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(04/09/24 5:07am)
USC is dedicated to helping the rural population of South Carolina and the U.S. as a whole. USC has faculty that are improving the lives of people living in these rural areas, specifically in healthcare and STEM education access. Over 27% of South Carolina's population lives in rural areas, and about 20% of those people live in poverty. Every day, there are around 112 people in rural communities who receive medical services they cannot pay for. USC's Rural and Minority Health Research Center has existed for the past seven years. It has funded and created initiatives that benefit the health outcomes of people living in rural South Carolina. The center currently has 50 to 70 funded projects across the state.
(04/18/24 4:55am)
Having adequate, accessible accommodations for students with disabilities is instrumental to fostering an inclusive learning environment. But at USC, this has not been accomplished.
(03/22/24 1:21am)
Ice cream is the perfect snack for any part of the day. Sometimes college students need a break from studying and a sweet treat can brighten up their day. Here are some ice cream shops in Columbia that students must try.
(03/13/24 5:45am)
The university is hoping to make some major renovations to campus. Some include potential plans for a new student union or renovations to existing academic buildings.
(02/19/24 5:33am)
This year's Student Government executive candidates aspire to bring change to campus by improving safety, infrastructure and Wi-Fi, but due to the organization's intangible promises and internal problems, it will be difficult for them to accomplish these goals.
(02/16/24 5:36am)
Pickleball has recently garnered immense popularity in the U.S. The sport attracts people with its methodical movements and various health benefits. College students should take up pickleball in their free time to help expand their social circles and have fun while exercising.
(01/29/24 4:20am)
Students need to reassess their caffeine drinking habits in order to maximize the benefits that caffeine can bring.
(01/29/24 2:48am)
More than 300 students and faculty gathered at the Koger Center for the Arts on Saturday to observe annual stylistic performances from Bollywood-fusion dance teams.
(01/12/24 3:35am)
As the spring semester starts up, students are rushing to figure out their schedules and plan their meals accordingly. They have to find a way to balance their academics, extracurriculars and personal life all while trying to fit in quick and tasty meals. But there's no need to worry, as sandwiches are an easy solution to that problem. Here is a list of the best sandwich shops in Columbia where students can go to grab a quick meal.
(11/17/23 3:31am)
Online classes spiked at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and have persisted until now. These classes added a whole new dimension to the way that students learn by using a different form of teaching.
(10/04/23 3:47am)
The U.S. Supreme Court banned affirmative action in the college admissions process in June 2023, upending a tool that was used to diversify college campuses. But the court has set a precedent that doesn't just impact universities. Companies nationwide are worried about whether the Supreme Court will also ban affirmative action in their policies.
(09/11/23 11:44pm)
Album: "Guts"
(09/08/23 2:34am)
As a student here for almost four years, I still struggle to utilize all the services the Thomas Cooper Library has to offer. I mostly just go to the library to find a quiet place to study or to get a quick printout.
(04/24/23 4:37am)
There are a lot of bad drivers around USC and in order to keep everyone safe it is important that students follow rules and traffic laws and pay attention to signs in order to avoid getting into accidents.
(04/24/23 5:01am)
Each student at the University of South Carolina should be required to take a class in women's and gender studies (WGST) as the courses can provide meaningful information that could broaden one's knowledge about different social issues within their desired field and secure better job opportunities.
(04/14/23 2:28am)
Academic advisers for undergraduate students should go beyond assisting students with course selection and recommendations. They should be more involved with students by helping them explore different experiential learning opportunities and connecting them with resources that can help with their career aspirations and academic goals.
(03/31/23 2:45am)
As families are getting together over during Easter, they'll be eager to talk to the college students after not having seen them for a while, but sometimes the conversations brought up can make one uncomfortable. During these moments, students have to be able to navigate these discussions to relieve some of the awkwardness, which can be achieved by diverting, mitigating or avoiding the conversation.
(03/13/23 2:03am)
TikTok has recently been banned on multiple universities' Wi-Fi due to potential security threats, but the bans are not helpful in protecting students and faculty's data. Putting a ban on TikTok would do more harm than good for the students at USC.
(02/20/23 5:15am)
Student Government candidates need to create solid plans in order to help implement their campaign promises effectively.
(02/17/23 2:42am)
With the recent murder of yet another transgender individual, people must actively participate to help prevent further violence against the trans community.
