What More Do You Need from Me?: The Horrors of the Job Market for College Students

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer According to a study conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, nearly half of newly graduates are underemployed. To clarify, this means that individuals who have dedicated nearly four years to gain an education have to settle for positions that don’t hold the requirement of having a bachelor’s degree. As a college student, this is very unsettling because of the … Continue reading What More Do You Need from Me?: The Horrors of the Job Market for College Students

A World Isolated: How Can We Find Common Ground?

R.A Brock Copy Editor/Staff Writer As we approach Thanksgiving, a few things come to mind: food, family, pilgrims, the end of the semester approaching. Thanksgiving reminds me of togetherness.  Thanksgiving means breaking bread with those who are different than us. I didn’t realize how disconnected I was from others’ personal issues. I have more in common with others than I would think. This is a … Continue reading A World Isolated: How Can We Find Common Ground?

Are the SATs/ACTs really all that necessary to get into College?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Since the days of high school, SATs (Standardized test) are used for college admissions here in the U.S. The SATs started back in 1926 by the College Board and was not aligned with high school curriculum at the time. In 2016, however, several adjustments were made for the latest version that year.  The SAT is usually taken by high school juniors and … Continue reading Are the SATs/ACTs really all that necessary to get into College?

Chiptole’s Debt Free Degree Program

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As of October 15, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced their program for eligible employees and crew known as the Chipotle Cultivate Education benefits program. Since its founding in 1993, Chipotle has become a popular American fast food chain, known for specializing in tacos and burritos. It’s name comes from the Nahuati name for a smoked and dried jalapeno chilli pepper. The Newsroom.Chipotle.com … Continue reading Chiptole’s Debt Free Degree Program

Rent College Pads: Making Housing Easier

Lauren Summers Features Editor For many students, a huge part of the college experience is based around where they live. The perfect housing can make all the difference- but the hunt to find it can be quite daunting. Today, Rent College Pads, a site that launched in 2013 based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a service that seeks to ease that struggle. The app helps … Continue reading Rent College Pads: Making Housing Easier

In-State College Football Preview

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The long awaited month of football is finally here. It has been a miserable 200 or so days since Tua Tagovailoa led the second half comeback against Georgia in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to give Alabama its fifth national title of the Nick Saban era. Now, the rest of the country looks to play catch up to the Crimson Tide, and while … Continue reading In-State College Football Preview