From Princess: I have been following the story about Troy Davis, and my friends all thought it was right he was executed, but I feel it was wrong. What do you think about the use of eyewitnesses in cases determining the death penalty? Ben says: I honestly haven’t heard this story at all, but...
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Neal’s Necessary Knowledge – Plunge into community service
As a college student, it’s easy to get lost in your own little world. Homework, class time, and work-study all eat up our time and attention and we always struggle to find time for ourselves. When we do get the extra time we desire, it’s usually not spent on productive activities. It’s awfully tempting...
Throught the Grapevine – 9/22
From Justice: I’m having a hard time staying motivated to do my homework and I don’t want to fall behind. What can I do to re-motivate myself? Ben says: I think you really just need to find something in the class that you can love, something that makes you want to do your work....
Neal’s Necessary Knowledge – Allow writing to thrive in your life
Writing has the power to alter human consciousness. This is a bold statement – one famously made by author Walter Ong – but it has the evidence to back itself up. Think about how a person learns to write. It isn’t a natural process like learning to speak, which infants and small children can...
Through the Grapevine – 9/15
From Dusty: Do you think that it is important to be involved in campus organizations? Ben says: I think that it’s a good idea, but it’s not something you have to do. Padding on résumés and transcripts is always helpful, but usually not required by graduate schools or employers. It’s just another way to...
Neal’s Necessary Knowledge- Five quick, easy college meals
To starve the body is to starve the mind. The brain requires all sorts of vitamins, minerals, glucose, fats and proteins in order to operate and repair itself. Not getting enough of these fuels can cause the brain’s neurons to cannibalize themselves for energy, and this simply won’t fly in a place of academia...
Fraternities and sororities prepare for fall rush
Meet our five national fraternities 1. Alpha Tau Omega Junior Kyle Knapp is president of Alpha Tau Omega. He was initiated the fallsemester of his freshman year.“ATO utilizes the Phired Up! recruitment strategy. Our national fraternity haspartnered with them to give workshops on how to recruit dynamically. Dynamic recruitment is a method in which...
Through the Grapevine – 9/8
From Ducky: What should I do if I want to go for a guy, but I think that my friend likes him too? Ben says: I think it would be nice to ask her about it, but if you like someone and think they could make you happy, go for it. You never know...
Neal’s Necessary Knowledge- Make the most of your major
“So, what do you plan to do with your major?” This is not an easy question to answer. If you are a college student, you might hear it far more than you’d like to. To make matters worse, it’s usually asked in a skeptical tone, as if they expect you to defend your decision...
S & R Music Corner: The Top 10 Deaths That Shook Rock and Roll
1. John Lennon John Winston Lennon could be considered one of the biggest names in rock and roll history. Not only was he a founding member of one of the biggest rock groups ever, The Beatles, he had an extremely successful solo career. Unfortunately, Lennon’s life ended early. On December 8, 1980, a day...