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 Ryan Thompson Imagine you are a recovering addict sitting in the unfamiliar therapy room of a treatment center. You are scared to talk and afraid of being judged for your mistakes. Suddenly, a little furry friend hops onto your lap and snuggles into you. An overwhelming sense of calmness falls over you, and you know it’s okay. Over the past decade, there has been more research done on the role of companion animals supporting individuals with addiction recovery. Dogs ar

By Lexi Brittingham Peer pressure was the reason that 16-year-old Kylie Bone started vaping. At 20, it would become her motivation to...

by Natalie Matthews CHARLESTON, S.C. - For young college women, scrolling through Instagram feeds means looking at a barrage of photos...

By Jack Solano To be healthy means to be able to take care of yourself. It is attractive, promotes confidence, and feels good. In a world...