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The price for talent and dedication

Sarah Sheafer — 2011-04-14 16:05

The campus buzzed with excitement as the SGA elections approached. Students running for office had already begun to pass out flyers and put up painted banners. However, one banner from a certain candidate stood out from the others.While the banner was simple in both design and color, the words painted on it were unique to any previous campaign literature from candidates running for SGA President: “No Pay for SGA.”The banner belonged to junior Peter von Lehe Ruegner. Centering his campaign on...

The Tea Party Goes to Washington

By John Cooper — 2011-03-31 14:44

The door to Randolph Hall - the big relic of a building behind the Cistern - creaked open. The whole room smelled of presidential aspirations.The man behind the pulpit was Dr. Rand Paul, freshman senator from Kentucky. Senator Paul has an uncanny ability to give the impression he's speaking a lot quieter than he really is. His voice is patronizingly personal, like a stranger with knowledge that you and me will never understand but wants to share it anyway. He doesn't make a speech, he...

Ruegner. Baker. Kressel.

2011-03-23 15:46

One of these leaders will be the face of the College of Charleston next year.With elections just days away, we thought it’d be nice to take a look at the three candidates for Student Body President outside of the realm of College politics, giving you a glimpse into their lives and character.ONE (from G Magazine) by GEOFF YOST Baker.Intense. During our interview, she kept using that word to illustrate the experiences shaping her life. It’s perfect, too, because LaQunya Baker really is...

Legislation may jeopardize student influence during S.C. elections

Geoff Yost — 2011-01-17 00:06

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Legislation headed to the state Judiciary Committee this week does not recognize student identification cards as proper identification for voter eligibility, and may weaken the student voice in future South Carolina elections.The South Carolina Poll Manager’s Handbook 2010 Edition, which has been upheld by the State Supreme Court, currently permits students with a valid university ID to vote in South Carolina. In both the 2008 General and the 2010 Midterm elections, student...

Public Safety remembers "Bud"

Geoff Yost — 2010-10-21 19:09

Perhaps the best person to have around the Department of Public Safety this week would have been Officer Lipscomb.“He’s kind of one of those people you seek out to have a conversation with,” said Mas- ter Public Safety Officer Cowart, who oversaw Lipscomb as he trained to become an officer.“You spend 12 hours a day with these people. You get really close,” said Sergeant Jake Muse, who supervised Lipscomb’s shift for six months.Officer Julian “Bud” Lipscomb died Oct. 13 of a heart attack.“It...

Controversy brews, mostly online, around Student Government leadership paychecks

Tommy Werner — 2010-10-06 10:22

In the midst of The Social Network’s theatrical release, the drama of social networking has extended from the theatre screen to the computer screen of College of Charleston students. An unwinding of anonymous chats and enflamed blog posts has permeated the Student Government Association and brought strong opinions to light. Facts and fabrications have become intertwined in an almost overnight online war. On Sept. 23, SGA President Isaiah Nelson sat down to a meeting with first-year...

George Hynd's announcement of Auerbach appointment

Staff report — 2010-09-13 12:03

Dr. Michael Auerbach was announced as the new Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics Monday. Here is the full text of Provost Hynd's email to the faculty this morning.Dear Faculty, I am pleased to report that Dr. Michael Auerbach has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at the College of Charleston. His appointment begins on November 1, 2010.Dr. Auerbach joins the College of Charleston after spending the past nine years with the Desert Research...

Summer internships still available for students

Michael Fabbrini — 2010-04-26 06:47

Many students like to test out what the work force is like early by completing an internship, and some majors even require one. It looks good on resumes and prepares students for the real world. The Career Center says students still have a chance to land summer 2010 internships. The Career Center is prepared to handle any and all types of internship-related issues. Eric Anderson, career advisor at the Center, gives some advice for students who find themselves in a bind. “You do see panicked...

