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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 VOL. 102, NO. 85 ● SINCE 1908 Weather TODAY Grad students seek representation HIGH 60° Student Senate proposes 30 new seats going solely have,” said Sen. Ben Bullock, for compromise, but I don’t Committee chairwoman, to graduate students, was a fourth-year political support anything that’s not questioned Bullock’s motives increased seats, GSA sent to the Senate Judiciary science student and the bill’s 100 percent graduate-run.” for different reasons. Bullock pushes for separation Committee following sponsor. “They deserve Confusion over the bill will graduate in the spring, TONIGHT Wednesday night’s Student representation as well.” dominated much of the but he said his impending LOW 37° Josh Dawsey Senate meeting. But Graduate Student debate. graduation had nothing to STAFF WRITER [The current seat Association President Reed During his opening do with his decision. allotment] isn’t fair because Curtis said he wasn’t happy remarks on the bill, Bullock “There are graduate A proposal to increase the graduate students have upon hearing about the bill said only 16 seats would be students that want to TOMORROW number of seats in Student separate and different issues following the meeting. added to the Senate. But be involved in Student HIGH 59° Senate by 60 percent, with that undergraduates don’t “Without them even further questioning from Government,” Bullock said. consulting us, I think that’s senators led him to amend “They deserve every right.” somewhat insulting,” Curtis his answer to 30 senators. Bullock said after the said. The bill, as it currently meeting he admits changes Inside Curtis, a third-year higher reads, would allot each needed to be made to the bill education and student affairs graduate program two seats, before its second reading. graduate student , said the Bullock said. Currently only “This likely won’t stay SPORTS step was a slightly positive six spots in the Student the same,” Bullock said. one for the university’s Senate are guaranteed to “These numbers are going graduate students, but he graduate students, as the to change.” isn’t in favor of any bill law, medicine and pharmacy Bullock said one student that doesn’t create a totally schools have two spots each. from each school, or an separate graduate senate. If graduate students are additional 15 seats, is likely a “I’m thankful they would interested in serving on the more feasible proposal. even consider us, but I stand Senate from other schools, by the fact that I support they are required to run a completely separate against undergraduates. Graduate Senate,” Curtis Sen. Emily Berger, the Comments on this story? E-mail said. “Of course there’s room Power and Responsibility [email protected]

Devan Downey and Sam Senate Quick Hits Muldrow spark USC to a • A bill increasing the number of graduate student seats in Student Sentae received its 86-76 victory over SEC fi rst reading and was sent to the Judiciary Committee for revisions. foe Vanderbilt. • The Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring Superfan “Andrew the See page 10 Gamecock.” The 10-year old suffers from inoperable brain cancer. He was previously granted his Make-a-Wish when he spent the day with football Coach Steve Spurrier. • A new route for Cocky’s Caravan will be implemented Feb. 5, Sen. Matt Ungar said. THE MIX The new route will hopefully reduce wait times from more than 40 minutes to less than Alan Tauber / THE DAILY GAMECOCK 15. Sen. Ben Bullock introduced the bill to increase grad students’ representation at last night’s Senate meeting. — Compiled by Staff Writer Josh Dawsey

New Zealand’s own “Flight of the Conchords” is at the top of what The Mix is obsessing about this week. See page 7

Chris O’Meara / The Associated Press VIEWPOINTS Several sponsors’ tables are empty Tuesday at the Super Bowl XLIII media center. Peyton explains why Super Bowl takes a hit: football’s the federal government can’t do premier event not recession-proof PEYTON Hannah Carroll / THE DAILY GAMECOCK everything its annual party. Almost from his pals. Now a dentist MCULLOUGH Ticket prices drop for fi rst Birds on a Wire has already been forced to shut its doors, and why First-year 200 fewer media credentials in Gibsonia, Pa., the lifelong time in history, economy Steelers fan grew up in steel- and Congaree Grill has recently reduced menu prices. state politics political were issued. science means seats available “When I think of the mill country. is worth your student NFL, I think of recession- “Some of the guys I Restaurants troubled, attention. proof,” Cardinals lineman tailgate with, they’re blue- Ben Walker Elliot Vallejo said this collar guys making $30,000 Th e Associated Press See page 4 week. “But that’s not true or $35,000 a year, and they bar business steady anymore.” didn’t have the $1,600 you TAMPA, Fla. — There were Used to be everywhere had to put up in advance to Local establishments of Village Idiot said although mountains of jumbo shrimp, you looked around a Super get into the lottery for Super everyone is saving, she has not and caviar everywhere. Bowl town, all you could see Bowl tickets,” he said. “In the forced to adapt during seen a decrease in sales. Online Exclusive Muhammad Ali would show was advertising. There were past, I think they would’ve “We’re seeing constant up, maybe amid a fleet of commercial booths at every done anything to get to the economic downturn business from semester shiny Cadillacs. Five-star turn. The headquarters hotel Super Bowl. Not now, not to semester,” she said. “We hotels were packed, and and media center looked like with this economy.” Meagean Dugger haven’t had to lay anyone off.” getting a dinner reservation giant trade shows. On the other hand, it STAFF WRITER Duncan MacRae, owner for Saturday night was Now you can look pretty might be cheaper to go to South Carolina residents and operator of Yesterday’s, impossible. Finding a ticket much everywhere and the game. are spending less with our said his restaurant has also for Sunday was even harder. actually see things. Such While tickets are still economy at its lowest point been affected by the ailing In years past, the Super as empty tables at local pricey — about 15,000 at a since the recession. While economy. Bowl was so much more than restaurants and vacant hotel record $1,000 apiece, and Columbia restaurants are “We’ve noticed about an 8 a game. It was an outright rooms downtown. 