Catch the Spirit of Recyclemania
Charleston Southern University has joined the Recyclemania campaign.
Recyclemania, a competition amongst other colleges and universities across the nation is an attempt to clean up our environment by making an effort to recycle.
I am sure you have noticed the big blue bins that have been placed around campus. These are there for you to place your plastic bottles and aluminum cans in so that they can be recycled. At the end of each year, schools will be recognized for the recycling efforts.
Let’s see how big of a difference CSU can make in our area by recycling more! For more information about Recyclemania, visit www.Recyclemania.org. You can also contact SGA with any of your questions or concerns!
Open House: A look back at the semester
CSU Open House is a topic that most students wouldn’t think about when it comes to Charleston Southern, until this semester that is. CSU decided to finally answer the call of the students.
There has been a desire for this policy to be put into action for many years. Senior Suzanne Deer said, “I was on SGA as a freshman, and we tried to get the school to allow it.”
When asked about her opinion on the subject, RLC Taren Hazelrigg said, “When I was an undergrad student/resident here I remember for years wanting the freedom to have something like what the new open house provides.”
Ever since the policy was put into effect in January, it has been a huge success. “I have really enjoyed having open house here on campus,” stated freshman Drew Nethery. “I am excited to use it more next semester. I think it will be enjoyed by all the incoming freshmen and other future students.”
There has been some speculation by some students about whether or not the policy is worthwhile. The policy was put into place in order to encourage students to have a time for fellowship, academic studying and bible study.
Although the policy seems to be appreciated by dating couples, it is an important addition to the college experience. “I was surprised when I came here this year and boys weren’t allowed in girl’s rooms and vice versa,” said sophomore Lydia Smith. “I’m glad they added the open house. It has been a lot of fun being able to hang out with my friends and watch movies together, especially since a lot of the lounges are full at night.”
The policy does plan on returning, stated Dr. Bob Ratliff, dean of students. “This has proven to be a very successful program, and we appreciate the mature way in which the majority of our students have responded.”
Getting to know the Colman’s
Recently students, faculty and staff filled The Charleston Room to share lunch and become better acquainted with CSU’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jim Colman and his wife, Becky.
The lunch was part of a series of events sponsored by residence life to give the campus community an opportunity to get to know the faculty in an informal setting.
The Colmans came to CSU in 2006 from Oklahoma Baptist University and have endeared themselves to faculty, staff and students. Mrs. Colman is actively involved in campus events and activities. Her warm smile instantly puts people at ease, and her genuine concern for others is evident. In fact, she has been overheard saying that she will nurture anything that stands still long enough. She and several others engage in a quiet, yet powerful and vital ministry on campus - prayer walking.
