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Furman student moments captured on video

What happens when you ask Furman students to submit short videos that capture their Furman experiences on film? The result is a two-minute-and-30-second video compilation called “Furman Moments.” The video was edited by Furman videographer...

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How to fix Obamacare?

What do you get when you mix good intentions and politics? According to James Capretta, a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, the answer is an imperfect healthcare law.

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‘Water Walk’ to take place March 29

More than 700 Furman students, faculty, staff and local residents will carry water around the Furman lake from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 as part of an effort to raise $100,000 to construct a potable...

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Dorismond receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Furman senior volleyball player Christina Dorismond has been awarded a NCAA postgraduate scholarship. The $7,500 academic award is given annually to 87 male and 87 female NCAA athletes nationwide. The Cary, N.C., native was named...

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WPLS has a growing fan base

Where can you find Father Pat, rap music and sports commentary in the same place? Furman’s WPLS Radio Station hosts a variety of shows that give hosts the freedom to touch on different subjects. One...

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Furman student moments captured on video

What happens when you ask Furman students to submit short videos that capture their Furman experiences on film? The result is a two-minute-and-30-second video compilation called “Furman Moments.” The video was edited by Furman videographer...

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Making great art

It’s a place where an unlikely mix of undergraduates come together to make great art. The Pauper Players’ latest masterpiece came in the form of the musical production, Les Miserables, which featured nearly 80 Furman...

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The science of success

That little voice in your head could be your biggest obstacle. Studies have shown that on average, a person thinks around 1000 negative thoughts a day and about 5000 of those are about themselves. In...

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Furman Theatre to present “These Shining Lives”

The Furman University Theatre will present “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich Feb. 12-15 and Feb. 20-22 at 8 p.m., with matinees at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb 23. All shows are...

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Pope is both popular and polarizing, speaker says

Pope Francis has proven to be both a celebrated and controversial figure. The Pontiff was named Time Magazine’s 2013 Person and Year, and his image is even featured on the current issue Rolling Stone. But...

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Upstate Diamond Classic postponed due to weather

Furman's Upstate Diamond Classic with guest speaker Chipper Jones, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Greenville's Hyatt Regency, has been postponed due to the expectation of inclement weather in the Upstate, Paladin head baseball coach...

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Furman to open at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14

Furman University will resume its normal operating schedule at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Please use caution moving about campus Friday, and when traveling to the university. The campus remains closed for Thursday, Feb. 13...

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