Internet dating doesn't measure up
Due in part to a new hit TV series and the exposure of a college football player’s girlfriend hoax, the validity of online dating has been challenged once again as a legitimate venue for finding a soulmate.
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Due in part to a new hit TV series and the exposure of a college football player’s girlfriend hoax, the validity of online dating has been challenged once again as a legitimate venue for finding a soulmate.
“Bieber Fever” has consumed the teenage demographic in the U.S. for the past few years, but the pop star’s fans’ devotion has reached a level of huge concern. When footage of Justin Bieber allegedly smoking marijuana surfaced, “#Cut4Bieber” started trending nationally on Twitter. The tweet suggested that teens cut themselves to show disapproval of Bieber’s alleged drug use. The original message was traced back to a faux Twitter account previously known for making similar practical jokes. Earlier this year the same account ignited a rumor that Bieber had cancer and that teens should go “#BaldForBieber.” Celebrities and everyday people condemned this account and the idea of turning a serious struggle for people into a laughing matter.
A recent Massachusetts court ruling has not only caused a major divide between Massachusetts government officials but has become a hot topic of debate for the whole nation. Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts ruled that prison inmate Michelle Kosilek, formally known as Robert Kosilek, would receive gender reassignment surgery, paid for by the state. The judge determined that not allowing the inmate this surgery would be a violation of the Eighth Amendment, which is the right to adequate medical care. While this argument does hold some truth, I believe that there are many other conditions that hold equal precedence in determining the ruling in this somewhat unique situation.
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us prepare to gather with family and loved ones to share a traditional turkey dinner and give thanks for everything in our lives.
It seems as though even Facebook is beginning to suffer the same fate of misuse as past social media sites such as MySpace and Xanga, and for good reasons. The fact that companies are using Facebook to evaluate potential employees is perhaps a major deterrent. In an economy where jobs are scarce, people will go to any measures to become employed, including parting with their online profiles. For example, pictures and posts on your profile that you may not deem to be inappropriate could be the difference between getting called back for a second interview or having your application thrown in the trash. Furthermore, posts that other people leave on your profile, even though you were not the one to post it yourself, can reflect negatively on you as an applicant. Other reasons are also redefining people’s view of Facebook. Personally, I don’t check Facebook as often now because of a lack of interest in content posted by others. At first, Facebook was a tool used by people to stay connected and share pictures. However, many people now use it as a medium through which they can detail their every move, thought or action. Recently, I have felt more irritation than usual when viewing my home page due to the constant status updates by attention seekers. There are still legitimate benefits to using Facebook, but the cons seem to outweigh the pros for a large number of people. While I still have a Facebook account, I now realize that I can use other means to stay connected with friends and family.
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‘Gamecock Makeout,’ others shame campus
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The Carolina Alert sent out last week about the gun incident in Maxcy College is the most recent of many warnings students have received about potentially dangerous and illegal gun possession. Fortunately for all of us here at USC, this particular situation was handled before anything else could occur. This, however, may not always be the case. While I do not protest the right to bear arms as declared by the Constitution, I do believe stronger restrictions should be put in place and enforced.