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(01/21/14 8:24pm)
We have all been there. The long stares into space, the motionless hands hovering above your keyboard, and the surprising lack of creativity that suddenly engulfs your mind. You’ve guessed it: Writer’s block. Unfortunately, this disease has been crippling writers’ minds since the dawn of time. However, there is some good news! You are not alone in the struggle to prevent writer’s block. There are millions of people all over the world at this very second that are also staring aimlessly into space and searching the corners of their minds in hopes of curing their writer’s block.
(01/21/14 8:23pm)
A new year means making new resolutions, from trying to exercise more (for me it’s eating less Chick-fil-A), to trying new style ideas. 2014 is all about taking new risks with your style, and whether it’s walking to your new classes, a date, or a night out in five points, these ideas are sure to leave a lasting impression!
(01/21/14 8:22pm)
National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden made it back to international news headlines last weekend, following renewed accusations that he leaked U.S. intelligence in alliance with Russian spies. Simultaneously, Barack Obama made a speech on NSA reforms that many are suggesting fell short of any real change to surveillance policies. The scandal, which emerged last year, sparked endless debates over what some saw as the right to protection, while Snowden supporters argued that the whistleblower’s revelations uncovered a dramatic breach against the right to privacy.
Snowden delivered an alternative Christmas message to British audiences on Christmas day last year. He argued that the forms of surveillance and technology we have today surpass the simple microphones, TV screens and video cameras featured in George Orwell’s infamous vision of dystopia in “1984.” He warned, “A child born today will grow up with no conception of privacy at all. They’ll never know what it means to have a private moment to themselves […] Privacy allows us to determine who we are, and who we want to be.”
(01/16/14 10:07pm)
I get it you guys, 8:30am rolls around way too quickly when you’ve spent your Thursday feelin’ thirsty, but here are some sure-fire ways to get your butt out of bed, to class and into an uncomfortable desk—okay, or maybe just sleep in…
(01/16/14 10:00pm)
This Sunday’s AFC championship between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos will serve as the 15th meeting between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. The two more-than-likely future Hall of Fame members have been part of an unofficial rivalry for many years now, mainly because they are often considered to be the best quarterbacks in the game of football at this time.
(01/16/14 9:50pm)
Second semester; the air grows warmer, flowers begin their reawakening and Netflix queues grow longer. The light at the end of the tunnel—also known as summer—grows brighter, and with it comes the urge to do everything and anything but classwork. Some may call me an enabler, but I like to think of myself as a giver. Here are three films to soothe the dawdling soul—all on Netflix.
(01/15/14 8:40pm)
Now that the holidays are over, it is definitely hard to get back into the swing of things. You may be thinking that there is nothing to look forward to in these upcoming winter months, but that is where you are wrong. Conveniently enough, January through March is filled with one award show after the next to help you cope with those post-holiday blues. This past Sunday was the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards. Whether you are watching to see who takes home the big awards or to admire the stars and their fashion, award shows are good for easy entertainment.
(01/15/14 8:19pm)
It’s two weeks into the new year and just about time that resolutions start to fall apart. My resolutions to do yoga, cook more, and write more never even really got off the ground as I recovered from New Year’s Eve, got all my stuff together to head back to school, said goodbye to hometown friends and made the long drive to South Carolina. Luckily, I realized I could treat the start of the semester as the unofficial start of 2014. Nobody has to know! You could even start your resolutions after syllabus week has ended. The point is that any new chapter in time is a good starting point for bettering yourself if you truly want to.
(01/15/14 12:06am)
It is no secret that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are two of the most influential women in comedy. Their most recent appearance as a duo at the 2014 Golden Globes had the Beverly Hilton roaring with laughter, making for an overall beyond hilarious evening. Naturally, the two former SNL stars were dressed beautifully, Tina in three different Carolina Herrera pieces throughout the night and Amy in a fabulous black Stella McCartney piece.
(11/19/13 12:36am)
It’s that time of year again. The Christmas lights have started to come back out. You’ve broken out your favorite scarves and the annual string of holiday parties is just around the corner.
(11/19/13 12:32am)
To many fourth-year students, sleep is not a common activity. Priorities such as finding a job and solidifying a career path come first. However, SGTV station manager and multi-talented broadcast journalism major Paul Critzman likes to take this to the next level. “I’m running on four hours of sleep,” he explains. “Previously I was up for 36 hours because I was working at the WUSC radio station.”
