carolina productions 2010-2011 annual report

REPORT

ANNUAL

2010 - 2011

CAROLINAPRODUCTIONS

COMPILED BY:Steven Harowitz, Carolina Productions Graduate Assistant

Sarah Morgan, Carolina Productions Program Advisor

INTRODUCTIONCarolina Productions is a student-operated organization that provides entertaining, educational, traditional and diverse programs to USC students, faculty, staff and community members. These programs encompass the ideas, issues, and interests of the University of South Carolina community, as well as the Carolinian Creed and University mission. Carolina Productions also provides accessible opportunities for the social, cultural, intellectual, and leadership development of University of South Carolina students.

Carolina Productions committees are: Cinematic Arts Comedic and Traditional Events Concerts Cultural Awareness Ideas and Issues Special Programs

In addition to the committee coordinators, the CP Executive Board also includes the Vice President for Internal Affairs, Vice President for Finance and President. Carolina Productions is advised by the Program Advisor and Graduate Assistant.

Our offices are located in the Campus Life Center (Russell House 227) and can be found online at www.cp.sc.edu.

Questions about this report can be forwarded to Sarah Morgan, Carolina Productions Program Advisor at 803-777-7130 or [email protected].

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2010-2011 CAROLINA PRODUCTIONS ANNUAL REPORT

METHODOLOGY & LIMITATIONS

Carolina Productions hosted a total of 53 events and 55 movie titles throughout the 2010-2011 academic year. Use of the Turbo Tracking system was not feasible at all events. The Turbo attendance tracking system was used for 35 events and 55 movie titles throughout the academic year. By scanning their USC IDs upon entering the event, students, faculty, and staff provided Carolina Productions with their names, email addresses, age, academic classification, gender and mailing address for tracking on and off-campus involvement. The data reflected in this report does not fully reflect all attendees, as some students, faculty and staff came to CP events without their Carolina Card or arrived after Turbo systems were shut down.

Each events data was formatted and processed through Microsoft Excel with the Pivot Table function. This function allowed advisors to quickly analyze and break down key assessment data from each event. However, this process does not allow to effectively check for repeat attendees; this limits the accuracy of unique attendance data.

Satisfaction surveys were delivered by Student Voice (www.studentvoice.com) and were sent out to each attendee who scanned their card. Attendees were asked to complete a brief evaluation of their experience, detailing how they heard about the event, why the decided to attend, whether they enjoyed themselves, and whether they would attend a similar event in the future. This information is useful in planning for future semesters and evaluating advertising methods.

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INTERESTING STATISTICS

Over 10,000 students attended at least one of the 35 events and 55 movies Carolina Productions hosted during the 2010-2011 academic year.

On-campus students comprised 51% of all attendees. This is surprising, as off-campus students are more difficult to keep on campus, or return, for events.

Bates, South Tower and Capstone consistently had the most audience members of all residence halls

More off-campus students attended Frank Warren of PostSecret and Dr. Cornel West than those who live on-campus

Females represented 57% of all attendees

The Wailers had exactly a 50/50 ratio of men to women

More sophomores came to the Student Comedy Competition than any other class level

More seniors came to Frank Warren of PostSecret than any other class level

USC Idol brought out a fairly even distribution of class levels (23% freshmen, 22% sopho-mores, 21% juniors, 22% seniors)

Capstone co-sponsored an event with Harlan Cohen, author of The Naked Roommate, a favorite first-year reading book, particularly in U101 classes

Eboo Patels appearance was made possible by a partnership with President Pastides office, the religious studies department, and various campus faith groups

Dr. Cornel West was co-sponsored by the African-American Studies Department and had over 1,400 individuals attend, as part of the Robert Smalls Lecture Series

Matisyahu had the highest attendance for a CP event at the Koger Center in the past three years (1,539 students, faculty and staff) At-capacity events include Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony Fashion for a Cause Comedian Josh Blue Comedian Nick Cannon Comedian Ralphie May Project Condom feat. special guest judge Summer Rayne Oakes The Birdcage

Additional partnerships include working with: Healthy Carolina for Stacy Nadeau Carolina Life for Logan Smalley Fashion Board for Fashion for a Cause BGLSA for The Birdcage Sexual Health and Violence Prevention for Project Condom Alpha Epsilon Pi for Matyishau

Total Attendance: 31,549

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TOTAL EVENT ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 12,657

UNIQUE EVENT ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 6,819

The following information is based on Carolina Card swipes at every CP event, and includes participants that attended more than one event.

Unique attendance reflects the number of students who have attended at least oneCarolina productions event. The data below outlines each individual patron that

attended an event, regardless of the quantity of events they participated in.

GENDER

MALE:2,923FEMALE:3,801

UNKNOWN:94

ONCAMPUS:3,118OFFCAMPUS:3,496

UNKNOWN:204

RESIDENCE

18:1,74219:2,14220:1,84621:1,374

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:86423:40724:19125+:689

14%38%

20%16%

18%23%

22%

16%

11%

5% 7%

6%

56%

46%

51%

43%

2%

1%

0%2%

GENDER



UNKNOWN:496

RESIDENCE

18:2,02319:3,60420:2,77621:1,727

FRESHMAN:5,555SOPHOMORE:2,663

JUNIOR:1,793

SENIOR:1,734GRADUATE:536

FACULTY/STAFF:185

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1,04323:47124:20125+:650

16%

44%

21%14%

14%28%

22%

14%

8%

4%

5%

4%

39% 61%

35%

4% 3%

41%

2%

1% 1%

1%0%

EPI:33UNKNOWN:145 UNKNOWN:1

UNKNOWN:145


JUNIOR:1,101


FACULTY/STAFF:155EPI:1

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TOTAL EVENT ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 12,657

UNIQUE EVENT ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 6,819

The following information is based on Carolina Card swipes at every CP event, and includes participants that attended more than one event.

Unique attendance reflects the number of students who have attended at least oneCarolina productions event. The data below outlines each individual patron that

attended an event, regardless of the quantity of events they participated in.