53,000 at $800 each — being hit hard, some bars seem percent decrease during the orgy of football, glitz and StubHub does have a sign another 1,000 cost $500 — to be faring better. week, and about 4 percent less gluttony, a celebration of on the mezzanine level at down from last year’s low of Some local restaurants and on the weekends,” he said. excess where too much was Raymond James Stadium. $700, the fi rst cut in Super bars such as Birds on a Wire “Weekends are still going Check out USC coach never enough. The nationwide ticket broker Bowl history. and The Keg have already pretty strong.” Darrin Horn’s post- The No. 1 sporting event also had more than 3,000 And tickets that cost shut down, and others such MacRae, who opened the game press conference. in America is still a big deal. seats for sale, as of midweek. $2,500 or more from scalpers as Congaree Grill are now restaurant more than 30 Nearly 100 million of us will They were getting less and brokers could be selling offering new, lower-priced years ago, said the restaurant tune in Sunday night when expensive by the minute. at face value by kickoff. menus in order to attract more is combating the decreasing VIEWPOINTS ONLINE the Pittsburgh Steelers play “In terms of pricing, this “I haven’t seen empty customers. attendance by offering lower the Arizona Cardinals. game has become the Limbo stadiums yet. I haven’t seen Nick Bonata of Salty Nut prices. Lake Morris is, like, sick But in these tough Bowl — how low can it go?” games being blacked out on Café said the food sales have “We’re fi ghting it with blue of the word “like.” economic times, it’s easy StubHub spokesperson Sean TV because they haven’t sold seen a sharp decline. “The plate specials, $2 cocktails and to see: The Super Bowl is Pate said. “When it comes out,” Cardinals defensive dinner crowd is smaller than it $2 beers to entice people to taking a hit, too. to plunking down $7,000 end Travis LaBoy said. “But used to be,” Bonata said. “But keep coming out,” he said on www.dailygamecock.com General Motors and for a weekend, people are they’re saying this is the it defi nitely helps us out that the restaurant’s new menu. FedEx pulled their TV ads, becoming more pragmatic. lowest price for a Super Bowl we serve food too,” he said on even though NBC lowered They have other needs.” ticket. That’s the economy, the bar’s nightlife. Comments on this story? E-mail the price. Playboy canceled Dave Gornick hears that SUPER BOWL ● 4 In contrast, Kelly Glynn [email protected] THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009 pageTWO

Q & A with PIC OF THE DAY student leader of the • Student Health Services will once again welcome eek Lexington Medical W Center’s Mobile Mammography unit to Ashita Gupta, campus. The mobile unit is scheduled for Feb. 4 from a second-year economics 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Greene Street. Undergraduate student, is the International and graduate students will be given appointment Student Association president priority for this event. Slots can also be filled Q: What holiday do you most enjoy and by faculty and staff. The cost for this service is why? $288.18 and can be paid A: I’d have to say I enjoy Christmas the by cash, check or Visa/ MasterCard. If students most. I get presents whether I’m in India or have the Pearce & Pearce America, and I love getting presents. Student Health Insurance, this preventative service can be applied under their Q: What’s your favorite book? Justin Pettis / THE DAILY GAMECOCK $300 wellness benefit. Lexington Medical A: Th ere are too many to choose from. I’ll say Sophomore Melissa Kuchinow, an early childhood education major, spray paints to Center is a Best Chance “Th e End.” promote Chuck D. as part of Carolina Productions’ Wacky Wednesday event. Network Provider. To make an appointment, call Campus Wellness at Q: What does your organization work to Local National World 803-576-9393. promote? Women seeking an abortion WASHINGTON - In a swift TEHRAN, Iran - Iran’s • In celebration of Black A: We work to promote diversity on campus. in South Carolina would victory for President Barack president called Wednesday History Month, join us for We basically try to get international students have to wait at least 24 hours Obama, the Democratic- for “profound changes” in a Heart and Soul Healthy and American students together. We work after their ultrasound under controlled House approved a U.S. foreign policy including Cooking Demonstration. a bill given initial approval historically huge $819 billion an end to support for Israel Join Deborah Zippel, to get exchange students to get to know Wednesday by a House stimulus bill Wednesday and an apology to the Islamic Campus Wellness the culture better here at USC with other subcommittee. night with spending increases republic for past misdeeds. registered dietician, as The measure would increase and tax cuts at the heart of Hardline President she prepares oven fried students. the waiting time from an hour the young administration’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad catfi sh, greens, Charleston to a day. plan to revive a badly ailing also urged Washington to red rice, banana pudding Proponents said it would economy. withdraw its troops stationed and sweet tea. She will Q: Where are you originally from? bring South Carolina in The vote was 244-188, with around the world. He said Iran address how to modify A: Bangalore, India. line with other states that Republicans unanimous in would be closely watching recipes for health, high have waiting periods and opposition despite Obama’s what President Barack blood pressure, diabetes give women time to reflect frequent pleas for bipartisan Obama’s new administration mellitus, heart disease Q: What do you like most about being a on the decision. Critics said support. does and would welcome a and weight management. requiring two trips creates a “This recovery plan will real shift in its approach. Sign up before Feb.13 by student at USC? burden, especially for poor, save or create more than three “Change means