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TREASURER SAYS BUDGET ON TRACK Report shows how Student Government is spending funds Josh Dawsey

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USC nabs OT victory The USC men’s soccer team rallied late to pull out a 3-2 win over SMU in double-overtime.

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W it h le s s t ha n f ive mont hs lef t in its f iscal year, Student Government is on track to finish the year okay financially, student b o d y Tr e a s u r e r E b b ie Yazdani said in his report to t he body Wednesday night.

But his 25-minute budget report provided interesting information about how the body is using its university funding.

By the end of the year, t h e H e a lt h y C a r o l i n a Fa r m e r ’s M a r k e t w i l l have cost the Universit y approximately twice what it was budgeted. Student G over n me nt a l lo c at e d $3,0 0 0 for t he mont hly event, but an abundance of vendor s, a long w it h other unforeseen costs, has jumped the cost to about $6,000 for the fiscal year.

That’s to be expected, St udent Body President Meredith Ross said. It’s a start-up program that’s still incurring initial costs, and if the organization is going to spend a lot of money on any program, she’s “glad it’s one the community has come to depend upon.”

“But we’ve got a federal g ra nt , a nd we’re doi ng fundraising to cover the cost,” Yazdani said. “We’ll be fi ne on all that.”

W it h over ha lf t he fiscal year over, Student G over n ment h a s sp ent about 10 percent of t he $4,000 that was allocated for office supplies. That’s not surprising to some, including Sen. Ben Bullock , who crit icized t he body i n t he spr i ng for allocating such a large amount.

Shou ld t he Senate so choose, it can reallocate the money to other initiatives, Yazdani said. If it leaves the money in the budget, it will be lost upon the end of the year.

“So if you l ike of f ice supplies, you should come to the Student Government office,” Yazdani said with a laugh.

Carolina Convoy was a success for the University, as a l l t icket s were sold f o r S at u r d a y ’s t r ip t o Tuscaloosa. The project cost t he org a n izat ion $1,990.

A ppr ox i m at el y 10 p e r c e nt , o r $3, 20 0 , i s spent adver t isi ng t he organization inside The Daily Gamecock.

A b out a not her 15 percent, or $5,100, is spent sending a group of eight s t ude nt C on g re s s ion a l Advisory Board members to Washington, D.C. to meet with national leaders.

That’s a large expenditure for on ly eight st udent s t o t r a v e l , b ut St ude nt Government leaders say t he t r ip is v it a l to t he organization’s continued success.

“It gives us a chance for direct student lobbying to national legislators,” Ross said. “The organizat ion works all year on policy proposals to be taken to Washington.”

Outside of budget ing, Sens. K ate A l l ison a nd Megan Ananian proposed a r e s olu t io n t h at a s k s professors to be lenient w it h st udents suf fering f rom s w i ne f lu. It wa s passed unanimously.

A nd y Sh a f f er, t he general manager of t he Barnes and Noble inside the Russell House, said the bookstore would likely test a textbook rental program in the fall. A lot of solutions are still in the works, he said, but his company is meeting with universit y deans and students to make improvements.

“We want to make the textbook situation better,” he said. “And if we can get ever yone on board a nd turning their book orders in on time, we can look for more solutions.”

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Lauren Hastings, a staff member of Carolina Wellness Center, assists a student at the firstever University-sponsered knitting class in the Russell House Starbucks Wednesday night.

Stress-free knitting Students gather in Russell House to release stress with needle work Sarah Peterman STAFF WRITER

A handful of people sat in the Russell House Starbucks with intense glares, talking about stitches and needles.

“In through the front door, around the back, out through the window and off jumps jack,” said instructor Lauren Hastings. The students followed her lead.

The dozen or so people that showed up Wednesday night for the first-ever Universitysponsored knitting class said it helped them unwind.

“It’s a new way to learn to relax, meet new people and learn a new skill,” said Lauren Hastings, the program coordinator with Campus Wellness.

Kate Griffin, a graduate assistant with Campus Wellness, added that Campus Wellness is focusing on stress management this year. A study last year indicated that stress was the greatest hindrance to academic success.

The setting of the first class was perfect, Hastings said, as the comfy couches provided a great environment to relax and learn to knit.

Knitting has been shown by many studies to decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

Hastings had the idea for the event after she picked up knitting a few years ago and found it relaxing. “[K nitting] can be seen as something old grandmothers do,” Hastings said, “but anybody can pick up the skill.”

Tori Brown, a second-year biology student, decided to come after seeing flyers around campus.

“I want to get more involved on campus,” said Brown. “I’ve always wanted to be a

knitter. It looks so cool, and I love sweaters and scarves.”

During the class, students were taught the mnemonic mentioned earlier, which helps them remember the pattern the needle and yarn are supposed to follow. Students repeated this under their breath as they tried to learn the basics.

Knitting is a great form of stress relief because it can travel with you virtually anywhere, organizers said, as two needles and a ball of yarn don’t take up much space.

