to nab top in-state the form of a flaming wall by President Harris Pastides and contract would have expired on Dec. prospects like Marcus Lattimore and collapsing on top of him in Athletics Director Ray Tanner and 31, 2015 . The extension makes the Jadeveon Clowney . bed. unanimously approved by the board new expiration date Dec. 31, 2017 . The Gamecocks reached 10 The second-year sports and of trustees Monday afternoon. Tanner said that the extension regular season wins for the second entertainment management While Tanner did not rule out negotiation didn’t take long; he and student was one of six USC salary increases in the future, he said ● SPURRIER 2 students asleep in a duplex in the 1100 block of Olympia that caught fi re early Monday morning, causing around $200,000 in damage. Occupants quickly Community shines at Carolighting evacuated, no one was injured and the fl ames — caused by an overloaded power strip in a second-floor bedroom — were doused in under an hour , according to Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins . The fire charred large sections of the house’s roof and siding, broke multiple window panes and left smoke detectors chirping insistently late into the afternoon. “We had heavy smoke coming from the top of the structure, and when they got inside they found pretty heavy fi re,” Jenkins said.

FIRE ● 2 Man exposes himself on Pickens Street, flees scene Nick Nalbone / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Suspect approached two Hundreds gather for annual women Sunday afternoon Columbia Christmas ceremony Caroline Baity [email protected] Caroline Baity [email protected] On Sunday afternoon, a white male exposed himself The crowd began a countdown at “10” on the to two women walking down starry, but not silent Monday evening. Pickens Street, according to When the group of hundreds shouted “one,” a a release from the Columbia large orange button, seemingly fi t to deploy a nuclear Police Department and a missile, was pressed in front of the Statehouse. Carolina Alert. But the button did not end the world as we know According to the victims, a it. Instead, it caused an explosion of glowing glitter man of approximately 6 feet and twinkling lights that silenced even the youngest and 175 pounds and possibly children who had been weaving in and out of adult between the ages of 30 and legs. For just a moment, everyone was too busy 40 years old approached the staring at the giant Christmas tree to speak. women out of the woods near Then, with an eruption of cheers and sparkling the 400 block of Pickens blue and pink lights, Christmas began in Street at approximately 1:15 60-degree weather for Columbians at the annual in the afternoon. “Carolighting.” The man, wearing a black “Famously Hot Columbia couldn’t be a more hoodie, walked towards the appropriate phrase tonight,” Mayor Steve Benjamin women with his pants around said, eliciting laughter from the crowd. Brian Almond / THE DAILY GAMECOCK his ankles while holding his As Benjamin pointed out, the real beauty of hand over his face, the release the night was neither the tree nor the stars, but said. the gathering of people from all backgrounds to He then fled the scene celebrate the holiday spirit that outshone even the towards the railroad tracks tree. near Rice Street after one of Indeed, the crowd was a mixing pot. Children the women screamed. Neither of all backgrounds played together under the of the victims were physically Confederate flag flying beside the tree. Jews, injured. Christians and Muslims took part in the ceremony Police encourage anyone together. USC fans even mingled with Clemson with information about graduates. the event or suspect to “Since it’s Christmastime, I won’t rub it in that we call Crimestoppers at beat the mess out of you,” one older man said to a 1-888-CRIME-SC. young Clemson alumna, grinning. Nick Nalbone / THE DAILY GAMECOCK The USC community came out in force for the The annual Carolighting ceremony brought crowds to the Statehouse Comments on this story? CAROLIGHTING ● 3 grounds Monday evening to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season. Visit dailygamecock.com/news

Tuesday New Ke$ha album Taxpayer’s Dilemma Clowney honored 75° 55° The irreverent pop Columnist Kathryn Defensive end Jade- star went on a Duggan discusses veon Clowney was spiritual journey in her why taxpayers should unanimously chosen Wednesday new album, “Warrior,” not have to pay for for the AP All-SEC out today. a prisoner’s gender fi rst team, but missed 73° 48° reassignment surgery. out on other awards. See page 5 See page 4 See page 8 2 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Stand Up Carolina campaign receives Excellence Award

