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Beloved TV comedy returns on Netflix

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Being a college student often means being on a budget, which can unfortunately mean that paying for cable isn’t an option for many of us. But the universe is finally working in our favor, giving us Netflix, the cheaper alternative to cable.

Scandal's third season set to thrill fans

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

“Dirty little secrets always come out” and the third season of ABC’s critically acclaimed and Emmy nominated political thriller “Scandal,” premiering on Oct. 3 at 10 p.m, promises more gut-wrenching turmoil of forbidden love and suffocating dilemmas that rest on one woman’s shoulders.

Tips and tricks for finding employment around campus

By Allison Wroblewski · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

As students, we are used to living out the stereotype of being poor. But most of us don’t wish to be completely destitute, which is why many of us go out to find jobs. The questions are where and how to find them and learning how to weave them in with hectic class schedules.

Tutoring program offers help, friendship

By Allison Wroblewski · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

There are many services offered at Eastern Michigan University to help students get through their more challenging classes.

Katie's Craft Corner

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The new school year means new books, new supplies and best of all, new clothes. Unfortunately, shopping for deals at the start of the new school year can be frustrating — the racks are filled with gorgeous plaid flannel, cozy sweaters and freshly dyed blue jeans, all at full price.

How to put your smartphone to work this semester

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

One of the best parts about being a college student in this time era is all of the technological advances available to help with classes, homework, organization, social life and just about everything under the sun. Many students use handy devices to make college life easier, and the big hype about owning a smartphone is due to the many apps you have available. If you are paying all of that money for your smartphone, you might as well use it to your best possible advantage.

Fight homesickness

By LeeAnne Baumdraher · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

It’s been years since I felt the poisonous anvil of homesickness in my gut, over a decade, if I’m being honest. But I can still vividly recall the nearly unbearable weight of it.

Picnic welcomes EMU actors

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

Thespians were treated with free hot dogs courtesy of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Communication, Media and Theatre Arts when it held its annual “Welcome Back Picnic” on Thursday, Sept.

Local employers seek workers

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

If you’re on the hunt for a job on or off campus and to have a little extra cash in your pockets, check out these jobs that are currently hiring.

Multiple options exist for buying textbooks

By Mariya Gefter · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

If you’re like me, just hearing the word “textbooks” makes you shudder.

Editor-in-Chief’s tips on making a good impression

By Jess Salisbury · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

It’s the start of a fresh school year, which means you have the opportunity to get all pretty and/or handsome to make a strong impression on all the new people you’ll meet.

Hanging out off campus on a college student’s budget

By Vicki Behne · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Being in a new place is a difficult time in every young person’s life.

Grindhouse Review: The Conjuring

By Michael Petersen · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Riveting, nightmarish, intense and flat-out scary are a few words that capture the emotion and atmosphere of director James Wan’s latest masterpiece of modern horror, “The Conjuring.”

Depot Town considered a hotspot for student life

By Carmen Bojanowski · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

The appeal for students attending Eastern Michigan University and living on campus is the close vicinity to downtown Ann Arbor and its happening shopping and nightlife.

Ways to get back into the studying habit

By Kayla Boyd · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Getting back into the swing of things for a new school year can take a little bit of time to get used to.

Extreme Couponing

By Mandy Grenier · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Everyone needs to save money when attending college, whether you’re a freshman in a dorm for the first time or a college commuter returning for a degree.

Editor's hair journey

By Ashley G. Terrell · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

For years, African-American women have strayed from their natural “roots” for relaxers (chemical straighteners) to have that manageable, European look that has been revered.

Matt on Music: End of summer music guide, part 2

By Matt Rice · Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013

Because of less time, part two of my Summer Music Guide has fewer albums. In part one, I reviewed 25 albums.

Katie's Craft Corner: Dorm Decorating

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Decorating and outfitting a room for college, whether it’s a dorm or your own bedroom, means comfort and organization – not easy to accomplish on a budget!

Getting rid of your Facebook addiction

By Liz Cianfarani · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Summer’s over, and as time had passed, you’d probably been vegging out and gushing over Orange is the New Black, and you hadn’t missed a single bit of your news feed.

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