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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 VOL. 102, NO. 57 ● SINCE 1908 Homecoming week ‘paints the town garnet and black’

New theme pays On Tuesday, Showcase, the food to Harvest Hope the competition to Food Bank. tribute to bond determine Homecoming The second event will be King and Queen will be a concert in which singer- between city, campus held at the Koger Center at songwriter David McMillin 7 p.m. and rock band The Last Kyle Moores “Showcase is one of Goodnight will perform STAFF WRITER the lasting traditions of beginning at 5 p.m. homecoming week,” said On Friday fraternities This week will be Homecoming advisor Becka and sororities will perform homecoming week at USC Neary. “It is one of the few routines and compete for and a number of activities events that has remained prizes in a step show, a new have been planned to get through the changes in event this year. The show students hyped up for the homecoming,” Neary said, will begin at 8 p.m. in the Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK homecoming game against “it will be a hit or miss for Carolina Coliseum. Tickets Arkansas this Saturday. attendance due to Election for the step show are $3 for This year’s theme will be Day, so we encourage students, faculty and staff “Paint the Town Garnet everyone to come out and with a University ID and and Black,” a tribute to enjoy the event.” $5 for the general public. the city of Columbia that On Wednesday, there will Tickets can be purchased will highlight the close two different activities aimed at the door, at the Russell relationship between the at livening up Greene Street. House information desk, campus and the surrounding The first event, Canned by calling (803) 251-2222 or community. Creations, is an annual online at http://coliseum. Today w il l be Cock fest contest co-sponsored by sc.edu. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Carolina Service Council. “I hope everyone comes Greene Street in front of During the event, out to enjoy the events,” Russell House. It will students will use canned and Neary said. “Coming off of feature music, games and non-perishable food items the big win over Tennessee giveaways and will be to create sculptures that everyone is excited about highlighted by student represent the Homecoming football, and we hope they organizations that will be theme. get excited over homecoming decorating designated spaces Students will begin week as well. on Davis Field, adjacent to building at 10 a.m., and after the Russell House, to refl ect THE DAILY GAMECOCK the sculptures are judged at Juan Blas / the Homecoming theme. Comments on this story? E-mail 1 p.m., students will donate [email protected] Homecoming week includes big performances from the marching band and Cocky.

GAMECOCKS KEEP BOWL HOPES ALIVE Sanford to pass $488M in fi rst of many rounds of budget cuts

Faltering economy, legislature’s instructional material costs and other areas. Meanwhile, schools are losing overspending forces slashing more than $100 million because of slowing sales tax collections that help of healthcare, college spending cover costs of add-ons like gifted and talented programs. Jim Davenport At the Education Department’s Th e Associated Press headquarters, a 13 percent cut in personnel costs is mandated. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford “How we’re going to take that is said Thursday he’ll let $488 million in something we’re still working on,” agency state spending cuts go into effect and spokesman Jim Foster said. The agency carve deeply into healthcare and college must fi gure out how to do that without spending plans, and he warned that more cutting mandated state programs. budget cuts are coming in the months In a 10-page letter to House Speaker and years ahead. Bobby Harrell, Sanford praised legislators The state’s $7 billion budget ran into for targeting the spending cuts rather problems when it went into effect July than slicing across-the-board. Ben Fine / THE DAILY GAMECOCK 1 as the economy continued to sour and “That being said,” he continued, “I consumers spent and earned less than want to be very clear — the budget USC long snapper Charles Turner forces Tennessee’s Dennis Rogan to fumble needed to keep state government in the situation we’ve found ourselves in was on a punt return in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game. Carolina’s 27-6 black. predictable, preventable and guaranteed “I am going to let the bill go through based on the run-up in state spending win, coupled with Georgia’s loss to Florida, kept the Gamecocks mathemati- without signature. I’m not going to make over the last four years and ignoring” cally alive in the SEC East race. any amendment to it. There will be no Sanford’s calls to change spending vetoes,” Sanford told reporters Thursday priorities. afternoon. The cuts go into effect after The Republican governor blamed midnight Thursday. the GOP-controlled Legislature for Sanford noted that any veto would overspending and ignoring repeated add to state spending in the face of more warnings the economy would slow. He Spur by Spur Coverage expected bad economic news. cited spending that’s swollen the size of “I believe very fi rmly that we’re in the government by 40 percent in four years. fi rst round of budget cuts in what will Legislators reject that claim because be a multiyear round of budget cuts. So it contrasts a low point in state spending Follow along with Th e Daily Gamecock’s coverage of the our take was that we would have many after the last recession with the peak of different bites at the apple,” Sanford a growing economy. State Budget Offi ce 2008 presidential election. Th ere will be updates and said. data shows South Carolina’s general fund The state Education Department spending increased by 33 percent during blogging throughout tomorrow night on www.dailygamecock. already is trying to figure out how to the past fi ve years and 15 percent when com and extensive coverage of the results for Wednesday’s issue. deal with the fi rst bite at its apple: $9.1 adjusted for infl ation. million in cuts. Nearly half are among Sanford renewed his call for legislators operations at its Columbia headquarters and the rest fall on school bus and BUDGET ● 4

Sports The Mix TODAY TUESDAY Opinion...... 9 Michael Aguilar explains why USC’s The Whig serves up food Puzzles...... 12 win against Tennesee is nothing to that will please despite party Comics...... 12 Classifi ed...... 13 brag about. See page 14 affi liations. See page 10 68 53 68 49 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 page TWO GDailyAMECOCK Theme PIC OF THE DAY Navigator Staff OF THE meeting QUESTION 10 a.m. to noon Russell House, Room 348

Get Out the Vote Week 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RH Lobby What did you do about voting

African American Male in Tuesday’s election? Institute meeting A) I’m registered to vote in South Carolina and am 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. RH, Room 305 planning to do so. Gamecock Leadership B) I’m registered to vote in another state and I’m going Society meeting 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. RH, Room 303 there to vote.

Students for Life C) I registered to vote in another state and I sent in an meeting 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. absentee ballot. RH, Room 302 Jamie Pescatore / THE DAILY GAMECOCK D) I’m registered to vote in South Carolina and sent in Young children fl ooded into the Greek Village on Halloween to collect candy Indian Cultural and play games like “Mummy Wrap-Up” at Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks. Exchange an absentee ballot. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RH, Room 203 E) I’m registered to vote, but I’m not going to.

Red Cross Club F) I’m not registered to vote. Local National World meeting Freddie Grinnell wanted SEATTLE — Machinists BAGHDAD — Iraq expects 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. his children to do some old- union members ratifi ed a new an American response to RH, Room 304 Last Week’s Poll Results: fashioned trick-or-treating. contract with The Boeing requested changes in a draft After taking the family to Co. on Saturday, ending an security pact soon after this Orthodox Christian What did people do for a Halloween gathering, he eight-week strike that cut the week’s U.S. presidential Fellowship meeting drove to a neighborhood airplane maker’s profi ts and election, an aide to the prime 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Halloween night in this small city and stalled jetliner deliveries. minister said Sunday. RH, Room 309 shepherded his three eldest The vote by members of Another Iraqi official said to a modest red house across the union, which represents the U.S. indicated it would Mountaineering — 72 said they were going to wear a costume the street from a graveyard. about 27,000 workers at plants accept all the proposed and Whitewater Club The porch light was in Washington state, Oregon changes except one — meeting and party hop. on. But police say the real and Kansas, was about greater Iraqi legal control 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. — 50 said they were going to stay in and nightmare was lurking 74 percent in favor of the over American soldiers and Sloan, Room 112 study. Halloween is for kids. inside. proposal five days after the contractors. After hearing the knock two sides tentatively agreed Yassin Majeed said the Feminist Majority — 41 said they were going downtown to Five on his door, authorities say, to the deal and union leaders U.S. response would come Leadership Alliance a convicted felon fearing a recommended its approval. after Tuesday’s vote so the meeting Points or the Vista. robbery opened fire with The workers are expected president-elect — either 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. — 31 said they were going to attend a an assault rifl e from inside to return to Boeing’s Barack Obama or John RH, Room 303 fraternity or sorority event. the house. At least 29 shots commercial airplane factories, McCain — could be briefed smashed through the front which have been closed since on the Iraqi proposals, which Academic Team — 20 said they were going to trick-or-treat, of door and window frame, the Sept. 6 walkout, starting were submitted by Iraq’s Practice course. killing 12-year-old T.J. Sunday night. Cabinet last week. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Darrisaw and wounding The union has said the Iraqi lawmakers say the Humanities, Room 317 Grinnell and another son. contract protects more than changes are essential in “This is by far one of 5,000 factory jobs, prevents order to win parliamentary BGLSA meeting the worst tragedies that I the outsourcing of certain approval for the deal, which 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Log onto Th ee DailyDaily Gamecock’sGamecock’s WebWeb site,site, have had to personally positions and preserves health would keep American troops Gambrell, Room 250 www.dailygamecock.com, to cast your votes. experience,” police Chief care benefi ts. It also promises in this country until 2012 and Patty Patterson said pay increases over four years give the Iraqis a greater role in Saturday. “It happened rather than three, as outlined the conduct of U.S. military basically because kids in earlier offers. operations. were out doing what they The union members, Parliament must approve would normally do on including electricians, the agreement before the year- Halloween.” painters, mechanics and end expiration of the U.N. Police said 22-year- other production workers, mandate that allows coalition old Quentin Patrick, a have lost an average of about forces to operate here legally. felon with multiple drug $7,000 in base pay since Without an agreement convictions, told them he the strike began. They had or a new U.N. mandate, the feared the masked visitors rejected earlier proposals by U.S. military would have to were coming to rob him. the company, headquartered suspend its mission, and the Two of the boys, including in Chicago. U.S. military’s future in Iraq the one who was killed, were It was the union’s fourth would be up to the man who wearing ghoulish masks as strike against Boeing in two takes offi ce in January. their Halloween disguises. decades and its longest since McCain supported the 2003 Patrick has been charged 1995. The International invasion of Iraq and the troop with murder, three counts Association of Machinists and surge which helped turn the of assault and battery with Aerospace Workers staged tide. intent to kill and one count strikes against Boeing for 24 of assault with intent to kill. days in 2005, 69 days in 1995 and 48 days in 1989. — Th e Associated Press The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 3

