Author Archives: Crystal Maclean

Friday Art Walk

Ever wanted to participate in one of the French Quarter Art Walks? If you do, you are in luck. These are walks take place on the first Friday in March, May, October, and December. The first Friday in March just so happens to be this Friday, March 1st. Here’s what you need to know: Description:…

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“Thin”

Most people agree that rainy days are perfect movie days. Make this rainy-day movie one with meaning. Take part in Eating Disorders Awareness Week today by viewing the film, “Thin”. This film is a documentary directed by Lauren Greenfield. In 2006, HBO distributed the film. WIth a running time of about 102 minutes, this documentary explores The Renfrew Center…

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Opening Tonight!

“On the Bum, Or the Next Train Through” The Basic Information Beginning tonight, the Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Charleston School of the Arts will present the quirky comedy “On the Bum, Or the Next Train Through,” by Neal Bell. The production will run Thursday, February 21st through Tuesday, February 26th. Curtain times are at 7:30 p.m.,…

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Tips on Applying to Grad School

First and foremost, you need to know the details. For each institution you are going to apply to, examine the admissions criteria in detail. Look for things like entrance exams, transcripts, letters of recommendations, personal statements, etc. The Tests Get free practice GRE questions through the ETS website. Leave at least six weeks to study before any…

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Day of Love

Happy Valentine’s Day. Whether your celebrating with someone or solo, the day is supposed to be about love. I think it’s safe to say that we can expand the definition, from the celebration of loving someone to loving something. Today, I’m going to celebrate my love for – you guessed it – the Graduate School…

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Your Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Did you know that there’s an organization on campus that’s dedicated to representing and serving our graduate students? If not, you know now. All students enrolled in The Graduate School are encouraged to participate in the Graduate Student Association. The GSA takes on a lot of responsibility and initiative each year to support our students. Routinely, they…

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The Other V-Day

Valentine’s day might be on Thursday, but there’s another V-Day that seems more important to mention. What is the other V-Day? V-Day is a global activist movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day promotes creative events (such as the Vagina Monologues, discussed below) to increase awareness, raise money and motivate existing anti-violence organizations. The fight to…

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