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The rising cost of fitness: Is getting in shape a luxury?
By Annie Olsen In recent years, boutique fitness studios have surged in popularity, offering specialized workouts like yoga, Pilates,...
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22 hours ago4 min read
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Underage tobacco use is... declining
By Lexi Brittingham Peer pressure was the reason that 16-year-old Kylie Bone started vaping. At 20, it would become her motivation to...
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Apr 202 min read
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Tradition or Trend? Southern preppy style at College of Charleston
By Kara Floyd, Ashlee Johnston It’s no secret that a certain style dominates the local fashion scene in Charleston, South Carolina. With...
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Apr 11 min read
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A local's guide to exploring Charleston's hidden gems
Cassidy Stubbs, Riley Burke, Lillian Kopia Charleston entices locals and tourists alike to engage in the Southern charm, history and...
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Mar 311 min read
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LGBTQ community navigating national shift toward social conservatism
by Emily Newbold After most College of Charleston students have finished classes and are headed back to their personal lives for the day,...
Emily Newbold
Dec 3, 20247 min read
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Black barbershops and salons offer sanctuary for the community
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,...
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Nov 26, 20246 min read
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A collegiate dance team's road to a national championship
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...
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Apr 27, 20241 min read
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How the transfer portal has changed the future of college athletics
by Abbey Curtis CHARLESTON, S.C.- Moments after former College of Charleston basketball coach Pat Kelsey announced he was leaving to take...
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Apr 27, 20245 min read
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CofC students weigh in on legalized sports betting in SC
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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Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Why college students should (or shouldn't) own a dog
by Frank Schiavo
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
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College students still love their caffeine
by Natalie Matthews Caffeine consumption among college students has evolved into a cultural staple and a coping mechanism in the face of...
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
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What's happening with College Lodge?
by Vishnu Volate Since the 1970s, College Lodge has been home to many College of Charleston Cougars. But with its impending destruction,...
Vishnu Volate
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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Charleston hospitality second to none
By Vishnu Volate The Charleston area has experienced unprecedented development since 2020, most drastically in the hospitality and...
Laurie Volkmann
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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The impact of streaming
By Emily Newbold There are more than 200 streaming services around the world, but despite seemingly unlimited access to any TV shows and...
Emily Newbold
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Longtime downtown second-hand shop keeping vintage alive
by Blakelyn Faia Joan Graf, the cool force behind Exchange Factor, has been keeping Charleston stylish for three decades now. The store...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Charleston fitness community growing, thriving
by Hallie Vipperman The Charleston fitness community is connected and growing every day as this active coastal group is unique and...
Hallie Vipperman
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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More and more college students profiting from tourism in Charleston
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...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Taylor Swift bringing new fans to NFL screens everywhere
by Molly Rion Whether you are a Swiftie or an avid NFL watcher, you have probably seen that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship...
Molly Rion
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Why Charleston keeps getting ranked the No. 1 city in U.S.
From the friendly people to the history to the amazing food, both locals and tourists have no trouble understanding why Charleston is...
Madeline Canipe
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Student-athletes walk a tightrope to balance sports and school
by Camden Carter Imagine waking up at the a$$ crack of dawn, before the sun has even begun to cast its warm glow on the world. As most of...
Camden Carter
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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