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THE GAMECOCK WWW.DAILYGAMECOCK.COM SINCE 1908 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mary Ramsey MANAGING EDITORS Erin Metcalf, Victoria Richman DESIGN DIRECTOR Erin Slowey COPY DESK CHIEF Maria Jutton ASSISTANT COPY DESK CHIEF Rita Naidu SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Gillian Munoz PHOTO EDITOR Sara Yang, Shreyas Saboo ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITORS Zach McKinley NEWS EDITORS Meghan Crum, Hannah Dear SENIOR NEWS WRITER Arunmani Phravorachith ARTS & CULTURE EDITORS Genna Contino, Taylor Washington OPINION EDITORS Jared Bailey, Dan Nelson SPORTS EDITOR Shelby Beckler ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITORS Josh German, Nick Papadimas SENIOR DESIGNER Taylor Sharkey DESIGNERS Brandi Sanichar, Conner Greenberg, Madeline Farris, States Beall SENIOR COPY EDITORS Claudia Crowe COPY EDITORS Joe McLean Kaylen Tomlin FACULTY ADVISOR Doug Fisher STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR Sarah Scarborough

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Table of contents Letter from the Editor

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Campus Traditions

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student spotlight

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Columbia hot spots

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Best Restaurants

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Ryan Gareis feature

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missouri football preview

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Letter from the editor: Gamecock parents and families,

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Welcome to campus! Whether this is one of your first visits or, like my parents, you’ve been a part of the Carolina family for decades, I hope you’re excited to spend time in the city your student calls home.

Family Weekend is a time-honored tradition at USC that brings together generations of Gamecocks, new and old.

It’s a chance to reconnect with parents, siblings and other family after weeks away from the comforts of home. I speak from experience when I say that a hug from mom goes a long way after pushing through midterms. And yes, it’s a great chance to get a nice meal outside of Russell House.

At our paper, this weekend is also a chance to create one of our annual special editions of The Gamecock. It’s our honor and privilege to get to share our work with you and to spotlight all that the area has to offer over Family Weekend.

We hope our stories help you to plan a fun weekend for the whole family.

Whether you’re running in the Family Weekend 5K or tailgating at Williams-Brice ahead of the Gamecocks’ matchup against Missouri, I hope you get the chance to experience what it’s really like to be home at Carolina.

Forever to thee, Mary Ramsey Editor-in-chief, The Daily Gamecock

Letter from the student body president Dear Carolina Family,

Happy Family Weekend 2018! On behalf of the student body, I am thrilled to welcome our extended Gamecock family to the University of South Carolina. As we conclude the seventh week of classes, I am sure your student is excited to see you and share longawaited family time with lots of laughs as well as another Gamecock win.

I encourage you to make the most of your weekend together in Columbia and above all, have fun! Our capital city has so much to offer. Be sure to take a

morning walk through the Soda City Market, explore the delicious restaurant scene and cheer on the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Students, show your family around and introduce them to your home away from home. Take them to your favorite restaurant, bring them on a walk around the historic Horseshoe and teach them your favorite Gamecock traditions.

As USC students, we belong to a community that is truly unlike any other — one full of unwavering support and encouragement to become

the best versions of ourselves. I am hopeful that your glimpse into our lives here will provide you with the same unmistakable Gamecock pride we share as Carolinians.

Again, welcome to the University of South Carolina. I hope you have a fantastic weekend full of southern hospitality, great football and much needed quality time with loved ones.

Go Gamecocks!

For Carolina, Taylor Wright Student Body President

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Campus traditions continue at USC

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The “Mighty Sound of the Southeast” Carolina Band poses in their original uniforms while preparing to play under the direction of G.E. Olson in the 1923-24 academic year.

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A past freshman class builds community through laughter and the traditional Freshman Caps in a classroom. Students have gathered from the beginning to bond as a class and remember campus traditions from USC’s founding.

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The Daily Gamecock being printed on an old-fashioned printing press in the 1940s, when the type was set by hand and the campus newspaper was a smaller publication.

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he University of South Carolina has more than two centuries of history, traditions and folklore for USC students and fans to participate in.

Cocky Every student on campus knows USC’s bouncy and enthusiastic mascot Cocky, but he hasn’t always been around. Cocky first appeared in 1980 and had a bit of a shaky start. Before him, students knew Big Spur, a 7-foot tall, imposing gamecock, and didn’t see the need for a mascot who wasn’t intimidating. Big Spur and Cocky were co-mascots for a year before Cocky fully took over the gig, and he has been beloved by students ever since.

Tiger Burn The Tiger Burn takes place every year during the week during the Carolina vs. Clemson game, when students come together to watch a

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The University of South Carolina in the beginning without the elaborate technology and renovated buildings of 2018. The Horseshoe had the memorable monument in the middle with the huge trees paving the streets for the city of Columbia to stroll.

huge wooden tiger burn before the big game. The tradition began in 1902 after South Carolina football upset Clemson and paraded around with a drawing of a Gamecock crowing over a beaten tiger. Clemson students did not like this, and warned USC students not to carry the drawing in a parade the next day.

Despite the warning, students carried the drawing in the parade, and Clemson prepared to march on campus and forcefully take it away.

USC students armed themselves at the Horseshoe and prepared to defend the campus, but authorities arrived and stopped both parties.

The event became known as the

Carolina Clemson Riot of 1902. In a compromise, South Carolina burned the drawing, inspiring the Tiger Burn and cementing the University of South Carolina as the Fighting Gamecocks.

Barefoot Day An old USC tradition that does not continue today is Barefoot Day. This tradition began in the late 19th century and ended in the late 1930s.

It was centered around seniors hazing freshmen. All freshmen on campus had to wear a freshman beanie, or “rat cap” whenever they were on campus until April. On the last day of the hazing, freshmen, excluding women, had to go barefoot the entire day and do whatever the seniors told them to, such as doing cartwheels or singing a song. This tradition ended when seniors told the men to hug and kiss every woman they saw, erupting a scandal for the university which the president had to investigate, effectively ending the hazing ritual.

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Freshman class gets involved on campus

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As Family Weekend marks the midpoint of the fall semester, members of the class of 2022 have faced the challenge of adjusting to life as a college student amidst difficult classes and homesickness and are finding their place at USC. “So far, it’s been good. I miss home a little bit, I miss my family,” said Alexis Robinson, a first-year fashion merchandising student. “But I definitely don’t wish I was home right now. I don’t think classes are as hard as I expected them to be. It’s manageable, the workload.”

For some first year students like international business student Katie Hall, the shift from high school to college schedules was a big change, with scattered class times and the freedom to choose a schedule.

“It’s been a lot different but it’s been really good not having to wake up at 6:30 [a.m.] and go to school until 3 [p.m.],” she said. “I have free time in the morning and free time in the afternoons.”

In 2018, USC welcomed freshmen to campus with a variety of events such as Cocky’s Call on

the Horseshoe, First Night Carolina and Convocation. Welcome Week was expanded to include Bustle at the Russell and outdoor movies along with the traditional student organization fair. Hall said she appreciated the opportunity to learn the traditions of the university and meet other new students.

“During welcome week, I went to a few church events and I really liked First Night Carolina, that was a lot of fun,” said Hall. “Through that, I kind of got to meet more people and ... it made the campus feel small.”

Alayna Martin, a first-year international studies student said her experience at the organization fair had a big impact on her semester because it got her involved in multiple clubs.

