(The Superbowl’s got nothing on this futbol.)

H.A.G.S.

Student Magazine of the University of South Carolina February 2010

April 16-17thHeld at Blatt PE Field

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Save Then Splurge

Soapbox

Arts & Theater

Local Music

World Cup

G&B is on a boat

HAGS in Cola

Store Wars

Summer MusicFestivals

Man of the Moment

Woman onTopA few things to save on

during the semester so that we can slurge in the summer.

Blatt vs. Strom. Which gym is calling your name?

Indie Grits: Movies raised in the south.

...And why you should care.

Summer fashions for your summer at sea.

G&B’s guide to summerin Columbia.

Escape this summer using Bookit.com. Or should you just DIY.

Searching for the best sounds around? Find the music festival fit for your summer

How to make your summer soundtrack.

G&B sits down with the new president.

She’s stylin’ so G&B is profilin.’

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The Quiz

Caught on Campus

My Room

Professor Q&A

ICE, ICE, baby.

What beach are you?

These kids have gone back to basics for spring.

Devon McGee has been everywhere but Antarctica.

Professor David Barbeau has been to Antarctica. No, really.

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On-site blog editor Georgia Berbert says she, “was really excited to work with the maga-zine in a capacity other than just with our weekly blogs. Brainstorming unique beach destinations and the stereo-types associated with each was definitely a good laugh.” Take Her quiz on page 37.

Maddy Alford, G&B PR mem-ber, writer and photographer, says, “For this this issue I enjoyed interviewing Devon McGee about his room. I love looking at people’s personal spaces because it helps you better understand them.” See what she uncovered in a world travelers room on page 40.

“I’ve always loved to ex-press myself through what I wear,” says designer Erin Chiet. “Doing the ‘Caught on Campus’ spread gives me the opportunity to look at how other students dress, giving the readers a glimpse at who these fashionable students are for longer then just pass-ing them on the way to class” See her spread on page 38.

Writer Garret Barkley says, “At first I was a little worried about attempting to convey a club’s general messages and goals. But, as I inter-viewed members of I.C.E., I realized it was actually quite easy to write an article about this organization because it had so much to offer.” See his spotlight on ICE on page 36.

As bittersweet as it is to write this letter, I am excited for the opportunities that will follow it. This is it Carolina, my farewell to you.

With summer on everyone’s mind, we here at Garnet & Black found it to be appropriate to end with a summer themed issue. Though hard to put this issue together, knowing that it’s the last I can call my own, I am thrilled for the summer days to be here. With the resume and connections that Garnet & Black has given me, I was able to land an internship in San Francisco working for a wine magazine.

Sure, I’m not walking the halls of Condé Nast yet, but I’m an optimist just waiting for the opportunity to come my way. When I began my college ca-reer at this university, someone told me that the people you meet and the connections you make are golden. This magazine has proven that statement to be true. This year has been a whirl-

wind of excitement to say the least. Having the title of editor in chief has brought not only lost sleep, minimal partying and high blood pressure but also amazing friendships, countless opportunities and a connection to this university that will always stay with me. Looking back, I feel as though this year’s staff has left its mark at Garnet & Black. We leave the magazine in the hands of a staff that we hope continues to see it grow and succeed.

Whether it be another year of college or venturing into the “real-world,” I hope you too are able to find that something that makes you as fulfilled and driven as this magazine has made me.

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April 6th - 8thBroadway in Columbia Presents Mama Mia at Koger Center

April 14th - 18th 2010 Indie Grits Film Festival at Nickelodeon Theatre

April 16th USC Relay for Life- American Cancer Society at Blatt Intramural Fields

April 16th -18thColumbia International Festival at SC State Fairgrounds

April 24thWine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden at Riverbanks Zoo

April 26th - 28thBroadway in Columbia Presents Beautyand the Beast

April 26thLast Day of Classes

April 27th Reading Day

April 30thTaylor Swift Concert 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena

April 28th - May 5thFinal Exams

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May 8th - 9th Graduation/Commencement Exercises

Andrea Fuhrman

Max “The Dog”

Consequential Theory 101: He (or she) who saves today has money to splurge on material awesomeness tomorrow. To illustrate this concept, here are some ways to save and reap the benefits:

SplurgeSPLURGE

then

By Georgia Berbert and Greg Goetz

Save

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Clothing- Clothing swap parties are a cheap way to adorn you wardrobe simply by having a group of friends bring over retired outfits from yester-season and throwing them in a big pile. Pick and pair, swap, go crazy…just don’t spend money at a store.

Transportation- Instead of spending $25 on half a tank of gas, spend it on a bike from the Blackbird Bicycle Co-op in Shandon. They’ll help you pick out all the bike parts and teach you how to put it together—all you have to do is assemble it and cycle off on your new (cheap) ride.

Food-To save money by not dining out yet still experiencing cooking other than you own, hold pot luck dinners at your place, inspiring the culinary creativity of your closest friends…especially the ones who happen to be in the HRTM program.

Date- Instead of going out and spending money in order to meet your fling for the summer, try hitting up the Columbia Art Museum (it’s free on Sundays!) or a local bookstore. You’d be surprised how easy it is to strike up a conversation with that hot Mamacita when you find a common interest.

Like a blind date, the thrill of splurging is spending money on something you’re not sure will truly work out. That said, with the money saved above, you can plan one awesomely extravagant day trip (Charleston, Savannah, Venice, etc.) with a significantly possible significant other.

1.2.

3.

Clothing- In order to look good for this mystery someone, go buy yourself a brand new, glaringly white Polo shirt. Or, if the prep look isn’t to your taste, you can always pick up the newest look from Urban Outfitters.

Transportation-Once you get to said day trip destination, why not park your Blackbird Bicycle and rent something a bit flashier. Stretch Hummer’s are big this time of year, as are horse-drawn carriages and gondolas.

Food- Go to that 5 star, non-chain restaurant you’ve heard about. The menu is your playground; try ordering that thing you can’t pronounce.

