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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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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...
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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...
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Apr 184 min read
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Mentorship: A lifeline for students navigating college challenges
by Sophia Raad Ryan Thompson sat in her dorm, staring at the 1.4 GPA on her student portal. She felt stuck, overwhelmed, and uncertain if...
Sophia Raad
Apr 174 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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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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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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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Fighting the gender imbalance at College of Charleston
By Susannah Blount Among the cobblestone streets and historic charm of Charleston, South Carolina, lies the College of Charleston,...
Susannah Blount
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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Studying abroad offers endless benefits to college students
By Maddy Kelly Studying abroad isn’t just an academic pursuit - it's a transformative journey that opens doors to global opportunities....
Maddy Kelley
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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CofC Student Ambassadors making big impact in recruitment
by English Brown College of Charleston's Student Ambassadors organization works through the admissions office to recruit first-generation...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
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College of Charleston students struggle with housing options
by Ari Yoder Image of Downtown Charleston courtesy of Andrew Shelley As Charleston’s vibrancy continues to evolve, so does its draw for...
Ari Yoder
Apr 18, 20244 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...
Blakelyn Faia
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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Charleston's 'rentquake' taking a toll on locals
by Henry McInerny Housing rent rose an average of 10.4% in South Carolina in 2022, according to RentHub.com. And this is making it tough...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
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