UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
VOL. 116, NO. 88 • SINCE 1908
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
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Campus Moves
Greene Street gate debate continues Brandon Waltz @BRANDONDWALTZ
The closure of the Greene Street gates is still a hot topic of debate in student senate. Resolutions to keep it open and closed have both been presented, but only one can pass. Sen. Brian Samples heads the effort to open the gates from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on weeknights. The major points on his side of the argument include the current lack of a connection between Greene and Bull streets and impeded traffic to Columbia residents and USC students. The resolution to open the gates also states, “There is no immediate safety concerns to students given the low speed limit, low pedestrian foot traffic during proposed open gate hours, high police presence and driving obstacles.” Senators Stacey Brown, Katherine Galang, Michael Norris, Jeremiah Parks, Courtland Thomas, Jeffrey Toler and Christopher Wolfe also helped introduce the resolution to open the gates. A rguments against opening the gates largely centered on student safety. Current freshman who are accustomed to closed gates and the potential for
drunk drivers traveling from Five Points through campus were the most prominent arguments, but many more were also discussed. Of the opinion that opening the gates could be dangerous, Sen. Lee Goble said, “Why in the world would we not do something where we can do something?” Goble, as well as senators Philip Allan, Tatiana Chin, Mackenzie Daly, Jonat han Holt, Mark us Johnson, Zachary K irby, Katherine LaWall and Grace Zimmermann introduced a r e s olut io n t o k e e p t he g at e s permanently closed. One of the arguments in favor of this resolution centers on preserving campus and look ing at its f ut ure potential. The thought of making Greene Street purely a student-focused space and giving it a chance to evolve into this role has gained support of those who want to keep the gates closed. A vote is scheduled for next week. Students are encouraged to share their opinions on this issue with their senators, who can be contacted through Carolina Concerns on the USC Student Government website.
‘Game of Thrones’ DJ coming to Social club
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Music and dancing draws students to Greene Street for Hip Hop Wednesday.
Lauren Shirley @SURELYLAUREN
The rumble of bass could be heard all across campus. Any students who followed the sound found themselves at a thumping party on Greene Street: Hip Hop Wednesday. “Keep the hip-hop alive out there!” the DJ shouted to the students who had gathered in front of Russell House for the event. Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Hip Hop Wednesday draws a crowd monthly with its hip-hop music and offers the opportunity for students to network and learn about ways to get involved on campus. D r e s s e d i n a s a l m o n c olo r e d suit, Tony Breth, a first-year mass communications student, joined the ranks of dancers in the middle of the street, showing off dance moves that he picked up from his older brother. “I was walking by Russell House and I heard the music and I just couldn’t keep it in,” he said. “I didn’t even know it was Hip Hop Wednesday.” Although it was his first time at the event, Breth was certain that he would be making a repeat appearance in the future. “I have to come back now,” he said. “It was fun.” The env ironment was lively as members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity entertained t he crowd w it h t heir freestyle stepping. Jabari Clyburn, a member of the organization and a
fourth-year media arts student, loves the atmosphere of the event and hopes that more people will come out and join in the fun. “ I j u s t h o p e t h a t w e ’r e n o t misperceived about what we’re doing out here,” Clyburn said. “I wish we had the entire population coming out and supporting us in this because a lot of people listen to hip-hop these days.” Natarsha Bright, a second-year finance student, and Ja’Covia Johnson, a second-year criminal justice student, h a v e b e e n t o s e v e r a l H ip Ho p Wednesdays in their time at USC. “It’s about the dancing and hanging out,” Bright said. “It’s a little bit of both.” According to some of the students in attendance, Hip Hop Wednesday is a lot more than just hip-hop music and dancing in the middle of Greene Street. Partnering with other student organizations, university offices and community partners, the event drew a crowd in front of Russell House. “It’s great to spend time with other people at USC,” Johnson said. “The music, the people, I like that everybody comes out.” This month’s Hip Hop Wednesday was focused on teen dating violence and healthy relationships. The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention and Prevention Office set up a booth on Greene Street and handed out pamphlets and informational brochures. “I just want to uphold the tradition,” Clyburn said.
Courtesy of Kristian Nairn
Kristian Nairn will be DJing with LiDDLE UGLEEz and Danny B Thursday night.
Erika Ryan @RIKA_RYAN
Ever yone k nows K ristian Nairn from his role as Hodor in t he series “Game of
T h rone s,” but t he y might not k now that he’s also a DJ. Na i r n is com i ng to Social Bar and Lounge in the Vista on
Thursday, Feb. 12 as part of his U.S. “Rave o f T h r o n e s ” t o u r, which he launched in late 2014. “ To m o r r o w n i g h t SEERAVEPAGE3
Students ‘Discover’ seminar opportunities Madeleine Collins and Krishna Thakker @THEGAMECOCK
Wednesday night marked the start of the first session of the Discover Seminar program. Discover is a four week not-forcredit program that is open to all undergraduate students at USC. The seminars help students form a plan for research, learn about funding
opportunities, how to network and how to showcase research. Every Wednesday, students involved in Discover meet to review topics that will help them jump-start their research. In the past, Magellan awardees who participated in Discover did research on cancer, the influence of SEEDISCOVERPAGE2