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Keeping in shape and being active is a high priority for the USC population. So, it’s important that our gyms are top-quality a n d provide everything needed to stay fit. A lot of people prefer the Strom Thur- m o n d Wellness and Fitness Center to the Blatt Physical Education Center and vise-versa. Strom and Blatt have generally the same facilities and serve the same purpose, but there are obvious reasons why Strom is a better choice. Every good-quality gym should be easily accessible. If you’ve never been to Blatt before, then you’re likely to get lost trying to figure out where everything is. The signs telling you where to go are confusing, and there are so many different stairs and hallways going in different directions that you’re going to need to ask someone for help. The Strom is very straightforward and easy to get around because almost every-thing is right in front of you. You notice most of the facilities right when you walk through the doors. For everything else, there are big, clear signs telling you where to go. Both Strom and Blatt have common facili-ties like a weight room, pools and basketball, squash and racketball courts. Still, there is a lot that Strom has that Blatt doesn’t. Strom may be more crowded, but that’s because of its large supply and variety of cardio machines, while Blatt only has a handful available. There are a lot more group classes

you can take at Strom than at Blatt. Best of all, if you wanted to relax after a

tiring workout, only Strom offers a sauna and a hot tub.

If you’re looking for the best quality gym, Strom is without a doubt the right choice.

You have decided to start working out, and unfortu-nately so has everyone else

on campus. L u c k i l y

Carolina has two excellent workout facili- ties to cater to the needs of its students. The Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center, better known simply as “The Blatt,” may not be fancy, but it gets the job done. Though the building may deceive you, inside you will find modern and top notch equipment as well for a slightly different workout experience, a cordial staff and generally less people than you would at the Strom. There are no hand scanners or turnstiles here, but unless you’re plan-ning on running, rock climbing or playing ping pong, the Blatt has everything you need. The atmosphere here is a little more serious, as most of the fair-weather exercisers on campus tend to go to the Strom. This makes for a quieter atmosphere and, something that is especially important on busy days, less people standing in lines waiting to work out. The weight room here is what many students and faculty come for, but the facility also features squash and racquetball courts, basketball courts, dance studios, aerobics studios, indoor and outdoor volleyball courts, an indoor pool and a diving well. Maybe you’re looking for other people who are a little more serious about working out, maybe you’re looking for shorter lines, or maybe you’re just looking for something closer to where you live (I’m talking to you South Quad residents). Either way you should give the Blatt a shot. Try it, you’ll like it.

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IndieGrits

By Andrew Norris

The end of school might have you stressing about exams or worrying about a summer job, but that’s no reason not to take a break and appreciate some of the fine entertainment that only Columbia can offer. It’s well worth carving out an opening in your schedule between April 14 and 18 to check out the fourth annual Indie Grits Film Festival, as the Nickelodeon will once again light up its screens with the work of lo-cal filmmakers. The non-profit art house film theater will be showcasing 50 films as it culturally enlightens Columbia over the festival’s five day duration.

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IndieGrits

“Indie Grits is very different from any other film festival around because we are truly a

festival for filmmakers,” says Tori Katherman, co-director of the festival. “We embrace low to no budget filmmakers and strive to showcase the best in independent filmmaking in the Southeast.”

Andy Smith, the associate director of the Nickelodeon, created the festival in 2007 as a way for people to enter the filmmaking world. By giving young filmmakers the opportunity to showcase work, the Nick stays true to its mission statement: “To break down any walls that may intimidate firsttime media makers by creating exhibition opportunities for work that might not make it into other festivals.” Not only do first timers make their debut to the big screen, but Nick veterans stay loyal to the festival by showcasing their work as well. The festival is ripe with original talent that displays fun, creative and new films that you’re unlikely to see anywhere else. The films vary not only in genre but also in length, ranging from one to 128-minute works. Whether they’re about barbecue, bands, sketch comedy or even brother Micah Armstrong (the guy outside Russell House who says you’re going to hell), the eclectic mix of subject matter in these films can’t help but entertain. The film showings will be balanced between the current location of the Nickelodeon Theatre near campus and the Fox Theatre located downtown. Though movie screenings are the main attraction, the festival will also host a variety of local bands at many different venues. Indie Grits isn’t the only big thing the Nick has planned. The organization is also in the process of restor-ing the historic Fox Theatre. Originally opened in 1936 as The State movie theater, it closed in 1961, only to be reopened the next year as The Fox which eventually closed in 1987. It has until recently been Solid Gold Beauty Supply, but the Nick is currently hard at work returning the building to its former glory so patrons can enjoy it starting in the summer of 2011. Katherman says, “The move will nearly triple our seating capacity...and with two screens and an education center (it will) really broaden our programming and help the Nickelodeon to become much more than a movie theater.”

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it’s just about time to return to that

middle school mix-tape era by preparing

your perfect playlist full of summer

jams. Although many may think that

the age of making playlists is outdated,

there really isn’t a better way to rock

out at the pool -- pina colada in hand

-- without getting your iPod water-

damaged. Whether you’re planning a

road trip or just a beach day,

WIT

Hsummerright around the corner...

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perfect MIX

is an art that few canmaster.

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started:

Diversify:

Roller Coaster:

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Don’t stick to just one genre

Keep the pace changing

When many people think of summer they

automatically associate the season with country,

reggae, beach music and the overplayed pop hits

of the past (i.e. Kid Rock, Nelly, Backstreet Boys,

etc.). The best way to get a taste of every aspect

of summer is to make sure to include everything.

Don’t forget to incorporate some acoustic, hip-

hop, rap and electronica; you never know what

kind of week you’ll have.

Between working, relaxing and nights out, your

mood is bound to change, so make sure to

accommodate it. Start out your mix with something

upbeat that gets you pumped for the hundred-

degree beach weather (you’re going to need the

pick-me-up) or a night out. Keep it up-tempo for

a while with a few more perky songs, then take

it down a few notches. This is the perfect time to

insert some acoustic or reggae tracks. After you’ve

had enough chill time, gradually bring your playlist

back up to bold with some final, feel-good tracks.

Soundtrack to Summer

BY JORDAN OSBORNE

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HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SUMMER PLAYLIST

Cruise Control: Freshen Up:

Bypass the Blues:

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Make sure it’s long enough

No one likes to continuously DJ while they’re

trying to pour drinks, get their tan on or drive

downtown. Be sure to make the duration of

the playlist span at least a few hours. Anything

less than two full CDs (30 songs) is really just

going to be a hassle, and you might as well

just hit shuffle.

Even the most skillfully crafted playlist can

only be put on repeat in your car stereo for so

long. Make sure not to over play it. Everyone

knows that once you’ve listened to your new

favorite song more than fifty times in three

weeks, there is nothing you’d rather hear less.

Although most hits remain popular for the

duration of summer, there’s no reason why

you should have to be stuck jamming to them

on the radio. Make a new playlist as soon as

you get bored with the first, otherwise all of

the songs on it will be ruined for you. To do

this, go back to step one and repeat!

