Video Collaboration: Special Election for US House District 1
CisternYard Video’s Courtney Monsees, in collaboration with the Charleston League of Women Voters, brings you interviews with the three candidates running for this seat. The election will be held on May 7th, so if you can, ROCK THE VOTE. For more information, please visit lwvcharleston.org. Elizabeth Colbert-Busch (Democratic Party, and Working Families candidate) Eugene Platt (Green...
Former U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume discusses Obama’s America
“To celebrate black history month is to celebrate the history of America. And why should non-blacks celebrate black history month? Because of the interconnectedness that make up this great, complex nation,” John O. Bello-Ogunu said. On Feb. 20, as a part of the signature speaker series, the Office of Institutional Diversity welcomed former congressman Kweisi...
Senator Tim Scott calls himself an “eternal optimist”
Republican Senator Tim Scott returned to his Charleston roots to address students, faculty and members of the community on Feb. 19 in Randolph Hall. Scott, a native of North Charleston, was raised by a single mother and graduated from Charleston Southern with a B.S. in Political Science. He was elected to the House of Representatives...
Students show out for a star-studded election
This spring will host a special election for South Carolina’s first congressional district. At this stage, the race is being run by no less than twenty-two candidates. The primary elections will be held March 19 to see who will battle over the right to represent our state. The fight will continue on May 7. College of Charleston...
Video: CofC Students React to the 2012 Presidential Election Results
CisternYard Video’s guest journalist Ryan Sedmak talks with students around campus to get their opinion on the presidential election results. Tweet
Deep-rooted Tension and the Media’s Bias
In light of the upcoming presidential election, Jon Meacham addressed an audience behind Addlestone Library on Oct. 30. He presented a renewed perspective to the issue of media bias in relation to how politics and human nature shape the news. Meacham is a presidential historian, former editor of Newsweek, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and contributing editor at...
SC GOP Chairman speaks as part of Bully Pulpit Series
As part of the Bully Pulpit Series hosted by the Department of Communication at the College, SC GOP Chairman Chad Connelly spoke to a small group of students and faculty in Randolph Hall on Wednesday Oct. 23. Connelly was elected Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party in 2011, and has already distinguished his term as...
Libertarian VP candidate Jim Gray talks policy
On Oct. 20 2012, the Department of Communication’s Bully Pulpit Series sponsored a lecture by Libertarian vice presidential candidate Jim Gray. The lecture began at 2 p.m. and offered those in attendance an informative look into the Libertarian Party and the platform of Gray and his running mate, Gov. Gary Johnson. Department Chair Beth Goodier...
Election 2012: A Third Choice
As Nov. 6 approaches, students at the College continue to discuss whether President Barack Obama or Gov. Mitt Romney should win the election. While most Republicans voice their support of Romney and Democrats stand behind Obama, it is still unclear as to which candidate independents support. With the introduction of Libertarian presidential candidate Gov. Gary...
Libertarian VP candidate Jim Gray to speak at the College
On Saturday Oct. 20, the College and the Department of Communication will host Jim Gray as part of the Bully Pulpit Series from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Alumni Center, located on 86 Wentworth St. The event is free and open to the public. Gray, the Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee running alongside Gary Johnson,...
Students get involved with politics on campus
Election season is upon us. Hide your horses and your wives, because America is entering debate mode. All CNN, ABC, CBS, MSNBC and HGTV want to do is discuss politics. As political discourse sweeps the nation, things remain relatively quiet on campus. That’s not to say no one is doing anything. Groups such Political Science...
Education 101: The 2012 Election and Higher Education
With Nov. 6 creeping steadily closer, the 2012 presidential campaign is ramping up as incumbent President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney finalize their efforts to win the American people’s vote. Undecided voters face a myriad of issues on which the candidates seem unable to agree. From national healthcare to foreign policy, the...