Science building grand opening

Lindsay Frost — 2010-04-23 10:37

An armadillo, a cave bear and a saber-tooth cat can all call the new sciences and mathematics building home in the natural history museum, located on the third floor. The grand opening of the building April 16 offered a sneak peek of the new museum. The museum holds numerous fossils that date back to as much as 500 million years, and it will open to the public in the summer. According to an e-mail from Director of Media Relations Michael Robertson, the museum will contain over 2,000...

CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS

Public Safety incident reports March 31 - April 7 — 2010-04-15 06:57

iPod theftAn employee told Public Safety his iPod Touch was stolen while he was at lunch April 5. The employee says he left the iPod on his desk in his office at 284 King St. just after noon, and it was gone when he returned at 1 p.m. The office door was closed but not locked, according to the police report. Other 284 King St. employees were also at lunch, according to the report. Drug equipmentPublic Safety confiscated a homemade bong, one unopened Pabst Blue Ribbon beer can, one corncob pipe...

Interpret or amend the Constitution?

Ben Schickel — 2010-04-15 07:13

The announcement of the retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens brings with it another bitter partisan fight, similar to the nomination process of Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Some may argue that the next nominee is too liberal or too conservative or that he had ties with this group or that group. What Americans need to know, however, is that none of this should matter. The real issue at hand is the United States Constitution, and how this sacred document, which has shaped our...

SGA: Behind the Scenes

Brittany Dahn — 2010-04-15 06:51

C of C students recently placed their votes in the Student Government Association elections, yet much of the work that goes into SGA jobs remains behind the scenes. The SGA is made up of several positions. The Executive Council consists of elected positions: the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Although members of the council each have their own role, they also rely on each other to be successful. “As the vice president, I have been working closely with President John...

Health care law affects students

Jason Parker & Geoff Yost — 2010-04-08 07:13

Two weeks ago Congress passed, and President Barack Obama subsequently signed into law, a bill designed to overhaul the health insurance industry. Most of the coverage of this law has focused on the politics of the passing; some have dealt with real world impacts; almost none have focused on the specific impacts to college students. Beyond politics, this law will directly impact college students. Major changesIn 2014, insurance companies will no longer use health status to determine insurance...

A new life for old clothes

Georgia Schrubbe — 2010-04-01 07:11

In a world where the oh-so-tempting boutiques of King Street are just around the corner, Love Me Again Clothing offers a shopping alternative where fashionistas can be eco-chic and not wear the same cardigan from Urban Outfitters that everyone else has. Once known for a fabulous traveling pink ice cream truck full of vintage clothing, Love Me Again Clothing Exchange has parked at 183 Coming St.Before opening on Coming Street at the end of February, Jenny Nelson...

CAMPUS CRIME BRIEFS

Public Safety incident reports March 17 - March 23 — 2010-04-01 07:06

Bike theftA student told Public Safety her unregistered red bicycle was stolen from the Lightsey Center rack. The girl locked the bike to the rack with a cable lock March 10, and it was gone when she returned March 23, according to the police report. The bike has a water bottle holder, a bell and a lock holder. Golf cart theftAn admissions employee checked out a golf cart March 18 for an event March 20, according to the police report. The cart was locked to a bench in the Craig Café courtyard...

Job market improving for graduating seniors

Tom Jondahl — 2010-03-25 07:17

Given the current economic climate, many seniors are nervous about their post-graduation plans. However, according to Denny Ciganovic, C of C’s Career Center director, with the right guidance and some flexibility finding that first job is not impossible. “It’s still a weak market, but it is starting to improve. If you’re not restricting yourself to a certain geographic area, the bigger markets have more opportunities,” Ciganovic said. For most graduating seniors the search for a job began long...

Town hall meeting addresses student concerns

Lindsay Frost — 2010-03-25 07:02

The College of Charleston Foundation sponsored a student town hall meeting March 4 to inform and engage students in issues facing the College. President George Benson and his executive team sat down to answer questions about student concerns.Benson opened the meeting by thanking the students in attendance and remarking on the new science building, in which the meeting was held.“It is a remarkable facility, one of the highest quality buildings on campus,” Benson said. “It’s a $50 million...

