College of Charleston “In the News” is a weekly round-up of news articles featuring CofC faculty, staff, students or alumni. Recent media coverage of The College includes:

Eighteen years after movie’s debut, “Lebowski” keeps fans coming

Sociology professor Paul Roof talks with The Post and Courier about the popularity of the movie The Big Lebowski.

Construction jobs, an economic bellwether, soar in Charleston, across S.C.

The Post and Courier interviews economist Frank Hefner about the employment picture in Charleston.

Harambe, the meme, has a complicated appeal

New York Times quotes communication professor Ryan Milner in a story concerning memes.

Italy earthquake mirrors Charleston risk

Geologists Norm Levine and Steven Jaume talk with WCSC-TV about the earthquake in Italy.

Gov. Nikki Haley holds ceremonial signing of Georgia gun reciprocity bill, for the second time

Political scientist Kendra Stewart is interviewed by The Post and Courier about politics and the Georgia gun law.

College of Charleston professor feeling shock from earthquake in Italy

WCIV-TV talks with languages professor Massimo Maggiari about the earthquake in Italy.

‘Do or Die’ exhibit at Halsey showcases new work by Fahamu Pecou

The Post and Courier previews a new exhibition at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.

South Carolina officials keeping a close eye on Zika in Florida

Tourism professor John Crotts talks about tourism and the Zika virus.