Carly McPherson

The USC Turning Point USA chapter protests on the Horseshoe over the mask mandate while the Carolina Socialists counterprotest. The mask mandate was put in place by interim university President Harris Pastides on Aug. 18, 2021.

Column: Students should embrace USC's tradition of protest

By Carly McPherson | Nov. 7, 2021

USC has created an atmosphere that tolerates and encourages different beliefs and opinions regardless of their popularity. Regardless of our ideologies, protesting and speaking up are things we should do as a community.

The Horseshoe in front of Rutledge College in the early sunrise hours of Fall.

Column: Acknowledge struggle Black students face at primarily white institutions

By Carly McPherson | Oct. 31, 2021

Black students face many struggles while enrolled at primarily white institutions. These struggles range from racism, microaggressions, alienation and lack of diversity and inclusion.

Carly McPherson

Column: Students should embrace USC's tradition of protest

Column: Acknowledge struggle Black students face at primarily white institutions

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