Mom and Dad– It looks like that empty nest syndrome is coming to an end. The kids are moving back home!
According to a recent survey, 85% of recent college grads aren’t moving up and out, but moving back home with their parents. Why? Well, to afford living on one’s own, you need a job and securing a job these days isn’t easy.
So, we want to know, are you moving back in with your parents now that you’ve graduated? What are your plans now that you have your degree?
It’s Friday the 13th and we are feeling mighty superstitious. Avoiding black cats, dangerous situations (like heavy machinery) and cracks in the pavement are certainly on our to-do list.
Are you feeling fearful this Friday, too? If you had to name your own spooky tale, what would it be? We took to our Facebook Fans to find out their titles. Here are some of our favorites:
“Friday the 13th: The Day I Failed Business Statistics” – Dave B.,
“Friday the 13th: The Day of Evil Wombat Attacks” – Shannon C., West Liberty University
“Friday the 13th: The Day Grades Came Out” – Lilly M., Capital Law
“Friday the 13th: The Day Before Saturday” – Kevin M., Brevard Community College
What would your title be?
He asked her to prom. She said, “Yes.” The school said, “No.” One creative gesture leaves one high school senior dateless for prom and another banned from the social event of the year.
UPDATE: Team Tate was on to something. The high school senior will now be able to attend his school prom.
Shelton, Conn. high school senior James Tate wanted to ask his friend, Sonali Rodrigues, to prom in a unique way. So, late one night, he and a friend taped large cardboard letters to the entrance of their high school spelling out “Sonali Rodrigues, Will you go to prom with me? HMU Tate,” The Connecticut Post reports.
The sweet gesture landed Tate a date, but school officials weren’t wooed by the act. They say he was trespassing and risked his life by using a ladder to post the letters, the paper reported.
So Tate’s punishment? He is now banned from attending prom.
Too harsh? Many seem to think so.
The Let James Tate Go To Prom Facebook Fan Page has more than 123,000 “likes” and the Wall is filled with support for romantic teen.
One fan, Sue, writes, “There was no damage to property, there was no crime in what he did. He should be allowed to go to senior prom…I hope the rest of the town stands up for them!!”
The world is all-a-twitter about this punishment, too. The hashtag #teamtate has been quickly catching on with growing tweets of support.
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti has also weighed in on the matter stating he doesn’t think the “punishment fits the crime.”
With all of the buzz surrounding this ban, new legislation is even in the works! State Reps. Jason Perillo and Sean Williams are introducing an amendment that would “force schools to come up with an alternate means of punishment rather than banning students from school events,” according to the paper.So what do you think: Are you Team Tate? Should he be allowed to go to prom?
The new Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago has gone digital (and futuristic). This library has no shelves or books in plain view. Instead, all books are kept in an underground storage space, which spans the length of the library. The 3.5 million volumes of books are kept in stacks and are managed and delivered by robotic cranes, according to Wired.com. Take a look at how the library, opening next week, will work.
Spring has us thinking about graduation and the endless possibilities the future has in store for college graduates. Some college grads go on to pursue a great job in their fields of choice. For others, working toward a degree was one step on their path to being “discovered.” Many celebrities have degrees from wonderful schools under their belts. Hey, it’s important to always have a plan B right? Check out celebrities who have gained notoriety in the entertainment industry, but at one time were students just like you.
Texas A&M University in Kingsville counts Eva Longoria amongst their alumni. The actress received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 1998.
Also holding a Bachelor of Science degree is Lisa Kudrow, who graduated from Vassar College.
Tommy Lee Jones earned an English degree from Harvard University in 1969. “Black Swan”’s Natalie Portman also studied at Harvard and gained her B.A. in Psychology in 2003.
New York City was home to the college of several stars, including Denzel Washington who graduated from Fordham University in 1977 with a Journalism degree. Both Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal studied Eastern Religions at Columbia University, but only Maggie completed the degree. Julia Stiles is also an alumnus of Columbia – her degree is in English.
A slew of late-night funny guys have degrees, as well:
Does your favorite celebrity have a college degree? Share with us in the comments below!
This Spring, stand out from the crowd and flaunt your style in hot pink accessories. The bright hue shouts “confidence” and there are simple ways to incorporate it into your everyday wardrobe. These hot pink must-haves have made our IT List for Spring.
Flip Flops: No one does hot pink flip flops better than Havaianas. Paired with a white tee and jeans, you’re sure to turn heads. Pick up a pair for just $18 at select campus bookstores.
Nail Polish: Hot pink flip flops a bit too daring for you? Perk up that pedi with hot pink nail polish. This color by essie, pansy, is a tropical take on hot pink.
University Apparel: Sure. We all love to sport our school colors, but about sharing school spirit in style? Many campus bookstores make logoed apparel, like t-shirts and, in hot pink, too!
