Students with ADHD are at risk of being without their medicine for an indefinite amount of time, which can be harmful to their academic and personal lives. This ADHD medication shortage needs to be addressed and taken seriously.
COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on students' mental health, such as an increase in feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. The pandemic also gave students time to focus on themselves and what works best for them, creating a better overall routine for them as students.
The Daily Gamecock's 2023 Editor-in-Chief Sydney Dunlap reflects on her anxiety diagnosis and what it means to be "normal." "I’m learning that asking for an extension on a stressful deadline or needing to take time for myself doesn’t make me less — it makes me human," Dunlap writes.
Government officials are criminalizing homelessness in Columbia, South Carolina. You pass by examples outside every day and may not even realize it.
While commuting is not an ideal college situation, there are ways to make the best out of the situation. Students should try to minimize the amount of times you have to drive to campus by scheduling classes together and use the time they are on campus to develop social relationships.
Students should not be fearful to go out in Columbia, but it is important to take steps to protect yourself. USCPD encourages students to familiarize themselves with campus resources as well as plan out the night ahead of time.
Watching viral videos of police brutality is unnecessary and can adversely have a negative affect on people of color. Some suffer from significant mental health challenges as a result of viewing such videos.
Many individuals have become disconnected from reality as a result of viral culture, which can lead to a lack of empathy and an unhealthy eagerness for validation on social media. Because of this, users of social media need to be aware of the harmful messages that can circulate these platforms.
Candidates for president and vice president need to ensure they will listen to students and actually deliver on their campaign promises. Most importantly, whoever wins these races must be an effective advocate in front of administration.
As voting season approaches for the Student Government, candidates have established their campaign promises and are finalizing their plans. However, these candidates often fall short of their campaign promises because they do not have a set plan to effectively carry out their goals.
Valentine's Day might be over, but rom-coms are perfect for any time of year. From "Pretty in Pink" to "Mr. Right," here are 10 awesome rom-coms to enjoy this season.
Violence against the transgender community has been rising dramatically in recent years. With the murder of Brianna Ghey, it is important to be proactive and stand up against the ongoing issue.
It can be easy to feel lonely on Valentine's Day if you're not in a relationship, but remember that the holiday is the day of love, which includes self-love.
Animal shelters are often overcrowded, resulted in animals being put down. The best solution is practicing responsible pet ownership and exploring adopting or fostering animals from a shelter.
Valentine's Day might be for showering your significant other in love, but Galentine's Day is for showing your love for your friends. Try these five activities to make Feb. 13 a highlight.
With the recent announcement of solutions to the problems vioced during Imagine Carolina, it's good to see President Amiridis listening to the student body. However, he needs to make sure he is continuing to listen to what students, faculty and staff have to say.
It can be hard to find new, healthy restaurants that work on a college budget. Try these six restaurants around Columbia.
