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Lonely on campus? You're not alone

There are so many clichés about college being a “big adventure” or a “new chapter in your life.” I will admit that to some extent, those clichés are very true. I mean, who doesn’t love a new adventure? But no adventure would be any fun without someone to go through it with you. That’s why having friends is important.

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Classroom learning environment, not pulpit

Sitting toward the back of the lecture hall in Wilson Hall that Thursday, I must admit I was a little excited to begin the IAH 207 course. Literatures, Cultures, and Identities, to me, would be an exploration of classic stories and poetry; however, that first lecture proved to be more than I bargained for. English professor William Penn began to condemn the use of cell phones, which he dubbed “little toys,” as well as various social media services such as Facebook and Twitter.

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Not the girl next door

There is no doubt at this age most of us are trying new things. We are all trying to figure out exactly who we are and who we will be in this society. Our time in college, as most say, is our golden years.

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Three do's and don'ts for game attendance

Welcome back to the football hype, ladies and gentlemen. For those returning season ticket holders, you know your rundown by now. If this is your first time going to Spartan Stadium and possibly holding season tickets, let us help you figure out your schedule and routine on game days.

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Finishing school not only focus during senior year

For many, senior year is a time to take electives, socialize Monday-Sunday and fulfill all of their college experience needs before May arrives. On the other hand, there are some students who still have required classes and credits to make up because they switched majors sometime during their four years or they decided to take their electives early so they could go from frat house to frat house as underclassmen