For some of the participants, knitting is more than just stress relief. Participants were discussing extreme knitting, where people do activities such as rock climbing and speed skating while knitting.

“Knitting is a sport,” Marci Carper, a fourth-year art student said.

Carper has been knitting since she was 10 but decided to attend the classes in hopes of meeting new people.

“I don’t have any knitting buddies in the area, and I need some,” said Carper.

While there are clever mnemonics and one-on-one instruction during the classes, the best way to learn to knit is to practice.

Students were also given resources, such as YouTube videos and online knitting forums, to help them continue learning after the classes are through.

“I hope it’s a skill that people will learn and take with them for the rest of their lives,” said Hastings.

The next knitting class will be held on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Russell House Starbucks.

Newcomers are welcome but must provide their own yarn and needles. Contact Campus Wellness at 803-576-9393 to get advice on buying yarn and needles and to RSVP to the next event.

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OF WEEK: STUDENTORGANIZATION THE Group offers debating practice, opportunities for discussion Sarah Peterman STAFF WRITER

The Carolina Debate Union will put t he argument you had with your roommate last night about whose turn it was to do the dishes to shame. “[Debate] is an incredible exercise of the mind that encourages critical thinking,” said Joel Iliff, a second-year classics and history major and club co-founder and president.

The Debate Union began in the spring of 2009 after Iliff and co-founder James Strickland noticed that there was no venue for debate at the University.

“We looked at the tradition of the University and noticed that there were groups that existed for many years that produced great leaders,” Iliff said.

While Carolina has a long history of debate clubs and organizations, their success never lasted.

The clubs were largely run by coaches or sponsors and would dissolve shortly after the sponsors left.

“Instead of relying on a faculty member or a mandate from the University, we’re doing it ourselves,” Iliff said.

The Carolina Debate Union follows the British Parliamentary Style of debating. This highly structured form differs from the forms used by many other debate organizations.

“English parliamentary debate is kind of its own

creature,” said Christofer Johnson, a second-year history student and member of the organization.

New members receive a training manual and then begin debating.

“We believe the best way to learn to debate is to do it,” Iliff said.

At each meet ing, t wo members debate a resolution that was voted on by the group. The two debaters (known as the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition) prepare for the debate through research, practice and planning for counterarguments. After the debate, which lasts about 45 minutes, their scores are tabulated based on the points they made, how well they followed the time constraints and other factors.

“It’s basically a mind battle,” Iliff said. “It’s two people’s intellects crashing.”

Iliff enjoys the competitive nature of debate and the forum to intelligently discuss ideas.

Being a member of a debate union does far more for members than simply helping them argue more effectively.

“We are wanting to train a generation of people who will participate in civil exchange and discourse,” Iliff said.

He views the Debate Union as a training ground for the future leaders of South Carolina and the U.S. “The Debate Union is a wonderful place to hone your skills at communication in general,” Johnson said.

After meetings the members all get dinner together and joke about the evening’s debate.

Iliff said everyone gets along well and has similar

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Members of the Carolina Debate Union gather for a dinner at the Russell House following a meeting. interests. Even after the debates end, members discuss politics, current events and international relations.

“I often gain a better understanding of my own perspective on an issue or life in general based on the opinions of others,” Johnson said.

W hile t here is an applicat ion to join t he Carolina Debate Union, the organization always welcomes and encourages guests to attend a meeting and see how the organization runs. They meet in the Senate Chambers on the third floor of Russell House every Thursday at 6 p.m.

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LOCAL Bauer raises money for run South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer has raised more than $285,000 in a campaign account that’s expected to help launch a bid for governor.

The Republican filed a campaign finance report Wednesday with the State Ethics Commission that shows he now has more than $825,000 on hand.

Bauer said Tuesday he will announce his plans to run for governor by the end of the month. He had offered not to run if Gov. Mark Sanford resigned.

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INTERNATIONAL 85,000 Iraqis dead in conflict BAGHDAD — Iraq’s government said at least 85,000 Iraqis were killed from 2004 to 2008, officially answering one of the biggest questions of the confl ict — how many perished in the sectarian violence that nearly led to a civil war.

What remains unanswered by the government is how many died in the 2003 U.S. invasion and in the months of chaos that followed it.

A report by the Human Rights Ministry said 85,694 people were killed from the beginning of 2004 to Oct. 31, 2008, and 147,195 were wounded. The figures included Iraqi civilians, military and police but did not cover U.S. military deaths, insurgents, or foreigners, including contractors. And it did not include the first months of the war after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

The Associated Press reported similar figures in April, based on government statistics obtained by the AP showing that the government had recorded 87,215 Iraqi deaths from 2005 to February 2009. The toll included violence ranging from catastrophic bombings to execution-style slayings.

Until the AP report, the government’s toll of Iraqi deaths had been one of the war’s most closely guarded secrets. Both supporters and opponents of the conflict have accused the other of manipulating the toll to sway public opinion.

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CRIME REPORT September 17 Larceny/Petit or Simple Larceny 10 a.m.