GENDER


UNKNOWN:94


UNKNOWN:204

RESIDENCE

18:1,74219:2,14220:1,84621:1,374

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:86423:40724:19125+:689

14%38%

20%16%

18%23%

22%

16%

11%

5% 7%

6%

56%

46%

51%

43%

2%

1%

0%2%

GENDER



UNKNOWN:496

RESIDENCE

18:2,02319:3,60420:2,77621:1,727


JUNIOR:1,793


FACULTY/STAFF:185

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1,04323:47124:20125+:650

16%

44%

21%14%

14%28%

22%

14%

8%

4%

5%

4%

39% 61%

35%

4% 3%

41%

2%

1% 1%

1%0%

EPI:33UNKNOWN:145 UNKNOWN:1

UNKNOWN:145


JUNIOR:1,101



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TOTAL MOVIE ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 18,033

UNIQUE MOVIE ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 5,926

GENDER



RESIDENCE

18:54019:1,64520:1,49121:1,044

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:61923:25224:11425+:342

27%

36%

24%17%

17%

25%

17%

10%

4%6%

9%

6%

60% 58%

42%40%

2%0%0%

GENDER



RESIDENCE

18:3,05819:5,53220:4,23321:2,683


JUNIOR:2,804


FACULTY/STAFF:76

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1,42823:57924:30525+:1,037

16%

43%

22%15%

14%

29%

22%

14%

8%

6%3%

5%

60% 68%

32%40%

2%1%0%

EPI:307


JUNIOR:1,019



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TOTAL MOVIE ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 18,033

UNIQUE MOVIE ATTENDANCE TOTAL: 5,926

GENDER



RESIDENCE

18:54019:1,64520:1,49121:1,044

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:61923:25224:11425+:342

27%

36%

24%17%

17%

25%

17%

10%

4%6%

9%

6%

60% 58%

42%40%

2%0%0%

GENDER



RESIDENCE

18:3,05819:5,53220:4,23321:2,683


JUNIOR:2,804


FACULTY/STAFF:76

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1,42823:57924:30525+:1,037

16%

43%

22%15%

14%

29%

22%

14%

8%

6%3%

5%

60% 68%

32%40%

2%1%0%

EPI:307


JUNIOR:1,019



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CP MOVIE PROGRAMMovies are shown every Thursday through Sunday in the Russell House Theater, at no cost to current USC students, faculty and staff with their Carolina Card. These screenings are generally before the films make it to DVD. Thursday evening shows include free popcorn and Pepsi!

Clash of the Titans (as part of Carolina Welcome Week) Aug. 12 Aug. 15, 2010 at 8pmDeath at a Funeral Aug. 19 Aug. 22, 2010 at 6pmDate Night Aug. 19 Aug. 22, 2010 at 9pmLetters to Juliette Aug. 26 Aug. 29, 2010 at 6pmKick-Ass Aug. 26 Aug. 29, 2010 at 9pmShrek Forever After Sept. 2 Sept. 5, 2010 at 6pmIron Man 2 Sept. 2 Sept. 5, 2010 at 9pmPrince of Persia Sept. 9 Sept. 12, 2010 at 6pmRobin Hood Sept. 9 Sept. 12, 2010 at 9pmKillers Sept. 16 Sept. 19, 2010 at 6pmSex and the City 2 Sept. 16 Sept. 19, 2010 at 9pmThe A-Team Sept. 23 Sept. 26, 2010 at 6pmGet Him to the Greek Sept. 23 Sept. 26, 2010 at 9pmGrown Ups Sept. 30 Oct. 3, 2010 at 6pmToy Story 3 Sept. 30 Oct. 3, 2010 at 9pmThe Last Airbender Oct. 7 Oct. 10, 2010 at 6pmJonah Hex Oct. 7 Oct. 10, 2010 at 9pmDespicable Me Oct. 21 Oct. 23, 2010 at 6pmDate Night Oct. 21 Oct. 23, 2010 at 9pmTwilight: Eclipse Oct. 28 Oct. 31, 2010 at 6pmNightmare on Elm St. Oct. 28 Oct. 31, 2010 at 9pmThe Sorcerers Apprentice Nov. 4 Nov. 7, 2010 at 6pmSalt Nov. 4 Nov. 7, 2010 at 9pmBeastly Nov. 11 Nov. 14, 2010 at 6pmThe Other Guys Nov. 11 Nov. 14, 2010 at 9pmDisgrace (as part of International Education Week) Nov. 15, 2010 at 8pmDevdas (as part of International Education Week) Nov. 16, 2010 at 8pmSpirited Away (as part of International Education Week) Nov. 18 Nov. 21, 2010 at 6pmScott Pilgrim vs. The World Nov. 18 Nov. 21, 2010 at 9pm

Easy A Jan. 13 Jan. 16, 2011 at 6pmResident Evil 4: Afterlife Jan. 13 Jan. 16, 2011 at 9pm Buried Jan. 20 Jan. 23, 2011 at 6pmThe Town Jan. 20 Jan. 23, 2011 at 9pmJackass 3 Jan. 27 Jan. 30, 2011 at 6pmDue Date Jan. 27 Jan. 30, 2011 at 9pmRed Feb. 3 Feb. 6, 2011 at 6pmParanormal Activity 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 6, 2011 at 9pmMegamind Feb. 10 Feb. 13, 2011 at 6pmUnstoppable Feb. 10 Feb. 13, 2011 at 9pmFor Colored Girls Feb. 17 Feb. 20, 2011 at 6pmThe Social Network Feb. 17 Feb. 20, 2011 at 9pmMorning Glory Feb. 24 Feb. 27, 2011 at 6pmLove and Other Drugs Feb. 24 Feb. 27, 2011 at 9pmHarry Potter 7 part 1 March 17 20, 2011 at 6pm and 9pmNever Let Me Go March 24 March 27, 2011 at 6pmChronicles of Narnia March 24 March 27, 2011 at 9pmBurlesque March 31 April 2, 2011 at 6pmThe Tourist March 31 April 2, 2011 at 9pmTangled April 7 April 10, 2011 at 6pmBlack Swan April 7 April 10, 2011 at 9pmTrue Grit April 14 April 17, 2011 at 6pmTron: Legacy April 14 April 17, 2011 at 9pmBridesmaids (special preview showing) April 19, 2011 at 9pmThe Dilemma April 21 Aril 24, 2011 at 6pmThe Green Hornet April 21 Aril 24, 2011 at 9pm

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EVENTS ANALYZEDCarolina Productions hosts events at the Russell House (either in the Ballroom or the Theater), as well at the Carolina Coliseum and the Koger Center for the Arts. Most events start at 8pm, or 9pm in the case of comedy events.

