The Writing Center offers help to all students
Staci Poston, Assistant Editor
August 23, 2010
Many students get stuck somewhere in the writing process. Everyone has spent valuable time staring at an open Word document with the cursor blinking and having no idea how to proceed. FMU’s Writing Center can help with problems at any stage of the writing process, but it can also help improve... Read more »
The Patriot takes home first place honor
Brittany Parker, Editor
August 23, 2010
Francis Marion’s student-run newspaper, The Patriot, was awarded first place in the best overall category of the under 5,000 division by the South Carolina Press Association (SPCA). This award recognizes the newspaper for its dedication to covering events that affect its students, faculty and... Read more »
Getting involved on campus is integral to student success during freshman year
Staci Poston, Assistant Editor
August 23, 2010
Francis Marion may seem a little overwhelming to an incoming freshman or a new student. There are many things to learn both in and out of the classroom. Learning what’s going on and getting involved are key to a successful college career. FMU offers many different tutoring resources for students... Read more »
Dr. Sam Howell summons students for Creative Elite
Brittany Parker, Editor
August 23, 2010
Students will soon be able to take part in a new campus organization, The Creative Elite, thanks to art professor Sam Howell. “I have a selfish motivation for establishing this group,” Howell said. “I want to be surrounded by creative students. Plus, no one else on campus is crazy... Read more »
BCM encourages student involvement
Eleni Gotter, Photographer
August 23, 2010
Across from the Francis Marion’s third entrance gate stands an ordinary looking building. Although it is often overlooked, take heed, for this building contains people and activities that can change a person’s life at any moment through the messages taught and the things discussed there. The... Read more »
Jokisch receives award at Health Physics Society Conference
Staci Poston, Assistant Editor
August 23, 2010
Associate Professor of Physics Dr. Derek Jokisch recently received the 2010 Elda E. Anderson Award at the 55th Annual Health Physics Society (HPS) Conference. The award honors Elda E. Anderson, a physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and went on to become a pioneer in the field of health... Read more »
Recent graduate to serve in Ghana this fall with the Peace Corps
Lindsay Buchanan, Senior Writer
August 23, 2010
When FMU alumnus Everett (Robbie) Robinson graduated in May he was unlike many of his fellow graduates because he knew just where he was going. During a time when many graduates are struggling to find jobs and pay student loans, Robinson is secure in knowing that he not only has a job, but more importantly... Read more »
FMU hosts Republican primary debate
Lindsay Buchanan, Senior Writer
August 23, 2010
Creating jobs and developing long-term economic growth in South Carolina were the two main topics at a GOP gubernatorial debate held at FMU before the June primaries. In conjunction with WBTW News 13, scnow.com, Florence Morning News, and Coastal Carolina University, FMU hosted one of the final gubernatorial... Read more »
Budget decreases: what can students expect?
Aaron Gotter, Head Photographer
August 23, 2010
The FMU Board of Trustees adopted a $47.5 million operation budget for the University’s 2010-2011 fiscal year during its quarterly meeting June 18 that included a tuition increase of 6.5 percent per semester. The new budget was designed as a response to a series of state appropriation reductions... Read more »
Performing Arts Center nears completion
Aaron Gotter, Head Photographer
August 23, 2010
The FMU Performing Arts Center that is currently being built should be ready for its grand gala at some point between late August and early September. The construction has brought with it some special challenges that were made worse by the weather. Mike Ritchey, the Director of Facilities Engineering... Read more »
