In his inaugural address earlier this year, President Barack Obama claimed, “Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunity,” and so far it appears that we have done so.
False tweets by @HopeforBoston show power, dangers of misinformation Everybody knows where the verbs “like,” “share,” “friend” and “favorite” belong today: Facebook and Twitter.
Bond of community can overpower acts of terror The strength of community and the tenacious nature of the human spirit are perhaps best reflected by a marathon, where strangers from around the world cheer on other strangers who have expended so much effort to accomplish a feat they probably initially considered impossible.
Solar energy bill good for state’s future, economy South Carolina’s Congress is not exactly known for being progressive, so it was not entirely unexpected when a bill was shot down in February which would have allowed non-utility parties (that is, anyone other than SCE&G or Duke Energy) to install solar panels.
We’re proud of our fellow students who were able to use their skills to lend a helping hand in this tragedy.
When photos first surfaced of Beyonce and Jay-Z in Cuba, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes when our nation’s lawmakers chimed in on the couple’s so-called insensitivity.
The gay rights battle over marriage equality seemed to edge out most other political issues in the national news cycle last month, but that doesn’t mean other big things weren’t on the Supreme Court’s agenda.
The tragic events at the Boston Marathon Monday shook the entire nation and the world. The marathon, which runs every year on a state holiday, brings tens of thousands of people together in the city to cheer on their friends and family.
Any discussion over gun control laws is bound to be divisive. But we’re worried that proposed legislation in our Statehouse could cause more harm than good.
It’s important to chose our words carefully whenever we discuss a topic. If we don’t, we run the risk of misinterpretation, a fate
The recent so-called “documentary,” “Sirius,” is yet another replica of Hollywood’s attempt at masquerading itself as something its not
Home of the classic burger, pulled pork sandwiches and wings, America continues to maintain its reputation for the most carnivorous country in the world.
April is an eventful month as students begin to finalize plans for the summer, the next academic year and post-graduation.
According to Obama’s mandates, power of attorney applies to all couples A week or two has passed since everyone came out of the closet to support gay marriage.
Surveying in advance could solve shortage The University of South Carolina prides itself on being the state of South Carolina’s flagship university, providing more than 30,000 students with the tools they need to succeed in college and in life. However, recently one problem came to the surface and manifested itself during registration week.
NYPD practice wasteful, harms minorities The New York City Police Department currently has a policy allowing its officers to “stop, question and frisk” anyone they deem suspicious without a warrant.
Unless you are lucky enough to have hit the lottery or perhaps have wealthy relatives, it’s become difficult for many families to afford the rising costs of a college degree.