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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 VOL. 109, NO. 11 ● SINCE 1908 SG Candidate Profiles

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TY DILLARD ROSS LORDO STONE DAVIS

Courtesy of Marytree Band Profile: Charleston grunge band Marytree Brad Dountz @TDG_ARTS

For over two decades, the Charleston-based grunge band Marytree has been doing things its own way. Although it was formed in 1995, it wasn’t until 2011 when Experience: Marytree began to take off. The Experience: Experience: — Third-year mechanical engineering — Third-year public health student — Third-year mechanical engineering band consists of guitarist James student — Current VP of Student Government student George, bassist Brandon Hicks, and — Resident Mentor in Cliff Apartments — Former president pro tempore of the — President of National Honors Society drummer David Dietze. Marytree Former Cocky student senate in high school —Main initiatives: tries to stay hands-on with its music Main initiatives: — Has attended one student senate as well as the fans’ accessibility and — Carolinian Creed Edu — similar to AlcoholEdu, focusing on LGBTQ and — SG president seat on the board of meeting experience. Over the past few years, minority inclusivity trustees Main initiatives: the band has kept busy writing and — More parking enforcement to encourage — WiFi at athletic facilities, especially — Improving parking recording new music, producing people to buy passes Williams-Brice — System for students to submit music videos and going on tour. — Increasing accessibility and inclusivity of — Lobbying for new student union complaints to Student Government This includes releasing videos such Student Government Quotable: — Student Government email newsletter as “Marytree in the Studio” and “A Quotable: “I understand, especially from your Quotable: Moment with Marytree” to help “I believe that the people in student side, what it sounds like when there “It’s not my government, if I get elected, gov(ernment) have been living in a bubble are empty promises or things that are it’s not the Momentum campaign’s document its progress as a band. where they kind of like each other’s ideas, Marytree’s music videos have but they begin to retract from hearing the unattainable. But at the end of the day, government — it’s the students’ been a great way for the band to ideas of outside people.” all these things that I’m proposing are government.” thematically brighten its songs with things that … I know how to get done.” a visual aesthetic. “We love working with Docent Prodigy when it comes to producing videos,” Marytree said VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TREASURER CANDIDATE in a collective email. It also looks DANI GOODREAU JAY SELESKY at the past to form something new MERRITT FRANCIS within the present. “We’ve also created videos out off slicing and dicing various videos and putting them together,” Marytree said. “The first one like that was Don’t Ask Me How, and most recently the video for Duck and Cover was put together by slicing up nearly a dozen public domain archive films from the 40’s & 50’s about preparing for an atomic invasion.” With a wide range of influences that range from Jimi Hendrix, Dave Grohl and Metallica, Marytree tries to stay true to the core building blocks of rock. “We prefer our music fast, loud and intense, with a nice balance of power and pretty,” Marytree said. In an age where pop, EDM and rap have begun to dominate the charts more than ever, Marytree is aware of its unique and distinctive sound. “We Experience: Experience: Experience: write and perform the kind of music — Third-year political science student — Third-year mechanical engineering — Third-year economics student that we ourselves enjoy, and with the — Former president of Students Veterans student — Currently Secretary of Alumni pooling of our likes and infl uences, Association — Currently on the student senate Relations we really dig the outcome,” Marytree — Currently SG Secretary of Veterans Aff airs — Sponsored bill to hold referendum on — Transferred from Woff ord College said. “We’re not concerned with Main initiatives: speaker of the senate position Main initiatives: topping charts or getting millions or — Kicking the senate into gear with Main initiatives: — Quarterly system for student anything like that, but we don’t want attendance accountability — Recording every lecture organization fi nancing to sit and spin in circles, either.” — Increasing mental health support for — Phone chargers at Williams-Brice — Transparency and accountability in Another source of influence struggling students — Gamecocks Week student organization funding and exposure has been the bands — Continuing to expand the It’s On Us Quotable: Quotable: Marytree has opened for over the campaign “I will always want to listen. My platform, “At the end of the day you really have years, such as Theory of a Deadman Quotable: whenever I was talking to my staff , was to ask yourself, what funding is going and All That Remains. “Like one of my great friends and mentor that if you have an idea, I want to hear to impact the most population of the “We appreciate the number says, ‘Confl ict is good.’ So if there is it.” study body as possible?” of people we get to perform in backlash, I believe you have to take that, front of, who get to not only hear, because confl ict will create change.” / THE DAILY GAMECOCK but EXPERIENCE our music,” Photos by Leland McElveen Marytree said. — SEE PAGE 7 FOR EDITORIAL BOARD ENDORSEMENTS — Living in Charleston has inspired the band to grow musically and geographically. “Charleston is more about the acoustic and Americana bands, so Zero campaign violations reported for SG elections we are a bit heavy for the majority residing here. This has motivated Brittany Franceschina Monty Vallabhapuram happened with Michael candidates understand us to write more mellow and @BRITTA_FRAN joined Student Parks last year, that threw the rules. Candidates melodic music, in turn adding to Government this year with the grenade in the tunnel. understand that being Currently, there are our versatility,” Marytree said. “The the goal of avoiding what The people saw what was collegial is also very no Student Government other thing, we are highly motivated happened last year when happening,” Vallabhapuram important and that’s really campaign violations for to take Marytree on the road!” Student Body President said. come through. We’re very, this election. This comes in Marytree is building on the Michael Parks faced a Attorney General Cory very, very excited about stark contrast to last year, release of its studio album “Chipper” hearing for a solicitation Alpert felt this was a huge that,” Alpert said. when there were at least in January. The by-product of two violation and voting fraud achievement for Student Vallabhapuram 10 violations filed against years of work, “Chipper” has been violation that was given to Government. credits the success to the candidates. his campaign. “I think that’s a massive Elections Commissioner SEEBANDPAGE2 “The whole fiasco that step. That means that SEEVIOLATIONSPAGE2 2 Monday, February 13, 2017

