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Peer to peer file-sharing at the College of Charleston

Brad Cooper — 2011-08-23 16:14

Remember the good old days of going to Millenium Music or Tower Records and buying an actual CD? We might be the last generation that can honestly answer yes to that question. Since the rise of the digital age, CD sales have plummeted as people more and more frequently turn to the Internet to get music. Most of these downloads are free, and illegal. Consider these staggering statistics from the Recording Industry Association of America's website: (http://www.riaa.com/faq.php) In the decade...

The price for talent and dedication

Sarah Sheafer — 2011-04-14 16:05

The campus buzzed with excitement as the SGA elections approached. Students running for office had already begun to pass out flyers and put up painted banners. However, one banner from a certain candidate stood out from the others.While the banner was simple in both design and color, the words painted on it were unique to any previous campaign literature from candidates running for SGA President: “No Pay for SGA.”The banner belonged to junior Peter von Lehe Ruegner. Centering his campaign on...

Two weeks after election loss, Ruegner resigns from SGA

Geoff Yost — 2011-04-12 16:13

Junior Senator Peter vonLehe Ruegner, who ran for president of the student body in March, resigned Tuesday from the Student Government Association.Citing demanding personal, work, and school related activities in an email to President-Elect Ross Kressel, Ruegner said this was the “best choice,” even with only two Senate sessions remaining in the academic year.Ruegner said, however, he plans to be involved with the SGA in the fall.“[I] look forward to working with you (Kressel) and the next...

Ross Kressel is Student Body President-Elect

Geoff Yost — 2011-04-06 17:17

Vice President Ross Kressel defeated Secretary LaQunya Baker in the Student Government Association runoff election for President Wednesday. Kressel will serve as President of the Student Body during the 2011-12 academic year."Is so proud to call myself your student body president elect!!!!," Kressel tweeted moments after the results were announced Wednesday evening.Kressel won 53 percent of the vote to Baker’s 47 percent. 578 votes were cast in the runoff held after a nearly three-...

Bridge Run to offer more than just a 10k

Hannah Starke — 2011-03-31 14:32

If you’re a habitual procrastinator, and have yet to register for this year’s Cooper River Bridge Run, then you’re out of luck.The 40,000 runner cap was reached on Wednesday, March 23rd, beating last year’s sellout date even though the cap was 1,500 less. Those who are determined to be in the race, however, may still have a chance at one of the 1,500 charity bids that are going for $150 a person.If running the race is out of the question for you this year, fear not. The event first held in...

Ruegner defeated as Baker and Kressel enter run-off

Sam Graebner — 2011-03-31 19:05

March 31 – Presidential candidates LaQunya Baker and Ross Kressel will compete in a run-off election for Wednesday, as results of the SGA elections released Thursday evening left either without the 51 percent needed for decisive victory.Tensions were high in the Student Government Association offices as members of the organization waited for the election results. At 7:26 p.m., an email from the Election Commission brought the news.The presidential race finished closely, with Baker and Kressel...

Soles4Souls hosts shoe drive at C of C

Emily Wilson — 2011-03-31 14:56

If I could take a guess, I would say that almost every College of Charleston student currently has at least one pair of shoes he or she never wears. Maybe one day you’ll have that perfect occasion, but maybe not. Meanwhile, the shoes are occupying your precious storage space.Soles4Soles wants to take that burden off you. The charity organization collects shoes from footwear companies and individuals and distributes them to people in need all around the world. From March 30-April 8,...

The Tea Party Goes to Washington

By John Cooper — 2011-03-31 14:44

The door to Randolph Hall - the big relic of a building behind the Cistern - creaked open. The whole room smelled of presidential aspirations.The man behind the pulpit was Dr. Rand Paul, freshman senator from Kentucky. Senator Paul has an uncanny ability to give the impression he's speaking a lot quieter than he really is. His voice is patronizingly personal, like a stranger with knowledge that you and me will never understand but wants to share it anyway. He doesn't make a speech, he...

Music Madness with Lauren Frye

2011-03-25 20:49

Project Harambee, Service Trip to Kenya

2011-03-22 20:36

Take the Cougar Media Network survey!

2011-03-04 10:16

Click here to take the Cougar Media Network Survey! We would love to hear what you think!https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dDR2MHFCWkdfWTJJZk0...

Music Madness with Lauren Frye

2011-02-28 12:23

CofC vs. Samford- Senior Night Highlight Video

2011-02-25 14:34

ABC News' Dr. Richard Besser is Commencement Speaker

Staff Reports — 2011-02-23 16:26

Dr. Richard Besser, the senior health and medical editor for ABC News will be the College's commencement speaker at the Spring 2011 undergraduate graduation ceremony, the College announced Wednesday.Dr. Besser came to ABC News in 2009 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he was responsible for all of the CDC’s public health emergency preparedness and emergency activities. He also served as the acting director for the CDC and acting administrator for the Agency for Toxic...

Spring Break Spots 2011

2011-02-22 17:31

Obama Evaluation

2011-02-17 13:24

CTV with Five Times August

2011-02-15 19:59

Students lobby Government officials in Columbia

Sarah Sheafer — 2011-02-15 14:51

Feb. 15 - Students from the College of Charleston, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina attended a rally today in support of higher education in South Carolina. While the reporters, photographers and broadcasters focused their attention on the rally outside the State House, student government members from the three schools lobbied South Carolina government officials in meetings that occurred throughout the day. While there was anything but a huge crowd...

Students lobby Government officials in Columbia

Sarah Sheafer — 2011-02-15 14:52

Music Madness With Lauren Frye

2011-02-11 18:15

CTV Introduces SHAPE IT UP!

2011-02-10 20:03

White Out Wofford: Cougars Beat Terriers 79-54

2011-02-09 13:42

Benson offered contract extension through February 2015

Geoff Yost — 2011-02-08 18:42

The College of Charleston Board of Trustees, at a special meeting Tuesday, unanimously approved a resolution to offer a three-year extension of the employment contract of President P. George Benson. If the extension offer is accepted by Benson, he will remain President of the College through February 2015.Benson's current contract will be extended by a period of three years and will remain largely intact, however the contract renewal will carry "certain objective performance goals and cirteria...

Board of Trustees set to discuss Benson’s contract

Geoff Yost — 2011-02-08 13:19

The Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting Tuesday to discuss extending President P. George Benson’s employment contract by a period of three years.Should the Board decide to extend Benson’s contract, no agreement will be signed today. Rather, the Board will vote on a resolution stating their intent with regards to a contract.Benson’s 16-page employment contract states that the Board must provide Benson with notice of its decision whether to renew and extend the contract at the end...

Coming Soon February 11

2011-02-08 17:30