Year: 2010 | Page 5 | Arthur Ashe Legacy

Arthur at Wimbledon | A sports reporter recalls Ashe’s 1975 victory

July 2, 2010/in Wimbledon /by Joe

When Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon on July 5, 1975, he was only five days shy of his 32nd birthday, and it was one of the shining and most joyous sports […]

Letter from the Editor | Summer & Sports

July 1, 2010/in Uncategorized /by Joe

Letter from the Editor July is when summer gets into full swing. It also marks Arthur’s birthday on July 10th. The confluence of events this month—the ESPYS, the 35th anniversary […]

Student Legislators | Recent legislation affecting student loans

June 18, 2010/in Education /by Joe

In recent years major pieces of legislation have been signed into law that make significant changes to federal loan programs for students in higher education. In 2007, President Bush signed […]

Talking Loans | Background on student loans and recent legislative changes

June 16, 2010/in Education /by Joe

There are two types of loans available to college students: loans from the federal government and loans from private lenders. With private lenders, there is much variability since the interest […]

Loan Terms | Fast facts about federal student loans

June 14, 2010/in Education /by Joe

• Subsidized loans, for students with demonstrated financial need, have the interest on them paid by the government while the student is enrolled• Unsubsidized loans accrue interest while the student […]

Summer Slide | How summer can make students fall behind

June 11, 2010/in Education /by Joe

Every summer some students fall victim to the “summer slide,” the name for the learning loss that occurs during summer vacation. The slide is particularly pronounced for economically disadvantaged students […]

Serving Up Summer | How to find an internship or volunteer opportunity that interests you

June 8, 2010/in Education /by Joe

There are many ways to find summer internships or volunteer opportunities. Networking can be very effective: ask your relatives, family friends, or teachers/professors if they know of any companies or […]

Summer Plans | Making the most of your time off

June 3, 2010/in Education /by Joe

For most students, summer comes as a relief, a chance to unwind and take a break from their hectic school-year schedules. It is also a time when many students try […]

Education Commencement

June 1, 2010/in Education /by Joe

With June comes the end of the year, the school year that is. As classes are winding down and temperatures rise, we wanted to offer some helpful information for everyone […]

Health Switch | Easy healthy and economical food substitutions

May 20, 2010/in Nutrition Obesity /by Joe

Beans and legumes, including peas and lentils, are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beans are found in most traditional cultures as a staple food, offering grounding and strengthening properties […]