5 Ways to Get the Most Out of College

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College can be overwhelming. You’re at that age where you’re legally an adult, but still somehow a kid being told when and where to be on a daily basis. Plus, for some, you’re still living at home getting help from your parents. Well,…

From the Teacher: Five Tips for Writing a Killer Research Paper

I suppose I should let the cat out of the bag. I’ve taught English literature and creative writing. I say this because, if someone asks me if I’ve ever read King Lear in public, the answer is a resounding YES, with no shame. So now that…

How to Remain Practical in College

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Entering college is like being introduced to a new realm. Everything seems bigger, the future appears brighter, and any adolescent mistakes seem a distant memory....or do they? Let's hope that those walking into this next sector do it with charisma…

My Top 5 Regrets When It Came to College

Teachers told my mom from the start that I was bound for greatness. Okay, so they didn’t say “greatness,” but they were sure I’d do well in life because I got into G.A.T.E. early on, was on the honor roll every month, and had an above…

Why I Put Love on a Shelf

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I am in love… beautiful, amazing, maddening, crippling love. And he has no idea.Let me explain. This is not one of those sweet love stories where the geeky girl falls for the unaware popular boy. Nope. This is one of those love stories…

How To Stop a Crush

Crushes are inconvenient and time consuming. We as collegiates just don't need that crap in our lives. Crushes may be healthy, but maybe we don't want to be healthy! As college students, we have better things to worry about than if we look hot…

How to Defy the Hookup Culture

It’s no secret that society has made a big jump from “going steady” to “hit it and quit it.” While that may seem like the ideal relationship to some, others are finding it hard to find a solid, long-term relationship. If you are one…

That Time I Went On A Tinder Date With A Possible Drug Dealer

What do you do when you're single in New York City? You use dating apps, of course! Tinder just happens to be the app I got results with...even if those results were strange. Well, this summer in NYC I went on a very interesting Tinder *date.*Is…

Inspirational Quotes to Jump-Start The School Year

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By Vincent Amoroso Life has you down? Work stinks, your professors are overloading you with work, and it looks like your roommate is starting a science experiment on their side of room: so what should you do? Go find yourself an…

Is it Better to Date Online or the Old Fashioned Way?

Today you can do just about anything online, including dating. It seems a lot easier doesn't it? You scroll through some profiles, glance at a few pictures, pick the one you like and send a quick message.  Next thing you know you're on a date…