Individual program summaries and assessments can be found on the following pages:

Back to School ConcertHypnotist Michael C Anthony Spoken Word Wednesday feat. Oveous Maximus The Wailers Harlan Cohen Comedy Open Mic Night Logan Smalley Big Boi feat. Iyaz Marc Elliot Eboo Patel Spoken Word Wednesday Jenny Sanford Battle of the Bands USCs Got Talent Josh Blue Reduced Shakespeare Company Fashion for a Cause Spoken Word Wednesday feat. iLL-Literacy

Nick CannonCampus Movie Fest Finale Dave Coulier Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret Ralphie May Spoken Word Wednesday feat. Shanelle GabrielStacy Nadeau Project Condom feat. Summer Rayne Oakes The cast of MTVs The Buried Life Birdcage Collins Tuohy Dr. Cornel West Student Comedy Competition feat. Pete Lee Matisyahu Spoken Word Wednesday feat. Mayda Del Valle USC Idol Finale Girls Fight Back Bridesmaids Sneak Peek

Laser TagLive Art on Greene St.AcrodunkAcoustic Cafe

8/26/1010/20/101/19/11various

8/17/108/18/109/15/109/16/109/22/109/27/109/28/1010/8/1010/11/1010/12/1010/20/1010/27/1010/28/1011/1/1011/8/1011/9/1011/11/1011/17/10

1/24/111/28/112/3/112/7/112/8/112/16/112/22/113/1/113/21/113/22/113/24/113/31/114/4/114/6/114/13/114/14/114/18/114/19/11

121416182022242628303234363840424446

485052545658606264666870727476788082

EVENTS NOT ANALYZED

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BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT

GENDER

MALE:75FEMALE:121

ONCAMPUS:152OFFCAMPUS:44

RESIDENCE

AUGUST17RUSSELLHOUSELOBBYTOTALATTENDANCE:197

18:119:9420:4521:22

FRESHMAN:84SOPHOMORE:57

JUNIOR:23

SENIOR:30GRADUATE:2

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:2523:424:3

25+:2

48% 43%

29%

12%

15%

23%

11%

13%

0%

2%2%1% 1%

38%

78%

22%

62%

T o start the year off right, Carolina Production showcased student musical talents within the Russell House, a treat for fans and students traveling through the building. Bands such as Death of Paris, Ned Durrett, Kemp Ridley, and Cherrycase put on phenomenal shows that students in attendance truly enjoyed.

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BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT

GENDER

MALE:75FEMALE:121


RESIDENCE

AUGUST17RUSSELLHOUSELOBBYTOTALATTENDANCE:197

18:119:9420:4521:22


JUNIOR:23

SENIOR:30GRADUATE:2

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:2523:424:3

25+:2

48% 43%

29%

12%

15%

23%

11%

13%

0%

2%2%1% 1%

38%

78%

22%

62%

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MICHAEL C. ANTHONY

GENDER

MALE:239FEMALE:305


RESIDENCE

AUGUST18RUSSELLHOUSEBALLROOMTOTALATTENDANCE:544

18:24419:18620:6421:26


JUNIOR:51

SENIOR:31GRADUATE:3

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE CLASSIFICATION

44%

85%

45%

34%

12%

5%

2%1% 1%

15%

56%

22:1123:424:1

25+:3

67%

17%

9%

6%

1%0%

Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony has become a traditional part of USCs Welcome Week festivities and this was his 16th year at USC. His nationally-recognized routine left USC students amazed as they witnessed their peers fall to sleep at the snap of Anthonys fingers or obey his wildly hilarious hypnotic suggestions. Michael C. Anthony continues to draw a large crowd of students as the first Carolina Productions event of the year.

Michael C.Anthony was AMAZING! Cant wait to see him come back next year. -Freshman male

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MICHAEL C. ANTHONY

GENDER

MALE:239FEMALE:305


RESIDENCE

AUGUST18RUSSELLHOUSEBALLROOMTOTALATTENDANCE:544

18:24419:18620:6421:26


JUNIOR:51

SENIOR:31GRADUATE:3

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE CLASSIFICATION

44%

85%

45%

34%

12%

5%

2%1% 1%

15%

56%

22:1123:424:1

25+:3

67%

17%

9%

6%

1%0%

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEATURINGOVEOUS MAXIMUS

GENDER

MALE:73FEMALE:105


RESIDENCE

SEPTEMBER15RUSSELLHOUSETHEATERTOTALATTENDANCE:181

18:4619:5520:3321:16


JUNIOR:30

SENIOR:21GRADUATE:9

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1323:624:2

25+:7

26%

46%

19%

17%31%

12%

19%

7%

9%

1%

3%4%

5%

41%

62%

38%

59%

1%

Spoken Word Wednesday brought out creative USC students with a passion for slam poetry, lyrical verses, and emotional expressions. In addition to student works, attendees were treated to a performance by Oveous Maximus, a featured slam poet on HBO Def Poetry and Night at the Apollo.

Oveous should come again!!-Sophomore female

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEATURINGOVEOUS MAXIMUS

GENDER

MALE:73FEMALE:105


RESIDENCE


18:4619:5520:3321:16


JUNIOR:30

SENIOR:21GRADUATE:9

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1323:624:2

25+:7

26%

46%

19%

17%31%

12%

19%

7%

9%

1%

3%4%

5%

41%

62%

38%

59%

1%

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THE WAILERSGENDER

MALE:465FEMALE:459


RESIDENCE

SEPTEMBER16GREENESTREETTOTALATTENDANCE:926

18:32919:25120:15221:111


JUNIOR:118

SENIOR:104GRADUATE:16

FACULTY/STAFF:3

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE CLASSIFICATION

22:4023:1324:6

25+:17

50%50%

36%

64%

36%

27%17%

12%

4%

1%1%

2%

58%

16%

13%

11%

2%0%

EPI:2

T he Wailers, famed musicians and band for Bob Marley, proved to be a unique blend of culture and tunes when they entertained the huge crowd that assembled on Greene Street. Students grooved and danced the night away to The Wailers historic melodies.

