Reflecting our image
Coming to college can be a frightening adventure for first-year students. Everyone you see is a stranger, tall, mature and exuding an aura of experience.
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The dope diaries: America’s downward spiral
Heroin first made its peak in 1898 and still is growing in popularity in our country. According to NBC Nightly News, heroin abuse in America has nearly doubled between 2007 and 2012. Many news organizations, including NBC Nightly News and BBC News, say one of the reasons for this horrific statistic may be the increased use of prescription drugs, which is considered the gateway to heroin.
Internships and self-worth
Unpaid internships are often advertised as paying your dues with the promise of networking, a potential job and valuable work experience. A recent study, however, puts those benefits into question.
All-nighters are more harmful than beneficial
It’s 3 a.m. You’re surrounded by empty cans of double-shot coffee and your eyelids are beginning to droop. The level of confidence you have for your exam tomorrow is a little less than halfway. Do you pull an all-nighter?
Greek life, philanthropy a valuable university experience
Is Greek life the most successful way of life on campus?