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BANDPAGE1 still be surprised at the signs of slowing down process. anytime soon. a high mark in the band’s “I think what surprised “You know, we trajectory. me most about this don’t really have many “A ntifoniq Recordings album is just how delusions of grandeur, but (Dwayne Greenhill) dynamic it turned out our sights and goals ARE produces our music, and being,” Marytree said. certainly lofty,” Marytree it was recorded at Encore “The album can’t really said. It has multiple tours Music & Studios. It’s be pigeon-holed into a home and abroad planned, always nice and lax, and particular style or speed video filmings, singles HIRING! really it’s just like some — sure, some parts are and material for its next friends get together (our raw and ‘grungy’, and album “Splinter” already families sometimes join some parts fast and heavy, lined up. It will be coming us in the studio), cut but then some parts to Columbia to perform SALES PEOPLE up and have fun, and are more mellow and at St. Pat’s in Five Points STUDENT MEDIA IS we just happen to be in melodic. We definitely in March. And one there recording music,” like how much this album thing especially excites Marytree said. breathes.” A national tour them about playing in When the actual is planned for “Chipper”’s Columbia: “Oh, man, that recordings are made, even release. CROWD, hands down!” seasoned professionals can Marytree shows no

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Crime on Campus - Feb. 04-Feb. 10, 2017 Brittany Franceschina @BRITTA_FRAN Drug/ Narcotic Larceny/ Harrassment/ Green Quad Throwing Up, Feb. 5 2:02 a.m. Possession DUI Students steered clear of the Green Quad stairwell after an intoxicated Theft Assualt 2 male vomited on the steps. Police found him with his “head in his hands 5 3 2 and elbows on his knees,” the standard body language for someone who has just taken an “L” of this nature. With a puddle of vomit between his feet, Alcohol/ Coyote Vandalism/ Deaths he admitted to police that he had been drinking vodka before returning to Drunkenness Trespassing his dorm. The lesson here is if you’re trying to hold your liquor, take the 3 1 3 elevator, not the steps. Russell House Snoozer, Feb. 4 10:20 p.m. Police found a man snoozing on a couch in Russell House Saturday night. It’s unclear how he was able to fall asleep on the stiff seating on the second Capstone Preston House

