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New app USC kicks off encrypts BLACK assault evidence HISTORY

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As local authorities search for a “person of interest” in the case of an on-campus sexual assault Saturday morning, a new iPhone app intended to help victims report and document their attacks has been released to the public. According to iTunes, the I’ve Been Violated app, through a four-step process, confidentially documents and encrypts the victim’s account of the assault through video and audio recordings. The app’s website says “the fact that [the account] was recorded contemporaneously with the violation helps a victim’s credibility be maintained.” The app was created by the Affirmative Consent Division of the Institute for the Study of Coherence and Emergence, and it is part of “a suite of apps” meant to “help change the context and conversations around sexual consent on college campuses.” The app comes with a four-step set of instructions wherein victims are told to “get to a safe place ... [and] activate and run the app,” then allow for the recordings to be “encrypted and stored ... for future retrieval through the proper channels” and eventually let “authorities access evidence.” The app creators believe a system in which only authorities can reach the data “eliminates most of these Courtesy of MCT Campus credibility questions and allows victims the peace of mind to know that and faculty were invited to discuss sampling, storytelling and music into reporting to authorities is fully within T Michael Boddie ways to increase multicultural an interactive and family-friendly their control.” @THEHUMANBODDIE knowledge and appreciation. event. “As a legal safeguard, the video USC’s 2016 Black History Month On Tuesday, the Koger Center for On Friday, the Columbia Museum record that the user creates is only celebration kicks off this week the Arts is hosting a performance of Art is exhibiting “REMIX: available through appropriate with traditional African American by Dance Theatre of Harlem. This Themes and Variations in African- authorities ... or by court order and is performances at the Koger Center dance company and academy is American Art.” The exhibit features never directly available to the user,” the and Tapp’s Art Center and an art known for its artistic interpretation visual art that, through the same creators said. exhibit at the Columbia Museum of of African American history through process that many musicians use The University of South Carolina Art. classical ballet. The event will be when remixing songs, is created as a already utilizes the Rave Guardian app, On Monday afternoon, “Empower held at 7 p.m. and tickets range from new way to express historical ideas. which allows students to call USCPD Lunch and Learn: Contemporary $20 to $40. USC’s 2016 Black History Month or 911 via the app and set safety timers and Historical Activism on College Thursday evening from 6 to 10 celebration will continue throughout that alert preset “guardians” if a user Campuses” was hosted by the Offi ce p.m., Tapp’s Art Center is hosting February, featuring a variety of doesn’t shut off the timer within the of Multicultural Student Affairs in “A Village and Then Some,” which events focused on diversity and set time. Russell House. At the lunch, students will incorporate traditional food cultural appreciation. Elections commission issues penalties for campaign violations Regan Freeman / THE DAILY GAMECOCK

Emily Barber student, was charged with a on the website, which the half a point. support before campaigning @EMILYRISA total of three points for three Elections Commission Rogers, a third-year had offi cially begun. The post different violations. The decided was another form of management science student, from a campaign staff member Several student body Constitutional Council only early campaigning. The third was penalized two points was treated as a separate candidates — Cory Alpert, penalized him with one-half charge, for which Alpert total, one-and-a-half for charge because it reached an president; Dennzon Winley, point after his hearing on was assessed one-half point, campaigning and accepting independent audience from president; Stinson Rogers, Thursday. concerned intent to use donations prior to the Rogers’ post. treasurer — have been assessed On Wednesday, Jan. 17, a copyrighted or trademarked candidates’ meeting and one- In Rogers’ hearing on penalties following accusations member of the Senate Judiciary material. half point for a social media Wednesday, the Constitutional of campaign code violations. Committee reported Alpert to For the hearing, Alpert post about his campaign from Council affi rmed the Elections Campaign codes state that the Elections Commission for argued that he had not actively a campaign staff member. Commission’s decision to candidates are not allowed publishing his offi cial campaign posted or distributed the link On Saturday, Jan. 20, Rogers assess two penalty points. to campaign for the purpose website and accepting to his website. It was available posted on Facebook about Winley, a third-year of acquiring votes