Feb. 7, 2022 Edition Review
News
USC Aiken and First Tee of Aiken have partnered to construct a practice facility
My father loved golf and our proximity to the Augusta National Golf Club has naturally drawn us to the sport. Reporter Taylor Herndon learned more about the First Tee of Aiken’s developments on campus this week. I’m looking forward to all of the improvements the university can expect as a result of their collaboration and may even take a few lessons myself as the weather improves!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/5/usc-aiken-and-first-tee-of-aiken-have-partnered-to-construct-a-practice-facility
Alum Daniel Nwachukwu set to make space flight
Reporter Katie Presnell got to know more about a 2021 graduate who has been granted the opportunity to go on a commercial spaceflight. I’m no prodigal and find the excessive waste of capital an embarrassment, Nwachukwu is lucky to have this opportunity!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/5/alum-daniel-nwachukwu-set-to-make-space-flight
Annual Black History Parade float to honor the late Betty Gyles
News section editor Erin Weeks informs readers about the annual Black History Parade weekend after next. If any student, faculty, or staff member submits a float, please send photos to pacertimes@gmail.com to be included in our gallery!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/6/betty-gyles-parade-float
Arts & Entertainment
"Ozark" Season 4, Part 1
I am obsessed with the Netflix original series “Ozark” and seriously encourage anyone to give it a shot. Only one episode and you will be hooked! If you’re familiar with Jason Bateman, some argue he always plays the same role and this is no exception.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/4/ozark-season-4-part-1
Feature: Emily Mims, expressing artistic visions
Arts and Entertainment section editor Alex Molina sat down with a senior studio and digital art major to learn more about her journey of creative expression. I love the bright, complementary colors she uses!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/6/feature-emily-mims-expressing-artistic-visions
Lifestyle
Dorm Dash: The easiest seared tuna salad
Opinion section editor Paige Singer shares how to make an easy meal perfect for any student, especially if they live on campus. I’m not a big fan of fish, but Paige always convinces me to try something outside of my comfort zone!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/6/dorm-dash-easy-ahi-tuna-salad
Kink of the Week: Why we “do” it
Co-Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel and Lifestyle section editor Brianna Richbourg dive into why we do kink of the week. I was taught abstinence in high school as many other Southern graduates may recall, which is why I appreciate kink of the week.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/1/31/019ea3w71kq5sm7l5cxcyc501qx34o
Sports
This week in basketball: Columbus State, Lander and 5v5 Intramural
The Pacer’s men and women’s basketball teams were busy last week! See how they fared and who shined below. I’m particularly excited to see how our intramural sports play out!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/6/this-week-in-basketball-columbus-state-lander-and-5v5-intramural
This week in baseball and softball: UNC Pembrooke, Tusculum and Francis Marion
The baseball and softball teams saw some action for the first time this season with an impressive win at UNC Pembrooke and some good, close games to finish the weekend up.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/6/this-week-in-baseball-and-softball-unc-pembrooke-tusculum-and-francis-marion
Opinions
"The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window" Review
Opinion section editor Paige Singer reviews a Netflix original series I had been neglecting that mocks the murder mystery genre. I loved Kristen Bell in The Good Place, so I think I will have to take Paige up on her suggestion to watch more. Satire is my favorite genre!
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/6/the-woman-in-the-house-across-the-street-from-the-girl-in-the-window-review
Column: "Excused" and "unexcused" absences reinforce ableist academic policies
Co-Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel delves into a challenge many undergraduate students face: excusing absences. As I am currently out sick with COVID-19, I can easily empathize with her expressed plight. I am lucky to have understanding professors, but university policy should change to take our health out of luck’s hands.
Read more here: https://www.mypacertimes.com/home/2022/2/7/column-excused-and-unexcused-absences-reinforce-ableist-academic-policies