Summer is for sun-kissed cheeks, beach hair

and being carefree, not anguished, whiney and

depressing lyrics. Make sure that even when

keeping the pace calm, the music you choose

is generally cheerful. This is when using just

the right amount of bands like Dashboard

Confessional comes into play. Use only what

keeps the playlist perky but definitely focus

more on summer flings than wasted heartbreak.

This mix is supposed to keep you feeling radiant

regardless of the weather.

( (Some under the radar summer artists to check out: The Kooks, Citizen Cope, G. Love & Special Sauce, Tristan Prettyman, Rocco Deluca and the Burden, Dispatch, The Format, Guster, Rooney, Gloriana, Common,The Expendables, State Radio, Trevor Hall, Damian Marley, Easy Star All-Stars, Slightly Stoopid

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of the

By Tyler Boone Photo by Caitlin Moore This spring, campus was filled with flyers, stickers and Facebook pages advertising candidates for Student Government offices. Ebbie Yazdani, a junior history and economics major, stood out among the crowd and was elected student body president for the upcoming school year. “We approached this campaign on a day to day basis,” Yazdani says. “We always went with the flow.” With his motivations set on reaching out to students to share his platform on “Empowering Students,” he was able to win this election by standing on the ideas of working on behalf of Carolina’s students. “It stands on the idea that we have to work for the students,” Yazdani says. “We have to constantly work on behalf of the student body.” Another thing that helped Yazdani win is his past experience as the student body treasurer. His plans to reach out and establish more relationships with other school organizations started during his term as treasurer, and he only plans to expand the network. “We promise the student body here at Carolina that our student government will be creating a government where we are receptive to student concerns, adhere to all the students and address all of them in a timely matter.” Ebbie Yazdani is putting forth a promising year here at Carolina and aims to make it one of the best USC has ever seen.

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By Sarah HarrisPhoto by Caitlin Moore

Camille Petty, a senior English and education major from Columbia, knows an impressive amount about the ins and outs of the fashion industry. Her passion for clothes was passed down to her from her grandmother, who taught Petty how to experiment with clothes and has made dresses for her since she was two years old. This background in fashion has brought her to where she is now, though accidentally so. Petty began putting pictures of her handmade clothes on Facebook and friends began asking for her unique dresses. She now sells her clothes on etsy.com – a Web site for homemade and vintage clothing – under the name Camille Yanir (a play on words for “Chamillionaire,” inspired by the Grammy award-winning hip hop artist). This January she decided to make her designs only out of recycled clothing, and hopes to one day have her own line of eco-friendly works. As of now, she is not sure what she wants to do when she gets out of college, but she aims to better her sewing techniques to become even more successful. When she isn’t making dresses for the online store, she participates in fashion competitions on and off campus. She was in the Fashion Board’s fall show and placed in the top six for USC’s Project Condom. Petty is not only talented but also well rounded. She works full time at a spa and boils her life down to working, teaching, running, shooting photographs and making dresses. Her advice for aspiring designers is to “get your name out there and never be afraid that people aren’t going to like your work.”

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WORLdCUP the f

act that the World Cup

can draw such a crowd with

only 32 competitions for a single

sport is INCREDIBLE

LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT.SOCCER IS BADASS.

BY GREG GOETZ

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WORLdCUP the f

act that the World Cup

can draw such a crowd with

only 32 competitions for a single

sport is INCREDIBLE

LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT.SOCCER IS BADASS.

BY GREG GOETZ

Nowlet’sgetanotherthingoutoftheway:Idon’twatchit,andIknownothingaboutit. Andthat’swhyI’mwritingthisarticleabouttheWorldCup. Thismayseemcounterintuitive.And it is.Why,giventheinternationalinterestinsoccerandthefactthatthisisanonline-onlypublication,allotsomeone as ignorant as I the opportunity to of-fendtheentireworld?(Yes,I’mconvincedourPRteamisthatgood…especiallyourofficesinParis.)HowwillIsleepatnightwhenIdon’tusetheterm“football”once(okay,twice)inthisarticle? Because, if you’re anything like me, aver-age American college reader, you feel the samewayaboutsoccerasIdo.Youfeellikewatchingabunchofgrownmenrunningandkickingaleatherballisboring,andthattheonlyinterestingpartofthegameispenaltykicks.Youbelieveasportingeventwhere1-0constitutesanacceptablescoreisanaffronttoyourcapitalistAmericandesireforasmanypointsaspossible,andyourruggedspiritwants to see somebodygetgang tackled.Howcanagameendearinglyreferredto as “footie” pull more atten-tion on Earth than the en-

tireOlympics? Enter the World Cup, taking placethisyear fromJune11th-July11th inSouthAfrica. I agreed to write this article not toconvince why this tournament is the HolyGrail of sports—that would take actualknowledgeandadeeperunderstandingonmypart that Icouldonly lieabout—but toprovideanelaborated-uponlearningexpe-riencethatstartsatthebasiclevelofAmeri-canappreciation,suchasmine.So,how infactdoessuchaneventbecomemorepow-erfulthantheOlympics,earningwhat’snear-lybecomeaballadbyU2? Forstarters, itrepresentsthepurestgame on Earth, and from a technicalstandpoint, the World Cup isstrictly soccer.Thismatters

toyouforanumberof

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aside from foot racing, soccer is the most accessible sport

in the world, the only essential requirements being a ball

a flat piece of land, and a guy with an accent to yell

"GOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL"

reasons. Aside fromfoot racing, soccer isthe most accessiblesport in the world, the

only essential require-ments being a ball, a

flat piece of land, and aguy with an accent to yell

“GOAAAAAAALLLLLLL” everytime players score. True competi-

tionisnotreallytrueunlessanybodyinanypartof the world can participate, and a sa game soccer is more complex(and interesting) than simplecontestssuchasrunning,jump-ing or throwing. Whereas theWinter Olympics are completely bi-asedagainstequatorial countries, andmul-tiple Summer Olympics events often requiretrainingfacilitiesnotavailabletopoorernations,the World Cup is the most non-discriminatoryvenue forEarth’s simplestgame; itspopularitystemsfromsoccer’saccessibility.BecauseakidplayingonthestreetsofBrazilcompetesunderthe same rules as his or her counterpart on awellgroomedfieldinEngland,aworldwideap-preciationdevelopsduetofamiliarity,leadingtoattention.Thisideamightbeexplainedbyhownobodywantedtowatchcurlingwithmeaftermylife-changingexperiencewiththesport(Iwonatournament on the Wii, thank you very much).Now that we all have warm and fuzzy feelingsabout soccer’s unprejudiced personality, thesheer athleticism to reach the World Cup ismesmerizing.Acceptingonly32countriesovera qualification span of three years, the feat ofmaking the tournament, let alone winning the

