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Spring Breakers
Lake Rabenold’s patient had a cough, back pain, a mother dying of cancer, a husband in jail, and not enough money to feed her kids. To top it all off, Rabenold might have to tell...
Continue ReadingCarroll to speak about homophobia in athletics
Helen Carroll, Sports Project director for National Center for Lesbian Rights, will speak on campus Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. Former Furman women's basketball player, Ashland...
Continue ReadingThe problem of human trafficking
For many, human trafficking, slavery and bondage are the plague of a by-gone era. But in many countries, these activities thrive. In fact, about 27 million people worldwide live a life of debt bondage, sex...
Continue ReadingSoccer event a rainy-day success
by Reagan Thompson '14, Contributing Writer When this year’s Five on Five Soccer Extravaganza was rained out last Friday, most assumed that there wouldn’t be a tournament. Thanks to proper planning and teamwork, what some...
Continue ReadingStudents bring TED(x) formula to Furman
Technology. Entertainment. Design. Ideas worth spreading. That’s what TED, a nonprofit organization known for its innovative conferences, stimulating dialogue and inspirational, 18-minute YouTube videos, has been about for the last 25 years: promoting ideas that...
Continue ReadingCoulter: Liberal policies make America less safe, weaker
During an hour-long talk given on campus Thursday conservative commentator Ann Coulter said an overreaching federal government has led to failing schools. She also said liberal policies make America weaker and less safe.
Continue ReadingFall Fest photos
Hundreds of students from local elementary schools participated in Fall Fest Saturday. The annual event, hosted by the Heller Service Corps, provides a Halloween, carnival-like atmosphere for the elementary-school aged children. Activities included games, face-painting...
Continue ReadingFurman Mock Trial wins big
The Furman University mock trial team took first place in the Fifth Annual Classic City Invitational hosted in Atlanta by the University of Georgia Mock Trial Team Oct. 19-20. Furman tied for first place at...
Continue ReadingThree graduates earn Fulbright grants
Three 2013 Furman University graduates have been awarded English Teaching Assistantships from the Fulbright Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The students are: Sarah Johnson (Travelers Rest)....
Continue ReadingNot just a course, an Xperience
JANUARY 25, 2012 By Allison Davey ’14, Contributing Writer As students jump back into second semester, many are making preparations for the semester that follows: May X. May X, or May Experience, is an optional,...
Continue ReadingErrors of all shapes and sizes
FEBRUARY 27, 2012 by Chloe Kowalski ’12, Contributing Writer “See this?” Furman psychology major Sam Hunley asks. “This is a mando, and with mandos, we can do this.” He picks up a red, weirdly shaped, wooden...
Continue ReadingCheck it out: Photos from Engaged!
More than 600 students took part in the fourth annual Furman Engaged! celebration last Friday. The event showcased all forms of engaged learning – student research, creative activity, performances, internships, study away and service learning. ...
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