Chuck Burton / The Associated Press Voters stand in line at an early voting site in Charlotte, N.C. 2.6 million ballots cast early in North Carolina

32 percent are registered Pre-Elcection Day counts with the GOP. In 2004, show higher Democratic the gap in early voting between parties was only 12 turnout, favor Obama percentage points in favor of Democrats, compared to Gary D. Robertson the 22 percentage point split & Mike Baker this year. Th e Associated Press State Board of Elections director Gary Bartlett said RALEIGH — Nearly 2.6 such a strong turnout in early million people — or more voting has eased concerns of than 40 percent of registered an overwhelming Election voters — have already cast Day. The state had initially a ballot in North Carolina, anticipated as many as 3 with turnout heavy among million to vote on Tuesday, blacks and registered an estimate now scaled back Democrats in a trend that to about 2 million by the could favor Barack Obama. surge of early voters. Obama, who plans to visit “We’ve got a little Charlotte on Monday, has breathing room,” Bartlett focused much of his attention said. “But certainly I’ve on getting voters to the polls stopped trying to pick. before Election Day in this We’re part of history, and I surprise swing state. So far, guess we’ll see what Election his efforts appear successful: Day brings.” State Board of Elections About 2.4 million voters data shows that 52 percent cast a ballot on Election Day of people who have voted are in 2004. registered Democrats, while Bartlett’s estimate of 30 percent are registered about 4.6 million total voters Republicans. would mark a turnout of 74 By comparison, about percent of those registered 46 percent of all registered — far higher than the 64 voters in the state are declared Democrats, while NORTH CAROLINA ● 4

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NORTH CAROLINA ● Continued of the population. Blacks made up renewed passion for change in S.C. Statehouse campaigns from 3 just 17 percent of the early voting Washington.” percent than went to the polls four population in 2004. In the governor’s race, years ago. Brent Woodcox, a spokesman Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, raise $6M, borrow $1M “By historical standards, you for the state Republican Party, the Republican nominee, had no would figure it would be around downplayed the numbers and said public events. Democratic Lt. made borrowing any cheaper. the standard 65 percent at the the GOP strategy for the state was Gov. Beverly Perdue visited the All legislature seats up For instance, Davis took out a most,” said Hunter Bacot, the to target infrequent voters — those predominantly black Union Baptist $15,000 loan in March that had for re-election, compile polling director at Elon University. who have only cast ballots once or Church in Durham. a 5.5 percent interest rate. The “To see it tipping toward three- twice in the past four elections — On Monday, McCrory planned large public debts loan he took out in September quarters is remarkable.” and get them to the polls in the three rallies in the voter-rich for $25,000 had a 9 percent rate. The numbers, which include both early period. Piedmont, including Charlotte, Davis said that’s just a function of Jim Davenport one-stop and absentee balloting, “We’re counting on our core while Perdue scheduled fi ve stops the lending market. Th e Associated Press are not necessarily a harbinger of supporters to come out on Election from her hometown of New Bern “I think banks approach it just easy victory for Obama and his Day,” Woodcox said. “Obama has to Asheville. Credit may be tight for buying the way they would any other fellow Democrats. An Associated banked a pretty large portion of Libertarian Party nominee a house, but it’s plentiful for some loan and would look at the credit Press-GfK poll released this past votes, but I think they’ve turned Mike Munger has to teach classes wanting to win or keep South worthiness of the borrower and week showed that 14 percent of out mostly their hard-core at Duke University on Monday. Carolina state House and Senate likelihood of you being able to pay Democrats in the state plan to back supporters and people that were So he spent the weekend visiting seats. it back,” Davis said. Republican presidential candidate going to show up on Election Day voters along U.S. Highway 64, Candidates headed into the fi nal Elliott campaign adviser Rod John McCain, while only 4 percent anyway.” traveling more than 670 miles as weeks of the election season with Shealy said Elliott’s borrowing of registered Republicans planned The two major-party candidates he started Friday in Murphy and more than $1 million in campaign shows the need to stay competitive. to back Obama. for U.S. Senate both spent wrapped up Sunday evening in debt, according to the most recent Shealy said Elliott, who has The early voting volume far the afternoon campaigning Dare County. state campaign finance data. held the seat since 1993, worried outpaced the numbers from four after morning church services. Munger said the people he talked That’s a big chunk of the more that Republican opponent Bill years ago, when only 1.1 million Democratic challenger Kay Hagan to — especially in less-affluent than $6 million Republicans and McKown would see a huge last- people cast a ballot before Election greeted voters in Fayetteville, towns in the mountains and Democrats raised for Tuesday’s minute infusion of donations. Day. One-stop sites this year Wilson and Greenville. Republican eastern North Carolina — remain General Assembly races. But McKown said his campaign have been plagued by hours-long incumbent Elizabeth Dole spent pessimistic about their future no Every seat is up for election in is run mostly with his own cash, lines, which led the State Board of her day in High Point, joining matter who gets elected. “They’re the state Legislature, which is apart from a handful of smaller Elections to allow counties to keep campaign volunteers as they skeptical that change is going to dominated by Republicans who are donations. polling places open an extra four went door-to-door talking with help them,” Munger said. predicted to easily retain control. “I put up $150,000. That was hours on Saturday, the last day of residents. Munger is aiming to get more Top borrowers this year are my goal when we got into that,” early voting. Hagan said she expected this than 2 percent of the vote so that Democratic Sen. Dick Elliott, McKown said. His loans, he said, Black voters — likely galvanized year to be a historic election, but his party can remain on the ballot who tapped lenders for $350,000 were the only way he’d have a by the candidacy of Obama, the didn’t anticipate turnout to be as through 2012. An Associated to keep his Myrtle Beach seat; chance of repaying himself for first black major party nominee strong as it has been. Press-GfK poll released last week and Republican Tom Davis, who money put into the campaign. for president — have been surging “You can feel the energy,” she showed Munger with the support defeated an incumbent in the June Loans are part of the growing to the polls. They comprise 26 said Sunday between campaign of 4 percent of those surveyed. primary and has loans of $120,000 cost of running a Statehouse percent of voters so far, even stops. “These people, they “I’m more confi dent than I was outstanding after borrowing campaign. though blacks are only 21 percent want new ideas. There’s truly a two weeks ago,” he said. $180,000. Including the borrowing, Davis “Banks love their politicians and raised more than $510,000 for they’re always willing to help,” his campaign, spending heavily ● Increased chances for government restructuring said Lisa Sox, who raises money on television and radio to defeat BUDGET Continued from 1 may be a “silver lining to the gray fi nancial clouds for Senate Republican Caucus incumbent Sen. Catherine Ceips. to limit future spending increases to a combination that are around us,” Sanford told reporters. candidates. Nothing is cheap in campaigns. of population growth and infl ation. In the letter, he urged legislators to rethink Borrowing is bipartisan — and Sox said half-minute radio spots “If we had done this, we could have avoided automatic raises for retirees. driven frequently by the need to that a couple of years ago cost the peak and valley approach to government “This amounts to $2.7 billion that South have cash to ward off challengers $200 now sell for $500. Shealy spending,” Sanford said. Carolina taxpayers will one day have to come up and ready lines of credit to buy said it’s tough to buy a news-hour Meanwhile, he said he needs more control of with if the projections don’t materialize — and TV and radio time. The loans 30-second ad for less than $1,000. spending through a Department of Administration based on what’s happening on Wall Street, we generally are backed by candidates’ “And you don’t buy one. You’ve that would oversee most of the state’s bureaucracy. have no reason to believe they will,” Sanford savings or other assets. got to do lots of them,” he said, While that bill cleared the House, it died after wrote. Davis, who until March was a noting the tab for an effective TV failing to come up for debate in the Senate. top aide to Republican Gov. Mark ad buy is about $100,000. Sanford, said he had little choice And mail’s not cheap, either. but to borrow to get his campaign Davis flooded mailboxes with a started. “I’m at a point now where half dozen mailings that cost up I’m able to pay down those debts,” to $8,000 each in the primary. Wanted . . . Daily newspaper looking for hard-working, creative individuals he said. “There’s no denying that it’s to fill a variety of positions daily…and throughout the night. The nation’s credit crunch hasn’t expensive,” Davis said.

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Election Guide 2008

BBLUELUE RED College Democrats: College Republicans: polls predict Obama & McCain has upset to sweep election within reach Josh Dawsey Josh Dawsey STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER

With one day until the general election, Annie Boiter-Jolley is confi dent Barack Though almost every major poll has Barack Obama winning the White

Obama is going to win. House, Alex Stroman said he believes an upset by John McCain is “within

“There’s always a shot of losing, and I don’t want to jinx this by saying he’s reach.”

going to win,” USC’s College Democrats president said with a chuckle, “but I “I’ve heard all kinds of numbers. No one knows with a poll, because it’s just

think there’s defi nitely a great chance.” a snapshot,” the College Republicans president said. “I think Republicans and

While the race for the presidency was neck-and-neck for months, Zogby, John McCain will be pleasantly surprised.”

Gallup and CNN polls all predict a victory for Obama. On Sunday, eight CNN Stroman, a second-year political science student, noted various polls that

analysts, four Republican and four Democrat, came to a consensus on the race. show the campaign’s race as a “dead heat,” including a Zogby poll from last

They all picked Obama to win, with some even saying he may win 365 electoral week. He also said states such as Pennsylvania, Florida, Indiana and Ohio could

votes. go to either candidate.

