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Lordo wraps up student body presidency Larissa Johnson @LALARISSAJ
Ross Lordo gave his last formal address as st udent body president Wednesday afternoon after a year of growth and accomplishment at the helm of Student Government. “It has been the honor of my life to serve as your student body president,” Lordo said. The annual State of the Student Body Address was attended by administrators, St udent G over n ment members and alum ni — a testament to t he relationships Lordo built as president. “Ross, you’ve walked t he walk,” Pastides said in special remarks at the event. “You’re a valued partner in helping us address some of the greatest challenges that we’ve had in our modern history.” Under Lordo, SG delivered on almost all of the promises of the Momentum campaign. The university has hired a rch itec t s for renovat ions of t he Carolina Coliseum into a new student union, and Student Life has formed a steering committee to provide student
input. Digital CarolinaCards brought successful term.” The day after he was elected, Lordo students the ability to buy food and deposit Carolina Cash with their phones. immediately sat down and emailed USC Lordo and his governmental relations administrators asking to meet. For the next t wo weeks, secretary testified he went to lunch for a student vote meet i ng s w it h o n t he b o a rd of university leaders. trustees. A summit “Our university brought the student really does care leaders of 18 South about the student Carolina colleges v o i c e ,” L o r d o toget her. A nd to said. “Oftentimes, cap it off, a record it’s just get t i ng number of students yourself into voted in the 2018 t he room when executive elections. decisions are “Ross is pre-med, made.” so I k new that he A nd it wa sn’t cou ld work w it h just administrators p e ople , but how t hat he reached good he is at dealing with administration Courtesy of Kathryn Stoudemire o u t t o — a t a n d p e o p l e i n Student Body President Ross Lordo’s or ie nt at ion , he positions of power parents came to USC to see him deliver gave out his phone number to every really is awesome,” the State of the Student Body. single incoming president ial chief freshman, a of st af f K at h r y n Stoudemire said. “I think that’s the decision he said he perhaps regretted. “Ross is very personable, he’s very biggest reason that we had a pretty
bright,” board of trustees member Thomas Cofield. “He was very involved with the board of trustees meetings. He was very willing to express his opinions and make sure the interests of the students were known and represented.” President-elect Taylor Wright went with Lordo to the March 16 board of trustees meeting and was impressed with how close Lordo seemed with the group. “They’re all kind of making jokes and just very casual with him, which is how I knew they had a natural relationship,” Wright said. “So I believe they trust him.” Lordo will have fewer emails to answer and fewer events to go to this fall at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. While he’s leaving office April 3 and graduating in May, his legacy will continue on in his fellow public health and pre-med successor. “He’s someone I’ve always looked up to,” Wright said. “We have similar futures in that we both want to be doctors, and I think he really did kind of pave the way for me.” See dailygamecock.com for more on Lordo’s term
March for Our Lives USC to protest gun violence Meghan Crum @THEGAMECOCK
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Students enjoyed Snoballs, a magic show and crafts on Greene Street during the 2018 SpringFest on Wednesday.
SpringFest 2018 kicks off with activities, ‘FreakShow & Tell’ Joseph Leonard @THEGAMECOCK
USC’s third annual SpringFest came to Greene St reet on Wed nesday, w it h a car n ivall i ke at mosphere a nd ma ny different activities for students to participate in. Drew Pieranu nzi, who is a st af f member w it h Ca rol i na Productions as well as a secondy e a r r i s k m a n a g e m e nt a n d insurance student, was working at the inflatables, which included a blow-up course that requires t wo participants to race each other and another with swinging bars that required contestants to balance on platforms to avoid them. “SpringFest is a collection of events that happen simultaneously throughout the day,” Pieranunzi said. That collection included the inflatables, an obstacle course, a
magic show, a henna tattoo table, photo booth, a DJ, street sign making and a stage for the B.o.B performance. There were quite a few students whose attention was caught by the “FreakShow & Tell,” hosted by Thom Britton, who drew a crowd throughout his performances.