1400 Greene Street Officer was dispatched in reference to the report of the larceny of a bookbag. The 62-year-old complainant stated that she had placed her book bag behind some hedges at the location. Complainant momentarily left the area and when she returned, her bag was missing. The bag was removed by an unknown subject(s) without her consent.

During the course of the investigation, officer made contact with the University grounds department workers who were working in that area and also checked the Russell House lost and found, with negative results.

Complainant stated that the following items were missing: 1-Black Samsonite rolling back pack with an estimated value of $20 and 1-navy blue cloth purse (ev) $15, 8-keys

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1520 Devine at Bull Street Officer was dispatched to USC Police Headquar ters in reference to a walkin report. Officer made contact with the 20-year-old victim. Victim stated that while sitting with her that the 24-year-old subject reached across her body with the subject’s right hand, grabbing the victim’s left arm, and held her against her will.

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USC offers many ways to beat midterm stress Its midterm season, and that can mean a lot of things.

To some students it means there’s a half semester left to improve grades. To other students it means two straight weeks of tests, group projects and papers. And to some others it could mark the last midterms they will take as USC students.

W hatever midterm season means to you, what it inevitably brings to all students is stress.

According to the Campus Wel l ne s s C enter, a st ud y If knitting last year showed that stress isn’t your thing, it’s was the greatest hindrance to academ ic success for still important to students. The problem with stress is that it can manifest in ways you never even find an activity you itself imagined, from your health to your mood, and even to your can turn to. eating habits.

Col lege is st re ssf u l a nd midterms just articulate that stress, so it is important for students to fi nd ways to unwind that are productive and healthy.

On this note, Campus Wellness Center has just started a knitting class to help students relax while learning a new and useful skill. The class gives students the chance to get together with other students, take a break from studying, learn new knitting techniques and just escape the stress of school.

Campus Wellness Center has the right idea; even if knitting isn’t your thing, it is important not only in college but in life to fi nd an activity or hobby you can turn to when life gets overwhelming. Too often people turn towards unhealthy and unsafe means of beating stress such as alcohol, recreational drugs and prescription pills. Although these substances may temporarily relieve stress, they can have an impact that leads to more stress in the future. Students should learn from recent celebrity drug overdoses and look for healthy and lasting ways to beat stress instead of turning to substances.

So don’t let midterm stress get you down. The Campus Wellness Center knitting class is just one of many options we have at USC to help beat stress. Find the one that fits you best.

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Cloudy with chance of Google Universities should have back-up plan if advanced computing services fail Lately, it seems like everyone has got their heads in the clouds. Now before you look up at the sky and wonder what the big deal is, let me clarify.

Cloud computing, which allows people and businesses to operate everything from documents to spreadsheets to unique programs over their web browsers, has moved to the forefront of the computer world. But it’s in the eye of the beholder to determine if these clouds are welcome givers of shade or potentially hazardous storms on the horizon. If you still can’t wrap your heads around the term cloud computing, let me explain.

Every time you check your e-mail on Gmail, update your calendar on Google Calendar or write a paper on Google Docs, you are using cloud computing. For most people who subsc r ibe to Darren Google’s cloud with Gmail Price accounts, cloud computing Fourth-year amounts to little more than English a convenient way to keep student track of files without lugging an easily-losable thumb drive around in a book bag. Even better than the convenience? The price tag.

For most average users, access to the Google cloud and the applications therein come free of charge. That’s a lot less expensive than the 100-plus dollar price of the Microsoft Office work suite. For most people the benefits are so great that we are beginning to use cloud computing services

like Google over Office and neglecting rapidly-filling hard drives.

But when businesses and schools use a cloud computing service, the stakes are a lot higher. Sure, the benefits are there — you don’t have to buy expensive servers, pay for the licenses for software or hire an IT guy for software malfunctions.

Google claims that their business cloud is one-third the cost of Microsoft Office, too.

Same benefits as a personal user, right? Not exactly.

A ssume the Internet goes down, or Google’s own server fails temporarily, as it did for about four hours in February and, more recently, a month ago. For you and I, this amounts to little more than frustration, anxiety and waiting a few hours. But for entities subscribing to the Google cloud, the effects could be astronomical. Say the cloud goes down for 24 hours.

Fo r c o l l e g e s l i k e N o r t h w e s t e r n and Southern Cal, this could lead to an administrative and educational standstill.

After all, nearly every person in a university community uses some sort of e-mail or word processing software on a daily basis.

Without those, they essentially move back to the late 1970s.

Or take the municipal government of Washington, D.C. Could you imagine the entire government of a city the size of Washington suddenly stopping? Or the biotech firm Genentech, where losing the cloud for a day could cost millions.

Now, I a m not s ay i ng t h at c loud computing services like Google’s are evil.

They are a great tool. In fact, this column is being written on Google Docs. I am just saying next time the sky starts falling, you better have a back-up plan.

Making complaints less productive than solutions Debate goes nowhere when focus on criticisms overshadows search for viable political answers “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.”

Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed this in 1933 in his first inaugural address as President.

It’s appalling that this powerful statement would fall on deaf ears three-quarters of a century later.

There’s way too much fear these days, from the outrageous “death pa nel” cla ims to conser vat ives criticizing nothing on the basis of Austin the health care reform bills’ merits.

Jackson These days, political discourse in Second-year Washington resembles more of a political science student shout i ng match t ha n reasoned debate.

It’s one thing to claim that tort reform will cut into the deficit more than a public option (aka the government-run insurance plan everyone keeps yammering about).

It’s clearly another when American citizens are cheering on the defeat of an American bid for the Olympics, drumming up the ghosts over a Black History Month play or talking to school kids. The opposition these days contributes nothing but vitriol, and it’s doing nothing but turning people off politics again.

In this spirit of things, I wonder how many heads will roll on this campus when they fi nd out that the Dow Jones closed at 10,000 yesterday. I wonder how many heads would roll when people find out that the stimulus tracking site Recovery.gov lists 80 contracts, 1,033 grants and 434 loans handed to state government agencies and private companies right here in South Carolina since the act passed last spring — or that the Recovery Act is slightly under budget, according to a September report by

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The point here is that the opposition can’t make any recommendations to improve legislation save for chucking it and starting over — which the current opposition has recommended for a wide swath of legislation, from the stimulus to the current health care bills in Congress.

I have an old high school principal, Sean Alford.

My junior year, Alford agreed to meet with several council members and other students about the state of the school. Students from within the student government and without ticked off the usual grievances, and some others. Then the new principal (at the time) of Columbia High School told us something I wouldn’t forget. He instructed us that if you see a problem or issue on campus, be prepared to come up with a solution.

It’s time we all stopped acting like high school student council members, complaining and instead of looking for viable solutions that could help us all.

We have all heard it loud and clear, America is in the middle of an economic crisis, and the job market is terrible.

This is definitely a problem for college students as we spend our days studying to get a degree that might not even be able to help us land a job.

In times like these, students should explore options t he y h ad n’t previously t hought of.

Pari Fakhrzadeh I n s t e a d o f waiting around Third-year business for someone student else to hire you, why not start your own business, and what better place than the wonderful college town of Columbia, S.C.?

How great would it be to already have a job lined up after college — not just one you don’t completely dread going to everyday, but one you actually love? By starting now, you have time to “plant the seed,” so by the time you graduate it actually could be a business worth putting all your time and effort toward.

College campuses are a great place to start a business for m a ny rea son s. Word travels fast, especially among college students. There are so many different outlets for advertising on campus such as club meetings, sorority and fraternity chapters, bulletin boards all over campus and — of course — The Daily Gamecock.

Most i mpor t a nt ly, you should know your main target when selling and marketing goods and services. W hen businesses are creat ing a product, they ask questions such as ‘Are they rich or poor?

What are they doing? How old are they?’ Being students ourselves we have a natural advantage: we already know the wants and desires of the average college student.

Take Annabell Laroque for example. She attended USC and knew there was a demand for custom dresses for events such as formals and Carolina Cup. With this knowledge she was able to take her passion for sewing and fashion design and turn it into a hugely successful boutique on Devine Street.

Not only that, but Laroque will soon be featured in a national magazine, Southern Living.

My advice to all you future entrepreneurs is if you have an idea, you should run with it, because there is no time like the present. There is no harm in trying. What’s the worst that could happen — you end up with a little real life business experience.

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Rain Boots If this week has reminded students of anything, it’s that having cold, wet feet all day is miserable.

With the monsoon-like weather Columbia has been experiencing, it’s a great time to make a major investment in a pair of rain boots. Buying an inexpensive pair from Target or even the Russell House Bookstore won’t be an impulse buy, given that USC is a pedestrian campus and every student is bound to run into his or her fair share of precipitation. For an extra sturdy (and preppy) pair of Wellington rain boots, check out L.L. Bean for a quality selection that includes prints from toile to argyle.

Guys, don’t feel left out either. L.L. Bean’s signature rubber-bottomed “Bean Boots,” known to some as duck boots, will keep you dry and come in handy for many days, rain or shine.

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Etsy.com This Web site, well known in the art world, is basically the Ebay of all things crafty and homemade.

Individual artists post pictures of their creations and name their prices. The great thing is that, since so many artists use the site as a marketplace, the consumer has unlimited options. From gorgeous jewelry and handbags to elegant dresses and end tables, it’s pretty easy to get lost for hours in this endless world of shopping. The best part, other than supporting small time artisans instead of corporate conglomerates, is that even with the cost of shipping you will find some great deals and steals. Negate some of the guilt of needless shopping, and look to Etsy for your next gifting need, perhaps for mom or a female best friend.

