The terms “credit” and “finances” can be confusing and daunting. Although building credit right now may seem insignificant, your future self will thank you. On Feb. 9, Career Development and the Finance Club presented a workshop called “Let’s Talk Credit”, which featured Heather Vincent, Vice President, Campus Program Manager at Wells Fargo. This presentation provided […]
Author: John Papagni
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Russia-Ukraine Speculations
Let me be the first to say that I do not enjoy politics in the slightest. I try to avoid it like the plague because people tend to blow things way out of proportion whenever a conversation gets political. However, the events that could transpire in the next week or so have the potential to […]
Is The Pandemic Finally Ending?
COVID has been a raging hurricane for the past two years. At the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed like there was no end in sight. Even now, variants keep mutating and spreading like wildfire, causing widespread panic and uncertainty. While there was a significant spike in COVID cases due to Omicron variant in the […]
University Celebrates Black History Month
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, which aims to acknowledge and celebrate the many achievements made by the African-American community. African American historian Carter G. Woodson originated the vision for this month in 1926, and it was recognized by former president Gerald Ford in 1976. The annual observance of this month honors those […]
The Labor Shortage
It is no surprise that over the past few years, workers have been pushed to new extremes while adjusting to new environments as a result of COVID. The three workforces that have been notably mistreated are nursing, education, and customer service. Anyone who has worked in the medical field for the past two to three […]
Using Technology Without Sacrificing your Eyes
There is no doubt that technology has consumed the lives of many college students—we use our laptops to take notes and complete assignments, we are glued to our phones and social media, and we watch TV and play video games. And, with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dependency on technology for online classes […]
The Future of the SAT’s
On Jan. 25, it was posted on many different social media platforms that the SAT, the standardized testing for helping an individual continue their education at the college level, will be held online by the year 2024. I can understand why it is being transferred to an online setting from a health standpoint, mainly due […]
Different Ways to Generate Money in College
Having a nice flow of cash during college always comes in handy, but it may be hard to get. College students are busy writing papers, going to classes, taking exams, and participating in extracurricular activities. The time to do something else may be nonexistent. However, there are ways to make money in order to cover […]
More Online Classes?
While I am happy that the University is taking precautions due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, I hope that the Spring semester does not go entirely virtual. I experienced for the first time last semester having to go to class every week, and even though I had a few 8 a.m. classes, I still […]
Pandemic-Era Socialization: A Student Perspective
Technology has played a large role in students’ experiences with classes and socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it offered broad horizons and significant opportunities in terms of online learning and staying connected with friends via social media, some students have found that excessively plugging in had a detrimental effect on their overall college experience. […]