College of Charleston News Stories

January 2004

1/31/04

Greenville News

Edwards emphasizes race issues

Jack Bass, a former South Carolina journalist who now teaches at the College of Charleston, said such messages can be effective when delivered undiluted, but also "resonate because it is a national message that recognizes racism as a national issue, not a regional one, and Southerners likely will respond positively to that."

http://greenvilleonline.com/news/2004/02/01/2004020123850.htm

 

1/31/04

The State Newspaper

College of Charleston to go live on S.C. ETV

The College of Charleston will be featured in a live S.C. ETV broadcast Friday from 7 to 8 p.m.

The program, ÒAn Evening at the College of Charleston,Ó will feature live performances from students in the School of the Arts, including the Gospel Choir and Concert Choir. The program also will give viewers a glimpse of the collegeÕs theatrical productions.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/living/education/7840873.htm

 

1/ 31/04

 

Newsday

 

Kerry Team Lowers Bar After New Poll

 

While Kerry downplays regional differences, Edwards argues that his Southern roots would make him a more formidable competitor against President George W. Bush in his home region. Bill Moore, a political science professor at the College of Charleston here, agrees.

"I think Kerry would have a very difficult time winning in the South, winning any state in the South, with the possible exception of Florida -- and some people think Florida broke off from Long Island and floated South," Moore said.

 

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-uscamp0201,0,2241142.story?coll=ny-nationalnews-headlines

 

 

1/31/04

 

San Antonio Express-News

 

Democrats face 'real America' test in S.C.

"Dean has folded his tent here, and Lieberman is looking for friends. John Kerry is in a very strong position. If Kerry wins, that is the end of John Edwards' campaign," said Bill Moore, a College of Charleston political scientist.

http://news.mysanantonio.com/story.cfm?xla=saen&xlb=180&xlc=1122133

 

 

1/30/04

 

Canada Globe and Mail

 

Edwards woos black voters in South Carolina

 

"Al Sharpton can be the spoiler in all this," said Bill Moore, dean of political science at the College of Charleston.

 

http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040130.wxkerry30/BNStory/International/

 

 

1/30/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Meeting offers ideas to improve water quality

The study is a joint project of the University of South Carolina, the Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the College of Charleston and the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/013004/loc_30estuary.shtml

 

 

1/30/04

 

Los Angeles Times

 

S. Carolina Weighs Costs of Free Trade

 

"It's amazing how much of the industry around the state is attributable to globalization," said College of Charleston economist Frank Hefner. "We may not be the New South like Charlotte or Atlanta, but we certainly are a different South than we used to be years ago."

 

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/2004/la-na-trade30jan30,1,2982515.story?coll=la-home-headlines

 

 

1/29/04

 

New York Times

 

Kerry and Edwards Face a Critical Test in the South

"It's all falling apart," said Bill Moore, a political scientist at the College of Charleston, of the state's erstwhile prominence. "It's kind of like the race here is being left by default to John Edwards, so a victory here won't look like much."

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/29/politics/campaign/29CARO.html

 

1/29/04

 

The State

 

Coalition to battle tuition increases

The effort is unusual because it involves both public and private colleges and is partly aimed at shattering the image of South Carolina students as political milquetoasts, said Nicholas Glover, president of the College of CharlestonÕs student government.

ÒIt definitely seemed to a lot of people that South Carolina students were apathetic, and we think this will prove otherwise,Ó Glover said.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/living/education/7821721.htm

 

 

1/29/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Daunting task looms for Charleston

The ingredients of a successful war on crime in black neighborhoods must include more than policing communities, mentoring children and reforming criminals, College of Charleston sociology associate professor Von Bakanic said Wednesday. It must include a concerted effort to increase economic opportunities.

