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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 VOL. 116, NO. 56 ● SINCE 1908 New CP REVOLUTIONARY

executive University’s fi rst ‘out’ ROTC member inspires board change, hope on campus Madeleine Collins @MADDY_COLLINS37 announced Ever since he was 10 years old, AJ Needler has known that he has wanted to serve in New president strives the military. In March 2011 he for open communication received one of the 10 available between other four-year ROTC scholarships available at USC and began his organizations military training as a cadet. But what truly sets him apart from Lois Carlisle the crowd is that he is the only @LOISCARLISLE ROTC member at USC who is openly gay. “I’ve always wanted to be a Last week, Carolina Productions part of something greater than announced the names of their new myself and bigger than myself,” Executive Board for the upcoming Needler said. With the infl uence semester, including the induction of a of his aunt, who is a retired new president. Rachel Scola, a broadcast Marine, and his Junior ROTC journalism student, was selected by the mentor from high school, he previous CP board to lead the charge realized that the military was his this semester. passion. “I was setting myself up to not get “I knew what I was doing it,” Scola said. “I was bracing myself for when I signed the dotted line either outcome. And when I heard that under the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t I was offered the position, a wave a joy Tell’ policy,” Needler said. went over me. I was ecstatic and very “When ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ excited to start to think about the future was repealed, it was awesome. It and the growth of CP.” was probably one of the greatest Scola was off campus at the time feelings ever. I didn’t have to she heard the news. “I was home alone hide one of the biggest portions when I got the news and I couldn’t stop of my life, and I slowly came smiling,” she said. out.” Adam Mayer, former CP president, Although he was nervous at spoke highly of each new member of fi rst, Needler said that his family, the board. friends, peers and commanding “We had 14 highly qualifi ed student offi cers were very accepting. leaders that applied,” he said. “I couldn’t “There were times it was be happier for all 10 on the board and definitely difficult to come out the direction CP is moving.” because of fear. And it wasn’t “I could not be more excited about fear that was ever, as I look back this board and more ready to continue at it, validated,” he said. CP’s legacy and watch the rest of the Needler brings same sex dates exec board grow in the next year,” Scola to military functions and their said. Clairie Randall / THE DAILY GAMECOCK As for the rest of the board, Needler overcame nerves to make history and set a new precedent at USC. ROTC • 3 members’ duties range widely. Luke Ferguson will serve as Vice President of Internal Affairs. Corey Johnson will be Vice President of Programming and Diversity. Vice President of Media Relations is Taylor Hooper, New rules in blood feud Stephen Simmons is Cinematic Arts Coordinator, Jeni Adamo is Concerts This time around, home- Coordinator, Dillon Clemmer is fi eld advantage will help Comedic Events Coordinator, Special determine victory Events coordinator is Tori Creekmore, Marketing Coordinator is Sarah Pfeiffer Brandon Waltz and Daytime Events Coordinator is @BRANDONDWALTZ Michael Brooks. Scola and the rest of the executive The 30th annual “Carolina- board will be responsible for a host of Clemson Blood Battle” is taking place collegewide programs over the coming this week, Nov. 17 to 21. While the year. rivalry never changes, this year’s event “I think Rachel has a lot of leadership is the beginning of a new way to decide under her, and I think she’ll really be the winner. able to motivate CP to continue to move “The winner was determined by forward in the future,” Mayer said. number of donors in years past. The According to Scola, her goal for this winner will still be decided that way year is to “increase membership and when we hold the game but the winner retain membership” at CP. She also is now decided by donors as percentage hoped to propel the organization’s of undergraduate totals when Clemson longevity by creating “at least one holds it,” fourth-year nursing student event that becomes a yearly tradition Mary McGuinness, a volunteer for a for Carolina in general whether it be a third straight year, said. concert [or] a comedian.” This will be For years, when Clemson held no small task, considering the volume of the game, the number of donors for programming CP develops every year. each school was divided by the total During the 2013 fi scal year, CP spent number of undergraduates enrolled at $441,400 on programming, $39,339 on each school to get a percentage. The operations and $31,000 on marketing, school with the higher percentage for a total of $511,739. won. However, when Carolina held The average CP event