Extracurriculars Greek Life December 14, 2010 When I came to college I had my mind made up – I would NOT be participating in Greek life. I knew the stereotypes and beyond that, I knew what…
Student Life Going Home for Thanksgiving December 9, 2010 To think – I almost didn’t go home for the holiday…I didn’t book my train ticket until a week before because I was thinking about staying at school during the break, but that I…
Campus Does the President Really Play Frisbee on the Quad? December 8, 2010 One of my favorite conversations with a parent happened recently after an interview I conducted in a hotel. The family had visited campus the month prior and had an excellent…
Student Life Lucky Penny December 2, 2010 On those rare occasions when I find an old penny, one that’s a little tarnished and worn away on its surface, I often stop to wonder where that penny has…
Student Life “Being an Artist” November 30, 2010 By Stephania Romaniuk At the moment I’m taking in Adele’s new single “Someone Like You,” which for me comes after a few months of delving into different types of pop…
Dining The Best Food You Will Have Ever Tasted In Your Life November 29, 2010 I’m talking about the food on campus. I know it’s not your mom’s stews, your dad’s stir-frys, or your grandma’s pastries. Compared to those, campus food is like eating a…
Campus UR Scary! November 9, 2010 By Alan Rosales “Boys and girls of every age Wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, This is UR during Halloween”
Campus Joy From Halloween November 8, 2010 In November when people spend time with their families and ask the question: “What are we thankful for?” no one needs not to be told it’s Thanksgiving time. Then, in…
First Year The “Big” Transition November 1, 2010 I meant to write this particular blog entry much earlier in the month, but as all of these feelings still exist in me, I’ll go for it now. I’ve always…
Student Life Um, I don’t drink, no thanks. October 29, 2010 It seems as though a lot of prospective students are concerned about the party scene. I’ve heard questions such as, “Do I have to drink?,” “Are they going to judge…