Watch: Possible Uniform Change at The Citadel
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Cadet Would Like to Wear Hijab
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The Citadel is considering a request from a new student that the military school’s longstanding uniform requirements be tweaked to allow her to wear a traditional Muslim headscarf. Citadel spokeswoman Kim Keelor said Friday the incoming freshman who has been accepted for this year’s class has asked to be allowed to wear a head covering. A…
Watch: Citadel Flag Flap Continues
Charleston , S.C. (WOLO) — The flag flap over the removal of the confederate flag from the Citadel continues. The NAACP halted a boycott over demands for the flag to be removed. Now members of the “take it down now” campaign have written a letter to the NAACP requesting they withdraw support for the medal of honor bowl until the…
Cadets in White Hoods ‘Did Not Intend To Offend,’ Investigation Finds
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A group of cadets dressed in white hoods fashioned from pillow cases did not mean to be offensive, but The Citadel’s president Lt. Gen. John Rosa says he’s still disappointed no one stopped the event that led to calls for his job. “While the skit had no ill intent, it did show poor judgment,” Rosa said….
Citadel Head Football Coach Houston Leaving for James Madison
Mike Houston (WCIV) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Citadel head football coach Mike Houston is leaving the program after two years and taking up the head coaching responsibilities at James Madison University in Virginia. Houston and Athletic Director Jim Senter released statements on the move Monday evening. “I’m thankful for my time at The Citadel and the support given to us…
‘Suspension Proceedings’ Begin After Photos of Citadel Cadets in White Hoods Posted Online
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — After photos surfaced on social media showing Citadel cadets in white Klan hoods and reportedly singing Christmas carols, a source close to the school said all of the members of the group have been identified. In a statement from The Citadel’s Lt. Gen. John Rosa, the cadets “were singing Christmas carols as part of a ‘Ghosts…
