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University of South Carolina <a href="/goto?url=https://scholarcommons.sc.edu?utm_source=scholarcommons.sc.edu%2Fgamecock_2008_oct%2F8&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages" target="_blank">Scholar Commons </a><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/gamecock_2008_oct?utm_source=scholarcommons.sc.edu%2Fgamecock_2008_oct%2F8&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages" target="_blank">October </a></li><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/gamecock_2008?utm_source=scholarcommons.sc.edu%2Fgamecock_2008_oct%2F8&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages" target="_blank">2008 </a></li></ul>10-22-2008 e Daily Gamecock, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 University of South Carolina, Office of Student Media Follow this and additional works at: <a href="/goto?url=https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/gamecock_2008_oct?utm_source=scholarcommons.sc.edu%2Fgamecock_2008_oct%2F8&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages" target="_blank">h</a><a href="/goto?url=https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/gamecock_2008_oct?utm_source=scholarcommons.sc.edu%2Fgamecock_2008_oct%2F8&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages" target="_blank">t</a><a href="/goto?url=https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/gamecock_2008_oct?utm_source=scholarcommons.sc.edu%2Fgamecock_2008_oct%2F8&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages" target="_blank">ps://scholarcommons.sc.edu/gamecock_2008_oct </a>Recommended Citation University of South Carolina, Office of Student Media, "e Daily Gamecock, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008" (2008). 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See page 9 “Appaloosa” brings the Western genre back to the screen. See page 7 dailygamecock.com VOL. 102, NO. 50 ● SINCE 1908 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA USC provost chosen finalist in GSU quest for president Administrator one of two candidates left in search to fill vacancy Special to THE DAILY GAMECOCK USC Provost Mark Becker may be GSU’s next president. Kyle Moores THE DAILY GAMECOCK other institutions including the University of Florida, U S C P r o v o s t M a r k University of Michigan and Becker has been selected as Cornell University. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">one of two finalists to fill </li><li style="flex:1">As provost, Becker is </li></ul>the vacancy as president of the chief academic officer <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Georgia State University. </li><li style="flex:1">of USC. He oversees the </li></ul>Becker has served as the schools and colleges of the vice president of academic USC-Columbia campus as affairs and the provost at well as the school’s regional Christine Galligan / THE DAILY GAMECOCK USC students and staff members wait outside of Russell House for about 10 mintues after being evacuated Tuesday. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">USC since 2004. </li><li style="flex:1">campuses. </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Due to budget meetings, </li><li style="flex:1">Becker is in charge of </li></ul>n o o n e f r o m U S C ’s creating and enforcing administration was available a system-wide academic to comment on possible affairs policy that oversees choices to succeed Becker tasks such as faculty hiring should he be appointed as and firing. He also oversees Students evacuate Russell the sergeant on duty declined to comment and directed Hundreds told to leave university union; officials <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">GSU’s new president. </li><li style="flex:1">both the graduate and </li></ul>reporters to contact University Spokesman Russ Becker will be competing undergraduate programs at with Brooks A. Keel, the USC and provides budgetary vice chancellor for research oversight. decline to comment, some call it ‘miscommunication’ McKinney. Calls to McKinney were left unreturned. Kara Apel When asked to comment, Russell House Operations and Events Coordinator Ryan Gross declined. He said the Russell House staff was told not to comment. Student Body Vice President Meredith Ross said she <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">and economic development </li><li style="flex:1">USC President Harris </li></ul>ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR and professor of biological Pastides was also a finalist sciences at Louisiana State in the GSU search for a A mandatory evacuation of a couple hundred students <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">University. </li><li style="flex:1">president, but withdrew his </li></ul>from the Russell House on Tuesday around 8 p.m. left had heard from other students a vague interpretation of many students searching for answers as rumors ran what had happened. The regents at GSU name from the search on are expected to name one July 1 to remain a finalist in of the two as the successor the USC search. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">rampant. </li><li style="flex:1">“Somebody walked in, put a bag down and left it,” </li></ul>The evacuation, which lasted around 10 minutes, Ross said. “It was interpreted as a bomb threat.” <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">to retiring president Carl </li><li style="flex:1">The Daily Gamecock </li></ul>was allegedly a response to an unknown package left in Russell House. Russell House workers walked around evacuating students and staff members with little explanation. Matt Shearer, a fourth-year English student, was one Patton, but must wait 14 days made several attempts to after naming the finalist to contact Becker, but Becker A USCPD police officer who declined to be named, <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">make an appointment. </li><li style="flex:1">was also unavailable for </li></ul>He has a doctorate in comment. statistics from Pennsylvania said “somebody called about a package.” He declined to of the students evacuated. comment further. A number of other officers including RUSSELL ● 5 State University and has held positions at several Comments on this story? E-mail <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Referee, Garcia collision innocent according to SEC, coach Spurrier Football official not penalized for clash with quarterback Pete Iacobelli e Associated Press Former Kentucky linebacker Wilbur Hackett Jr.’s latest hit may be his most popular of all. Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Fresh fruits and vegetables will be offered at the second Healthy Carolina Farmers Market today starting at 10 a.m. The former Wildcat standout and current Southeastern Conference official was the umpire in last Saturday night’s LSU-South Carolina game and became an instant Internet sensation for his shoulder-first knock back of Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia. By mid-day Tuesday, there were at least 14 versions of the play on YouTube.com with more than 1 million combined views. And that doesn’t count those who watched as ESPN featured the collision from its LSU-South Carolina broadcast on SportsCenter the past few days. For the few left who haven’t seen Farmers Market returns to USC Gerry Melendez / The Associated Press The Healthy Carolina Farmers Market will take place on Greene Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Only cash is accepted. Wilbur Hackett was cleared by the SEC for his collision with Stephan Garcia. The market will feature farmers from central South Carolina and products will be available for individual purchase or by bulk. USC’s Healthy Carolina Initiative, the S.C. Department of Agriculture and Student Government are sponsoring the event. For more information contact Holly Harring at (803) 777-0597. The crash knocked Garcia off balance their last lead in a game they’d lose 24- the clip, South Carolina stood first- as LSU safety Curtis Taylor rushed in 17 — it hasn’t stopped bloggers, sports <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">and-goal on the LSU 8 yard line when to finish the tackle. </li><li style="flex:1">talk callers and college Cyberfans from </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">South Carolina offensive lineman questioning if Hackett took the chance </li><li style="flex:1">Garcia took the snap, started right and </li></ul>cut back left. Hackett, the umpire, slid Jarriel King helped Garcia up after to relive his playing days by laying out along the line of scrimmage with the the 4-yard gain, then put his big arm Garcia. play. Then when Garcia turned slightly around the quarterback and patted toward the middle, Hackett appeared him on the facemask. Even though the to step into the freshman quarterback Gamecocks scored a touchdown three Not the case, the SEC says. The league’s coordinator of football — Information from sc.edu — Compiled by Assistant News Editor Kara Apel REFEREE ● 5 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">with his right shoulder and forearm. </li><li style="flex:1">plays later to move in front 17-10 — </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">TODAY </li><li style="flex:1">THURSDAY </li></ul>Opinion............... Crime report............ 42The Mix Sports Coach Steve Spurrier discusses preparing over bye week for the Tennesee game. See page 9 Comedy competition winner Martha Hearn dishes on her stand-up inspirations. See page 7 Puzzles................ Comics................ Classified.................. 77 10 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">91 61 </li><li style="flex:1">88 69 </li></ul>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 page PIC OF THE DAY Wednesday Fun Facts: Longstreet eatre Ocean Isle Remembrance Concert T-shirt distribution 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Russell House, Room 301 Campus Sustainability • Longstreet was built in 1855 as a chapel and was designed to resemble a Roman temple. • It was completed two years behind schedule and during construction its roof blew off ttwice. • Longstreet has also served as a military hospital, an army, a gymnasium and temporary home to the state legislature. • It was renovated in 1976 to become a theater and now seats 312. • e building behind it used to be a swimming pool and now serves as a costume construction shop and shop support area. Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Davis Field Kiss the Pig 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Greene Street Student Senate meeting 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. RH, Rooms 322/326 Keri Goff / THE DAILY GAMECOCK American Red Cross CPR class Will Flourance performed at the Acoustic Cafe Student Competition at the Starbucks in the Russell House last night. The event was hosted by Carolina Productions. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Leconte 121 Students Tackling Academic Recovery 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RH, Room 301 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Local </li><li style="flex:1">National </li><li style="flex:1">World </li></ul>Felony suspects will now <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">CHANTILLY, Va. — A new </li><li style="flex:1">TEHRAN, Iran — Russia, </li></ul>have DNA samples taken drug store at a Virginia strip Iran and Qatar made the when they’re arrested, after mall is putting its faith in first serious moves Tuesday the South Carolina House an unconventional business toward forming an OPEC- on Tuesday joined t he plan: No candy. No sodas. style cartel on natural gas, College Democrats at USC meeting 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Calcott 011 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Senate in overriding Gov. And no birth control. </li><li style="flex:1">raising concerns that Moscow </li></ul>Mark Sanford’s veto of a bill requiring the procedure. D i v i ne Me r c y C a r e could boost its influence over Pharmacy is among at least energy markets spanning South Carolina Student Legislature meeting 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Longstreet is named after former USC president Augustus B. Longstreet who was an avid supporter of secession during the Civil War and led the student body to enlist en masse. The samples would be seven pharmacies across from Europe to South Asia. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">taken when people are the nation that are refusing </li><li style="flex:1">Such an alliance would have </li></ul>Gambrell 152 arrested for felonies, as as a matter of faith to sell little direct impact on the well as for eavesdropping contraceptives of any kind, United States, which imports or peeping, which are even if a person has a virtually no natural gas from misdemeanors on f irst prescription. States across the Russia or the other nations. o f f e n s e a n d f e l o n i e s country have been wrestling But Washington and <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">thereafter. </li><li style="flex:1">with the issue of pharmacists Western allies worry that </li></ul>Flying Gamecocks meeting 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gambrell 152 The House’s 86-25 vote who refuse on religious closer strategic ties between came after the Senate’s 38-0 grounds to dispense birth Russia and Iran could hinder override Monday and despite control or morning-after efforts to isolate Tehran over objections from Rep. Chris pills, and some have enacted its nuclear ambitions. In Hart, a Columbia Democrat laws requiring drug stores to addition, the United States SALA meeting 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. RH, Room 305 — Information taken from sc.edu — Compiled by Assistant News Editor Kara Apel who said the legislation is fill the prescriptions. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">intrusive and too expensive. </li><li style="flex:1">In Virginia, though, gas pipeline to Pakistan and </li></ul>opposes a proposed Iranian “ W e n e e d t o g e t pharmacists can turn away India, key allies. government out of the lives any prescription for any of people,” Hart said. “This reason. In Europe — which counts on Russia for nearly half of Crime Report <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">bill grows government.” </li><li style="flex:1">“I am grateful to be able to its natural gas imports — any </li></ul>And, Hart said, part of the practice,” pharmacy manager cartel controlled by Moscow legislation opens the door to Robert Semler said, “where poses a threat to supply and police asking for samples my conscience will never be pricing. even when t hey don’t violated and my faith does Russia, which most recently take people into custody. not have to be checked at the came into confrontation with <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">MONDAY, OCT. 20 </li><li style="flex:1">and a white paperback textbook titled </li></ul>“Legal Writing” from an unsecured locker. Found contraband, 5:35 p.m. Bates House, 1423 Whaley St. The complainant, a resident hall supervisor, said that one of her residents notified her of a small plastic baggie possibly containing narcotics in the patio area. Total value: $480 Reporting officer: W . G uyon <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">“Something doesn’t match door each morning.” </li><li style="flex:1">the West over its five-day war </li></ul>up in this bill, ladies and gentlemen,” Hart said. Semler ran a similar with Georgia in August, has pharmacy before opening been accused of using its hold Third degree burglary and grand larceny Moore School of Business, 1705 College “It’s a disappointment,” the new store, which is not on energy supplies to bully Sanford spokesman Joel far from Dulles International its neighbors, particularly Sawyer said. “This was a Airport. The store only sells Ukraine. St. Complainant said an unknown suspect removed a black Dell Optiplex desktop computer and a black computer monitor from the room without permission. Total value: $1367 Total amount: 4.8 g Reporting officer: W . G uyon <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">bridge too far.” </li><li style="flex:1">items that are health-related, </li><li style="flex:1">Moscow cut natural gas </li></ul>Police can already get including vitamins, skin exports to the former Soviet DNA samples from suspects care products and over-the- republic over a price dispute Petit larceny USC Law Center second floor, 1112 Greene St. Victim said that an unknown suspect removed a blue leather-bound textbook titled “Torts,” a brown leather-bound textbook titled “Contemporary Property,” if they show probable cause. counter medications. during the dead of winter in <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">On Tuesday, the pharmacy 2006 — a cutoff that caused </li><li style="flex:1">Hart said that shows </li></ul>Reporting officer: C. Carrington authorities don’t want to use celebrated a blessing from disruptions to European the tools they already have. Arlington Bishop Paul S. nations further down the “We don’t want to have to Loverde. While Divine pipeline. give a judge a reason why we Mercy Care is not affiliated want to collect the DNA of with the Roman Catholic Union expressed strong <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">this person,” Hart said. </li><li style="flex:1">Church, it is guided by church opposition to any natural </li></ul>The 27-nation European — Compiled by Halley Nani Sanford and the American teachings on sexuality, which gas cartel Tuesday, with Civil Liberties Union have forbid any form of artificial an EU spokesman, Ferran complained, too, that the contraception, including Tarradellas Espuny, saying: legislation will leave DNA morning-after pills, condoms “The European Commission information in government and birth control pills, a feels that energy supplies have databases when people aren’t common prescription used to be sold in a free market.” convicted. by millions of women in the U.S. Together Russia, Qatar and Iran account for nearly a third of world natural gas exports — the vast majority supplied by Russia — according to U.S. government statistics. The three hold some 60 percent of world gas reserves, according to Russia’s state-controlled energy company Gazprom. The United States — the world’s largest consumer of oil and gas — produces most of its natural gas needs at home, importing only from Canada and Mexico. Russia is also a major oil producer, though not an OPEC member. For its part, Iran, in its standoff with world powers over its nuclear program, has threatened to choke off oil shipments through the Persian Gulf if it is attacked. — Associated Press PAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 Controlling Democrats in Congress may be hard EDITORIAL BOARD <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Editor </li><li style="flex:1">Managing Editor </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">BRAD MAXWELL </li><li style="flex:1">CALLI BURNETT </li></ul>Copy Desk Chief AMANDA DAVIS Assistant Copy Desk Chief PAUL BOWERS News Editor LIZ SEGRIST Sports Editor MICHAEL AGUILAR Obama cannot let party dominance translate into runaway liberal agenda e Mix Editor COLIN JONES Viewpoints Editor JOSHUA RABON

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