Yesterday marked the start of the 140th year of the Palmetto State’s annual Fair, and everyone really can find something enjoyable. From the midway games and carnival rides to shag dancing contests and livestock showings, it really does have that good old-fashioned fun feeling. The festivities now run through Oct. 25, so there’s no excuse not to get a group together and head down to the fair grounds. Hop on the tilt-awhirl or the Ferris wheel, eat a deep fried Oreo or a turkey leg the size of your head, but most of all just go and support the state and its many endeavors. Profits from the fair go to everything from scholarships to state agriculture. Visit SCStateFair.org for all of the details.

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NBC comedy series “Parks and Recreation” expanding its humor in new season.

‘PARKS’ GAINS STRIDE Writing, acting continues to strengthen on comedy show Jimmy Gilmore STAFF WRITER

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Network: NBC Airing: Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.

When producer Greg Daniels’s “Parks and Recreation,” — based on the single camera, fau x-doc u mentar y st yle of his hit NBC comedy “The Office” — premiered last spring, it felt a little stale and uninspired.

While its first few episodes leaned a little too heavily on forced awkwardness and one-dimensional supporting characters, this show is gradually finding its own voice as it heads into its second season.

After a brief six-episode stint at the end of last year’s television season, NBC agreed to pick up the show for a full 22-episode season despite only mediocre ratings. While the ratings haven’t picked up dramatically, the quality certainly has, showing signs that “Parks and Recreation” could have the legs Th is latest send-up of work place incompetence centers on Leslie Knope (“Saturday Night Live” veteran A my Poehler), a mid-level employee in Pawnee, Ind.’s parks and recreation department. As she struggles to improve her city with a

blind faith in local government, she deals with the bizarre antics of her co-workers.

As Knope, Poehler has been gradually attaining a balance of modesty, ignorance and thorough devotion to her professional life. She has toned Knope down over the first few episodes, making her human.

Though Poehler charms, it’s the rest of the ensemble that really shines. The real standout is fast-talking Aziz Ansari (“Funny People”), who continues to add to his brief (but already impressive) resume as a comedic supporting player.

Ansari plays it fast and loose. His oneliners are delivered with clear articulation and in rapid cadence, as if he’s just waiting for the smallest of openings to squeak in a witty counter.

Nick Offerman, as department head Ron Swanson, is the opposite. He sits stone-walled, trying to play the smartest man in the room by saying the least. Also pitching dry wit with precise delivery is Aubrey Plaza as teen intern April Ludgate.

Even still, there’s surprisingly little to make this small comedy stand out. Its workplace satire is far from unique, and mostly retreads plots and concepts from similar programs.

It’s not a “laugh out loud” show, but “Parks and Recreation” makes an effort to explore how its characters relate to an environment.

Of cou rse, t he show is fa r more abstract than realistic when it comes to portraying government, favoring comedic extrapolations. But as “Parks and Recreation” continues to grow and to come more alive, it’s slowly taking shape as a solid piece of ensemble writing.

Funky Flash F Drives Since it’s major paper and midterm time, everyone is running around with files that need printing when home printers inevitably fail at the least convenient time. Since the University e-mail system can be a little f laky when it comes to holding onto attachments you send to yourself, USB drives really are the way to go. So next time you hit the computer lab, why not upload your files in style? A quick online search will yield an abundance of cool designs for the utilitarian gadget.

Options include wine corks, fingers, sushi, lipstick t ubes, hot sauce, carabiners, penguins and guitars.

Tr y usbmemor yst ick s.net for a large variety of designs and memory capacities.

Technology, thought crucial for growth Being on a college campus we’re among the cutting edge of social ideas and revolutions.

Ev e r y c l a s s w it h i n t h e humanities has to be careful to include gender theory, racial equalit y and socioeconomic i nequa l it y. Here, it is OK to be idealistic and fight for freedom, a freedom which has been fought for and expanded over the course of the last few centuries.

This spirit is evidence of a human society breaking free of the bonds that limit it as a whole. Movements have begun, one fol low i ng a not her, to ensure that this freedom could be obtained. It is the one thing we unquestionably value within our society, this desire for more freedom.

Science and technology can be interpreted as a freedom m o v e m e nt , a s t h e d e s i r e t o b e c o me f r e e f r o m t he constraints of nature. Medicine gives us some freedom from disease and a freedom to live.

Computers leave us free to share and reproduce information.

Communication technologies allows us to ignore space and, in many ways, t ime in our exchange of knowledge.

E s s e nt i a l l y, w e a r e overcoming the oppression of natural limitations in the same way that woman have fought for the liberty from constraints of a male-dominated society or that the lower classes fought, t hrough socialism, against the oppression of the rich and prosperous. Thinking of science

iTunes 9 Ev e n t h o u g h m o s t people tend to ignore those pesky pop-ups t hat ask you if you’d like to update your software, it is completely worth restarting your computer to get the latest Apple mu sic appl ic at ion, iTu ne s 9.

With extra features for movies, a redesigned iTunes store, the ability to more easily share files between the computers within a home and better ways to sync your music with your devices, the revamp is nice.

Perhaps the best addition is the already popular Genius function.

Now Genius will create mixes for you by lumping genres of your music together in creative and pleasing ways.

