What do you think about the blue law repeal?
August 22, 2011
The Patriot asked students around campus what they thought about the repeal of the South Carolina blue law which keeps businesses from opening on Sunday mornings. “I think the repeal is a great idea. Sometimes you need to buy something before church or before 1:30 on Sundays.” ... Read more »
News in Brief: August 22, 2011
Staci Poston, Managing Editor
August 22, 2011
FMU senior named Miss South Carolina FMU senior Bree Boyce won the title of Miss South Carolina this summer following her 110-pound weight loss. Her win has drawn national attention to her pageant platform, “Eating Healthy and Fighting Obesity.” Boyce, who at one point wore size 18 jeans, not only... Read more »
Crime Report: August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011
For the period 07-15-11 through 08-14-11 the following incidents were reported to and/or investigated by Campus Police: 07-18-11 A Burglary report from the Forest Villas. A student reported items missing from their apartment. A Fire Alarm Response report from the Forest Villas. The alarm was caused... Read more »
Performing Arts Center now holding classes
Aaron Gotter, Head Photographer
August 21, 2011
The Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center (PAC) in downtown Florence nears completion as it is prepared for the gala opening weekend Friday, Sept. 9 through Monday, Sept. 12. The gala will kick off on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. with “A Formal Evening with Roberta Flack.” The event will be black-tie... Read more »
The Patriot launches new website
Staci Poston, Managing Editor
August 21, 2011
FMU’s award-winning student newspaper, The Patriot, recently launched its new website. Managing Editor Staci Poston worked on the new website design over the summer. The new site has the same URL but is now hosted by School Newspapers Online. Adviser to The Patriot and Associate Professor of Mass... Read more »
Dr. Carter welcomes students to new semester
Dr. Luther F. Carter, President of FMU
August 21, 2011
Dear Students, On behalf of the faculty and staff, I want to welcome you back to FMU for the fall semester. I hope that all of you had an enjoyable, relaxing, and refreshing summer break. For more than 40 years, this university has delivered quality programs to thousands of women and men from around... Read more »
New athletics complex nears completion
Tim Laurent, Sports Writer
August 21, 2011
Construction began in January for a new state-of-the-art athletics facility on the FMU campus. The Gerald R. Griffin Complex is scheduled for completion in December. The $11.3 million athletics complex will feature a baseball stadium, a softball stadium and a soccer field. The complex will also include... Read more »
SIR publishes fall issue, makes plans for 2011-2012
Joseph Conner, Copy Editor
August 21, 2011
The fall 2011 issue of “Snow Island Review,” Francis Marion University’s student literary and art journal, is now published and being distributed around campus. English Professor and SIR faculty adviser Dr. Jon Tuttle said that he was very pleased with the new issue. “This latest SIR is perhaps... Read more »
Former Patriot works way through minor leagues
Tim Laurent, Sports Writer
August 21, 2011
Not many college athletes have their dream of playing professionally fulfilled, but former Patriot Barrett Kleinknecht had this dream become a reality when he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the twelfth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. During Kleinknecht’s senior year at FMU, he... Read more »
New GRE offers more precise scoring, user-friendly design
Staci Poston, Managing Editor
August 21, 2011
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), an admissions test that opens the door for advanced degrees in graduate and business schools, launched its new revised General Test on Monday, Aug. 1 with new questions, an updated scoring scale and a more user-friendly design. The launch of the new test marks the... Read more »
