<![CDATA[George Street Observer RSS]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/se/george-street-observer-rss-1.240541 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:03:07 -0500 en <![CDATA[Liberal lion reigns over history]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/liberal-lion-reigns-over-history-1.1865145

By: Adam Brunelle


 “Ted” Kennedy was, is, and likely will remain the greatest U.S. senator in United States history.  Edward M. Kennedy’s greatness lies in his ability to persevere, despite a personal life marred with more pain than any human be...

]]> 1.1865145 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 15:02:51 -0400 <![CDATA[Why Sanford should pull out]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/why-sanford-should-pull-out-1.1865142

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As unfortunately routine as political sex scandals have become in the United States, this one has to be one for the record books.  Governor Mark Sanford, until recently the Republican front-runner to square off with Obama in 2012, has been caught in ...

]]> 1.1865142 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Watersport club making waves]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/watersport-club-making-waves-1.1865140

By: Katie Orlando


Waterskiiers, wakeboarders welcome kiteboarders, surfers

One year ago, junior Cameron Ballinger and sophomore Hunter Wilson sat at their first meeting of the C of C Watersports Club with five other people, wondering how to get as involved as they could. Today they lead those meetings now overflowing the second ...

]]> 1.1865140 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:58:56 -0400 <![CDATA[Students gamble at Casino Night]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/students-gamble-at-casino-night-1.1865139

By: Nathan Frandino


The Stern Center never reminded senior Austin Butler of staying up in the wee hours of the morning with his grandfather learning the ins and outs of blackjack. But after attending Cougar Activities Board’s Casino Night on Aug. 28, Butler felt right ...

]]> 1.1865139 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:56:37 -0400 <![CDATA[Organization Spotlight]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/organization-spotlight-1.1865137

By: Allie Ellis

Atheist-Humanist Alliance debates ideas

The Atheist-Humanist Alliance is marking its 12th year of bringing freethinking C of C students together to share thoughts and ideas. Atheists and humanists both share secular beliefs. They avoid using logic to describe how the world works, and uphold a m...

]]> 1.1865137 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:55:42 -0400 <![CDATA[Tuition hits all-time high]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/tuition-hits-all-time-high-1.1865134

By: Brandon Walker

Less state funding causes budget cuts and raised tuition

The recent turbulence in the U.S economy has caused significantly fewer resources to be available for government funding. One such resource is the state funding given to the College. Over the past year the amount of state funding given to C of C has dropp...

]]> 1.1865134 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:52:51 -0400 <![CDATA[Construction comes to a close]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/construction-comes-to-a-close-1.1865130

By: Lindsay Frost


Art and science buildings to hold classes spring semester

The construction of the new science building and the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts is coming to a close, and classes are to be held in both buildings for the spring 2010 semester. “Everything is coming along fine,” said Mo...

]]> 1.1865130 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:51:55 -0400 <![CDATA[Freshman bringing promise to court]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/freshman-bringing-promise-to-court-1.1823072

By: Erica Adamson



Freshman basketball recruit Rashad Wright will be one to look out for this upcoming basketball season.  The 6’10” center from Agawam, Mass. graduated from South Kent Preparatory in South Kent, Conn.  Wright is one of three incoming f...

]]> 1.1823072 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:22:07 -0400 <![CDATA[Grad student protecting sharks, ocean]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/grad-student-protecting-sharks-ocean-1.1823069

By: By Katie Orlando


Students, residents, tourists and fishermen can all appreciate the ocean off the coast of Charleston and all that it offers the city. From surfing to swimming to commercial and recreational fishing, the oceanís resources hold together the culture a...

]]> 1.1823069 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:19:47 -0400 <![CDATA[Health Services prepares for H1N1]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/health-services-prepares-for-h1n1-1.1823066

By: Lindsay Frost


The H1N1 virus, commonly known as Swine Flu, has been spreading across the United States. And, with school starting, new students moving in, and germs confined to closer quarters, C of C is taking steps to prepare for a possible breakout.  Since Octo...

]]> 1.1823066 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:19:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Public Safety and City form Clean Slate Committee]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/public-safety-and-city-form-clean-slate-committee-1.1823063

By: Allie Ellis


The Office of Public Safety, located on St. Philip Street is a campus police force that offers full time help to students on and off campus while promoting the safety and well-being of the College. The Clean Slate Committee, founded on June 2, 2009, bridg...

]]> 1.1823063 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:18:05 -0400 <![CDATA[Folly Trolly rides again ]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/folly-trolly-rides-again-1.1823060

By: Katie Carter


The CARTA service’s Folly Beach route that began April and May 2009 will resume on Saturday, Aug. 22 for a second trial, and will be free to all students using their bus passes. The two-month spring trial saw 535 trips, according to a CARTA press re...

]]> 1.1823060 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:17:23 -0400 <![CDATA[Changes in alcohol and drug policy take affect]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/changes-in-alcohol-and-drug-policy-take-affect-1.1823059

By: By Katie Carter


C of C is giving its students another chance. New, more lenient, drug and alcohol consumption policies are starting this semester. Dean of Students Jeri Cabot said Student Affairs and the Campus Action Team researched the drug and alcohol policies of othe...

]]> 1.1823059 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:16:00 -0400 <![CDATA[New Website Launches]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/new-website-launches-1.1823052

By: By Lindsay Frost


Site brings new design, shift in focus

C of C is jumping into the high technology world with the launch of it’s new website. www.cofc.edu has changed its face, and added amenities to recruit new students and make things easier for current ones. “Live the Life” is the new them...

]]> 1.1823052 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:14:55 -0400 <![CDATA[College Offers Chances To Participate]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/college-offers-chances-to-participate-1.1823001

By: By Allie Ellis



The Student Government Association will host a student organization fair Sept. 10 for students to preview the wide range of clubs and organizations the C of C boasts. From intramural sports to educational groups the College offers over 150 different clubs...

]]> 1.1823001 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:09:59 -0400 <![CDATA[Bobby Marlowe Resigns from Board]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/bobby-marlowe-resigns-from-board-1.1097828

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Secretary to the board Elizabeth Kassebaum confirmed that the resignation was effective immediately. Marlowe wished to spend more time with his family and his business, the Marlowe-Chandler Company, Inc., she said.   Marlowe served as a member of the...

]]> 1.1097828 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:48:09 -0500 <![CDATA[Two students arrested for September graffiti incidents]]> http://www.georgestreetobserver.com/two-students-arrested-for-september-graffiti-incidents-1.1047985

By: Alison Mays


Two C of C students were arrested Dec. 3 in connection to the recent graffiti crimes around campus that took place in September. Corporal Edmond Dixon of Public Safety says junior Robert Wilson and a freshman, whose name could not be released due to her a...

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