Writers share secrets at literary festival
Lindsay Buchanan, Senior Writer
November 17, 2010
Authors at the Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival gave students, faculty and Florence residents a peek inside the minds of writers during a two-day event recently held at Francis Marion. Through a series of panel discussions, colloquiums, readings and book signings held from Nov. 4 to 5, four authors... Read more »
Recent graduate advocates persistence when job hunting
Lindsay Buchanan, Senior Writer
November 17, 2010
It may have taken a couple of years and a lot of hard work, but Matthew Baker finally landed his dream job after graduating from Francis Marion in May of 2009 with a double major in mass communication and theatre. When Baker graduated, America and the world were facing a gigantic financial crisis. Uncertainty... Read more »
Professors analyze midterm elections
Lindsay Buchanan, Senior Writer
November 17, 2010
After what President Obama called a “shellacking” for Democrats in the recent midterm elections, a panel of Francis Marion professors discussed and analyzed the outcomes of races nationwide in a symposium last week. The symposium, titled Change and Continuity in the 2010 Midterm Elections,... Read more »
SMA hosts local news anchor
Brittany Parker, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2010
Students may have seen local news anchor Paula Caruso walking around campus recently, only this time she was not armed with the usual microphone, camera and film equipment. Caruso, who works at WMBF News, came to Francis Marion to speak at the Nov. 3 Student Media Association meeting. “It was inspirational... Read more »
French exchange student fulfills dream of traveling to America
Leah Haselden, Staff Writer
November 17, 2010
Anne-Lise Geffroy traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from Normandy, France in order to attend Francis Marion for the first year towards earning her master’s degree. In France, students get three years to obtain their undergraduate degree rather than the four years given here. Geffroy, 20,... Read more »
Local organization provides eyeglasses to those in need
Staci Poston, Assistant Editor
November 17, 2010
A local couple has taken it upon themselves to help improve the eyesight of people in Africa, Romania and Mozambique. George and Sandra Chace run Eyes for Africa, a charitable organization that collects and distributes eyeglasses to those in need. George came up with the idea and started the organization... Read more »
Professor Spotlight on Dr. Alena Eskridge-Kosmach
Hunter Deas, Copy Editor
November 17, 2010
Dr. , assistant professor of history, loves her job. “For me, history is a passion,” Kosmach said. “I love what I’m doing. It’s not just simply an occupation, a way to make money – it’s a passion.” Kosmach has taught at Francis Marion for four years, following... Read more »
Career Development holds final workshop of the semester
Jasmine Moultrie, Staff Writer
November 17, 2010
Students often have the misconception that the interview process starts when they shake hands with the interviewer, but in reality the interview process starts as soon as they drive into the employer’s parking lot. The Office of Career Development recently held a workshop to inform students... Read more »
Games, karaoke bring FMU students together
Tim Streit, Staff Writer
November 17, 2010
Play Out Loud was in full swing last Thursday, Nov. 11 as Francis Marion students gathered at the University Center for a night of board games, karaoke, and socializing. The event, which was sponsored by the University Programming Board (UPB) and Sigma Gamma Rho (SGR), went off with a bang while... Read more »
Zeta Phi Beta sorority hosts Jeopardy
Jasmine Moultrie, Staff Writer
November 17, 2010
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority took the famous game of Jeopardy and brought it to FMU. Teams composed of two students competed against each other to answer general knowledge questions to receive the highest amount of points to be named the winner of their round. There was a total of four teams that played. Shyrle... Read more »
