College of Charleston News Stories

October 2004

10/31/04

CNN

Tenenbaum counts on split-ticket voters

Traditional Republicans are tied to the party by economic issues or socially conservative issues, said historian Jack Bass, a College of Charleston professor.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/31/sc.senate.ap/index.html

10/31/04

CNN

S.C. rivals call on party leaders

"I think the outcome of the election is going to depend on, more than anything else, which side does a better job of getting out their vote," said historian Jack Bass, a College of Charleston professor.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/31/sc.senate.ap/index.html

10/31/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Art on the Beach revisits Sullivan's black history

In cooperation with the College of Charleston's Avery Research Center, Art on the Beach will showcase artwork depicting Sea Island culture in 10 homes on the island house tour that includes a visit to Elmore Browne's home, one of the oldest black-owned homes on the island.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/103104/art_31beach.shtml

10/31/04

Charleston Post and Courier

C of C to present evening with Cheever

Angst-ridden, Scotch-swilling WASPS will take the stage of the Robinson Theatre when the A.R. Gurney play "A Cheever Evening" opens Thursday as a production of the College of Charleston's theater department.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/103104/ash_31artsa.shtml

10/31/04

The State Newspaper

DeMint win would cap S.C. switch to GOP

“If the Republicans win Tuesday night, this pretty much solidifies their control over the state,” says College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/10060238.htm

10/31/04

The State Newspaper

Carolina Investors’ Morris set for trial

Bill Moore, distinguished professor of political science at the College of Charleston, said the case has little to do with making or breaking McMaster’s political aspirations beyond his current job. “The focus of the office appears much more professional and less political under McMaster,” Moore said.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/10060243.htm

10/31/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Get-out-the-vote efforts targeted at teens

"I think without a doubt you are looking at higher levels of interest and awareness," rivaling 1992's spike in young voter turnout, said Jamie McKown, College of Charleston political communications professor.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/103104/loc_31college.shtml

10/30/04

The State Newspaper

Win in U.S. Senate race could swing on women

S.C. voters have done it before — the same voters elected Strom Thurmond, a Republican, and Hollings to the Senate for decades, said College of Charleston humanities professor Jack Bass.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/politics/10053369.htm

10/30/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Singers, musicians to transform Marion Square

This is for people to come together," said the Rev. Vance Polley, a pastor at Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island. Polley served on a committee that planned the event, which is being sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society of Charleston, the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston and the City of Charleston.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/103004/loc_30celeb.shtml

10/30/04

The State Newspaper

Third parties unleash TV ads for candidates

Most of the new third-party ads seem to be running on DeMint’s behalf. And money pouring in for the Upstate congressman could be a bad sign for the Tenenbaum campaign, said Jamie McKown, who teaches political communication at the College of Charleston. “We’re seeing what we predicted all along, which is a last-minute blitz for Jim DeMint,” he said. “These groups have a definite interest in picking up a (currently) Democratic seat.”

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/politics/10053378.htm

10/29/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Independence key factor in Tenenbaum's campaign

"Some people may have thought the shake-up was a sign of trouble," said Jack Bass, a College of Charleston political scientist. "But I tend to think that's when Tenenbaum took charge of her campaign."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102904/loc_29inez.shtml

10/29/04

Charleston City Paper

Concert Choir in the Big Dance

Last February, the College of Charleston Concert Choir, a regular fixture at CofC and Piccolo Spoleto events, was honored with an invitation to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division convention in Nashville. At the time, CofC associate professor and choir director Dr. Robert Taylor compared the invitation to a college basketball team making the Sweet Sixteen.

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/arts1.php

10/28/04

The State Newspaper

Incumbents in Congress heavy election favorites

That lack of competition is “counterproductive to a democratic society,” College of Charleston political science professor Bill Moore said.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/politics/10033291.htm

10/27/04

The Hill

Tax plan, gay gaffes cost DeMint lead in S.C. race

“I’m surprised that any candidate with three terms in Congress could be that politically awkward,” said Jack Bass, professor of humanities and social sciences at the College of Charleston and co-author of a 1998 biography of Thurmond. “His comments have definitely hurt him. It’s become the principal issue in the race. The sales-tax issue had already put him on the defensive. Now he’s placed himself further on the defensive.”

