5 ways to ace your first interview

Guess what? Watching Netflix after you graduate is sadly not a full-time career. And since that means getting a real job, it’s important to know how to handle an interview. Otherwise you’re not even going to have a paycheck to watch Netflix when you do have the free time. There is unwritten code of conduct […]

6 mouthwatering eats on wheels

The Food Truck phenomenon has been in full force in the Holy City for a while now, which means there are some great meals to be had on wheels. From the Big Apple down to New Orleans, food trucks have been serving up restaurant-quality meals that will have you talking for days. That’s why Charleston chefs […]

How to make, eat the Garbage Plate

Rochester, New York’s tasty claim to fame, The Garbage Plate, recently celebrated its 60th birthday at the concoction’s original location, Nick Tahou Hots. If you have not heard of the messy delicacy, this iconic meal was born when a student came into the shop and ordered a plate with “all the garbage” on it, and […]

10 reasons why we can’t “let go” of Frozen

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you probably know about the Disney movie “Frozen.” It has been breaking records and winning awards ever since it came out last November. Here are just some of the reasons that prove ‘Frozen’ is a power house of movie and why we love it!   by Stephanie Benner […]

Berry Hall changing to coed next fall…that’s right – coed.

  Most College of Charleston students are aware of the notorious all-girls Berry Resident Hall. They’ve seen it when walking to class, visited it on a Friday night, or maybe even lived there. Located near the main part of campus on Saint Phillip Street, it is surrounded by other campus buildings. Students passing by will […]

Millennials – ditch the keg photos and grow up

– by Dakota Isaacs You’ve heard the news – everyone hates us. While that might be a slight exaggeration, the stereotype of a Millennial isn’t really helping our reputations much. As the younger-end of the Millennial generation approaches its entrance into the work force, it’s time to stop whining (as we typically do) and figure […]

Do you know the most interesting buildings in Charleston?

 – by Clifton McDaniel Charleston is home to some of the most interesting historic architecture that people travel across the globe to see. Have you actually been inside our 10 most interesting picks? If not, spring is a great time to walk the Holy City’s sidewalks and find these magnificent buildings.

7 easy recipes any college student can make

– by Tori Williams Cooking can be time consuming and difficult for college students. We often find ourselves so busy and in transition from one thing to the next that we seldom take the time to cook anything…much less something healthy. What we don’t realize is that there are hundreds of quick and easy dishes college […]

Dear professors, the 80s called and want their fashion back

OK, we get it professors – you are extremely busy planning your syllabi and grading papers, while trying to  have a life outside school at the same time. But were you really that busy being nerds all your lives that you didn’t consider obtaining a fashion style? Even at your best, most of you attempt […]

5 real problems for college kids when the government shuts down

If the government shutdown had lasted one more day, America would have defaulted. Among other things, of course, this means student loans would have been frozen and students around the country would have been out of luck. And since there’s a chance we’re headed for this scenario again in January, here are five of the […]

FIG celebrates life of an old friend – Ms. Petunia

An Ode to Ms. Petunia In Charleston, S.C., fewer things are elevated to a higher status than the food and beverage industry. Grounded in the fact that it has the most five-star restaurants per capita in the nation, the city has become a peninsula that flies on the wings of culinary legends. So when 60 […]

5 pork dishes hot in Charleston right now

Despite all the fresh seafood to be had in this port city, the pork fad has hit Charleston. For centuries pork was thought of as a ”dirty” meat because of the farm conditions pigs were generally raised in. Not to mention pork has a higher fat content than most other meats, which has turned away […]

Charleston’s got charm – some call it swag – like you’ve never seen

If you know anything about this top city in the world, you know Charlestonians have a long history of enjoying themselves.  In 1770 the famous French author J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur visited a much younger Charles-Town, and wrote, “The inhabitants are the gayest in America. The rays of their sun seem to urge […]

My study abroad experience was better than yours.

A year ago, I boarded a plane from Florence, Italy, connected in Paris, and landed in Newark, N.J. having left the four best months of my life behind me. After a semester living in Florence, I came back a different person. I learned more things in those four months about myself, about other cultures, and […]

Charleston’s best food/drink deals for college students

For college students, finding the best deals for food and beverages are important due to “low funds.” Most students are constantly browsing for deals to save every penny. “I really like the deals from Boone’s, Kickin’ Chicken, and Wild Wings mainly because they are all really close to where I stay and they are 3 […]

5 Instagram users you are about to ‘unfollow’

Ever look at your Facebook newsfeed and realize there are statuses, pictures and posts that make you want to “defriend” someone? Well, some Instagram users are feeling this way too, so here are the five Instagram uploads that are not only the most troublesome, but also completely worthy of being “unfollowed.”     -by Alice […]

12 ways to make Disney your bitch

  Haven’t been to Disney yet? Or not in a long time? Go…now! And these 12 tips will help you make the most of your Disney experience. Trust us, we’re experts. Stay at Disney Your room key is your ticket, free transportation, early admission and you can stay later at the parks. While many of […]

5 ways to get more sleep (even in college!)

  College students are among the most sleep-deprived population in the country with 60 percent reporting poor sleep patterns. Of those, 12 percent of college students report missing class three to four times a month. See the Storify by Whitney Currin. Related articles Consistent sleep patterns tied to healthier weight (medicalnewstoday.com) Easiest Weight Loss Tip Ever: Change Your Sleep Schedule […]

CofC #girl problems

Ten problems encountered by your average College of Charleston girl, including Sabatinos pizza in your bed and having a closet full of designer rain boots. #ugh See the Storify by Lexi Rider and Ashley Bell. Related articles Campus Spottings (eastcoastgypsy1.wordpress.com)