Leading association for health, All entries were judged on a wide variety to assist in the Domestic Violence Awareness, of requirements, such as the relevance to Stalking Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness sustainability recognizes university’s eff orts institutional mission, collaboration with academic campaigns in October, January and April. affairs, originality and creativity, demonstration Carrico mentioned that no formal ceremony Charnita Mack of success in addressing student needs and critical has been held yet for the presentation of the [email protected] campus issues and effective use of technology and award, but it can be expected very soon. other resources . She hopes that USC will become a leader in South Carolina was ranked second in the nation After receiving many applications from violence prevention. for the number of women murdered by men this across the country, NASPA chose the top three “We hope that other people from other year — and USC is doing its part to change that. programs, and the Stand Up Carolina campaign campuses will contact us because of this award, Stand Up Carolina, a university-sponsored won the third-place award . and we can start a conversation about sexual campaign focusing on bystander accountability The award has the potential to further the assault and violence prevention and bystander and preventing interpersonal violence, received program’s success, according to Student Health accountability,” Carrico said. the bronze Excellence Award from NASPA, a Services spokeswoman Nicole Carrico. Nominations are now being taken for the national student affairs association . “For us what is important is that it demonstrates annual Hero Awards, which recognize accountable Stand Up Carolina seeks to help combat that it is an effective program,” she said. “It bystander students, faculty and staff. violence in general as well as the climbing number also demonstrates that the larger student affairs Nominations will be accepted through March of murders in the state after it rose in rank of community, nationwide, thinks that what we’re 1, 2013, and all nominees will be recognized on murders of women by men increased from seventh doing is really outstanding.” March 27. place in 2011 and eighth in 2010 . The initiative involves training faculty and staff Created last year, the campaign is offered to be aware of signs of interpersonal violence and through the university’s Student Health Services offering a plethora of information to students. Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention and Stand Up Carolina also works under SAVIP Comments on this story? Prevention (SAVIP) . Visit dailygamecock.com/news

Off -campus fi re ‘ just not frat at all’ Student’s quote in WIS-TV just terrible.” interview goes viral A short column on BroBible described Maroshek — who had Colin Campbell given quite the high-energy interview [email protected] — as “Jeff Spicoli meets Frank the Tank at his most enthusiastic ... who When he ran out of his burning we should mention is a hero” and house in a bathrobe and was mused as to whether the interview confronted by news cameras, Alex was a parody or viral marketing for Maroshek probably had no idea his a movie. words would soon end up on two “It’s too perfect,” the post said. entertainment websites and all over “Amazing stuff.” social media. Colin Korz , who also lived in the Maroshek, a third-year biology house , said the quote wasn’t a product student, was one of the students asleep of an adrenaline rush, but instead an in the Olympia Avenue house when effort on Maroshek’s part to keep his the fire started. He described the roommates in good spirits. harrowing experience to a WIS-TV “That’s the way Maroshek always reporter: opening his bedroom door is,” Korz said. “He’s always crazy — to fl ames, yelling to his roommates trying to fi nd humor in everything. and dialing 911 as he evacuated. He kept it lighthearted for the rest “There’s just fl ames everywhere — of us.” I’m gonna be lucky if I can get to my Beta Theta Pi president Nathan Austin Price / THE DAILY GAMECOCK door,” he recounted. Ewoldt said while he’d seen the The fi re that scorched an Olympia house Monday morning displaced six USC students. He said an emergency operator on posts and got a kick out of them, the the phone asked him if everyone had seriousness of the event was not lost ● food and replace clothes, according escaped the house. on him. FIRE Continued from 1 to spokeswoman Anna Kate “I’m like ‘I don’t know! I’m not “It was funny of course, but I think Korz said he was blown away by Christophillis. even out of the house!’” Maroshek the main thing to focus on is no one the sheer size of the blaze. “It’s so sad,” Christophillis said. “I said. was harmed, and we’re thankful for “I didn’t think it was going to be hope the students can get through But that part of the interview the outreach from the community,” that serious,” Korz said. “But then exam time and through the holidays wasn’t what got featured on popular Ewoldt said. I got a text from a friend saying and be home with their families.” college websites TotalFratMove.com Maroshek declined to comment they saw the smoke from Assembly Korz’s father immediately left and BroBible.com and shared again to The Daily Gamecock through Street.” work and flew down from New and again on Facebook and Twitter. Ewoldt, but shared the same Five of the students living in the Jersey when he heard about the fi re. Asked by a reporter for his initial sentiments at the end of the television house, including Korz, are active The two are staying in a hotel, and reaction to waking up to the blaze, interview. members of the USC chapter of Beta others are staying with friends or at Maroshek seemed momentarily at a “I guess I can sort of laugh at it now Theta Pi fraternity and one is an the fraternity’s Greek Village house. loss for words. Then the Beta Theta because everybody’s safe,” he said. inactive member, the organization’s As for upcoming exams, Korz Pi fraternity member responded with “That’s the primary thing.” president, Nathan Ewoldt confi rmed has emailed his professors with his a quote that went viral. Monday. father’s laptop — his own “might not “This is just not frat at all,” Comments on this story? The fourth-year public health be salvageable” — and he hopes to Maroshek said. “It’s awful. It’s really Visit dailygamecock.com/news student said he was glad no one was get at least some of them postponed hurt and thanked the community, while he gets his life back in order. specifically the Red Cross and the “This is the last time something university for reaching out to those like this should have happened,” he displaced by the fi re. said. The Red Cross sent three disaster responders to the scene, who provided the house’s residents Comments on this story? with financial assistance to buy Visit dailygamecock.com/news

