I am the 47 percent
When I was in high school, a few friends and I went to our school board meeting to speak up about an important issue. One of the issues on the agenda was how much money the school board would spend on...
View ArticleTerrific Transfers
Adjusting to Division I basketball can be a challenge after spending two years at a community college. These challenges are welcome for at least one new Cougar. “Practice here is harder…but day by day...
View ArticleDigital downfall
New research from the Education Database Online shows that digital devices can become vices on college campuses. When technology comes into play, grades and social life are taking a hit. Rafael Alfaro,...
View ArticleBYU tuition increase
Last week, BYU administration announced that tuition would raise starting fall semester 2013. According to a press release by the university, “Brigham Young University will implement a three-percent...
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Learning to cook at college
Cassie Sousa knew it was time to make lunch, and noodles seemed like such a simple option. But she learned the hard way that it is, in fact, possible to burn noodles in boiling water. Bosch Appliances...
View ArticleSurvey: New grads can expect modest rise in hiring
Modest good news for college students: An annual survey predicts employers will increase hiring of new 4-year college graduates about 5 percent in the coming year. Demand for graduates with associate’s...
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BYU hockey to play U of U, host alumni fundraiser
The BYU hockey team will travel to Salt Lake City on Friday to face rival University of Utah. Head coach Jeremy Weiss is hopeful for a strong competition against the Utes. “I expect our guys to come...
View ArticleSaving for retirement in your 20s
As the median age for retirement increases and social security benefits decrease, saving for retirement becomes that much more important, even when you’re in college. The Marriott School of Management...
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Students enjoy new stage of life as parents
Jonah Barnes isn’t your average BYU student. He doesn’t use Facebook, Twitter or a smartphone, and he never does homework at home. Sometimes he has to leave study groups early so he can get home in...
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New semester, new style, no money?
Housing deposits, school supplies, tuition payments and plenty of spending on textbooks all mean the start of a new semester. It is no secret that student expenses can be not only pricey, but...
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Choosing a ‘little’ major
Understandably, many students apply to BYU without knowing exactly what they want to major in or what career path they should pursue. They apply to BYU, not for the individual programs, but because...
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Student athlete compensation
Every year thousands of collegiate athletes from around the country are exploited by the schools they attend and contribute to. Schools should compensate student athletes more fairly for their worth...
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Eating healthy in college
Typically you wake up, go to class and come home, only to hear your growling stomach. As college students, we acknowledge the importance of eating healthy, but we don’t effectively act on this...
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The point of college
College is supposed to teach you how to prepare for the real world, and it certainly has. The thing is, I don’t think the classes helped much at all. Don’t get me wrong, they were enlightening and...
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CAPS aims to help students struggling with suicidal thoughts
College can be difficult, between balancing academic pressure, work obligations and social relationships. Sometimes feelings of stress develop into depression and leave students feeling alone,...
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Smart athletes
Neil Armstrong said, “I believe that every human has a finite amount of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.” That used to be my favorite quote. I loved...
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Billion-dollar babysitting
Many of us spent our grade-school years wishing we were somewhere else — anywhere else. Why? Because we were curious about the world, and this supposed “place of learning” did anything but satisfy our...
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Are we done yet?
I once dated a freshman who was from a state that rarely experienced snow. She was excited for winter to arrive and see the mountains blanketed with white. However, as the weather grew colder and...
View ArticleWeekly 5: Five pro tips to get through college
Starting college can be a daunting affair, but the key is to find balance between competing aspects of college life. Here are five non-academic tips to keep in mind when the studying gets rough. 1....
View ArticleCougar Tech Expo seeks to enhance the college learning experience
This year’s BYU Cougar Tech Expo provided an opportunity for students and vendors to interact on Sept. 26. The BYU Store and the chief information officer sponsored the Cougar Tech Expo. The expo...
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