The show is explained as science, history and insanity according to Britton. Britton is known for fire eating, nailing nails through his nostrils and playing with more than 100,000 volts of electricity on stage. SEEFESTPAGE4
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El l ie Boa n was on t he phone w it h her mother when she heard her dog start barking at helicopters flying over her house, helicopters on their way to the high school five minutes from her house. There was active shooter at that high school. She opened her laptop to the news and watched as teenagers from her hometown of Parkland, Florida, emerged from their high school covered in blood. “I watched men with enormous guns swarm the high school I pass every time I leave my house to go anywhere,” the first-year international business student said. Boan went to middle school with the shooter who walked into the high school her older brother graduated from and killed 17 people on Valentine’s Day. “He took my beautiful, quiet, safe home and turned it into the site of the deadliest high school shooting in American history,” Boan said. The shooting has changed the way Boan sees life and has even prompted her to start doing things she had been wanting to do for a long time, like registering to become a certified Zumba instructor. “I really appreciate every single day so much more,” Boan said. On Saturday, survivors of that same shooting a nd st udent s all arou nd t he cou nt r y w ill participate in the March For Our Lives in Washington D.C. and in their own communities to prote st g u n v iolence. Boa n h a s b een coordinating student efforts to organize the March For Our Lives at USC. “It felt like the only way that I could really process what had happen,” she said. “It was how I was channeling my grief and everything.” The march will begin at 10 a.m. on the corner of Calhoun and Sumter Street, and head 10 blocks to the Statehouse, where activists and high school students will speak. “With the March For Our Lives, what we’re seeing is the face of people who would be targeted in school shootings speaking out on behalf of some sort of solution to the gun control/gun violence issue,” said Robert Greene, a doctoral candidate of history at USC. More than 3,500 people on Facebook are marked as going or interested in the event. “If these 15-year-olds that live down the street from me can do this, then we can do it too,” said Boan. “There’s really nothing stopping you from making a difference if you want to make one.”
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“I didn’t think I’d still need to keep storm stuff in my car in late March, but what are you going to do? I just hope this is finally it.” — Wilson Collins, New Jersey resident, as the Northeast is hit with its fourth winter storm in three weeks
Columbia officials decide against 2 a.m. bar closings Days after a shooting injured three people in Columbia’s Five Points entertainment district, the city’s public safety committee came to an ag reement t hat t he longdiscussed closing of all bars at 2 a.m. may not be the solution to behavioral problems. The committee met on Tuesday to discuss the issue and called for better relationships with USC officials, neighbors and law enforcement, WACH reports. “I t h in k we’ve proven w it h several public hearings that the 2 a.m. thing will not work,” said David Harris, owner of Nightcaps on Devine Street.
The shooting occurred right around 2 a.m. on Sunday, a night when the bars in Five Points already close at the same time. “Saturday night was unfortunate, and I am very sorry for these folks that were injured,” Harris said. ”But that was a 2 a.m. closing night, so it almost just goes to prove that trouble can still happen even on nights bars close at 2.” According to WACH, the issue of bar closing times is now a decision for the city council. Two victims of Sunday morning’s incident remain in critical condition.
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The Nick recognizes End Racism Day through film Taylor Washington @TDG_ARTS
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Earlier this month, “Get Out” won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, but last night Jordan Peele’s directorial debut found its way back to the big screen in celebration of a different reason. As a way of honoring End Racism Day, The Nickelodeon Theatre hosted a special screening of Peele’s modern classic followed by a panel to raise awareness on a pressing issue by finding a common ground in film. “Screenings like t his are inherent to our mission,” Amada Torruella, the Nick’s programming coordinator, said. “We hope to be a place where the community can discuss important topics, and partnering with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission on this event makes space for ... such a conversation.” Inspired by its timeliness and her personal affinity for horror films, Torruella knew that “Get Out” was the perfect choice because of its social commentary and its clever spin on common horror tropes. “Get Out is a sharp, insightful critique of the various forms racism can take in today’s society,” Torruella said. “By addressing all sorts of scenarios, from micro-aggressions to systematic oppression, Jordan Peele does a phenomenal job, not only reminding viewers that there is a lot of work to be done to fight racism, but that it persists in some of the most
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basic day to day interactions.” Set during the Trump era of politics, “Get Out” tells the story of an African-American man named Chris Washington, as he goes to meets his white girlfriend’s parents for the first time and soon realizes that her liberal family isn’t as picturesque as it appears. “Director and writer Jordan Peele used several symbols in his story to try to make non-black audiences reflect about experiences that they will never have to face,” Torruella said. While the film has been a hot topic recently, Torruella has no doubts that its legacy will stand the test of time and is confident that Peele’s message will continue to inspire eye opening conversations. “His masterful and lyrical storytelling will surely be talked about for years to come, in the film industry and film study departments, but also in the future as a cultural landmark that displays an era marked by political awakenings, decolonization, and cultural innovation,” Torruella said. Most importantly, Torruella hopes that viewers walked away from the screening with a sense of awareness, a stimulating discussion, and another film to add to their personal collections. “First of all, we hope t h is screen ing accomplishes the goal of making people think of racism and also what role we all play, and must commit to, when it comes to dismantling it,” she said.
