Students React to Presidential Debate
Overall, students found the debate concerning and not helpful.
Random COVID-19 Testing Begins
Asymptomatic testing is a new policy in Furman’s COVID-19 response. Prior to the Sept. 23 announcement, only symptomatic students reported to the Earle Student Health Center for tests.
Furman Admissions Resumes Tours, But Loses Ambassadors
Admissions plans on resuming in-person tours, many Ambassadors do not plan on giving any.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Caseload Falls
The Earle Student Health Center administered 12 tests and confirmed 4 positive results during the week of Sept. 21.
OLLI Overcomes COVID-19 Challenges
The Furman OLLI program, operating since 1993, allows adults 55 and over to continue learning into their senior years.
Exclusive Interview with President Davis
The Paladin’s Editorial Board met with President Elizabeth Davis via Zoom to discuss students’ burning questions about Furman’s future.
City Leaders Encourage Safe Interactions Beyond Furman’s Campus
Community leaders are encouraging student interactions with the surrounding communities while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the health and safety guidelines.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: More Students But the Same Number of Cases
Furman University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is the first real reflection of caseload on Furman’s campus following the return of second- and third- year students last weekend (Sept. 11 – Sept. 13)
Furman Football Players Test Positive for COVID-19
According to multiple players, although there have only been a few overall positive cases on the team, some 10-15 players have been identified through the contract tracing system.
Furman Senior Invents a “Cancel Culture” Cure
Pittman described the program as a “social media soap” that allows users to delete every derogatory term they may have used on social media.
Q&A with David Levine from StraightTalk: Voting in America Mini-Series
He pointed out that “you can’t complain if you don’t participate.” It is important for students to stay informed about voting and to seek out trusted sources when they may have questions.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Cases Tick Up
Over the past week, there has been an increase in positive student diagnoses, both on- and off-campus.
Germ-Proofing the Gym: the PAC’s new Protocols
The PAC’s main concern for the return of second & third-year students is the upstairs weightlifting area. It frequently reached its 20-person limit with just half the student body on campus.
Former Bob Jones Student Sues Furman and Bob Jones for Mishandling her Sexual Assault Case
On Aug. 5 a former BJU student filed a lawsuit for negligence, gross negligence, and recklessness, as well as negligent hiring, supervision, retention, and interference with a contract.
Understanding Furman’s Decision to Adjust its Testing Policies
Wheeler agreed that the administration would likely not be doing campus-wide testing if it weren’t for the parties at the former Kappa Alpha fraternity house and the subsequent outbreak.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Only 3 Positive Cases Reported After Mandatory Testing
Overall, Wheeler was optimistic about the results but repeatedly stressed the importance of continuing to comply with Paladin Promise rules.
Furman Students Warn Against Potential Sex-Trafficking Scheme at Local Wal-Mart
Hobbie and Grogan shared their stories in hopes of raising awareness and preventing similar occurrences from happening to someone else in the Greenville area in the future.
Unsung Heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic
As some members of the Furman community grapple with the new health and safety guidelines, one group has embraced their added responsibilities - Furman’s custodial staff.
A Series on StraightTalk: Voting In America
The Riley Institute is excited to host this three part-series given the upcoming election, and The Paladin will continue to cover the events in a news section mini-series.
Furman Reverses Testing Policy, Plans on Testing All Students
In short, students seem generally supportive of the University’s decisions to begin testing but sharply critical of the way the University came to that decision.
Kappa Alpha Placed on Four Year Suspension
Furman University suspended recognition of its Kappa Alpha (KA) chapter for a period of no less than four years following an investigation into off-campus parties held over the weekend.
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: 29 Cases in Context
Late Monday, the COVID-19 Dashboard on the Furman Focused website was updated to reflect the increased cases on campus: there are now 29 confirmed student cases.
You. Me. We. Zoom Misconduct Causes Outrage on Campus
Allen mentioned that the CIC is thinking deeply about You. Me. We. moving forward and will not offer it in a virtual setting again.
SGA President at the Center of COVID-19 Controversy
On Aug. 21, Mills failed to live up to the very policy for which he has been the figurehead.
Chair of Furman Health Sciences Department Offers Perspective on Public Health Risk
To continue to live and learn on campus this semester rests on your ongoing commitment to uphold these guidelines and requires all of us to come together to care for and protect one another.