fl oor. After waking and identifying him, they found this was his second time Barnwell trespassing and notifi ed him he is no longer allowed on USC property. He Greene Street also had a box cutter on him that was confi scated by police. Sumwalt Women’s Coyote, Feb. 5 10:50 a.m. Russell House Quad Not Shown/Off Map “Coyote ugly” was not the case for one wild animal on USC property

this week. While patrolling university-controlled woods behind Gamecock Bull Patterson Main x31. Cliff Apar tments Jones Sumter Library 2. Koger Center Park, offi cers found a coyote with its leg caught in a trap. They determined Coker Bull St. the traps had been set by a wildlife biologist; however, further inspection Parking South 3. Strom revealed they were illegal. The coyote was freed, but because of a severed Tower artery, it was euthanized. Blossom Street x11 . G e o r g e R o d g e r s Blvd. South East Quad Quad 1. Greene/ Harden x22. Assembly/Gervais Wheat Street Source: USC Division of Law Enforcement and Pickens Green Safety daily crime log Quad x1 1. Behind Design by Logan Zahner Gamecock Park

Stolen Sign, Feb. 5 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. “If you’re reading this someone took my banner,” is what Student Body Vice President candidate Jay Selesky’s new Student Government elections banner read due to the fact that his fi rst one was stolen. Selesky reported the larceny of the sign valued at $110 that hung on the brick wall across from Russell House. And a week later the thief has yet to be caught, because the banner was stolen again. Selesky tweeted, “Reward at least $11.” Capstone Restroom, Feb. 5 9:24 p.m. Capstone residents were in for a surprise when they went to relieve themselves Sunday morning. A homeless man was reported sleeping in the men’s bathroom stall. He left before police arrived, but they identifi ed him SUBSCRIBE TO OUR E-MAIL NEWSLETTER by his clothes walking between Capstone and Columbia Hall. After he provided false identifi cation, he was placed in investigative detention. After Get our headlines revealing his true identity, police determined he has been on trespass notice in your inbox daily! for all of USC since January.

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New Brookland Tavern’s Emo Prom Night was a collection of black clothes, somber faces and existentialistic music from the early 2000s. Classic emo music videos played on one wall, there was a photo booth for awkward prom pictures and the Prom King and Queen shared their fi rst dance. There was even a proposal at the event — proving that you don’t have to walk alone on the boulevard of broken dreams. —Compiled by Jenna Schiferl and Zoe Nicholson

Photos courtesy of Rachel Wood Emo music fans gathered at New Brookland Tavern for the latest Emo Night. The event theme was “Existentialism on Prom Night,” and guests wore formal black apparel to celebrate. “It’s really cool, you “It’s not all just black “Right now it’s more get to kind of delve eyeliner and black like a trip down memory “I think what brings back into your past a clothes. You can wear lane. It reminds me it all together is little bit.” pink and still be emo.” of highschool and how that we all kinda — Kelsey Teal — Staci Scoggins everything was just went through this about us and nobody “It just reminds me phase. It’s very “It’s being able to else mattered. It was of back when I was in 2005-2007.” express yourself just about us. It’s very middle school.” without being judged.” nostalgic.” — Kelsey Teal — Logan Lawson — Staci Scoggins — Jessica Grabski

HEAD TO HEAD Review: Superhero What film should win Best Picture? stereotypes challenged “LA LA LAND” “MOONLIGHT”

