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VflGO • COfUirtUED FROfTI 1 be,” Yago said. “People feel they are engaged simply by purchasing.” However, Yago said, “the ‘witchet’ in this system is news.” He described how newfc was embedded into television with the intent of doing something good for the people. He said this was not all that important for people of the MTV demographic until Sept. 11. “On that day, our channel stopped and became an all access news channel,” Yago said. “Something enormous had happened,” Yago said. , In studies conducted by MTV, viewers were no longer saying that the most important thing in their life was “getting laid.” They were now talking aboutr global issues. “What that Jead us to do is grow our news department,” Yago said. It was from that series of events that MTV News was born. With the war in Iraq, MTV had a unique position. “For the first time our channel was covering a war for the people who were fighting it,” Yago said. However, the audience got tired of listening to the same issues and they “tuned it out. They got sick of it,” Yago said. It was this that led to the lack of success of campaigns such as “Choose or Lose,” Yago said, adding that he remains confident in the abilities of our generation. He encouraged the audience to look closer at television and pop culture. “I invite you all when you next pick up the remote ... to look at things more judiciously. Try to figure out what they’re trying to sell you,” Yago said. “You have the potential (to change things) if you choose to apply it, towards anything,” Yago said. After his speech, Yago answered questions from the audience. Despite unconventional questions from one audience member — such as what the fundamental differences are between race, religion, men and women and if Bono wants the United States to empty the U.S. treasury to help Third World countries — many thought Yago handled himself well. “He handled himself well when some unconventional questions were asked,” Pruitt said. “The audience responded well, and he had a lot to say about us being able to make a difference.” Ryan Massengill, a first year undeclared student, had never seen a speaker at a CP event but was pleasantly surprised. “I thought it was really interesting,” Massengill said, m “It was interesting to get his ™ perspective on things.” However, Huai Ann Tan, a third-year accounting student, was expecting something very different. “I thought it was going to be a lot more political,” Tan said. “But I thought he handled that guy really well.” Comments on this story? E-mail gamecocknews@gwm. sc. edu UOLLGVBHLL • COIlTmUGD FROm I woman to stay in a Sistercare shelter,” Houser said. “These funds provide an option for women in need of help who have nowhere else to go.” Houser said the location of the Sistercare shelter is hidden from the public to ensure the safety and protection of the women staying there. “We even have to meet Sistercare in a parking lot to give them the check,” Houser said. “It’s that serious.” Last year’s Volleyball Brawl raised more than $2,500, but this year’s fundraising goal was set even higher. Funds were donated from local businesses such as Papa John’s, Sticky Fingers, Yesterday’s in Five Points and Tri City Fuel and Heating Company. A portion of funds were also gathered from entrance fees for the tournament. Twelve chapters of the USC Greek Community participated, forming teams of six. The entry fees of $65 per person were all forwarded to Sistercare. “Silver Sabotage,” another fundraising event, was held Monday on Greene Street, and purple ribbons were given to passing students Tuesday to raise community awareness about domestic violence. “One in four women will be affected by sexual assault before she leaves the college campus,” said Katelyn Meseerve, vice president of Fraternity Relations and third-year marketing and management student. “Sexual assault, rape and domestic violence are all considered ‘private issues,’ so they are never talked about.” The volleyball tournament was one of many events used to raise money for Sistercare. In March, the girls held a clothing drive, and next fall, they plan on renting out EdVenture in the Vista for the children of the women who must accompany them to the Sistercare shelter. Alpha Chi Omega is in close contact with Sistercare, and are always accepting donations. 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