Student Life
Esports emerging at CSU
Esports is a growing phenomenon in our society, and Charleston Southern University is jumping onto the bandwagon by providing more esports options; such as Fortnite, Madden, NBA 2K and Rocket League. What started as a couple of small tournaments in NBA 2k and Madden has turned into a full-on push to create a full college esports experience. “Esports would allow for more […]
| READ MORE: Esports emerging at CSUAdapting to virtual campus life
Since going completely online last Monday, Charleston Southern University has worked tirelessly to make sure students retain as much of a college experience as they possibly can while keeping safety a top priority. During the COVID-19 pandemic, students can now access various student services from the comfort of their own homes. The following is a […]
| READ MORE: Adapting to virtual campus lifeBass Fishing Club formed
One of the newest clubs at Charleston Southern has aspirations for greatness, as the CSU Bass Fishing Club and Team looks forward to future challenges and competition. Founded this fall, the club has already started to gather attention in the Charleston area, as they hosted their own fishing tournament in November. While the club may […]
| READ MORE: Bass Fishing Club formedLargest sorority on campus places emphasis on sisterhood, faith
Alpha Delta Pi sorority has formed a community based in sisterhood, service and leadership. Alpha Delta Pi, commonly known as ADPi, is the oldest secret society for women in the world, and the Theta Chi chapter at CSU is a small part of the national sorority. The CSU chapter started in 2014 and has grown […]
| READ MORE: Largest sorority on campus places emphasis on sisterhood, faithCyberbullying has long-term effects
Technology is a large part of on-campus life. Not only is it used to research assignments or stay connected with professors, but to socialize with friends and family. Although platforms like social media and texting allow us to interact easily and spread support and love, it also allows individuals an outlet to be rude, insult […]
| READ MORE: Cyberbullying has long-term effectsCampus packs record-breaking Operation Christmas Child boxes
For eight years, Charleston Southern University students have packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child, which are distributed around the world to needy children. That first year, CSU packed 300 boxes. This year, CSU students, faculty and staff packed a record-breaking 5,248 boxes. Laurie Diel, assistant to the dean of students, prompted the campus to dream […]
| READ MORE: Campus packs record-breaking Operation Christmas Child boxesOutdoor Adventure Club gains momentum on campus
Students seeking opportunities to connect with others in the context of outdoor activities will find a fantastic community in CSU’s Outdoor Adventure Club, or OAC. The OAC boasts over 60 members and has grown rapidly since its foundation in 2017. The club holds a strong emphasis on forming community with other students. “The main purpose […]
| READ MORE: Outdoor Adventure Club gains momentum on campusClub connects students from around the world
Students from around the globe have gathered at CSU to form a community based in culture, diversity and connection. The International Club was founded in 2017 and has grown into a place for students to meet with others from their own cultures and to broaden their horizons through meaningful interactions with students from other cultures. […]
| READ MORE: Club connects students from around the worldHow to thrive in college: CSU edition
Maybe it is your first semester of college, and you are knee-deep in studying and starting to become overwhelmed. Maybe it is your fifth semester of college and you are starting to realize you never quite figured out the best way to excel in classes and not feel like you are drowning in school. Or maybe you […]
| READ MORE: How to thrive in college: CSU editionLook out for Frisbee Friday
Charleston Southern University students have formed an unofficial event based around frisbee, friendship and forming bonds with the community around CSU. Frisbee Friday meets on Friday evening each week for a massive game of ultimate frisbee, where attendance above 80 people is common. This makes Frisbee Friday one of the largest group events on campus, […]
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