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Health Care Reform

Why are people so concerned about a government option and what are the consequences? In order to answer that the reader should take a look at Medicare. Medicare is a government insurance plan. Virtually every senior’s medical expenses are covered by the government. Full story

Reader response: remember even the forgotten Kennedys

My name is Derek Banov and I am a senior here at the College and also serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Student Government Association. I would therefore like to clearly emphasize that the following concerns are that of my own personal volition and do not in any way reflect the opinions of SGA. Full story

Governor Sanford’s decision about the stimulus money

Dear Student Body, I am writing today representing the executive board of the College of Charleston Student Government Association. I would first like to thank all of the students who replied to President Brown’s original email regarding Governor Sanford’s decision about the stimulus money. Full story

Drinking in fraternities and sororities

Dear George Street Observer, Many on campus feel that students in fraternities and sororities just get drunk all the time and don’t contribute to the well-being of the student body, the college or the surrounding area. While there are a few bad apples in every group, Greek life students are in most part a force for good. Full story

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Behind The Mask

Swine flu’s rapid spread across the country has motivated many people to take precautions to protect themselves from becoming infected. Last spring, Americans were strongly discouraged from traveling to Mexico. Recently, the school has installed hand sanitizers near most drinking fountains and has encouraged anyone feeling sick to go to health services and immediately put on a mask.

Rock The Block

Students from across the Charleston area came together last Saturday to ring in a new school year at ‘Rock The Block’. Charleston Southern, The Citadel, The Art Institute and our College of Charleston were well represented on a very packed George St.

Meal To deal

A few weeks ago my roommate Tom and I successfully recreated Hominy Grill’s famous shrimp and grits. Satisfied internally but not mentally, we agreed it was just too easy. If you’re going to bounce around town, indulging in the best of foodstuff, only to recreate it in your own kitchen, you might as well have the guts to challenge yourself.

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Cougar Sports Briefs

- Men’s and Women’s cross country competed in the Charlotte Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3. The men finished fourth with Trevor Sprague leading the squad in a C of C record time of 25:42.2. The women finished seventh, paced by Erin Stoddard with a time of 18:35.

Cross country team combining talent and teamwork

C of C cross country gives students a chance to be a part of both a team and individual sport. Runners get the sense of team camaraderie, but it is all about individual talent when it comes time to compete. C of C athletics named junior cross country runner Trevor Sprague athlete of the week Sept.

Volleyball ready to defend despite early injuries

A conference record of 33-3, 55-15 overall, 779.5 winning percentage, two Southern Conference Tournament appearances, one win, and one NCAA Tournament appearance. You might look at these statistics and think, wow, Bobby Cremins has really guided our basketball team to some successful seasons.

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A chance to learn and grow

Historic McLeod Plantation under new management

Nestled beside the Maybank Highway on James Island, alongside a bustling modern thoroughfare and just moments away from the country club and any fast food joint, stands the historic McLeod Plantation, named after its late benefactor William “Willie” McLeod.

The Iranian Nuclear Threat

The recent revelation that Iran has a secret nuclear facility should come as no surprise. Over the past few years, Iran has defiantly refused any attempt at diplomacy, insisting on its right to have nuclear power plants. The United States does not deny this right to Iran.