Student cash-saver: Stop buying textbooks?
August 30, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
As college costs skyrocket, students are finding ways around one budget-buster: expensive textbooks.
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August 30, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Finding the Perfect Roommate — Online
August 30, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Randomly assigned roommmates may soon become a thing of the past. These days, more and more students are selecting their own roommates — with a little help from online sites.
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Colleges get failing grade on anti-booze efforts
August 29, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Is your school doing enough to curb student drinking? Before you answer, look at this.
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Which colleges party hardest?
August 20, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The top 10 party schools have been announced, and there’s a new leader. So, how do schools get on this list, anyway?
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How this year’s freshmen see the world
August 18, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Prepare to feel old: Here’s a list of all the things the class of 2014 is too young to know about.
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After high school, college? Maybe not
August 12, 2010 by Geneva Reid
The knee-jerk reaction to attend college after high school may be stopping mid-kick. More students are opting to take some time off — and colleges are supporting the idea.
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The great toilet paper budget cut
August 7, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
In its quest to roll back spending, this college went straight to the toilet. Here’s what it found:
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‘Will u b mine’ — online?
July 25, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Check out the new way college students are getting around dating anxiety.
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Social media do’s and don’ts for students
July 5, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Students use social media more than ever – and so do potential employers. Here’s how students can make sure their online profiles won’t sabotage their real-world chances.
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A student’s best friend? Maybe not at college
June 13, 2010 by Brooke Ballard
Fido may bring you the morning paper and a sense of comfort — but what would you think about students bringing him to the school dorms?
Some say it’s not the best idea.
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College students: Empathy-free?
June 11, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
College students are more self-centered than ever, says a new study. Here are the possible causes:
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Students in need of counseling: survey results
June 5, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Has the number of students requiring counseling or medication peaked? Here’s what colleges are saying.
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Why are yearbook sales diving?
May 30, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
More college yearbooks are ceasing publication – but student editors and book publishers have differing ideas on what’s to blame.
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FBI reveals patterns of campus violence
May 29, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new report shows a dramatic rise in violence on college campuses over the last 20 years. What similarities do those violent incidents share?
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Facebook privacy concerns on the rise
May 28, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Think students don’t care about their online privacy? Think again.
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What students are using Facebook for now
May 24, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new Facebook application is overtaking this school’s tutoring center, and will soon expand to other schools. Here’s how it works.
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Drinking crackdown? ‘Pour another!’ students say
May 22, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
After six alcohol-related deaths in two years, this school announced plans to step up its fight against underage drinking. The result: a massive campus backlash.
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And the colleges with the happiest students are …
May 20, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Did your school make the list of “Happiest Colleges”?
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ROTC returning to elite universities?
May 9, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
After four decades of exile from top-flight schools, here’s why military scholarship programs are making a comeback.
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How libraries are joining the cell-phone revolution
May 7, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s how some college librarians are offering student services at the touch of a few buttons.
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‘Grumpy Old Man Camera’ goes after drunk students
May 3, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
He didn’t have any luck pounding on doors, calling the cops, or complaining to the university. But this unorthodox tactic has been getting results.
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Are college hookups losing their attraction?
April 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
No-strings sexual encounters might not be quite as in style as pop culture would have you believe. So where are students looking for love?
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Which are the greenest colleges in the country?
April 25, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Eco-friendly colleges are an increasing concern among the current crop of applicants. Here’s how the greenest colleges are meeting the demand.
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Is your school on the ‘Most Stressful’ list?
April 22, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Which colleges have the most stressed-out students? Take a look at the schools that have the dubious honor of making this list.
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Is pot coming to a dorm near you?
April 20, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Sure, pot isn’t allowed in campus residence halls. But what about students who cry, “But it’s medicinal”? Here’s how one college is dealing with the medical marijuana issue.
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Taking the ‘thirsty’ out of Thirsty Thursdays
April 16, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
One school is taking some concrete steps to curb alcohol abuse on campus.
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Why college anti-drinking ads are backfiring
April 12, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Public service announcements (PSAs) against binge drinking are backfiring. Why are these ads causing even more binge drinking escapades?
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‘Seriously, that’s a major?’
April 5, 2010 by Claire Knight
Apparently, it’s true: Students CAN be anything they want to be. Here are a few examples of roads less traveled:
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Survey: Are students addicted to their iPhones?
March 16, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Can technology be addictive? New data shows some surprising trends among students and their smartphones.
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Targeting gay students to boost enrollment
March 15, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
This college is using unique methods to increase diversity. But does it violate students’ rights to privacy or nondiscrimination?
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He needs plastic surgery — but it wasn’t hazing?
March 13, 2010 by Claire Knight
Frat buddies took what was supposed to be a fun-filled ski trip, but after one drunken decision, the “fun” got way out of hand — and one student got burned.
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The biggest cheaters are …
March 1, 2010 by Claire Knight
Students with this major tend to be the worst offenders when it comes to cheating, a new study says.
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Was it good, clean fun — or hazing?
February 23, 2010 by Claire Knight
Frat members thought it would be a great idea to use a soapy floor as a slip-and-slide – then a pledge broke his back.
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Lighter side: What students are eating these days
February 20, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Think you have a decent handle on students’ culinary preferences? This eclectic list may surprise you.
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Why college freshmen are worried
February 1, 2010 by Geneva Reid
A new national survey shows the majority of freshmen have at least one serious concern in common.
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