Triumph, Disaster, and Progress: COVID-19 and the 2020 Election
Joe Biden’s victory is a Triumph amid an ongoing Disaster.
This Election is Generation Defining
This election ought to re-shape our political identities and re-structure our future.
How a Halloween Pub Crawl Should Remind Us to Think Differently About Freedom
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the true nature of freedom is more important than ever.
Students Should Be Disappointed in Furman’s Shameful Response to a National News Story
Furman has swept Dr. Sharp’s story under the rug and is hoping that no one on campus will notice. Students should hold the administration accountable.
Faculty Pose the Biggest Risk to Campus Safety
Faculty are not subject to the same testing standards as students, and it is time to address that discrepancy.
The College Experience is Gone: What Now?
The college experience is gone. The administration has adapted, now students need to do the same.
The Spring Schedule Needs to be Revised
Though Spring Break might be a thing of the past, breaks themselves don’t have to be.
Club Sports Deserve to Play
With D1 sports back in action, club sports also deserve the opportunity to compete.
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Haven’t You Heard?: Furman Can and Should Reevaluate its COVID-19 Policies
Given students’ unexpected success this fall, Furman should repurpose the Paladin Promise this spring.
Temperature Scanners Are An Unwise Investment
Furman’s new temperature scanners are not the asset they appear to be.
LiveSafe is Being Abused—But We Should Keep It
LiveSafe was not designed to be a tool for complaints. However, its real purpose should not be neglected because of our misuse.
Furman’s Unsung Heroes Deserve Credit
Campus Facility workers are Furman’s very own version of front-line responders.
GERs Are Not the Bad Guys
GERs get a bad rap. Students should cherish the opportunity to explore new subjects.
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Entrenched and Out of Touch: Reimagining Student Life at Furman
COVID-19 has drastically changed social life on campus. But rather than relishing a return to our pre-pandemic normal, we should strive for something different and better.
Politics and Social Media are a Lethal Pair
Social media should be for connection, not division.
If Furman Wants Us All to Vote, They Know What They Need to Do
Want students to vote? Give them a day off.
Being An Active Citizen Against Climate Change is Not a Choice
We can be the generation that makes a difference in the fight against climate change, but we need to start now.
Why Resuming Campus Tours Is A Good Idea
Criticism of campus tours is overblown.
The Dangerous Appeal of Donald Trump to Furman Students
Trump’s appeal may be especially compelling to privileged college students who are insulated from the consequences of politics.
The Supreme Court is Important, Especially for College Students
College students should care about this election even more now that the future of the Supreme Court is on the ballot.
Furman has Sacrificed the Environment for Public Safety
Ensuring social safety does not mean the university cannot be environmentally conscious. Even when COVID-19 has passed, the environment will still need humans to care for it.
Looking Forward to Spring: In-Person Events
From a public health perspective, the situation we find ourselves in is unavoidable, but it is not entirely outside of our control.
Furman’s Recent Admissions Decision Unmasks A Greedy Administration
At heart, the announcement of this return to in-person tours is not insidious or even necessarily wrong, but it does clearly show where Furman’s priorities lie: in the financials.
In its Fight Against COVID-19, Furman has Forgotten the Importance of Mental Health
If Furman does not start to prioritize student mental well-being and social interaction, the administration will soon face pandemics on two fronts: sickness of the mind and body.
The Class of 2024 Is Not Getting the Traditional College Experience: That Could be a Good Thing
The “first six-weeks” concept is irrational, counterproductive and self-fulfilling.