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Astrology: A tool for self-understanding or a nonsensical trend?
By Addie McElveen As humans bound to Earth, we are left to stare eternally up at the night sky. Many, now and for centuries before, have...
Addie McElveen
Apr 234 min read
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When friendships fade: What we don’t say out loud
By Charly Rousseau What makes a friendship last? “Effort,” said Regina Rousseau, without hesitation. But then she admitted to having...
Charly Rousseau
Apr 223 min read
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Where are all the bisexual men?
By S. Kara Floyd It’s a sweaty, celebratory scene -- the first parade of Pride Month. There’s music, costumes, and flags of every color...
Kara Floyd
Apr 204 min read
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The first call back home to mom after moving to college
by Riley Burke Relationships between kids and parents evolve a lot when they go to college, leaving a difficult navigation for both in...
Riley Burke
Apr 204 min read
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College students navigate line between self-care, self-critique with 'Looksmaxxing' trend
What begins as a swipe on TikTok can spiral into obsession — or empowerment — depending on how you look at it. By Alex Burns It all...
Alex Burns
Apr 184 min read
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Balancing act: How college students negotiate stress, school, and a social life
Lindsay Sylvester The transition from high school to college comes with new freedoms, but also many new responsibilities that can quickly...
Lindsay Sylvester
Apr 183 min read
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Mentorship: A lifeline for students navigating college challenges
by Sophia Raad Ryan Thompson sat in her dorm, staring at the 1.4 GPA on her student portal. She felt stuck, overwhelmed, and uncertain if...
Sophia Raad
Apr 174 min read
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SC teachers, students concerned over potential book ban
By Damian Porter, Sheridan Eng, Charly Rousseau The South Carolina Board of Education voted last November to remove seven books from...
Sheridan Eng
Mar 311 min read
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College of Charleston still grappling with a lack of campus diversity
by Chaela Morris As you roam the streets of downtown Charleston, you’ll encounter a vibrant array of people. Gullah Geechee women...
morriscm1
Nov 26, 20247 min read
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Charleston’s drag scene, explained
Charleston’s drag queens dish and spill tea on the community by Vishnu Volate Sunday night, 8:30 p.m. I walk into the dimly lit bar,...
volatevr
Nov 7, 20249 min read
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Considering the danger - and opportunity - of AI
By Blakelyn Faia We are warned about the jeopardy of our jobs, the vulnerability of our privacy to the unknown, and the possibility of...
Blakelyn Faia
Apr 28, 20246 min read
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In the chaos of conflict, truth is compromised
As the world observes the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, a new battleground has emerged: social media is accused of fanning the fires...
Kailey Herbrich
Apr 28, 20249 min read
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Filmmakers still struggling as new strike looms
Charlie Glennie March 22, 2024 It seems as though Hollywood still hasn't gotten the memo. After the writers' and actors' strike in 2023,...
Charles Glennie
Apr 28, 20246 min read
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Exploring the global-rise of veganism
Let’s talk about plant-based progress and why it’s taking over the world.
Chelsea Brooks
Apr 27, 20245 min read
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Studying abroad offers endless benefits to college students
By Maddy Kelly Studying abroad isn’t just an academic pursuit - it's a transformative journey that opens doors to global opportunities....
Maddy Kelley
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Chronic absenteeism plaguing South Carolina schools
Exploring the impact of chronic absenteeism in South Carolina schools by Hallie Vipperman Going to school looks different today for many...
Hallie Vipperman
Apr 23, 20246 min read
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Delight Ministries is positively impacting College of Charleston women
by Haley Lovin Delight Ministries is all about fostering love and community - and for the women involved at College of Charleston, it's...
Haley Lovin
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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To crack or not to crack under pressure: Students face peer pressure in college
by Kindred Hurtado It's the long-awaited first day of your freshman year. Roommates are getting acquainted as dorm rooms have been...
Laurie Volkmann
Apr 18, 20246 min read
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College of Charleston students struggle with housing options
by Ari Yoder Image of Downtown Charleston courtesy of Andrew Shelley As Charleston’s vibrancy continues to evolve, so does its draw for...
Ari Yoder
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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Attention spans lacking in schools, teachers say
By Natalie Matthews CHARLESTON, S.C. - Cheryl Jones, Extended Day Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Charleston, misses...
Natalie Matthews
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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