Lipstick: All I can say is– I dare you. Fiery hot pink lips will make you irresistable. This Clinique shade is irresistable, too, in Extreme Pink.
Bracelets: Make any outfit more trendy and spring-like with colorful bangles. Mix in some hot pink bracelets to brighten up your accessories. I love these Forever 21 threaded bracelets for just $8.
On Friday May 6, rock invaded the Boston University Bookstore.
Nikki Sixx drew a huge crowd to the BU store while promoting his new book “This Is Gonna Hurt.”
Nikki Sixx held a huge book signing at the Boston University bookstore.
One fan, MaryEllen C., said, “You guys handled us crazy Sixx fans well! Especially those of us who showed up as soon as you opened. Would love to know how many fans showed up? Nikki tweeted that the Boston signing had broken a record for attendance.”
Although we don’t have a final count, the event definitely drew the largest in-store event crowd yet!
But, perhaps the most touching moment of the event was when a dedicated fan, who is now homeless, waited in line to get his picture with the rocker. Not only did he get his photo taken, but he got a signed copy of the book, too.
We heart Nikki Sixx!
For those who are graduating it is a time to reflect on what has been and what is yet to come. For those not graduating– it’s a time to buy gifts.
Yes. Graduation parties and celebrations usually call for a token, which honors this large achievement. But what should you give the grad? Here are some great gift ideas for graduates. These items can be found at select campus bookstores.
Diploma frames by Framing Success are excellent graduation gifts.
4. As my dad says, “Everyone could use a nice pen when they start working.” And it’s true. Pick up a school customized ballpoint pen as a gift for just $17.
5. Want to send your grad to special events in style? Why not buy a pair of cufflinks? Custom cufflinks are about $40.
6. Many students survived school with the help of coffee. Let your grad show their pride with each sip they take with a school alumni mug ($11).
7. As a grad it’s essential to show school spirit on-the-go. So, an alumni license plate frame is a must for $20.
Have other great gift ideas? Share them with us in the comments below.
This week we travel to Forest Grove, Oregon– home to Pacific University. Founded in 1849, Pacific is no stranger to unearthly happenings. Jessica Hamlet, a Pacific University graduate, shares stories of one ghost who is determined to scare you to bits.
Pacific’s resident ghost is Vera, a young woman who haunts Knight Hall, which is now home to the University’s admissions department. In the first part of the 20th century, Knight Hall housed the music department. It is rumoured that Vera was upstairs one night, practicing the piano, when her boyfriend stopped by to visit her. In her haste to greet him, she reportedly fell down the stairs and broke her neck. She has haunted the building ever since.
Vera spends her time like any other ghost—closing doors and windows, moving furniture, making noises, and even writing on the chalkboards in the basement. She also occasionally appears in the upper windows in the evenings, and sometimes even ventures out of the house and across the street to one of the residential buildings, Walter Hall.
That’s where my college friend first spotted Vera.
My freshman year, one of my friends was living in the north wing of Walter, closest to Knight Hall. She said that she woke up one night to find her window open and Vera sitting at the desk, watching her sleep.
Creepy!
Being a music student, Vera has strong opinions about any sounds being played in the building. She’s been known to turn off the radio if she doesn’t like the music. When the building was still home to the music department, Vera would sometimes play the piano and sing. There is a report of a student who was in the building one night and began to play the piano. The room suddenly became very cold, and a young woman entered the room. She approached the piano, said “please stop,” and left the room. The student followed her into the hall, but she had disappeared. The student reportedly returned the next night with more people and began to play the piano again. Although Vera did not reappear, the students reported hearing a very loud, very dramatic sigh when the piano player hit a wrong note.
Jeff Grundon is an admissions advisor who currently works in Knight Hall. He too shared these stories of Vera:
“I’ve had over 50 encounters with Vera. She has locked doors on me, picked up my briefcase and moved it while I was looking at it, and turned on a fan that was off. She has made smells in one spot in my office, walked up and down the stairs, closed doors, laughed at me, and whispered to me and my brother. She’s turned on the lights in the building, then I’d turn them off and come back later and she had turned them all on again.”
- Jessica Hamlet, Guest Blogger, Pacific University ’08
Freaked out yet? If not, here are some more ghostly tales. And if you have your own to share, feel free to submit them in the comments below.
Freaky Friday: Franklin & Marshall
Freaky Friday: University of the South
Freaky Friday: Point Park
Have a passion for words and writing? Have a great story to tell? We have the perfect way to start a budding writing career– Write for U4U!
Writing for U4U Magazine can be the start of a budding writing career.
U4U Magazine is written by students for students. It’s actually the only national magazine out there completely authored by university students, which means the articles focus on the topics that matter to you most.
With one-million students reached by this publication each semester, this is the perfect avenue for one looking to become a writer, publisher, editor– you name it (on a resume, this experience holds major points).
So, who is eligible to write and what can you write about? Here are the details:
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