Dance Marathon raises over $75,000 for children

Brittany Dahn — 2010-03-04 08:42

More than 250 children and C of C students danced the night away in the Carolina First Arena Feb. 26 for the annual Dance Marathon, which raised a school record-breaking $75,038.44 for the Children’s Miracle Network. The Marathon started at 7 p.m. Friday and lasted for 15 hours, ending at 10 a.m. Saturday. Student volunteers taught and performed a choreographed dance for children and families from MUSC Children’s Hospital. The event also consisted of food, games and music.A group of advisors,...

Social media is not just networking

Maeve McKenna — 2010-03-04 13:24

Facebook. Twitter. YouTube. While some may say that Web 2.0 and social networking are the best ways to stay connected, they can also cause a lifetime of regret. Recently, U.S. Olympic snowboarder Scott Lago found himself headed home in the middle of the 2010 Winter Olympics. He left Vancouver, British Columbia, after racy photos were posted on the Internet of him and a woman partying after he won the bronze. The photos show Lago with a woman kneeling in front of him and...

Worth a thousand words, and many more dollars

Robert Butler - McClatchy Newspapers — 2010-02-25 13:22

The world's most famous painting? It's the Mona Lisa, of course. The world's most famous photograph? An iconic and ubiquitous portrait of Che Guevara - quite likely the most influential image of the 20th century. You know the one, the tight close-up of the revolutionary wearing a dark beret with a single star, his face framed by a tangled mane of hair and beard. Che's eyes stare off into the future with a nearly indescribable mix of sadness, defiance and soulful contemplation."Chevolution,"...

Everyone loves guns, or do they?

Katherine Love — 2010-02-24 22:33

My mom and I spent Christmas this year in a Cold War-style standoff. She said something along the lines of, “if someone broke into my house I would shoot and kill them,” and I replied with something to the tune of, “well you’re a sociopath.” As the debate about gun control rages on, ruining Christmases all over the country, I have determined that polarizing opinions are not helping anyone. I think in this situation, as is true in most, that moderation is key. Because a conservative is...

Foundation decides not to purchase McLeod Plantation

Katie Orlando — 2010-02-24 17:12

The College of Charleston announced Feb. 16 that it will not purchase McLeod Plantation from the Historic Charleston Foundation. The College of Charleston Foundation signed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the HCF in October 2009, agreeing to buy the plantation pending due diligence. Since October, the Foundation has been studying and analyzing the property and talking to concerned community groups about the future of the plantation. During the process, the Foundation discovered unmarked...

South Carolina News

Lindsay Frost — 2010-02-24 22:08

Hilton Head Art Festival set for MayThe second annual Hilton Head Art Festival will be held May 29-30 at the Shelter Cove Harbor. This year’s festival will include a mix of today’s top artists in paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. Families, art enthusiasts and art buyers are welcome to the event to enhance their collections. Prices range from $25 hand-designed jewelry to $20,000 sculptures. Many of the artists on display have been business...

College operating budget cut 5 percent

Lindsay Frost — 2010-02-18 22:09

President George Benson announced to students on Feb. 4 that the College would be implementing a five percent cut in all campus operating budgets, with the exception of core operating areas, according to his e-mail.State government budget reductions led to the College’s cuts, according to the e-mail. The most recent cut was $1.25 million in December, and more decreases are expected by July. The College must cut expenses in certain areas in order to make up for this loss. “On Dec. 15 the State...

Cougar Shuttle a success, now runs 7 days a week

Dani Wisch — 2010-02-18 22:11

On Feb. 2 Executive Vice President for Student Affairs Victor Wilson sent an e-mail to the student body announcing that the Cougar Shuttle will now be running seven nights a week. The e-mail said that this is due to “a successful trial period this fall combined with a majority of positive comments from students.” Isaiah Nelson, student body vice president, said the shuttle would continue because of support from the student body. “The Cougar Shuttle was widely supported by students in the fall...