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As students are getting settled into the spring semester, it’s important for us to reflect on how privileged we are to have the opportunity to attend classes and be surrounded by our peers once again.
With the return of in-person classes, students have been in and out of the classroom quarantining after exposure to the coronavirus. It is tough to imagine the instruction they’re missing and the assignments that these students are accountable for while they’re away. Students are put in a difficult position, through no fault of their own, of keeping up with their academic responsibilities while professors continue through the curriculum regardless of who shows up for class.
BookTok: a familiar term for frequent TikTok users, which is 58% of Gen Z. Users might have scrolled past TikToks with people recommending books based on genres and popularity. On the other hand, a vast majority has diverted their attention to these TikToks and genuinely starting loving these books. Notion book lists and Barnes & Noble book runs are common verbatim on TikTok now.
Students get creative when it comes to making money during the school year, using their skills and hobbies to start side hustles. Lots of talented UofSC students take their love for fashion, art or food to the next level by selling their products to people in Columbia. While a "side hustle" may sound like a small side job, they're much more than that. They take determination, passion and above all, time. While traditional jobs still exist for college students, more and more are instead using their talents and hobbies to make money, while also balancing college life.
Plants. Green plants, tall plants, poisonous plants, carnivorous plants, flowering plants. Our world, our country and our state is full of plants big and small, and they all come together to create the beautiful scenery we see everyday. Arboretums get a lot of love for their beautiful collections of plants, all shown in their rawest, most beautiful form. But there’s another method of observing and conserving plant life, and that would be the University Herbarium, located in the Coker Life Sciences Building. Collections of plants from all over South Carolina and even the world are dried and pressed into sleeves for preservation and identification purposes. Since this is a place many people aren’t aware of, it seemed like a good idea to reach out to the curator of the herbarium himself, Dr. Herrick Brown, to show exactly what the herbarium does, what they hope to accomplish and what fun adventures await in the field of botany.
Between tuition, housing, basic needs and fun, college is expensive. Occasionally, a conventional part-time job just won't cut it when students have bills to pay. Some students turn to sex work to keep themselves afloat and even to build confidence.
What is bubble tea?
The State House has long been a reminder of a past that most South Carolinians don’t want to be reminded of. Its memorialization of white confederate men, many of whom were segregationists, glorifies South Carolina’s historical injustice, while ignoring the women and people of color who continuously contribute to the state’s prosperity. The Columbia City of Women project aims to change that narrative.
Situated between Flora’s African Hair Braiding and The Music Store sits one of the oldest and most renowned tattoo shops in Columbia: Devine Street Tattoo. The black columns, bunted American flags in the windows and a vertical T-A-T-T-O-O sign are welcoming and recognizable as a shop steeped in tradition. Inside, I was greeted with a wall covered with painted flash sheets and comfortable couches.
Five essential workers share their experiences working during COVID-19.
When the FDA approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination for public use in December of 2020, there was a sigh of relief felt around the country and the world. Soon after its release, both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson released similar vaccines. Now, in March 2021, these vaccines are finally becoming more accessible to the general public, beyond essential workers and those with pre-existing conditions. With around 14% of the population vaccinated in late March 2021, things are starting to look up. Even though students on campus have begun getting vaccinated, not every student is jumping in line to get their shot next. However, some are committed to getting involved in the vaccination process.
Murals are a unique art form. They're intrinsically public, must work with the given architecture and are inherently community-oriented. While they are not often treated with the same legitimacy as studio or gallery work, murals can be a vital part of cultural enrichment for a local community. Art seldom exists in a vacuum, but rather is surrounded by stories just waiting to be told.
It may seem like everyone is spending a daily meal swipe at the Chick-Fil-A, but more students than ever before are following plant-based diets. Plant-based doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is vegan or vegetarian, but that plants are the focal part of their diet. According to a survey by College Pulse, 14% of college students are plant-based. This is almost four times the percentage of plant-based adults.
Between sicknesses, finances and everything in between, some people couldn't seem to catch a break this past year. However, credit is due to the individuals who saw this pandemic as an opportunity to start their own company and have found success in doing so. These determined business owners used creativity and strategic planning to overcome challenges that the coronavirus threw at them.
Back in 2019, Garnet & Black Magazine published an editorial titled “We are the Students Responsible,” covering Allison Dunavant's lawsuit against UofSC, then-President Harris Pastides and art professor David Voros. We focused on putting student activists in the spotlight and showed the ways students have, time and time again, pushed from below, aiming to motivate change at the top.
With the way this year is progressing, it looks like everyone is going to spend at least one birthday in the middle of a global pandemic. However, while it definitely puts a damper on some of the more exciting 21 birthday ragers, there are still fun ways to ring in your new age. Whether you're looking for a fancy socially-distanced brunch or just a quick slice of cake, there’s something safe out there for everyone’s comfort level.
Watch out “Monday Night Pav’s,” UofSC students are making other plans to start their week.
“Don’t you know that sunshine don’t feel right when you’re inside all day?” - Mac Miller
The University of South Carolina is no stranger to a prejudiced history as an educational institution. Fortunately, landmark initiatives, alumni and student groups have paved the way for the university to progressively change in becoming conscious of students of all backgrounds, races, religions and ethnicities. Garnet & Black Magazine sat down with UofSC’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Julian Williams, to discuss his role and University efforts in changing the college culture.
A passion for cuisine and a vision for a franchise is often the goal for restaurateurs. Any restaurateur can dream of the day when their ideas manifest, but only a few are lucky enough to see their dreams manifest physically. For the past two years, Slice of Columbia has exceeded expectations and maintained its success and consistency from the food it serves and the community it impacts. Located in Columbia, SC, Slice of Columbia is a Black-owned, family-run business that has remained a fan favorite in the metro area when it comes to traditional-style pizza. Garnet & Black sat down with the owner, Earl Cooper, to discuss what it’s like being a local business in Columbia while navigating the harsh waters of a global pandemic.