The Patriot

May Class of 2008 graduates to depart to real world

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

FMU will hold commencement exercises for Class of 2008 spring graduates on May 3 in the gym. At press time, 329 undergraduate degrees and 22 graduate degrees were expected to be awarded. Three honorary doctoral degrees also will be awarded, and Harriet Keyserling, former state representative, will deliver the commencement address.

Professors part of blame for high prices

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the semester ending and book buyback approaching, students are hoping to get back as much money as possible for their textbooks. But some professors are causing the amount of money students get back to be lower and textbook prices to be higher than necessary.

University officials confident about reaccreditation

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After three years of work and preparation, FMU is nearing the end of its crucial reaccredidation program, and university officials are optimistic the university will remain in good standing.

"Right now, we feel really good about where we stand and are very confident," said Dr.

Benton named Miss FMU 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lauren Benton, junior, recently was named winner of the annual Miss FMU Pageant, which was themed "Simple Elegance."

"I had no idea who was going to place or win because everyone presented themselves so well and answered their onstage questions so wonderfully," Benton said.

MTV stars to visit for Rock the Vote 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MTV's "Road Rules" cast members Alton Williams II and Veronica Portillo will discuss the importance of voting 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 during Rock the Vote 2008 in the University Center commons.

The speakers will be available to answer questions and meet students following their presentation.

Students elected to SGA

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New Student Government Association (SGA) officers and 20 senators recently were elected.

Junior Todd Davis will replace junior Everett "Robbie" Robinson as president. Robinson chose not to run for re-election to the same position but instead ran for and was elected as treasurer.

Students provide content for news station, Web site

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Through a recently-established partnership, broadcast journalism students and The Patriot staff have begun submitting news coverage to Media General's WBTW News Channel 13 and scnow.com.

The partnership includes FMU, the University of South Carolina (USC), Coastal Carolina University (CCU) and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Students to promote quality health care

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three nursing students have been selected to present their work at the South Carolina Public Health Association's annual conference in Myrtle Beach next month in hopes of harvesting support for legislative and policy change in order to guarantee access to quality health care for everyone.

Students to present work

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students will have the chance to play the role of scientist/researcher 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 when the third annual Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (P.U.R.E.) Symposium takes place LSF 102.

Students will share their original research projects with their peers and faculty members during the mock symposium.

Lions presented pins by district governor

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim Varn, Lions District 32-C governor, presented Lions International Presidential Pins to Tara Thiry, FMU chapter president; Courtney Thiry, Lions board member; and Jennifer Gaskins, incumbent president, recently at an FMU Lions Club Meeting.
Florence Lions Agnes Folk and Steve Webber also were recognized during the April 3 meeting for their support in establishing the chapter on campus.

SLIDESHOW: Students join honor societies

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SLIDESHOW: Pee Dee residents walk to cure juvenile diabetes

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

FMU to honor student service, leadership

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Office of Student Affairs will host the annual Student Life Awards at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in the Palmetto Room of the Ervin Dining Hall.

The ceremony will recognize campus organizations that have made contributions to the university in several areas, including leadership and service.

Students will receive academic awards

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The annual Academic Awards ceremony will take place 7 p.m. Monday, April 14 in Chapman Auditorium.

The program will recognize students who have shown outstanding academic achievement throughout the school year. All disciplines of study will be represented at the ceremony.

Mass Communication students to be honored

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Department of Mass Communication will host its first honors ceremony to award excellent students 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 in Lowrimore Auditorium.

Students who have made outstanding contributions to the department, field of mass communication and The Patriot student newspaper will be honored.

FMU hires new assistant compliance director

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Athletic Department officials have announced that Jason Orning will replace Kit Alewine as assistant athletic director for compliance and academic support.

Orning will monitor athletic and academic personnel to ensure that the school maintains institutional control of all athletic activities, which includes day-to-day responsibility for those aspects of athletic operations regulated by NCAA rules, recruiting and administration of financial assistance to student-athletes.

Show to take audience back to childhood

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

House of Royale, an organization geared toward fashion and modeling, will attempt to take the audience back to childhood when the group hosts its second annual Fashion Show on Thursday, April 17 in Chapman Auditorium.

Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 8 p.

SLIDESHOW: Music fills the air during YGB Idol

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Forum will help students get fit

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Residence Life will sponsor Feelin' Great in '08 at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in Lowrimore Auditorium to encourage healthy lifestyles.

The forum will feature guest speakers Dr. Rebecca Lawson, director of the counseling and testing center; Dr. Janis McWayne, assistant professor of health education and coordinator of the health program; and Derrick Young, assistant coordinator of recreational sports.

Campus, society not living by Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Forty years ago, on April 4, a great man was assassinated. He stood for equality and freedom. He wanted us to live and work together, regardless of race.

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, and we've killed it.

Four decades after he was shot, we still haven't come very far.

SWEENEY'S SIDE: Sex, race out of place in politics

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the primary season begins to wind down, everyone should pause and consider the history we have and are witnessing.

We've seen quite a process unfold throughout the last 1½ years. For those of us who might not have experienced this type of primary season before, it's one thing to read about close elections of the past but another to experience one firsthand.

Recession buzz hurts economy

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Our economy sucks! Sales are down, foreclosures are increasing and the unemployment rate also is going up.

This is affecting the entire country, and Florence is no exception. For example, the store Hot Topic in Magnolia Mall is being shut down because they aren't making enough money.