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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 VOL. 116, NO. 60 • SINCE 1908 ‘She was beautiful, but USC partners with IBM on she looked like hell’ new tech center

went by the name Lacy. Harper, in his blog post, Trustees approve multi-million USC student calls attention to area describes her as being 22, maybe 23 and “looking prostitution, searches for girl for business.” dollar contract with companies They invited her to sit with them to discuss Hannah Jeffrey Lois Carlisle religion, but she declined, saying, as she left the @HANNAHJEFFREY34 @LOISCARLISLE restaurant and disappeared into the night, “I can’t believe anyone would love me.” For many college students, sex is a major USC is teaming up with IBM and Fluor Though the interaction between Lacy and the part of life on campus. It’s a hot button topic at Construction Corporation to create an on- group was short, it affected Harper deeply. He has universities everywhere. campus technology research center come since vowed to fi nd her again. But selling sex in college was something that January. Initially, Harper wrote a lengthy blog post in never really crossed Kyle Harper’s mind until Though it will be housed in existing USC an attempt to raise awareness. The post went viral recently. Now, he’s blogging about it. facilities at the start of next year, a brand new with over 750,000 views in less than a week. The “I grew up [in Columbia] and didn’t know building will open its doors in 2016 to the tune response, Harper said, “was so overwhelming.” you could just walk around the corner and fi nd of $25 million, an agreement USC’s board A halfway house in Atlanta saw the post and a prostitute,” Harper, a second-year business of trustees approved Friday. The five-story called Harper immediately to tell him they had a management and marketing student, said. building will stand at the corner of Blossom bed open and a “team that’s ready to go” when he In August, Harper and his friends huddled and Assembly streets, in the found her. into a booth at a Columbia Waffl e House for a The technology research center will move “Their purpose is to acclimate her to a normal late-night meal following a church service. As to the new building in 2016, following the way of life,” he said. they sipped their coffee, Harper noticed a young completion of 650 Lincoln, the publicly- It’s been months since the initial encounter, and woman sitting at the bar. privately funded residence hall USC is working Harper is still searching. Sometimes he wonders “She was wearing a short dress and heels,” he on with Atlanta-based Holder Properties. if Lacy hasn’t come forward because she doesn’t said in a blog post. “She was beautiful, but she “The Center for Applied Innovation is want help. looked like hell.” the realization of the University of South “If that’s what she wants to do, then that’s what One of Harper’s friends went over to speak with Carolina’s vision to advance higher education the girl and learned that she was a prostitute who PROSTITUTION • 2 through strong, public-private partnerships,” University President Harris Pastides said. And for $70 million, IBM will oversee all of USC’s computer systems to begin in January, bringing on 100 employees. Additionally, 60 technology-versed USC employees will start to work for IBM, while reaping university-esque benefi ts. IBM has promised internship opportunities for students and plans to partner with the Darla Moore School of Business, as well as the College of Engineering. And in other construction news, two on- campus buildings being renovated to house colleges are on track to be completed on schedule, according to USC architect Derek Gruner. Construction on the Horseshoe building that will house the College of Journalism and Mass Communications is both under budget and on schedule to complete construction in June 2015, according to USC spokesman Wes Hickman. “That gives plenty of time for a methodical move-in for fall 2015,” Gruner told trustees Friday. Hamilton College, which is being fully renovated to house the College of Social Work, is also on schedule to be completed in July 2015. Hamilton’s windows have been removed and a second fl oor has been added to what was Jeffrey Davis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Redshirt senior Dylan Thompson was one of three South Carolina players to score a touchdown Saturday. TRUSTEES • 3

