For a lot of universities, sports are an integral part of the college experience. Students enjoy screaming for their favorite team and exhibiting school colors as a way to show team spirit. Sports programs, while fun and entertaining, shouldn’t be the main focus in terms of academics. It’s important to have balance in what’s learned […]

Free speech is a wonderful concept, until it’s taken too far. The springboard is often social media, because it’s easier to say what normally couldn’t be said face-to-face in an area where no one really knows one another. While yes, everyone’s entitled to their opinion, there’s no excuse for belittling others for having an alternative […]

Halloween is that time of year where people can be whatever they want to be. It’s fun to dress up, mix and match costumes and go crazy when applying make-up. There are times, however, when people go overboard in their haste to put together that perfect costume. While it’s fun to try out different forms […]

The concept of “too much of a good thing is actually bad” seems to have been thrown out the door as far as technology is concerned. While technology is helpful for school and work related items, using it too often negatively changes the way people act in general or towards others. Now when people communicate […]

The legal drinking age is not a factor. Students will still figure out a way to access alcohol. I was shocked when I moved to Vermillion because of the many bars available to students. Some of them are only a few short blocks from dorms. Drinking shouldn’t dominate a student’s academic career. Studies, graduating and […]

Society wants to drum the latest trends into students while ignoring what the individualistic side has to offer. Young minds are coerced into thinking that the only way to appear cool or trendy is to wear what’s portrayed on social media. Throughout college there’s this idea that’s equivalent to the one in high school, where […]

Part of staying stress free in college is knowing where everything you need for class is located. Half the battle in college is knowing where all of the instructions for your assignments are, along with the assignments themselves. For students who have flash drives, they can get lost under a mound of clothes, too. No […]

Knowing yourself means knowing how to juggle classes, work, homework and that lovable relaxation time. Often, this can be difficult when a student’s mind is in the moment and can’t concentrate on what needs to get done that day or even the following week. Another part of the problem is procrastination. Students often forget about […]

The days of barely scraping by and still being able to move on to the next year in high school are long gone, and for some students this is a shock. Some classes are a lot harder than others, and many crumble under the boulder of pressure and decide to just leave.  Communication plays a […]