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“The Lego Batman Movie” Release Date: Feb. 10 Director: Chris McKay A 1 hour 44 minutes Courtesy of Tribune News Service Courtesy of Tribune News Service Duration: Jenna Schiferl Alex Wyatt @JENNASCHIF @ALEXTWYATT George Wassel @GEORGE_WASSEL Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” explores a classic “You’re the only man that’s ever touched me. The only storyline that is successfully revamped into a technically one. I haven’t really touched anyone since.” Before reading this review, I want you fl awless and emotionally unparalleled fi lm. It serves as Too of ten, fi lms attempt to portray young, black men to think about the character of Batman. a beautifully written love letter to the “Golden Age” of as a stereotyped caricature of toughness and masculinity What comes to mind? Maybe character Hollywood cinema. without revealing any of the subtle emotion that belies traits, story arcs, villains or themes? Out The “starving artist” trope is one commonly their exterior. Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” is the fi rst of everything that came to your mind, I referenced in popular culture. Characters that would fi lm in years to expose the undercurrent of frustration am willing to go out on a limb to say that sacrifi ce everything to pursue their artistic passions are that many of these men experience in reality, delving Batman’s sidekicks or supporting characters present in numerous classics including “An American into the psychological torture of struggling with identity were not at the forefront of your brainstorm. in Paris,” “Some Like It Hot” and “Moulin Rouge!” in a society that has narrow-minded expectations for its They certainly aren’t at the front of mine This archetype can easily become stale and overused; members. whenever I think of Batman. however, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone effortlessly “Moonlight” is, above all else, a character study. In This is what makes “The Lego Batman give it new life with their performances in “La La three parts, we see the transformation of Chiron as he Movie” interesting. The movie takes one of Land.” They use their natural chemistry and wit to their grows up in the ghettos of Miami. As the fi lm progresses, the most brooding characters in fi ction and advantage, and many serious scenes were lightened with we see Chiron’s metamorphosis from a bullied boy forces him to learn a skill that has eluded quips and one-liners. This humor, combined with the into a hardened criminal. It is through Barry Jenkins’ the world’s greatest detective since his nontraditional conclusion of the fi lm, made it memorable heartbreaking script, however, that we see the true creation in 1939 — cooperation. The main and original. magnitude of Chiron’s misfortune. Born into a rigid message of “The Lego Batman Movie” is Some criticized Stone and Gosling’s vocal capabilities. hierarchy of societal judgement, Chiron begins to realize the importance of working together. When Throughout the movie they remained well within the nature of his being that will trouble and confuse him the Joker, voiced by Zach Galifianakis, their respective ranges. This resulted in authentic the most: he’s gay. unleashes the Lego Universe’s ultimate performances that were much more relatable and In a lot of current society, homosexuality is openly villains, Batman needs to learn to rely on genuine than a cast with Broadway-esque voices. accepted, but Jenkins recognizes the situational adversity others in order to save Gotham. In addition, the fi lm excelled in technical elements that his protagonist must overcome as a black man in Aside from the Lego pieces (pun such as the score and cinematography. The fl uid camera America. Jenkins beautifully portrays this internal intended), that plot description doesn’t movements created a sense of intimacy that many other struggle as Chiron evolves into the mold he believes sound like any Batman story I’ve ever heard popular fi lms lack. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren society has set for him. The actors who portray Chiron, of. This story of togetherness wouldn’t succeeded in producing one of the most aesthetically from childhood on, represent him with a nuanced work in any medium except for the Lego pleasing fi lms in recent years. “La La Land” was shot emotion that exposes the haunting truth behind Universe. Batman has so much history using CinemaScope, an anamorphic, depth-correcting his eyes and creates a true depiction of what it truly that if this story was made on its own, it lens popularly used during the ‘50s and ‘60s for means to struggle with one’s identity. In many ways would decidedly come off as “not Batman.” widescreen movies. Sandgren opted for this technique a documentary and commentary on individuality in The fact that Batman is made of Legos because he liked the look it gave the classic Hollywood America, “Moonlight” is one of the best honest and gave the creators a chance to poke fun at fi lms of the era. revealing character portrayals in recent memory. Jenkins’ Batman’s dark, brooding character. On top “La La Land” seamlessly combines a musical, comedy, fi lm is the most emotionally brutal yet perfectly beautiful of that, no one takes Batman seriously in drama and romance fi lm into one cohesive and nostalgic fi lm of the year, deserving of every article of praise and this movie. Throughout Batman’s history piece of art. every notion of achievement that it is nominated for, including Best Picture. SEELEGOPAGE6 6 Monday, February 13, 2017

