“There's so much to be learned,” stated Dr. Jamel Hodges, USC Aiken’s newest director of Diversity Initiatives.
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Beating the Delta blues: Vaccine incentives
“Getting the vaccine is an act of love for your fellow humans,” Dr. Munsell said.
10 reports of sexual assault ignored on USC's main campus, Title IX Task Force report finds
“USC’s system is broken and only silences and re-victimizes the victims,” wrote Matney, a sentiment that resonated with numerous victims.
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine
FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. states, “Today’s milestone puts us one step closer to altering the course of this pandemic in the U.S.”
Kenny & Judy Thomas Scholarship established for baseball players
Kenny Thomas, former longtime baseball coach, and his wife, Judy, have a scholarship endowed for future USC Aiken baseball players.
Crowdsource, collect and create: Pacer Times is opening comments under posts to hear from students
Crowdsource, collect and create. Pacer Times will now be creating posts on its website for users to comment under. Topics for future articles may be posted to the site where editors and reporters need student help in asking the “right” questions to maintain relevancy and transparency.
Keep an eye out on Pacer Times’ social media platforms for opportunities to share your opinions or vote on certain topics.
Flu: 0 vs COVID-19: 681,659; numbers steadily rise in South Carolina while flu lays low
Reporter Taylor Herndon reports on the current statistics for COVID-19 in South Carolina as well as some information regarding the coming flu season.
Top freshmen recognized at class of 2025 convocation
Joshua Sharp and Alina Tomko were recognized at the Freshman Convocation on August 18 for being the highest-ranking incoming students of 2021.
South Carolinian athlete incites deadly shooting rampage
News Editor Chi Nguyen briefly covers a shooting rampage involving a former South Carolina NFL athlete.
USC Aiken students share sentiments, concerns with COVID-19 vaccination
Reporter Erin Weeks and Editor Chi Nguyen piece together the varying opinions of students regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
Aiken leaders seek to improve city, adopts AECOM action plan
The city of Aiken is seeking to improve infrastructure, adopting the help of AECOM.
Masters' icon Tiger Woods career in jeopardy following major wreck
News Editor Chi Nguyen reports on golfing icon Tiger Woods following a major accident in February 2021.
What is Masters week?: Augusta, Georgia's major sports championship
Have you wondered what exactly is “Masters week,” or even why a week in April seems to produce more traffic and tourists in the area? Chi Nguyen briefly dives into the major tournament and its history in Georgia.
APRIL FOOLS EDITION: Breaking News: Classes will be ending a week early to account for insufficient spring break days
Jillian Hicks breaks the news about Spring Break.
Spring semester rages on: USC Aiken student population facing mental health crisis
Erin Weeks polled students on their mental health this semester. A common theme appeared to be all-time-lows.