Archive | November, 2010

Frank Hefner, an economics professor at the College of Charleston, said lenders are having trouble putting a value on the stockpiles of property they have seized. Without knowing that value, they’re proceeding conservatively. “The foreclosure crisis — the macroeconomics of it –it’s going to draw the financial malaise out much longer,” Hefner said. “It puts […]

As part of the continuing Bluesphere environmental art initiative, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston will present a free screening of the documentary feature “Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Cannon Park, Rutledge and Calhoun streets. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/nov/14/film-celebrates-architect/

A Quidditch team from the College of Charleston is joining teams from around the country at the International Quidditch Association World Cup. The event begins Saturday in New York City. Quidditch is the fictional game from the Harry Potter novels but teams of muggles – nonmagic folk – play a version at over 150 colleges […]

Best-selling author Greg Mortenson emphasized on Thursday the importance of listening to elders, doing community service and educating children. Those were among the key points during his speech to thousands of local students, teachers and residents who packed the College of Charleston’s Carolina First Arena. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/nov/12/author-touts-education/

“The angled approach allows for greater use of hip momentum, which creates more rotational momentum—more angular momentum—in the foot,” says William Barfield, a specialist in biomechanics and orthopedic science at the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. More angular momentum creates greater foot speed, which delivers more force to the ball. […]

College of Charleston student Keegan Smith and his roommate didn’t have anything to do on a Wednesday night a few weeks ago, so they grabbed some broomsticks and joined other students in a Harry Potter-inspired game of Quidditch. “It was kind of a joke,” the freshman said, “but it ended up being pretty awesome. I […]

Political research shows a lack of party competition can lead to decreased feelings by voters that their actions will influence government. And that can lead to lower participation and turnout, said Erin McAdams, an assistant political science professor at the College of Charleston. “Having a one-party state can become a cyclical process — the more […]

“While I’m sure people who are of Indian descent are very proud … that doesn’t translate to the interests of minorities in general,” said College of Charleston professor Von Bakanic. http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/05/1547655/sc-indian-americans-enthusiastic.html#ixzz14hdBk4Ld

Kendra Stewart, an associate political science professor at the College of Charleston, said Haley will need to assemble a transition team that can help guide her on ways to play nice with lawmakers. She also can learn from Sanford by reviewing his approach to legislative interactions and what didn’t work, Stewart said. “Even though she […]

“She has what people had hoped Sarah Palin had had,” said Kendra Stewart, a College of Charleston political scientist. “I think people felt like Sarah Palin was lacking the substance but Nikki Haley actually has that substance.” http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ivFwnarKlMr8bgEa-NkI1uFb4o6w?docId=5028247