In the spirit of the holiday season, most see Thanksgiving as a long weekend to eat turkey, watch football, and of course for students, catch up on some sleep. However, as time has passed it seems that the underlying meaning of why we give thanks gets overlooked, or rather has changed among the younger generations since the pilgrims first landed on Plymouth Rock.
When my middle brother was born, I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about him. He definitely wasn’t the sister I asked my parents for, and he was probably going to steal my only child spotlight. When I finally accepted that he was nonrefundable, I decided to take on the role of proud big sister.
Professor Maureen Dorment, a lecturer of history and anthropology, has been a lifetime lover of learning. Although it was not always her plan to become a teacher, she finds herself very thankful for the way that things turned out. Dorment loves being in the classroom and the students she teaches. She has much wisdom and knowledge to share and her passion for her profession is expressed to anyone who has met her.
They’re all you ever wanted, they’re all you ever needed and we want them back. What am I talking about here? Why boy bands of course. Almost any 90s child can admit to listening to *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys when they were the most popular. This goes for the young men of the 90s as well.
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.
As another veteran’s day passes, many across the nation honor those Americans who fought to protect their country.
Make anything. This is the ideology fueling the 3D printing industry as it takes steps to become increasingly domesticated.
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.
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.
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.