By Alex Burns Scrolling through TikTok between sets, Jack watches guys his age lifting heavier, eating cleaner, and making faster progress. He doesn’t think much of it until he catches himself comparing. Going to the gym and lifting weights is generally a place for men to relieve stress, get a confidence boost and feel good about taking care of their bodies. But when every workout is measured against someone else or against an impossible ideal, that motivation to improve can

A deeper look at how early-2000s Paparazzi culture turned young women’s private struggles into public spectacle, and the emotional fallout that still lingers today. By Ashlee Johnston It was 2007  when Britney Spears stepped out of a Los Angeles salon with a freshly shaved head surrounded by flashing bulbs, shouted insults, and dozens of men with cameras.  To the world, it looked like a meltdown; to those watching closely, it was a breaking point.  The same industry that buil

By Riley Burke It’s been the longest week of my life.  OK, maybe not. More like just a regular college weekend where local bars create a reason I feel like I need to go out and drink.  Every night.  Tipsy Tuesday, Wine-not Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday...suddenly it's TGIF, and I’ve begun to question why college kids love a dirty bar and seeing the same people every weekend.  You are probably thinking to yourself, “just don’t go out," and you might be  alarmed  with the number

By Annie Olsen In recent years, boutique fitness studios have surged in popularity, offering specialized workouts like yoga, Pilates,...

By Lexi Brittingham Peer pressure was the reason that 16-year-old Kylie Bone started vaping. At 20, it would become her motivation to...

By Kara Floyd, Ashlee Johnston It’s no secret that a certain style dominates the local fashion scene in Charleston, South Carolina. With...

Cassidy Stubbs, Riley Burke, Lillian Kopia Charleston entices locals and tourists alike to engage in the Southern charm, history and...

by Emily Newbold After most College of Charleston students have finished classes and are headed back to their personal lives for the day,...

by English Brown  The jingle of the bells on the door announced my arrival. The rich scent of aftershave, sizzling sound of a hot comb,...

Impressing judges and pouring passion on the floor comes with long hours of hard work and practice by Macy Layton Welcome to the world of...

by Abbey Curtis CHARLESTON, S.C.- Moments after former College of Charleston basketball coach Pat Kelsey announced he was leaving to take...

by Phillip Blanda South Carolina lawmakers have tried multiple times to pass a bill legalizing online sports betting. But the governor...

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by Natalie Matthews Caffeine consumption among college students has evolved into a cultural staple and a coping mechanism in the face of...

by Vishnu Volate Since the 1970s, College Lodge has been home to many College of Charleston Cougars. But with its impending destruction,...

By Vishnu Volate The Charleston area has experienced unprecedented development since 2020, most drastically in the hospitality and...

By Emily Newbold There are more than 200 streaming services around the world, but despite seemingly unlimited access to any TV shows and...

by Blakelyn Faia Joan Graf, the cool force behind Exchange Factor, has been keeping Charleston stylish for three decades now. The store...

by Hallie Vipperman The Charleston fitness community is connected and growing every day as this active coastal group is unique and...

Tourists are willing to spend more money and it's going in a lot of college students' pockets. by Bella Starcher Nearly 20% of all...