2024 S.C. Press Association Collegiate Awards Presentation

Awards Presentation Honoring the best in S.C. college journalism

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Brandi Wylie Old Gold and Black, Wofford College

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FIRST PLACE Staff Old Gold and Black Wofford College Good reporting on a national story with a local slant. The writer knows how to keep the reader’s interest and make the story flow. Very good job.

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FIRST PLACE Blake Mauro The Tiger, Clemson University There were a lot of good stories and important in this competition. The ones that stood out, including the first place winner, relied on primary sources over document sources, such as police reports. That latter represent standard reporting, but primary sources help make the stop pop.

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Pres·tige

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Origin Mid 17th century from French, literally ‘illusion, glamor’.

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FIRST PLACE Jeremiah Williams Roddey McMillan Record Winthrop University

he Talented Tenth”. “The Black Bourgeoisie”. “Our Kind of People”. To others, they are the model minority, a proof of concept for racial integration and evidence for the success of the American Dream. Amongst Black people, though, they are a chosen few.

Educated. Independently Wealthy.

Accomplished. Excellent. But every so often, there are Black people whose successes and failures seem far greater than their own, as if their choices will decide the destiny of the entire Black race.

Oceans of digital ink have been spilled discussing former president Barack Obama, the Obama family, and how their public image has influenced Black representation and conversation. After all, there is only one president in U.S. history said to have brought about a “postracial America”, true or not. In 2009, Fox News entertainer Lou Dobbs declared “We are now in a 21st-century post-partisan, postracial society.” Four years later, the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court would use a similar argument to invalidate major sections of the Voting Rights Act. In writing for the majority in Shelby County v. Holder, Chief Justice John Roberts made the feelings of many of America’s most powerful people clear: “Our country has changed.”

But how can one man’s inauguration single-handedly end racism in America? How,

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after three centuries of legalized oppression and state-approved violence against Black people, are they expected to close the wealth and education gaps in just over half-a-century? And why is that a challenge a lot Black people have been willing and ready to accept?

The answer: the mysterious magic of Black excellence.

Black excellence, at its heart, is a simple idea. W. E. B. DuBois imagined a class of excellent Black leaders in his “Talented Tenth” essay as “the best of the race” who, if given a proper education and encouraged to put the needs of Black people ahead of themselves, could bring the very liberation that the Emancipation Proclamation had arguably failed to fully deliver.

Howard alumni and honorary doctoral scholar, P. Diddy put it best when he posed the deceitfully simple question and answer.

“What’s better than one [Black] billionaire? Two.” Historically Black colleges and the majority Black fraternities and sororities of the National PanHellenic Council or “Divine Nine” have worked for over a century to provide community to its members and form the basis for an educated and politically motivated class.

These ideas influence programs like the Call Me Mister education initiative, The Gilman Scholarship Program, and McNair Scholars Program nationwide and on campus to this day.

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Kelsie Crough The Chanticleer, Coastal Carolina University

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Student spotlight: Crocheting for a cause

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“I’m just trying to get people to understand that, you know, you can overcome it,” Dozier said. “And it’s definitely been a journey for me, a journey I’m still on.”

She said she wants to encourage people to find an outlet for their mental health, even if it is not crocheting.

According to Dozier, what keeps her crocheting are the bad days. She said she struggles keeping still long enough to do certain things, and sometimes she develops harmful habits like skin picking.

Crocheting, she said, helps her through those moments, as well as the possibilities of what she can make with yarn.

“A lot of people can’t do this,” Dozier said. “I think it’s an artform that’s dying.”

Dozier said right now crocheting for her is just a hobby. She said crocheting really becomes an art with larger projects like large stuffed animals, gowns and tapestries. However, large projects come along with large time commitment and require a variety of different stitches.

Regardless, Dozier said she would like to do something like that in the future.

“This is what I want to share with the world with the world,” Dozier said. “I just want to share crochet and happiness.”

The Miss Black and Gold pageant, hosted by the Nu Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, will be hosted in the Wheelwright Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2.

Kaci Dozier sells her work for limited time in Lib Jackson Student Union Tickets are $7 for CCU students and $10 for Miss Black and Gold pageant competition. for the public.

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Around the time she was 12 years old, Kaci Dozier began crocheting. Her aunts, who had been visiting at the time to help with home while her father received knee surgery, introduced her to their past-time of crocheting, citing their Jamaican roots.

Crocheting then became a hobby of hers for a while before she dropped it.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dozier began to experience depression, social anxiety and generalized anxiety at 17-years-old. She returned to crocheting when she went back to school, citing the hobby as her outlet for her mental health.

Today, Dozier is a junior studying interdisciplinary studies and psychology at Coastal Carolina University and is competing in the Miss Black and Gold pageant. Last week, Dozier began selling some of her crochet work in the Lib Jackson Student Union to fundraise for the pageant. Her work included anything from purses, scrunchies, bikini tops, hats to air pod and iPad cases.

Those competing in the pageant must create a platform and may do it through organizations they are already a part of. Dozier said she aims to donate to foundations that support Black and Brown youth who struggle with mental health like she did. She said she wants to use her influence to create more auxiliary programs.

Dozier’s platform, “Breaking Free,” is based on the art of crochet being an outlet for her.

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FIRST PLACE Blakesley Rhett CisternYard News College of Charleston A story that is not told enough. Very professional writing, excellent layout.

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Zachary Edmondson The Collegian, Bob Jones University

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FIRST PLACE Tyler Scott & Daniel Matesevac The Collegian Bob Jones University Plain and simple I really liked the writing in this piece. I feel I got a true picture what the creators and actors wanted the film to do. Very well presented. Very good job.

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FIRST PLACE Raymond Escoto Carolina News and Reporter, USC An engaging feature that takes the reader smoothly through the subject’s experience in a field that is, at once, both art and entertainment.

The piece is well written and emotionally involves the reader in Zayas’ journey.

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FIRST PLACE Samantha Hauff The Bluestocking Presbyterian College Good coverage of the event that noted the uniqueness and concentrated on the sport.

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Jacob Bashura The Chanticleer, Coastal Carolina University

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FIRST PLACE Griffin Goodwyn The Daily Gamecock, USC This entry stood out from the rest due to how well-written and organized it was. It had me hooked from the beginning to the very last word.

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Defending African American Studies SERA CROOKES | SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

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ields of study that provide students with a wide range of political and sociological perspectives to examine the world have become increasingly controversial. The value of fields that embrace the diversity of political and social traditions, including Women’s and Gender Studies, Sociology, African American Studies, and Queer Studies, among others, have been debated and debased by politicians throughout the United States.