South Carolina gains Columbia police bowl eligibility in victory investigating attempted Team has now won at least 6 goal cut the Gamecock’s lead to 10-6 early in the games every year under Spurrier second quarter, the wrong kind of back-and-forth game broke out. sexual assault Dalton Abel The next six possessions ended in turnovers, @DALTON_ABEL22 one being a 21-yard interception return for a An attempted sexual assault was reported touchdown by senior safety Brison Williams. Sunday at around 1:45 p.m. by the 1300 South Carolina achieved bowl eligibility in Spurrier noted the play was huge for regaining block of Pickens Street, according to a USC sloppy fashion Saturday with a 37-12 victory over momentum after the fi rst of junior running back crime bulletin. The City of Columbia Police South Alabama in a contest that featured ten Mike Davis’ two fumbles. Department is currently investigating. turnovers. Davis, who took part in the Senior Day A woman walking on the sidewalk was The Gamecocks will play in a bowl game for activities, had just three touches in the game, approached from behind by an unidentifi ed the ninth time in ten seasons under head coach fumbling the final two. His fumbles were two male, who was described as a black man Steve Spurrier and the 20th time in program of fi ve South Carolina turnovers, which allowed between the ages of 20 and 30, wearing history. the Jaguars to hang in the game until the fourth a black hoodie and black pants. The man In a season that has had more than its fair share quarter. forced the victim into an alley and then of ups and downs, Saturday’s win fi nally put an “With all the turnovers we had, we gave them attempted to sexually assault her. Another end to the nightmarish thought of the preseason a chance,” Spurrier said. “But fortunately, our person heard the victim’s screams and ran No. 9 team missing the postseason altogether. defense really came to play the entire second half. to the area to intervene, but the suspect fl ed Spurrier credited his team’s resilience for I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.” immediately. The suspect was reported to reaching the six-win plateau ahead of its highly The defensive unit held the Jaguars to just 3.7 have fl ed several blocks away from campus. anticipated matchup with Clemson. yards per play and allowed 82 total yards in the Police did not issue an emergency “They have turned around the season in these second half, forcing fi ve turnovers in all. Saturday notifi cation because, according to the crime last two games,” Spurrier said. “It would have been marked the second time this season — the other bulletin, “there was no immediate (on going) easy for them to pack it in [after the Tennessee being Furman — that the defense recovered a danger to the community.” The bulletin game], but they have risen to the occasion.” fumble and caught an interception in the same also said there was a time delay before the For much of the game, South Carolina failed game. Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said incident was reported to USCPD. to put away the Jaguars despite being given he was happy to see his players’ hard work pay off —Natalie Pita, News Editor numerous chances. After a South Alabama fi eld DEFENSE • 2 2 Monday, November 24, 2014

Editor-in-Chief 1 man injured in Vista shooting HANNAH JEFFREY Managing Editor SAMANTHA LOCKWOOD near Lucky 13 nightclub Online Editor KATIE COLE Design Director A shooting in the 900 block of Lady Street left one man injured, The State reported. BRITTANY WILT Special Sections Director Offi cers responded to a call about a shooting Saturday at 2 a.m. KELLY VILLWOCK The incident took place near The Lucky 13 nightclub. The victim told offi cers that a Special Editorial Director LOIS CARLISLE relative drove him to a local hospital after he was shot in the leg, and the injury seemed Copy Desk Chief to be non-life-threatening. DREW MUELLER When offi cers collected evidence at the scene, they noticed damage to vehicles in the MARY KATE GARMIRE EMILY READY area as a result of the shooting. Photo Editors Columbia police are currently investigating the shooting. Anyone with information KAMILA MELKO HANNAH CLEAVELAND is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1 (888)-CRIME-SC. News Editor — Natalie Pita, News Editor NATALIE PITA The Mix Editor BELVIN OLASOV Viewpoints Editor BEN CRAWFORD Sports Editor Police make 23 drug-related arrests DANNY GARRISON

Copy Editors SARAH SCARBOROUGH following undercover investigation DEBBIE CLARK, CHELSEA MORRIS, Faculty Adviser GRIFFIN HOBSON, KELLY ELLIOTT, DOUG FISHER KEVIN KEATING, MADELEINE VATH, Business Manager Midlands law enforcement arrested 22 adults and one juvenile for selling illegal drugs MARY HINNANT, SETH ISMAIL, RANA KRISTINE CAPPS SOBEIH Creative Director after an undercover investigation of nearly three months, The State reported. Asst. Photo Editor EDGAR SANTANA The suspects are charged with 57 drug charges including the possession of crack CODY SCOGGINS Production Manager Asst. Mix Editors DEGAN CHEEK cocaine and marijuana and the distribution of crack cocaine, marijuana and controlled ARTIE BRASWELL Creative Services prescription drugs. Warrants were also issued against three suspects for eluding arrest. ERIKA RYAN ASHLEY CROMPTON, RANNAH The suspects range in age from 16 to 59 years old. Mix Design Director DERRICK, LINA LEGARE, KODY KRATZER GREY KLEIN Student Advertising Manager Trayon Newhouse, 22, faces charges of attempted murder and assault and battery in Asst. Viewpoints Editor JAKE ROSE Richland County, as well as four drug charges. Three additional suspects are wanted on KATHLEEN SCHIPANO Advertising Representatives Viewpoints Design Director DAVID CHEETHAM, THOMAS charges of distribution of crack cocaine and distribution of crack cocaine near a school. RACHAEL MCGAHEE DIGENNARO, MICHELE DRESSLER, The investigation was launched in August as a response to citizen complaints about Asst. Sports Editors AMBER GRANT, DREW HART, IAN DAVID ROBERTS PEACOCK, ERIN O’CONNELL, HOLLY the prevalence of drug dealing in North Main Street areas and the Dorrah Randall TANNER ABEL HEATON, WRIGHT CLARKSON, JOSHUA neighborhood. Sports Design Director DAVISON — Natalie Pita, News Editor BIANCA CORREA Student Media Director