Country artist brings tour to Carolinas KENNA COE
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Official Country Music Television artist Ashley Wineland is on her second national tour and will be performing in Boiling Springs, South Carolina — fewer than two hours from Columbia — on March 30. Her current tour, “Simple Life,” is showcasing new original songs along with some different mixed medleys and covers that the audience can definitely sing along to. Wineland enjoys living on the road because she loves traveling to new cities and meeting her fans. “We also like to use the tour as a way to go out and finally see them [the fans] in person and be able to have that one-on-one kind of connection,” Wineland said. Over the next couple weeks, Wineland will be performing shows in several cities across the Carolinas. She likes performing at different venues for the unexpectedness that comes with a new crowd. She also enjoys revisiting places from her last tour, and Boiling Springs happens to be a memorable one to her. “When we went there over our tour last summer, the people who were there were just absolutely wonderful and everyone had such a great energy,” she said. According to the singer, the intimate venue in Boiling Springs is a “smaller place, but that does not mean that the fun is reduced by any means” and the intimate space creates an energetic atmosphere. She is especially looking forward to the upcoming show in Boiling Springs because it’s on her birthday. This is the fi rst time Wineland has performed on her birthday, so fans can expect a fun celebration. She is planning several giveaways including a Peter Grimm Hat. She doesn’t have any particular birthday traditions, but she’s up for anything except
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having a cake smashed in her face, she said. Wineland credits the talented group of musicians t h at work s a long side her w it h c reat i ng a n unforgettable experience for the audience. “Whenever anybody comes out to a show, whether they’ve been to one before or not, they can always expect a really high energy, really fun and energetic kind of show,” Wineland said. Compared to her last tour, Wineland has seen her sound grow as she matures as an artist. One thing that hasn’t changed is her commitment to country music. From the start, her sound and style of writing naturally fit in that genre. “The thing that really drew me in to country music was the storytelling element of it,” she said. She uses her music to share personal stories or to tell stories she might not relate to but she fi nds worth telling. For example, “Red White and Blue” tells the story of a military family that she feels
passionate about sharing with her fans. Mu sic ia n s t h at she ad m i re s i nclude T he Highwaymen, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline because of their classic country sound. Her music differs from other country hits because it combines familiar traditional sounds with current music trends. “I also pull a lot of inspiration from the ‘90s era or early 2000s of country music, with the big powerhouse vocals that all of the women had,” Wineland said. Wineland is dedicated to creating music she’s proud of and that her fans will enjoy. Her fanbase is one of the most important parts of her career, and she tries to be as transparent with her fans as possible. “They get the same person regardless,” she said. “Everything is done with genuine love and that it’s truly myself.”
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A student visits a henna tattoo artist on Greene Street during SpringFest 2018.
Lauren Cunningham, a fi rst-year German student was intrigued by the FreakShow & Tell. “It’s kind of the thing to get away from the mundane college life,” said Cunningham. K a i t l y n B r o a d , a f i r s t- y e a r business student was another one of t he st udents who part icipated in t he FreakShow & Tell. Broad helped Britton light a fi re with volts of electricity. “I kind of just walked up on it, didn’t know what it was and ended up on stage,” Broad said. Along with Broad, Owen BaileyHamiel, a second-year economics student, was a part of the FreakShow & Tell. Bailey-Hamiel held an apple with his mouth while Britton used a chainsaw to cut an “O” into the apple to resemble his fi rst initial. “I’ve got l ike a big paper due tomorrow and this was really nice for taking my mind off it,” BaileyHamiel said.
G abby Safa, a second-yea r pharmacy student, received a henna tattoo and a character drawing. Safa said she enjoyed t he diversit y of the activities that were available at SpringFest. “I walk outside and see all these fun things going on and it’s like ‘oh okay well it’s just something to take my mind off all these stresses in my life,’” Safa said. A s st udent s wal k to a nd f rom classes they can engage in activities to help take their mind off of their school assig n ment s, Piera nu nz i said. This idea is something that was common amongst t hose participating. L au r a We l lo n s , t he d a y t i me event s coordinator for Carolina Produc t ions a nd second-yea r anthropology student, agreed that students can use SpringFest to relax. “It’s really a great way to bring people toget her a nd let t hem hangout and de-stress,” she said.
