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kellymc20
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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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morriscm1
Nov 26, 20247 min read
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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volatevr
Nov 7, 20249 min read
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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Kindred Hurtado
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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...
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Emily Newbold
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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...
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Susannah Blount
Apr 27, 20241 min read
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,...
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Charles Glennie
Apr 27, 20246 min read
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,...
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Susannah Blount
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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...
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Maddy Kelley
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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....
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browne116
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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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Ari Yoder
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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...
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Blakelyn Faia
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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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starcherbd
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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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mcinernyhw
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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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Gavin Turschmann
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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...
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Caroline Swillen
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Greek life at CofC on the rise
CofC is incorporating safe recruitment practices for a positive experience with Greek life on campus. by Caroline Swillen Although there...
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Madeline Canipe
Dec 7, 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...
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hailemd
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Local med spa's free deal to CofC sorority members a big hit
by Madison Haile Magnolia Med Spa, a new edition to Broad Street, welcomed College of Charleston sorority girls with open arms and a deal...
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Charles Glennie
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Israeli-Hamas war poses quandry for students, professors at CofC
by Charlie Glennie Through the past two months, we have seen utter destruction take place within the Gaza Strip, a narrow territory...
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abbeyfc23
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Charleston residents express concerns for new bike lane
by Abbey Curtis Small roads and heavy traffic create safety issues downtown. Downtown Charleston roads were identified as some of the...
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