Opinions editor Jillian Hicks invites students to join in on our book of the month reading.
Column: Misinformation is one of the greatest imminent threats to democracy
“When we are more concerned with hearing someone confirm our existing beliefs rather than considering opposing ones, we fail ourselves and our country.”
Invasive proctoring services overstep student privacy
Reporter Paige Hicks discusses her opinion on the invasive technology schools have resorted to using during the pandemic, citing numerous professional claims on the shortcomings of such technology. “Students are paying tens of thousands of dollars to have their higher-ed institutions sell them out.”
Chancellor Sandra Jordan announces retirement, reflects on experience
Reporter Paige Hicks interviewed Dr. Sandra Jordan, discussing her memories, achievements and experiences at USC Aiken.
Provost sheds light on distribution of spring break dates
Reporter Paige Hicks sat with Dr. Darren Timmons, USC Aiken provost, and discussed the decision regarding spring break and its redistribution.
Column: Corruption, cooperation and credibility, experience with GA police
Reporter Jillian Hicks recounts her experience with Jones County police department.
USC Aiken commencement to undergo precautions
Commencement will be different this year, according to Ahmed Samaha.
Wi-Fi troubles concern student body, security risks resolved
Reporter Jillian Paige Hicks talks with Christian Price to discuss the recent outage for students on campus.
Feature: Dr. John Engel and the art of car collection
Reporter Paige Hicks interviewed a USC Aiken director regarding their expensive and impressive car collection.
Major shaming: Impacting Fine Arts students
Reporter Paige Hicks covered an issue that has plagued Fine Arts majors in universities.
Rally in support of USC Aiken coach canceled, player shares experience
Reporter Jillian Paige Hicks writes on the cancellation of the “I Stand With Coach T” Rally as well as including an opinion from a player of Thomas.
Black Lives Matter rally hosted at Town Hall, discussed racist comments by faculty member
A Black Lives Matter rally was hosted at a Town Hall where representatives discussed racist comments made by a USC Aiken faculty member.
Column: Masks are not a viable option for USC Aiken
Reporter Paige Hicks shares her opinion on the effectiveness of masks on campus.
Pacer Tracer: USC Aiken's approach to contact tracing
Reporter Paige Hicks goes in depth on the new app, Pacer Tracer, designed to do contact tracing on campus.
Teachers protest against reopening of school
Editor Chi Nguyen and reporter Paige Hicks cover the recent protests teachers have led in response to unsafe teaching conditions.
Column: Premature endings, COVID-19 frauds?
Reporter Paige Hicks shares her summer experience and opinion on COVID-19.