Opinion

In Our Opinion: Holistic focus necessary to aid homeless

By The Daily Gamecock | Aug. 27, 2013

City council’s plan to solve the homelessness problem through eviction isn’t much of a plan at all. As Columbia begins to enjoy a long-awaited and much-needed surge in development and vibrancy downtown, the city finds itself tested by a homelessness problem that’s risen in notoriety in recent weeks. The city’s response to the growing concern that Columbia is becoming a “magnet for homeless people” isn’t much of a solution at all.

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Column: Hierarchies in sorority recruitment affect sisterhood

By Kara Rottmann | Nov. 17

Big parties to big screens: Independent film "The Line" delves into fraternity life with help from former USC students

By Allena Jeter | Nov. 18

Students are picking up the pieces after an intense hurricane season in the Southeast. Climate experts say it won’t be the last.

By Carter Ozburn , Franchesca Murrugarra , Walker Smith and Hayden Davis | Nov. 18

Houses divided, families united: How students with South Carolina, Clemson ties navigate rivalry between schools

By Griffin Goodwyn | Nov. 18

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Media greatly favors communication of violence

By Emilie Dawson | Aug. 27, 2013

Letter to the editor: Gay because I am; happy because I can

By Bob Meyers | Aug. 27, 2013

Letter to the editor: Distinct evidence for homosexuality

By Paul "Gil" Semple | Aug. 27, 2013

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In Our Opinion: T-Coop hops on the technology bandwagon

By The Daily Gamecock | Aug. 26, 2013

USC took a step toward easing our troubles with the implementation of an online system for study room reservations, complete with mobile capabilities.

Pornography addiction can threaten sexual well-being

By Chris Norberg | Aug. 26, 2013

Overexposure also linked to adverse mental health effects Chances are that you think the people in your immediate proximity share nothing in common with you, but statistics might paint a different picture.

Letter to the Editor: Being gay is a choice, not a hereditary trait

By Mark A. Peter | Aug. 26, 2013

I’d like to comment on Aaron McDuffie’s article, which ran in the Aug. 22 edition, entitled, “Supreme Court does not ‘invent’ new minorities.”

Letter to the Editor: Tobacco Free USC wanted by many

By Jessica Parker | Aug. 26, 2013

I would like to raise some important points that were not covered within Ross Abbott’s ridiculous attempt to undermine USC.

In Our Opinion: Football game isn't a reason to skip, technically

By The Daily Gamecock | Aug. 25, 2013

Spoiler alert: The chief academic officer for the university thinks students shouldn’t skip class for a football game.

Technology can help save lives, find children

By Mackenzie Grant | Aug. 25, 2013

AMBER, Carolina Alerts help police solve crimes

Being homeless should not be illegal

By Kathryn Duggan | Aug. 25, 2013

City Council’s new proposal will only perpetuate the problem

Letter to the Editor: Eating fried fish not equivalent to smoking

By Bradley S. Pierce | Aug. 25, 2013

This is a response to Friday’s article written by Ross Abbott.

In Our Opinion: Carolina Productions should revamp schedule

By The Daily Gamecock | Aug. 22, 2013

Carolina Productions has found an audience it’s catering to well, but we think there’s a fine line between giving your fans what they want and falling into a rut.

Column: Why not ban students from eating fried fish too?

By Ross Abbott | Aug. 22, 2013

I recognize that the USC has every right to ban whatever they want on their grounds, but their decision to ban tobacco on campus is the wrong call.

Letter to the Editor: University has plenty to offer

By USC President Harris Pastides | Aug. 22, 2013

As I anticipated the return of our students, Thomas Jefferson’s insightful statement in the Declaration of Independence has been on my mind.

In Our Opinion: Too many freshmen hurt school's progress

By The Daily Gamecock | Aug. 21, 2013

We love freshmen, we really do… but if one of the university administration’s goals is really to make USC more competitive, they might consider actually raising the standards for admission.

Repeal of death penalty isn't enough

By Chad Brown | Aug. 21, 2013

Gov. O’Malley should think about his arguments in favor of the repeal when considering how to address Maryland’s current death row population.

Supreme Court does not 'invent' new minorities

By Aaron McDuffie | Aug. 21, 2013

Justice Scalia’s claim that the Supreme Court all of a sudden “invent new classes of minorities” is not only without merit, but also inane, illogical and deeply flawed.

In Our Opinion: Students do not want a tobacco-free USC

By The Daily Gamecock | Aug. 15, 2013

For some reason, USC’s administration is still moving forward with the “Tobacco-Free USC” initiative.

Presidents memoirs offer insight into Oval Office

By Matt Coleman | Aug. 15, 2013

Pick up a previous president’s memoir and you’ll realize that presidents are not only well intentioned but the best leaders America has.