Until communities go beyond just helping individuals find work to creating more good-paying job opportunities, crime will only move from one neighborhood to another, she said.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012904/loc_29solutions.shtml

 

 

1/29/04

 

The State

 

Hopefuls try to woo disaffected workers

But the decline of manufacturing in South Carolina and the South at large has been a 10-year event, College of Charleston economist Frank Hefner said.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/7821732.htm

 

 

1/29/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Kerry likely target as rivals debate tonight in Greenville

College of Charleston political communications professor Jamie McKown said Edwards is likely to play for the hometown crowd (Edwards was born in Seneca) and should do fairly well. McKown said the pressure appears to be on Kerry because he hasn't been visible in the state after he launched his campaign on the aircraft carrier Yorktown in Mount Pleasant.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012904/sta_29debate.shtml

 

 

1/29/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Lowcountry water study supports 'smart growth'

The scientists' findings support "smart growth," said Angela Half-acre, a College of Charleston political science professor who is the project's public outreach coordinator.

Smart growth is clustered development that calls for creating "walkable" living and commercial areas, preserving green space, and using mass transit and pedestrian and bicycle transportation.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012904/loc_29growth.shtml

 

 

1/28/04

 

Newsday

 

GOP Sets Sights on Kerry

"Until I see it fail, I would say it's still a strategy that's going to be used. And it has not failed them up to this particular point," said Bill Moore, a political science professor at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.

 

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-uskerr283645552jan28,0,979730.story?coll=ny-nationalnews-headlines

 

 

1/27/04

 

The State

 

Young Democrats get serious

But his Internet-driven engine sputtered in the cold of Iowa. If he slips further in New Hampshire, much of the steam might go out of the youth vote here, said College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore.

ÒHoward Dean lit the fire. But if Dean isnÕt the nominee in the general election, a lot of young people may be disillusioned.Ó

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/7804685.htm

 

 

1/27/04

 

CanadaÕs Globe and Mail

Dean accuses Kerry of dirty tricks

 "If Edwards finishes above Clark, he'll come into South Carolina will tremendous momentum," said Bill Moore, a political scientist at the College of Charleston. As for Mr. Kerry, "he launched his campaign here last fall and disappeared," Mr. Moore said.

http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040127.wxkerry27/BNStory/Front/

 

1/27/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Today's underdog may fare best in S.C.

"Kerry vs. Dean and Edwards vs. Clark. It's two different races, but they'll mean so much more when the national focus falls on South Carolina," College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore said Monday. "Whoever comes out on top in those two races comes into South Carolina with the clear momentum."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012704/sta_27demos.shtml

 

 

1/25/04

 

The State Newspaper

 

A candidatesÕ guide to South Carolina

ÒBlack Christians look like the Christian Coalition on moral issues,Ó says College of Charleston analyst Bill Moore.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/7791465.htm

 

 

1/25/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Make-or-break outcome likely in S.C. Democratic vote

Will the South Carolina winner be the party nominee, as has been the case on the Republican side?

"Depends," said College of Charleston political scientist Jamie McKown, who studies Democratic politics nationally. "If Iowa and New Hampshire both agree on Kerry, then a Kerry win in this state could make it a done deal."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012504/sta_25demoprimary.shtml

 

 

1/24/04

 

National Public Radio

 

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S. Carolina Primary Awaits New Hampshire Survivors

One week after Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, Democratic presidential hopefuls head to South Carolina, where jobs and the economy loom as major issues and the African-American vote is significant. Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina -- born in Seneca, S.C. -- hopes for a momentum-building win. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and College of Charleston Political Science professor Bill Moore.

 

 

1/24/04

 

Chicago Tribune

 

Democrats' next stop: Land of 'God and flag'

 

South Carolina is a test case for the effects of free trade. While billboards along major highways ask "Have you lost your job to free trade & off-shoring yet?" affluent cities in the Up Country region such as Greenville boast a huge influx of foreign capital with headquarters for Michelin, BMW and Hitachi.

"It's hard to argue against internationalization in South Carolina," said Frank Hefner, an economist at the College of Charleston.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0401240172jan24,1,6840749.story?coll=chi-news-hed



1/23/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

BATTLE CRIES

"It reminds me of a battle cry," said C of C professor Patricia Ward, who teaches Old English, Chaucer and the history of the English language. But it doesn't sound like English, she said.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012304/loc_23gmlc.shtml

 

1/23/04

Boston Globe

Kerry redeploys his forces for February primaries

Jack Bass, a political analyst at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, said yesterday that only a New Hampshire victory would give Kerry enough momentum to attract large numbers of voters there.