http://www.thehill.com/news/102704/demint.aspx

10/27/04

Charleston Post and Courier

In Senate math, S.C. race counts

"I don't think I've ever seen the number of ads in a Senate race here," says Bill Moore, political scientist at the College of Charleston. "The Democrats are going to put their money where they think they have the greatest chance to influence the outcome. Obviously, they see this as an opportunity. I think DeMint's comments ran up the first red flag for people."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102704/sta_27senate.shtml

10/27/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Task force delves into school security, environment

Having a safe school doesn't only mean good security. It also means having good high schools that students want to attend, said Linda Winter, a psychology professor at the College of Charleston who developed alternative programs in Charleston, W.Va.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102704/loc_27hstf.shtml

10/26/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Colleges help students get on track

The amount of time spent studying should reflect the course load, said Lindy Coleman, study skills coordinator at the College of Charleston's Center for Student Learning.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102604/ink_26inkstudy.shtml

10/26/04

USA Today

Campaigns choosy about media for message

In both cases the campaigns were aiming to reach undecided voters, says Jamie McKown, political communications professor at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. “I suspect a lot more of the undecided voters watch the morning shows than watch the political (chat) shows,” McKown says.

http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20041026/a_interviews26.art.htm

10/26/04

Charleston Post and Courier

THE OUTER VIEW

But if you want to share the experience, the College of Charleston Astronomy Department and members of Lowcountry Stargazer will offer telescopes in Ansonborough Field between 9 and 11 p.m.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102604/loc_26gmlc.shtml

10/24/04

Hilton Head Island Packet

South Carolina's economic picture hard one to focus

"South Carolina has aggressively marketed itself in the global market," said College of Charleston economist Frank Hefner. Had it not, the state's job picture would be bleaker.

http://www.islandpacket.com/editorial/col/brack/story/4134644p-3899330c.html

10/24/04

Myrtle Beach Sun News

Young voters an unknown factor in election

"I think you will see an increase, but it won't be a dramatic increase," said William Moore, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. "There will be a bump, but not a leap."

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/10002014.htm

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

'Desperate Housewives' refreshing and a big hit

These shows are previewed over the summer. They knew what the title of the show was," said Doug Ferguson, communications professor at the College of Charleston. Ferguson said that from what he's seen of "Desperate Housewives," it's similar to TV shows from the '80s like "Dynasty" and "Dallas."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/art_24wives.shtml

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Porn star on HBO, at C of C

One of the porn stars in the film will be a guest speaker at the College of Charleston. This was too much of a coincidence to pass up.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/fin_24findlay.shtml

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

True or false?

"The ads are using more visceral language, they are fearful and playing to people's emotions," says Jeri Cabot, an adjunct political science professor at the College of Charleston.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/sta_24senateads.shtml

10/24/04

Charlotte Observer

She's a `visionary' in education

"It makes it very hard for her to sustain her education policies," said College of Charleston political science professor Bill Moore. "She's got a governor of a different party and a legislature that's unwilling to look at alternative sources of funding."

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/local/states/south_carolina/counties/york/10001364.htm

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Beyond their means

Frank Hefner, economist at the College of Charleston, said the underlying culprit is population growth. "You can't talk about affordability without talking about supply and demand," he said.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/loc_24afford.shtml

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

UNSUNG HEROES

The School of Business and Economics and the School of Education at the College of Charleston sponsor the award, said Frances Welch, dean of the college's education department. Nominations were solicited from local schools, and the winner was chosen by a committee that included the deans of the two schools at the college and representatives from the Education Foundation, the community and public schools.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/loc_24unsung.shtml

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

The College of Charleston astronomy department and members of the Lowcountry Stargazers will have several telescopes available in Ansonborough Field to view to the eclipse between 9 and 11 p.m. Free

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/art_24suncal.shtml

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

COUGAR CLASSIC BROADCAST

Highlights from the College of Charleston women's golf team's Cougar Classic tournament, played in September at Yeamans Hall Club, will be broadcast at 5 p.m. today on Comcast Channel 2. LSU won the tournament, and the College of Charleston finished ninth.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/bra_24_golf.shtml

