The Board of Trustees recently authorized FMU to offer a music industry major, which will focus on recording, production, sales, marketing and management. Larry Anderson, chairman of the Fine Arts Department, said the degree has become popular among universities due to improvements in the field.
With Black Friday marking the start of the holiday shopping season, signs of the Holidays are beginning to be seen around town. In Magnolia Mall, Santa already can be seen surrounded by piles of toys and a large Christmas tree. Santa arrived at the mall Nov.
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Supporters from different political parties recently set up tables promoting their presidential candidates in the University Center, and a former Arkansas first lady visited Florence to conclude a tour of South Carolina. Presidential candidates represented at the event include: - Hillary Clinton: (D-N.
The second-annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival recently reached out to readers by spreading themes of encouragement and empowerment through words. The event was headlined by four authors, Tobias Wolff, Sharyn McCrumb, Terrance Hayes and Naomi Shihab-Nye.
Josh Coté has been busy these days. In addition to working in the Housing Office as an office coordinator and at Carolina Wings Rib House as a waiter, he has become an entrepreneur. Coté recently ventured into the world of fashion with Keith Weatherly, his friend of eight years.
Dr. Scott Kaufman, associate professor of history, has written a book, "Rosalynn Carter: Equal Partner in the White House." Released this month, the book examines the life and influence of the first lady of the 39th presidency of the United States. "It's a biography of Rosalynn Carter with emphasis on her role as first lady," Kaufman said.
FMU prepares for fall graduation exercises More than 280 students are expected to graduate during fall commencement exercises 10 a.m Dec. 15 in the University Center gym. Former S.C. Gov. Jim Hodges will deliver the commencement address. Hodges served a term as governor from 1999 to 2003.
There might be less daylight, but shoppers will have more time to browse store racks during the holiday season. Florence County has passed an ordinance to drop restrictions on Sunday work hours, allowing businesses to be open seven days a week until Dec.
- Dec. 3: Last day of fall classes - Dec. 4: Reading Day (no classes); final day for pre-registered students to pay fees for spring classes - Dec. 5-11: Final exams - Dec. 14: Grades available online for graduates, seniors and juniors - Dec.
With final exams around the corner, students might feel stressed and overwhelmed. But have no fear - a new study suggests that simply chewing gum can improve your test grades. The study, recently conducted by Cornell University and Wrigley's chewing gum, revealed that chewing gum during exams can improve test scores.
Freshman Nulani Bennet was crowned Miss Omega recently during the Omega Psi Phi Pageant. Contestants performed a dance routine choreographed by seniors Victoria Quinlan and Alonna Landry. Contestants also displayed their individual talents, including praise dancing and singing.
Drug addicts, Southern Belles and holy-rollers were just a few of the personas Eliza Jane Schneider took on recently when she performed her self-written play "Freedom of Speech" in Chapman Auditorium. Before the show, she told the 140-person crowd how her gift for impersonating others led to her start in theater.
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