USA TODAY interns share what they wish they knew as freshmen
Move-in day is set. You have your list of must-haves, you’ve stalked your class’ Facebook page, you (most likely) know your roommate’s name and you’ve memorized your class schedule. You have done...
View ArticleReal or nah? 'Monsters University' versus real-life universities
Growing up, you’ve seen tons of movies depicting what it’s like to be in college. From the determination of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and the desire to make parents proud in Accepted to the...
View ArticleBoston University students get schooled on weed
The first day of class is usually filled with a few awkward silences, the professor going over the syllabus in excruciating detail and maybe a cliché icebreaker or two. Dr. Seth Blumenthal, a lecturer...
View ArticleThe 10 people you’ll find at a college party
You’ve been to them. And they’re either great or downright horrible. That’s right — I’m talking about college parties. You meet all sorts of people at them. Whether it’s the person who won’t get off...
View ArticleReal or nah? '22 Jump Street' versus real-life universities
In the history of cinema, most sequels end up falling short. Especially when it comes to comedies. But that’s not the case with 22 Jump Street, which follows Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as agents...
View ArticlePodcast: Rape culture on college campuses
The recent controversy involving Old Dominion University’s Sigma Nu chapter and others fraternities display of derogatory signs targeting incoming freshmen has pushed college rape culture to the...
View ArticlePodcast: College tuition and student loan debt are too damn high
The issue of rising college costs is one many students know all too well. Tuition has increased 225% since 1984-85, forcing many students to take out student loans to pay for the increasing cost of...
View ArticleWhy college students aren't voting (and why it matters)
Hundreds of Vines, gifs and memes of Donald Trump alone circulated on social media during the second Republican presidential debate on September 16. Yet despite the social buzz surrounding Trump and...
View ArticleJames Madison University floods, turns into water park
With massive amounts of rain flooding the east coast and more torrential downpours expected over the weekend, states are declaring states of emergency and universities are preparing emergency operation...
View ArticleMid-Atlantic and Southeast schools prepare for Joaquin
A satellite image acquired by GOES East of Hurricane Joaquin in the Western Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: NOAA, EPA) Hurricane Joaquin, the category four storm that “pummeled” the Bahamas, according to The...
View ArticleStudent GOP group looks to shrink the party's youth gap
It’s common knowledge that the Republican Party struggles with younger voters, a disconnect that proved to be costly for it in the last two presidential elections. According to a January 2013 to June...
View ArticleCruz and Rubio make moves: Top takeaways from 4th GOP debate
Candidates take the stage at the Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee on Nov. 10, 2015. (Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images) The fourth GOP debate is officially in the books and it appeared to be...
View Article5 things your boyfriend actually wants for Christmas
We’ve all been there. You’re trying to figure out what to get your boyfriend for Christmas. It needs to be special — something that will show her how much you really like (and know) him. Maybe you want...
View ArticleWatch: Professors do not speak Millennial -- and we have the proof
Every generation has certain slang that makes older folks believe the youths come from a foreign planet. Which apparently doesn’t stop some brands from using these terms in their advertising in hopes...
View ArticleWatch: The future of journalism through the eyes of college journalists
College Media Association held their spring convention in New York City March 12-15, with over 1,200 journalists in attendance. USA TODAY College asked some of these journalists how they feel about the...
View ArticleViewpoint: Going Greek came at a cost
With just weeks left in my senior year I made a decision some would consider social suicide: I resigned from my fraternity. After almost four years in Sigma Phi Epsilon, I realized that Greek life is...
View ArticleSorry, John Kasich; These Millennials have no idea who you are
When it comes to the GOP presidential race, pretty much everything — the debates, primaries, publicity and delegate count — has favored the top two candidates: Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. Both have...
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