Search for home: Seniors hear back from dream colleges

Priyanka Hardikar, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013

Two days before her 18th birthday, senior Catherine LaMendola received the email she had been anticipating for two weeks. She opened the attached PDF file and read it repeatedly until she was sure that it was real. It wasn’t just any email. It was the acceptance letter to the college of her dreams,... Read more »

Blogging through the journey: Student uses Tumblr to document college admissions process

Kaitlin Fischer, Staff Writer
December 14, 2012

     She goes into her room and works on her college essays. She sits alone, in front of her Mac, thinking of her future and how she can make herself unique to the colleges she is applying to. She ponders silently for a few minutes and then opens her Internet browser. She types in the link she has... Read more »

My world upside-down

Rachel Chen, Featured Columnist
November 28, 2012

    It was almost like she was dead. I remember my mom telling me not to say that, but it was how I felt. For the past 13 years, my older sister had been with me through everything. Through the six times my family has moved, from Texas to Virginia to British Columbia and back. She was with me when... Read more »

One less stress: Students choose not to go to college

Kaitlin Fischer, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012

Paper after paper, draft after draft. Essays, teacher recommendations, applications – the process of entering into college is one of careful planning, one that could cause a person to become overly stressed and even lose sight of the task necessary for them to graduate in the first place. Some, though,... Read more »

Ralph Lauren Polos and Red Solos

Meaghan Pulliam, Layout Editor
March 29, 2012

     Contrary to popular belief there is much more than pearls, Polo and red solo cups that make up the structure of Greek life at the university level. As senior girls go off to college, many are contemplating or are extremely anxious to rush, or as it is formally called, “recruitment”. When... Read more »

Students choose UTD for academics

Meital Boim, Copy Editor
February 22, 2012

     While she swears she’s not anti-sports, senior Ekaterina Kouznetsova decided to attend UTD next year partly because it doesn’t have a football team.      “UTD prides itself on its internationally renowned chess team as opposed to being noticed for sports,” Kouznetsova said. “I’d... Read more »

Hey Soul Sister: Meyer twins apply to college

Shezal Padani, Staff Writer
November 14, 2011

As the time for college applications rolls around, twin sisters Samantha Meyer and Melissa Meyer have already made the decision to apply early to Columbia University. “Early decision at Columbia is binding, meaning if we got in, we would have to go there,” Melissa said. “This would be a problem... Read more »

How to Survive College Roommates

Claire Minor, Staff Writer
May 31, 2011

     Roommates can be one of the scariest parts of college. Either you’ll room with a friend, or you’re going to have to potluck it. No matter which way, chances are you won’t really know what kind of roommate you have until it’s too late. He or she could be loud and messy, quiet and quite... Read more »

Dorm Shopping at its Finest

Aleah Pushaw and Jamie Denison, Staff Writers
May 10, 2011

     Seniors, it’s time to start shopping for dorm room supplies for next year. Wherever you may be living for the next four years of your life, it is essential to make it feel like home while you’re there; a bedspread, lamp, decorations, and a few things from home are relatively necessary. If... Read more »

College of the Week: Midwestern State University

February 7, 2011

Midwestern State University Website: mwsu.edu Location: Wichita Falls, TX – Suburban setting Distance from Plano: 140 miles from Plano and two and a half hours First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 716 Total undergrads: 5,607 In-state tuition: $6,720 Majors: 50+ Sports: NCAA Division II Photo Credit... Read more »