Clik here to view.
ACC Leadership Conference: Social entrepreneurship
When you hear about the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) you probably think about the sports powerhouses that are consistently winning championships. What you probably don’t think about are the student...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When getting involved on campus, age is but a number
The author, Niki Viradia (background), and Jeanna Young founded The Red and White Project at North Carolina State University. It was June 6 at 9:15 p.m. when I received a concerned email from another...
View ArticleClik here to view.
E-book access coming to a campus library near you...eventually
College libraries would like to provide access to scholarly texts through e-books, but due to fear of copyright infringement and revenue loss, university press publishing companies and e-book vendors...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weighing your housing options for study abroad
Deciding where to live while studying abroad can be stressful — should you live in an apartment, a dorm or with a family? (Photo by Stockbyte) When preparing for a semester abroad, housing options may...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 of the strangest scholarships you've ever heard of
(By Thinkstock) There is a reason that this picture of ducks is here. If you have a weird last name, love candy and are left-handed, then your non-4.0 GPA might not matter much when it comes to scoring...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Students, colleges aid in Sandy relief efforts
(By Andrew Burton, Getty Images) A man walks past a pile of donated water at a relief center set up in a parking lot on November 3, 2012 in the Midland Beach neighborhood of Staten Island borough of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Serial dating and the college student
(By Brand X Pictures) Serial dating — moving from one relationship to the next without taking time to be single — raises questions about dating habits for young adults. If your sights are set on dating...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How much would a minimum-wage increase help students?
By Photodisc It’s a challenge many college students face — attempting to cover tuition costs and the expenses that surround it on a minimum-wage salary. Christin King, like many college students, is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 reasons your college library should be your favorite resource
Don’t let the library’s boring appearance keep you from using the best resource on campus. (By Surrahwall (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons) Universities provide a package deal in which a Starbucks,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From fashion to function: How nail polish could help prevent sexual assault
We’re semifinalists for K50 startup showcase! Please follow our application at http://t.co/OoMdHOdWUr pic.twitter.com/Le5WCM5D9t — Undercover Colors (@UndercoverColor) August 14, 2014 A nail polish...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Quad Report: Starbucks everywhere, poop emojis & 3 dog tweets
Welcome back to the Quad Report, a weekly article roundup of stories you may have missed while you were spending eight hours moving into your air conditioning-free dorm and trying not to kill your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A college library without books? Yep, it's a thing
What if you walked into your school library and found it completely devoid of books? That’s what students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Fla. found when the school’s brand new library...
View ArticleCollege Problems Podcast #2: Helicopter parents and date rape drugs
Sexual violence and messy roommates. Unpaid internships and underbutt shorts. Racial microaggressions and the Freshman 15. College life is filled with an unending stream of serious issues, lighthearted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Google launches 'Chromebook for College' tour
Google is bringing a different kind of library to college campuses. For the next few weeks, Google will take its #ChromebookforCollege tour, where students will be able to rent a Chromebook free of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Students say some unexpected pregnancy options contradict
“They take advantage of people not knowing what the organization is,” she said. “I think they’re built on lies.” College can be stressful, from choosing what classes to take to what clubs to join....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The top 10 colleges and universities in North Carolina
North Carolina has some of the best public and private colleges in the country. The state also offers everything from large universities to small colleges, which make finding the right fit easy for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thousands gather at UNC to honor slain students
People gather at UNC-Chapel Hill’s “Pit” to mourn for Deah Shaddy Barakat, his wife Yusor Mohammed and her sister Razan Mohammed Abu-Salha in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/The...
View ArticleVoices: 'My Masculinity Helps' takes an unflinching look at race, gender roles
My Masculinity Helps, a 30-minute documentary focusing on the prevention of sexual violence — especially within the male African American community — was screened at Virginia Commonwealth University...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Over the last 70 years, the college experience has changed... a lot
Before the start of the new school year, let’s take a look back on three of the biggest changes that have challenged the notion of a “traditional” college experience. 1. Housing: From Summer Camps to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NC State student dead after fall, investigation is ongoing
A North Carolina State University student died after falling from a nine-story building on Monday. According to a statement from the university, an investigation is ongoing and there was no apparent...
View Article