Category Archives: Travel

Feature articles about Cougars traveling the world.

South Carolina’s Home Team BBQ: Exceptional Food and Community

By Adelaide Clarkson As I walked into the warm, comforting environment of Home Team BBQ, I immediately felt at home. Its fragrant…

A Peek into Puerto Rico

By Lucy Ward The river water below the rock I’m standing on flows swiftly, ready to cool me off after a long,…

14 Dead, 35 Injured in Bourbon Street Attack on New Year’s Eve

By Patrick Aboud At around 3:15 am on January 1, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old man from Texas, intentionally drove a rented white…

The Polar Bear Plunge

By Noah Kantner For many brave souls, a Polar Bear Plunge is an event held during the winter where participants plunge into…

Modern Bread & Bagel: A Gluten-Free Paradise

By Macy Boyer First established in 2019 in New York City, Modern Bread & Bagel has been offering delicious bagels and pastries…

Honors Feature: An American’s North Macedonia Experience

By Mary Mason Ingold Tucked away in the crevices of Southeast Europe lies a secret treasure. This hidden spot is centered north…

Honors Feature: Exploring Dubai

By Aanika Sethi When I embarked on a 13-hour plane ride to Dubai from Dulles International Airport this past spring, I was…

Moroccan Students Share Their Insights From IELC

By Elizabeth Seward Two students from Casablanca explain the similarities and differences they noticed between teenage life in Morocco and the United…

Chile: The Trip of a Lifetime

By Jack Neese Almost 25 years ago, on December 25, 1999, my parents Michael and Kristen Neese, along with their two best…

College in the French Riviera With Maia Zasler (‘23)

By Rachel Duncan Maia Zasler (‘23) walks out of her beautiful French apartment to a breathtaking view overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. She…