Winter weather is coming and that means more time for homework and school related activities. It also means snow will be falling, increasing the desire to go out and play in it which can distract one’s study time.
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Military Veterans in the Campus Community
As another veteran’s day passes, many across the nation honor those Americans who fought to protect their country.
Your Very Own IKEA
Make anything. This is the ideology fueling the 3D printing industry as it takes steps to become increasingly domesticated.
A College Student’s Worst Nightmare
College students in the U.S. are worried, stressed and afraid of what opportunities will be available to them come graduation day. Questions flood their minds such as, “Will there be a job for me? If so, am I applicable? Even if I am capable, will I be replaced by someone with more skills?” These are only a few of the constant concerns that students battle every day.
Facebook Friendships are Not Face-to-Face
In the ever growing world of electronics, social media sites such as Facebook are becoming a popular way of meeting new people, especially before the first year of entering college.
Retail Therapy: Lightening Your Stress and Your Wallet
With malls coming in almost every shape, size and website it can be so easy to spend more money than you realize. An article from MSN Money stated that five percent of Americans suffer from compulsive shopping. However, it can be hard to see the blurred line between shopping for necessity compared to emotional shopping, also known as “retail therapy.” This can be easily addicting for anyone, especially college students.
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A Retail Worker’s Perspective
For as long as I can remember, my parents have been telling me to save my money so I could one day put it towards something big and expensive. Seeing how I would only get large amounts of money for my birthday and Christmas, I decided at a very young age that I wanted a job. I pictured working as something glamorous, like working would suddenly make me mature and responsible.
Polio Outbreak Marks Syrian Aid Crisis
A cluster of polio cases has been reported in Syria for the first time since 1999, threatening to further destabilize the war-torn country and surrounding regions. Ten of the 22 polio cases analyzed tested positive for poliovirus type one, but the origin of the virus itself has remained undetermined according to the World Health Organization.
Halloween Before the Candy Consumption Craze
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. This festival celebrated the end of the harvest season for Gaelic culture and functioned as a time to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter.
Halloween is Back from the Dead in NJ
For many children, two years have passed since there was a typical Halloween due to nature’s fury. A snow storm the first year followed by the terror of Superstorm Sandy last year put a damper on trick-or-treaters.