attendance sat the game, the winner was determined at 305 people. For movies (with four simply by each school’s number of showings per movie per week), the donors. attendance rate was 331 people. The The reason for this is to provide a average cost per head at events was home-field advantage to the school $25.26, and $2.59 at movies. hosting the game. Mathematically, The campus activity fee in 2013 was it is easier for Clemson to win by Jessica Wood / THE DAILY GAMECOCK an $83 lump sum for full-time students, percentage because they have a smaller Carolina will need to donate more than ever to save lives, beat Clemson. and a prorate for part-time students, student population, so each donor costing $7 per credit hour taken. equates to a higher percentage for to help counts your donation toward you can bring that.” “I want to solidify CP’s presence them than for Carolina. For Carolina, that school. Donations can be made in Russell on campus and have us be a strong the bigger school, it is harder to As for things students should House Ballroom all week from 10 structure that everyone is aware of win by percentage because we need know, McGuinness said, “Students a.m. until 7 p.m., as well as in front of and obviously continue the tradition more donors than Clemson for every should get a good night’s sleep and Thomas Cooper Library all week from of bringing events to everyone in the percentage point. drink adequate fluids two hours 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Donation trucks community,” Scola said. “CP is an Anybody in the community is before donating. They should have will be at the old business school organization of the community for the allowed to help, so students, staff, and something to eat. It will take about an on Tuesday and Blatt PE Center on community, and we always want to hear locals are all encouraged to donate. For hour, so students should plan for that. Wednesday, all from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. everyone’s opinions about it.” Carolina fans in Clemson territory and Bring a form of identifi cation such as a Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. they Clemson fans in Carolina territory, CarolinaCard or driver’s license. Also, will be in front of Koger Center for the simply stating which school you wish if you have your Red Cross donor card DG BLOOD • 3 2 Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Editor-in-Chief HANNAH JEFFREY Managing Editor Escaped emu found in Blythewood SAMANTHA LOCKWOOD Online Editor KATIE COLE After his largely-publicized escape last week, Zeke the emu has been found. Design Director Owner Pamela Garnica realized the bird was missing last week and contacted BRITTANY WILT Special Sections Director local news outlets in order to get the word out, and hopefully get him back. KELLY VILLWOCK Videos poured in online after Zeke was sighted all around Blythewood. Some Special Editorial Director LOIS CARLISLE residents told WLTX they had mistaken the bird for a very large turkey. Copy Desk Chief However, on Monday morning, the emu was found near Muller Road, trapped DREW MUELLER MARY KATE GARMIRE between the fences of three separate properties. Because of the bird’s size and EMILY READY inability to fl y, Garnica waited until Monday night to bring her pet home. Photo Editors KAMILA MELKO — Lois Carlisle, Assistant News Editor HANNAH CLEAVELAND News Editor NATALIE PITA The Mix Editor BELVIN OLASOV Viewpoints Editor BEN CRAWFORD Sports Editor DANNY GARRISON Three bodies found in Latta home, Copy Editors SARAH SCARBOROUGH identifi ed DEBBIE CLARK, CHELSEA MORRIS, Faculty Adviser GRIFFIN HOBSON, KELLY ELLIOTT, DOUG FISHER KEVIN KEATING, MADELEINE VATH, Business Manager MARY HINNANT, SETH ISMAIL, RANA KRISTINE CAPPS The bodies of two women and a man were discovered by Dillon County deputies SOBEIH Creative Director late Saturday in a house near Latta. Asst. Photo Editor EDGAR SANTANA CODY SCOGGINS Production Manager County Coroner Donnie Grimsley identifi ed the bodies as those of 33-year-old Asst. Mix Editors DEGAN CHEEK Miguel Diego-Mendez, 30-year-old Tiana Mendez and 20-year-old Summer ARTIE BRASWELL Creative Services ERIKA RYAN ASHLEY CROMPTON, RANNAH Grice. Mix Design Director DERRICK, LINA LEGARE, KODY KRATZER Diego-Mendez and Mendez were married, according to the report, and all three GREY KLEIN Student Advertising Manager Asst. Viewpoints Editor JAKE ROSE individuals lived in Latta. KATHLEEN SCHIPANO Advertising Representatives Grimsley will continue to investigate the cause of death for the victims at Grand Viewpoints Design Director DAVID CHEETHAM, THOMAS RACHAEL MCGAHEE DIGENNARO, MICHELE DRESSLER, Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, where the bodies went for Asst. Sports Editors AMBER GRANT, DREW HART, IAN autopsies. SLED is also investigating. DAVID ROBERTS PEACOCK, ERIN O’CONNELL, HOLLY TANNER ABEL HEATON, WRIGHT CLARKSON, JOSHUA — Lois Carlisle, Assistant News Editor Sports Design Director DAVISON BIANCA CORREA Student Media Director