SPURRIER ● Cont. from 1 win against Clemson forward — an last month, Spurrier elusive Southeastern consecutive season this became USC’s all-time Conference year and had its first winningest coach with Championship — in a 11-win season last year 65 games won . press release regarding with a Capital One “This is an the extension. Bowl victory against unprecedented time of “We have achieved Nebraska. This year, success both in terms of a lot of goals but have the Gamecocks were football performance not yet won the SEC selected to play the and in terms of off the Championship,” he No. 19 Michigan fi eld accomplishments said in the release. Wolverines in the and character “Hopefully, we can do Outback Bowl on New development,” Pastides that within the next Year’s Day. Under said. couple of years.” his current contract, Despite these many Tanner was unsure Spurrier will earn a accomplishments, as to what Spurrier’s $100,000 bonus for Tanner said Spurrier future with USC holds, leading the team to sees more work yet to but expressed hope the bowl and another be done. that it could last longer $150,000 supplement “He’s got thirty than his contract’s fi ve for a 10-win season. wins in the last three years. An 11th win against years , but he’ll tell you “I know that he is Michigan in Tampa, that he still has some not as young as he once Fla., would net him an things left he wants to was, but he’s in better additional $200,000 accomplish and be a shape than a lot of guys bonus. part of,” Tanner said. that are a lot younger, After the team’s Spurrier named and maybe he’ll coach fourth consecutive his chief goal going for a long time,” Tanner said. “He loves coaching football more than any coach I’ve been around in any sport. You never say never in this business.”

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Photos by Brian Almond / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Small children seemed to enjoy the Carolighting ceremony most of all. Aiden Bradley (right) drew “aww”s as he reached out and touched his refl ection in a Christmas ornament.

CAROLIGHTING ● Continued from 1 and effort to help celebrate this night, as souvenirs of the evening. Brothers and cheerful. Along with Gov. Nikki Haley, and it is so appreciated by everyone in sisters played with a blonde, curly coated Mayor Benjamin and President Pastides, event, both as spectators and participants. the Columbia, USC and South Carolina “Doodle” puppy. Secretary of State Mark Hammond The portmanteau held true, as the night community. It’s been a great night.” “It’s most fun for the kids,” said was also celebrating with his wife and featured plenty of Christmas carols sung While everyone seemed to be John Harrison, who was lounging in a daughter. It was his fi rst, but it won’t be under the twinkling tree. The USC enjoying the evening, the kids were the garden chair. “It’s a good night for the his last. Choir, Gospel Choir, Wind Ensemble most jolly of all. The babies and young community, and it’s been pretty much “This is an absolutely wonderful and Symphonic Winds brass players children, especially, were dazzled by the same for the past 35 years. Same program and I’ll be back with my family sang and played alongside elementary the glimmering tree, while the older decorations since 1977, I think.” for many more,” Hammond said. “It’s a school children and the Palmetto Bronze ones ran to hug Santa. Brandy Bradley “He’s very old,” his wife, Trisha, added real reason for the season.” Handbell Ensemble as family, friends and of Kershaw and her infant son, Aiden, with a chuckle. faculty proudly watched. melted an onlooking crowd as he reached Everyone of importance seemed Comments on this story? “Everyone I run into has complimented out and gently touched his reflection to be in attendance, well dressed and Visit dailygamecock.com/news me on the music presented by the in an ornament. One little girl tried to university,” said USC president Harris sneak away with a few Christmas lights Pastides . “The students donate their time Cycle Center’s December follow us. don’t miss a pill Year End Sale 1st-8th and you won’t miss a beat ([*`JSL*LU[LY»Z@LHY,UK:HSL`V\»SSÄUKPUJYLKPISLKLHSZ before you leave for break VUX\HSP[`)PJ`JSLZHUK-P[ULZZ(JJLZZVYPLZ)YV^ZLV\YZHSL from the campus pharmacy ILMVYL`V\HYYP]LH[www.cyclecenter.com/for/gamecock @ thomson student health center Visit Either Five Points Spring Valley online 1001 Harden St. 9003 Two Notch Rd. use your carolina card Location! Columbia, SC 29205 Columbia, SC 29223 park in a reserved space 803.777.4890 thegamecock Student Health Services @ UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA In support of Healthy Carolina

