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Pass/Fail: Early registration gives peace of mind; Temperatures in classrooms unreliable

By Marilou Terrones | November 5, 2014

Pass: Early registration gives peace of mindOne of the perks of being an honors student is registering for classes earlier than other students.Some of my friends thought I was crazy for setting an appointment with my academic adviser during mid-October,...

InFocus: What’s stressing you out about this semester’s last few weeks?

By Perspective Staff | April 21, 2014

Jeremiah CaterinaManaging my time effectively becomes more stressful with finals looming.My wife tells me I am a masochist. After all, she says, who else would think working two jobs and commuting an hour to school five times a week while taking 17 credit...

Make best of advisers who want to help

By Kim Randall | March 30, 2014

This week begins some students’ last-minute scramble to meet with academic advisers for fall registration.Making advising appointments is important, but making sure you are getting the most out of your appointment is even more critical.“Advisers are...

Here’s some advice for spring registration, use your adviser

By Phil Case | October 19, 2010

The time to pick classes for spring semester is fast approaching. Before you make the mistake of loading up on science and math classes just to get your general education requirements out of the way, here are some simple tips to help you set up a reasonable...