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(04/14/21 3:41am)
The class of 2021 studied under two seemingly different university presidents, but there was one consistent trait between the Pastides and Caslen administrations: a total lack of accountability to the student body.
(03/10/21 4:43am)
While COVID-19 has drastically impacted millions, one of the most devastating effects has been the more than 160,000 deaths that have occurred within nursing homes. This number consists of 40% of all COVID-19 deaths throughout the country, and it is just one example of what politicians in the COVID-19 era must be held accountable for.
(03/23/21 3:44am)
All women deserve respect and fair treatment. When any woman — especially women in the public eye — are mistreated, it sets an precedent for how women are treated everywhere.
(03/26/21 1:33am)
The types of people who were arrested for taking part in the January riot at the Capitol are in fact the usual suspects for such an incident, and believing otherwise ignores the vast majority of domestic terror incidents in the United States.
(02/24/21 3:09am)
USC’s Student Government is based on a fundamentally wrong vision of campus politics. To understand why, we have to look at the assumption Student Government is based on: The idea students can work with the administration to make our campus a better place.
(02/22/21 8:20am)
In lieu of an endorsement, The Daily Gamecock asked Student Government executive candidates to tell students why to vote for them. Their letters were edited for grammar, style and length.
(02/23/21 4:39am)
Reality-type dating shows have steadily grown in popularity amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite their popularity, people should not solely rely on these shows for entertainment because they distort viewers’ perception of romantic relationships and reality in general.
(03/05/21 4:02am)
From interpersonal connections to law, we're told that our most meaningful relationship in life will be romantic. In reality, no relationship is inherently more or less meaningful than any other.
(02/18/21 4:06am)
There was a Student Government debate on Tuesday for the upcoming election, and I wish I could say it mattered. It mostly felt like an exercise for whoever's running; an exercise for some elected office or important interview after college that won't affect any of us if we don't live in that county or work for that company.
(02/17/21 3:36am)
Show: "The Expanse"
(02/15/21 11:39pm)
Living in a major historical event has taken its toll on all of us and inevitably changed our lives, in most instances for the worse. The negative effects on mental health and resulting feelings of isolation have forced changes in not only how we interact with our close friends, but also our acquaintances.
(02/09/21 4:47am)
While the drama between Reddit, GameStop, and Wall Street was both exciting and hilarious, it's important to look beyond the memes and realize that no matter who's buying and selling, the stock market is based on exploitation.
(02/11/21 3:38am)
While Valentine’s Day was originally celebrated in measures of love and affection towards others, the holiday has since become an over-commercialized and materialistic concept. However, as COVID-19 has changed life and encouraged socially-distanced activities, Valentine’s Day may actually retain a shred of its original meaning this year.
(03/01/21 9:42pm)
Disney needs to show more diverse and realistic depictions of women to inspire young girls. Disney's current content presents women as a monolith: Women are either damsels in distress or a side character to a male lead.
(02/04/21 3:31am)
Late-night TV has, frustratingly, looked to the Trump administration and its antics for content almost non-stop throughout the past four years. Following the administration’s exit, however, the industry will have to seek new ways of engaging an audience that was only tuning in for one reason – and the result will be less homogenous, more authentic and a whole lot funnier.
(02/08/21 3:14am)
Since 2017, much of the South Carolina General Assembly’s effort has been consumed by one thing: Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s power and water utility. Its fate is still up in the air, as lawmakers debate whether to reform it or sell it to NextEra Energy, a massive Florida-based energy company.
(02/07/21 9:38pm)
While the purpose of the Super Bowl is for the best two teams in the NFL to compete for the conference title, the advertisements are just as important as the game itself and prove to be lucrative in the realms of business and entertainment. They are vital to the game, as they bring people together through means of pop culture references, catchy and humorous content and heart-warming messages.
(02/03/21 2:50am)
Over the past decade, Walt Disney Pictures has been in the process of remaking its animated classics, and it should stop. Once one scratches away the glamour of taking a legendary animated film and setting it in the “real world,” they would find all of these films are inferior to their original at best and, at worst, insult their original material.
(02/12/21 1:20am)
While the pandemic makes any festivities difficult, it’s still possible to have a good time being your single self with your best friends this Valentine’s, colloquially known as "Galentine’s Day." There have been almost 400,000 COVID-19 cases in South Carolina alone, so here are some ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day either socially distanced or online:
(02/02/21 3:05am)
It’s easy to see the current political climate as chaotic and confusing, but one way to get a grasp on what’s happening is to understand a wide variety of beliefs. To do this, it’s important to look at some of today’s most influential political ideologies.