This article was cowritten by Liz Hipes and Grace Stringer On September 18th, a 13-year-old girl in Overland Park, Kansas was asked by a classmate to pick five people in the room that she would kill. Using a finger gun, she pointed at four other classmates then at her own head. Since then, the girl…
He Said, They Said As the recent Me Too and Time’s Up movements have exposed predatory men in power and empowered women everywhere to tell their stories, society’s perpetuation of sexual harassment and assault has taken a spotlight in American media. From Bill Cosby and Louis CK to President Trump and Supreme Court Justice Brett…
The last time I heard about a music artist’s 40-minute companion film to an album, it was Kanye West’s Runaway. The female lead is a model dressed as a phoenix with body paint and feathers whose only purpose in the film is listen to Kanye’s explanation of the world. Take this in contrast to Janelle…
It’s hard to imagine that a college that once boasted about it’s lack of women is now home to a class of over 65 percent females and counting. A distinction that once classified an institution of excellence is now nothing more than a stain on the College’s history. Women have been accepted into the College…
Women scientists have always had to fight to be heard over their male colleagues. For most of history, science was considered a male dominated field plagued with sexism and implicit bias, which that still persist in some circles. Today, the tides are slowly turning as more and more women are pursuing careers in science, technology,…
On September 3, 2018 Nike named Colin Kaepernick the face of their 2018 ‘Just Do It’ Campaign to celebrate 30 years of the slogan. This announcement grabbed headlines and gave Nike a lot of attention. While some reacted negatively, burning their Nike products, many praised the company, and said they were grateful that they “were…
So, Black Panther happened, and if you have not seen it, what are you even doing? The movie is based on the Marvel Comics character, Black Panther. There has been some talk of creating the film since the 90s, but they finally decided to take flight with it back in 2005. Why did it take…
By Keely Headrick & Callista Milligan Between musicians and music junkies, Charleston is bursting at the seams with music lovers. Show posters and setlists plaster rooms, festival wristbands cover arms, and band tees can be spotted in every class. Conversations start over common music taste, but sometimes bonds run deeper. Concerts and jamming with friends…
Zoe Murrie and Raija Haughn Contributed to the Aricle As 2018 comes to a close, it’s important that we look back at those who left us and remember the impact they made in our lives. Unfortunately, many legends passed away this year, but their influence continues to shape the world we live in today. Some…
A fly on the wall – a people watcher. They can be found in every nook of Charleston, watching and observing. In coffee shops alone, interesting perspectives can be discovered through the eyes of the fly. Moments witnessed can leave hearts touched, or create small chuckles hiding behind hands. Moments can sometimes disappoint, while others…
There is a common divide in America. Whether it be between political views, genders, race or age, everyone has their own opinions, and thankfully, the freedom to share those opposing views. President James Madison warned that factions can “divide mankind into parties inflamed with mutual animosity rather than unite towards the common good.” While those…
By Bethany Fincher and Phillip Greene Photos by Imani Warnex and Margie Hussey In our interviews with local artists, we noticed a common thread of restlessness – dissatisfaction with the status quo of music in Charleston and a pioneering desire to push the envelope. As audience members, it’s up to us to clamor for the…