“It is better than what I expected because I really have loved the people that I met here and it’s not as difficult to find my classes and stuff as I thought it would be,” said Martin.

In getting involved on campus, Martin said she was able to feel immersed in college life and make friends.

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New grant brings trauma kits to USC HANNAH DEAR @HannahCDear The Firehouse Sub Public Safety Foundation donated $27,000 to the USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety (DLES) to place trauma kits in multiple buildings at USC, a move the department says will increase safety on campus.

“As South Carolina alumni, it is extremely satisfying to be able to give back to our alma mater,” Firehouse franchisees Larry and Jody Chandler said in a press release.

Currently, about 29 campus buildings have a total of 41 trauma kits in case of emergency.

The trauma kits include information for first responders so they can adequately assess and address the situation until USCPD arrives.

“If there’s some type of an incident, whether it be an injury or let’s say there’s other type of situation where someone is injured, then anyone can open up this kit and then there are very simple, straightforward instructions,” said DLES

Capt. Eric Grabski.

Grabski hopes the trauma kits will allow someone to receive care during the inevitable response time. In addition to the trauma kits, USC PD emphasizes campus safety through presentations, self defense classes and a variety of safety resources.

“Safety isn’t always one of the subjects that’s just fun to bring up, but we know that safety is really the number one concern for ... most parents,” Grabski said. “How safe is their student? How safe is the campus?”

The RaveGuardian app is the primary campus safety app for USC students. The app recently underwent an update that offers more features.

“In the last couple of months it’s become a little bit more userfriendly,” Grabski said.

“It takes less steps to get it onto your phone. It’s also got a resource page that’s on there so you can go to that part of the app and find multiple resources to help you stay safe.”

One of the most visible resources for campus

safety are call boxes with red or blue lights. These boxes connect students directly to USCPD at the touch of a button and allow students to explain the problem to an officer.

H o w e v e r, s o m e students like thirdyear early childhood education student Maggie Baker have concerns about whether some of these boxes are operational.

“I hope that there’s one around that works,” said Baker. “There’s one by the band field that wasn’t working the other day when I walked by.”

Grabski said that some call boxes may be new and have not been put on the network yet, which is why they have an “out of order” sign. He added that if a student believes a call box is out of order, they should call USC PD’s office so the issue can be resolved.

Whether the light at the top is shining red or blue is not an indicator of a problem with the call box, but an indicator of when it was installed.

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Family Weekend 2018 Signature Events The University of South Carolina Courtesy of the Office of Parents Programs

Thursday, Oct. 4 4–6 p.m.

Family Weekend Express Check-In

Students and families registered for Family Weekend can pick up their materials before the crowd arrives Friday. Students picking up materials for their family will need their CarolinaCard (student ID).

Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom Admissions Cost: Free

Friday, Oct. 5 9:40–10:30 a.m.

Family Weekend Open Class – Introduction to Astronomy

Learn something new or relive your college days by sitting in on ASTR 101: Introduction to Astronomy taking place in the Booker T. Washington Auditorium (201).

Location: Booker T. Washington Auditorium (201) Admissions Cost: Free

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Family Weekend Check-In

All registered Family Weekend participants should check in to pick up their materials, including the Guide to Family Weekend, Family Weekend wristbands, parking pass and other goodies. Either you or your student can pick up your materials during check-in on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or during Rock the Roost from 8 to 11 p.m.

Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom Admissions Cost: Free

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Family Weekend Resource Fair

Representatives from key university offices will be at Family Weekend Check-In to answer questions and share their expertise. Packet pick-up for the Family Weekend 5K Run/Walk will be available as well.

Location: Russell House University Union Ballroom Admissions Cost: Free

11 a.m.–Noon At Home in the Heart of the Horseshoe, with author and First Lady, Patricia Moore-Pastides

What is it like to live in the heart of the University of South Carolina’s campus of 35,000 students? Join the First Lady of the University as she entertains with tales of living in the President’s House on the historic horseshoe over the past 10 years. Through interviews with wives, children and grandchild of former university presidents, MoorePastides gathered stories and vivid memories of campus life since the 1950’s. Meet and greet with Ms. Moore-Pastides as she shares poignant stories and entertainment ideas from her newest book. Book sales and signing to follow.

Location: Russell House University Union, 203 Admissions Cost: Free

Noon–1 p.m.

Greek Revival, with author and First Lady, Patricia Moore-Pastides

Join First Lady, Ms. Patricia Moore-Pastides as she shares insights and recipes from her two cookbooks, Greek Revival: Cooking for Life and Greek Revival from the Garden. Ms. Moore-Pastides, an accomplished cookbook author and public-health professional, will discuss how to make a healthful lifestyle possible. Her recipes focus on the time-tested Mediterranean diet—recommended for great taste, good health, and long life—and on learning simple, delicious cooking methods that foster a happy and healthy relationship with good food. Book sales and signing included.

Location: Russell House University Union, 203 Admissions Cost: Free

Connect with us!

Like us and stay updated on any last minute schedule or location changes. www.facebook.com/UofSCParents Follow us on Instagram at @UofSCParents and share photos of the weekend!

Noon–12:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: Study Abroad

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, staff from the Study Abroad Office will discuss the services and resources they provide to UofSC students interested in studying abroad. They will also discuss how families can help their student through the search, application and transition process into study abroad programs.

Location: Russell House University Union Theatre Admissions Cost: Free

1–1:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: Off-Campus Living

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, the Office of Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations staff will discuss the services they provide to UofSC students. Alongside Student Legal Services, they will also discuss the off-campus housing search process and how families can best support their student while living off-campus.

Location: Russell House University Union Theatre Admissions Cost: Free

1–1:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: USC Connect

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, staff with USC Connect will discuss how students can get involved within and beyond the classroom to work towards the honor of graduating with Leadership Distinction. They will also discuss how families can play a role in helping their student reflect on experiences and long-term goals to create a fulfilling college career.

Location: Russell House University Union, 315 Admissions Cost: Free

2–2:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: Off-Campus Living

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, the Office of Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations staff will discuss the services they provide to UofSC students. Alongside Student Legal Services, they will also discuss the

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off-campus housing search process and how families can best support their student while living off-campus.

Location: Russell House University Union Theatre Admissions Cost: Free

2–2:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: Fraternity & Sorority Life

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, Fraternity & Sorority Life staff will discuss what families can expect from their student’s involvement in a fraternity or sorority. They will also discuss the leadership opportunities and the initiatives they coordinate for students to gain more experience in Fraternity & Sorority Life.

Location: Russell House University Union, 315 Admissions Cost: Free

3–3:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: Experience University 101

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, University 101 staff will engage families in a classroom experience similar to what students experience in their UNIV 101 course! Over 80 percent of first-year students at UofSC participate in this nationally recognized firstyear seminar, so come see how University 101 helps students successfully transition to the university and achieve personal and academic success in their first-year of college.

Location: Russell House University Union Theatre Admissions Cost: Free

4-4:45 p.m.

Family Weekend Featured Session: Career Center

In this Family Weekend Featured Session, the Career Center staff will discuss the services and resources they provide UofSC students.

They will also discuss how families can assist their student through their career planning process.

Location: Russell House University Union Theatre Admissions Cost: Free

5:30-7 p.m.

Family Weekend President’s Welcome Reception

Stop by the President’s Welcome Reception to meet Carolina’s “first family,” Dr. Harris Pastides and Ms. Patricia Moore-Pastides, as they officially welcome you to Family Weekend 2018! Visit the beautiful historic Horseshoe while enjoying a few hors d’oeuvres at this drop-in reception. Make sure to wear

your Family Weekend wristband as it is required to enter the event.

