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Keep your college memories alive

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 7, 2023

College doesn’t last forever, but a memory sure can. Here are some unique ways to preserve your time at college. Your years at college are some of the best and some of the worst times of your life. Documenting the new experience is important because...

Study habits college students should learn

By Ashley Hines | August 9, 2018

I’m sure college students probably need better study habits. We all worry about getting enough study hours in because of either our social life, work or extracurricular activities. If you're one of these students, who needs better ways to study, you’re...

Memorization is not the best learning tool

Memorization is not the best learning tool

By Kim Randall | March 25, 2013

Sunday nights--the time when a great feat is oft attempted. Of course, I mean when students try to complete a plethora of homework assignments and studying that was put off for weekend festivities. This was the case for me March 17 upon my return to school...

Classes should be research-based

By Jack Baker | November 16, 2011

A couple weeks ago, I took a test in my Psychopathology class. I got an A on it, but if I had to take it again, I might fail. Not that much time has passed, but I've already forgotten most, if not all, of the information that was on the test. This is...

You shouldn’t assume college students know it all

By Martha Lueck | November 13, 2011

As I walked through the English department in Reavis Hall, I found myself feeling insecure about all of the things I didn't know. It's easy to assume that others know exactly what you know. But the truth is, we don't all know the same things. Melissa...