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PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 8 PAGE 6 The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 Irmo’s own ‘Plumber’ Electoral College Votes 20042004 EElectionlection shares personal story, Bush/CheneyBush/Cheney 228686 Kerry/EdwardsKerry/Edwards 225252 thoughts on election

Local husband, father mean the difference between prosperity and catastrophe. discusses candidates’ Kerr, who usually votes Republican, said he’s leaning economic plans towards McCain because of his policies towards small businesses and his pledge to Jonathan Battaglia THE DAILY GAMECOCK keep taxes low. According to Obama’s tax plan, small businesses Joe Kerr is a husband, a making over $250,000 a year father of a 9- and a 17-year- would see their taxes go back old and the owner of an Irmo to what they were during plumbing company, fi ttingly the Clinton administration, named Kerr Plumbing. which equates to about a 4 With a family to feed and a percent increase. McCain small business to run, this has said he plans to make the “Joe the Plumber” said he Bush tax cuts for the wealthy traditionally hasn’t had much permanent. time to worry about politics. Kerr, whose business “I’ve been out beatin’ the makes over $250,000 a year, bushes just trying to keep said he is a capitalist. my business going,” said “I don’t know what Obama Kerr, 56. “When I do fi nally meant about ‘spreading the get home, it’s dark and I’ve wealth,’ but I believe if you got a couple children I need earn it, you earn it, you don’t to spend time with. It just 2008 Electoral Predictions have to share it with someone doesn’t leave much time to else if you don’t want to,” watch these debates.” Kerr said. Obama/BidenObama/Biden 278278 McCain/PalinMcCain/Palin 113232 With costs going up and TossToss UpUp 112828 Despite what either profits going down, Kerr 238 Solid 40 Leaning 118 Solid 14 Leaning 128 Toss Up candidate says about their said he’s had to “go outside plans for small business, the his comfort zone” to make future is uncertain for the ends meet in tough economic Kerr. times. His heart condition has His plumbing company, raised his health insurance which used to sustain to a point where it’s almost itself with jobs from local unaffordable and the plot of Irmo homeowners, is now land he had hoped to move stretched out all over the his family to in Hilton has Midlands area, with emphasis since become too expensive switching from installation to make payments on. to service and repair. “I’ve been in business “Things are about as bad about 21 years and I don’t as they can get right now think I’ve ever seen it get without us going under,” this bad,” Kerr said. “One said Kerr, a third generation week we’re up, one week owner of the family business. we’re down. To be honest, I “The real bad thing is, don’t think either candidate if it does, who wants to can fix all the problems we hire a 56-year-old Joe the have.” Plumber?” For an aging plumber in a changing economy, the tax Comments on this story? E-mail plan of a new president could [email protected]

RED ● Continued from 5 ● Information from BLUE Continued from 5 realclearpolitics.com Designed by Liz Howell So why is no one giving “There’s so many states McCain a chance? There that are just too close to are many reasons, Boiter- call,” Stroman said. Jolley said. A major poll released “People have been excited by CNN shows Obama about Obama for a while, winning those four states, and nothing has happened but the races are mostly Student Who are you voting for and why? to make them lose their within 5 percentage Pulse excitement,” Boiter-Jolley points, a margin of error said. “People believe in him that could swing based on and what he’s doing.” what constituency shows MATT RILEY BEN MATTHEW Both sides have been up at the polls. JOHNSON BROWN COIA RICHARDSON criticized for nasty America will be better First-year Fourth-year First-year Fourth-year campaigning in recent days, served economically electrical psychology biology business but Boiter-Jolley said the with the policies of engineering student student student student campaign from Democrats McCain, Stroman said, has been more “hopeful and as he doesn’t believe the OBAMA: “I wanted MCCAIN: “I agree OBAMA: “I respect positive.” “redistribution of wealth” OBAMA: “He gives change and I wanted to with most of his policies, his issues and policies and “The Republicans have policies implemented me hope and represents see things better.” especially those dealing where he stands. I believe made many accusations, and by Obama can help the something I haven’t seen with taxes.” his drive for change.” most of them are just a lot voters. in awhile.” about nothing,” she said. “John McCain knows JEREMY MAY “Voters see through people you can’t raise taxes on ROBBY DAN KATERA blowing things way out of anyone during a period Fourth-year BONANNO CHAMPAIGNE ANDERSON proportion, and many of the of economic duress,” First-year Th ird-year Fourth-year psychology student charges just haven’t stuck Stroman said. “People pre-med elementary media arts because they are so far out like Joe the Plumber biology education student there.” have shown America why student student An infusion of McCain is better.” conservative support came Stroman said the OBAMA: “He had a OBAMA: “He’s OBAMA: “It’s time for OBAMA: “I like his into the race following the executive experience of way better VP choice.” something new and a change; our country is a economic plan a lot better nomination of Sarah Palin Sarah Palin should factor different.” mess.” and I don’t think McCain as the vice presidential into voters minds a well. will change much.” candidate, but her impact on “She’s had a great impact the race has been negative on this race, as she is the MADISON THOMAS ERIC CASEY for Republicans, Boiter- only person on either WILLIAMS FARLEY BRINKLEY MELIA Jolley said. side of the ticket that has First-year First-year First-year First-year “At first, people seemed actually run something,” fi n a n c e mechanical biology biology to like her. Then, it wasn’t Stroman said. “She has student student student student good that they kept her out the executive experience of the media,” Boiter-Jolley that’s important.” said. “And then when they And while McCain MCCAIN: “I think he MCCAIN: “I think he’s MCCAIN: “I like MCCAIN: “I don’t put her in the spotlight, that is more of a moderate has a lot of experience the best and Obama does McCain’s tax plan better, think Obama is ready and didn’t help either.” Republican that attracts which is something not have the experience.” because Obama’s plan hurts his [McCain] tax plan is There are a few glimmers independents, Palin has Obama lacks.” my parents’ income.” better.” of hope for Republicans. enthused the conservative As many analysts have said base, Stroman said. He in recent days, polls do not thinks the overall appeal SPOT BRYAN DANIELLE HARRELSON HUXHOLD DUBOSE always predict the winner. could lead the ticket to a Also, 6 percent of voters surprise victory. Second-year Second-year Fourth-year nationwide have said they media arts criminal sociology “As you’ve seen student justice education are undecided, according to throughout his career, you student student CNN surveys, which means can’t count John McCain the race could still tip to the out,” Stroman said. “We NOT VOTING: “I don’t OBAMA: “I agree with OBAMA “I think he’s Republican side. shouldn’t count him out care about the politics, I just most of his policies and he an amazing guy who cares this time either. want things to get done. reminds me of Kennedy about everyone, and not I also think there are also with his charisma.” just the rich people.” Comments on this story? E-mail Comments on this story? many uneducated voters.” [email protected] E-mail [email protected] The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 7 Breakdown of candidates Sen. Obama favors economic reform, Sen. McCain advocates fi nance free national healthcare, exiting reform, competition in market, troops from Iraq maintaining troops overseas

Sen. John S. McCain, III (Ariz.) Party: Republican Current offi ce: U.S. Senator Past offi ces: He’s been a member of the United States Senate and an Arizona senator since 1987. He was a House representative from 1982 to 1986. He was a national security adviser for the Dole/Kemp presidential campaign Sen. Barack Obama, Jr. (Ill.) in 1996. He also served as a primary candidate for the U.S. presidency in 2000. Professional Experience: Party: Democratic He was a Senate navy Current offi ce: U.S. Senator since 2005. liaison in 1977 to 1981, He served as a captain in Past offices: He was an Illinois State senator the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1981 and served in Vietnam. from 1996 to 2004 and a key speaker for the 2004 Education: Democratic National Convention. He attended National War College Professional Experience: He’s worked as a from 1973 to 1974 and the United States Naval Academy in 1958. community organizer, attorney, author, lecturer Personal: and professor. McCain, 72, and wife Cindy Lou Education: He attended Columbia University in Hensley have seven children. He was born in 1983, Harvard Law School in 1991 and Occidental Panama Canal Zone, Panama and currently College as well. lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Personal: Obama, 47, and his wife Michelle have two children. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii — Information from votesmart.org and now lives in Chicago, Il. ECONOMY — Information from votesmart.org • McCain supports the $700 billion Wall Street bailout deal and wants to reform the fi nancial sector. He also wants to create a trust, the Mortgage and ECONOMY Financial Institutions Trusts, in order to avoid • Obama advocates multiple reforms for the fi nancial bankruptcy of companies. McCain also proposed sector to jumpstart the economy. These reforms would a mortgage plan in which the federal government include “new oversight of investment banks, more would buy banks and homeowners’ mortgage disclosure by fi nancial fi rms, higher capital requirements loans and then in turn have the Federal Housing for fi rms used to operating with a minimal cash backstop Administration turn the loans into low-interest loans. and more consistent rules that apply to all financial ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT institutions, not just regular banks.” • Obama advocates a $50 billion emergency economic • McCain wants to work toward a 60 percent stimulus plan that would give money toward one million reduction of carbon emissions from the 1990 jobs. According to cnn.com, these jobs would be in place levels by 2050. to rebuild infrastructure, rebuild schools and decrease • McCain proposed a strategy for energy that the likelihood of budget cuts from local governments. relies on American science and industry. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT • McCain advocates having a windfall profi ts tax on oil companies. • He wants to increase fuel economy standards, which HEALTHCARE would have clean energy sources supplying 25 percent of electricity consumed by the U.S. by 2025. • McCain advocates competition to • Obama wants to increase the economy standards for improve the quality of health insurance, fuel. He wants to invest $150 billion for clean energy while opposing universal coverage over 10 years. federally mandated. • Obama advocates having a windfall profi ts tax on oil • He supports reforming medical companies. malpractice; expanding health saving HEALTHCARE accounts. • Obama would create a national health insurance • He also advocates low-income program for citizens without health care provided by Americans having health car tax dividends. their employer and who also can’t receive healthcare IMMIGRATIGRATION from federal programs. This would give coverage to all children and citizens under 25 years old from their parents’ • McCain advocates constructing a 700- insurance plans. mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border. IMMIGRATION • McCain advocates giving a legal path for • Obama advocates constructing a 700-mile fence certain illegal immigration to attain citizenship. Courtesy of The Associated Press Courtesy of The Associated Press along the U.S.-Mexican border. • McCain wants to improve the border security and strongly enforce existing laws. • Obama advocates giving a legal path for certain IRAQ illegal immigration to attain citizenship. • Obama wants to improve the border security and strongly enforce existing laws. • McCain advocated entering Iraq in 2002. McCain opposes a withdrawal of U.S. troops from IRAQ Iraq. • Obama wants to begin the mission of removing U.S. troops as soon as possible. He • McCain wants to beat al Qaida and have the Government of Iraq stabilized before pulling out opposed entering Iraq in 2002. Obama advocates a schedule which would remove U.S. troops. He wants the U.S. to help the Iraqis have free and fair elections. He also wants the troops by the summer of 2010. Iraqi economy to prosper. He also wants to add international pressure on Syria and Iran.