LEGOPAGE5 he’s always been, more Letter from the or less, alone. “The Lego Batman Movie” Student Body President is the first time I’ve sympathized with that loneliness. Fellow Carolinians, What solidifies Although it’s diffi cult to believe, it is once again this movie is the time to elect the next wave of campus leaders impeccable voice cast. during this week’s Student Government election. Unsurprisingly, Will As I always like to say, “time flies when you’re Arnett delivers a great having fun.” vocal performance as I urge you to become engaged in the process the Dark Knight. But this week by not only voting, but encouraging what did surprise me those around you to do the same. I remind you was the performance that some of the most significant advancements by the supporting and supplements to our Carolinian experience cast. Michael Cera was have come to fruition by the means of Student hilarious as Robin, Government throughout the years: 24-hour access and Rosario Dawson to Thomas Cooper Library, large-scale events (Batgirl) and Ralph like Cockstock, It’s On Us, Cocky’s Reading Fiennes (Alfred) were Express, Carolina Cash off campus, and innovative both excellent as well. student services like Walk Home Cocky and Every character has a Gamecock Pantry. I always like to think of SG few lines that together as half governing entity — as over $188,000 were make this movie feel allocated to student organizations who requested only 10 minutes long. support this year — and half incubator — as “Lego Batman” is it’s our duty to identify, address and implement very fast-paced and creative solutions to challenges on campus along does not slow down at with our university administration. all. Much of this has Your student government represents you on our to do with it being a university’s foremost tier of leadership — the board Lego Movie, but the of trustees, where the big picture strategic planning quick-paced writing for the university system as a whole occurs. We are should not go without your voice, and it is even more vitally important mention. The theater for members of Student Government to be in tune I was in had people of with the heartbeat of our campus. almost every age, and Although at this very time last year, I was asking the jokes always hit you to not only vote, but to vote for one candidate their mark. And when in particular (that being me). This go around, the main message I’m asking you to take a few moments, review the of the movie was platforms and core principles of the candidates being conveyed in an and play a role in propelling a new student body emotional dialogue president, vice president, treasurer and senators between Batman and into offi ce. I hope that you will join me in voting in Robin, pretty much support of the referendum on this year’s ballot as every adult there well — which expands our Student Government to (including myself) was create a new executive position known as speaker holding back tears. of the senate to further empower our student body Adults will enjoy vice president to work in tandem with the president this movie. Kids on large scale initiatives to further improve the will love this movie. holistic UofSC experience. “The Lego Batman The historic and impactful journey of being a Movie” delivers student at this state’s fl agship university must go a heartwarming forever forward. message about For Carolina, togetherness Michael R. Parks by flipping the Student Body President conventional Batman story formula on its head. Courtesy of Michael Parks