giving calling Campus Wellness A: I like the students so much and I like the rural women. million new jobs over the up support for the rootless, at 803-576-9393. It will be The proposal follows nearly next few years,” the president uncivilized, fabricated Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 culture. I like being a Gamecock. two years of debate on whether said in a written statement murdering...Zionists and p.m. at the Public Health to require women to view released moments after the letting the Palestinian nation Research Center in Room an ultrasound image before House voted. Still later, he decide its own destiny,” 107. — Compiled by News Editor Liz Segrist getting an abortion. Under a welcomed congressional Ahmadinejad said. “Change compromise passed last year, leaders of both parties to the means putting an end to U.S. women must be asked whether White House for drinks as military presence in [different they want to look at the screen he continued to lobby for the parts of] the world.” during the procedure or see legislation. His comments come as a printed image—and sign Earlier, Obama declared, Obama is reaching out to a form verifying they were “We don’t have a moment to Muslims. He has stressed given the option. spare” as congressional allies the importance of engaging The compromise kept in the hastened to do his bidding Iran, a country the Bush The USC community wants to know what your organization has going law a 60-minute wait already in the face of the worst administration often singled required after women are economic crisis since the out as the most dangerous on this week, and The Daily Gamecock wants to help you spread the handed brochures about fetal Great Depression. in the Middle East. In his word. If your organization has an upcoming meeting or event you want development and abortion The vote sent the bill to the inaugural address, Obama publicized, contact [email protected] or stop by our offi ce in alternatives. Senate, where debate could addressed leaders of hostile “But one hour is not begin as early as Monday on nations by saying “we will the Russell House, room 333. enough time to think about a companion measure already extend a hand if you are “Carolina Briefs” submissions should include the time, place, name and a it,” said Rep. Greg Delleney, taking shape. Democratic willing to unclench your the sponsor of last year’s law leaders have pledged to have fi st.” description of the meeting or event, as well as a contact person for any and the current proposal. “I’m legislation ready for Obama’s Without mentioning questions. The description shouldn’t exceed 50 words. Submissions should trying to give the chance for signature by mid-February. Obama by name, a child waiting to be born to A mere eight days after Ahmadinejad repeatedly be sent no later than 5:30 p.m. two days before publication. have a birthday.” Inauguration Day, Speaker referred to those who want The Daily Gamecock reserves the right to edit, condense or hold any He said he didn’t make it Nancy Pelosi said the events “change,” a buzzword of an issue last year because he heralded a new era. “The ship Obama’s election campaign. submission. didn’t want to further bog of state is difficult to turn,” “When they say ‘we want down the law’s passage. said the California Democrat. to bring changes’, change may At least 25 other states “But that is what we must do. happen in two ways: First is require waiting times for With unemployment at profound, fundamental and abortions, and all but two set its highest level in a quarter- effective change...the second... them at 24 hours — Indiana, century, the banking industry is a change of tactics,” he told the other, sets an 18-hour wobbling despite the infusion thousands of people in the minimum, said Oran Smith, of staggering sums of bailout western city of Kermanshah the Palmetto Family Council money, Democrats said the in a speech broadcast live on president. legislation was needed. state television. “We will wait patiently, listen to their words carefully, scrutinize their actions under a magnifier and if change happens truly and fundamentally, we will welcome that,” he said. “The change will be to apologize to the Iranian nation and try to compensate for their dark records and the crimes they have committed against the Iranian nation.” Ahmadinejad cited the U.S.-backed coup that toppled the elected government of Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953, its support of the unpopular shah, its backing of Saddam Hussein during Iraq’s war with Iran in the 1980s and the downing of an Iranian airliner in 1988 by a U.S. naval ship. —Th e Associated Press

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SUPER BOWL ● Continued from 1 tickets are sold in the spring. And so ‘09 is going to be more of a barometer of how tenfold.” impactful the economic environment’s going Mississippi mayor pleads not In a week or so, the NFL plans to make a to be on the NFL,” he said. more painful cut, reducing 10 percent of its Steelers tackle Jeremy Parquet is busy these staff. days checking his long-term investments, guilty to Katrina fraud charges “These are difficult and painful steps,” fi nancial portfolios and retirement accounts. commissioner Roger Goodell recently “We’re lucky because as athletes, we make wrote in a memo to employees. “But they good salaries. But everyone is affected,” he Brent Warr, wife indicted “This inquiry has been — had fi led Katrina-related are necessary in the current economic said. “With Barack Obama as our president, going on for more than charges against some two environment. I would like to be able to report maybe it’ll change in the next two years.” on 16 counts relating a year now, and we hope dozen people in the past that we are immune to the troubles around Too late for Warrick Dunn . to disaster assistance and pray for a much faster year and had 100 other cases us, but we are not.” One of the most popular players in Tampa resolution,” Warr said under investigation. He did Still the gold standard in sports worldwide, Bay history, Dunn and Buccaneers teammate in his statement. “We not provide details about the league with annual revenues of $6.5 Derrick Brooks planned to hold a charity Holbrook Mohr have entered a plea of not the other