before the donations through it. The next only to USC students who were his campaign for treasurer. international studies student, official candidates’ meeting, day, Elections Commissioner already on Alpert’s campaign Although it was removed later, was penalized one-half of a which took place on Tuesday, Alexandra Badgett emailed staff. In reference to the the post was public for several point for changing his Twitter Jan. 26. Alpert to remind him that donations, Alpert stated that no hours and received signifi cant handle to “@Winley4Prez” on Penalties are issued in the the website was in violation of student outside the campaign attention online. Jan. 21, which the Elections form of points. If a candidate election codes about premature staff had contributed. On Sunday, Jan. 21, Rogers Commission decided was a receives five points during campaigning. Alpert was shown The Constitutional Council was cited for publishing an form of campaigning before the election season, he or to have received donations on affirmed the Elections active GoFundMe fundraising the offi cial candidates’ meeting. she is disqualified. The his website as early as Jan 4. Commission’s assessment of page. Prior to the candidates’ Winley did not fi le an appeal Constitutional Council decides Alpert was assessed one-and- a half-point for intent to use meeting, Rogers accumulated for the charges. any appeals brought forward a-half points for the premature copyrighted or trademarked about $100 through the The full opinions of the by candidates who have been launch of his website. He material. They reversed the website. The Elections Constitutional Council in the charged. was charged separately for a other two charges, leaving Commission interpreted this Alpert and Stinson hearings Alpert, third-year sociology “commit to vote” section Alpert with a total penalty of as a means of asking for voter will be available later this week. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 2 Study abroad stories: IF YOU LIKE I have arrived!

Rachel Lunsford a delicious breakfast — attempt to get my metro card. @TDG_ARTS strawberry yogurt, toast with After no sleep in several days, blueberry jelly and fresh I thought the transportation After over 10 hours of fl ying cheese. I was starting to wake worker might as well have and countless hours of waiting, up. She told me how much she been speaking Mandarin. I was I finally made it to Madrid! I enjoys cooking and said we glad Francisco was there to walked out of the gate to fi nd could exchange recipes if I had translate. my host family — the mom, any favorites from the U.S. After a quick stop at the dad and little boy — excitedly The little boy, Isaiah, loves mall, we headed to church. Courtesy of MCT Campus waiting for me. I was so tired to sing and sang many different The church, Immanuel Baptist that I could barely think songs during breakfast. My Church, is an international (never pack the night before host mom, Maria, wanted church and home to members you leave for a four-month me to stay awake so I would from more than 50 different trip). My Spanish was probably get adjusted to Spain time. I countries. I really enjoyed the THEN TRY incoherent, but they smiled, tried; I really did. At about 3 Bible study and met a man kissed me on both cheeks and p.m. Spain time (9 a.m. South from Africa who works for the excitedly asked me questions. Carolina time), I realized there U.N., a native Spaniard and The dad videotaped me and was no way I could stay awake pastors who are from the U.S. the two-year-old boy as he any longer. I meant to sit down That one-hour nap was the excitedly pulled my hand and on the bed, but an hour later, only thing keeping me going tried to run in front of me to Maria was waking me up to eat at 8 p.m. the car. lunch. Meal times in Spain are I collapsed into bed when When we got to the very different from the U.S. we got back around 10 p.m. apartment of my host family, For my host family, breakfast and had a solid eight hours of which will be my home for the is between 8 and 9 a.m., lunch sleep before getting up the next four months, I started is around 2 p.m. and dinner is next morning to start the real to worry — the moment of around 9 p.m. The sun rises adventure — navigating two truth had arrived. From their and sets much later, so meals metro lines and then walking a descriptions, I thought my are all pushed back. There is no mile to CUNEF, the university room would be the size of a activity before 9 or 10 a.m. I am attending in Spain. walk-in closet with no room to When we had finished My first day in Spain has turn around in. It is quite the lunch, Francisco, Maria, gone extremely well. Thank opposite and is larger than my Isaiah and I all piled into their goodness I have four months to room at school. typical, somewhat compact visit every nook and cranny of Courtesy of Studio Ghibli After I had unpacked my European car and drove to this wonderful city! bags, my host mom served the transportation offi ce in an Studio Ghibli: ‘This Is Acting’ doesn’t The Disney of showcase Sia’s talents Japan Joseph Glass @JJG_KAZU Sarah Morse Cuckoo’s Nest” and is While catchy, the @SARAHKILEYMORSE