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Fall of 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' at CofC brings anger, fear to campus
By Damian Porter As President Donald Trump bullied the nation’s public schools and higher education institutions into ending any...
Damian Porter
May 65 min read
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Behind the bar: Stirred, shaken, and slightly unhinged
by Lillian Kopia Bartending is like running a race – very fast-paced. Pouring, shaking, stirring. Keeping up with the rush while...
Lillian Kopia
Apr 214 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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Charleston's cost of living increasing pressure on students
By Lexi Brittingham, Ryan Thompson and Annie Olsen While Charleston's lifestyle offers an exciting college experience, students are...
Lexi Brittingham
Apr 181 min read
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With AI setting sail, Charleston's colleges risk 'missing the tech boat'
By Jonny Wall As tech investments pour into Charleston in hopes of turning the Holy City into the next "Silicon Harbor," local...
Jonny Wall
Apr 184 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...
Lillian Kopia
Mar 311 min read
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Charleston's rising costs: Is the Holy City becoming too expensive?
By Alex B, Terra E, Lindsay S The charm of Downtown Charleston comes at a cost - impacting everything housing, dining, and groceries. Is...
Lindsay Sylvester
Mar 311 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,...
browne116
Nov 26, 20246 min read
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Dogs offer alternative therapy in the Charleston community
By Madeline Kelly It's finals week, and you've been camped out in the library until 3 a.m. every night, surviving on your fifth cup of...
kellymc20
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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College of Charleston still grappling with a lack of campus diversityÂ
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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How do college students keep up with school, life?
by Kindred Hurtado College of Charleston students live multifaceted lives. They have jobs, internships, play sports, participate in Greek...
Kindred Hurtado
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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It was a March of Madness for the Cougars' hoops team
By Emily Newbold In the sports world, the month of March is pretty busy. And here at the College of Charleston, it has been a real month...
Emily Newbold
Apr 28, 20241 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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The Complex Identity of the Holy City
By Susannah Blount Charleston wears the moniker of the "Holy City" like a cloak, draped in a rich tapestry of religious history. But...
Susannah Blount
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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College of Charleston students navigate shortage of affordable housing
By Madeline Kelly Photo by Madeline Kelly CHARLESTON, S.C. – It’s that time of year when College of Charleston students have the daunting...
Madeline Kelly
Apr 19, 20243 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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Downtown Charleston's exercise scene more like a community
by Chelsea Brooks Pilates, yoga, spin, HIIT, boxing, trampoline classes…you name it, Charleston has it. With health and wellness trends...
Chelsea Brooks
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...
starcherbd
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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CofC students grapple with affordable housing crunch
Students at the College of Charleston are struggling to find affordable housing off-campus by Gavin Turschmann It's that time of the...
Gavin Turschmann
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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