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(02/01/13 8:54am)
In a world with the likes of Adele, Duffy, Emelie Sande and the late Amy Winehouse, it’s easy to believe that British soul songstresses have said all they have to say. Or sing, as they case may be.
(01/23/13 9:31am)
Nothing is quite as tempting as a pastry shop with warm coffee on a cold day.
(12/07/12 9:09am)
Hurricane Sandy’s aftereffects will be felt in New York City and the outlying areas for a long time. Buildings have been destroyed across the Northeast, and many areas still struggle with power and energy issues. Now, New York City public school systems are facing yet another difficult problem: When should students return to school? Schools are now beginning to open, though many facilities are not yet entirely safe, leaving parents to decide whether to prioritize their child’s safety over their education.
(11/16/12 8:35am)
Social media has good and bad sides. While it allows us to connect with more people than ever before, it also makes it impossible to avoid bad information and opinions. Nearly everyone will use social media to take a position and to voice a personal opinion on one subject or another. It takes freedom of speech to another level. The question is: How much is too much?
(11/09/12 10:01am)
College offers great opportunities, but those opportunities are less reliable than they have been in the past. A diploma is no longer a job guarantee. There’s no doubt it will help, but it is no longer as sacred as it once was.
(11/02/12 9:00am)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni” is one of his greatest, as well as one of his darkest.
(11/02/12 7:27am)
Weather is defined as “the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place.” The dictionary goes on to say that said state of the atmosphere can be “adverse or destructive.” That’s basically a formal way to say anything can happen at any point in time. Historically, predicting the weather has been a running joke because it’s difficult to do with any certainty. However, in Italy last Monday, seven scientists were convicted of manslaughter for failing to do just that: predict the weather. It is hypocritical to expect perfection from weather prediction when such predictions are fraught with variables.
(11/01/12 6:08am)
The Beatles set the rules.
(10/26/12 6:08am)
The world of publishing and writing is now forced to re-invent itself or be left behind, all because of technology.
(10/16/12 6:50am)
In a quaint, white-washed building across from Mellow Mushroom, Menkoi Ramen House has quietly brought a new flavor to the Vista.
(10/12/12 6:24am)
The case of Fisher v. University of Texas, which the Supreme Court heard on Oct. 10, brings up an important issue over race and how diversity should be handled in school. The case challenges a law that allows race to influence admissions decisions at universities around the country. This rule is meant to encourage diversity. However, continuing to allow people to be judged by their race or heritage, whether it be for good or bad, is stifling to our society.In 2008, two female students applied to the University of Texas and were denied admission. The suit was filed because they both felt they had been discriminated against based on race. The two students, both white, were placed into a pool of applicants that were qualified based on many different criteria, such as leadership, community service and academics but also based on race.The idea behind this process is that it will allow minorities equal opportunity to enter college. But what exactly is a minority today? In the 1970s, it was women and African Americans. Soon after, this title of “minority” was extended to Hispanics and Asians. Now, there are more than ten “minorities” to choose from on a school form. At this point, the minorities are on the verge of overcoming the so-called “majorities.”By allowing this law to stay in effect, we are limiting our society’s progress. As a minority myself, I do not want to know that I got accepted to a college or became entitled to a major benefit or even got a free soda because of the color of my skin. Minorities should be judged on their accomplishments and their talents. The idea of equality should mean that everyone receives equal treatment and not that those who could possibly be minorities should get extra help along the way.The minority law also allows universities to ensure that they have an equal representation of all types of students in their incoming classes and that they have diversity in their student body. But as much good as this law has endeavored to do, it only gives the appearance of universities trying to snatch up minorities like missing pieces in a puzzle. Students with outstanding qualifications should not be overlooked because there are too many white people or Hispanic people already in the incoming class.In the 21st century, issues of race shouldn’t be issues anymore. A law giving universities power to evaluate applicants by race needs to change so this generation can evolve from the last generation. Maybe the law was not a bad law back when it was necessary to promote the role of minorities in society. However, that time has passed, and in order for us to continue forward, this law needs to change.
(10/05/12 5:28am)
Nicki Minaj recently rapped that she is “a Republican voting for Mitt Romney.” Following the release of that song was a major debate on Minaj’s political allegiance. She even had to release a statement clarifying what she meant when she said that.As the blog posts and television discussions over Nicki Minaj piled up, I took a step back and realized that we are legitimately debating the political opinion of a woman who not only has a different color hair every day of the week but an alternate personality she refers to as “Roman Zolanski.”According to my knowledge, Nicki Minaj has never had a background in politics. No matter how popular Minaj has become, the last thing we should be doing is worrying about what she has to say about the upcoming election.With the multitude of issues facing the nation today, such as global climate change, a floundering economy, two wars and huge government deficit, politics deserve attention, and our society should be interested.Instead, society in general places a lot of importance on rappers, reality TV stars and celebrities. No matter how much some of us would like to deny it, the major faces of pop culture are put on a pedestal. The problem begins when we allow their opinions to influence our own.The United States is experiencing a trying time in history. There are many things to discuss and worry about regarding this year’s election and the direction for the country. The decisions voters have to make this year are important, and there are more qualified people to turn to than Nicki Minaj.
(10/04/12 6:32am)
This week, Theatre South Carolina kicks off their 2012 season with a new adaptation of one of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved plays, “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
(09/13/12 6:55am)
Ned Durrett, The Vespers, Grayson Venters play West Columbia venue Tuesday night
(09/10/12 6:59am)
When asked why they decided to learn and perform all of Ludwig van Beethoven’s violin and piano sonatas, violinist Aaron Berofsky and pianist Phillip Bush answered simply and immediately: “It’s Beethoven.”
(09/10/12 5:48am)
As the fall semester begins at USC and schools across the nation, students and faculty welcome a new class of freshmen: the "newbies," the students who have no idea what they're doing but make up for their confusion with enthusiasm and excitement.
(09/10/12 5:37am)
Limit on excused absences fosters spread of health problems
(08/24/12 9:46am)
As freshmen began classes Thursday, they faced a number of challenges: hectic schedules, new opportunities and a new campus to navigate.