I have never been a big fan of Lady Gaga; sure, I would sing along to her music on the radio, but as far as her as a person, I felt like she went too far just to get a little attention. However, with how...

If you think being a freshman is hard, try being a senior!  Every year in college comes with a new set of challenges, but the realization that this is in fact our last year of school before the real world...

Positives + For those who were lucky enough to celebrate the end of summer at home, Labor Day weekend was a great way to relax and celebrate the end of summer before officially getting on that college...

Dear Melanie, I’ve been noticing that I’m already starting to gain weight (the dreaded Freshman 15) now that I’m here at college. What can I do to put a stop to this? Sincerely, Bloated in...

Chargers, The first week of school is over. You went to class, met your professors, and hopefully had some fun along the way. I know you’re probably sad that the week is over, but I have good news...

If you are a senior and anything like me, then you probably spent your summer not only working constantly to ensure you had enough money in the bank for the year, but also endlessly worrying about what...

1. Everybody has civil rights. Regardless of color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, favorite soccer team—whatever—everybody deserves respect and to be treated like a basic human being. Even...

Hello Chargers and welcome back to the greatest couple years of your life! I hope you’re ready to embrace the collegiate lifestyle because it’s ready to embrace you. Put your gameface on, look...

By ANONYMOUS Quality over quantity. We’ve all heard this phrase before, but the older I get the more I see the importance of it in my relationships. Every year, I notice my circle of friends growing...

Students have more in common than they realize, so embrace the new situations college presents together.  In college, we encounter many different types of people, because it is much more acceptable...

By Leah Myers Contributing Writer [email protected] Reading is either a pleasure or struggle, depending on who you talk to, and is time-consuming yet vital for college careers, so why not read...

While looking at colleges and going on campus tours many years ago, I heard something from one of the tour guides that really stuck. After telling him that I planned on attending that university,...

Halloween costumes on a dime The question “What are you being for Halloween?” arises every year and it is asked at least a dozen times over. For the average college student, the usual go-to is to...

Melanie,  I am currently working at my job as a Life Skills Coach for $12/hour and I am two years in to college. With a Bachelor’s Degree, I can move up in the company but only with a $2 raise. Sometimes...

It’s hard to believe that this year marks my third here at the University of New Haven. I still remember how I felt as I helped my mom unpack my bags, staring at the campus that would become home to...