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World Suicide Prevention Day highlights importance of mental health
Last Tuesday, students raised awareness for suicide prevention, lighting candles in the quad.
Student Government Association holds second annual shirting ceremony
News Editor Noelle Kriegel covered the shirting ceremony for SGA’s new senators.
University's skateboarding, biking policy offers scooter alternative
According to Vice Chancellor Ahmed Samaha, some forms of on-campus transportation may not be prohibited.
Sorority recruitment week provides sisterhood for students
Arts and Entertainment Editor Emma Watts discusses NPC’s sorority recruitment week.
Etherredge Center to sell USC football tickets
The Etherredge Center is now selling ticket booklets to USC Columbia’s football games this season for a discounted price.
Weekly Briefing: Hurricanes, scooters and horses- oh my!
Editor-in-Chief Cecilia Maddox discusses several of the articles that appeared in this week’s issue of Pacer Times. Articles like this briefing will appear on a weekly basis.
Students, adminstrators weigh in on Spin scooters
Through a Facebook poll on the USCA Student Life page, students gave their opinions on the new Spin scooters. USCA administrators also provided information to clarify the facts, along with links to the Spin website.
University continues to update students on Hurricane Dorian
This is a continuing story on the progress of Hurricane Dorian. Check back for updates.
Warren summarizes plans at USCA town hall
Throughout her speech, Warren detailed major restructuring of the economy and battling corruption within Washington—stating that she “has a plan” for all facets of her campaign.
Column: Athletics department dumps tennis
Sports reporter Michael Kuras discusses the university’s decision to cut the tennis teams from the Athletics department and the impact that it has had on students.
Students elect new senators for 2019-2020 year
In a series of email correspondence with the recently elected senators, Pacer Times gained insight on the character of a few of the new representative figures in SGA.
In case you missed it, here are the results from the SGA election.
Award-Winner: Parking problems plague campus
Recently, Pacer Times won five awards from the South Carolina Press Association’s News Contest. This article won second place in the News Story category.
Congratulations, Cecilia! We are proud to have you on the team.
Award-Winner: Feature: Classes pushes advocacy
Recently, Pacer Times won five awards from the South Carolina Press Association’s News Contest. This article won first place in the Feature Story category.
Congratulations, Amber! We are proud to have had you on the team.
Award-Winner: Police chief explains campus camera situation
Recently, Pacer Times won five awards from the South Carolina Press Association’s News Contest. This article won third place in the News story category. Congratulations, Angelika! We are proud to have had you on the team.
Pacer Times takes home 5 awards from South Carolina Press Association
The prize-winning articles will be re-published on the Pacer Times website posthaste.
Insect issue bugs campus residents
Reporter Kierra Walker tackles the continuing pest problem in The Downs.
Hammock rental option added to Student Life office for Spring semester
According to the Student News email, “All you need is a USCA ID, good weather, and a couple of trees.”
On your mark, get set, GO!