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Living in the college bubble known as “Greek life,” it can be hard for college students to remember that there are bigger problems in the world than having a scuff on your white Converse or not getting the sorority you want. Nonetheless, these girls never fail to entertain, so here are 11 things freshman sorority girls are […]
Living day to day in a world that equates sex with love and happiness gets frustrating when you don’t experience sexual or romantic attraction. For 99 percent of the population, life comes with some pretty standard expectations about relationships, awkward crushes and lifelong love. For the other 1 percent, the people who don’t experience romantic or […]
We’ve heard the catch phrases over and over. No Means No. Rape is Rape. Drunk is not Yes. And while the messages are extremely important as well as very true, they also have one fundamental flaw – they either put the onus on victims to be able to get out of a bad situation, or […]
It’s a common story to tell America’s youth that college will be the best four years of their lives. Movies have been made about the ravishing college experience where the only problem the main character faces is whether he will get a kiss from the shy nerd who magically becomes beautiful as soon as her […]
A barre workout is a trendy exercise craze that exploded in popularity when it franchised in 2009. . The mixture of ballet and Pilates is designed to tone muscle groups you didn’t even realize existed. I know this because I’ve been sore in places I didn’t know I had. Many women (and men) swear by […]
From a very early age, athletics were a central part of my life. Many of the experiences I faced while playing sports are similar to the challenges life throws at me still. It wasn’t until I reached my early 20s that I realized how participating in sports has shaped the person I am today. Here are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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. […]
With thousands of American college kids traveling to Florence yearly to study abroad, it is extremely easy for locals to spot this semester’s “shipment.” And if you are part of that shipment, now is the time to know that Firenze is the Italian name for Florence. While I am the first to declare my patriotism […]
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
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 […]
Best advice before attending a music festival – prepare, prepare, prepare! You absolute cannot prepare, pack, and plan enough for these things, I promise. Even in the middle of December, pack for a hurricane. As a seasoned festival-goer, I have learned a thing or two about doing this well, so read on for my advice. […]
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 […]
Life is at your fingertips when you’re 22. You are old enough to indulge in many of life’s pleasures, free enough to have time, and still young enough to be a little crazy. But what are you going to do? There are many U.S. cities with a host of fun waiting for you, and Charleston is […]
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