At 26 years old Afriyie Poku considers himself to be a self-taught designer who draws his inspiration from day-to-day life. His personal style is “fashion-forward with past influences” and he peeks interest with his notably “tall hair.” As the winner of the 2013 Emerging Designer Competition and the People’s Choice winner at this year’s Baker…
It’s a world-class event that not only spans over a weeks time, but also embeds itself into the majority of what’s considered to be spring semester for College of Charleston students. The Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week has already kicked off the season with events such as the Emerging Designer “Talented 20” Party held…
Hip-Hop. It’s a term that refers to more than just a music genre. It encompasses a culture and a lifestyle. Several organizations and offices at the College of Charleston are embracing the ever-evolving style of Hip-Hop with the start of a new tradition: Hip-Hop Thursday. Kimberly Ohanuka, president of the CAB (Cougar Activities Board), hosted the…
Songs in A Minor by Alicia Keys. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Stripped by Christina Aguilera. What do these Grammy award-winning albums all have in common? They’re produced and performed by some of today’s sultriest singers in the music industry. And it’s songs from artist like these that the new a cappella vocal group at…
Oct. 11 is observed as National Coming Out Day by members of the LGBTQQAAIP community all over the world and is designed to celebrate those who publically identify as one of the members of the “alphabet soup.” For those of you who aren’t familiar with alphabet soup, better known as LGBTQQAAIP, it stands for: Lesbian,…
When you hear the name Cardell Sims, it may ring a bell because he is the third student in his family to attend the College of Charleston. Despite wanting to transfer into the College and remain “under the radar,” Sims has become a campus personality. “When I got here I didn’t want people to know…
The feeling of warm sand between the toes. The sun beating down on perspiring skin. Reading a textbook with the calming sound of waves crashing in the background. Some students can’t think of a better way to go to college than to attend a school that’s just a few miles from the beach. For students…
Fun fact about President Barack Obama: He collects Spider-Man comic books. Fun fact about First Lady of The College of Charleston, Jane Benson: She participated in the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Trials. Fun fact about my Editor-In-Chief, Sarah Sheafer: She spent a semester studying in Israel. Fun fact about Student Body President Erica Arbetter… On…