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ROTC • Continued from 1 BLOOD • Cont. from 1

Arts and Swearingen s dining out events. He says that the fact that he and from 11 a.m. - 6 his significant other are of the same sex doesn’t p.m. Greek Village Great matter to his friends and that they are always will have donation excited and supportive of him. trucks Tuesday and In particular, Needler’s commanding officers Wednesday from 11 have been very supportive. a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday “They support me because that’s what they’re American from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. supposed to do. Their focus is making me “For students who comfortable just like any other soldier,” he said.

are nervous, really and Carolina’ The world’s mindset has changed. Needler truly those who do attributes this to those who came before him and draw the blood are very Smokeout fought for equality. He says that though he can

kind and understanding Carolina’s serve in the military without fear, the fi ght has not of that. There will be a yet ended. lot of volunteers around “You battle for acceptance. You battle every day to help you out. You can November for those things. And you do that by doing your bring somebody with job. You do that by being the person that you are.” you for moral support, Through the ROTC program, Needler has the process only takes learned how to be a leader while training to serve about 10 minutes and his country. In particular, he enjoys the mentoring you’ll be saving three program, and the sense of camaraderie that he feels lives.” McGuinness with his classmates. They have the same passion for 20 said. “I don’t think the military and go through the same training, the there’s many people at same struggles and the same successes. Tailgate on Russell House this school who like to “I am no different than the soldier next to me ... lose to Clemson, so this Patio 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. You share experiences. You get to grow life long is just another thing we friendships,” Needler said. “I couldn’t imagine can beat them in.” doing anything different.” Join Healthy Carolina, Student Health Services, Campus Wellness, DG DG Palmetto Health, SC Tobacco- Free Collaborative & the American Lung Association in support of a tobacco-free campus.

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TOMORROW! HOSTED BY NEIL HILBORN 8:00 PM RH THEATER Free to USC students, faculty, and staff with CarolinaCard. For more information or assistance, visit www.cp.sc.edu or call (803) 777 - 3950. This event is subject to change. Paid for by Student Activity Fees. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4 Longtime locals redefine sound

Courtesy of Stereofl y ET Anderson was formed by Tyler Morris who wanted to create a psychedelic band right here in Columbia. Their debut album drops Tuesday on Soundcloud.