(11/19/13 12:29am)
“I believe that everyone should push one another in a positive way to be the best,” Will Fortanbary, a fourth year media arts student stated. “A lot of that happens in person to person interactions. People and the conversations we have with them are the most important things in life.”
(11/19/13 12:14am)
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(11/19/13 12:07am)
Caleb Coker is just one of the tens of thousands of students that attend the University of South Carolina. In that regard, he is very common. However, he is also something not many students here can say they are: a drag queen. Drag is a performance art in which a man impersonates a woman or a woman impersonates a man. But Caleb’s drag persona, Ebony Would, is not just an impersonation or a character. “Ebony is a part of me. I simply exaggerate Caleb’s personality and put on a giant wig and prance around,” says the fourth year music education student and violist.
(11/18/13 8:13pm)
Have you been home from college and had your parents heckle you about not having a boyfriend or girlfriend? I know I have, and it has put some unnecessary pressure on me to dive into the deep end of the dating pool. But it doesn’t have to be like that; in fact, it shouldn’t be. While some people may be dating in college to find their soul mate, a lot of us are just looking for a good time. Casual dating, “talking” and “just hanging out” are the most common forms of dating in the world of higher education. You don’t have to be hubby-hunting or looking for a wife by the time you graduate in order to have a little fun and meet some swell people. Between campus wide activities, hitting the bars downtown, social media and a plethora of other social situations, there are plenty of ways to connect with cool people who you may have a potential connection with.
(11/18/13 8:07pm)
Habits are automatic behaviors. They are neurological shortcuts ingrained into our brain pathways. Functionally they allow the brain to perform more efficiently by avoiding the decision-making process. Habits like biting your nails or chewing your lip are considered nasty vices, but not all habits are bad. Good habits allow us to multitask and essentially make our lives easier. They’re behaviors we perform on autopilot; like driving home without once thinking through the directions or making sure your door is securely locked.
(11/18/13 8:04pm)
During the fall semester, most weekends are consumed by the hype of football games. This season, however, there have been a number of away games, and two bye-weeks in the schedule. There are those who will continue the classic game day ritual in their living room or sports bar, patiently awaiting the next home game. For others, the call for a new adventure is on their minds. Thankfully, South Carolina is surrounded by endless opportunities for a unique and inexpensive weekend. Here are a few places calling your name, urging you to break from the beaten path.
(11/18/13 7:58pm)
It’s happened to everyone. You open your eyes in the morning (is it even morning?) and your head is pounding. Have the lights in your room gotten brighter? Why does it sound like someone is doing yard work right outside your window? And more importantly, why did you pick up a shift at work this afternoon? You need a quick fix, and all of a sudden, your roommates have a degree in hangover cures. One swears by a trick that has been in their family since the Civil War, one begins putting all the contents of your fridge into a blender and the nursing major offers to give you an IV. Who do you trust? According to a study published by the British Medical Journal in 2005, there is no cure-all method to get rid of a hangover, but we refuse to stand idly by and wait for our splitting headaches to pass. Your friends at Garnet & Black have put together a fool-proof chart rating each myth (with an ideal score of 5 drinks) to take the guesswork out of recuperation. It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.
(11/18/13 7:40pm)
Laugh It Up Blue – Autism Speaks Benefit
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013
The Charlotte Comedy Zone will support the Autism Speaks organization by having a night full of comedic performances, silent auctions and raffles. “Laugh it up Blue” tickets are $20, and proceeds will help fund autism research and services. http://www.cltcomedyzone.com/buy-tickets/?Page=http://www.ticketbiscuit.com/ComedyZoneCharlotte/EventPage.aspx?EID=177367
(11/18/13 7:33pm)
I knew I was taking a big step when I packed up my car in New Jersey last August and headed for USC. 750 miles is a long way. I was excited about the warm weather and lack of snow. I had had enough knee-high snow to last for a lifetime and was ready for a change. I knew an entirely different part of the country was in store for me, but I still couldn’t have imagined exactly how different the two cultures could be. It didn’t take too long for me to see just how stark of a contrast there was and I know there are many other people at USC who are experiencing the same thing. It is my hope that these suggestions can help others who are adjusting to this new life.