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.
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.
People often think of the president when they think of government or politics, but local elections matter far more for the average person's day-to-day life.
If USC wanted to truly acknowledge the people whose backs this campus was built on, it would give their descendants access to equal opportunity.
Make safety central to your Labor Day plans.
Third-party votes are valuable to democracy because they represent a wider array of views and directly impact the future ability of third parties to grow and secure nominations.
Students shouldn't have to defend their basic human rights on campus.