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...
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology, 145 N. Third St., offers its students the opportunity to practice skills in a real salon setting. Becky Rogers, one of the owners of the school, said there are a variety of classes students can take...
Once you have entered your college career the million dollar question remains “What’s your major?” It’s the infamous icebreaker that you get asked from family, fellow students and faculty throughout your college years. Personally, I was sick of...
As we all hear about the financial burden of rising college tuition, we can’t help but to want better things at our universities, especially as prospective college students. Now more than ever we see new renovations and investments in luxury living...
I am always going to think that teachers should be more respected and revered than they are. With all the help some of my teachers have given me throughout my life, that will never change. By now I’m sure that many of you are aware of the teacher’s...
With the passing of time comes a change in most things. Friends and friendships are no exception, but I really wish they were. My parents met their friends in school. These people later became the characters and backdrops for every amazing story they...
A high school in Tanzania has student organization Engineers Without Borders to thank for its donation of free time and technical knowledge to improving the 600-person school. Two years into the five-year commitment of working with the school, the engineers...
It is important to receive good grades during your college career; however, being involved in extracurricular activities and getting work experience, like an internship, is valued more. Extracurricular activities and work experience allow you to get hands-on...
Moments before my grandfather died, my uncle and father were in his room as he lay on his bed, barely able to speak or move because of how weak he was. We had known his health was declining for some time now, but it was a lucky coincidence that my uncle...
School violence happens every day in every state, whether it is a fight, a school shooting or just general bullying. Just recently, I heard of a kindergartner bringing a gun to school in Texas. The gun fell out of the young boy's pants and went off,...
DeKALB | Baroque-era music filled the sanctuary of the First Congregational United Church of Christ on Sunday as part of an effort to raise money for schools in Tanzania. The fundraiser was part of Tanzania Development Support's mission to construct a...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 5:00 p.m. on Monday, DeKalb Police responded to the 1000...