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Kashuv sets example for gun control debaters Pa rk la nd, F lor id a , h a s Third-year political dominated science and history t he recent major news c ycle. It started with the devast at i ng shoot i ng t hat rocked the nation on Feb. 14. Now, Parkland has maintained its national spotlight through the student activists that have sprung from the tragedy. Most notable of these young activists a re Dav id Hogg a nd E m m a Gonzalez. These students helped orga n ize a nd lead a nat ional walkout on March 14 to promote more g un control. They have a l so org a n i z ed a M a rc h for O u r L i v e s o n M a r c h 24 i n Washington D.C. to further push their agenda. A nd while I may disagree with their message, I do have great admiration for their determination and involvement — something my generation is often criticized on. Ho w e v e r, t h i s p ie c e i s n’t about them, they have received enough coverage in the media for
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their efforts. This is about Kyle Kashuv, another survivor of the shooting and student activists, who hasn’t been receiving much media coverage. I fi rst heard of Kashuv on Twitter, one of my followers retweeted something by him and I started following him myself. Since then, I have been ver y impressed by this young man’s work. He has been meeting with top elected officials on both sides of the aisle to promote the Stop School Violence Act. This has included meetings with Sen. Ch ris Mu r phy ( D), Sen. Bill Nelson (D), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) and even President Trump. H is com m it ment to hea r i ng both sides of the argument is commendable. There are t hree t hings that disting uish Kashuv from h is fellow classmates a nd survivors. One, he is pro-Second A mend ment , a nd t wo, he i s on a path towards results and, most important ly, creat ing a meaningful dialogue. Kashuv has been working vigorously in D.C. talking to prominent Congress
and Cabinet members to advocate for this bill. In contrast, his fellow classmates have taken a much more divisive approach. They’ve appeared on a fair number of news channels, but they never seem very interested in hearing out the opposition. They have often resorted to attacks, such as when David Hogg suggested that the National Rif le Association was an organization of “child murderers.” While I understand their right to be opi n ionated, blat a nt ly emotionally charged statements, such as that one, are not going to help bring about the change that they want. The reality is this is a complex issue with varying opi n ions as to what t he best solution is. But failure to listen to the other side will only result in continued stagnated progress and further divides in this country. That’s why my generation and D.C. need more Kyle Kashuvs – people who can voice t heir opinions while listening to the opposition.
Bike share prog rams have become a part of the modern u r b a n c o m m u n i t y. B o t h G reenv i l le a nd C h a rle ston maintain a bike share program t hat allows anyone to affordably rent a bike for a short period of time for fitness Hayden and transportation. Columbia Blakeney has tried to get a bike share Third-year history program since 2015, and now it student seems that the goal will become reality by September. T he spec if ic sha re prog r a m com i ng to Columbia is going to include 15 stations placed around the city to accommodate 135 bikes that anyone can rent and return. The program also plans to expand to 25 stations and get up to 225 bikes. The bike company the city is using for this program, Bewegen Technologies, operates similar share programs in 18 cities across the world. The current deal between Columbia and Bewegen includes no upfront costs for the city, unlike the original master plan that required the city to spend between $3.4 and 4 million to start the share program. Most importantly, 80 percent of the program’s revenue will go back to the city for bicycle infrastructure improvements. Bike sharing is just what Columbia needs. Just look at the construction of the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville and subsequent bike share program that has totally revitalized the city’s downtown, bringing in $6.7 million for local businesses. Here bike sharing demonstrates its key feature: It represents a positive feedback loop in which people have fun and get exercise while also boosting the local economy and allowing even more work to be done on bike lanes so others can join in. What group would benefit from the bike share more if not students? Even if students themselves did not use the program, any use of it would mean fewer cars on the road and therefore less traffic. Students love to complain about parking on and around campus, and the bike share program offers an alternative to driving that would leave more spots for motorists. Biking to class or work is an easy and low-impact way to stay in shape by replacing sedentary time spent in are car or bus and can even improve mental health. I think its fair to say any exercise is good in a state that currently has a 32.3 percent obesity rate, which is the 12th highest in the United States. Studies have even shown that cycling can improve your sex life by helping things like circulation and general fitness. Overall, a bike share program for Columbia means less traffic for everyone and a healthier population. Columbia has so many distinct and interesting places that could now be accessible by bike, like 5 Points, the Vista, and Main Street, so a program that allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors and get healthy sounds nothing like a bad idea.