JulesRimet trophy, is ratherdramatic foranycountry.StillbeinginMarchMad-

nessmode,let’sanalyzethis.TheNCAA tournament accepts

64 teams from 16 dif-ferent conferences,

ranging fromsmall col-

l e g e st o

l a r g euniversities.The World Cup se-lectsteamsfromsixregionsprimarily divided by continent,againrangingfromsmalltolargenations.While there are a few more entries per regionfor the World Cup, imagine the intimidation fac-torofqualifyingfor, let’ssay,theEuropeanconti-nentovertheSunBeltConference(nodisrespect).Onceyourteamqualifies,cuetheswellingofna-tionalpride.Becauseof the fouryeargap inbe-tweentournamentsalongwiththeaforementionedfamiliarityofsoccer,massmediatakesaworldwidehyper-notice, catapulting the World Cup to suchanattentionlevelsharedbyfewotherinternationalcompetitions,includingtheOlympicsandwar.Buthowdidthefinalsof2006’stournamentdraw260

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aside from foot racing, soccer is the most accessible sport

in the world, the only essential requirements being a ball

a flat piece of land, and a guy with an accent to yell

"GOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL"

million viewers, a higher number than IcouldfindforanysingleOlympicevent?Likea thicksportsdrinkpacksmorecal-ories, the World Cup’s concentrated na-ture has more drawing power. While it’sall well and good to watch other sportsyou’re not used to, how many peoplelegitimately have as much passion forsand volleyball as they do for basket-ball, swimming, track and field, boxing,fencing, tennis, rowing and badminton?Additionally, the Olympics may have ahighernumberofviewers throughout itsentirety,butthe2008Gamesalsoinclud-

ed204countries,andthefactthattheWorldCupcandrawsuchacrowd

withonly32competitors forasingle sport is incredible.

Finally, while manyOlympic events

spotlight theindivid-

u a l

who rep-resents a coun-try, the World Cupchampions unified nationalteams. This invokes much stron-ger feelings of country-wide pride,which, when combined with the fanati-cism that some fans already possess for

soccer, makes for an even larger signifi-cance. This attracts those who don’t evenenjoythesport,delvingintodemographicsofviewerswhotuneintoA)Supporttheircountries; B) See their arch-nemesis na-tionsloseinfrontoftheworld;C)Haveareasontowearsoccerjerseysasafash-ionstatement;D)Indeedhearpeoplescreamaftergoals;E)Alloftheabove.Soappreciateaway,averageAmericancollegestudent.I’mnotaskingyoutocallitfootball(okay,threetimes)oractexcited after a resulting 0-0 stalematefrom89minutesofplay;I’mnotevenaskingyoutoenjoyit.ButbecauseoftheWorldCup’s international interest and ap-peal, the tournament has becomethepremiercompetitiononEarth.And, to make matters evenmore fun, we play Englandin the first round, and Ihave to admit, I’m excited.

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From left to right:On Somer: Skirt and shirt, Mary.On Melody: shirt and shorts, Mary.On Matt: Shirt, Polo; shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet. On Jake: Shirt, Gentlemen’s Closet; Jeans, Banana Republic.

Life Aquatic

The

Just because you’re on a 20-foot sail

boat and not a yacht, doesn’t mean you

can’t dress like you belong to a yacht

club. This summer, fashion is all about

looking nautically luxe while keeping a

relaxed and effortless style.

Stylists: Tiffany Melanis & Justin FennerPhotographer: Sarah Kobos

OnMelody:Dress,Bohemian;shoes,Mary.

OnSomer:Romper,Mary.

On Jake, left: Shirt, Gentlemen’s Closet.

On Matt, right: Shirt and shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.

On Melody, left: Dress and shoes, Mary.On Somer, right: Dress, Mary; shoes, Bohemian.

On Jake, left: Tank, American Apparel; shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.On Matt, right: Shirt, American Apparel; shorts, Gentlemen’s Closet.

We here at the Garnet and Black

generally focus on the ladies in

our fashion stories, and for that

we apologize. Fashion and great

personal style should be accessible

regardless of gender - and guys at

Carolina, like our models Jake and

Matt, are no exception. A few tips

for a cool, stylish summer:

Lighten up: Go for brighter colors -

clean whites and creams, and cool

blues and greens will set the tone

for a simpler, beachy look.

Pare it down: If you’re not slumming

around a corporate office, you’re

gonna be wearing less in the summer

than at any other time of the year.

Stick with simple, breathable fabrics

like cotton and linen.

Know your size: Nothing looks

worse during the warmer months

(or at any time, for that matter) than

a guy drowning in too much fabric.

If you know you’re a medium, why

wear a large?

Show off: You’ve worked hard to

make your biceps bulge. Blame

the heat and roll your sleeves up to

your triceps so you can “cool off.”

Summer’s the only time you can get

away with it.

Have fun: Summer is always going to

be less serious than winter and fall,

and far less prim than spring. If you

see a crazy print or a pair of bright

red shorts you like, try them on. If

you like ‘em, buy ‘em. And wear the

hell out of them.

It’s the time of year when school is the last thing we want to be thinking about. Exciting plans of island cruises, backpacking expeditions and study abroad summer semesters are already taking over our thoughts. Well, for some of us. Others are bogged down with the idea of spending the summer months here in Columbia. I’ve heard horror stories of tumbleweed-strewn streets and abandoned shops across downtown, but the common misperception that Columbia is this forgotten ghost town during May, June and July is completely false. Sure, Greene Street isn’t covered with scrambling students and organization tables throwing free candy and stickers at you as you walk by, but there’s more to do in this town than you might imagine. If you were reading this back when Garnet & Black was a yearbook, this page would have simply read “HAGS!” Since we’ve graduated from those days and are now 15 years into our magazine life, we have decided to go a little more in-depth on exactly what you need to do to have a good summer. The way I see it, there are four types of Columbia summer stayers: the Maymester crowd, the summer schoolers, the part-time workers, and the relaxers. If you’re planning on staying in Columbia for the summer you are more than likely to fall into one of those groups. And if you do, I hope this article serves you as a guide to summer fun.

