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Rumors are spread easily on social media, and these rumors could potentially be harmful if not checked.

Kinder: How ‘Trump dead’ rumors show political decline

Jack Kinder, Columnist September 8, 2025

If you were on social media or watched the news during the past week and a half, you may have seen rumors that the president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, had died. There was no official...

South Carolina's extremely low education ranking is a serious issue that needs to be fixed.

McCoy: South Carolina ranked 43rd in education should scare you

Chloe McCoy, Copy Editor September 4, 2025

South Carolina’s education system has consistently ranked in the bottom ten nationally for the past decade. Most recently, the U.S. World and News Report ranked us 43rd in the nation in 2023. For a state...

The company, Tea Dating Advice Inc., is not taking the necessary precautions to keep people's important information safe.

St. James: The Tea dating app is problematic

Sophie St. James, Contributor September 4, 2025

Data breaches, misinformation and the unnecessary aggravation of past connections are critiques of the new women-only dating review app Tea. According to the app’s website, Tea for Women, “that’s...

Many of us scroll our lives away on social media when we should be living our lives to the fullest.

Douda: Live your life to the fullest

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor September 4, 2025

What if you woke up tomorrow and everything was gone? Imagine opening your eyes and realizing that you were still here, but somehow, your friends, your family, your partner — everyone you love and rely...

Marvel and DC studios' return to their franchise origins is a breath of fresh air.

Herrick: Superheroes embracing their origins is a step in the right direction

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter August 20, 2025

Things are beginning to look up for comic book fans. Every Marvel and DC fan knows the disappointment at watching their favorite characters be let down by directors who “want a new take” on their...

On April 16, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy made shocking accusations about people on the autism spectrum.

Merzlak: Kennedy doesn’t understand autism

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 24, 2025

In a press conference last week, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a laundry list of activities that autistic people will never do. According to Kennedy,...

The South Carolina Department of Education recently banned many books from schools and libraries across the state.

Nigro: Book bans will negatively impact future generations in South Carolina

Alexis Nigro, News Editor April 24, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Education removed 12 books from the K-12 public schools during their meeting at the beginning of April. As more power in education has been given back to the states, it...

The services provided by the ClemsonLIFE program should be a source of pride for Clemson University students.

Jersek: The impact of ClemsonLIFE cannot be overstated

Cole Jersek, Columnist April 24, 2025

Clemson University has many academic and athletic programs that evoke pride within the student body, such as our nationally recognized engineering and agriculture programs or our consistently elite football...

The way that we interact with others online has had an effect on the way we talk to people in person.

Douda: The internet’s impact on the ‘cruelty epidemic’

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor April 3, 2025

Recently, I spoke with my younger sister about how difficult it is to make friends in our generation. This led to a minor disagreement with our parents, who argued that simply walking up to someone and...

It’s important to not base your knowledge on a subject through headlines alone.

Jersek: It’s important to read past the headlines — especially this one

Cole Jersek, Contributor April 3, 2025

I find myself scrolling through Instagram and only giving a few seconds to read important news on a post, then scrolling right past it, with it almost instantaneously leaving my mind. I'm not forgetting...

The Department of Education is responsible for substantial reforms to the education system in past decades and houses many key programs.

Merzlak: Destroying the Department of Education is a mistake

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 3, 2025

On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accomplishing one of his most ridiculous campaign promises: the dismantling of the Department of Education. While Trump cannot...

With the 2025 Formula One season starting soon, it’s the ideal time to be a fan of the global motorsport.

Jersek: It’s the perfect time to get into F1

Cole Jersek, Contributor March 13, 2025

If you're looking for a new sport to watch, I highly recommend Formula One. F1 is a rapidly growing global sport, shaping up for one of its best seasons in 2025. It's worth checking out — even if you're...

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