Ginas’ passion for cheerleading began with gymnastics, which she did for 13 years before an injury sidelined her. After that, she began to seriously pursue a career in cheerleading in 10th grade.
Border separations impact USC Aiken students
Families belong together. What has come out of separating these families other than heartbreak, trauma and tears?
Confident Crook takes on role of Executive Director
The Etherredge Center and the Department of Visual and Performing Arts recently welcomed Paul Crook as their new Executive Director.
"Battle for the paddle" continues into new year
Regional rivals USC Aiken and Augusta University are gearing up for another year of friendly competition as they Battle for the Paddle.
New Etherredge manager pushes accessibility for all students
St. John and his colleagues want to make the events of the Cultural Series as accessible as possible for students.
Nutrition coach aims to help students with new program
In his coaching, Philbeck aims to “provide an opportunity for students to learn about nutrition and help them find the right path for themselves.”
An open letter to Nicki Minaj
What are you doing, my love? Instead of celebrating the release of your highly anticipated album "Queen," you are throwing a tantrum on Twitter.
LeBron James signs with Lakers just months after leaving Cavaliers
LeBron James is a renowned basketball player in his 16th season in the NBA. This summer he signed a 154 million dollar four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, soon after becoming a free agent from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Campus housing event brings students together
From noon to 3 everyone was mingling and enjoying a refreshing break from the heat, as well as getting some competitive juices flowing with beach volleyball and spike ball.
SGA works to pump up students with weekly event
Student body president, Brandon Eberl and student body secretary, Q’Ladrin Quorters reported that SGA would like to increase school spirit.
Student Life encourages involvement with week-long event
Week of welcome is a week-long calendar of events for students to get know the campus and take the opportunity to meet new people.
In an odd way, the freshmen and seniors are the same people. It’s just that life is opening different doors for each class.
USC Aiken boasts new inclusive bathrooms
This semester, the school seems to be taking the appropriate steps to be more inclusive, with the addition of 16 new all-gender bathrooms around the campus.
University Theatre Players to hold auditions
Life Sucks will be performed by the students and faculty of the University Theatre Players on October 11th - October 14th in the O’Connell Theatre located in the Etherredge Center.
Augusta museum home to diverse artwork
Morris Museum of Art in Downtown Augusta showcases a variety of talent, with different exhibits each month.
ICE events: yay or nay?
Inter-Curricular Enrichment Events, commonly known by the acronym ICE, are hosted around campus to enlighten, entertain, and keep us informed.
USC Aiken expands with on-campus high school
On August 20th, USC Aiken made room for a new four-year public high school containing honor students from the Aiken County school districts.
Senior athletes: Sydney Murphy
Sydney’s commitment to softball and education is yet another example of USCA’s student athletes achieving greatness.
Power to the throne
Fifteen distinguished ladies were selected to go on what was called a “Power on the Throne” tour at the Pickens-Salley House, and I was one of them. Development Officer Judith Goodwin, who led the tour, quoted Wes Moore, “You are their hope; you are the rockstars here.”
March for our lives
The March for Our Lives event was held at the Aiken Courthouse on March 24 and featured a diverse range of participants of numerous races, ages and backgrounds who came together to honor the lives lost in school shootings and to promote the end of gun violence.