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New South Carolina Law Regulates Alcohol at Athletic Events
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Climbing Gym to Replace PAC’s Indoor Pools
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A Chat with Student Government Association President Mariam Nguyen
On a Closed Primary
On a Closed Primary
Burnout: A Student Epidemic
Burnout: A Student Epidemic
We Should Be Concerned About Free Speech
We Should Be Concerned About Free Speech
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Saving the American Dream Requires Active Participation
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The American Dream: Not a Privilege for the Few, But a Possibility For the Many
Losing More Than a Pool
Losing More Than a Pool
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Reigniting the American Dream in Greenville
We Should Be Concerned About Free Speech
We Should Be Concerned About Free Speech
Headshot courtesy of Anthony Morgan.
Saving the American Dream Requires Active Participation
Headshot courtesy of Alexis Akers.
The American Dream: Not a Privilege for the Few, But a Possibility For the Many
Losing More Than a Pool
Losing More Than a Pool
Headshot courtesy of Raya Almahameed.
Reigniting the American Dream in Greenville
Sunday Summary: In Support of CLPs
Sunday Summary: In Support of CLPs
Sunday Summary: Leaving the Door Open
Sunday Summary: Leaving the Door Open
Sunday Summary: Walking the Tightrope
Sunday Summary: Walking the Tightrope
Sunday Summary: In Defense of Student Orgs
Sunday Summary: In Defense of Student Orgs
Sunday Summary: How to Achieve Civil Discourse
Sunday Summary: How to Achieve Civil Discourse
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
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2025 Scouting Report: Men’s Basketball
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Paladins Fall Short at Wofford 31-13.
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Paladins Fall to Western Carolina in 52-7 Rout
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Athlete of the Month: Norah Roller
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Furman Sinks East Tennessee State University 31-22 With A Last Minute Pick Six
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Club Spotlight: Improv!able Cause
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If Black Lives Matter, Protect Us While We’re Alive
A Clown Show: A Review
A Clown Show: A Review
HOLA members pictured at the Cenar y Celebrar Event.
Culture, Pride and Food: HOLA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Furman’s First Lavender Celebration
Furman’s First Lavender Celebration
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Paladin Sound Reviews: Florenace + The Machine’s Everybody Scream
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Paladin Sound Reviews: Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI
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The Life of a Showgirl Is as Fragmented as It Is Charming
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Paladin Sound Reviews: Fiona Apple’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters
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Paladin Sound Reviews: Bjork’s Vespertine
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Paladin Sound Reviews: Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI
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The Life of a Showgirl Is as Fragmented as It Is Charming
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Paladin Sound Reviews: Fiona Apple’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Photo courtesy of Spotify
Paladin Sound Reviews: Bjork’s Vespertine
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Paladin Sound: Rage Against the Machine’s Self-Titled
Flopcorn #4: Summer, Pelican Brief, ROI, etc.
Flopcorn #4: Summer, Pelican Brief, ROI, etc.
Flopcorn: Targets
Flopcorn: Targets
Welcome to Flopcorn!
Welcome to Flopcorn!
Paladin Profiles: CEO and Founder of NR Active Natia Ramishvili '23 on Empowerment in the Professional World
Paladin Profiles: CEO and Founder of NR Active Natia Ramishvili ’23 on Empowerment in the Professional World
Turning Purple: Hard Hitting Questions With Mariam Nguyen
Turning Purple: Hard Hitting Questions With Mariam Nguyen
Is This Thing On? Introducing Turning Purple
Is This Thing On? Introducing Turning Purple
Politics Department Reveals New Professor-Like AI To Soothe Student Concerns
Politics Department Reveals New Professor-Like AI To Soothe Student Concerns
The Horse Reviews New Cookbook From Charles Davis
The Horse Reviews New Cookbook From Charles Davis
The Paladin: President Elizabeth Davis’ Propaganda Machine
The Paladin: President Elizabeth Davis’ Propaganda Machine
Bob Jones Students Caught Holding Hands Outside Furman’s Campus. Police Involved.
Bob Jones Students Caught Holding Hands Outside Furman’s Campus. Police Involved.
Clemson Tiger Caught by ‘Palacats’, What He has to Say Will Shock You.
Clemson Tiger Caught by ‘Palacats’, What He has to Say Will Shock You.
Furman University's Student Newspaper

