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Question of the Day: Is Facebook Passé?

Who uses Facebook anymore? Photo courtesy of Facebook.

“Did you see on Facebook…” Surprisingly, I know many people, myself included, who start more sentences with this phrase than not. Facebook has always been my go-to social networking site. Originally, I didn’t see the point in Twitter, I’ve never been an Instagram user, and LinkedIn, I use simply for professional purposes. I joined Facebook when I was about 21 ... Read More »

LGBTQ Support in St. Louis

The Atomic Cowboy is a popular Grove destination.

I wanted to keep this article away from controversy and negativity. Everyone is voicing opinions about if homosexuality is right or wrong. Rarely is anyone just speaking to people (gay or not) as they are without trying to prove or convince something about this topic. I simply want this to be an entertainment piece that allows people to feel connected to ... Read More »

Using Social Media To Market Yourself

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When millions of people are using social media it is safe to call it a cultural phenomenon. So can you avoid putting yourself or your business out there? The younger generation has certainly attached themselves to social media along with adults who love to keep in touch with family and friends, but for a college student or  young professional it ... Read More »

Mother Insinuates Princeton is for Husband Hunting

Princeton is only for elite husband hunting... right? Photo courtesy of Princeton's Facebook.

Oh boy, Ms. Susan Patton, you’ve got me fired up today. As I was scrolling down my Facebook news feed contemplating what I should write this week’s article about, I stumbled across a video posted by NBC News. A Princeton University alum by the name of Susan Patton contributed to their newspaper, the ‘Daily Princetonian’, with an article featuring her antiquated advice ... Read More »

Marriage Equality: Social Media Turns Red

Social media goes red for marriage equality. Photo courtesy of Jeff Hancock.

There is an old saying: winning a battle, losing the war. Often times this saying holds truth for certain situations. When it comes to marriage equality, America has already made its decision; whether or not the Supreme Court will make the same decision is yet to be determined. Many of you logged into your Facebook account and probably had very ... Read More »

Ways to Network While in College

Networking events are beneficial to students. Photo courtesy of Microsoft.

If you’re like me then you’ve probably thought before, “I wish I had a network of people outside of school who are familiar with my career interest to bounce ideas off of.” Many of us have friends in college like us or friends who chose other career paths. Outside of adults in our family, place of work and professors here ... Read More »

Social Media 101 for Young Professionals: I Came, I Saw, I Tweeted!

Young professionals can use Facebook professionally. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Social media has become the new phenomenon of this generation, creating unique ways to communicate. From relationship seekers to huge corporations, social media can meet the needs of almost every type of user. So the question now becomes, how do you effectively use these social media sites to your advantage? This will be your “how to” guide in social media ... Read More »

The Best Toasted Ravioli: A St. Louis Tradition

Mama's on The Hill. Photo courtesy of Jeff Hancock.

Italian food and St. Louis, they go together like bread and butter. The distinct little Italian world known as the Hill is one of my favorite places in St. Louis to eat. While you can find similar Italian style foods throughout the U.S., only St. Louis offers the distinct provel cheese, and the Hill is also the birth place of the famous toasted ravioli ... Read More »

What’s More Important: Shaping the Mind or the Body?

Adele, beautiful and talented, is a favorite in the music industry. Photo courtesy of Adele's Facebook fan page.

No pain, no gain! It’s no secret that getting in shape is tough, and everyone has their own tips and tricks to get the job done. From dieting and working out to body wraps and muscle milk, people young and old will go through it all to live up to our society’s standard of “beauty,” especially this time of year ... Read More »

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