Location: Historic Horseshoe Admissions Cost: Family Weekend package

8-11 p.m.

Family Weekend Rock the Roost

Join us for sips and snacks featuring Cocky’s favorite comforts while we dance to the rockin’ sounds of Eddie Bush and The Mayhem. Get ready for a fun Friday night Family Weekend tradition! All guests, including Carolina students, must have their Family Weekend wristband to enter Rock the Roost. This event is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Location: Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center Admissions Cost: Family Weekend package

Saturday, Oct. 6 7 a.m. - rain or shine!

Family Weekend 5K Run/Walk

Run or walk the 5K course for fun with your family! On-site registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 7:15 a.m. Pre-registered participants can pick up their race packets on Friday at Family Weekend Check-In or from 8 to 10 p.m. at Rock the Roost. Pre-registered participants who cross the finish line are guaranteed a Family Weekend 5K t-shirt.

Dress for a hot, humid South Carolina day!

Pre-register at: https://www.strictlyrunning. com/zUSCFamilyWeekend.asp until Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.

Location: Solomon Blatt P.E. Center, Wheat Street Admissions Cost: Free

9-11:30 a.m.

Family Weekend Check-In

Due to the noon kickoff, Family Weekend Check-In will be held at the Tailgate Party location at the corner of Bluff and national Guard Roads. All registered Family Weekend participants should check in to pick up their materials, including the Guide to Family Weekend, their Family Weekend wristbands and other fun items.

Location: Corner of Bluff and National Guard Roads (entrance is on National Guard Road) Admissions Cost: Free

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Family Weekend Tailgate Party

Get excited for the football game against Missouri at this traditional, Southern tailgate party! Visit with Cocky, Cocky’s parents and the cheerleaders, and listen to live music from

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the Carolina Marching Band. Enjoy tailgate food like barbecue, hot dogs, chicken fingers and more! Plenty of food and drinks will be available. Please refer to the Football Fan Guide for gameday and parking information, or take the shuttle to the game. (Walking directions from the shuttle drop-off point to the Tailgate Party will be provided in the Guide to Family Weekend. Please keep in mind that the walk from the shuttle drop-off to the Tailgate Party is approximately 1.1 miles.)

Make sure to wear your Family Weekend wristband (and drink tickets, if applicable) and bring your football game tickets. All guests, including Carolina students, must have their Family Weekend wristband to enter the Tailgate Party. This event is subject to change based on weather conditions.

Location: Corner of Bluff and National Guard Roads (entrance is on National Guard Road) Admissions Cost: Free

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WHY STUDENTS MISS HOME

-Drew Porter, Fourth-year

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criminal justice student

First-year global studies student

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I’m from New Jersey so the thing that I miss most about home, other than my friends, is definitely the food. I really miss pork roll and I really miss — there’s this coffee shop in my county ... it’s hard to be without that.

-Brigid Garrett, First-year public relations student

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What I miss most about home, in Louisiana, is the really good crawfish and jambalaya.

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The beach, for sure, I’m from Virginia Beach, Virginia ... I don’t get to go home as much as I want because it’s six hours away but I go home a couple of times a year.

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What I miss most about home is being able to navigate around town without using my GPS.

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I miss my parents, ‘cause I’m from New Jersey so I’m pretty far away from home ... I talk to them all the time so that makes it easier. I really haven’t been homesick at all or anything.

-Ryan Hulsebos, First-year mass communications student

-Katie Hall, First-year

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international business student

I would want to say my grandmother’s cooking every night.

-Danielle Boykin, secondyear public relations major

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International students adjust to life far from home Hannah Dear @HannahCDear Claudia Arami, an exchange student, never had to deal with thunderstorms in her hometown of Lima, Peru, but during her semester at USC she has experienced much more than simple South Carolina rain storms.

“When it starts raining here it really rains but you can get wet, but in Lima, that is my city I live, the rain’s almost nothing,” said Arami, a fourth-year management student. “I’ve never seen thunder really, nothing in all my life.

The first times I recorded and I sent to my family.”

The upcoming Family Weekend is an opportunity for students to spend time with their families and share USC’s traditions, but the 1,795 international students enrolled at USC will likely not see their families for an extended period of time.

International students at USC may be part of a study abroad program or may complete their entire program in Columbia. Fourth-year mass communications student Larisa Meza is excited to take her knowledge back to Mexico after her semester abroad.

“We have journalism, but in another city so here are some classes that I can take back home that I think that it would be interesting to take,” Meza said.

Many members of USC’s international community call the International House at Maxcy home. The program allows international students to connect with other students far from home while also connecting with American students who can help ease their transition to America and aid in language skills.

The Thornwell Language Annex is another popular community, where a specific language is spoken in a specific

area of the residence hall. International students become the teachers as they share their language and culture with the other students.

“When I started looking about going to study abroad one semester, I really want like a country that the native language is English because I want to improve my English ... after that I started searching like the universities that I can go here in the United States,” Arami said.

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ZACH MCKINLEY // THE GAMECOCK The Nickelodeon Theatre is Columbia’s resident nonprofit movie theater. You can find a diverse range of films and become a part of conversations through discussion panels.

Essential hotspots for the whole family to visit

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irst time in Columbia? Here’s a list of five places you must visit before your plane departs Sunday morning. Although Family Weekend tends to breeze by, you should be able to squeeze all of these in as most of these hotspots are two miles or less from campus.

The Nickelodeon Theatre Distance from campus: 1.4 miles Affectionately known as “the Nick”

by Columbia natives, this cozy movie theater is a film lover’s paradise. As Columbia’s resident non-profit movie theater, the Nick aims to showcase independent films and to create a space for thoughtful dialogue within the community. When you have some downtime over the weekend, be sure to pop by to enjoy a recent indie film, a foreign delight or a special screening of an old favorite.

Plus, the Nick is a nice break from

the beeping phones, excessive talking and overpriced snacks that come with corporate theaters. More than anything, the Nick is a home away from home, and the people who work there always go out of their way to let you know how much they appreciate your support.

Tapp’s Art Center Distance from campus: 1.1 miles Just a block down from the Nick is Tapp’s Art Center, Columbia’s only “artistic laboratory.” According to their mission statement, Tapp’s promotes “artistic agency through exhibitions, cultural events, workshops, classes, and studios to help Columbia create, learn and grow.” Upstairs, you can view their most recent art installations, while downstairs you can attend a concert in the Fountain Room. What makes Tapp’s so special is that they seek to shine a light on Columbia’s homegrown artists and have become a central component of the growth of Columbia’s art scene.

Papa Jazz Record Shoppe Distance from campus: 0.6 mi

If you’re a music nerd like me, then you know it must get annoying to not find the latest record from your favorite indie band in stores like Best Buy or Target. Luckily, for Columbia natives, Papa Jazz Record Shoppe has all of the artists you can think of, plus more.

Located on Greene St. in Five Points, Papa Jazz Record has served Columbia residents for the past 33 years. While browsing its shelves, expect to find an eclectic mix of new releases and definitive albums from past decades.

Don’t let its small building fool you, within its four walls, you’ll find a highly organized collection of hundreds of records.

The Vista Distance from campus: Approximately 1 mile If Main St. is the heart of Columbia, then the Vista is the soul. At night, the Vista is bustling with people and comes to life. There’s restaurants galore, and whereas Five Points is fine for a quick snack, you definitely have to make time to sit down in the Vista. Grab a sweet

treat at Kaminsky’s Dessert Bar and get an authentic taste of the South Carolina Lowcountry at family favorite Blue Marlin.