investigations. billion is paying the price. But with television event while the Super Bowl was in town. Th e Associated Press guilty. Out of respect for Warr, a first-term money already locked in and most tickets Widely recognized for their community the justice system and the Republican mayor and committed in advance, the NFL is far from service, they were all set to host the Brooks JACKSON, Miss. — The government, I will not wealthy businessman, was struggling. & Dunn Inaugural Golf Classic this week. mayor of a Mississippi city speak further about the sworn in just weeks before The league won’t feel the biggest effects Many locals fi gured that if anyone in the devastated by Hurricane claim made against us.” the storm ravaged the area from the recession until it’s time for fans to area could put on a successful outing, it Katrina pleaded not guilty U.S. Attorney Dunn and had been praised for his renew and buy season tickets. was these two. But earlier this month, the Wednesday to charges he Lampton declined leadership. “There’s no secret on sponsorship, event was canceled. Not enough corporate lied to get disaster assistance comment. He was mentioned in 2007 advertising, licensing — those numbers are sponsorship and support. to repair his damaged Warr’s attorney, Joe Sam as a possible candidate for going to be impacted by the current climate. “We raised a good amount of money, but beachfront home. Owen, said the charges the U.S. Senate seat vacated We’re aware of that,” Goodell told The we were hoping for more,” Dunn said. “I Gulfport Mayor Brent all center on whether the by retiring Republican Associated Press before Thanksgiving. guess it’s not surprising, given these tough Warr is the highest-ranking stately white house with tall Trent Lott, but said at the “We’re still, unfortunately, in the times. People don’t have as much money to public official so far to be columns was the couple’s time he had too much work beginning stages of this. And most of our spend.” charged with fraud related primary residence when the to do helping Gulfport to the storm that slammed Katrina hit. recover from Katrina. the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, Brent Warr bought Mississippi Rep. Steven 2005. the house in 2004 and Palazzo , said he prays He and his wife, Laura, was almost finished with Warr will be cleared of the pleaded not guilty in renovations and close to charges. federal court to charges moving in when the storm “He wouldn’t do anything in a 16-count indictment blew ashore, Owen said. He intentionally to hurt the that was issued Jan. 22 was already staying there Gulf Coast,” said Palazzo, but not made public until some nights. who has known the Warr Wednesday. “He was just around the family for decades. Brent Warr declined corner from the entire Jackie Smith, a Gulfport comment when contacted family moving in,” Owen City Council member , said Wednesday on his cell said. word of Warr’s indictment phone. He said in a Mississippi Auditor was shocking. statement the charges Stacey Pickering, whose “We’ve got to continue have nothing to do with office was involved in the right on and that is what his role as mayor and he investigation, said the we’ll do,” Smith said. “And will continue to run the Warrs face up to 210 years I’m sure the mayor will coastal city of about 73,000 in prison and $4 million keep on and moving our people 80 miles east of New in fi nes if convicted on all city forward...Certainly our Orleans. counts. prayers are with the mayor The mayor and his wife The charges include and his family.” are accused of seeking conspiracy to defraud Gulfport is home to the a homeowners assistance the federal government, State Port of Gulfport, grant for a storm-damaged making false statements which was heavily damaged beachfront home they to the Federal Emergency by the killer storm. The owned but did not live in. Management Agency and area is best known for its The government is seeking insurance fraud. A trial is man-made beaches and forfeiture of $222,798. set for April 6. glitzy casinos. Warr, 45, and his wife, Pickering said his office 43, also are accused of — part of the Katrina Fraud making false claims to their Task Force along with other insurance company. state and federal agencies

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though fake, EDITORIAL BOARD Editor has its place BRAD MAXWELL Managing Editor Copy Desk Chief AMANDA DAVIS EDDIE MANN Oft-maligned genre may News Editor Sports Editor not stimulate intellect, but LIZ SEGRIST MICHAEL AGUILAR

manages to entertain Th e Mix Editor Viewpoints Editor COLIN JONES PAUL BOWERS

I’ve never understood Design Director Photography Editor reality TV. MORGAN REID ALAN TAUBER When “Survivor” arrived on the scene and was the next big thing, I didn’t watch it. And when other IN OUR OPINION shows cropped up to cash in on its popularity, I didn’t watch those Grad students’ voice either. To this day, I still haven’t seen THE MCCULLOUGH EXPRESS needs amplifi cation an episode of “Survivor,” Can student representation be separate but equal? and I don’t State politics matter to us That’s the question Student Senate must answer as it KIMI consider considers how best to give graduate students a voice. Whether TIMMERS myself an Recent budget cuts aiding the economy, the exciting and entertaining. the graduates wind up with a separate Senate or with a greater Fourth-year advocate of people of this university So, for many people, presence in the overall body, it’s important that they have print reality TV in point to importance of and of this state are seeing government is only visible more of a say in university affairs than they currently do. journalism general. local government what a powerful actor the at the federal level and Graduate students make up 24 percent of the USC student student The state government is. when a problem arises body, and yet Student premises The recently enacted Students regularly hear people expect the federal Senate only allots them 12 are silly, and proposed budget cuts about the university’s government to fi x it. They are getting half percent of the 50 available the people are dumb at the state level are an budget woes, for example, This is bad. America seats. They are getting half and it’s ultimately not as unfortunate necessity. It