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PROSTITUTION • Continued from 1 students involved may not be as easy as is seems. process on his blog. According to Harper, there are currently no “I would love people to get to see what it’s like she’s going to do,” Harper said. “If she wants help, partnerships between the university and The to follow through with someone,” he said. we’ll help her. If not, nothing. Though I wouldn’t Women’s Center. While anyone is encouraged to Between 2001 and 2010 in South Carolina wish anyone in that situation.” call the center to volunteer to help paint homes alone, over 4,100 arrests were made for soliciting Harper has also been in contact with Niki or carry-out lawn care, there is no option for prostitution, with the number as a slow, steady Driver, the director of a Simpsonville-based students to work directly with the women. rise. Harper and his friends are in for a long women’s rehabilitation center which aids law “That would be something we would have to battle, the outcome of which will be determined enforcement in tracking down pimps, in order to have a round table about,” Whitehead said. “But only in time. fully understand the process. it’s not off the table.” According to Eric Grabski, spokesman “At this point, I don’t foresee us fi nding her,” In total, The Women’s Shelter has 11 beds in for USCPD, there have been “no cases [of Harper said. “My goal now is to raise awareness their main phase facility, and 17 fully furnished prostitution] on campus in the past six months, or about the issue.” homes in the surrounding area for women who the past year.” Angie Whitehead, program director at The have progressed through the program. Women’s Shelter in West Columbia, said that Mona Henderson, director of Samaritan’s Well DG seeing college-aged girls enter the facility is not based in Lexington, said they “hadn’t had that uncommon. many [students]” through their program. “Oh, yes,” she said. “The majority of women “Maybe three in the past two and a half years,” in college who come to us decide to drop out in Henderson said. order to become more stable. They will put their Samaritan’s Well is smaller than The Women’s education on hold.” Shelter, with only 16 beds. However, their primary Whitehead admits that the entrance of focus is on long-term goal setting for “women prostitutes who are also college students is “rare” who are economically in a bad place,” according — but it has happened. to Henderson. “Our facility is for women in crisis,” Whitehead While both centers serve as transitional spaces said. “But we only take women who are ready to for women and their families, they also have embrace change.” waiting lists for entry, something Harper hopes At The Women’s Shelter, any enrolled woman to remedy by partnering with shelter. must seek out employment within the fi rst two Harper may have lost the battle as far as Lacy weeks of their stay. goes, but he has a notion to win the war. Harper’s goal to raise awareness and to get Harper hopes to continue cataloging the Monday, November 24, 2014 3

DEFENSE • Continued from 1 invaluable in the development of the younger players. for the second-consecutive week. Despite what will ultimately be Though the team recognized labeled a disappointing season, the before Halloween it would fall short team’s ability to scrap out six wins to of preseason expectations, a three- earn its 11TH bowl appearance since game win streak capped off by a 2000 reinforces that this program is win over Clemson to end the season still in a much better place than it (while locking up bowl eligibility) was 20 years ago. can give the Gamecocks traction in “It is momentum,” redshirt senior the restoration process. quarterback Dylan Thompson said. And even though the bowl game “It’s getting victories and doing what will in all likelihood be played before it takes to win, and that’s what we’ve New Year’s Day for the first time done in the past two weeks.” in four years, the extra practices the team will have should prove DG

TRUSTEES • Continued from 1 split between seven buildings across campus over the years and will move once the building’s gymnasium. to one central location for the fi rst Gruner said the building will time. return to the classroom setting it was in the 1940s. Classes in the College of Social Work have been DG SHE SNORES MORE Check out our fashion blog: THAN I DO, BUT I STILL boots & bows LOVE MY HUMAN. on dailygamecock.com — BANDIT adopted 11-26-09 Takeout can eat up your savings.

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AAA CAROLINAS FOUNDATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY Monday, November 24, 2014 4 Blue Cactus: keepin’ it spicy

Amelia Dupont / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Blue Cactus Cafe on Greene Street incorporates Korean and Southwestern cuisines into its menu of eclectic dishes, and every menu item is under $10.

