Jeff Levene

As the kind warmth of spring takes the place of greedy winter, many Furman students are taking part in the Poinsett Project. The glorious project was an initiative taken last year in an attempt to paint a mural on a Poinsett Highway building, and oversaw the successful construction (and afterwards deconstruction for removal) of a Habitat for Humanity house frame.

I am horrified at the thought of having to leave Furman in two weeks. Plagued with senioritis and a solid disdain against the outside world, everything I do seems an act of rebellion towards my eminent departure from North Village. But that hasn’t kept me from indulging in a collection of undeserved self-reward.

Jeff Levene recommends places to go and things to see during Furman’s Spring break.

It’s Oscars season and the nominations are out. A few of our writers weigh in on their picks for several of the categories up for grabs.

As the son of a cardiologist, one might assume that all my health fears would revolve around overzealous amounts of bacon, drive through windows, and having Paula Dean as a personal chef.

Now some may call my devotion to the Oscars more of a desire to be that hip young moviegoer who can complain about who wins what. These accusers wouldn’t be totally wrong.

At two and a half hours and with a slew of repetitive plot devices and character quirks, Spielberg’s latest super sentimental historical adventure Lincoln often acts more like a history lecture (albeit an often successful one) than an exciting cinematic journey.

As a gawky nerd from Furman’s chapter of GDI, one might expect I have some immense vendetta against Homecoming’s flamboyant celebration of popularity, Greek life and football prowess. The campus spends thousands of dollars on caulk. Fully grown alumni come back to relive the college booze cruise. The football game’s halftime show is dominated by more pomp and circumstance than an English royal wedding.

Jeff Levene gives his advice on avoiding the debate of politics this fall.

Many of us have been raised with the mentality that we need to stand up for what we believe, support free speech, and utilize our talents to further ourselves in society. It is our duty to protect and serve the world, topple dictators, aid victims of natural disasters and defend individual freedoms.