and the showdown is a large country, with the representation the representation they are entertaining as an actual is always painful to pull between the governor many differences in owed. TV show. much-needed money out and the Employment geography and customs they are owed. Sen. Bullock was correct Even worse are the of areas such as education, Security Commission has between its regions and in saying that this setup is “scripted” reality shows, but during tough times we garnered much publicity. states. Local problems unfair, and GSA President which profess to be true cannot live If people walk away with most often require local Curtis had a right to promote giving the grad students events despite being as we did a new or renewed sense solutions, and even when separate power. choreographed. during times of the importance of state larger problems arise state It is too soon to say which plan will be more effective, but Having said that, of prosperity government, then I believe and local governments the parties involved should keep a few points in mind as they however, if I’m channel (though, had some good will have been are far more accessible deliberate. surfing and something we spent done. and accountable than On the one hand, many universities have sovereign graduate mindless is on MTV or money Many people do not the federal government. governments, and with good reason. The concerns of graduate VH1, I can’t help but watch PEYTON more wisely know much, or care much, Moreover, state and local students, including health insurance and graduate housing, are it. MCCULLOUGH during about state politics, even governments surely possess of little concern to undergrads, and vice versa. And slowly but surely, First-year times of if they follow national a better understanding On the other hand, they should consider the bickering that lingering has turned political prosperity, politics. In high school, of many specific issues. that a full split would bring. Just imagine the communication into dedicated viewing: science student we very well students are taught There are areas where breakdown that could result if SG were rent in two. I now have a handful of might have the basics of American federal action is desirable, Another option could be a sort of bicameral setup, akin reality shows that I keep been better off now). After government at the federal but let the Constitution to the federal Senate and Congress model. On matters that up with on a fairly regular all, tax revenue is finite, level. However, at my guide us here. I fear we would affect both constituencies, the two bodies would have basis. and unlike the federal school (and I suspect are not doing this. to reach an agreement. The rest of the time, they could I guess on one hand, it’s government, our state elsewhere), students were So I challenge you: Be remain separate. not too surprising that I government cannot make never taught anything attentive not just to what Whichever option comes out on top, the grad students are finally gave in. There are plans to spend money that about state government, happens in Washington, winning a long-deserved victory. so many different reality it knows will not be there even though South D.C., but also to what shows on TV now that I to spend. Carolina law mandates happens right here in CORRECTIONS was bound to find at least Still, I cannot help but such instruction. Columbia. The national If you see an error in today’s paper, we want to know about something I didn’t mind think that there may be Then, for information, stage may seem more it. E-mail us at [email protected] watching. a silver lining in all of people tend to turn to exciting (and may resemble But on the other hand, this budget trouble. At news sources with a a circus at times), but ITʼS YOUR RIGHT I still can’t believe I’m a time when the federal national focus, perhaps for the rest of the policy setting aside some of my government is assuming because they perceive picture, look closer to The goal of The Daily in school and area of study. precious time to see whose unprecedented powers in national news to be more home. Gamecock’s Viewpoints page We also invite student leaders boyfriend is a bigger tool. is to stimulate discussion in the and USC faculty members to I think I’m beginning to University of South Carolina submit guest columns. Columnists understand, though. community. All published authors should keep submissions to about As I’m working harder Carolinian Creed still stands are expected to provide logical 500 words in length and include and my days are getting arguments to back their views. the author’s name and position. longer, sometimes all I Brice Stadium to the blue supposed to prevent are The Daily Gamecock encourages Guest columns are limited to three Essential honor code readers to voice opinions and offers per author per semester. want to do is collapse on book you used for your occurring on our campus my couch and watch some should be taken fi nal exam last semester. right now. three methods of expression: letters The editor reserves the right to mindless TV. However, did that I know that Carolinian to the editor, guest columns and edit and condense submissions for And after a rough day, seriously at USC today stop a student last fall Creed Week isn’t for two feedback on dailygamecock.com. length and clarity, or not publish what better choice is Twent y yea rs ago from stealing personal months. The Student Letters and guest columns at all. there than seeing people this semester, Dennis belongings from a suite? Affairs office Web site should be submitted via e-mail to All submissions become the make absolute fools out of Pruitt, then and still Did the student who calls it “a statement of [email protected]. Letters property of The Daily Gamecock themselves? the vice president for sent that derogatory text values” or “a complement must be 200 to 300 words in length and must conform to the legal More often than not, Student Affairs, formed a message last week think of the University’s and include the author’s name, year standards of USC Student Media. it showcases the worst of commission of infl uential about how that message conduct code.” I prefer mankind rather than the students, faculty and staff would eventually break the term I used earlier About The Daily Gamecock best, but that’s what so to come student morale? Did when describing its Editor CONTACT INFORMATION many of us find bizarrely up with the Carolinian Creed history: “social [honor] BRAD MAXWELL Offi ces located on the third fl oor of the Russell House Managing Editor Editor: [email protected] entertaining. a “social commissioners know that code.” AMANDA DAVIS News: [email protected] Copy Desk Chief Viewpoints: [email protected] Of course, despite its code” 20 years after their first Student body elections Th e Mix: [email protected] EDDIE MANN name, reality TV is hardly to help meeting, people would are coming up soon. It Sports: [email protected] Assistant Copy Desk Chief Online: www.dailygamecock.com real. 