20-year-old Five Points cafe dishes that incorporate stir fry, stews, noodles “What I wanted was for us to serve good food remains family business and rice. On the Southwest side, foods include at a reasonable price that I could afford to sell,” burritos, quesadillas and beans to fl are up your Lloyd said. Ore Oluwole taste buds. Even though it’s a family business, the greatest @ORE_OLUWOLE “We pride ourselves on the various foods we relationship is with the customers. Since the serve because anyone is able to eat here,” Lloyd restaurant has been in Five Points for 20 years, Blue Cactus Café isn’t a restaurant you’d notice said. The restaurant also prides itself on being, it has gathered a strong customer base. The right away. In fact, you’ve probably passed it “world famous and arrogantly slow.” restaurant also frequently interacts with patrons several times without knowing. Located in Five “It’s one of those things we couldn’t change. My on their Facebook page to keep them in the loop. Points next to The Salty Nut, its high concrete dad believes if you can’t change it, you might as Just as Julie was explaining the customer walls cover the entrance making it hard to view. well be proud of it,” said Julie Reese, daughter of relationship, a man walked in and right as she saw But if you haven’t been, you’re missing out on Lloyd and Mary Reese. his face, she asked if he was sticking with his usual some great food. They put time into making the food because order. Just like that, she told her mom to make Blue Cactus combines dishes inspired by they use fresh ingredients and work to make sure him a Bee Bim Bob with tofu, egg and an unsweet Korean and Southwestern cuisine. it’s cooked well, but don’t worry — it only takes tea with water. Established on Cinco de Mayo of 1994, the about the same time as a drive-thru to be served. “Well I guess that was a perfect example wasn’t restaurant was opened by Lloyd and Mary Reese. “The food we offer is the kind of food that has it?” Julie said. At that time, there weren’t many restaurants in a home cooked and authentic taste to it,” Lloyd The restaurant is all about the customer Five Points. With a fresh angle, they were able said. experience. When you walk in, you’re greeted to establish their niche and gain a customer base. The Bee Bim Bob is a popular meal amongst with a smile and if you need help picking Blue Cactus Café is a family-run business. Lloyd customers — it consists of a bowl of rice with something off the menu, they’re more than happy and Mary Reese’s daughter and grandson also fi ve Korean vegetables with choice of tofu, beef, to suggest a good dish. work in the restaurant. It started as a sandwich chicken or spicy pork and comes with a sunny side “For every customer that walks in the door, we shop, but Lloyd and Mary Reese wanted to turn up egg. work to provide them great quality food,” Lloyd it into something different. They decided to serve Besides the taste, people also come to the said. “That’s what makes a great restaurant.” Korean and Southwestern dishes to combine the restaurant because it’s easy on the wallet. Nothing two cuisines they loved most. on the menu is over $10, making it rather simple On the Korean half of the menu, you can fi nd for Lloyd to come up with prices. ‘Mockingjay’ breaks in 2

Courtesy of Lionsgate Films / THE DAILY GAMECOCK “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” is the beginning of the end of the Hunger Games Trilogy, but it fails to bring much substance to the series’ fi nale.

Third ‘Hunger Games’ trilogy’s fi nal movie. on Katniss after the destruction of storyline. The rising of the rebellion fi lm can’t entice viewer The film split its finale into two District 12 and the Peeta’s capture. provides a heap of action-packed attention to end trilogy installments a la fellow young-adult Unfortunately, Lawrence failed to excitement for viewers. fiction film series “Twilight” and embody the Mockingjay. The scene The big drawback of the movie K’Shanna Fludd “Harry Potter.” But unlike those in which she attempts to symbolize is that it paled in comparison to @THEGAMECOCK films, “Mockingjay” did not have the Mockingjay could not raise spirit previous Hunger Games, especially enough detail to warrant the two- in the viewer. Rather, the scene felt “Catching Fire.” However, this is “The Hunger Games: part split. very scripted and uncomfortably to be expected for split films. The Mockingjay - Part One” The film relied on mostly rising awkward. “part one” portion is always the Rated PG-13 action and was largely a set-up for The movie included new build-up to the climax. Little is to B- what might be more exciting bits characters from District 13, be expected out of such a fi lm as the in the second act of “Mockingjay.” including president Alma Coin, major action and enthusiasm is saved Director: Gary Ross The entire movie was limited to played by Julianne Moore. Moore up for the second. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam showing how Katniss is shaped accurately portrayed the hardened Overall, “Mockingjay” should Hemsworth into the perfect “Mockingjay” and president and the hidden antagonist have never been split into two Running Time: 142 minutes preparing Peeta’s rescue from the of Katniss. Much of Coin’s character movies. The fi lm would have fared Capital. Some scenes captured the is left uncertain and the importance better in one great, three-hour essence of the Panem rebellion. The of her role will most likely progress picture. Moviegoers likely would “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, love triangle between Katniss, Peeta in the second installment. have left the theater feeling content Part 1” premiered last weekend for and Gale held strong, but it wasn’t The major plus of the fi lm being with sitting in a longer, exciting the fi nal installment of the Hunger enough to hold interest throughout split into two was that it allowed the epic rather than being teased by Games series. Despite the cult- the movie. director to stay faithful to the books. the major foreplay in this shorter, like following that the series has Not even Jennifer Lawrence’s Many scenes were close, if not exact, simpler fi lm. accumulated, viewers could very performance could avail the entire in following Suzanne Collins’s novel. likely leave the theater feeling film. Lawrence was outstanding The film provided a lot of details unsatisfied with first half of the in channeling the traumatic effect and was able to linger more on the Monday, November 24, 2014 5