South Carolina State Representative Ralph Norman headed a letter in June 2021 to South Carolina public universities strongly condemning Critical Race Theory (CRT), stating that CRT is a “bigoted, dangerous philosophy that seeks to assign both an identity and blame to someone based not on their beliefs or actions, but instead on the color of their skin.” The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has a very different perspective, instead defining CRT as “an academic and legal framework that denotes that

systemic racism is part of American society – from education and housing

American Studies program beginning in 1968, well before modern conceptions

to employment and healthcare. Critical Race Theory recognizes that racism is more than the result of individual bias and prejudice. It is embedded in laws, policies, and institutions that uphold and reproduce racial inequalities.”

In August, just 48 hours before the start of the academic year, the Arkansas Department of Education announced that Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies would no longer count towards requirements for graduation for high school students across the state. The Arkansas epartment planned to investigate the course for “indoctrination.” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, “We cannot perpetuate a lie to our students, and push this propaganda leftist agenda, teaching our kids to hate America, and hate one another.”

For a so-called “propaganda leftist agenda,” African American Studies has a lengthy and celebrated history in the United States, with the first African

of leftism. However, the history of African American contributions to political science, sociology, literature, and the fabric of American history spans centuries.

Michael Lipscomb, a professor in the Department of Political Science and director of the Honors Program at Winthrop University, teaches African American Political Thought, a cross-listed course in the Political Science and African American Studies departments. In response to questions about the inclusion of African American perspectives, Lipscomb said, “Well, so you can’t talk about American government without talking about African Americans, the way in which the Constitution reflects a compromise about slavery, and we fought a civil war about slavery, how race relations were a predominant issue throughout the 20th and into the 21st centuries. You’re simply not talking about reality if you don’t include consideration of those events and

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PEOPLE GATHER IN SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIANS IN GAZA, DURING A RALLY IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

A Measured Response on Israel’s Right to Self-Defense and Palestinian Liberation JEREMIAH WILLIAMS | STAFF WRITER

proudly stand with the Palestinian people who have suffered for decades

under military occupation, racial

discrimination, and armed colonial violence.

Fundamentally, we are all deserving of respect, justice, freedom, and life and will be

steadfast in our support of the

liberation of the Palestinian people

from an oppressive apartheid regime and encourage our readers to be. f we as a community of students, We believe the case for our faculty, and staff are at all committed response to the ongoing violence is to diversity, equity, critical thought, clear and irrefutable; it is informed and freedom of speech, we all must by history, expert witness and recognize that Israel has a right to international law, the investigations self-defense from terrorist violence led by world-renowned human rights and that Palestinians have a right to organizations in and outside of live safe and free in their homes. We Israel, the testimony and direct quote unambiguously oppose and condemn of senior Israeli and United Nations the bigotry and hate of antisemitism officials, and basic human empathy in every and all forms, have studied and decency. its dangers well in history, and While the violence on October 7th believe in the legitimacy of the state should not be forgotten and the lives of Israel. But as people, students, lost forever remembered, the history journalists, and members of the of this conflict did not begin on Winthrop community, we can not October 7th, 2023. It begins with the stand by as those who would harm very founding of the modern state of civilians and other innocent people Israel. in violation of international law and This conflict, as many have human rights spread misinformation throughout our modern history, and half-truth in defense of the begins with a British occupation indefensible. and poorly drawn borders. After That is precisely why we condemn the first World War, our modern the brutal violence carried out by conception of Palestine was first Hamas terrorists on October 7th, popularized by the British to refer

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to “Mandatory Palestine,” a territory from the former Ottoman Empire which had been divided in the Sykes– Picot Agreement and secured by Britain via the Mandate for Palestine obtained from the League of Nations.

At the end of the second World War, after many European Jews were left stateless and scarred following the horrors of the Holocaust, the United Nations put together a plan to divide the Palestinian lands into Palestine and Israel. In a sense, it was the original two-state solution. However, with few exceptions, it was rejected by a coalition of Arab leaders from Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon who refused to agree to any part of it. Without full consent of the peoples in the territory and without diplomatic agreement from Arab nations in the region, violence was likely but not inevitable.

But when Israel internationally declared their independence in 1948 using the same borders that had never been agreed upon, a coalition of Arab nations supported

by Palestinian militants invaded, and a war quickly followed that ended in less than a year. Shortly after, the Israeli army would destroy 500 villages and neighborhoods in Palestine, forcing 700,000 men, women, and children to abandon their homes with no right to return to the only land they had ever known.

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FIRST PLACE Kylie Tutterrow The Tiger, Clemson University Relevant topic and many good points brought out in this editorial. Something to think about where we are going in regards to education. Well done.

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Knowledge Perk: Spartanburg’s Central Perk Cameron Carsten ‘24 Managing Editor

photo by Addie Porter ‘26 Spartanburg has a new coffee shop coming soon: Knowledge Perk Coffee.

Knowledge Perk Coffee will be conveniently located at The Hub for students to enjoy.

One of the newest additions to Spartanburg, The Hub, is located right across campus. Many students utilize this space for a late night bagel, some soul food or to purchase a textbook or two. Recently, a cafe and ice creamery has been added to this list of amenities.

This store will be a licensed store for both Knowledge Perk Coffee Company, based out of Rock Hill, S.C., and Two Scoops Creamery, based out of Charlotte, N.C..

This location is owned and operated by Will and Elise Archie and was originally announced online in February 2023 to physically feature a meeting room and a stage for live performances inside, while sharing the outdoor space with the rest of The Hub’s businesses.

Will Archie said he chose the location was in part because of the availability of colleges like Wofford in the area, which reminded him of his own experience as a college student at Winthrop University.

“I remember going to Jo’s cafe with my friends late at night to go study,” Will Archie said. “Obviously we won’t be open 24/7, but we want to offer a space like that where students feel welcome.”

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This academic year, the Wofford community has displayed a clear interest in the topic of AI, through both this lecture series and the founding of the Wofford AI Working Group, which is backed by the President and Provost’s offices.

The leader of this group, Associate Professor of English Kimbery Hall, exists on the forefront of the AI discussion at Wofford. “(The Wofford AI Working Group has) a year-long mandate to research

and understand all the generative AI tools that exist now, how our students, faculty and staff are using them and may use them in the future and where we think this will take Wofford and what Wofford needs to do to respond,” Hall said.

Hall emphasized that, through this year-long effort, the group will observe and research the AI use habits of the Wofford community with the hopes of formulating a plan to officially introduce AI to the college in a fitting way.

Though these changes cannot yet be determined, Hall suggests that they may take the form of enhancements to a certain curriculum or additions to the college’s honor code.

However, the main goal of Hall and the AI Working group is to open a conversation on the topic of AI, leading the focus to Gehlhaus, who brought several nuanced ideas to the table.

Continue reading at woffordogb.com.

photo by Addie Porter ‘26 Diana Gehlhaus speaks about artificial intelligence at a Focus Group held at Wofford College on Nov. 2, 2023.

