Was Robert Caslen a good president of USC? We examine the highs and the lows Lucas Daprile, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
May 19 Once everything is considered, did Robert Caslen do a good job as the president of the University of South Carolina?
Or perhaps the better question is, given all the controversy that surrounded him becoming president, was it even feasible for him to be a popular or effective president?
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Was Caslen set to fail from day one?
Caslen s reputation at USC suffers from the truth that people tend to remember the first and last pieces of information they re presented not so much the middle. Caslen s USC legacy began during his candidacy for the job with a poorly worded statement on sexual assault. His candidacy delved into turmoil after S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster forced a vote on his candidacy, which resulted in a split 11-8 decision to hire the retired three-star Army general.
February 2, 2021
The Non-Profit Subcommittee of the Township of Montclair’s COVID-19 Task Force convened emergency meetings last week (January 27 and 28) to address yet another crisis triggered by the pandemic: daytime respite from the cold for community members who are homeless.
With extreme temperatures and a significant snowstorm in the forecast, the Subcommittee recognized the need to act quickly. In past winters, public spaces such as the library and coffee shops would have been open to provide a place for homeless individuals to warm up during the day. Going to these locations is not an option this year because of COVID.