SENIORS • Continued from 8 lineman J.T. Surratt. DAVIS • Continued from 8 Non-seniors that were honored “Three turnovers a day” at the position. Davis entered the year’s Capital One Bowl victory saw include running back Mike Davis, Coming into Saturday, South game and immediately caught Connor Shaw catch a touchdown quarterback Austin Hails, long Carolina’s defense had tallied five a 28-yard pass from redshirt from Bruce Ellington in a similar snapper Coleman Harley and wide interceptions all season. Saturday senior Dylan Thompson, setting play. receiver Matthew Harvey. afternoon, senior defensive back up a six-play 73-yard touchdown Another senior that successfully Some bigger-picture news came Brison Williams and sophomore drive for the Gamecocks. Then, grabbed headlines in his last home from the list of non-participants, linebacker Skai Moore picked off on South Carolinas’ third and fi fth game was Brison Williams. The however, where we learned that two passes each, as the Gamecocks’ offensive drives, Davis coughed up defensive back hauled in his third running back Brandon Wilds defense recorded fi ve turnovers on the football, the second of which and fourth interceptions of the year plans to return for his senior year the day. Aside from South Carolina’s resulted in a South Alabama field against the Jaguars, one of which in 2015. The redshirt junior said win against Furman, Saturday’s goal right before halftime. After he carried into the endzone for his he knows he’s “not ready,” for the game was the only contest in which fumbling twice, Spurrier yanked second pick-six of the season. NFL quite yet. its defense forced both a fumble and Davis in favor of Wilds and redshirt “I think it was a great way to Redshirt junior Drew Owens an interception in the same game. freshman running back David finish my last home game here,” was scheduled to walk on Senior The team’s defense looked to be at Williams. Williams said. “I think it was good, Day, but he was nowhere to be its best when juniors TJ Gurley and “The fumbles sort of got him and it was a momentum change for found when it came time for the Chris Moody manned the safety sidelined,” Spurrier said. “Two out the team.” ceremony. According to USC positions, allowing Williams to move of three times you touch the ball It’s no understatement that Athletics media relations, the tight to cornerback, where he made both [and fumble], we just didn’t know if Williams’ score changed the tone end overslept, a fact that Spurrier of his interceptions. Since moving he could hold on to the ball. We’ve of the rest of the game. With South and Owens’ parents were unaware Moore to middle linebacker a week got plenty of other running backs, Carolina up by just four points of during the festivities. ago, the defense has surrendered 567 though.” before the touchdown, the Jaguars Contained within the past total yards over a two-game span. Despite being a junior, Davis would never trail by any fewer than four years have been some of the That total is the lowest two-game participated in South Carolina’s eight from there on out. most successful seasons in South yard total allowed by South Carolina Senior Day Saturday afternoon and The third, and final, senior Carolina football history. this season. will likely declare for the NFL Draft that scored Saturday was wide Every player that was honored after the season, although he has not receiver Nick Jones. He totaled Saturday has been with the yet publicly made a decision. three catches for 53 yards and a program since at least the 2012 DG touchdown on the day. season, making them a part of two, Rounding out the seniors that if not three, 11-win seasons. And, participated in the ceremonies were according to Spurrier, they’ll all be BASKETBALL • Continued from 8 March. tight end Rory Anderson, wide missed. That attitude has translated to her receiver Damiere Byrd, offensive “We’ve got some really good depth with 13 players seeing action players. Wilson said Staley in the lineman A.J. Cann, long snapper senior leaderships,” he said. on Sunday. Cuevas looks to be locker room called the Gamecocks Ryland Culbertson, fullback Jordan “They’ve all done well, and we important role player this season. upcoming trip to the Bahamas for Diaz, punter Patrick Fish, tight appreciate the fans recognizing all With her four steals, she had 11 the Junkanoo Jam a “business trip.” end Cody Gibson, spur Sharrod of the third, fourth, fi fth-year guys points on 4-of-6 shooting to go Mitchell did put things into Golightly, punter Tyler Hull, before the game.” along with five assists and three perspective a bit by mentioning how safety Kadetrix Marcus, linebacker rebounds. Freshman Jatarie White far South Carolina has come in the Connor McLaurin, cornerback also looks like she can play valuable women’s basketball landscape. Sidney Rhodes, offensive lineman minutes in the front court, posting DG “Basically, we’re just putting South Corey Robinson and defensive six points and rebounds against San Carolina on the map,” she said. Diego State. “If you’re not really in tune with Gamecocks head coach Dawn women’s basketball, you wouldn’t put Staley may be getting a little tired of South Carolina as a Final Four team. hearing about going into the No. 1 So we’re just trying to open people’s spot in the AP poll. She said it’s just eyes and show them that we are a a little milestone for what her team is national contender.” trying to accomplish, which is to be No. 1 at the end of the year. Thus, all of these early-season accolades don’t mean much until it gets to DG

