How much are you worth per hour? Debate has heated lately over minimum wage laws. President Barack Obama proposed to raise the federal minimum wage from the current $7.25 an hour to $9, and Congress responded by introducing bills in both the House and the Senate that would raise minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2015. The House bill has already failed, and its Senate sibling is likely to meet the same fate.
Just before we left for summer, the Maryland General Assembly voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the 18th state to do so.
USC reached a milestone this semester by enrolling almost 32,000 students, which raises the question: Where are they going to park?
In the digital age, keeping up with website design and functionality is absolutely a must, so 10 years with no update is pretty sad.
As much as football is a sport popularized by physical contact and big hits, it must be acknowledged that eventually those same hits that deliver high tv ratings could eventually lead to the downfall of the NFL.
With high unemployment rates and the cost of living increasing, how are Americans supposed to be able to afford taking more money out of already cash strapped pockets?
If you can’t commit to staying in the stands the entire time, then give someone who will a chance to do so.
As I read the Viewpoints article by Emilie Dawson, I was appalled by her poor attempt at justifying Miley Cyrus.
I won’t ask where you were. But what I want to know is: how could you not want to watch more of what you just saw?
While I appreciate and respect the opinions of others, I feel compelled to point out the flaws in those opinions so that those who share in them have no excuse to cling to their beliefs.
Don’t get us wrong: New housing close to campus is great. We just wish there was a way to have great housing and great parking at the same time.
It is time for the people of America to stand up and demand that America keeps out of the problems of the world, so we can focus on our own.
If you don’t approve of your daughter seeing Cyrus dance or writhe on a wrecking ball, then pull her away from it.
For students putting themselves through school, finding the time and funds to get professional attire for interviews can be challenging.
On campus yesterday, I saw girls walking around in American flag cutoffs, cowboy boots and bandannas.
The U.S. has long been a country that strongly believes in the importance of military power and prowess.
When I picked up The Daily Gamecock Wednesday, I was intrigued by the cover story about the history of desegregation at USC.