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Column: Taylor Swift reclaiming her music is inspiring for all

Taylor Swift’s decision to re-record her first six albums has a memorable impact on Swifties and artists alike. While it is not uncommon for the music industry to gain ownership of an artist’s masters, her re-recordings make a bold statement about artists’ rights in the music industry. 


A photo illustration of a computer screen showing tabs open for Chatsonic and Blackboard Learn on Oct. 4, 2023. Chatsonic is an AI-powered chatbot developed to rival ChatGPT.

Column: USC's AI policy is unclear. And that's a problem

The absence of clear guidelines regarding AI use highlights the need for a cohesive, university-wide policy at the University of South Carolina. Establishing a comprehensive policy could enhance ethical and effective AI use among students and help them navigate an evolving academic landscape.


A cellphone picture of the streets of Italy during a clear spring day. Many students document their abroad experiences through pictures on their phones.

Column: Push yourself, study abroad

Studying abroad can be a difficult adjustment to anyone but how you approach the experience determines how worthwhile it will be to you. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone leads you to things you never could have imagined.


Column: Affirmative action needs to be kept in hiring practices

The recent court ruling banning affirmative action in the college admissions process has left companies concerned about whether affirmative action will be removed from the workplace. Affirmative action has provided benefits to companies by increasing diversity in the workplace and increasing overall profits, which would be hurt by the removal of the practice.


Column: You are not behind in life

It is easy to slip into the habit of feeling behind in life. Important steps such as creating boundaries with yourself, focusing on your goals and not comparing yourself with others can help to end that "I'm behind in life" feeling.