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and technology in this way gives it a sense of nobility often lost in the face of consumerism.

But there is even more beyond the liberating movement of technology which, along with science, combines all forms of social liberation movements.

What is it that limits us and restricts us the most? W hat is the final oppression that we must fight in order to win all of t he bat t les for equality and libert y? The a ns wer may be astonishing: it is us. The limits of human nature itself.

Our Josh Call Fourth-year limited bodies and interdisciplinary minds prevent us student from adequately comprehending t he world a nd ot hers; ou r appetites lead us to war and hatred; our short, desperate lives lead us to blindly run after the latest and greatest. Human limitation created the need for all other liberation movements.

Why do these things like racism, gender bias and socioeconomic inequality still flourish? Because that’s just how people are. If we were smarter, stronger and better able to comprehend the lives we oppress, would we be so brutish?

T here is a movement , just beginning to take hold a nd f lou r ish, t hat evolve s f rom t hese ver y t hought s.

It is called transhumanism.

Transhumanists believe that our society is destined and bound to overcome their own limitations.

They seek the fi nal frontier of liberty, the liberty to alter one’s self, to expand one’s mind and body in ways that we only dream

of in science fiction.

A s t he technologies t hey herald the liberators of human limits, namely nanotechnology, biotechnolog y, information sciences and robotics begin to take hold and flourish in a world, the number of people talking about and fighting for human transcendence will begin to grow. The technologies are not quite at the stage where they are able to take hold and form a widespread movement, but the inevitable movement of technology is taking us in this direction.

Might the final battles we fight as a human societ y be over the nature of ourselves, whether and how we should become something different altogether? For now, keep this in mind. There are already people out there who think so. The day may come soon where our world view will be challenged as profoundly as it was when people we suddenly expected to view all races equally.

At that point, will you be willing to accept a transhuman existence? What will that even mean? Like I said, better keep an eye out. It’s already started.

There are already quite a few people over at Hu ma n it y+ (humanit yplus.org) and the Immortality Institute (imminst. org) working to remake your world and, well, you.

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The Scene USC

Inside the Box ● By Marlowe Leverette / The Daily Gamecock

CHARLES BAND’S FULL MOON HORROR ROAD SHOW 7 p.m., $10 New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St.

Whiteboard ● By Bobby Sutton / The Daily Gamecock

TODAY THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE 6 and 8 p.m., $6.50 Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St.

Spurned ● By Jarad Greene / The Daily Gamecock

TOMORROW CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., $6.50 Nickelodeon Theatre

NIGHT SCHOOL FIRST SEMESTER WITH PROFESSOR GLDFNGR 9 p.m., free Art Bar, 1211 Park St.

DEX ROMWEBER DUO 8 p.m., $10 The White Mule, 1530 Main St.

CHRIS COMPTON 8 p.m., free The White Mule, 1530 Main St.

MIXXD DJ DANCE NITE 8 p.m., free Art Bar, 1211 Park St.

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HOROSCOPES

1234567890-= ARIES You’re more persuasive when you go w it h t he f low. Tu ne in to your partner’s desires.

Teamwork.

TAURUS Use your personal mag net ism to draw your partner close.

Be prepared for the thorns that come with roses.

GEM INI

Yo u r ps ych ic a nten nae a re electrified today. You get more information than you can possibly use, but store it anyway.

occupy the entire playing field if you allow it. If that’s what you want, go for it.

V IRG O

Dreams take over your awareness.

These could be dreams from last night, or longterm plans. Positive action is needed.

LIBRA What’s going on inside your head can t ra nslate i nto br i l l ia nt action. Persuade the ladies in the group first.

CANCER

SCORPIO Are you tired of being in charge of all the fun? Let someone else plan today’s events. Sit back and enjoy.

LEO

Your psychic abilities come

Don’t let anyone push you around.

You know what you want.

You can have it all.

Romance could

SAGIT TARIUS

into play when someone challenges your authority.

Figure out what they really want.

C A PR ICOR N You get a bright idea that you’re s u re w i l l work .

Others aren’t so certain.

As time passes, they come around.

AQUA RIUS Act ions are needed throughout the day. Others try to tell you what to do.

They can’t force you.

P I S C E S Yo u c a n p e r s u ade ot he r s mor e effectively with soft words.

M a k e ne w ide a s s e e m familiar.

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Solution from 10/14/09

ACROSS 1 Spears on the table 10 Joplin at Woodstock 15 Basin that can result from a seismic landslide 16 Uncooperative words 17 Without equal 18 1980s attorney general 19 “Macbeth” (1962) Emmy winner Maurice 20 European ruler for 72 years 22 “I claim that!”

23 Metal-beating hammer parts 25 It ebbs and flows 26 GI show gp.

27 Cotton Bowl site 28 AAA suggestions 29 Give way 31 Spartans’ sch.

33 Apprentice 34 Home Depot kitchen department array 38 Remote 39 It creates an adjustable loop 40 It may be cracked by a spy 43 Essayist Francis et al.

