The College Today is the blog and magazine run by the Division of Marketing and Communications at the College of Charleston. On the first of April, they sent out a brief email outlining the College’s decision to change its mascot to a blue crab. This email cited a survey of the student population that was…
A Facebook notification pops up, “A mutual friend of a friend is interested in an event hosted by a page you once viewed.” Johnny Basic, a senior at the College, excitedly wakes up to the ding and checks his notifications. “I’m definitely going to that,” he says, “I’m going to Facebook live the whole thing.” Across the…
On Feb. 14, business went awry at the downtown Walgreens. Eddie Johnson, an employee of 11 months, sabotaged the customers who walked through the door out of personal spite. He was dumped by his girlfriend three days before Valentine’s Day. Johnson, who had been dating his girlfriend for eight months, was devastated when he was…
Every College of Charleston student leaves with a Bill Murray-sighting story. Students have seen him at basketball games, walking down King Street and even in Mama Kims. But why is Murray never excited to say hello to a student or take a picture with them? His secret just came out. Ever wonder why the storm…
It is December at last, that means the battles between the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser are officially underway. The two Misers duke it out every year, fighting during the weeks before Dec. 25 to try and claim the title belt on Christmas Day itself. Their’s is a battle to get the upper hand in…
On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2016, President Obama signed into effect the Executive Order – FOH With That Cheddar Lookin’ A** Fake Tan, You Cannot Be in a Position of Power – effectively disqualifying Donald Trump from presidency. Executive Order 13743 makes law that any candidate with a “cheddar lookin’ a** fake tan” will be immediately…
On Monday October 17, all Starbucks locations in Charleston and around the world were closed. On that same day, Starbucks had a video chat meeting with all of its employees to discuss a very pertinent issue regarding drink sizes. Starbucks closed worldwide because of a customer complaint in Los Angeles stating that the barista wouldn’t…
Photos courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons “November 8, 2066: The 50-year anniversary of the scariest day in American politics.” –The New York Times On Nov. 8, 2016, the Pantsuit Aficionada will square off with the Microwaved Circus Peanut. These two icons of American politics are fighting for the most powerful position in the most powerful…
It was Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 – Elliot’s first day of college. Speed walking through Cougar Mall on his way to Maybank 205, he looked down at his phone to check the room number for his first class. Elliot stumbled on the bricks as he approached the front door of Maybank. He was flustered but determined to continue to…
There are changes coming to the city of Charleston. In the wake of a long year of police brutality and a tough year for their reputation as a whole, the Charleston Police Department is ready to make some changes to the way it treat its constituents. The shooting of Walter Scott, which occurred last April,…
Change is scary; change is hard. Especially after 40 years of stability and love in the hands of our beloved mayor, Joe Riley. Luckily, one twinkle of John Tecklenburg’s baby blue eyes and his cherubic smile are enough to assuage our fear of the unknown. Tecklenburg’s easy manner, benevolent air and general delight at simply…
As Donald Trump’s policies and mannerisms wax increasingly sinister, those conspiracy theorists in pointy hats aren’t looking so crazy after all. The Swamp Fox is first to confirm that underneath Donald Trump’s hair lies the face of the Dark Lord Voldemort. Voters left a recent rally in fear and confusion, frantically making the sign of…