By Matilda Nordensved The College of Charleston welcomed its largest incoming freshman class in history this year - topping 2,600 new students, which forced the institution to seek state approval to spend up to $5.2 million on hotel leases to accommodate displaced returning students. For students pushed off campus to search for private accommodations, finding affordable housing in the historic district has become a high-stakes ordeal. “The process to find housing is just lik

By Charlotte Sciarrino It’s no mystery that the introduction of social media has changed the lifestyle landscape has shaped the way that the city of Charleston and the College of Charleston operates. When senior Amelia Wahlers sets out to create content for the College of Charleston, her goal is simple – to show an authentic and unique point of view, not “only portray the hundred dollar restaurants and shops on King Street.” Having lived here for the past four years, Wahlers

By Morgan Corner Imagine traveling thousands of miles away from everything you know - your family, your friends, your home - to live in a new country and attend college. All of this, just for the opportunity to play the sport you love. It’s a sacrifice that hundreds of student athletes choose every year. The chance to play a sport while also getting an education in America is often worth it. For Emilia Von Glahn, a senior at the College of Charleston on the golf team, the

By Rachel Jones There is a reason so many students from the Northeast find themselves at the College of Charleston – the weather. It makes a difference. Charleston's warm climate year-round provides students with a completely different experience than they are accustomed to at home. For students who are used to long, cold winters, Charleston offers more opportunities to spend time outside and take advantage of the city all year long. Trading cold and gray for warm and sunny i

By Jonny Wall The glow of computer monitors spills across clusters of tables at Reforged Gaming Lounge in North Charleston. Conversations overlap, rising above the clicking of game controllers and the frequent hiss of beer taps. For a moment, everyone belongs. Strangers become teammates, regulars trade inside jokes, and the air hums with shared energy. “It's important for this place to continue to exist. What happens when this goes away?” CEO Chris Dugan asked, glancing arou

by Sophia Raad and Johnny Wall The College of Charleston is home to many unique experiences, whether it's intriguing classes,...

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

by Haley Lovin Delight Ministries is all about fostering love and community - and for the women involved at College of Charleston, it's...

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

by Caroline Swillen When Audrey Boyle stepped on campus as a freshman in the fall of 2020, navigating the College of Charleston in the...

By Lara Tole A typical day for a college student means negotiating constant deadlines - getting to class on time, finding time to get...

By Eternity Hunter TikTok's 15-second videos seized the world by storm in 2020. With dances, creative material, and popular music. TikTok...

By Isabel Crews Rénard Harris doesn't remember what reason the police officer gave for pulling him over years ago when he was driving...

To get or not to get? For many, it's been a big question. Choosing whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine was a no-brainer for many college...

The mental stress that comes from living through a pandemic is having a major impact on college students nationwide, including at CofC....

As a nation, Americans owe $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. That's making it harder for college graduates to be contributors to the...

The 2020 presidential election has brought a ton of confusion about how and when people can vote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020...

Looking back on the last 10 years, Kate* sees clearly that her adolescence was fraught with depression and anxiety. Now as a 25-year-old...