College of Charleston “In the News” is a weekly round-up of news articles featuring College of Charleston faculty, staff, students or alumni. Recent media coverage of the College includes:

Cosmos to play trick or treat

Astronomer Terry Richardson comments on an approaching asteroid.

Younger voters, riled by nightlife curbs, look to mayoral election

Political Science Professor Gibbs Knotts addresses the role of younger voters in the upcoming City of Charleston mayoral race.

The 25 colleges with the best location

Business Insider ranks the College of Charleston rank No. 4 on its list of the “Top 25 Colleges with the best location.”

Something Old, Something News

History Professor Bernard Powers is featured in a BBC story about race.

Gov. Haley praised for leadership amid tumultuous year

Political Science Professor Gibbs Knotts attributes Governor Nikki Haley’s success to several critical factors.

Two artists put own twists on familiar elements in new Halsey exhibit

Two profound, exciting exhibits are on display at the College’s Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.

Chamber comes to Leon Stavrinakis’ defense in Charleston mayor’s race

Political scientist Jordan Ragusa talks about the Charleston Chamber of Commerce’s impact on the Charleston mayoral race.

New lecture series pairs Pluff Mud Porter with pluff mud talk

Fisheries biologist Bill Roumillat talks about pluff mud and beer.

Annual run connects hundreds to college scholarships

College of Charleston seniors Angel Mathis and Elena Swink share a special bond.

New exhibits at the Halsey combine the present with the past

Charleston City Paper looks at the works of Susan Klein and Jiha Moon at the Halsey Gallery