By Tiffany MelanisPhotos by Sarah Kobos, Jamie-Allyn Spiller, and Scott Fowler

The Maymester Crowd You guys are on a roll with this whole going to class thing. I get it. Why not while you’re in the swing of things, keep going for a few more weeks, get another class out of the way and a few more credits under your belt? Been there, done that. It’s actually well worth it. Advisers try and scare us into thinking that these courses are super fast and impossible to keep up with. While I’m sure that courses like that exist, most classes just narrow their subject into a more specific topic making for a more enjoyable course. You’re usually in a class of less than 20 students and can get one-on-one help from professors while engaging in fascinating in-class discussions. Since Maymester only lasts a few weeks, class time and studying do take up most of your day. Nights and weekends are when you’ll be able to enjoy Columbia the most. The first thing I recommend for Maymester is to take advantage of Five After Five. Happening every Thursday in May from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Five Points event brings local bands to a downtown stage for free. You can grab dinner or a couple of drinks at your favorite bar and spend the rest of your night listening to summer tunes that will make you forget you enrolled in three extra weeks of classes. If that’s not enough, keep your eye on places like New Brookland Tavern and Art Bar. The Columbia venues house diverse music stages sure to entertain all music lovers.

The Summer Schoolers If you fall into this group, I applaud you. Many brave souls sign up for summer school, sometimes braving both sessions, and end up with an entire summer in Columbia. With classes only running Monday through Thursday, you will have plenty of long weekends to enjoy summer. If you feel bogged down with class and just need to get away for a day, Columbia is the prime spot to be for a quick trip. With Greenville, Charleston and Charlotte all less than two hours away, you have plenty of places to go to for a change of scenery. Greenville, a great place to visit just for the sake of a short road trip, has a great downtown area. You can grab dinner or ice cream at local restaurants on Main Street and take some time to walk across Liberty Bridge in Falls Park. The artsy atmosphere and calming waterfall can make for a relaxing night. If the beach is what you want, Charleston is well worth the drive. With the ever-so-tempting shopping and dining of King Street, who wouldn’t spend a couple of hours in the car for a day on South Carolina’s coast? While there, pick from several of our state’s most beautiful beaches to enjoy. If the Vista and Five Points aren’t enough for you, Charlotte nightlife is one of the most diverse and exciting in the area. Pick a scene and you’ll find a club that caters to it in Charlotte. From indie, to hard rock, to techno, Charlotte is home to some of the most popular night spots.

Five Summer Stereotypes That We Stupidly Expect to Become Reality ...But Never Actually Do

The Part-Time Workers Some of you may choose to stay in Columbia simply to earn a little money working a part-time job. Your chances of finding a job in Columbia are surprisingly good. With students heading home or traveling over the summer, many employers search for summer help. If you’re lucky you may even find a part-time job working at a local business that can count as an internship. A little extra money working a job you don’t hate? Two birds, one stone. That extra change in your pocket means you’ll be able to splurge on some summer luxuries. What better place to do that then at the flea market? U.S. 1 Metro Flea Market has everything from antiques to fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, since you part-timers are so driven to stay busy and work, why not offer a few of your days off volunteering at a soup kitchen or non-profit? Extra hands are always needed, and why not give back on your free time?

by Caitlin Kennedy Bradley

The Oh-So-Beautiful WeatherWe’re so obsessed with sun bathing and swimming pools that we forget the South Carolina climate actually produces scorching humidity and 109 degree temperatures. Beautiful weather (read: freaking sauna), indeed.

The Non-stop PartySorry, darling. Did you forget that you have to get a summer job to pay off the massive debt you entailed over the past semester? Plus you probably moved back in with the parental units instead of staying in Cola for the summer. Party on.

The Glorious Beach HouseWell, if you’re like most people, you can probably rent one of these babies for about a week if you split the bill with 11 of your closest friends. Cozy, but not quite the Laguna getaway you expected.

The Summer Bums Face it. If you lived here all school year long and and now have chosen to live here with no plans of school or work over the summer, you qualify as a summer bum. With no class, no job and nothing to worry about, you’ll be able to enjoy this city the most. Discovering Columbia should be the only thing on your to-do list. So, we told you that the beach is only a couple hours away, but while you’re here why not take advantage of what’s at your fingertips? Saluda Shoals Regional Park’s canoe launch is a great place to start. You can rent all the equipment you need to go tubing, canoeing and kayaking from the Strom for the lowest prices in town. The park is conveniently located near the Riverbanks Zoo and if you’re like me and haven’t visited the animal residence since your third grade field trip, it could be a great throwback adventure. If the river and zoo aren’t enough for you, Lake Murray is just a few more exits down the highway. As you can see, G&B models had a great time on their visit. With boats for rent, you can spend a weekend sailing on the lake or fishing your day away.

There you have it. Your summer plans are waiting for you. Get through these last few weeks of classes and exams and you’ll be on your way to enjoying an unforgettable summer in Columbia. Sure, it’ll be hotter than hell, but with all the activities we’ve planned out for you, you won’t even have time to notice.

The Perfect TanOne of the most important parts of looking great in that bathing suit! Hit the beds, ladies, but don’t forget about sunspots, freckles, and the occasional side order of melanoma.

The Sweet Summer FlingI think the last time I saw one of these turn out well was in the last five Mary Kate and Ashley movies. Good luck finding the boy of your dreams. We can’t all be hot anorexic twins.

BY COLIN JONES

It’s a pretty good question with the semester drawing to a close in the coming weeks. In between all of the internships, beach trips and summer jobs there lies a lost weekend of music; a festival.

In the past decade, festivals have risen from the grave akin to Lazarus coming out of the crypt. It seemed impossible with the Woodstock debacles of the nineties with their riots and mediocre attempts to revive the legendary sixties festival. The thoughts alone of sitting in some muddy patch in the middle of nowhere seemed to give America a collective cringe.

But then in the early 2000’s came Bonnaroo, and what followed was a torrent of fests for everyone. Hipsters. Nostalgists. Jazz freaks. Hippies.

EVERYONE HAS A DESINATION;a place to go to stand in that dusty field&LISTEN

to music for two to three days.

