Column: Let yourself feel
By Stephanie Allen | Oct. 18, 2020I often conflate my identity with my work. I need to take time to change that.
I often conflate my identity with my work. I need to take time to change that.
I've been in a leadership position on the Daily Gamecock for just under a year now, and I'm only now realizing that my health should come first.
Put your phone down to put yourself first.
A contentious election and widespread pandemic have made college, an already uncertain time, far more so. I've stayed sane by finding things I can control.
Showing your emotions to others might feel uncomfortable, but it can help start an open conversation about how you really feel.
Work is important, but so are the people in your life. It's time to act like it.
The time you spend taking care of yourself shouldn't equate to a daily quota. You always deserve your time and attention.
It took me too long to recognize I wasn’t alone in how I was feeling.
It's easy to see our mistakes, so remember the accomplishments you've made, even if they feel small.
Audio adds suspense and substance to horror films to keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole runtime.
While a lot this year has been canceled, there is still plenty to do to get into the autumn spirit around and outside of Columbia.
Testing should be mandatory for everyone on campus. This will help contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
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.
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