By Charly Rousseau When Addie McElveen was a kid, her gymnastics coach once told her to spell her name. Addie said "A-D-D," she laughed, and she said to "stop there.” It was a joke at the time, but years later, Addie discovered it wasn’t far from the truth. She grew up surrounded by ADHD, her parents, her siblings, practically her entire family, but she was always told she didn’t show enough “big” signs to be tested. It wasn’t until high school, during a difficult period mark

A deeper look at how early-2000s Paparazzi culture turned young women’s private struggles into public spectacle, and the emotional fallout that still lingers today. By Ashlee Johnston It was 2007  when Britney Spears stepped out of a Los Angeles salon with a freshly shaved head surrounded by flashing bulbs, shouted insults, and dozens of men with cameras.  To the world, it looked like a meltdown; to those watching closely, it was a breaking point.  The same industry that buil

By Riley Burke It’s been the longest week of my life.  OK, maybe not. More like just a regular college weekend where local bars create a reason I feel like I need to go out and drink.  Every night.  Tipsy Tuesday, Wine-not Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday...suddenly it's TGIF, and I’ve begun to question why college kids love a dirty bar and seeing the same people every weekend.  You are probably thinking to yourself, “just don’t go out," and you might be  alarmed  with the number

by Philip Blanda Ever wonder what the career of a police officer would be like? I think the same thing. But being in law enforcement...

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

As the world observes the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, a new battleground has emerged: social media is accused of fanning the fires...

Over the last decade, popular influencers have been promoting products that is resulting in overconsumption for many of their followers....

by Caroline Mueller As many college seniors can attest, thinking about post grad life can be very daunting. CofC alumni Caroline Murray...

By Amelia Walker If you glance over CofC's Instagram or website, you may presume that every friend group, classroom, faculty, and...

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

Too much scrolling - and comparing - is not all that healthy.

By Emily Brown Go ahead and admit it. You've scrolled through Instagram, saw your friend's flawless face and gorgeous look and thought,...

Following Facebook's decision May 5 to keep former President Donald Trump's ban in place in addition to Twitter's so-far-upheld lifetime...