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Many Furman students chose to quarantine on-campus, but what really happened to them in McBee?

Furman's Title IX office sent out an email reminding students about their resources.

Although the available data can provide a general understanding of socioeconomic status, many uncertainties remain.

The Duke Endowment donates $25 million to further The Furman Advantage's mission.

The partnership allows for new sustainability opportunities on campus amidst the pandemic.

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) helps break down students' views of campus life and the classroom experience.

The Bell Tower Boys are back and better than ever.

DHEC’s Phase 1b presents a new vaccine opportunity for Furman's faculty and staff, including students employed by Furman.

The 2021 SGA election provided students with a new opportunity in the wake of the referendum's passing in February.

Asha Marie and Rosie Kim answer The Paladin’s questions. Voting opens today, Mar. 8, at 9am.

Welcome to The Paladin's "Deep Dive,” our newsletter uncovering campus' biggest stories.

As most students on campus have probably noticed, student activities look a bit different this year.

Freshman Spencer Tate introduces a new trash program that handles the dirty work for you.

After the student body vote was finalized, the referendum passed and the SGA constitution was changed.

An email sent to faculty lays out intentions to host in-person commencement ceremonies.

President Davis discusses her optimism moving forward, but says that certain on-campus restrictions are in place for a reason.

Operations are planned to take place behind the Bell Tower and in front of the Asia Garden, the bookstore and Trone Student Center.

The initiative vote comes after a successful petition by Asha Marie, a current junior who hopes to run for SGA president later this semester.

A military coup on the other side of the world changes everything for one Furman student.

The most recent Furman Focused email left some students relieved, yet confused about new protocols.

President Davis and other faculty members are stepping up to blaze a path that prioritizes open dialogue and discussion in pursuit of the truth.

Students react to news of in-person classes despite campus remaining in the orange phase.

SGA President Griffin Mills encourages all Furman students to take advantage of Headspace going into the spring semester.

After receiving student feedback, the administration made adjustments to its COVID-19 response protocols.

President Davis reflects on a successful fall semester and looks forward to safely welcoming back students in the spring.

The vast majority of sexual assaults reported on campus involve individuals who know each other.

Furman students are set to go home for winter break just as the positivity rate on campus reaches new heights.

SC Innovates 2020 is the first statewide pitch competition of its kind in South Carolina.

Dr. Westen Dripps discusses the Shi Institute's renaming and new structure.

An Oct. 31 pub crawl in downtown Greenville prompted Furman to test all on-campus juniors and seniors.

Administrators and students react to the allegation that roughly 100 Furman students attended a "pub crawl" in downtown Greenville on Halloween.

Dr. Danielle Vinson, Co-Chair of the election working group, shares the ways Furman will be supporting students during the election.

The election student survey breaks down Furman students' voting plans, priorities, and opinions leading up to the 2020 election.

Survey results suggest that students have been largely satisfied with Furman's COVID-19 response, but many are still struggling and almost all are planning on voting.

Dr. Kelly Kean Sharp resigned on Oct. 28 following allegations that she was faking her Chicana identity.

As on-campus cases slightly increase, Greenville's cumulative incidence rate also grows.

Bridget Scalia ('23) shares her perspective on the Supreme Court, and how politics should not prevent us from forming lasting friendships.

Campus caseload remains low, but Greenville's cumulative incidence rate grows.

Many Paladin Promise violations overlap with Student Conduct violations, yet no students have faced suspension or expulsion this semester.

Cases on campus remain low, but the Greenville community continues to struggle with the virus.

The Paladin sits down with several hosts of Furman podcasts to learn more about their inspiration and style.

First generation students are pioneers, now they are leading in a new way.

Furman modified its spring calendar and students reacted.

Furman recently broke ground on the Joseph Vaughn Plaza, which will honor the first Black undergraduate student to attend Furman.

Furman continues to perform well with a low COVID-19 caseload.

Recent alums were relieved and supportive of the University's decision to cancel their commencement.

