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College Student Fakes Own Kidnapping to Hide Failing Grade

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:58 +0000

Nobody likes sharing bad report cards with parents, but one college student in Atlanta gets high marks for creativity by faking his own kidnapping to hide a failing grade. According to officials, 19-year-old Aftab Aslam texted his parents about a kidnapping, then went camping for a week in an undeveloped area in Forsyth County. Aslam [...]

Watch These People Finding Out They Just Got Into College — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:19:41 +0000

[onescreen item="5030469"] After weeks, sometimes months, of waiting for the news, it can lead to quite the emotional release. The college-application process is long, tedious and exhausting—and that’s not even including the years of adding extracurricular activities and honors classes that precede it. But sometimes it works out in the end and, well, wow. It’s [...]

National Website Names University of Minnesota Duluth "Hottest College in the Country" + Other Minnesota Schools Make the List

Nick Cooper — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:42:20 +0000

The Northland is nationally known for many things, most of them related to cold. Many hockey legends grew up here, we regularly make the national news for being one of the coldest places in the country – well, you get the idea. When it comes to hot, we just aren’t as notable. Summer days don’t [...]

Duluth College Student Puts Off Studying to Sing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:43:50 +0000

If you’re a college student and are having a stressful month, YouTube user and fellow college student Jake Shields feels your pain. Jake took a little break from studying for finals to sing you a special Christmas song. Jake channels his inner Burl Ives from ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ and not only sings but narrates some words of wisdom through his version [...]

Job Market for College Graduates Is Improving — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:10:13 +0000

Good news for college students: the job market is starting to look a little brighter, with 5 percent more employment opportunities predicted for new college graduates this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute.

Dog Chases Deer on Wisconsin College Campus Causes Over $5,000 in Damage

Jeanne Ryan — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:30:04 +0000

Students at UW-Stout got quite the startle on Wednesday November 7th, when a little dog chased after a deer who ended jumping through a giant window on campus and went on a rampage . Living in the Northland I have become schooled on deer, yes they are beautiful and majestic, but are also very strong [...]

College Students Graduating from What School Make the Most Money? Where Do Minnesota and Wisconsin Schools Rank in Pay for Graduates?

Nick Cooper — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:31:32 +0000

Most people that attend college go with the hope of bettering their life and making more money. Part of the decision process in picking a school is the prestige a degree from certain schools bring. So, what college tends to have the highest-paid graduates when they're done with school; and where do schools like the University of Minnesota-Duluth rank nationally?

University of Minnesota Crookston Misplaces Logo on Football Field and UMD Bulldogs Quarterback Chase Vogler Reacts

Nick Cooper — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:33:29 +0000

Normally the “M” logo painted on the football field at the University of Minnesota-Crookston appears centered at the 50-yard line. Normally is the key word. Photos have surfaced online recently of the mighty “M” logo the University of Minnesota-Crookston painted off-center by 5 yards, with what should be on the 50-yard line resting firmly on [...]

Get Ready to Feel Old Thanks to the Beloit College "Mindset List"

Laura Peterson — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:42:09 +0000

The annual Beloit College Mindset List for 2016--a list created in 1998 to reflect the world view of entering first year students. It started with the members of the class of 2002, born in 1980--has been released. Many read this list yearly, and can't believe how old they are--and how young in the incoming freshman class really is.

College Causes Controversy By Banning Pork — Why'd They Do It?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:42:49 +0000

If you’re a student who’s investigating colleges and you’re also a big fan of bacon and sausage, you can go ahead and mark Paul Quinn College off your list — the school has just banned all pork products from its campus.

Top 5 Highest Paid College Degrees for 2012 Unveiled

Nick Cooper — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:15:33 +0000

As high school graduation season wraps up and newly-graduated young adults look to the possibility of continuing their education, many wonder what the best degree and career path is for them. While selecting something you feel passionate about will make going to work easier, there's that whole pesky question of what you will make once you land a job out of college. So, what are the hottest degrees right now that will give you the best starting wage?

Dumb Mistakes You Don't Want To Make On Spring Break

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:41:04 +0000

Spring Break, the time to set the books aside and have fun. A students dream and a parents worst nightmare. It has been a while since I was in College, but am pretty sure Spring Break is the same type of scene. I went on 2 different trips one to Colorado and one to Florida [...]

Jay-Z to Perform at Carnegie Hall to Fund College Scholarships

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:15:28 +0000

Jay-Z is set to rock the mic at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York next year in conjunction with the United Way of New York and The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. The rap mogul will headline two concerts at the Stern Auditorium, which is being billed as the first-ever hip-hop focused series at the venue.

New College Course Studies The Lyrics of Jay-Z

Tony Hart — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:51:06 +0000

"If you're havin' girl problems I feel bad for you son I got 99 problems but a..." very educational huh? According to The Hollywood Reporter, Georgetown University is offering a new class called "Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z", the class available this semester studies the social commentary behind Jigga’s lyrics, touching on racial/gender identity, sexuality, capitalism and economic inequality.

What Are America's Most Expensive Colleges?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:09:04 +0000

Forbes, along with the Center for College Affordability & Productivity, tallied up the cost of tuition, books, transportation, computers, and room and board to determine the new list of America’s most expensive colleges. And some of them may surprise you.

Party Rock Anthem Done By Ohio University Marching Band. Awesome! [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:13:11 +0000

Marching bands. No college football game would be complete without at least one good number during half-time. I know the guy who left to get his pretzel with cheese was upset that he missed one of the BEST marching band songs ever performed! Ok, I may be a little partial since I love the song. [...]

What is the Top Party School in the US?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:25:04 +0000

Pop another keg in Athens, Ohio because Ohio University has been named the top party school in the nation by a student survey in the Princeton Review’s annual ‘Best Colleges’ edition. Ohio University has made the best party school list 12 times since 1997, but this marks the first time it ranked number one. The [...]