New band formed from of garage rock and psychedelic The members met through assorted Carolina,” said Morris. “I feel like Columbia connections, ‘60s nostalgia, is rather unique to musical ventures and have maintained there is a lot of story and history in Columbia’s music scene. Formed two friendships throughout the years. everybody’s music around here. I feel outside infl uences months ago, they have played at the Michael Crawford, drummer, met like there is a community to all of the Emily Olyarchuk Jam Room Music Festival, Arts and Morris when they were 19 years old music scene.” @TDG_ARTS Draughts, and multiple house shows and have been playing together ever Morris said that the band’s name around the city. since. Bobby Hatfield, pianist, was is derived from one of his favorite One of Columbia’s newest bands, Tyler Morris, the band’s creator and also a lead singer for Sea Wolf Mutiny. directors, P.T. Anderson. Morris’s ET Anderson, will release their debut frontman, has played in bands around Alex McCollum, guitarist and member own style of writing and musical album “Et Tu, ___?” via Soundcloud the Southeast such as Octopus Jones of Stagbriar, met Morris through work composition is heavily influenced on Tuesday. The album title, inspired and Calculator. Morris is originally at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe and their by Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear by Caesar’s line in Shakespeare’s play from Columbia, but he claims the band friendship began. John Fowler, bassist and Connan Mockasin’s soft, hazy “Julius Caesar,” invites listeners to fi ll has multiple homes in the Carolinas. for ET Anderson and Small Sanctions, album, “Forever Dolphin Love.” in the blank as they choose. The band “I wrote the album in Raleigh, we met Morris through the Columbia ET Anderson’s upcoming album will play their album release show this recorded everything in Charleston, community. demonstrates its own qualities of Friday at New Brookland Tavern. and we all live in Columbia,” Morris “I don’t think many music scenes ET Anderson’s style, a blend said. compare to Columbia, South ANDERSON • 5 TV on the Radio comes back ‘Interstellar’ finds new Seeds B space for Nolan Released: Nov 17, 2014 Star-studded cast elevates fi lm Artist: TV on the Radio as next space epic Kylie Tokar Label: Harvest @KYLIE_TOKES Duration: 53 minutes “Interstellar” Rated PG-13 Kasey Meredith @K_SEEEE Director: Christopher Nolan A TV on the Radio has been around for quite some Starring: Matthew McConaughey, time now, but their newest album, “Seeds,” suggests Courtesy of Harvest Records summoning a quality of freshness in their 13-year Longstanding rock veterans TV on the Radio depart Anne Hathaway career. from their past sounds in the new release of “Seeds.” Running Time: 169 minutes The Brooklyn-based band blends esoteric, ambient sounds and post-punk rock. Notable tracks Sometimes its one step away from being whiny, on their latest release include: “Love Stained,” dad rock, but then they sprinkle in some French Matthew McConaughey stars in the film “Seeds” and “Lazerray.” If you like Sonic Youth, verses and suddenly you’re surprised. Nevertheless, “Interstellar” as former NASA pilot Cooper, a farmer Cold War Kids, or the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, then you’ll instrumentation on this album is defi nitely on par. and father of two, living in a future during a second likely find TV on the Radio similarly enjoyable. Fast paced, syncopated rhythms show the scope of Dust Bowl that is destroying what is left of Earth. TV on the Radio is also inseparable from their TV on the Radio’s talent for sure. The journey he embarks on is powerful and poignant, visual artists and the album art and packaging of While TV on the Radio in the past has leaned taking turn after turn and keeping the audience “Seeds” is defi nitely an important part of the overall heavily on percussion, “Seeds” is much more partial precariously perched on the edges of their seats. product. When you pull out the sleeve that the CD to production, giving it more of a pop music feel. The movie begins with no warning that the world is in, the cover art appears to be animated. While Their songs sound less dark and anxious and more is any different than the one we live in — the long “Seeds” is not exactly on the same plane as “Return dancy and up-beat, such as “Quartz” and the lead introduction is somewhat confusing as the story of the to Cookie Mountain” or “Nine Types of Light,” it single, “Happy Idiot.” Although it wouldn’t be a TV world’s demise unfolds. Don’t let the slow start turn sits sonically between both of these iconic albums, on the Radio album without the melancholic power you off though, because the movie only gets better which have given much success to the band such ballads, like “Test Pilot” and “Ride.” from there. as appearing on Rolling Stone’s best albums of the TV on the Radio has come a long way from Once the plot thickens and the audience’s attraction 2000s. Adebimpe and Dave Sitek’s humble recordings in to the characters grows, this movie will leave you with TV on the Radio holds true to their original their Williamsburg apartments. This is also their your jaw on the fl oor and maybe even a tear in your eye. sound, which is pretty tough to do when you’ve been fi rst album since losing their bassist Gerard Smith All 2 hours and 49 minutes of this fi lm are indisputably around for so long. Formed in 2001, they continue to a long battle with cancer in 2011, nine days enchanting, both because of the interplanetary setting to be anything but lackluster, evinced by the tracks after the release of their “Nine Types of Light.” and the acute human relationships. “Seeds” and “Lazerray.” Tunde Adebimpe’s deep Undoubtedly, TV on the Radio has come back and The futuristic setting is significant, but not and crooning voice is more powerful than ever, delivered yet another beautiful collage of sounds. overwhelming. Subtle hints like the integration of and the layering effects on his vocals, such as in robots and technology make the time period more “Winter,” amp up these ballads even more. Admittedly, “Seeds” isn’t lyrically impressive. DG INTERSTELLAR • 5 Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5