This concert was great! The students want more concerts with big bands like this one! -Freshman female

Photos courtesy of Nathan Hollifield18

THE WAILERSGENDER

MALE:465FEMALE:459


RESIDENCE

SEPTEMBER16GREENESTREETTOTALATTENDANCE:926

18:32919:25120:15221:111


JUNIOR:118


FACULTY/STAFF:3

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE CLASSIFICATION

22:4023:1324:6

25+:17

50%50%

36%

64%

36%

27%17%

12%

4%

1%1%

2%

58%

16%

13%

11%

2%0%

EPI:219


HARLAN COHEN

GENDER

MALE:136FEMALE:184


RESIDENCE

SEPTEMBER22RUSSELLHOUSEBALLROOMTOTALATTENDANCE:325

18:18219:10820:1821:5


JUNIOR:8

SENIOR:8GRADUATE:2

FACULTY/STAFF:5

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE CLASSIFICATION

22:023:324:1

25+:5

56%

86%

7%

33%

6%

2%2%1%

0%

2%2%

2%1%

43%

57%

91%

9%

Harlan Cohen, the author of The Naked Roomate and other guides-to-life, came to USC to help educate students on how to get through living with a roommate, amongst other challenges students face when attending college. Students left with a smile on their face and how-to knowledge in their heads. This event was co-sponsored by the Capstone Scholars Program.

The author himself was very engaging, and I really liked that he was able to have an informal chat with us before the actual event.-Freshman male

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HARLAN COHEN

GENDER

MALE:136FEMALE:184


RESIDENCE


18:18219:10820:1821:5


JUNIOR:8

SENIOR:8GRADUATE:2

FACULTY/STAFF:5

DEMOGRAPHICS

AGE CLASSIFICATION

22:023:324:1

25+:5

56%

86%

7%

33%

6%

2%2%1%

0%

2%2%

2%1%

43%

57%

91%

9%

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COMEDYOPEN MICNIGHTGENDER

MALE:83FEMALE:72


RESIDENCE


18:7319:3420:1721:12


JUNIOR:12

SENIOR:13GRADUATE:3

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:623:324:2

25+:5

54%46%

74%

26%

86%

68%

13%

8%

23%

11%

8%

4%

2%8%2%

1% 3% 1%T he Russell House Theater was taken over by USC students and staff for the annual Comedy Open Mic Night. Several amateur comedians took to the stage to entertain the audience, getting experience performing and warming up for the Comedy Competition later in the year.

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COMEDYOPEN MICNIGHTGENDER

MALE:83FEMALE:72


RESIDENCE


18:7319:3420:1721:12


JUNIOR:12

SENIOR:13GRADUATE:3

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:623:324:2

25+:5

54%46%

74%

26%

86%

68%

13%

8%

23%

11%

8%

4%

2%8%2%

1% 3% 1%

23


LOGAN SMALLEY

GENDER

MALE:24FEMALE:44


RESIDENCE


18:2419:3220:621:5


JUNIOR:4

SENIOR:3GRADUATE:1

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:023:024:0

25+:1

35%

51%

37%

6%

4%

47%

9%

7%

2% 2%

35%

18%

82%

65%

Logan Smalley, director of Darius Goes West, and documentary inspiration Darius Weems visited USC to share their inspirational story of friendship and adventure. Logan and Darius traveled the country to provide Darius, a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patient, adventures he would remember the rest of his life. The two then decided to share their adventures with the world through their film, then to excited USC students. This event was co-sponsored by Carolina Life.

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LOGAN SMALLEY

GENDER

MALE:24FEMALE:44


RESIDENCE


18:2419:3220:621:5


JUNIOR:4

SENIOR:3GRADUATE:1

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:023:024:0

25+:1

35%

51%

37%

6%

4%

47%

9%

7%

2% 2%

35%

18%

82%

65%

25


BIG BOIGENDER

MALE:453FEMALE:560


RESIDENCE

OCTOBER8CAROLINACOLISEUMTOTALATTENDANCE:1,020

18:27219:26320:21821:118


JUNIOR:155


FACULTY/STAFF:11

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:6323:2924:1425+:38

27%

49%

18%

15%

14%

3%

26%

21%

12%

6%

4%3%1% 1%

45%

97%

3%

55%

Students packed the Coliseum to see Big Boi, of Outkast, and Iyaz perform their famous hip-hop songs. Students were able to cut loose and enjoy the beats of these two famous musicians for a night of stress-free enjoyment.

This was one of the greatest events Ive attended my whole life.

feat.IYAZ

-Freshman male

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BIG BOIGENDER

MALE:453FEMALE:560


RESIDENCE

OCTOBER8CAROLINACOLISEUMTOTALATTENDANCE:1,020

18:27219:26320:21821:118


JUNIOR:155


FACULTY/STAFF:11

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:6323:2924:1425+:38

27%

49%

18%

15%

14%

3%

26%

21%

12%

6%

4%3%1% 1%

45%

97%

3%

55%

27


MARC ELLIOTGENDER

MALE:38FEMALE:65


RESIDENCE

OCTOBER11RUSSELLHOUSETHEATERTOTALATTENDANCE:104

18:5619:3220:721:1


JUNIOR:0

SENIOR:2GRADUATE:5

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:123:124:3

25+:1

55%

80%

13%

5%

31%

7%

3%1%

2%1%

1%

1%

37%

89%

11%

63%

Marc Elliott came to South Carolina to share his life experiences dealing with Tourettes Syndrome and the struggles that come along with it. Marc was able to use interactive elements in his speech to connect with students and help them understand and appreciate the differences they may find among their peers.

