10 reasons I love to hate Whole Foods

– by Kate Peterson Whole Foods is not exactly on a college student’s budget for groceries, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still love going there…and hating our bank account later. Unfortunately, that’s only one of the 10 reasons I love hating my favorite grocery store.

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 […]

4 lessons drug dealers should learn from Silk Road

1. Silk Road is NOT a system of trade and cultural transmission Silk Road was cleverly named after a historical network of trade routes between Europe, India, and China during the Han Dynasty from 206 A.D. and 220 A.D. But Silk Road in this case refers to a black market website that sold illegal goods […]

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 […]

10 Best Apps for College

Tablets are becoming the computing device of choice among college students because they are smaller, lighter and less expensive than laptops. Using a tablet also gives you access to that brand’s app store.  Apps are cheap and you can add or delete them at your convenience. There are over one million apps to choose from […]

15 ways to survive your freshman year

College is the time of your life. Right? It is four years unlike anything else you have ever experienced. For someone just 18 years old and away from home for the very first time, it can be both thrilling and exhilarating, while also frightening and even a bit daunting. Freshman year means learning to juggle […]

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 […]

10 reasons why I love to hate Pure Barre

Welcome to the wonderful world of Pure Barre, y’all, for a workout you will love to hate…again and again and again. 1.) Walking into the studio, you are confronted by a glorious treasure trove of all the workout clothes you could possibly ever want. Sadly, you have to walk away because look, this pair of […]

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 […]

Study drugs still common among students

“Study drugs” may be good for pulling an all-nighter, but students admit there are downs that come with the ups. From studying for the SAT in high school to taking college exit exams, students for years have been delving into the world of the study drug to reach new heights in concentration highs by obtaining […]

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 […]

‘Riskovation’ – the new mantra for marketing daredevils

Changes in the media landscape have made it more difficult for brands to measure their markets and stand out among competitors. As a result, businesses have been forced to reach their audiences in more creative ways. Today, the more risky, rebellious brands take creative marketing to a whole new level, enlisting a mantra that sometimes […]

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 […]

International soccer federation responsible for mess in Qatar

The World Cup,  the most-renowned event for professional soccer, is scheduled for Qatar in 2022. Millions of people across the globe will pay attention to this premiere futbol event in hopes of seeing their national team bring home the gold. Anticipating this world stage, Qatar is rapidly trying to fortify its country with postmodern stadiums […]

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 […]

6 reasons you should be worried about violence in America

Given recent shootings in a New Jersey mall, LAX airport, a Nevada school and the U.S. Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., it is necessary to examine why Americans are so violent. We have become desensitized to violent acts. These Halloween costumes “praise“ acts of extreme violence. “I’m certainly not surprised,” says College of Charleston senior […]

10 reasons we love College of Charleston

We’ve got history, cobblestone, Spanish Moss, unbelievable food (pricey, but still unbelievable), great nightlife and the beach. Are you kidding me…why go anywhere else? See the Storify by Nicole Lubel.