@thegamecock Monday, November 24, 2014 6 With Philae, human ideas trump nature “The Millenial Classicist” on idea of progress and space probes

For the ancient Greeks and Romans, heavenly bodies were not the sorts of objects to which one anchors a craft. For them, if one’s ship was fl ying among the stars, then the predicament was a bit more like so: “As he flings forth such words, a gust, shrieking from the North, strikes full on his sail and lifts the waves to heaven. The oars snap, then the prow swings round and gives the broadside to the waves; down in a heap comes a sheer mountain of water.” HANNAH JEFFREY DREW MUELLER KAMILA MELKO ARTIE BRASWELL This is a passage from Aeneid 1 (102 ff) Editor-in-Chief Copy Desk Chief Photo Editor Asst. Mix Editor describing a storm in which Aeneas and his ships are caught when Juno is maddened at SAMANTHA LOCKWOOD BRITTANY WILT BEN CRAWFORD DAVID ROBERTS not being the center of attention in heaven Managing Editor Design Director Viewpoints Editor Asst. Sports Editor or earth. The depiction of “waves lifting to heaven,” corny though it may sound to modern sensibilities, was in fact a popular trope in ancient literature. USC-IBM partnership sounds This is because it articulated a particular breakdown of world order in which the sea, typically relegated to one sphere of infl uence, promising, but we need details ascends into the realm of fi re towards the realm of heaven. Everything had its own place in the instance of USC cutting deals and weaknesses that will launch hierarchy. ISSUE with private corporations after next year. Poets often used such illustrations as its venture with the 650 Lincoln All of these benefits seem New jointly funded metaphors for political or social order because residence project, and there seems good on paper, and perhaps program starts in January. conceptions of the human cosmos were so to be some good that will come they will materialize in the way closely intertwined physically and conceptually OUR STANCE from it. they’re supposed to as the project with those of the natural cosmos. While everything seems First, the university will get a progresses. For example, according to the well-known promising, we need detail. cut of the enterprises’ profits, as However, literally all the idea of Plato’s Republic, society was structured well as garner tax money that USC information that we have about the in a fi xed hierarchy consisting of the “highest,” Last week, the USC board of will be able to leverage from the research center is straight from the “middle” and “lowest” orders, like the heavens. trustees went ahead with plans to building. mouth of the companies involved. This, as in Athens, then degenerates into mob give Assembly Street another shiny, Second, there will be more Other than press releases, there’s rule, and robs from society the potential of new building in 2016, continuing opportunities for technology not much else to go on. any embellishment (ornatus), a word which the long streak of construction We’re not saying the parties translates the Greek cosmos, which means projects and renovations which involved are necessarily hiding “good order” but also “adornment.” have characterized the past few something — many concrete This same metaphoric correlation of the years. details of the deal were announced “We feel that there macrocosm of nature and microcosm of culture This new building, which will when trustees approved the is articulated in Virgil’s praise of Augustus as set up shop down the road from agreement Friday. should be more articulated by Jupiter in Aeneid: “his empire the new Darla Moore School of But IBM hasn’t released some will stretch to Ocean and his fame to the stars.” Business on Blossom and Assembly, relevant details and has yet to transparency about the The recent comet-lassoing spaceship reminds will be a technology research answer some questions outright. us that this ancient paradigm of hierarchical center, funded by a public-private For example, we have no idea proceedings.” human-in-nature has fallen, like the spaceship partnership between USC and what will happen after IBM’s itself, into obsolescence. IBM. 10-year deal, nor what forms this The physicists, engineers and cosmologists (The research centers’ activities oversight would take in practice. who orchestrated the landing of Philae will start in January and will be and business-minded folks: When asked, IBM refused to no longer aspire to snuggle up against the housed in university buildings students could be eligible for answer questions posed by The boundary stones of nature: rather, it is assumed until the new development is an indeterminate number of State about the money it will make that the ideal is to challenge, surpass and constructed.) internship, while 60 USC from side-contracts with other revolutionize the human proportion to the Perhaps the most headline- technology employees will switch tech companies. universe. making aspect of the deal is a ten- over to IBM, while continuing to All in all, we’re glad that these Indeed, their achievement merits the praise year, $70 million provision which receive university-esque benfi ts. benefits are apparently on their given by the Roman poet Lucretius in his will allow IBM to run and oversee Finally, there’s a plan in place way, but we feel that there should poem On the Nature of Things to his teacher all of USC’s computer systems to use technology assets from the be more transparency about the Epicurus: currently in place. enterprise to give students a better proceedings — especially for a This marks the most recent idea of their scholastic strengths project set to start in January. “His vigor of mind prevailed, and he strode far Beyond the fi ery battlements of the world, WHAT’S YOUR TAKE? Raiding the fi elds of the unmeasured All … Superstition now lies trampled under foot”