The Paladin
Furman University's Student Newspaper

The Paladin
All content by Macy Petty
Left to right: Katie McDaniel '26, Nath Kapoor '23, Mae Mae Collins '25, Savannah Jones '25, David Jones '25, Anna Muh '23, Matt Butler '25

First Look at Furman Theatre’s Our Tempest

Macy Petty
April 10, 2023
Jo Garcia - Reger (Marie) and Liam McDougall (Brooks) in Kill Corp at The Warehouse Theatre

Review: Kill Corp at The Warehouse Theatre

Savannah Jones and Macy Petty
February 9, 2023

Vinegar Girls

Macy Petty
November 9, 2022
Taji Mayberry and Amiya English in The Warehouse Theatre's production of Pipeline

Review: Pipeline at Warehouse Theatre

Macy Petty
October 12, 2022
Review: Will House of the Dragon Redeem Game of Thrones?

Review: Will House of the Dragon Redeem Game of Thrones?

Macy Petty
September 14, 2022
Coming Soon: New Band Debut Performance at Furman

Coming Soon: New Band Debut Performance at Furman

Macy Petty
April 23, 2022
Local Artist Profile: Lu Wixon

Local Artist Profile: Lu Wixon

Macy Petty
April 15, 2022
Furman Percussion Student Starts Instrument Business

Furman Percussion Student Starts Instrument Business

Macy Petty
March 22, 2022
Black Artists Showcased through Furman's Music Department

Black Artists Showcased through Furman’s Music Department

Macy Petty
February 18, 2022
A Review: The Lotus Paradox at Warehouse Theatre

A Review: The Lotus Paradox at Warehouse Theatre

Macy Petty
January 31, 2022
Brittany Pirozzoli as Elinor (left), Aaron Ballard as Mrs. Dashwood (front), Katherine Cannon as Margaret (center) and Clare Ruble as Marianne (right).

Review: Sense and Sensibility at The Warehouse Theatre

Macy Petty
December 1, 2021
Cast with crew members Rachel Hodge (back left) and Morgan Carns (front left)

Review: Pauper Player’s Jeykll and Hyde

Macy Petty
November 11, 2021
In the two weeks following fall break, music and poetry rang through the Shi Center Garden.

Review: Furman Theatre Creates Moving and Innovative Drama in As You Like It

Macy Petty
November 4, 2021
Pictured above: Addison Ballew (vocalist) at her Junior Recital, accompanied by Dewitt Tipton (piano).

Behind The Voice: An Interview with Addison Ballew

Macy Petty
October 19, 2021
Lucas (left) in Furman's production of "Into the Woods"

Furman Voice Student Performs Around the World

Macy Petty
October 12, 2021
Faith, perseverance, and dedication: Stacey Capers had it all, and the future looks bright for this rising star.

Furman Alum Stacy Capers Wins Online Music Competition

Macy Petty
September 9, 2021
The lessons Amplify@Furman promotes are ones every community member should take advantage of, so be sure to tune in to the last three CLP’s!

Amplify@Furman Presentations Feature Exciting Artist Roster

Macy Petty
April 6, 2021
Too often we overlook the balance of nature — Cordle's words remind us not to.

Introducing The Furman Humanities Center

Macy Petty
March 25, 2021
Many of your fellow Paladins enjoyed a night out in the snow. Here are some highlights from the night.

Miles Baker of The KNGS on Debut Album and Creating Community Through Music

Macy Petty
February 25, 2021
Thomassie took a risk by crafting a piece that breaks the conventional formatting of an art song, but with great risk comes parallel reward. Elegy’s success is a true testament to what can come of collaboration, innovation and out-of-the-box expression.

Music Speaks: Furman Musicians Release Original Composition

Macy Petty
January 26, 2021

“Don’t Look Too Good:” Patrick Rice on Exploring Musical Styles in His New EP

Macy Petty
November 9, 2020

Beats, Birds and Beauty: Unique Interdepartmental Project Mixes Music and Environmental Activism

Macy Petty
October 7, 2020
Students were most happy to simply return to campus and make use of Furman’s facilities and instruments.

Making Art, Together

Macy Petty
September 21, 2020
Despite Social Isolation, Music Feeds the Soul

Despite Social Isolation, Music Feeds the Soul

Macy Petty
August 29, 2020
Jordan Hembree (‘23) poses with her French horn and music stand in her at-home practice area.

How Music Students are Adapting to Remote Learning

Macy Petty
August 18, 2020
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