ANDERSON • Continued from 4 Plug, has offered him major support and plenty of together to refl ect the band’s stylistic diversity. encouragement on this project. “Our show is a place where people can be or do dreamy delicacy. “I feel like with this project we could actually do anything that they want,” Morris said. “We cannot “The album has taken on a completely different something. We get a lot of great feedback,” he said. judge because I don’t think any of us are in our right life of its own,” Morris said. “The album is really “How fast everything has come around, we have minds whenever we play.” kind of held back a little bit energywise. I feel like only technically been a band for two months. And ET Anderson’s album release show is at 8 p.m. sometimes people don’t want to listen to music we’ve played the biggest shows I’ve ever played as this Friday at New Brookland Tavern. They will turned up to 11 all the time. It complements the a musician and had a lot of great people help us out be playing with Elim Bolt, Semicircle and Grace subtle parts very well. When live, we can get pretty around us.” Joyner. Morris said that on Friday night the album loud.” Morris said that “Et tu, __?” has been described is “gonna be heard the way it’s meant to be for the ET Anderson is on Charleston’s independent as maintaining a consistent duality between “sweet fi rst time.” record label, Hearts and Plugs. Morris said that and sarcastic or honest and arrogant.” While each Dan McCurry, founder and director of Hearts and song treads heavily, the individual pieces assemble DG

INTERSTELLAR • Continued from 4 to save the earth, each with different priorities, leaving the audience to ponder obvious to the audience, but without where their own moral standing lies. the crushing obviousness of most end- For decades, Hollywood has attempted of-the-world movies. In fact, the robots to make realistic space movies, most of even add an aspect of comic relief. which leave something to be desired. If you’re not interested in science “Interstellar” does not once make the fiction, there’s no need to worry — viewer question its authenticity, and there somehow director Christopher Nolan are even moments when you’ll wonder if manages to focus the audience’s attention they actually went up into the blackness on the chemistry between the characters, of space to get their footage. despite the fact that the plot is focused This fi lm exceeds the expectations of on apocalyptic and aerospace science. It the average sci-fi movie, in both content tells the tale of both human loyalty and and execution. McConaughey’s character betrayal to the planet, the human race succeeds as a family man and as a strong and family. leader, and despite the heavy and complex Cooper’s team is composed of a few premise of the movie, the viewer feels famous faces who each have a unique role hopeful for our species and our planet in his story; Professor Brand (Michael upon leaving the theater. Caine), his daughter Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway) and Dr. Mann (Matt Damon) are all signifi cant players in the attempt DG

Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Matthew McConaughey ventures into extraterrestrial worlds in “Interstellar.”

Student Engagement sc.edu/studentengagement Tuesday, November 18, 2014 6 Kindness not currency for sex Women do not owe men sex in exchange for decency