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Joe Biden Sarah Palin Gov. Palin is the current governor of Alaska and is Sen. Biden is currently a senator for Delaware and is Sen. McCain’s vice presidential choice. She has said Sen. Barack Obama’s vice presidential choice. Biden said that individuals need to take personal responsibility he would end the war, which would balance the federal for the economy. Palin wants more fl exible budget. He advocates lowering healthcare costs and government regulations on healthcare, but thinks supports increasing biomedical research funding. Biden competition between providers in healthcare is the is very opposed to offshore drilling for oil. Though he best method. She supports offshore drilling, but has previously voted for the war in Iraq, Biden now advocates said more changes need to be made to help America’s exiting. energy crisis. Palin supports the war in Iraq and said, — Information taken from CNN.com “We’re getting closer and closer to victory.” Courtesy of The Associated Press Courtesy of The Associated Press Third party candidates on the ballot in South Carolina Charles O. ‘Chuck’ Baldwin Robert L. ‘Bob’ Barr, Jr. Ralph Nader Cynthia Ann McKinney Party: Independent, Party: Independent, Party: No Party Party: Independent, Write-In, Alaskan Libertarian, Write- Affi liation, Independent, Green Party, Write- Independence, In, Nominated by Write-In, Natural In, Green-Rainbow, Constitution, Petition Law Party, Alaskan Mountain Party, Constitution Current Offi ce: Independence, Ecology Nominated by Party of Florida, Past offices: He Party of Florida, New Petition, Pacifi c Green, Constitution was a candidate Mexico Independent Unaffi liated, Wisconsin Party of Illinois, for U.S. House of Party, Nominated by Green Independent Representatives in Courtesy of The Associated Press Petition, Nomination Current Office: Not Green, Nebraska, Georgia in 2002; a by other than Primary, applicable. Courtesy of The Nominated by Courtesy of The Past offices: Associated Press U.S. House Representative from 1994 to Peace, Populist Associated Press A Petition, Reform Current Offi ce: Courtesy of The Associated Press 2002; a 1992 South Republican nominee and Current United States House Party of Kansas, a Republican Party Chari from 1985 to 1986. presidential candidate. representative from 1992 to 2002 and again U.S. Taxpayers, Professional experience: A speaker, an Past offi ces: A presidential candidate for 1992, in 2004 to 2007. She was a candidate for the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan Current Offi ce: attorney, a CIA analyst, a contributing editor, 1996, 2000 and 2004. United States House Georgia representative Not applicable. a columnist and an adjunct professor. Professional experience: He’s been an in 2002 and 2006, and a United States House Past offi ces: 2004 vice presidential candidate. Education: Professional experience: He attended the University of attorney, a lecturer, a member of the U.S. representative for Georgia from 1989-1993. author, minister, Southern California for his bachelor’s, a Army, an author, a consumer advocate and a Professional experience: She has worked columnist and radio talk show host Education: masters from George Washington University member of Labor Department. as a diplomatic fellow and a political science He attended Liberty University for and a jurist doctor form Georgetown Education: He attended Harvard Law School, professor. his Bachelor’s Degree and his Master’s, as well University Law Center. Princeton University and Gilbert School. Education: She attended the University of as Midwestern Baptist College. Personal: Personal: Personal: Barr, 50, is married with four Nader, 74, is single and was born California, the Tufts University and the Baldwin, 56, was born in La Porta, children. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa and and still lives in Winsted, Conn. University of South Carlifornia. Ind. and lives in Pensacola, Fla. He’s married currently lives in Smyrna, Ga. — Information from votesmart.org Personal: McKinney, 53, has one child. She with three kids. — Information from votesmart.org was born in Atlanta, Ga. — Information from votesmart.org — Information from votesmart.org PAGE 8 The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 U.S. SENATE Richland County Voting Locations Precinct Name: Location: Address: ARCADIA FOREST LAKE PARK GYM 6820 WEDGEFIELD RD. ARDINCAPLE EE TAYLOR ELEMENTARY 200 MCRAE ST. Graham is the incumbent and graduated from USC. BALLENTINE BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY 1040 BICKLEY RD. BARRIER FREE RICHLAND COUNTY 2020 HAMPTON ST. He has been a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves BEATTY ROAD ST ANDREWS PARK 920 BEATTY RD. since 1995. He has served on the South Carolina House BLUFF BLUFF ROAD PARK 148 CARSWELL RD. BLYTHEWOOD #1 BETHEL HANBERRY ELEM 125 BONEY RD. of Representatives. Graham is a supporter of the Second BLYTHEWOOD #2 BLYTHEWOOD PARK 126 BONEY RD. Amendment and has voted to ban partial-birth abortion. BLYTHEWOOD #3 BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 10901 WILSON BLVD. BRANDON ANNIE BURNSIDE ELEMENTARY 7300 PATTERSON RD. According to the American Conservative Union, he has BRIARWOOD E L WRIGHT MIDDLE 2740 ALPINE RD. voted as a conservative 90 percent of the time in the U.S. CAUGHMAN ROAD CAUGHMAN RD PARK CAUGHMAN RD AT TROTTER RD. Lindsey Graham COLLEGE PLACE JOHN P THOMAS ELEMENTARY 6001 WESTON AVE. Republican Senate. COOPER ST MICHAELS ALL ANGELS EP 6408 BRIDGEWOOD DENNYSIDE DENNY TERRACE COMMUNITY 6429 BISHOP AVE DENTSVILLE DENT MIDDLE 2719 DECKER BLVD Conley is pro-life and a supporter of the Second DUTCH FORK #1 DUTCH FORK HIGH 1400 OLD TAMAH RD. DUTCH FORK #2 DUTCH FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL 1528 TAMAH RD. Amendment from Myrtle Beach. He wants to eliminate E FOREST ACRES BROCKMAN SCHOOL 2245 MONTCLAIR DR. the federal gas tax and all restrictions on oil drilling and EASTOVER EASTOVER PARK 1031 MAIN ST. EDGEWOOD BURTON-PACK ELEMENTARY 111 GARDEN DR. gas production wherever it is reasonable. Conley wants to ESTATES BOOKMAN ROAD ELEM 1245 BOOKMAN RD. begin an exit of Iraq and enforce security on the United FAIRLAWN NEW KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL 361 PISGAH CHURCH RD. FAIRWOLD W G SANDERS MIDDLE SCHOOL 136 ALIDA ST. States borders. Bob Conley FRIARSGATE # 1 FRIARSGATE PARK 1712 CHADFORD RD. FRIARSGATE # 2 HE CORLEY ELEMENTARY 1500 CHADFORD RD. Democratic GADSDEN GADSDEN ELEMENTARY S GOODWIN LN GARNERS CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CENT 2750 MCCORDS FERRY RD. GREENVIEW GREENVIEW PARK 6700 DAVID ST. U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GREGG PARK SHANDON BAPTIST CHURCH 5250 FOREST DR. HAMPTON S KILBOURNE ELEMENTARY 1400 S KILBOURNE RD. DISTRICT 2 (UPPER RICHLAND DISTRICT) HARBISON #1 HARBISON COMMUNITY CENTER 106 HILLPINE RD. HARBISON #2 NEW HGTH BAPTIST CHURCH 5501 BROAD RIVER RD. HOPKINS HOPKINS PARK 150 HOPKINS PARK RD. HORRELL HILL HORRELL HILL ELEMENTARY 517 HORRELL HILL Wilson is currently the incumbent and was born in HUNTING CREEK LOWER RICHLAND HIGH 2615 LOWER RICHLAND BLVD Charleston, S.C. He served as a member of the United KEELS JOSEPH KEELS ELEMENTARY 7801 SPRINGVIEW RD. KEENAN BRADLEY ELEM 3032 PINE BELT RD. States Army Reserves. Wilson supports the war in Iraq and KELLY MILL KELLY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL 1141 KELLY MILL RD. wants to enhance training for soldiers. Wilson wants to KILLIAN KILLIAN PARK HWY 555/MARTHAN RD. KINGSWOOD COLUMBIA HIGH 1701 WESTCHESTER AVE secure the nation’s borders and wants “fi scally responsible” LAKE CAROLINA LAKE CAROLINA ELEM SCHOOL 1151 KELLY MILL RD. economic policies. LINCOLNSHIRE FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY 2500 BLUE RIDGE TERRACE Joe Wilson LONGCREEK BLYTHEWOOD MIDDLE 2351 LONGTOWN RD. Republican LYKESLAND CAUGHMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY 7725 CAUGHMAN RD. MCENTIRE SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 731 HORRELL HILL RD. MEADOWFIELD MEADOWFIELD ELEMENTARY 525 GALWAY LN MEADOWLAKE MEADOWLAKE PARK 1000 BECKMAN RD. Born and raised in South Carolina, Miller is a veteran MIDWAY LOUIE CONDER ELEMENTARY 8040 HUNT CLUB RD. MILL CREEK MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY 925 UNIVERSAL DR. who served in the Marines for 13 years. Miller advocates a MONTICELLO UPPER RICHLAND COMMUNITY 300 CAMPGROUND RD. successful exit plan for the U.S. to leave Iraq. He wants to N FOREST ACRES TRENHOLM PARK 3900 COVENANT RD. NORTH SPRINGS 1 NORTH SPRINGS PARK 4210 CLEMSON RD. focus on creating jobs with good benefi ts for the people of NORTH SPRINGS 2 NORTH SPRINGS ELEM 1300 CLEMSON RD. South Carolina. OAK POINT OAK POINTE ELEMENTARY SCH 1 RIVER BOTTOM RD OAKWOOD GETHESEMANE LUTHREN CH 6904 SATCHELFORD RD Rob Miller OLD FRIARSGATE DUTCH FORK ELEMENTARY 7900 BROAD RIVER RD Democratic OLYMPIA OLYMPIA SCHOOL 621 BLUFF RD. PARKRIDGE HARBISON FIRE STATION 131 LAKE MURRAY BLVD DISTRICT 6 (LOWER RICHLAND DISTRICT) PARKWAY #1 SUMMIT PARKWAY MIDDLE SCH 200 SUMMIT PARKWAY PARKWAY #2 SUMMIT PKWY MIDDLE SCHOOL 200 SUMMIT PARKWAY PENNINGTON ASBURY MEMORIAL METHODIST 1005 ASBURY DR. PINE GROVE PINE GROVE ELEM SCHOOL 111 HUFFSTETLER RD. Harrelson is staunchly pro-life and wants to end illegal PINE LAKES LOWER RICHLAND FIRE STATI 2612 LOWER RICHLAND BLVD PINEWOOD LOWER RICHLAND HIGH 2615 LOWER RICHLAND BLVD immigration by securing the United States borders. She POLO ROAD POLO ROAD PARK 730 POLO RD. supporting making President Bush’s tax cuts permanent PONTIAC PONTIAC ELEMENTARY 500 SPEARS CREEK RD. RICE CREEK RICE CREEK ELEMENTARY 4751 HARDSCRABBLE RD. and wants to ban gay marriage. RIDGE VIEW RIDGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL 4801 HARDSCRABBLE RD. RIDGEWOOD RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 5326 RIDGEWAY ST. RIVER SPRINGS RIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY 115 CONNIE WRIGHT RD. Nancy Harrelson RIVERSIDE VIRGINIA WINGARD METH CH 1500 BROAD RIVER RD. Republican RIVERWALK EPISCOPAL CH/SIMON/JUDE 1110 KINLEY RD. ROUND TOP ROUND TOP ELEM SCHOOL 449 RIMER POND RD. S FOREST ACRES CRAYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 5000 CLEMSON AVE SANDLAPPER SANDLAPPER ELEM SCHOOL 1001 LONGTOWN RD. SATCHELFORD SATCHELFORD ELEMENTARY 5901 SATCHELFORD RD. Clyburn is currently the incumbent for the U.S. House SKYLAND SKYLAND DR BIBLE CHURCH 901 SKYLAND DR. and is from Sumter, S.C.. He is currently the third-ranking SOUTH BELTLINE VFW POST 641 534 S BELTLINE BLVD SPRING HILL RIVER SPRNGS CHURCH 1007 W SHADY GROVE RD. Democrat in the House and is the fi rst South Carolinian to SPRING VALLEY LONNIE B NELSON ELEM 225 N BRICKYARD RD. do so. Clyburn wants to expand the nation’s nuclear power SPRING VALLEY WEST JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 306 FLORA DR. SPRINGVILLE LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY 1531 THREE DOG RD. technologies and increase American oil production. ST ANDREWS ST ANDREWS MIDDLE 1231 BLUEFIELD RD. TRENHOLM ROAD N TRENHOLM BAPTIST 6515 NORTH TRENHOLM RD. James E. Clyburn VALHALLA SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 120 SPARKLEBERRY LN Democratic VALLEY STATE PARK KILLIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2621 CLEMSON RD. WALDEN PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY 111 HUFFSTETLER DR. WARD 1 CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER 1650 PARK CR WARD 10 A C MOORE ELEMENTARY 333 ETIWAN AVE WARD 11 BEN ARNOLD RECREATION CEN 1100 S HOLLY ST. Also on the ballot... WARD 12 HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 2600 WHEAT ST. there will be three South Carolina constitutional WARD 13 ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY 3300 ROSEWOOD DR. WARD 14 SIMS PARK 3500 DUNCAN ST. amendment questions for voters. WARD 15 MELROSE PARK 1500 FAIRVIEW DR. WARD 16 DREHER HIGH SCHOOL 701 ADGER RD. WARD 17 BRENNEN ELEMENTARY 4438 DEVEREAUX RD. Amendment 1: Age of Consent WARD 18 OLD WATKINS SCHOOL 2612 COVENANT RD. The age of consent for sexual intercourse is currently set at 14 years WARD 19 LATIMER MANOR COMM CENTER 100 LORICK CR WARD 2 MARION STREET APARTMENTS 1930 MARION ST. old in Section 33, Article III. The amendment would delete this from WARD 20 EARLWOOD PARK COMM CTR 111 PARKSIDE DR. the Constitution and send this back to the South Carolina Legislature WARD 21 ARDEN ELEMENTARY 1300 ASHLEY ST. WARD 22 EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL 4800 MONTICELLO RD. to determine a new age of consent. The new age of consent would most WARD 23 SHANDON FIRE STATION 2847 DEVINE ST. likely be 16 or 18. WARD 24 KILBOURNE PARK BAPTIST 4205 KILBOURNE RD. WARD 25 KILBOURNE PARK BAPTIST 4205 KILBOURNE RD. WARD 26 HAMPTON PARK 1117 BRANDON AVE Amendment 2: State Government Post-Employment Benefi ts WARD 29 ALCORN MIDDLE SCHOOL 5125 FAIRFIELD RD. WARD 3 REFORMATION LUTHERAN CH 1118 UNION ST. South Carolina has created trust funds for government and school WARD 30 ARSENAL HILL PARK 1800 LINCOLN ST. district retirees to pay for benefi ts such as health insurance. In 2002, WARD 31 HYATT PARK ELEMENTARY 4200 MAIN ST. WARD 32 CHARLES R DREW WELLNESS 2101 WALKER SOLOMON WAY equities and stocks were used and in 2006, international equities were used WARD 33 MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK 2300 GREENE ST. to invest this money. A yes vote would expand investment options and WARD 34 PINEHURST PARK 2300 PINEHURST RD. WARD 4 PARK ST BAPTIST CHURCH 2204 PARK ST. could result in higher returns. A no vote would allow the government to WARD 5 PACIFIC MEMORIAL PARK 200 WAYNE ST. put the funds in any kind of equity, like stocks for example. WARD 6 BRADLEY ELEMENTARY 3032 PINE BELT RD. WARD 7 W A PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 2600 BARHAMVILLE RD. WARD 8 DAVID SWINTON CAMPUS CENT 1616 OAK ST. Amendment 3: Local Government Post-Employment Benefi ts WARD 9 PRINCE HALL MASONIC LODGE 2324 GERVAIS ST. WESTMINSTER WESTMINSTER PRES CHURCH 1714 BROAD RIVER RD. This amendment is the same as the second amendment, but involves WHITEWELL RIGHT DIRECTION CHRISTIAN 1230 ST ANDREWS RD. local government retirees instead of state employee retirees. WILDEWOOD ST JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH 100 POLO RD. WOODFIELD RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH 7500 BROOKFIELD RD — Compiled by Assistant News Editor Kara Apel WOODLANDS WOODLANDS PARK 6500 OLD KNIGHT PKWY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 9

