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Professor Guth comments on cultural tide

Christian conservatives, for more than two decades a pivotal force in American politics, are grappling with Election Day results that repudiated their influence and suggested that the cultural tide—especially on gay issues—has shifted against them....

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Professor Jim Guth comments on GOP presidential primary

Furman political science professor Jim Guth was quoted in an Associated Press article that examined Mitt Romney's struggle to connect with white evangelical voters as he moves through the GOP presidential primary, with Mississippi and...

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Art of the political comeback

Can Mark Sanford make a comeback? Right now, it appears quite possible. The former South Carolina governor hopes to return to his first job in politics, representing coastal South Carolina in the House. Danielle Vinson,...

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The U.S. Congress comes to Furman

The Furman students in “The American Congress” class of political science professor Danielle Vinson got a real-life lesson last Friday when three member of the U.S. Congress paid a visit. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.),...

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Washington comes to Furman

When you think of a college political science class, you might imagine going to class and reading and learning about government, political leaders and current events. But last Friday, the political system came to life...

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Ardrey, Gould join Political Science Hall of Fame

Saundra Curry Ardrey and Noel Gould joined an elite group of Furman graduates, professors and civic leaders Monday as they were inducted into the Political Science Hall of Fame in recognition of their significant contributions...

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Professor Vinson quoted in national Gingrich story

Newt Gingrich is the latest Republican to rise to the top of the polls as South Carolina prepares for its first-in-the-South presidential primary in January.  In an article by the McClatchy Newspaper chain, which ran...

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Professor Vinson comments on presidential race

At their nominating conventions over the next two weeks, Democrats and Republicans are playing political matchmakers between their stars and critical groups of voters in a tight presidential election that’s all about keeping supporters or...

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Not 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,...

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Errors 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...

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Check 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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