Jan. 24, 2022 Edition Review
I hope everyone is doing well and easing into their new normal for the next few months - the add/drop deadline for registration has passed, so it's too late to complain! I've been loving my courses thus far (aside from the one I dropped a few days in), and I am settling into my new role as co-editor-in-chief with Noelle here at Pacer Times. I am honored to have the opportunity to gain more valuable experience in my career field and I am proud of the staff for coming out with such an amazing edition this week.
News
Feature: Dr. Jason Munsell, interim department chair of communication program
Reporter Taylor Herndon sat down with Dr. Jason Munsell last week to learn more about his new role as interim department chair of the communication program. I took Dr. Munsell for introduction to communication and public speaking and can attest to his dedication to rhetoric as well as his students. I can't wait to see how he thrives in his new role. Pacer Times congratulates him!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/22/feature-dr-jason-munsell-interim-department-chair-of-communication-program
University of South Carolina has named Michael Amiridis its 30th president
Reporter Taylor Herndon got to know more about the University of South Carolina system's unanimously elected president who originally worked in chemical engineering before finding his passion for education. Amiridis' experiences seem to promise USC a bright future, and his goals to help students from low socioeconomic backgrounds speak to me, especially.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/22/university-of-south-carolina-has-named-michael-amiridis-59-its-thirtieth-president
CDC addresses heightened risks of COVID-19 transmission in sport and band activities
Co-Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel dived into the CDC's recommendations to cancel contact sports and band activities. Her love for rhetoric flows through everything she writes, and this article is no exception. What do you think? Should contact sports and band activities be cancelled due to COVID-19? More on submitting an opinion article below!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/23/cdc-addresses-heightened-risks-of-covid-19-transmission-in-sport-and-band-activities
Weather Report 01/24/2022 - 01/30/2022
Reporter B Williams launches into this week's weather forecast, witty as ever. As a native southerner, it's still going to be too cold for comfort, but find out specifics below and keep post notifications on for our social medias in case there are emergency weather updates!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/23/weather-report
Arts & Entertainment
Film Review: Charlie Says (2018)
I watched "Charlie Says" (2018) last weekend and knew I had to share it with the students! I find the pathology of people like Charles Manson fascinating and telling the story from the perspective of the women he manipulated was genius. It showed their humanity and caused me to question my own.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/21/film-review-charlie-says-2018
Beethoven specialist John O'Conor set to rock the Etherredge Center
Arts & Entertainment section editor Alex Molina prepares students for a world-renowned talent coming to the area! I don't listen to much classical music, but there's a reason it has its name! Find out how to see O'Conor play with the Aiken Civic Orchestra at the link below!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/22/3s0nelxuan68q34c6mxe95otdxyk4y
Lifestyle
Dorm Dash: Baked penne pasta
I'm not much of a cook, but I made this dish for a dinner party and not only was it cheap, but it was also easy! I knew I had to share, and I hope to do so more often. I highly suggest you try this recipe, it's perfect for people who have to meal prep. Nursing majors, that's you!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/18/baked-penne-pasta
Kink of the Week: Sadism and masochism
Lifestyle section editor Brianna Richbourg begins normalizing certain kinks by opening them up for discussion. This week's kink isn't completely foreign, but Brianna rightfully expresses the importance of making consensual, safe decisions in and outside of the bedroom.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/13/kink-of-the-week-sadism-and-masochism
Sports
Feature: Uri-Malcolm Zodak Young, prevailing through soccer and faith
Sports section editor Sage Hales met with Uri-Malcolm last week to learn more about him and his soccer career at the university. Get to know more about his journey, inspiration, motivation, and more below!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/23/feature-uri-malcolm-zodak-young-prevailing-through-soccer-and-faith
Sports in Review: Men's and Women's Basketball Dec. 16 2021 - Jan. 22 2022
I can't express how excited I am to see articles like this! Since I started at Pacer Times, we haven't had a strong sports section because we lacked consistent editors - Sage is redefining the section and making sure our hard-working athletes are recognized. Arts and Entertainment section editor Alex Molina and reporter B Williams teamed up to provide students with a recap from a few of the games in case you missed them!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/23/last-week-in-basketball
Opinions
Pacer Times seeking student opinions
Opinion section editor Paige Singer encourages students to submit opinion articles or ideas! Even if you're not sure about what you want to write, we're here to help. so please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/23/pacer-times-seeking-student-opinions
Tattoos and the guise of professionalism: Pacer Times responds
Lifestyle section editor Brianna Richbourg found out more from the staff about the tattoo stigma in the workplace. Erica and I share about our piercings and butterfly tattoos and Co-Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel mentioned her Hello Kitty and "dead" tattoos.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/13/tattootorial
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