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Kappa Alpha president Michael Diaz '26
Kappa Alpha Returns to Furman
Politics and International Affairs professor and Tocqueville Center director Dr. Brent Nelsen joins students in the Nov. 14 American Patriotism CLP, an On Discourse event.
Free Speech at Furman: Censored or Celebrated?
Furman Professor Uncovers Story of Lost Author Hannah Crafts
Furman Professor Uncovers Story of Lost Author Hannah Crafts
Paladin Survey Reveals How Students Voted in the Presidential Election
Paladin Survey Reveals How Students Voted in the Presidential Election
Parking Permit Rate Increases, Chief Milby Encourages Compliance
Parking Permit Rate Increases, Chief Milby Encourages Compliance
Buffet Blunders: Reducing Food Waste in the Dining Hall
Buffet Blunders: Reducing Food Waste in the Dining Hall
Lessons Beyond the Books
Lessons Beyond the Books
Hurricane Helene & Environmental Injustices: What To Do
Hurricane Helene & Environmental Injustices: What To Do
What’s So Bad About Energy Drinks?
What’s So Bad About Energy Drinks?
Let’s Heal Division Through curiosity
Let’s Heal Division Through curiosity
Buffet Blunders: Reducing Food Waste in the Dining Hall
Buffet Blunders: Reducing Food Waste in the Dining Hall
What’s So Bad About Energy Drinks?
What’s So Bad About Energy Drinks?
There’s More to Your Vote Than the Presidency
There’s More to Your Vote Than the Presidency
The national guard trucks picks up Wilson's family from the grocery store that they had evacuated to during Hurricane Harvey.
How Surviving Disasters Inspired My Fight for a Sustainable Future
StraightTalk Series Missed an Opportunity for Civil Debate
StraightTalk Series Missed an Opportunity for Civil Debate
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
Letter: STEM Is Not an Auxiliary Part of the Liberal Arts
Chattanooga Defeats Furman 75-71
Chattanooga Defeats Furman 75-71
Furman Triumphs Against ETSU At Home 73-70
Furman Triumphs Against ETSU At Home 73-70
Furman Avenges Last Year’s Loss, Defeats Princeton 69-63
Furman Avenges Last Year’s Loss, Defeats Princeton 69-63
Paladins Rally in Second Half to Defeat FGCU 76-73
Paladins Rally in Second Half to Defeat FGCU 76-73
Paladins Fall to #8 Mercer, 49-23
Paladins Fall to #8 Mercer, 49-23
Sophie Burr’s Faith-Based Podcast is a Testament to God’s Goodness
Sophie Burr’s Faith-Based Podcast is a Testament to God’s Goodness
Members of HOLA host a Day of the Dead event.
Student Organization HOLA Promoting Hispanic and Latinx Culture on Campus
PalaCats President Zoe Wiseman '27
PalaCats Club Seeks to Help Furman’s Furry Friends
Student-Led Literary Arts Magazine The Echo is Accepting Submissions
Student-Led Literary Arts Magazine The Echo is Accepting Submissions
Ask Bea: Thriving Through Thanksgiving and Finals
Ask Bea: Thriving Through Thanksgiving and Finals
Sunday Summary: How to Achieve Civil Discourse
Sunday Summary: How to Achieve Civil Discourse
Sunday Summary: Welcome Back!
Sunday Summary: Welcome Back!
Sunday Summary: Mold and a New Semester
Sunday Summary: Mold and a New Semester
Sunday Summary: Flags on the Mall
Sunday Summary: Flags on the Mall
Sunday Summary: Mold Prevention Form and Football Win
Sunday Summary: Mold Prevention Form and Football Win
Officer 12 Summons Hurricane to Enforce Parking Compliance
Officer 12 Summons Hurricane to Enforce Parking Compliance
One Until Won
One Until Won
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
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Furman Needs A Better App

Furman Needs A Better App

Price St. Clair
February 25, 2022
The student vote indicates priorities, and it appears that Furman students care about diverse representation and the plans of both Marie and Washington.

