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Spring 2007 graduates stand during commencement exercises last May in the University Center gym.

May Class of 2008 graduates to depart to real world

FMU to hold spring commencement exercises

FMU will hold commencement exercises for Class of 2008 spring graduates on May 3 in the gym. At press time, 329 undergraduate degrees and 22 graduate degrees were expected to be awarded. Three honorary doctoral degrees also will be awarded, and Harriet Keyserling, former state representative, will deliver the commencement address.… Post the First Comment

MTV stars to visit for Rock the Vote 2008

in News

MTV's "Road Rules" cast members Alton Williams II and Veronica Portillo will discuss the importance of voting 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 during Rock the Vote 2008 in the University Center commons. The speakers will be available to answer questions and meet students following their presentation.… Post the First Comment

Students provide content for news station, Web site

FMU participates in partnership with scnow.com, WBTW-TV 13

by Kim Gailliard in News

Through a recently-established partnership, broadcast journalism students and The Patriot staff have begun submitting news coverage to Media General's WBTW News Channel 13 and scnow.com. The partnership includes FMU, the University of South Carolina (USC), Coastal Carolina University (CCU) and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.… Post the First Comment

Recession buzz hurts economy

Fears cause people to spend less money, making situation worse

by Heather Cosson in Voices & Times

Our economy sucks! Sales are down, foreclosures are increasing and the unemployment rate also is going up. This is affecting the entire country, and Florence is no exception. For example, the store Hot Topic in Magnolia Mall is being shut down because they aren't making enough money.… Post the First Comment

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Professors part of blame for high prices

Bookstores say they don't receive orders by deadline

by Heather Cosson in News

Professors part of blame for high prices

With the semester ending and book buyback approaching, students are hoping to get back as much money as possible for their textbooks. But some professors are causing the amount of money students get back to be lower and textbook prices to be higher than necessary.

University officials confident about reaccreditation

Association will notify Francis Marion of outcome of crucial three-year process in December

by Matt McColl in News

University officials confident about reaccreditation

After three years of work and preparation, FMU is nearing the end of its crucial reaccredidation program, and university officials are optimistic the university will remain in good standing. "Right now, we feel really good about where we stand and are very confident," said Dr.

Students elected to SGA

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New Student Government Association (SGA) officers and 20 senators recently were elected. Junior Todd Davis will replace junior Everett "Robbie" Robinson as president. Robinson chose not to run for re-election to the same position but instead ran for and was elected as treasurer.

SWEENEY'S SIDE: Sex, race out of place in politics

Topics of gender, skin color too prominent during primary season

by John Sweeney in Voices & Times

SWEENEY'S SIDE: Sex, race out of place in politics

As the primary season begins to wind down, everyone should pause and consider the history we have and are witnessing. We've seen quite a process unfold throughout the last 1� years. For those of us who might not have experienced this type of primary season before, it's one thing to read about close elections of the past but another to experience one firsthand.

Students to present work

Young scientists will share research during mock symposium

by Kim Gailliard in News

Students will have the chance to play the role of scientist/researcher 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 when the third annual Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (P.U.R.E.) Symposium takes place LSF 102. Students will share their original research projects with their peers and faculty members during the mock symposium.