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Watch a horror or comedy movie this weekend while studying for finals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | December 1, 2022

With Thanksgiving break over and finals week coming up take some time this weekend to relax in between studying with these recommendations ranging from horror to adventure.  “SMILE” (PARAMOUNT+)  “Smile” came out in theaters in September...

Don't get crushed under the weight of the world

Don’t get crushed under the weight of the world

By Holly New | March 18, 2013

College can be a struggle. The transition to higher education can involve a change in structure, responsibilities and location. Developing a new social group while maintaining a decent GPA can seem impossible. College, however, can be even more difficult...

Make embarrassing situations ‘as artistic as possible’

By Joe Palmer | September 25, 2012

I’ll admit it: I like watching people fall over. It may make me a bad person, but so long as they’re ok, I’ll get a cheap laugh. More than anything, though, I like seeing how people recover from such personal travesties. Some will undoubtedly try...