I really enjoyed getting to speak with him. He was very friendly and he had a great message. I would love to see more events like this -Freshman female

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MARC ELLIOTGENDER

MALE:38FEMALE:65


RESIDENCE


18:5619:3220:721:1


JUNIOR:0

SENIOR:2GRADUATE:5

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:123:124:3

25+:1

55%

80%

13%

5%

31%

7%

3%1%

2%1%

1%

1%

37%

89%

11%

63%

29


EBOO PATELGENDER

MALE:76FEMALE:97


RESIDENCE

OCTOBER12RUSSELLHOUSEBALLROOMTOTALATTENDANCE:181

18:4819:4120:2221:29


JUNIOR:18


FACULTY/STAFF:10

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A member of President Obamas inaugural Advisory on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships, Eboo Patel spoke to a diverse mix of USC students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to faith. Eboo was able to provide unique insights into the world of an American-Muslim and one that works on faith-based initiatives.

It was amazing and perfectly relevant to our culture and times! -Sophomore male

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Spoken Word Wednesday brought out creative USC students with a passion for slam poetry, lyrical verses, and emotional expressions. Students in attendance were treated to an awesome night of creativity from their peers.

Everyone was amazing. I give all the performers kudos for getting up there & being truly entertaining.-Freshman female

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JENNY SANFORD

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10%T he former first lady of South Carolina, Jenny Sanford, was able to visit USC to share her life story, including her tribulations as the wife of a state governor. Jenny helped instill hope and strength to the students in attendance through her speech, as well as question and answer segment.

Jenny did a phenomenal job, and I was very moved by her lecture. -Female staff member

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS

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T he annual Battle of the Bands fielded an impressive array of student talent and creativity, bringing five bands to play their music on stage. The bands featured a wide range of genres and styles. Judges and audience text votes helped select the winner, Cherrycase.

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USCS GOT TALENT

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U SCs Got Talent became home for multiple students display of talent during this annual event. Student performances were voted on by judges and students, ultimately earning them the grand prize. From break dancing to singing, all types of talents were performed to an excited crowd of USC students. The winner of the 2nd annual talent show was Project Logic.

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JOSH BLUEGENDER

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Josh Blue, the winner of Last Comic Standing season 3, packed the Russell House Ballroom with students excited to hear hilarious comedy. Josh, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was able to both make students laugh and learn more about physically handicapped individuals way of living.

Josh Blue was hilarious! I love thecomedic acts that have been brought to USC and would definately see more.

-Freshman female

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REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

GENDER

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12%USC students had an opportunity to learn about Shakespeares famed works while laughing at the same time. Reduced Shakespeare Company offered the complete works of Shakespeare in a hilarious 90-minute show that had the audience rolling in laughter.

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FASHION FOR A CAUSEFEAT. NAIMA MORA

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F ashion for a Cause offered students the chance to see emerging fashions that are conscious towards social injustices. All of the models featured in the show were USC students. Naima Mora, winner of Americas Next Top Model cycle 4, hosted the event. Students packed the Russell House Ballroom to be a part of this unique event.

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FASHION FOR A CAUSEFEAT. NAIMA MORA

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEAT. ILL-LITERACY

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Spoken Word Wednesday brought out creative USC students with a passion for slam poetry, lyrical verses, and emotional expressions. The experimental music, poetry, and performance group iLL-Literacy visited the Russell House theater to wow students with their progressive slam poetry.

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEAT. ILL-LITERACY

GENDER

MALE:43FEMALE:76


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NICK CANNONGENDER

MALE:260FEMALE:444


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Known around the world as Mr. Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon has dabbled in acting, music, and most recently, stand-up comedy. USC students were treated to a wildly hilarious set of stand-up comedy that left students on their feet after Cannon left the stage. The Russell House Ballroom was filled to capacity with students, faculty, and staff excited for a night of laughter.

The show was so funny and was a great way to take a break from studying! Meeting him was so amazing, too!

-Freshman female

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NICK CANNONGENDER

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CAMPUS MOVIEFEST FINALE

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Campus Moviefest, the worlds largest student film festival, visited USCs campus for the first time in January. Over 300 students came to the finale in the Ballroom to screen 16 of the movies written, directed, and produced by USC students. Awards were given for student directors in the categories Best Comedy, Best Drama, and Best Movie.

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DAVE COULIERGENDER

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Best known for his character Joey on televisions Full House, Dave Coulier brought USC students out to the Ballroom for an hour of hi larious stand-up comedy. Students laughed as Coulier entertained with his harmonica, impressions, and stories of family l i fe.

Dave was hilarious! The best Carolina Productions event Ive attended yet!

-Freshman male

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DAVE COULIERGENDER

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FRANK WARREN

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PostSecret is a community art project founded in 2005 in which anonymous confessors send in postcards decorated with their truthful, unspoken secrets to be displayed on postsecret.com. Founder Frank Warren spoke with USC students in the Koger Center, telling of how the idea came about, some of the unseen submissions, and providing a program with the underlying message of suicide awareness and prevention.

This event was very emotional and touching. It would be something Id keep going to. I felt like it was a one- on-one experience even though there were hundreds. -Junior female

photo c/o Garnet & Black Magazine

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FRANK WARREN

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RALPHIE MAY GENDER

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Comedian Ralphie May first made his rise to fame as the runner-up of NBCs Last Comic

Standing, season one and followed

up with numerous Comedy Central

specials. May brought his unique,

sometimes politically incorrect,

brand of comedy to a packed

out Ballroom. After the hilarious

performance, May stayed for an

extra hour to shake hands, sign

autographs, and take pictures

with every student who waited

in line.

We needed a night out of laughter and enjoyment in a stress free environment. -Freshman female

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RALPHIE MAY GENDER

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEATURINGSHANELLE GABRIEL

GENDER

MALE:46FEMALE:84


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Spoken Word Wednesday brought out creative USC students with a passion for slam poetry, lyrical verses, and emotional expressions. Writer and poet Shanelle Gabriel joined the list of talented Slam Poets to visit USC and did not disappoint, as she put on an amazing show for students, faculty, and staff in attendance.

