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It may not seem like it, but there are quite a few similarities between the Baliness cock-fight and hockey in Canada. The cockfight is a major sporting event in the Baliness community and hockey is a major sport for Canadians. In both, the objective is to win. In the Baliness society a person can’t bet against a cock from the family, or village, but can bet against an enemy. One should not be betting against you own hometown team in hockey. 2 roosters have sharp metal spurs on their legs, are to

When one thinks of Bali, one will most possibly envision the white sand beaches, clear blue skies, calming water and the huge number of Western tourists there. Chances that one will jump into the idea of cockfighting in Bali villages would probably be very low. Cockfighting plays a pivotal role in the life of numerous Balinese men. As Geertz (2005), an American anthropologist suggested, cockfighting is considered as a part of “The Balinese Way of Life”. A cockfight, in a straightforward explanation

Growing up in South Carolina, there is a lot heard about the Clemson Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks. The biggest college football rivalry of the State. There are commercials, billboards, and flyers that advertise the big game every year. The amount of people that show up to the game is incredible. Thousands of people go to watch these college players duke it out to prove that their college is better than the other. The event brings in thousands of dollars, yet what most do not understand

of wrecking bikes and drifting four-wheelers. Seeing aquatic blue lake house and the large, screened in, cedar wood deck reminds me of the time my mother, stepfather, and I would invite our local friends over. We would watch the South Carolina Gamecocks play football and grill out on the large, black, charcoal grill that sat in front of the deck itself. The house was perfect; neither too big nor too small. Though it was built with wood painted with the distinct blue, it stood on a brick foundation

The Gamecocks entered the bowl game with a 6-6 record for the regular season. The Bulls entered with a 10-2 record. The Gamecocks and Bulls played in the Birmingham Bowl played in Birmingham, AL. This bowl game ended with an exciting outcome resulting with the use of overtime play. The Gamecocks representing the mighty SEC should have won this game easily. To even float the idea it would take overtime play for the Gamecocks to win would have been a laughing matter

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley has 16 touchdowns and over 2,500 yards, but he also has 11 interceptions this season. Michigan’s defense is good enough at stopping their opponents from scoring. The Gamecocks cannot get away with too many turnovers if they want to win this game. Peach Bowl The No. 7 Auburn Tigers (10-3, 7-2 SEC) will face the No. 12 UCF Knights (12-0, 9-0 AAC) in the Peach Bowl in front of a sold out crowd in Atlanta, Ga. https://twitter

South Carolina football was founded in 1892. They have had many good seasons and some bad seasons. For example, they have won their division which is the SEC once. Their all-time record against Clemson is 8-12. Clemson is their rival and so is Georgia. They call the game between South Carolina and Clemson the battle of the Palmetto state. The rivalry started when both teams were established and they realized they had to play each other for the title of the state. They have also won the SEC title

When I took my USC tour before my freshman year, I fell in love with the campus and became very interested in exploring all the opportunities presented by the ambassador. I fell in love with the beauty of the Horseshoe and greatly appreciated the generosity and politeness of the people I met. I want to inspire prospective students to fall in love with USC as I did. I would also like to explore this opportunity to develop as a person and make good friends in the process. It gives me great pride to

A General To Remember "Come, my boys! Let us go back and we will find the Gamecock. But as for this damned old fox, the devil himself could not catch him!" That was the famous quote by Banastre Tarleton, a British general and soldier, who gave the “Swamp Fox” his name. Francis Marion was the “Swamp Fox’s” real name. Marion was born on February 26th 1732, in Goat Field Plantation in Saint Johns Parish, Berkeley County, South Carolina. When Marion was a boy, he set off to sail at the age of 15 but

I’m Molly McDaniel and I’m currently a junior at New Brockton High School. I’ve lived in and attended school in New Brockton my entire life, so my Gamecock Pride runs deep. My home is just out of the city limits and I live there with my mom and dad (Christy and Mike) and my little brother, Cole. I also have two dogs, Bonnie and Bandit. I’m an active participant in many extracurricular activities at New Brockton High School. Varsity sports, academic clubs, and leadership organizations, if you can