The Citadel considers exception to allow Muslim hijab

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel, South Carolina’s state military college in Charleston, is considering a request from a new student that the school’s longstanding uniform requirements be tweaked to allow her to wear a traditional Muslim headscarf. Citadel spokeswoman Kim Keelor said Friday that as far as she knows, it’s the first time such a request has been made although the school has had a number of Muslim students in the past. “The college is reviewing the request at this time. We do not currently have anyone that has a special religious accommodation for uniforms,” according to a statement released by the school. More...