Renters insurance: why we need what we hate
September 20, 2018
Why the monster that is insurance, really should live under your bed. Most college students live in a rental. Whether with friends, new found enemies or on their own. Despite the conditions, this is where we keep our things and where we (most nights) lay our heads down to sleep. This is one of the...
College students and pets don’t mix
September 10, 2018
With cute pet videos constantly going viral over Facebook and Twitter, it’s safe to say that animals of all form are pretty adorable. They’re quirky, sometimes fluffy and often times can be a best friend. What’s not to love? But, being an adult in college brings a lot of responsibilities. Homework,...
Owning a pet in college can create more harm than good
March 12, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Mobile Headlines, Opinion, Showcase
According to The American Institute of Stress, eight out of 10 college students experience stress frequently or on a day-to-day basis. College can get lonely and stressful at times, miles away from your family and friends. It is a whole new environment that we must get used to. So at times, it might ...
Is college worth the time, effort?
February 21, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Mobile Headlines, Opinion
During the middle of the semester, students are in the process of studying for midterms, team projects and have headaches from studying too much. In the midst of all this stress, some start to question if college is even worth the effort. Many students believe that we don’t need it because there...
Walking away from school might be more than you can afford
February 9, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Mobile Headlines, Opinion
Sometimes life comes at you like a train and you have to decide whether to get on board or not. Such a difficult decision presents itself to students when they have to decide whether to stay in school or take a break. For some students, taking a leave of absence might seem like the best opt...
Embracing who you are
October 1, 2017
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Opinion, Showcase
Whether you’re new to college or on the way out, having a healthy body image can be the best tool for success. Demands are high, and you need to be at your best. Statistically, it’s harder than ever to have a decent body image. Many of us are managing meals for the first time, paying bills, remembering...
DACA decision affects students
September 5, 2017
Filed under Administration, Breaking News, Campus, News
The Trump administration announced, Tuesday, that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals will be rescinded. The White House will give Congress six months to decide whether the program, which protects students nationwide, will be replaced. Since 2012, DACA has protected many students and offered...
Sexual education forgets masturbation
May 7, 2017
Sex is a prevalent topic as soon as puberty hits. However, fulfilling sexual desires on your own through masturbation is rarely discussed. Self-exploration through masturbation has the potential to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, along with a handful of other health benefits,...
Community college cuts down price of education
May 6, 2017
Summer is really just a chance to catch up on lost time; whether it's by sleeping, relaxing, or retaking classes that didn't go very well during the spring semester. Panic rises in students when they realize their low grades might cause them to disrupt their four-year plans. Filling their summers...
Students succeed without a plan
March 26, 2017
The probing question asked of every graduating student about what they will do after college is more anxiety-inducing than the previous years spent at a university. Regardless of how many times a student might dodge the question, the most truthful answer is that they really don’t know. Somehow, i...
College becoming too competitive
April 15, 2016
I read online that for the generation before us, in order for them to go to college they had to achieve good grades, maintain a minimum wage job and possibly pull out a small amount of student loans. Then they compared this to today where you need great grades, work full time at a minimum wage job ju...
College campuses provides empty promises
April 21, 2014
College admission letters should come with caution tape. The implicit promise colleges make to students is a shot at the American dream. But the light at the end of the tunnel is an illusion — it doesn’t exist. We go to school because we’re taught it will make us more appealing to employers, that ...
