Archive | January, 2013

“There can’t be anyone in the district who doesn’t know who he is,” says College of Charleston political scientist Gibbs Knotts. Given the large field, however, it’s unlikely that Sanford can carry a majority of the vote, according to Knotts. That matters, because if no one wins a majority in the March 19 primary, the […]

A $1 million pledge to the College of Charleston will help the Jewish Studies Center open a vegetarian dining facility. “This generous gift is a testament to the transformational impact of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program on our campus and in the community,” says College of Charleston President P. George Benson.  “We are extremely grateful […]

“He probably will have to apologize at public functions and then talk about what he’s learned about himself,” said Jeri Cabot, a political scientist from The College of Charleston. “It’s still going to be an issue because you’re asking people for their vote.”   http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/01/former_south_carolina_gov_mark.html  

Gibbs Knotts, chairman of the political science department at the College of Charleston, said the district’s conservatism is a factor. “We’re in a conservative district in a very conservative state,” Knotts said. “It’s not just economic conservatism … but there are also a high number of socially conservative voters. It may be very difficult for […]

So it all comes down to the meaning of “vary.” Some experts say the language is clever and passes muster. “I suspect this passes Constitutional scrutiny,” writes Jordan Ragusa, associate professor of political science at the College of Charleston, at the Rule 22 congressional politics blog.  http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2013/0123/House-passes-no-budget-no-pay-bill-but-is-it-unconstitutional?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Prof Malavika Nayar, who teaches a course on ‘Money & Banking’ in the College of Charleston (South Carolina), says that most students are sceptical of the Fed and the various quantitative easing programs. “My job is to teach them that there are sophisticated economic arguments that support the role of the Fed during a downturn […]

Douglas Walker, associate professor of economics at the College of Charleston, has looked at multiple studies focused on the relationship between crime and casinos. Walker said studies that find a relationship between casinos and crime often don’t account for visitors. “Even if you find that relationship, it doesn’t tell you it’s the casino specifically that’s […]

College of Charleston students are working to make sure students in Africa have the same educational opportunities that they have. As part of the Kick It Forward 2013 program, students will go to Cameroon, Africa to deliver school supplies to children http://www.abcnews4.com/story/20514563/cofc-students-giving-back  

  College of Charleston has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of 100 best values in public colleges for 2012-13. The ranking cites four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. The College of Charleston ranked #68 on the annual list.     http://www.lowcountrybizsc.com/articles/3802/  

Boehner first came to China in 2006 after graduating from the College of Charleston. His grandfather had lived in Shanghai in the 1930s.   http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2013-01/03/content_16076891.htm