Heather Soltis

Do you have a story? That’s what the woman on the poster is asking. Her mouth is taped over, and the tape reads, “Break the Silence.” Black and white posters have popped up across campus and are asking students to share their experiences struggling with mental illness for an upcoming CLP.

There’s a new frat in town: Alpha Phi Omega. And while they call themselves a fraternity, they are actually a co-ed group of students that participate in service projects in the Greenville community.

The faculty was sent a more detailed description of the note in the hopes that it would be recognized as an assignment. A professor came forward, saying he recognized it as part of a speech given in his class that advocated for concealed weapons on campus.

Martin Luther King Day and President Obama’s inauguration heralded the start of Black History Month, which includes the anniversary of the founding of the NAACP on Feb. 12.

On my tour of Furman as a prospective student, I remember the tour guide bragged about how she could leave her laptop and iPod in the library for hours and no one would take them. But, with a nod to our own “Crime Briefs” section, a lot more crime occurs on campus than one would think.

Homecoming week is upon us. A time of celebration, of school spirit and tradition, Homecoming is more than just float-building and a football game. It’s a chance for alumni to “come home” and reconnect with old friends and revisit fond memories of their college years.