defi nitely not the type lyrics themselves lack Some of us love Disney. We watch all the movies, of song one would the depth fans have we go to Disney World despite the horrible crowds listen to on a sunny come to expect from and we talk about our favorite characters. But what “This Is Acting” day with the windows Sia. “Reaper” is in if I told you there was an animation studio that was down. every sense average arguably better than Disney? “Alive” is the second with the lyrics and Enter Studio Ghibli, founded 30 years ago after its Release Date: Jan. 29 track on the record the beat doing little success in animating “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Artist: Sia and was co-written to differentiate it Wind.” The company has since established itself as by Adele. “Alive” is from the many other one of the leading Japanese animation studios with a Label: RCA Records C easily one of the most stereotypical pop worldwide target audience. Recognizing that Studio Duration: 46 minutes powerful tracks on songs on the airways. Ghibli was essentially the “Disney of Japan,” the the record as it, in The savior of the Walt Disney Corporation purchased the rights to typical Sia fashion, album undoubtedly localize their movies in North America, hiring major Modeling a short being rejected by major includes complex comes from the actors to voice their movies. black and white wig, artists, there are in fact lyrics and beautiful sixth track, “Cheap Studio Ghibli films, however, shouldn’t be pop sensation Sia a few hidden gems on vocals. “Alive” fi ts the Thrills.” With an watched for their voice actors nor for the company’s puts on a funny face Sia’s latest project. typical mold fans have enticing beat and association with Disney but for the sheer fantastic for the cover of her “This Is Acting” come to expect from relevant lyrics, “Cheap brilliance that goes into each of their films. The new album, “This Is begins with the the Australian singer. Thrills” is the perfect studio’s writers manage to perfectly marry the Acting.” track “Bird Set A song with symbolic song to belt out in the fantastic with the realistic, building vibrant scenes Released on Jan. 29, Free.” Clocking in at and insightful lyrics, it car or at a pregame. that yank on the heart. The narratives seem to take “This Is Acting” is four minutes and 12 is sure to be the latest The track, which was an ephemeral and often whimsical stance on reality the Australian singer’s seconds, “Bird Set of great ballads from also originally written that belies a true concern for the human experience, seventh studio album. Free” is both dull Sia. for Rihanna, is fun both physically and spiritually. Ghibli fabricates The record contains 12 and rather creepy. “Reaper” is the and a rather refreshing seemingly ordinary protagonists and plunges them new tracks, including The beat on the track seventh song on change from Sia’s headfirst into a sea of fantastic beasts, magic or Sia’s latest singles, traditionally heavy imagination without blinking an eye. “Bird Set Free” and ballads. “Cheap And yet, each character feels real, from the “Cheap Thrills.” Thrills” places Sia innocently budding romance of “Whisper of the Though most well- out of her comfort Heart” to the daily struggles of a young witch trying known to the public for zone and succeeds in to make it on her own in “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” her hits “Chandelier” giving fans another There are rarely any grand stories being told in and “Elastic Heart,” fantastic song to sing Ghibli fi lms. Focusing on the journey rather than Sia is also responsible in the shower. the destination, Studio Ghibli normally touches for writing songs for Overall, “This upon internal struggles. In this sense, you care more some of the biggest Is Acting” is a about the characters than you might otherwise. names in the industry. seemingly average Their fi lms bring the audience to the level of their In an interview album. While characters, momentarily making viewers feel like with Ryan Seacrest the idea behind children again. And with their specifi c art style, it this past September, the album is both works. Sia explained the cool and unique, Studio Ghibli’s art style is distinct, but it isn’t reasoning behind the execution of new. The studio’s art is best described as a colorful the title of her latest the album seems amalgamation of early Disney and early Japanese album. to fall short. animation. The environments and characters are “Most of the songs, if “This Is Acting” hand-drawn but extremely well-detailed, with not all of them, I wrote demonstrates Sia’s hair blowing in the wind and dresses moving with for other people, and greatest strength as the body. And their vibrant use of colors make they were rejected,” Courtesy of RCA Records Press a songwriter, as the even mundane or realistic scenery appear fantastic Sia said. “And so majority of the lyrics by comparison. Ultimately, their style is one generally they’re songs sounds exactly like “This Is Acting,” are clever and strong. intrinsically linked to the studio, setting a whimsical that aren’t from my every other ballad Sia and unlike “Alive” The