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Campus celebrates MLK Day

Tiffany Roper, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012

The Florence Chamber of Commerce, Francis Marion University and McLeod Health sponsored the 14th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration... READ MORE »»

Caption: Jeffrey Grice and Teresa Ramey join to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual event on Jan. 12.

FMU duo presents astronomical findings

Pratik Patel, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012

Two members of FMU recently presented posters about their research at the 219th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society held from... READ MORE »»

Caption: Stone poses infront of his poster at the AAS meeting in Texas.

Group explores German culture

Brittany Parker, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2012

Four Francis Marion University students and one professor spent a week in Germany learning about the country’s culture during Winter... READ MORE »»

Caption: Junior Tyler Pate, sophomore Adrianna Osorio-McKenna, senior Katherine Barnett, senior Shauna Lair and Associate Professor of Visual Communication Charles Jeffcoat pose for a photo while sight-seeing in Germany, where they spent a week during FMU’s Winter Break.

Feature

Professor volunteers time

Rachel Bagget, Staff Writer

When Associate Professor of Health Education Dr. Janis McWayne first came to Francis Marion University, she had no teaching experience. Nine years later, McWayne is a full-time... read story
January 26, 2012 • 0 comments

Freshman shares how he fled Liberian Civil War

Lillian Miller, Sports Writer

Rhys “Figo” Nyanfor is a student with a story that is filled with war, loss and hope. Nyanfor is a freshman majoring in electronic engineering and plays for the Francis... read story
November 30, 2011 • 0 comments

Math professor shares his passion for teaching

Melissa Rollins, Staff Writer

Dr. Thomas Fitzkee knows that not everyone loves math like he does. As a math professor, and chair of the Math Department, he wants to help change that. Fitzkee wants to show... read story
November 30, 2011 • 0 comments

Graduate returns to teach at his alma mater

Melissa Rollins, Staff Writer

Associate Professor of Physics Dr. Philip Fulmer did not plan to return to his alma mater after graduation, but a call from a former professor brought him back. On the staff... read story
November 8, 2011 • 0 comments

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Awards

The Patriot takes home five awards in press competition

Brittany Parker, Editor

Francis Marion University’s student newspaper won five awards at the annual South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) awards program, including first place for the best... read story
April 14, 2011 • 0 comments
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Dearest Arlette gives a more personal take on history

Jonathan Rainey, Staff Writer

“Dearest Arlette: Everyday Life in Postwar America and France, 1945-1955,” by Emily Hosmer de Montluzin and Emily Lorraine de Motluzin reminds the reader of the nearly-lost... read story

January 26, 2012 • 0 comments

“J. Edgar” gives a historical perspective on modern problems

Jonathan Rainey, Staff Writer

The most powerful man in the United States is not always the president. The film “J. Edgar” shows that the first director of the FBI often held more control over the... read story

November 30, 2011 • 0 comments

Life in the South: through the eyes of a German

Giuliana Thomanek, Staff Writer

“Everything is bigger, people are driving giant trucks, and you’re gonna get fat because of all the fast food.” Those were the mixed expectations my friends left me... read story

November 30, 2011 • 0 comments

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