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He probably student organization requests inconclusive answer on more determine new and angel shot neat, then makes a lot of people is exhausted for the rest of minority-focused spaces and the bartender or other uncomfortable. executives. the school year. The quarterly resources on campus, the staff member will escort Now the publicity system could prevent that in drawback pales in comparison you to your car. If you the angel shot has future years, although it would to his opponents’ inexperience. OUR STANCE order an angel shot over gotten is a bit of a shift it to a system where As such, we endorse him for ice, the bartender will double-edged sword. It The Momentum some requests are rejected president. call you an Uber, Lyft became a talked-about candidates are best all year round rather than The race for vice president or taxi. 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I’m sure most safety in all restaurants have had central themes or fully fund a trip to Alaska. spearheaded the effort to create people are familiar with and date locations. issues, such as diversity and Understandably, that does a fourth executive position. the faking an emergency However, now people inclusion on campus or not describe most SG requests. However, his platform falls phone call route. For know what an angel Gate-Gate, this year saw no However, reservations aside, apart rather quickly upon myself and my friends, shot means. If you’re at signifi cant differences between we concede he is qualifi ed for closer examination. Many we usually decide on a the bar and your creep candidates’ platforms. Instead, his job and endorse him over of his proposals, such as an code word, like pineapple date is leaning right up the central dynamic has been the concept of not having a official tailgate, a new week- or seagull, that will let on you, it’s a lot harder the Momentum ticket. treasurer. long celebratory event, phone us know that she needs to order an angel shot The Momentum ticket is The presidential race chargers at Williams-Brice, help bailing. However, if the guy you’re trying a coalition of candidates for nominally has multiple cameras in every classroom with the increase of to get away from might treasurer, vice president and candidates. However, two and a fi xed tuition plan would dating apps and online know what it means. president who are running of them —Ty Dillard and require lots of money or board meetings, so has dating Yes, we want these signs together, pooling resources and Stone Davis — have no SG approval. When pressed on violence increased. Teen everywhere. But a secret funding and sharing a website. experience whatsoever. Dillard, how he would pay for or win Vogue and Business code doesn’t work if it’s They have affi liated themselves when pressed about the impact approval for these initiatives, Insider both report not secret. Some bars with many of the student senate SG has on campus, talked he proposed raising tuition that rapes occurring and restaurants have candidates as well, which makes about an organization that or the activity fee. When on the fi rst face-to-face countered this by using it look more like a traditional is not affiliated with SG. He asked how he would get the meeting have increased variations, directing political party than our Student also admitted to having never administration or the board 450 percent since 2009, women to go to the bar Government has recently seen. attended an student senate to approve these initiatives, when dating apps first as ask for an “Angela,” or We strongly oppose this meeting. Stone Davis didn’t he admitted as vice president became mainstream and some other agreed-upon move toward tickets or parties. seem to understand what the he would have little ability to popular. name to alert the staff SG in its current, non-partisan phrase “off-campus students” infl uence the board. “The Unbreakable to your predicament, form allows for the debate of meant, as he started talking His biggest advantage Kimmy Schmidt” makes or naming this shot or ideas without consideration about study abroad programs as a candidate is that after a a joke in the pilot about mixed drink something of the party alignment of when pressed. He made the referendum this election, the how one woman was else. Personally, I would the person proposing them. decision to run for president vice president’s office could kidnapped because she be happy to see some A strong party system could after attending a prospective get split into two. This would was afraid of being rude, of these signs hanging change that, or at least make candidates meeting he initially require rewriting many SG and another character in the bathroom in independent students afraid went to in order to pursue an codes, which he, as a senator, says, “I’m always amazed Five Points, with a that defying the party or ticket SG senate seat. Both talked would be well-prepared for. by what women will do unique and brand new in charge could prevent them about parking policy, as many By contrast, his opponent has because they’re afraid codename. from advancing in the future. candidates do, even though never been a senator and joined Additionally, multiple the Student Government has SG for the first time midway Momentum candidates little to no authority over the through this year as the admitted in their interviews subject. Secretary of Veteran Affairs for LETTER TO THE EDITOR with us that having the ticket Ultimately, that is what we SG President Michael Parks. REQUIREMENTS deterred others from running believe both candidates should While she lacks traditional for offi ce. It’s easy to see why. be running for. They have good experience, we believe that Running for treasurer against intentions regarding openness Goodreau is aggressively a single executive offi cial is one and transparency but little to competent, given her ability Letters to the editor published until the thing. Running against two no idea how the organization to enter into and expand the must not exceed writer implements officials and the sitting vice they seek to lead works — or role of a new position in SG. 300 words. Students necessary changes president