Issues & Ideas

CofC students not in favor of a TikTok Ban

Arianna Yoder

Apr 281 min read

CofC students not in favor of a TikTok Ban

By Ari Yoder The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill pushing for the popular social media outlet TikTok to get banned...

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Considering the danger - and opportunity - of AI

Blakelyn Faia

Apr 276 min read

Considering the danger - and opportunity - of AI

By Blakelyn Faia We are warned about the jeopardy of our jobs, the vulnerability of our privacy to the unknown, and the possibility of...

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In the chaos of conflict, truth is compromised

Kailey Herbrich

Apr 279 min read

In the chaos of conflict, truth is compromised

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

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Filmmakers still struggling as new strike looms

Charles Glennie

Apr 276 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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Chelsea Brooks

Apr 275 min read

Exploring the global-rise of veganism

Let’s talk about plant-based progress and why it’s taking over the world.

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Studying abroad offers endless benefits to college students

Maddy Kelley

Apr 241 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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Chronic absenteeism plaguing South Carolina schools

Hallie Vipperman

Apr 236 min read

Chronic absenteeism plaguing South Carolina schools

Exploring the impact of chronic absenteeism in South Carolina schools by Hallie Vipperman Going to school looks different today for many...

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Delight Ministries is positively impacting College of Charleston women

Haley Lovin

Apr 231 min read

Delight Ministries is positively impacting College of Charleston women

by Haley Lovin Delight Ministries is all about fostering love and community - and for the women involved at College of Charleston, it's...

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To crack or not to crack under pressure: Students face peer pressure in college

Kindred Hurtado

Apr 186 min read

To crack or not to crack under pressure: Students face peer pressure in college

by Kindred Hurtado It's the long-awaited first day of your freshman year. Roommates are getting acquainted as dorm rooms have been...

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College of Charleston students struggle with housing options

Ari Yoder

Apr 184 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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Attention spans lacking in schools, teachers say

Natalie Matthews

Apr 172 min read

Attention spans lacking in schools, teachers say

By Natalie Matthews CHARLESTON, S.C. - Cheryl Jones, Extended Day Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Charleston, misses...

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Charleston's 'rentquake' taking a toll on locals

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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CofC students grapple with affordable housing crunch

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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Charleston residents express concerns for new bike lane

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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Unraveling the promise and peril of artificial intelligence in schools

Kailey Herbrich

Nov 29, 20233 min read

Unraveling the promise and peril of artificial intelligence in schools

by Kailey Herbrich Artificial Intelligence is gaining momentum in educational settings, promising to revolutionize student learning and...

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Charleston's parking woes reach new heights

Gavin Turschmann

Nov 7, 20235 min read

Charleston's parking woes reach new heights

by Gavin Turschmann With more than seven million visitors coming to Charleston every year, traffic congestion and parking issues on the...

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Technology sees major boon in education since pandemic

mcinernyhw

Nov 2, 20234 min read

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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Amelia Walker

Apr 25, 202314 min read

The tipping economy

By Amelia Walker From neighborhood diners to Michelin Star restaurants, the great American restaurant experience is wholly unique. At the...

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Why unpaid internships aren't ethical, explained

jenkinsar

Apr 24, 20237 min read

Why unpaid internships aren't ethical, explained

By Ada Jenkins Megan is a college student who landed her dream internship for the summer. As an aspiring broadcaster, she interns for a...

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bizickhm

Apr 20, 202312 min read

The problem with poaching, explained

By Hannah Bizick It is a typical day on an African land reserve - the sun is blazing with an ever-threatening rain shower, safari trucks...

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