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AARON MCDUFFIE BRIAN ALMOND in America Asst. Viewpoints Editor Photo Editor GOP needs to look GEORGE HINCHLIFFE CHLOE GOULD Design Director Mix Editor to past, not Europe Come and gaze over the so- called “fi scal cliff.” Gasp at the University again positive wonder that is Congress’ gross incompetency in getting a deal done. force in South Carolina Regaining control of USC has done it again. After recently government winning an award for our dedication to fi nances should be diversity, we are honored to once again simple. Broaden be the proud recipients of an award that the tax base celebrates our commitment to becoming Taxpayers shouldn’t pay for procedure — that means a positive force in our state. making the super- and while I may disagree with them, The award was given to Stand Up Sex reassignment for rich pay their it is unfair to impose upon them the Carolina for its work in violence fair share. Invest prisoners not state issue cost of something they do not agree Scott Horn prevention and in rebuilding A recent Massachusetts court with. Fourth-year education. It’s a political science America’s ruling has not only caused a major Another issue lies in the security “With the help tremendous student crumbling divide between Massachusetts of Michelle Kosilek and of the people of the student accomplishment, infrastructure. government officials but has whom she will be surrounded by. especially after Put money into bettering body, USC become a hot topic of debate for Prison offi cials were in opposition to our state was education. Cut back on a the whole nation. Chief Judge Mark the ruling because they said Kosilek is making ranked second military that spends more than L. Wolf of the U.S. District Court would become a target of violence in the nation the next 24 countries combined, strides toward in Massachusetts and that they could not provide the for number of many of whom are our allies. becoming a ruled that prison extensive protection to one inmate women murdered These are the cornerstones of inmate Michelle that would be necessary in this place where by men this year. the president’s budget proposal. Kosilek, formally predicament. Protecting the It will be successful because everyone is known as Robert Other inmates have argued that minority groups history proves it so. President Kosilek, would receive denying one this operation is against welcome.” among us is Eisenhower, a Republican, gender reassignment the Constitution’s protection against crucial bettering oversaw one of the greatest surgery, paid for by cruel and unusual punishment. But society. Kathryn periods of economic prosperity the state. The judge most people’s health insurance also So we’re proud of USC’s Duggan this country has ever seen determined that not does not yet cover the extensive administration, not only for devoting Third-year through this exact same model. journalism allowing the inmate costs for this procedure and so most resources to programs like Stand Up, but Today’s Republicans lack student this surgery would individuals who receive the surgery for its other campaigns and initiatives the conviction of Eisenhower. be a violation of the are expected to pay for it themselves. that prove its commitment to charity. Today ’s Tea Pa r t y-h ijacked Eighth Amendment, which is the I find this argument to hold little We have the Offi ce of Multicultural GOP is determined to destroy right to adequate medical care. merit because, as I just mentioned, Student Affairs and student every single function of While this argument does hold law-abiding transsexual individuals organizations like BGLSA and SAVVY government save for those some truth, I believe that there are are often denied the operation due that support minority groups such as that enrich the rich and drive many other conditions that hold to the fact that they cannot afford it. gays and multicultural females here at a Christian fundamentalist equal precedence in determining It is diffi cult for me to feel sympathy USC. agenda. the ruling in this somewhat unique for convicted felons who feel that Time and time again, our Europe is proof that austerity situation. the state refusing to pay for their administration has been proactive in fails. Economies are not I have always felt strongly that if operation is cruel punishment while ensuring that our school is a strong salvaged by denying the poor it will help them in their pursuit of law-abiding citizens are forced to community and a beacon of light in the access to food, housing and happiness and if it does not affect