Women’s History Month celebrated
Robyn McNeil, Copy Editor
April 18, 2013
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Multicultural Advisory Board celebrated women’s achievements in invention, medicine and politics at the Women’s Empowerment Program on Tuesday, March 26 in the Lowrimore Auditorium. “Equity leads to equality,” was the theme of the event, which was held... Read more »
RENEW holds worship experience
Melanie Mitchell, Copy Editor
April 18, 2013
A Christian bible study organization on campus known as RENEW! held their fourth annual “The Worship Experience” at 6 p.m. on April 11 in Chapman auditorium. The service was filled with a variety of worship presentations from dance ministries to worship through song. Freddie Ratcliff, senior... Read more »
Students to publish Spec/trum Magazine
Melanie Mitchell, Copy Editor
April 18, 2013
One Francis Marion University (FMU) student wanted a place to experiment with design layout so with the help of his peers, Spec/trum Magazine will soon come to the light. Drew Kellis, a junior visual communication major founded Spec/trum Magazine in February 2013. Kellis said the idea was in the works... Read more »
COE hosts poverty simulation event
Nisheeka Simmons, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
More than 100 nursing students from Francis Marion University (FMU) recently participated in an exercise that gave a glimpse into the lives of low-income families. The poverty simulation, hosted by the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty (COE), took place in the hallways of... Read more »
Porter crowned Miss Greek 2013 in pageant
Cameron Leyers, Photographer
April 18, 2013
Erin Porter was crowned the 2013 Miss Greek on Friday April 4 at 7:30 P.M. in Chapman Auditorium during the 2013 Miss Greek Pageant held by Kappa Alpha Order (KA). Porter, a sophomore education major and member of Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) said she was nervous because this was her first pageant but... Read more »
Student activity fees dispersed around FMU
Brooke Holden, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
Senators were in disarray at the SGA meeting held on Thursday, April 14. SGA Chairwoman of the Rules and Ethics Committee Jackqueline Lowery proposed an amendment to reduce the amount of funds dispersed to registered student organizations. “[The documents] came directly from Student Affairs that... Read more »
Kirley-Tallon gives Moran Address
Nisheeka Simmons, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
More than 50 faculty and staff members of Francis Marion University (FMU) gathered in Lowrimore Auditorium for the presentation of the 7th annual Moran Address on Thursday, March 28. Dr. Eileen Kirley-Tallon, professor of political science, gave this year’s address, which celebrates the life of former... Read more »
Ward speaks at Hunter Lecture Series
Diana Levy, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
The guest speaker for this year’s Hunter Chair in English Literature was award-winning Novelist Jesmyn Ward where she discussed her latest novel and her inspirations behind her writing. Ward spoke on March 13 in the Chapman Auditorium at Francis Marion University (FMU). Ward’s latest novel “Salvage... Read more »
Huber wins second best
Melanie Mitchell, Copy Editor
April 18, 2013
Twelve Members of the Francis Marion University (FMU) chapter of Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) History Honor Society traveled to LaGrange College in LaGrange, GA for the regional PAT conference where FMU graduate Philip Huber was awarded second best overall for undergraduate students for his essay presentation. Four... Read more »
Nursing partners with CCTC
Robyn McNeil, Copy Editor
April 18, 2013
Beginning in June, nursing students will pursue their Bachelor of Science degree through Francis Marion University’s (FMU) newly developed partnership with Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC). According to Devin Cribb, student services coordinator, the partnership was created in response to the... Read more »