Marching for causes doesn’t work Last January saw the single largest day of prote st i n U. S. h istor y. The Women’s March boasted more than Johnathon Fuerte 4 . 5 m i l l i o n ma rchers a l l First-year advertising across the U.S. student and the world. It was touted as a success. But what makes a protest successful? Quick thought experiment; if that march had not t a ken place how different would our world be? What did the Women’s March accomplish? Th is Sat u rday, in response to the shooting in Parkland, Florida, protesters at 10 a.m. will march down Sumter Street to the Statehouse as part of the March For Our Lives. A c cord i ng to t he web s it e t he y “demand that a comprehensive and effective bill be immediately brought before Congress to address these gun issues.” W hat is the sequence of events that causes a protest to convince a legislator to bring a bill to the floor? Do we expect Marco Rubio or Tim Scott’s hearts to grow three times in size after seeing protesters joining hands? Will they feel threatened by people who weren’t going to vote for them anyway? If those in power were actually receptive to the public, we wouldn’t need to protest in the first place. Obviously, a march does not change
minds. People are rarely persuaded by debate, let alone hashtags on poster boards. The implicit goals of most marches are to make a show of strength, get news coverage and network. Mass demonstrations can work for bringing underrepresented issues to light and as pretense for further protest. But it’s a problem if thousands or millions of people can organize together only to manage to prove they exist. When these movements do manage to capture our attention, they fail to communicate a clear and focused me s s ag e. T he Women’s M a rc h championed every social cause under the sun, muddling its message. What exactly was the March For Science march ing for? Science? Modern protests lack clear, actionable and measurable objectives. How do you know if a protest is successful? This lack of clear goals and motives stems from a lack of prominent, cent ra l ized leadersh ip. Protest s have organizers, but they don’t have leaders that a person in or outside t he movement can ident if y. A ny organizat ion needs leadership to direct its movement’s messages and objectives. An organized, dedicated and trained few are more effective than an aimless mass screaming into the wind. Without this organization you run the risk of having a reporter pluck aside a random joe who’ll misrepresent your movement or catch them throwing a rock through a window. Think back to Occupy Wall Street. No clear leaders,
no clear goals, no clear results. If you can’t control what your movement stands for, others will. Modern activists seem obsessed with generating news coverage as if that alone will bring change. They focus on quantity instead of quality, trying to convince as many people as possible to sacrifice as little as possible, tweet a hashtag, call a senator, go home and fall into self-congratulatory complacency. At some point we need to move away from “raising awareness” and “starting conversations.” Protesting is typically synonymous with picketing and marching but those aren’t the only forms of nonviolent protests. The NRA doesn’t hold marches. They have an app that’s turned civic engagement into a game. They have lobbyists with millions of dollars behind them. They had litigators arguing to reinterpret the Second Amendment. But they don’t march.
Non-violent protests can be a little coercive. Those in power don’t change their mind after being asked politely. One has to identify where they draw their power from and knock away their support structures. The boycott of NRA partners is a good start and good example. Changing stubborn forces means bringing them to their knees and leaving them unable to function until your demands are met. Identifying how to best bring down an oppressor takes creativity but can be taught. Marching by itself will not change anything. Millions of people could be a catalyst for change, but recent marches have just served as catharsis. If you plan to attend the March For Our Lives this Saturday starting at Calhoun Street and Sumter Street at 10 a.m., please prove me wrong. Don’t let me dissuade you from action, but make this time be different.
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HOROSCOPES
Aries
Communication gl itches cou ld a r ise. Note what gets said and keep written records. St ick to simple plans rather than elaborate schemes. Fantasy and reality clash.
Cancer
Pull into your shell to sort out your feelings. Pe ac e a nd pr ivac y soot he a nd comfor t. C on sider wh at you r spirit and heart want.
Libra
Plan and budget for the future. Steady savings adds up over t ime. Don’t waste money on st uf f you don’t need. Prioritize your family’s health.
Capricorn
The workload increases. Practice your moves for i nc rea sed speed a nd performance. Learn a valuable trick. Nurture your health and wellbeing with good food.