pay for this surgery out of pocket. It ever-socially stagnant South. With the medical care. Economies are me in any way then I have no reason simply wouldn’t make sense that we help of the student body, USC is making strengthened when everyone to stand in their way. However, would feel obligated to pay for the strides toward becoming a place where has the money to participate as a Massachusetts resident, my operation for a convicted murderer everyone on campus is welcome. in the markets. This is not family’s tax money would be paying while law abiding citizens are left in And while we’re proud to see these the time to cut services to the for this individual’s surgery. Now the cold. recent awards showcasing the great bone; this is the time to invest while I personally do not protest an Anyone is entitled to undergo this work our university has done, there’s in America — and make sure individual’s decision to make such a procedure to achieve the physical sex still a ways to go. We ask that the that corporations that benefit life alteration, there are still a great that they associate with. It is not the administration continue to embrace from our free markets invest in deal of people whose beliefs do not responsibility of taxpayers, however, these initiatives and that the entire it, too. advocate such an operation. These to pay for it — especially for a prison Carolina community stay active and people are entitled to their opinion inmate. keep these social issues at the forefront. Consumers should be aware of worker’s plight Minimum wage not enough to live on; for an individual, it would be nearly impossible for pay unless there’s a need for it. someone with a family to survive on . I, however, would blame the majority of people, uncaring public shares in blame The immediate knee-jerk reaction for a some is to the consumers who simply don’t care. Unfortunately request that the government increase the minimum most of us, myself included, continue visiting these After being ravaged by Hurricane Sandy’s fl oods wage. But basic economic theory says various establishments without a thought of the a little more than a month ago, the streets of New that increasing minimum wage would lives of the people who provide those services. The York City were ravaged by a different wave on actually increase unemployment. It people who check you out at the grocery store, Thursday. Early that morning, dozens of employees would only decrease the demand for who clean our public places and even the people from our favorite fast food brands took to the streets workers and cause employers to stop who hand you your meal at the drive-thru struggle demanding better pay (in hopes of doubling their hiring. constantly to make ends meet, yet we do nothing pay to $15 an hour), benefits (such as health and Some others would blame big about it. dental) and the ability to unionize . They claim that Aaron business. These corporations shouldn’t I know it’s a stretch to say, but most of us here their conditions were unbearable and that their McDuffi e be able to rake in record profits at a at Carolina are fortunate. Even if we aren’t from wages essentially kept them in poverty. And they’re First-year time in which countless Americans are well-to-do families, or even if your families have right, but sadly, their message once again went political science struggling, they claim. Wal-Mart, for struggled from time to time due to the recent unheard. student example, reported a 9 percent increase economic crisis, we’re here at a great university, For the record, there’s no way that someone could in its 2012 third-quarter profit and McDonald’s receiving an education that’ll last a lifetime. We survive on minimum wage. Currently, the federal global sales increased about 1.9 percent during should all take it upon ourselves to learn more about minimum wage law is $7.25, of which 30 states the same time frame . But these corporations are the struggles of our fellow Americans and then try follow . Someone who works full time, which is businesses, and their priority is to make money for our best to do something about it. Whether you defi ned as working 40 hours a week, would receive the business itself and for its shareholders. Call me simply donate to your favorite charity as you’re $290 a week — provided that they work all 40 hours a cynic, but it’s unrealistic and naïve to expect that shopping or decide to serve for the AmeriCorps, — and their annual paycheck would be $15,080 . these corporations would willingly raise employee’s every action counts.. While that’s barely above the federal poverty level