tracks themselves mood for their narratives while simultaneously perspective, so it feels puts out and thus is this song very clearly are disappointing in contradicting the serious undertones. like acting.” diffi cult to sit through. was not intended to the sense that despite Although the voice acting can be hit or miss, According to MTV. The song is supposed be performed by Sia. her amazing vocals, Studio Ghibli films are a cathartic experience. com, “This Is Acting” to be uplifting, but “Reaper” was written it is very clear that They’re filled with joy, sadness, passion, whimsy includes songs that the lyrics themselves for Rihanna’s latest these songs were not and fun — they take you back to childhood in the were intended for huge are rather morbid. album “Anti” but intended for Sia thus best ways. “Castle in the Sky” will awe you with its acts such as Rihanna, Collectively, the was later scratched they seem to lack her grandiose story about a magical city and “Grave of Adele, Katy Perry and song eerily relates to from the album and usual authenticity. the Firefl ies” will drag even the hardest of hearts to even Beyoncé. Despite “One Flew Over the thus recorded by Sia. tears. If you like Disney, if you like animated fi lms, give Studio Ghibli a try. You won’t regret it. 3 Tuesday, February 2, 2015

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Trains are a fact of life in Columbia and at Term limits could help fix USC, especially on the south side of campus. A previous report on this subject in The Daily Gamecock estimated that there were almost 30 railroad crossings within a one-mile radius that affected our student body. Freight trains with Congressional gridlock hundreds of cars frequently block major roads with no set schedule to work around and no way to reroute toward campus. They often stop on the — if a legislator is ineffective congressional career with tracks for large stretches of time. Linden or incompetent, they a bill that is necessary, but I’ve personally experienced this problem quite should simply not win re- not politically expedient, are a bit over the last two years, both on foot and in election. But that is not how lowered. my car. I’ve missed tests, missed class and even Atelsek congressional elections work With re-election forever resorted to climbing across a stopped train despite Second-year in practice. Even though most hanging in the balance, knowing the danger. I know I’m not alone — I’ve of us disapprove of Congress, Congressmen and women are seen students doing this every time I’ve been psychology there is approximately a encouraged to promote hard- blocked. At some crossings, there is no other 96 percent incumbency line partisan politics that will way to get to campus anytime soon and no way student rate. After all, the other sit well with the very few, very to know when the train will eventually start up congressmen are the problem, ideologically extreme people again. but my congressman is fi ne. who vote in congressional What is a student to do when their midterm As of January of this year, the All of this means that we are elections. Without the threat of exam is taking place, but they can’t take the test U.S. Congress has an approval re-electing the same people losing those voters to balance because a train has stopped on the tracks, leaving rating of 16 percent. Americans over and over again without their actions, they might be them no pathway to campus? Train-related delays are understandably frustrated any regulation on how many more inspired to create an are not yet an excused absence on the university with the mess our legislative times we can make the same actual legacy of action before attendance policy, though given the propensity of branch has become. Regardless mistake. their terms run out. trains perhaps they should be. of party affi liation, roughly 80 Now, some people will Furthermore, if a politician Some students, rather than take the risk that percent of us can admit that very reasonably say that has served well as senator or they will be stopped, have to adjust their routine the partisan gridlock that has instituting term limits will representative, it isn’t as though every day just on the off chance they will be stuck. overcome Washington is a fill Congress with unproven, they’ll vanish completely from This may seem like a minor inconvenience, and problem. inexperienced legislators. This public service and government I try to convince myself of that every time I get And, when congressional might have been an obvious when their term runs out. stopped. elections happen in November drawback in past years with There are other elected offi ces But there is a darker side to this story. What of this year, not much is likely more effective Congresses, but in this country than those in happens when a student gets injured trying to to change if the past is any these days I question whether Congress. cross a stopped train or hurrying to beat one indication. This is because it would really make much of The inefficacy of Congress barreling down the tracks? What happens when Congress does not have term a difference. A congressman can’t be entirely blamed on the an