Chi Nguyen interviews students on the mask policy and social distancing guidelines.
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Pickens-Salley House history and present reparations
News Editor Chi Nguyen delves into the history of the Pickens-Salley House, recently renamed the Alumni House, following controversy over the background of the building.
Thailand handling COVID-19, the right way
If you’re wondering how other countries have fared against the pandemic, Thailand has set an example on countering COVID-19.
Pacer Tracer: USC Aiken's approach to contact tracing
Reporter Paige Hicks goes in depth on the new app, Pacer Tracer, designed to do contact tracing on campus.
Students express concern over face-to-face learning, risk acknowledgment
News Editor Chi Nguyen interviewed both Dr. Darren Timmons and Ahmed Samaha to seek answers to student concerns.
USC Aiken sets regulations, guidelines for fall semester
Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel provides a review of USC Aiken’s preventive measures for COVID-19, including alert levels and new policies.
Teachers protest against reopening of school
Editor Chi Nguyen and reporter Paige Hicks cover the recent protests teachers have led in response to unsafe teaching conditions.
Universities approach pandemic with varying methods
Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel summarizes national plans college campuses have employed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including data and infographics from scientific articles and CDC guidelines.
COVID-19 update: United States cases continue to rise
News Editor Chi Nguyen updates USC Aiken on the continued rise of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Medical exemptions for masks: when are they appropriate?
Reporter Angel-Hope Watts discusses USC Aiken’s policy on medical mask exemptions.
Seniors protest lack of graduation ceremony
Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel attended and wrote on the 2020 graduating seniors protest march on campus.
Three more students pass over three months
News Editor Noelle Kriegel writes on the passing of three students this semester.
Protests on stay-at-home orders erupt across the country
Stay-at-home orders have spurred protests across the United States despite expert warnings on close gatherings.
South Carolina re-opening beaches and small businesses
Editor Erica Bennett shares information on the reopening of beaches and small businesses in South Carolina.
Pop Culture: The origin of 420
Reporter Chi Nguyen covers the origin story of “420,” to celebrate April 2020.
COVID-19 update: US death toll surpasses 40,000
Editor-in-Chief Cecilia Maddox put together updates on the coronavirus for today.
Investigation ensues following student misconduct reports
News Editor Noelle Kriegel summarizes an incident involving misconduct in a private student groupchat.
USC Aiken launches email investigation, students react
News Editor Noelle Kriegel summarizes the mass email incident that occurred on April 16 and 17.
Feature: Stuck on campus with Giuseppe Cimino
Many students have been displaced due to coronavirus. Giuseppe Cimono is one of those students, but his circumstances are a little more extenuating.
Feature: USC Aiken's most familiar face
In an interview with News Editor Noelle Kriegel, Mandi Welch describes her experiences within the Student Life office as well as at home during remote-learning.