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEATURINGSHANELLE GABRIEL

GENDER

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STACY NADEAU GENDER

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Stacy Nadeau, of the Real Beauty campaign for Dove, visited USCs campus to speak on what real beauty means. Stacey shared her experiences as, what most would call her, a non-traditional model. Stacys speech was a great way for students to gain self confidence and learn about living a confident life. This event was co-sponsored by Healthy Carolina, Student Health Services, and Campus Recreations.

I really enjoyed this event. Stacy was really funny and extremely interactive with the audience, which held my attention for the entire event. -Sophomore female

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PROJECT CONDOM FEAT. SUMMER RAYNE OAKES

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Carolina Productions co-sponsored season 4 of Project Condom event, hosted by the Office of Sexual Health and Violence Prevention and the SHARE peer educators. This years show brought eco-friendly model Summer Rayne Oaks to help judge the competition in front of a packed Russell House Ballroom.

The dresses were really cool and the emcee was interesting-Freshman female

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PROJECT CONDOM FEAT. SUMMER RAYNE OAKES

GENDER

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THE BURIED LIFE

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The cast of MTVs The Buried Life, consisting of four men chasing to complete their bucket list, were able to share their vision and experiences with nearly 400 eager USC students. Through this program students were able to reflect on what they would like to accomplish before they die, an opportunity students enjoyed thoroughly.

They are very inspirational to students and students can relate to them because they are young and goal driven. I can relate to this because I have a bucket list myself. I only have 10, but you have to start somewhere-Junior male

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THE BIRDCAGEGENDER

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T he annual drag revue was once again co-hosted by Carol ina Product ions and the BGLSA. Severa l female impersonators, and two male impersonators, danced, l ip-synced and enterta ined the large crowd of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The show was also co-sponsored by Carol ina Judicial Council, as part of Creed Week.

It was really awesome, something different that I have never seen before and it broadened my horizons -Senior male

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THE BIRDCAGEGENDER

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0%

-Senior male

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COLLINS TUOHY

GENDER

MALE:36FEMALE:132


RESIDENCE


18:219:4820:5121:37


JUNIOR:25EPI:1


FACULTY/STAFF:2

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1523:624:1

25+:9

28%38%

30%

15%

9%

30%22%

9%

5%

4% 6%

21%

66%

34%

79%

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1%1%1%N

ot everyone gets an opportunity to be portrayed in an award-winning movie, but Collins Tuohy of The Blindside had just that chance.

Collins Tuohy visited USC to share her familys story of the adoption that sparked an award-winning movie. Collins Tuohy discussed her personal philosophies and shared inspiring stories with all those in attendance.

I wanted to see her and hear what she has to say. In the movie you dont get to see it from her perspective.-Junior female

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COLLINS TUOHY

GENDER

MALE:36FEMALE:132


RESIDENCE


18:219:4820:5121:37


JUNIOR:25EPI:1


FACULTY/STAFF:2

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1523:624:1

25+:9

28%38%

30%

15%

9%

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9%

5%

4% 6%

21%

66%

34%

79%

1%

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DR. CORNEL WEST

GENDER

MALE:346FEMALE:503


RESIDENCE


18:519:17620:15421:145


JUNIOR:139


FACULTY/STAFF:63

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:10723:6124:30

25+:209

20%

17%

23%

17%

16%20%16%12%

7%

3%

24%

7%

16%

59%

47%53%

41%

1%1%

EPI:5

Dr. Cornel West, the famed renaissance man, visited USC to create a historic event for Carolina Productions and the African-American Studies department. Due to this collaboration, students, faculty, and staff were given the rare opportunity to hear Dr. Wests unique views and opinions.

I did not know his name when I came here, he convinced me today to never forget it. -Sophomore male

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DR. CORNEL WEST

GENDER

MALE:346FEMALE:503


RESIDENCE


18:519:17620:15421:145


JUNIOR:139


FACULTY/STAFF:63

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:10723:6124:30

25+:209

20%

17%

23%

17%

16%20%16%12%

7%

3%

24%

7%

16%

59%

47%53%

41%

1%1%

EPI:571


STUDENT COMEDY COMPETITION

GENDER

MALE:74FEMALE:77


RESIDENCE

APRIL4RUSSELLHOUSETHEATERTOTALATTENDANCE:153

18:219:3920:4221:38


JUNIOR:32

SENIOR:26GRADUATE:5

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1423:1024:3

25+:4

26%

28%

24%

34%

21%

17%

25%

9%

6%

3%3%

51% 55%45%49%

1%1%2%

T he Student Comedy Competition, an annual event at USC, brought students out to the Russell House Theater to enjoy stand-up comedy routines from their peers. Hosted by comedian Pete Lee, the competition showed off the comedic talents of many students at the university. Matt LaBorde took home the top honors that night with his hilarious comedy.

I never knew we had such hilarious students here at USC! I loved the show.

-Freshman female

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STUDENT COMEDY COMPETITION

GENDER

MALE:74FEMALE:77


RESIDENCE


18:219:3920:4221:38


JUNIOR:32

SENIOR:26GRADUATE:5

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:1423:1024:3

25+:4

26%

28%

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34%

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9%

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3%3%

51% 55%45%49%

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MATISYAHUGENDER

MALE:738FEMALE:664


RESIDENCE

APRIL6THEKOGERCENTERTOTALATTENDANCE:1,371

18:519:40820:39321:260


JUNIOR:220


FACULTY/STAFF:15

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:18223:7424:2625+:63

29% 36%

25%16%

18%

28%18%

13%

5%

2% 5% 4%

47% 51%49%53%

0%

1%

Hasidic Jewish reggae artist, Matisyahu, brought over 1,500 attendants to USCs Koger Center for a night of great music. Matisyahu invited friend and fellow artist and SC-native Trevor Hall to perform, causing even more buzz among the crowd. Halfway through the set, Matisyahu invited students to a question and answer session, giving students great insight into how his beliefs have affected his music.