“Girls are not machines into which you drop kindness coins and expect sex to fall out.” The quote above was a “yak” I viewed in mid-October. It is, without question, the best, the brightest, the biting-est soundbite I read during my brief but certainly memorable time with USC’s Yik Yak. See, I’ve become a self-proclaimed expert in “nice guy” activity because I used to be one. Sadly, I probably still am one, at heart. I’m doing my best to shake this seemingly harmless image. HANNAH JEFFREY EMILY READY HANNAH CLEAVELAND ARTIE BRASWELL Of course, this is not to say that I frown upon the proper treatment of women, Editor-in-Chief Copy Desk Chief Photo Editor Asst. Mix Editor nor that I harbor some horrific Elliot SAMANTHA LOCKWOOD KELLY VILLWOCK KATHLEEN SCHIPANO DANNY GARRISON Rodger-esque fantasy of imprisoning and torturing young women as retribution for Managing Editor Design Director Asst. Viewpoints Editor Sports Editor romantic rejection. No, the reason I am trying to swear off the practice of being a “nice guy” is simple: nice guys aren’t that nice. The perceived nice guy problem, Change possible, despite past which prevents countless young men from ISSUE equality for same-sex couples. active hate is not evident from our realizing their romantic desires, is not the This may seem like a long way standpoint. notion that girls exclusively date catcalling Marriage equality issues are off. On paper, it doesn’t seem that The tide seems to be turning frat stars. The true nice guy problem lies on the national stage we are headed in such a progressive from opposition to indifference. with self-denial. The proverbial nice guy OUR STANCE direction. The only places in the state Indifference is dangerous, as it can will tell you he’ll do anything for you. South Carolina is poised to with laws against discrimination due lead to apathy and block future Lend you his coat. Hang on breathlessly join the movement to sexual orientation in employment opportunities for change, but to every word that passes your lips. Steal are Richland County, Myrtle indifference can also be seen as a you an entire orchestra. (HIMYM fans? Secession seems to be what South Beach, Columbia, Charleston and stepping stone to acceptance. Anyone?) Carolina is most famous for, leading North Charleston. In addition, the As the younger generation But like everything else, this pampering the South in the march away from majority of South Carolina voters in steps up to the polls and the older comes with a price. He will not state it at the U.S. when the political climate 2006 decided that marriage should generations step away, the nation fi rst. Instead, he will keep it under wraps. didn’t fi t their liking. be strictly between a man and a is making a very clear move toward At fi rst. I won’t mention it in an award- This fame, however, has a negative woman. marriage equality. After the recent winning college paper, which I’m sure connotation. South Carolina stood There’s a long way to go in the strike-down of the gay marriage wants to preserve its journalistic integrity, on the side for slavery. Times have way of legislation for marriage ban in the District 4 court, South but I think we all know what it is. changed and South Carolina has the equality, but in the social sphere Carolinians have an opportunity to Ah, screw this. It’s sex. There. I said opportunity to stand with the states we do notice changes. USC is home join that movement sooner rather it. Nice guys just want to take a lengthy, who have paved way for marriage to a very active BGLSA group, and than later. alternate route into your pants. On the other hand, guys who are genuinely nice do nice things and respect women because it’s what they do. They are simply acting on instinct. Men-in- training, if you will. They don’t need a reward to validate their position in society, Women have cause for defensiveness but, hey, it would be most welcome if offered. The point is that he shouldn’t Matt Taylor didn’t think, “Hm, Self-dubbed nice guys act under the In response to “Harassing have been wearing that shirt in the maybe I should wear a dress shirt assumption that the women of our society men doesn’t help first place. We shouldn’t be living in and slacks for this major scientific are so fed up with misogyny that they will feminism” a world where shirts decorated with breakthrough.” No, his train of throw themselves at the fi rst able-bodied scantily clad women and fi rearms are thought was more along the lines of, male that holds open a door for them. commonplace on the market. “Haha, yeah, the public will love this Thankfully, this is not the case. That is what feminism is working shirt! Girls and guns!” I see you trying to be all about So, boys, the next time you gaze toward. Not just gender equality, but Maybe you’re quick to call out gender equality, I do, but I can’t get on wonderingly at that blonde in your class, reshaping society so that things like feminists for upsetting this poor man board with this whole “overreacting remember this: she is a human being. She this don’t happen. Let’s go to any because you’ve never been catcalled feminists overshadowed science” thing. owes you nothing. And, if the time comes retailer and count the number of items (while wearing sweats head to toe) This man doesn’t need you to defend that she chooses the d-bag in the back row over-sexualizing women and compare on your way to class. Maybe you’re him. over you, she has every right to. It doesn’t that to the number of over-sexualized jumping the gun (pardon the pun) This scientist was told that he did mean she hates respectful men. It means men. Or go watch a bit of TV and just because you’ve always felt comfortable something wrong and got overly she isn’t attracted to you. Or maybe she watch how many women are sexualized walking home alone after 5 p.m. I don’t emotional on national television. loathes your seventh-grade attitude of to move product or get ratings. Men know your reasoning, but I know that Maybe that’s a matter of certain sexual entitlement. My advice: respect her may also be sexualized, yes, but not it’s uninformed. feminist groups being overzealous, decision, and keep your trap shut. nearly to the same extent that women So, I understand where you’re but the fact that these groups were so Because at the heart of true gallantry, are. coming from. Unfortunately, that up-in-arms about it just goes to show that one trait you claim to spew all over The fact that this scientist didn’t place you’re coming from is regrettably how he really did make a mistake. every female in the general public, lies even think twice about throwing on a uninformed. The point isn’t that some scientist respect. Let it fl ow. shirt depicting barely-clothed women — Chelsea Morris, second-year German wore a bad shirt and then cried about it — Mike Woodel, fi rst-year business student shooting guns shows why we need student in a press conference. feminism. Student engagement vital to classroom do participate feel as if their contributions are not There are a variety of possible explanations for this valued. From my experience in a public speaking class, phenomenon. Some may be uninterested; some may Chad I can confi dently say that I better remembered and think that they already know the material, while yet appreciated the students who questioned my speeches, others may simply be too shy or think they are too Brown challenged my reasoning and otherwise openly cool to participate. With that said, I don’t think that disagreed with me more than I did the students who any of these are compelling reasons to refrain from Third-year just sat there in silence. Class discussions can be some class discussion. Those who are uninterested should insurance and risk of the most interesting parts of the college experience, ask themselves a very basic question: what are you however, they require input to be successful. Many doing here? For the students who think that they mgmt. student dismiss them as being unimportant or just for people already know the material, it never hurts to go over it who like to hear the sounds of their own voices; again, and doing so may help a fellow student better however, nothing could be further from the truth. understand it. And for those who are too shy, keep Class participation is essential to critical Class discussions are a great way of gathering in mind what longtime University of South Carolina thinking, true understanding knowledge from other people in ways that wouldn’t mathematics professor Don Jordan always asked his otherwise be possible or convenient. Many professors, students “Can you remember a question someone Being a junior, I’ve taken quite a few classes at such as management science professor Robert asked in class last semester?” and “You should ask USC. Both online and in person, they’ve ranged from Courtney, have impressive backgrounds in business questions because you’re paying tuition.” The point is the general core requirements, like math, science and the private sector, and are practically begging for that you’re paying for the right to ask questions, and and English, to courses specifi c to my major, such as students to ask them about it. Class discussions are a nobody remembers what questions a fellow student Finance 363. One disappointing theme has endured great way to sharpen up on your debate skills before asks in class, however embarrassed they may feel throughout all of these classes, however, and that is an you enter the workforce and have to defend yourself about it at the time. While college is a tremendous overall lack of student participation. I’ve found that in in high-stakes environments like interviews, board experience with a unique collection of bright minds, a class of 30 people, you’re lucky to fi nd fi ve students meetings and performance reviews. It is better to to get the most out of it you have to take the initiative who will regularly contribute their thoughts and ideas. practice your communication skills now in a low-risk by asking questions and being an active participant in I find this phenomenon quite troubling, for it environment than to try to do so when there is more discussion. makes class discussions diffi cult, and students who on the line. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Thompson, special teams shine in win

