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Despite being ineligible to vote, four USC international students explain how and why the 2020 election is important to them.

Obama, Sanders endorsements bolster SC Democrats

by Maria Jutton | Apr 14, 2020 | Cvirus News, Homepage slider, In the News, Local | 0

After receiving endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama, Joe Biden has attracted some South Carolina Democrats ahead of November’s general election.

Steyer calls for $22 minimum wage, 12-year term limits

by Staff | Feb 11, 2020 | Homepage slider, In the News, Special Project - Election 2020 | 0

Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer kicked off a series of campaign events in South Carolina in hopes of raising his profile before the Feb. 29 Democratic presidential primary.

2020 Census stirs anxiety among Latinos

by Genna Contino | Dec 2, 2019 | Homepage slider, In the News | 0

With the 2020 Census approaching, many Hispanic advocates worry the data could be used for immigration enforcement.

Education chief will ask for 5% teacher pay raise

by Genna Contino | Nov 14, 2019 | Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider, Uncategorized | 0

The South Carolina Senate Education Committee discussed the K-12 education reform bill Wednesday.

New paper-based voting system is bringing more people to the polls

by Katie Graybill | Nov 6, 2019 | Local, Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday’s general election represented the first widespread use of the state’s new paper-based voting system.

Media Insights report suggests Warren, Harris on the minds of S.C. Democrats

by Staff | Nov 6, 2019 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, Other News, Trending | 0

According to UofSC’s College of Information and Communication’s Social Media Insights Lab Manager Kait Park, Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris are on the minds of S.C. Democrats during this campaign season.

Exemptions for rape and incest added to S.C. fetal heartbeat bill

by Hayden Blakeney | Nov 5, 2019 | In the News, Local | 0

S.C.’s fetal heartbeat bill passed the Senate medical affairs committee with exemptions for rape and incest. However, it also requires women seeking that exemption to provide a police report.

C-SPAN bus brings 2020 Battleground States Tour to Columbia

by Staff | Nov 5, 2019 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, USC | 0

C-SPAN’s bus made a stop in Columbia Monday as part of its 2020 Battleground States Tour.

White House science director focuses on research security

by Genna Contino | Oct 31, 2019 | Local | 0

President Donald Trump’s science adviser, Kelvin Drogemeier, visited the Pastides Alumni Center to talk research security with faculty researchers from around the state.