Between creation and destruction, we were then mere children trying to comprehend the workings of our world and looking for guidance and shelter whenever life seemed distraught. Now, being at a university, we are well capable of fathoming the implications of human actions more than others, as we perceive them at a point of our transformation from teenagers to adults, and realize that we have a crucial role to play in the world.
It is now our duty to delve into this world, amidst condolences and celebrations, and decide the nature and manner of our deeds that will, yet again, reshape our lives and lives of those who are dependent on us. Armed with a multitude of resources, we possess the capability of funneling our thoughts into actions.
At the University of South Carolina, Zeitgeist exists as a platform for communicating such ideas of revolutions and innovations relevant to the contemporary times. It is an intellectual interdisciplinary magazine that makes an effort to express and discuss the remodeling of our perception of the world at these crossroads and throw light on artistic, cultural, ethical and political climate, ambience, and morals of our era.
In our very first publication, you will find the theme of “Transformations” being highlighted through the discussion of changes of our outlook towards globalization, nature of the universe, immigration policies, role of a student, and the purpose of art. These varied articles put forth a new attitude to holistically analyze the world around us. The Zeitgeist team hopes that you enjoy these articles, find them useful for the growth of your ideas, and that you are influenced to join us and contribute in the same manner for the establishment of an enlightened network of students and citizens of the world.
Apoorva Srivastava
Editor-in-Chief
Class of 2011
Articles in this Issue
1. Perceptions of Reality- Transformations in Thought About the Nature of the Universe
2. Our World, Our Slaughterhouse
3. Comprehensive Immigration Reform can Help our Economy
4. Enculturation as a Mechanism of Scholarly Transformation
5. A Dialogue on the Purpose of Art