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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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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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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...
Caroline Swillen
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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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
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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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Dec 7, 20231 min read
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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...
Charles Glennie
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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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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Dec 1, 20231 min read
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Charleston's hidden gems, neighborhood eateries according to CofC foodies
by Molly Rion Charleston is renowned for its vibrant food scene, where Southern hospitality meets culinary creativity. Ranked No. 6 in...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
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Technology sees major boon in education since pandemic
by Henry McInerny CHARLESTON, S.C. - Technology has been part of education for decades, but since the pandemic three years ago, its...
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Nov 2, 20234 min read
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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...
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Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Delta-8 THC, explained
By Jayne Antino I recently visited a farmer’s market on James Island in South Carolina. As I explored the market, I saw multiple vendors...
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Apr 18, 20235 min read
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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
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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
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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...
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Nov 28, 20223 min read
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Hurricane Ian impacts College of Charleston students in different ways
by Grace Bonato Students at the College of Charleston have a lot to say about their experiences during and after the hit of Hurricane...
Gracie Bonato
Nov 17, 20223 min read
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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
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