Jeff rey Davis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK South Carolina’s much-maligned special teams unit turned the tables in Saturday’s victory, blocking a fi eld goal and a punt to spearhead the Gamecocks comeback.

Gamecock QB takes over as TOUGH TIMES FOR SHAQ ROLAND GAMECOCKS BEING STINGY SEC leader in passing yards The former Mr. Football in the state from nearby South Carolina’s defense and special teams Lexington High School added to his already less- have been blamed frequently for the team David Roberts than-sterling legacy Saturday afternoon against underachieving this season. But Saturday, the @DAVIDJAYROBERTS Florida. He fi nished the game with two receptions special teams unit is what kept the Gamecocks on four targets for 30 yards, but coughed up in contention. A blocked fi eld goal in the fourth TURNOVER-FREE THOMPSON the ball on a 19-yard reception late in the third quarter kept the game a one-score affair, while a Despite attempting 41 passes — the second-highest quarter. The defense bailed Roland out on the blocked punt with less than a minute remaining total of his career — redshirt senior quarterback next drive, forcing a Florida fumble, which allowed in regulation gave the Gamecocks the ball on Dylan Thompson threw for a season-low 206 yards. the Gamecocks to regain possession. Then, in the Florida’s 34-yard line. Also, the 278 total yards The only game in which Thompson attempted more fourth quarter, the junior wide receiver was called surrendered by South Carolina’s defense is the passes was the meeting with Auburn in October, on a controversial illegal block that negated a fi rst- lowest of the season. when he completed 29 of 50 passes for 402 yards. down run. It didn’t seem like Roland did much to Thompson began the game by connecting on 11 of warrant getting a penalty called on him but, as SPURRIER’S SWAMP his fi rst 13 passes, but he ended the game hitting only has been the case all season, it seemed like he was After Saturday’s win, head coach Steve Spurrier one of his final 11 attempts, including a period in in the wrong place at the wrong time doing the is now 2-3 in fi ve games at the venue he nicknamed the second half that saw him miss on six consecutive wrong thing. Also in the fourth quarter, Roland “The Swamp” back in the early 1990s. Before attempts. Although he barely eclipsed 200 passing missed a key block on a fourth-and-two run by Spurrier arrived at South Carolina, the Gamecocks yards, Thompson managed not to turn the ball over junior running back Brandon Wilds, allowing the had never won a game at Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium. at all against a Florida defense that has created 22 Gators to stop Wilds for a loss on a crushing hit. The Head Ball Coach is signed through 2018, so turnovers this year. In fact, the Gators’ plus-four Roland missed the team’s game against Kentucky that means he should get at least two more chances turnover margin ties them for 36th nationally in that earlier this season due to “personal reasons,” to claim victory at his old stomping grounds. category. Thompson emerged as the SEC’s leading according to head coach Steve Spurrier. He was passer Saturday, surpassing Texas A&M freshman also suspended for three games last year due to a quarterback Kenny Hill and setting a new mark with violation of university policy. 2,794 yards through the air. DG Gamecocks play 4 games in 6 days