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Despite losing some of its credibility in the past few years (Metallica, really?,) Bonnaroo still remains the easiest festival for greenhorns to attend. The line up recently has become more of an attempt at consolidation and appeasement. Moving from their original jam band scene, Bonnaroo has brought in mainstream, indie and hip-hop elements in a ploy to draw more people to the festival. But if you’ve never been to a festival, this is the one to go to with its easy camping and layout. This year’s line up includes Stevie Wonder, Conan O’Brian, LCD Soundsystem, Kings of Leon, Jay Z and Dave Matthews Band.

Pitchfork has been criticized for their bloated and arrogant reviews but they sure know how to throw one hell of a festival. Drawing from their reputation and know-how, the Chicago-based music blog has one of the most impressive line-ups of the season. Pitchfork is chock full of the known and the unknown in the independent scene giving festival goers a chance to experi-ence bands on the rise. Held in Chicago’s Union Park, the festival boasts a small yet formidable line-up. Acts include Titus Andronicus, Modest Mouse, the reunited Pavement, Sleigh Bells and Broken Social Scene.

THE BEGINNERS FEST: BONNAROO-MANCHESTER, TN.

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BY COLIN JONES

It’s a pretty good question with the semester drawing to a close in the coming weeks. In between all of the internships, beach trips and summer jobs there lies a lost weekend of music; a festival.

In the past decade, festivals have risen from the grave akin to Lazarus coming out of the crypt. It seemed impossible with the Woodstock debacles of the nineties with their riots and mediocre attempts to revive the legendary sixties festival. The thoughts alone of sitting in some muddy patch in the middle of nowhere seemed to give America a collective cringe.

But then in the early 2000’s came Bonnaroo, and what followed was a torrent of fests for everyone. Hipsters. Nostalgists. Jazz freaks. Hippies.

EVERYONE HAS A DESINATION;a place to go to stand in that dusty field&LISTEN

to music for two to three days.

for whatever kinda of music freak you happen to be:

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Despite losing some of its credibility in the past few years (Metallica, really?,) Bonnaroo still remains the easiest festival for greenhorns to attend. The line up recently has become more of an attempt at consolidation and appeasement. Moving from their original jam band scene, Bonnaroo has brought in mainstream, indie and hip-hop elements in a ploy to draw more people to the festival. But if you’ve never been to a festival, this is the one to go to with its easy camping and layout. This year’s line up includes Stevie Wonder, Conan O’Brian, LCD Soundsystem, Kings of Leon, Jay Z and Dave Matthews Band.

Pitchfork has been criticized for their bloated and arrogant reviews but they sure know how to throw one hell of a festival. Drawing from their reputation and know-how, the Chicago-based music blog has one of the most impressive line-ups of the season. Pitchfork is chock full of the known and the unknown in the independent scene giving festival goers a chance to experi-ence bands on the rise. Held in Chicago’s Union Park, the festival boasts a small yet formidable line-up. Acts include Titus Andronicus, Modest Mouse, the reunited Pavement, Sleigh Bells and Broken Social Scene.

THE BEGINNERS FEST: BONNAROO-MANCHESTER, TN.

THE HIPSTER FEST: PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL-CHICAGO, ILL.

PITCHFORKMUSICFESTIVAL.COM

BONNAROO.COM

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ALL GOOD-MASONTOWN, WEST VIRIGINIATHE NEW FEST:HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL-GULF SHORES, AL.

THE HIP HOP FEST:ROCK THE BELLSLOLLAPALOOZA-CHICAGO, ILL.

Looking for a chance to get in touch with your inner vibes? Ok, how about a weekend of wacked out wookies. Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, All Good is going on its thirteenth year and has stayed true to its roots. The festival maintains a small line-up while appeasing its overtly jam band scene. A current look at those scheduled reveals a jam-heavy roster with some African, roots rock and funk brought into the mix. The line-up features the Grateful Dead rehash Further, Dark Star Orchestra, Younder Mountain String Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic and Widespread Panic.

Despite haven’t even playing note one, this southern Alabama festival has promise written all over it. Hangout, held on the beaches of Gulf Shores, serves up that perfect concoction of the jam, the indie and the quasi-mainstream. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s held in May before the god-awful heat descends upon the south. The downside of the fest is its lack of camping which means dropping some extra cash on the pricey hotel rooms in the gulf side town. The line-up includes Trey Anastasio, John Legend, The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk and the Black Crowes.

It’s the nineties all over again but without all that messy angst and plaid. None of the line-up details have been released yet but looking at past festi-vals it should be a nostalgic kick-back. Past line-ups at the Perry Farrell-organized festival in Grant Park have included Nine Inch Nails, Dinosaur Jr., Wilco and Farrell’s own band Jane’s Addiction. Since setting down in Grant Park after nearly a decade as a traveling concert, Lollapalooza has matured into one of the nations preeminent festivals. Rumors persist that acts to be announced include Lady Gaga, MGMT and the Flaming Lips. But one thing is for certain: The Strokes will be there as confirmed by Julian Casablancas

Hip Hop has always been the bastard child of the festival circuit. Sure, you’ll invite it over for cake and ice cream but ignore it when it actually shows up. Hip hop has shown up at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza over the years but never in any substantial form. Rock The Bells is the substance when it comes to the Hip Hop festival. A touring concert, Rock the Bells brings together the forces of mainstream and underground Hip Hop. Looking at the line-up from this year promises a bill of awe-inducing per-formers, featuring The Roots, Ice Cube, Common, Sage Francis, RZA, GZA KRS-One and Nas and Damian Marley.

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for whatever kinda of music freak you happen to be:

THE DOWN AND DIRTY HIPPIE FEST:

THE THROWBACK FEST:

ALLGOODFESTIVAL.COM HANGOUTMUSICFEST.COM

LOLLAPALOOZA.COM

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ALL GOOD-MASONTOWN, WEST VIRIGINIATHE NEW FEST:HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL-GULF SHORES, AL.

THE HIP HOP FEST:ROCK THE BELLSLOLLAPALOOZA-CHICAGO, ILL.

Looking for a chance to get in touch with your inner vibes? Ok, how about a weekend of wacked out wookies. Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, All Good is going on its thirteenth year and has stayed true to its roots. The festival maintains a small line-up while appeasing its overtly jam band scene. A current look at those scheduled reveals a jam-heavy roster with some African, roots rock and funk brought into the mix. The line-up features the Grateful Dead rehash Further, Dark Star Orchestra, Younder Mountain String Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic and Widespread Panic.