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 5 Ke$ha takes ‘spirit journey’ on latest CD

Glitter rock princess packs girl power, sass in ‘Warrior’ Kristyn Winch [email protected]

The AutoTune isn’t completely gone and neither is the sass, but the pop princess best known for her addiction to glitter and lyrics about Jack Daniels and Mick Jagger has a brand-new rock fl avor this time around. The diva in question is Ke$ha, of course, and on her newest album, “Warrior,” released today, the singer shows off a side listeners have never seen before. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the singer said she wrote the album after a “spirit journey.” She described the subjects on “Warrior” being a mixture of the old Ke$ha with room for the newer version of herself, too. “It’s about the magic of life,” she said. “Part of that is getting super drunk, but I wrote about other stuff this time as well.” On the title track, Ke$ha “Warrior” Ke$ha displays a girl power attitude, singing, “We were born to break the doors down / fi ghting ‘til the Label: RCA Records end.” Next comes “Die Young,” the Genre: Pop album’s fi rst radio single. Co-written by fun. lead singer Nate Ruess, the lyrics plead for listeners to live every moment like it’s the last, a catchier take Courtesy of keshasparty.com on the “YOLO” philosophy. “C’Mon” is fi lled with lyrical gems like “sipping thinking of you / thinking of you-oo-oooh.” like piss to me” are just a few of the hilariously on a warm Budweiser” and “come give me some “Crazy Kids” has a similarly toned-down chorus irreverent lyrics Ke$ha spits on this track. of that ‘yum’ like a lollipop.” The singer gets a and an acoustic guitar line that comes in and out, “Wonderland” is a downer that doesn’t fit in little soft and sentimental in the song’s ballad-like but words like “hoochie” slip into Ke$ha’s snarky with the rest of “Warrior” at all. While it’s nice bridge, “I don’t wanna think about what’s gonna rap verses, proof she hasn’t lost the bold, brash, to hear Ke$ha sing without all the computerized be after this,” but the sexually charged rhymes and in-your-face attitude that got her noticed in the whirring and special effects, the piano-driven party girl quips are defi nitely still present. fi rst place. ballad sounds like a lame Avril Lavigne song and is “Thinking of You” starts off as a bratty anthem Iggy Pop makes an awesome guest appearance pretty forgettable. with a slick electric guitar line and pounding in “Dirty Love” with a howling Ke$ha behind When she’s looking for her next single, Ke$ha cymbals, but Ke$ha waxes poetic with a chorus the mic, delivering raw vocals that don’t sound should consider “Only Wanna Dance With You.” laced with wistful romance: “I heard our song on anything like the singer’s signature speak-sing The ’60s-inspired instrumental hook is incredibly the radio / And I see your face everywhere I go / rhymes. “Santorum did it in a v-neck sweater ... but ● I thought I’d call just to let you know / I’ve been wild child can do it better” and “champagne tastes KE$HA 6

Columbia fills calendar with Christmas cheer City offers light shows, holiday Lights Before Christmas “The Nutcracker” traditions to spread month’s spirit It’s, perhaps, the city’s most celebrated holiday It’s a staple of Columbia’s Christmas season: tradition. The Riverbanks Zoo’s Lights Before Columbia City Ballet’s performance of “The Chloe Gould Christmas is in its 25th year, decorating the Nutcracker.” The classic ballet, which tells [email protected] Columbia zoo’s grounds with hundreds of the Christmas tale of Clara and the Prince, thousands of twinkle lights. Palmetto trees are is gorgeously choreographed and executed in wrapped with red and green and blue strings Columbia’s classic showing. The show starts It’s Christmas in Columbia — time for bright while the grand evergreens light up like the Saturday, with shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m. There will lights, faux snow and dazzling displays of crafted largest, most impressive Christmas trees in town. also be a 3 p.m. Sunday show, and performances holiday cheer. From traditional displays to giant The lights are designed as a walking tour — Friday, Saturday and Sunday next weekend. In slides through glistening arches of twinkle lights, each part of the zoo creates animated images of addition to the onstage magic, the Koger Center the city offers a full calendar of holiday fun. Take the nearby animals, and each arch and awning will host Nutcracker Tea before the afternoon a break from last-week assignments, and de-stress drips with icicle lights. There’s also the Dazzling shows. Enjoy tea, cakes and cookies in the before finals with a trip to one of these cheer- Music in Motion Lights Spectacular, which works center’s ballroom and meet Clara, the Nutcracker fueled locales. Christmas music magic into the seasonal ‘scape. Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The pre- The Jingle Bell Bonfi re sits in the center of the show tea party is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. before set-up, and a few of the indoor exhibits are open matinee performances for $20. Tickets for “The for animal visits. Santa’s in town, too! Lights Nutcracker” start at $28 and can be purchased at Before Christmas runs through Dec. 30 from 6 to capitoltickets.com. The Koger Center is at 1051 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 after 5 Greene St. p.m. at the gate. CHRISTMAS ● 6

