COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on students' mental health, such as an increase in feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. The pandemic also gave students time to focus on themselves and what works best for them, creating a better overall routine for them as students.
Students should not be fearful to go out in Columbia, but it is important to take steps to protect yourself. USCPD encourages students to familiarize themselves with campus resources as well as plan out the night ahead of time.
Watching viral videos of police brutality is unnecessary and can adversely have a negative affect on people of color. Some suffer from significant mental health challenges as a result of viewing such videos.
Many individuals have become disconnected from reality as a result of viral culture, which can lead to a lack of empathy and an unhealthy eagerness for validation on social media. Because of this, users of social media need to be aware of the harmful messages that can circulate these platforms.
Candidates for president and vice president need to ensure they will listen to students and actually deliver on their campaign promises. Most importantly, whoever wins these races must be an effective advocate in front of administration.
As voting season approaches for the Student Government, candidates have established their campaign promises and are finalizing their plans. However, these candidates often fall short of their campaign promises because they do not have a set plan to effectively carry out their goals.
Valentine's Day might be over, but rom-coms are perfect for any time of year. From "Pretty in Pink" to "Mr. Right," here are 10 awesome rom-coms to enjoy this season.
Violence against the transgender community has been rising dramatically in recent years. With the murder of Brianna Ghey, it is important to be proactive and stand up against the ongoing issue.
It can be easy to feel lonely on Valentine's Day if you're not in a relationship, but remember that the holiday is the day of love, which includes self-love.
Animal shelters are often overcrowded, resulted in animals being put down. The best solution is practicing responsible pet ownership and exploring adopting or fostering animals from a shelter.
Valentine's Day might be for showering your significant other in love, but Galentine's Day is for showing your love for your friends. Try these five activities to make Feb. 13 a highlight.
With the recent announcement of solutions to the problems vioced during Imagine Carolina, it's good to see President Amiridis listening to the student body. However, he needs to make sure he is continuing to listen to what students, faculty and staff have to say.
It can be hard to find new, healthy restaurants that work on a college budget. Try these six restaurants around Columbia.
With the Iranian students and faculty being worried about the crisis in Iran, they wanted the university to take action to show their support for the Iranian community. However, the university was lack luster in its response.
The Daily Gamecock's 2023 Editor-in-Chief Sydney Dunlap reflects on what it means to take on the role. "I hope you’ll allow your nerves to fuel you instead of scare you, because taking on the unknown means growing into the best version of yourself," Dunlap writes. "And I hope we can do it together."
"The new year is a chance to set goals, whether they be academic, physical or social. I want to encourage you to use this semester as a new beginning — a clean slate with new schedules, new classes and new adventures to be had," Student Body President Reedy Newton writes in her guest column. "Soak in every moment of this semester as it will pass by in the blink of an eye."
The College Football Playoff managing committee's decision to add eight more teams to the postseason competition will provide benefits to fans, participating schools and the media.