Despite haven’t even playing note one, this southern Alabama festival has promise written all over it. Hangout, held on the beaches of Gulf Shores, serves up that perfect concoction of the jam, the indie and the quasi-mainstream. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s held in May before the god-awful heat descends upon the south. The downside of the fest is its lack of camping which means dropping some extra cash on the pricey hotel rooms in the gulf side town. The line-up includes Trey Anastasio, John Legend, The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk and the Black Crowes.

It’s the nineties all over again but without all that messy angst and plaid. None of the line-up details have been released yet but looking at past festi-vals it should be a nostalgic kick-back. Past line-ups at the Perry Farrell-organized festival in Grant Park have included Nine Inch Nails, Dinosaur Jr., Wilco and Farrell’s own band Jane’s Addiction. Since setting down in Grant Park after nearly a decade as a traveling concert, Lollapalooza has matured into one of the nations preeminent festivals. Rumors persist that acts to be announced include Lady Gaga, MGMT and the Flaming Lips. But one thing is for certain: The Strokes will be there as confirmed by Julian Casablancas

Hip Hop has always been the bastard child of the festival circuit. Sure, you’ll invite it over for cake and ice cream but ignore it when it actually shows up. Hip hop has shown up at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza over the years but never in any substantial form. Rock The Bells is the substance when it comes to the Hip Hop festival. A touring concert, Rock the Bells brings together the forces of mainstream and underground Hip Hop. Looking at the line-up from this year promises a bill of awe-inducing per-formers, featuring The Roots, Ice Cube, Common, Sage Francis, RZA, GZA KRS-One and Nas and Damian Marley.

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While many of us have jobs or internships that take up most of the summer, that doesn’t mean it has to be all work and no play. If you find yourself pulling your hair out, getting lost in daydreams of laying out on the beach or need more than just happy hour to make you happy, it’s about time to escape.

If you’re indecisive like me, the thought of planning a vacation can seem daunting; picking travel dates, trying to compare the cheapest flights and hotels, figuring out how much you’re going to spend on food and going out are all stressful, to say nothing of picking an actual destination. That’s why I was relieved to find Bookit.com. The home page advertises the latest deals and sale packages where some four-star, all-inclusive resorts cost as little as $65 a night.

You can type in three airports, select the month you want to travel, number of nights you want to stay, price range, theme, destination, interest and preferred star rating. Bookit then comes up with the best packages for you to choose from with full descriptions, customer ratings and comments, and tons of pictures from which you can practically smell ocean air and taste a margarita. For example, while it couldn’t find any flights out of Columbia,

I was able to select the Charleston, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham airports. Then I searched for a vacation of any length, $399 and under, all inclusive, all destinations, all interests and four or more stars. Then I compared May, June, and July in order to find the best travel dates.

Bookit.com worked its magic better than a fairy godmother turning my drab summer into a ball, selecting the four-star Intercontinental Presidente Cancun, in Cancun, Mexico - a four-night package with airfare from Charlotte for $379 per person. While it books your flight itinerary for you, in the end the price comes out to $856.70, unless you add about $20 for gas to get from Columbia to Charlotte. This surprised me because I was expecting my college budget not to go very far, yet with all the advertisements with slashes through prices and limited-time offer warnings, I still felt like I was getting a good deal.

That is until I tried planning it on my own. While it took a little more time, and a lot more patience, I was able to plan the same trip with a nicer room and an additional day and save $71.70. Even with gas from Columbia to Charlotte, I am still saving quite a bit of money. The total cost for the trip I planned on my own was $785 and about two hours of my time.

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IfyouhappentoseesomeonewearingaT-shirtpromotinganorganizationcalledI.C.E.,don’tgetconfused.Itisnotacampusgroupdedicatedtowinteractivities,nordoesitstrivetoremembera long-forgottenrapstar fromtheearly90s. I.C.E.actuallystands for IndianCulturalExchange.It’sastudentorganizationdedicatedtopromotingSouthAsianculture. The group’s goal is to “take South Asian culture, primarilyIndian, and present its beauty, history, and genuine nature to thestudent body as well as the city of Columbia,” says Bilal Malik, anemceeforI.C.E.events. I.C.E.hasbeenpromotingthisculturesince1998byattractingmembersofallracesandbackgroundsandhostingnumerouseventsthroughout the year that are both directly and indirectly related toIndianculture. For example, I.C.E. holds various gatherings associated withreligiousholidaysduringtheschoolyear.Oneoftheseholidays,Holi(knownastheholidayofcolors),wasrecentlycelebratedinMarchbymanymembersofI.C.E.TheorganizationalsohostsseveralpartiesinFivePointseachsemester thatareopentobothmembersandnon-members as an avenue for people to “relax and enjoy each other’scompanyinafunenvironment,”Maliksays. “They are also a way for us to help raise money for theorganizationwhich can laterbeused in largereventsandcharitableoperations,”headded. Whatmostmembersconsidertobethemostimportanteventthat theorganizationhosts, though, isAagKiRaat,whichhappenedonApril3.ThisisanIndiandancecompetitionheldattheKogerCenter,wheremuchoftheproceedsgeneratedgotowardaselectcharity.Thisyear,thatcharitywasEkalVidyalaya,anorganizationdedicatedtohelpingeducateunder-privilegedchildreninpartsofruralIndia.ThecompetitionhasbeenheldannuallyeveryAprilsince2007,attractingdanceteamsandaudiencesfromvariousuniversitiesacrosstheeastcoast.

“[AagKiRaat]takesIndianstylesofdanceandusesthemtofuseAmericancultureandSouthAsianculture,”saysMalik,whoisalsoamasterofceremoniesforAKR. But don’t let the seemingly foreign nature of events like AKRpreventthoseofyounon-Indiansfromjoiningtheclub. “The IndianCulturalExchange is farmorediverse thanpeoplemightthink,”saysSheshPatel,I.C.E.’swebmaster. “Each semester we add members of different ethnicities andup-bringings.Ourorganizationisagreatwayforpeoplelookingtobranchoutandmeetmanydifferenttypesofpeople,”Pateladded.Kevin Cielo, who doesn’t have an Indian backhround, has been amemberofI.C.E.fortwoyears. “IwasattractedtoI.C.E.becauseitaffordedmetheopportunityto broaden my horizons and experience new things,” Cielo says.“I’mverypleasedIjoined.” So,whetheryou’reinterestedinlearningmoreaboutSouthAsianculture, looking foragoodtime inFivePoints,helpingcharitableorganizations or just looking to meet new people, I.C.E. has an