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Electoral College results Th e Mix Editor Viewpoints Editor in fewer options, designed COLIN JONES JOSHUA RABON Design Director Photography Editor on antiquated assumption ELIZABETH HOWELL CHRISTINE GALLIGAN Tomorrow, the next president and vice-president will be elected with voters heading to the polls in the IN OUR OPINION hope that their candidate will be victorious. They will vote with PLEADING THE FIRST Election off ers chance the mentality that they are the ones for political activism selecting our Language desperately needs help next leaders. If you do not know the importance of the upcoming Some may fought is the written word. “they” with the inclusive English grammar suffers election at this point, politics are the least of your problems. PATRIQUE remember the Whether you fi nd yourself phrase “he or she,” but the VEILLE 2000 election as people drop commas; writing a formal essay, result is simply awkward. Between the non-stop media coverage and Sarah Palin between composing an electronic Think for a minute of how Second-year costumes, the message has been hammered home this year: George W. ‘they’ kills proper writing mail item or even sending you would feel if someone management Writing from the dark Bush and a simple text message, you could not determine Voting is a responsibility to be taken seriously. student recesses of Punctuation Al Gore , must be ever vigilant. your gender at a glance. We aren’t so sure this is the case. Just voting because you’re Laboratory, the where Gore Certain concerns have Scalawag or not, this is Grammavenger has a few “supposed to” doesn’t make much sense. Informed voting won the popular vote, yet robbed yours truly of sleep often a serious self-esteem bones to pick with you. should be the standard, and it cannot be overemphasized lost because the Electoral in recent days, and the blow. It’s not that you are solely College chose Bush. This conclusion I have reached Oftentimes, the most that voting is the rock-bottom minimum for political responsible for the dismal was not the fi rst time that is that we must each take expedient solution in such state of English in its speech. Just casting a ballot for the popular and electoral our stand against them. a case is to rearrange Simply sitting around common use. a candidate who shares your vote did not match up — it One mistake that haunts the sentence altogether. However, in also happened in 1876 and the written language Observe the revision: lamenting the beliefs is the least you can do. the trial to 1888 . wherever I turn is the use “Police officers failed to come after Some argue that not voting The Electoral College of “they” as a singular apprehend an unidentifi ed unfairness of it all the language is a form of political speech — is a system in which the pronoun. Consider the scalawag who left a fl aming is finally political parties within a following hypothetical bag of canine excrement accomplishes nothing. this is only true if backed up murdered, state select electors who example: “An unidentifi ed on the front steps of the by some other form of action. you may be then vote for the president. scalawag left a fl aming bag State House yesterday.” In PAUL BOWERS charged as If you hate the system, speak The number of electors in of canine excrement on this version, the message Second-year an accessory each state is equal to the the front steps of the State remains intact, but the up to change it. If you don’t feel adequately represented, print to the members in the House House yesterday, and they subject’s gender is not write a letter to your local paper or organize a rally. Get the journalism crime. of Representatives from could not be apprehended called into question. student If you are word out — simply sitting around lamenting the unfairness that state, plus two for by police officers at the Beware the pitfalls of as passionate of it all accomplishes nothing. the senators. Part of the scene.” “they.” When editing about this topic as is the original idea behind this The writer is here your own work (and I To be fair, this is not a condemnation of apathy. If you are Grammavenger — if method was that the average attempting to deal with here assume that you you’ve ever pined for a satisfi ed with your life, couldn’t care less about a single local American was not educated a common grammatical reread all writings before participle or caressed a election and really don’t feel as though you have much at enough to determine the conundrum: Since the making them public), comma’s curve — then country’s leader. gender of this sentence’s pay close attention and stake with the next presidency, fi ne. It’s simply important to you may be wondering Because our country has subject (“scalawag”) is not do not succumb to its distinguish between not caring with cause and being lazy. what can be done for the a two-party system, each known, the subject cannot temptation. sake of our native tongue. However, if you neglect to do your part, don’t complain individual voter has limited be replaced with either English is not a dead At this juncture, perhaps practical options, which “he” or “she” in its second language yet, dear when you disagree with the results that come from people the most important thing has created a rift between reference. The pronoun wordsmith. It is ours to who do. you can do is to be mindful groups of people in our “they,” while gender- protect, and it is safe to of your own English usage. On Tuesday, every student has an obligation to do nation. In countries like the neutral, does not work assume the Grammavenger I am not here concerned something: Vote or take the necessary actions to explain Netherlands there are eight here because it is plural. will return to address with the spoken language; major parties, which gives What can a further travesties. why you feel disenchanted with the political process. And that is another topic for the people more freedom grammatically righteous In the meantime, don’t another day. should you choose not to, keep that in mind next time a of choice. In this kind of writer conscionably do forget to spay and neuter No, my fellow soldier policy bothers you. system, candidates cannot in this situation? One your semicolons. for syntax, the arena have a generic agenda with solution is to replace where this battle must be minor adjustments, but rather they must have some CORRECTIONS extension of their platform If you see an error in today’s paper, we want to know about that makes them unique. it. 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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 10 Whig crosses party lines with appealing dishes

