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The South Carolina Department of Education recently banned many books from schools and libraries across the state.

Nigro: Book bans will negatively impact future generations in South Carolina

Alexis Nigro, News Editor April 24, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Education removed 12 books from the K-12 public schools during their meeting at the beginning of April. As more power in education has been given back to the states, it...

The Department of Education is responsible for substantial reforms to the education system in past decades and houses many key programs.

Merzlak: Destroying the Department of Education is a mistake

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 3, 2025

On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accomplishing one of his most ridiculous campaign promises: the dismantling of the Department of Education. While Trump cannot...

Sikes Hall, the University administration building.

Clemson University added to list of 45 universities under investigation by US Department of Education

Ava Mae Yates, Senior Reporter April 3, 2025

On March 14, Clemson University was added to the list of 45 schools that the United States Department of Education will investigate for possible race-exclusionary policies under Title VI. Other universities...

Nikki Haley's seat on Clemson's board of trustees may create a conflict of interest as she pursues the US presidency next November.

Keep your politics out of my education

Guest Columnist, Contributor October 26, 2023

With more than a year until election day, discussion about the next presidential candidates is already in full swing. Issues of national importance are again being brought up, and as university students,...

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