I love Matisyahu- been listening for a long time. I have always wanted to see him - Senior male

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MATISYAHUGENDER

MALE:738FEMALE:664


RESIDENCE

APRIL6THEKOGERCENTERTOTALATTENDANCE:1,371

18:519:40820:39321:260


JUNIOR:220


FACULTY/STAFF:15

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:18223:7424:2625+:63

29% 36%

25%16%

18%

28%18%

13%

5%

2% 5% 4%

47% 51%49%53%

0%

1%

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEATURINGMAYDA DEL VALLE

GENDER

MALE:43FEMALE:37


RESIDENCE


18:019:2120:1821:25


JUNIOR:18

SENIOR:14GRADUATE:6

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:823:324:1

25+:5

26%31%

26%25%

18%

11%

31%

10%

1%

4%6%

4%

54%

62%

38%

46%

1%2%

EPI:2

Spoken Word Wednesday brought out creative USC students with a passion for slam poetry, lyrical verses, and emotional expressions. Poet, Mayda Del Valle, was in attendance for student performances then was able to showcase her nationally-recognized poetry.

I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear Mayda speak. I am so glad CP understands the importance of spoken word and the artwork display. The artists have been amazing this year!-Sophomore female

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SPOKEN WORDWEDNESDAY FEATURINGMAYDA DEL VALLE

GENDER

MALE:43FEMALE:37


RESIDENCE


18:019:2120:1821:25


JUNIOR:18

SENIOR:14GRADUATE:6

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:823:324:1

25+:5

26%31%

26%25%

18%

11%

31%

10%

1%

4%6%

4%

54%

62%

38%

46%

1%2%

EPI:277


USC IDOL FINALE

GENDER

MALE:59FEMALE:111


RESIDENCE

APRIL14RUSSELLHOUSEBALLROOMTOTALATTENDANCE:172

18:119:5220:3421:30


JUNIOR:36EPI:12

SENIOR:38GRADUATE:6

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:2723:1424:2

25+:9

31%

20%

23%

22%

22%

21%18%

16%

8%

5% 4%7%

65%

61%

39%35%

1%1%

1%

Im here to support one of the finalists. Ive never been to an event, but was eager to attend this one

USCs annual singing competition was a hit again this year, with 38 students auditioning for spot in the finals. Nine per formers part ic ipated in the grand f ina le, judged by USC facul ty and staff . Fourth year business student, Kendr ick Mar ion, took top pr ize wi th h is soul fu l s inging.

Photo c/o Matthew Tharakan

-Freshman female

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USC IDOL FINALE

GENDER

MALE:59FEMALE:111


RESIDENCE


18:119:5220:3421:30


JUNIOR:36EPI:12

SENIOR:38GRADUATE:6

FACULTY/STAFF:1

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:2723:1424:2

25+:9

31%

20%

23%

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21%18%

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8%

5% 4%7%

65%

61%

39%35%

1%1%

1%

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GIRLS FIGHT BACK

GENDER

MALE:3FEMALE:48


RESIDENCE


18:019:1820:1621:9


JUNIOR:11

SENIOR:5GRADUATE:0

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:723:124:0

25+:0

35% 27%

41%

10%

22%

31%

18%

14%

94%

69%

31%

6%

2%

I came to Girls Fight Back because I have never taken a self defense class before and I have always wanted to know what to do in a dangerous situation

T he Girls Fight Back program welcomed USC students to come and hear of past issues of abuse and how these future situations can be avoided. During the program students were shown ways to protect themselves from potential moments of abuse or violence.

-Sophomore female

80

GIRLS FIGHT BACK

GENDER

MALE:3FEMALE:48


RESIDENCE


18:019:1820:1621:9


JUNIOR:11

SENIOR:5GRADUATE:0

FACULTY/STAFF:0

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:723:124:0

25+:0

35% 27%

41%

10%

22%

31%

18%

14%

94%

69%

31%

6%

2%

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BRIDESMAIDS SNEAK PREVIEW

GENDER

MALE:42FEMALE:209


RESIDENCE


18:319:7920:6721:45


JUNIOR:41


FACULTY/STAFF:2

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:2623:1224:1025+:11

31% 30%

29%

16%

18%

27%18%

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41%

17%

1%

1%

I think we should have more special viewings like this one. I thought it was really cool that I got the chance to see the movie before the trailer even started showing on tv.

USC students were able to preview an upcoming blockbuster movie before the rest of the country through this exciting program. Students filled the Russell House theater with laughter as they enjoyed this relaxing event prior to final examinations.

-Freshman female

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BRIDESMAIDS SNEAK PREVIEW

GENDER

MALE:42FEMALE:209


RESIDENCE


18:319:7920:6721:45


JUNIOR:41


FACULTY/STAFF:2

DEMOGRAPHICS

CLASSIFICATIONAGE

22:2623:1224:1025+:11

31% 30%

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YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT!

Through surveys administered after each event, as well as feedback from our website, Carolina Productions solicits feedback from anyone interested in sharing their opinions at the end of each semester. The goal of this survey is to understand the broad and minute programming trends on the University of South Carolina campus.

Many times, the feedback we receive points directly at acts Carolina Productions has investigated and/or booked for USC. Here are some examples of performances that were specifically requested by USC students and produced by Carolina Productions!

Comedian Bo Burnham (September 29, 2009) Comedian Charlie Murphy (February 25, 2009) Fashion shows (November 10, 2010) Musician Girl Talk (February 25, 2010) Musician Matisyahu (April 6, 2011) Musician Matt Nathanson (August 17, 2009) Reduced Shakespeare Company (November 9, 2010) Self-defense workshop (by means of Girls Fight Back!) (April 18, 2011) Speaker Frank Warren from PostSecret (February 7, 2011) Student film festival (by means of Campus MovieFest) (January 28, 2011)

Events booked for Fall 2011 Bongo Ball Mania Comedian Michael Ian Black Dance workshop (by means of 61Syx Teknique) Magician Justin Kredible Willman

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OBSERVATIONS & CONCLUSIONS

First and foremost, credit needs to be given to the students who make up Carolina Productions. These students (at both the basic membership level and those who make up the leadership of this organization) worked tirelessly to create a years worth of exciting and engaging events for the students, faculty and staff of the University of South Carolina. Months of brainstorming, planning and executing were involved in each of the 51 programs and 55 movies sponsored by Carolina Productions. They had some amazing successes and a few challenges this year and handled them with dignity and adaptability.