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Remember “I Will Always Love You,” the track that Whitney Houston brought to the limelight? Or “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Courtesy of Youtube the Simon and Garfunkel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIWGV7iascM chart-topper? David Foster is the man behind these hits, and many more. His new 9-track CD and 2-act DVD package, “Hit Man: David Foster and Friends” is a celebration of his musically prolific Courtesy of MCT CAMPUS Robert Johnson masterpiece is composed of approximately history. THE DAILY GAMECOCK David Foster has worked with many of music’s biggest names. 12,000 blocks, and took many weeks to build. Foster, a producer, The interviewer, Mike Roy, makes many composer, singer- Despite the news media’s shift towards clumsy movements while questioning the songwriter and arranger, A Beauty/Man In Motion” story and for a couple of “infotainment,” many of the funniest and Jenga enthusiast. In fact, Varney sometimes has honed more than 50 by former American Idol these people...I’m a big part most entertaining moments during news warns Roy about his mike cable getting too legendary musicians like contestant Michael Johns of their story.” broadcasts are never intended to be aired on close to the tower. He doesn’t even seem to Celine Dion, Josh Groban and “The Prayer” with The DVD experience is television. know anything about Varney himself. The and Dolly Parton. His duo Andrea Bocelli and more captivating because Journalists do not like it when people whole time Roy is a perfect little caricature musical talents have earned Katharine McPhee. Johns you can experience both the see them slip up. They take pride in their of one of the dorky talking heads we see on him 15 Grammy awards and presents rock-powerful visual and audio elements. professionalism as much as any trained and television all the time that take themselves hundreds of hit records. vocals in his interpretations. Plus, it encapsulates the educated individual. When they make that one too seriously. Inexplicably, the so-called The DVD portion The combination of entire performance, while big mistake, they logically would do anything reporter answers his phone in the middle presents a live Vegas Bocelli’s trained operatic the CD captures the in their power to edit out the embarrassing of the interview, and manages to topple the performance of his big style and McPhee’s glossy highlights of the musical error before anyone sees it. leaning tower in the process. The wave of Foster works such as “St. pop elegance makes for an presentations on the DVD. We like to see other people screw up. We debris is quite satisfying. Elmo’s Fire,” “I Can’t Help exceptionally unique and Along with six other tracks, remember it, too. So, imagine what happens Of course, the whole thing was staged. Falling In Love” and “You beautiful performance. the CD includes audio when a reporter is oblivious enough to No reporter, no matter how foolish and Raise Me Up.” Behind the scenes footage performances of “Because completely wreck someone’s chance to get inexperienced, would stop an interview just The DVD opens with uncovers some interesting You Loved Me” by Celine into the Guinness Book of World Records. to answer a phone call. You can tell it is a joke David Foster himself and revealing stories. Josh Dion, “Wildflower” by This YouTube clip of the week is a short from Roy’s smirk. Apparently, Roy isn’t even coupled with accomplished Groban even recalls a time Blake Shelton and “Home” video of an awkward reporter doing his best close to being the clumsy reporter he pretends saxophonist Kenny G. in when Foster walked into by Michael Buble and to look like a paragon of his profession while to be — he is the Vice President of Finance “St. Elmo’s Love Theme.” the recording studio in his Shelton. covering a young man’s ambitious attempt to for Northern Michigan University . Every A beautiful rendition of underwear, covered head-to- Whether you experience create the largest structure ever to be built out time Varney builds one of these structures, this memorable hit, the toe in chipotle mayonnaise. the performance through of Jenga blocks. he demolishes it in a spectacular fashion for performance is complete But Foster said he hopes watching the DVD in your Bryant Varney was no stranger to making an audience. with string orchestra, piano to capture the essence of his dorm room or by listening huge model buildings out of Jenga blocks, Whether or not it was actually made for the and soprano sax. Foster friends, musical companions attentively to your iPod on either. The contestant had made a small Guinness Book is anyone’s guess. Regardless, continues with his short and who he has influenced and the way to class, this album Empire State building after 9/11, and after the tower and its staged death will live on in classy “I Can’t Help Falling befriended. is a worthwhile investment. that the Rockefeller Center. This time, infamy. In Love” and tops it off with “Everybody has a story,” Varney wanted to break a world record with group of Vegas showgirls. Foster says in the footage. his miniature Tower of Pisa. The fi nal product Outstanding “For some of these people Comments on this story? E-mail is very impressive: In fact, it doesn’t even lean Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@ performances include “She’s tonight I’m a part of their [email protected] as much as the original structure. The tall sc.edu

