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Computer Science Student Revamps Furman Now! App
Computer Science Student Revamps Furman Now! App
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
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
#15 Paladins Fall to Charleston Southern, 24-20
#15 Paladins Fall to Charleston Southern, 24-20
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
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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All content by Price St. Clair
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 22, 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 22, 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 9, 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
October 1, 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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