About CisternYard

CisternYard.com is the flagship online product of the Cougar Media Network. The site features student created news and entertainment content from the College of Charleston's student media office, the Cougar Media Network. The Cougar Media Network is comprised of four student media organizations on campus. Each group offers unique ways for students to become involved, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and gain practical media training. Content is featured from The George Street Observer, CofCRadio, and Cougar Television. The Miscellany art and literary magazine is also part of the Cougar Media Network.

Mailing Address
Cougar Media Network 
c/o [Person]
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424

Shipping Address
Cougar Media Network
c/o [Person]
172 Calhoun Street, 2nd Floor
Charleston, SC 29403

Information about all the offices and how to get involved can be found here:

Who We Are

The George Street Observer

 The George Street Observer is the official campus weekly newspaper of the College published every Thursday during the academic year. The GSO produces two separate sections - a news and feature section - News and Indulge. The first section is dedicated to news, sports, and opinion pieces. The Indulge section covers activities, features, and current trends.

The George Street Observer Staff
Katie Orlando (orlando@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Editor in Chief
Lindsay Frost (lindsay@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Editor
Chris Marchewka (chris@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Induldge Editor
Chris Howell (howell@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Opinions Editor
Caitlin Patton (caitlin@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Copy Editor
Kelly Bozard (kelly@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Chief Photographer
Kelsey Bergman (kelsey@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Designer

Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 200

 

CofCRadio

CofCRadio is Charleston's oldest student run radio station. Founded in 2001, CofCRadio is the area's only music service dedicated to showcasing independent, new artists with an emphasis on local talent. The station airs 68 shows and employs 100 DJs. CofCRadio can be heard on CisternYard.com and on Channel 37 through the College's cable system.

CofCRadio Staff
Geoff Yost (geoff@cougarmedianetwork.com) | General Manager
Maddie Cooke (maddie@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Operations Manager
Trevor Wagner (trevor@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Technical Director

Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 203
Visit our studios: Calhoun Annex 203A & Calhoun Annex 204

 

Cougar Television

CTV is the College's student television station. Broadcasting on Channel 39 through the College's cable system, CTV presents a diverse range of content in news and entertainment. The programs on CTV can also be watched online on CisternYard.com.

Cougar Television Staff
Kathryn Rather Moore (moore@cougarmedianetwork.com) | General Manager
Katie Ricart (ricart@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Director
Meredith Spires (meredith@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Producer
Elizabeth Sanders (elizabeth@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Producer
John Pope (john@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Entertainment Director

Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 201

 

The Miscellany

Information about The Miscellany can be found here.

Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 202

 

Department of Online Publishing

CisternYard.com and all of Cougar Media Network's online products and services are managed by our Department of Online Publishing.

Online Publishing Staff
Jason Parker (jason@cisternyard.com) | General Manager & Webmaster
Thomas Fussell (thomas@cisternyard.com) | Assistant Webmaster

Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 202