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:
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. The first section is dedicated to news, sports, and opinion pieces. An additional section covers activities, features, and current trends.
The George Street Observer Staff
Geoff Yost (geoff@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Editor in Chief
Sam Graebner (sam@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Managing Editor
Sarah Sheafer (sheafer@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Editor
Tommy Werner (tommy@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Features Editor
Lynsey Cichon (lynsey@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Sports Editor
Kate Butler (kate@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Design Editor
Brad Cooper (bradc@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Staff Writer, News
Chopper Johnson (chopper@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Staff Writer, News & Sports
Georgia Schrubbe (georgia@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Staff Writer, Features
Nikki Scioscia (nikki@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Staff Writer, Features
Hannah Starke (hannah@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Staff Writer, Sports
Brad Woods (bradw@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Staff Writer, SGA Beat
Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 200
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. You can listen to CofCRadio by clicking on it's here or on the widget found on CisternYard.com's homepage .
CofCRadio Staff
Mackenzie Armstrong (mackenzie@cougarmedianetwork.com) | General Manager
Monique Dyer (monique@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Public Relations and Events Manager
Dante La Ruffa (dante@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Technical Director
Olivia Cheeseman (olivia@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Office Assistant
Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 203
Visit our studios: Calhoun Annex 203A & Calhoun Annex 204
CTV is the College's student television station. 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
Katie Ricart (katie.ricart@gmail.com) | General Manager
Katy Sinkler (katy@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Executive News Producer
Claire Odioso (claire@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Executive Entertainment Producer
Lauren Arnott (lauren@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Producer
Kristyn Robertson (kristyn@cougarmedianetwork.com) | News Producer
Lauren Frye (lfrye@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Entertainment Producer/Editor
Sarah Wade (swade@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Entertainment Producer/Editor
Abby Frye (abby@cougarmedianetwork.com) | Sports Reporter
Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 201
Information about The Miscellany can be found here.
Visit our offices: Calhoun Annex 202 and contact Maria Martin, Editor-in-Chief, at mrmartin1@edisto.cofc.edu for more information.
The Department of Advertising handles all advertising efforts for the network. Contact any member of the staff for more information.
Advertising Staff
Nick Daigle (nick@cougarmedianetwork.com) | General Manager
The Department of Advertising handles all media relations and publicity for the network. The department also assists with all event planning.
Public Relations Staff
Mallie Salerno (mallie@cougarmedianetwork.com) | General Manager