10/24/04

Charleston Post and Courier

ARTS MEETING

In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, the College of Charleston's School of the Arts and the Arts Management Program at the college will sponsor "Emerging Arts Leaders" 6:30-7:45 p.m. Monday in the Halsey Gallery in the Simons Center for the Arts.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102404/ash_24artsa.shtml

10/23/04

Greenville News

In new TV ads, DeMint gets support from GOP heavy hitters

"It's a very difficult race for a Democrat," said College of Charleston political scientist Bill Moore. "A Democrat running a statewide race in South Carolina emphasizes South Carolina roots. They don't tie themselves to the national party."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102304/sta_23senate.shtml

10/21/04

Charleston City Paper

Changes Afoot Downtown

Yes, College of Charleston President Lee Higdon’s plan is coming together purrrfectly. The City has agreed to trade its parking garage located at the corner of King and Queen streets to the CofC Foundation in exchange for the school building a 500-space deck at the same site, with 250 spaces reserved for public parking.

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/city_beat.php

10/20/04

Huntsville Times

McDaniel stays on NASA council

The council is a diverse group of aerospace experts, scientists and business people. Members include former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn; James Cameron, the successful movie director; and representatives from major aerospace firms. Dr. Norine Noonan, former director of the National Space Science and Technology Center in Huntsville, also serves on the council. Noonan left Huntsville in 2002 to become dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1098263822307160.xml

10/20/04

Charleston Post and Courier

A Lesson In Ice Cream

To reach these goals, Wholly Cow recently enlisted some market researchers to study its business. But the researchers weren't from a high-powered marketing firm. They were College of Charleston students.

About 30 juniors and seniors in Rene Mueller's marketing research class took on the project during the spring quarter (January through May). They surveyed consumers and held taste tests, among other tasks. The fruit of their labor was a 40-page report offering everything from ice cream industry data to suggestions for improving Wholly Cow's business.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/102004/bus_20wcow.shtml

10/19/04

Courier-Journal

What a way to go

At least that's what College of Charleston sociology professor George Dickinson thinks. The South Carolina professor said the trend is driven by baby boomers who don't seem to like to stick with tradition.

http://www.courier-journal.com/features/2004/10/19/funerals.html

10/17/04

The State Newspaper

Tenenbaum steering clear of Democrat Party label

“For a Southern Democrat in a state like South Carolina, you simply cannot tie yourself to the national ticket and expect to be successful,” says College of Charleston political analyst Bill Moore.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/columnists/lee_bandy/9937463.htm

10/17/04

Charleston Post and Courier

New SAT stirs student concerns

Whether a college will accept results from the old SAT depends on the institution. Since students are encouraged to take the SAT at least once in their junior and senior years, this year's juniors should end up taking the new test at least once, said Don Burkard, College of Charleston associate vice president for admissions and enrollment planning.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101704/loc_17newsat.shtml

10/17/04

Beacon Journal

A Jackie Robinson tale

But a year before that -- in 1946 -- Robinson reported for spring training with the Montreal Royals, Brooklyn's AAA farm team. That dramatic season is chronicled in Blackout: The Untold Story of Jackie Robinson's First Spring Training, by Kettering native Chris Lamb, a professor at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/entertainment/books/9935500.htm?1c

10/17/04

Charleston Post and Courier

A penny pinch

That impact will vary, said Arthur A. Felts, director of the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Institute at the College of Charleston.

"It's going to cost some $150. It's going to cost me $10. I'm not feeding a family of four," he said. "Anytime you levy a sales tax on food, it's going to bite large families. The bigger the family, the more it will cost."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101704/loc_17halfcent.shtml

10/17/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Award-winning pianist to kick off series

Chopin competition prize winner Sean Kennard will open the 15th anniversary season of the College of Charleston's School of the Arts International Piano Series on Tuesday.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101704/ash_17artsa.shtml

10/17/04

Greenville News

Charleston Post and Courier

College's impact felt far beyond Charleston

For this, we will always hold ourselves accountable. Leo I. Higdon Jr. was named the 20th president of the College of Charleston in October 2001. He has been a teacher, Wall Street financier, business school dean and college president.

http://greenvilleonline.com/news/opinion/2004/10/17/2004101751052.htm

10/16/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Health TV spots blur line between ads, news

Mary Burkhard, a Mount Pleasant resident who teaches at the College of Charleston, questioned whether MUSC's purpose is to educate or advertise. "I'm going to look at them in a different light now," she said of the segments.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101604/loc_16healthtv.shtml

10/16/04

Greenville News

Events will raise more money for black museum

In addition, the committee will host promotional screenings of a four-part TV series "Slavery and the Making of America," hosted by actor Morgan Freeman. Steering committee members and College of Charleston professors were consulted on the project.

