DNR building offers new advantages to students
Eleni Gotter, Photographer
September 22, 2010
The new Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building opened July 26 across from Francis Marion’s campus, behind the Baptist Collegiate Ministry building. An interview with Captain William Poole got the inside scoop on why the Florence DNR moved into the area, the advantages of their new facility... Read more »
Amp’d features local musicians
Marina D'Souza, Photographer
September 22, 2010
Amp’d! 2010 was a music event sponsored by Housing and Resident Life to entertain students and encourage exposure to guest musicians. The event sponsored two music groups, Sounds of Suburbia and Fly Higher, at FMU on Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Heyward Community Center. Terence Jackson, assistant... Read more »
New organization sparks creativity
Eleni Gotter, Photographer
September 22, 2010
The new organization everyone has been talking about, the Creative Elite, held its first meeting in the Fine Arts Center in room 113 on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. with approximately 50 students in attendance. The mastermind behind the new organization, Assistant Professor of Art Dr. Sam Howell, began... Read more »
Seminar provides insight into weight management issues
Eleni Gotter, Photographer
September 22, 2010
On Thursday, Sept. 16, a small group of faculty and staff gathered in the Lee Nursing Building Auditorium to learn how to manage weight and stay healthy. Diane Conte, who has a master’s degree in science and physical health, came to FMU representing the Prevention Planners of the Employee Insurance... Read more »
Kennedy shines light on Irish nationalism
Hunter Deas, Copy Editor
September 22, 2010
Dr. Christopher M. Kennedy, assistant professor of history at FMU and author of the recently published book, “Genesis of the Rising 1912 – 1916: A Transformation of Nationalist Opinion,” is looking forward to beginning work on another book next spring. Kennedy graduated from University... Read more »
Event highlights Hispanic heritage
Jasper Dewitt II, Staff Writer
September 22, 2010
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs and Multicultural Advisory Board are hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Program. In the program, certain accomplishments made by Hispanic Americans will be specially recognized. The keynote speech that... Read more »
Event supports student expression
Alexis M. Johnson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2010
Speak Out Loud, the premiere event for spoken word expression, was held Tuesday, Sept. 14 in the Heyward Community Center. The event, sponsored by Residence Life and Iota Phi Theta fraternity, was proposed because some felt there was no outlet for students to express their minds. “I felt as... Read more »
Professor Spotlight on Dr. Peter T. Whelan
Marina D'Souza, Photographer
September 22, 2010
Linguist, storyteller, teacher and world traveler are few of the many recognizable names that Professor of English Dr. Peter T. Whelan is popularly known by. Originally from Gloucestershire, England, Dr. Whelan has brought to Francis Marion an exceptional perspective on connecting literature with... Read more »
Recent FMU graduate braves Amazon jungle
Hunter Deas, Copy Editor
September 22, 2010
Recent Francis Marion graduate Sam McLellan spent this past summer in the jungle of South America, from June 1 to July 28. After earning a bachelor’s degree in history, he traveled to Peru as a member of a mission trip sponsored by the North American Mission Board and FMU’s Baptist Collegiate... Read more »
Group attends Burning Man
Josh Knight, Staff Writer
September 22, 2010
Associate Professor of Theatre History Dr. Dawn Larsen and two Francis Marion students recently embarked on a QEP-sponsored trip to the fine arts festival known as “Burning Man.” Burning Man is a gathering of 50,000+ artists, performers and travelers. The event takes place in the austere... Read more »