Courtesy of Columbia City Ballet Columbia City Ballet puts on an annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Koger Center. The show begins with a matinee show at 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $28. 6 Tuesday, December 4, 2012 CHRISTMAS ● Continued from 5 Holiday Lights at Sweet Seasons Historic Holiday Homes Saluda Shoals in Forest Acres Today’s Christmas decor has transformed into giant, inflatable, front-yard snow globes, The river dazzles with carefully-crafted displays Celebrate the offi cial start to the holiday season fluorescent galloping reindeer and the waving of dancing trees and wet winter wonderlands. at Richland Mall Thursday. Forest Acres will Frosty the Snowman. Twinkle lights are multi- Saluda Shoals Park decorates a two-mile loop host its annual rooftop celebration, open to the colored and blinking, bright blue and shaped into of its land with over 400 displays, including the public, with food from local vendors (between $1 messages and rather tacky designs. But how did Dazzling Dancing Forest, Wetland Wonderland and $3) and free desserts. The Carillon Carolers families decorate during the 19th and early 20th Walking Trail and the Winter Wonder Ride. and Island Close By, a steel pan drum band, will centuries? The Historic Columbia Foundation is Drive through the twinkling lights of the main perform and NASCAR hopeful Jordan Anderson giving holiday house tours of the Robert Mills event, the Dazzling Dancing Forest — with the will bring his racecar to the roof. There will House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Mann- three dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man be door prizes, face painting, balloon artists, a Simons Cottage. All of the history-fi lled houses Winter and Twelve Days of Christmas — and magician and free photos with Santa for children. are decorated and each tour includes stories of watch the displays fl icker to the beat of Christmas Sweet Seasons runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Christmas tradition in Columbia. Tours run tunes. The Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail, the tree lighting will be at 7 p.m. The event is through Jan. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday for an additional $1, takes visitors on a hayride free, except for food, beer and wine purchases, at through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. to the park’s boardwalk, and the Winter Wonder 3400 Forest Dr. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students with Ride sends you, on a tube, through 125 feet of ID. lighted arches for just $2. Holiday Lights costs $10 a car and is open nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Comments on this story? Visit dailygamecock.com/mix

KE$HA ● Continued from 5 Trans Am” and three other exclusives. The standard album closes with catchy and its simple chorus and sweet “Love Into the Light,” with the lines, verses make it one of the singer’s least “I know that I got a sordid past / And raunchy tracks yeah, some bad tattoos.” “Supernatural” and “Beautiful She’s not apologizing for anything Life” are both extremely repetitive and staying true to herself, the one Fashion director Rosanna and aren’t as clever or funny as past thing that the singer will never stop hits like “Blah Blah Blah.” doing. While you have to dish out a few Krekel to speak at USC extra dollars for the deluxe edition of the album, it includes the deliciously Comments on this story? inappropriate, hard rocking “Gold Visit dailygamecock.com/mix USC’s hands in fashion and jewelry manager at Elle. will explore the business side She will speak to students of the industry tonight in a about current trends in fashion. symposium hosted by the The film “Ready to Wear: Department of Retailing, Best of the Runway from Paris, Fashion Group International Milan, London and New and Fashion Board USC. York for the Spring/Summer The event, from 6 to 8 2013” will also be shown at the p.m. in the School of Public symposium. Health, will feature a keynote Admission is free for USC address from Rosanna Krekel, students, but donations will the regional director of the be accepted at the door. The Fashion Group International School of Public Health is at of Charleston Inc. 921 Assembly St. Krekel has served as the executive beauty director at — Compiled by Chloe Glamour, fashion director at Gould, Mix Editor Rolling Stone and accessories DENNIS MANARCHY © 2006 UNCF ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Chris Keohane / THE DAILY GAMECOCK USC coach Steve Spurrier and senior linebacker Shaq Wilson (54) said they’re looking forward to playing the Wolverines in the Outback Bowl because of their storied program. USC excited to be playing tradition-rich Michigan

Gamecocks to face you get beat by Northwestern – you association with Michigan football is Asked about Michigan’s defense, winningest college team don’t achieve quite as much as by Charles Woodson, a cornerback and Spurrier said he hadn’t had a chance playing Michigan,” Spurrier said. safety who played for the Wolverines to watch any tapes yet. But he said he “When you play a team with the from 1995 to 1997 . Woodson won has gotten to know Michigan coach Paulina Berkovich [email protected] stature and tradition and reputation the Heisman in his junior season and Brady Hoke because his brother, of the University of Michigan, it’s helped Michigan to a national title . John Hoke, was the defensive something special.” Michigan leads all football teams coordinator at Florida the last three The South Carolina football team Spurrier has never faced Michigan with 903 wins in program history years Spurrier coached there . has achieved a number of milestones in his coaching career , but he said and a winning percentage of .736 . In two previous meetings with in recent years, including the first he admires the Wolverines for their The Wolverines have also won 11 Michigan, South Carolina has gone SEC East title in program history history and the elite coaches and national championships and have 1-1 . The Gamecocks defeated the and a team-record 11-win season . players associated with the program . played 41 bowl games in its history , Wolverines 17-14 in Ann Arbor But when South Carolina faces He mentioned former Michigan with a total record of 20-21 . Last in 1980 . Michigan won the last Michigan in the Outback Bowl , it coach Bo Schembechler as one of season, they faced Virginia Tech in meeting between the two teams in will take on the winningest team in the best of all time and said he still the Sugar Bowl , winning 23-20 in 1985 by a score of 34-3 . In the third college football. uses many of his sayings, especially overtime . meeting between the two teams, the Before conference championships “running teams are tougher teams.” Spurrier said the 2012 Wolverines Gamecocks will look to overcome were decided last weekend, there He added that he has not always would be a challenging opponent their tradition-rich opponents to win was speculation that USC would lived by it but that he has reverted for the Gamecocks and praised 11 games in back-to-back seasons for land in the Outback Bowl with back to it recently. their quarterback, senior Denard the first time in South Carolina’s Northwestern as its opponent . But Senior linebacker Shaq Wilson Robinson . history . even with the Wildcats’ success called playing a program of Wilson compared Robinson to “This is a big-time opportunity this season, playing a program Michigan’s caliber “something fun Cam Newton, another quarterback for our school, our university, our of Michigan’s caliber gives the to wake up to.” who moves well in the pocket. football program,” Spurrier said. postseason game a new meaning for “Things pop in your head with Big “I don’t know if we’ve faced a guy South Carolina. Blue and some of the guys that went like him, who can throw and run and Comments on this story? “If you beat Northwestern – or if there,” Wilson said. He said his fi rst do what he does,” Spurrier said. Visit dailygamecock.com/sports

