When a fisher reports a turtle in distress, Fikiri Kiponda compensates the caller for their time and the damage to their net. He then returns the turtle to the sea.

COLUMBIA — Whether tattoo parlors have a constitutional right to ink near churches and schools is the central question of a federal lawsuit challenging a decades-old state law.

The University's sponsorship of the Aug. 1 lighting will recognize the selfless acts of first responders and other local community members who supported Brown following the tragic events of Dec. 13, 2025.