The 5 Best Motivational Movies… Period September 15, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment Whether you’re in school or well into your career, you inevitably hit your low point–you know, when you feel like a failure or maybe you’re just tired of trying. Everyone has these. When you experience a low point, you need something to pick you up. Although you will find no shortage of things that will… Read More
10 Best Superpowers for College Football Players September 11, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment The athleticism of college football players is a wonder to behold. They can run at incredible speeds, move tremendous loads, and explode like dynamite. Even carrying 25-plus pounds of gear, they can perform full forward flips and even hurdle other players. But just when you thought they were amazing enough, consider what would happen if… Read More
Which College Majors Would the Justice League Be in? September 1, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment We’ve already tried to imagine an alternate world in which Marvel’s Avengers met in college and then tried to decide what their majors would be. Well, we are an equal opportunity publication and we don’t want you DC fans to feel slighted. This got us thinking about the Justice League, the nearest approximation to the… Read More
6 Summer 2012 Movies That Failed to Live Up to The Hype August 31, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment Summer movie seasons are getting tough. If box office numbers are any indication, moviegoers are becoming more pronounced in their support of the movies they love, as well as in their denunciation of the movies they hate. Popular movies shoot up into box office record territory instantly (i.e. The Avengers); mediocre movies get kicked to… Read More
5 Things Zombies and College Students Have in Common August 30, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment Year after year, fears grow of an impending zombie apocalypse. Whether caused by cosmic radiation, toxic waste, genetic manipulation, and biological weaponry, humans seem to be more open than ever to the possibility. However, somehow, one segment of the population has escaped their notice–a segment that exhibits many characteristics of the undead, but living among… Read More
20 Signs You Got a Bad Roommate August 29, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment For most new college students, it’s their first time living with someone who isn’t a relative. This experience can be rewarding, forging friendships and memories to last a lifetime. Or you can be saddled with an ex-convict with some serious trust issues. And if you get a bad roommate, dude, your life is going to… Read More
10 Experiences You Wouldn’t Have Had If You Hadn’t Gone to College August 27, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment Regardless of what some may say about the “good ol’ days of higher learning,” college remains a trial by fire for that 30 percent who choose this path. For every party, for all the excellent social opportunities, there are countless difficulties that come with earning a degree. And it should always be that way. The… Read More
5 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks August 23, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment So you managed to find a way to pay your tuition (which rises by the minute) and cover your room and board for the next term. You’re in the clear, and it’s time for a nice night on the town with your leftover cash, right? Nope. Because you forgot about those over-priced tomes that have… Read More
5 Relationships College Students Should Nurture August 19, 2012 | Marcus Varner | Leave a comment As you enter college, your social circle explodes. You are suddenly thrust in front of thousands of people from various places. You’re living with complete strangers. All of these new relationships can be difficult to manage unless you keep in mind which relationships are most important. To help you properly prioritize your college relationships, here… Read More
What College Majors Would the Avengers Be In? August 17, 2012 | Marcus Varner | 1 Comment Imagine something dumb for a moment, something that would only happen in some Cartoon Network series designed to capture the Tween demographic. Imagine the members of Marvel’s Avengers actually met when they were in college (I’m not sure how that would work for Thor, but whatever.). Would Tony Stark be a member of a fraternity?… Read More