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photos by Addie Porter ‘26 and Hailey Hirter ‘26 Wofford comes together to raise money for Tri Delta’s Gold Week. The chapters philanthropy is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Madison Bush ‘27, Contributing Writer During Delta Delta Delta’s second annual Gold Week, from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10, the sisters of Tri Delta raised money and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Since 1999, Tri Delta has maintained a close partnership with St. Jude.

While working with St. Jude, the sorority has surpassed their fundraising goals, raising over $94 million nationally.

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Students at Bob Jones University have created a non-profit company that provides tools to quickly detect malnutrition early and work with local officials to take swift action.

On Nov. 30 the student-created company Huruma Health sent prototypes of its system to Ghana for field testing in partnership with BJU’s Center for Community and Global Health.

Huruma Health, named for the Swahili word for compassion, began as a project for Global Challenges, a class offered each fall, which seeks to help students gain experience creating real-world solutions

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Bob Jones University kicked off the Christmas season with the annual Carol Sing and Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 in front of Rodeheaver Auditorium.

The University Singers, BJU’s freshman choir, led the crowd of community members, alumni, students and faculty in a variety of Christmas carols. Thousands of people carrying candles sang hymns of praise including “Oh Come

Will Archie sees this location as perfect for students. He highlighted specifically the conference room available for groups to use, as well as the layout and tables that would work well for study or tutoring sessions.

Will Archie also is very proud of both of the companies he is licensing with, and praises the products they offer whether it be the particular care put into the coffee or the flavors of ice cream they can offer.

“Similar to places like Little River, our coffee beans are roasted in Rock Hill and delivered fresh to us. (Knowledge Perk) takes time to go through every single distributor of their coffee beans,” Will Archie said. “We try to be as knowledgeable about our coffee as possible, we could tell you about where every coffee bean comes from, we could tell you about the entire process.”

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Wofford looking to open a conversation about artificial intelligence On Nov. 2, Wofford hosted its second session for an ongoing lecture series focused on artificial intelligence.

The speaker, Economist and Policy Researcher Diana Gehlhaus, brought a focus on the power and perils of generative AI, discussing the specific implications of its expansion in many aspects of modern life.

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Team members, from left: Debanhi Flores, Emily Hughes, Mark Dickerson, Andrew Taylor, Paige Williams, Jiayi Lin, Jonathan Du Fault, Deeanna Perry. Photo: Derek Eckenroth

to current issues. Last year’s team won a $100,000 grant from Elon Musk’s XPRIZE Foundation and subsequently turned their idea into a business.

This year’s class focused on malnutrition. “We’re currently doing a nonprofit

because we think it fits the goal of the organization the best,” said Emily Hughes, a senior business administration major on the team.

Class member majors also include engineering, health care administration and public health.

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Following an overwhelming show of support from students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members, the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees renewed Steve Pettit’s three-year contract as president on Nov. 17.

This vote, which supported Pettit by an overwhelming majority, marks the second time the Board has voted to renew his contract. “The Board strongly supports the President and is committed and enthusiastic about working together with the President and the administration to fulfill the mission of the University for God’s glory,” the Board said in a press release issued by BJU on Nov. 17.

Pettit expressed his gratitude for the support from the University community and said he is excited to continue serving for the next three years. “I want to thank all of you for your prayers, and I do hope that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving,” he said to the University in a special meeting on Friday morning.

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To celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the LiveWell Office and Department of Public Safety are hosting events throughout April to share stories of survivors and educate on prevention. Read more on page 10.

CCU’s Women’s Soccer team discusses the value of mental health among team members.

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Symposium explores harms of book banning CCU students and faculty celebrate Banned Books Week

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Former Clemson football player turns country music star Lee Brice surprises Clemson fans at a local Bojangles event

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief Justin Robertson, Associate Editor

If you happened to stop at the Bojangles in Pendleton last Friday, you might’ve recognized who was serving you chicken tenders and biscuits.

Ahead of the Tigers’ matchup against Notre Dame on Nov. 4, former Clemson football player turned country music star Lee Brice returned to Tigertown, stopping at Bojangles for a few hours to connect with the community.

Lee immersed himself in the whole Bojangles process, from cutting and baking the biscuits to serving customers at the drive-thru window, the country star even autographed Clemson-themed Big Bo Boxes for fans.

“It’s awesome to come back. We try to come back at least once a year. It’s part of my life. Clemson is family, Bojangles is family, and you can’t beat this atmosphere,”

Brice said.

Brice has been a partner for Bojangles in promoting products like their famous chicken sandwich, although his favorite Bojangles menu items are their morning chicken biscuits, sweet tea and blueberry biscuits.

Speaking to the media at the Bojangles event, Brice explained how he always knew singing country music was in the cards.

“You know, I think you go through life, and you see what you want to do. I was at Clemson for engineering, and there was always a major, major passion and a belief that I was going to be in music at some point,” Brice said.

“And so yeah, my dreams were to go to Nashville and to do this. And so then I came back to Clemson and had a song that I wrote for a big artist, and I was able to play it in Littlejohn, and it was like, ‘Okay, I get to do this, but

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now I’m coming back and doing this.’ You do expect it, but like, whether it comes true or not, who knows?

“And so being back here, it’s kind of like, well, I remember driving by going, ‘One day, I’m gonna come back to this town, and everybody’s gonna want to see me play music.’ And so that’s kind of what I’m taking from it. As you know, dreams come true. And sitting right here in a Bojangles parking lot. This is part of it right here.”

Clemson has changed a lot since Brice packed his bags for Nashville, but he explained that he cherishes what has remained the same about the community, specifically its attitude, pride and traditions. “ Ev e r y t h i n g h a s grown, but the traditions and the attitude at Clemson and the pride in Clemson is still the same. And no matter whether you’re up or down, that’s the

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state you always got to be,” Brice said. “I love more about what didn’t change than what has changed, but it has been really great with all the growth in Clemson.”

Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Brice grew up a Clemson fan, but the energy in Memorial Stadium really sealed the deal. “ The energy and excitement in that stadium can make your hair stand up,” Brice told the Clemson Tigers.

“When you’re in Death Valley, you can’t help but be excited about Clemson. I had always been a Clemson fan, but that experience just confirmed where I was going to school.”

Brice walked onto the Clemson football team for the 1998 season as a reserve long snapper. His time as a collegiate football player was cut short after he suffered a right arm injury during the season, and from that point forward, Brice

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turned his attention toward music.

Since leaving Clemson, Brice has found great success in the country music industry.

Brice burst onto the scene in 2014 when he won the Academy of Country Music award for Song of the Year with his hit song “I Drive Your Truck” as a part of his second album, “Hard 2 Love.” In that same album, he had hit songs named “Hard To Love” and “Parking Lot Party.”

In his most recent album, Brice has four songs with over one million listens on Spotify, including “One Of Them Girls” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” In total, the former Tiger has nearly 7.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Brice is set to go on tour from Feb. 1 to March 30 next year, stopping in Greenville, South Carolina, on Feb. 15.