Associated Press All-SEC First Team

OFFENSE WR — u-Cobi Hamilton, Arkansas, 6-3, 209, Sr. WR — Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 6-3, 205, Jr. L — Chance Warmack, Alabama, 6-3, 320, Sr. L — Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M, 6-6, 310, Jr. L — Jake Matthews, Texas A&M, 6-5, 305, Jr. L — Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State, 6-4, 320, Jr. C — u-Barrett Jones, Alabama, 6-5, 302, Sr. TE — Jordan Reed, Florida, 6-3, 243, Jr. QB — u-Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, 6-1, 200, Fr. RB — Todd Gurley, Georgia, 6-1, 218, Fr. RB — Mike Gillislee, Florida, 5-11, 209, Sr. K — Caleb Sturgis, Florida, 5-11, 184, Sr. All-Purpose — Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee, 6-3, 205, Jr. DEFENSE T — Sharrif Floyd, Florida,6-3, 303, Jr. T — Sheldon Richardson, Missouri, 6-4, 295, Jr. E — u-Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina, 6-6, 256, So. E — Damontre Moore, Texas A&M, 6-4, 250, Jr. THE DAILY GAMECOCK Lee Walker / LB — u-Jarvis Jones, Georgia, 6-3, 241, Jr. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney set USC single-season records in sacks and tackles for loss. LB — C.J. Mosley, Alabama, 6-2, 232, Jr. LB — Kevin Minter, LSU, 6-2, 245, Jr. CB — u-Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State, 6-2, 185, Sr. Clowney unanimous All-SEC team selection CB — u-Dee Milliner, Alabama, 6-1, 199, Jr. S — Matt Elam, Florida, 5-10, 202, Jr. Swearinger, Sanders with Jones. He is second in the nation S — Eric Reid, LSU, 6-2, 212, Jr. also honored by media in both sacks (13.0) and tackles for loss P — Kyle Christy, Florida, 6-2, 199, So. (21.5), both single-season school records, and was also a fi nalist for the Nagurski Isabelle Khurshudyan [email protected] Trophy. He is still up for the Lombardi, Bednarik and Hendricks awards. Clowney OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR was named to the American Football u-Johnny Manziel, quarterback, Texas A&M Though South Carolina sophomore Coaches Association’s and CBS Sports’ defensive end Jadeveon Clowney beat fi rst team All-American roster. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Georgia’s Jarvis Jones on the fi eld, Jones USC senior safety D.J. Swearinger and Jarvis Jones, linebacker, Georgia evened the score on Monday. junior all-purpose player Ace Sanders The junior outside linebacker won earned second team All-SEC selections. COACH OF THE YEAR SEC Defensive Player of the Year in the Junior running back Marcus Lattimore Kevin Sumlim, Texas A&M Associated Press vote. Jones tallied 77 earned honorable mention, despite having tackles, including 22.5 tackles for loss and his season end after the Tennessee game FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 12.5 sacks, one interception, seven forced because of a severe knee injury. Johnny Manziel, quarterback, Texas A&M fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 11 games this season. *- “u” denotes a unanimous selection Clowney was a unanimous selection for the AP All-SEC first team, along Comments on this story? Visit dailygamecock.com/sports