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Behind the bar: Stirred, shaken, and slightly unhinged
by Lillian Kopia Bartending is like running a race – very fast-paced. Pouring, shaking, stirring. Keeping up with the rush while...
Lillian Kopia
3 days ago4 min read
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Charleston's cost of living increasing pressure on students
By Lexi Brittingham, Ryan Thompson and Annie Olsen While Charleston's lifestyle offers an exciting college experience, students are...
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6 days ago1 min read
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Hidden gems of CofC
by Sophia Raad and Johnny Wall The College of Charleston is home to many unique experiences, whether it's intriguing classes,...
Sophia Raad
Mar 311 min read
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Charleston's rising costs: Is the Holy City becoming too expensive?
By Alex B, Terra E, Lindsay S The charm of Downtown Charleston comes at a cost - impacting everything housing, dining, and groceries. Is...
Lindsay Sylvester
Mar 311 min read
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Being a police officer in today's society
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...
Philip Blanda
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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College freshmen learn to face first-year transition struggles with strength
by English Brown Life transitions are tough no matter what. And going from high school to college can be even more challenging because...
browne116
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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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...
Kindred Hurtado
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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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...
Emily Newbold
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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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,...
Susannah Blount
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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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...
Susannah Blount
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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What does new Charleston Mayor William Cogswell have in store for Holy City development?
By Will Jacobs CHARLESTON - William S. Cogswell Jr. is the first Republican mayor in Charleston in more than 150 years. And he has...

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Apr 27, 20245 min read
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King Street: Luxury retail in transition
by Madison Haile Charleston’s King Street is the hub of all hubs, where tourists and consumers of high-end goods reside. While the...
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Apr 27, 20244 min read
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Do you have what it takes to run a business?
by Lily Cope We all know and love big brands such as Saks Fifth Ave, Crumbl Cookies, and of course, beloved T.J. Maxx. But before these...
Laurie Volkmann
Apr 25, 20245 min read
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Time for Holy City tourists to really know Charleston's history
by Chaela Morris Charleston was founded in 1670 and until 1865, African Americans were kept as slaves. Charleston has since blossomed...
Chaela Morris
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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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...
browne116
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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College of Charleston students navigate shortage of affordable housing
By Madeline Kelly Photo by Madeline Kelly CHARLESTON, S.C. – It’s that time of year when College of Charleston students have the daunting...
Madeline Kelly
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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Major issues arise in Charleston thanks to growing population
By Haley Lovin CHARLESTON, S.C. - As Charleston continues to rack up accolades as one of the best cities in the country, namely for its...
Haley Lovin
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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Charleston's traffic troubles grow
by Frank Schiavo Lori McKeon makes her commute from Summerville to Charleston along I-26 every day, which in recent years has been a...
Frank Schiavo
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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CofC freshmen navigate transition, struggles with help of campus resources
by English Brown Life transitions are tough no matter what. And going from high school to college can be even more challenging because...
browne116
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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Downtown Charleston's exercise scene more like a community
by Chelsea Brooks Pilates, yoga, spin, HIIT, boxing, trampoline classes…you name it, Charleston has it. With health and wellness trends...
Chelsea Brooks
Dec 10, 20231 min read
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