Want to see your opinions voiced in The Daily Gamecock? Send guest —Written by Del Maticic, columns and letters to the editor to [email protected]. fi fth-year classics major NFL responsible for young recruits’ safety Matt ruled in favor of Clarett, a sophomore running back way than a “the NFL is immoral” way. from Ohio State who had been suspended for multiple Having an 18 and over age limit sounds great on off-fi eld incidents. paper, but it isn’t as simple as letting kids just out of McBreen However, the ruling was reversed in the Court of high school decide whether to go pro or not. The NBA Appeals, who stated that certain instances of collective had that rule up until the 2006 draft. They decided Third-year sport bargaining are not under anti-trust laws. They ruled to change the restriction to 19 years old because the draft was being fl ooded with kids who both weren’t and entertainment ready to play professional basketball and didn’t have the maturity to realize it. mgmt. student “If you were told at 18 If you were told at 18 you could either go to college or have a chance to sign a seven-fi gure contract, would you could either go to you be able to resist? And there isn’t nearly as much of a physical gap Because NFL deal “irresistable,” college or have a chance between high school and pro in the NBA as there is in thoughts on health put aside the NFL. The NFL is a full contact sport. A kid fresh to sign a seven-fi gure out of high school is still developing and fl at out isn’t In Clay Travis’ November 16th column on Fox’s ready for the beating an NFL player takes week in and Outkick The Coverage, he wrote about the injuries of contract, would you be week out. Todd Gurley and Marcus Lattimore, and how it was We place so much importance on head safety, but “immoral” that the NFL’s age restrictions prevented able to resist?” we’re going to let an 18 or 19 year old, with a still them from going pro early. developing brain, line up across from a 29 year old NFL rules state you must be three years removed grown man? from graduating high school to be eligible for the NFL This isn’t a question of whether players try to make draft, meaning you can declare at the earliest as a junior that the CBA is negotiated in the best interests of both the leap from high school to the NFL. They will. But, or redshirt sophomore. Travis believes players should the NFL and its teams and players. Since the minimum as Travis says, “If they don’t make it as pros, so what? be allowed to enter the draft once they turn 18, and age of incoming players has an effect on the wages of That’s their risk.” anything else is morally indefensible and a violation of current NFL players, it has been deemed a reasonable Isn’t it just as immoral to tell a kid to make a life- anti-trust laws. bargaining subject in the CBA. altering decision at 18, then say “so what” if he picks First off, it was decided in the 2003 case Clarett v. I can see why Travis thinks it’s unfair that Gurley the wrong one? That’s unfair to every football player National Football League that the NFL age limit is tore his ACL when he could have been earning NFL leaving high school with the chance of a promising not a violation of anti-trust laws. The court initially money. And it is unfair, but more in a “life is unfair” future. Monday, November 24, 2014 7 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

