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Three things sum up why Ultra Music Festival is one of the premier music festivals in the world – Miami, weather, electronic dance music. 330,000 people from more than 80 countries flooded into Miami last year to experience the magical three-day weekend that is Ultra, and UMF is ready to make an even bigger splash at […]
Running is loved by many and hated by more. But it is not as bad as you think, I promise. Here is the motivation you need to become the runner you have always wanted to be. Redefine your attitude. Running has the reputation of being a strenuous and grueling activity. But it is time […]
Pop-up cupcake shops have taken hold of cities across America with their decadent icing designs, sugary flavors and cutesy pink tables and chairs that are the perfect place to enjoy a $3 cupcake. You may be over the trend already, but here are four reasons why you should reconsider leaving behind the three-bite indulgence. On […]
If 2015 has proved anything in hip hop, it’s that any alleged rivalry between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake would end in a decisive victory for “King Kunta.” Kendrick released a verse on Big Sean’s “Control” song back in 2013 that shook the hip hop world to its core. In one thunderous verse, the Compton […]
2015 is the year I am going to be a become abetter person and I am going to start by answering this question: If you could be good at anything what would it be? With the hope of strengthening my weaknesses and improving my strengths, I asked myself what TWIGS was asked: If I could be good […]
Yoga has many hidden benefits that go beyond looking and feeling great. It is perfect for every college student who goes through the typical college experience. From the stresses of exams to late-night parties, college kids need this to rejuvenate and unwind. Yoga makes you a better student Copious amounts of research proves yoga increases […]
An avid snacker, I had always considered Gardetto’s Snack Mix the cream of the crop of all snack mixes until General Mills committed a serious crime – the retraction of its delicious sesame sticks. While this may be a minor issue for some, I was deeply disturbed by the absence of my beloved crunchy, chubby […]
by Chase Hughes After having been lucky enough to spend last semester abroad, I assure you I know a little something about European cities. Every one of these destinations is different from the next. If you find yourself wondering where to go in Europe, this is a great place to start. These 11 are my favorites, […]
by Melissa Morello With spring break trips around the corner, it is about that time to start considering the most essential part of the trip – packing. This process, if executed correctly, can be a tedious and complicated endeavor, seeing as successful packing tactics include extreme attention to detail in order to occupy one’s suitcase […]
Whether it’s the on-going cruise ship controversy or the easy-to-ridicule ‘Southern Charm’ reality TV show, Charleston has a few blemishes. But mostly, this city and its downtown school, College of Charleston, have a lot to offer students and residents alike. (Word of caution, though – you may want to build your own bomb shelter if you […]
I recently made a new rule – always say “yes” to a first date. But the second date is totally up for grabs, and it’s more than acceptable to say, “no.” After all, you should start a relationship the way you’d like it to look in 10 years, and if you know that second date […]
Recently, an Oklahoma legislative committee voted 11-4 to ban the U.S. History Advanced Placement course. Following party lines, lawmakers claimed the course’s syllabus focused too much on “secularist” and “progressivist” issues such as the separation of church and state. What? As political as the study of history may become, this particular course is as apolitical […]
Anyone who has played a college sport knows a student athlete’s lifestyle is different from that of a regular student. Between early morning practices and a wardrobe full of sweatpants, student athletes are a different breed. And everyone knows it…but here is proof. by Nicole Koretsky
Pulsating nightlife, great beaches, festivals every weekend…there are so many reasons to visit the Holy City. Here are 13. by Emily Deal
Chicago-based Fall Out Boy has continually reminded us why they are one of the greatest punk bands of our generation. Here are seven reasons in case you need the reminder. by Phoebe Wheeler
NASCAR is loved by many and hated by most. It is known as the redneck sport that has rowdy fans with a drinking problem. But the sport contains some of the most loyal and dedicated fans of any sport in America. The 2015 season is upon us, and it is already looking to be one of […]
American Sniper has many viewers assuming the film borders on political lines even though this was not director Clint Eastwood’s intention, and it has created unrest between the left and right, angering the left over the debated Iraq War and war hero, Chris Kyle, and rallying the right to defend it. But has anyone actually studied […]
It used to be extremely loser-ish to wear a super hero T-shirt or stuck a huge Batman sticker on the car window. But in this generation it’s almost weirder if you don’t have some sort of favorite hero – or at least fantasize about what it would be like to be gifted with super powers. […]
Vising Paolo’s Gelateria in Charleston, S.C., might as well be like taking a step into authentic Italy. Smothered between two boutiques on John Street downtown, Paolo’s specializes in authenticity as owner Dalla Zorza, a native of Treviso, Italy, near Venice, makes his Italian delicacy just like you’d find it in his home country. So here are six […]
There are famous foodie Instagrammers who share the philosophy that if you did not Instagram the meal, it is as if you never even ate it. Then, there are the foodies at heart, who let’s just face it, are too lazy and too hungry to stop and take a photoshoot of their Philly Cheesesteak. Then […]
College goes fast. A lot faster than you think. One day, you’re a scared, naive freshman. The next you’re a scared, wise senior. You suddenly wake up with a completely different attitude than you did freshman year. Here are the 7 major differences to watch out for! -by Courtney Adams
Being in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, S.C., Marion Square has made home to the best Saturday stroll you could ever imagine – the Charleston Farmers Market. – by Kristina Kunasek
Remember when your bucket list included jumping out of a plane? Well now you have no excuses. The College of Charleston just added Skydiving Club to its long list of great organizations to get involved in. So get a chute and get jumping. -by Jesse Weyher
Sure football is in full swing as college conferences start to figure out the clear leaders and the NFL starts rendering some teams completely irrelevant for the next six weeks, but baseball… Baseball is the best sport there is, hands down. It is the sport of common people and intellectuals alike. Did you watch the […]
Space is a big. Really big. Really, really big. And guess what? You can go there, but it’s probably a good idea to know a little bit about it before taking off. Here are 7 things you absolutely must know before shooting out into space. -by Ben Nelson
It’s called “music and food festival” for a reason – you are supposed to eat a lot. And that’s exactly what we did. And we have some tantalizing reviews here so you can do the same next year! – by Morgan Garrison and Brittany Walker
The Philadelphia Eagles just rolled into 8-3 with a thumping of the Tennessee Titans. If you’re a football fan, then you better make yourself familiar with these Eagles players because they are for real. With Chip Kelly holding the reigns for a second year the Eagles are looking to do something special this season. And if […]
Every girl’s worst nightmare when going abroad for four months is the thought of fitting her life into two tiny suitcases. So, as much as we’d all love to box up our entire bedroom and ship it off to Italy with us, here are some packing mistakes to avoid in order to make your life […]
Cape Town has been off the radar for quite some time, but thanks to some National Geographic and Huffington Post buzz, this city is the new hotspot for globetrotters. Dining at sunset, scaling mountains and cage diving with sharks are just the beginning of a list of activities that Cape Town has to offer to […]
Tired of the typical cap and gown graduation? College of Charleston is the farthest from that. With its white dresses, dinner jackets and the historic Cistern Yard, CofC’s commencement ceremony is one to see. No cap and gown here As a tradition, the undergraduate women wear white dresses and men wear white dinner jackets. […]
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