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Letter to the Editor: Student attendance at the Clemson v. FSU basketball game

Ed White, Class of 1967 March 2, 2018

I'm watching the CU-FSU game and I'm appalled at the poor attendance for the last home game of the season. Clemson's team is finally ranked, almost assured of that elusive NCAA tournament bid, and the...

#MeToo: conversation turned gender disparity

Justin Rogers, Contributor February 26, 2018

The #MeToo movement’s beginning as a platform for women to speak out and show solidarity with one another as a means of therapy was the start of the conversation that America needed to have. The...

#MeToo, but what next?

Rachel Andrews, Contributor February 26, 2018

When the #MeToo movement burst on the scene, it was revolutionary. Initially, the idea was to show how many people had experienced sexual violence because, as the old adage goes, there is strength in numbers....

‘I don’t hate men’: Understanding the actual vs. perceived definition of feminism

Monica Garvin, Contributor February 19, 2018

What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “feminist"? Be honest.For me, just a couple of years ago I immediately pictured man-hating, butch girls who just wanted to be controversial...

Can the gender wage gap fix all our problems?

Taylor King, Contributor February 19, 2018

I am a young woman financially struggling through college.  Money would not completely solve my issue, but a few extra dollars sure would make life a lot easier — now, and in the future. ...

‘Isn’t too bad’: Evaluating the cost of college

Taylor Wilson, Contributor February 12, 2018

A main goal of higher education institutions is to educate its students on the most advanced and modern techniques in a wide variety of fields. The only way to properly do that is to maintain a constant...

Affirmative action at the college level

Jack Jarvicus, Contributor February 12, 2018

In an ever-evolving society, it is important to notice and encourage the assimilation of diverse races in communities and schools around the country. Affirmative Action, first used to help ensure equitable...

Is ‘one of the safest campuses in the nation’ really ‘safe’?

Olivia McQuarrie and Emily Martin, Outlook Editors February 5, 2018

Clemson University depicts itself as a campus of safety. But in light of recent sexual assaults and little to no transparency, there must be a larger conversation. Back on Dec. 2, 2017, a sexual assault...

The Mueller investigation: is poor hiring a defense?

Austin Schalueter, Contributor February 5, 2018

As 2018 kicked off, it became abundantly clear that the special counsel’s investigation into Russian interference and potential collusion within the 2016 presidential election was not slowing down...

The aftermath of the Nassar trial

Olivia McQuarrie, Outlook Editor January 29, 2018

These past few weeks have been extremely empowering for women everywhere. From the Women’s Marches, where women stood in solidarity with one another and heard the most incredible speeches, to the...

Why political correctness needs to return

Emily Martin, Asst. Outlook Editor January 29, 2018

The President of the United States is the most powerful man in the world. And whether you are speaking within a small community or to other powerful people in the world, there is a sense of respect that...

No more setbacks: Why we need to keep #MeToo moving

Emily Martin, Assistant Outlook Editor January 22, 2018

As time passes on, people tend to gravitate towards whatever is currently making headlines as their conversation starters; however, this practice unfortunately leaves some important headlines in the dust...

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