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Coastal Carolina University students and faculty celebrated Banned Books Week from Oct. 1-7 with a symposium and an exposition in the Bryan Information Commons lobby.

The celebration brought attention and spread awareness about Banned Books Week, the importance of these stories, and why they were banned. The exposition took place throughout the week, and showcased the main event, Banned Books Symposium, on Oct. 3. Students were selected to present on various banned books and explore reasons why they were challenged in the first place.

One presenter, Kaylee Conklin, conducted her presentation on the book “Melissa,” expressing the reasons why the book was banned by certain schools as well as why people should be talking about it.

“I think it’s important to know that this book was banned due to its [LGBTQ+] themes,” Conklin said. “And I am an [LGBTQ+] advocate, so I chose this book in hopes to bring light to the situation, and to encourage other people to read these books and take advantage of these resources that are out there.”

Junior Olivia Taylor expressed annoyance toward parents pushing to ban certain books, especially the one she presented, ”Looking for Alaska.”

“If you really think your kid shouldn’t be reading it—you’re an adult, you have that capability,” Taylor said, “but it shouldn’t just be banned for everybody.”

Taylor shared an instance where a school had a class that wanted to teach “Looking for Alaska,” but got backlash from parents—specifically those who didn’t have kids in the class. According to Taylor, the teachers also sent out permission slips for parents to give parents the choice to allow their child to

take part in the readings or not.

Senior Taylor Castelot did her presentation on “A Light in the Attic” and the effects of some book bannings. This is a book of poems for kids that some parents had deemed “too dark” and “rebellious” for kids, which she argues actually helps them.

“I believe that it helps children find this side of themselves that is creative, and inspires them to do things that are fun, and embrace their life and their emotions,“ Castelot said.

According to Senior Lecturer Ellen Arnold, young readers and those who are impoverished are the most impacted by the banning of books.

“Most of the challenges and most of the bans are happening in public schools settings and public library settings,” Arnold said, “and it’s young readers who depend on those public settings for those books, and especially children and young adults who are impoverished and who can’t afford to buy their own books.”

Assistant Professor of digital culture and design Anna Mukamal said showing up to events like this one helps spread the word to show support for the cause.

“I think simply attending events like this

is a great way to show your support. You’re hearing from students who have really done the work of actually sitting down and reading a banned book in its entirety,” Mukamal said, “which is a lot more than can be said for some of the people who are advocating for banning books.”

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Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and sitting South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott have both launched campaigns for president this year. With Tw o S o u t h C a r o l i n a the first Republican primary debate on representatives will compete for it all Wednesday evening in Milwaukee, over the course of the following year.

Wisconsin, here are two Palmetto State natives to watch.

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Nikki Haley and Tim Scott are both competing to be the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election.

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Before office Haley received an accounting degree from Clemson University in 1996 and currently holds a seat on the school’s board of trustees. Before running for governor, Haley served in the South Carolina State House from 2004 to 2010.

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Carolina’s unemployment rate hit a 15year low, saw over $20 billion in new capital investment and new jobs were created in every county in the state.

Haley also championed education policy in the Palmetto State by expanding school choice in the state.

Additionally, she led South Carolina’s reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and united In office Haley won the governor’s seat South Carolinians after the devastating in 2010, becoming the first minority murders at the Mother Emanuel female governor in American history. Church in Charleston and following As governor, Haley transformed South the destruction caused by Hurricane Carolina into an economic powerhouse Matthew. as the state became known as the “Beast After office of the Southeast,” according to her In 2016, President Donald campaign website. Additionally, South Trump elected Haley to serve as the White House’s ambassador to the United Nations. That year, Haley left South Carolina to work in the Trump administration, and current Gov. Henry McMaster filled her seat.

Campaign Haley launched her race for the White House earlier this year in Charleston, South Carolina. Since her initial announcement in February, Haley has spent significant time campaigning in Iowa and New Hampshire, two states that are key to deciding the party’s primary nominee. Haley also visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Del Rio and Eagle Pass, Texas, and has made her way to New York, Florida, Connecticut, California and New Jersey.

Before office Prior to beginning his political career, Scott worked as an insurance agent and financial adviser. He proved to be a very successful businessman, starting his own insurance agency, Tim Scott Allstate.

In office Scott has represented the Palmetto State for over a decade. Scott began his national political career in 2010 when he won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives serving South Carolina’s first congressional district.

Scott was appointed to his Senate seat in 2012 by then-governor and now-opponent Nikki Haley as retiring Sen. Jim DeMint’s replacement and has held his position ever since.

As a South Carolina senator, Scott is a ranking member of the U.S. Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and is the only African American Republican member in the Senate.

O n e o f S c o t t’s m a j o r accomplishments in office was the creation of opportunity zones.

The opportunity zone initiative, authored by Scott, was passed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The program allows state governors to connect economically-distressed communities to a federal tax incentive with the intention of driving private investment into those locations.

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Campaign Scott, just like Haley, launched his campaign in the Palmetto State at his alma mater, Charleston Southern University, and is the only candidate in the race currently holding a congressional seat.

Scott has been actively campaigning since he launched his race, spending considerable time in Iowa and New Hampshire, two states that play a crucial role early in the primary race.

He has also visited the U.S. Southern border in Yuma, Arizona, and has made trips to Washington, D.C., New York and California.

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The Gamecocks finished the season 6-0 in the ACC and 7-4 overall.

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Gamecock men’s basketball beat The Citadel Bulldogs 103-42 on Nov. 12.

The 61-point victory is the largest winning margin for the men’s basketball team since Colonial Life Arena opened in 2002.

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ovember means three things in college athletics – the end of fall sports, the beginning of basketball season and college football rivalry week. Take a look back at some of the most notable Gamecock sports moments from the month of November, with a special focus on rivalry games against Clemson.

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Both Gamecock basketball teams played final exhibition games at the Carolina Coliseum before the Carolina Center, now known as Colonial Life Arena, opened on Nov. 22.

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No. 10 South Carolina football defeats No. 6 Clemson 31-17 to capture the fifth series win in a row for the Gamecocks on Nov. 30. Senior quarterback Connor Shaw led the team with 152 passing yards, 94 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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Women’s basketball players Aliyah Boston, Brea Beal, Laeticia Amihere, Zia Cooke and Olivia Thompson made their official Gamecock debuts on Nov. 5 in a 103-43 win over Alabama State. The group, nicknamed “The Freshies,” helped lead South Carolina to 129 wins overall in their four seasons, three Final Fours and the 2022 National Championship.

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Freshman forward Ashlyn Watkins became the first Gamecock women’s basketball player and just the ninth player in NCAA Division I women’s history to dunk in a game during South Carolina’s 85-31 win over Clemson on Nov. 17.

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South Carolina football secures the ACC Championship, its only conference title to date, with a 27-13 win over Clemson on Nov. 22.

