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How Much Sex are College Students Really Having? Survey Says…

Eric Rogell — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:00:52 +0000

Ah, College -- it's not just the place to get an advanced education, but a carnal education as well. On campus we learn a lot about hooking up (and if we're lucky, some freaky experimentation) before settling down after graduation. Are students really hitting the sheets as much as they are hitting the books? According to a recent Sexual Satisfaction Survey conducted by Lifestyles Condoms, they sure are. Lucky bastards.

Hey College Seniors — Your Bender is Showing and No One Wants to Hire You

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:00:43 +0000

Despite the fact that some college tuitions have reached an excess of $50,000 per year, these days colleges can't guarantee that their graduates will have jobs waiting for them. In the wake of this uncertainty, some institutions have begun to guide their students in cleaning up their social media profiles, to lower the risk of a poorly-timed facebook post ruining their shot at employment.

Rep. Paul Broun's Biggest Challenger In The Election? Charles Darwin

Dan Seitz — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:42:26 +0000

Paul Broun represents the college town of Athens, GA, and ran unopposed for his seat. That doesn’t mean, however, that he didn’t have a challenger. Several challengers, in fact. Broun has stirred controversy for his views on scientific matters such as evolution, so when voters went to the booth, some of them expressed their displeasure [...]

What Are the Best 529 College-Savings Plans — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:40:21 +0000

Earlier this week, the investment ratings firm Morningstar released their annual list of the year’s best 529 college-savings plans. The 529 investment plan gets its name from section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, which states that contributions to these particular investments are exempt from taxation on any generated profits. Ideally, these investment accounts are [...]

NCAA Pulling Championships Out of New Jersey Over Gambling

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:25:48 +0000

The NCAA announced Monday that it would move its future championship events out of New Jersey after the state adopted new rules to allow gambling on sporting events. The move will impact these events scheduled for next year: a Division I women’s basketball regional in Trenton the Division I men’s and women’s diving championship [...]

Should Colleges Ban Hazing? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:04:45 +0000

The stated goal of college fraternities and sororities is to promote brotherhood and sisterhood among their members. In many of these organizations, hazing of pledges is a technique that is used to build these bonds. Occasionally, though, this hazing gets out of hand, and a pledge is seriously injured or worse. So, should colleges ban hazing to protect their students?

College Student Returns $690 Million Check

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:52:50 +0000

Because his late father was an Air Force veteran, 22-year-old Allen Smith gets a check from the VA every month. The $650 helps pay his college expenses but, like many students, he could always use some more.

He got a lot more earlier this month, when he opened his VA check and was staring right at the staggering sum of $690 million.

What Colleges Have the Lowest- and Highest-Paid Graduates? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:11:19 +0000

The dream of many college graduates—to earn a good-enough starting salary to pay off student loans without being rendered homeless or forced into starvation—comes easier or harder depending on where they graduate.

With that in mind, which American colleges offer the worst possible opportunity for a earning a decent entry-level salary, and which offer the best?

What Makes Some College Kids Drink So Much?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:10:53 +0000

Binge drinking is a real problem on many college campuses, and new research could reveal why: students who chug-a-lug enjoy a higher social status among their peers. Because of that, the binge-drinkers — those who down at least four drinks in one sitting — reported being happier overall. And it could be a never-ending cycle, [...]

What Are America's Top Colleges?

Mike Adams — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:55:43 +0000

When the shocking cost of going to college nearly constitutes selling a kidney to an international ring of black market organ dealers, would-be students should probably ask themselves whether their education is really worth waking up in a bathtub full of ice just to pay for it. While giving up a vital organ simply to [...]

Upcoming University and College Commencements in Abilene

Shay Hill — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:57:48 +0000

Graduation time is here again. Seems that this school year went fast, then again I’m not the one hitting the books every night. We have 3 local universities and 1 college with graduations this weekend. Information Cisco college Certificate Ceremony Date: May 11 Venue: Abilene Civic Center Time: 7 pm Other: website McMurry [...]

College Basketball Is More Exciting Than NBA [VIDEO].

Rudy Fernandez — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:43:30 +0000

The best plays are yet to come even though the season just got started. who needs the NBA when we've got college basketball with more excitement per game that an entire NBA season. If this is any indicator of what the college hoops season has in store for us, we are in for a wild ride.

2011 NCAA College Football – Week 10 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:06:44 +0000

After two weeks of hype and buildup, we finally get the game most college football fans have been waiting for all year–#1 LSU vs. #2 Alabama. And while that is understandably the marquee game of the weekend, there are several other key matchups this weekend, including another top 10 game in the SEC, to serve as appetizers before Saturday night’s main feast. Here all the highlights from this upcoming week in the AP Top 25.

Which College Is the Best for Military Veterans?

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:01:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.

Mississippi State Cancels Classes in Anticipation of Football Game Against LSU

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:48:48 +0000

Academics are all fine and dandy, but they don’t supersede Mississippi State’s football rivalry with LSU. All classes at Mississippi State were officially cancelled Thursday, a move that gives the student body plenty of time to prepare for the Bulldogs’ Thursday night home game with the Tigers. Mississippi State comes into the game ranked 25th in the country, while [...]

New Asteroid Discovery Honors Local Hardin Simmons Professor [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:28:26 +0000

The asteroid first labeled "Asteroid 4984" has been named in honor of a local Harden Simmons University professor. Dr. Patrick Miller, has been singly responsible for inspiring and guiding many high school and college students into the field of astrological studies. “Patrick Miller” is the new name for an asteroid orbiting in our solar system. It's not close enough to be seen by the naked eye. However, the asteroid now known as the "Patrick Miller" is orbiting just beyond the planet Mars. The Minor Planet Center officially named the asteroid in honor of the work done by Dr. Miller at Hardin-Simmons University in 2009.

Inspiring Story Of Sudanese Refugee To College Graduate [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:10:55 +0000

This is the story of a young man who came to this country from war torn Sudan and is now a college graduate who has plans to become a doctor. He’s not just a college graduate but an Ivy League college graduate, Columbia University to be exact. A refugee from Sudan steps off of a [...]