emergency vehicle has to be rerouted, costing limits, which means that most or woman representing the unending slog of re-election valuable seconds? of the people collaborating interests of their constituents, and pandering to partisan to make recent congresses even if they were doing it on a interests, but instituting a little historically unproductive will bit of a learning curve, would restriction on their perpetual be running to keep their seats be a refreshing improvement. gridlock machine to turn it come fall. “Some students, rather than take Not to mention that we over once in a while to new A good way to introduce at would hardly be emptying legislators can only help with least a small degree of change the risk they will be stopped, have to the Senate every six years and that particular issue. into a system that is obviously replacing everyone — elections, That’s not likely to happen, not working for us very well adjust their routine every day just on as always, would remain though, because the people would be to impose reasonable staggered, and we would not who would have to move term limits on congressmen the off chance they get stuck.” end up with an entire body full it forwards are the people it and women — two terms for of freshmen senators. would effectively — and senators, perhaps, and three Additional benefits of rightfully — put out of work. or four for representatives, term limits abound: It might So unless there are a if I wanted to name a fairly Based on past reporting done by this paper and incentivize our congressmen signifi cant number of changes stringent restriction. multiple reports by students at our journalism and women to actually show up of heart in Washington, The current system is clearly school, the problem is clear. Students know this is to their jobs if they knew their it looks like we’re in for yet not suited to our present a problem. Train engineers and conductors know time in power was not endless. more ineffective sessions going political climate. The theory this is a problem. City emergency offi cials know When infinite re-election is forward. behind our congressional this is a problem. The rail companies know this is no longer a possibility, the elections is that they are a problem. consequences for ending one’s supposed to be self-regulating Despite this consensus, politicians have dragged their feet. In 2003, Congressman Jim Clyburn tried to secure federal funding for a rail relocation project to the tune of $1 million. That same year, $5 million was allocated for a traffi c study on the In your letter to the editor “’Fowl Shot’ conduct, but rather a friendly form of same subject. In 2008, City Council established a promotion endorses poor sportsmanship,” you competition. Competition, after all, is what task force urged by then-Mayor Bob Coble. stated that you were “appalled by the portrayal makes a sport that much more interesting to In 2012, it looked like something would fi nally of unsportsmanlike conduct,” referring to the attend and engage in, otherwise not many people be done. Mayor Steve Benjamin pushed for a “Fowl Shot” promotion that had taken place would be willing to attend. “Fowl Shot” was a penny sales tax, revenue from which would help that game. You also said that you had gone way to get the audience to participate more in to fund a rail relocation project that, according to the game “to support the Gamecocks, not the sport. This not only helps the home team to The State, had been “discussed for years as to tear down the Missouri Tigers.” However, get motivated to get the audience the promotion the solution to traffi c tie-ups on the south side of most sports fans attend the games in hope that that is being offered, but it motivated the other town.” Despite the initiative passing, no progress the opposing team gets defeated — not only team to make those two consecutive shots so the has been made on the train issue near campus, defeated, but the fans go with the hope that their audience goes home with a loss and they leave and there are now serious questions as to whether home team will destroy the opposing team. with a win, another form of simple competition. the revenue is being spent legally. This isn’t considered unsportsmanlike I’m not quite sure who can solve this, but it’s sure not going to be Norfolk Southern and CSX, LETTER TO THE EDITOR REQUIREMENTS the companies who own the tracks. They have shown no urgency in solving the traffi c problems and anger about the situation. Maybe it’s the mayor who needs to step up. Maybe it’s Congressman Clyburn. Maybe it’s the Letters to the editor must not exceed 300 implements necessary changes or provides university administration. Maybe it’s the Student words. Students must include their full name, reputable sources for any facts in question. Government candidates — here’s a chance for major and year. Faculty and staff must include Letters are edited for clarity, style and grammar. them to take on an issue that affects lots of USC their full name, position and department. Email submissions to students. Community members must include their [email protected] Somebody has to step up and solve the train full name and applicable job title. Verifiable or mail them to issue plaguing USC and Columbia before tragedy statements of fact must include at least one The Daily Gamecock strikes or anger boils over. It’s time for the tunnel source; if we cannot verify a statement of fact, 1400 Greene Street vision to end. your letter will not be published until the writer Columbia, SC 29225 Tuesday, February 2, 2016 5

