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Universities Are Stepping Up to Fight Campus Hunger, But Where Is the Government?
Food insecurity is a huge concern among college students. And although many colleges and universities have taken strides to make sure all of their students are well-fed, the government has some work to do, a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests. Today, to earn a high-paying job, a college education is next… Read More
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How to Have Productive Disagreements About Politics and Religion
In the current polarized climate, it’s easy to find yourself in the midst of a political disagreement that morphs into a religious argument. People’s religious affiliation predicts their stances on abortion, immigration and other controversial topics, and disagreements about these issues can seem intractable. The seeming futility in arguing about politics and religion may arise… Read More
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How to Manage Your Great Lakes Student Loans
If you’ve taken out federal student loans to finance your education (like I did) and you have Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc. as your loan servicer, you need to take stock of where you stand with respect to your loans and learn about your repayment options. This is critical if you want to put… Read More
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Binge Drinking May Change Your DNA, Triggering Addiction
Drinking is more common for college students than mom or dad might hope. Nearly 60 percent of students, ages 18-22, admit to drinking at least once over the course of a month. But it isn’t, necessarily, the occasional drink that has parents, friends and doctors concerned. Instead, it is the fact that, of the students… Read More
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A Broke Student’s Travel Guide to Savannah
The oldest city in Georgia and one of the oldest in the entire southern United States, Savannah is a city steeped in history. Known for its historic architecture, its haunted history, and the Spanish moss that hangs over the entire city, it is truly unique. It also happens to be only a short drive from… Read More
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How Frigid Polar Vortex Blasts Are Connected to Global Warming
A record-breaking cold wave is sending literal shivers down the spines of millions of Americans. Temperatures across the upper Midwest are forecast to fall an astonishing 50 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) below normal this week – as low as 35 degrees below zero. Pile a gusty wind on top, and the air will feel… Read More
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Car Title Loans California Scholarship – $1,000 – Multiple Deadlines
Eligibility: You must be currently enrolled in college, university or vocational school to apply for this scholarship. How to Apply 1. Gather all the necessary documents & required essays. A statement summarizing why you need the scholarship Copies of the high school and college transcripts 2 letters of recommendation from a professor/teacher or coach Minimum… Read More
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Financial Innovation Scholarship Program – $1,000 – Multiple Deadlines
To qualify for TFC Scholarship you must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate creditable university. How to Apply: 1. Write an essay about why you deserve to win this scholarship, in 1000 words or less. You can go along and write your life story & educational goals. TFC is looking for someone who has a… Read More
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Gonzaga Community Program Unites Students, Immigrants, Refugees
Every Saturday, in a small classroom at Gonzaga University, a group of graduate students is building a community that unites students with immigrants and refugees. Established in 2012, Gonzaga ESL Community Outreach (GECO) is a community-based program that provides free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes weekly to immigrant and refugee adults in Spokane,… Read More
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Kia’s “The Great Unknowns Scholarship”
Eligibility Applicants to The Great Unknowns Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria: Be a high school senior or graduate, or a current postsecondary undergraduate. Be age 24 and under, as of the March 13, 2019, application deadline. Reside in the United States as a legal citizen. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an… Read More
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3 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard Besides Protesting
More Americans are trying to make their voices heard these days. Approximately one in five Americans participated in a protest or rally between early 2016 and early 2018, according to a Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll. A similar proportion reported they expected to become more involved in political causes in the next year. Similarly, the… Read More
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8 Athens, Georgia Bands for College Music Fans to Keep an Eye on
As a college town with a population of just over 100,000, Athens, Georgia, boasts one of the most storied music scenes in the country. There is a long and rich history of music in the Classic City, the birthplace of R.E.M., Widespread Panic, the B-52s, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Those bands have since outgrown their… Read More
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Why Gen Z Is the Most Stressed Generation
Members of Generation Z — those born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s — report having worse stress than any other generation, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) report. In part, these heightened stress levels are caused by the 24/7 news cycle, which continuously focuses on gun violence, sexual assault and other tragedies.… Read More
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Data Breaches Are Inevitable – Here’s How to Protect Yourself Anyway
It’s tempting to give up on data security altogether, with all the billions of pieces of personal data – Social Security numbers, credit cards, home addresses, phone numbers, passwords and much more – breached and stolen in recent years. But that’s not realistic – nor is the idea of going offline entirely. In any case,… Read More
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It’s Cold! A Physiologist Explains How to Keep Your Body Feeling Warm
Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog – during the colder winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. Luckily, the process your body uses to break down foods serves as an internal heater. But when the weather is cold, some defensive strategies are also necessary to prevent your… Read More