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“The Brawl” breaks out during the fourth quarter of Clemson’s 29-7 Palmetto Bowl victory on Nov. 20. Fighting between players started with shoving before the game and culminated with a six-minute stoppage as both teams’ benches cleared. Both schools removed themselves from bowl eligibility, making this the final game of Lou Holtz’s tenure as South Carolina’s head coach.

men’s basketball team completed an undefeated first month of the season with a 64-50 win over Syracuse in the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational on Nov. 26. South Carolina started the season 9-0 on the way to an appearance in the 2017 Final Four.

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Gamecock volleyball made its return to the NCAA tournament after a 16-year absence with a five-set win over Colorado on Nov. 30. South Carolina

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Gamecock football broke a sevengame losing streak to the No. 7 Tigers, with a 31-30 win on Nov. 26. Redshirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 360 yards and two touchdowns in the game, one of three more than 300 yard passing games Rattler had in his first season at South Carolina.

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Students from Claflin University joined thousands on Aug. 26 in commemorating the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

The March on Washington is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream speech” in 1963.

Photo courtesy of FITSNews Pictured is Buster Murdaugh with his late mother Maggie and father Alex at his 2018 graduation from Wofford College.

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The trial of former South Carolina attorney and Wofford parent Alex Murdaugh has been a national hot topic for the past year, since his wife, Margaret (Maggie) Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh, were found brutally and tragically murdered at the family’s lowcountry property on June 7, 2021.

Wofford students, South Carolinians and Americans from all over tuned in recently on March 2, when Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of his wife and son.

The trial, widely broadcasted on YouTube and other platforms became a source of entertainment for many, as some likened Murdaugh the O.J. Simpson of the 21st century.

Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu did not miss their chance to capitalize on the interest, and they have each released documentaries and docuseries following the murders and subsequent cases.

Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster Murdaugh ‘18, is a recent graduate of Wofford College. Buster Murdaugh majored in government and international affairs, and planned to follow in his great-grandfather, grandfather and father’s footsteps to become an attorney.

When he graduated, Buster Murdaugh told Wofford’s government and international affairs depart-

ments that he was going to work for his father’s law firm, Perters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth and Detrick in Hampton, South Carolina for the summer, then continue his studies next fall at either the Charleston School of Law or the University of South Carolina Law School.

Murdaugh attended the University of South Carolina Law School, but he was allegedly terminated from the program due to plagiarism accusations. However, while Alex Murdaugh was in jail awaiting the trial, Buster Murdaugh and Alex Murdaugh would often call, allegedly attempting to plot a plan to get Buster re-admitted to law school.

Buster is certainly not the first Wofford student to break the honor code, or to be expelled from a secondary institution. Unfortunately, his public position has led to negative association between Wofford and the case.

“I am disappointed that Buster is a Wofford alumni,” said an anonymous student. “His display of academic dishonesty is exactly the opposite of what Wofford teaches us, and I think it is a sad representation of what we are not as an institution.”

While at Wofford, Buster Murdaugh was described by an anonymous Wofford staff member as being a self-proclaimed “first priority.”

“When Buster was a student he did not wait in lines, he said that he was too good to wait in lines,” the staff

member recalled. “He was a little demanding.”

Additionally, Buster Murdaugh was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order at Wofford College. As of the beginning of March, Murdaugh’s Instagram bio reads: “Wofford ’18 KA.” Chapman Mann ‘24, issued a statement on behalf of the Delta chapter of Kappa Alpha Order: “While none of the current members of the chapter were at Wofford with Buster, our hearts are with him as he grieves the tragic and untimely loss of his mom and brother. Out of nothing more than plain human decency, we would ask that (Old Gold & Black) respect Buster’s privacy at this difficult time in his life.”

Buster Murdaugh is enduring an unprecedentedly difficult time.

Thanks to the closure of the trial, hopefully he can find some ease knowing that justice has been brought to his mother and brother’s murder case.

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Seniors Khari Graham and Tyshon Grant hosted the artist release event. (Panther photo by Malcom Lewis)

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photo by Addie Porter Construction in Phase 5 began over the summer. As the semester progresses, Phase 5 continues to be under construction.

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The lawn behind the Michael S. Brown Village Center is a hotspot for many events on campus.

The Wofford Activities Council, WAC has historically held campus-wide events in that space, most notably Black and Gold and a Fall semester favorite, Sliding and Shagging.

WAC holds Sliding and Shagging every year. Typically, the event is held behind the Galleria in Phase Five.

WAC holds events for the campus year-round.

Leaders of the Special Events subcommittee of WAC are responsible for planning these events.

This year, Meredith Cook ‘26 and Caroline Kirk ‘25 are co-chairs of the subcommittee.

The two co-chairs are aware of

WAC’s purpose of bringing all-encompassing events to campus.

“I think that there are a lot of groups on campus that focus on putting together fun events and the unique part about what we do is that it’s for everybody,” said Kirk.

The co-chairs were notified a month before the event that there was construction on the Phase V area of the Michael S. Brown Village Center and that it would not be finished in time for the annual Sliding and Shagging event.

They were surprised but willing to roll with the punches.

“We were really excited about sliding and shagging because we got to welcome the class of 2027 with the first event back,” Cook .

This year, the WAC held Sliding and Shagging on Sept. 2 in the horseshoe.

Compared to last year, this year’s event had 100 more attendants.

The space behind Phase V was first closed off this summer because the college needed to investigate the cause of some leaking in apartments.

There have been issues in the parapets, which are low protective walls on the edge of the roof of the building that have resulted in leaking when it rains.

During the college’s investigation of the building, they noticed a slight inward angle of the parapets.

The college is working with architects and contractors to understand the best way to handle the issue.

Wofford College President Nayef Samhat has stated that the construction going on the back of the MSBVC is not dealing with structural issues but more design related.

No problems with the parapets threaten the integrity of the building.

The Michael S. Brown Village Center was originally built in 2011, prior to Samhat’s tenure as the College’s

president.

The building was originally constructed by Trehel Corporation.

“We want to make sure we get them in there by taking a look at the wall and units themselves so we can develop a plan of action to rebuild it on the inside,” Samhat said.

As a safety precaution, there are not currently any students living in the center apartment of Phase V. When construction completes, there are no students that need to relocate.

According to Samhat, the scaffolding will be there around Christmas time. This way, the college can keep the patio area open.

Chief Financial Officer Chris Gardner is the key contact for contractors addressing the issues.

“We are currently working with H General Contractors to assess the Michael S. Brown Village Center and complete renovation work on the ex-

terior of the building,” Gardner said.

“We do not plan to reconfigure existing spaces or add any new spaces in the building. We will likely look to combine some of this work with a larger planned renovation of the Senior Village this coming summer.”

Despite the inconvenience that the construction has caused for campus-wide events, student leaders and members of the college’s administration have worked diligently to ensure that the issue with the parapets is solved and that campus is back to normal.

