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.
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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.
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.
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.
Can Harris Prove to be Trump’s Achilles Heel?
As Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz continue to perform well in the polls and see record size crowds at their rallies across swing states, Donald Trump’s campaign seems to be unable to respond to Democratic victories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
