FMU to host gubernatorial debate
Lindsay Buchanan, Senior Writer
October 20, 2010
Francis Marion will host one of only three gubernatorial debates on Oct. 26 leading up to the midterm elections that will determine South Carolina’s new governor. Gubernatorial hopefuls S.C. State Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D) and S.C. State Rep. Nikki Haley (R) will face a panel a week before elections... Read more »
Democratic candidates set to hold political awareness seminar
Jasper Dewitt II, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
As Election Day gets closer and closer, the Democratic Party candidates are taking their final stands to get as many votes as they can. In the hopes of encouraging young voters to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2, candidates running for offices will be speaking at the Political Awareness Seminar hosted by... Read more »
FMU club celebrates National Chemistry Week
Staci Poston, Assistant Editor
October 20, 2010
Francis Marion’s chapter of the American Chemical Society will be holding Chemistry Olympics on Friday, Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the University Center in celebration of National Chemistry Week. National Chemistry Week spans from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24. This year’s theme is “Behind... Read more »
Kostoff’s third novel receives praise
Leah Haselden, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Professor Lynn Kostoff recently had his third novel published, and it has received endless positive reviews. “I get excited when I start reading a new book because I can’t wait to know how it ends,” Kostoff said. “That is how I wanted to make my readers feel.” Kostoff’s... Read more »
Professor Spotlight on Dr. David White
Alexis M. Johnson, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Dr. David White, associate professor of political science, was recently named chair of the political science and geography department. While White is humbled by the new title, it is clear that his credentials and impressive political experiences contributed to the new honor bestowed upon him. After... Read more »
Dr. Fred David’s new book discusses missing link between science, religion
Alexis M. Johnson, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
FMU Professor of Business Administration Dr. Fred David’s recently published book, “UFO Christianity Connection: Fact or Fiction,” examines the missing link between science and religion. Inspiration for the book came from the professor’s interest in science and religion. “I... Read more »
Students learn to address salaries in workshop
Jasmine Moultrie, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Students are sometimes too eager or have unrealistic desires when discussing salaries with employers. The Office of Career Development recently held a workshop informing students when and how to address this issue. The workshop titled “Discussing Salary with Future Employers” took place... Read more »
Former Iran hostage captures audience’s attention
Alexis M. Johnson, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Cortlandt Barnes was once in the Navy, then a CIA employee. He is now retired and works as a U.S. government consultant. Thirty years ago, he was unsure of whether he would live to see the next day. In 1979, he was one of the hostages in the Iran hostage crisis. Barnes spoke to FMU students, professors... Read more »
Underclassmen, seniors to benefit from FMU’s career fair
Alexis M. Johnson, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
FMU will host its bi-annual career fair on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the University Center. The career fair, a staple across U.S. college campuses, has been affected by the recent economic downturn. “Some companies have a hiring freeze which means they aren’t filling any new positions,”... Read more »
Sigma Tau Delta takes over campus to celebrate National Day on Writing
Shannon Beaudry, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Wednesday, Oct. 20th is the National Day on Writing, a day to explore and celebrate the importance of writing in everyday life. In honor of this day, Francis Marion’s Nu Rho chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honors society, is hosting a Sigma Tau Delta FMU Takeover. Sigma Tau Delta president... Read more »