united together is even what it is. She has experience working must include their or provides reputable another thing entirely. That, The remaining candidate, with the senate and expressed full name, major and sources for any facts in large part, is why we have so Ross Lordo, is the current vice a distaste for its inefficiency year. Faculty and staff in question. Letters are few executive candidates to pick president. He received our and irrelevance — a feeling must include their edited for clarity, style between this election. endorsement for that offi ce last shared by many members of full name, position and grammar. The candidate for treasurer, year. the Editorial Board. We have and department. Email submissions to Merritt Francis, is probably Lordo displayed an extensive confidence that Goodreau Community members opinion@ qualified for the job. That’s knowledge of board of trustee could use her post to change must include their full dailygamecock.com about all we can say on that politics and the financial the senate culture for the name and applicable or mail them to subject, as he consistently accounts and maneuvers better, whether or not the job title. Verifiable The Daily Gamecock evaded answers to direct necessary to fund his referendum passes. statements of fact 1400 Greene Street questions during our one- initiatives. Most of his platform Overall, we approve of must include at Columbia, SC 29225 on-one interview and had points, which include WiFi in Momentum’s candidates. But least one source; if limited knowledge of some Williams-Brice, a permanent we think their ticket system is we cannot verify a aspects of Momentum deal with Uber and a student a party system in the making platform he was running seat on the board of trustees, that will make SG worse in the statement of fact, on. 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BAYLORPAGE10 picture. There is a grand injustice no to stuff their pockets. DOZIERPAGE10 one is talking about: Art Briles, Ken The injustices at Baylor are not the victims asked about the results Starr, athletics director Ian McCaw done and they never will be. Those is no coincidence that South she was informed that she couldn’t and others who were in the Athletic who are accused of enabling and Carolina lost half of the games be told what they were, according to Department are seemingly facing no nurturing a culture of sexual assault without Thornwell, even as ESPN. Regardless of what the results criminal investigation. are walking away with nothing more Dozier seemingly scored at were, Hammad would go on to play How is it acceptable to punish a new than a black mark on their resume will. every game that fall. administration for the alleged crimes that, apparently, some people are This South Carolina team That is not even the most insulting of the previous one while those same soulless enough to look past. is Thornwell’s, and for the part, though. According to ESPN, people are getting off with nothing So go ahead, give Baylor the death time being Dozier is just his the victim that reported the assault more than a slap on the wrist? penalty. Punish the new coaches sidekick. Because of this, received an email from Baylor’s How is it acceptable that the and players who had nothing to do Dozier has been unable to Title IX offi ce advising her to avoid football players that committed the with this. Punish the fans who are fully showcase his ability to Hammad by leaving an academic acts face criminal charges, but those embarrassed by the actions of those score, lead and be the elite building they shared together who are accused of obstructing justice that they trusted and cheered for. player that he is. through a different door than usual. don’t even have to think about facing Punish the ones who committed the For the good of his team, She told ESPN, “I never got a result jail time? terrible acts of sexual assault. In the Dozier has taken a backseat from the trial, and now I’m being told Art Briles lawyered up but only so end, it appears those who are being to Thornwell and has thus not how to exit the building as if I’m the he could file a multi-million dollar accused of catalyzing the whole thing seen the national attention that one who’s being charged? I felt like I lawsuit against Baylor. Give him are going to get away — the ones who a player of his caliber deserves. was being punished and treated like a a nice cash payout on his way to a may have made it seem acceptable But next year will be criminal.” comfy retirement since there is no to do all of this. The only thing the different. Next year, this Actions like this by a university are way he will ever coach again. He death penalty will show coaches and Gamecock team will be unacceptable. Actions like this by the obviously does not care about what administrations is that they just need Dozier’s. The team will go as largest Baptist university in the world he is accused of doing, otherwise he to do a better job covering up things he does — on nights when he make it even harder to stomach. A wouldn’t have the gall to try and grab like this. is off, they will be off and on school that was founded around the some cash on his way out of the door. An investigation could have nights when he is great, they teachings of Christ is now putting Ken Starr remained a professor at been a chance to show people that, will be great. football over the safety and well- the university, and now, he is being if you obstruct justice and create a Dozier’s year to truly being of its students. considered for a position in President despicable culture, then you will be impress NBA scouts has not Pundits on TV are too busy Trump’s administration. penalized just like the people who quite arrived. And it is only in debating whether the Baylor football Two you ng, A f r ica n-A mer ica n committed the crimes. But instead his best interest to be patient, program should get the death penalty men head to jail while a couple of old the unending cycle of injustice keeps and wait one more year to or not. They aren’t seeing the big white guys are looking for a new way spinning. declare for the NBA draft. Gamecock Athletics Schedule Monday, February 13 - Thursday, February 16

