Some students enjoy studying while listening to music, while others find that it makes it challenging to focus. Photo By Greg Clark. Everyone has different study habits, and with final exams right around the corner, students can use all the studying tips and tricks they can get as they cram for their final tests of…
As of Friday, Nov. 8, Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, announced that it will no longer display likes on photos. You will be the only one who can see how many people have liked your post. Instagram’s reasoning for this change is to put less pressure on its younger audience to constantly compete with one…
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is already back in the top 50 on the music charts, as of Nov. 4 Starbucks holiday cups can be seen in students’ hands across campus and Christmas decorations are already in stores. With this being said, one of the biggest debates at the moment is…
In between studying and doing homework, or procrastinating from doing so, we often find ourselves turning to Netflix to watch our favorite shows. With many genres that include countless shows, there are so many new shows to be introduced to, so here are some of our favorites and most popular at the moment. “Grey’s Anatomy”…
For the majority of freshmen, course selection time is right around the corner! Students are scrambling to enroll in classes, schedule appointments with their advisor and find general education courses that will fulfill the outcomes that are needed. Forty total gen-ed credits are required for all University of Rhode Island students and there are 13…
The loss of a parent and being left with a single parent is one of the most overwhelming situations to be faced with as a teenager. It challenges the family unit and changes an entire lifestyle. The number of children living in a single parent home in the United States has climbed to over 20…
Students rely heavily on their laptops for school assignments. Photo by Greg Clarke. Several students described their struggle completing work after their laptops broke Students rely on their laptops like it’s their lifeline. Students use laptops to complete assignments, conduct research, take down notes in class, interact with professors and for many other purposes. But,…
Everyone has a favorite place to study and finish homework outside of their dorm room. There are many spots throughout campus that fit each individual’s needs for the ideal study environment. It can be helpful to get out of the dorm and have a specific place to go dedicated to studying and completing work, just…