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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...

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Carroll 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...

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The 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...

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Soccer 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...

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Students 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...

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Coulter: 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.

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Fall 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...

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Furman 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...

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Riley Institute receives $7,500 grant to support diversity program

September 18, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative at Furman has received a $7,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, which is funded by TD Bank. The DLI encourages community...

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Speaking of Schools highlights Riley award finalists

“Speaking of Schools,” a SCETV radio program hosted by Doug Keel, has put together a three part series of podcasts centered around the WhatWorksSC award to be presented by Furman’s Riley Institute and SC Future...

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5th edition of Gordons’ book released

OCTOBER 31, 2012 The fifth edition of Understanding Contemporary Africa, by Donald L. Gordon and April A. Gordon, has been published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. Donald L. Gordon is professor of political science and director of...

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Furman Professors discuss Voting Rights Act

Voter rights have become a hotly debated topic since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to annul a key provision of the Voting Rights Act this past June. Several Furman professors joined the debate Tuesday during...

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