Harbison Boulevard Distance from campus: 11 miles Although this is the farthest location on this list, Harbison Boulevard is definitely worth the drive. You’ll have a diverse range of restaurants like Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse and Bistro on the Boulevard. As for activities, we recommend going to Dave and Buster’s for family game night and a nice dinner.

After catching an indie film at the Nick, if you’re interested in catching a blockbuster, try the new AMC Harbison 14 movie theater near Columbiana Centre mall. The theater has reclining seats, a diverse menu and new and enhanced speakers. If shopping is your thing, Columbiana Centre has a Forever 21, Sephora and Foot Locker.

Plan ahead to avoid heavy traffic in the evenings.

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Arts events during Family Weekend

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SARA YANG // THE GAMECOCK The Columbia Museum of Art currently has the works of Katie Pell and Hiroshi Sugimoto on display.

USC Theatre opens “Shakespeare in Love” Friday at Drayton Hall Theatre. The play explores the life of a young Shakespeare.

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Soda City offers local art, food and other vendors every Saturday on Main Street.

Jackson Stanton @tdg_arts While the University of South Carolina provides many things for parents to do during Family Weekend, you may feel an urge to get away from the scheduled events and explore Columbia with your family. Here are some arts events going on in Columbia this weekend: “Shakespeare in Love” When: Oct. 5-13 Where: Drayton Hall Theatre Price: $15 - $22 What: USC’s Theatre and Dance Department is

Trustus Theatre is performing an unauthorized parody of “The Silence of the Lambs” during Family Weekend.

putting on the comedic and romantic production “Shakespeare in Love.” Directed by Andrew Schwartz, the play follows a young William Shakespeare (John Romanski) as he writes Romeo and Juliet. While battling writer’s block, Shakespeare finds his muse in Viola de Lessepes (Olivia Hensley) and begins to write the play.

Ticket Info: Tickets can be purchased at Longstreet Theatre or online through the USC Department of Theatre and Dance website.

Columbia Museum of Art Hours open during Family Weekend: Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Where: 1515 Main St.

Price: $2.50 - $6 What: The Columbia Museum of Art is the place to see world-class art while in Columbia.

Featuring the work of famous artists like Claude Monet, the museum is a great stop to make while in Columbia. The museum offers a variety of guided tours. Currently on exhibit is “Something’s Happening: The Big Art of Katie Pell” and Hiroshi Sugimoto’s “Time Exposed.” While renovations are still underway, the main collection has reopened, offering a variety of different works of art for visitors to view.

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Band is home away from home Jackson Stanton @tdg_arts

father said. “I grew up watching college football and the excitement of it and Family Weekend is a everything else. To fun and relaxing time see you be in band where parents of current uniform, getting Gamecocks come to the ready before the university to spend time game, when we saw with their children and you in the park and go to a football game. marching in, and Yet for me and about the show before the 400 other students, we pregame when they don’t get spend much of came on the field, Family Weekend with just knowing that our parents. you were there and Why? Because we’re part of the game was in the Carolina Band. exciting for me.”

Because of this, I B r i n g i n g decided to ask my excitement to the parents how they feel game and getting the about not seeing me crowd going might much during the game. be my favorite part While they said they of the fall semester. wish I could sit with Being the spirit of them in the stands, they Williams-Brice and also said me being in creating excitement band is exciting. for everyone, “It has been including my exciting to see my parents, is something son be involved in t h a t ’s w o r t h a ANNA WALKER // THE GAMECOCK the community at weekend away from University of South Students in the band miss out on spending the Family Weekend football game with their family. However, some students find them. In a way, I’m Carolina and to be a family within the band and are able to feel their family’s sense of pride from the field. still with my family: part of an organization that takes my Carolina family. pride in the school,” my mother, much we practice gave them a new during the game can stink, being That’s the thing. While I might Shanna Stanton, said. respect for the band. a part of the game day festivities not be sitting with my parents The Carolina Band practices “It was a learning experience is something special for both me on Family Weekend, I’m still and performs a lot, more than to see how much work that you and my parents. It instills a sense surrounded by my band family and most people know. Whether it’s had to put into the band,” my of pride in my parents to see me my Carolina family — the people waking up seven hours before a father and alumnus of USC, Mark on the field and a sense of pride who make doing band worth it. kickoff to rehearse, or practicing Stanton said. “I never imagined in myself when I perform for over It’s a truly special feeling being on four days a week, Carolina Band how much work there was. That 80,000 people. the field, adding to a memory that leaves little room to hang out with was the good part about Parent’s “It was really fun for mom and so many people are sharing with family on Family Weekend. Yet Weekend.” me to see you be a part of the their families. my parents say understanding how While not seeing my parents whole football experience,” my

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“West Side Story” When: Oct. 5-7 Where: 1012 Sumter St. Price: $15 - $25 Town Theatre will be closing their production of “West Side Story” during Family Weekend.

This musical tells the love story of Tony and Maria and they struggle to gain acceptance from rival gangs in New York in the ‘50s.

Ticket info: Tickets can be purchased at the Town Theatre box office or at www. towntheatre.com.

Soda City Market When: Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Price: Free What: If your parents have never visited Columbia, taking them to Soda City Market is a must. There’s just something

about walking down Main Street on Saturday morning surrounded by the smell of fresh food from local vendors and the laughs of the various people enjoying their Saturday morning buying fresh local vegetables or checking out local art. Strolling down Main Street is also a great opportunity to window shop, stop by the Columbia Museum of Art or grab a vegan bite to eat at the Good Life Café.

“SILENCE! The Musical” When: Oct. 5 to Nov. 3 Where: 520 Lady St. Price: $25 - 35 What: Trustus Theatre will be running “SILENCE! The Musical,” an unauthorized parody of the classic horror movie “The Silence of the Lambs.” The satirical musical follows Clarice Starling, an FBI agent, as she partners with the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter to track down a serial killer.

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ETHAN LAM // THE GAMECOCK Pasta Fresca is a family-owned eatery on Forest Drive that specializes in Italian cuisine.

ETHAN LAM // THE GAMECOCK Tazza Kitchen offers a wide range of menu items that include tacos and pizza. The restaurant is located in Forest Acres.

ETHAN LAM // THE GAMECOCK Villa Tronco is a Columbia staple on Main Street with a big history.

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ne perk of having your parents in town this weekend is that they will take you out to eat and pick up the check. The downside is thousands of other families are doing the same, so finding a place to eat without an extremely long wait is difficult. The capital city is definitely not lacking in restaurant options, you just have to know where to go.

Tazza Kitchen Located about 15 minutes away from campus in the Forest Acres area, Tazza Kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients and wood fire cooking. The seasonally rotating menu includes a variety of tacos, pizzas and other main entrees. The meals include unusual combinations of delectable ingredients. The restaurant also serves brunch with dishes like bananas foster

cinnamon rolls and crab cake Benedict.

Villa Tronco The first Italian restaurant in Columbia holds over 75 years of history within its humble walls. Mama Tronco is credited for bringing pizza to Columbia back in the day and her timeless recipes are still being used today. The menu includes all the Italian classics like spaghetti and meatballs and chicken piccata. This rustic renovated fire station near Main St. has a warm and homey atmosphere.

