Defeating the College Triangle: Lesson 2: Social Life
In last week’s edition of “Defeating the College Triangle,” we taught you how to steer clear of bad sleeping habits and anything else that may prevent you from getting some precious shut-eye. In this...
Campus Cope: Surviving finals week
It’s week seven, and finals week is quickly approaching. Before you pull an all-nighter and take in a lot of caffeine, check out these tips on surviving finals.
Create a study schedule
It can be tough...
How to bounce back after a bad first quarter
Transitioning from a semester to a quarter system can be difficult. Time flies fast in the quarter system with just 10 weeks to learn a subject. For first-year and transfer students, fall quarter may...
Campus Cope: It’s still possible to embrace the holiday spirit during the pandemic —...
My favorite time of the year has always been the holiday season. I remember the time I spent as a child helping my grandmother make tamales and ponche, eagerly awaiting the arrival of my...
Economics Major Survival Guide
Math-Related Courses Come First
Many courses like the math series and the statistics class are generally prerequisites for upper division courses as well as lower division courses so it’s advisable to start knocking those classes...
Campus Cope: Scotty Sponsored Sob Sesh
Everybody cries sometimes. Here are the best places to shed a few tears on campus.
The privacy of your own home
If you live on campus, an empty apartment or dorm is a rare occurrence. While...
Campus Cope: Saving money as a college student
College is expensive, there’s no way around spending money. However, there are some tips and tricks to cut down on how much money you spend. There are four main areas where money can be...
Campus cope: you have not failed until you stop trying
With the New Year, it is only natural to improve your life. Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions, but the problem with making resolutions is nobody ever keeps them. In January, you’re going strong driven...
Highlander Diaries: Homesickness
In our new section titled “Highlander Diaries,” we at Features allow students to send in “Dear Diary”-formatted journal entries regarding a topic of our choice, allowing Highlanders to speak more personally to the school...
Campus Cope: Waking up on time
With the new quarter hitting us as hard as the rain, it can be difficult to get into the swing of things — especially if you have one of the dreaded 8 a.m. classes....