Wofford’s Office of Marketing and Communications has even put up banners around the scaffolding to add some decorative photo backdrops to the construction zone.

Claflin University’s Student Activities Board hosted an artist release showcase that unveiled the musical lineup for the homecoming concert scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Tullis Arena.

The lineup consists of two headliners, NoCap and Kash Doll, and three student artists: YungPG, DRIP4VRR, and R3tro Riq. Yayi Dia, a junior, expressed her excitement and expectations for the homecoming concert.

“I love Kash Doll and NoCap is pretty cool; I can sing along to his music,” she said. “I anticipate really good times and great memories to look back on with my friends."

For the class of 2027, expectations are high for their first homecoming concert.

“By the crowd’s reaction, I think it [the artist lineup] matches the students’ taste.”

"I'm excited for all of the homecoming events … the concert, hoping that it's live and I have a good time pretty much, but I'm hoping that the energy is there,” freshman KySenna Rowe said.

The artist release showcase theme, 1869&Park, was based off of Black Entertainment Television’s Countdown Music Video show, “106&Park.”

The artist release showcase came after a long-anticipated wait. Since the end of spring semester, students have voiced their preferences for homecoming to SAB. Students completed a poll during the spring detailing their thoughts and wishes for homecoming, “so we know how to plan the next one,” First Vice President of SAB Kofi Springs said.

The themed event emulated the 2000s era with performances by Da’Cruw, I.C.E. Cold and Enveux Co. Springs said the theme “fit right in” with SAB’s Panther Club theme.

“We grew up watching 106&Park on BET. You know that they have all the music and all the performers, so we wanted to do a reveal with the countdown,” he said.

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Claflin’s Student Government Association partnered with the National Action Network to send “HBCU students were always important in the civil rights students to D.C. movement," Wofford said.

Among them were juniors Amari says the speeches Walker and Charles Wofford, and Thomas motivated students to “continue senior Noah Thomas. being champions for justice.”s Walker says it was inspiring “to go students who attend HBCUs, we to a place where, just 60 years ago, are in a very unique and powerful very prominent freedom fighters position. We are being educated at were fighting for our freedom and places that were sites of civil rights activism,” he said. rights."

Although they were unable to The students also visited the march due to scheduling conflicts, National Museum for African it was still a “captivating” American History and Culture, the only national museum dedicated experience, Walker said. solely to documenting the plight of "There were so many older people African Americans. yelling to us, ‘Y’all are our future.’

It made me realize how important For Walker, the museum’s slavery exhibits were most memorable. it was for us to be there,” she said.

Various speeches concerning justice, education and activism were given at the ceremony held at the Lincoln Memorial. Speakers included representatives from the “Divine Nine” organizations and human rights groups.

Wofford recalls seeing Claflin and D9 memorabilia at the museum.

But what stuck out to him the most was an exhibit featuring a dress made of quilts.

"It reminded me of my family.

Before my great-grandmother passed, she would make quilts for us when we got married," he said.

Wofford says it was a reminder "to remember the sacrifices of those that came before us and never forget them."

"We have shared similarities through our culture, heritage and quilting," he said.

"It's a very difficult topic to hear about, read about or talk about. I really appreciate how the museum did not hesitate to share that information," she said.

Thomas says the museum’s section on Black theology was “really "Going there, hearing all of the powerful to me.” speeches, seeing some of the signs they had -- I felt like that was a “I am someone who identifies as a Black Christian. So just learning moment of history," Wofford said. about the ways that Black people's He says attending the event belief in God served as the reminded him that "you're never foundation for their activism was inspirational,” Thomas said. too young to fight the fight."

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Sophomore communication disorders majors Rebecca Gomes and Emily Stark received a $5,139 grant from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) to conduct research alongside communication disorders faculty member Hannah Benge. Freshman kinesiology major Vivian Smith won a $3,270 grant from the SCICU to research the how physical exercise and sleep relate to mental health among college students as part of a study directed by Dr. Stephen Chen.

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News Nuggets Freshman kinesiology major Vivian Smith and sophomore communication disorders majors Rebecca Gomes and Emily Stark will use the grants to help cunduct studies on campus at BJU.

In the form, freshman and Respiratory Muscle Strength sophomore students included Training Plus Vocal Function their qualifications: their ex- Exercise” and their expectaperience in the field, the com- tions for their research, which munication disorders cours- are to learn more about their es they had taken and GPA. topic and gain confidence in Gomes and Stark also included the professional research settheir research proposal titled ting, Stark said.

“Strengthening the Aging Voice Both Gomes and Stark will (STAG) Study: Evaluation of research for approximately 10

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A decade after winning the Distinguished Servant Award from the Bob Jones University Alumni Association, Betty Solomon has finally reached the end of an illustrious career of teaching and will retire at the end of the spring 2023 semester.

Solomon has been The Collegian’s faculty adviser for 36 years, and the paper has won many awards under her oversight. Before her work with The Collegian, Solomon served as faculty adviser for BJU’s Vintage yearbook. Solomon has taught in the Division of

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Exams begin Monday.

Senior regalia distribution

Graduating students can pick up thier regalia today in the Den from 11:45 a.m.5 p.m. in the room beside Estaban's.

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Faculty adviser retires after 36 years of serving The Collegian, 44 years teaching Nathaniel Hendry ___________

Classes end today

English Language and Literature and currently teaches courses in the Division of Communication’s journalism and mass communication department.

Solomon has worked as a freelance reporter for The Greenville News, and she earned a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in English education from BJU.

All SOR students are expected to attend the cermony held today at 4 p.m. in Stratton Hall.

Senior film project showcase Attendees must purchase tickets for $6 from Programs & Productions. April 29 at 7 p.m. in Stratton Hall.

The Brodys

This annual awards ceremony for student-athletes will induct the inagural Hall of Fame class April 29 at 7 p.m. in Rodeheaver Auditorium.

Baccalaureate & Legacy Ceremony

Looking back Solomon recounted some of her favorite memories of the paper’s early years. In the earliest days of The Collegian,

computers did not have the design functional-

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Solomon has been a faculty adviser for The Collegian since its first issue Photo: Katelyn McKenney

This is a combination worship service and time to honor the class of 2023.

May 4 at 7 p.m. in Founder's Memorial Amphitorium.

Commencement

open at 1 p.m. May 5 ›› Doors for the 2 p.m. ceremony.

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Pettit contract renewed with wide support Nathaniel Hendry ___________ E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F

Students were joined by thousands of graduates and community members during the annual ceremony.

Photo: Derek Eckenroth

Class creates tech, nonprofit to fight global malnutrition Nathaniel Hendry ___________ E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F

Students at Bob Jones University have created a non-profit company that provides tools to quickly detect malnutrition early and work with local officials to take swift action.

