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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
Photo by Owen Withycombe
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
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
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
Photo Courtesy of Spotify
Paladin Sound Reviews: Fiona Apple’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Photo courtesy of Spotify
Paladin Sound Reviews: Bjork’s Vespertine
Photo courtesy of Spotify.
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 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 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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