History has proven that attendance is higher in the Fall semester. This could result from U101 and other classes offering credit for attending events, or the beginning-of-the-year enthusiasm that students bring. Though some would say that the quality of programs increases in the Spring, this is not always reflected in our audience size. By second semester, students have found their niche, which does not always include attending campus events.

Based on the information we have gathered through our assessments, Carolina Productions can conclude that the events that bring the largest audiences are either those which professors can offer extra credit for attending, have heavy pop-culture influence or give students the opportunity to showcase their talents and compete. Student competitions bring more students out not only to support their friends, but because there is an audience text-in vote, they need to be present in order to find out how to vote.

Carolina Productions purposefully added the option of I received class credit for attending to the why did you attend this event question to our assessment, as many times, we are unaware that professors are offering this to students. Though the connections can be difficult to figure out, we appreciate any and all support we receive from our academic partners! Some of the classes that offered extra credit for attending a Carolina Productions event this year were: ENG 101Critical Reading and Composition (Spoken Word Wednesday feat. Oveous Maximus and Reduced Shakespeare Company) ENG 102Rhetoric and Composition (Dr. Cornel West) HPEB 753Obesity and Eating Disorders (Stacy Nadeau) MGT 371Principles of Management (Josh Blue) PSYCH 330Psychology and the African-American Experience (Spoken Word Wednesday feat. Oveous Maximus) PSYC 410Survey of Abnormal Psychology (Frank Warren and Stacy Nadeau) REL 110Introduction to Religious Studies (Eboo Patel) U101 (Spoken Word Wednesday feat. Oveous Maximus, Harlan Cohen, and Jenny Sanford) WGST 111Women in Culture (Birdcage and Project Condom)

When analyzing our assessment, it is clear that Carolina Productions is meeting its goal to provide programs and events that are relevant, entertaining and educational to the University of South Carolina community. With over 12,000 individual students attending, participating or being touched by a Carolina Productions event, we are reaching nearly half the undergraduate student population at USC. While the number of unique attendees went down as compared to last year, it proves that CP is making a name and a brand for itself and meeting the diverse and broad programming needs (which can vary from week to week and from student to student!) of the student body at the University of South Carolina. Out of 391 responses, 373 students responded that were very likely or moderately likely to attend a similar event to the one they attended in the future.

With the implementation of this evaluation process, Carolina Productions has had the chance to take an in-depth look at our audience. Throughout this year (as presumably years past), first year students and women have made up the vast majority of our audiences. This is consistent with college programming around the country. The challenge for Carolina Productions during 2010-2011 will be to increase participation by males as a whole as well as increase upper-class attendance without alienating our significant first-year and female audience. This may take the form of more purposeful and targeted advertising or population-specific programming.

Carolina Productions will continue to assess our programs from our audience in the next academic year, and will also being to assess students who participate in our competitions, to understand why they chose to compete and if/how that impacted their time at Carolina. We look forward to sharing our information with you next year!

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BUDGET INFORMATION

FISCAL YEAR 2011

SPECIALPROGRAMS$79,809(16%)

COMEDIC&TRADITIONAL

EVENTS$45,324(9%) MARKETING

$40,816(8%)

OPERATIONS$28,314(8%)

MAJORPROGRAMS$20,095(4%)

CINEMATICARTS$75,400(15%)

CULTURALAWARENESS$67,094(13%)

CONCERTS$83,455(16%)

IDEAS&ISSUES$71,432(14%)

The Campus Activity Fee at the University of South Carolina is $80 per semester for all full-time students (undergrad, graduate, Medical and Law) and these fees are pro-rated for part-time students ($6 per hour).

Carolina Productions receives a fixed allocation and an earmark of $10 per student per semester. Thats roughly $20 per student per academic year.

Average attendance at ALL events: 456

Average attendance at stand-alone events: 514

Average attendance at movies: 404 per movie title (4 shows per weekend)

Average cost per head at ALL events: $11

Average cost per head at stand-alone events: $19

Average cost per head at movies: $4

OPERATIONSMARKETINGCINEMATIC ARTSCULTURAL AWARENESSCOMEDIC & TRADITIONAL EVENTSCONCERTSIDEAS & ISSUESMAJOR PROGRAMSSPECIAL PROGRAMS

PROGRAMMINGDOLLARS

BUDGET TOTAL

FISCAL YEAR

$511,739

$442,609

$28,314$40,816$75,400$67,094$45,324$83,455$71,432$20,095$79,809

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BUDGET INFORMATION

FISCAL YEAR 2011

SPECIALPROGRAMS$79,809(16%)

COMEDIC&TRADITIONAL

EVENTS$45,324(9%) MARKETING

$40,816(8%)

OPERATIONS$28,314(8%)

MAJORPROGRAMS$20,095(4%)

CINEMATICARTS$75,400(15%)

CULTURALAWARENESS$67,094(13%)

CONCERTS$83,455(16%)

IDEAS&ISSUES$71,432(14%)

The Campus Activity Fee at the University of South Carolina is $80 per semester for all full-time students (undergrad, graduate, Medical and Law) and these fees are pro-rated for part-time students ($6 per hour).

Carolina Productions receives a fixed allocation and an earmark of $10 per student per semester. Thats roughly $20 per student per academic year.

Average attendance at ALL events: 456

Average attendance at stand-alone events: 514

Average attendance at movies: 404 per movie title (4 shows per weekend)

Average cost per head at ALL events: $11

Average cost per head at stand-alone events: $19

Average cost per head at movies: $4

OPERATIONSMARKETINGCINEMATIC ARTSCULTURAL AWARENESSCOMEDIC & TRADITIONAL EVENTSCONCERTSIDEAS & ISSUESMAJOR PROGRAMSSPECIAL PROGRAMS

PROGRAMMINGDOLLARS

BUDGET TOTAL

FISCAL YEAR

$511,739

$442,609

$28,314$40,816$75,400$67,094$45,324$83,455$71,432$20,095$79,809

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