Government shutdown necessary evil
By Ross Abbott | Oct. 2, 2013The United States federal government has been “shut down” for almost two full days as I write this.
The United States federal government has been “shut down” for almost two full days as I write this.
Mason Branham, president of USC’s Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Straight Alliance, said it best: “Old white men: Times are changing.”
Universal background checks only way to keep public safe
Students should combine courses with specialized knowledge in other fields
At long last, steps are being taken to allow students to use their CarolinaCards off campus. After years of pining, USC is finally providing a way for us to spend our CarolinaCash at the places we actually want to spend it.
Journalism is a wonderful hobby, but I don’t understand why anyone would study it while the industry devours its young and abandons its old. As a Gamecock alumnus and editor with five years’ experience, I’m telling you: Don’t do it!
As I looked through CNN’s top stories this week, I saw story after story about death, tragedy and coming troubles. Reading through each article, I couldn’t help but notice that there wasn’t a single positive news story to be found.
While most of us were sleeping last night, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz spent all night talking in what may be the strangest “almost but not technically” filibuster you’ll ever see.
It’s no secret that USC’s housing conditions aren’t ideal, as most students are eventually forced to live off campus due to lack of accommodations on campus.
What does it mean to be a journalist? The answer largely depends on who you ask. Most people would agree that the hosts of prime-time news shows and reporters for the thousands of daily and student newspapers in the U.S.
There was a veritable buzz about campus Tuesday. Perhaps literally, as most everyone’s phone went off with a text from Carolina Alert, USC’s communication system for local crime, inclement weather and otherwise compromising events that we need to be made aware of.
Serious health consequences linked to consistent lack of rest
Recent developments show value of peace
Many of us are guilty of forgoing sleep in order to complete homework, cram more hours into studying for a test or go downtown to Five Points.
A child scurries to his mother whining, “Someone stole my cookie!” The mother wisely responds, “Just use your words, and talk it out.” It’s funny how some things you learn when you’re young reappear as valuable lessons someone of any age can learn from.
There was a veritable buzz about campus Tuesday. Perhaps literally, as most everyone’s phone went off with a text from Carolina Alert, USC’s communication system for local crime, inclement weather and otherwise compromising events that we need to be made aware of.
USC has also done a good job cultivating top-notch programs that successfully attract talented students, which our university needs to improve its reputation and national rankings.