There’s an age-old debate between studying at home versus studying at the library or somewhere else on campus. Well, this debacle isn’t necessarily age-old, per se, but it is a distinct point of contention among the collegiate crowd. Some students swear by studying at a certain spot on campus, o…Read More
In the aftermath of the “big chill” as a result of the Great Polar Vortex of 2019, you’ve probably struggled to get back in the normal swing of classes. With several weeks in a row of classes with little to no break leading up to midterms, visualizing the next month or two can seem a little da…Read More
As most people know, the midwest is experiencing bone-chilling, record-shattering temperatures due to wind chill. Certain places in Iowa are expected to drop down as low as -60. That’s absolutely absurd; any exposed skin will get frostbite in a matter of a few minutes. We’ve seen some pretty col…Read More
The roommate dynamic is a fairly interesting one: you may end up becoming lifelong best friends with someone that you once never knew, or you may end up becoming mortal enemies with your once-best friend. Living with roommates and complaining about the pile of dishes “soaking” in the sink is pra…Read More
Not unlike Thanksgiving break, the holiday break seems to pass by all too quickly for most students. And who could blame them? After a period of two or three intense weeks buckling down for finals, the steam rising from a student’s brain is practically visible. Truly, taking another few weeks off …Read More
The idea of turning in your last final exam (or final final, if you will) probably seems like a heavenly prospect. We wouldn’t be surprised if this fantasy has played out in your dreams over and over. The bad news is that we’re not quite there yet, but the good news is that this seemingly intang…Read More
It’s finally time for the final push. We’re almost there! As you’ve settled back in from Thanksgiving break, you may have looked at your giant pile of schoolwork and thought to yourself, “How do I even manage all of this?” Our two-word answer to this finals conundrum is an answer that near…Read More
At last, you’ve finally arrived at the point in the semester where you get some time off of classes. Considering that you’ve more or less worked nonstop throughout the fall semester (with the exception of a few long weekends here and there), an extended break from classes is a beautiful thing. B…Read More
Turkey day is upon us, University of Akron students. That means a few things: for one, you get a much-deserved academic break. Two, you get to enjoy some family time and catch up with old friends from back home. Lastly, and more importantly, you get to eat real food at home. As a bonus, Thanksgiving…Read More
You can only cram so much information into your brain in one given day. After a day spent on campus from sunrise to sunset, the thought of enduring even one more minute at the library is probably enough to make your stomach turn. We can’t blame you for this hypothetical academic scenario, after al…Read More