Subterranean bar off ers unique The Whig promises a layer of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto on their Three Cheese Pizza, they mean it. The feta, cheddar atmosphere, traditional comfort food and gouda combination is melted nirvana, and its price tag can’t be beat. At any other restaurant, this combination might inspire skepticism, but The Whig is generous with Marin Mueller STAFF WRITER the important things in life, like sun-dried tomatoes, and doesn’t skimp on the feta either. Equally enticing are The Whig’s burgers, and their The Whig ability to make a veggie burger taste nearly as good as ★★★★ out of ✩✩✩✩✩ the real thing. For those with an unhealthy addiction to comfort food, the side dishes at The Whig border on This Tuesday, one independent vote many have not perfection. It’s simply impossible to choose a favorite considered, other than casting a ballot for Bob Barr or between the Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, the Sautéed Ralph Nader, is instead supporting The Whig. Zucchini & Broccoli and the Hand Cut Sweet Potato The restaurant, known for its charmingly non- Fries. Maybe declaring just one of their side dishes the conformist atmosphere, proved that its food is just as good best is a decision best left to the Electoral College. as its ambience. For Democrats and Republicans alike, For lack of a better word, The Whig encompasses The Whig provides a forum for both nourishment and hipness. The entire scene is mellow, but never apathetic, political discourse that is never in poor taste. and manages to be self-aware but never self-absorbed. It’s One thing that stands completely undebatable is the rare for a restaurant to have such a distinct personality, quality of the appetizers. The metaphorical political but The Whig combines a unique customer service primaries of any meal, these offerings excite the taste buds perspective with a variety of live performers to keep for the meal to come, promising neither Social Security customers coming back for a new experience at The Whig reform nor lower taxes for the middle class, but instead every time. offering a glimpse into the cuisine about to be enjoyed Regardless of the results of tomorrow’s election, The by all demographics. Especially noteworthy is the Feta Whig isn’t going to vanish from Columbia anytime soon. Pesto Dip, which is served with crispy toasted pita chips. Thanks to the restaurant’s quality food and unpredictable The crunch of fresh-baked chips directly contrasts the ambience, patrons of The Whig will never feel duped. creaminess of the dip, which creates an unforgettable In 2008, the only vote that will keep all of Columbia’s combination. The Beer-Battered Mushrooms are hardly constituents happy is a vote for The Whig, located at 1200 light fare, but they easily cement their place as a favorite Main St., across from the rear of the South Carolina State on The Whig’s menu. House. Alan Tauber/ THE DAILY GAMECOCK The Whig’s main courses do what seems impossible for A plain placard (top) marks the staircase entrance to The any political candidate — they keep their promises. When Comments on this story? E-mail [email protected] Whig with its eclectic decor and extensive bar (bottom). Indie bands spice up Halloween

Musicians from across the nation borrow audience props at rock concert

Haley Dreis STAFF WRITER Pop-rock openers Go Crash Audio and The Urgency teamed up with headliners Mercy Mercedes and A Cursive Memory for a festive Halloween evening at New Brookland Tavern. The night was filled with good music, pirate hats, village people and avid fans as the bands enhanced their performances and setlists for the fun-fi lled evening. Hailing from Omaha, Neb., Go Crash Audio rocked out dressed up as the Village People. Deryck Stanek (guitar and vocals), Pat Curran (guitar), Justin Zabrocki (bass) and Kyle Rossi (drums) enjoyed hanging out with the crowd and meeting locals. Zabrocki said he loves the fresh and exciting aspects of the touring lifestyle. “You go out and you meet a whole bunch of new cool people everyday and it’s a great break from the monotony of normal life,” Special to THE DAILY GAMECOCK Zabrocki said. “I hate being trapped down at Misty Upham, left, and Melissa Leo, right, make an home ... once tours come around it’s just, like, freedom.” Haley Dreis unlikely pairing in “Frozen River,” the award-winning The band members have made plans to see a meteorite / THE DAILY GAMECOCK feature fi lm from fi rst-time director Courtney Hunt. crater when the tour takes them to Arizona, but in the meantime they are focusing their energy towards doing what they love. They will continue performing tracks from their latest release “Dear, Song In My Head” ‘Frozen River’ returns (2008) and are looking forward to teaming up with School Boy Humor. Progressive indie rock quintet The Urgency to classic thriller genre demonstrated a mature and refined sound in their performance of songs from their current three-track EP, featuring “Fingertips,” “Crimes” and “Battlefi elds.” of how powerful the Film uses substance over Members Tyler Gurwicz (vocals), Ian Molla (guitars), suspense genre can be when Kevin Coffrin (bass), Guerin Blask (drums) and Ryan it sacrifi ces its style for pure style to draw in viewers, Siegel (guitars) gave a focused and serious performance. substance and builds honest, Although Gurwicz wields impressively powerful vocals, illustrate compelling story nearly realistic characters. he revealed he runs through a few vocal warm-ups The intimate fi lm focuses before he hits the stage and admitted, “I just drink Jimmy Gilmore on Ray Eddy (Melissa Leo), water.” STAFF WRITER a desperate mom in upstate The band expects to release their 11-track full- New York struggling to scrape length album, produced by David Bendeth (Breaking “Frozen River” her family out of poverty and Benjamin, Paramore), within the next few months. THE DAILY GAMECOCK buy a double-wide mobile Haley Dreis / ★★★★ out of ✩✩✩✩✩ Greensboro, NC-based Mercy Mercedes performed home for Christmas. When Shaun Profeta of A Cursive Memory donned wings and Run Time: 96 minutes on stage in pirate hats. Members Nate Smith (vocals), her husband runs out on the Director: Courtney Hunt B-Real (lead guitar), Matt Love (guitar), Tom Donahue a sparkling scarf (top) while Nate Smith and B-Real of family, she reluctantly teams Actors: Melissa Leo, Misty (bass) and Mickey Ickey (drums) gave a fun and youthful Mercy Mercedes chose to rock out in pirate hats (bottom). up with a young Indian girl Upham, Jay Klaitz, Nancy performance. Wu, Michael O’Keefe (Misty Upham) to smuggle The band recently released a music video for its hit See It: Nickelodeon illegal immigrants across the In honor of Halloween, the band covered a humorous “The Perfect Scene.” In the video, they re-enact ‘80s Theatre, 937 Main St., frozen St. Lawrence River rock version of Rihanna’s hit “Disturbia.” The song movies including “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Bill and Runs through into Canada to make enough excellently displayed the band’s vocal duo, Baylin and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and “Back to the Future,” Wednesday, Nov. 5 money to survive. Profeta, who have similar-sounding vocals that work according to Donahue. The video currently airs on “River” is Hunt’s first well together. regular rotations on MTV2 and MTVU. feature fi lm, and with it comes The band’s cover of Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Most thrillers today Donahue is excited about getting ready to record a the promise of a director Miles” was a crowd-pleasing hit that catered to the enjoy propelling themselves new album in Atlanta with producers Kenneth Mount completely in tune with the predominately 15 to 20-year-old female audience. After with fast-paced narrative and Zach Odom in December. power of narrative and the performing the song, Profeta jokingly confessed, “Now momentum coupled with “The ball started rolling this year,” Donahue said. visual means to communicate we’ve totally lost credibility.” heaps of distinguishable With no costumes to celebrate, headliner A Cursive her message and her story A Cursive Memory ended the night with their hit style. Though they may be Memory decided to let the audience dress them up simply and effectively. Her “Everything,” from the album “Changes” (Vagrant, entertaining, more often instead. screenplay is rather bleak and 2008), for which they recently released a music video. than not they end up feeling Members Colin Baylen (guitar and vocals), Mark uncompromising, delving The six month endeavor was fi lmed on the streets of Los dismissive and dull, relying Borst-Smith (bass and keyboards), Shaun Profeta (guitar headfi rst into the desperate Angeles as the members scouted out clubs and events on predictable plot structures and vocals) and Dillan Wheeler (drums) grabbed an world of impoverished where they could sing their song to celebrities such as and generic clichés. assortment of costumes from members of the crowd. America. Paris Hilton, Hayden Panettiere and Lindsay Lohan. “Frozen River,” the stark, Profeta collected and wore a smorgasbord of festive Melissa Leo anchors the edge-of-your-seat fi lm from attire from the audience: butterfly wings, a sparkly picture with a wonderfully writer/director Courtney scarf and sunglasses. He titled himself the Elton John Hunt, is a simple reminder RIVER ● 11 butterfl y. Comments on this story? E-mail [email protected] The Daily Gamecock ● MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 11

