We pulled aside Annabelle Tierney to discuss her thesis research addressing plastic pollution in the marine environment. Annabelle is a third-year graduate student in marine biology from Australia with aspirations of going into conservation work. Q) Can you tell me about your research? Annabelle: For my thesis research I am analyzing the distribution and…
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…
Join the Office of Institutional Diversity in the National Stand Against Racism Monday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. in the Cougar Mall. Stop by and sign the pledge banner to eliminate racism, and you will receive a wristband and some free ice cream. Stand Against Racism is a movement that was initiated by…
The Office of Multi-Cultural Student Programs and the Safe Zone Committee present Safe Zone Ally Training. There are currently three scheduled trainings coming up at the College of Charleston. This training is designed for individuals on the College of Charleston campus who are interested in learning more about Safe Zone and the opportunity to become…
We welcome Kyle Brazell as our newest guest blogger. He is in is second year of the Performing Arts Education Program, and he has recently taken the initiative to start a student association for music. Kyle is the president and founder of the College of Charleston Music Association (CCMA), which is a student chapter of…
The Big Green Bus, a vehicle for change, is coming to Charleston July 14th and 15th. So what exactly is the big deal about a green bus? Well, this 1998 MCI coach bus has been converted to run on waste vegetable oil and is toting 13 Dartmouth College students throughout the country to educate people…
This Saturday, July 9th, is an excellent opportunity to both get some exercise and to be an example for people with special needs. The SOAR (Special Olympics Annual Run) race was created last year with a small group of athletes and coaches who challenged each other to a 5K run on Folly Beach. The race…
To me, jazz has always seemed like a type of music situated in a different era. I never really thought I could relate to it. But, as I have learned throughout life, I need to give things more of a chance. I have come to find that jazz is lively yet calming, and I have…
The Graduate Open Alliance is thrilled to be marching in the second annual Charleston Pride Festival Parade! Last year, there were thousands in attendance, and the GOA was featured in a news article in The Post and Courier. It was a huge success, and this year promises to be even bigger and better. There will be a…
This is a cross-post of Isaiah Nelson’s email to the College of Charleston student body. If you have questions, please send an email to scrallyforhighered@gmail.com. Students: Did you know that the State of Georgia spends roughly $20,000 per college student in its state, while South Carolina spends $5,000? Did you know that the College is…
