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Walking down Greene Street Wednesday, you may have been offered donuts or coffee from various organizations trying to recruit new members. Among the tables lining the street was one of USC’s newest organizations, Student Survivors for Survivors.
It goes without saying, but college is stressful.
College makes burnout almost unavoidable. Characterized by “cynicism, depression, and lethargy,” burnout is the “state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress.” It isn’t simply stress, it is the combination of expecting too much of yourself, feeling like your work isn’t good enough and feeling inadequate or incompetent. So, for students who work full time jobs, take over 15 credit hours and have to take care of family lives while dealing with extracurricular activities, burnout could seem like a common occurrence.
The 2019-2020 Student Government budget was signed on May 6, 2019 by President Harris Pastides. Student body treasurer Kate Lewis said she didn't want to make any changes to last year's budget besides the new executive members' initiatives they campaigned on — things such as a mental health workshop, a 9/11 memorial and a Diversity Week.
More than 10,000 people marched on South Carolina State House grounds to protest the state education system on May 1, 2019. Teachers called for higher pay, smaller classes and mental health counseling for students.
The USC community gathered at Rutledge Chapel for a service of remembrance for those who have passed this past academic year.
USC has been applauded in the past for its approach to the mental health of its students, but a history of excellence does not guarantee the continuance of the trend.
As finals week rapidly approaches, it's important to focus on the upcoming papers, presentations and tests that determine our final grades. But as we finish out these last two weeks of the semester, it's important not to lose sight of something far more important than our final grades: ourselves.
With the stress of course work piling up, a lack of parking or a late shuttle can turn a stressful day into a total meltdown.
Joseph T. “Jay” Walsh spoke to faculty, staff and students on Monday about his vision for the university and answered questions from attendees about mental health, diversity, safety and research.
Lizzo’s sophomore album “Cuz I Love You” is a love note from the artist to herself. An advocate for the body positivity movement, Lizzo mixes her message with beats that you can’t help but move to and infectious words that invite a sing-along. The album offers the perfect combination of undeniable bops and a clear thematic praise of self-love.
Gamecock fans are passionate about South Carolina sports, along with expressing their opinions about players and games. One way these fans are able to show their support is through social media.
College students are not OK.
Student senate began its 111th session Wednesday night with introductions and assignment of senators to committees.
Each year, Indie Grits Film Festival brings a host of short films to Columbia with screenings, panels and awards. However, that’s not all the festival has to offer. The event expands beyond its roots in film to offer a multi-day multimedia explosion of visual art, live music, interactive exhibits and more.
It is hard to believe that in a little over a month, my time at Carolina will come to a close and I will dive head first into the real world.
The second annual March for Our Lives event at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia tackled the issue of South Carolina gun violence.
Halfway through the semester, there’s fair chance you might not have closely reviewed a syllabus in a few months. However, upon glancing at several syllabuses and the university bulletin, you may be reminded of the odd policy concerning attendance.
Patricia Moore-Pastides looks out onto USC's historic Horseshoe through the second-floor window of the President's House, the place she's called home for the past 10 years. It's a sunny, chilly day with a few students relaxing in the grass and many rushing on the brick pathways to class.
Activist and author Blair Imani took an audience through her personal narrative, from her arrest following the shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge to coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community on national television.