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Emily Newbold
Dec 3, 20247 min read
LGBTQ community navigating national shift toward social conservatism
by Emily Newbold After most College of Charleston students have finished classes and are headed back to their personal lives for the day,...
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browne116
Nov 26, 20246 min read
Black barbershops and salons offer sanctuary for the community
by English Brown The jingle of the bells on the door announced my arrival. The rich scent of aftershave, sizzling sound of a hot comb,...
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Macy Layton
Apr 27, 20241 min read
A collegiate dance team's road to a national championship
Impressing judges and pouring passion on the floor comes with long hours of hard work and practice by Macy Layton Welcome to the world of...
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abbeyfc23
Apr 27, 20245 min read
How the transfer portal has changed the future of college athletics
by Abbey Curtis CHARLESTON, S.C.- Moments after former College of Charleston basketball coach Pat Kelsey announced he was leaving to take...
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Philip Blanda
Apr 25, 20241 min read
CofC students weigh in on legalized sports betting in SC
by Phillip Blanda South Carolina lawmakers have tried multiple times to pass a bill legalizing online sports betting. But the governor...
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Frank Schiavo
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Why college students should (or shouldn't) own a dog
by Frank Schiavo
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Natalie Mathews
Apr 23, 20241 min read
College students still love their caffeine
by Natalie Matthews Caffeine consumption among college students has evolved into a cultural staple and a coping mechanism in the face of...
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Vishnu Volate
Apr 23, 20241 min read
What's happening with College Lodge?
by Vishnu Volate Since the 1970s, College Lodge has been home to many College of Charleston Cougars. But with its impending destruction,...
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Vishnu Volate
Apr 18, 20244 min read
Charleston hospitality second to none
By Vishnu Volate The Charleston area has experienced unprecedented development since 2020, most drastically in the hospitality and...
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Emily Newbold
Apr 17, 20242 min read
The impact of streaming
By Emily Newbold There are more than 200 streaming services around the world, but despite seemingly unlimited access to any TV shows and...
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Blakelyn Faia
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Longtime downtown second-hand shop keeping vintage alive
by Blakelyn Faia Joan Graf, the cool force behind Exchange Factor, has been keeping Charleston stylish for three decades now. The store...
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Hallie Vipperman
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Charleston fitness community growing, thriving
by Hallie Vipperman The Charleston fitness community is connected and growing every day as this active coastal group is unique and...
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starcherbd
Dec 10, 20231 min read
More and more college students profiting from tourism in Charleston
Tourists are willing to spend more money and it's going in a lot of college students' pockets. by Bella Starcher Nearly 20% of all...
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Molly Rion
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Taylor Swift bringing new fans to NFL screens everywhere
by Molly Rion Whether you are a Swiftie or an avid NFL watcher, you have probably seen that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship...
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Madeline Canipe
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Why Charleston keeps getting ranked the No. 1 city in U.S.
From the friendly people to the history to the amazing food, both locals and tourists have no trouble understanding why Charleston is...
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Camden Carter
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Student-athletes walk a tightrope to balance sports and school
by Camden Carter Imagine waking up at the a$$ crack of dawn, before the sun has even begun to cast its warm glow on the world. As most of...
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abbeyfc23
Nov 29, 20237 min read
Money-making student athletes changing future of college sports for schools and their fans
By Abbey Curtis and Andy Gilles As the 2023 college football season got underway, 85 University of Utah football players arrived at...
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laytonmv
Nov 29, 20231 min read
Layton's on 92nd surviving tough world of restaurant life
Pleasing customers and running a successful business comes with long hours and hard work for the Layton family by Macy Layton Welcome to...
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laytonmv
Oct 26, 20231 min read
CofC dance team puts in work beyond the spotlight
Long hours, hard work often come with little recognition by Macy Layton Welcome to the world of college dance team - where passion meets...
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Blakelyn Faia
Oct 24, 20234 min read
Ethnic 'mom and pop' eateries spreading love, good food in North Charleston
by Blakelyn Faia There is one thing that Charleston doesn’t skimp out on, and that's its food. The thing about Charleston's very deep...
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