AltWeeklies Wire
The Return of Craigslist Poetrynew
These poems are taken word-for-word from entries in the Missed Connections section of Charleston Craigslist. Never been to Missed Connections? It's a place where people go to rekindle missed romantic opportunities and to sound the depths of their late-night lusts and lonesome feelings.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-19-2012 |
Culture
Ridiculously Photogenic Guy is a Local Boynew
Here’s one more thing Charlestonians can brag about: Zeddie Little, a.k.a. Ridiculously Photogenic Guy of internet fame, grew up here. He worked in our restaurants, attended our schools, and ran on our bridge. Take that, New York City.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
04-06-2012 |
Culture
The Poetry of Craigslistnew
Actual entries from the Missed Connections section of Charleston Craigslist, divided into lines and stanzas and presented without embellishment.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-24-2012 |
Tech
Video: How To Tie a Bow Tienew
Whether you're sipping mint juleps, attending Sunday worship service in a 300-year-old church, or running for City Council, a dapper bow tie will give you a sure boost on the social ladder.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-02-2012 |
Fashion
Mike Lata Keeps it (Mostly) Apoliticalnew
FIG chef Mike Lata is not known for being a political firebrand. He’s known for his James Beard Award-winning approach to Lowcountry cuisine and the locavore ethic. But when U.S. Rep. Tim Scott staged a press conference about fishing at a dock on Shem Creek Tuesday, Lata stopped by to offer his two cents.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
11-10-2011 |
Food+Drink
Ross Kressel Scandal at CofC Mirrored Reality TVnew
While it’s true that student government at the College of Charleston is not usually a televised verbal slugfest, it followed a pattern over the last week that any casual fan of Big Brother or Survivor would recognize — and on Tuesday night, cameras were rolling. In the Senate, as on the island, variations on one phrase kept popping up: "I didn't come here to make friends."
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-15-2011 |
Tech
College of Charleston Student President Faces Impeachment Over Tweetsnew
Call it a farce if you want, but student government at College of Charleston takes itself seriously. Exhibit A: The impeachment proceedings of President Ross Kressel, who is in hot water for comments he made on a private Twitter account.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
09-09-2011 |
Tech