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Nearly nine minutes into the half, the Downey, Muldrow lead men’s Gamecocks had shot a miserable 2-for- basketball through rough second-half 15 from the floor and had scored just three points in six minutes, watching the start to victory over Vanderbilt Commodores capture a two-point lead on a 16-3 scoring run to open the second Sam Davis half. THE DAILY GAMECOCK “We had to come together at that point, and I feel like we did,” Muldrow said. The Gamecocks took out their meta- Carolina answered Vanderbilt’s ener- phorical brooms on Wednesday night getic spurt with one of their own – one at the Colonial Life Arena, sweeping a that would have junior guard Devan three-game home stand against three Downey pounding his chest triumphantly SEC opponents. and giving out high fi ves to teammates The trio of home games was capped off during timeouts, as “The Garnet Army” with an 86-76 victory against the Van- fi lled the arena with clamorous chants. derbilt Commodores , led by sophomore Vanderbilt Coach Kevin Stallings said Australian native, AJ Ogilvy . that it was Downey who made the differ- Ogilvy, usually a powerful force inside ence in the game, as he was unstoppable standing at 6’11, 250 pounds and averag- in the second half. ing 15 points, 6.5 rebounds per game , “[Downey] was the difference,” Stall- was a non-factor in Wednesday night’s ings said. “He could get to the spots he showdown as he posted just three points, needed and we couldn’t do anything about thanks to great defense from Carolina’s it. That’s what he does. He gets better as forwards. the game goes along. We couldn’t stop USC received strong contributions him.” from unusual faces in the victory against After the game, Horn was pleased with Vanderbilt. It was role players like sopho- the team’s resiliency in the second half more forward Sam Muldrow providing while facing the adversity of a strong much needed support for the Gamecocks Vanderbilt pursuit. during rough times. “There was a great deal of confi dence Muldrow finished with eight points, and commitment and togetherness that seven rebounds, and two blocks , but we showed in response to Vanderbilt’s superseding his statistics was his ubiquity big run,” Horn said. “That’s a step for on the basketball court. our team and our players and for our “Sam has really helped our press and program.” gets up on the ball real well. He’s 6’9, After going back ahead by as much long and athletic.” Horn said. “He’s a as 14, Carolina would go on to win in a presence, he gets his hands on balls, somewhat comfortable fashion, capturing defl ects balls, he does a lot of good things a ten-point victory. for our team. Because of what he’s been USC (15-4, 4-2 SEC) will take to the through this season, he’s going to con- road now to face off against two strong tinue to get better and better.” SEC foes in Kentucky and Florida. After coasting to a 12 point lead at the closing of the first half thanks to suc- cessful three point shooting (USC shot 5-for-9 from downtown in the fi rst half), Carolina came out of the halftime break Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@mailbox. Juan Blas/ THE DAILY GAMECOCK not ready to play basketball. sc.edu Devan Downey drives past a Vanderbilt defender for an easy bucket Wednesday night. USC determined to never quit on games ‘Coach teaches us not to the second half.” It wasn’t the fi rst time USC fl inch,’ Archie says of high had been faced with adversity pressure moments this season. Senior guard Zam Fre- Chris Cox ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR drick’s drive and score with 5.1 seconds left, followed by Bran- dis Raley-Ross’ game-saving While they may not have block resulted in a one-point done enough to earn the term victory over then No. 19th “Carolina Cardiac Kids” Baylor in Waco, TX. just yet, the Gamecocks are Less than three weeks later, continuing to show their de- his streaking layup helped termination and passion when Carolina stun then No. 24 faced with adversity. Florida 70-69 in Columbia . USC was shooting lights In the game after that, out from three-point range in USC led the upstart Ole Miss the fi rst half, getting contribu- Juan Blas / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Rebels by a mere bucket at tions from the entire squad, Forward Jewel May backs down a Florida defender. May will be playing a larger role for USC in the coming weeks. halftime. and were simply outplaying Were the Gamecocks facing the Commodores. a letdown following a potential It resulted in a 42-30 half- program changing victory? time lead and a look of confu- Hardly. Carolina expecting May to step up sion on the faces of the boys USC began the second from Nashville. half on a 26-5 run and never But VU was far from done, For tonight’s game, the Game- May assured there were no seri- looked back on its way to an Women’s basketball hosts LSU as the Commodores stormed cocks (9-10, 1-5 SEC) will have the ous issues threatening her playing 82-71 win. out of the gates to start the Tigers, looking for replacements task of taking on the LSU Tigers time. The question is what, if second half en route to a (10-7, 3-2 SEC) who are currently “Little nagging injuries happen anything is causing the Game- for injured stars crowd-silencing 16-to-three sitting in the middle of the stand- to everybody through the course cocks to go on the big stretch run. ings. The women’s basketball team of the season but I think everybody runs that it does. Jake Luce After the teams traded has not had much success against is handling it pretty well with our “In a game when that does STAFF WRITER scores, Vandy found itself up LSU recently — the Tigers have rehab program,” May said. “We just happen you just keep your by one with 12 minutes to Tonight, the Gamecocks look won the last 11 meetings — with want to play hard, fi nish out every composure and do the things play . to rebound from Sunday’s tough South Carolina’s last win over them game and leave everything on the you need to do to get back in That’s when Carolina came loss against the No. 20 Vanderbilt coming in February of 1998. fl oor.” the game and we did that,” back to life. Commodores . The loss leaves the “It’s going to be a collective team Tonight’s game matches up two Horn said. “I think that’s a USC responded with a 14-2 women’s basketball