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Taurus
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Leo
Te a m wo r k l i g ht e n s e ver yone’s lo ad . Strengthen your f r ie nd s h ip ne t work s and connections. Contribute your talents and invite participation and collaborat ion. Thrive in a healthy hive.
Scorpio
Invest in your family’s f u t u r e . D o n ’t l o s e w h a t y o u’ v e g o t t o g e t m o r e . Wa it f o r nebulous opportunities to solidif y. Scrutinize opt ions a nd pla ns.
Aquarius
Have fun with friends, family and your s weet hea r t . Avoid expense or hassle and stick to simple pursuits. Play w it h someone whose t alent s you respect.
Gemini
Expect energy surges. Yo u m a y f l u c t u a t e between feeling confident and sensitive. Keep your feet on t he g rou nd. Pa mper yourself with hot water and bubbles.
Virgo
Travel and studies offer new oppor t u n it ie s. Expand your boundaries and u nderstanding o f a n o t h e r ’s v i e w s . Ta k e a s t e p t o w a r d a n educat iona l goa l.
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Sagittarius
Compromise with your part ner for pract ical objectives. Keep your pat ience a nd you r sense of humor. Don’t s p e n d u n t i l y o u ’r e certain what you want.
Pisces
Domestic matters have your attention. Simplify renovation plans down to basic element s. St r ip away elaborate options that you don’t ne e d . L e s s i s more .
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Junior rider Kelly Dasch will look to continue her strong season when she competes at SCAD in two weeks.
Junior uses riding experience to find place at South Carolina Shelby Beckler @SBECKLER13
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Noah Campbell scored one run in Tuesday’s loss.
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South Carolina was unable to find the rhythm that it needed Tuesday night against the Citadel. The Gamecocks managed to only have five hits in the 4-3 loss, which ultimately allowed the Bulldogs to secure their fi rst win in Columbia since 2009. This gives the Gamecocks theirs secondstraight loss before heading into a three-game series against SEC rival Georgia this weekend. One of the major setbacks for South Carolina against The Citadel was runners in scoring position. They went 1-8 on the night, including squandering a leadoff triple from Madison Stokes in a tie game in the bottom of the eighth. LT Tolbert grounded out, then after an intentional walk to Jonah Bride, Matt Williams struck out looking and Jacob Olson f lied out to center. Stokes was one of eight runners left on base by the Gamecocks. After the game, head coach Mark Kingston was adamant about not sacrificing to get the runner in, stating that the middle of the lineup was up and they were capable to get the job done. “Those guys will get him in most of the time,” said Kingston. On the very first pitch of the ninth inning, Parker Coyne gave up a home run to Ben Peden that proved to be the difference maker of the game. The Gamecocks are now 0-4 in one-run games, which adds a lot of pressure to the team as a whole. South Carolina is focusing on its onerun games and improving on them the rest of the season. After the game, Kingston reminded his players just how frustrating this loss can be. “I told them, ‘We need to be better than that, and that I am tired of losing one-run games,’” Kingston said. “I am tired of losing one-run games, especially in our ballpark.” The Gamecocks had their fair share of mistakes on defense too. Despite only allowing one hit, Logan Chapman was pegged for two runs that were both earned and also gave up four walks. Kingston said this kind of performance is not what he wants to see out of his pitchers. “Two strikeouts and four walks is not good enough,” Kingston said. “His walks cannot be higher than his strikeouts.” Chapman also made a mental mistake in the fi rst inning when a bouncer came back to him and rather than trying to get the out at home, he threw it to first. “We’re doing something like that in these one-run games that should not be happening,” Kingston said. However, there is still time for the Gamecocks to prove themselves. One bright spot for the Gamecocks was Carlos Cortes, who was batting eighth, homered to tie the game in the seventh. Cortes went 2-3 on Tuesday to raise his average from .180 to .203. The Gamecocks may have learn how to take on their challenges without TJ Hopkins, who’s been a key part of the top of the lineup lately. Hopkins was questionable to start the game because of a previous hand injury. However, he ended up starting the game but left after the second inning when he re-aggravated the injury. The question still remains of whether or not his hand is healthy. The Gamecocks fell to 13-8 (1-2 SEC) on the season and will travel to face Georgia for a weekend series starting on Friday. Big news entering this weekend is that Adam Hill will not be pitching due to some shoulder tendinitis. Freshman John Gilreath will get the Friday start, with Cody Morris throwing on Saturday and Ridge Chapman on the mound on Sunday.
