It’s that time of the school year—midterms. And finals will not be far in the offing. Your school schedule and workload is about to ratchet up to hyper-drive. It is quite understandable many students will spend a more extended amount of time on their studies…or at least they should be. However, there is a study […]
You awake to the jarring sound of your alarm. You spring out of bed-well-you roll out of bed. You suck on your toothbrush while you put on your pants. Suddenly, sometime between finding a pair of clean socks and snatching up you book bag, you realize your nine o’clock is a lecture course, hosted […]
You may have a lot of opinions about Woody Allen as a persona and an actor; whether they be good, bad, or no opinion at all, if you have not experienced his satirical writings, as a literature-lover I can safely say you are missing out. Although he is best known for his classically strange or […]
We are what we are: each one of us, even the peasant, even the most modest artisan, is a researcher, has always been that.—Primo Levi It goes without saying, whether you agree with his point of view or not, Primo Levi has had a truly remarkable journey. For those whom are unfamiliar with either […]
There is a stark reality every college student will have to face when approaching their graduation date, either from an undergraduate or post-graduate program. You will need to get a job. Years ago, college degrees were such a novelty, simply possessing one was good enough to land you most jobs in a plethora of markets. […]
I’m certain you’ve heard this at least a few dozen times: “college should be the best years of your life.” It is a time to explore new ideas, learn new things, and it should ultimately act as a gateway into adulthood. However, without sounding too much like an advertisement, college students need to be more aware of […]
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You may not believe this, but the actual purpose for college is to learn. I know it sometimes comes across as an outdated concept, yet the keyword in the term “Higher Education,” is education. Nevertheless, a common idea to remember is that learning, in all its forms, comes with a price, not counted in dollars […]
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 the mustard is off the hot dog it’s time […]
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 inspirational quote. Okay…go grab a cup of coffee, and then find yourself a […]