I Don’t Have to Be the Smartest Person in the Room
I’ve never been the smartest person in the room. Being a hopeful English major, I never felt that I …
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Breaking Asian: Synthesizing the Perfect Identity
“So, what ethnicity are you?” “Korean-American. My mom’s Korean and my dad’s American.” “Oh, you’re …
Rediscovering Home in the Heat of Things
Once upon a time, I dreamt of making my way out of home in search of greener pastures. More …
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From Computer Science to Journalism: Why I Switched Majors
The future seemed set – or so it seemed. After graduating from high school, I started college on …
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Four College Students, Two Weeks and 2,243 Miles
Looking back, many different factors influenced why I decided to take a gap year after my first two …
My School Choice Boiled Down to One Missed Blurb
Choosing a school can make or break your college experience. It might even be more daunting than …
Being a UCLA North Campus Girl in a UCLA South Campus World
I go to UCLA, one of the top-rated public universities in the country. I am incredibly lucky to …
PSA: A UMD Sweater isn’t a Substitute for a Raincoat
I was the idiot who didn’t bring a raincoat with her to college. (TBH I didn’t even own …
How to Survive Your First Blue Book Exam in 4 Simple Steps
America loves having options. Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? Guac or salsa? There’s great …
You Will Meltdown at Least Once in College
You think high school is stressful? Think again. High school's a cakewalk compared to college. …
Surviving 26 Days in the High Sierras
In a single file line, I found myself walking on a rocky path with a breathtaking lake to my right …
How I Went from an FSU Rejection to Bleeding Orange and Blue
You can say I almost peaked in high school…almost. I held average grades but made sure to get …
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It Started With a Font
No matter what font you read this in, I want you to know one thing: I typed it in Times New Roman, …
Please, Don’t Grind with Me: Why You Shouldn’t Try Vine at Home
News flash: You can actually injure yourself trying to make a vine. About two years ago during my …
There’s a Reason It’s Called Summer “Break”
You just handed in your last exam (cue Rhianna’s “Work”). The relief feels like finishing the last …
Apparently Sexism Is Alive and Thriving in the Classroom
I played kickball in a t-shirt and ballcap while girls stayed inside doing crafts as a kid. In …
Your 2013 Film Calendar: Must-See Movies of 2013
Oscar nominations were announced today, celebrating some of the best films of 2012. But what can we …
Top 10 Most Unathletic Universities
We all know how good Kentucky is at basketball, or how Virginia tears it up on the lacrosse field. …
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True Gentleman: Tyler Hilton
By Kara Manos > Senior > Journalism and New Media > Towson University You may remember …
Goodbye, Not Good Riddance: How NOT to Lose Friends
Anxiety accompanied my excitement as the summer prior to my freshman year rapidly came to a …
A Tribute to Every College Student’s Favorite 90’s TV Couples
The 90s are having a moment in a big way. Maybe it’s because being a lost college student …
The Rookie: 10 Tips to Use Freshman Year
Leaving home sounds like a great idea until you are sobbing into a tub of ice cream and calling your …
Terrelle Pryor is No Longer the Man
Today, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor felt the heat of the ongoing NCAA investigation into …
The Dilemma of Decision: Spring Semester Admission
I still remember the balloons and the fireworks. “Congratulations! You have been accepted into the …
