By Emily Tao Try Something New Time is coming to an end, so don’t waste it! Try something new. There is no time like now to be doing something. We only have our future and right now, so take advantage of that while you can, and try to live a life with little to … More How to Spend Your Last Moments in the 2010s
By Dave Soto As a baby-faced brown kid from a not so nice part of Chicago, I was truly excited to find my place and people at the University of Illinois. A change of scenery and demographic seemed like exactly what I needed to establish myself as an adult in this not so … More What I (Wish I) Learned During My First Year At UIUC
By Riley Corboy Networking. For some, the word brings to mind images so intensely negative that just reading it is enough to start sweating. However, it is a necessary evil in the professional world that is never going to go away, whether you just started job hunting or are years deep into your career. … More 5 Tips to Network Like a Pro
Dear Readers, Welcome back to campus! As we step out of the sleepy, relaxing haze of a month-long winter break and shift gears back to school, this marks the beginning of a new semester and a new year. While we are almost three weeks past the Times Square ball drop and swirls of confetti, … More How to Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet
By Mariah McBride It’s that time of year when the majority of college students feel drained. I think most students would agree that group projects, midterms, essays, and even the change of weather are taking a mental and physical toll on them. I know it can be hard to remain positive when it … More Five Quotes To Remember This Semester
By Kimberly Ngoh Despite all the negative connotations associated with social media, I believe none outweigh the beneficial aspects these platforms bring. I am especially thankful for the free therapy I receive by projecting my rants onto the nine lucky people that follow my finsta account. A portmanteau of fake and insta, it … More Why Finstas Can Be a Therapeutic Outlet
By Kelli Walker Studying terms, definitions, formulas, and so on can get very boring and might even seem overwhelming at times. Hanging out with friends, attending an event or simply doing anything else would be more fun than forcing yourself to memorize notes. However, believe it or not, you can have the best … More Fun Ways to Study for Finals
By Kelli Walker An internship will always look good on your resume, but it would benefit you even more if it turned into a guaranteed job. So, here are my three “Triple A” tips to help you ace your internship! Appearance Some internships may allow you to wear casual clothing. However, … More How to Ace Your Summer Internship
By Mea Donnelly Valentine’s Day is an interesting day for a lot of people. It’s the one day of the year where grand romantic gestures are expected. But for the unfortunate couples that have to endure long distance, Valentine’s is a bit different. Luckily, in the 21st century, there are ways to make … More How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Long Distance
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