The War Mouth This small white brick building with a red garage door in Cottontown is a local spot about ten minutes from campus. This barbecue joint is not exactly like traditional southern cooking. A few notable dishes include catfish with Congaree Milling Co. grits, wood-grilled steak and buttermilk fried quail legs. The eclectic menu is perfect for those willing to try something new.

Pasta Fresca This family-owned restaurant located on Forest Drive emphasizes freshness. The pasta and sauces are made in-house daily to provide customers with a home cooked meal feeling. The menu has typical Italian dishes, but also includes twists on classics like “Loaded Alfredo” with sautéed chicken, shrimp, scallops and button mushrooms. The stylish dining room and outdoor patio provide comfortable seating for families.

Urban Cookhouse This fast-casual restaurant on Devine St. supports local farmers by using farm fresh ingredients. The fork and knife meals include lime-marinated steak and rice, wood-fired shrimp kabob and veggie quesadilla. There is also a selection of sandwiches and salads. Urban Cookhouse is a perfect option for a casual postfootball game bite that is still healthy and sustainable.

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SARA YANG // THE GAMECOCK Joseph Sanders doubles as a business economics student and a pop-rock musician. His first single debuted on iTunes and Spotify on Sept. 21.

Kenna Coe @kenna_coe Joseph Sanders, a third-year business economics student and self-taught musician, is now an official artist on the music streaming app Spotify. His first single, “Worth Waiting For,” debuted on Sept. 21 after many long hours of recording at Archer Avenue Studio in Columbia.

Sanders has been surrounded by music since he was a kid. Growing up, his family would often travel to different churches and perform live shows. His dad gave him a bass guitar at age six so he could play in their performances. Sanders also played instruments like the harmonica and ukulele.

Sanders began learning basic guitar notes simply by copying his dad’s fingers until he got the note right. Sanders’ dad and older brother helped foster his interest in music at a young age.

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SHREYAS SABOO // THE GAMECOCK Students who wish to pursue a career in the arts benefit greatly from support from their parents. Arts and culture editor Genna Contino discusses the impact of having parents’ encouragement while figuring out a career path.

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rowing up, my dad always wanted me to play sports.

Throughout the span of my pre-K to elementary school years, I tried soccer, gymnastics and basketball. None of that really worked out.

The one thing that did work out? Classical ballet. I started at 3 years old and continued to pursue ballet, modern dance and tap dancing until high school graduation.

However, my dad wasn’t crushed by this. Instead of fulfilling his dreams of coaching my soccer team, my dad played one of the gentlemen in the ballroom

in “The Nutcracker” every year (and eventually even moved up to the role of Herr Drosselmeyer). My senior year of high school I performed the role of Belle and he played Belle’s dad. He and my mom joined the board of directors of my ballet company and were involved in every way possible in my 14-year ballet career. For that I am forever thankful.

Throughout elementary and middle school, I didn’t really take ballet seriously. It was more of a hobby, something I did after school for fun. When I was really little I’d even complain to my mom that I didn’t want to go to ballet class, I just wanted to wear the pretty tutus and perform.

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Once I finished eighth grade, I realized that my peers in ballet class were either starting to drop like flies or take ballet seriously. Parents do not want to spend $100 on each pair of pointe shoes a month if you’re doing ballet just for fun. So I decided to start taking it seriously. I auditioned for my first ever summer intensive — and I got in!

Although it was close to home and only three weeks long, I got the full experience of living in a dorm, practicing ballet and contemporary dance every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It was extremely draining but also eye-opening. I saw all the girls my age that were so much more advanced than me and realized that if I was

serious about this, I needed to step it up.

So the next summer I traveled even farther away to a five-week intensive, and ended up traveling each following summer for ballet.

Once it came time to graduate from high school, I had to make a decision.

My dad wanted me to study business in college and one day work for his business in payment processing. But once again, I wasn’t having any of that and did my own thing.

Did I want to dance in college or did I want to pursue a degree in journalism?

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On top of recording his album “Standing Here” that’s coming out later this year, Sanders is involved in several campus organizations and local churches. He said the biggest sacrifice is his lack of sleep.

“With everything going on, just strings are getting pulled every which way,” Sanders said. “But I haven’t hit any major roadblocks of just completely running out of time.”

Even though finding the balance between a full class schedule and

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“I don’t know if I am going to be a professional musician for the rest of my life or if it’s just going to be something I do on the side or if it’s something that in 20 years I’m just glad to have to show my kids that I did something in college,” Sanders said.

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I had put all this work into years of training, and I had to decide if I wanted to spend the rest of my life dancing. So in the process of deciding, I signed up for several college auditions in South Carolina, Pittsburgh and New York City. I got into some, didn’t get into others and ultimately decided to follow a different career path: journalism.

I’m still writing about the arts all the time — they’ll always hold a special place in my heart.

I was only able to have this awesome experiences, growing through ballet training and exploring my career options, because of my parents. They were the ones who bought the pointe shoes, drove me to ballet classes, helped me pack for summer intensives and traveled with me for college auditions. They were the ones who comforted me when I was crying over a role I didn’t get or was dealing with bleeding toes from hours of rehearsing in pointe shoes. Having encouraging parents was the support system I needed to prepare for what I thought I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I am extremely lucky to have parents who did this for me, and I hope they realize how appreciative I am.

Parental support and encouragement has a great impact on a child’s life. If a kid has a dream of becoming an artist,

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When I wanted to be a dance major (and I still get this as a journalism major), people would always ask me what I wanted to do.

When I would respond with “I want to be a professional dancer,” the follow up question would typically be “So how are you going to make money then?”

This was, and still is, hurtful to hear. I don’t think any degree or career is worthless. No, you might not always have the best starting salary, but what if you do? And what if money’s not the only thing you value in life? When I was considering pursuing a career in dance, money was the last thing I was thinking of. My thought process was somewhere along the lines of, if I can make it to be a professional dancer then that’s enough. I’ve achieved my goal.

Regardless of what goals different kids have, parents should support their dreams and desires.

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ETHAN LAM // THE GAMECOCK Sophomore Ryan Gareis finds support within her teammates at South Carolina while her parents motivate her from a distance in Chicago.

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omen’s soccer player Ryan Gareis, a Chicago native, relies on her family for support more than ever as she balances her athletics commitments and academics.

Gareis, a sophomore and advertising major, has drawn close to her family throughout her second year at South Carolina, despite the barrier of distance.

“My parents have supported me and my brother,” Gareis said. “We’ve both been involved with athletics for our whole lives and they’ve always been our biggest supporters and showing up at every single game and even now even though I’m from

Chicago and it’s a flight away, my parents still make an effort to come down here.”

From the beginning of Gareis’ journey to find the right college, her parents left the decision up to her, no matter the location.

Gareis said her parents, Leslie and Patrick Gareis, have encouraged and supported her through the process of finding South Carolina.

Not being able to see her family daily has been an adjustment for Gareis, as she had to find a new support system at South Carolina through her teammates and their families.

“They’ve been super supportive through the whole thing and the transition I thought was going to be really hard since I’m so close with my family, but I kind of came into the soccer family here,” Gareis said.

Even though her family cannot make it to every game, Gareis still feels their support

and is reminded of their encouragement daily. Gareis called the Changs a second family to draw strength from when her family cannot physically be there.

“They actually, I think it was last Christmas or something, they gave me a card and it said ‘we love our second daughter,’ so that kind of shows how close that we have gotten with each others’ families,” Gareis said.

However, even though her family cannot make it to every game, Gareis still feels their support and is reminded of their encouragement daily.

