This month, our male writers took part in Movember—the annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and other male cancers, and associated charities. By challenging our writers to grow their moustaches in support of raising awareness for men’s health issues, […]
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Do You Give To Your Alma Mater?
There are days that I wake up and think, if I could do it over again, I would choose a different major or learn a useful trade through a certified program. I absolutely love my job, but the cause of my frustration is that it has absolutely nothing to do with my degree. I’ve always […]
P.O.W: Dawndy Mercer Plank
In a new series, staff writer Rebecca Rowell puts a spotlight on women in the workforce. P.O.W or Power of Women is a series of interviews with women who are making breakthroughs in their careers and teaching the upcoming generation a few things about woman power. Author’s Note: To begin my new series, P.O.W, I […]
The More You Know: Keep Calm and Carry On!
Curious cat Elizabeth Rosalyn has chosen to put her Google/Wikipedia researching skills to good use by sharing her findings on random topics in her next installment of “The More You Know”. This month, she is on a mission to uncover the history of the slogan, “Keep Calm and Carry On”. You’ve seen the positive mantra […]
You Are Not Your Diploma: Why Your Degree May Not Dictate Your Job
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a teacher. My parents love to tell the story about how, when I was small, I would line up my stuffed animals and dolls and “teach” them. Even before I could speak in complete sentences I was trying to teach my Cheer Bear […]
Community College Isn’t As Bad As You Think: Learnings from a Current Student
February 10, 2012 was one of the worst days of my life. I found out then that I had been denied admission to my dream school, the University of Florida. I was absolutely heartbroken, but after bawling my eyes out for a couple hours, I realized that I still wanted to be a Gator.
The More You Know: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!
University student and perpetual procrastinator, Elizabeth Rosalyn has chosen to put her Google/Wikipedia researching skills to good use by sharing her findings on random topics in her next installment of “The More You Know”. This month, she navigates the net for the origins of the expression, “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!” The world has been […]
How to Study: A Guide to Acing Your Exams
Exam season is right around the corner, and if you’re like me, you are definitely not looking forward to cracking open those textbooks and burning the midnight oil. But before you start downing Red Bull and cramming months of material into one night, you might want to consider following some of these tips:
Top Women in Journalism
Recently I picked up the latest issue of Cosmopolitan while waiting in line at the grocery store. Within the April issue, was a mini magazine labeled Cosmo Careers. Now granted, I am a few years away from officially entering the work field as a hopeful broadcast journalist. Nevertheless, I thought skimming through this magazine couldn’t hurt. What was […]
The Creative Approach To Life
For most of my life, the word creativity usually brought to mind colorful, artistic paintings, elaborate murals and sculptures, or exquisitely composed symphonies. For those of us who aren’t exactly artistically inclined, the notion of being required to do something creative for work or school can cause quite a panic. My mind would always flash […]
The More You Know: Red Roses
University student and perpetual procrastinator, Elizabeth Rosalyn has chosen to put her Google/Wikipedia researching skills to good use by sharing her findings on random topics in her next installment of “The More You Know”. This month, she investigates why roses are considered the flower of love. When it comes to love, nothing symbolizes romance as […]
Matt Damon: ‘I’m Going on Strike!’
Actor and co-founder of Water.org, Matt Damon announced earlier this afternoon that he would go on strike from using toilets, creating headlines around the world. Yes, you read it correctly. “Jason Bourne” is not going to use a toilet…
Benefits of Having a Mentor
“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself”.-Diana Ross When we are children, fairy tales surround us. Bedtime begins with “once upon a time” and the lights go out with each “happily ever after.” Within the pages of these stories are princes and princesses, castles, […]
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