Prospectus, Parkland College, IL
1 day ago by Janelle O'Dea
On Monday, August 23, a deep summer haze hung over the line like a thick fog. A line of students stretched from the Financial Aid Office to what seemed like miles down the hall.
The insanity of fall semester began to settle in as more students become increasingly anxious about the status of their financial aid.
Prospectus, Parkland College, IL
1 day ago by Sean Hermann
The fall semester is now upon us. To some this is just another brick in the wall, but to many of Parkland's newcomers, it can be a frightening experience. To help ease the anxiety of learning the ways of Parkland, the Prospectus has come up with ten tips on how to survive the semester.
Prospectus, Parkland College, IL
1 day ago by Janelle O'Dea and Julio McNeal
It takes a lot to make a good television show. An engaging plot, dynamic characters, and just the right dose of drama make it worth spending the time to watch. Though many students may not have much time for T.V. during the school year, hopefully they can carve out an hour on Sunday nights to watch HBO's True Blood.
The DePauw, Depauw University, IN
2 days ago by Ellen Snell
Lemon, debacle, bust, disaster. At some point or another, everyone reads a truly awful book. Unless they are exceptionally lucky, that is. Since I am a proud bibliophile and read whenever I have five minutes to spare, I have plowed through an endless number of literary clunkers.
The DePauw, Depauw University, IN
5 days ago by Margaret Musgrave
As the new academic year begins, you realize that once you leave the comfort of mom's kitchen or the university meal plan, your food choices at DePauw become a thrice-daily reminder of your increasing independence.
Meals are no longer planned and presented for your passive consumption - the eating habits that begin during these four years establish the eating routine for the rest of your life.
Index, Truman State University, MO
5 days ago by Meghann Henry
The Kirksville Permaculture Eduaction Center, founded by Truman alumni, is a modern science-botany savvy place for the Kirksville community to learn ways to sustain the environment.
Index, Truman State University, MO
6 days ago
The Index shares its favorite local food options, ranging from best place to take your parents to best place for a first date.
The DePauw, Depauw University, IN
6 days ago by Ellen Kobe
It is not everyday you see blindfolded freshmen, flanked by cheering onlookers, attempting to tackle and dodge each other. As part of the first-year experience, this competitive activity between two mentor groups is called "Blind Alley." Blind alley is the favorite challenge of at least two mentors, junior Michelina Ferrara and sophomore Chris Jennings.