The updated dashboard included more tests than previous weeks, but not many more positive cases.

SGA made difficult cuts to adapt its budget to an unprecedented semester.

The pandemic “lingers and creates insurmountable obstacles for international study away."

Overall, students found the debate concerning and not helpful.

Asymptomatic testing is a new policy in Furman’s COVID-19 response. Prior to the Sept. 23 announcement, only symptomatic students reported to the Earle Student Health Center for tests.

Admissions plans on resuming in-person tours, many Ambassadors do not plan on giving any.

The Earle Student Health Center administered 12 tests and confirmed 4 positive results during the week of Sept. 21.

The Furman OLLI program, operating since 1993, allows adults 55 and over to continue learning into their senior years.

The Paladin’s Editorial Board met with President Elizabeth Davis via Zoom to discuss students' burning questions about Furman’s future.

Community leaders are encouraging student interactions with the surrounding communities while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the health and safety guidelines.

Furman University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is the first real reflection of caseload on Furman’s campus following the return of second- and third- year students last weekend (Sept. 11 – Sept. 13)

According to multiple players, although there have only been a few overall positive cases on the team, some 10-15 players have been identified through the contract tracing system.

Pittman described the program as a “social media soap” that allows users to delete every derogatory term they may have used on social media.

He pointed out that “you can't complain if you don't participate.” It is important for students to stay informed about voting and to seek out trusted sources when they may have questions.

Over the past week, there has been an increase in positive student diagnoses, both on- and off-campus.

The PAC’s main concern for the return of second & third-year students is the upstairs weightlifting area. It frequently reached its 20-person limit with just half the student body on campus.

On Aug. 5 a former BJU student filed a lawsuit for negligence, gross negligence, and recklessness, as well as negligent hiring, supervision, retention, and interference with a contract.

Overall, Wheeler was optimistic about the results but repeatedly stressed the importance of continuing to comply with Paladin Promise rules.

Wheeler agreed that the administration would likely not be doing campus-wide testing if it weren't for the parties at the former Kappa Alpha fraternity house and the subsequent outbreak.

Hobbie and Grogan shared their stories in hopes of raising awareness and preventing similar occurrences from happening to someone else in the Greenville area in the future.

The Riley Institute is excited to host this three part-series given the upcoming election, and The Paladin will continue to cover the events in a news section mini-series.

As some members of the Furman community grapple with the new health and safety guidelines, one group has embraced their added responsibilities - Furman’s custodial staff.

In short, students seem generally supportive of the University’s decisions to begin testing but sharply critical of the way the University came to that decision.

Furman University suspended recognition of its Kappa Alpha (KA) chapter for a period of no less than four years following an investigation into off-campus parties held over the weekend.

Allen mentioned that the CIC is thinking deeply about You. Me. We. moving forward and will not offer it in a virtual setting again.

Late Monday, the COVID-19 Dashboard on the Furman Focused website was updated to reflect the increased cases on campus: there are now 29 confirmed student cases.

On Aug. 21, Mills failed to live up to the very policy for which he has been the figurehead.

To continue to live and learn on campus this semester rests on your ongoing commitment to uphold these guidelines and requires all of us to come together to care for and protect one another.

The administration has placed 53 students in quarantine due to potential exposure from parties at the former Kappa Alpha Fraternity house over the weekend of Aug. 22.

Upon its release, the COVID-19 Dashboard revealed that 10 Furman students have been tested due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure to an individual who tested positive.

Late Tuesday, Aug. 25, The Paladin received reports of potential COVID-19 cases in Furman’s North Village housing complex.

The administration is making plans for the coming Fall while considering information from a tool that many students are either using incorrectly or failing to use at all.

Frustrations continue to build towards those already on campus who knowingly violate the guidelines set forth by the university.

Services this year will look a little different than those in the past.

You can’t assume everyone around you is a perfectly healthy 20-year-old. Some of our peers don’t have the luxury to safely stay at home.