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Paper books are still better than e-books

Shanel Royal
May 15, 2013

Modern technology has resulted in the creation of e-readers, which can keep library shelves full and allow readers access to any book - e-books - in seconds.While e-books are convenient, many people still...

Consume news in moderation

Shanel Royal
May 8, 2013

The news keeps you informed on what is happening in the world. It can also help you make important decisions as to who to vote for and whether or not to support a cause. The more information you consume,...

Dating on a budget can be fun

Dating on a budget can be fun

Shanel Royal
May 1, 2013

The cost of textbooks, tuition and food can drain money from your wallet, making extracurricular activities hard to do. Being in a relationship can especially mean spending more money because you want...

Living together can be revealing

Shanel Royal
May 1, 2013

After dating for awhile, a couple may choose to take their relationship a step further by moving in together.  Many couples might contemplate marriage before cohabitating, but there’s no need to move...

Labels are bad for college students

Shanel Royal
March 13, 2013

College is about belonging. Students come, often as freshman, not knowing where they fit in, what career paths to take, or what decisions to make to survive their first semester. Along the way, students...

Online classes are the future

Shanel Royal
February 27, 2013

Education plays a key part to society. More and more people are going to college to learn, to get better jobs or to enhance skills for a job they already have. Online classes are a growing part of the...

Binge watching is the new way to watch TV

Shanel Royal
February 20, 2013

A 2012 report by Nielsen said Americans spent 34 hours per week in front of the television. People intend to watch an episode of a show and end up watching 10. This is called binge watching. Binge watching...

Women allowed in combat

Shanel Royal
February 13, 2013

History recently encountered a huge development for equal rights on Jan. 24 when Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta lifted a law banning women from the front lines in combat. This has been long overdue....

Books to read in the spring

Shanel Royal
February 6, 2013

Amid textbooks and homework, school often requires a lot of reading. This spring, take time out to read something enjoyable. These four upcoming books feature some familiar faces and some newcomers. Alex...

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