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Gamecocks face Tigers in SEC matchup VICTORIA RICHMAN // THE GAMECOCK South Carolina will take on Missouri at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday in hopes of claiming an SEC victory. The Gamecocks will look to use their offensive force against the Tigers.

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fter a longer than expected hiatus from Williams-Brice Stadium, the Gamecocks will finally play in front of their own fans.

South Carolina (2-2, 1-2 SEC) will play Missouri (3-1, 0-1 SEC) during Family Weekend.

That certainly brings a lot of excitement in its own way, but there will be a lot on the line for the Gamecocks this Saturday, especially given last week’s result.

After a disappointing 24-10 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, the Gamecocks’ fifth loss in a row to the Wildcats, there is a lot of chatter about the South Carolina football program. Head coach Will Muschamp and the Gamecocks hope to silence some of that noise when the Missouri Tigers come to town.

Muschamp said that the Tigers “got a good football

team” and that they have offensive weapons all over the field capable of high-tempo offensive schemes, especially at quarterback.

“We need to be out in full force,” Muschamp said at Tuesday’s press conference. “They got a really good offensive football team. [Missouri quarterback] Drew Lock can make all the throws. When we faced him the last two years, he’s a outstanding player.”

In four games this year, Lock has thrown for 1,283 yards, which gives him the distinction of having the second-most passing yards in the SEC, behind Ole Miss quarterback Jordan Ta’amu.

Lock has also completed 101 of 161 throwing attempts, giving him a 62.7 completion percentage.

Regardless, the Gamecocks will need to eliminate the kinds of mental errors that cost them the game against Kentucky. South Carolina has a great opportunity to turn its season around after a somewhat disappointing September, and that starts with doing

what it needs to do against the Missouri Tigers.

“We need to, as a team, do the simple things better,” said Muschamp. “Whether it’s catching the football, whether it’s holding onto the ball ... let’s do simple better.”

The good news for the Gamecock defense is that even though Missouri is an up-tempo team, so is South Carolina, junior linebacker T.J. Brunson told the media.

“You’re used to the speed and everything,” said Brunson. “Our guys are working it pretty well, so I’m sure those guys will be just as fast, if not faster. We’ve seen it before.”

The Gamecocks hope to eliminate those mistakes and stop a fast-tempo Missouri offense this Saturday in front of their home crowd in the first game at Williams-Brice Stadium in over a month. Kickoff is set for noon and those not in Columbia can see the game on the SEC Network.

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collegiate level.

Gareis said she’s been inspired by her parents’ work ethic since she began playing club soccer at 7 years old.

“Me and my brother have

always loved to try different sports and that’s been a huge thing with our parents because, as you know, some club sports when you’re growing up, they’re not cheap, so they’ve done everything that they can to be able to give us the opportunity to try whatever we want,” said Gareis. “That’s

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been a huge thing that my parents have showed me and my brother is their dedication to support us wherever and whenever.”

Even when her parents aren’t physically at Stone Stadium or on the road with Gareis, she finds herself reaching for her cell phone in the locker room after a game and seeing text messages from her parents.

“I always get texts from my parents after the game cause ... either they’re here in the stands and I see them in the stands or I know that they’re watching from

home,” Gareis said.

She recalled the lengths her father went to to see her play in the Final Four last year. Her father was not able to attend the game because he was in Spain, but he made an effort to stay up until 4 a.m. to watch his daughter.

And Gareis said she’s grateful her parents taught her to value the experiences she’s had as a student-athlete.

“My brother and I also have been raised to appreciate school and much as we do sports,” Gareis said. “And so we have always had

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Family tailgating ties in old and new traditions Shelby Beckler @sbeckler13

here parents were not there.

“My parents didn’t get to go to all of the games For some South when I was in school, Carolina graduates, but just being, going to tailgating is a chance to the games and be in that relive college memories atmosphere made me through alongside family feel at home somewhat before games at Williamsjust ‘cause I was so used Brice Stadium. to going before, so even Gamecock and Alpha when they weren’t there, Delta Pi alumna Kinsey just the tradition of being Long still gets passionate there,” Long said. about South Carolina on Each tailgate holds Saturday’s in Columbia. unique memories, and the Even though Long tradition continues, but in has said goodbye to a new way, as this is their her tailgating days as a first year tailgating at a student, she still comes new location. down every weekend “I hope this starts a new to the Fairgrounds and tradition for us,” Parrish tailgates with her family. said. “We get to go on “Now that I’m older Friday. I pull down there, COURTESY OF KINSEY LONG and graduated now ... we we get to go on Friday at spend all weekend down two o’clock and we get Alumna Kinsey Long and her family carrying on their tradition of tailgating and attending South Carolina games. there now,” Long said. “So to stay there till Sunday it’s really become a family affair.” ... so I hope this starts something Long and her family come down to seeing her family or staying with started when she became an official new.” for each home game on Fridays friends, she would always make sure Gamecock, she says her love for the Although she’s not in the student and stay the night in their RV in to stop by her parents’ tailgate. Gamecocks all started with her dad, section anymore, Long still looks the Fairgrounds. Long said she has She loved being able to bring her Jeff Parrish. forward to Sandstorm, the video years worth of memories tailgating friends to her parents’ tailgate on Parrish has been a Gamecock before 2001 and the pregame as a Gamecock.

Bluff Road. fan for as long as he can remember entrance as she said they bring back “Football games, that’s what you “I still remember my very first and regardless of South Carolina’s exciting memories. look forward to all week with your game and me and my roommate at record, he said he stands by them “Some people think that it’s just friends,” Long said. “So it was hard the time, you know, we had to plan through the “good and the bad.” football or it’s just tailgating, but sometimes because usually I wanted out how we were going to get there “It’s in your blood because we it’s really like that full-on day event to tailgate with all of my friends and and we did get to stop and see at haven’t always been really good,” that you get to spend just quality do what they were doing and then I that time it was just my dad ... it Parrish said. “It’s just the tradition, time with family and friends and would get calls and texts from my was just exciting because it was my it’s just something we do.” just have a good time and of course dad, ‘Where are you?’ so usually I first game there as a student and he The tradition that began even we all watch the game and all that, would stop by.”’ got to introduce me as a student to b e f o r e L o n g a t t e n d e d S o u t h but it is more than that,” said Long.

Even though it was a hard balance all of his friends,” Long said.

Carolina helped her to find her “It’s about being around the people sometimes for Long when it came Long’s personal tailgate traditions comfort and “home” even when that you love and getting to spend

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Staff predictions: Parents’ edition Joseph P. McLean, father of copy editor & sports writer Joe McLean vs. Missouri: W, 28-17 vs. Texas A&M: W, 24-21 vs. Tennesse: W, 35-15 vs. Ole Miss: L, 30-21 vs. Florida: W, 18-12 vs. Chattanooga: W, 42-13 vs. Clemson: L, 55-21

Catherine Papadimas, mother of assistant sports editor Nick Papadimas vs. Missouri: W, 34-17 vs. Texas A&M: W, 36-22 vs. Tennesse: W, 22-10 vs. Ole Miss: L, 31-24 vs. Florida: W, 29-26 vs. Chattanooga: W, 35-10 vs. Clemson: W, 31-10

Pam Yang, mother of photo editor Sara Yang vs. Missouri: W, 28-14 vs. Texas A&M: L, 28-14 vs. Tennesse: W, 24-10 vs. Ole Miss: W, 28-10 vs. Florida: L, 31-21 vs. Chattanooga: W, 35-14 vs. Clemson: L, 35-14

Kim Sharkey, mother of senior designer Taylor Sharkey vs. Missouri: W, 34-17 vs. Texas A&M: W, 34-24 vs. Tennesse: W, 31-10 vs. Ole Miss: L, 31-24 vs. Florida: L, 26-23 vs. Chattanooga: W, 41-9 vs. Clemson: L, 31-20

Robert Beckler, father of sports editor Shelby Beckler vs. Missouri: W, 24-13 vs. Texas A&M: L, 34-10 vs. Tennesse: W, 21-17 vs. Ole Miss: L, 28-21 vs. Florida: L, 24-14 vs. Chattanooga: W, 35-14 vs. Clemson: L, 24-21

Mitchel Richman, father of managing editor Tori Richman vs. Missouri: W, 31-21 vs. Texas A&M: W, 24-23 vs. Tennesse: W, 21-14 vs. Ole Miss: L, 30-24 vs. Florida: W, 24-21 vs. Chattanooga: W, 42-10 vs. Clemson: L, 24-17 ZACH MCKINLEY // THE GAMECOCK

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ther than the game itself, tailgating is the highlight of game day in Columbia.

Regardless of where you set up your party, it’s a necessary part of

the atmosphere at Williams-Brice Stadium.

T h i s w e e k ’s g a m e a g a i n s t Missouri is at noon. And while it may not be an ideal time for some Gamecock fans, it is no excuse to ditch the pregame party all together.

Check out these tips for your early morning Family Weekend tailgate.

Drink water:

This is important to remember, especially if you or your parents aren’t used to the heat that comes with being in Columbia. It might be October, but it will still be hot.

The forecast calls for 89 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Staying hydrated will be key, since it will only get hotter as the game goes on.

You can also bring one unopened

bottle of water from the tailgate into the stadium that you can refill throughout the game. It will save you some money and is an easy way to stay hydrated at both your tailgate and your seat.

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Gamecocks need to go back to basics

Shelby Beckler @sbeckler13

The South Carolina football team has found itself in a rut after not meeting preseason expectations.

Now, it’s obvious to both fans and head coach Will Muschamp that the Gamecocks have lost sight of the core skills needed to win a game.

“We just need to do the basic fundamentals. That’s what we need to do better,” Muschamp said. “We had some guys open that we missed.

We had some guys (where) we threw

the ball to that didn’t catch it. We fell down running for a touchdown.

I mean, there were just simple things we need to do better.”

After their fifth loss to Kentucky in a row, the Gamecocks need drastic improvements on offense. Specifically not forcing turnovers and completing passes.

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Thornwell talks year two of NBA career Josh German @jgerms20

VICTORIA RICHMAN // THE GAMECOCK Former South Carolina basketball player, Sindarius Thornwell, looks to secure a spot on the NBA roster.

As the calendar turns to October and the weather begins to shift to the lower end of the thermometer, the NBA off-season comes to a close, with teams starting to get back into the swing of things as the preseason begins.

That means practice, media days and scrimmages are lined up for players, and they have the opportunity to reflect on the past season and share their expectations for themselves, their team, and the league for the upcoming season.

At Clippers media day, former Gamecock legend Sindarius Thornwell did both.

Competition is the name of the game in the NBA, and Thornwell carved out his spot in the rotation, averaging 15 minutes per game and serving as a plug-and-play defender in the Clippers’ backcourt.

This season, the competition aspect of the game remains the same as Thornwell is one of many fighting for minutes in a crowded backcourt that features talented players from every point of the experience spectrum in the NBA. “A lot of the guys, in guards in particular, are competitors,” Thornwell said. “We all are hard playing guards, and so it’s going to be tough when we get out here to training camp b’cause we know that everybody’s going to come out and play hard, everybody’s competitive,

nobody one wants to get out-done.”

While the competitive aspect of the NBA is always there, Thornwell can say he has his rookie season out of the way. He acknowledged that there were struggles throughout that first year.

“It’s a long season,” Thornwell said. “In college, you’re the guy.

And when you’re a younger guy coming in and ... not being that guy, you have to learn to accept the role and accept your job. You can’t lose your confidence in accepting a role that you’re not comfortable in. And I think with myself, I lost confidence in myself because I wasn’t used to playing the role that I was playing. You can’t do that. Without confidence, you can’t play this game.

Once I found my confidence in myself and in the role that coach asked me to play, I think that’s what was the biggest thing for me, just keeping my confidence throughout everything.”

The Clippers’ roster is currently packed with 17 players on the squad, two over the final roster limit. As a result, some players will have to spend time in the G-League, a road that Thornwell learned to travel during his first year in the league.

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“I went down [to the G-League] for one game and I thought I was going to do numbers, because you see everyone all year doing numbers so I’m like, ‘it’s my turn,’” Thornwell said. “I get down there and guys are going at me every play ... the guys on the G-League team were like, ‘yeah, bro, you’re what they want to be,’ at halftime they had to tell me that because I wasn’t thinking like that. I was just like ‘I’m down here, I can do whatever I want to do’ but then I was getting my tail busted and ... it was like a culture shock for me.”

The motivation to stay on the active roster is high for Thornwell as he faces off against nine guards, all capable of contributing valuable minutes on the court, for a spot on the roster. With such a loaded backcourt, there won’t be enough minutes to go around for everyone, but Thornwell is not shying away from the challenge.

“I’m just looking forward to competing,” Thornwell said.

“Everybody’s going to compete and bring the best out of each other.”

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These changes are within reach for South Carolina. Despite losing lineman D.J. Wo n n u m a n d w i d e receiver OrTre Smith to injuries, the Gamecocks still have the talent that they need to win games. However, South Carolina will have to step up on offense.

“We try and make this thing complex (but) it’s a really simple game,” Muschamp said. “We’re not taking care of the football.

We’re not getting the ball off people. The number one goal in our organization is the ball.”

Muschamp will continue to look for “explosive plays” from his starting line-up going forward — a line-up that is not

changing despite the poor performance in Lexington. He has been honest about the loss, but has retained confidence in his team.

“He didn’t play well the other night. We didn’t throw and catch it very well versus Kentucky. We will call it like it is,” Muschamp said. “It wasn’t all on him, and at the end of they, our football team, our players, and myself have 110 percent confidence in Jake.”

Gamecock players have been equally as open about the issues with their performance.

Wide receiver Bryan Edwards tweeted out after the tough loss to the Wildcats, “Let gamecock nation and my team down today.

The worst game I’ve played in a gamecock uniform. Have to be better.”

E d w a r d s ’ acknowledgement shows the maturity that has reshaped the focus of South Carolina football, and that culture extends to Muschamp.

“I think these guys have taken ownership in what we need to do as a whole, starting with me,” Muschamp said. “I need to do a better job of putting guys in situations to be successful. When they’re in those situations, they take ownership of what they need to do. Let’s make it happen.”

Clearly, culture of the Gamecock football program is not the problem. Ultimately, South Carolina players need to figure out what is keeping them from playing what even Muschamp can see is a simple game.

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Gamecocks preview upcoming season with new tipoff event

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The rest of the event will start at 7 p.m. It will feature student-athlete introductions, a junior dunk contest, a performance by the Carolina Girls Dance Team and a 3-point shooting contest.

Fans will also get to see the two teams square off in a round of the

game Family Feud.One fan will have the chance to hit a half-court shot for $10,000.

South Carolina men’s basketball will begin their season with a free admission exhibition vs. Augusta University on Oct. 26 at Colonial Life Arena. The tipoff time for that game is still to be determined.

The Lady Gamecocks will start their season at home against Lander on Nov. 2, which will tip at 7 p.m. with free admission.

@thegamecock SARA YANG // THE GAMECOCK South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams will start a new tradition in 2018.

Harrison Belk @HarrisonBelk South Carolina basketball fans have the opportunity to participate in something new as both the men’s and women’s teams join together for a new tradition.

For the first time, both teams in a joint venture will hold a Gamecock Tipoff event on Oct. 5 at Colonial

Life Arena.

Admission and parking is free for everyone, though space is limited.

Fans will get a chance to get team autographs, get a photo with Cocky or Gamecock cheerleaders, participate in contests for prizes and see the Gamecocks showcase their skills on the court.

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Gamecock family legacy incredibly rewarding Dawn Contino Mom of Arts & Culture editor Genna Contino I grew up a Gamecock fan, attended the University of South Carolina, am a Gamecock and, now, the proud parent of a Gamecock. That’s me.

Considering my background and that of my husband, it might not have come to be. Both sides of my family are from South Carolina and I grew up in Florence, about an hour or so from Columbia.

My parents come from humble beginnings and neither went to college. I struggled to attend and pay for college myself and, afterward, went on to work in Columbia in human resources.

My husband was born in the Bronx, New York, to the children of Italian immigrants. He was the first in his family to earn a degree. Starting as a staff accountant, his path eventually led him to Wall Street. The lure of our beaches and golf courses brought him to our lovely state for a vacation and, unknowingly, to meet his future wife.

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Helping your child overcome tradition

Madhubala Saboo Mom of Photo editor Shreyas Saboo

This is parents week and my son asked me to write something.

While writing, my mind went blank for couple of minutes and I started thinking of my role as a parent.

Before this, we are someone’s daughter or son, but, afterwards, we have to become this new child’s parent. This means we soon start expecting the same things that our parents used to expect from us.

In my w h a t h o m e t o p l a y, c o u n t r y, w h e r e India, due to to go to either heavy school and competition what to or a sense of study. i n s e c u r i t y, Parents parents start w a n t planning out their kids the future to be an of the child obedient COURTESY OF MADHUBALA SABOO from birth. puppet, We control what the child should who will follow instructions without eat, how much to eat, how to play, question. These parents aren’t bad

people — they just want to fix everything in their kid’s lives.

But what a lot of parents don’t realize is that that style of parenting is really rough on their kids. Some children become rebellious, others f o l l o w t h r o u g h h a l f h e a r t e d l y.

Parents forget that their kids are also human and that they need their own space and freedom.

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Long distance parenting a unique experience

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Noel Dear Dad of News editor Hannah Dear

got from one place to another in the storm. We texted and were shocked with the reply describing how she had ridden her bicycle across campus Through the years, our three and downtown Columbia right d a u g h t e r s h a v e l a r g e l y m a d e through the wind and the rain! Oh parenting easy, but my wife and I my. were not prepared for the challenges Despite the anxiety that comes o f p a r e n t i n g f r o m 8 0 0 m i l e s from our not really knowing what’s away. While we have never been going on most of the time, Hannah helicopter parents, we have always has impressed us with her maturity been a part of our girls’ lives. We and commitment to education, knew their teachers. We knew their leadership and spiritual growth. spiritual mentors. We knew their That is soothing balm to her parents’ schedules and their whereabouts. worried hearts. USC has been a And we always sought to have the perfect fit for our daughter. She has home where their found the best and friends wanted to closest friends she hang out so we has ever known. would know each She has found a of them too. home with the N o w , Baptist Collegiate everything has M i n i s t r y. H e r changed with our intellectual eldest daughter curiosity has Hannah, a COURTESY OF NOEL DEAR grown. She has sophomore at fallen in love with USC. We know almost nothing! writing for the school newspaper.

From time to time, we spy on her So, what have we learned from all by looking at the “Find my iPhone” of this long distance parenting? app on our mobile devices. We see First, we have learned to trust our that she is in this building and then daughter. For 18 years, you try to that building. Often we have no idea point them in the right direction. what kind of building it is. We don’t At some point you have to let the know who she is with. We don’t arrow fly and trust its path will be know what she is doing. The days true. Kids absorb more than parents of knowing every one of her friends sometimes realize. Given the chance, and their parents is long gone. And they will usually prove to be worthy all this can be very disconcerting! of our trust.

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Growing apart to grow together

Pierce Nelson Dad of Opinion editor Dan Nelson When our older son, Dan, headed to the University of South Carolina three years ago, my wife Cathy and I were sad for ourselves but excited for him. Even though Dan had the opportunity to go to universities in Georgia, he decided USC was best for him. Instead of being 30 minutes away, he was three and a half hours from our home in Atlanta.

That first year, Dan came home quite a bit. Though he would never admit it, he was homesick. Cathy and I were always glad to see him, but when he left we worried if he was getting the most out of the university experience.

During the next few years, something changed for Dan — and, if I’m honest, for us as well.

Over time, we started seeing less and less of Dan coming home from school. At first, we wondered if we

were doing something wrong as parents. Were we asking too many questions? Did he feel like we were intruding in his life?

What we came to see is that Dan had begun making his way at USC, meeting new friends and pursuing his own interests, including writing for The Daily Gamecock. While Dan was going through his own transition, we were as well.

I thought back to my own time in college in Atlanta. I remembered going home often to see my parents in Middle Georgia when I was a freshman, but those trips becoming much less frequent as I made more friends. If I’m honest, I also remember thinking my parents might be a bit out of touch with what I was going through in my life.

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It wasn’t long before I found myself moving up north and finding a job in Manhattan so we could begin our life together. He worked downtown. I worked in Midtown, landing a great job at a big advertising agency. We were on exciting career trajectories, making plans and working crazy hours. In an effort to own a home, we found ourselves with very long commutes.

The more we thought about a family, the more we realized we needed to be in a different place, one where we could spend less time on trains and in offices and more time at home together with children.

We made our way back down south and, not long after, were blessed with our only child. She’s

grown up to be kind, generous, smart and (bonus) a person we really love spending time with.

After years of ballet, she changed course and found herself drawn to writing and journalism in high school. When she began her college search, due diligence led to applications being submitted to six colleges — three in New York and three in South Carolina.

Guess which one won out!

Southern roots are strong. I joke that the second I brought my husband down here, I hooked him up to an IV of sweet tea and started a diet of barbecue. We feel she made the right choice, without a doubt. The more we learn about the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, the more we are convinced she is in the right place and we are so excited to see where this journey will take her.

Go Cocks! Spurs up!

Stay tuned for more info about our facility dog, Indy.

Online options

Prevention

• Therapist Assisted Online (TAO) - online therapy available after an initial appointment with a counselor.

Students can also use “Self-Enrolled Self-Help,” which gives students access to educational modules and practice tools to learn stress management, mindfulness skills, problem-solving and more.

• Suicide prevention training

• Online mental health screening - anonymously assists students in finding out how stress and depression may be affecting them.

• Kognito - an evidence-based online program that teaches participants how to recognize signs of psychological distress in a fellow student and how to approach at-risk students, discuss their concerns and connect with resources on- and offcampus.

• Stress management consultations • Resilience workshops • CALM Oasis meditation space • Daily guided meditation • Meditation courses • Programming to provide mental health resources and stress relief activities

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