RIVER ● Continued from 10 runtime, exposing Ray’s flaws through character New book reveals Cobain’s artwork naturalist performance. choice instead of narrative She develops Ray into a insertion. These are just a simultaneously caring few of the things that give Grunge star’s personal photos, and hardened woman. “Frozen River” its authentic intense writings uncovered Though any number of feel. independent films and Hunt is an impartial performers could do a filmmaker, using her Patrick Macdonald social commentary on the camera to stare almost MCT Campus economic woes of working blankly and often quite class women, Leo and Hunt frankly into Leo’s sad eyes. “Cobain Unseen” is a deeply personal, have discovered a marriage Never once does the film tactile, even visceral examination of the of performer and subject seem to pass judgment on late, troubled Seattle rock star Kurt that turns a potentially Ray; the decisions each Cobain . haphazard performance character makes may feel Through his artworks and writings, into a devastating and well- foolish, but each turn of the you can see tangible evidence of the articulated centerpiece. action stems out of necessity mental and physical torment that Aesthetically, the fi lm is rather than contrivance. plagued Cobain throughout his short very reserved and careful. As a suspense film, life. Suicide was part of his personality The colors are usually “Frozen River” elicits its from adolescence, the book shows composed of whites and most emotional response in quotes and writings, so that when blues, a reflection of the not out of the prospect he finally does it, it seems almost sparseness in both place that Ray will get caught inevitable. and person. smuggling immigrants, The gut aches and back pains he Courtesy of MCT Campus While the production but that she won’t be able suffered are played out in drawings Previously undeveloped rolls of fi lm found in a Seattle warehouse housing Kurt values may seem simplistic, to put any presents under and collages of raw meat, bones, Cobain’s effects are among the highlights of the new book “Cobain Unseen.” the choices in camera the Christmas tree for her skeletons and doll parts; his alienation set-ups and editing helps kids. and escapism are seen in drawings of “That’s certainly one of the questions there are many points in ‘HTH’ that the film move seamlessly, It spans crime drama spindly aliens and references in his I ask myself,” Cross responded in an are going to be the same. The newest allowing Hunt to focus and social interrogation, writings (including his suicide note) e-mail interview, “though it does give stuff, however, comes actually in the on her writing and her character study and family to his imaginary friend, Boddah; me a little more understanding of how last chapter or so, which reveals quite a performers. drama, all encompassed the heart-shaped boxes he collected troubled he was with his own demons. bit of new stuff about Kurt’s last days. It could have been easy under the shockingly and turned into art objects, mostly He clearly loved that kid, and even the Creepy stuff. I, however, didn’t want at several points in the fi lm acute lens of Hunt, whose as gifts for his wife, Courtney Love, photos of Kurt and Courtney indicate that to overwhelm the rest of the book, for “Frozen River” to go off sure-handed skill deserves seem to symbolize his empty heart and a kind of love not seen in previous so I didn’t make that chapter longer its rails, to devolve into a nothing but applause. unfulfilled desire for unconditional photos.” than the others.” stereotypical thriller whose “Frozen River” is an love. Cross is the only biographer given A CD that comes with the book suspense ends either in intelligent, compelling But the most moving and access, by Cobain’s estate, to his effects, includes spoken-word material read by tragedy or in a Hollywood study in sustained heartbreaking elements of “Cobain stored in a Seattle warehouse. Cross Cobain, as well as an interview with happy ending. suspense. Unseen” are the many personal photos, used much of the material when writing Cross about his research for the book. The film refuses to most of which have never been published “Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Cross said he got everything he do either and Hunt before. The childhood snapshots of the Kurt Cobain,” the defi nitive biography, wanted into “Cobain Unseen,” except remains faithful to her Comments on this story? E-mail cute, towheaded, strikingly blue-eyed published in 2001. for a photo of a naked Love, taken by protagonist for its entire [email protected] Cobain show a seemingly happy boy, But the text in “Cobain Unseen” isn’t Cobain. especially the one where he’s at an easel a rewrite of Cross’ earlier book. “I thought she looked great, but she he got for his birthday. “It’s not meant to be a book about didn’t think so,” Cross wrote in his The fi rst time I talked to him, before new revelations,” Cross explained, “but e-mail. “She obviously had the right to Nirvana stardom fell down on him, I think there is a new angle on many axe that. Nothing else about the book Cobain told me he was more of an artist of Kurt’s creative accomplishments. did she censor or ask to change.” than a musician. This book makes that Actually, I did about a dozen new Cross was surprised to fi nd several readily apparent, as Cobain continued interviews for the book, and used a fair rolls of undeveloped film among his artwork until his death — even his amount of stuff I wasn’t able to fi t into Cobain’s effects. Love told him she suicide note can be construed as an ‘HTH.’ didn’t want to see the photos right after artwork. “But, of course, I couldn’t make the Cobain died, but she and Cross had the The childhood photos of Cobain are story arc any different. It’s the same rolls developed, and many of the photos matched in cuteness by those of his life. He’s born in Aberdeen; he dies in appear in the book. baby girl, Frances Bean Cobain. The Seattle. I did, however, this time focus “Some of the photos in this book few photos in the book that seem to on the creative work. This is not a were never seen by anyone other than show a content adult Cobain are the biography of Kurt, the man; it is a bio the photographer through the lens, ones with him and his baby. And you of his art, and that reflects different and sometimes that was Kurt himself,” wonder, how could he ever leave such a focus and attention. Cross wrote in the e-mail interview. beautiful child? “The text is all new, but obviously “That fact amazed me.” ‘HSM3’ keeps high spot in box offi ce

Movie-musical traumatized teen who fi nds Musical 3” did just $1.7 title and themes. “We were terror at her new school. million on Friday, but it surprised that we ended survives holiday “RocknRolla” — the latest rebounded with $8.2 million up with the controversy. from Madonna’s soon-to- Saturday. We thought everybody in weekend at No. 1 be-ex-husband, Guy Ritchie “The target audience America would understand — was a dud as it expanded was out collecting candy or that it was a joke.” David Germain from limited to nationwide trick-or-treating Friday, but The fi lm has nudity but is Th e Associated Press release. The crime romp Saturday came back like a tame compared to hard-core featuring Gerard Butler and monster,” said Mark Zoradi, adult films. Yet the ratings Thandie Newton took in just president of Disney’s motion- board of the Motion Picture LOS ANGELES — $1.8 million, finishing well picture group. Association of America Hollywood made audiences outside the top 10. Likewise, “Zack and initially slapped it with an repeat senior year. After a big surge the Miri” opened with only $2.2 NC-17 rating, the kiss of Disney’s “High School previous weekend, Hollywood million Friday but pulled death at the box offi ce. Musical 3: Senior Year” revenues plunged. The top in $4.8 million Saturday. Writer-director Kevin hauled in $15 million to 12 movies took in $75.2 The movie also faced some Smith talked it down to an R remain the top movie million, off 38 percent from audience resistance over the rating on appeal. for the second straight the same weekend last year, racy subject matter and the James Bond got off to a big weekend, according to studio when “American Gangster” word “Porno” in the title. start overseas in advance of estimates. opened with $43.6 million “I would anecdotally the U.S. debut of the super- Starring Zac Efron and and “Bee Movie” debuted speculate that that hurt us,” spy’s latest adventure, with Vanessa Hudgens in a big- with $38 million. said Steve Bunnell, head of Sony’s “Quantum of Solace” screen sequel to the Disney Non-scary movies were distribution for Weinstein, taking in $38.6 million in Channel TV movies, “High hurt with Halloween falling which had trouble placing Great Britain, France and School Musical 3” raised on a Friday. “High School ads because of the movie’s Sweden. its 10-day total to $61.8 million. Debuting at No. 2 with $10.7 million was the Weinstein Co. comedy “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as pals who do a skin flick to dig themselves out of debt. Lionsgate’s horror sequel “Saw V,” the latest tale about psychokiller Jigsaw, slipped from second place to third with $10.1 million, lifting its 10-day total to $45.8 million. Expanding nationwide after a weekend in limited release was Clint Eastwood’s “Changeling,” which took in $9.4 million to fi nish at No. 4. The Universal Pictures st drama stars Angelina Jolie as HALF OFF your 1 hair service with a single mother victimized by police who botched Bailey @ Shear 5 in 5 Pointsts the investigation into her missing son. Freestyle Releasing’s “The Call Bailey: 803.873.42184218 Haunting of Molly Hartley” debuted with $6 million to come in at No. 5. The movie Offer expires Dec. 30th stars Haley Bennett as a PAGE 12 Inside the Box ◆ By Marlowe Leverette / Th e Daily Gamecock The Scene @USC

