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College and money troubles go hand-in-hand with each other. College puts a great quantity of stress on a student’s wallet. College debt, eating out, and activities on the weekend can all add up. When faced with so many expenses, some students choose to resort to a credit card. Others get a credit card because they are trying to build up a good credit score before they get out of school. But whether they’re feeling the burn in their wallets or planning for the future, college may be a time when students apply for and receive their first credit card. According to a 2004 study published by MSN.com and conducted by Sallie Mae, a student loan corporation, the amount of undergraduates with credit cards has risen to 76 percent. The results also reported that in 2009, the percent had risen to 84.

Meet Jim Reme and Blaze Nowara, the University Photographers

Deep in the basement of Wilson Hall is the University’s “best kept secret on campus”…the Copy Center. But buried within the Copy Center, hidden in their kitchen area, is the University’s dedicated Photography Department. Jim Reme, the University Photographer, has been taking pictures on campus for 17 years, but his passion for photography started a long time before that.

Ravindra Sharma, Former Sports Journalist and Current Author

Surrounded by a wealth of information, books and reference materials, Ravindra Sharma, Dean of the Library, remains enthusiastic in his passion for research and writing. With roots in journalism, his love for writing holds strong.

Has Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity actually been refuted? Just last week, an international collaboration of physicists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN, dared to find out.

How to Make the Most Out of Your Dating Life

She puts on her shoes and her sweater, and gives her reflection in the mirror a last glance. She stops, looks flustered, and lets out a big sigh. “I look terrible,” she says. She looks perfect to me. Elizabeth Pepe, junior, is going on a first date, and has spent the last two hours getting ready to “make sure everything goes smooth and perfect,” she says.

Since we only get four years at college, why not make them the best we can? Often times, students journey through college and never experience the full package of all that their undergraduate experience has to offer simply because they get too caught up in schoolwork or extracurricular activities. If you clear the 33 tasks below before graduating, you are well on your way to cap the surface of your undergraduate years.

How to Avoid Overexerting Yourself in School Activities

Campus involvement is a huge aspect of college life, but it is important for students to keep in mind the downsides of over-involvement. Stretching oneself too thin can eventually take a toll on academics and a social life. Trying to be at every class, every meeting, and every on- campus activity can be a difficult balance.

I Swear Officer, I Didn’t Do It!

Every driver dreads seeing those red and blue lights flashing in their rearview mirror. When a police officer pulls you over, it can ruin your day and possibly make you even later then you already were.

Networking is by far one of the most crucial tools that students need in order to succeed in the business world. The ability to quickly establish relationships with professionals is a skill that must be acquired before graduation.

What Happens When Your Pets Take Over Your Life

Anthony Salvatore, six-feet-tall and 250 pounds, is crouching on the ground holding a loaf of stale bread in his hand with a smile plastered across his face. “Here ducks! Here ducky ducky!” he calls, as nine brown ducks come hopping up to him from Indian Lake, to eat out of his hand. No, this is not Tony Soprano, this is a 47-year-old plumber from Denville, New Jersey.