Column: Your work is enough
By Makayla Hansen | Oct. 18, 2020It's easy to see our mistakes, so remember the accomplishments you've made, even if they feel small.
It's easy to see our mistakes, so remember the accomplishments you've made, even if they feel small.
Participating in diversity and inclusion efforts on campus will have a long-term affect on individuals' ability to perform successfully in academics and in the work force.
Many people, including a lot of people 18 to 24 years of age, claim that voting does nothing or do not vote; that their voices aren't heard; that there are other ways of changing society. They are wrong in every way. Voting is the only way to enact real, lasting change.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently passed away, leaving a seat open on the Supreme Court. Trump is trying to take this opportunity to elect yet another Republican. His nominee would destroy what RBG has put up and set this country back 100 years.
More than six months into the pandemic, take time to consider what we have learned in this unique experience. Looking back at how we handled things this year can be a catalyst for growth individually and socially.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a common blood circulation disorder that often affects young women. However, even though it's common, there's not a lot of research about it. Read here to find out how it affects people's daily lives, and why it's crucial for medical professionals to know more about it.
Tailgating, although not prohibited by USC, is still too large a risk to the health of USC's and Columbia's communities to be worthwhile this season.
Choosing to go home to quarantine is illogical and dangerous.
College students are in a great position to give important care and temporary or permanent homes to companion animals in need. Adopting and fostering from local rescues is the best way to ethically help improve the nation's animal cruelty and homelessness problem.
Going to bars is not the safest choice during a pandemic, for you and everyone else.
It is not our responsibility to act as a public relations team for the university, but to share information that is factual and relevant to students. Because we care about this university, we will always aim to hold it accountable.
Even without this year being chaotic, working on your mental health can be difficult. Here are some tips that could help improve it.
If USC chooses to close campus and move all classes online, the university should strongly consider implementing a pass/fail grading system and issuing partial refunds to students who payed for an academic experience they would not be receiving.
Got "connection issues" in online classes? Here's some tips to help you work through some common online communication glitches.
Professors are working hard to make classes work this semester. Students should respond with patience and constructive feedback.
USC should take steps to ensure that the student community has access to in-person counseling and psychiatry without fear of contracting or spreading COVID-19.
Though many prefer in-person learning, online classes offer new avenues of education.