45 Movie set VIP 46 “Concord Sonata” composer 47 In __: seething 48 Notes after fa 49 Alter, perhaps by using unethical techniques 51 Tehran language 52 Nuts 53 When business is slow 56 Iron-rich meat 57 Everly Brothers hit that begins “I bless the day I found you” 58 Musical exercise 59 Spoke to

DOWN 1 Water conduit 2 Driver’s glare blocker 3 Certain conic section, in math 4 1935 Pulitzerwinning playwright Zoë 5 Speeds (up) 6 Miss. neighbor 7 Milk purchase: Abbr.

8 Guitar relative: Var. 9 Spiritual Arizona resort 10 Hendrix at Woodstock 11 Blown away 12 1944 Sartre play 13 Where most stay when it rains 14 Martin and Allen 21 Ship in 1898 news 23 Lunchbox alternative 24 Other than that 27 Comic Carvey 30 Like wax museum figures 32 Has dinner 34 Beat with a stick

Solution for 10/14/09

35 Signs on the back 36 Arduous 37 Tense, as relations 39 Gobbled (down) 40 Oater wagon formation 41 Past the pain of breaking up, say 42 “Been there, done that” feeling 44 Biological ring of color 48 Swedish autos 50 “Did __ and

gimble in the wabe”: “Jabberwocky” 51 Fancy party 54 Florist letters 55 Churchill’s title

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A stone cold win for Gamecocks Carolina bounces back from tough Tulsa match to earn victory against SMU Mustangs in double overtime Sam Davis

STAFF WRITER

A hungry South Carolina team showed up to Wed nesday n ight’s crit ical 3-2 overtime victory over Southern Methodist University, though it was anything but easy.

Wet a nd s lopp y c o nd it ion s a nd a conference rivalry between two evenly matched teams were two major ingredients to Wednesday night’s barnburner at Stone Stadium, which improved USC’s record on t he season to 7-3-2, a nd 2- 0 -1 i n Conference USA play.

“Our guys fought really hard. We’re in a string of really important conference games here,” coach Mark Berson said. “It’s a quality win over a conference opponent, a nat ional opponent, couldn’t get any bigger.

The Gamecocks’ previous game, a 1-1 tie to conference foe Tulsa, had South Carolina needing a win in the worst way.

“The Tulsa game, we played really hard and it was disappointing to give up the tying goal with eight seconds left, but our guys really learned from that, and that’s the most important thing,” Berson said.

“We learned as a staff, as a team, and the guys just fought through it tonight. They were not going to be denied.”

Heav y ra i n du r i ng t wo of t he past three days combined with temperatures that dropped below 50 degrees played a major factor throughout the game. It also likely contributed to the physical play and frequent fouls.

“The conditions, the rivalry. These two teams know each other well. We have a

history on a national level of competing i n t he NC A A Tou r n a me nt a nd t he conference, and I have the utmost respect for SMU,” Berson said. “They’re a really good team. Both teams are fighting hard out of respect. You know you have to play hard when you play them.”

The fi rst goal of the game came off the toe of SMU’s junior midfielder Josue Soto early in the second half that was fi red from just outside the box. From there, it was a defensive struggle most of the way, fitting the Gamecocks’ trend of recent games.

Yet in the 84th minute, when the outlook looked as bleak as the weather hanging over Stone Stadium, junior forward Sam Arthur equalized the game on a free kick from 19 yards out, and the two teams were nodded up at one apiece.

From there, in contrast to the previous 80-plus minutes of the game, two more goals struck the back of the net in the fi nal five minutes of the game – one from each squad to keep the score locked up at two and the time set for an additional 20 minutes.

After 90 minutes of hard-fought, gritty soccer in dreadful conditions, the game needed two more ten-minute periods to declare a winner. Mustang coach Tim McClements made note of the timeliness of Carolina’s two game-tying goals.

“Hat s of f to Sout h Carolina. They played hard and they took their chances,” McClements said. “And most importantly, they scored when they needed to.”

The fi rst scoring opportunity in extra

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USC and sophomore defender Danny Cates (21) overcame tough field and weather conditions to defeat Southern Methodist in a double-overtime game dominated by defense. t ime came in t he 95t h m inute, when sophomore Danny Cates fired a corner kick that ricocheted off several feet just yards away from the net and fi nally found its way past SMU’s keeper. The goal was nullified, though, on a South Carolina foul, and the game remained a stalemate.

Finally, the duel was ended in the 103rd minute on an improbable free k ick by senior midfielder Jeff Scannella from well outside the box.

“We work a lot on that, and he had the

opportunit y to ser ve it. That was just quality on Jeff’s part. Flat-out quality on Jeff’s part,” Berson said. “Big players make big plays. And that’s what he did there.”

A fter back-to-back overtime games, South Carolina can enjoy a ver y brief respite unt il it takes on Kent uck y on Saturday night at Stone Stadium.

