USC TIMES / STAFF
USC Times is published 10 times a year for the faculty and staff of the University of South Carolina by the Division of Communications. Managing editor Craig Brandhorst Designers Philip Caoile Michelle Hindle Riley Contributors Peggy Binette Frenché Brewer Glenn Hare Thom Harman Chris Horn Page Ivey Steven Powell Megan Sexton Jeff Stensland Liz McCarthy Photographer Kim Truett Campus correspondents Patti McGrath, Aiken Candace Brasseur, Beaufort Cortney Easterling, Greenville Shana Dry, Lancaster Jane Brewer, Salkehatchie Misty Hatfield, Sumter Annie Smith, Union Tammy Whaley, Upstate Jay Darby, Palmetto College Submissions Did you know you can submit photos, stories or ideas for future issues of USC Times? Share your story by emailing or calling Craig Brandhorst at craigb1@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-777-3681.
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from the editor
The Times we are a-changing This is not an anniversary issue. Let’s clear that up right away. We did the math, checked the dictionary and finally concluded that, no, we can’t technically claim our silver anniversary for another 12 months. So save the cards until this time next year. January 2014 does represent a significant milestone, though — at least we think so here at the Division of Communications. Twenty-five years ago this month USC Times debuted as the university’s official newspaper of record. And what a difference a quarter-century makes. We’re still kicking, but we’ve gone through plenty of changes since Times first rolled off the presses back in 1990, and we’ve got plenty more changes on the way, beginning with the issue in your hands. You’ll notice we’ve switched to a new format and overall design. Without going into too much shoptalk, the idea is to provide richer stories without sacrificing artwork or design. We’ve also gone from biweekly to monthly, though we’ve simultaneously pumped up the page count. The biggest difference, though, is in our editorial approach. Each month going forward USC Times will tackle a different theme. This month, for example, we offer the photo essay “25 Arrive” (page 10) to honor 25 members of the Carolina community who have joined our ranks since USC Times began. Our not-quite-anniversary celebration continues with the debut of a new department called Meet & Three — a semi-regular lunchtime roundtable, this time featuring a fascinating conversation about, ahem, the future of print. Turn to page 10 to find out — “Are We Dead Yet?” Flipping through this issue you’ll also find several other new features and departments, including an events preview (“Coming Attractions,” pages 2-3), a new science department (“Breakthrough Breakout,” page 12), news from around the USC system (page 13) and, finally, on the back cover, “Overheard @UofSC,” which provides a quotable digest of other Carolina stories published in USC publications over the past few weeks. Anyway, we hope you like the new USC Times — and that you’ll grab the next issue early next month, when we’ll serve up another batch of new departments and honor another round of the folks who make Carolina great. We’re not saying what the theme is just yet, but here’s a hint: come hungry.
Craig Brandhorst Managing editor