This article was written before Bloomberg dropped out of the Democratic running. How often do you hear transphobic language being thrown around? How often do you as a cisgendered person ignore these comments because they do not “concern” you? Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg an alleged LGBTQ+ ally has found himself under fire for his insensitive…
This Saturday, Feb. 29, the College of Charleston all girls acapella group, the AcaBelles will be opening up for three local bands at Music Farm’s Leap Day Show after winning CofC’s Women in Music and Entertainment Instagram competition. The AcaBelles participated in a competition through WME’s Instagram account this past month. In order to win,…
Following an event in the Cistern Yard on Thursday, Jan. 30th, students, faculty and alumni flooded George St. to continue the celebrations for the College’s day-long 250th birthday celebration. The block party kicked off as volunteers handed out birthday hats, glasses, bow ties and tote bags for students to sport their school spirit. Many flocked…
The College of Charleston celebrated its 250th birthday Thursday with a day of festivities. An afternoon event in a colorfully decorated Cistern Yard gathered hundreds while the College’s own Chucktown Sound and cheerleading squad performed. “We are extraordinary, not because we are old, but we are old because we are extraordinary.” President Hsu began his speech…
On Thursday, January 30th, the College of Charleston celebrated its 250th birthday with a day of activities. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and other members of the Charleston community came together to celebrate this historic milestone. The College concluded its big day with a party filled with light shows, live music and lots of dancing. The…
Students, teachers, faculty and alumni flooded George St on Thursday to celebrate a moment of history for not only the College of Charleston, but also for the state of South Carolina. As President Andrew T. Hsu thanked his audience for their presence at the 250th Anniversary of the College’s founding, the rumble of applause brought…
The World Health Organization has declared a Global Health Emergency due to the spreading of Coronavirus. The Coronavirus was first diagnosed and spread in Wuhan City, China on December 31, 2019 and has now grown to over 9,800 confirmed cases around the globe all linking back to Wuhan City. 213 people have died due to…
Bottle Trees Outside of the Avery Research Center on Bull Street, between Gadsden St. and Ashley Ave., stands a small wired frame tree. Bright sapphire colored bottles adorn the ends of each of its metallic branches. Light reflecting from the bottles easily draws the attention of passersby, but the bottle tree is said to be…
On the third Monday of January, Americans gather to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. Since its declaration as a federal holiday in 1983, cities and towns across the country host parades and events to memorialize King’s determination for equality. Charleston’s Martin Luther King Junior parade proceeded at 10:00…
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston hosted yet another 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate. Andrew Yang drew quite the crowd of supporters for his discussion this past Friday, November 22 in the Stern Center Gardens. Yang began the town hall by greeting his fans with a round of high fives before he joined…
The College of Charleston, a breeding ground for Mono and the Flu, has a new illness to add to its petri dish, a medieval one to be exact. Mumps is a contagious virus whose symptoms include fever, muscle aches and swelling of the salivary glands. It typically takes between 16 and 18 days for symptoms…
On Thursday, Nov. 21 College of Charleston’s all girl a cappella group, The AcaBelles, held their annual fall concert. Being the last concert of the semester The AcaBelles finished strong with renditions of popular songs like Survivor by Destiny’s Child, Titanium by David Guetta and I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 and Ocean…