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AROLINA (6-3) 27 ENNESSEE (3-6) 6 Rocky Victory over Vols provides Flop no satisfaction

Turnovers lead to three-touchdown win Down year for Tennessee makes against embattled Volunteer squad triumph far less impressive

Chris Cox STAFF WRITER South Carolina’s win over Tennessee was the second-least In 1992, the Sparky Woods-led Gamecocks impressive victory by 20-plus points stunned the Tennessee Volunteers in I’ve ever seen on a football fi eld. This Columbia with a thrilling 24-23 upset, which Gamecock team also achieved the offi cially marked the end of UT head coach fi rst earlier this season when it beat Johnny Majors. N.C. State 34-0. This time around, Carolina may have Historically, Tennessee is a good officially ended the career of yet another team. Historically, Tennessee is a Tennessee head coach in Philip Fulmer, great team. However, as the Gamecocks recorded a resounding that is all history. This 27-6 victory over the hapless Volunteers at year’s Tennessee team Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night. is not great. This year’s It was the fi rst Carolina win over Tennessee Tennessee team may be since 2005, when Josh Brown’s 49-yard fi eld one of the worst in the goal with just less than three minutes left school’s history. helped USC nip the Vols 16-15 in Knoxville. The Volunteer “This was a very defensive game where the offense is averaging a MICHAEL turnovers made the difference,” USC coach miserable 18.4 points AGUILAR Steve Spurrier said. “We’re proud of our per game (11th in the Fourth-year guys. We’re now bowl eligible. We’re happy SEC) and merely 280.6 English Juan Blas / THE DAILY GAMECOCK to be 6-3, and we’re going to try to get to 7-3 yards per game (also student next week.” Captain Munnerlyn’s second-quarter fumble return sets up USC’s third touchdown. 11th in the SEC) . The Gamecocks (6-3, 3-3 SEC) got on the This Tennessee team board early, as a fi ve play, 82-yard touchdown should have been overmatched on all a drag route so I just kind of got under it. We process. drive put the home team up by a touchdown sides of the ball by a Gamecock team got some good pressure by the defensive line, Carolina’s offense then began to stall as early with just over eight minutes to go in that has proven it can compete with made a force-out and I made a play.” Garcia watched them struggle from the the fi rst quarter. The drive took only a little the best teams in the SEC. The Gamecock defense stepped up big sideline with a potentially hyperextended more than a minute before the garnet-clad Whether it was a deep kick return again when cornerback Captain Munnerlyn knee that he suffered after throwing an reached the end zone. by Chris Culliver or a spectacular returned a Tennessee fumble all the way interception. Starting quarterback Stephen Garcia went punt by Spencer Lanning followed down to the USC four-yard line. From there, But USC caught a break when Tennessee 4-for-4 on the drive, capped by a 12-yard by even more spectacular coverage Garcia connected with McKinley on the fi rst muffed a punt inside the 20-yard line with completion to running back Mike Davis for by Chris Hail, the special teams play from scrimmage on a slant route for the just over five minutes left in the game, all a touchdown over the middle. The redshirt dominated in the fi eld position battle. touchdown. but erasing any thoughts of a Volunteer freshman also connected on two passes to Even Ryan Succop , who has been “We’re going to go and work hard for a comeback. The Gamecocks capitalized with wide receiver Kenny McKinley for 37 yards struggling of late to say the least, did good bowl,” Munnerlyn said. “Now we’re another Succop fi eld goal that put USC up on the drive. not miss a fi eld goal. going to go out on Monday and get ready 27-6, offi cially salting away the victory. Garcia completed 9 of 19 passes for 139 The defense, from which Carolina for Arkansas next week. [A] nine and three “I congratulate Coach Spurrier and the yards and two touchdowns for the game. fans have come to expect greatness, [record] sounds great.” South Carolina Gamecocks,” Fulmer said. “It’s a good feeling to finally beat those contained the UT offense all night With a three-touchdown lead at the half, “Two not very good offenses playing against guys,” Garcia said. “The defense pretty long. In fact, the Gamecocks did Carolina’s largest midpoint advantage over each other and ours was worse than theirs much won that game for us. They played more than contain the Vols, they beat the Vols since 1916, USC continued to was at times. Two turnovers from the offense unbelievable.” them up and down the field. USC push its foot deeper onto the necks of the that led directly to scores and punt returns Carolina then increased its lead on the forced three turnovers , one which Volunteers. were obviously the difference.” fi rst play of the second quarter when senior ended in a score and another that After the Gamecocks stopped Tennessee On Tennessee’s final drive, junior cornerback Stoney Woodson grabbed his resulted in a touchdown one offensive on a fourth-and-three deep in their own linebacker Eric Norwood recorded a tackle seventh career interception and sprinted play later. The Gamecocks had six territory, USC drove 62 yards on 13 plays for loss with a sack of quarterback Nick towards the end zone for a 68-yard return to sacks for a total loss of 36 yards by and used a Ryan Succop 31-yard fi eld goal to Stephens, making him the all-time leader in put USC up 14-0 against Tennessee (3-6, 1-5 the Vols. The Carolina secondary increase the lead to 24. the category. SEC). broke up five passes and held UT However, the boys from Knoxville would The Gamecocks return to action next It was the first interception return for quarterbacks to less than a 50 percent fi nally get on the scoreboard on their next Saturday when they host the Arkansas a touchdown since last season’s matchup completion percentage. drive when running back Arian Foster Razorbacks for Homecoming at 1 p.m. against South Carolina State, when defensive Then you look at the offense. All recorded his first rushing touchdown of tackle Nathan Pepper rumbled into the end season long the USC offense has season with 4:09 left in the third quarter, Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox. zone in a 38-3 USC rout. been abysmal and Saturday night was trimming the USC lead to 24-6 in the sc.edu “It felt good man,” Woodson said. “It was certainly no exception. The Gamecocks had 11 fi rst downs and eight punts . USC had more yards punting than it did in total offensive yards. It was so bad that by the time the fourth quarter started USC coach Defense, special teams carry USC Steve Spurrier was afraid to put the ball in the air more than once. Spurrier, the one who once said, Forced turnovers, sacks, close to the vest. USC ran the ball “You can’t spell Citrus without UT,” 44 times and passed only 20, a ratio kicking game earn and who has had a heated rivalry unheard of in the shotgun spread- with Phil Fulmer for multiple years ‘deep appreciation’ happy world of modern football. as well as a history of running up the “The way our defense was playing, score, couldn’t manage more than we didn’t need to throw too many,” Michael Baumann one touchdown from an offensive ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Spurrier said. drive of more than ten yards against Defensive coordinator Ellis a down Tennessee team that he has After Saturday’s Carolina- Johnson credited his defense’s loved to beat up on. Tennessee game, two numbers stick performance to their ability to stop Spurrier resigned to running the out: 22 and 17. USC and Tennessee the run. ball early after his defense and special combined for 22 fi rst downs and 17 “I think that was the key that teams put him in position to have a punts. By forcing three turnovers allowed us to do a lot of other moderately big lead. The offense ran and holding the Volunteers to things,” Johnson said the ball 44 times for 101 yards, good 207 total yards, USC’s defense Tennessee’s Arian Foster did rush enough for a 2.3-yard average. and special teams kept the team for 56 yards and a touchdown, but “We said we’d run the ball more,” competitive in games where they Tennessee had to throw to catch up, Spurrier said after the game. “We failed to generate any offense. with disastrous results. didn’t say that we’d run it well.” The defense tallied a season-high “Our big plays came on passing The difference between these two six sacks, forced two turnovers and THE DAILY GAMECOCK situations ... it’s easy to play on those Ben Fine / sides of the ball is the attitude of the actually scored as many points (six) downs,” Johnson said. “You can do Tennessee struggles to get going against a tough Carolina defense. coaches and players. The defense as Tennessee’s offense. some things you wouldn’t ordinarily expects greatness and fulfills those On special teams, sophomore do.” expectations. safety Chris Culliver broke off a remember the last time I won a game tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. Spurrier might have made his “It’s a lot of fun and more rewarding 67-yard kickoff return in the third when we punted eight times.” Despite a season of offensive name by coaching high-scoring with this defense,” defensive quarter and in the fourth, long After blowing a halftime lead ineptitude, the Gamecocks have offenses, but he’ll take a three- coordinator Ellis Johnson said. “You snapper Charles Turner forced a against LSU two weeks ago, the established a modicum of consistency touchdown win every time. put a lot of time in it, and the way fumble that gave USC the ball at the defense came out determined to play by playing tough defense and special “I’m gaining a deep appreciation they’re playing and the way they’re Tennessee 14-yard line. hard for 60 minutes. teams. for our defense and our special trying to do what we tell them to do Punter Spencer Lanning averaged “That’s something we’re always On Saturday, USC was not much teams,” Spurrier said. “They were is very rewarding.” 45 yards on his eight punts and was trying to work on, trying to fi nish better on offense than Tennessee, close to perfect tonight.” The offense, well, if you just rewarded with the game ball. [games], and I think we finished but the Gamecocks forced three ask Spurrier he’ll tell you what he “We punted eight times,” pretty good,” said senior linebacker turnovers and scored 17 points from Comments on this story? E-mail thinks. coach Steve Spurrier said. “I can’t Jasper Brinkley, who had three them, allowing Spurrier to play it [email protected] “We’re not real good.”