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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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
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
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 […]
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. […]
Back in Charleston for its fourth annual Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, the Zac Brown Band once again didn’t disappoint. The two-day extravaganza, held at Blackbaud Stadium, is the perfect combo of good music, great beer and some really awesome food. I attended the Zac Brown Band Southern Ground Music and Food Festival two […]
Charleston, S.C., is a web of tiny, one-way streets often clogged with tourists or fellow students. As if that weren’t enough, parking in Charleston is either non-existent or expensive. Bikes offer a solution for the frustrations of navigating downtown streets, and they are a popular choice for locals and students. But riding a bike downtown […]
We need feminism because human rights are women’s rights. And women’s rights are human rights. by Teddi Aaron and Carason Lehmann
This great nation has been plagued by a vicious disease that is taking the social lives away from many hard working Americans. This disease is called hysteria Ebola has been widespread in Africa over the last several months, infecting and killing the lives of thousands. Lucky for us we live in America where a problem […]
Millennials are often described as uninformed. Many think this generation doesn’t care about current events. But it might not be the Millennials’ fault . . . have you seen the news recently? Alex Housand considers how the abominable news cycle is screwing everyone up for getting trustworthy and useful information. by Alex Housand
Elementary, junior high, high school, college…..now what? With eight months left until graduation, the pressure is on. Seniors at the College of Charleston are preparing for the “real world.” With different interests, talents, goals and passions, what are the options when it comes to life after college? Although graduate school and starting a career right […]
College of Charleston professors and students would agree that attending class is crucial to a successful academic experience. In downtown Charleston, however, this is easier to say than do after a big rain, according to many CofC students. The College of Charleston is centrally located in downtown Charleston, a city with a long history of flooding. This […]
Watching tourists toss their cigarette butts onto the beautiful streets of Charleston used to infuriate me. It took me nearly five years of living here to realize that it’s only half their fault. Charleston’s lack of public ashtrays is hurting the Lowcountry, and people need to know. Here are seven reasons why ashtrays in the Holy […]
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last six months, we’ve got a little international terrorism thing brewing. But it’s impossible to figure out what’s going on when we don’t even know what to call the terrorist group. Is it ISIS? Or ISIL? Maybe just IS? Oh, WTF…let’s just figure out […]
We all have them. You know, the professors who make you stop and question your sanity. The disorganized mess you see running to class, spilling hot coffee all over his/her wrinkled shirt. The ones who make you share more about your personal life than desired. Yeah that’s right. I can see you laughing. You know it’s true. […]
Being stylish requires keeping up with a lot of trends, knowing where to shop and having a pretty steep bank account. Or does it? It is quite possible to be a fashion star without going broke. I promise. Read on for some outfit ideas plus costs to prove you don’t have to be rich to be a fashion […]
“These will be the fastest four years of your life.” Yep. We’ve heard it before. The process is gradual, but the moment it hits home, it hits home hard. Read about the 9 moments it hits hardest. Welcome to your senior year. – by Grace Newall
About to graduate and worried about how to be a leader in world that’s full of them? Keep reading. Making your mark in the business world is full of challenges, but it’s nothing you can’t prepare for. Follow these 11 tips and you’ll be golden. So here are just a few tips to help you […]
– by Caroline Hubbell: Nearly 70 percent of the public “never or hardly ever” pays attention to the content posted on social networks from the brands they follow, says a recent study from Kentico Software. But there are good – and beneficial – reasons to pay attention to the content from the brands you love. […]
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