Students appear out of the woodwork during finals week to prove their knowledge from the semester. The incredibly odd student habits, also known as studying, fully come out. Here are the top five ridiculous behaviors of students leading up to finals. 1. Group studying aka group socializing As students[Read More…]
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Finals and Fantasy Football Playoffs
Trying times are approaching for students into Fantasy Football. The Fantasy Playoffs are just around the corner, but so are finals. This leaves fans with much less time to think about their lineups, and which players to pick up. The best advice for getting through this rough patch is for[Read More…]
Policy class POV: Obama’s reelection
President Barack Obama was reelected in November’s general election because of his stand on health care reform, investment in education and the auto industry bailout, among other important issues. However, his victory brings something much more: a sense that we are all in this together as a society, no matter[Read More…]
Second servings of 5 things you should not discuss at the dinner table
It is tradition to sit down with people close to you and talk about convivial topics during Thanksgiving. However, there are some things that can throw off an entire night of festivities. Here is an additional list of some things that should not be said at the Thanksgiving dinner table.[Read More…]
Turkey, stuffing and the 5 things you should not discuss at the dinner table
Although the point of this holiday is to give thanks for all the good in your life, with that many people in one room and the possible presence of alcohol, things can go out of hand very quickly. And like the part of the Bible that discusses Thanksgiving, it says,[Read More…]
Social work grad student POV: Election Results
The election results will affect older adults and their families by protecting the level of care and assistance this population has become accustomed to over the last four years. Now that President Barack Obama is able to stay in the office another four more years, health care is protected and[Read More…]
The mustache marathon also known as Movember
According to junior community health education major Brandon Osborn, he participated in his first Movember last year after hearing about it through friends and social media. “Essentially, men become walking talking billboards for the month of November.” “I think that is why [Movember] is so appealing: the physical aspect. It’s[Read More…]
An interview with polticially-driven spray paint artist Chor Boogie
President Barack Obama is reelected another four years at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. after Tuesday’s general election. However, according to spray paint artist Chor Boogie’s series “The Divided States of America,” he poses the question “Will we plot the right course to bring America from divided to united?” Here is what[Read More…]
AFI FEST Nov. 1-8
American Film Institute, known for its Top 100 films of all time, which include Citizen Kane and Forrest Gump, also has a film fest in Los Angeles in the fall. Some popular films in the past have included Blue Valentine and We Need to Talk About Kevin. According to associate[Read More…]
Top 5 horror films based on a true story
Want to get so scared you crap in your pants this Halloween? Best way to get into the spooky feel is to watch some classic horror movies that send chills down your spine. While most horror movies appear completely fake, down to the red-food colored blood and cheesy special effects,[Read More…]