SGA Petition Is Misguided

Price St. Clair
January 21, 2022
The data from Pfizer's clinical trial show the efficacy of three doses of the vaccine compared to two.

Require Boosters. Abandon Masks.

Price St. Clair
December 14, 2021
The historical marker is located east of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church near the intersection of Roe Ford Road and Highway 25, less than a mile from campus.

Tom Keith Lynching Memorial Marker Unveiled On University Property

Price St. Clair
November 22, 2021
Why are we only at 92 percent vaccinated? Why can’t we hit 100, or at least 98 or 99? 

It’s Time to Go All-In on Vaccines

Price St. Clair
August 24, 2021
Furman students pose with former Finnish Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, a Furman alumnus.

New Risk Management Criteria Threaten Brussels Internship Program

Price St. Clair
June 22, 2021
The administration should promise that campus will fully reopen. No more mask mandate. No more social distancing.

It’s Time For A New Paladin Promise

Price St. Clair
May 10, 2021
Too often we overlook the balance of nature — Cordle's words remind us not to.

Furman Engaged? National Survey of Student Engagement Illuminates Campus Trends

Price St. Clair and Lauren Krotz
March 23, 2021
At the end of the day, students crave memorable, communal experiences that allow them to grow and connect with others.

Well Spent: How Should Student Organizations Use Their Resources?

Price St. Clair
March 22, 2021
SGA President Candidates discuss their platforms and strategies moving into the election.

Meet the Candidates for SGA President

Price St. Clair
March 8, 2021
Red, White, Blue, & Purple is The Paladin's podcast covering politics and policy from a Furman perspective.

Red, White, Blue, & Purple: “Moving the Needle” with David Trone

Price St. Clair
February 22, 2021
The voting form will open at noon today and remain open for 48 hours.

Petition Vote Opens Today; Results Could Impact Race for SGA President

Price St. Clair
February 8, 2021

Abolish Legacy Admissions

Price St. Clair
February 8, 2021
The DH is open, but that does not mean you should eat inside during the common hour — quite the opposite, in fact.

Why Furman Should Invest in Outdoor Dining

Price St. Clair
February 1, 2021
Without transparency, we cannot tell whether the administration is prioritizing public health or public relations — integrity is an unknown.

Public Relations or Public Health? University’s Operational Phases Should Be More Transparent

Price St. Clair
January 20, 2021
This election challenges us to “meet with Triumph and Disaster / And treat those two impostors just the same.”

Triumph, Disaster, and Progress: COVID-19 and the 2020 Election

Price St. Clair
November 11, 2020
The Paladin applauds all students who voted in the 2020 election.

The Results Are In: Student Survey Reveals How Furman Students Voted in the 2020 Election

Price St. Clair and Haley Horn (Provisional)
November 3, 2020
The results of a survey of approximately 280 Furman students provides insight into public opinion on campus.

The Results Are In: Student Survey Paints Picture of Campus this Fall

Price St. Clair and Haley Horn (Provisional)
November 2, 2020
Spending time, energy, and money on state-of-the-art temperature scanners indicates a failure of judgment.

Temperature Scanners Are An Unwise Investment

Price St. Clair
October 21, 2020
The decision to resume campus admissions tours does not significantly threaten the health of Furman students, nor does it reflect a hypocritical double standard on the part of the Admissions Office

Why Resuming Campus Tours Is A Good Idea

Price St. Clair
October 8, 2020
Students' return in the spring might bring with it a new season, but it will not eradicate the virus. Therefore, we need to adapt now to be better prepared for the upcoming semester

Looking Forward to Spring: In-Person Events

Price St. Clair
September 30, 2020
In 2016, only 30% of Furman students voted — well below the 50% national average for college students.

Politically Active? Furman Students and the 2020 Election

Price St. Clair
September 15, 2020
If Furman wants to keep students on this beautiful campus, they need to shift their expectations and base their policies on better assumptions.

Mills’ Mistake Exposes Response Plan Shortcomings

Price St. Clair
September 1, 2020
Test Early, Test Often

Test Early, Test Often

Price St. Clair
August 17, 2020
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