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Current Laws on Guns on Campus in the United States
Two deadly attacks took place at separate higher education institutions in Texas this month, just 2 days apart. On May 1, 2017, Kendrex White, a student at the University of Texas at Austin, went on a stabbing rampage on campus, killing freshman Harrison Brown and wounding three other students. Then on May 3, Adrian Torres… Read More
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7 Healthy Alternatives to Caffeine
It’s finals week. Many students are burning the midnight oil, getting plenty of study time in before final exams. If you’re one of those students, you might find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee in hopes of getting a caffeine kick. Coffee shops on and around campus are at their busiest during this time.… Read More
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Want Better Grades? Sleep in!
If you’re looking to improve your GPA, sleeping in might help. University of Nevada, Reno teamed up with The Open University in the UK to conduct a study that found taking classes later in the day results in better school performance. In a two-method study, both universities found that the prime optimal functioning times… Read More
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Free Speech on College Campuses
Activism is a staple of the modern college campus. Colleges and universities are some of the most politically charged environments where political expression of clashing ideas and views are usually encouraged. For more than 400 schools across the country, however, the right to stand up for those views is limited to an area set by… Read More
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New Food Truck Program at Guilford Technical Community College
Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina is pioneering a new program for culinary students with aspirations to begin a career in food trucks, one of the latest crazes in the food industry. “We’re so looking forward to being the leader in this,” said LJ Rush, Guilford Technical’s culinary arts instructor. Guilford Technical will begin… Read More
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The College of Charleston and Trident Technical College Launch a Bridge Program
The College of Charleston in South Carolina is just one of the many colleges in the country to launch a bridge program. Starting in the fall, the Charleston Bridge program will offer select students a jumpstart to their college education through a partnership with Trident Technical College (TTC), a two-year college, which is part of… Read More
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The Importance of Visiting Your College Counseling Center
Good mental health is vital for a successful college experience. Trying to balance school, work, relationships or other personal issues could easily cause a student stress. In a 2008 joint survey by the Associated Press and mtvU, as many as 80 percent of college students reported feeling stressed on a daily basis and 34 percent… Read More
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Where Free Education Stands in the U.S.
Where Free Education Stands in the U.S. As the price of college continues to grow, so does the number of students worried about being able to complete college debt-free. According to U.S. News and World Report, in-state tuition has risen 296% between the years of 1995 and 2015, and student debt currently exceeds $1.2 trillion.… Read More