On Nov. 30 the student-created company Huruma Health sent prototypes of its system to Ghana for field testing in partnership with BJU’s Center for Community and Global Health.

Huruma Health, named for the Swahili word for compassion, began as a project for Global Challenges, a class offered each fall, which seeks to help students gain experience creating real-world solutions

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Bob Jones University kicked off the Christmas season with the annual Carol Sing and Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 in front of Rodeheaver Auditorium.

The University Singers, BJU’s freshman choir, led the crowd of community members, alumni, students and faculty in a variety of Christmas carols. Thousands of people carrying candles sang hymns of praise including “Oh Come

Team members, from left: Debanhi Flores, Emily Hughes, Mark Dickerson, Andrew Taylor, Paige Williams, Jiayi Lin, Jonathan Du Fault, Deeanna Perry. Photo: Derek Eckenroth

to current issues. Last year’s team won a $100,000 grant from Elon Musk’s XPRIZE Foundation and subsequently turned their idea into a business.

This year’s class focused on malnutrition. “We’re currently doing a nonprofit

because we think it fits the goal of the organization the best,” said Emily Hughes, a senior business administration major on the team.

Class member majors also include engineering, health care administration and public health.

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Following an overwhelming show of support from students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members, the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees renewed Steve Pettit’s three-year contract as president on Nov. 17.

This vote, which supported Pettit by an overwhelming majority, marks the second time the Board has voted to renew his contract. “The Board strongly supports the President and is committed and enthusiastic about working together with the President and the administration to fulfill the mission of the University for God’s glory,” the Board said in a press release issued by BJU on Nov. 17.

Pettit expressed his gratitude for the support from the University community and said he is excited to continue serving for the next three years. “I want to thank all of you for your prayers, and I do hope that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving,” he said to the University in a special meeting on Friday morning.

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Many solid entries in this class, but The Collegian, Bob Jones University stands out for quality of writing, photography and design, as well as a good variety of news, sports and features coverage.

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The Chanticleer Coastal Carolina University

The Tiger, Clemson University

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CHANTICLEER September 28, 2023

Clemson set to begin inaugural women’s lacrosse season

February 9, 2023

Graphic by Tiera Rivers

The Tiger’s first Editor-in-Chief

Volume 117 | Issue 3 | Feb. 9, 2023

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Clemson introduces new school of mechanical and automotive engineering Emma Vick News Editor

Clemson keeps campus growth sustainable Blake Mauro Associate Editor

Wannamaker Hall was the location where five Kappa Alpha brothers poured liquid from boiled peanuts on a peanut-allergic pledge.

MATT MYNES // PHOTO EDITOR

fraternity's national office and the Clemson University Police Department have confirmed the In the fall of 2021, rumors.

Following the initial rumors swirled across Clemson's campus that fraternity brothers rumors, the Kappa Alpha poured the liquid from boiled fraternity's national office peanuts on a peanut-allergic conducted its own investigation pledge. An investigation by the with the Clemson chapter’s David Ferrara Editor-in-Chief

president and vice president, which revealed a more detailed timeline of events from the night of the incident.

The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

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On Jan. 23, the University announced its decision to form a new school that brings together mechanical and automotive engineering.

The new School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering combines the previously separate schools, better positioning Clemson for innovation and education in a number of areas, including mobility, energy and advanced manufacturing, all cornerstones of the South Carolina economy.

The founding director of the new school, Zoran Filipi, has worked to make the transition to vehicles that run on near-zero carbon fuels.

Filipi is a leading expert in advanced engine concepts and alternative powertrains, including electric and hydraulic hybrids.

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TIME OUTSIDE Key takeaways from Clemson’s 2023 schedule Why the away from Death Valley. The wilderness?

The center will be open to the public and house various Clemson University relations.

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Clemson to build new alumni and visitors center Emma Vick News Editor

Myrtle Beach, S.C. Columnist Shyanne Bellamy says there are many Black figures left off history lists. Pg. 16

Track athlete Alexis Glasco is featured as the Chant of the Week for her accomplishments and many broken records. Pg. 20

he University broke ground on the construction of its new Alumni and Visitors Center on Feb. 1. Construction on the approximately 100,000-squarefoot facility is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.

“The Center will be home to some of the University’s most crucial partners and programs, including the Clemson Alumni Association, Class of 1944 Visitors Center, the Board of Trustees office, Advancement, Clemson Un i ve r s i t y Fo u n d a t i o n , Admissions and the Michelin Career Center, as well as a new golf pro shop and grille," according to Clemson News.

Located adjacent to the Clyde V. Madren Conference

Center and John E. Walker Sr. Golf Course, the new Clemson Alumni and Visitors Center will overlook the 18th green and the shores of Lake Hartwell, standing as Clemson University’s front door.

The Clemson Alumni Association is an openm e m b e r s h i p, n o n p ro f i t organization that exists to connect alumni to each other and their alma mater.

Through various programs and services, the Clemson Alumni Association enhances the lifelong Clemson experience by serving, involving, informing and engaging the alumni, current and future students and friends of the University.

Tigers will resume their homefield advantage on Nov. 4 against Notre Dame.

C l e m s o n’s e n t i r e Conversely, the month 2023 football schedule has of September should be full of been released, with eight in- tailgates and Tiger Walks, as conference opponents and four Clemson enjoys a three-week out-of-conference. Here are five home streak against Charleston of the biggest takeaways with Southern, Florida Atlantic and seven months to kickoff: Florida State.

Long stretch away from Death Valley There’s no place like home, but for most of the month of October, the Tigers will have to make do without running down the Hill. After playing Wake Forest on Oct. 7, Clemson has a bye week followed by two consecutive away games, meaning the team is faced with almost a month

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SPORTS

Fresh Brewed Coffee House continues to host their Open Mic Nights, “Tongues in Common, ” every Thursday night. Pg. 12

TIMEOUT

Clemson students replant trees on campus.

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See page 2 for full coverage of the Chinese spy balloon that the U.S. military shot down Feb. 4 over Myrtle Beach.

The Chanticleer highlights the seven National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations on campus for the brother and sisterhoods they create for Black students. Pg. 10-11

Why to vote in student elections

Investigation confirms liquid from boiled peanuts was poured on allergic KA pledge

As Clemson continues to grow in student population and infrastructure, developers are committed to keeping the expansion as sustainable as possible.

Si n c e 2 0 1 8 , t h e University has added a million square feet of infrastructure to its campus, according to Todd Barnette, the chief facilities officer for University Facilities.

As the campus continues to expand, Clemson is committed to staying as sustainable as possible by reusing and repurposing trees that have fallen during recent renovations.

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Sports reporter William Chacon celebrates a women’s volleyball victory against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks. Pg. 15

NEWS

An anonymous source reflects on devastating mass shootings across the country, and urges Coastal Carolina University to start conversations to prevent such an event. Pg. 12

SPORTS

Music on the Lawn makes a comeback with Commercial Music and Jazz faculty members for a night of music.

