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Other categories: Furman landed in 12th place in the “Little Race or Class Interaction” category, which is based on the question, “Do different types of students (black/white, rich/poor) interact frequently and easily at your school?”
WOFFORD COLLEGE Wofford is the place to be if you want to join a fraternity or sorority, as it placed 13th in the “Lots of Greek Life” category, which is based on the question, “How popular are fraternities and sororities at your school?” Wofford is the only four-year institution in South Carolina to be ranked in this category. The Spartanburg-based school also seems to be a hotspot for right-wing politics. It placed 17th in the “Most Conservative Students” category, which is based on the question, “Politically, are you left-wing, Democrat, middle, Republican, right-wing?” Wofford was also listed as one of the “Best Southeastern” colleges. The guide notes that the school “is increasing efforts to attract a more diverse student body” and that students say their “classmates ‘are accepting of everyone and willing to take other’s values into consideration’ no matter where they come from.” Wofford was also listed as one of 200 “Colleges That Pay You Back.” “It’s an honor to be recognized consistently as one of the country’s best institutions of higher education. The Princeton Review is highly respected for its college guide, and to have been a part of this list for 25 years makes us proud,” said Wofford president Nayef H. Samhat.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON The College of Charleston has appeared in headlines across the nation since it was named the nation’s 15th biggest party school by the Princeton Review. It could have something to do with the fact that the college also earned a No. 17 spot in the “Lots of Beer” category and a No. 15 spot in the “Lots of Liquor” category. Just one day after the rankings were issued, the College of Charleston announced that it was temporarily banning all alcoholrelated activities at its fraternities and sororities. The college cited disruptive parties and excessive drinking among students. “This is not a knee-jerk reaction to an isolated incident, but rather a serious response to a series of dangerous behaviors connected to some members of our fraternities and sororities, ranging from disruptive parties out in the community this month to recent medical transports related to extreme intoxication,” College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell wrote in a message to the campus community on Tuesday. McConnell added that he consulted with
NEWS leaders from the Greek life community before making the decision and that the ban will be lifted after the college’s Division of Student Affairs has finished a review of the situation and after each chapter’s members have completed additional education regarding substance abuse, high-risk behaviors and bystander intervention. The College of Charleston joins a hefty list of colleges and universities across the state addressing on-campus alcohol use. In 2014, Clemson University suspended all alcohol-related activities at its 24 fraternities following reports of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and the drowning of a 19-yearold fraternity member. In 2015, the University of South Carolina ordered 13 fraternities to stop recruitment activities due to alcohol, risk-management violations and more. Other colleges and universities across the nation have addressed the issue as well, with Dartmouth and Bates banning hard liquor. And recently, the University of Virginia implemented restrictions on hard liquor at fraternities and sororities, requiring that a bartender be hired to serve hard liquor at events. On a more positive note, the College of Charleston earned a No. 13 spot in “College City Gets High Marks” category, which is based on students’ perceptions of the surrounding city. Also, the college was listed as one of the “Best Southeastern Colleges” and as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA As a former student, it’s disappointing to see the University of South Carolina lacking notable accomplishments this year. The Columbia-based university was listed as one of the “Best Southeastern Colleges” and as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges. But that’s no surprise considering the university has an entire dorm called “Green Quad” that’s dedicated to sustainable practices. It even has a community gardening program and greenhouse for residents to grow food. However, it doesn’t make up for the fact that the university earned the No. 17 spot in the “Students Study the Least” category, which is based on the survey question, “How many out-of-class hours do you spend studying each day?” It’s safe to assume that the Princeton Review didn’t survey students at Thomas Cooper Library.
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