When advocates of marijuana legalization defend their stance, they usually do so with the argument that there is no verifiable data to suggest the drug presents any real harm to its users.
But now, it appears the scientific tide is turning away from such assertions. The results of recent medical studies are beginning to change the way advocates and opponents should evaluate the legalization debate.
As an avid sports fan, I pick up the Chanticleer to look for the latest information on our Gamecock athletics. To see when the next match ups are and to keep up with the current happenings and standings of all the athletic programs that represent our school. Every athletic team needs support and a fan base for their program to thrive. A school's fans give their athletes something to play for and create an exciting atmosphere that breeds success on the field.
Blu-ray has emerged victorious in the hi-def disc format war. Toshiba effectively waved the white flag for their HD-DVD format on Feb. 19, when the company officially announced that it would no longer produce HD-DVD players.
As you drive (or walk) around campus, you will see large sheets with giant Technicolor letters — some with glitter — blowing in the wind or lying on the lawn. It can only mean one thing: It's Student Government Association election time again.
But can you honestly say who is running for office? Do you know who is running for SGA president? How about for the three vice president positions? No? That's okay. Neither do I.