Fallfest abounds

On a crisp, fall Saturday afternoon, hundreds of children took part in Fallfest.  The annual carnival is sponsored by the Heller Service Corps.  Jeremy Fleming and Casey Evans'15 were there to capture images of this...

President Smolla presents award to FCC Commissioner at Washington, D.C. banquet

OCTOBER 20, 2011 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Director Furman president Rod Smolla was in attendance at the Media Institute’s annual Friends & Benefactors Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C., this week to present the Freedom...

Mock trial team kicks off 2011-12 season

Furman’s mock trial team kicked off the 2011-2012 season the weekend of Oct. 14-16 with the Carolina Classic, which was hosted by Elon University in North Carolina. Furman finished eighth in the 24-team field, which...

Doing the “Hot Lips Hustle”

OCTOBER 16, 2011 by Chloe Kowalski, Contributing Writer To see Ryan Ernstes ’14 around Furman’s campus, one would hardly notice a faint scar above her lips. This slight mark, however, is the only physical indication...

MayX is a hit!

Postcard display captures Greenville’s past

Guitarist Steve Watson carves niche in jazz world

While the 80s was not known for impeccable fashion smarts, the era earned a respectable place in the annals of television history. "The A-Team," "Hill Street Blues," "Magnum, P.I.", "The Greatest American Hero," and "Quantum...

New recruiting class heavy on defensive players

Sporting heavy emphasis on defense, Furman football's latest recruiting class includes 17 recruits, head coach Bruce Fowler announced on Wednesday. The Paladins' new crop of signees features 13 defensive players and four offensive performers. They...

Guitarist Steve Watson carves niche in jazz world

by Tina T. Underwood Leg warmers, parachute pants, big hair and eyeglasses, Texas-sized shoulder pads, Bedazzled denim jackets paired with acid wash jeans, and pity the fool who failed to sport a Members Only© jacket....

University considers proposal to be tobacco free

A SEVEN-MEMBER COMMITTEE has recommended that Furman adopt a tobacco-free policy beginning with the 2014-15 academic year. The proposal, if approved, would prohibit the use of all forms of tobacco, including smokeless products, on university...

Gift from young alumnus put Furman over campaign goal

More than 27,000 alumni, parents, friends, companies, and foundations made gifts to the Because Furman Matters campaign since 2004. Charitable foundations accounted for several  multi-million dollar gifts. But it was a $25 gift from a...

A growing fan base

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