Men’s basketball gets they’ve gained a couple good players,” early-season national sophomore guard Duane Notice said. “So we have to come in with the same exposure on ESPN mindset, a better mentality this year. And we’re very anxious to play them because Danny Garrison we feel like we owe them one.” @DANNYLGARRISON Following today’s contest, South Carolina will immediately head south for Beginning today, the South Carolina the Charleston Classic. Jeff rey Davis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK men’s basketball team will open up a series The team will have one day of rest Head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin said that taking part in events like of four games in just six days. before opening up the tournament against the ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon will help the program gain relevance. This week is far and away the most Cornell on Thursday. The very next day, condensed stretch of the schedule for depending on the results from the day head coach Frank Martin’s team, and the before, the Gamecocks will face either Gamecocks will dive into it with just one Penn State or Charlotte. game under their belts so far. The tournament will culminate in Tuesday’s noon contest will see South either a championship appearance or a Upcoming schedule Carolina take on Baylor, a team that consolation game for South Carolina narrowly missed out on the top-25 in both Sunday. AP Top 25 and the Coaches Poll. The The Charleston Classic is another game is part of ESPN’s College Hoops ESPN-sponsored event, and all games can ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon, a programming block be seen live on WatchESPN. It’s another that features 24-consecutive hours of opportunity for the Gamecocks to gain Tip-Off Marathon basketball. national exposure — evidenced by the The Gamecocks were featured in the dramatic monochromatic shot of Martin marathon last year as well — a 66-64 loss that’s plastered across the event’s website Tuesday Nov. 18th vs. Baylor to the same Baylor team they’ll face today. along with the other head coaches. And according to Martin, it’s all about It’s easy to see how four games in exposure. six days can be exhausting for a player, “I don’t remember South Carolina but the preparation leaves the coaches Charleston Classic being talked about in college basketball, burnt out as well. Tournament’s like the in November, in my 15 years in college Classic aren’t Martin’s favorite thing in Thursday Nov. 20th vs Cornell basketball,” he said. “That’s why you do the world, but he knows it all comes with this. You have to get your fans excited.” the territory. Friday Nov. 21st vs. Penn State/ The Gamecocks’ near-upset of the Bears “Everyone that’s a part of it has a great in last year’s game perhaps gave South time except the coaches,” he said. “The Charlotte Carolina more early-season publicity coaches are miserable because we’re kind than ever. With a more experienced team of locked up in hotel rooms watching fi lm Sunday Nov. 23rd vs. TBD this season, the Gamecocks will have the if we’re not on the court practicing or unique opportunity of a second chance at playing. But it’s okay, we signed up for our a signature nonconference win. jobs. We know what we’ve got to do, and “We realize that they’ve lost a couple we’re lucky.” *All games on ESPN family of networks key, good players, but at the same time DG Jeff rey Davis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK