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The Johnsonian • February 3 2023

Two bills proposed to ban critical race theory in SC Legislature

Both the South Carolina House and Senate have proposed bills to ban the instruction of critical race theory in all public schools and universities.

The Johnsonian • April 13 2022

Winthrop faculty talks about position cuts

Winthrop announced to faculty and staff that due to budgetary concerns and lower enrollment numbers, there would be a reduction in adjunct positions.

The Johnsonian • March 9 2022

Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority suspended until 2025

The Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was suspended until February of 2025 for violating both the Winthrop University student code of conduct and the National College Panhellenic guidelines that govern all sororities.

The sorority faced charges of collusion, inappropriate purchase and consumption of alcohol, and hazing, according to Winthrop’s webpage.

Lexington County Chronicle • February 11 2025

Cayce City Council postpones redistricting decision again

Cayce City Council, at their latest meeting on Feb. 4, discussed proposed changes to district and ward lines used for local elections before deciding to postpone their redistricting decision.

The Arena • January 30 2025

NAACP Sues SC Superintendent of Education For Allegedly Refusing To Teach About Race

The NAACP filed a lawsuit against State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Lexington-Richland Five and Lexington Three school districts challenging a recently passed provision that prohibits South Carolina schools from teaching certain aspects of race and history.

The Arena • December 10 2024

2026 Governor’s Race: Who Will Carry the GOP’s Agenda?

With the 2024 elections behind us, political speculation in South Carolina is already shifting to the 2026 midterms. Governor Henry McMaster, term-limited after nearly a decade in office, will leave a vacancy at the top of the state’s Republican-dominated political hierarchy.

The Arena • November 21 2024

Mace Demands Attention in Exchange for Doing Nothing for Her Constituents

In four years in Congress, Nancy Mace has passed just one bill: a name change for a post office in Hilton Head, SC. That’s it. One.

The Arena • October 2 2024

New Winthrop Poll Shows Where South Carolina Voters Stand

The quarterly Winthrop Poll, conducted by Scott Huffmon at Winthrop University, showed that South Carolina voters remain predictable when it comes to approval ratings.

The Daily Gamecock • July 29 2024

New developments in Five Points aim to increase safety, tourism

The Five Points neighborhood has seen a total of $5 million allocated in the past year for new developments that are looking to increase safety and grow tourism in the area.

The Arena • July 6 2024

Ellen Weaver’s Culture Wars Rage On

Nearly two years into Ellen Weaver’s tenure as South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education, many of her accomplishments including advocating for teacher pay raises and expanding early literacy programs have been overshadowed by her problematic involvement in several cultural issues parroted by the far-right.

Lexington County Chronicle • June 5 2024

Sheriff candidates prepare for June 11 Primary

Ahead of the primaries on June 11, the four candidates running to be the Lexington County sheriff are reminding voters of their plans for the sheriff’s department if they win.

The four candidates running are incumbent Jay Koon and challengers Alan Driggers, Billy Warren and Garry Rozier.

The Daily Gamecock • December 11 2023

Student Government's student organization activity fund expected to run out in December

After running out of funding for student organizations at the end of last fiscal year, Student Government is again set to run out of funds in December.

The Johnsonian • April 20 2023

Bill proposed in SC legislature to ban DEI training and statements

A bill was proposed in the South Carolina legislature earlier this month that would ban mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training at universities.

The Johnsonian • February 3 2023

Two bills proposed to ban critical race theory in SC Legislature

Both the South Carolina House and Senate have proposed bills to ban the instruction of critical race theory in all public schools and universities.

The Johnsonian • April 13 2022

Winthrop faculty talks about position cuts

Winthrop announced to faculty and staff that due to budgetary concerns and lower enrollment numbers, there would be a reduction in adjunct positions.

The Johnsonian • March 9 2022

Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority suspended until 2025

Lexington County Chronicle • February 11 2025

Cayce City Council postpones redistricting decision again

Cayce City Council, at their latest meeting on Feb. 4, discussed proposed changes to district and ward lines used for local elections before deciding to postpone their redistricting decision.

The Arena • January 30 2025

NAACP Sues SC Superintendent of Education For Allegedly Refusing To Teach About Race

The Arena • December 10 2024

2026 Governor’s Race: Who Will Carry the GOP’s Agenda?

Feature/Longform Articles

The Daily Gamecock • February 12 2024

Sole candidate for speaker of the student senate aspires to serve all students

Second-year nursing student Maura Hamilton wants to reach and serve all of USC's student body if she is elected as speaker of the student senate.

The Daily Gamecock • October 18 2023

Conflict in Gaza Strip hits close to home for members of USC community: 'It’s an overwhelming time'

USC faculty, staff and students said they have felt a lack of support from the university amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza strip.

The Daily Gamecock • October 5 2023

Reopening of South Caroliniana Library sheds light on centuries of state and university history

The South Caroliniana Library is home to various collections of historic documents and photographs, some of which are on public display.

The Arena • October 7 2024

Wave of Reoffenders Emerge After GOP Solicitor Scarlett Wilson’s Office Drops 1,100+ Charges

Charleston, SC—Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson, a Republican, dismissed over 1,100 criminal charges between July 2020 and June 2024, citing "docket prioritization" as the reason.

The Arena • October 3 2024

Republican Candidate for South Carolina Statehouse Threatens Student’s Parent

Republican candidate for South Carolina State House District 116 James Teeple was caught on video threatening a student’s parent in May of 2022.

The Daily Gamecock • July 31 2024

USC College of Education, SC Department of Education seek to alleviate statewide teacher shortage

The state of South Carolina has seen a drastic increase in the number of vacant positions within the field of education in recent years.

The Daily Gamecock • July 6 2024

All Good Books provides community space for businesses, bookreaders alike

Located near the center of Five Points sits one of the newest additions to Columbia’s local book scene, All Good Books. The bookstore aims to provide a unique gathering space for friends, clubs and companies in Columbia.

The Arena • July 3 2024

The Dark Side of Republican State Representative Matt Leber

Republican nominee for South Carolina’s State Senate District 41 Matt Leber’s website reads: “Rep. Leber is a decorated combat veteran, husband, father, patriot, and limited government constitutional conservative who is dedicated to promoting South Carolina values and helping ordinary Americans thrive.” It should also add that he’s been accused of domestic violence, arrested for assault and stalking, and had his firearms seized by law enforcement.

The Daily Gamecock • April 17 2024

Efforts ramp up across South Carolina to ban DEI programs, books in higher education, public K-12 schools

The state of South Carolina has seen a simultaneous effort to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at higher education institutes as well as books at the K-12 level of education within the past year.

The Daily Gamecock • February 12 2024

Sole candidate for speaker of the student senate aspires to serve all students

Second-year nursing student Maura Hamilton wants to reach and serve all of USC's student body if she is elected as speaker of the student senate.

The Daily Gamecock • October 18 2023

Conflict in Gaza Strip hits close to home for members of USC community: 'It’s an overwhelming time'

USC faculty, staff and students said they have felt a lack of support from the university amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza strip.

The Daily Gamecock • October 5 2023

Reopening of South Caroliniana Library sheds light on centuries of state and university history

The South Caroliniana Library is home to various collections of historic documents and photographs, some of which are on public display.

The Arena • October 7 2024

Wave of Reoffenders Emerge After GOP Solicitor Scarlett Wilson’s Office Drops 1,100+ Charges

Charleston, SC—Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson, a Republican, dismissed over 1,100 criminal charges between July 2020 and June 2024, citing "docket prioritization" as the reason.

The Arena • October 3 2024

Republican Candidate for South Carolina Statehouse Threatens Student’s Parent

Republican candidate for South Carolina State House District 116 James Teeple was caught on video threatening a student’s parent in May of 2022.

The Daily Gamecock • July 31 2024

USC College of Education, SC Department of Education seek to alleviate statewide teacher shortage

The state of South Carolina has seen a drastic increase in the number of vacant positions within the field of education in recent years.

Event Coverage Articles

The Daily Gamecock • November 10 2023

Students, faculty show support of Palestine in walkout: ‘We are here to stand for peace'

Members of different clubs on campus held a walkout in support of Palestine.

The Daily Gamecock • October 19 2023

USC, Columbia Jewish community hold vigil for Israel

USC students and members of the community gathered in the garden of the Anne Frank Center on Oct. 17, 2023, for a vigil in support of Israel.

The Daily Gamecock • September 20 2023

Amiridis looking to future at State of the University Address: 'The University of South Carolina is in great shape'

President Michael Amiridis took to the stage Tuesday in the Russell House Ballroom during his first State of the University Address.

The Daily Gamecock • April 8 2024

Students return to fountain for third women’s basketball title celebration: 'Once in a lifetime college memory’

The buzzer sounded, signifying the end of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game, and the Thomas Cooper Library fountain became a sea of garnet and black.

Lexington County Chronicle • April 4 2024

Two Lexington County sheriff candidates discuss issues with crime, leadership

Two out of the four candidates running for Lexington County sheriff appeared at an event hosted by Lexington County Republicans on Thursday, March 28 to answer questions and hear concerns from local citizens.

The Daily Gamecock • February 15 2024

Student Government executive panel: Candidates discuss platforms, running unopposed

Student Government's executive candidates hosted a panel on Wednesday in which they discussed their goals for their terms if they are to be elected.

The Daily Gamecock • January 29 2024

Biden speaks at SC's First in the Nation dinner ahead of upcoming presidential primary election

President Joe Biden spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Party's "First in the Nation" dinner in Columbia, SC on Jan. 27, 2024.

The Daily Gamecock • January 17 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on voting, social justice at King Day at the Dome

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Columbia on January 15 for Columbia's 24th annual King Day at the Dome.

The Daily Gamecock • November 16 2023

Speaker pro tempore resigns, student senate clashes over finance bill

Speaker pro tempore Ian Herd resigned from his position effective immediately during the student senate meeting Wednesday night.

The Daily Gamecock • November 10 2023

Students, faculty show support of Palestine in walkout: ‘We are here to stand for peace'

Members of different clubs on campus held a walkout in support of Palestine.

The Daily Gamecock • October 19 2023

USC, Columbia Jewish community hold vigil for Israel

USC students and members of the community gathered in the garden of the Anne Frank Center on Oct. 17, 2023, for a vigil in support of Israel.

The Daily Gamecock • September 20 2023

Amiridis looking to future at State of the University Address: 'The University of South Carolina is in great shape'

President Michael Amiridis took to the stage Tuesday in the Russell House Ballroom during his first State of the University Address.

The Daily Gamecock • April 8 2024

Students return to fountain for third women’s basketball title celebration: 'Once in a lifetime college memory’

The buzzer sounded, signifying the end of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game, and the Thomas Cooper Library fountain became a sea of garnet and black.

Lexington County Chronicle • April 4 2024

Two Lexington County sheriff candidates discuss issues with crime, leadership

The Daily Gamecock • February 15 2024

Student Government executive panel: Candidates discuss platforms, running unopposed

Student Government's executive candidates hosted a panel on Wednesday in which they discussed their goals for their terms if they are to be elected.

Opinion Articles

The Johnsonian • April 19 2023

The best way to say goodbye is through expressing gratefulness

As I sit here writing this piece as one of my final pieces for The Johnsonian, it is incredibly hard to begin to craft this farewell letter.

The Johnsonian • February 23 2023

“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

I was looking through old newspapers from our vast archives and I began to think about the legacy of The Johnsonian.

The Johnsonian • December 31 2022

When is it enough? A journalist’s opinion on reporting in 2022

As a college journalist, one question has often entered my mind: when is journalism enough?

The Arena • November 6 2024

Democrats Got Stomped: What Do We Do Now?

Like many others, I started last night full of hope, joy, and optimism that America would finally elect its first woman president and that our first woman president would also be a biracial woman of color.

The Arena • July 25 2024

What Young People in SC Are Saying About Kamala Harris

With the announcement that Kamala Harris had reached the number of pledged delegates needed to become the presumptive Democratic nominee, we at The Arena asked 22 college students and young adults across South Carolina their opinion on Kamala Harris and the 2024 presidential election.

The Arena • July 10 2024

Opinion: Gen Z's Take on Biden

It has now been two weeks since the presidential debate. While both candidates were appallingly bad, I will focus on the incumbent.

The Arena • May 19 2024

Listen to the Student Journalists

I have been a student journalist for nearly eight years of my life, three in high school broadcast news and almost four in two different editorially independent collegiate newspapers.

The Johnsonian • April 19 2023

The best way to say goodbye is through expressing gratefulness

As I sit here writing this piece as one of my final pieces for The Johnsonian, it is incredibly hard to begin to craft this farewell letter.

The Johnsonian • February 23 2023

“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

I was looking through old newspapers from our vast archives and I began to think about the legacy of The Johnsonian.

The Johnsonian • December 31 2022

When is it enough? A journalist’s opinion on reporting in 2022

As a college journalist, one question has often entered my mind: when is journalism enough?

The Arena • November 6 2024

Democrats Got Stomped: What Do We Do Now?

The Arena • July 25 2024

What Young People in SC Are Saying About Kamala Harris

The Arena • July 10 2024

Opinion: Gen Z's Take on Biden

It has now been two weeks since the presidential debate. While both candidates were appallingly bad, I will focus on the incumbent.