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Lizzie Shanahan
Nov 29, 20234 min read
What is it really like to own a restaurant in Charleston?
by Lizzie Shanahan Charleston, South Carolina, is a charming city filled with beautiful architecture, historic buildings, and great...
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Madeline Canipe
Nov 12, 20233 min read
Is 'Southern Charm' good or bad for the city of Charleston?
by Madeline Canipe CHARLESTON, SC - “He’s got money, he’s in magazines. He’s got more honey than any honeybee.” If you aren’t familiar...
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Mia Kronski
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Charleston waiter makes a name for himself at downtown restaurant
by Mia Kronski In most Southern homes, those considered family enter through the back door. But this isn't the case for Muse, a small...
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Chelsea Brooks
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Sustainable fashion rising in popularity
by Chelsea Brooks When Carmen Hagan sets off down King Street for some retail therapy, she doesn't head to Urban Outfitters or H&M. She...
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Abbie Lia
Apr 25, 20235 min read
Under the influence of social media
by Abigail Lia It started with Alix Earle’s “Get ready with me” video on Tik Tok. And in just a couple of days the Drunk Elephant...
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Sara Paetow
Apr 25, 20236 min read
IV Therapy: a new trend in wellness and healthcare
Brice O'Brien still remembers the first time he tried IV therapy two years ago to get rid of fatigue and harsh hangovers. He had been...
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Alexa Wardwell
Apr 18, 20237 min read
All you need to know about injectibles, explained
By Alexa Wardwell Sharp jawlines, full lips, and zero wrinkles are not only achievable on the old Barbie ™ dolls in your closet....
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Nicole Jaramillo
Dec 1, 20224 min read
CofC student self-publishes book to 'pick herself up'
By Nicole Jaramillo Growing up comes with many challenges. Whether that be school, work, a mental state, or big decisions, many people...
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Caroline Mueller
Nov 29, 20223 min read
Anything really is 'Virtually Possible' with CofC
by Caroline Mueller As many college seniors can attest, thinking about post grad life can be very daunting. CofC alumni Caroline Murray...
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Hannah Cook
Apr 15, 20227 min read
Do celebrity endorsements really work?
By Hannah Cook In today’s society, social media is the best way for marketers to reach their audience. In fact 97% of them are doing so....
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Feb 2, 20224 min read
Charleston's food & bev industry on the road to recovery
The Charleston, South Carolina, food and beverage scene has been one of the most loved in the world. For the ninth year in a row...
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Joy Swasy
Jan 31, 20226 min read
Holy City's small businesses hung tough during height of COVID
If you asked KinFolk restaurant owners Joe and Kevin Nierstedt in June 2018 what kind of restaurant they were opening, they would not...
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Reese Phillips
Dec 6, 20215 min read
Real men wear pink
And drink Frosé while dropping the (very) occasional F-bomb When Jess Patterson was first introduced to Frosé, a frozen Rosé slushie...
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May 9, 20211 min read
How much 'reality' is in Reality TV?
People all over the world love watching reality television. In fact, a statistic about TV in the UK shows that 70 percent of viewers aged...
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May 7, 20211 min read
How Juul™ made vaping cool, increased nicotine addictions
It’s 2016. A new trend involves a sleek smoking device that provides an addictive headrush and comes in many attractive flavors. The new...
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Avery Gavornik
Apr 29, 20215 min read
The power of fashion - reflecting, influencing society
Think about the last time you saw someone wearing a piece of retro or vintage clothing. Whether you like it or not, that aged jean jacket...
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Avery Gavornik
Nov 10, 20206 min read
Measuring the value of an Ivy League education
Is an Ivy League school a good fit for you? What to consider before hitting that accept button. It’s very common to learn that some of...
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Nov 10, 20201 min read
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Researchers are finding that we are using our phones so often and for so many reasons, that smartphone use is becoming habitual. You know...
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