team fighting effort, everybody just needs to step great coaches as Staley takes on her step for us.” run before eventually pulling for their fi rst home SEC win under up and be on the same page,” May former mentor and Hall of Fame According to junior forward away from the Commodores, fi rst-year USC coach Dawn Staley . said. “We have to play disciplined coach Van Chancellor. Chancellor Dominique Archie, Coach 86-76 . In the offseason, the athletic de- and we have to play together; that’s coached Staley during the 2004 Horn’s perspective on how to “We responded to (Vandy’s partment decided to overhaul the what it’s going to take.” Olympics and in her two seasons respond to an opponent’s run run) well,” USC coach Darrin basketball programs, hiring new head One of the real keys of the with the WNBA’s Houston Com- is what is proving vital to the Horn said. “But, I don’t want coaches to set the rebuilding stage. matchup is how the Gamecocks ets. Gamecocks. that to happen again more Though Staley initially had the more can respond to losing one of their With the prominent coaching “Coach teaches us not to than we need it to. I think it’s impressive resume and background, best players, Demetress Adams , to staff, the women’s basketball team fl inch,” Archie said. “Any sign good for us to handle that and her success has not been as immediate a season-ending knee injury last has been able create one of the of weakness can cause your to respond the way that we did as that of the men’s team. week. Adams is a 6-foot-4-inch toughest schedules in the nation as opponent to go on a run, like tonight.” Still, even though there has not been senior forward who was second on South Carolina is currently ranked they started to in the second Junior point guard Devan an immediate improvement on the the team in points and ranked fi fth ninth in the nation in that category; half.” Downey led the charge in the court, the team and its coaching staff in the SEC with 7.2 rebounds per second in the conference only to Carolina will need to con- decisive run, scoring 12 of his remain confi dent about their ability to contest . Ten nessee. tinue its never say die attitude team high 18 points after USC grow as individuals and as a program. May, the 6-foot-1-inch sopho- Though the season has been now more than ever, as the fell behind by the lone point. “I think our chemistry is starting to more from Conyers, Ga. will be wearing and difficult at times for team departs for a two-game “Downey was obviously kick in and we need to play disciplined, wearing jersey no. 24 for the rest of the Gamecocks, everyone involved road trip against SEC East sensational in the second half that’s the main thing that we need to the season in honor of the injured remains confi dent in the program division leader Kentucky and and that’s why he’s such a work on,” junior forward Jewel May Adams. May is averaging more and the team’s potential. revenge-seeking Florida. good player,” Vanderbilt coach said. “We have to do the intangibles than fi ve points and fi ve rebounds Kevin Stallings said. “He is so and make the hustle plays and that’s and should be a key factor for the capable of taking over games Comments on this story? E-mail what we needed to get better at right frontcourt down the stretch. Comments on this story? E-mail sagckspt@ and he took this game over in [email protected] now.” When asked about her health, mailbox.sc.edu Norwood’s selfl ess decision to stay heartwarming, foolhardy Linebacker should to tell him it was a bad idea. Here’s what’s going to hap- This year’s USC defense was pen next season: Norwood will have considered own excellent, but it got absolutely have a slightly worse statistical no help from the offense. And year than 2008, Carolina will interests before staying after losing five starters, I slip further into mediocrity can’t foresee this offense get- and lose a ton of 13-9 games One of my least favorite ting a whole lot better very and Norwood’s draft stock parts of being a college foot- quickly. Norwood (and fellow will drop. ball fan is the drama that sur- upperclassmen Captain Mun- Without Cook, Mun- rounds whether players will nerlyn and Emanuel Cook, nerlyn, Jasper Brinkley and leave before their eligibility who had the good sense to the Lindsey twins, Norwood runs out. As a young Virginia get out while they could) put will get relatively little help Tech fan, I dealt with the up a relatively good defensive on defense. While being the heartache of seeing Michael effort against Florida, the best only NFL-quality player on Vick leave for the pros after I’ve ever seen in a 50-point an otherwise bad SEC team his sophomore loss. But they were dogged by works sometimes — just ask season and an offense that kept giving up Jay Cutler or Patrick Willis watching the ball deep in USC territory. — Norwood will have to have Donovan There were times when the a monster year to make up McNabb stay offense might have been better enough spots in the draft to four years at off punting on fi rst down, and erase the pain that will come Syracuse and there’s no end in sight. from this coming season. MICHAEL bedevil the Norwood also had a great I love Eric Norwood. I BAUMANN Hokies. year, with 50 tackles and an think he’s great. I’m glad, for Fourth-year I just went SEC-leading nine sacks. He the sake of Carolina football, political through an- anchored a very good defense. that he’s coming back. science student other moment With his size and versatility, But I don’t want to see him like that when, he’d stick somewhere in the suffer, and for that reason, I after the 31-10 curb-stomping NFL and make relatively big think he should have taken the at the Outback Bowl on New money. money and run. Year’s Day, linebacker Eric Norwood said he’d be leaving for the NFL. In the interest of journalistic transparency, Norwood is my favorite college football player. Anywhere. He’s a tremendous tackler, gets around better than someone his size should, hardly ever makes the wrong read, and, best of all, seems to be the only Carolina defender who isn’t scared to death of Tim Tebow. I was going to miss him. So when he came back a few days later and told everyone he was just kidding, I was happy he’d be back, but I also wanted

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