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The Student Government Association aims to implement an anonymous texting program, Real Response, for students to report conduct violations. Pg. 4

CULTURE

Photo by Keller Goldstein

Celebrating 69 years of CCU

Mascot Chauncey pretends to blow into a noise maker Sept. 20 at Coastal Carolina University’s birthday bash celebrating 69 years of the institution. Read more on page 2 on the celebration.

OUTLOOK

Since 1907, South Carolina's oldest college newspaper

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Brownell, Tigers look to bounce back

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Clemson cheer speaks on difficulties of the program

SPORTS

Tigers will be at home when it matters most Although Clemson has been a consistently dominant team in the last few years, there are a few teams the Tigers have repeatedly struggled against at times. Among them are Florida State and Notre Dame.

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SEE CENTER ON PAGE 2 Clemson will open its 2023 season at Duke on Sept. 4. at 8 p.m. EDT. MATT MYNES // PHOTO EDITOR

Corey Glenn Asst. News Editor I recently took one of my favorite winter drives: up S.C. Route 107 from Walhalla to Bad Creek, then down Whitewater Road. While sitting at an overlook, I began to ponder.

Why do we go to the wilderness? Why do we yearn for the wind, the water and the wood? What is it about pine and laurel, rocky outcroppings and crashing creeks that holds so much appeal? What keeps drawing us back to Mother Nature, time after time?

We know that she doesn’t feel the same way about us. Nature harbors endless dangers. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. There are dozens of ways for her to kill us, from snake bites to hypothermia.

Perhaps then, it is the danger that draws us in. The adrenaline of jumping off the cliff, setting out into the dark woods and — despite all odds — overcoming and returning home. For the junkies of the outdoors, the climbers and kayakers and skiers, this certainly applies.

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SPORTS

Carter details defensive confidence OPINION

Clemson students hold voting power TIMEOUT

The rise of pickleball at Clemson

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Swinney, Clemson removes Tigers to menstrual products from take on Demon men’s bathroom Deacons

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Students can learn more about October’s events to learn about domestic violence.

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Clemson hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month events Abigail Suggs Contributor Clemson University is hosting a number of events this September and October in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The University kicked off events starting Sept. 13 with a screening of “Athlete A” in Holtzendorff Hall, followed by a luncheon on Sept. 20 at the Greenville Convention Center. Closing out September, the University offered a “Sip and Paint” opportunity from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. in Sirrine Hall on Sept. 28, offering hot coffee and a chance to paint your ring fingernail purple in support of survivors of domestic violence.

Blake Mauro Editor-in-Chief Less than a year after Clemson announced it would provide free menstrual products in all the restrooms in Cooper Library, the University removed the products from the men’s

facilities three days after a conservative student group posted about the dispensers in the men’s bathrooms.

Clemson College Republicans posted a picture of one of the period product dispensers to its X, formerly known as Twitter, account on Sept. 13, writing, “If you

weren’t aware already, Clemson University has tampon/pad dispensers in the MEN’S restrooms located in Cooper Library.

We truly live in (clown) world,” using the clown emoji in place of the word.

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The Clemson Tigers will look to record their second in-conference win of the season this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when they welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1, 0-1 ACC) to Death Valley.

Historically, Clemson (3-2, 1-2 ACC) holds the series record at 70-17-1 over the Deacons, and the Tigers have not lost since 2008. Last season’s memorable matchup was a physical, high-scoring game that ended with the Tigers coming away with a 51-45 win in double overtime as quarterbacks DJ Uiagalelei and Sam Hartman combined for over 700 passing yards and both teams combined for 1,006 total yards.

B u t t h i s y e a r ’s homecoming meeting will look quite different.

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City of Clemson funds Akers: We have Clemson welcomes to stop new interdisciplinary skate park, splashpad and got stereotyping pickleball courts studies department majors Julianna Coates Contributor During the fall 2023 semester, Clemson welcomed the department of interdisciplinary studies to the College of Arts and Humanities.

The new department includes three undergraduate programs: women’s leadership, global Black studies and world cinema, as well as the rhetoric, communication and information design doctoral program.

The reasoning behind creating the department of interdisciplinary studies is twofold, according to Cameron Bushnell, the interim department chair.

“All of those programs were operating independently, not inside a department, and (Dean Nicholas Vazsonyi) felt there would be more visibility for those programs and more authority or status for those programs if they had a departmental frame,” Bushnell said. “The more visionary side was that inside the College of Skaters have enjoyed the pump track at Clemson Park, right next to where the Arts and Humanities, there skate park is planned to be built. It’s right along the first segment of the Green should be a place for collective Crescent Trail, completed this September, which connects to campus.

COREY GLENN // ASST. NEWS EDITOR and collaborative scholarship and teaching opportunities revitalization of the pavilion. so that eventually, it will not Corey Glenn These renovations will include only be those four programs Asst. News Editor a combination splash pad and but also include space for plaza with an event stage and The city of Clemson other collaborative work in the approved a $4.65 million bond revitalized picnic kitchen and humanities.” to fund a skate park, splash pad, bathroom facilities.

The Nettles Park pickleball courts and other SEE STUDIES ON PAGE 2 recreation projects at its Sept. improvements include 56 paved parking spaces and eight 25 city council meeting.

The project includes a dedicated pickleball courts, which will be built between major renovation to Clemson Park, including a skate park, the upper baseball fields and splash pad, pickleball court and Central Road.

The bond also funds new parking for Nettles Park, approximately 2.75 miles of along with a new segment of Green Crescent Trail along 18 Green Crescent Trail along 18 Mile Creek, connecting the Mile Creek.

The Clemson Park Grange to Patrick Square and Nettles Park. renovations will include a

Within the new department, the Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Deisgn doctoral program launched this fall.

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skate park next to the existing pump track, as well as a major

Madison Akers Asst. Opinion Editor “So, what’s your major?” is a question college students face on almost a daily basis. It’s a normal question, but for some reason, it can feel like there’s some sort of stigma around it.

As someone who has identified with various majors throughout my time in college, I know that feeling when you answer, and the reaction you get isn’t what you expected.

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OUTLOOK

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TIMEOUT

SPORTS

NEWS

OUTLOOK

FEATURE

TIMEOUT

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Rec sports looks for department support

How to deal with intimidating professor

Letter from new women’s lax coach

Ways to spend V-Day at Clemson

Softball season underway in Clemson

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Possible Delta-8 overdose at Lightsey

Happy National Newspaper Week

The state of Clemson’s cheer program

Bluegrass at the Brooks Center

Lacrosse fall-ball preview

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Timely, interesting topics that matter to campus and community at large. Outstanding variety of coverage. Strong writing and photography. This was an incredibly strong category... great collegiate journalism is happening in the state of South Carolina.

Under 5,000 Collegiate JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR Tyuanna Williams

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