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CHASING 100 STRAIGHT WINS IN MATCHUP VS. SOUTH CAROLINA

Victoria Richman / THE DAILY GAMECOCK PJ Dozier has improved his NBA draft stock with a strong sophomore campaign. Column: Dozier a potential lottery pick in 2018

Abe Danaher @ABEDANAHER Guaranteed money is hard to pass up, and for a 20-year-old college kid, a promise of fame and fortune seems incredibly tempting when compared to his current student status. Yet for his own sake, PJ Dozier needs to ignore the incredibly tempting decision to enter himself into the 2017 NBA draft. Many have begun to project Dozier’s status for the upcoming draft. Throughout the season, rumors have been circulating about where Dozier could land. After his hot stretch at the start of the season, whispers could be heard saying he was a late fi rst-round prospect. Courtesy of Tribune News Service Recently, though, those rumors have quieted slightly. Chad Ford, the leading NBA Draft analyst Jordan Airington You’d have to go all the way back Samuelson leads the team with 21.3 @AIRJ96 for ESPN, currently has Dozier listed as a late to Nov. 17, 2014 to fi nd the last time points per game on average. second-round pick. He has Dozier ranked as the Connecticut Huskies lost. Now, The matchup will take place at 9 The South Carolina women’s the 57th best draft prospect, and the ninth best 99 wins later, the Huskies look to p.m. Monday at Harry A. Gampel basketball team is looking to point guard. extend their record streak and enter Pavilion, as No. 6 South Carolina prevent history from being made This ranking, though early in the grand unprecedented territory even for hopes to spoil No. 1 Connecticut’s Monday night against Connecticut, scheme of draft projections, makes one point them. celebration party. who is eyeing its 100th consecutive clear: Dozier is not an elite player. The Gamecocks are hoping to victory. He is not one of college basketball’s best point avenge back-to-back losses to the Over recent years, the guards this season, nor is he consistently one of Huskies. In 2015, the then top- BY THE NUMBERS Gamecocks have enjoyed success the best players at the collegiate level. ranked Gamecocks traveled to never before experienced by the UCONN’s 99 Game Win Streak Yet. Connecticut and dropped a 87-62 program. In the three seasons prior Dozier has shown flashes of being an elite decision. They fell at home by a to 2017, coach Dawn Staley has led player. During a nine-game stretch this season, score of 66-54 in 2016. 39 PPG win margin the Gamecocks to three regular- in which his teammate Sindarius Thornwell was Standing in the way of history season conference championships largest win margin suspended for six of the games, Dozier recorded is the dynamic duo of A’ja Wilson 65 points and just the second-ever appearance double-digit scoring in each game. During that and Alaina Coates. The two have in the Final Four. 97 double digit point wins nine-game stretch, Dozier had five straight anchored the Gamecocks’ post, one Despite these major games where he scored at least 20 points. that is easily one of the best in the fewest points scored accomplishments, the Gamecocks 63 Many of these great performances by nation. have not been able to defeat the Dozier came in the absence of Thornwell. It The Huskies’ success has been 12 NCAA tournament wins Huskies, who have dominated year is no coincidence that this happened, and it based on a widespread contribution after year under head coach Geno 1 top ranked opponent with four starters averaging in Auriemma. (South Carolina) SEEDOZIERPAGE9 double fi gures on the season. Katie Column: Big picture in Baylor scandal overshadowed Pete Helms a span of four years. That is They are being accused @TDG_SPORTS a staggering, disheartening of creating an atmosphere and disgusting number if it where it was acceptable to The world is an incredibly indeed is true. sexually assault someone — unjust place. We so often Now, this is a new lawsuit, one in which they would help hear of instances where so it is unknown whether it is sweep the incident under people are wrongfully accurate. What we do know, the rug because they were accused of crimes they did however, is that former helping football players. not commit or of penalties Baylor football players Tevin In September 2015, the and prison sentences that do Elliott and Sam Ukwuachu university’s Title IX office not fi t the offenses. were tried and found guilty issued a no-contact order Then, there are times of sexual assault. Shawn for an alleged victim of where the criminals get Oakman was arrested, but sexual assault perpetrated away with the crime, even he is still awaiting trial. by Baylor offensive lineman though everyone knows Many believe that former Rami Hammad. The victim what terrible act or acts they Baylor President Ken talked with another student, committed. That is what Starr, former head football and they both realized they may have happened in Waco, coach Art Briles and others were sexually assaulted by Texas, with the Baylor involved in the Baylor Hammad. One of the victims football program. Athletic Department knew decided to file a report to In late January 2017, a about these incidents of Baylor’s Title IX offi ce. new lawsuit was fi led against sexual assault and did not do Then in late October of Baylor University alleging enough to help the victims 2015, Hammad had a judicial that 52 instances of sexual out. In some instances, they affairs trial, but when one of Courtesy of Tribune News Service assault were committed by completely ignored the Former Baylor coach Art Briles attended Cowboys’ training camp. over 30 football players in accusations. SEEBAYLORPAGE9