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What’syourdreamhouselike?a) Aluxuriouschateauwithaviewofthesunsetb) Nothingspecial,butitprobablyhasamotorcycle parkedinthedrivewayc) Asweetpadwithenoughroomtosprawlout… andmaybeaduckphonebyyourbedd) Arundownhutwithtie-dyecurtains

Youspendyourfreetime:a) Sippingwineandgettingamassageb) Fishinganddrinkingbeerc) Clubbingandtryingtostayoutoffights. Keyword:trying.d) Justchillin’andridin’somewaves

Yourfavoritehaircutforaguyinvolves:a) Somethingtailoredandchicb) Abuzzcutc) Lotsofgeld) Longshaggylocks

Whatisyourfavoritearticleofclothing?a) Clothing?Whoneedsclothing?b) At-shirtandraggedoldjeansc) Awifebeaterandsomesweatsd) Boardshorts…orawetsuit.Gotsomethingthe sharkscan’tbitethrough?

Whatisyourfavoritesong?a) “Memories”byDavidGuettab) “SheThinksMyTractor’sSexy”byKennyChesneyc) “GetCrazy”byLMFAOd) “Kaya”byBobMarley

MostlyA’s:YoubelongintheSouthofFrance,lyinginthesunandenjoyingallthesimplepleasuresoflife…includingfreedomfromtherestrictionofclothing.Youmightliketoletitallhangoutsometimes,butyoustillkeepthingsclassywithabottleofwineandsomeeducatedcompany.

MostlyB’s:GograbyourHarleyandgetyourselftoMyrtleBeach.You’rerightathomemixingwiththecollegekidsandtherednecks.You’vegotmorethanagameortwoofbeerpongunderyourbeltanddon’tneedanythingfancytokeepyouentertained.

MostlyC’s:You’restraightfromtheJerseyShore.Whetheryou’retakingcareofGTLforthedayoryou’reoutataclubfistpumpingtosomehousemusic,you’remostathomeamongthemuscledandgreasedGuidosandGuidettesoftheboardwalk.

MostlyD’s:StrapyoursurfboardontopofthecarandheadforVeniceBeach,California.You’remostcomfortablesurroundedbytie-dyeandhemp.Let’sfaceit,you’rethatmellowforareason,andit’snotjustyournaturaldisposition.Youlivelifetoitsfullest,andneverletanyoneholdyouback.

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Junior/Fashion MerchandisingZara Jeans, Silence and Noise

White Pocket Tank Top, Staring at Stars Floppy Hat

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Devon McGee has been everywhere. Well, nearly-he has traversed four continents and over half of the United States. The senior finance and economics major is going places in the future, too-he recently landed his first job with Bank of America in Charlotte starting this summer.

Devon’s room reflects his ambitious and adventurous per-sonality. His shelves are filled with foreign treasures, and his walls are decorated with maps. Devon has always been inter-ested in maps and what they represent. “ It’s cool to see all the places you could go and things you can do out there,” he said.

Devon and his friends plan their next adventure by pointing to a random place on the maps on his wall. His annual sum-mer road trips with roommate Greg Goetz have taken him all over the country, but some trips take him further afield. He has been all over Western Europe, Australia, and Malaysia. A poster print from Germany dominates one of his walls with its optical illusion of a castle.

In the summer of 2008, Devon went to Malaysia on a busi-ness conference through Harvard and brought back his favor-ite treasure: a hand carved chess set from the local market. The chess pieces are carved to look like Asian characters. “It is an Asian personification of a Western board game- it’s kind of ironic,” said Devon.

He also brought back three paintings from the Malaysian market. “They are all the same scene, just painted to look like three different seasons,” Devon said of his wall adornments. His desk holds mementos of his involvement at Carolina. A wooden gavel represents his time as the president of the Uni-versity Ambassadors, and a signed picture of Steve Spurrier hanging in his Gamecock-themed bathroom is also a reward from his leadership of the Ambassadors.

By the time he moves to Charlotte for his new job, there is no telling what pieces from around the world he will have to put in his new apartment!

My Roomwith Devon

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G&B: What sparked your interest in geology?Barbeau: “When I was a kid, I liked tramping around in the woods and mountains, getting dirty and exploring. In my first semester of college, I took an intro geology class that sealed the deal -- I knew I wanted to spend my life asking and an-swering interesting questions about how different processes make Earth the way it is.”

G&B: Tell me about Team Barbeau. Barbeau: “When he was a fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, Al Franken hand-picked a group of students to help him conduct research for a book he was writing. He named them and the rest of his support network Team Fran-ken. I was moved by their collaborative approach to learning, and how they acknowledged that the success of individuals is built upon the work and support of many … Our approach is similar. I’m nothing without Team Barbeau.

G&B: What has been your coolest geological expedition? Barbeau: “Although it doesn’t always seem like it at the time, any day in the field is a great day, so it’s hard to choose be-tween them. I’ve had field days in Lancaster County that are every bit as meaningful as those atop ridges in the Andes, in Spain and in the Antarctic Peninsula. For me, it’s more about what you are learning than where you are -- every place has a

history that is fascinating, and often important.”

G&B: What prompted your expedition to Antarctica, and what was that like? Barbeau: “My work in Antarctica focuses on testing a theory that supposes the separation of South America and the Ant-arctic Peninsula caused changes to the ocean, which in turn caused Antarctica to grow its ice sheets … Working in Antarc-tica is amazing for several reasons, not the least of which is the opportunity to study things that are very poorly understood, yet vitally important to science and to society. Combine that with walking along ridges and ice fields that have never seen human feet, and the feeling borders on magical.”

G&B: Do you have any hobbies unrelated (or related) to your job? Barbeau:”One of the best things about my job is that it re-quires adventuresome travel through wild, fascinating places using horses, skis, icebreaking research ships, mountaineer-ing, sailboats and ski planes. Between keeping up with those activities and my shotgun house that always seems to need repairing, I’ve found that my unrelated hobbies have largely gone by the wayside. Now my job is my hobby, and I’ve got the best job in the world.”

David Barbeau has gone where no man has gone before—literally. An assistant professor in the De-partment of Earth & Ocean Sciences, his job takes him far beyond the classroom. You could find his boot prints in the icy tundra of Antarctica and the mountains of South America. Since his youth, Barbeau has been passionate about the world around us, and his interest in geology has only caught fire since then.

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