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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


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


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
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Money-making student athletes changing future of college sports for schools and their fans
By Abbey Curtis and Andy Gilles As the 2023 college football season got underway, 85 University of Utah football players arrived at...
abbeyfc23
Nov 29, 20237 min read


Layton's on 92nd surviving tough world of restaurant life
Pleasing customers and running a successful business comes with long hours and hard work for the Layton family by Macy Layton Welcome to...
laytonmv
Nov 29, 20231 min read


CofC dance team puts in work beyond the spotlight
Long hours, hard work often come with little recognition by Macy Layton Welcome to the world of college dance team - where passion meets...
laytonmv
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Ethnic 'mom and pop' eateries spreading love, good food in North Charleston
by Blakelyn Faia There is one thing that Charleston doesn’t skimp out on, and that's its food. The thing about Charleston's very deep...
Blakelyn Faia
Oct 24, 20234 min read


All female-owned fitness boutique aims for uplifting workout experience
by Lily Cope CHARLESTON, SC - Along a corner on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, lies a small fitness boutique known as The Works....
copelily9
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Maintaining a competitive program in college basketball, explained
By Madi Lynch College basketball is a sport watched by millions and played by few. The pressure of being one of the five men on the floor...
mlynch6250
Apr 25, 20234 min read


How the Charleston fitness community persevered, rebounded from the pandemic
By Hunter Lawrence The 2020 COVID Pandemic impacted just about every business imaginable. There is a strong case, however, for a...
Hunter Lawrence
Apr 25, 20235 min read


Esports and their emerging collegiate potential
By Aidan Sweeney The 2022 League of Legends World Championship was one of the most viewed esports events of all time. Over 5.1 million...
Aidan Sweeney
Apr 25, 202314 min read


Are U.S. collegiate sports straining student athletes’ mental health?
by Sara Paetow Sports can be fun, competitive, healthy, and stressful. But when is the stress too much for a young adult? Many college...
Sara Paetow
Dec 7, 20223 min read


CofC Sailing looks to rebound this season
by Hunter Lawrence The College of Charleston sailing team was at an all-time high in 2019, coming off a National Championship season -...
Hunter Lawrence
Dec 6, 20224 min read


CofC literally fighting back against sexual assault
by Alexa Wardwell Maggie McGuigan has been practicing the art of Jiu JitSu for 22 years. She initially shrugged off the martial art when...
Alexa Wardwell
Nov 28, 20223 min read


How COVID changed the fitness world
By Amelia Orlando When statewide stay-at-home orders occurred March 19 2020, the lives of most Americans changed drastically. Lockdown...
orlandoam6
Apr 21, 20226 min read


The evolution of sports betting
By Ty Stapleton One of the most popular and common interests among the American people are their beloved sports. Whether it's...
Ty Stapleton
Apr 18, 202210 min read


What it's really like being a cheerleader for the NFL, NBA
By Mary Chandler Grisillo It's a 5:45 a.m. wakeup call for an NFL cheerleader on game day. Her morning consists of getting game day ready...
grisillomc
Apr 16, 202210 min read


What to do if you're caught in an avalanche
By Julianna LaFollette It’s mid-winter and the weather is perfect. You and some friends decide to go backcountry skiing through the fresh...
lafollettejg
Apr 15, 20229 min read


Stress impacting college student-athletes at increasing levels
Brooklynn Barton, a former student-athlete at the College of Charleston, found herself drowning in school work and faced pressures from...
Kimbra Owens
Jan 31, 20229 min read


Reshaping the Charleston food scene for every diet
In a city well known for its food - where Southern cuisine and BBQ is king - it can be difficult to find plant-based or kosher foods at...

Dane Buckhout
Jan 24, 20226 min read
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