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College football is very different from the NFL In Sunday’s women’s basketball matchup in a number of categories, but the most signifi cant between South Carolina and San Diego State, is probably player turnover. the Gamecocks forced 13 Aztec turnovers within Every four years, give or take, athletes exhaust the fi rst eight minutes of the game, setting the their eligibility and/or take off for the professional tone for the rest of the day. ranks, putting an end to their relatively short time And the rest of the day moved pretty easily for in college football. the Gamecocks (3-0) after that as they cruised to That’s what Senior Day is for, celebrating the an 89-38 win. large contributions a handful of athletes have “This was a tough game for us because we just made in a small amount of time. As the last home got beat by the No. 1 team in the country, in game of the year, Saturday’s 37-12 win over South my opinion,” San Diego State head coach Stacie Alabama played host to that celebration for the Terry said after the contest. 2014 Gamecocks. After two blowout wins against Clemson and The 17 seniors and their families were honored the Aztecs (1-3) along with No. 1 Connecticut during the pregame festivities, and fi ve players losing this past week, it seems to be a foregone with one year of eligibility remaining took part, conclusion that South Carolina will hold the top as well. ranking. “It’s just been a blessing to play at this school. Transition buckets and points off turnovers for I know all the seniors are just really grateful,” South Carolina pretty much tell Sunday’s whole redshirt senior quarterback Dylan Thompson story. In the fi rst half alone, 19 Aztec turnovers said. “We feel like it’s the best university in the led to 27 Gamecock points and nine fi rst-half nation, and it’s a blessing to be a part of this steals led to 19 fast break points for South school.” Carolina. The Gamecocks had a commanding In a game that was widely considered too 51-16 lead at halftime. close for comfort until the final whistle, many It was common to see freshman guard/forward South Carolina seniors were the difference in the A’ja Wilson glide to the rim for easy layups after Gamecocks’ last home contest. a steal. Wilson scored 15 points coming off the Olivia Barthel / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Thompson completed 10 of his 17 pass attempts bench to go along with nine rebounds. Junior guard Tiffany Mitchell was perfect from for 237 yards and a touchdown. But the senior Junior guard Tiffany Mitchell went off for 20 three-point range, converting on all six attempts. also got to live a dream that’s been in the works points. She stayed hot from beyond the arc the for his entire career during Saturday’s win. In the entire game, hitting all six of her three-point and easy assist opportunities. fourth quarter, Thompson split out wide while attempts. The pressure helped the Gamecocks force 29 sophomore Pharoh Cooper took a direct snap and “I was pretty confi dent coming into this game,” turnovers for the game while also holding the promptly found his quarterback in the endzone Mitchell said. “I got shots up before we played, Aztecs to shoot just 29 percent from the fi eld. for a seven-yard touchdown reception. and the day before, I did the same routine, so I Additionally, South Carolina shot 51 percent “We probably ran that play in practice, no just felt good with my shot today.” on the day and had another solid day from the exaggeration, 150-200 times over the past few San Diego State’s ball-handlers faced relentless three-point line (9-of-19, 47 percent). years,” Thompson said. “I just beg [head coach pressure from South Carolina point guards. Once again, South Carolina showcased its Steve Spurrier] to throw it every game that we Junior Khadijah Sessions and freshman Bianca have it possibly in the game plan, and when I saw Cuevas’ speed helped them each earn four steals BASKETBALL • 5 it signaled in, it was just everything I could do not to start going crazy.” South Carolina is no stranger to exotic play- calling when the quarterback is involved. Last Davis unimpressive in likely SENIORS • 5 Williams-Brice farewell Women’s soccer stuns UNC, will face Florida State

History was made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina Sunday afternoon. The South Carolina women’s soccer team (14- 5-5) is heading to the quarterfi nals of the NCAA tournament for the fi rst time in program history after pulling off a 1-0 upset win over No. 2-seed North Carolina on the Tar Heels’ home fi eld. The Gamecocks outshot North Carolina throughout the match and, in the 23rd minute, midfi elder Raina Johnson’s shot got past Tar Heel goalkeeper Bryane Heaberlin and slithered into the bottom right corner of the goal to give South Carolina an early lead. The score was the Gamecocks’ fi rst in over 366 minutes of play, dating back to South Carolina’s 2-1 win against Missouri in the SEC Tournament on Nov. 5. For the second match in a row, the third- seeded Gamecocks were without All-American goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo because of a wrist injury, while All-SEC defender Taylor Leach also missed the match because of the two yellow cards she received in the team’s contest against Seattle. With that said, the Gamecock defense held Jeffrey Davis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK strong and did a stellar job of containing North Junior running back Mike Davis turned the ball over twice Saturday and did not play in the second half. Carolina’s offensive attack. South Carolina has now shut out its opponent South Carolina sustains late capitalized on its opponent’s stagnant offense, in three consecutive matches. scoring 14 points in the fi nal 15 minutes to put lead against Jaguars The Tar Heels registered just three shots on the game out of the reach. The Gamecock’s goal while backup goalkeeper Abbey Crider David Roberts defense played well enough to earn praise from earned her second straight clean sheet in just her @DAVIDJAYROBERTS head coach Steve Spurrier, who, at times, has second career start. been the unit’s harshest critic this season. Trailing for most of the match, North Carolina Fourth quarter struggles erased “Fortunately, our defense really came to play became more aggressive on offense as the second Even with a 14-point lead, there’s a reason in the second half,” Spurrier said. “We shut half went on. South Carolina fans found themselves clutching them out in the second half, and held them to The Tar Heels had a plethora of corner kicks to the nearest possible object in the second fi eld goals in the fi rst half. Even though they during the second half and North Carolina’s best half against South Alabama. In fact, the point were on the field most of the time, we made scoring chance came in the 90th minute when differential is the reason why fans were unable them kick fi eld goals, and they only had nine Joanna Boyles had a shot from point-blank range to relax. Coming into Saturday’s game, the points.” which Crider corralled for her third save of the Gamecocks had been outscored 102-69 in the day. fourth quarter, and had seen late leads against Forgettable farewell South Carolina will face the winner of the Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee slip away Junior running back Mike Davis checked match between No. 1 seed Florida State and in the final quarter. However, against South into the game during South Carolina’s second Central Florida on either Friday or Saturday. Alabama, the team allowed only a fi eld goal in drive of the game after yielding to junior the second half and held the Jaguars to 45 total running back Brandon Wilds, who started —Brennan Doherty, Staff Reporter yards in the fourth quarter. South Carolina DAVIS • 5