Sorority recruitment has forever changed due to the rise of online content and heavy social media following. 'RushTok' has created a recruitment process based on a number of likes and potential new members should take time to refocus on genuine connections made between their future sisters.
There is a lack of accommodations at USC that adequately address the needs of students with disabilities. The university needs to work on adding more resources in order to amend these issues and make campus more equitable for all.
The 28th season of "The Bachelor" has garnered the show's largest viewership in over two years. This is due to the season's relatability amongst Gen Z, containing a charismatic lead and young, media-trained contestants.
USC has centers trying to improve the lack of healthcare and education in South Carolina's rural communities. It is important that we recognize USC's efforts to help uplift the state's rural areas and give them equitable access to resources.
College students should make themselves more networkable by joining multiple social media platforms.
College students need to be more aware of their daily habits when it comes to sustainability. By picking up visible trash, bringing reusable coffee cups to Starbucks and not participating in fast fashion, growing environmental issues can stay at bay.
Blackboard Learn Ultra, the latest version of Blackboard Learn, includes many new features that will aid students and faculty with their coursework, such as modern learning tools and a simplified layout. USC will be enforcing the new application for all courses starting in the fall 2024 semester.
There are so many ice cream shops in Columbia, but here are the the best five shops that every student should try. These five shops are all unique and have an amazing selection of ice cream flavors.
"The Graduate Student Association, as a student organization representing graduate and professional students, is limited by its position within the university system and should not be the sole entity tasked with addressing the challenges faced by these students due to the significant effort required," guest columnist Gaurav Harshe writes.
USC offers a wide variety of food on campus, but its prices may be too steep for some students to afford. The university must do a better job of making on-campus food options affordable so that students have more of a choice in what they eat.
The potential expansion of Russell House, proposed to begin in summer 2025, is something for students to look forward to. With a larger, more efficient student union, students would be better equipped to handle their work load while establishing a stronger sense of campus community.
The university needs to stop treating its STEM faculty and students as substandard. They deserve proper facilities that are conducive to their work and education, so the university must start prioritizing the renovation of its STEM buildings.
Going to college as a first-generation student brings a lot of struggles. Because of this, it is important that the university makes an effort to assist these students in any way that it can.
Coffee is a common staple for many college student's mornings, here are six places that are worth stopping by.
