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Q&A with SGA President Yaseen Echekki
Q&A with SGA President Yaseen Echekki
Furman breaks ground on Timmons Arena on April 13.
Significant Renovations to Be Made to Timmons Arena
Senior Lilly Woo's company Woo Milk was chosen as the victor of the 2024 Paladin Pitch Competition on Thursday, April 11.
Lilly Woo ’24 Wins Fifth Annual Paladin Pitch Competition
Bell Tower Bookstore and Bistro Opening Friday
Bell Tower Bookstore and Bistro Opening Friday
Alex Stubb '93 poses with Furman graduates in 2017.
Furman Alumnus Alexander Stubb Inaugurated as Finnish President
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
Redesigning Our Feeds for a Positive Body Image
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
A Case for Abstaining in the Israel-Palestine Referendum
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Ceasefire Now: It’s in Our Hands
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
Plastic Consumption at Furman: Is Recycling Really Sustainable?
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
The Pathways Program Cannot Effectively Teach Holistic Well-being
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
Rebels Rout the Paladins, 76-0
Rebels Rout the Paladins, 76-0
Courtesy of Furman Athletics
Captains Kraus and Agyaakwah Usher Furman to Second-Half Comeback, 2-1
Furman Volleyball, 1-2, Wins Final Match of Season-Opening Tournament
Furman Volleyball, 1-2, Wins Final Match of Season-Opening Tournament
The Return of the Paladins: Furman Football 2024 Season Preview
The Return of the Paladins: Furman Football 2024 Season Preview
Furman Brings Home Team Powerlifting Championship
Furman Brings Home Team Powerlifting Championship
Fixing Judson Hall's "Ant Problem"
Fixing Judson Hall’s “Ant Problem”
Alysha Matthews '24 (left) and Houston Hearn '27 (right)
Furman Theatre Introduces New Major
Five Quick Tips for Staying Calm This Finals Season
Five Quick Tips for Staying Calm This Finals Season
Ciara Cox '25 (left) and Avery Johnson '27 (right)
A First Look at Furman Theatre’s “ATHENA!”
Will Jackson '27 (left) and William Nix '27 (right)
Rock On! Furman Student Band “The Lucky 7s” on Their Debut Album
FUSAB Attempts to Blind Students in Solar Eclipse Scheme
FUSAB Attempts to Blind Students in Solar Eclipse Scheme
Scan and Abandon: A New Approach to CLPs
Scan and Abandon: A New Approach to CLPs
A specialty Furman bourbon was offered at The Purple Party to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of the Clearly Furman campaign and share a toast to Furman’s third century on Saturday, April 15th, 2023.
Connolly’s Irish Pub Announces Partnership with Furman University
Furman Hates Oxygen
Furman Hates Oxygen
Furman Shoots Down Wofford Spy Balloon Over Swan Lake
Furman Shoots Down Wofford Spy Balloon Over Swan Lake
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Season two of The Witcher has arrived!

Toss a Coin to Your Witcher… or Maybe Not 

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
February 3, 2022
Along with an engaging plot, Riordan’s characters are what have made Percy Jackson and the Olympians impossible to kill.

Why 20-Somethings are Going Crazy Over the New Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV Show

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
December 10, 2021
Pictured above, the bagpipe legend himself: Michael McLeod.

And the Winner Is….

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
October 14, 2021
The main saving grace for this movie were the costumes.

‘Cinderella’ Version 2021 Disappoints with Style

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
October 7, 2021
Cruella De Vil undeniably ranks amongst the top-ten most malicious monsters in fiction.

Cruella: Disney’s Guide to Justifying Puppy-cide

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
September 23, 2021
Furman’s production of “Anon(ymous)” is a thought-provoking production filled with themes relevant to any student, regardless of circumstances.

A Refugee’s Journey Home: Exploring Furman University’s Production of “Anon(ymous)”

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
March 4, 2021
Though the series might have botched some major themes, the show’s accoutrements make up for the drawbacks — and keep the watcher coming back for more!

Bridgerton: The Regency Romance We Never Knew We Needed

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
January 29, 2021
Deonn couples Arthurian history with modern day circumstances to create an enthralling novel for anyone’s nightstand.

Legendborn Book Review: King Arthur Meets Shadow Hunters

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
January 20, 2021
Love and Monsters tells a surprisingly authentic story that sets it apart from your typical monsterpocalypse movie.

Movie Review: Love and Monsters

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
October 22, 2020
Behind the Scenes of ‘Mamma Mia’

Behind the Scenes of ‘Mamma Mia’

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
February 27, 2020
Frozen II: Thawing Frozen Hearts in a Theater Near You Movie Review

Frozen II: Thawing Frozen Hearts in a Theater Near You Movie Review

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
February 5, 2020
'In the Silence: A New Musical' Review

‘In the Silence: A New Musical’ Review

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
November 13, 2019
Put On A Happy Face: 'Joker' Movie Review

Put On A Happy Face: ‘Joker’ Movie Review

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
November 5, 2019
Chasing Dreams Across Borders

Chasing Dreams Across Borders

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
November 5, 2019
Stealing Hearts and Minds (And Money Of Course)

Stealing Hearts and Minds (And Money Of Course)

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
September 27, 2019
May X: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

May X: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Mckenzie Gibel (Provisional)
September 27, 2019
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