Letter to the editor: Former Student Body President Luke Rankin reflects on 2019-2020 school year
To the class of 2021,
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To the class of 2021,
2020 will forever be remembered in the history books. Through not only a global pandemic that flipped the world upside down but a Black Lives Matter movement that defined the future of the United States, the University of South Carolina stood strong and exemplified what it meant to be made of boundless resilience. While my tenure as student body president was never easy (it rarely is), this year of great tribulations made the triumphs well worth the fight.
For women, walking into a room is not always easy. As we carry their personal stories with us, it is our responsibility to pass their teachings on to increase female leadership roles.
The USC administration’s mishandling of sexual harassment allegations perpetrates a systemic crisis at this university.
During this ongoing Lent season, people on and around campus in Columbia should strive to give back to the Carolina community and be involved in acts of service during these difficult times.
Congratulations class of 2021!
On a beautiful afternoon in Rutledge Chapel, April 3, 2018, I began the journey of a lifetime and was sworn in as student body president. I didn't know exactly what the year ahead would look like at the time, but it turned out to be an incredible period of transformation for our university – full of unexpected twists and turns, all of which shaped the institution's trajectory.
The class of 2024's unique freshman year is nearly over, and we can't wait for the coming semester.
From institutional racism to sexual assault and harassment on campus, the general feeling from the university’s administration has been one of reactivity rather than proactivity.
The unsung heroes of the quick shift to remote classes were our professors, who had to redesign their courses on the fly and be the support system the student body needed.
The death penalty’s only purpose is cruelty for the sake of cruelty. That's not stopping the South Carolina General Assembly, however.
The rise of violence against Asian Americans recently has been a concerning issue across the nation. In fact, the number of hate crime cases against Asian Americans in major cities have increased 150% compared to the previous year.
One thing has remained constant within the past few years at the University of South Carolina: Fraternities receiving violations. While the university has made several strides to punish these fraternities, more must be done to prevent harm.
USC's decision to have a test-optional application in 2021 should become a permanent fixture because it offers all students the chance to be accepted into universities without the obstacles and bias testing puts forth.
St. Patrick's Day is one of the most popular days for drinking. The occurrence of binge drinking that happens at St. Patrick's Day celebrations, both large and small, is dangerous. Binge drinking culture can and should be shifted by changing how we celebrate holidays such as St. Patrick's Day. The most important part of celebrating is spending quality time with loved ones rather than being intoxicated.
The United States can learn from other countries to not only have basic coronavirus safety measures, but to also tailor additional policies based on geography and urban design planning.
If USC’s NCAA athletic teams are supposed to represent our university, then students should be able to watch the team's games without jumping though hoops.
The women's fashion industry needs to add sizes in between the existing size increments to truly represent an accurate range of female body types. The current inaccurate portrayal of the female body in clothing can cause damage to self-image, especially when sizes vary from store to store, or even from one pair of jeans to another.
As millions of people across the United States get vaccinated against COVID-19, many are quick to think their vaccine will immediately make life return to normal. They are wrong.
Addressing the way we relate to each other and acknowledging the physical distance that followed the start of the pandemic are mental exercises we have done for months now. Our new daily routine also comes with new challenges related to how and what we focus our attention on in class, and the way we perceive reality now that technology is constantly in front of us.