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Carolina soccer five games away from unbeaten regular season USC looks to remain undefeated against rivals UGA, UT Ryan FitzGerald

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Bridget Denson-Dorman (8) and Sarah Cline (4) have been standout performers for USC this fall.

USC LOOKS TO IMPROVE IN-CONFERENCE RECORD Carolina aims to shake off slow start in league play on Eastern division road swing Justin Wilson

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Looking to rebound from a string of four consecutive conference losses, the Carolina volleyball team will hit the road this weekend, trying to escape the SEC East basement with matches at Georgia and Auburn.

USC played well over fall break but wasn’t able to break through against two nationally ranked squads in No. 9 Florida and No. 11 LSU. T he tea m w i l l look for a stel la r performance from outstanding senior libero Sarah Cline. In the team’s last match against LSU, Cline came through big once again on defense, recording a match-high 15 digs. She has now recorded double digit digs in each of the Gamecocks’ 17 matches so far this season. “[Cl i ne]’s ou r emot iona l leader on defense,” coach Ben Somera said. “When Sarah touches t he ball for us, we’re a better team.”

The Gamecocks will also be looking

for strong support from senior setter Bridget Denson-Dorman, who is coming off a double-double last match, and senior offensive star Ivana Kujundzic.

On the opposite side of the net, the Gamecocks will face tough junior outside hitter Erika Clark for Georgia and junior Lauren Mellor for Auburn. Clark has played a big role for the Bulldogs, with double-digit digs in each of her last three matches. Mellor is coming off a great performance against Tennessee in which she recorded a career-high 11 kills.

Somera believes the team has just gone through some of the most competitive matches it will play all year.

“This is probably the toughest stretch of matches we have had since I’ve been here,” Somera said.

T he G a meco c k s h ave h ad s ucce s s against this weekend’s opponents in the past, as they swept the three meetings with these two schools last season, defeating Auburn twice and Georgia once.

“Both teams are playing well, but we have got to show up and compete,” Somera said.

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W it h ju s t f i ve g a me s remaining in the regular season, the South Carolina women’s soccer team has made it clear that it is for real.

Following two shutouts against Auburn and Alabama this past weekend, the Gamecocks boast a 130-1 record and own the top spot in the SEC standings headed into two games at Georgia and Tennessee. “ We’re ver y plea sed,” coach Shelley Smith said.

“We’ve been ready from the start of each game, and we’re very proud of our efforts.”

Coming off this weekend’s strong showing, Carolina continued its ascent in the national polls, receiving a unanimous No. 5 ranking from the National Soccer Coaches Association, Soccer America and Soccer Times.

As it stands, the Gamecocks are one of three teams that still hold a zero in their loss column. “ It ’s g r e at t o b e undefeated at this point.

We’re very excited,” Smith said. “I’m happy for t he group, especially the seniors.

This is the best year they’ve had. We’re very confident that we can continue to win and couldn’t be happier with where we are right now.”

A long with the team’s success, sen ior Bla kely M at ter n ha s cont i nued to g a i n recog n it ion a s one of the best players in the nation. Besides being named to t he Soccer America team of the week for t he t h i rd t i me t h is season, Mattern is one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. It is presented each year in nine different sports to the

senior who best displays the qualities of a student-athlete.

“Blakely deserves all the accolades. No one works harder or is more dedicated on t he f ield a nd i n t he cla s sroom t h a n she is ,” Smith said. “She’s a great role model and I’m glad she’s being recognized for this award. She’s an outstanding player and is very deserving.”

Mattern has continued her role as the backbone of the team, anchoring a defense that leads the nation w it h 11 shutouts and an 0.21 goals against average.

Adding six goals and one assist, she is second on the team in points and has been one of the team’s biggest contributors on offense.

“Blakely’s really grown as a player in her four years

here,” Smith said. “She’s ne v e r s t o p p e d p u s h i n g herself and continues to have dominating play. She helps the team win as a player and a leader.”

Friday’s match at the No. 23 Bulldogs is one the team is looking forward to.

“We’ve had some close m at c h e s at G e o r g i a i n t he past, and lots of our players are from the state of Georgia,” Smit h said.

“We need to stay focused on the task at hand and not get emotional over this match.

We need to go out ready to play and do what we’ve done all year.”

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Senior defender and captain Blakely Mattern (7) has been instrumental for USC this year, earning her national recognition.

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2009 HOMECOMING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009

Banner Competition Banners will be hung on Greene Street

Canned Creations Greene Street - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All cans used in Canned Creations will be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank

Homecoming Parade Around campus – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Greek Float Finalists 1. Alpha Chi Omega & Pi Kappa Alpha 2. Alpha Delta Pi & Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. Chi Omega & Phi Sigma Kappa 4. Delta Zeta & Alpha Tau Omega 5. Kappa Delta & Sigma Nu 6. Phi Mu & Chi Psi 7. Tri Delta & Kappa Alpha

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Showcase Carolina Coliseum – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 Cockfest Williams Brice Stadium – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Float Building Greene Street Intramural Field – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Step Show Carolina Coliseum – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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