"Right now the appearance is that John Kerry's campaign is almost shut down in South Carolina, though I know there are people working hard individually for him," Bass said. "Polls a week before the Iowa caucuses showed Kerry getting 2 percent of the vote. He needs another major victory to renew interest here."

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/01/23/kerry_redeploys_his_forces_for_february_primaries/

 

1/21/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Political camps woo Gephardt's staff, resources, votes in S.C.

What remains uncertain about the Democrats' selection process is how South Carolina's black vote will be swayed by both the Iowa results and Gephardt's quick withdrawal. College of Charleston political scientist Jamie McKown said the black vote probably will divide itself after Gephardt's exit but that many will still be looking to Clyburn, the state's leading black political figure.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012104/sta_21dems.shtml

 

1/21/04

USA TODAY

Auburn grad of '61 back in Huntsville at space research center

Smith replaces Dr. Norine Noonan, who headed the center for about a year. Noonan accepted a position as dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at the College of Charleston (S.C.) in August 2002.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2004-01-21-bama-space_x.htm

 

1/20/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

College students honor King with deeds

About 150 College of Charleston students used actions, not words, to honor the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/012004/loc_20cofc.shtml

 

 

1/19/04

 

New York Daily News

 

That's Al, folks!

"Sharpton isn't Jesse Jackson," cautions Prof. Jack Bass of the College of Charleston. "Sharpton is liked in the state. But Jackson grew up here. And Jackson isn't supporting Sharpton."

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/156306p-137329c.html

 

 

1/19/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

MAJOR MINORITY TRAVEL

Last year, the Avery Research Center, an arm of the College of Charleston dedicated to preserving black history and culture, teamed up with the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to publish the "Charleston Black Heritage" visitors guide. The guide is the first of its kind and features African-American businesses and sites.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011904/bus_19tourism.shtml

 

 

1/18/04

 

Myrtle Beach Sun News

 

Sanford's First Year

"He's obviously established a good rapport with constituents, but he's ruffled the feathers of some in the General Assembly," said College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/sunnews/news/local/7739506.htm

 

 

1/16/04

 

The Greenville News

 

The road taken

 

There is no Ph.D. suffix to Lee Higdon's name, but for most of his career, the College of Charleston's president was doctor of the deal.

"Unusual," Higdon said, his terse description of the path he took to his "dream job" of running the 234-year-old college. His experiences give the school a different kind of leader with a different perspective on training men and women for careers.

http://greenvilleonline.com/news/business/2004/01/16/2004011622885.htm

 

 

1/15/04

 

The State Newspaper

 

Clark, Lieberman take S.C. personally

And the real thing counts, said College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore.

ÒFace-to-face meetings with groups provide you with a type of contact that can provide an impact the way a (TV) commercial cannot,Ó Moore said.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/7714005.htm

 

 

1/15/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Local colleges give little or no raises

Though state-supported colleges have drawn some attention because of salary increases, administrators, professors and staff at some local colleges have received either very small raises or none at all this school year.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011504/loc_15salary.shtml

 

 

1/15/04

 

Atlanta Journal–Constitution

 

Beasley enters Senate race

College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore said Beasley's entrance to the field "makes him the candidate to beat." Whoever wins the GOP primary, or likely the runoff, will be the front-runner in the November general election because he will have coattails from President Bush, Moore said.

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/0104/15scsenate.html

 

 

1/15/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Charleston sites report rough year

Stephen Litvin, associate professor of hospitality at the College of Charleston, said tourists who come to town from neighboring states are less likely than visitors from more far-flung locales to stop in to tour plantations and historic sites. He said recent hotel numbers may have been boosted by the high volume of troops passing through town, a type of visitor less focused on sightseeing.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011504/loc_15tourism.shtml

 

1/15/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Honoring the senator's daughter

 

According to a recent article by College of Charleston professor Jack Bass, co-author of an unauthorized biography of Sen. Thurmond, it was only after the 100-year-old senator died last summer and Mrs. Washington-Williams was again contacted by the news media that she decided to set the record straight.