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With just a 12-man roster, several Western Conference deserving players are guaranteed to DeAndre Jordan: Jordan’s All-Star miss the All-Star roster each year. case is a peculiar one because of how These are the six biggest snubs this limited he is on offense and, more season. precisely, the soap opera that we know Eastern Conference as the Los Angeles Clippers. With Pau Gasol: It’s been an ugly season alpha dogs like Chris Paul and Blake for the Chicago Bulls. The roster Griffi n playing alongside Jordan, he is Missing doesn’t collectively fi t, Fred Hoiberg is often overlooked and underappreciated. a disaster and the team, that previously He’s ridiculed for almost exclusively had championship aspirations, is barely dunking the ball on offense. Meanwhile, from the hovering over .500 approaching the Jordan’s leading the league in fi eld goal All-Star break. percentage, topping 70 percent for the Gasol has suffered at the hands of second-straight year and averaging over Hoiberg’s variety of funky lineups, 13 rebounds per game for the third- causing his production to dip slightly straight year. Jordan ranks in the top 10 from last season, but still the fi ve-time in nearly all major statistical measures All-Star has been good on defense of efficiency including true shooting roster and has been effi cient on offense. The percentage, offensive rating, defensive 35-year-old is averaging a double- win shares and defensive rating. Joseph Crevier double with nearly 17 points and 11 No other near-seven-footer covers as @JOSEPHMCREVIER rebounds per game. much ground as Jordan on defense and Jae Crowder: Realistically, Crowder nobody shoots it as effi ciently as Jordan. never had a chance to make the All- Dirk Nowitzki: Longevity. What Star game. He’s still somewhat of else can you say about Nowitzki? The an unknown to the casual NBA fan, man is in his 18th year in the NBA, 37 despite gaining minor recognition years old and still willing an otherwise- nationwide as the centerpiece to the mediocre Dallas Mavericks team to a Rajon Rondo trade last season. likely playoff berth. Crowder’s All-Star case is no doubt Nowitzki’s production has yet to a fascinating one. His impact on the drastically fall off. In fact, his stats game isn’t necessarily easy to see with per 36 minutes this season are nearly the naked eye, mainly because his true identical to the 2010-11 season when impact is on the defensive end. Crowder Dallas won the NBA title. This ranks 11th in steals per game, tied with Mavericks team should not be nearing Western Conference All-Star Kawhi 30 wins midway through the season, Leonard, and 12th in defensive win but here they are. Also, if Kobe Bryant shares. The latter reflects Crowder’s is getting a legacy bid, then Nowitzki, true impact on the defensive end as who’s having the superior season, it factors in all elements of individual deserves one too. defense to produce an estimate of wins Tim Duncan: Speaking of legacies, added by a singular player. the 19-year veteran Duncan was left off Courtesy of MCT Campus The small forward is also averaging the All-Star ballot, too. Sure, Duncan’s a career-high in points, field goal season averages of about nine points percentage, rebounds, assists, blocks and 7.5 rebounds per game aren’t and minutes. exactly All-Star caliber. And maybe his David Blatt: Traditionally, the 25.9 minutes per game factored into the winningest head coach from each coaches choice to snub Duncan of his conference coaches in the All-Star 16th All-Star appearance. But Duncan game. That’s not the case in either is the heart and soul of the Spurs and conference this season, as San Antonio the anchor of the league’s best defense Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will that allows less than 92 points per game. coach the West, due to ineligibility Unlike Bryant, Duncan hasn’t given from both Steve Kerr and Luke Walton, the public any indications of when and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach he’ll call it quits, so who knows: This Tyronn Lue will coach the East. could be the last chance we have to see Lue’s Cavaliers do sit atop the Eastern Duncan in an All-Star game. He may Conference standings; however, former simply retire after this season. coach David Blatt was the sitting More importantly, the Spurs are the coach for most of those wins. Thus, second-best team record-wise in the Blatt, not Lue, should be coaching the NBA and should be rewarded with a East despite his fi ring two weeks ago. minimum of three All-Stars, similar to Inner turmoil aside, Blatt coached the the treatment the Atlanta Hawks roster Cavaliers to a 30-11 record and deserves received last season. Courtesy of MCT Campus to be rewarded for it.