Feb. 21, 2022 Edition Review
News
USC Aiken recognized by Tree Campus Higher Education for commitment to tree care and student service engagement
News section editor Erin Weeks learned more about the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition that the USC Aiken campus recently received as well as the requirements for this honor and the trees that got us there. I had no idea our trees were so diverse, but they are one of the features that drew me to this campus!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/20/mwvkh8w6ieljo8bfudp33feofvtha6
COVID-19 on a national and state-wide decline, though still infecting thousands
Everyone is ready for COVID to be over - reporter Katie Presnell outlines the ways in which we may prevent another outbreak and/or variant by getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, and social distancing. If each of us plays our part, I hope we can see an end to the pandemic.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/18/0nhlkjaw8vlyh11jahh703uxrvuha1
Arts & Entertainment
Album Review: Laurel Hell, another "heart-wrenching and explorative experience"
Arts and Entertainment section editor Alex Molina delves into a short album produced by Japanese American artist Mitski. I have never heard anything by her, but I think it says a lot about an artist who is still able to produce good music under less-than-ideal circumstances.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/19/album-review-laurel-hell
Column: Get out of your listening comfort zone!
Arts and Entertainment section editor Alex Molina provides some reasoning as to why people should listen to more music! I completely agree with him - though I have been guilty of being a close-minded listener, I am on a journey to explore more, beautiful music outside of my preferred genre as Molina encourages.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/20/gtfq8bisb4u7gzv51l2hv4p41zy8xg
Sports
USC Aiken's Women's Cross-Country team earns honor of All-Academic distinction
Not only is our cross-country team good at what they do, they’re one of the smartest teams in the area! It is very impressive that the team is able to keep such a high GPA considering how busy they are as student athletes. They are certainly setting a high standard for other USC Aiken students and athletes alike!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/19/uem2x89h3mrcy4c5ky77n3cz5xms4w
Opinions
"Station Eleven" is a must watch spring break flick
Opinion section editor Paige Singer provides a review on HBO Max’s new show that I hadn’t heard about until she brought it to the staff’s attention. Since then, I feel like everyone is talking about it! With Paige’s five stars, I will have to make an effort to tune in!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/20/7jc6v3s3nhi6bypfot64qcgv311sup
Column: Go Greek, get involved, gain long-lasting friendships at USC Aiken
I never quite saw myself as the type to go Greek either, which is why opinion section editor Paige Singer caught my attention when she remarked the same thing. I am always looking for more ways to get involved and meet people, so I should take her advice and take that leap!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/20/opinion