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/9935003.htm

10/15/04

The State Newspaper

Negative ads debut for Senate rivals

The two new ads by Citizens for a Strong Senate — a group fronted by former aides to President Clinton and Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards — are a powerful weapon, coming less than three weeks from the Nov. 2 election, said Jamie McKown, who teaches political communication at the College of Charleston.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/9923218.htm

10/15/04

Charleston Post and Courier

CHEMISTRY WEEK

You, too, can appreciate iodine... or any other chemical element of your choice... Oct. 23 when the College of Charleston and the S.C. Section of the American Chemical Society have plans for the last day of National Chemistry Week.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101504/loc_15gmlc.shtml

10/16/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Museum plans moving slower than expected

The committee also agreed to host some local promotional screenings early next year of a four-part television series narrated by Morgan Freeman called "Slavery and the Making of America." It's a dramatic portrayal of the African slave trade from the early 17th century through the role of blacks in the Civil War era. The project was developed with guidance from three steering committee members as well as some College of Charleston professors.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101504/loc_15museum.shtml

10/15/04

Charleston Post and Courier

TV ad fuels jabs in Senate campaign

College of Charleston political scientist Jeri Cabot said a debate about job attendance is probably a legitimate campaign issue. But with so much confusion on the airwaves over TV ads, the thrust might get lost in the way it's presented.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101504/sta_15senate1.shtml

10/14/04

The State Newspaper

Questions of party loyalty dog Tenenbaum

Jack Bass, a College of Charleston professor, says he once asked a textile worker why he liked Thurmond. “Because he stands up for what he believes in, even when he’s wrong,” the man replied, according to Bass.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/politics/9913485.htm

10/14/04

Hilton Head Island Packet

Colleges might build bioengineering center

If a joint center is built, Clemson and the College of Charleston may develop an undergraduate bioengineering program.That would provide undergraduates with another career opportunity, said Elise Jorgens, the provost at the College of Charleston.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/nation/9913515.htm

10/13/04

The State Newspaper

Charleston conference to stress benefits of free trade

The daylong conference, hosted by the Bastiat Society along with the College of Charleston and the S.C. World Trade Center, will feature speakers from the United States, Europe and Africa.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/business/9904215.htm

10/13/04

Charleston Post and Courier

City trades with college foundation for parking

The city of Charleston has agreed to trade its oldest parking garage to the College of Charleston Foundation for a new 320-car parking garage.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101304/loc_13citydeal.shtml

10/13/04

Charleston Post and Courier

DeMint backtracks in 2nd TV debate

"I was truly surprised to hear him make those comments last week," said Jack Bass, College of Charleston political scientist. "His whole career, he's been known as a very uncontroversial guy and then that. And there was just no need to go there. It was a serious mistake and I think it's clear he is now on the defensive."

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101304/sta_13debate2.shtml

10/13/04

Charleston Post and Courier

Schools move to create med research unit

Elise Jorgens, the college's provost, said the school views a bioengineering program as a way to provide the school's biology students with another option for a career path. She said the program is a long-term goal, and portrayed the college's interest as preliminary.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101304/bus_13bioen.shtml

10/12/04

Charleston Post and Courier

GOOD MORNING LOWCOUNTRY

Because of the heated nature of the campaign so far, College of Charleston political scientist Jack Bass doubts most voters haven't considered that the DeMint-Tenenbaum election might be for the long term.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101204/loc_12gmlc.shtml

10/11/04

Charleston Post and Courier

ANGELS MEET

Former investment bankers and venture capitalists will gather this week at back-to-back events in Charleston to schmooze and learn more about the way capital investments and private equity deals work. About 50 people are expected to show up at the College of Charleston's Tate Center for Entrepreneurship on Wednesday and Thursday for the Power of Angel Investing workshop.

http://www.charleston.net/stories/101104/bus_11finance.shtml