One thing that Kelly Dasch searched for when coming to the University of South Carolina was a place to call home. A f ter mov ing one state away f rom her hometow n i n Alpharetta, Georgia, Dasch did not know a single soul. After much consideration, she discovered that she wanted to become part of the equestrian club team. Dasch has always had a passion for horses since a ver y you ng age as it runs in her blood. Her mother, Daryl Dasch, also has a love for horses and Kelly would always be alongside her at the barn while she rode. Ever since the fourth grade, Kel ly wou ld r ide t h ree t imes a week and began to show her ow nership and abilit y to take care of a horse. This was just the start for Dasch, as she was able to purchase her first horse in high school named William. William’s show name was “Watch Me Now,” and that is something that Dasch took a lot of pride in. When it came to William, the thoroughbred racehorse, he was a “green broke horse” that did not have much experience with someone riding him. As a result, she had to take on an even bigger task of training him more and learning the key to patience with horses. Unlike many of her friends, Dasch was unable to show William as much, but she found comfort in taking on the challenge. Although she spent the time preparing him, she had to sell William after three years to prepare for college and gain more experience in jumping and showing to compete. The process of trying out for the equestrian club team at South Carolina was not an easy process and quite competitive. Dasch tried out for the team her freshman year and overcame her big fear of not having a place to belong. Although it took her daughter
t ime to f ind her place, Dar yl recalls the time she heard how happy her daughter was, which was two weeks after Kelly made the team. “‘Oh mom, I’m so thankful,’” Dar yl said of her conversation with her daughter. “I’m so blessed that I made the team because this is my family.” Fo r D a s c h , t h i s w a s o n l y t he st a r t of her jou r ney a s a Gamecock. The amount of time and commitment put into this sport is sometimes unnoticed, which was something Dasch had to learn. D a s c h s p e nd s her Mond a y even i ng s at t he ba r n get t i ng lessons by her t wo trainers in Blythewood, about 30 minutes from campus. This is where Dasch really focuses on her riding skills and gets comfortable with each horse. “It’s a lot different riding in college because going from high school to college,” Dasch said. “In high school, I was riding like six days a week because I had a horse who had to be ridden, and here we only ride twice a week.” E ach t i me she r ide s a new horse, there is a new challenge set ahead because Dasch isn’t always competing with the same horse. On Fridays, Dasch spends her time riding by herself and really connect ing w it h t he dif ferent horse. Going out to the barn t h roughout t he week beca me Dasch’s favorite way to get off of campus and relax. She loves being able to be around the horses and she uses it as a type of therapy. This is something that even her mother notices she’s been doing and can tell it helps Kelly. “In the beginning, it was more of, I think, just a networking and fi nding her niche,” Daryl stated. “And now there’s weeks where, I’m sure, she goes there to escape, just to decompress.” Not only has Dasch made the transition with fi nding a name for
herself, but also has been able to advance her talent and skills from freshman year. Since then, she has moved up to the intermediate level, which has been a direct result of her experience. Dasch started at the lowest level because of William’s capability, but starting there helped Dasch show how competitive and willing to work she was. Even then, Dasch went to regionals her freshman year and things began to spark even more. “Canter leads and horse show nerves, especially trusting new horses she doesn’t know,” South C a r ol i n a e q u e s t r i a n t r a i ne r Angela MacFawn said. “Kelly has become much better at figuring out different horses and that has made her more comfortable in the show ring.” As a third-year now, Dasch is able to help new team members adjust to t he inconsistenc y of riding and learn how to overcome those challenges she faced when she first joined. Now she is also the social media manager where s he p o s t s up d at e s ab out her team and schedules tryouts and meetings. This has been an eventful and ver y successf ul journey so far for Dasch, but there is still more to come. As a result of being a reserve champion at regionals, she is moving on to zones for novice f lat at SCAD and then has the potential to move to nationals. “Bei ng able to r ide for t he University of South Carolina is a lot of f un even though we’re considered club. But, at the shows, it is a team sport, like yeah you are getting points individually, but ... all of those point riders’ points add up to your overall score as a team,” Dasch said. “So that’s a lot of fun because like there are shows when our teammates get down about how they have placed and stuff, but we all just remind each other that it is a team sport and we are literally riding horses. Anything could happen.”
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