A few months ago, a measles outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the northern region of South Carolina. More than 100 infections were being reported every week, with the total eventually surpassing that of last year’s record-setting outbreak in Texas.

South Carolina State University's decision to remove Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette as commencement speaker has now triggered a political response that could put the public HBCU in the middle of a budget fight.