 

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011504/edi_15edit2.shtml

 

 

1/14/04

 

Charlotte Observer

 

Bush coattails could oust all Democrats

"That's really got to be the greatest fear of the Democratic Party, and the greatest hope for the Republicans: Strong presidential coattails," said Bill Moore, a political scientist at the College of Charleston. "There's got to be a sense of urgency among Democrats about finding a candidate who appeals in the South particularly."

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/local/7704895.htm?ERIGHTS=-6380407368658334750charlotte::robertsonm@cofc.edu&KRD_RM=1ilpiqmlmimjhhhhhhhhhiloqq|Mike|Y

 

 

1/14/03

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Lowcountry clout grows

"There is no doubt that Charleston has an inordinate amount of clout right now," says Bill Moore, a College of Charleston political science professor. "The real question is what will they do with it."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011404/loc_14power.shtml

 

1/12/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Push for quick sales tax vote raises new questions

Asked whether tax supporters or opponents would have the advantage in a special election, College of Charleston political science professor Jeri Cabot said, "It's probably a big uncertain at this point."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011204/loc_12analysis.shtml

 

 

1/12/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

College of Charleston opens multicultural center

International and minority students at the College of Charleston will have a new place to hang out on campus starting today.

The college's first multicultural center, located at Calhoun and Pitt streets, will provide a place for students to go between classes to relax, hold meetings or do homework.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011204/loc_12culture.shtml

 

 

1/11/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Budget woes spur battle of ideas

Jack Bass, a College of Charleston professor and expert in South Carolina politics, said the Republicans will have no one to blame if their ideas fall flat this year.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/011104/sta_11preview2.shtml

 

1/9/04

 

The Christian Science Monitor

 

Pete Rose feels better - but why don't we?

Andrew Abrams is the senior vice president for strategic planning and administration at the College of Charleston. He also co-teaches "Myth, Baseball, and the Meaning of Life."

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0109/p11s01-coop.html1/9/04

 

 

1/9/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Governor wants insurers to cover watchdog costs

"I call it the old Reagan sleight of hand," said Frank Hefner, an economist with the College of Charles-ton. Hefner said that while the governor's proposal could mean savings for taxpayers, it would rely on user fees that the insurers ostensibly would pass along to their customers.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/010904/bus_09budinsure.shtml

 

 

1/9/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

C of C committee discusses Sanford plan

College of Charleston board members may want more control over how the college is run, but that doesn't mean they want to privatize.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/010904/loc_09cofc.shtml

 

 

1/8/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

S.C. delegates talk trade in Cuba

In all, 34 states are involved in producing goods for export to Cuba, said John Kavulich, president of the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, a New York-based nonprofit group that acts as a research and statistical clearinghouse for U.S. businesses. It was just a matter of time before South Carolina got in on the action, said College of Charleston political science professor Doug Friedman.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/010804/sta_08cuba.shtml

 

1/8/04

 

Miami Herald

 

South Carolina trade delegation in Cuba

It was just a matter of time before South Carolina joined in, said College of Charleston political science professor Doug Friedman, who has studied Cuban politics and has traveled there with the college's study-abroad program.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/7661811.htm

 

 

1/7/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Images from an uplifting Spirit

Approximately 75 people celebrated the wonder of it all at the College of Charleston's science building Sunday during a "Mars exploration party" that included a live video feed of NASA scientists describing this amazing mission. Some of the children present were quite young.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/010704/edi_07edit3.shtml

 

 

1/6/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

FINDING MARS

 

Not even the Hubble telescope can find Spirit, sitting in its dry lake bed, says College of Charleston astronomer Terry Richardson. But the college will host another live feed of Martian landscapes on Jan. 25, after the second Mars rover, Opportunity, lands. To see Opportunity's snapshots, be at the college's Science Center, Room 121, at noon.

 

http://www.charleston.net/stories/010604/loc_06gmlc.shtml

 

 

1/5/04

 

Charleston Post and Courier

 

Local families attend Mars landing party at C of C

Louis Koester, a North Charleston warehouse manager, says he's not an intellectual, but he knows history in the making when he sees it.

Koester, a burly man dressed in a black Smith & Wesson T-shirt, was one of several dozen parents who brought children to a Mars exploration party at the College of Charleston on Sunday afternoon.

 

http://www.charleston.net/stories/010504/loc_05mars_local.shtml