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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
VOL. 107, NO. 30 ● SINCE 1908
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
Cocky’s Quest widens search Emily Barber @EMILYRISA
Throughout the week, there will be teams of st udent s i n match i ng T- s h i r t s e x p l o r i n g campus and tak ing seemingly random photos. These teams are the participants of the annual Cocky’s Quest, a campus-wide scavenger hu nt t h at c h a l lenge s students with photo clues. Teams of three to five students will spend the week t a k i ng pic t u res t hat f it t he clues and will regroup on Friday for a new batch of clues, based on unusual items. Joe Johnson, program ad v i sor for Ca rol i n a After Dark and Carolina Productions, said that the biggest difference this year is the span of the event. In years past, the Quest took place on a single night. “It’s been a a n nua l event for five or six years
n o w,” Jo h n s o n s a id , “and it’s been r un on the same weekend, on the Friday night, and so I just decided, ‘Let’s try something different and just see how it goes.’” Johnson said 29 teams have registered for the event, and it’s unclear yet how the change in scheduling will affect participation. It’s still possible that teams will drop out during the week or just not show up on the last day, but Johnson said he is happy with the turnout. A sh ley Ha rz og, a graduate assistant for Carolina After Dark and Carolina Productions, thinks that the Quest and other similar events from Carolina After Dark can keep students from getting too caught up in a “drinking culture.” “It’s really rewarding SEEQUESTPAGE2
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Students’ shirts were designed by a graffiti artist with their team names and color choices in mind.
Students advocate for mothers, children Emily Barber @EMILYRISA
USC student ambassadors for Save the Children Action Network will be leading a “Week of Action” that aims to raise awareness about dangerous conditions for mothers and children around the world, primarily through a screening of the PBS documentary “Half the Sky.”
A lt hou g h t he move me nt i s l a rg el y ab out empowerment, this week will focus on reducing the number of preventable deaths of mothers and children, especially in developing countries. The viewing of “Half the Sky,” which outlines the effects of women’s and children’s environments on their opportunities, will take place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Green Quad Learning Center. SCA N representatives are also trying to rally support for the Reach Every Mother and Child Act,
Men’s tennis splits weekend Pete Helms @TDG_SPORTS
South Carolina’s men’s tennis team f inished the weekend on a high note by beating Tennessee after falling just short of the upset against Kentucky. T he K e nt u c k y m at c h w a s a chance for the team to capture a win against a top-25 conference opponent, while t he Ten nessee m at c h g a v e t he G a me c o c k s a chance to beat the Volunteers for the fi rst time in nine years. On Friday, the Gamecocks (1010, 2-4 SEC) squared off against t he No. 18 Kent uck y W ildcat s (14-4, 4-2 SEC). The match would prove to be a highly competitive nail-biter that came right down to the end. Doubles came down to the wire as William Bushamuka and Gus Benson of Kent uck y beat Sa m
Swank and Gabriel Friedrich 7-5 in the No. 2 match. The Gamecocks had to win either the No. 1 or No. 3 match to have a chance to win doubles, but Harrison O’Keefe and Alex Fennell lost a tight No. 1 match 7-6. K e nt u c k y n o w h a d t h e 2- 0 advantage moving into the singles matches. It started off well as Harrison O’Keefe quick ly won t he No. 3 match 6-3, 6-2, while Alex Fennell made short work of Kent uck y’s Austin Hussey 6-2, 6-1 in the No. 5 match. Now the match was tied 2-2. The rest of the day did not go as well for the Gamecocks. Gus Benson defeated Sam Swank 7-5, 6 - 4 in t he No. 6 match. Then, Kentucky’s Ryotaro Matsumura got the best of Andrew Schafer in the No. 2 match by a score of 7-5, 6-1. SEETENNISPAGE8
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a bill that aims to, among other things, decrease all preventable deaths of women and children to none by 2035. Many deaths in developing countries are due to treatable sicknesses such as pneumonia and diarrhea. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth kill hundreds of thousands of women each year. SCA N student ambassadors plan a variet y of advocacy events throughout the year. Several other colleges in South Carolina will be hosting “Weeks of Action” next week.
Ace your advisement Sarah Dnistrian and Emily Barber @THEGAMECOCK
It’s that time of year again. The spring semester is coming to a close, and as waves of tests, papers and assignments hit, you might forget t hat it’s t ime to schedule t hose advising appointments. Scheduling itself can be a stressf ul process, but your advisors are there to help. Here are some of the best questions to ask your advisor to make sure you’re getting all the information you need. What classes should I take? This may seem like a no-brainer q u e s t io n , b u t it ’s a c t u a l l y a n important one to ask. It is incredibly helpful to see what classes you’ve already taken and t he ones you still need to graduate. There are academic bulletins for all majors, and not only will it help you plan for the next semester, but all the semesters after that, too. How many more semesters do I have until I graduate? Yo u m i g h t t h i n k y o u k n o w the answer to this question, but prerequisites and required basic classes can mess you up quick ly. This is where the planning comes in. You might have more classes to take than you expected, and this can take up extra money as well as time. It’s good to have a clear plan and an understanding of how long it will
take you to get that diploma. Wou ld y ou s u g g e s t o n l i ne classes or in-person classes? There are many online classes offered at USC, but is it the right opt ion for you? T hat c a n be a hard decision when making your schedule. Talk to your advisor about how online classes are run and ask t heir opinion of online courses. Ask them what they k now about the professors teaching the classes you’re considering. This decision could make or break your schedule, so it’s great to know all the pros and cons before registering. Can I take summer classes? A col lege cou rse load ca n be extremely intense. A great way to lighten the load during the school year is tak ing a few su m mer courses. USC has a good amount of summer course offerings, but what if you don’t have the option to stay in Columbia? There are ways to get credit throughout the summer at your local community colleges, other universities and even online. Be sure to ask your advisor about these options. How do I switch majors? If you’re feeling unsure about your path of study, you’re not alone. Studies show that 50 to 70 percent of college st udent s w ill change SEEACEPAGE2